CHEMETRON Fire Systems ARGONITE® Fire Protection Systems GENERAL INFORMATION ‘The Chemetron ARGONITE Fire Protection Systems are clean agent, automatic extinguishing systems using Argonite (IG55) and consisting of four basic compo- nents and their associated accessories. » Argonite Cylinders and Components Completer Kits Control Panels » Detection and Alarm Devices Features Argonite is an inert gas mixture, in equal parts, of Nitrogen and Argon. Both substances are naturally occurring and present in the atmosphere. Argonite is safe for use in occupied spaces and poses no threat to the environment. [7] The argonite Components consist of the agent gylinders, cylinder racking and the agent dis- charge nozzles. [2] The Completer kits provide all the basic compo- rents necessary to operate the Argonite cylinders. The kits consist of hoses, connection fittings, pressure gauges, actuation devices required to operate the cylinder valve and warning signs to be displayed in the reals) protected by an Argonite fire extinguishing system [5] the Control Panels vayin features and complexity but in ll cases are used to monitor the detection, actuate the alarms, initiate the agent discharge and control auxiliary functions such as shut down of vital equipment and ventilation dampers. [4] The Detection and Alarm devices provide fire de- tection by means of thermal or smoke detectors, audible and visual pre-alarm warnings and annun- ciation of the Argonite discharge. ARGONITE Agent Description Argonite is a mixture of 50% pure Nitrogen and 50% pure Argon. Argonite contains only naturally occurring substances, and as such, has no ozone depletion potential | and no direct global warming risk. : Argonite extinguishes by means of reducing the oxygen content with- in aroom to the point at which fire can no longer burn, but without compromising the safety of individ- uals present. There are no toxico- logical factors associated with the use of Argonite, Argonite will not decompose or produce any by-pro- ducts when exposed to a flame from a fire condition Most Argonite systems are de- signed to extinguish fires with a minimum agent concentration of 40% within one minute. This results in extinguishment ofthe fire and an oxygen concentration of 12.5%. ‘Argonite's stored as a gas within the cylinder assembly. Itisavailable ata storage pressure of 2900 psi (200 bar). Three cylinder capacities are available: > 10Ib(45kg- 15.91) > 40Ib(19kg-675U) > 50 Ib (22.5kg-80L) Cylinder Capacity cotinder | so00 ps 00 ba wissen | 234i GoM) 401b(675u)_|_994ft' (28.1 N°) Solb(@o) | _1164ft G3M%) (© 2000 Chemetron Fire Systems. All sights reserved (82000). Chemetron Fie Systems and Argonite are registered trademarks,CHEMETRON Fire Systems ARGONITE® Fire Protection Systems EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION The Chemetron ARGONITE Fire Protection Systems can be released electrically, manually or pneumatically, The following is a description of the various components associated with the systems. Cylinder and Valve Assembly Argonite cylinders are available in three different sizes. The cylinders are uniquely color coded to allow for quick and easy identification. The cylinders are red with altemating / black and gray sections at the cylin- der shoulder. Colinder | stock Number 1591_| 70990069 6 70990070 20L 70990001 4 cylinder | py, : inder | Dimension | Dimension 159 [275/16 (795mm) |e Dia (204mm) 51 _[5°3-3/16" (1605 mmm [10-172 Dia (267 mm) 01 [ 6 1174" (1860 mm [10-12 Dia (267 mm) Because Argonite is stored as a gas, the cylinders have no dip tube and can be mounted in either the vertical or horizontal position. The cylinder valve, which is required for all systern cylin ders, allows for connection of the cylinders into the system. The valve provides connections for electric, pneumatic and manual release of the cylinder contents, as well asa discharge outlet, connected by a discharge hose, to the distribution piping. ‘The actuator operates on a 1 to 10 ratio requiring only 300, si to operate the valve. The following are the connec- tions provided on the valve. [LE] Manuat/Pneumatic Actuator Connection:Each cy Hinder valve must be ited with either a Plot or Slave ype actuator. -— 2,276, bos, vacve 2 HanDwree, biscnance aver eS 28 Paessure cause suite cownecerion waa excumatic cconnecTioN ‘A.Cylnder Valve The Pilot actuator provides a manual (pull pin pull handle) actuator and connections from an electrical solenoid and pressure switch assembly. The pilot actuator also has connections to adjacent slave gylinder actuators to discharge entire groups of cylinders virtually simultaneousiy. The Slave actuator is purely pneumatic ~ it receives pressure from the pilot actuator and opens its associated cylinder valve, [2] Solenoid valve, Pressure Gauge and Supervisory Pressure Switch Connection: Thisis threaded port that serves for the connection of one of the follow- ing: > Solencid Valve, Pressure Gauge and Supervisory Pressure Switch for pilot actuator connections. > Pressure Gauge and Supervisory Pressure Switch for slave actuator connections. [B) Discharge outlet: The cylinder valve outlets con- nected tothe distribution piping by a 3/8" ID hose with 1/2 steel fitings. ‘Additional features of the valve include a Bursting Disk, designed to rupture upon excessive internal pressure, and a Bleeder Valve with indicator that acts as a pressure relief valve. (© 2000 Chemetron Fire Systems. Allrights reserved (52000), Chemetron Fire Systoms and Argonite aro rogistrod trademarks,CHEMETRON Fire Systems ARGONITE . Fire Protection Systems COMPLETER KIT COMPONENTS Either a PILOT or a SLAVE completer kit is required to complete the installation of each Argonite cylinder. The components included for each kit are detailed in the following table. Completer Kits — Pilot-SIN | Slave-S/N 70990063 | 70990064 Qty ary Solenoid/pressure gauge assy. 1 0 with pressure switch Pressure gauge assembly with 0 1 pressure switch hanual/pneumatic actuator 1 0 Pneumatic actuator 0 1 3/8" Discharge flex hose 1 1 1/4" Pilot hose #1 1 o 1/4" Pilot hose #2 ° 1 Bleeder valve for actuator 1 oO [Warning sign 1 o Solenoid/Pressure Gauge Assembly with Supervisory Pressure Switch (S/N 70990022) SIDE VIEW ns, NCSU | “+ FRONT VIEW NOY as ‘The solenoid/pressure gauge assembly provides an elec- trical means (24VDC) of actuating the system as well as a visual means to determine the pressure within the pilot cylinder. ‘This unit includes an integral supervisory pressure switch and is supplied with a pilot flex hose #1, The supervisory pressure switch consists of one "Form C* contact that, changes state upon loss of cylinder pressure. Pressure Gauge Assembly with Supervisory Pressure Switch (S/N.70990021) ‘This unit is required for the slave cylinders to provide a local visual means to determine the pressure within the slave cylinder. ‘The pressure gauge assembly includes an integral supervi- sory pressure switch, consisting of one "Form C contact, that changes state upon loss of cylinder pressure. Pilot Flex Hose #1 (S/N 70990003) ‘This 1/4" ID reinforced rubber flex hose has threaded con- nections to allow interface between the pilot cylinder solenoid/pressure gauge assembly and pilot manual/ pneumatic actuator. Itis supplied with the pilot solenoid assembly. : 18 o eee ‘Manual/Pneumatic Actuator (S/N 70990024) (ihe 4 have! Noe (©2000 Chemetron Fire Systems. Allghts reserved (52000). Chemation Fie Systems and Argonte are registered trademarks.CHEMETRON Fire Systems ARGONITE® Fire Protection Systems The manual/pneumatic actuator is required on the pilot cylinder to manually actuate the cylinder valve as well as to supply pressure to actuate any slave cylinders. Intercon- nection between cylinders is by means of high-pressure flex hoses. Pneumatic Actuator (S/N 70990023) The pneumatic actuator isto be installed on the cylinder valve of each slave cylinder. It provides the interface with the pilot assembly (through a high-pressure flex hose) to simultaneously operate the slave cylinder pneumatically. 2 7/16" 62 mm) Bleeder Valve for Actuator (S/N 70990066) Ableeder valve is included with the Pilot Completer Kit to preventan accidental accumulation of pressure within the pilot lines, which, ifnot bled to atmosphere, could cause a false discharge. Connection requires a copper gasket (S/N70990075) between the bleeder valve and pneumatic actuator, Pilot Flex Hose #2 (S/N 70990002) This 1/4" ID reinforced rubber flex hose has threaded con nections to allow interface between the pilot cylinder and slave cylinder actuating components. ee et (age Discharge Flex Hose (S/N 70990004) This 3/8" ID flex hose has 1" threaded connections to allow interface between the cylinder valves and the discharge manifold (if applicable). Where more than one oylinderis connected to a common manifold, check valves are required at the end of each discharge flex hose. Connection requires a copper gasket (S/N 70990074) between the cylinder valve and hose. toyrecse ~ Fs) ase Gin 400 vd lone ‘A Discharge Flex Hose Check Valve Assembly (S/N 70990065) Toprevent accidental discharge of the Argonite into unin- tended areas, a check valve is required for each discharge hose in all multi-cylinder systems. The ¥4" check valve Is not required on single cylinder systems, but may be used for ease of connection to the piping system. Use a 3/4" check valve for welded manifolds. All manifolds with selector/diverter valves are to be of welded construction. a sabes F] ro | |_ Flow Restrictor The restrictor assembly reduces the initial Argonite pressure from the discharge manifold to between 174and £870 psi (12 and 60 Bar) before entering the discharge piping. The size of the orifice within the restrictor is determined through calculations based upon the required flow and discharge time. (© 2000 Chemetron Fira Systems. All rights reserved (5/2000), Chemetron Fire Systems and Argonite are registered trademarks.CHEMETRON Fire Systems ARGONITE® Fire Protection Systems Flow Restrictor Pipe Diameter Stock (6sP) oes Number 172" (12.7 mm)_[ 7278" 181 mm) | 70990005 1°(254mm)__[11-1/2" (290mm) | 70990006 1-1/2" (38.1 mm)_|12-1/2" (394mm) | 70990007 Larger diameter restrictors (up to 2" (51 mm) con- nection] are available for very large system requirements. Selector Valves/Directional Valves ‘Argonite systems are particularly suited to the use of selector vaives, where one central storage of agentis used to provide protection to two or more hazard areas. Selector valves ae available in three sizes and are pneu matically operated through the use of a selector valve ‘actuation kit, which includes a 3/2 way solenoid (24 VDC) anda pressure regulator. Nozzles The brass discharge nozzles are available in four basic sizes - ¥s', &", 1" and 1%" Each is fitted with a drilled orifice to assure proper flow rates, agent quality and prop- er discharge timing as determined by flow calculations. Maximum nozzle spacing for room mounted nozzles should not exceed 19.6 feet (6 M) square. Nozzle height should not exceed 16.4 feet (5 M) from a single layer of nozzles. oo (2 9g Q| Agonite Discharge Nowe O%' size | orifice | Height | width | Stock cnet | via | a | cw) | Number we rene | 7a €127 mm [7° 35 mm) | czy | 72290010 ae vie | vie 19mm [14 | asm) | Bm) | 70990017 r 2am | vane Selector Vaives/Directional Valves 254mm [178 | Gomme) | mm) | 7099001? Description ‘Stock Number 1a aan 15:26mm 70990013 VE (127 mm) pipe da 70990068 e38.imm) |'°26™™ | i mm_| tSomm 125.4) pipe da 70990069 0) An orifice plate within the nozzle f custom died tothe Taian eet scom007e _peicreqemesf the project eterna by Selector Valve Actuation Ki 70990067, spa ons Selector Valve Handle 70990080 Selector Valve Pressure Regulator | 70990076. 18" Selector Valve Flting Kit 70890081 7" Selector Valve Fitng Kit 70990082 1) Selector Valve Fiting Kit 70990083, One valve fing kts required per selector valve (© 2000 Chemetron Fire Systems. Allsights reserved (52000). Chemetron Fire Systems and Argonite are registered trademarks,CHEMETRON Fire Systems ARGONITE® Fire Protection Systems | pan nen enon specronvnve 6! eee 4 © SOLENCAD VALVE W/ —# es ‘A Typico Selector Valve Arrangement 3 ‘A Typical Argonit System Configuration ‘The seller makes no warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, except as expressly stated in seller's sales contractor sales acknowledgment form. Every attempt is made to keep our product information up-to-date and accurate. All specific applications cannot be covered, nor can all requirements be anticipated. All specifications are subject to change without notice. 4801 Southwick Drive Third Floor Matteson, IL 60443 708/748-1503 FAX 708/748-2847 CHEMETRON [> Fire Systems a A World of Protection (© 2000 Chemetron Fire Systems. All rghts reserved (512000), Chemetion Fie Systems and Argonite are registeed tradomarks.