High pressure CO2 systems

Technical data sheets

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Table of contents

Item Description Page No

I Table of contents 2
II CO2 agent specification 3
III High pressure CO2 cylinders 4
IV Cylinder mounting straps and pipe clamps 5
V Electrical actuator for CO2 Valves with reset tool 6
VI CO2 cylinder valve 7
VII Pneumatic and manual actuators 8
VIII High pressure discharge hose 9
IX Pneumatic pilot hose and pneumatic slave hose 10
X End plug and Odouriser 11
XI Non return valve 12
XII Total flood and local application nozzles 13
XIII Discharge manifold 14
XIV Warning signage 15
XV General arrangement 16
XVI General installation notes 17
XVII Material safety data sheet 18-19

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CO2 Agent specification

The original "clean" agent, carbon dioxide suppresses fire without leaving behind an agent to damage sensitive
equipment. And because there is no agent to clean up, you’re back in business faster. To provide the most economical
system arrangement without sacrificing performance, we offer both Total Flooding and Local Application, high pressure
systems (excluding distribution pipework and fittings)

DESCRIPTION

Carbon dioxide is a plentiful, non-corrosive, non-conductive, dry, clean agent gas that does not support combustion nor
react with most substances. It has a low toxicity classification by Underwriters Laboratories (Group 5a). It is commonly
compressed under its own pressure to the liquid state for storage and transportation in ISO 9809-1 cylinders. Upon
release, it discharges under its own pressure giving the appearance of steam as its low temperature crystalizes water in
the air. For fire suppression purposes the discharge is designed to raise the carbon dioxide concentration in the hazard.
This removes the free oxygen which supports combustion*, and results in fire extinguishment. The resultant lack of free
oxygen dictates that total flooding hazards are evacuated immediately, and carbon dioxide from local application be
avoided by personnel.

For local application systems, the liquid phase and vapour phases of the CO 2 are used to accomplish fire suppression.

PERFORMANCE

Carbon dioxide is an effective fire extinguishing agent that can be used on many types of fires. It is effective for surface
fires, such as flammable liquids and most solid combustible materials. It expands at a ratio of 450 to 1 by volume. Other
desirable attributes are its high degree of effectiveness, its excellent thermal stability, and freedom from deterioration.
In addition, carbon dioxide has so many additional commercial uses that refills are available in practically every large
city or seaport throughout the world. Criteria for quantity and concentration of carbon dioxide are developed in SANS
306:4 for both local and total flooding applications.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Carbon dioxide cylinders for use in engineered systems may be ordered in 45kg cylinder sizes.

APPROVALS

The 45kg CO2 cylinders are manufactured in accordance with ISO 9809-1 and all have TUV approval certificates.

The manifolds are pressure tested to 190Bar in accordance with SANS 306:4 by a SANAS approved HP test station.

All ancillary valves and actuators have VDS approval.

All discharge and pneumatic hoses have SANAS testing approval.

PHYSICAL DATA
Chemical Symbol CO2
Molecular Weight 44.01
Specific volume @ 20°C & 101,325 kPa 547 ml/g
Density gas @ 101,325 kPa & 20°C 1.839 kg/m3
Relative density (Air=1) @ 101,325 kPa 1,522
Colour None
Taste Acidic

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High pressure CO2 cylinders – 45kg capacity

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
1: Manufacture Standard: ISO 9809-1:2010; FINISH
2: Manufacture Process: Seamless Steel Tube; Primed and painted
signal RED in
3: Working Pressure: 166.7bar;
accordance with SANS
4: Hydraulic Testing Pressure: 250bar; 306:4
5: Minimum Burst Pressure: 400bar;
6: Material: 37Mn, Chemical Composition

Material C Si Mn P S Cr Ni Cu V+Ti+B+Nb+Zr

0.31 -.10 1.45 <0.020 <0.010

37Mn ≤0.30 ≤0.30 ≤0.20 ≤0.15
/0.38 /0.35 /1.75 P+S≤ 0.025

7: Heat Treatment Process: Quenched and Tempered;

8: Mechanical Properties as Below:

Rmg (N/mm2) Reg (N/mm2) A(%) akv(-50OCJ/cm2) Hardness (HB

Transverse

Minimum Average
≥780a ≥660 ≥14 225-275
28 35

9: Thread Specification as Below:

“A” Standard

PZ27.8 GB8335

1”.14 BS 341

W28.8-1/14 DIN 477

25E ISO11363-1

¾-14NGT CGA V-1

10: Specification Of The Cylinder;

Capacity+5%/0(L) 67.5

Length ±15 (mm) 1500

Weight (kg) ~ 76

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Cylinder mounting straps and pipe clamps

P/N RED011

CYLINDER STRAPS – P1127

Cylinder straps are used to secure the cylinder in place.
Two per single cylinder system or a single row in a
multiple cylinder system.
The straps may be connected into unistrut which may be
secured to any structurally solid surface. Anchoring into
plaster or any other facing material is not acceptable.

DESCRIPTION
Cylinder Straps are made of galvanised steel. All
mounting hardware is supplied by the system installer.

MATERIALS:
Galvanised Steel

2 PIECE PIPE CLAMPS

Supplied as a one piece including fastener

Body and screw - galvanised steel (EG)

Design load of 200kg (safety factor of 5)

Suitable for manifolds and distribution pipework

Part Overall Bolt size Material

Number Diameter mm Thickness (mm)

RED001 (1/2”) M6 x M 20 1.6

RED002 (3/4”) M6 x M 20 1.6

RED003 (1”) M6 x M 20 1.6

RED004 (1 ¼”) M6 x M 20 1.6

RED005 (1 ½”) M8 x M20 2

RED006 (2”) M8 x M20 2

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Electrical actuator for CO2 Valves

P/N COF1120004 – (Electrical Actuator for P/N COA023076 valves) – VDS / UL / FM APPROVED

Technical Data:

power supply 24VDC +/- 4VDC

power consumption 12W

current 0,5A

P/N COF0150007 – Reset tool for Electrical

Actuator COF1120004 - VDS / UL / FM
APPROVED

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CO2 cylinder valve

P/N COF2021002 - VDS / UL / FM APPROVED

¾” Valve for High Pressure Fire Suppression Systems

Technical Data:

valve seat DIN 477

max. working pressure 360 bar
extinguishing agents CO2
outlet ½”
activation manually, pneumatically or / and electrically

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Pneumatic actuator

P/N COF1120011 - VDS / UL / FM APPROVED

Pneumatic Actuator for Valves COF2021002

Technical Data:

pmin. = 20 bar at max. cylinder pressure

pilot pressure:
360 bar
Connections: 2 x G1/8"

Pneumatic / manual actuator

P/N COF1120006 - VDS / UL / FM APPROVED

Pneumatic / Manual Actuator for Valves COF2021002

Technical Data:

pmin. = 8 bar at max. cylinder pressure

pilot pressure:
360 bar
Connections: 2 x G1/8"

Manual actuator

P/N COF1120005 - VDS / UL / FM APPROVED

Manual Actuator for Valves COF2021002

Technical Data:

pmin. = 8 bar at max. cylinder pressure

pilot pressure:
360 bar

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High Pressure discharge hose

P/N CO2023

½” Flexible high pressure discharge hose

Technical Data:

12.7 x 480

max. working pressure 360 bar

To be installed with 2 x P/N CO2024 washers

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Pneumatic pilot hose and pneumatic slave hose

P/N CO2036

High Pressure Pilot hose - Ø5mm (including connectors – P/N CO2023)

Technical Data:

inside diameter 4,6 mm

length 650 mm
max. working pressure 360 bar

P/N CO2037

High Pressure slave hose - Ø5mm (including connectors – P/N CO2023)

Technical Data:

inside diameter 4,6 mm

length 450 mm
max. working pressure 360 bar

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End plug

P/N CO2034

Technical Data:

1/8” NPT
Brass fitting

Fit the end plug into the port of the double entry pneumatic or manual/pneumatic actuator which is on the last cylinder
in the bank.
Tighten with a spanner.

Odouriser

P/N CO2025

Technical Data:

1/2” NPT
Brass fitting

To be installed on the manifold (or distribution piping for a one cylinder system)

The odouriser emits a citrus odour during CO2 gas discharge

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Non return valves

P/N CO2021

Non-return valve

Technical Data:

15mm x 20mm

Material: Brass

To be fitted between the discharge hose and manifold

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Nozzles – Total flood and Local application

TOTAL FLOOD APPLICATION NOZZLES

P/N CO2041

½” NPT universal brass male nipple and nozzle – 360 deg

P/N CO2041B

½” NPT universal brass male nipple and nozzle – 180 deg

Technical Data:

Material: Brass

Nozzle orifice to be drilled and the orifice code to be stamped in accordance

with hydraulic calculations

LOCAL APPLICATION CONE NOZZLES

P/N CO2042

½” directional nozzle

Technical data:

Steel painted housing – RED

Brass inner

Nozzle orifice to be drilled and the orifice code to be stamped in

accordance with hydraulic calculations

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Discharge manifold

For multiple cylinder system banks. The discharge manifolds are all manufactured with ASTM A Grade B, schedule 80
piping and pressure tested to 190 Bar in accordance with SANS 306:4 at our SANAS accredited HP testing station.

Finish: Painted - signal RED.

Part Number Description Type Part Number Description Type

COMAN2 CO2 Manifold 2-Port Straight COMAN2 T CO2 Manifold 2-Port T shaped

COMAN3 CO2 Manifold 3-Port Straight COMAN3 T CO2 Manifold 3-Port T shaped

COMAN4 CO2 Manifold 4-Port Straight COMAN4 T CO2 Manifold 4-Port T shaped

COMAN5 CO2 Manifold 5-Port Straight COMAN5 T CO2 Manifold 5-Port T shaped

COMAN6 CO2 Manifold 6-Port Straight COMAN6 T CO2 Manifold 6-Port T shaped

COMAN7 CO2 Manifold 7-Port Straight COMAN7 T CO2 Manifold 7-Port T shaped

COMAN8 CO2 Manifold 8-Port Straight COMAN8 T CO2 Manifold 8-Port T shaped

COMAN9 CO2 Manifold 9-Port Straight COMAN9 T CO2 Manifold 9-Port T shaped

COMAN10 CO2 Manifold 10-Port Straight COMAN10 T CO2 Manifold 10-Port T shaped

COMAN11 CO2 Manifold 11-Port Straight COMAN11 T CO2 Manifold 11-Port T shaped

COMAN12 CO2 Manifold12 -Port Straight COMAN12 T CO2 Manifold 12-Port T shaped

COMAN13 CO2 Manifold 13-Port Straight COMAN13 T CO2 Manifold 13-Port T shaped

COMAN14 CO2 Manifold 14-Port Straight COMAN14 T CO2 Manifold 14-Port T shaped

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Warning signage

Safety signs shall be installed at all entrances to CO2 protected areas and manual operation points.

P/N CO2039

CO2 RELEASE
Manual release CO2 caution signage
Manual
Control Point
To be installed at any CO2 manual release point

CO2
210

CAUTION!
Ensure all
personnel ara
evacuated
before
releasing CO2

75

P/N CO2038
CAUTION !
Door caution signage
Do NOT enter unless
automatic release To be installed at the entrance to every CO2
is isolated
protected area.
CO2
210

When alarm sounds

evacuate hazard area

After CO2 discharge

do NOT re-enter until
thoroughly ventilated

75 135

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General arrangement

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General installation notes:

Pipe Sealant:

Only PTFE tape or SWAK may be used as pipe sealants for the piping and fittings

Piping:

Grade ASTM A-Grade B

Pipe Fittings:

3000lb steel

Lock off / isolating switches to be installed at the entrance to every CO 2 gas protected area.

All open ended piping shall be pneumatically tested in a closed circuit for a period of 10 min at 3 bar.
At the end of 10 min, the pressure drop shall not exceed 20 % of the test pressure

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