Operating Manual

Fire extinguishing system

Fireking CAS FK
IMPORTANT! Read this document before starting any work!
This document is a mandatory part of the installation and should therefore always be stored
freely accessible and for further usage.

Original document

Viking GmbH
Industriestr. 10/12
23843 Bad Oldesloe
Germany
Phone: +49 4531 803-0
Fax: +49 4531 803-137
www.viking-emea.com

Document identification:
Document name ---
Language en_US
Document no. 100138677
DOC ID 100139958
Approval / modification no. ES21-038
Part no. 4003082
Revision 00
Version 01
Edition 08-2021

© 2021

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 Table of contents

Table of contents

1 General........................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Overview....................................................................................................... 8
1.2 Non-approved items...................................................................................... 9
1.3 Copyright....................................................................................................... 9

2 Safety............................................................................................................................ 10
2.1 Safety and warning notices......................................................................... 10
2.2 Warnings in instructions and additional markings....................................... 10
2.3 Intended use................................................................................................ 11
2.4 Safe operation............................................................................................. 12
2.5 General dangers......................................................................................... 13
2.5.1 General dangers associated with fire extinguishing systems..................... 13
2.5.2 Dangers when the system is activated....................................................... 14
2.6 Qualification of personnel........................................................................... 16
2.7 System-specific design specifications......................................................... 18
2.8 Personal protective equipment................................................................... 18
2.9 Operator's obligations................................................................................. 19
2.10 Safety devices............................................................................................. 20
2.11 Signage....................................................................................................... 21
2.12 Environmental protection............................................................................ 24
2.13 Behavior in the case of fire......................................................................... 25

3 Design and function.................................................................................................... 27

3.1 Single zone systems................................................................................... 27
3.2 Multi zone systems..................................................................................... 32
3.3 Functional description................................................................................. 33
3.4 Description of important components......................................................... 34
3.4.1 Extinguishing agent container with valve.................................................... 34
3.4.2 Weighing device.......................................................................................... 36
3.4.3 Liquid level indicator................................................................................... 36

4 Transport and storage................................................................................................. 37

4.1 Transport..................................................................................................... 37
4.2 Storing extinguishing agent containers....................................................... 37

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5 Installation and commissioning................................................................................. 39

6 Operation...................................................................................................................... 40
6.1 Required tools............................................................................................. 40
6.2 Isolating the system.................................................................................... 40
6.2.1 Warnings regarding the isolation of the system.......................................... 40
6.2.2 Isolating a single zone system equipped with an electric release device... 42
6.2.3 Isolating a single zone system equipped with a pneumatic release device
(PAE)........................................................................................................... 44
6.2.4 Isolating a multi zone system...................................................................... 45
6.3 Resetting the isolation................................................................................. 46
6.3.1 Warnings regarding the resetting of the blocking........................................ 46
6.3.2 Resetting the isolation of a single zone system equipped with an electric
release device............................................................................................. 47
6.3.3 Resetting the isolation of a single zone system equipped with a pneumatic
release device (PAE)................................................................................... 50
6.3.4 Resetting the isolation of a multi zone system............................................ 51
6.4 Resetting the isolation in the event of fire................................................... 52
6.5 Activating the system.................................................................................. 53
6.5.1 Actuating the system with electrical manual release.................................. 55
6.5.2 Activation by pneumatic/manual release device ........................................ 55
6.5.3 Activation by manual release device* not VdS, not CNPP/A2P............................... 56
6.6 Actions after the system is activated........................................................... 57
6.7 Reading the fill level.................................................................................... 59

7 Inspections................................................................................................................... 60

8 Cleaning....................................................................................................................... 63
8.1 Warnings regarding the cleaning of the system.......................................... 63
8.2 Cleaning the system................................................................................... 64

9 Servicing...................................................................................................................... 65

10 Malfunctions................................................................................................................ 66
10.1 Warnings regarding troubleshooting........................................................... 66
10.2 Fault indicators............................................................................................ 67
10.3 Fault table................................................................................................... 68

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10.4 Correcting leakage of extinguishing agent.................................................. 69

10.5 Putting the system back into operation after a corrected malfunction........ 69

11 Final shutdown, disassembly, and disposal............................................................. 70

11.1 Final shutdown and disassembly................................................................ 70
11.2 Disposal...................................................................................................... 70

12 Technical data.............................................................................................................. 71

13 Glossary....................................................................................................................... 72

14 Index............................................................................................................................. 75

Appendix...................................................................................................................... 78

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General

1 General
This document describes how to handle the fire extinguishing system
Fireking CAS FK (hereinafter referred as the "system"). This document is an
integral part of the system and must be kept in its immediate vicinity at all
times. This document is intended for the owner of the system Ä Chapter 2.9 “Opera-
tor's obligations” on page 19.

Before commencing any task personnel must have carefully read and understood
this document. The prerequisite for safe operation of the system is compliance with
all the specified safety instructions and handling instructions. In addition to the infor-
mation provided in this document, all local accident prevention and general safety
regulations applicable for the system’s area of implementation must also be com-
plied with. The graphic illustrations in this document are provided for purposes of
basic understanding and can deviate from the actual version of the system.

This operating manual does not contain extensive information about installation,
maintenance and design of the system. The following further documents for
Fireking CAS FK fire extinguishing systems are available from the manufacturer
(Ä page 2):
● Installation and maintenance manual; part number 4003084
● Design manual; part number 4003086

Use the system only as intended in order to ensure its proper and trouble-free oper-
ation Ä Chapter 2.3 “Intended use” on page 11.

Limitations of liability
All specifications and information provided in this manual have been compiled in
consideration of all applicable standards and regulations as well as the state of the
art. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damages caused by:
● Failure to follow the instructions provided in this manual
● Disregarding local, federal, and state provisions and any regulations regarding
the installation, operation and maintenance of fire extinguishing systems
● Operating the system in environmental and usage conditions other than the ones
for which the system has been designed
● Improper use
● Use of untrained personnel
● Technical modifications not authorized by the manufacturer
● Use of unapproved components
● Non-compliance with maintenance intervals

Fire extinguishing systems are engineered to meet the standards of NFPA 2001,
ISO 14520, EN 15004, FM Global, UL, CEA 4045, VdS 2381 or other similar organi-
zations, and will also need to comply with the provisions of governmental codes,
ordinances, and technical standards where applicable.

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The system must be designed by qualified design professionals in conjunction with

insuring bodies. The Authorized Distributor and the user are responsible for the
design and configuration of the system, its appropriateness for the use intended and
its compliance with all standards, codes, ordinances and the use intended.
The manufacturer or private labeler of the products, described in this manual , does
not design systems for specific installations and makes no representation or war-
ranty concerning whether any specific system installation will be sufficient for the
intended use or will comply with any standard, code or ordinance.
System depictions, calculations, graphs or reports provided by the manufacturer or
private labeler of the products, described in this manual, are for illustrative purposes
only, and are not warranted to be representative or descriptive of any specific
system, installation or design, or of the performance of or results attainable through
same. The manufacturer or private labeler and its representatives disclaim use of
the accompanying system depictions, calculations, graphs and reports for any pur-
pose other than illustration; any other application or usage is the responsibility of the
Authorized Distributor and the user.

Customer service
Our customer service department will be happy to assist you with any technical
question you may have regarding the system. For contact information and additional
details, please log on to our website (Ä page 2). The members of our staff are, fur-
thermore, always interested in obtaining information and learning about the experi-
ences our customers have made while using our products as these may contribute
to their improvement.

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1.1 Overview
Overview (sample)

Fig. 1: Multi container system with pneumatic release device (PAE)

1 Extinguishing agent container 11 Protective cover
2 Clamp 12 Pneumatic release device (PAE), complete
3 Pressure gauge/Contact pressure gauge 13 Safety device malfunction pressure (safe-
4 Valve guard against slow gas leaks)
5 DN40/DN50 hose (1 1/2 inch and 2 inch) 14 Blocking device
6 Manual pressure relief valve 15 Check valve
7 Adapter 16 Pipeline
8 Release device, pneumatic 17 Discharge nozzle
9 DN4 hose (5/32 inch) / pilot line 18 Pneumatically actuated limit switch
10 Pilot cylinder 19 Manual release of the limit switch

Abstract
The system works with FK-5-1-12 (hereinafter referred to as "extinguishing agent")
as its extinguishing agent.
This extinguishing agent is suitable for suppressing class A and class B fires and
stored in the system's extinguishing agent containers. To create the pressure neces-
sary for the agent to be released, the extinguishing agent containers are superpres-
surized with nitrogen at a pressure of 25 bar (360 psi), 42 bar (610 psi) or 50 bar
(725 psi).

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The system is activated by release devices located on the valves of the

extinguishing agent containers or integrated in the valves. The valves open, and the
extinguishing agent flows through the pipelines of the extinguishing agent containers
to the discharge nozzles, where it vaporizes.

For more detailed brief descriptions of the different system models, please refer to
the description of the system Ä Chapter 3 “Design and function” on page 27.

1.2 Non-approved items

Please note, that some of the mentioned parts or system components in this docu-
ment are not UL listed, not FM Approved, not VdS approved or not CNPP/A2P
approved.
These parts or system components are distinguished with
● an asterisk combined with "not UL", for those parts or system components not
UL listed, example: Component* not UL.
● an asterisk combined with "not FM", for those parts or system components not
FM Approved, example: Component* not FM.
● an asterisk combined with "not VdS", for those parts or system components not
VdS approved, example: Component* not VdS.
● an asterisk combined with "not CNPP/A2P", for those parts or system compo-
nents not CNPP/A2P approved, example: Component* not CNPP/A2P.
You will find the distinguished marks at the headlines.

UL: Underwriters Laboratories

FM: FM Approvals
VdS: VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH
CNPP/A2P: Centre National de Prévention et de Protection / A2P

1.3 Copyright
Any content in this document, particularly texts, photos, and graphics, are protected
by copyright. If not otherwise clearly indicated, copyright lies with the manufacturer.
The manufacturer can issue permission of usage for contents of this document.
Anyone violating copyright law, e.g. by copying the contents into their own documen-
tation without the respective permission, is liable to prosecution. Copyright violators
shall also receive a written warning and be liable to pay costs.

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2 Safety
This section provides an overview of all important aspects that are essential for the
protection of personnel as well as safe and trouble-free operation. Additional task-
specific safety instructions will be provided in the sections that refer to the individual
life stages of the plant.

2.1 Safety and warning notices

Safety and warning notices are marked with symbols in this document. The introduc-
tory signal words express the respective extent of the danger.

L DANGER
The signal word describes a danger with a high risk level. If the danger is not
avoided, it will result in death or serious injury.

L WARNING
The signal word describes a danger with a medium risk level. If the danger is not
avoided, it may result in death or serious injury.

L CAUTION
The signal word describes a danger with a low risk level. If the danger is not
avoided, it may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE
The signal word describes a danger with a low risk level. If the danger is not
avoided, it may result in property and environmental damage.

Further markings
INFORMATION
This marking emphasizes useful tips and recommendations as well as information
for efficient and trouble-free operation.

In instructions, this marking starts with the symbol .

2.2 Warnings in instructions and additional markings

Warnings in behavior guidelines
Warnings can refer to specific, individual behavior guidelines. Such warnings are
embedded in behavior guidelines so that they do not interrupt the reading flow when
executing the action. The signal words described above are used.

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Example:
1. Unscrew screw.
2. L CAUTION! Clamping danger on the cover.
Carefully close the cover.
3. Tighten screw.

Additional markings
This document uses the following markings to highlight instructions, results, refer-
ences and lists:

Marking Explanation
Instructions (first procedural step)
ð Results of procedural steps
Ä References to sections in this manual and other appli-
cable documents
· Unordered lists
‒ Unordered lists

2.3 Intended use

This system is intended to be used only for the proper purpose described herein.
The Fireking CAS FK fire extinguishing system is intended only for suppressing fires
in enclosed rooms using FK-5-1-12 extinguishing agent.
Typical fire hazards for which the system is suitable include:
● Electric or electronic equipment
● Telecommunications equipment
● Flammable and combustible liquids
● Other goods of particularly high quality
The system may only be used in the environmental and usage conditions for which it
has been designed.
Intended use also includes the adherence to all specifications regarding assembly,
installation, maintenance, and inspection.

Incorrect use
Any other use exceeding or deviating from the scope of intended use is considered
incorrect use.

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L WARNING
Risk from incorrect use!
If used incorrectly, the Fireking CAS FK fire extinguishing system may lead to per-
sonal injury and property damage.
● Do not perform any structural modifications on the protected enclosure or the
system.
● Do not use the protected enclosure for any purpose other than the one
designed by the Authorized Distributor.
● Do not block the discharge nozzles or the ventilation equipment.

Do NOT use the system in conjunction with the following fire hazards:
● Chemicals that release oxygen
● Mixtures containing oxidizing substances (e. g. sodium chlorate, sodium nitrate,
explosives, gunpowder)
● Chemicals capable of thermally decomposing autonomously (e. g. certain
organic peroxides)
● Reactive metals (e.g. sodium, potassium, magnesium, titanium or zirconium) and
reactive hybrids or metal amides
● The effects of agent decomposition on fire protection effectiveness and equip-
ment shall be considered where using clean agents in hazards with high ambient
temperatures (e.g., furnaces and ovens)

2.4 Safe operation

If system components are used improperly or for other than their intended purpose,
the system in which they are used can pose hazards or be impaired. Only use
undamaged and fully functional products and machines. If safe operation
(e.g. visible damage) can no longer be assured, put the system out of operation
without delay and secure against accidental commissioning.
Also observe the following:
● Use only original spare and wear parts.
● Replace parts that are not in perfect condition immediately.
● Do not carry out any changes, extensions or modifications without the express
permission of the manufacturer or distributor.
This also applies to welding work on load-bearing parts.
INFORMATION
Any changes, extensions or modifications not approved by the manufacturer are
the sole responsibility and liability of the person making the modification and
exclude any responsibility of the manufacturer.

Also observe the following fundamental information:

● National safety regulations
● National accident prevention regulations

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● National assembly and installation regulations

● Generally accepted technical principles
● Safety and warning notices as described in this document
● Demands on personnel as described in this document

2.5 General dangers

The following section describes remaining risks that can arise from the system even
with proper use.
In order to reduce risks of personal injury and property damage and avoid dan-
gerous situations, the safety instructions listed here and the safety instructions in the
other sections of these instructions must be followed.

2.5.1 General dangers associated with fire extinguishing systems

Electrical current

L DANGER
Risk of death due to electric shock!
An imminent, risk of death due to electric shock exists if live components are
touched. Damage to the wire insulation of individual components involves the risk
of fatal injury.
● Allow only qualified electricians to work on electrical components and the elec-
trical connection.
● Shut down the power supply immediately and consult the Authorized Distrib-
utor in the event of damage to the wire insulation.
● Keep moisture away from live components. This may lead to short circuits.

High extinguishing agent concentration

L WARNING
There is a life-threatening danger if the extinguishing agent concentration is
too high!
If the extinguishing agent concentration exceeds 10 % by vol. (NOAEL), the
extinguishing agent can have a toxic effect. There is a danger of harming the heart
and lungs, and danger of suffocating due to the reduced oxygen content in the air.
● When handling extinguishing agent, always ensure sufficient ventilation or
extraction. If this cannot be ensured, use a self-contained breathing apparatus.
● Avoid inhaling vapors, aerosols, and atomized spray that exceed the recom-
mended exposure limits per NFPA 2001.

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Decomposition products

L WARNING
Risk of injury from developing products of decomposition and fire smoke!
Fires generate products of decomposition which may lead to chronic damage to a
person's health if inhaled or coming into contact with the skin.
● Leave the extinguishing zone without delay and within the pre-discharge timer
when an alarm is given.
● Do not re-enter the extinguishing zone after a fire until the fire department has
given the all-clear.

Pressurized extinguishing agent

L WARNING
Danger of injury due to pressure in extinguishing agent containers!
If pressurized extinguishing agent containers are damaged and extinguishing agent
escapes uncontrollably, there is a risk of death.
● Do not transport or store extinguishing agent containers unless they are sealed
with a protective valve cap and an anti-recoil cap.
● Make sure the extinguishing agent container is adequately braced utilizing
clamps.
● Have damaged extinguishing agent containers replaced immediately by the
Authorized Distributor.

Tipping extinguishing agent containers

L WARNING
Danger of injury due to tipping extinguishing agent containers!
Extinguishing agent containers are heave and may have a high center of gravity
depending on the design. If extinguishing agent containers tip while being handled,
this can lead to severe injuries.
● Allow only the Authorized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the
Authorized Distributor to transport extinguishing agent containers.

2.5.2 Dangers when the system is activated

Cold extinguishing agent

L WARNING
Risk of injury from cold extinguishing agent!
The extinguishing agent exiting at the discharge nozzles is very cold. Direct contact
may result in injury.
● Leave the extinguishing zone without delay and within the pre-discharge timer
when an alarm is given.
● Stay out of the direct flow area of a discharge nozzle.

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Shock

L WARNING
Risk of injury from shock!
The activation of the system involves noises from the discharged agent which may
surprise persons to an extent that they suffer shock.
● Inform all persons staying inside or close to the protected enclosure about the
existence of an automatic fire suppression system and the possibility of the
system's activation.
● Make persons familiar with the procedures required in the event of an alarm, a
fire or the activation of the fire suppression system.
● If in doubt, deny persons direct access to the protected enclosure.

Faulty activation

L WARNING
Risk of injury from faulty activation!
A faulty activation of the system may cause severe injuries and property damage.
● Activate the system only in the event of a fire.
● Protect the manual release devices in the protected enclosure from inadvertent
activation.
● Refrain from smoking inside the protected enclosure.
● Before performing any work generating heat and smoke, observe the following:
– Isolate the system.
– Switch off the fire alarm system.

Falling and flying objects

L WARNING
Risk of injury from falling and flying objects!
The discharge velocity of the extinguishing agent may cause objects to tip over or
become airborne. This may lead to severe injuries.
● Do not place any loose objects into the discharge area of the discharge
nozzles.
● Leave the extinguishing zone without delay and within the pre-discharge timer
when an alarm is given.

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Noise

L WARNING
Risk of injury from noise!
High sound pressure levels caused by discharged gas and acoustic alarm equip-
ment (e. g. signal horns) may cause hearing damage.
● Leave the extinguishing zone without delay and within the pre-discharge timer
when an alarm is given.
● Stay out from the immediate vicinity of acoustic alarm equipment and dis-
charge nozzles.

Effects of cold
NOTICE
Property damage from cooling ambient air!
The discharged extinguishing agent extracts heat from the ambient air contained in
the extinguishing zone in order to put out the flames. This cools down the
extinguishing zone by as much as 20 °C (36 °F) when fighting a fire.
● Do not attach/store components that are sensitive to cold in the immediate
vicinity of the discharge nozzles.

Overpressure/underpressure
NOTICE
Property damage from overpressure/underpressure!
Immediately after activated, the system briefly generates an underpressure which
will then turn into an overpressure. This may cause damage to the walls of the pro-
tected enclosure.
● Ensure that pressure relief devices are installed in the protected enclosure and
included in the design of the system, per NFPA 2001.
● Make sure that the function of the pressure relief is checked regularly.

2.6 Qualification of personnel

L WARNING
Inadequately qualified persons pose a hazard!
Inadequately qualified persons cannot assess the risks involved in handling the
system. They expose themselves and others to the risk of severe or fatal injuries.
● All work should be carried out only by persons qualified to do so.

Before starting any work, the following persons must be designated who have the
knowledge required to operate the system:
● A person to be responsible for the system
● An operator/person authorized by the operator

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For all tasks, only persons from whom it can be expected that they will carry out
their tasks reliably are authorized to perform such tasks. Persons whose reaction
time is affected, for instance by drugs, alcohol or medication, are not authorized.
Furthermore, all work must only be carried out by persons who meet the following
prerequisites:
● They have read and understood this document including the safety instructions
and warning notices.
● They are familiar with basic regulations on occupational safety and accident pre-
vention.
● They have been given instruction on handling the system.
The various tasks described in this document require that the persons responsible
for them have different qualifications. These qualifications are specified in the fol-
lowing section:
Authorized Distributor
The Authorized Distributor has verifiably undergone training provided by the manu-
facturer during which the company was made familiar with the knowledge and pro-
cedures necessary to install, commission and service fire suppression systems in a
safe manner.

Person in charge of the system

The person in charge of the system has verifiably been given instructions by the
company that installed the system as to the specifics of the tasks entrusted to
him/her and all possible dangers that may arise from improper conduct.
The person in charge of the system has been appointed by the owner as the person
who is responsible for the correct and proper completion of the work and inspections
performed on the system.

Qualified electrician
The qualified electrician is capable of performing work on electrical systems and
independently detecting and avoiding any possible risks due to his/her long years of
expertise and experience and his/her familiarity with all applicable standards and
regulations.
A qualified electrician must also provide proof of his/her professional qualification
that confirms his/her capacity to perform work on electrical systems.
The qualified electrician must comply with the provisions of all applicable legal regu-
lations regarding accident prevention.

Unauthorized persons

L WARNING
Risk of injury for unauthorized persons!
Unauthorized persons who do not meet the requirements described are not familiar
with the risks connected with the function (e.g. triggering and/or isolating) of the
system.
This poses risk of injury.
● Keep unauthorized persons away from control equipment.
● In the case of doubt, speak to persons and instruct them to move away from
control equipment.

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2.7 System-specific design specifications

The system is composed of several approved components. Please consult the
Authorized Distributor when planning structural modifications to the system/the pro-
tected enclosure or any other kinds of use.
INFORMATION
Never perform any structural modifications or use the protected enclosure for other
purposes.

2.8 Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is designed to protect people from risks to their
safety and health at the workplace.
Personnel must wear personal protective equipment, which is specially indicated in
the individual sections of this document, when carrying out the various tasks.
The personal protective equipment is described in the following section:
Extinguishing-agent-resistant safety gloves
Extinguishing-agent-resistant safety gloves protect the hands from
contact with extinguishing agent.

Protective goggles
Protective goggles cover the entire area of the eyes (including the
sides) and are used to protect the eyes from the extinguishing agent
and from particles that are whirled up by the extinguishing agent.

Safety footwear
Safety footwear protects the feet from crushing injuries, falling parts,
and slipping on slippery substrates.

Safety gloves
Safety gloves are used to protect the hands from friction, abrasions,
puncture wounds or deeper wounds as well as coming into contact
with hot surfaces.

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2.9 Operator's obligations

Owner
The owner is the person or entity that operates the equipment himself/itself for com-
mercial or economic purposes, or who transfers the device to a third person for use/
application, and who bears the legal responsibility for protecting the user, personnel,
or third parties.

Owner's obligations
● It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the system complies with the provi-
sions and regulations applying to the operation of fire suppression systems using
the extinguishing agent FK-5-1-12 and verify the system's operability.
In this regard the following particularly applies:
– comply with the applicable NFPA 2001 regulations as well as all additional
local regulations applying to the operation of the system.
– always observe the inspection intervals specified in this document.
– perform these inspections and operate the system following the operating
instructions described throughout this document.
– document the results of the inspections in the log book.
– report any detected defects and/or damage to the Authorized Distributor.
– document all shutdowns and faults the system experiences in the log book of
the system.
● The "Occupational Safety and Health Act" of 1970 specifies that a safe work-
place must be provided at all times for execution of tasks. To this end, the owner
must ensure that the system is inspected and operated in accordance with all
applicable commercial, industrial, local, federal and state laws, standards and
regulations.
● The owner must ensure that the personnel performing the work have the qualifi-
cations necessary to complete the task.
● The owner must ensure that all employees working in the protected enclosure of
the system have been informed of the existence of the system and know the
risks involved and the steps necessary to handle the system (e.g. behavior in the
event of a fire or inadvertent activation).
● The owner must appoint a person in charge of the system, who will be instructed
by the Authorized Distributor about how the system operates and the sequence
of operation. The owner will confirm in the documentation of the Authorized Dis-
tributor that these instructions have been given.
● The owner must confirm to the Authorized Distributor that the system's function
and mode of operation have been understood and the system was ready for
operation when accepted by the owner.
● The owner must ensure the availability of substitute extinguishing agents suit-
able for fire fighting in case the system is taken out of operation/disassembled.
● The owner must identify all extinguishing zones and specify that they are
equipped with a fire suppression system.

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2.10 Safety devices

L WARNING
Risk of injury due to non-functioning safety devices!
If safety devices are not functioning or have been rendered inoperable there is
danger of severe injuries and considerable material damage.
● Never render safety devices inoperable or bypass safety devices.
● Ensure that all system safety devices are always accessible.

The system has various safety devices that are described below.

Bursting disks
Bursting disks are safety devices that protect a container from excess pressure. If a
critical pressure level is exceeded the disk bursts, the excess pressure is dissipated.
Bursting disks that have burst must be replaced.

Pressure relief dampers

Pressure relief dampers are installed in the exterior walls of buildings to dissipate
the pressure increase or drop that occurs when the system is activated.
Pressure relief dampers are closed in idle position. If there is an increase or drop in
pressure over or under a specified value the pressure relief dampers open and
ensure that the pressure is relieved.

Pressure relief valves

Pressure relief valves are used to manually vent pilot lines. This ensures that the
pilot lines can be depressurized without having to disconnect them.

Malfunction pressure safety device (SFD safeguard against slow gas leaks)
The “malfunction pressure safety device" dissipates a slow increase in pressure via
a vent bore. Slow gas leaks can occur, for example, if there are leaks in the
extinguishing agent container. The "malfunction pressure safety device" closes auto-
matically if there is an abrupt pressure increase through an activation, so that the
pilot line of the respective extinguishing zone is closed at flooding.

Safety valve
Safety valves are attached wherever dangers exist due to unreliably high pressure,
e. g. at distributors for multi-zone systems.
In the event of impermissibly high pressure the safety valve ensures pressure com-
pensation. The blow-off lines connected to the safety valve safely dissipate the
medium.

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Check valves
Check valves permit the flow of extinguishing agent in the flow direction and prevent
it in the opposite direction. They are located at the transitions of hose to manifold.

Protective valve caps

Protective valve caps are used to protect sensitive components (e.g. valves) of the
extinguishing agent containers. They prevent the valves from being damaged during
transport. The protective valve caps must be attached before each transport.

Anti-recoil cap
The anti-recoil caps seal the valve outlets so that extinguishing agent does not
escape in the event of unintentional release. They are provided with vent bores in
order to enable a controlled release of pressure in case of unintentional activation.
The anti-recoil caps are secured with chains so that they are not lost.

2.11 Signage
The following symbols and information signs have been attached in the area of the
system.

L WARNING
Risk from illegible or missing signs!
Over time, stickers and signs can become dirty or illegible for other reasons, so that
risks can no longer be recognized and necessary operating instructions can no
longer be adhered to. This will lead to risk of injury.
● Keep all safety, warning and operating instructions easily legible at all times.
● Immediately replace damaged signs or stickers.

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System labeling
In addition to the information on the type plate attached to the extinguishing agent
container, the system should be labeled with the following information.
Fig. 2 shows an example of a label. The actual layout depends on the local condi-
tions.
1 System type (shown here as a place-
holder)
2 Year of manufacture
3 Project number
4 Application temperature range
5 Operating pressure of the extinguishing
agent containers
6 Authorized Distributor (shown here as a
placeholder)

Fig. 2: System labeling (example)

Identification of the extinguishing zones

The owner must attach a sign to the
access doors to identify the extinguishing
zone, warning of the existence of a fire
extinguishing system and the risks
involved.
The text marked in Fig. 3 states:
● This area is protected by a
Fireking CAS FK fire extinguishing
system.
Alternatively, there are two additional var-
iants for the text, the use of which is regu-
lated by NFPA 2001 or local provisions.
● Do NOT enter unless automatic release
is isolated.
Fig. 3: Identification of the extinguishing ● Do NOT enter unless isolate valve is in
zones (example) the closed position.

Non-toxic, non-flammable gas under pressure

This hazard pictogram indicates containers with gases under pres-
sure, which can explode if they are heated.
Inhaling high concentrations of these gases is hazardous to a per-
son's health.
Protect the containers from tipping over and falling down as well as
from heating, impact, and shock.

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Name plate - extinguishing agent container

There is a name plate on every container providing specific information about this
container. It contains the specifications listed below.

Fig. 4: Name plate - extinguishing agent container (example)

1 Extinguishing agent filled (brand designation shown as placeholder)*
2 Manufacturer of the fire extinguishing system (name and address shown as pla-
ceholders)*
3 Manufacturer of the extinguishing agent (name and address shown as place-
holders)*
4 Type of the fire extinguishing system (shown as placeholder)*
5 Field to be filled out by the filling company
6 Units, lbs/psi or kg/bar
7 Weight of the extinguishing agent container, full (including valve, without protec-
tive valve cap)
8 Weight of the extinguishing agent container, empty (including valve, without pro-
tective valve cap)
9 Date of first fill / Identification of the initial filling company
10 Project number
11 Weight of the extinguishing agent
12 Maximum permissible weight loss

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13 System pressure at 21 °C (70 °F)

14 Part number of the extinguishing agent container
15 Field to be filled out by the filling company
16 Specification of the type of pressure test of the extinguishing agent container
17 Filling company (name and address shown as placeholders)
18 Field to be filled out by the Authorized Distributor
19 Specification of regulations with which the system complies
20 Warnings, system handling, maintenance and filling instructions
* Will be imprinted on the name plate by the manufacturer

Languages
Extinguishing agent containers are delivered with original name plates in German
and English. Name plates in other languages have to be ordered separately.
INFORMATION
For name plates in all other languages — except German and English — all
missing specifications have to be copied from the original name plate by the
Authorized Distributor. This also applies to specifications of original name plates,
that are printed by the manufacturer or completed by the filling company.

Marking extinguishing agent containers with the UL mark/FM mark

Extinguishing agent containers filled in accordance with UL requirements, are
marked in the factory with a UL sticker. Retroactive marking of extinguishing agent
containers with the UL mark that are not factory marked is not permitted.
Extinguishing agent containers filled in accordance with FM requirements, are
marked in the factory with a FM sticker. Retroactive marking of extinguishing agent
containers with the FM mark that are not factory marked is not permitted.

2.12 Environmental protection

NOTICE
Danger to the environment due to incorrect handling of materials that can
harm the environment!
In case of incorrect handling of materials that can harm the environment, especially
improper disposal, there can be significant damage to the environment.
● Always heed the notes below about the handling of materials that can harm the
environment and their disposal.
● If materials that can harm the environment accidentally escape into the envi-
ronment, take suitable measures immediately. In case of doubt, inform the
responsible local authority about the damage and ask what suitable measures
to take might be.

The following materials that might harm the environment are used:

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Extinguishing agent
The extinguishing agent FK-5-1-12 has been classified as slightly reactive to water.
It must be disposed of in accordance with all applicable local waste disposal regula-
tions. Follow the safety data sheet for the extinguishing agent (Ä Appendix).
The photolytic half-life of the extinguishing agent is 3 – 5 days. The global warming
potential (GWP) value is 1, while the value of the ozone decomposition potential
(ODP) is 0.

2.13 Behavior in the case of fire

Preventive measures
● Always be prepared for fire and accidents.
● Keep first-aid supplies (first-aid kit, blankets, etc.) and replacement extinguishing
equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers) in good working condition and within easy
reach.
● Familiarize personnel with accident reporting, first-aid, and rescue equipment as
well as the possibilities for manually actuating the system.
● Keep access roads for rescue vehicles clear.

Measures in the case of fire

L WARNING
Danger to life due to fire!
When a fire breaks out and during extinguishing operations, severe fire smoke can
build up. Being present in a flooding zone in the event of a fire may result in severe
respiratory injury or even death by suffocation.
● Immediately leave the flooding zone affected by the fire.
● Only access the flooding zone again once this has been permitted by the fire
department.

When the system alarm devices have been activated (main alarm), a pre-warning
time (usually 10 seconds) starts to run down. After this pre-warning time elapses,
the system actuates.
Take the following measures in fire breaks out:
● If there is no danger posed to your own health, actuate the system manually if
there is evidence of a smoke/fire build-up.
● If there is no danger posed to your own health, rescue people from the danger
zone.
● Immediately leave the extinguishing zone.
● Begin applying first-aid measures if required.
● Warn people who are in danger in adjacent areas.
● Alert the fire department and/or rescue service.
● Inform the person responsible on-site.

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After the system is triggered

Certain rules of behavior apply for how to act after the system has been activated -
these are explained in a separate section.

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3 Design and function

3.1 Single zone systems
Single container systems

Fig. 5: Single container system

1 Extinguishing agent container 7 Hose DN40/DN50 (1 1/2" and 2")
2 Clamp 8 Manual release of the limit switch
3 Pressure gauge/Contact pressure gauge 9 Pneumatically actuated limit switch
4A Valve 10 Pipeline
4B Valve with integrated electrical release 11 Discharge nozzle
5 Release device, electric (also available
with a mechanic blocking device)
6 Release device, manual or pneumatic/
manual

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Multi container system

Fig. 6: Multi container system

1 Extinguishing agent container 9 Release device, pneumatic
2 Clamp 10 Hose DN4 (pilot line; 5/32")
3 Pressure gauge/Contact pressure gauge 11 Adapter
4 Valve 12 Check valve
5 Release device, electric (also available 13 Pipeline
with a mechanic blocking device) 14 Discharge nozzle
6 Release device, manual or pneumatic/ 15 Pneumatically actuated limit switch
manual 16 Manual release of the limit switch
7 Hose DN40/DN50 (1 1/2" and 2")
8 Safety device malfunction pressure (safe-
guard against slow gas leaks)

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Multi container system with redundant electrical release

Fig. 7: Multi container system with redundant electrical release

1 Extinguishing agent container 9 Release device, pneumatic
2 Clamp 10 Hose DN4 (pilot line; 5/32")
3 Pressure gauge/Contact pressure gauge 11 Adapter
4 Valve 12 Check valve
5 Release device, electric (also available 13 Pipeline
with a mechanic blocking device) 14 Discharge nozzle
6 Safety device malfunction pressure (safe- 15 Pneumatically actuated limit switch
guard against slow gas leaks) 16 Manual release of the limit switch
7 Hose DN40/DN50 (1 1/2" and 2")
8 Threaded union T 6-PL (part number
125633)

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Multi container system with pneumatic release device (PAE)

Fig. 8: Multi container system with pneumatic release device (PAE)

1 Extinguishing agent container 12 Pneumatic release device (PAE), complete
2 Clamp including weighing device
3 Pressure gauge/Contact pressure gauge 13 Safety device malfunction pressure (safe-
4 Valve guard against slow gas leaks)
5 Hose DN40/DN50 (1 1/2" and 2") 14 Blocking device
6 Manual pressure relief valve 15 Check valve
7 Adapter 16 Pipeline
8 Release device, pneumatic 17 Discharge nozzle
9 Hose DN4 (pilot line; 5/32") 18 Pneumatically actuated limit switch
10 Pilot cylinder 19 Manual release of the limit switch
11 Protective cover

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Abstract
Single zone systems safeguard one protected enclosure and can be composed of
one or several extinguishing agent containers.
Single zone systems equipped with only one extinguishing agent container (single
container systems) have an electric release device (also available with a mechanic
blocking device). The device is fitted on the valve of the extinguishing agent con-
tainer and activated by the fire suppression detection system. There is also the
option of fitting a manual release device on the electric release device in order to
allow the system to be activated manually.
Multi container systems are equipped with several extinguishing agent containers
which are connected by a pilot line. These are required, for instance, if you wish to
safeguard an extensive protected enclosure. The first extinguishing agent container
("control cylinder") of a multi container system lacking a pneumatic release device
(PAE) is activated electrically (and, as an option, manually as well) just as the
extinguishing agent container of a single container system. All other extinguishing
agent containers ("Slave") are activated pneumatically via a pilot line.
Multi container systems equipped with a pneumatic release device (PAE) have a
pilot cylinder that is activated electrically. The CO2 contained in the pilot cylinder
flows through the pilot line to the pneumatic release devices, mounted on the
extinguishing agent containers, and opens them.
In contrast to single container systems, the extinguishing agent released in a multi
container system first flows from the hose via check valves to a manifold. The
extinguishing agent flows from there through the nozzle pipeline to the discharge
nozzles where it evaporates and exits into the extinguishing zone.

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3.2 Multi zone systems

Fig. 9: Multi zone system

1 Extinguishing agent container 14 Selector valve
2 Clamp 15 Bracket
3 Pressure gauge/Contact pressure gauge 16 Safety valve 66 bar (957 psi)
4 Valve 17 Blocking device
5 DN40/DN50 (1 1/2 inch and 2 inch) hose 18 Safety valve 140 bar (2031 psi)
6 Release device, pneumatic 19 DN15 (1/2 inch) pilot distributor
7 Check valve 20 Safety device malfunction pressure (safe-
8 Manifold guard against slow gas leaks)
9 DN4 (5/32 inch) hose (pilot line) 21 Pneumatic release device (PAE), complete
10 Manual release of the limit switch including protective cover and weighing
11 Pneumatically actuated limit switch device
12 Nozzle pipeline 22 Pilot cylinder
13 Selector valve

Abstract
Multi zone systems safeguard several extinguishing zones. If the extinguishing
zones are of different sizes, multi zone systems will be equipped with several
extinguishing agent containers. The extinguishing agent supply and, thus, the
number of extinguishing agent containers always follow the largest extinguishing
zone. When activated, the system will only flood one extinguishing zone.
Multi zone systems are equipped with a pneumatic release device (PAE). The pilot
cylinder of these systems is activated electrically when a fire is detected. The CO2
contained in the pilot cylinder flows through the pilot line to the pneumatic release
devices, mounted on the extinguishing agent containers, and opens them.

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Pilot distributors and selector valves ensure that the extinguishing agent containers
assigned to the associated extinguishing zone open and the corresponding pipings
are released. This prevents the extinguishing agent from flowing into extinguishing
zones that are not affected by fire.
Just as the extinguishing agent of single zone systems equipped with several
extinguishing agent containers, the extinguishing agent of multi zone systems first
flows, when the system is activated, from the hose via check valves to a manifold.
The extinguishing agent flows from there via the selector valves and the nozzle pipe
to the discharge nozzles (Fig. 9/arrow) where it exits and vaporizes into the
extinguishing zone.

3.3 Functional description

As soon as the detection system installed in the protected enclosure detects a fire,
an alarm will be triggered by the fire suppression detection system. A pulse is trans-
mitted to the electric release devices after the specified pre-discharge timer has
expired. Afterwards, the quick release valves of the pressurized extinguishing agent
containers open.
The liquid extinguishing agent flows into the pipeline system. The check valves
installed in the pipeline system prevent the extinguishing agent from flowing back
into the container. The extinguishing agent flows to the discharge nozzle(s) of the
system which are installed in the protected enclosure.
The extinguishing agent vaporizes at the discharge nozzles and is dispersed across
the extinguishing zone as a gaseous mix made up of extinguishing agent and air.
This suppresses the fire by extracting heat energy from the flames. Throughout the
extinguishing process, the oxygen concentration in the extinguishing zone is slightly
reduced. The retention time (hold time) of the extinguishing zone must comply with
NFPA 2001.
In addition to the automatic, electric release, electric manual releases can be used
to activate the system manually. These releases are installed at the extinguishing
zone.

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3.4 Description of important components

3.4.1 Extinguishing agent container with valve
Extinguishing agent container
The extinguishing agent is stored in
extinguishing agent containers (Fig. 10/3).
These containers are designed, manufac-
tured and labeled in accordance with Euro-
pean directives, the standard of the US
Department of Transportation (D.O.T), or in
accordance with the country-specific pres-
sure equipment directives.
The extinguishing agent containers have a
siphon tube and are, thus, only suitable for
upright operation. Attached to the
extinguishing agent container is a type
plate which contains, among other things,
maintenance and filling instructions as well
as information about the fill quantity. By
default, the containers are painted red and
must be secured (Fig. 10/4).
Containers must not be moved and trans-
ported unless fitted with the protective valve
Fig. 10: Extinguishing agent container cap (Fig. 11/1) and the anti-recoil cap
(Fig. 12/1). When filled, the containers must
be labeled and transported as hazardous
material in accordance with all applicable
local regulations.
If stored properly, the extinguishing agent,
according to the manufacturer, has a shelf
life of 30 years.

Fig. 11: Protective valve cap

Fig. 12: Anti-recoil cap with vent bores

and chain (not shown)

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Valve
The valve (Fig. 13/1) is on the extinguishing
agent container. This makes it possible to
discharge the extinguishing agent within 10
s.

Fig. 13: Valve

Contact pressure gauge

A contact pressure gauge (Fig. 13/2) is on the valve, it indicates the fill pressure of
the container, there is also a bursting disk that is used to protect against overpres-
sure. Contact pressure gauges enable additional monitoring of the fill pressure.
There is also an option of connecting an additional pressure switch to the valve or
the pipeline, which will switch a potential-free electrical contact when the system is
activated. The switching status of this contact can be monitored by the fire suppres-
sion detection system and, thus, indicate an activation of the system.
INFORMATION
For better readability in this manual, instead of the term “pressure gauge/contact
pressure gauge” only the term “contact pressure gauge” is used below.

Multi container systems

Fig. 14: Multi container system

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Multi container systems are always equipped with a “control cylinder” extinguishing
agent container (Fig. 14/1) or a pilot cylinder combined with a varying number of
slave extinguishing agent containers (Fig. 14/2+3). The number of slave
extinguishing agent containers varies with the number and size of the extinguishing
zones and is determined when the system is designed. The number of slave con-
tainers is not optional.
While the “control cylinder” extinguishing agent container is released electrically,
pneumatically, pneumatically/manually or manually, the slave extinguishing agent
containers are always released and opened by the “control cylinder” extinguishing
agent container or the pilot cylinder pneumatically via a pilot line. The length of the
pilot line is not optional.

3.4.2 Weighing device

The weighing device (Fig. 15/2) is part of
the pneumatic release device (PAE). It is
used to detect and indicate any leakage at
the pneumatic release device (PAE). If
leakage is detected, the counterweight will
tilt down to make the leakage instantly
visible.
A leakage is indicated by the specified dif-
ference between the weight of the container
and a counterweight (Fig. 15/1). The pilot
cylinder is hooked into the weighing device
by means of holding rods (Fig. 15/3).
Fig. 15: Weighing device

3.4.3 Liquid level indicator

Some extinguishing agent containers are
equipped with a liquid level indicator
(Fig. 16/2). The level indicator is non-elec-
trical and enables manual read-out of the fill
level on an integrated tape measure
(Fig. 16/1). Inside the extinguishing agent
container a float equipped with a magnet
moves on the stem of the liquid level indi-
cator.
Liquid level indicators have been designed
to resist shock and vibration. However,
shock and vibration should be avoided.

Fig. 16: Liquid level indicator

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4 Transport and storage

4.1 Transport
INFORMATION
System components may only be transported by an Authorized Distributor or
service personnel authorized by the Authorized Distributor. Contact can be estab-
lished through the manufacturer (see page 2).

L WARNING
Danger to life from faulty transport!
Errors occurring during transport may lead to life-threatening situations and cause
significant property damage.
● Allow only the Authorized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the
Authorized Distributor to transport the components of the system.
● Avoid unauthorized transport and location changes - including transporting and
moving the extinguishing agent containers.

Pressurized extinguishing agent

L WARNING
Danger of injury due to pressure in extinguishing agent containers!
If pressurized extinguishing agent containers are damaged and extinguishing agent
escapes uncontrollably, there is a risk of severe injuries or even death.
● Do not transport or store extinguishing agent containers unless they are sealed
with a protective valve cap and an anti-recoil cap.
● Have damaged extinguishing agent containers replaced immediately by the
Authorized Distributor.

4.2 Storing extinguishing agent containers

Storing extinguishing agent containers
Store reserve extinguishing agent cylinders under the following conditions:
● Do not store outdoors.
● Store in a dry, dust-free environment.
● Do not expose to aggressive media.
● Protect against direct exposure to sunlight.
● Avoid mechanical vibrations/shocks.
● Avoid condensation moisture.
● Storage temperature: -18 to +50 °C (0 to +122 °F).
● Store with the valve protection cap in place.
● Always store in the supplied transport frame or lying on the supplied pallet.

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● Observe national regulations on the storage of extinguishing agent cylinders.

● If stored for more than 3 months, regularly check the general condition of all
extinguishing agent cylinders. If necessary, contact an authorized distributor or
service personnel authorized by the authorized distributor and have damaged or
corroded extinguishing agent containers replaced. Contact via the manufacturer
possible, see Page 2.

L WARNING
Risk of injury from illegible symbols!
Over the course of the storage period, labels and signs can become soiled or
illegible in some other way, which may result in risks no longer being detected and
the necessary operating instructions no longer being followed. This will lead to a
risk of injury.
● Keep all safety, warning and operating instructions easily legible at all times.
● Replace any damaged signs or labels immediately (or have them replaced).

INFORMATION
There might be notices on storage on the packaging items that go beyond the
requirements stipulated here. Observe them accordingly.

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5 Installation and commissioning

INFORMATION
The system may be installed and put into operation only by the Authorized Distrib-
utor or service personnel authorized by the Authorized Distributor.

L WARNING
Danger to life from faulty installation and commissioning!
Errors occurring while the system is being installed or put into operation may lead
to life-threatening situations and cause significant property damage.
● Allow only the Authorized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the
Authorized Distributor to install and commission the system.
● Avoid any unauthorized assembly and installation - including subsequent
assembly and installation (also of subcomponents).

L DANGER
Danger of injury due to pressure in extinguishing agent containers!
If pressurized extinguishing agent containers are damaged and extinguishing agent
escapes uncontrollably, there is a risk of death.
● Allow only the Authorized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the
Authorized Distributor to transport extinguishing agent containers.
● Make sure the extinguishing agent container is adequately braced utilizing
clamps.
● Have damaged extinguishing agent containers replaced immediately by the
Authorized Distributor.
● Ensure that the valve outlet is always closed with an anti-recoil cap and con-
nected to a pipeline.

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6 Operation
6.1 Required tools
The following tools are required to operate the system:
Screw reset tool (887645)
The screw reset tool is used to reset a previously activated electric release device.

Wrench
Wrenches of different sizes

6.2 Isolating the system

If the work performed inside the protected enclosure makes it difficult to leave the
protected enclosure within the pre-discharge timer, the system must be isolated for
safety reasons.
This is also necessary in cases where work is performed on the fire suppression
detection system or if the work may set off the system inadvertently - for instance,
during welding operations. Isolating the system prevents the extinguishing agent
from being released accidentally.
Multi zone and single zone systems equipped with a pneumatic release device
(PAE) are fitted with blocking devices that are installed in the pneumatic pilot line
and can be used to isolate the system. Single container and multi container systems
that lack a pneumatic release device (PAE) are equipped with an electric release
device that comes with an integrated blocking device.

6.2.1 Warnings regarding the isolation of the system

Fire hazard when system is isolated

L WARNING
Danger to life from fire!
When work is performed on the system or inside the protected enclosure and the
system is shut down for this purpose, no fire protection will be in place. Fires that
cannot be controlled during this time may cause severe injuries including death and
result in significant property damage.
● Keep potential fire loads and sources of ignition away from the protected enclo-
sure.
● Maintain fire protection by, for example, keeping fire extinguishers readily avail-
able.
● Do not shut down the system longer than necessary.

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Inappropriate isolation

L WARNING
Danger to life from inappropriate isolation!
When isolated, the system does not provide any fire protection. The suppression
system is out of service.
● Do not isolate the system unless necessary.
● Ensure that the system cannot be isolated by an unauthorized person.

Improper isolation

L WARNING
Risk of injury from improper isolation!
If isolated improperly, the system may be activated inadvertently. This may lead to
severe injuries and significant property damage caused by discharged
extinguishing agent.
● Allow only the person in charge of the system to isolate the system.
● Make sure the isolation of the system cannot be reset by third parties in an
unregulated manner.
● When isolating the system, follow the specifications and instructions contained
in this document.

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6.2.2 Isolating a single zone system equipped with an electric release device
Without mechanical blocking device
Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Protective goggles
1. Maintain fire safety by, for example, keeping fire extinguishers readily avail-
able.

Fig. 17: Unscrewing the release device

2. Unscrew the electric release device (Fig. 17/1) fitted on the “pilot cylinder"
extinguishing agent container from the valve (Fig. 17/2).
3. If the status of the release devices (installed/removed) is monitored by addi-
tional limit switches, make sure the deactivation of the system is indicated on
the fire detection and extinguishing control panel.

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With mechanic blocking device* not UL

Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Protective goggles
Tool: n Wrench
1. Maintain fire safety by, for example, keeping fire extinguishers readily avail-
able.

Fig. 18: Isolating the release device

2. Undo the hexagon nut (Fig. 18/1) on the electric release device using a
wrench.
3. Turn the manual lever (Fig. 18/2) on the electric release device to the "blocked"
position.
4. Use a wrench to tighten the hexagon nut (10 Nm ± 2 Nm (7.38 ± 1.48 lb•ft)) as
the isolation will otherwise not take effect.
ð The system has been isolated.
5. Make sure the isolation is indicated on the fire detection and extinguishing
control panel.

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6.2.3 Isolating a single zone system equipped with a pneumatic release

device (PAE)
Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Protective goggles
Single zone systems equipped with a pneumatic release device (PAE) are used
whenever more than one extinguishing agent container is needed to safeguard the
protected enclosure. The blocking device used by these systems is a ball valve.
1. Maintain fire safety by, for example, keeping fire extinguishers readily avail-
able.

Fig. 19: Blocking device (optionally with

1 or 2 limit switches)

2. Open and remove the padlock on the blocking device.

3. Turn the ball valve (Fig. 19/1) of the blocking device as far as it will go in clock-
wise direction (Fig. 19/arrow).
ð The "isolation" labeling on the ball valve becomes visible, indicating the
system has been isolated.
4. Hook the padlock into the locking eye (Fig. 19/2) of the blocking device and
lock it.
5. Pull the key from the padlock and store it in a safe place to prevent unauthor-
ized personnel from resetting the isolation.
6. Make sure the isolation is indicated on the fire detection and suppression
control panel.

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6.2.4 Isolating a multi zone system

Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Protective goggles
Multi zone systems are equipped with blocking devices for each individual
extinguishing zone. This makes it possible to isolate each extinguishing zone indi-
vidually without the need to shut down the entire system.
1. Maintain fire safety by, for example, keeping fire extinguishers readily avail-
able.
2. Open and remove the padlock on the blocking device.

Fig. 20: Blocking device (optionally with

1 or 2 limit switches)

3. Turn the ball valve (Fig. 20/1) of the blocking device as far as it will go in clock-
wise direction (Fig. 20/arrow).
ð The "isolation" labeling on the ball valve becomes visible, indicating the cor-
responding extinguishing zone has been isolated.
4. Hook the padlock into the locking eye (Fig. 20/2) of the blocking device and
lock it.
5. Store the key of the padlock in a safe place to prevent unauthorized personnel
from resetting the isolation.
6. Make sure the isolation is indicated on the fire detection and extinguishing
control panel.

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6.3 Resetting the isolation

6.3.1 Warnings regarding the resetting of the blocking
Failure to reset

L WARNING
Danger to life from failure to reset the isolation!
When isolated, the system does not provide any fire protection in the assigned
extinguishing zone. There is danger to life and a risk of significant property damage
in case a fire erupts.
● Do not shut down the system longer than necessary.
● Reset the isolation without delay when all work is complete.

Early resetting

L WARNING
Danger of injury from resetting the isolation prematurely!
If the isolation of the system is reset while work is still being performed in the
extinguishing zone, the system may be activated inadvertently. This may lead to
injury and significant property damage caused by discharged extinguishing agent.
● Do not reset the isolation until all work that may cause inadvertent activation is
complete.
● Allow only the person in charge of the system to reset the isolation.
● Make sure the isolating of the system cannot be reset by third parties in an
unregulated manner.

Reset on activation

L WARNING
Risk of injury from resetting the isolation during an activation!
If the isolation is reset while a pneumatic or electric release device is being actu-
ated, the system will be activated instantaneously.
● Do not reset the isolation until no release device is being actuated.

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6.3.2 Resetting the isolation of a single zone system equipped with an elec-
tric release device
Without mechanical blocking device
Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Protective goggles
Tool: n Screw reset tool (887645)
1. Ensure that the fire detection and extinguishing control panel do not indicate an
alarm and that the system is not currently activated.

Fig. 21: Resetting the isolation

2. Screw the screw reset tool (Fig. 21/2) into the electric release device
(Fig. 21/1).
ð Press the release pin into the inactive position to hide the red color marking
on the release pin.
3. Unscrew the screw reset tool (Fig. 21/2) out of the electric release device.

Fig. 22: Release pin

4. Ensure that the release pin (Fig. 22/1) of the electric release device is not
active.

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Fig. 23: Screwing on the release device

5. Screw the electric release device (Fig. 23/1) onto the valve (Fig. 23/2) of the
associated extinguishing agent container and tighten with
50 +0/-15Nm (36.878 +0/-11.063 lb•ft) until it metallically rests on the valve.
Just before the release device rests on the valve (approximately the last
10mm (0.4 inches)), the resistance when screwing on will increase.
6. Check whether the release device is firmly seated on the extinguishing agent
container.
ð The deactivation has been reset.
7. If the status of the release devices (installed/removed) is monitored by addi-
tional limit switches, make sure the deactivation of the system is no longer indi-
cated on the fire detection and extinguishing control panel.

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With mechanical blocking device

Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Protective goggles
Tool: n Wrench
1. Ensure that the fire detection and extinguishing control panel do not indicate an
alarm and that the system is not currently activated.

Fig. 24: Resetting the isolation

2. Undo the hexagon nut (Fig. 24/1) on the electric release device using a
wrench.
3. Turn the manual lever (Fig. 24/2) on the electric release device to the "Opera-
tion" position.
4. Use a wrench to tighten the hexagon nut (10 Nm ± 2 Nm (7.38 ± 1.48 lb•ft)).
5. Ensure that the fire detection and extinguishing control panel signal the opera-
tional readiness of the electric release device and the electric release device is
not blocked.
ð The isolation has been reset.

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6.3.3 Resetting the isolation of a single zone system equipped with a pneu-
matic release device (PAE)
Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Safety footwear
n Protective goggles
1. Ensure that the fire detection and extinguishing control panel do not indicate an
alarm and that the system is not currently activated.

Fig. 25: Opened pilot cylinder

2. Ensure that the pilot cylinder of the pneumatic release device (PAE) is not
open and that no pressure is applied to the pilot line.
If the valve lever (Fig. 25/1) is thrown and the release pin (Fig. 25/2) is pro-
truding, the pilot cylinder is open. Do not reset the isolation in this case and
consult the Authorized Distributor.

Fig. 26: Resetting the isolation (option-

ally with 1 or 2 limit switches)

3. Open and remove the padlock at the locking eye (Fig. 26/2) of the blocking
device.

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4. Turn the ball valve (Fig. 26/1) of the blocking device as far as it will go in coun-
terclockwise direction (Fig. 26/arrow).
ð The "Operation" labeling on the ball valve is visible, indicating that the isola-
tion of the release device has been reset.
5. Hook the padlock into the locking eye (Fig. 26/2) of the blocking device and
lock it.
6. Pull the key from the padlock and store it in a safe place to prevent unauthor-
ized personnel from isolating the system or parts thereof.
7. Make sure the isolation is no longer indicated on the fire detection and
extinguishing control panel.

6.3.4 Resetting the isolation of a multi zone system

Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Safety footwear
n Protective goggles
1. Ensure that the fire detection and extinguishing control panel do not indicate an
alarm and that the system is not currently activated.

Fig. 27: Opened pilot cylinder

2. Ensure that the pilot cylinder of the pneumatic release device (PAE) is not
open and that no pressure is applied to the pilot line.
If the valve lever (Fig. 27/1) is thrown and the release bolt (Fig. 27/2) is pro-
truding, the pilot cylinder is open. Do not reset the isolation in this case and
consult the Authorized Distributor.

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Fig. 28: Resetting the isolation (option-

ally with 1 or 2 limit switches)

3. Open and remove the padlock at the locking eye (Fig. 28/2) of the blocking
device.
4. Turn the ball valve (Fig. 28/1) of the blocking device as far as it will go in coun-
terclockwise direction (Fig. 28/arrow).
ð The "Operation" labeling on the ball valve is visible, indicating that the isola-
tion of the release device has been reset.
5. Hook the padlock into the locking eye (Fig. 28/2) of the blocking device and
lock it.
6. Pull the key from the padlock and store it in a safe place to prevent unauthor-
ized personnel from isolating the system or parts thereof.
7. Make sure the isolation is no longer indicated on the fire detection and
extinguishing control panel.

6.4 Resetting the isolation in the event of fire

Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Safety footwear

If the system is isolated when activated in the event of a fire, the isolation can be
reset retroactively.

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INFORMATION
The isolation cannot be reset retroactively unless the control voltage is still supplied
to the fire suppression detection system. As some fire suppression detection sys-
tems send only a single pulse, releasing the system retroactively is not possible
with these types of control panels.

1. Make sure no one is still inside the extinguishing zone.

2. To reset the isolation, set the blocking device to the Operation position.
If the system was isolated by removing the release devices because it is not
equipped with a blocking device, it must not be put back into operation immedi-
ately by refitting the release devices.
ð The extinguishing agent containers open instantaneously.
3. Leave the extinguishing zone immediately.

6.5 Activating the system

L WARNING
Danger of injury due to escape of gas under pressure!
When triggered, pressurized gas briefly escapes from the area between the valve
of the extinguishing agent container and the release device. If the gas directly con-
tacts unprotected body parts, and in particular the face, there is a risk of severe or
even fatal injuries.
● Wear protective goggles and safety gloves.
● When triggered, maintain some distance to the release device and turn your
face away from the release device.

The system is activated automatically by fire alarm systems installed in the pro-
tected enclosure. Other options to activate the system manually vary with the design
of the system.
● Electric manual release at the extinguishing zone
● Manual activation at the "master" extinguishing agent container or the pilot cyl-
inder
INFORMATION
If a release device has been activated, the activation of the system can no longer
be stopped or interrupted.

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This will happen after an activation

1 - If one or several fire alarm systems (depending on the system design), the fire
detection system or a manual release are activated, the alarm will be trans-
mitted to the fire detection and extinguishing control panel.
2 - A buzzer will sound on the fire detection and extinguishing control panel.
3 - All connected, central ventilation and air conditioning units as well as any other
devices, for example the power supply, will be switched off. Fireproof doors and
windows equipped with automatic locking mechanisms will be locked.
Air conditioning units in recirculation mode, if available, may continue to be
operated in order to cool sensitive electrical components. This also promotes
the mixing of the gaseous extinguishing agent in the enclosure.
4 - The alarm devices will be activated.
5 - The selector valves of the corresponding extinguishing zone (only for multi zone
systems) will open.
6 - The set pre-warning time will start counting down.
7 - When the pre-warning time has elapsed, the valves of the extinguishing agent
containers will open and the extinguishing agent will flow through the pipeline
system to the discharge nozzles within the set flooding time.
8 - The extinguishing agent will evaporate at the discharge nozzles and be spread
across the extinguishing zone.
9 - The hold time of the extinguishing agent, during which its effective concentration
for suppressing fires is retained, will start counting down.

INFORMATION
If the system is activated by pneumatic/manual release devices or manual release
devices, the activation will be immediate without any visual or acoustic alarm
device.

Pre-discharge timer
The pre-discharge timer is the time between the release of the main alarm and the
beginning of the fire extinguishing process. It is usually set to 10 s.
All persons within the affected extinguishing zone must leave within this period and
lock all access doors and windows in the extinguishing zone that are not equipped
with automatic locking devices.
INFORMATION
Fireproof doors that have already been closed can be opened at any time to pro-
vide an exit from the extinguishing zone.

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6.5.1 Actuating the system with electrical manual release

L CAUTION
Danger of injury from broken glass!
Smashing the pane of an electrical manual release may cause cutting injuries.
● If available, use a suitable break-proof object (e.g. a shoe) to smash the pane
in order to protect your hands.
● If no suitable objects are available, protect your hand by wrapping a rag or sim-
ilar material around it when smashing the pane.
● Turn your face away from the electrical manual release when smashing the
pane to protect your eyes from any broken glass that may be flying around.

1. Carefully break the glass of the electrical manual release and turn your head
away while doing so.
2. Press the release button.
ð The system has been actuated and the electrical alarm devices (e.g. signal
horn, signal lamps) of the system actuate without delay.
3. Immediately leave the protection zone.
After the pre-warning time has elapsed, the system actuates and flooding
commences.

6.5.2 Activation by pneumatic/manual release device

Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Protective goggles

1. L WARNING! Danger of injury due to escaping extinguishing agent!

Make sure no one is still inside the extinguishing zone.
2. With multi zone systems, open the selector valve of the affected extinguishing
zone.

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Fig. 29: Activating

3. Pull the safety pin (Fig. 29/2) out of the pneumatic/manual release device on
the “pilot cylinder" extinguishing agent container.
4. When the release lever is operated, the upper valve chamber in the valve is
vented. Pressurized gas flows through it through a pressure relief hole in the
cap nut of the release device (Fig. 29/3).
L WARNING! Danger of injury due to escape of gas under pressure!
When triggering this, maintain your distance to the release device, turn away
from the pressure relief hole and wear protective equipment.
5. Press the release lever (Fig. 29/1) of the pneumatic/manual release device as
far as it will go clockwise or counterclockwise (Fig. 29/arrow) and hold it down
for 5 s.
ð The system will be activated immediately.
6. Leave the extinguishing zone immediately.

6.5.3 Activation by manual release device* not VdS, not CNPP/A2P

Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Protective goggles

Fig. 30: Activating

1. Pull the safety pin (Fig. 30/1) out of the manual release device.

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2. When the release lever is operated, the upper valve chamber in the valve is
vented. Pressurized gas flows through it through a pressure relief hole in the
cap nut of the release device (Fig. 30/3).
L WARNING! Danger of injury due to escape of gas under pressure!
When triggering this, maintain your distance to the release device, turn away
from the pressure relief hole and wear protective equipment.
3. Press down the release lever (Fig. 30/2) of the manual release device as far as
it will go (Fig. 30/arrow) and hold it down for 5 s.
ð The system will be activated immediately.
4. Leave the extinguishing zone immediately.

6.6 Actions after the system is activated

Steps to be taken after a fire
Personnel: n Person in charge of the system

L WARNING
Life-threatening danger through the occurrence of decomposition products
and fire smoke!
If the fire energy is high, hydrogen fluoride as a product of thermal decomposition
will form during the extinguishing process alongside the toxic smoke gases pro-
duced by the process. This substance is extremely caustic and will cause signifi-
cant long-term and chronic harm to a person's health merely upon contact with the
skin.
● Never enter the extinguishing zone without a self-contained breathing appa-
ratus.
● Do not re-enter the affected rooms until the fire department has given the all-
clear.
● Follow the instructions given by the rescue workers.

L WARNING
Danger to life from re-ignition!
When the effective concentration of the extinguishing agent drops due to the venti-
lation of the extinguishing zone , the fire may be reignited by any sources of ignition
that may still exist. There is a risk of sustaining severe or fatal injuries.
● Do not re-enter the affected rooms until the fire department has given the all-
clear.
● Be prepared for re-ignition at all times. Keep suitable extinguishing agents (e.
g. fire extinguishers) on hand when ventilating the extinguishing zone .

1. Do not re-enter the affected rooms until the fire department has given the all-
clear.
2. Enter the extinguishing zone under the supervision of the fire department and
open windows and doors.
3. Keep an eye on the fire sources that have been put out.

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4. Do not clear the extinguishing zone for access until it has been sufficiently ven-
tilated and there are no remnants of extinguishing agent left.
5. Notify the Authorized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the Author-
ized Distributor so that the operational readiness of the system can be
restored.
Do not replace extinguishing agent containers without authorization even if
they are empty.
6. Perform function checks Ä Chapter 7 “Inspections” on page 60.

Steps after faulty activation

Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
If no fire has occurred, the all-clear from the fire department is not necessary in case
of a faulty activation of the system.
INFORMATION
In addition to the instructions specified below, all applicable local regulations
regarding the behavior in the event of an activation of automatic fire suppression
systems must be observed.

1. Make sure that no unauthorized persons can enter the affected premises
before they have been cleared for access by the person in charge of the
system.
2. Enter the extinguishing zone carrying substitute extinguishing agents (e. g. fire
extinguisher) and open windows and doors to ventilate the area.
Have the extinguishing agent extracted by the fire department in lower situ-
ated premises where sufficient ventilation cannot be achieved.
3. Do not clear the extinguishing zone for access until it has been sufficiently ven-
tilated and there are no residues of extinguishing agent remaining.
4. Notify the Authorized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the Author-
ized Distributor so that the operational readiness of the system can be
restored.
Do not replace extinguishing agent containers without authorization even if
they are empty.
5. Perform function checks Ä Chapter 7 “Inspections” on page 60.

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6.7 Reading the fill level

Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Protective goggles
n Extinguishing-agent-resistant safety gloves

L WARNING
Danger of injury due to extinguishing agent escaping under pressure!
If the liquid level indicator has been unscrewed from the extinguishing agent con-
tainer, there is danger of severe or fatal injury.
● Do not unscrew the brass hexagon (Fig. 31/3) of the liquid level indicator.

Fig. 31: Reading the fill level

1. Unscrew the plastic protective cap (Fig. 31/1).

2. Pull tape measure (Fig. 31/2) out of the liquid level indicator to the stop.
3. Slowly lower the tape measure into the liquid level indicator until a slight pull is
felt.
ð The measuring tape is arrested magnetically on the float.
4. Read the fill level on the measuring tape above the threaded union (Fig. 31/
arrow).
5. Detach the measuring tape (Fig. 31/2) from the float with rapid hand move-
ment, and lower it completely into the liquid level indicator.
6. Screw on the plastic protective cap (Fig. 31/1).

INFORMATION
A detailed description for checking the amount of extinguishing agent by means of
the liquid level indicator can be found in the installation and maintenance manual.

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7 Inspections
Interval
Listed below are important inspections necessary to ensure that the system func-
tions properly, at its best efficiency and without failure. Perform these inspections on
a weekly basis and record the performance in the log book.
Contact an Authorized Distributor if you have any questions concerning the inspec-
tions that need to be performed. Contact can be established through the manufac-
turer, see page 2.
INFORMATION
A master copy containing all mentioned inspection questions is included as a
checklist in the Appendix to this document.

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Inspections
Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Protective goggles

L WARNING
Danger of injury from faulty release!
A faulty release of the system may cause severe injuries and property damage.
● Activate the system only in the event of a fire.
● Protect the manual release devices in the protected enclosure from faulty
release.
● Refrain from smoking inside the protected enclosure.
● Before performing any work generating heat and smoke, block the system.

1. Clean the system Ä Chapter 8 “Cleaning” on page 63.

2. Check the operability of the system weekly based on the following questions.
● Does the contact pressure gauge show system pressure? The pressure
varies with the system design and amounts to 25 bar (360 psi), 42 bar
(610 psi) or 50 bar (725 psi) at 21 °C (70 °F).
● Have all extinguishing agent containers been fitted with release devices?
● Have all extinguishing agent containers been sufficiently fastened with a
clamp?
● Do the extinguishing agent containers contain the required quantity –
including any potential reserve quantities in accordance with the installation
attest?
● Are the extinguishing agent containers, valves, release devices, hoses,
selector valves, non-return valves, and pneumatic pilot lines in sound con-
dition?
● Are the electrical pilot lines leading to the fire detection and extinguishing
control panel and the equipotential bonding connected properly and in
sound condition?
● Are the pipe system, the pipe clips and the discharge nozzles intact?
● Are the alarm devices intact?
● Are the manual release elements accessible and in sound condition?
● Are the automatic fire detectors intact?
● Are the discharge zones of the discharge nozzles unobstructed?
● Are all wall breakthroughs sealed off to the adjoining areas?
● Are the pressure relief dampers closed?
● Are the flow openings of the pressure relief dampers unobstructed?
● Are all structural openings (windows, doors) closed or fitted with operational
automatic locking devices?
● Are the escape routes of the protected enclosure unobstructed?
● Are additional fire loads (e.g. boxes, packaging material) removed from the
protected enclosure?
● Have all information signs of the system been attached and is the informa-
tion they contain easily legible?

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● Does the fire detection and extinguishing control panel show line voltage?
● Is no fault displayed on the fire detection and extinguishing control panel?

INFORMATION
If one or several of these inspection questions cannot be answered with "Yes" or if
you are uncertain as to the correct answer, please contact an Authorized Distributor
immediately. Contact can be established through the manufacturer, see page 2.

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8 Cleaning
8.1 Warnings regarding the cleaning of the system
Faulty activation

L WARNING
Risk of injury from faulty activation!
Cleaning the surfaces of the system components may set off the system if too
much dust is stirred up, too much manual pressure is exerted or the release
devices are activated by accident. This may result in injury and significant property
damage.
● Always use caution when cleaning the component surfaces of the system.
● Clean the fire detection and release devices (e. g. electric manual releases,
smoke detectors) as specified by their respective manufacturers.
● Avoid stirring up dust.

Cleaning agents
NOTICE
Property damage from abrasive cleaning agents!
Acids and bases may cause significant property damage to the system and its com-
ponents.
● Use only water (a damp cloth) to clean the surfaces of the components.
● Never clean the system using acids, bases or other cleaning agents containing
acid.

Cleaning equipment
NOTICE
Property damage from wrong cleaning equipment!
Wrong cleaning equipment may cause significant property damage to the system.
● Use only a damp cloth to clean the surfaces of the components.
● Never use files, grinders or similar cleaning equipment that abrade material to
remove residue and/or corrosive residue from the component surfaces.

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8.2 Cleaning the system

Personnel: n Person in charge of the system
Protective equipment: n Safety gloves
n Protective goggles
Material: n Damp cloth
The component surfaces of the system must be cleaned prior to every function
check of the system (weekly) in order to, in particular, allow for visual inspections.
1. Use a damp cloth to carefully remove dust and dirt deposits from all surfaces of
the components.
2. Report any corrosion damage and/or coating stuck on the component surfaces
to the Authorized Distributor.

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9 Servicing
INFORMATION
Allow only an Authorized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the Author-
ized Distributor to perform any servicing and repairs on the system. Contact can be
established through the manufacturer (see page 2).

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10 Malfunctions
The following section describes possible causes for faults and the work required to
correct these faults.
If faults occur frequently or cannot be remedied by following the instructions listed
below, contact a company approved to install the system. Contact can be estab-
lished through the manufacturer (see page 2).

10.1 Warnings regarding troubleshooting

Non-operational system

L WARNING
Risk of death when system is not ready for operation!
If the system experiences malfunctions, it may not be operational. Fires cannot be
fought effectively and may lead to severe injuries including death as well as signifi-
cant property damage.
● Correct malfunctions (or have malfunctions corrected) immediately.
● Check the system for proper operation before putting it back into service
Ä Chapter 7 “Inspections” on page 60.

Improperly performed troubleshooting operations

L WARNING
Risk of injury from improper troubleshooting!
Improperly performed troubleshooting operations may cause severe injuries and
significant property damage.
● Have faults that cannot be remedied by following the instructions specified in
this section corrected only by the Authorized Distributor or service personnel
authorized by the Authorized Distributor.

Behavior if there is a fault

The following always applies:
1. Determine cause of fault using the following fault table.
2. If a fault cannot be remedied by following the instructions specified therein,
consult the Authorized Distributor or the service personnel authorized by the
Authorized Distributor and have them correct the fault.
3. Notify the owner of all detected faults.

INFORMATION
The fault table provided below specifies who is authorized to correct a fault.

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10.2 Fault indicators

Possible faults are indicated on the fire detection and suppression control panel.
INFORMATION
This document does not include a description of the fire detection and suppression
control panel. Follow the separate operation manual of the fire detection and sup-
pression control panel.

Other indications of faults such as leakage of extinguishing agent are provided by

the contact pressure gauge fitted on the extinguishing agent containers, the liquid
level indicators (if present), and the weighing device of the pneumatic release device
(PAE).

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10.3 Fault table

Fault description Cause Remedy Personnel
The contact pressure gauge The temperature Increase the temperature in Person in
installed on the has dropped the cylinder storage room to charge of the
extinguishing agent con- below the more than 5 °C (41 °F). Con- system
tainer indicates leakage of minimum oper- tact the manufacturer if this is
extinguishing agent. ating tempera- not possible.
ture of the con-
tact pressure
gauge
Leakage Have the extinguishing agent Authorized
containers replaced. Distributor
Leakage of extinguishing The temperature Increase the temperature in Person in
agent is indicated on the fire has dropped the cylinder storage room to charge of the
suppression detection below the more than 5 °C (41 °F). Con- system
system. minimum oper- tact the manufacturer if this is
ating tempera- not possible.
ture of the con-
tact pressure
gauge
Leakage Have the extinguishing agent Authorized
containers replaced. Distributor
The weighing device indi- Weighing device Have the weighing device Authorized
cates leakage. set incorrectly adjusted. Distributor
Leakage of the Check the filling quantity of the Authorized
pilot cylinder pilot cylinder (if present) and Distributor
have it replaced if necessary.
Leakage of extinguishing Reading error Repeat reading Ä Chapter 6.7 Person in
agent is determined via the “Reading the fill level” charge of the
liquid level indicator. on page 59. system
Liquid level indi- Have extinguishing agent Authorized
cator is defective quantity checked .through Distributor
weighing.
Leakage Have the extinguishing agent Authorized
containers replaced. Distributor
The fire suppression detec- Short circuit or Check the cable and the con- Qualified
tion system displays a short wire break nection and have them electrician
circuit or an interrupted elec- repaired.
trical transmission line.
Tab. 1

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10.4 Correcting leakage of extinguishing agent

Personnel: n Person in charge of the system

NOTICE
Material damage due to excessive enclosure temperature!
Excessive enclosure temperature (e. g. inside PC or server rooms) may cause
electrical equipment to overheat and lead to significant property damage.
● Do not increase the enclosure temperature unless all electrical equipment is
safeguarded against overheating.
● Comply with the specifications provided by the manufacturer of the electrical
devices. Consult with the manufacturer if in doubt.

1. Use the installed heating equipment to increase the enclosure temperature to

at least 5 °C (41 °F).

Fig. 32: Indicator position

2. Check the indicator position on the contact pressure gauge (Fig. 32/1).
ð The indicator of the contact pressure gauge must return to the green area.

INFORMATION
If the indicator is not in the green area despite the enclosure temperature being
above 5 °C (41 °F), either leakage of extinguishing agent has occurred or the con-
tact pressure gauge is defective. Contact the Authorized Distributor of the system.

10.5 Putting the system back into operation after a corrected malfunc-
tion
INFORMATION
Allow only an Authorized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the Author-
ized Distributor to perform the work necessary to put the system back into opera-
tion after the correction of a fault. Contact can be established through the manufac-
turer (see page 2).

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Final shutdown, disassembly, and disposal

11 Final shutdown, disassembly, and disposal

After the end of the system's useful life has been reached, the system must be dis-
assembled and disposed of in an environmentally appropriate manner.

11.1 Final shutdown and disassembly

INFORMATION
The final shutdown and disassembly of the system must be entrusted to an Author-
ized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the Authorized Distributor. Con-
tact can be established through the manufacturer (see page 2).

L WARNING
Danger to life from faulty shutdown and disassembly!
Errors occurring while the system is being shut down and disassembled may lead
to life-threatening situations and cause significant property damage.
● Allow only the Authorized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the
Authorized Distributor to perform the final shutdown and disassembly of the
system.
● Do not allow the final shutdown and disassembly to be performed without
authorization.

11.2 Disposal
INFORMATION
The components of the system may be disposed of only by the Authorized Distrib-
utor or service personnel authorized by the Authorized Distributor. The manufac-
turer of the extinguishing agent is responsible for its disposal. Contact can be
established through the manufacturer (see page 2).

NOTICE
Danger to the environment from improper disposal!
Improper disposal may result in danger to the environment.
● Entrust only the Authorized Distributor or service personnel authorized by the
Authorized Distributor with the disposal of the system and its components.
● Allow only the manufacturer of the extinguishing agent to dispose of the
extinguishing agent.
● Avoid unauthorized disposal.

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12 Technical data
Specification Value Unit
Pre-discharge timer (recommended) 10 s
Flooding time, maximum 10 s
Hold time (recommended) 10 min
System pressure 21 °C (70 °F)1) 25/42/50 bar
360/610/725 psi
1) depending on the design
INFORMATION
For more technical specifications, please refer to the installation and maintenance
manual. Contact an Authorized Distributor if necessary. Contact can be established
through the manufacturer (see page 2).

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13 Glossary
Approved Approved by an Authority Having Jurisdiction (ADJ) /
competent authority.
Blocking device Mechanical device used to prevent the extinguishing
agent from flowing into the extinguishing zone, e. g.
during maintenance, inspections, and repairs inside the
extinguishing zone.
Check valves The check valve allows the extinguishing agent to flow
only in the designated direction of flow (towards the
extinguishing zone). It is installed in the inlets of the mani-
fold (multi-container system) and prevents extinguishing
agent originating from other extinguishing agent cylinders
to exit the manifold into the open when the system is acti-
vated or extinguishing agent cylinders have been
removed.
Discharge nozzle Last component in the pipe system of a fire extinguishing
system from which extinguishing agent flows into the
extinguishing zone. The orifice cross section of the dis-
charge nozzle opening(s) has an overall or partial effect
(depending on the extinguishing agent) on essential
parameters including flooding time and extinguishing
agent distribution.
Enclosure temperature The usually prevalent temperature in the protected room.
The calculation of the extinguishing agent quantity must
be made based on the enclosure temperature that is to be
expected.
Extinguishing zone Total of all areas that will be flooded with extinguishing
agent simultaneously in the event of fire.
Flooding Outflow of the extinguishing agent into the extinguishing
zone.
Flooding time Period during which the required quantity of extinguishing
agent flows out.
Hold time Period during which a concentration of the extinguishing
agent is present inside the extinguishing zone which is
higher than the specified minimum concentration.
Manifold Manifolds connect several extinguishing agent cylinders
with one another and merge them into a single unit. Each
manifold is fitted with a check valve.
Multi-zone system Multi-zone systems are equipped with central
extinguishing agent stockpiling, which is intended for sev-
eral extinguishing zones. Selector valves are used to dis-
charge the quantity of extinguishing agent into the respec-
tive extinguishing zone ( single zone system).
Operating pressure Pressure inside a container at the maximum permitted
operating temperature.

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Pilot cylinder Compressed gas cylinder, the contents of which is used

for control purposes.
Pre-discharge timer Period between the time when the alarm signal is issued
as a warning to evacuate persons and the release of the
extinguishing agent.
Pressure relief device Preventing damage to the containment components
caused by excessive overpressures (required for
extinguishing gases as they must be introduced at high
concentrations and rates) requires a mechanical pressure
relief device which will limit the increase or drop of pres-
sure inside the extinguishing zone to a specified value.
Protected enclosure Total of all extinguishing zones connected to a fire
extinguishing system.
Release Automatic or manual activation of the fire extinguishing
system for the purpose of flooding the extinguishing zone
by opening the container valves and – if present – the
selector valves.
Release device Device integrated into the container valve or screwed on
to the container valve. It opens the cylinder valve to allow
the extinguishing agent to flow out. There are the fol-
lowing different types of release devices:
Manual release device: It can/may only be fitted on top
of the "Master" extinguishing agent container and, if appli-
cable, also on top of an electrical release device already
mounted on the container.
Electrical release device: It is used to electrically release
the container. The electrical release device receives its
triggering signal from the fire extinguishing detection
system.
Pneumatic release device: It is used to pneumatically
release additional containers in multi-container systems. It
is screwed onto the extinguishing agent container instead
of the electric release device and connected to a pneu-
matic pilot line that is located at the side release outlet of
the electrically activated "master" extinguishing agent
container.
Pneumatic/manual release device: The pneumatic/
manual release device also makes it possible to release a
container manually on location.
Safety device malfunc- Safeguard against slow gas leaks
tion pressure
Selector valve A valve installed in the main supply line which will, when
activated, release the extinguishing agent into the respec-
tive zone to be flooded.

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SFD safeguard against Device ensuring that slow gas leaks cannot release the
slow gas leaks fire extinguishing system unintentionally. Safeguards are
also necessary in cases where discharging pilot gas is
not always possible due to the design of the system.
System pressure Pressure for which the fire extinguishing system has been
designed and tested.

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 Index

14 Index
A Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Accident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
E
Activating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Electrical current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Release device manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Enclosure temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Release device, pneumatic/manual . . . . 55
Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Actuate
Extinguishing agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Electrical manual release . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Extinguishing agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ADR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Disposing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Anti-recoil cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
B Toxicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Back-pressure valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Extinguishing agent container . . . . . . . . . 8, 34
Blocking device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 45 Liquid level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Bursting disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 35 Name plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reading the fill level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
C Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tipping hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Check valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Extinguishing agent containers
Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 FM mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 UL mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Extinguishing zone
Cleaning equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
CNPP/A2P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
F
Combustion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Fault indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Contact pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Fault table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Final shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Liquid level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 52, 57

Reading the fill level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Fire detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 First aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 FK-5-1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 81

FM Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
D FM mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Function check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Decomposition products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
G
Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Global warming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
GWP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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H Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hazard pictogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
O
Hazard symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ODP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hazardous material marking . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hold time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 54, 71
Ozone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
I
P
IATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Incorrect use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Isolating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Resetting the isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 80
Pilot cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pneumatic release device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Isolating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Isolating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Multi zone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Resetting the isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Single zone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43
Pre-discharge timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 54, 71
Single zone system with PAE . . . . . . . . . 44
Pre-warning time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
L Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Leakage of extinguishing agent . . . . . . . . . . 69 Pressure gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Liquid level indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Pressure gauge/Contact pressure gauge . . 27
Reading the fill level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Pressure relief damper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Log book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Pressure relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Protective cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
M
Protective equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Malfunction pressure safety device . . . . . . . 20
Protective valve cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 34
Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Manual release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Q
Manual release device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Manual releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Qualification of personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
R
Misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Release device
Mode of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
PAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Multi zone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remaining risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
N Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Name plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Reset the isolation
Nitrogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 In the event of fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Resetting the isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Turbulences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Multi zone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
U
PAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
UL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Single zone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 49
UL mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
S Underwriters Laboratories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safeguard against slow gas leaks . . . . . . . . 20 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
V
Safety data sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Anti-recoil cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Safety notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Protective valve cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Safety valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
VdS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sealing cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 W
SFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Warning notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hazardous material marking . . . . . . . . . . 22 Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Signs Weighing device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
System labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Signs and labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Y
Single container system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Year of manufacture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Single zone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sound pressure level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Steel cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
On the extinguishing agent container . . 22
Symbols
On the extinguishing agent container . . 23
System labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

T
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
The system at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Multi zone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

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Appendix

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Table of contents

A Inspections................................................................................................. 80
B Safety data sheet....................................................................................... 81

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Inspections

A Inspections
Inspection Yes No
Does the contact pressure gauge show system pressure?
The pressure varies with the system design and amounts to 25 bar (360 psi), 42
bar (610 psi) or 50 bar (725 psi) at 21 °C (70 °F).
Have all containers been fitted with release devices?
Have all extinguishing agent containers been sufficiently fastened with a clamp?
Do the extinguishing agent containers contain the required quantity – including
any potential reserve quantities in accordance with the installation attest?
Are the extinguishing agent containers, valves, release devices, hoses, selector
valves, check valves, and pneumatic pilot lines in sound condition?
Are the electrical pilot lines leading to the fire detection and extinguishing control
panel and the equipotential bonding connected properly and in sound condition?
Are the pipeline, the pipe clips and the discharge nozzles intact?
Are the alarm devices intact?
Are the manual releases accessible and in sound condition?
Are the automatic fire detectors intact?
Are the discharge areas of the discharge nozzles unobstructed?
Are all wall breakthroughs sealed off to the adjoining areas?
Are the pressure relief flaps closed?
Are the flow openings of the pressure relief flaps unobstructed?
Are all structural openings (windows, doors) closed or fitted with operational
automatic locking devices?
Are the escape routes of the protected enclosure unobstructed?
Are additional fire loads (e.g. boxes, packaging material) removed from the pro-
tected enclosure?
Are all information signs present and easily legible?
Does the fire suppression detection system show line voltage?
Is no fault displayed on the fire suppression detection system?

INFORMATION
If one or several of these inspection questions cannot be answered with "Yes" or if
you are uncertain as to the correct answer, please contact an Authorized Distributor
immediately. Contact can be established through the manufacturer (see page 2).

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B Safety data sheet

Safety data sheet "FK-5-1-12 charged with nitrogen".

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Safety data sheet

Safety Data Sheet

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH)

Fireking CAS FK
Version number: 1.0 Revision: 2021-07-06

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Trade name Fireking CAS FK

Other names or synonyms FK 5-1-12, charged with nitrogen

Registration number (REACH) Not relevant (mixture)
CAS number Not relevant (mixture)

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses Fire extinguishing agent

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Viking GmbH & Co. KG Telephone: + 49 (0) 4531 - 803 0
Industriestraße 10/12 Telefax: + 49 (0) 4531 - 803 137
23843 Bad Oldesloe Website: www.vikingemea.com
Germany

National contact Technical support gaseous systems

E-mail: [email protected]

E-mail (competent person) [email protected]

Please do not use this e-mail address to ask for the latest safety data sheet. For this purpose contact
Viking GmbH & Co. KG.

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency information service Consultank GmbH +49 (0) 178 433 7434
As above or nearest toxicological information centre.

United Kingdom: en Page: 1 / 17

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Fireking CAS FK
1230
SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Classification

Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and Hazard state-

category ment

2.5 gas under pressure C Press. Gas C H280

4.1C hazardous to the aquatic environment - 3 Aquatic Chronic 3 H412

chronic hazard

For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16

Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

Additional information
This mixture does not contain any substances that are assessed to be a PBT or a vPvB.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Signal word warning
Pictograms
GHS04

Hazard statements
H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P410+P403 Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Additional labelling requirements
EIGA-As: Asphyxiant in high concentrations.
EIGA-0783: Contains fluorinated greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto protocol.
2.3 Other hazards
There is no additional information.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This mixture does not contain any substances that are assessed to be a PBT or a vPvB.

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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Not relevant (mixture).
3.2 Mixtures
Description of the mixture

Hazardous ingredients

Name of sub- Identifier Wt% Classification Pictograms Specific Conc. M-Factors

stance acc. to GHS Limits

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5- CAS No 80 – 99 Aquatic Chronic 3 /

nonafluoro-4- 756-13-8 H412
(trifluoromethyl)
-3-pentanone EC No
436-710-6

Index No
606-108-00-X

REACH Reg.
No
01-
0000018239-
65-xxxx

nitrogen CAS No < 20 Press. Gas C / H280

7727-37-9

EC No
231-783-9

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

General notes
In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
Following inhalation
Provide fresh air.
If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance and start first aid actions. Mouth to
mouth resuscitation should be avoided. Use alternative methods, preferably with oxygen or compressed air
driven apparatus.

Following skin contact

Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Following eye contact
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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Following ingestion
Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Notes for the doctor
None.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
These information are not available.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
None.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media
co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous decomposition products: Section 10.
Contact with the product can cause burns and/or frostbite.
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Hazardous combustion products
hydrogen fluoride (HF)
5.3 Advice for firefighters
In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings.
Do not allow firefighting water to enter drains or water courses. Collect
contaminated firefighting water separately.
Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.
Special protective equipment for firefighters
use suitable breathing apparatus

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel
Remove persons to safety.
Ventilate affected area.
Wearing of suitable protective equipment (including personal protective equipment referred to under Section
8 of the safety data sheet) to prevent any contamination of skin, eyes and personal clothing.
For emergency responders
Wear breathing apparatus if exposed to vapours/dust/spray/gases.

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6.2 Environmental precautions
Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Retain
contaminated washing water and dispose of it.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Ventilate affected area.
Other information relating to spills and releases
Place in appropriate containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Hazardous combustion products: see section 5. Personal
protective equipment: see section 8. Incompatible
materials: see section 10.
Disposal considerations: see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Measures to prevent fire as well as aerosol and dust generation
Use local and general ventilation.
Prevent from heating up above 50 °C/122 °F. Pressurized
container: may burst if heated.
Specific notes/details
None.
Measures to protect the environment
Avoid release to the environment.
Advice on general occupational hygiene
Do not eat, drink and smoke in work areas.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Flammability hazards
Protect from sunlight.
Incompatible substances or mixtures
Incompatible materials: see section 10. Protect
against external exposure, such as
heat
Consideration of other advice
Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.
Ventilation requirements
Provision of sufficient ventilation.

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Packaging compatibilities
Only packagings which are approved (e.g. acc. to ADR) may be used.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No information available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters

Relevant DNELs of components of the mixture

Name of sub- CAS No End- Threshold Protection goal, Used in Exposure time
stance point level route of expos-
ure

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5- 756-13-8 DNEL 580 mg/m³ human, inhalatory consumer chronic - sys-
nonafluoro-4-(tri- (private house- temic effects
fluoromethyl)-3- holds)
pentanone

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5- 756-13-8 DNEL 74 mg/kg human, oral consumer chronic - sys-

nonafluoro-4-(tri- (private house- temic effects
fluoromethyl)-3- holds)
pentanone

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5- 756-13-8 DNEL 780 mg/m³ human, inhalatory worker (in- chronic - sys-
nonafluoro-4-(tri- dustry) temic effects
fluoromethyl)-3-
pentanone

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5- 756-13-8 DNEL 1,000,000 human, inhalatory worker (in- chronic - local
nonafluoro-4-(tri- mg/m³ dustry) effects
fluoromethyl)-3-
pentanone

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5- 756-13-8 DNEL 147 mg/kg human, dermal worker (in- chronic - sys-
nonafluoro-4-(tri- dustry) temic effects
fluoromethyl)-3-
pentanone

Relevant PNECs of components of the mixture

Name of substance CAS No Endpoint Threshold level Environmental com-

partment

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4- 756-13-8 PNEC 0.008 mg/l freshwater

(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4- 756-13-8 PNEC 0.001 mg/l marine water

(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4- 756-13-8 PNEC 1 mg/l sewage treatment plant

(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone (STP)

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4- 756-13-8 PNEC 0.006 mg/kg freshwater sediment

(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone

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Relevant PNECs of components of the mixture

Name of substance CAS No Endpoint Threshold level Environmental com-

partment

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4- 756-13-8 PNEC 0.001 mg/kg marine sediment

(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4- 756-13-8 PNEC 0.006 mg/ soil

kg
(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls
General ventilation.
Individual protection measures (personal protective equipment)
Eye/face protection
Use protective eyewear to guard against splash of liquids.
Hand protection

Protective gloves

Material Material thickness Breakthrough times of the glove

material

data are not available data are not available data are not available

Respiratory protection
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133).
Environmental exposure controls
Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. Keep
away from drains, surface and ground water.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance

Physical state liquid

Form pressurized
Colour colourless
Odour odourless
Odour threshold these information are not available

Other safety parameters

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pH (value) not relevant

Melting point/freezing point these information are not available

Initial boiling point and boiling range 49 °C

Flash point not applicable

Evaporation rate these information are not available

Flammability (solid, gas) non-combustible
Explosive limits
Lower explosion limit (LEL)
these information are not available
Upper explosion limit (UEL)
these information are not available
Vapour pressure
these information are not available

Density 1.6 g/cm³ at 20 °C

Vapour density these information are not available

Relative density these information are not available

Solubility(ies)

Water solubility insoluble

Partition coefficient

n-octanol/water (log KOW) these information are not available

Auto-ignition temperature these information are not available

Relative self-ignition temperature for solids not relevant

(Gaseous)

Decomposition temperature these information are not available

Viscosity

Kinematic viscosity not relevant

(gaseous)

Dynamic viscosity not relevant

(gaseous)

Explosive properties not explosive

Oxidising properties shall not be classified as oxidising

9.2 Other information

None

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SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
Gas under pressure. If
heated:
danger of explosion, gas under pressure, danger of bursting container
10.2 Chemical stability
See below "Conditions to avoid".
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No known hazardous reactions.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
10.5 Incompatible materials
bases, amine
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon monoxide (CO).
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Hydrogen fluoride (HF).

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Classification procedure
If not otherwise specified the classification is based on:
Ingredients of the mixture (additivity formula).

Classification according to GHS (1272/2008/EC, CLP)

Acute toxicity

Acute toxicity of components of the mixture

Name of substance CAS No Exposure Endpoint Value Species

route

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(tri- 756-13-8 oral LD50 >2,000 mg/kg rat

fluoromethyl)-3-pentanone

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(tri- 756-13-8 dermal LD50 >2,000 mg/kg rat

fluoromethyl)-3-pentanone

Skin corrosion/irritation
Classification could not be established because:
Data are lacking, inconclusive, or conclusive but not sufficient for classification.

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Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Classification could not be established because:
Data are lacking, inconclusive, or conclusive but not sufficient for classification.
Skin sensitisation
Classification could not be established because:
Data are lacking, inconclusive, or conclusive but not sufficient for classification.

Respiratory sensitisation
Classification could not be established because:
Data are lacking, inconclusive, or conclusive but not sufficient for classification.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classification could not be established because:
Data are lacking, inconclusive, or conclusive but not sufficient for classification.
Carcinogenicity
Classification could not be established because:
Data are lacking, inconclusive, or conclusive but not sufficient for classification.
Reproductive toxicity
Classification could not be established because:
Data are lacking, inconclusive, or conclusive but not sufficient for classification.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classification could not be established because:
Data are lacking, inconclusive, or conclusive but not sufficient for classification.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classification could not be established because:
Data are lacking, inconclusive, or conclusive but not sufficient for classification.
Aspiration hazard
Shall not be classified as presenting an aspiration hazard.
Other information
Asphyxiant gas, may displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity (acute)
Test data are not available for the complete mixture.
Aquatic toxicity (acute) of components of the mixture

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Name of substance CAS No Endpoint Value Species Exposure
time

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nona- 756-13-8 LC50 >1,070 mg/l fathead minnow 96 h

fluoro-4-(trifluoro- (Pimephales pro-
methyl)-3-pentanone melas)

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nona- 756-13-8 EC50 >1,080 mg/l daphnia magna 48 h

fluoro-4-(trifluoro-
methyl)-3-pentanone

Aquatic toxicity (chronic)

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Test data are not available for the complete mixture.
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Degradability of components of the mixture

Name of substance CAS No Process Degradation rate Time

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nona- 756-13-8 carbon dioxide gener- 1.8 – 3.4 % 28 d

fluoro-4-(trifluoro- ation
methyl)-3-pentanone

Biodegradation
Data are not available.
Persistence
Data are not available.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Test data are not available for the complete mixture.
Bioaccumulative potential of components of the mixture

Name of substance CAS No BCF Log KOW

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro- 756-13-8 4.8 3.08 (30 °C)

4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-
pentanone

12.4 Mobility in soil

Data are not available.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This mixture does not contain any substances that are assessed to be a PBT or a vPvB.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Global warming potential 1
Remarks
Wassergefährdungsklasse, WGK (water hazard class): 1

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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Dispose of
contents/container to an authorized waste treatment facility.
Sewage disposal-relevant information
Do not empty into drains.
Waste treatment of containers/packagings
It is a dangerous waste; only packagings which are approved (e.g. acc. to ADR) may be used.
Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance itself.

Remarks
Please consider the relevant national or regional provisions.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number 3500

14.2 UN proper shipping name COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S.

Technical name (hazardous ingredients) NITROGEN, DODECAFLUORO-2-METHYLPENTAN-

3-ONE

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

Class 2.2

Subsidiary risk(s) 2.2

(gas under pressure)

14.4 Packing group -

14.5 Environmental hazards -

14.6 Special precautions for user -

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of -

MARPOL and the IBC Code

14.8 Information for each of the UN Model Regulations

Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN).

UN number 1956
Proper shipping name UN1956, COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S.,
(NITROGEN, DODECAFLUORO-2-
METHYLPENTAN-3-ONE), 2.2, (E)

Class 2

Classification code 1A

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Danger label(s) 2.2

Special provisions (SP) 274, 378, 655, 662

Excepted quantities (EQ) E1
Limited quantities (LQ) 120 ml
Transport category (TC) 3
Tunnel restriction code (TRC) E
Hazard identification No 20
Emergency Action Code 2TE

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG)

UN number 1956
Proper shipping name UN1956, COMPRESSED GAS, N.O.S.,
(NITROGEN, DODECAFLUORO-2-
METHYLPENTAN-3-ONE), 2.2

Class 2.2
Marine pollutant -
Danger label(s) 2.2

Special provisions (SP) 274, 378

Excepted quantities (EQ) E1
Limited quantities (LQ) 120 mL
EmS F-C, S-V
Stowage category A

International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO-IATA/DGR)

UN number 1956
Proper shipping name UN1956, Compressed gas, n.o.s., (NITROGEN, DO-
DECAFLUORO-2-METHYLPENTAN-3-ONE), 2.2

Class 2.2

Danger label(s) 2.2

Special provisions (SP) A202

Excepted quantities (EQ) E1

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SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture

Relevant provisions of the European Union (EU)

Restrictions according to REACH, Annex XVII

Name of substance Name acc. to inventory CAS No Restriction

1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-nonafluoro-4-(trifluoro- this product meets the criteria for classi- R3

methyl)-3-pentanone fication in accordance with Regulation No
1272/2008/EC
Legend
R3 1. Shall not be used in:
- ornamental articles intended to produce light or colour effects by means of different phases, for example in or-
namental lamps and ashtrays,
- tricks and jokes,
- games for one or more participants, or any article intended to be used as such, even with ornamental aspects,
2. Articles not complying with paragraph 1 shall not be placed on the market.
3. Shall not be placed on the market if they contain a colouring agent, unless required for fiscal reasons, or per- fume,
or both, if they:
- can be used as fuel in decorative oil lamps for supply to the general public, and,
- present an aspiration hazard and are labelled with R65 or H304,
4. Decorative oil lamps for supply to the general public shall not be placed on the market unless they conform to the
European Standard on Decorative oil lamps (EN 14059) adopted by the European Committee for Standardisa- tion
(CEN).
5. Without prejudice to the implementation of other Community provisions relating to the classification, pack- aging
and labelling of dangerous substances and mixtures, suppliers shall ensure, before the placing on the market, that
the following requirements are met:
(a) lamp oils, labelled with R65 or H304, intended for supply to the general public are visibly, legibly and in- delibly
marked as follows: ‘Keep lamps filled with this liquid out of the reach of children’; and, by 1 December 2010, ‘Just
a sip of lamp oil - or even sucking the wick of lamps - may lead to life-threatening lung damage’;
(b) grill lighter fluids, labelled with R65 or H304, intended for supply to the general public are legibly and in- delibly
marked by 1 December 2010 as follows: ‘Just a sip of grill lighter may lead to life threatening lung damage’;
(c) lamp oils and grill lighters, labelled with R65 or H304, intended for supply to the general public are packaged in
black opaque containers not exceeding 1 litre by 1 December 2010.
6. No later than 1 June 2014, the Commission shall request the European Chemicals Agency to prepare a dossier, in
accordance with Article 69 of the present Regulation with a view to ban, if appropriate, grill lighter fluids and fuel for
decorative lamps, labelled R65 or H304, intended for supply to the general public.
7. Natural or legal persons placing on the market for the first time lamp oils and grill lighter fluids, labelled with R65 or
H304, shall by 1 December 2011, and annually thereafter, provide data on alternatives to lamp oils and grill lighter
fluids labelled R65 or H304 to the competent authority in the Member State concerned. Member States shall make
those data available to the Commission.

List of substances subject to authorisation (REACH, Annex XIV) / SVHC - candidate list
None of the ingredients are listed.
Seveso Directive
Not assigned.

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Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) - Annex II
None of the ingredients are listed.
Regulation 166/2006/EC concerning the establishment of a European Pollutant Release and
Transfer Register (PRTR)
None of the ingredients are listed.
Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water
policy (WFD)
None of the ingredients are listed.
Regulation 98/2013/EU on the marketing and use of explosives precursors
None of the ingredients are listed.
Regulation 1005/2009/EC on substances that deplete the ozone layer (ODS)
None of the ingredients are listed.
Regulation 649/2012/EU concerning the export and import of hazardous chemicals (PIC)
None of the ingredients are listed.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this mixture by the supplier. Chemical
safety assessments for substances in this mixture were not carried out.

SECTION 16: Other information

Indication of changes (revised safety data sheet)

Section Former entry (text/value) Actual entry (text/value)

3.2 Hazardous ingredients:

change in the listing (table)

15.1 Restrictions according to REACH, Annex XVII:

change in the listing (table)

15.1 Seveso Directive Seveso Directive:

Not assigned.

15.1 2012/18/EU (Seveso III):

change in the listing (table)

Abbreviations and acronyms

Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations

ADN Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par voies de nav-
igation intérieures (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Inland Waterways)

ADR Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route
(European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)

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Abbr. Descriptions of used abbreviations
Aquatic Chronic Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard

BCF Bioconcentration factor

CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (service that maintains the most comprehensive list of chemical sub-
stances)

CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures

DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (see IATA/DGR)

DNEL Derived No-Effect Level

EC50 Effective Concentration 50 %. The EC50 corresponds to the concentration of a tested substance caus- ing
50 % changes in response (e.g. on growth) during a specified time interval

EC No The EC Inventory (EINECS, ELINCS and the NLP-list) is the source for the seven-digit EC number, an
identifier of substances commercially available within the EU (European Union)

EINECS European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances

ELINCS European List of Notified Chemical Substances

EmS Emergency Schedule

GHS "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" developed by the United
Nations

IATA International Air Transport Association

IATA/DGR Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA)

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

index No The Index number is the identification code given to the substance in Part 3 of Annex VI to Regula- tion
(EC) No 1272/2008

LC50 Lethal Concentration 50%: the LC50 corresponds to the concentration of a tested substance causing 50
% lethality during a specified time interval

LD50 Lethal Dose 50 %: the LD50 corresponds to the dose of a tested substance causing 50 % lethality dur- ing
a specified time interval

log KOW n-Octanol/water

MARPOL International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (abbr. of "Marine Pollutant")

NLP No-Longer Polymer

PBT Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic

PNEC Predicted No-Effect Concentration

Press. Gas Gas under pressure

REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals

RID Règlement concernant le transport International ferroviaire des marchandises Dangereuses (Regula- tions
concerning the International carriage of Dangerous goods by Rail)

SVHC Substance of Very High Concern

vPvB Very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative

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Key literature references and sources for data
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures.
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), amended by 2015/830/EU.
Transport of dangerous goods by road, rail and inland waterway (ADR/RID/ADN). International
Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG).
Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for the air transport (IATA).
Classification procedure
Physical and chemical properties. Health
hazards.
Environmental hazards.
The method for classification of the mixture is based on ingredients of the mixture (additivity formula).
List of relevant phrases (code and full text as stated in chapter 2 and 3)

Code Text

H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.

H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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Disclaimer
This information is based upon the present state of our knowledge. This
SDS has been compiled and is solely intended for this product.

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