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About this Manual

Introduction

This manual is a comprehensive guide that contains all

the information necessary to design, install and maintain
the FM-200 Engineered Extinguishing system. However
the manual does not address information relating to fire
detection.

FM-200 is a clean, safe fire fighting agent for use in total

flooding automatic extinguishing systems. It is intended
as a long term replacement for Halon 1301 and, whilst
maintaining the excellent fire suppression properties of
Halon, has none of the environmental problems. Storage
and distribution requirements are similar to Halon and the
majority of system components are identical. However,
FM-200 is not a direct replacement for existing Halon
1301 installations due to the difference in agent quantity
and discharge characteristics. The minimum FM-200
design concentration for Class A hazards is 6.4% for UL
Listed systems or 7.17% for FM Approved systems, and
for Class B hazard is at least 9.0%.

Users of this manual are assumed to be competent

fire engineers with a basic knowledge of such systems.
The contents are arranged in a logical order describing the
various procedures in turn, alternatively specific sections
can be referred to as required. Users who are not familiar
with the equipment should first read the complete
manual.

Definitions

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

accepts use in normally occupied areas where the
concentration doesn't exceed 9%. The safe use criteria has
further been confirmed by the Halon Alternative Group
(HAG) report. Refer to NFPA 2001, 2008 edition Clean
Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, Section 1-5 Safety,
for additional exposure requirements.

FM-200

FM-200 is a registered trade mark of

the Du Pont.

System

In this manual system refers to the

extinguishing equipment and does not
include any detection system which
may initiate an agent release.

The systems described in this manual are engineered.

Engineered systems for example, may consist of several
FM-200 containers, modularised or manifolded together
and connected via a pipe network to a number of discharge
nozzles.

Engineered

Hydraulic flow program used to

predict the two phase flow of
FM-200 through a pipe network.

Systems may be activated mechanically or electrically.

Mechanical manual actuation is via a manual actuator
attached to the container valve. Electrical actuation is
via a removable side mounted solenoidor a top mounted
electrical actuator. Actuation can occur automatically via
a signal from a detection and alarm control panel.

Contacts
Should any part of this manual not be understood, or there
are any queries concerning a system, please contact:
Tyco Safety Products
Burlingham House
Hewett Road
Gapton Hall Industrial Estate
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 0NN
England
Tel.
Fax.

(+44) (0)1493 417600

(+44) (0)1493 417700

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Users of this manual should find that sufficient

information is provided to plan, design, purchase
components, install, operate and maintain the system.
However, in the event that part of the document is not
understood, or if there is any concern as to the suitability
of the protection, do not hesitate to contact one of our
specialist engineers for the matter to be quickly resolved.

Approvals and Standards

The manufactured equipment and the FM-200 agent
have comprehensive approvals and listings providing
further support to the overall product.

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FM-200 Agent
Approvals include, but are not limited to:
FM Approved

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Recognised

Component

NFPA 2001 Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems

(Listed Alternative)

US EPA SNAP Rpt. (Unrestricted Listed Alternative)

Australian Industrial Chemicals Notification

(Approved)

German Institute for Environmental Hygiene and

Medicine (Approved)

Manufactured Systems

Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Loss Prevention Certification Board

Factory Mutual (FM)

FM-200 systems are manufactured in strict accordance

with the internationally recognised Quality assurance
Standard, BS EN IS0 9000 and approved to ISO 9001.
FM-200 Extinguishing System units are to be designed,
installed, inspected, maintained, tested and recharged
by qualified, trained personnel in accordance with The
Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems,
NFPA2001, 2008 edition and to be used in accordance
with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Significant
New Alternatives Program (SNAP). Where determined
to be appropriate by the authority having jurisdiction,
other applicable standards may additionally be utilised to
specific system requirements for these purposes.

Health and Safety

A properly designed and installed extinguishing system
should not present any significant health or safety
problems, however, there are basic precautions to be taken
to avoid accidents, and aspects of the system operation that
should be understood. End-users often require reassurance
regarding the safety of personnel, and this can only be
given if a thorough understanding of the properties of the
agent and its effects in different situations are known. Best
practice should be observed.
FM-200 extinguishes primarily through heat
absorption, and does not sufficiently deplete oxygen
levels.

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Therefore, exposure to FM-200 at the design

concentration of 7.17%*, and up to 9.0%, is not hazardous
to health. Exposure to higher concentrations is permissible
for limited periods. Refer to NFPA 2001, 2008 edition
Section 1-5 Safety, for exposure requirements. As with
halons, the US EPA and the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) recommend that unnecessary
exposure to any agent be avoided and that personnel
evacuate protected areas as quickly as possible to avoid
the decomposition products of the fire.
FM-200 can decompose at high temperatures to form
halogen acids. If so, their presence is readily detected as
a sharp, pungent odour long before hazardous maximum
exposure levels are reached. Fire toxicity studies conclude
that generally decomposition products from the fire itself,
especially carbon monoxide, smoke, heat, and oxygen
depletion, create a greater hazard.
The noise created by the FM-200 agent discharging
can be loud enough to startle people in the vicinity, but is
unlikely to cause any permanent injury. Turbulence caused
by the high velocity discharge can dislodge substantial
objects directly in its path, and cause enough general
turbulence within the protected area to move paper and
light objects.
Direct contact with the vaporising liquid discharged
from an FM-200 nozzle has a chilling effect on objects
and in extreme cases can cause frostbite to the skin. The
liquid phase vaporises rapidly when mixed with air and
therefore limits the risk to the immediate vicinity of the
nozzle. Minor reduction in visibility may occur for a brief
period due to the condensation of water vapour.
HMIS: 2-0-0/heptafloropropane/contents under
pressure. 0-0-0/nitrogen expellant gas/very cold, contents
under pressure.
Consult: DuPont de Nemours (Nederland) B.V.,
Baanhoekweg 22, NL-3313 LA Dordrecht, The
Netherlands.
Emergency phone number: +44 (0)8456 006640.

WARNING
The discharge of clean agent systems to extinguish
a fire can result in a potential hazard to personnel
from the natural form of the clean agent or from the
products of combustion that results from exposure
of the agent to the fire or hot surfaces. Unnecessary
exposure of personnel either to the natural agent or
to the products of decomposition shall be avoided.
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First Aid
Refer to the FM-200 Material Safety Data Sheet within
Appendix C.

FM-200 Agent Characteristics

FM-200 (HFC-227ea) is a clean agent containing no
particles or oily residues. It is produced under ISO 9002
guidelines to strict manufacturing specifications ensuring
product purity. FM-200 leaves no residue or oily deposits
on delicate electronic equipment, and can be removed
from the protected space by ventilation.
FM-200 is thermally and chemically stable,
but without the extremely long atmospheric lifetimes
associated with some other clean agents. The atmospheric
lifetime of FM-200 has been determined to be 36.5 years.
The US EPA SNAP does not consider FM-200 to be a
long lived substance when discharged, and as such has
placed no restrictions on its use. (Environmental Protection
Agencys Significant New Alternatives Program).

The present understanding of the functioning of

FM-200 is that 80% of its fire fighting effectiveness is
achieved through heat absorption and 20% through direct
chemical means (action of the fluorine radical on the chain
reaction of a flame). Complete suppression using FM200 has the following advantages:

Less visual obscurity and minimal risk to

personnel.

Low toxicity.

Most effective when used with automatic detection to

introduce FM-200 with a 10 second discharge.

The ability to prevent re-ignition providing

concentration levels are maintained.

Typical areas that may be protected by an FM200 system are detailed below; the list is by no means
exhaustive:
Bank Vaults
Libraries
Rare Book Stores
Electronic Data Processing
Telephone Exchanges
Studios
Communication Centres
Transformer and Switchrooms
Control Rooms
Test Laboratories
Flammable Liquid Stores

FM-200 is stored as a liquified compressed gas and is

discharged into the protected area as a vapour. It is stored
in approved DOT or TPED containers and is superpressurised with dry nitrogen to 25bar @ 21C (360psi
@ 70F).

WARNING
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:
Certain chemicals or mixtures of chemicals, such
as cellulose nitrate and gunpowder, that are capable
of rapid oxidation in the absence of air.
Reactive metals such as lithium, sodium,
potassium, magnesium, titanium, zirconium,
uranium and plutonium.
Metal hydrides.
Chemicals capable of undergoing autothermal
decomposition, such as certain organic peroxidase
and hydrazine.

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Agent Physical Properties

Table 1.
Agent Physical Properties

HFC-227ea

Chemical structure

CF3CHFCF3

Chemical name
Molecular weight
Boiling point
Freezing point
Critical temperature
Critical pressure

Heptafluoropropane

Critical volume

170
-16.40C (2.4F)
-131C (-204F)
101.7C (214F)
2912kPa (424psi)
274cc/mole
(0.0280ft/lbm.)

Critical density

621kg/m (35.77lbm./ft)

Saturated vapour density

@20C (68 F)

31.18kg/m (1.95lb./ft)

(Reference: NFPA 2001, 2008 edition)

Table 2.
Agent Physical Properties
Chemical structure
Chemical name
Molecular weight
Boiling point
Freezing point
Critical temperature
Critical pressure

N2
Nitrogen

28.0
-195.80C (-320.4F)
-210.00C (-346F)
-146.90C (-232.4F)
3399kPa (492.9psi)

Table 3: Toxicology/Environmental
FM-200
Environmental
Ozone Depletion (ODP)

Atmospheric Lifetime (yrs)

36.5

Toxicology
Acute Exposure LC50

>80%

Cardiac Sensitization
No Observed Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL)

9.0%

Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level (LOAEL)

10.5%

(Reference: NFPA 2001, 2008 edition)

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System Components

Technical Information

This section describes the individual components that

comprise a complete system. Some items are optional
depending on the application, and are indicated as such.

The 4.5, 8, 16, 32, 52, 106, 147 and 180 litre containers
are manufactured in accordance with DOT 4BW500
or 4BW450, the 343 litre container in accordance with
DOT 4BW450 and the 40, 67.5 and 80 litre containers in
accordance with DOT 3AA 580.

FM-200 Container
The container assembly consists of a container fitted
with a valve and internal syphon tube, factory filled with
FM-200, and super-pressurised with dry nitrogen to
25bar @ 21C (360psi @ 70F). Containers sharing the
same manifold shall be equal in size and fill density.
Containers are finished in red and are available in various
sizes. A nameplate is fixed to the container displaying
the agent weight, tare weight, gross weight, fill density,
charge date and fill location.
Figure 1 - FM-200 Container

Material:

Carbon Steel

4BW500
Hydraulic test pressure:
Working Pressure:

69.0bar (1000psi)
34.5bar (500psi)

4BW450
Hydraulic test pressure:
Working Pressure:

62.1bar (900psi)
31.0bar (450psi)

3AA580
Hydraulic test pressure:
Working Pressure:

70.0bar (1015psi)
40.0bar (580psi)

Paint Specification:

Red epoxy polyester or

red polyester powder
coated

The 8, 16, 32, 52, 106 and 147 litre containers are
also available manufactured in accordance with EN
13322-1.

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Material:

Carbon Steel

Hydraulic test pressure:

Working Pressure:

40.0bar (580psi)
34.5bar (500psi)

Paint Specification:

Red epoxy polyester or

red polyester powder
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Table 4: DOT Container details.

Part No.
(Nominal Volume)
303.205.026
303.205.015
303.205.016
303.205.017
303.205.030
303.205.018
303.205.031
303.205.032
303.205.019
303.205.020
303.205.021
303.205.022

(4.5 litre)
(8 litre)
(16 litre)
(32 litre)
(40 litre) *
(52 litre)
(67.5 litre) *
(80 litre) *
(106 litre)
(147 litre)
(180 litre)
(343 litre)

Minimum and
Maximum Fills
kg

(lbs)

2.3 to 4.5
(5 to 10)
4.0 to 8.0
(9 to 18)
8.0 to 16.0 (18 to 35)
16.0 to 32.0 (35 to 71)
20.0 to 40.0 (44 to 88)
26.0 to 52.0 (58 to 115)
33.8 to 67.5 (75 to 149)
40.0 to 80.0 (88 to 176)
53.0 to 106.0 (117 to 234)
73.5 to 147.0 (162 to 324)
90.0 to 180.0 (198 to 397)
171.5 to 343 (378 to 756)

Height from
floor to outlet Diameter
(nominal)
mm (in) mm
(in) mm (in)
Valve
Size

25
25
25
25
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
80

(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(3)

280
304
502
833
1352
596
1526
1685
1021
1354
1634
1466

Nominal
Tare
Weight
kg (lbs)

(11)
178 (7)
7.7
(17)
(12)
254 (10) 14.8 (32.6)
(19.8) 254 (10) 18.4 (40.6)
(32.8) 254 (10) 26.1 (57.5)
(53.2) 227.2 (9) 52.2 (115)
(23.5) 406 (16) 49.1 (108.3)
(60)
265 (10.4) 81.6 (180)
(66.3) 276 (11) 95.3 (210)
(40.2) 406 (16) 71.8 (158.3)
(53.3) 406 (16) 89.9 (198.2)
(64.3) 406 (16) 105.8 (233.2)
(57.7) 610 (24) 207 (456)

* For UL Listed Systems Only (Not FM Approved)

Table 5: TPED Container details.

Part No.
(Nominal Volume)
303.205.045
303.205.046
303.205.047
303.205.048
303.205.049
303.205.050

(8 litre)
(16 litre)
(32 litre)
(52 litre)
(106 litre)
(147 litre)

Minimum and
Maximum Fills
kg

(lbs)

4.0 to 8.0
8.0 to 16.0
16.0 to 32.0
26.0 to 52.0
53.0 to 106.0
73.5 to 147.0

(9 to 18)
(18 to 35)
(35 to 71)
(58 to 115)
(117 to 234)
(162 to 324)

Table 4a: DOT Container - valve

equivalent lengths.
Part No.
(Nominal Volume)
303.205.026
303.205.015
303.205.016
303.205.017
303.205.030
303.205.018
303.205.031
303.205.032
303.205.019
303.205.020
303.205.021
303.205.022
10

(4.5 litre)
(8 litre)
(16 litre)
(32 litre)
(40 litre)
(52 litre)
(67.5 litre)
(80 litre)
(106 litre)
(147 litre)
(180 litre)
(343 litre)

Equivalent Lengths
(m)
6.096
6.096
6.096
6.096
10.668
10.668
10.668
10.668
10.668
10.668
10.668
25.91

Height from
floor to outlet Diameter
(nominal)
mm (in) mm
(in) mm (in)
Valve
Size

25
25
25
50
50
50

(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)

304
502
833
596
1021
1354

(12)
(19.8)
(32.8)
(23.5)
(40.2)
(53.3)

254
254
254
406
406
406

(10)
(10)
(10)
(16)
(16)
(16)

Nominal
Tare
Weight
kg (lbs)
17.4
23.4
27.5
68.7
88.8
108.8

(38.4)
(51.6)
(60.6)
(151.5)
(195.8)
(239.9)

Table 5a: TPED Container - valve

equivalent lengths.
Part No.
(Nominal Volume)
303.205.045
303.205.046
303.205.047
303.205.048
303.205.049
303.205.050

(8 litre)
(16 litre)
(32 litre)
(52 litre)
(106 litre)
(147 litre)

Equivalent Lengths
(m)
6.096
6.096
6.096
10.668
10.668
10.668

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Container Label

Technical Information
FM-200

The container label details the weight of

contained, empty weight, fill density and charge date.
Once the label is applied to the container surface, and to
avoid possible tampering it can not be removed intact.

Material:

Aluminum

Adhesive:

Pre-applied 3M adhesive 9485

Certification:

UL Recognised

Overall Size:

241.3mm x 165.1mm (9.5 x 6.5)

(Part No. 314.205.012YU)
(Part No. 314.205.051)*
558mm x 50.8mm (22 x 2)
(Part No. 314.205.013YU)
(Part No. 314.205.052)*

Weight:

0.0416 kg (0.092 lbs)

(Part No. 314.205.012YU)
(Part No. 314.205.051)*
0.0300 kg (0.066 lbs)
(Part No. 314.205.013YU)
(Part No. 314.205.052)*

* For UL Listed Systems Only (Not FM Approved)

Figure 2 - Container
Label (Part No. 314.205.012YU Shown)
13/2/09 2:36 pm Page 1

TSP_FM200_L 051_P

WARNING

INSPECTION OF EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

MONTHLY INSPECTION
- EXAMINE PIPING AND NOZZLES TO MAKE CERTAIN
THEY ARE UNOBSTRUCTED
- CHECK CONTAINER PRESSURE IF LOSS EXCEEDS 10%
(WHEN ADJUSTED FOR TEMPERATURE), REFILL OR
REPLACE CONTAINER.
6-MONTHLY INSPECTION
- CHECK AGENT QUANTITY AND PRESSURE. REFILL OR
REPLACE IF A LOSS IN AGENT QUANTITY OF MORE
THAN 5% OR A LOSS IN PRESSURE (ADJUSTED FOR
TEMPERATURE) OF MORE THAN 10% IS DETERMINED.
REFER TO ENGINEERED SYSTEM INSTALLATION
MANUAL, PART NO. 14a-07Y,
T (AVAILABLE FROM TYCO
SAFETY PRODUCTS), AND NFPA 2001, FOR ADDITIONAL
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS SYSTEM IS MADE UP OF UNITS TESTED WITHIN
LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THE DETAILED
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

RECYCLING PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT

DO NOT DISPOSE. DISCHARGE ONLY IN CASE OF FIRE. IF
CONTAINER CONTENTS MUST BE REMOVED FOR SERVICE.

THIS SYSTEM SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY INSPECTED

BY TRAINED PERSONNEL. THE SYSTEM DESIGNER
MUST BE CONSULTED WHENEVER CHANGES ARE
PLANNED FOR THE SYSTEM OR AREA OF PROTECTION.

MAINTENANCE OR DISMANTLING OF THE CLEAN AGENT

295S
CLEAN AGENT
EXTINGUISHING
UNITS

CAUTION

UNCONTROLLED VALVE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN

SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATORS OR
BYSTANDERS, ENSURE SAFETY OUTLET CAP IS IN
PLACE IF CONTAINER IS DISCONNECTED FROM PIPE
WORK. CONTAINERS SHOULD NOT BE POSITIONED IN
DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

SYSTEM - PRIOR

TO REMOVAL, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL

INSTALLER OR MANUFACTURER FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON

HANDLING EQUIPMENT AND ON RECLAIMING OR RECYCLING
CLEAN AGENT.

DO NOT COVER, REMOVE OR DEFACE THIS LABEL

FM-200 HMIS 2-0-0/HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE / SEE WARNINGS ON
PRODUCT LABEL / CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. NITROGEN EXPELLENT
GAS HMIS 0-0-0 / VERY COLD DISCHARGE. CONTENTS UNDER HIGH
PRESSURE.

CONSULT DUPONT DE NEMOURS (NEDERLAND) B.V., BAHNHOEKWEG 22,

NL-3313 LA DORDRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS. +31-78-630-1011 FOR
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.

SUITABLE FOR USE IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF

0C TO 54C (32F TO +130F)

PART NO.:
KG

(lb)

TARE WEIGHT:

KG

(lb)

GROSS WEIGHT:

KG

(lb)

FILL DENSITY:

KG/L

(lb/ft3)

CHARGE DATE:
FILL LOCATION:

CONTACT TYCO SAFETY PRODUCTS

IMMEDIATELY AFTER A DISCHARGE
OR FIRE SITUATION.

THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE IS ON THE CONTAINER

THIS CONTAINER IS FILLED WITH

FM-200 (HEPTAFLUOROPROPANE) AND IS SUPERPRESSURIZED
TO 25 BAR (360 PSI)
AT 21C (70F) WITH DRY NITROGEN
AGENT WEIGHT:

THE DISCHARGE OF CLEAN AGENT

SYSTEMS TO EXTINGUISH A FIRE
CAN RESULT IN A POTENTIAL
HAZARD TO PERSONNEL FROM
THE NATURAL FORM OF THE CLEAN
AGENT OR FROM THE PRODUCTS
OF COMBUSTION THAT RESULT
FROM EXPOSURE OF THE AGENT
TO THE FIRE OR HOT SURFACES.
UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE OF
PERSONNEL EITHER TO THE
NATURAL AGENT OR TO THE
PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION
SHALL BE AVOIDED.

Tyco Safety Products,

Burlingham House,
Gapton Hall Industrial Estate,
Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0NN
Tel no. +44 (0)1493 417600
Fax no. +44 (0)1493 417700

16, 32 AND 52 LITRE CONTAINERS

MUST BE TRANSPORTED AND STORED
IN THE VERTICAL POSITION
FACTORY TESTED TWICE
DOT SERVICE PRESSURE
STAMPED ON THE CONTAINER

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Valve Assembly
The container valve is the result of extensive research and
development and incorporates many unique safety features.
The valve assembly is factory-fitted to the container and is
supplied pre-assembled with a low pressure switch (to be
ordered seperately), pressure gauge and burst disc.

Figure 3 - Valve Assembly

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Technical Information
25mm (1) Valve
Body Material:
Outlet Anti-Recoil Cap
Material:
Max. Working Pressure:
Outlet:
Low Pressure Switch Port:
Gauge Port:
Pilot Pressure Port:
Solenoid Adaptor Port:
Overall Size:
Weight:
Equivalent Length:

25mm (1) Valve Assembly

Part No. 302.209.001
50mm (2) Valve Assembly
Part No. 302.209.002
80 mm (3) Valve Assembly
Part No. 302.205.002

50mm (2) Valve

Body Material:
Outlet Anti-Recoil Cap
Material:
Max. Working Pressure:
Outlet:
Low Pressure Switch Port:
Gauge Port:
Pilot Pressure Port:
Solenoid Adaptor Port:
Overall Size:
Weight:
Equivalent Length:
80 mm (3)Valve
Material:
Max. Working Pressure:
Outlet:
Low Pressure Switch Port:
Gauge Port:
Pilot Pressure Port:
Solenoid Adaptor Port:
Overall Size:
Weight:
Equivalent Length:

Brass CZ 121
CZ122
34bar (493psi)
25mm (1 BSPP)
1/8 NPT
1/8 NPT
1/4 BSPP
1/8 NPT
130mm (L) x 62mm (Dia)
(5.12 (L) x 2.44 (Dia))
2.96 kg (6.526 lbs)
6.096 m (20 ft)

Brass CZ 121
CZ122
34bar (493psi)
50mm (2BSPP)
1/8 NPT
1/8 NPT
1/4 BSPP
1/8 NPT
173mm (L) x 100mm (Dia)
(6.12 (L) x 3.94 (Dia))
9.18 kg (20.238 lbs)
10.668 m (35 ft)

Brass UNS36000
34bar (493psi)
80mm (3 Flared*)
1/8 NPT
1/8 NPT
1/4 NPT
None
241mm (L) x 129mm (Dia)
(9.50 (L) x 5.06 (Dia))
18.82 kg (41.491 lbs)
25.91 m (85 ft)

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Principle of Operation

Burst Disc

The FM-200 valve is a high-flow-rate device specially

designed for use in fire systems. Operation is by means of
a pressure-differential piston. Container pressure is used
within the valve to create a positive force on the piston,
sealing the valve closed. Operation of the valve occurs
when the upper chamber is vented faster than the make
up device in the shuttle can replace the pressure. Thereby
allowing, the shuttle to be forced up, and free flow of FM200 from the valve. Upper chamber pressure is released
by the electrical, mechanical or pneumatic actuator.

A burst disc is factory fitted to every valve assembly. It

is designed to rupture when the container becomes over
pressurised when subjected to temperatures above the
designed storage temperature of the container.
Figure 4 - Burst Disc

The valve incorporates the following features:

A pressure operated safety release device (burst disc).

Main outlet, fitted with anti-recoil cap.

A connection for a pneumatic, mechanical or

electrical actuator, fitted with safety cap.

A connection for an electrical solenoid.

A connection for the pneumatic actuation port.

Burst Disc for 25mm (1) Valve

Part No. 20915
Burst Disc for 50mm (2) Valve
Part No. 20915
Burst Disc for 80 mm (3) Valve
Part No. 15330

Technical Information
25mm (1) Valve & 50mm (2) Valve
Body:
Rating:
Thread:
Hole Orientation:
Torque:
Overall Size :
Weight:

Brass CZ 121
53.4bar (774.5psi) @ 50C (122F)
M18 x 1.00
90 to Body
35 Nm (25.8Ibs.ft)
20mm (L) x 18mm (Dia)
(0.79 (L) x 0.71 (Dia))
0.028 kg (0.062 lbs)

80 mm (3)Valve
Body:
Rating:
Thread:
Hole Orientation:
Torque:
Overall Size :
Weight:

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Brass UNS-C36000
52bar (760psi) @ 50C (122F)
0.9375-16UN-3A
90 to Body
68 Nm (50Ibs.ft)
33.3mm (L) x 18mm (Dia)
(1.3125 (L) x 0.71 (Dia))
0.088 kg (0.195 lbs)

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Low Pressure Switch

(Standard Open On Fall)

Low Pressure Switch

(Special Close On Fall)

A low pressure warning switch is fitted to every container

and must be ordered seperately. The device continuously
monitors the container pressure and in the event of the
pressure dropping below 20bar (290psi) the switch
operates to enable the condition to be signalled to a control
unit.

A low pressure warning switch is fitted to every container

and must be ordered seperately. The device continuously
monitors the container pressure and in the event of the
pressure dropping below 20bar (290psi) the switch
operates to enable the condition to be signalled to a control
unit.

Figure 5 - Low Pressure Switch (Part No. 304.205.006)

Figure 6 - Low Pressure Switch (Part No. 305.209.005)

Technical Information

Technical Information

Body:
Switch Type:
Switch Point:
Tolerance:
Proof Pressure:
Electrical Housing:
Connection:
Max. Current:
Voltage Range:
Electrical Connection:
Certification:
IP Rating:
Wire Leads:
Overall Size:
Weight:

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Hermetically sealed
Stainless Steel
Normally Open at Atmospheric
Pressure
Open on Fall at 20bar (290psi)
Close on Rise at 24.1 bar (350 psi)
+/-0.7bar (10psi)
345bar (5003psi)
Epoxy Sealed terminals
Brass 1/8 NPT
2.9A
5-28v dc
0.9m (3ft) x 2 Core Cable
UL Recognised
IP65
1.82m (6ft)
38mm (L) x 16mm (Dia)
(1.50 (L) x 0.63 (Dia))
0.087 kg (0.192 lbs)

Body:
Switch Type:
Switch Point:
Tolerance:
Proof Pressure:
Electrical Housing:
Connection:
Max. Current:
Voltage Range:
Electrical Connection:
Certification:
IP Rating:
Wire Leads:
Overall Size:
Weight:

Hermetically sealed
Stainless Steel
Normally Closed at Atmospheric
Pressure
Close on Fall at 20bar (290psi)
Open on Rise at 24.1 bar (350 psi)
+/-0.7bar (10psi)
345bar (5003psi)
Epoxy Sealed terminals
Brass 1/8 NPT
2.9A
5-28v dc
0.9m (3ft) x 2 Core Cable
UL Recognised
IP65
1.82m (6ft)
38mm (L) x 16mm (Dia)
(1.50 (L) x 0.63 (Dia))
0.087 kg (0.192 lbs)

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Low Pressure Switch

(Alternate - Transfer On Fall - Option #1)

Low Pressure Switch

(Alternate - Transfer On Fall - Option #2)

A low pressure warning switch is fitted to every container

and must be ordered seperately. The device continuously
monitors the container pressure and in the event of the
pressure dropping below 20.3bar (294psi) the switch
operates to enable the condition to be signalled to a control
unit.
This low pressure switch is the primary supply, (option
#1), of a dual source component used in order to maintain
the supply chain and ensure that adequate stock levels are
available to fully support customers and installers.

A low pressure warning switch is fitted to every container

and must be ordered seperately. The device continuously
monitors the container pressure and in the event of the
pressure dropping below 20bar (290psi) the switch
operates to enable the condition to be signalled to a control
unit.
This low pressure switch is the secondary supply, (option
#2), of a dual source component used in order to maintain
the supply chain and ensure that adequate stock levels are
available to fully support customers and installers.

Figure 7 - Alternate Low Pressure Switch (Part No. 305.209.007)

Option #1

Figure 8 - Alternate Low Pressure Switch (Part No. 305.209.007)

Option #2

Technical Information

Technical Information

Body:
Switch Type:
Switch Point:

Body:
Switch Type:
Switch Point:

Zinc Plated Steel and Kapton

Single Pole, Double Throw (SPDT)
Transfers on Fall at 20.3bar (294psi)
Resets on Rise at 24.1 bar (350 psi)
Tolerance:
+/-0.7bar (10psi)
Proof Pressure:
206.8bar (3000psi)
Contact Reset Method: Auto Resetting Contacts
Connection:
1/8 NPT Male
Electrical Rating:
5 A at 24 v dc (Resistive)
Electrical Connection: DIN 43650A Connector with
1/2 NPT Female Conduit Connection
Certification:
UL Recognised
IP Rating:
IP65
Overall Size:
104mm (L) x 28mm (Dia)
(4.10 (L) x 1.12 (Dia))
Weight:
0.16 kg (0.35 lbs)

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Single Pole, Double Throw (SPDT)
Transfers on Fall at 20bar (290psi)
Resets on Rise at 22.8 bar (330 psi)
Tolerance:
+/-1.0bar (15psi)
Proof Pressure:
413.7bar (6000psi)
Contact Reset Method: Auto Resetting Contacts
Connection:
1/8 NPT Male
Electrical Rating:
5 A at 24 v dc (Resistive)
Electrical Connection: DIN 43650A Connector with
1/2 NPT Female Conduit Connection
Certification:
UL Recognised
IP Rating:
IP65
Overall Size:
104mm (L) x 32mm (Dia)
(4.40 (L) x 1.25 (Dia))
Weight:
0.21 kg (0.46 lbs)

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Fixing Brackets

Technical Information

The bracket assembly consists of one back channel and a

nut and bolt with two bracket half straps. To securely hold
the container in position during the system discharge, two
bracket assemblies are required per container. The only
exceptions are the 4.5 and 8 litre containers which only
require one.

Material:
Coating:
Mounting:
Weight:

Each strap is notched for insertion into the back channel

allowing the container to be properly aligned. The bracket
assembly is designed to be mounted to a rigid vertical
surface with the container assembly resting fully on the
floor.
Figure 9 - Fixing Bracket (Strap Style)

Mild Steel
Black Polyethylene powder-Plascoat LDPE
Unistrut Channel
0.34 kg (0.75 lbs) (Part No. 311.205.020)
0.30 kg (0.66 lbs) (Part No. 311.205.013)
0.46 kg (1.01 lbs) (Part No. 311.205.014)
0.28 kg (0.62 lbs) (Part No. 311.205.021)
0.30 kg (0.66 lbs) (Part No. 311.205.017)
0.34 kg (0.75 lbs) (Part No. 311.205.018)
0.71 kg (1.56 lbs) (Part No. 311.205.019)

Length of Back
Channel

Part Number

Container Size

311.205.020

4.5 litre
178mm dia. (7)

311.205.013

8, 16, 32 litre
254mm dia. (10)

500 (19.69)

311.205.014

52, 106, 147, 180 litre

406mm dia. (16)

600 (23.6)

311.205.021*

40 litre (Seamless)
227mm dia. (9)

400 (15.75)

311.205.017*

67.5 litre (Seamless)

265mm dia. (10.4)

400 (15.75)

311.205.018*

80 litre (Seamless)
276mm dia. (11)

400 (15.75)

311.205.019

343 litre
610mm dia. (24)

693 (27.3)

mm (in)
400 (15.75)

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Manual Actuator

Pneumatic Actuator

The manual actuator is used to mechanically operate the

system at the container position and is fitted to the top
of the valve assembly or removable electrical actuator.
Inadvertent operation is prevented by a safety clip which
has to be removed before activation.

The pneumatic actuator is used to pneumatically operate

the system at the container position and is fitted to the top
of the valve assembly or removable electrical actuator.
Pressure from a master container is used to actuate the
valve, via small bore piping or a flexible hose.

Figure 10 - Manual Actuator (Part No. 304.209.002)

Figure 11 - Pneumatic Actuator (Part No. 304.209.004)

Technical Information

Technical Information

Body:
Knob:
Safety Pin:
Piston Rod:
Min. Actuation Force:
Overall Size:

Brass CZ 121
PVC (Colour: Red)
Stainless Steel 303
Brass CZ 121
25.5N (5.73Ibf)
52mm (L) x 41.5mm (Dia)
(2.05 (L) x 1.63 (Dia))

Weight:

0.265 kg (0.584 lbs)

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Actuation Pin:
Piston Rod:
Pipe connection:
Min. Actuation Pressure:
Max. Working Pressure:
Overall Size:

Brass CZ121
Stainless Steel
Brass CZ 121
1/4 NPT Female
4bar (58psi)
56bar (812psi)
48mm (L) x 41.5mm (Dia)
(1.89 (L) x 1.63 (Dia))

Weight:

0.228 kg (0.503 lbs)

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Removable Electrical Actuator

(Suppression Diode)

Removable Electrical Actuator

(Bridge Rectifier)

The removable electrical actuator locates to the top of the

container valve. 24v dc is required for solenoid operation.
Provision is made for the connection of a manual actuator
to the top of the actuator assembly. The suppression
diode electrical actuator must be wired up correctly with
the positive supply from the control panel connected to
terminal 1, and the negative supply connected to terminal
2.The removable electrical actuator has a life span of 10
years from manufacture, which is indicated on the label.

The removable electrical actuator locates to the top of the

container valve. 24v dc is required for solenoid operation.
Provision is made for the connection of a manual actuator
to the top of the actuator assembly. Due to the design of
the bridge rectifier it will operate regardless of how it is
wired up; the positive supply from control panel can be
connected to either terminal 1 or 2 with the reverse for the
negative supply. The removable electrical actuator has a
life span of 10 years from manufacture, which is indicated
on the label.

Figure 12 - Electrical Actuator - Suppression Diode (Part No.

304.205.010)

Figure 13 - Electrical Actuator - Bridge Rectifier (Part No.

304.209.001)

Technical Information

Technical Information

Body:
Swivel nut:
Actuation Pin:
Actuation Type:
Reset Requirement:
Connection:
Nominal Voltage:
Nominal Current:
Max. Monitoring Current:
Manual Actuation Force:
Nominal Pin Travel:
Electrical connection:
Back EMF Protection:
Certification:
Overall Size:
Weight:

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Mild Steel & Dull Nickel

Brass CZ121
Stainless Steel
Latching
Manually via Reset Tool
supplied
1 BSPP Brass
24v dc
0.25A
25mA
50 N (11.24Ibf)
4.4 mm (0.17)
3-pin plug connector
Suppression Diode
UL Recognised
104mm (L) x 44mm (Dia)
(4.09 (L) x 1.73 (Dia))
0.95 kg (2.09 lbs)

Body:
Swivel nut:
Actuation Pin:
Actuation Type:
Reset Requirement:
Connection:
Nominal Voltage:
Nominal Current:
Max. Monitoring Current:
Manual Actuation Force:
Nominal Pin Travel:
Electrical connection:
Back EMF Protection:
Certification:
Overall Size:
Weight:

Mild Steel & Dull Nickel

Brass CZ121
Stainless Steel
Latching
Manually via Reset Tool
supplied
1 BSPP Brass
24v dc
0.25A
25mA
50 N (11.24Ibf)
4.4 mm (0.17)
3-pin plug connector
Bridge Rectifier
UL Recognised
104mm (L) x 44mm (Dia)
(4.09 (L) x 1.73 (Dia))
0.95 kg (2.09 lbs)

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25mm (1") and 50mm (2") Flexible

Discharge Hose
FM-200 container installations may be connected to the
system by means of a flexible discharge hose. This enables
containers to be disconnected for maintenance or recharge
without dismantling other container mountings, manifold
connections and pipework, etc. The flexible discharge
hose is provided with a swivel fitting at the inlet.
Figure 14 - Flexible Discharge Hose

DATE:

Technical Information
25mm (1") Hose
Hose Construction:

Twin steel wire braided oil resistant

seamless synthetic rubber core to
DIN EN 853 1SN
Connection:
Zinc Passivated Mild Steel
25 mm (1 NPT) Straight Fixed Male
25 mm (1 BSPP) 90 Female Swivel
Union
Max. Bend Angle:
15 @ 0C (32F)
Max. Working Pressure: 88bar (1276psi)
Overall Size:
405mm (L) x 92mm (W)
(15.95 (L) x 3.62 (W))
Weight:
1.25 kg (2.76 lbs)
Equivalent Length:
3.14 m (10.3 ft)
50mm (2") Hose
Hose Construction:

Twin steel wire braided oil resistant

seamless synthetic rubber core to
DIN EN 853 2SN
Connection:
Zinc Passivated Mild Steel
50 mm (2 NPT) Straight Fixed Male
50 mm (2 BSPP) 90 Female Swivel
Union
Max. Bend Angle:
15 @ 0C (32F)
Max. Working Pressure: 80bar (1160psi)
Overall Size:
520mm (L) x 125mm (W)
(20.47 (L) x 4.92 (W))
Weight:
3.90 kg (8.60 lbs)
Equivalent Length:
5.36 m (17.6 ft)
25mm (1) Hose

Part No. 306.207.002

50mm (2) Hose

Part No. 306.207.003

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80 mm ( 3) Discharge Hose/Check
Valve Assembly
The discharge hose/check valve assembly combines
the elbow, hose, check valve, and swivel coupling for
connection to the valve discharge outlet and the discharge
manifold. The check valve provides the facility for a
40mm (1) height adjustment.

80 mm ( 3) Discharge Hose
The discharge hose is used with the 3 NPT single tank
adaptor and 90 elbow to connect the container valve
outlet to the distribution piping in single tank systems. The
hose is constructed of corrugated stainless steel tubing
with stainless braid cover.

Figure 15 - 80 mm ( 3") Discharge Hose / Check Valve

Assembly (Part No. 306.205.006)

Figure 16 - 80 mm ( 3") Discharge Hose (Part No. 306.205.005)

Technical Information

Technical Information

Hose:
Elbow:
Valve Swivel Nut:
Check Valve Swivel Nut:
Check Valve Body:
Check Valve Seal and Seat:
Spring:
Max. Working Pressure:
Overall Size
(Minus Check Valve):
Weight:
Equivalent Length:

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Double braid stainless steel

Stainless steel UNS 30400
Stainless steel UNS 30400
Cadmium plated mild steel
Cadmium plated mild steel
Brass UNS 36000
Stainless steel 2.84 kg (6.27
lbs)
35bar (507.5 psi)
619mm (L) x 254mm (W)
(24.37 (L) x 10.00 (W))
20.50 kg (45.20 lbs)
15.85 m (52 ft)

Hose Construction:
Max. Working Pressure:
Min. Bend Radius:
Overall Size:
Weight:
Equivalent Length:

Double braid stainless steel

35bar (507.5 psi)
460mm (18)
406mm (L) x 76mm (Dia)
(15.98 (L) x 2.99 (Dia))
3.00 kg (6.61 lbs)
1.55 m (5.1 ft)

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80 mm ( 3) Valve Single Tank Adaptors

Manifold Check Valve

When a single 343 litre container is being used without

a manifold, three swivel adaptors are available for
connection to the discharge outlet, either NPT, BSP or
grooved.

Manifold check valves are of mushroom pattern type and

lift into the manifold as discharge occurs. The function of
the check valve is to prevent loss of extinguishing agent
during discharge from an outlet, should a container have
been removed. All check valves are ordered seperately to
the manifold assembly.

Figure 17 - 80mm (3 ) Valve Single Tank Adaptor

Figure 18 - Manifold Check Valve

3 Flared to 3 BSPT

Part No. 309.002.013

3 Flared to 3 NPT

Part No. 309.002.014

3 Flared to 3 Grooved

Part No. 309.002.015

25mm (1) Check Valve Assembly

Part No. 302.209.004
50mm (2) Check Valve Assembly
Part No. 302.209.005

Technical Information

Technical Information

Body:

Body:
Stem:
Spring:
Bottom Plate:
Top Plate:
Seal Material:

Cadmium plated mild steel

3 Flared to 3 BSPT
Overall Size:
115mm (L) x 102mm (W)
(4.51 (L) x 4.00 (W))
Weight:
2.84 kg (6.27 lbs)
Equivalent Length: 0.55m (1.8 ft)
3 Flared to 3 NPT
Overall Size:
Weight:
Equivalent Length:

115mm (L) x 102mm (W)

(4.51 (L) x 4.00 (W))
2.84 kg (6.27 lbs)
0.55m (1.8 ft)

3 Flared to 3 Grooved
Overall Size:
72mm (L) x 102mm (W)
(2.82 (L) x 4.00 (W))
Weight:
1.95 kg (4.30 lbs)
Equivalent Length: 0.55m (1.8 ft)

25mm (1") Check Valve

Inlet Connection Thread:
Outlet Connection Thread:
Overall Size:
Weight:
Equivalent Length:
50mm (2") Check Valve
Inlet Connection Thread:
Outlet Connection Thread:
Overall Size:
Weight:
Equivalent Length:

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Brass CZ122
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Brass CZ122
Stainless Steel
Nitrile

25 mm (1" NPT) Female

40 mm (1" NPT) Male
54mm (L) x 52.4mm (W)
(2.13 (L) x 2.06 (W))
0.63 kg (1.39 lbs)
0.40m (1.3 ft)

50 mm (2" NPT) Female

65 mm (2" NPT) Male
73mm (L) x 83mm (W)
(2.87 (L) x 3.25 (W))
1.60 kg (3.53 lbs)
6.66m (21.8 ft)

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Manifold
Manifolds are fabricated sections of steel pipework They enable multiple containers to be connected to a common pipe
network They may also be used in systems where main / reserve containers arrangements are required
Figure 19 - Typical Manifold Assembly

Note:

Assemblies do not include check valves and end caps.

For 343 litre manifolds the check valves are part of the hose.

Table : Manifolds
Part
No.
307.209.022
307.209.023
307.209.024
307.209.001
307.209.002
307.209.003
307.209.02
307.209.02
307.209.027
307.209.02
307.209.029
307.209.004
307.209.00
307.209.00
307.209.007
307.209.00
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No. of
Inlets
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4

2
3
4

Manifold
Pipe Size
mm (2. )
mm (2. )
mm (2. )
mm (2. )
mm (2. )
mm (2. )
0mm (3)
0mm (3)
0mm (3)
0mm (3)
0mm (3)
0mm (3)
0mm (3)
0mm (3)
0mm (3)
0mm (3)

Inlet to Inlet to Inlet to End

Container
End Cap
Inlet Connection
Size
Distance Distance Distance
mm
mm
mm
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(

)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)

3 0 (14)
3 0 (14)
3 0 (14)
3 0 (14)
3 0 (14)
3 0 (14)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)

1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(

)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)

Overall
Length

EndThread
Connection

mm

4. L to 32 L
0 (2 . )
4. L to 32 L 1000 (39.4)
4. L to 32 L 13 0 ( 3.1)
4. L to 32 L
0 (2 . )
4. L to 32 L 1000 (39.4)
4. L to 32 L 13 0 ( 3.1)
2 L to 1 0 L
0 (31. )
2 L to 1 0 L 131 ( 1. )
2 L to 1 0 L 1 24 (71. )
2 L to 1 0 L 2332 (91. )
2 L to 1 0 L 2 40 (111. )
2 L to 1 0 L
0 (31. )
2 L to 1 0 L 131 ( 1. )
2 L to 1 0 L 1 24 (71. )
2 L to 1 0 L 2332 (91. )
2 L to 1 0 L 2 40 (111. )

BSPT
BSPT
BSPT
NPT
NPT
NPT
BSPT
BSPT
BSPT
BSPT
BSPT
NPT
NPT
NPT
NPT
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Table 6: Manifolds (Continued)

Part
No.

No. of
Inlets

307.209.030
307.209.031
307.209.032
307.209.033
307.209.034
307.209.009
307.209.010
307.209.011
307.209.012
307.209.013
307.209.014
307.209.015
307.209.016
307.209.017
307.209.018
307.209.019
307.209.020
307.209.021
307.209.038
307.209.039
307.209.040
307.209.035
307.209.036
307.209.037
307.209.041
307.209.042
307.209.043
307.209.044
307.209.045
307.209.046
307.209.047
307.209.048
307.209.049

2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Note:

Inlet to
Inlet to Inlet to End
Manifold
Container
End Cap
Inlet Connection
Pipe Size
Size
Distance Distance Distance
mm
mm
mm
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100mm (4)
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100mm (4)
100mm (4)
100mm (4)
100mm (4)
100mm (4)
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150mm (6)
150mm (6)
150mm (6)
150mm (6)
150mm (6)
150mm (6)
150mm (6)
150mm (6)

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150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)

508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
508 (20)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)

150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)
200 (8)

52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L

Overall
Length

EndThread
Connection

mm
808 (31.8)
1316 (51.8)
1824 (71.8)
2332 (91.8)
2840 (111.8)
808 (31.8)
1316 (51.8)
1824 (71.8)
2332 (91.8)
2840 (111.8)
1416 (55.7)
1924 (75.7)
2432 (95.7)
2940 (115.7)
3448 (135.7)
3956 (155.7)
4464 (175.7)
4972 (195.7)
1011 (40)
1722 (68)
2433 (96)
1011 (40)
1722 (68)
2433 (96)
1111 (43.7)
1822 (71.7)
2533 (99.7)
3244 (127.7)
3955 (155.7)
4666 (183.7)
5377 (211.7)
6088 (239.7)
6799 (267.7)

BSPT
BSPT
BSPT
BSPT
BSPT
NPT
NPT
NPT
NPT
NPT
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange
BSPT
BSPT
BSPT
NPT
NPT
NPT
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange
Flange

For ease of assembly flanged manifolds are available for 150 mm diameter.
150mm flanged manifolds with either 3 or 4 ports are supplied as a one piece assembly. Whilst manifolds with 5 to 10
ports are made up from smaller sections due to the size and weight as listed below:
5 port manifold - 3 port end and 2 port mid section
6 port manifold - 3 port end and 3 port mid section
7 port manifold - 3 port end and 2 port mid section
8 port manifold - 4 port end and 3 port mid section
9 port manifold - 3 port end and two 3 port mid sections
10 port manifold - 4 port end and two 3 port mid sections
All 150mm flanged manifolds include an end cap.

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Manifold Inlets (Sockets)

Manifold inlets are available for the construction of system
manifolds.

Figure 20 - Threaded Inlet for Manifolds.

Technical Information
Material:

Carbon Steel to
ASTM A105 / ASTM A350 LF2
Dimensions:
ANSI B16.11 / BS3799
Pressure Rating: 3000lb

Table 7: Manifold Inlets

Part No.
17036
17037
17038
17467
15332
15333

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Manifold
Pipe Size
65mm (2)
80mm (3)
100mm (4)
150mm (6)
100mm (4)
150mm (6)

Container
Size
4.5 L to 32 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
52 L to 180 L
343 L
343 L

Overall
Diameter
mm

Thread
Connection

75 dia. (2.95)
100 dia. (3.94)
100 dia. (3.94)
100 dia. (3.94)
122 dia. (4.80)
122 dia. (4.80)

1in. NPT
2in. NPT
2in. NPT
2in. NPT
3in. NPT
3in. NPT

Overall
Height
mm
44 (1.73)
63 (2.48)
63 (2.48)
63 (2.48)
70 (2.76)
63 (2.48)

Weight
kg
0.71 (1.57 lbs)
1.20 (2.65 lbs)
1.52 (3.35 lbs)
1.54 (3.40 lbs)
2.05 (4.52 lbs)
1.53 (3.37 lbs)

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Construction of Manifolds
For customers wishing to manufacture their own
manifolds they must be constructed as detailed
below, and use the manifold inlets specified on Page 24,
(Figure 20 and Table 7)
Figure 21 - Manifold construction

- ALL DIMENSIONS MUST BE WITHIN 1/8

- AFTER WELDING, MAKE CERTAIN ALL INLET HOLES IN THE
PIPE ARE CLEAN OF ANY WELD SPATTER AND OPEN
COMPLETELY

Table : Manifolds
No. of
Inlets

End
Connection

Overall
Length
mm

2
3
4
2
3
4

2
3
4

3
4

7
9
10

2 in. BSPT / 2 in. NPT

2 in. BSPT / 2 in. NPT
2 in. BSPT / 2 in. NPT
3 in. BSPT / 3 in. NPT
3 in. BSPT / 3 in. NPT
3 in. BSPT / 3 in. NPT
3 in. BSPT / 3 in. NPT
3 in. BSPT / 3 in. NPT
4 in. BSPT / 4 in. NPT
4 in. BSPT / 4 in. NPT
4 in. BSPT / 4 in. NPT
4 in. BSPT / 4 in. NPT
4 in. BSPT / 4 in. NPT
in. Flange
in. Flange
in. Flange
in. Flange
in. Flange
in. Flange
in. Flange
in. Flange

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1000 (39.4)
13 0 ( 3.1)
0 (31. )
131 ( 1. )
1 24 (71. )
2332 (91. )
2 40 (111. )
0 (31. )
131 ( 1. )
1 24 (71. )
2332 (91. )
2 40 (111. )
13 ( 3. )
1 74 (73. )
23 2 (93. )
2 90 (113. )
339 (133. )
390 (1 3. )
4414 (173. )
4922 (193. )

Inlet
to End Cap
Distance
mm
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(
0(

)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)

Inlet
to Inlet
Distance
mm
3 0 (14)
3 0 (14)
3 0 (14)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)
0 (20)

Container
Size

Socket
Part No.

4. L to 32 L
4. L to 32 L
4. L to 32 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L
2 L to 1 0 L

1703
1703
1703
17037
17037
17037
17037
17037
1703
1703
1703
1703
1703
174 7
174 7
174 7
174 7
174 7
174 7
174 7
174 7
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Table 8: Manifolds (Continued)

No. of
Inlets
2
3
4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

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End
Connection
4in. BSPT / 4in. NPT
4in. BSPT / 4in. NPT
4in. BSPT / 4in. NPT
6 in. Flange
6 in. Flange
6 in. Flange
6 in. Flange
6 in. Flange
6 in. Flange
6 in. Flange
6 in. Flange
6 in. Flange

mm

Inlet
to End Cap
Distance
mm

Inlet
to Inlet
Distance
mm

1011 (40)
1722 (68)
2433 (96)
1061 (42)
1772 (70)
2483 (98)
3192 (126)
3905 (154)
4616 (182)
5327 (210)
6038 (238)
6749 (266)

150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)
150 (6)

711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)
711 (28)

Overall
Length

Container
Size

Socket
Part No.

343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L
343 L

15332
15332
15332
15333
15333
15333
15333
15333
15333
15333
15333
15333

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Manifold Bracket Assembly

Flexible Pilot Hose

A manifold bracket assembly consists of two lengths

of unistrut, mounted vertically on a wall or bulk head
to enable height adjustment of the manifold assembly.
Cantilever brackets are fastened to the unistrut and each
are held in position using a uninut long spring, washer and
hex head screw. Manifold brackets slot into the cantilever
and are clamped using a hex head screw and plain nut.
Each manifold bracket assembly is supplied in pairs.

The flexible pilot hose is used to connect pressure activated

devices to the system, e.g. the pilot cylinder to the slave
container to the pressure switch.

Figure 22 - Manifold Bracket

Figure 23 - Flexible hose (Part No. 306.205.003)

Technical Information

Technical Information

65mm (2.5) Manifold Bracket

Unistrut Channel Length:
Cantilever Arm Length:

(Part No. 311.205.015)

400mm (15.75)
150mm (5.91)

80mm (3) Manifold Bracket

Unistrut Channel Length:
Cantilever Arm Length:

(Part No. 311.205.010)

500mm (16.69)
300mm (11.81)

100mm (4) Manifold Bracket

Unistrut Channel Length:
Cantilever Arm Length:

(Part No. 311.205.011)

500mm (16.69)
300mm (11.81)

150mm (6) Manifold Bracket

Unistrut Channel Length:
Cantilever Arm Length:

(Part No. 311.205.012)

500mm (16.69)
300mm (11.81)

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Outer sheath:
Inner sheath:
Max. Working Pressure:
Max. Bend Radius:
Connections:
Overall Size:
Weight:

Stainless Steel Braided

PTFE to BS 4976
190bar (2755psi)
60mm (2.4)@ 0C (32F)
Zinc Passivated Mild Steel
2 off 1/4 BSP Female Swivel
710mm (L) x 7mm (Dia)
(27.95 (L) x 0.28 (Dia))
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Male Adaptors

Male Pilot Hose Connector

This adaptor (309.013.005) connects the pilot hose to the

25mm (1") and 50mm (2") container valve assembly.
The male adapter (309.013.006) connects to the 80 mm
(3") container valve assembly and also to the pressure
switch.

The male pilot hose connector is used to connect two pilot

hoses together for systems where a second container of
a different size is used to protect a different enclosure.
For example: a large container is protecting a room and a
separate smaller container protects the subfloor, and both
containers are to actuate simultaneously, and a hose longer
than Part No. 306.205.003 is required.

Figure 24 - Male Adaptor

Figure 25 - Male Pilot Hose Connector (Part No. 309.013.007)

Technical Information

Technical Information

Material:
Connection:

Max. Working Pressure:

Overall Size:
Weight:

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Steel 230 M07 Pb

1/4BSPP x 1/4 BSPT
(Part No. 309.013.005)
1/4 BSPP x 1/4 NPT
(Part No. 309.013.006)
350bar (5076psi)
34mm (L) x 19mm (W)
(1.35 (L) x 0.75 (W))
0.034 kg (0.08 lbs)

Material:
Connection:
Max. Working Pressure:
Overall Size:
Weight:

Steel 230 M07 Pb

1/4 BSPP x 1/4 BSPP
350bar (5076psi)
30mm (L) x 19mm (W)
(1.18 (L) x 0.75 (W))
0.034 kg (0.08 lbs)

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Street Elbow

Male Tee

This elbow can be used to connect a pilot hose to an 80

mm (3) valve. The street elbows 1/4 NPT male thread
screws into the valve body actuation port. The 1/4 NPT
thread of the male adaptor (Part No. 309.013.006) screws
into the street elbow. The flexible pilot hose (Part No.
306.205.003) would then screw onto the male adaptor.

This is used primarily in manifold systems for connecting

pilot lines from one slave container to the next.

Figure 26 - Street Elbow (Part No. 309.013.008)

Figure 27 - Male Tee (Part No. 309.013.021)

Technical Information

Technical Information

Material:
Connection:
Overall Size:
Weight:

Brass
1/4 NPT x 1/4 NPT
28mm (L) x 18mm (W)
(1.10 (L) x 0.71 (W))
0.042 kg (0.09 lbs)

Material:
Connection:
Max. Working Pressure:
Overall Size:
Weight:

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1/4 BSPP x 1/4 BSPP x 1/4 NPT
450bar (6527psi)
42mm (L) x 29mm (W)
(1.65 (L) x 1.14 (W))
0.075 kg (0.17 lbs)

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Male Elbow

Pressure Switch

This elbow can be used on the last slave container when

the pressure switch connection is taken from the manifold
or piping networks.

The pressure switch is activated by pressure from the

agent during discharge and can be used to signal to a
control panel that the system has actually discharged.
The pressure switch latches on operation and has a reset
button. The pressure switch is supplied with a 1/4 BSPP
x 1/4 NPT male adaptor (Part No. 309.013.006).

Figure 28 - Male Elbow (Part No. 309.013.009)

Figure 29 - Pressure Switch (Part No. 304.205.007)

Technical Information

Technical Information

Material:
Connection:
Max. Working Pressure:
Overall Size:
Weight:

Brass
1/4 BSPP x 1/4 NPT
450bar (6527psi)
28mm (L) x 25mm (W)
(1.10 (L) x 1.00 (W))
0.050 kg (0.11 lbs)

Housing:
Pressure Connection:
Switch Point:
Tolerance:
IP Rating:
Connection:
Conduit Thread:
Max. Working Pressure:
DC Switch Rating:
Installation Environment:
Overall Size:
Weight:

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Die-cast Aluminium
Nickel Plated Brass
4bar Rising (58psi)
0.34bar ( 5psi)
IP65
1/4 NPT Female
1/2 NPT Female
103.4bar (1500psi)
1A 24v dc
non-corrosive / indoor
165mm (L) x 101mm (W)
(6.50 (L) x 3.98 (W))
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2 - COMPONENTS
SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Discharge Nozzle

DATE:

HYGOOD
HYGOOD

FM-200 is distributed within the protected area by the

discharge nozzle which is sized to ensure the correct flow
of agent for the risk. Nozzles are available with seven or
Discharge
Discharge
Nozzle
Figure 21 - 7Figure
& 8 Port
21Nozzle
- 7 & 8 Brass
Port Nozzle
Configuration
Brass Configuration
eight ports
to allow forNozzle
180 or 360 horizontal discharge
patterns. Ports are
drilled in 0.1mm (0.004in) increments
FM-200 is distributed
FM-200 iswithin
distributed
the protected
within the
area
protected
by the area by the
(3/8") 10mm
BSP (3/8")
Nozzle: BSP Nozzle:
Part No. 3381/2
Part No. 3381/2
to the specified system design. Nozzles are supplied 10mm
as
discharge nozzle
discharge
whichnozzle
is sized
which
to ensure
is sized
thetocorrect
ensure the
correct
15mm
(1/2") 15mm
BSP (1/2")
Nozzle: BSP Nozzle:
Part No. 3391/2
Part No. 3391/2
standard in Brass as BSPP or NPT with Stainless Steel
flow of agent for
flow
the
ofrisk
agent
Nozzles
for the are
riskavailable
Nozzleswith
are available
seven with
seven
20mm
(3/4") 20mm
BSP (3/4")
Nozzle: BSP Nozzle:
Part No. 3401/2
Part No. 3401/2
as an option.
o or 360
o or 360diso horizontal
or eight portsortoeight
allowports
for 180
to allow
foro 180
horizontal
25mmdis(1") 25mm
BSP (1")
Nozzle:BSP Nozzle:
Part No. 3411/2
Part No. 3411/2
(1 1/4")
32mm
BSP (1
Nozzle:
1/4") BSP Nozzle:
Part No. 3421/2
Part No. 3421/2
charge patterns
charge
Portspatterns
are drilled
Ports
in are
01mm
drilled
(00in040in)
1mm
in-(0032mm
04 in) in(1 1/2")
40mm
BSP (1
Nozzle:
1/2") BSP Nozzle:
Part No. 3431/2
Part No. 3431/2
crements to the
crements
specified
to the
system
specified
design
system
BSP design
nozzles BSP40mm
nozzles
50mm
(2")
50mm
BSP
(2")
Nozzle:
BSP
Nozzle:
Part
No.
3441/2
Part No. 3441/2
are supplied are
as standard
supplied in
as Brass
standard
andinStainless
Brass and
Steel
Stainless Steel
with NPT as optional
with NPT as optional
Figure 30 - 7 & 8 Port Nozzle Brass Configuration

Technical Information
Material:
Brass / Stainless Steel
Thread Type:
BSPP / NPT
Drill Incrementation:
0.1 mm
Nozzle
Type:
8 Port 360 / 7 Port 180
Technical Information
Technical Information
Max. Distance from Ceiling: 300mm
Material:
Material:
/ Stainless
Brass
Steel
/ Stainless Steel
Max. Agent
per Nozzle: Brass 100
kg (220
lbs)
Orientation:
Pendant / Upright

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Table 9: Discharge Nozzles

Part
Number

Nozzle
Size

Nozzle
Type

Nozzle Thread
Material Type

Part
Number

Nozzle
Size

Nozzle
Type

Nozzle Thread
Material Type

310.205.201 10mm (3/8) 7 Port 180

Brass

BSPP

310.205.301 10mm (3/8) 7 Port 180 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.202 10mm (3/8) 8 Port 360

Brass

BSPP

310.205.302 10mm (3/8) 8 Port 360 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.203 15mm (1/2) 7 Port 180

Brass

BSPP

310.205.303 15mm (1/2) 7 Port 180 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.204 15mm (1/2) 8 Port 360

Brass

BSPP

310.205.304 15mm (1/2) 8 Port 360 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.205 20mm (3/4) 7 Port 180

Brass

BSPP

310.205.305 20mm (3/4) 7 Port 180 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.206 20mm (3/4) 8 Port 360

Brass

BSPP

310.205.306 20mm (3/4) 8 Port 360 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.207 25mm (1)

7 Port 180

Brass

BSPP

310.205.307 25mm (1)

7 Port 180 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.208 25mm (1)

8 Port 360

Brass

BSPP

310.205.308 25mm (1)

8 Port 360 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.209 32mm (1) 7 Port 180

Brass

BSPP

310.205.309 32mm (1) 7 Port 180 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.210 32mm (1) 8 Port 360

Brass

BSPP

310.205.310 32mm (1) 8 Port 360 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.211 40mm (1) 7 Port 180

Brass

BSPP

310.205.311 40mm (1) 7 Port 180 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.212 40mm (1) 8 Port 360

Brass

BSPP

310.205.312 40mm (1) 8 Port 360 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.213 50mm (2)

7 Port 180

Brass

BSPP

310.205.313 50mm (2)

7 Port 180 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.214 50mm (2)

8 Port 360

Brass

BSPP

310.205.314 50mm (2)

8 Port 360 Stainless

BSPP

310.205.215 10mm (3/8) 7 Port 180

Brass

NPT

310.205.315 10mm (3/8) 7 Port 180 Stainless

NPT

310.205.216 10mm (3/8) 8 Port 360

Brass

NPT

310.205.316 10mm (3/8) 8 Port 360 Stainless

NPT

310.205.217 15mm (1/2) 7 Port 180

Brass

NPT

310.205.317 15mm (1/2) 7 Port 180 Stainless

NPT

310.205.218 15mm (1/2) 8 Port 360

Brass

NPT

310.205.318 15mm (1/2) 8 Port 360 Stainless

NPT

310.205.219 20mm (3/4) 7 Port 180

Brass

NPT

310.205.319 20mm (3/4) 7 Port 180 Stainless

NPT

310.205.220 20mm (3/4) 8 Port 360

Brass

NPT

310.205.320 20mm (3/4) 8 Port 360 Stainless

NPT

310.205.221 25mm (1)

7 Port 180

Brass

NPT

310.205.321 25mm (1)

7 Port 180 Stainless

NPT

310.205.222 25mm (1)

8 Port 360

Brass

NPT

310.205.322 25mm (1)

8 Port 360 Stainless

NPT

310.205.223 32mm (1) 7 Port 180

Brass

NPT

310.205.323 32mm (1) 7 Port 180 Stainless

NPT

310.205.224 32mm (1) 8 Port 360

Brass

NPT

310.205.324 32mm (1) 8 Port 360 Stainless

NPT

310.205.225 40mm (1) 7 Port 180

Brass

NPT

310.205.325 40mm (1) 7 Port 180 Stainless

NPT

310.205.226 40mm (1) 8 Port 360

Brass

NPT

310.205.326 40mm (1) 8 Port 360 Stainless

NPT

310.205.227 50mm (2)

310.205.228 50mm (2)

Brass
Brass

NPT
NPT

310.205.327 50mm (2)

310.205.328 50mm (2)

NPT
NPT

7 Port 180
8 Port 360

Nozzle Weights
Nozzle Size
10mm (3/8)
15mm (1/2)
20mm (3/4)
25mm (1)
32mm (1)
40mm (1)
50mm (2)

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Brass
0.10 kg (0.22 lbs)
0.15 kg (0.33 lbs)
0.21kg (0.46 lbs)
0.27 kg (0.60 lbs)
0.41 kg (0.90 lbs)
0.46 kg (1.01 lbs)
0.83kg (1.83 lbs)

7 Port 180 Stainless

8 Port 360 Stainless

Nozzle Overall Sizes

Stainless Steel
0.09 kg (0.20 lbs)
0.14 kg (0.31 lbs)
0.20 kg (0.44 lbs)
0.25 kg (0.55 lbs)
0.38 kg (0.84 lbs)
0.43 kg (0.95 lbs)
0.78 kg (1.72 lbs)

Nozzle Size
10mm (3/8)
15mm (1/2)
20mm (3/4)
25mm (1)
32mm (1)
40mm (1)
50mm (2)

Length
33.5 mm (1.32 )
41 mm (1.61 )
47 mm (1.85 )
52 mm (2.05 )
62 mm (2.44 )
68 mm (2.68 )
89 mm (3.50 )

Diameter
25 mm (0.98 )
29 mm (1.14 )
34.5 mm (1.36 )
41.3 mm (1.63 )
50 mm (1.97 )
60 mm (2.36 )
76 mm (2.99 )

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Door Notice

Manual Release Notice

A door notice is required at each entrance to the risk to

advise personnel that they are entering a protected area.

A notice should be located at each manual release

position.

Figure 31 - Door Notice (Part No. 314.205.001)

Figure 32 - Manual Release Sign (Part No. 314.205.003)

FM-200

CAUTION!

RELEASE

DO NOT enter unless

extinguishing system
is locked off.

FM-200

Manual
Control Point

When alarm sounds

evacuate hazard area.

FM-200

After FM-200
discharge do NOT
re-enter until
thoroughly ventilated.

CAUTION!
Ensure all
personnel are
evacuated
before
releasing
FM-200

For areas protected by concentrations greater than NOAEL

(unoccupied spaces only).

CAUTION!

FM-200

Technical Information
Material

2mm (0.08in) Craylon

This area is protected by

a FM-200 fire
extinguishing system.

Finish

Gloss, scratch resistant

Overall Size:

When alarm sounds

or upon gas discharge
evacuate hazard area
immediately.

Weight:

212mm (L) x 75mm (W)

(8.35 (L) x 2.95 (W))
0.011 kg (0.024 lbs)

After discharge do NOT

re-enter until
thoroughly ventilated.

For areas protected by concentrations less than NOAEL (Part

No. 314.205.002).

Technical Information
Material

2mm (0.08 ) Craylon

Finish

Gloss, scratch resistant

Overall Size:

210mm (L) x 210mm (W)

(8.27 (L) x 8.27 (W))
0.025 kg (0.055 lbs)

Weight:

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Introduction
Example:

In determining the quantity of FM-200 required for a

particular application, it is important to assess the hazard
area correctly. The following information will need to be
determined as discussed in Section 3.

Hazard Volume:
Room Temperature:
Agent Concentration:
Flooding Factor:

1. Hazard Volume.
2. Minimum Room Temperature.
3. Hazard Type.

280m
20C
7.17%*
0.5625

Quantity of FM-200 required: 0.5625 x 280

=175.5kg

4. Height above sea-level.

The Hazard volume can be determined by calculating
the room volume and deducting any impermeable volumes
that may be contained within the area. The anticipated
temperature of the Hazard area will normally be advised
by the client. The agent concentration is dependant upon
the type of hazard being protected and hazard altitude.
The quantity of FM-200 can be calculated by using the
flooding factors (Table 10. metric / 11. imperial) or by
using the formula (FM-200 Equation Calculations) and
then multiplying by the altitude correction factor (Table
12).

Note: Specific Vapour Volume data shown in Tables

10 and 11 are experimentally derived values and the
specific vapour volume equation (S) has a correlation
coefficient of 0.99. However the equation can be
used to give a close approximation of required agent
quantities.

Table 10: FM-200 Weight Calculations Metric

Temp

Specific
Vapor
Volume

t
(C)c

s
(m3/kg)d

-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55

0.1215
0.1241
0.1268
0.1294
0.132
0.1347
0.1373
0.1399
0.1425
0.145
0.1476
0.1502
0.157
0.1553

Weight Requirements of Hazard Volume, W/V (kg/m3)

Design Concentration (% per volume)
6.4

7.17

10

11

12

13

14

15

0.5615
0.5499
0.5388
0.5281
0.5179
0.5080
0.4985
0.4894
0.4805
0.4720
0.4638
0.4559
0.4482
0.4408

0.6196
0.6064
0.5936
0.5816
0.57
0.5589
0.5483
0.5382
0.5284
0.519
0.5099
0.5012
0.4929
0.4847

0.6357
0.6223
0.6091
0.5968
0.5851
0.5734
0.5625
0.5520
0.5420
0.5326
0.5232
0.5142
0.4919
0.4973

0.7158
0.7005
0.6858
0.6719
0.6585
0.6457
0.6335
0.6217
0.6104
0.5996
0.5891
0.579
0.5694
0.56

0.8142
0.7987
0.78
0.7642
0.749
0.7344
0.7205
0.7071
0.6943
0.6819
0.6701
0.6586
0.6476
0.6369

0.9147
0.8951
0.8763
0.8586
0.8414
0.8251
0.8094
0.7944
0.78
0.7661
0.7528
0.7399
0.7276
0.7156

1.0174
0.9957
0.9748
0.955
0.936
0.9178
0.9004
0.8837
0.8676
0.8522
0.8374
0.823
0.8093
0.796

1.1225
1.0985
1.0755
1.0537
1.0327
1.0126
0.9934
0.975
0.9573
0.9402
0.9230
0.0908
0.8929
0.8782

1.2301
1.2038
1.1785
1.1546
1.1316
1.1096
1.0886
1.0684
1.049
1.0303
1.0124
0.995
0.9784
0.9623

1.3401
1.3114
1.2839
1.2579
1.2328
1.2089
1.1859
1.164
1.1428
1.1224
1.1029
1.084
1.066
1.0484

1.4527
1.4216
1.3918
1.3636
1.2264
1.3105
1.2856
1.2618
1.2388
1.2168
1.1956
1.1751
1.1555
1.1365

* UL Design Concentration - See Page 5

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Table 11: FM-200 Weight Calculations Imperial

Temp

Specific
Vapor
Volume

t
(F)c

s
(ft/lb)d

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140

1.9264
1.9736
2.0210
2.0678
2.1146
2.1612
2.2075
2.2538
2.2994
2.3452
2.3912
2.4366
2.4820
2.572

Weight Requirements of Hazard Volume, W/V (lb/ft3)

Design Concentration (% per volume)
6.4

7.17

10

11

12

13

14

15

0.0354
0.0346
0.0338
0.0330
0.0323
0.0316
0.0310
0.0303
0.0297
0.0292
0.0286
0.0281
0.0275
0.0270

0.0391
0.0381
0.0372
0.0364
0.0356
0.0348
0.0341
0.0334
0.0327
0.0321
0.0315
0.0309
0.0303
0.0298

0.0401
0.0391
0.0382
0.0373
0.0365
0.0357
0.0349
0.0342
0.0335
0.0329
0.0323
0.0316
0.0311
0.0306

0.0451
0.0441
0.0430
0.0421
0.0411
0.0402
0.0394
0.0386
0.0378
0.0371
0.0364
0.0357
0.0350
0.0344

0.0513
0.0501
0.0489
0.0478
0.0468
0.0458
0.0448
0.0439
0.0430
0.0422
0.0414
0.0406
0.0398
0.0391

0.057
0.0563
0.0550
0.0537
0.0525
0.0514
0.0503
0.0493
0.0483
0.0474
0.0465
0.0456
0.0448
0.0440

0.0642
0.0626
0.0612
0.0598
0.0584
0.0572
0.056
0.0548
0.0538
0.0527
0.0517
0.0507
0.0498
0.0489

0.0708
0.0691
0.0675
0.0659
0.0645
0.0631
0.0618
0.0605
0.0593
0.0581
0.0570
0.0560
0.0549
0.0540

0.0776
0.0757
0.0739
0.0723
0.0707
0.0691
0.0677
0.0663
0.0650
0.0637
0.0625
0.0613
0.0602
0.0591

0.0845
0.0825
0.0805
0.0787
0.0770
0.0753
0.0737
0.0722
0.0708
0.0694
0.0681
0.0668
0.0656
0.0644

0.0916
0.0894
0.0873
0.0853
0.0835
0.0817
0.0799
0.0783
0.0767
0.0752
0.0738
0.0724
0.0711
0.0698

Table 12: Altitude Correction Factor

Altitude above
sea-level
ft

(km)

-3000
-2000
-1000
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000

(-0.92)
(-0.61)
(-0.30)
(0.00)
(0.30)
(0.61)
(0.91)
(1.22)
(1.52)
(1.83)
(2.13)
(2.45)
(2.74)
(3.05)

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Correction
Factor
1.11
1.07
1.04
1.00
0.96
0.93
0.89
0.86
0.82
0.78
0.75
0.72
0.69
0.66

At elevations above sea-level, FM-200 has a greater

specific volume because of the reduced atmospheric
pressure. A system designed for sea-level conditions will
therefore develop an actual higher concentration at levels
above sea-level and an actual lower concentration at levels
below sea-level. The adjusted agent quantity is calculated
by multiplying W (from the equation on the left) by the
altitude correction factor. The design quantity of the
clean agent shall be adjusted to compensate for ambient
pressure that vary more than 11 percent (equivalent to
approximately 915m (3000ft) of elevation change) from
standard sea level pressure 760mm Hg at 0C (29.92in
Hg at 70F).

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FM-200 Equation Calculations

Program Parameters

The weight of agent required for a hazard area can also be

calculated from the formula shown below;

When designing pipe network systems, the following

design parameters should be considered to avoid system
reject when running the calculation.

W = (V/S) * (C/100-C)

4.87bar (70.6psi) minimum nozzle pressure.

W = Weight of agent required kg (lbs)

80% maximum agent in pipe.

V = Hazard volume m (ft)

Between 6 - 10 seconds discharge time.

10 - 30 % side tee split.

30 -70 % bull tee split.

where S = 0.1269 + 0.0005131 t (C)

0.5kg/l (31.2lbs/ft) - 1.0kg/l (62.4lbs/ft) fill

density.

or

Max. liquid arrival time imbalance of 1.0 seconds.

Maximum liquid run out time of 2.0 seconds.

Maximum nozzle height is 4.87m (16.0ft)

Minimum of 10% agent in pipe before first tee.

Maximum of 20 nozzles per system.

Maximum of 10 enclosures per system.

The ratio between the nozzle area and the pipe cross
sectional area immediately preceding the nozzle is
limited to a minimum of 0.20 (20%) and a maximum
of 0.80 (80%).

S = Specific Vapour Volume cu.m/kg (ft/lbs)

(S= 1.885 + 0.0046 tF)

t = Design Temperature in Hazard AreaC (F)

C = Required FM-200 Design Conc. (% by volume) at
Design Temperature (t).

Engineered Systems
Engineered systems are based on a Hydraulic Flow
Program developed by Hughes Associates Inc. The
program predicts the two phase flow of FM-200 and
nitrogen through a pipe network. Information detailing
the enclosure is entered and the program calculates the
required pipe sizes, nozzle drill sizes, average nozzle
pressures and discharge time. For further information on
the Flow Program, refer to the Hughes Flow Program
Users Manual.
As system design calculations are critical to the
success of the extinguishing system, only trained
personnel are permitted to perform system calculations.
If in the future, other companies wish to use the program,
representatives will be required to attend a formal training
session. All system calculations are conducted in house
or by authorised suppliers.
NOTE: The calculation method has been designed
for specific types of fittings, pipes, and pipe inside
diameter. When these limitations are not maintained,
there is a risk that the system will not supply the
required quantity of extinguishing agent.

(For extended discharge consult the technical support centre)

Table 13 : Max. & Min. Flow Rates

Pipe Sizemm
(in)

Minimum
flow rate
kg/s (lb/s)

Maximum
flow rate
kg/s (lb/s)

10 (3/8)
15()
20 ()
25 (1)
32 (1)
40 (1)
50 (2)
65 (2)
80 (3)
100 (4)
125 (5)
150 (6)

0.272 (0.60)
0.454 (1.00)
0.907 (2.00)
1.588 (3.50)
2.722 (6.00)
4.082 (9.00)
6.35 (14.00)
9.072 (20.00)
13.61 (30.00)
24.95 (55.00)
40.82 (90.00)
54.43 (120.00)

0.907 (2.00)
1.361 (3.00)
2.495 (5.50)
3.855 (8.50)
5.67 (12.50)
9.072 (20.00)
13.61 (30.00)
24.95 (55.00)
44.92 (99.00)
56.7 (125.00)
90.72 (200.00)
136.1 (300.00)

Note: This information is for Schedule 40 pipe, and serves as

an estimate only.
Pipe and nozzle sizes need to be confirmed by the
computer programme.

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Table 14 : Equivalent Length for Pipe Fittings

Diameter
m
(in)

90 Elbow
m
(ft)

45 Elbow
m
(ft)

10
15
20
25
32
40
50
65
80
100
125
150

0.4
0.52
0.67
0.85
1.13
1.31
1.68
2.01
2.5
3.26
4.08
4.94

0.18
0.24
0.3
0.4
0.52
0.61
0.79
0.94
1.16
1.52
1.92
2.32

(3/8)
(1/2)
(3/4)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)

(1.2)
(1.6)
(2.0)
(2.6)
(3.4)
(4.0)
(5.1)
(6.1)
(7.6)
(10.0)
(12.4)
(15.0)

(0.5)
(0.7)
(0.9)
(1.2)
(1.6)
(1.7)
(2.4)
(1.5)
(3.5)
(4.6)
(5 .9)
(7.1)

Thru Tee
m
(ft)
0.24
0.3
0.42
0.55
0.7
0.82
1 .06
1.25
1.55
2.01
2.56
3.08

(0.7)
(0.9)
(1.3)
(1.7)
(2.1)
(2.5)
(3.2)
(3.8)
(4.7)
(6.1)
(7.8)
(9.4)

Side Tee
m
(ft)

Union
m
(ft)

0.82
1.04
1.37
1.74
2.29
2.65
3.41
4.08
5.06
6.64
8.35
10

0.09
0.12
0.15
0.18
0.24
0.27
0.37
0.43
0.55
0.73
0.91
1.07

Equivalent length table for pipe fittings.

Figures based upon schedule 40 ASTM A 106 - 77 pipe
(nominal pipe size given in table).

Table 15 : Equivalent Length for other system components

Hardware Set

Size

25mm
(1)
50mm
(2)
80mm
(3)
25mm
(1)
50mm
(2)
Flex Hose
80mm
(3)
25mm
(1)
Flex Hose and Check
50mm
(2)
Valve Combination
80mm
(3)
25mm
(1)
50mm
(2)
80mm Flared to NPT
Valve Outlet Adaptor
80mm Flared to Grooved
80mm Flared to BSP
Valve

Equivalent length
6.096 m
10.668 m
25.91 m
3.14 m
5.36 m
1.55 m
3.54 m
12.02 m
15.85 m
0.18 m
0.37 m
0.55 m
0.55 m
0.55 m

Figures based upon schedule 40 ASTM A 106- 77 pipe

(nominal pipe size given in table).

50

(20 ft)
(35 ft)
(85.0 ft)
(10.3 ft)
(17.6 ft)
(5.1 ft)
(11.6 ft)
(39.4 ft)
(52 ft)
(0.6 ft)
(1.2 ft)
(1.8 ft)
(1.8 ft)
(1.8 ft)

(2.5)
(3.2)
(4.2)
(5.3)
(7.0)
(8.0)
(10.4)
(12.4)
(15.4)
(20.2)
(25.5)
(30.5)

(0.3)
(0.4)
(0.5)
(0.6)
(0.7)
(0.8)
(1.1)
(1.3)
(1.7)
(2.2)
(2.8)
(3.3)