Tyco NG-1 100 User manual

Model NG-1 100, NG-1 250, and NG-1 500
Wall-Mounted Nitrogen Generator
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IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to
regulatory and health information.
General
Description
The TYCO NG-1 100, NG-1 250, and
NG-1 500 Wall-Mounted Nitrogen
Generators are designed to facilitate
the Dry Pipe Nitrogen Inerting (DPNI)
process for controlling oxygen cor-
rosion in dry and preaction fire sprin-
kler systems, and provide supervisory
maintenance gas. Designed for “plug
and play” performance in a typical dry
or preaction fire sprinkler system, the
nitrogen generator utilizes membrane
separation technology that produces
98%+ nitrogen on demand without the
need for nitrogen storage.
The Nitrogen Generator can be used
to provide DPNI for single or multi-
ple zones depending on the following
factors:
• Number of systems
• Volume of the largest system
• Cumulative volume of all systems
being supplied
The generator includes an inter-
nal bypass valve to allow for main-
tenance or “fast fill” needs to meet
the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
AGENCY (NFPA) 13 30-minute fill
requirement for dry pipe and preaction
fire protection systems.
The Nitrogen Generator is designed
to nitrogen inert all of the zones being
served within 14 days. Thereafter, it
will continue to automatically provide
supervisory nitrogen gas sufficient for
pressure maintenance of the fire sprin-
kler system(s).
The Nitrogen Generator facilitates the
patented “fill and purge” breathing
process in the fire sprinkler system
when paired with an oxygen removal
vent installed on the sprinkler riser such
as the TYCO Dry Air Vent (TAV-D) or
the TYCO Dry SMART Vent (TSV-D).
Refer to TFP1262 for more information
on TYCO Dry Air Vent (TAV-D), and to
TFP1263 for more information on TYCO
SMART Air Vent (TSV-D).
System Assembly
The Nitrogen Generator is a self-con-
tained wall-mounted unit that includes
the following components:
• Steel enclosure cabinet with mem-
brane type nitrogen generator - no
nitrogen gas storage - and manual
bypass
• Power supply:
120 VAC/1 phase/60Hz
(230 VAC/1 phase/50Hz)
• Single point nitrogen/air discharge –
1/2 in. NPT
• Oil-less air compressor
• Hour Run Meter
• Cycle Counter
System Status
The Nitrogen Generator includes the
following system status indicators:
• Bypass Mode Alarm Indicator -
Nitrogen generator is in the By-Pass
mode (flashing indicator). See Fig-
ure 4.
• Leak Monitoring Alarm - Nitrogen
generator is running excessively
(audible signal).
System Input/Output
Signals
The Nitrogen Generator includes the
following output signals:
Digital Outputs
• Power On/Off
• Bypass Mode Alarm
• Nitrogen Generator Running
• Leak Monitoring
Analog Outputs
• Nitrogen Supply Line Pressure
The Nitrogen Generator is designed to
be used in conjunction with the TYCO
AMD-1 Air Maintenance Device, the
TYCO Handheld Gas Analyzer (THGA),
and the Riser-mounted TYCO Dry Air
Vent (TAV-D), or TYCO SMART Vent
(TSV-D), as part of the complete Dry
Pipe Nitrogen Inerting (DPNI) system.
Note: The air maintenance device is
not required when the NG-1 100 or
NG-1 250 is connected to a single dry
pipe or preaction sprinkler system.
The Nitrogen Generator can be used
with the following optional equipment:
• TYCO SMART Gas Analyzer (TSGA)
- one per nitrogen generator is rec-
ommended. Refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP1270 for the SMART Gas
Analyzer for more information.
• TYCO In-Line Corrosion Detector
(TILD) - at least one per sprinkler
system is recommended. Refer to
Technical Data Sheet TFP1261 TYCO
In-Line Corrosion Detector for more
information.
NOTICE
The TYCO Wall-Mounted Nitrogen
Generators described herein must be
installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document, in addition to

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the standards of any other authorities
having jurisdiction. Failure to do so may
impair the performance of the related
devices.
The owner is responsible for main-
taining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating con-
dition. Contact the installing contrac-
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.
Technical
Data
Approvals
FM Approved
Compliance with CE Pressure Equipment
UL508A Listed Industrial Control Panel
Cabinet Dimensions
See Table A
Weight
See Table A
Temperature Range
40°F (5°C) to 105°F (40°C)
Power Supply
Two dedicated circuits are available:
• 120 VAC/Single phase/60Hz
• 230 VAC/Single phase/50Hz
Power Consumption
NG-1 100 and NG-1 250: 6 amps
NG-1 500: 24 amps
Nitrogen/Air Connection
1/2 in. NPT Female
Drain Connection
1/4 in. NPT Connection
Optional Configuration
Cold Environment Installation
Nitrogen Quality
N2Purity at Discharge: 98% or greater
(maximum of 2.0% oxygen)
N2 Pressure at Discharge: Minimum of
15 psig (1 bar); Max of feed air pressure
minus 15 psig (1 bar)
N2 Water Dew Point: Typically less than
-70°F (-57°C)
Note: When connecting a TYCO Wall-
Mounted Nitrogen Generator to an existing
dry pipe/preaction fire sprinkler system,
the existing fire sprinkler system(s) must be
limited to a maximum leak rate of less than
6 psig (0.4 bar) within a 24 hour period, per
system.
Model
Number
Width
Inches
(mm)
Height
Inches
(mm)
Depth
Inches
(mm)
Weight
Lbs
(kg)
NG-1 100 24.5
(622)
36.5
(927)
9.25
(235)
125
(57)
NG-1 250 24.5
(622)
36.5
(927)
9.25
(235)
125
(57)
NG-1 500 28.5
(724)
36.5
(927)
11.5
(292)
175
(79)
FIGURE 1
MODEL NG-1 100, NG-1 250 AND NG-1 500 WALL-MOUNTED NITROGEN GENERATOR
INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC
TABLE A
MODEL NG-1 100, NG-1 250 AND NG-1 500 WALL-MOUNTED
NITROGEN GENERATOR DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

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TABLE B
MODEL NG-1 100, NG-1 250, AND NG-1 500 WALL-MOUNTED NITROGEN GENERATOR
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
Model
Number Min. Supply Air SCFM (L/min) Total System Capacity Gal (L)
Single System Capacitya
at 40 psig (2,8 bar)
Gal. (L)
Single System Capacity
at 20 psig (1,4 bar)
Gal. (L)
Sound Level
dBA @ 10 ft
NG -1 100 2.5 (71) 675 (2555) 215 (814) 540 (2044) 56
NG -1 250 3.3 (94) 950 (3596) 265 (1003) 590 (2233) 57
NG -1 500 5.7 (161) 2000 (7571) 560 (2120) 1120 (4240) 73
a. Capacity based on NFPA 13 30-minute ll requirement of largest single system.
230 VAC/
SINGLE PHASE
50 HZ CONNECTIONS
L1 N G
PRESSURE
SWITCH
INCOMING
POWER
FUSE
BOX
COMPRESSOR
FUSE
BOX
AIR
COMPRESSOR
REL AY BUILDING
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
MONITORING
POINTS
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
DISTRIBUTION
120 VAC/
SINGLE PHASE
60 HZ CONNECTIONS
L1 N G
PRESSURE
SWITCH
INCOMING
POWER
FUSE
BOX
COMPRESSOR
FUSE
BOX
AIR
COMPRESSOR
REL AY BUILDING
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
MONITORING
POINTS
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
DISTRIBUTION
FIGURE 2B
MODEL NG-1 100 AND NG-1 250 WALL-MOUNTED NITROGEN GENERATOR
SYSTEM SIGNAL MONITOR AND 60 HZ POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
L1 N N G G
L1 N N G G
NITROGEN GENERATOR
RUNNING OUTPUT
BY-PASS MODE ALARM
OUTPUT LEAK MONITORING OUTPUT
POWER ON/OFF OUTPUT
NITROGEN SUPPLY
LINE PRESSURE
OUTPUT
NITROGEN GENERATOR
RUNNING OUTPUT
BY-PASS MODE ALARM
OUTPUT LEAK MONITORING OUTPUT
POWER ON/OFF OUTPUT
NITROGEN SUPPLY
LINE PRESSURE
OUTPUT
FIGURE 2A
MODEL NG-1 100 AND NG-1 250 WALL-MOUNTED NITROGEN GENERATOR
SYSTEM SIGNAL MONITOR AND 50 HZ POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

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Installation
The TYCO NG-1 100, NG-1 250, and
NG-1 500 Wall-Mounted Nitrogen Gen-
erators must be installed in accordance
with this section.
WARNING
Do not operate the TYCO Nitrogen
Generator if damaged during ship-
ment, handling or use. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
Operation of the nitrogen membrane
above the rated design pressure could
be hazardous. Do not connect the
nitrogen generation equipment to com-
pressed air sources that can exceed
the maximum rated pressure without
installing pressure controls and safety
relief devices in the compressed air
supply line.
Specific procedures must be devel-
oped for maintenance and servicing
of the equipment where the nitrogen
membrane is located. Appropriate
labels must be continuously displayed
in all areas where personnel might be
exposed to a nitrogen atmosphere
under normal and abnormal conditions.
Nitrogen is nontoxic and largely inert.
Rapid release of nitrogen gas into an
enclosed space displaces the oxygen
and can cause an asphyxiation hazard.
CAUTION
Do not install the TYCO Nitrogen Gen-
erator or Air Compressor Package in
an area where ammonia, sulfur dioxide,
hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans, chlo-
rides, chlorine, oxides of nitrogen, acid
fumes, solvent vent vapors, and ozone
vapors or similar contaminates exist.
The equipment can be damaged by
ammonia and other vapors shortening
membrane life.
230 VAC/
SINGLE PHASE
50 HZ CONNECTIONS
L1 N G
PRESSURE
SWITCH
INCOMING POWER
FUSE BOX
COMPRESSOR
FUSE
BOX
BUILDING
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
MONITORING
POINTS
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
DISTRIBUTION
120 VAC/
SINGLE PHASE
60 HZ CONNECTIONS
L1 N G
PRESSURE
SWITCH
INCOMING POWER
FUSE BOX
COMPRESSOR
FUSE
BOX
BUILDING
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
MONITORING
POINTS
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
DISTRIBUTION
L1 N N G G
L1 N N G G
NITROGEN GENERATOR
RUNNING OUTPUT
BY-PASS MODE ALARM
OUTPUT LEAK MONITORING OUTPUT
POWER ON/OFF OUTPUT
NITROGEN SUPPLY
LINE PRESSURE
OUTPUT
NITROGEN GENERATOR
RUNNING OUTPUT
BY-PASS MODE ALARM
OUTPUT LEAK MONITORING OUTPUT
POWER ON/OFF OUTPUT
NITROGEN SUPPLY
LINE PRESSURE
OUTPUT
FIGURE 3A
MODEL NG-1 500 WALL-MOUNTED NITROGEN GENERATOR
SYSTEM SIGNAL MONITOR AND 50 HZ POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION
FIGURE 3B
MODEL NG-1 500 WALL-MOUNTED NITROGEN GENERATOR
SYSTEM SIGNAL MONITOR AND 60 HZ POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

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FIGURE 4
MODEL NG-1 100, NG-1 250 AND NG-1 500 WALL-MOUNTED NITROGEN GENERATOR
FILTER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Step 1. Mounting the Wall-Mounted
Nitrogen Generator
The Wall-Mounted Nitrogen Genera-
tor is designed to be mounted directly
to the wall at the installation location.
Several factors should be considered in
choosing the proper mounting location
for the nitrogen generator:
• Access to the power supply (dedi-
cated circuit)
• Access to the sprinkler riser being
supplied from the nitrogen generator
• Access to the condensate drain dis-
charge line
• Clearance at the front of the unit to
open the cabinet door
• Clearance around ventilation vents
on side and bottom for proper cabi-
net ventilation
• Ability to support cabinet weight at
mounting location The nitrogen gen-
erator cabinet assembly includes a
mounting rail for wall mounting using
standard anchors.
Step 2. Power Supply
The Nitrogen Generator requires a ded-
icated power supply that connects to
the terminal blocks in the nitrogen gen-
erator cabinet. See Figures 2A, 2B, 3A,
and 3B.
Step 3. Plumb the Nitrogen/Air
Supply Line
The nitrogen/air discharge plumb-
ing from the nitrogen generator is to
be connected directly to the sprinkler
system valve trim using a minimum of
1/2 in. black steel, galvanized steel or
copper piping. The size of the nitrogen/
air supply line is to be based on the
length of pipe between the nitrogen
generator and the fire sprinkler systems
along with the total volume of the fire
sprinkler systems being supplied. The
nitrogen generator requires an in-line
Air Maintenance Device (AMD) that is
equipped with an on board field adjust-
able pressure regulator for each zone
being served. The preferred AMD is the
TYCO AMD-1. Refer to TFP1221.
Note: When both dry pipe and pre-
action fire sprinkler systems are con-
nected to one nitrogen generator,
additional equipment may be required
if the fire sprinkler systems operate at
different supervisory gas pressures.
Step 4: Plumb the Condensate Drain
Line
The TYCO Nitrogen Generator will
occasionally discharge a small amount
of condensate water from the coalesc-
ing filters inside the cabinet. It is rec-
ommended that the 1/4 in. drain
connection be plumbed to a floor drain
or building exterior. When plumbing to
a drain is not feasible an evaporative
collection chamber can be used.
Step 5: System Signals and Monitor-
ing (where used)
The nitrogen generator cabinet has
two system signals and five outputs
that can be monitored by the facility’s
BMS or fire alarm system as shown in
Figures 2A, 2B, 3A, and 3B.
• Bypass Alarm - The nitrogen gener-
ator is operating in the bypass mode
which is activated when the bypass
valve is in the “FAST FILL” position to
fast fill the fire sprinkler system and
the air supplied directly from the air
compressor has reached a pressure
of 20 psig (1,4 bar). (Flashing amber
light)
• Leak Monitor - The nitrogen gener-
ator is equipped with a leak moni-
tor audible signal which is activated
when the nitrogen generator runs
excessively.
The nitrogen generator cabinet includes
system monitoring signals which can
be monitored through a building moni-
toring system, if desired:
• Nitrogen Generator Running - Form
C contacts
• Bypass Mode Alarm - Form C
contacts
• Power On/Off - Form C contacts
• Leak Monitoring - Form C contacts
• Nitrogen System Supply Line Pres-
sure - Analog signal
Note:
1. Filter Housing shown with Lower Housing removed
2. The Water Separator is not required for the NG-1 100 or NG-1 250 Nitrogen Generator
FILTER
CARTRIDGE
BLACK
DISC
FILTER
HOUSING
BYPASS
VALVE
WATER
SEPARATOR
BYPASS MODE ALARM INDICATOR
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH

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Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO NG-1 100, NG-1 250, and
NG-1 500 Wall-Mounted Nitrogen Gen-
erators must be maintained and ser-
viced in accordance with this section.
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system that
it controls, permission to shut down
the affected fire protection systems
must first be obtained from the proper
authorities. All personnel who may
be affected by this decision must be
notified.
Inspection, testing, and maintenance
must be performed in accordance
with the requirements of the NFPA,
and any impairment must be immedi-
ately corrected.
The owner is responsible for the inspec-
tion, testing, and maintenance of their
fire protection system and devices in
compliance with this document, as well
as with the applicable standards of any
authorities having jurisdiction. Contact
the installing contractor or product
manufacturer with any questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are rec-
ommended to be inspected, tested,
and maintained by a qualified Inspec-
tion Service in accordance with local
requirements and/or national codes.
Maintenance of the Nitrogen
Generator
The nitrogen generator cabinet con-
tains three separate cartridge filters.
It is recommended that each of the
filter cartridges be replaced as part of
an annual preventative maintenance
program. In some environments it may
be necessary to replace filters more
frequently. When maintained properly
the nitrogen separation membrane will
provide up to 20 years of service life.
Cartridge Filter Replacement
Procedure
Perform the following steps when
replacing the cartridge filters located
in the filter housing. See Figure 4.
Step 1. Turn the power supply to the
uni t O F F.
Step 2. Close the air supply control
valves on fire sprinkler system’s air
maintenance device(s).
Step 3. Turn the Bypass Valve in the
nitrogen generator to the “FAST FILL”
position.
Step 4. The Nitrogen Generator is
designed to depressurize the inlet
piping through the permeate of the
nitrogen separation membrane when
the nitrogen generator automatically
shuts off.
Step 5. Remove the filter housing
by pulling down on the blue housing
lock and turning the filter housing
counter-clockwise.
Step 6. Once the filter housing has
been removed, the filter cartridge
inside is removed by first unscrewing
the black retaining disc at the base of
the cartridge and then pulling down on
the cartridge. Discard the old filter car-
tridge and replace it with the appropri-
ately marked filter cartridge from the
filter replacement kit by pushing up
so that it fits snugly onto the receiving
cylinder in the upper part of the filter
housing. Hand tighten the black retain-
ing disc back onto the central metal
threaded rod.
Step 7. Replace the filter housing by
pushing up into position and turning
housing clockwise until blue housing
lock locks into place.
Step 8. Repeat Step 5 through Step 7
for each additional filter.
Note: Filters 2 & 3 do not have a black
retaining disc, filters screw directly into
housing.
The Water Separator is found only in
the NG-1 500 Wall-Mounted Nitrogen
Generator. If replacing the Filter Car-
tridges in the NG-1 500 Wall-Mounted
Nitrogen Generator, continue on to
Step 9. Otherwise, proceed to Step 13
for the NG-1 100 and NG-1 250 Wall-
Mounted Nitrogen Generators.
Step 9. Disconnect the Water Separa-
tor drain tube from the bottom of the
separator bowl by pushing up on the
push fitting.
Step 10. Unscrew the separator bowl
and then pull out the separator element
for inspection and cleaning.
Step 11. Replace the separator element
and screw the separator bowl back into
place.
Step 12. Reconnect the Water Separa-
tor drain tube back into the push fitting
at the bottom of the separator bowl.
Step 13. Close the depressurization
ball valve. The Nitrogen Generator can
now be placed back into service.
Step 14. Turn the power supply to the
unit ON.
Step 15. Open the air supply control
valve on fire sprinkler system’s air
maintenance device(s).
Step 16. Turn the Bypass Valve in the
nitrogen generator to the “NITROGEN
GENERATION” position.
Limited
Warranty
For warranty terms and conditions, visit
www.tyco-fire.com.
Ordering
Procedure
Based on information provided by
the customer, TYCO will supply a list
of required part numbers to order
through regular sales channels. To
properly select a Nitrogen Generator,
contact your local business manager or
sales person and specify the following
information:
Sizing of Nitrogen Generator
• Total cumulative size of all dry/preac-
tion sprinkler systems
• Size of the largest single dry/preac-
tion sprinkler system
• Total number of dry/preaction sprin-
kler systems
• Supervisory pressure of all dry/pre-
action sprinkler systems
Select a Vent (Required)
Model TAV-D Dry Air Vent ............TAVD01
Model TSV-D SMART Dry Air Vent
120 VAC/60Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TSVD01
230 VAC/50Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TSVD01E
Filter Replacement Kit
Filter Replacement Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .TNGFLTW
Optional Monitoring Equipment
Model THGA Handheld
Gas Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THGA01
Model TSGA SMART
Gas Analyzer ..................... TSGA01
Model TILD In-Line Corrosion
Detector
Refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP1261 for
ordering instructions.