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Sprinkler System Operation (General)

An automatic sprinkler system is a network of pipes and regularly spaced sprinkler heads normally located at roof/ceiling level that is connected to a source of water. In most configurations, the sprinkler head is sealed closed by a mechanism (typically a glass bulb) that is designed to release when heated to a set fixed temperature, allowing water to discharge, strike the sprinkler head’s deflector and form an umbrella-like spray pattern over the fire. Each sprinkler head operates independently. In most cases a flow switch is integrated with the system. When the flow switch detects the flow of water, it sends an electronic signal to the building alarm system which then sounds an audible alarm and notifies the fire department that the system has been activated.

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Deluge
Foam
Pre-Action
Fire Pump
Backflow

FM-200

Environmentally friendly. The preferred fire suppression system for vital facilities that cannot afford fire-related business interruption of process controls, automated industrial operations, robotics, etc. Active on fire, but inert on people; non-toxic when used per NFPA Standard 2001. Safe, no-residue protection for Class A, B and C fires. Every Kidde system checked for design accuracy. Designed for maximum protection with minimum hardware, less space, lower cost. UL Listed and Factory Mutual approved.

Features:

Reduces risk of downtime and helps maintain business continuity in the event of a fire.
Clean, leaving no residue. Safe for discharge into occupied spaces.
Design concentrations for 95% of its applications fall well below NOAEL levels.
Cost effective engineered system, providing maximum protection.
Proven Kidde Reliability – tested and approved all of Kidde’s various detection and control options.
Sustainable technology providing an environmentally friendly solution.

Listings/Approvals:

UL Listed
UL Canada (ULC)
Factory Mutual Approved
USCG Marine
MEA Listed

Novec 1230

Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System Designed for Use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid is engineered to provide clean, fast, people-safe protection for applications requiring a “green” solution to fire suppression. The system includes detectors, a control unit, agent storage cylinders, piping and discharge nozzles. The system is computer calculated to provide system discharge within 10 seconds.

Benefits:

Provides a high safety margin with a 4.2% use concentration and a 10% NOAEL level.
Listed for protection against Class A, Class B and Class C fires.
Is a fluid at atmospheric pressure and can be gravity fed for easy recharge.
Extinguishes fire through heat absorption and not oxygen reduction.

Listings/Approvals:

UL
ULC
Factory Mutual Approved
MEA (Pending)

Vortex

HYBRID FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

Victaulic Vortex™ is a dual agent fire extinguishing system designed for use in water sensitive facilities from data centers to power generation plants. With 95 years of fire safety product innovation as a foundation, this method is a revolutionary water and nitrogen fire extinguishing system for special hazards. This advanced fire protection device resolves issues inherent in most other systems for facilities with contents that could be destroyed or rendered inoperable by water damage.

Through water droplets smaller than white blood cells and a naturally occurring gas – nitrogen, discharged from a single emitter, Victaulic Vortex™ hybrid fire suppression system efficiently absorbs heat and reduces oxygen to extinguish fires.

Nearly zero wetting
No costly clean-up or equipment replacement
Quick system recharge, minimal downtime
No need for assurance of tight room integrity
Green design that is safe for the environment and personnel