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MONARCH
PCI-15ABC • PCI-17ABC
PCI-25sBC • PCI-25sABC • PCI-35ABC
PCI-50sBC • PCI-50sABC • PCI-70ABC
INDUSTRIAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL

006260PC

(800) 526-1079 toll free

(715) 732-3465 phone
(877) 329-7976 fax UL EX3437
One Stanton Street Nov. 2001
®
Marinette, WI 54143-2542 P/N550905(1)
CONGRATULATIONS:
You have purchased a fire extinguishing system designed and produced by the premier manufacturer of extinguishants
over the past 30 years. However, to guarantee the maximum effectiveness of your new Pyro-Chem PCI Series fire
extinguishing system, you, as the owner/manager, must become familiar with your new equipment. For this purpose, we
are pleased to provide you with this owner’s manual which will contain the following information:

APPLICATION
IN CASE OF FIRE
MAINTENANCE
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

APPLICATION
The Pyro-Chem PCI Series System is a pre-engineered industrial fire extinguishing system, tested and listed by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. under EX3437. Your authorized Pyro-Chem installer will install your system within the UL
Listed design parameters. The following hazard areas of your industrial equipment should be considered for system
protection:

1. Tanks & containers containing flammable liquids. 5. Plenum areas in booths.

2. Solid combustible materials. 6. Exhaust vent ducts in booths.
3. Electrical equipment.
4. Spray areas.

FILTER BANK
006261PC EXHAUST
UNCLOSABLE VENT
OPENING DUCT

DIP TANK
PLENUM
AREA

PART CONVEYOR

WORK UNCLOSABLE
AREA OPENING
006262PC

ACCESS DOOR
(Normally Closed)

SPRAY BOOTH
IN CASE OF FIRE
Fires can potentially start anywhere in the hazard area; in case of MODEL MCH3 CONTROL HEAD
fire, it is important that you fully understand the operation of your
PULL PIN, TURN HANDLE
fire suppression system. SET FIRED
TO RELEASE FIRE

SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

FIRST: Evacuate all personnel and customers from the fire

PYRO-CHEM
area. ONE STANTON STREET
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542

SECOND: If your fire control system has not already

automatically activated, you may have to activate it
manually by pulling the handle on the manual pull
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station, or by twisting the handle in the direction of
the arrow on the head assembly located at the top Pull Station Cylinder Control Head
of the system storage tank.
THIRD: Call your local Fire Department.
LASTLY: Personnel trained in the proper operation of hand portable extinguishers may stand by if means of easy exit are
available.

When the fire has been extinguished, call your local authorized Pyro-Chem distributor to recharge the system, after
determining the cause of fire. Under no circumstances should production operations be attempted before qualified personnel
re-instate the integrity of your fire suppression system.

MAINTENANCE
The Pyro-Chem PCI Series Systems are sophisticated fire systems involving intricate mechanical components. To ensure the
proper operation of the system, regular inspection and maintenance must be performed by an authorized, trained Pyro-Chem
distributor on a semi-annual basis, or after any system discharge due to either a fire or by accident.

This system is made up of parts listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. with limitations contained in the detailed installation
manual. The authorized distributor must be consulted after the system is discharged or whenever changes are planned for the
system and/or area of protection.

In addition to the regularly scheduled maintenance, as an owner you may assist in assuring system integrity by:

1. Visually inspecting the head assembly pressure gauge to make sure the system pressure is within proper operating range.
2. Visually inspecting the detection system to make sure that the detractors are operational.
3. Inspecting all nozzles, keeping them free from dirt and assuring that all covers are in place.
4. Determining that easy access to the manual pull station or the system storage tank can be made for manual activation.
5. Assuring that good housekeeping practices have been maintained to eliminate potential fire hazards.

At this time, it is also good practice to visually inspect all hand portable fire extinguishers to verify good working condition.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
It makes good business sense for the owner/manager to take an interest in the following areas of his business operation to
ensure the best possible fire protection for his area of hazard:

1. Arrange for proper inspection and maintenance of the fire control system as well as hand portables.
2. Eliminate all potentially combustible materials and arrange for proper storage of the same.
3. Arrange for upgrading of the fire extinguishing system if equipment is added or revised and provide protection for
changes made to the existing system.
4. Arrange for a continuing education program in the industrial fire extinguishing system operation as new employees are
added to the staff and arrange for proper maintenance of the system equipment, including periodic cleaning,
inspection and replacement when necessary; as well as ensuring that blowers, fans, etc. shut off whenever the system
is actuated, (if required).

Remember, there truly exists a potential fire hazard within the hazard area of an industrial operation. Many businesses that
have had fires never re-open for business, and many suffer severe financial loss due to lack of business continuity. Your
Pyro-Chem industrial fire extinguishing system is a mechanical device and, as such, requires periodic service by your
distributor’s qualified and trained personnel.

This owner’s manual is not intended to serve as instructions for installation or service of the Pyro-Chem PCI Series, but rather
to inform purchasers of this equipment as to their responsibilities in the proper usage and maintenance of this system. A copy
of the detailed manual outlining Underwriters Laboratories Listing of the Pyro-Chem system is available upon request directly
from UL or Pyro-Chem.
 WARNING
THIS SYSTEM IS TO BE INSTALLED BY PYRO-CHEM TRAINED DISTRIBUTOR IN
ACCORDANCE WITH UNDERWRITERS LABORATORY LISTING #92G0. REFER TO
INSTALLATION MANUAL UL EX3437.
DATE______________
INSTALLER:
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Street _______________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________State__________________Zip _______________

CUSTOMER:
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Street _______________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________State__________________Zip _______________
Application: Spray booth______ Room______ Hazardous storage shed______
Liquid tank______. Other ________________________________________________________
Type of Coverage: Total Flooding______ Local Application Overhead______
Local Application Tankside______ Screening______
System: PCI-15ABC PCI-17ABC PCI-25sBC PCI-25sABC
PCI-35ABC PCI-50sBC PCI-50sABC PCI-70ABC
PAC-10
Control: Mechanical Electrical Location
Manual Actuation: Location _______________________________________________________
Remote Pull Station______ Locations ______________________________________________

Detection: Mechanical fusible links______ Electrical Thermal______ Temp.______

Fan shut down Interlock _________________________________________________________
Special Equipment: _____________________________________________________________

I acknowledge receipt of this owner’s manual, and agree with the equipment list and system
above. I also agree to maintain and service this system as required by the Installation and
Maintenance Manual, and all local codes that apply.

CUSTOMER DATE