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Component Description Discharge Nozzles – Each discharge nozzle is tested and listed
with the R-102 system for a specific application. Nozzle tips are
Wet Chemical Agent – The extinguishing agent is a mixture of stamped with the flow number designation (1/2, 1, 2, or 3). Each
organic salts designed for rapid flame knockdown and foam nozzle must have a metal or rubber blow-off cap to keep the
securement of grease related fires. It is available in plastic nozzle tip orifice free of cooking grease build-up.
containers with instructions for wet chemical handling and
usage. Agent Distribution Hose – Kitchen appliances manufactured
with or resting on casters (wheels/rollers) may include an agent
Agent Tank – The agent tank is installed in a stainless steel distribution hose as a component of the suppression system.
enclosure or wall bracket. The tank is constructed of stainless This allows the appliance to be moved for cleaning purposes
steel. without disconnecting the appliance fire suppression protection.
Tanks are available in two sizes: 1.5 gallon (5.7 L) and 3.0 gallon The hose assembly includes a restraining cable kit to limit the
(11.4 L). The tanks have a working pressure of 110 psi (7.6 bar), appliance movement within the range (length) of the flexible
a test pressure of 330 psi (22.8 bar), and a minimum burst pres- hose.
sure of 660 psi (45.5 bar). Flexible Conduit – Flexible conduit allows for quicker installa-
The tank includes an adaptor/tube assembly. The adaptor tions and the convenience of being able to route the cable over,
assembly includes a chrome-plated steel adaptor with a 1/4 in. under and around obstacles. Flexible conduit can be used as a
NPT female gas inlet, a 3/8 in. NPT female agent outlet, and a substitute for standard EMT conduit or can be used with EMT
stainless steel agent pick-up tube. The adaptor also contains a conduit. Flexible conduit can be used only with the Molded
bursting disc seal which helps to prevent the siphoning of agent Remote Manual Pull Station and with the Mechanical Gas Valve
up the pipe during extreme temperature variations. Assembly.
Regulated Release Mechanism – The regulated release mecha- Pull Station Assembly – The remote manual pull station is
nism is a spring-loaded, mechanical/pneumatic type capable of made out of a molded red composite material. The red color
providing the expellant gas supply to one, two, or three agent makes the pull station more readily identifiable as the manual
tanks depending on the capacity of the gas cartridge used. It means for fire suppression system operation. The pull station is
contains a factory installed regulator deadset at 110 psi (7.6 bar) compatible with the ANSUL Flexible Conduit and with
with an external relief of approximately 180 psi (12.4 bar). It 1/2 in. EMT conduit.
has automatic actuation capabilities by a fusible link detec-
tion system and remote manual actuation by a mechanical pull
station. Approvals
The regulated release mechanism contains a release assembly, • UL/ULC Listed
regulator, expellant gas hose, and agent storage tank housed in • CE Marked
a stainless steel enclosure with cover. The enclosure contains
knock-outs for 1/2 in. conduit. The cover contains an opening for • New York City Department of Buildings — COA #5663
a visual status indicator. • LPCB
It is compatible with mechanical gas shut-off devices; or, when • TFRI
equipped with a field or factory-installed switch and manual • Marine Equipment Directive (MED)
reset relay, it is compatible with electric gas line or appliance • DNV
shut-off devices.
• ABS
Regulated Actuator Assembly – When more than two agent • Lloyd’s Register
tanks (or three 3.0 gallon (11.4 L) tanks in certain applications)
are required, the regulated actuator is available to provide • Meets requirements of NFPA 96 (Standard for the Installation
expellant gas for additional tanks. It is connected to the cartridge of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease-Laden
receiver outlet of the regulated release mechanism providing Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipment)
simultaneous agent discharge. It contains a regulator deadset at • Meets requirements of NFPA 17A (Standard on Wet Chemical
110 psi (7.6 bar) with an external relief of approximately 180 psi Extinguishing Systems)
(12.4 bar). It has automatic actuation capabilities using pressure
from the regulated release mechanism cartridge.
The regulated actuator assembly contains an actuator, regula-
tor, expellant gas hose, and agent tank housed in a stainless
steel enclosure with cover. The enclosure contains knockouts to
permit installation of the expellant gas line.