Kidde Fire Systems FM-200 ECS Series User manual

FM-200®
ECS Series
Engineered
Fire Suppression Systems
Design, Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance Manual
P/N 90-FM200M-000
September 2004
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FM-200®
ECS Series
Engineered
Fire Suppression Systems
Design, Installation,
Operation and
Maintenance Manual
P/N 90-FM200M-000
September 2004

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FOREWORD
This manual is written for those who are installing an FM-200® ECS Series Engineered Fire Suppression System.
IMPORTANT
Kidde-Fenwal assumes no responsi ility for the application of any systems other than those addressed in this manual. The technical
data contained herein is limited strictly for information purposes only. Kidde-Fenwal elieves this data to e accurate, ut it is
pu lished and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever. Kidde-Fenwal disclaims any lia ility for any use that may e
made of the data and information contained herein y any and all other parties.
Kidde FM-200 Fire Suppression Systems are to e designed, installed, inspected, maintained, tested and recharged y qualified,
trained personnel in accordance with the following:
 Standard of the National Fire Protection Association No. 2001, titled Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.
 All instructions, limitations, etc. contained in this manual, P/N 90-FM200M-000.
 All information contained on the system container nameplate(s).
Storage, handling, transportation, service, maintenance, recharge, and test of agent storage containers shall e performed only y
qualified and trained personnel in accordance with the information in this manual and Compressed Gas Association pamphlets C-1,
C-6 and P-1:
C-1, Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders.
C-6, Standards for Visual nspection of Compressed Gas Cylinders.
P-1, Safe Handling of Compressed Gases n Containers.
CGA pamphlets are pu lished y the Compressed Gas Association, Crystal Square Two, 1725 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington,
VA 22202-4102.
The new design concentration for Class A and C fires applies to systems designed to meet and comply with UL 2166 and NFPA 2001
guidelines. As such, our Customers are reminded and advised:
 The applica le est practice that these systems use automatic actuation;
 Designers should also take note of clause 2-3.5.6.1 in NFPA 20011 with regard to time delays;
 The designer should also take note of A.3-4.2.4 in NFPA 2001 and confirm that the hazard protected does not include any
identifia le fire accelerants2, which would classify the area as a Class B hazard;
 In addition, the designer should refer to section A.3-6 in NFPA 2001 and confirm that the area does not include a material
num er of power or energized ca les3 in close proximity that would predicate the usage of a different design concentration.
Please contact applications engineering for design guidance in this instance.
1 Clause 2-3.5.6.1 in NFPA 2001, 2000 edition states:
For clean agent e tinguishing systems, a pre-discharge alarm and time delay, sufficient to allow personnel evacuation prior to discharge, shall
be provided. For hazard areas subject to fast growth fires, where the provision of a time delay would seriously increase the threat to life and
property, a time delay shall be permitted to be eliminated.
2 A.3-4.2.4 in NFPA 2001, 2000 edition states
Hazards containing both Class A and Class B fuels should be evaluated on the basis of the fuel requiring the highest design concentration.
3 A.3.6 in NFPA 2001, 2000 edition states in part
...Energized electrical equipment that could provide a prolonged ignition source shall be de-energized prior to or during agent discharge. If
electrical equipment cannot be de-energized, consideration should be given to the use of e tended agent discharge, higher initial concentra-
tion, and the possibility of formation of combustion and decomposition products. Additional testing can be needed on suppression of energized
electrical equipment fires to determine these quantities...
Any questions concerning the information presented in this manual should e addressed to:
Kidde-Fenwal Inc.
400 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword ..........................................................................................................................................................................i
List of Illustrations ............................................................................................................................................................ vii
List of Ta les .................................................................................................................................................................... ix
List of Appendices ............................................................................................................................................................ x
Safety Summary ............................................................................................................................................................... xi
PARAGRAPH TITLE PAGE
1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................1-1
1-1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1-2 System Description ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2.1.1 Operating Temperature Range Limitations ................................................................................................ 1-2
1-2.2 Extinguishing Agent .................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1-2.2.1 Toxicity ........................................................................................................................................................1-2
1-2.2.2 Decomposition ............................................................................................................................................1-2
1-2.2.3 Cleanliness ................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1-2.2.4 Other Safety Considerations ...................................................................................................................... 1-2
1-2.2.5 Storage ........................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
2 OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2 System Controls and Indicators ................................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2.2 Operating Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2-2.2.1 Automatic Operation ................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2.2.2 Remote Manual Operation .........................................................................................................................2-1
2-2.2.3 Local Manual Operation ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2.3 Post-Fire Operation ....................................................................................................................................2-1
2-2.4 Cylinder Recharge ...................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2.5 Special System Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 2-2
2-2.5.1 Systems Actuated with a Master FM-200 Cylinder ....................................................................................2-2
2-2.5.2 Systems Actuated with a Pilot Nitrogen Cylinder ....................................................................................... 2-2
3 FUNCTIONAL DESIGN ..............................................................................................................................3-1
3-1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3-1.1 3" Cylinder Valve ........................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3-2 Functional Description ................................................................................................................................ 3-1
3-3 Component Descriptions ............................................................................................................................ 3-2
3-3.1 FM-200 Cylinder/Valve Assem lies ............................................................................................................ 3-2
3-3.2 Liquid Level Indicator ................................................................................................................................. 3-5
3-3.3 Cylinder Mounting Equipment .................................................................................................................... 3-6
3-3.4 Control Heads ............................................................................................................................................. 3-7
3-3.4.1 Electric Control Heads, P/N 890181, P/N 890149 and P/N 890165 ......................................................... 3-7
3-3.4.2 Electric/Ca le Operated Control Heads, P/N 895630, P/N 895627, P/N 897494,
P/N 897560 and P/N 897628 ..................................................................................................................... 3-8
3-3.4.3 Ca le Operated Control Head, P/N 979469 .............................................................................................. 3-9
3-3.4.4 Lever Operated Control Head, P/N 870652 ............................................................................................... 3-9
3-3.4.5 Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head, P/N 878751 ............................................................................... 3-9
3-3.4.6 Pressure Operated Control Head, P/N 878737 and P/N 878750 ............................................................. 3-9
3-3.5 Remote Pull Stations .................................................................................................................................. 3-10
3-3.5.1 Electric Remote Pull Box, P/N 893607 and P/N 893608 ........................................................................... 3-10
3-3.5.2 Ca le Manual Pull Station, Surface, P/N 871403 ...................................................................................... 3-10
3-3.6 Actuation Accessories ................................................................................................................................3-10
3-3.6.1 Nitrogen Actuator, Mounting Bracket and Adapter, P/N 877940, P/N 877845
and P/N 69920501 Respectively ................................................................................................................ 3-10
3-3.6.2 Flexi le Actuation Hose, P/N 264986 and P/N 264987 ............................................................................. 3-11
3-3.6.3 Master Cylinder Adapter Kit, P/N 844895 ..................................................................................................3-11
3-3.6.4 Tees, El ows and Adapters ........................................................................................................................ 3-11

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3-3.7 Discharge Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 3-11
3-3.7.1 Flexi le Discharge Hose, P/N 283898, P/N 283899 and P/N 283900 ...................................................... 3-11
3-3.7.2 Valve Outlet Adapters, P/N 283904, P/N 283905 and P/N 283906 .......................................................... 3-12
3-3.7.3 Check Valve, 1/4-inch, P/N 264985 ........................................................................................................... 3-12
3-3.7.4 Manifold EL-Checks, P/N 877690 and P/N 878743 .................................................................................. 3-12
3-3.7.5 Pressure Operated Switches, P/N 486536 and P/N 981332 ....................................................................3-13
3-3.7.6 Pressure Operated Trip, P/N 874290 ......................................................................................................... 3-13
3-3.7.7 Discharge Indicator, P/N 875553 ............................................................................................................... 3-13
3-3.7.8 Corner Pulleys, P/N 803808 and P/N 844648 ........................................................................................... 3-13
3-3.7.9 Cylinder Supervisory Pressure Switch, P/N 06-118262-001 ..................................................................... 3-15
3-3.7.10 Supervisory Pressure Switch, P/N 06-118263-001 ................................................................................... 3-15
3-3.7.11 Main-to-Reserve Transfer Switch, P/N 802398 ......................................................................................... 3-16
3-3.7.12 Discharge Nozzles ...................................................................................................................................... 3-16
3-3.8 Other Accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 3-17
3-3.8.1 Hydrostatic Test Adapters ........................................................................................................................... 3-17
3-3.8.2 FM-200 Cylinder Recharge Adapters ......................................................................................................... 3-17
3-3.8.3 FM-200 Cylinder Seating Adapter, P/N 933537 ......................................................................................... 3-17
3-3.9 Detectors and Control Panels .................................................................................................................... 3-17
3-3.9.1 Detectors ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-17
3-3.9.2 Control Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 3-17
4 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 4-1
4-1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4-2 Design Procedure ....................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2.2 Application .................................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4-2.2.1 Calculate Agent Required ........................................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2.2.2 Determine What Components are Required ............................................................................................. 4-1
4-2.2.3 Locate Nozzles ...........................................................................................................................................4-1
4-2.2.4 Locate Cylinders .........................................................................................................................................4-1
4-2.2.5 Locate Piping .............................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4-2.2.6 Pipe Size and Layout .................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4-2.2.7 Using the FM-200 Concentration Flooding Factors ................................................................................... 4-2
4-2.2.8 Manifolds ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4-2.3 Design Criteria ............................................................................................................................................ 4-2
4-2.3.1 First Branch Flow Split ................................................................................................................................ 4-6
4-2.3.2 Tee Flow Splits ............................................................................................................................................ 4-6
4-2.3.2.1 Requirements for Tee Flow Splits ............................................................................................................... 4-6
4-2.3.3 Duration of Discharge ................................................................................................................................. 4-8
4-2.3.4 Nozzle Selection and Placement ............................................................................................................... 4-8
4-2.3.5 Nozzle Placement ....................................................................................................................................... 4-8
4-2.3.6 Pipe Sizing .................................................................................................................................................. 4-9
4-2.4 Other Conditions ......................................................................................................................................... 4-10
4-2.4.1 Operating/Storage Temperature Range ..................................................................................................... 4-10
4-2.4.2 Storage Temperature .................................................................................................................................. 4-10
4-2.4.3 System Operating Pressure ....................................................................................................................... 4-10
4-2.5 Pressure Actuation Limitations ................................................................................................................... 4-10
4-2.5.1 Cylinders Close Coupled Using Pressure From A Master ......................................................................... 4-10
4-2.5.2 Cylinders Not Close Coupled Using Pressure From A Master ..................................................................4-10
4-2.5.3 Cylinders Not Close Coupled Using Nitrogen Pressure ............................................................................ 4-10
4-2.5.4 Cylinders Close Coupled Using Nitrogen Pressure ................................................................................... 4-12
4-2.5.5 Using Multiple Nitrogen Cylinders .............................................................................................................. 4-13
4-2.5.6 Corner Pulley and Ca le Limitations .......................................................................................................... 4-13
4-2.5.7 Pressure Trip Limitations ............................................................................................................................ 4-13
4-3 Equipment Installation ................................................................................................................................ 4-13
4-3.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-13
4-3.2 Distri ution Piping and Fittings .................................................................................................................. 4-13
4-3.2.1 Threads ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-13
4-3.2.2 Pipe ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-13
4-3.2.2.1 Ferrous Piping ............................................................................................................................................ 4-14

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4-3.2.2.2 Piping Joints ............................................................................................................................................... 4-14
4-3.2.2.3 Fittings ........................................................................................................................................................ 4-14
4-3.3 Installation of Pipe and Fittings ..................................................................................................................4-14
4-3.4 Installation of Check Valves ....................................................................................................................... 4-14
4-3.5 Installation of Discharge Nozzles ............................................................................................................... 4-14
4-3.6 Installation of Pressure Actuation Pipe ...................................................................................................... 4-15
4-3.7 Installation of Valve Outlet Adapter ............................................................................................................ 4-15
4-3.8 Installation of Flexi le Discharge Hose ...................................................................................................... 4-15
4-3.9 Installation of Master Cylinder Adapter Kit, P/N 844895 ........................................................................... 4-16
4-3.10 Installation of FM-200 Cylinder/Valve Assem lies ..................................................................................... 4-16
4-3.10.1 Single Cylinder Systems ............................................................................................................................ 4-16
4-3.10.2 Multiple Cylinder System ............................................................................................................................ 4-18
4-3.10.3 Main and Reserve System ......................................................................................................................... 4-19
4-3.11 Installation of Electric Control Heads ......................................................................................................... 4-19
4-3.12 Installation of Pressure Operated Control Heads, P/N 878737 ................................................................ 4-20
4-3.13 Installation of Electric/Ca le Operated Control Head, P/Ns 895630, 895627 and 895628 ...................... 4-20
4-3.14 Installation of Ca le Operated Control Head, P/N 979469 ....................................................................... 4-21
4-3.15 Installation of Lever Operated Control Head, P/N 870652 ........................................................................ 4-21
4-3.16 Installation of Nitrogen Cylinder, P/N 877940, and Mounting Bracket, P/N 877845 ................................. 4-21
4-3.17 Installation of Pressure Switch, P/N 486536 and P/N 981332 ..................................................................4-21
4-3.18 Installation of Pressure Trip, P/N 874290 .................................................................................................. 4-22
4-3.19 Installation of Manual Pull Station, P/N 871403 ......................................................................................... 4-22
4-3.20 Installation of Discharge Indicator, P/N 875553 ........................................................................................ 4-22
4-3.21 Installation of Supervisory Pressure Switch, P/Ns 06-118262-001 and 06-118263-001 .......................... 4-22
4-3.21.1 Installation of Pressure Switch 06-118262-001 ......................................................................................... 4-23
4-3.21.2 Installation of Pressure Switch 06-118263-001 ......................................................................................... 4-23
4-3.22 Post-Installation Checkout ......................................................................................................................... 4-23
5 MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5-1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 5-1
5-2 Maintenance Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 5-1
5-4 Inspection Procedures ................................................................................................................................5-1
5-4.1 Daily ............................................................................................................................................................5-1
5-4.1.1 Check FM-200 Cylinder Pressure .............................................................................................................. 5-1
5-4.1.2 Check Nitrogen Cylinder Pressure ............................................................................................................. 5-1
5-4.2 Monthly ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-2
5-4.2.1 General Inspection ..................................................................................................................................... 5-2
5-4.2.2 Hazard Access ............................................................................................................................................ 5-2
5-4.2.3 Inspect Hoses ............................................................................................................................................. 5-2
5-4.2.4 Inspect Pressure Control Heads ................................................................................................................ 5-2
5-4.2.5 Inspect Electric Control Heads ...................................................................................................................5-2
5-4.2.6 Inspect Cylinder and Valve Assem ly ........................................................................................................5-2
5-4.2.7 Inspect Brackets, Straps, Cradles and Mounting Hardware ...................................................................... 5-2
5-4.2.8 Inspect Discharge Hoses ........................................................................................................................... 5-2
5-4.2.9 Inspect Actuation Line ................................................................................................................................5-2
5-4.2.10 Inspect Discharge Nozzles ......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5-4.2.11 Inspect Pull Stations ................................................................................................................................... 5-2
5-4.2.12 Inspect Pressure Switches ......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5-4.2.13 Weighing FM-200 Cylinders ....................................................................................................................... 5-3
5-4.2.14 Cylinders Equipped with a Flexi le Tape Liquid Level Indicator ............................................................... 5-3
5-4.3 Inspection Procedures, Semi-Annual ........................................................................................................5-6
5-4.3.1 Pressure Switch Test .................................................................................................................................. 5-6
5-4.3.2 Electric Control Head Test ..........................................................................................................................5-6
5-4.4 Inspection Procedures-2 Year ....................................................................................................................5-6
5-5 Inspection and Retest Procedures for FM-200 Cylinders .........................................................................5-6
5-5.1 Cylinders Continuously in Service Without Discharge .............................................................................. 5-7
5-5.2 Discharged Cylinders of Charged Cylinders that are Transported ........................................................... 5-7
5-5.3 Retest .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-7

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5-5.4 Flexi le Hoses ............................................................................................................................................ 5-7
5-6 Service ........................................................................................................................................................5-7
5-6.1 Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-7
5-6.2 Nozzle Service ............................................................................................................................................ 5-7
5-6.3 Repairs ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-7
5-7 Removing an FM-200 Cylinder ................................................................................................................... 5-7
5-7.1 Single Cylinder System ..............................................................................................................................5-8
5-7.2 Multiple Cylinder System ............................................................................................................................ 5-8
5-8 Reinstalling an FM-200 Cylinder ................................................................................................................ 5-8
5-8.1 Single Cylinder System ..............................................................................................................................5-8
5-8.2 Multiple Cylinder System ............................................................................................................................ 5-9
6 POST-DISCHARGE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................6-1
6-1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6-2 Post Fire Maintenance................................................................................................................................6-1
6-2.1 FM-200 Valve Inspection and Service ....................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2.2 Valve Disassem ly (1½", 2" and 2½") ........................................................................................................ 6-1
6-2.3 Valve Disassem ly (3") ............................................................................................................................... 6-2
6-2.4 Valve Assem ly (1½", 2", and 2½") ............................................................................................................ 6-2
6-2.5 Valve Assem ly (3") .................................................................................................................................... 6-3
6-2.6 Safety Disc Replacement (1½", 2" and 2½") ............................................................................................. 6-3
6-2.7 Safety Disc Replacement (3") .................................................................................................................... 6-4
6-3 Recharging FM-200 Cylinders .................................................................................................................... 6-4
6-3.1 Charging Equipment Installation ................................................................................................................ 6-4
6-3.2 Charging FM-200 Cylinder and Valve Assem ly ....................................................................................... 6-5
6-3.3 FM-200 Cylinder Leak Test ......................................................................................................................... 6-8
6-3.4 Salvaging FM-200 from a Leaking Cylinder Assem ly ..............................................................................6-9
6-4 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Service and Maintenance ..................................................................................... 6-9
6-4.1 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder Hydrostatic Pressure Test ..................................................................................... 6-9
6-4.2 Nitrogen Cylinder Replacement ................................................................................................................. 6-9
6-4.3 Nitrogen Cylinder Recharge ....................................................................................................................... 6-10
6-4.4 Nitrogen Cylinder Installation ..................................................................................................................... 6-10
7 PARTS LIST ...............................................................................................................................................7-1
7-1 Introduction and Parts List ......................................................................................................................... 7-1
7-2 Discharge Nozzles ......................................................................................................................................7-5
7-2.1 Listed 360 Degree Nozzles ........................................................................................................................ 7-5
7-2.2 Listed 180 Degree Nozzles ........................................................................................................................ 7-7
7-3 Limited Warranty Statement .......................................................................................................................7-9

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE TITLE PAGE
1-1 FM-200 Pressure/Temperature Curve Isometric Diagram ......................................................................... 1-3
3-1 Typical FM-200 System with Electric Control Head ................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Typical FM-200 System with Ca le Operated Control Head ..................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Typical Cylinder Assem ly, 10 to 70 l . ..................................................................................................... 3-2
3-4 Typical Cylinder Assem ly, 100 to 350 l . .................................................................................................3-2
3-5 600 and 900 l . Cylinder with 3" Valve ...................................................................................................... 3-3
3-6 1½", 2" and 2½" Valve General Arrangement ............................................................................................3-5
3-7 3" Valve General Arrangement ................................................................................................................... 3-5
3-8 Liquid Level Indicator ................................................................................................................................. 3-5
3-9 Cylinder Mounting Straps ........................................................................................................................... 3-6
3-10 Cylinder Wall Brackets ............................................................................................................................... 3-7
3-11 Electric Control Head ................................................................................................................................. 3-7
3-12 Electric Control Head, Stacka le ............................................................................................................... 3-8
3-13 Electric/Ca le Operated Control Head ...................................................................................................... 3-8
3-14 Ca le Operated Control Head .................................................................................................................... 3-9
3-15 Lever Operated Control Head .................................................................................................................... 3-9
3-16 Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head .................................................................................................... 3-9
3-17 Pressure Operated Control Head ............................................................................................................... 3-9
3-18 Stacka le Pressure Operated Control Head .............................................................................................. 3-10
3-19 Ca le Manual Pull Station .......................................................................................................................... 3-10
3-20 Nitrogen Actuator, Mounting Bracket and Adapter ..................................................................................... 3-10
3-21 Flexi le Actuation Hose .............................................................................................................................. 3-11
3-22 Master Cylinder Adapter Kit ........................................................................................................................ 3-11
3-23 Tees, El ows and Adapters ........................................................................................................................3-11
3-24 Flexi le Discharge Hoses ........................................................................................................................... 3-11
3-25 Valve Outlet Adapter ................................................................................................................................... 3-12
3-26 Check Valve ................................................................................................................................................ 3-12
3-27 Manifold El-Checks ..................................................................................................................................... 3-12
3-28 Discharge Indicator ..................................................................................................................................... 3-13
3-29 Corner Pulleys, Watertight Applications .................................................................................................... 3-13
3-30 1/2-Inch E.M.T. Corner Pulley, General Applications ................................................................................. 3-13
3-31 Pressure Operated Switch ......................................................................................................................... 3-14
3-32 Pressure Operated Switch, Explosion Proof .............................................................................................. 3-14
3-33 Cylinder Supervisory Pressure Switch ....................................................................................................... 3-15
3-34 Supervisory Pressure Switch ..................................................................................................................... 3-15
3-35 Main to Reserve Transfer Switch ............................................................................................................... 3-16
3-36 180° Discharge Nozzle ............................................................................................................................... 3-16
3-37 360° Discharge Nozzle ............................................................................................................................... 3-16
3-38 Cylinder Recharge Adapters ...................................................................................................................... 3-17
4-1 Percent Agent Before First Tee as a Function of Percent Agent in Pipe ................................................... 4-6
4-3 Nozzle Placement and Coverage ............................................................................................................... 4-8
4-4 Nozzle Limitations ......................................................................................................................................4-9
4-5 Pressure Actuation Using Pressure from 1 Master FM-200 Cylinder to Actuate
a Maximum of 15 FM-200 Cylinders Close Coupled ................................................................................. 4-11
4-6 Pressure Actuation Using Pressure from 1 Master FM-200 Cylinder to Actuate
a Maximum of 4 FM-200 Cylinders NOT Close Coupled ........................................................................... 4-11
4-7 Pressure Actuation Using Pressure from 1 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder to Actuate
a Maximum of 15 FM-200 Cylinders NOT Closed Coupled ...................................................................... 4-11
4-8 Pressure Actuation Using Pressure from 1 Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder to Actuate
a Maximum of 15 FM-200 Cylinders Close Coupled ................................................................................. 4-12
4-9 Multiple Pilot Nitrogen Actuation Cylinders ................................................................................................ 4-13
4-10 Installation of the Flexi le Hose Directly Into System Piping .................................................................... 4-15
4-11 Installation of Master Cylinder Adapter Kit .................................................................................................4-16
4-12 Single Cylinder Installation, Vertical Mounting ........................................................................................... 4-17
4-13 Multiple Cylinder Installation, Vertical Mounting ........................................................................................ 4-18

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4-14 Installation of Electric Control Head (Stacka le Type), P/N 486500-01 ................................................... 4-19
4-15 Electrical Connections for Control Head, P/Ns 890181, 895630 and 890149 .......................................... 4-19
4-16 Pressure Operated Control Head ............................................................................................................... 4-20
4-17 Electric/Ca le Operated Control Head ...................................................................................................... 4-20
4-18 Installation of Supervisory Pressure Switch (Up to 2½" Valve) .................................................................4-22
4-19 Supervisory Pressure SwitchElectrical Connections ................................................................................. 4-22
4-20 Supervisory Pressure Switch Connection Diagram and Electrical Rating ................................................ 4-23
5-1 Liquid Level Indicator ................................................................................................................................. 5-3
5-2 Cali ration Chart 125 l . Cylinder .............................................................................................................. 5-4
5-3 Cali ration Chart for Old 200 l . Cylinder .................................................................................................. 5-4
5-4 Cali ration Chart for a New 200 l . Cylinder (New Design Ellipsoidal Head Manufactured After 3/98) ..5-4
5-5 Cali ration Chart for 350 l . Cylinder ......................................................................................................... 5-4
5-6 Cali ration Chart for 600 l . Cylinder ......................................................................................................... 5-5
5-7 Cali ration Chart for 900 l . Cylinder ......................................................................................................... 5-5
6-1 Valve Assem ly (1½", 2" and 2½") .............................................................................................................6-1
6-2 Piston O-Ring ............................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6-3 3" Valve Assem ly ...................................................................................................................................... 6-2
6-4 Safety Disc Replacement ........................................................................................................................... 6-3
6-5 Burst Disc .................................................................................................................................................... 6-4
6-6 Typical FM-200 Charging System Schematic ............................................................................................ 6-6
6-7 Nitrogen Temperature vs. Pressure Data ................................................................................................... 6-10

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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE TITLE PAGE
1-1 FM-200 Physical Properties, Imperial Units ............................................................................................... 1-3
1-2 FM-200 Physical Properties, Metric Units ..................................................................................................1-3
3-1 Container Temperature-Pressure Correlation ............................................................................................ 3-3
3-2 Cylinder, Equivalent Lengths ...................................................................................................................... 3-3
3-3 Dimensions, FM-200 Cylinder/Valve Assem lies for Vertical Installation Only ......................................... 3-4
3-4 Fill Range FM-200 Cylinder/Valve Assem lies for Vertical Installation Only ............................................ 3-4
3-5 Liquid Level Indicator Part Num ers .......................................................................................................... 3-5
3-6 DimensionsCylinder Mounting Straps ...................................................................................................... 3-6
3-7 DimensionsCylinder Mounting Straps, Metric .......................................................................................... 3-6
3-8 DimensionsCylinder Wall Brackets .......................................................................................................... 3-7
3-9 DimensionsCylinder Wall Brackets, Metric .............................................................................................. 3-7
3-10 Electric Control Head, Stacka le (Explosion Proof) .................................................................................. 3-8
3-11 Electric/Ca le Operated Control Heads ..................................................................................................... 3-8
3-12 Dimensions, Flexi le Actuation Hose ......................................................................................................... 3-11
3-13 Dimensions, Flexi le Discharge Hoses ..................................................................................................... 3-11
3-14 Dimensions, Valve Outlet Adapter .............................................................................................................. 3-12
3-15 Dimensions, Manifold El-Checks ............................................................................................................... 3-12
3-16 Check Valves, Equivalent Lengths ............................................................................................................. 3-13
3-17 Dimensions180° Discharge Nozzle .......................................................................................................... 3-16
3-18 Dimensions360° Discharge Nozzle .......................................................................................................... 3-16
3-19 DimensionsCylinder Recharge Adapters ................................................................................................. 3-17
4-1 Atmospheric Correction Factors ................................................................................................................ 4-2
4-2 Class B Suppression Design Concentrations ............................................................................................ 4-3
4-3 FM-200 Total Flooding Concentration Factors (W/V), English Units ........................................................4-4
4-4 FM-200 Total Flooding Concentration Factors (W/V), Metric ....................................................................4-5
4-5 15 Pipe Diameters ...................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4-6 Kidde Pipe Size Estimating Ta le ..............................................................................................................4-9
4-7 Corner Pulley and Ca le Limitations .......................................................................................................... 4-13
4-8 Installation of the Flexi le Hose Directly into System Piping, Inches ....................................................... 4-15
4-9 Installation of the Flexi le Hose Directly into System Piping, Millimeters ................................................. 4-15
4-10 Single Cylinder Installation Dimensions, Inches ........................................................................................ 4-17
4-11 Single Cylinder Installation Dimensions, Millimeters ................................................................................. 4-17
4-12 Strap Part Num ers for Cylinder Installation ............................................................................................. 4-17
4-13 Multiple Cylinder Installation Dimensions, Inches ..................................................................................... 4-18
4-14 Multiple Cylinder Installation Dimensions, Millimeters .............................................................................. 4-18
5-1 Preventive Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................. 5-1
5-2 Retest Schedule ......................................................................................................................................... 5-7
6-1 Valve Components ...................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 Other Valve Component Materials .............................................................................................................6-2
6-3 3" Valve Components ................................................................................................................................. 6-2
6-4 Safety Disc Replacement (1½", 2" and 2½") ............................................................................................. 6-3
6-5 Safety Disc Replacement (3") ....................................................................................................................6-4
6-6 Typical FM-200 Charging System Schematic ............................................................................................ 6-6
6-7 Pressure vs. Temperature .......................................................................................................................... 6-7
6-8 Maximum Permitted Leakage Rates .......................................................................................................... 6-8
7-1 Parts List ..................................................................................................................................................... 7-1

LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX TITLE PAGE
A Material Safety Datasheets ........................................................................................................................A-1

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SAFETY SUMMARY
FM-200 fire suppression systems use pressurized equipment; therefore, personnel responsi le for fire suppression systems must
e aware of the dangers associated with the improper handling, installation or maintenance of this equipment.
Fire suppression system service personnel must e thoroughly trained in the proper handling, installation and service of FM-200
equipment and follow the instructions used in this manual and in the Safety Bulletin, on the cylinder nameplate and contained in
Appendix A.
Kidde has provided warnings and cautions at appropriate locations throughout the text of this manual. These warnings and cautions
are to e adhered to at all times. Failure to do so may result in serious injury to personnel.
In addition, Material Safety Data Sheets for FM-200 and nitrogen are provided. Personnel must also e familiar with the information
contained on these data sheets.
SAFETY BULLETIN 1 MARCH 2 1987
SUBJECT: SAFE CYLINDER HANDLING PROCEDURES
WARNING
!
Pressurized (charged) cylinders are extremely hazardous and if not handled properly are capable of violent discharge.
This may result in serious bodily injury death and property damage.
Before handling Kidde system products, all personnel must e thoroughly trained in the safe handling of the containers as well as in
the proper procedures for installation, removal, filling, and connection of other critical devices, such as flex hoses, control heads,
discharge heads, and anti-recoil devices.
READ, UNDERSTAND and ALWAYS FOLLOW the operation and maintenance manuals, owners manuals, service manuals, etc.,
that are provided with the individual systems.
The following safety procedures must e o served at all times:
Moving Container: Containers must e shipped compactly in the upright position, and properly secured in place. Containers must
not e rolled, dragged or slid, nor allowed to e slid from tailgates of vehicles. A suita le hand truck, fork truck, roll platform or similar
device must e used.
Rough Handling: Containers must not e dropped or permitted to strike violently against each other or other surfaces.
Storage: Containers must e stored standing upright where they are not likely to e knocked over, or the containers must e
secured.
For additional information on safe handling of compressed gas cylinders, see CGA Pamphlet PI titled Safe Handling of Compressed
Gases in Containers. CGA pamphlets may e purchased from The Compressed Gas Association, Crystal Square Two, 1725 Jefferson
Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
SAFETY BULLETIN MAY 1 1993
SUBJECT: SAFE CYLINDER HANDLING PROCEDURES FOR 360 PSI FM-200 CYLINDERS
WARNING
!
Pressurized (charged) cylinders are extremely hazardous and if not handled properly are capable of violent discharge. This
will result in serious bodily injury death and property damage.
BEFORE handling Kidde system products, all personnel must e thoroughly trained in the safe handling of the containers as well as
in the proper procedures for installation, removal, filling, and connection of other critical devices, such as flexi le hoses, control
heads, and safety caps.
READ, UNDERSTAND and ALWAYS FOLLOW the operation and maintenance manuals, owners manuals, service manuals, and
other information that is provided with the individual systems.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED IN THE EXACT SEQUENCE AS WRITTEN TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,
DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAFETY CAP
a. Each FM-200 cylinder is factory equipped with a safety cap installed on the valve outlet, and securely chained to the valve to
prevent loss. This device is a safety feature, and will provide controlled safe discharge when installed if the cylinder is actuated
accidentally.

. The safety cap must e installed in the valve outlet AT ALL TIMES except when the cylinders are connected into the system
piping or eing filled.
c. The safety cap is intentionally chained to the cylinder valve to prevent loss while in service and must not e removed from its
chain.
Protection Cap.
A protection cap is factory installed on the actuation port and securely chained to the valve to prevent loss. The cap is attached to the
actuation port to prevent tampering or depression of the actuating pin. No attachments (control head, pressure control head) are to
e connected to the actuation port during shipment, storage, or handling.
INSTALLATION
THIS SEQUENCE FOR CYLINDER INSTALLATION MUST BE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES:
1. Install cylinder into racketing.
WARNING
!
Discharge hoses or valve outlet adapter must be connected into system piping before attaching to cylinder valve
outlet to prevent injury in the event of discharge.
2. Remove safety cap and connect all cylinder valves into system piping using flex hose or valve outlet adapter.
3. Remove protection cap and attach control heads, pressure control heads, pilot loops, etc. as required.
WARNING
!
Control heads must be in the set position before attaching to the cylinder valve actuation port in order to prevent
accidental discharge.
REMOVAL FROM SERVICE
1. Remove all control heads, pressure operated heads, and pilot loops from cylinder valve, and attach protection cap to actuation
port.
2. Disconnect cylinders from system piping at the valve outlet. Disconnect valve outlet adapter, if used.
3. Immediately install safety cap on valve outlet.
WARNING
!
Do not disconnect the cylinder from system piping if the safety cap is missing. Obtain a new safety cap from Kidde.
4. Remove cylinder from racketing.
WARNING
!
Failure to follow these instructions and improper use or handling may cause serious bodily injury death and
property damage.

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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1 INTRODUCTION
Kidde FM-200® ECS Series Engineered Fire Su ression
Systems are Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
and A roved by Factory Mutual (FM). These systems are
designed for total flooding in accordance with NFPA 2001
Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.
These systems have been tested to the limits established
jointly by UL and FM. In any situation not s ecifically cov-
ered by this manual, the a lication and installation of the
system must meet the requirements of the standards as
stated. In any case, all installations must meet the require-
ments of the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
The com lexity of two- hase flow does not allow for any
sim le method of manual FM-200 calculation. For this rea-
son, the flow calculations and design criteria described in
this manual have been incor orated into a com uter soft-
ware rogram. The calculations are based on conserving
mass, energy and momentum in the i e network. The rou-
tine calculates the flow in quasi-steady state ste s from
the initiation of the discharge to the final gas blowdown.
This is a significantly more rigorous treatment then the tra-
ditional Halon NFPA 12A method.
The system designer must become thoroughly familiar with
the User's Manual for FM-200 Flow Calculation Program
(P/N 90-FM200M-100) in order to learn the ro er roce-
dures for a lying the in ut arameters to the FM-200 Flow
Program. There are a number of limitations to these in ut
arameters which must be observed if accurate results are
to be obtained.
Kidde FM-200 ECS Series Engineered Fire Su ression
Systems combine an environmentally safe fire su res-
sion agent, highly effective detection devices and s e-
cially develo ed com onents for fast agent discharge.
The resulting ra id su ression of a fire reduces ro -
erty damage and roducts of combustion to the lowest
ossible level. These systems are electrically, ressure
and/or cable o erated, with a normal design discharge
time of less than ten seconds. Agent storage containers
can be strategically located throughout a rotected zone,
eliminating ex ensive i ing.
1-2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1-2.1 General
Kidde FM-200 systems are used to su ress fires in s e-
cific hazards or equi ment located where an electrically non-
conductive agent is required, where agent cleanu creates
a roblem, where extinguishing ca ability with low weight
is a factor and where the hazard is normally occu ied by
ersonnel. Kidde FM-200 systems are intended to rotect
the following:
 Data rocessing facilities
 Telecommunications facilities
 Process control rooms
 High value medical facilities
 High value industrial equi ment areas
 Libraries, museums, art galleries
 Anechoic chambers
 Flammable liquid storage areas
FM-200 systems are designed for the following classes
of fire:
 Class A Surface Ty e Fires; Wood or other cellulose-
ty e material
 Class B; Flammable liquids (see Table 4-1)
 Class C; Energized electrical equi ment
For hazards beyond the sco e described above, the de-
signer must consult with Kidde and NFPA 2001 on the
suitability of FM-200 for the rotection, necessary de-
sign concentration and ersonnel ex osure effects from
that concentration.
FM-200 shall not be used on fires involving the following
materials, unless they have been tested to the satisfaction
of the Authority Having Jurisdiction:
1. Certain chemicals or mixtures of chemicals, such as
cellulose nitrate and gun owder, that are ca able of
ra id oxidation in the absence of air.
2. Reactive metals such as lithium, sodium, otassium,
magnesium, titanium, zirconium, uranium and lutonium.
3. Metal hydrides.
4. Chemicals ca able of undergoing autothermal
decom osition, such as certain organic eroxides
and hydrazine.

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1-2.1.1 OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
LIMITATIONS
The o erating tem erature range for all com onents in
Kidde FM-200 engineered systems is 32°F to 130°F (0°C
to 54°C). The Kidde ECS Series FM-200 Flow Calculation
Program is designed for a tem erature of 70°F (21°C).
Therefore, the container o erating and storage tem era-
ture must be in the range of 60°F to 80°F (16°C to 27°C)
for a single unbalanced system rotecting two or more se a-
rate hazards. If the container o erating/storage tem era-
ture is outside this range, an insufficient quantity of agent
may be discharged from one or more discharge nozzles.
1-2.2 Extinguishing Agent
FM-200 (1,1,1,2,3,3,3-he tafluoro ro ane) is a com ound
of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen (CF3CHFCF3). It is color-
less, odorless and electrically non-conductive. It su resses
fire by a combination of chemical and hysical mechanisms
with minimal affect on the available oxygen. This allows
eo le to see and breathe, ermitting them to leave the fire
area safely.
FM-200 is acce table for use in occu ied s aces when used
in accordance with the United States Environmental Pro-
tection Agency (EPA) Significant New Alternatives Policy
(SNAP) rogram rules.
Although FM-200 is considered non-toxic to humans in
concentrations necessary to extinguish most fires, cer-
tain safety considerations should be observed when a -
lying and handling the agent. The discharge of FM-200
may create a hazard to eo le from the undecom osed
agent itself and from the decom osition roducts which
result when the agent is ex osed to fire or other hot sur-
faces. Ex osure to the agent is generally of less con-
cern than is ex osure to the decom osition roducts.
Unnecessary ex osure to the agent or the decom osi-
tion roducts should be avoided.
1-2.2.1 TOXICITY
Unnecessary ex osure to clean agents is to be avoided in
accordance with the requirements of NFPA-2001. As such,
u on o eration of a system re-discharge alarm, all er-
sonnel should immediately exit the rotected s ace. In no
case shall ersonnel remain in a room in which there is a
fire. In the very unlikely instance where a clean agent sys-
tem should discharge unex ectedly into an occu ied room,
all ersonnel should roceed in a calm and orderly manner
to an exit and leave the room.
FM-200 halocarbon clean agent has been evaluated for
cardiac sensitization in accordance with test rotocols a -
roved by the United States Environmental Protection
Agency (U.S. EPA). The EPAs SNAP Program classifies
FM-200 as acce table for use as a total flooding agent in
occu ied s aces with s ecific limitations. Refer to the SNAP
rogram rules or NFPA 2001 for more information. FM-200
halocarbon clean agent has been judged acce table by the
U.S. EPA for use in occu ied s aces when used in accor-
dance with the guidance of NFPA 2001. In accordance with
NFPA 2001, FM-200 halocarbon clean agent systems de-
signed for use with agent va or concentrations u to nine
volume er cent in air are ermitted. See NFPA 2001, Sect.
1-6, Safety. Although FM-200 has negligible toxicity in con-
centrations needed to su ress most fires, certain safety
considerations must be observed when a lying and han-
dling the agent. The discharge of FM-200 halocarbon clean
agent has negligible toxicity in concentrations needed to
su ress most fires, certain safety considerations must be
observed when a lying and handling the agent. For ex-
am le, HFC-227ea is a liquefied com ressed gas. U on
release to atmos heric ressure (e.g., from nozzles) the
liquid flash eva orates at a low tem erature (2°F/-16°C).
Thus, nozzles must be located to avoid direct im ingement
on ersonnel.
1-2.2.2 DECOMPOSITION
When FM-200 is ex osed to tem eratures over a roxi-
mately 1300°F (700°C), roducts of decom osition (halo-
gen acids) are formed. If the FM-200 is discharged in 10
seconds or less, flames are ra idly extinguished and the
amount of by- roducts roduced is minimal.
1-2.2.3 CLEANLINESS
FM-200 is clean and leaves no residue, thereby eliminat-
ing costly after-fire clean-u and kee ing ex ensive down-
time to a minimum. Most materials such as steel, stainless
steel, aluminum, brass and other metals as well as las-
tics, rubber and electronic com onents are unaffected by
ex osure to FM-200.
1-2.2.4 OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
The high ressure discharge of FM-200 from a system
nozzle can create noise loud enough to be startling. The
high velocity discharge can be significant enough to dis-
lodge objects located directly in the discharge ath. Enough
turbulence may be created in the enclosure to move unse-
cured a er and other light objects. Direct contact with the
va orizing agent discharged from a nozzle will have a chill-
ing effect on objects, and can cause frostbite burns to the
skin. The liquid hase va orizes ra idly when mixed with
air and limits the chilling hazard to the immediate vicinity of
a nozzle.
FM-200 itself is colorless. Discharge of FM-200 into a hu-
mid atmos here may cause fog and reduce visibility for a
short time.
1-2.2.5 STORAGE
FM-200 is stored in steel containers at 360 PSIG at 70°F
(25 bar at 21°C) as a liquid with nitrogen added to im rove
the discharge characteristics. The ressure of the stored
FM-200 varies substantially with tem erature changes, as
illustrated in Figure 1-1. When discharged, the FM-200 liq-
uid va orizes at the discharge nozzles and is uniformly dis-
tributed as it enters the fire area.

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Temperature (°F)
Pressure (PSIG)
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
020
40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
50 lb./cu ft.
65 lb./cu ft.
70 lb./cu ft.
72 lb./cu ft.
75 lb./cu ft.
Figure 1-1. FM-200 Pressure/Tem erature
Curve Isometric Diagram
Table 1-2. FM-200 Physical Pro erties,
Metric Units
Description Units Measurement
Molecular Weight N/A 170.03
Boiling Point at 760 mm Hg °C -16.4
Freezing Point °C -131
Critical Temperature °C 101.7
Critical Pressure kPa 2912
Critical Volume cc/mole 274
Critical Density kg/m
3
621
Specific Heat, Liquid at 25°C kJ/kg°C 1.184
Specific Heat, Vapor at Constant
Pressure (1 atm) and 25°C kJ/kg°C 0.808
Heat of Vaporization at Boiling
Point at 25°C kJ/kg°C 132.6
Thermal Conductivity of
Liquid at 25°C W/m°C 0.069
Viscosity, Liquid at 25°C centipose 0.184
Relative Dielectric Strength at
1 atm at 734 mm Hg, 25°C
(N
2
= 1.0)
N/A 2.00
Solubility, by Weight, of Water in
Agent at 21°C ppm 0.06% by
weight
Table 1-1. FM-200 Physical Pro erties,
Im erial Units
Description Units Measurement
Molecular Weight N/A 170.0
Boiling Point at 19.7 psia °F 1.9
Freezing Point °F -204
Critical Temperature °F 214
Critical Pressure psia 422
Critical Volume ft
3
/lb 0.0258
Critical Density lb/ft
3
38.76
Specific Heat, Liquid at 77°F Btu/lb-°F 0.282
Specific Heat, Vapor at Constant
Pressure (1 atm) and 77°F Btu/lb-°F 0.185
Heat of Vaporization at
Boiling Point Btu/lb 56.7
Thermal Conducti vity of
Liquid at 77°F lb/ft-hr-°F 0.040
Viscosity, Liquid at 77°F lb/ft-hr-°F 0.433
Relative Dielectric Strength at 1
atm at 734 mm Hg, 77°F
(N
2
= 1)
N/A 2.00
Solubility, by Weight, of Water in
Agent at 70°F ppm 0.06%

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