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Integrated Fire Protection System
OWNER'S OPERATION &MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FM-0860-0-17G
1. GENERAL
The new FIREFLEX®DUAL integrated system consists of a
self-contained integrated preaction automatic sprinkler system
combined with a clean agent fire extinguishing system,
factory-assembled in a single cabinet. All the components
necessary for both extinguishing systems are integrated.
The FIREFLEX®DUAL system uses 3M™ NOVEC™ 1230 fire
protection fluid combined with the Viking preaction system.
1.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
In addition to being fabricated under stringent ISO-9001
manufacturing and quality control procedures, your
FIREFLEX®DUAL complies with the following standards:
NFPA-13 Sprinkler Systems
NFPA-70 National Electrical Code
NFPA-72 Fire Alarm Systems
NFPA-2001 Clean agent fire extinguishing system
Before the installation, the contractor installing the unit shall
also be familiar with the following documents and standards:
Applicable Local & State Building Codes
Any additional requirements of the Local Authority Having
Jurisdiction
1.2 LISTINGS & APPROVALS
- Approbation Factory Mutual: FIREFLEX®1230 systems
are FM Approved under the heading: "FIXED
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, CLEAN AGENT FIRE
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS".
- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL): FIREFLEX®1230
Systems are UL Listed under "Clean Agent Extinguishing
System Unit” Category # GAQF-EX6174 and Category
# GAQFC-EX6174 (ULC).
Warning ! Any unauthorized modification or addition made
on-site to a factory built Listed Unit will void this Listing.
Such modifications or additions may void the unit's
warranty as well. Consult your nearest FIREFLEX
Systems Authorized Distributor before proceeding with
such modifications or additions.
1.3 ENVIRONMENT
FIREFLEX®DUAL unit shall be installed in a dry and clean
location. Verify that all equipment are properly heated and
protected to prevent freezing and physical damage.
The unit and its components must be kept free of foreign
matter, freezing conditions, corrosive atmospheres,
contaminated water supplies, and any condition that could
impair its operation or damage the components.
The frequency of the inspections and maintenance will vary
depending on the environmental conditions as well as the
condition of the air supply to the system.
The owner is responsible for maintaining the fire protection
system and devices in proper operating condition (refer to
section 4).
1.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The FIREFLEX®DUAL system uses SEVO®
cylinderdesigned for a high volume discharge rate in order
to meet the rapid discharge requirements specified in the
NFPA-2001 Standard. Discharge valve is of brass
construction and is designed as per the pressure
differential concept. The valve is equipped with a
pressure-indicating gauge and an electric actuator. The
cylinder is also provided with an integrated pressure safety
device.
The FIREFLEX®DUAL system integrates the same type of
preaction automatic sprinklers system as found in the
renowned FIREFLEX Systems TOTALPAC2, using top quality
Viking Corporation components and the deluge valve
model F-1. FIREFLEX®DUAL system is provided with an
integrated 2 or 3-inch diameter deluge valve.
The clean agent section of the FIREFLEX®DUAL system
is engineered by FIREFLEX Systems Inc. (or an authorized
contractor) to meet the specific protection requirements of
the application for which it is being installed.
Detection is shared by both the preaction automatic
sprinkler system and the clean agent fire extinguishing
system.
All systems are designed per NFPA-2001 Standard and in
compliance with instructions found in the following
manufacturer design manuals:
•SEVO Design Manual:SE 1230 500 ENG (latest rev.)
•Notifier NFS-320 Operation Manual #52747(latest
rev.)
•Viking Corp. Form No F_070889 / Data Sheet 319,
(latest rev.)
The cylinder is filled with the extinguishing agent and then
pressurized to 500 Psi at 70°F (34.5 bar at 21.1°C) with
Nitrogen allowing maximum flexibility at the time of
installation. Each cylinder is fabricated, tested and
stamped according to D.O.T. 4BA500 or4BW500 or TPED
specifications depending on its size and capacity.
The FIREFLEX®DUAL cabinet is of the free-standing type
and is made of robust 14 gauge steel with a rustproof fire
red paint finish, polyester powder coated and oven baked
on a phosphate base. Each cabinet is provided with two
frontal locked doors, reducing space requirements forease
of installation and maintenance. Furthermore, all doors
are provided with a neoprene gasket to reduce vibrations
and can be removed without special tools for easier
access.
Table 1.1 - FIREFLEX®DUAL capacity of cabinet
(cylinder quantity)
Cabinet
width Size of cylinder (lbs)
40 76 164 322 601 850
36" 1 1 1 n/a n/a n/a
46" n/a n/a n/a 1 1 n/a
54" n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1
