Fm 200 is included in nfpa2001, under the generic name hfc227ea, and has been evaluated and. Once the fm200 fire suppression system discovers a fire in the room, the fm200 system can respond in a matter of seconds, flooding the area with the extinguishing agent and preventing the fire from getting out of control. The final concentration is actually cmin which is the lower limit the concentration is allowed to fall to after the hold time which is typically 10 minutes. Fm200 fire suppression system costeffective protection for. This manual, pn 45n1230m001, is to be used by qualified and factorytrained personnel, knowledgeable of nfpa standards and any other applicable standards in effect. Hfc227ea systems shall not be used on fire involving the following materials. The fm 200 system is ideal for areas occupied by personnel and containing assets that could be damaged by water. Fm200 fire suppression is a suitable agent for normally occupied spaces.
The design of any fireprotection system is an exact science that takes into account a buildings use, occupancy, footprint, and even its other installed systems. The system shall be a total flood fm200 suppression system supplied by pyrochem. A administration archive fm200 total flooding quantity approved by. Chemical fm 200 fire suppression system of 120l type cylinder.
A growing minority of firms have hired fpes, sprinkler design technicians, and many have utilized the interest of existing employees in crosstraining into fire protection as their goto people in the development of sprinkler specifications and establishing basic design criteriabasic design criteria. This manual is intended to clearly and accurately reflect the kidde engineered fire suppression system designed for use with 3m novec 1230 fire protection fluid. For systems protecting class a hazards that are manually operated a minimum design concentration of 7. Utilizing the industry recognized fm200 suppression agent, amerex has.
Ecsfire suppression system with novec1230 fire protection fluid august 2014 page 2 of 7 a. This publication describes the operation, installation and maintenance of the system. This clean agent is very safe for occupied spaces and nontoxic when used in accordance with nfpa standard 2001. Any fire burns when it has sufficient heat, oxygen and fuel. Acoma drive, suite 106 scottsdale, az 85260 usa telephone. The system is designed and installed in accordance with the national fire protection association nfpa standard 2001, clean agent fire extinguishing. Fire detection and fm200 suppression system interstate fire. The ansul fm200 fire suppression system protects what matters most, your people and your critical data and equipment. The fm200 fire suppression system is an engineered system utilizing a fixed nozzle. Our fm200 system offers three different nozzle types in seven different sizes, with expansive vertical and horizontal coverage from each single nozzle. Troublefree design for safe and easy application compact, aesthetic and easy to move available in 2 cabinet sizes userfriendly standardized owners manual with every unit. The system shall provide a fm200 minimum design concentration of 7. Ecs fire suppression system with novec part 1 general. Data center always equipped with high valued hardware and precision data.
If you are interested in having either a novec 1230 or fm200 fire suppression system installed in your facility, 3s inc. The extinguishing performance of fm200 appears to be not so quick as btm. Costeffective protection for highvalue assets highvalue assets such as data and sensitive equipment demand the quality fire suppression offered by the hygood fm 200 fire suppression system. The system designer must be consulted whenever changes are planned for the system or area of protection. Nfpa 2001, standard on clean agent fire extinguishing systems, 2000 edition the amount of halocarbon agent required to achieve the design concentration. A the system shall be a total flood fm200 suppression system supplied by. Carbon dioxide fire suppression systems kidde fenwal.
Although the design of a new novec 1230 system will be similar to a. Fm200 gas is used an an active compound inside medical inhalers, so its sure to say that its a very safe gas to use within occupied spaces with the appropriate fire suppression design. Free download now fm 200 calculation program from mep work. Fm200 is most commonly use fire suppression system in server rooms. The manufacturersupplier of the system hardware and components shall have a minimum of fifteen 15 years experience in the design and manufacture of. The gate must be installed in a location that provides adequate clearance between it and adjacent structures when opening and closing to reduce the risk of entrapment. Nfpa2001, standard on clean agent fire extinguishing systems. Fm 200 1,1,1,2,3,3,3heptafluoropropane, cf3chfcf3 is a colorless odorless gas, low in toxicity, electrically nonconductive, leaves no residue, and is an extremely effective fire suppression agent. The system shall be a total flood fm 200 suppression system supplied by pyrochem. Hfc227ea system shall be used on the following class of hazards. The fm200 fire suppression system contains sensitive detectors that can detect even the smallest fires. This kind of products have widely regconized as the best substitute to the halon series. Data center design companies spend millions to protect datacenter specially.
The physical and chemical properties of fm 200 are not the same as btm. The physical and chemical properties of fm200 are not the same as btm. The ansul fm200 clean agent fire suppression system is approved and listed by underwriters laboratories ul for class a, b and c fires. The true final concentration can be measured if the system is discharged. The ansul fm 200 clean agent fire suppression system is approved and listed by underwriters laboratories ul for class a, b and c fires. The system design document sdd is a compendium of three documents, providing a single source for requirements, system design, and data design. This specification outlines the requirements for a crosszoned detection and total flooding fm200 fire suppression system. Fm200 total flooding fire suppression system data specification sheet general the fm200 fire suppression system is an engineered system utilizing a fixed nozzle agent distribution network. A typical case of protecting a power station using the fm 200 total suppression system is the basis for the following design information. Typically, class b hazards have higher extinguishing concentrations and all class b systems are designed with a 30% safety factor. Precautions and warnings in this manual are identified with this warning symbol. Our clean agent fire protection system, which includes the use of hfc227ea and fm200, leaves no residue and doesnt require costly cleanup, unlike sprinklers and other fire protection systems. Aug 25, 2000 a typical case of protecting a power station using the fm 200 total suppression system is the basis for the following design information.
Typical areas that can be protected by a fm200 system are. Fireprotection systems are complicated and sophisticated, and are different for just about every building, notes jeffrey e. Data center fire suppression systems fm 200 system design. The software is designed b y mostafa elwakeel and he gave us the rights to publish it. While doing data center design, adequate arrangement should consider to protect hardware and data of datacenter from any force majeure conditions like fire, flood, earthquake. Fm200 is not a direct replacement for existing halon 1 installations due to the difference in agent quantity and discharge characteristics the minimum fm200 design concentration for class a hazards is 6 4% for ul listed systems or 7 17% for fm approved systems, and for class b hazard is at least 9 0%. It does not cover fire extinguishing systems that use carbon dioxide or water as the primary extinguishing media, which are addressed by other nfpa documents. Fm200 fire suppression system costeffective protection. Jan 15, 2015 fm200 gas is used an an active compound inside medical inhalers, so its sure to say that its a very safe gas to use within occupied spaces with the appropriate fire suppression design. In conclusion novec 1230 prior to 1st january 2018 was the most expensive of the agents we use for fire suppression system, but with the massive increase in price of fm200 due to an eu reduction of 36% has meant novec 1230 is now the only real alternative to inert gas. Nfpa 2001, clean agent fire extinguishing system, is the governing code for designing the system, and nfpa 72, national fire alarm code, is followed for fixing the fire alarm system, an.
And it discharges in 10 seconds or less, extinguishing a fire. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Electrical and electronic hazards telecommunication facilities high value assets, where the associated downtime would be costly. Detection system the autopulse detection system is ul listed and fm approved for the fm200 fire suppression. They are pipe network type fm200 fire suppression system, carbinet type fm200 fire suppression system, hanging type fm200 fire suppression system.
Safe for use in occupied areas at the design concentration, the system helps protect critical infrastructure and delivers effective asset protection. For speed in suppressing fires, reducing damages, saving on floor space and allowing visibility, fike is the clear choice. Data center design companies spend millions to protect datacenter specially from fire. Chemicals or mixtures of chemicals that are capable. Kidde fenwal fm200 fire suppression systems are environmentallyfriendly and a halon 1 alternative. This standard contains minimum requirements for total flooding and local application clean agent fire extinguishing systems. The system shall be total flooding fm200 extinguishing system designed to provide a uniform concentration of 7%, at normal average ambient temperature, minimum of fm200. Fm200calculator design calculation sheet project no. Total flooding is the only approved application method for fm200 systems.
Fm200 clean agent fire suppression system hfc227 fike. A the system shall be a total flood fm 200 suppression system supplied by. Kidde fenwal fm 200 fire suppression systems are environmentallyfriendly and a halon 1 alternative. As system design calculations are critical to the success of the extinguishing system, only pyrochem or pyrochem trained personnel are permitted to perform system calculations. The system shall provide a fm 200 minimum design concentration of 7. The work described in the specification consists of all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary and required to complete and test the system. After an fm 200 system discharge, the fm 200 cylinders should be returned to an authorized chemetron filling location for recharge. The system consists of components tested within the limitations defined in the detailed design, installation, operation and maintenance manual pn 81co2man001 which is available from kidde. Fm200 fire suppression systems are commonly used in. Fm200 and novec1230 demand less space and less pipe work. What is fm200 fire suppression and what are its advantages. A list of systems of similar nature and scope shall be provided at the. We have a team of technicians who can design a system that fits the needs of your facility and install it.
Nozzles fm200 is distributed within the protected area by the discharge nozzle which is sized to ensure the correct flow of agent for the hazard. The extinguishing performance of fm 200 appears to be not so quick as btm. It does not cover fire extinguishing systems that use carbon dioxide or water as the primary extinguishing. When designing a system that will be entered from a highway or main thoroughfare, make sure the system is placed far enough from the road to prevent traffic congestion. Fm200 fire suppression systems, safety, applications. A growing minority of firms have hired fpes, sprinkler design technicians, and many have utilized the interest of existing employees in crosstraining into fire protection as their goto people in the development of sprinkler specifications and establishing basic.
We provide an immediate response to clean agent fire suppression system discharges, whether accidental or from a fire, to get your system back into service as quickly as possible. About this manual this manual is a comprehensive guide that contains all the information necessary to design, install and maintain the fm200 engineered extinguishing system however. Fike corporation 704 south 10th street blue springs, mo. After an fm200 system discharge, the fm200 cylinders should be returned to an authorized chemetron filling location for recharge. These systems offer the most versatile clean agent suppression systems available for any business, big or small. Safe for use in occupied areas at the design concentration, the system helps protect critical infrastructure and. The fm200 system is ideal for areas occupied by personnel and containing assets that could be damaged by water. Therefore we are well within the approved systems capabilities. Costeffective protection for highvalue assets highvalue assets such as data and sensitive equipment demand the quality fire suppression offered by the hygood fm200 fire suppression system. Because cost of hardware and downtime of datacenter is much higher that cost of fire suppression system. The symbol identifies conditions that can result in damage to the opener or its components, serious injury, or. Things to consider when specifying clean agent systems.
The fm200 fire suppression series have been divided into three big types. To schedule fm 200 system services in the new jersey or delaware area, contact confires online or call 888 2280917. Hazard type design concentration maximum human expose time normally occupied space 6. Fire suppression system fire fighting system manufacturers. The chemical is 1,1,1,2,3,3,3heptafluoropropane or hfc227ea, liquefied compressed gas. This manual is intended to clearly and accurately reflect the kidde engineered fire suppression system. Janus fire systems clean agent fire extinguishing systems are engineered systems, meaning they offer maximum flexibility to tailor each system design according to the location they protect. Typically, the novec 1230 costs more than the fm200 system.
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