A-101 FIRESUPPRESSIONSYSTEM

MODELS10, 20, 30 ANDMODELS 50, 125, 250

Data/Specifications

004702

FEATURES
n FM Approved
n Manual and/or Automatic Detection and Actuation
n Extreme Temperature Option
n Low Profile Tank Option
n Rugged Construction
nApproved For Use in Under Ground Mines For Either Manual or
Automatic Agent Release (Automatic Detection System Incorporating
MSHA Approved ANSUL CHECKFIRE MP-N Detection System)
n CEMarked

ApplicationS
The ANSUL A-101 Fire Suppression System is an automatic or manual
fire suppression system using FORAY (monoammonium phosphate
base) dry chemical agent for Class A, B, and C fires. The fire suppression system is designed for use on large, off-road type construction and
mining equipment (such as large excavators/shovels, draglines, haul
trucks, wheeled loaders), underground mining equipment, and specialty
vehicles (such as slag, pot and/or slab carriers, tunnel boring machines,
solid waste handling equipment, and forestry vehicles). These types of
equipment have large volumes of oils and hydraulic fluids under pressure.
The fire system described is a suppression system only and is not
designed or intended to extinguish all fires. It is extremely important that
alternative firefighting equipment be available in case the system does
not totally extinguish a fire.
If an automatic fire detection and actuation system has not been
supplied or has been disconnected, system actuation and discharge will
not occur unless the fire suppression system is manually actuated.

004689

DESCRIPTION
The ANSUL A-101 Fire Suppression System is a pre-engineered,
cartridge-operated dry chemical system with a fixed nozzle distribution
network. It is approved by Factory Mutual (FM).
The system is capable of automatic detection and actuation and/or
remote manual actuation. When a fire is detected, the A-101 system
is actuated either manually or automatically, operating the pneumatic
actuator. The pneumatic actuator ruptures a seal disc in the expellant
gas cartridge. This, in turn, pressurizes and fluidizes the dry chemical extinguishing agent in the tank, ruptures the burst disc when the
required pressure is reached, and propels the dry chemical through the
network of distribution hose. The dry chemical is discharged through
fixed nozzles and into the protected areas, suppressing the fire.
The automatic detection portion of the fire suppression system incorporates electric detection, either linear detection wire or spot detection.
In addition, Triple IR flame detectors added to the linear or thermal
detection circuit can be utilized for quick fire detection response.
The fire suppression system is capable of providing local application
hazard protection for mobile equipment and industrial hazards. In certain
industrial hazards, total flooding can be used.
The basic system consists of: Dry Chemical Agent Storage Tank(s),
Expellant Gas Cartridge, Distribution Hose and Nozzles, Manual/
Automatic Actuator, Automatic Detection System, and Accessories.
Agent Storage Tank The agent storage tank(s) consists of a welded
steel tank, gas tube, brass or aluminum fill cap, agent outlet sealed
bursting disc assembly, and instruction nameplate. Tanks for temperature ranges of +32 F to +120 F (0 C to +49 C) and the LT-A-101-10,
have a cartridge receiver and an expellant gas cartridge located on the
side of the tank. Low profile and extreme temperature model tanks,
(65F to +210 F (54C to +99 C)), have a separate cartridge/pneumatic actuator assembly which is connected to the tank by a high pressure 1/4in. hose. The tank is painted with a red enamel paint. Agent
storage tanks are available in six sizes (10 lb, 20 lb, 30 lb, 50 lb, 125lb
and 250 lb).
Mounting Bracket (10, 20, 30, 50) Tank mounting bracket consists
of a rugged, welded steel back plate and clamp arm assembly. The
bracket is designed to retain and protect the agent storage tank in
the normal hostile environment that these systems are installed in.
The bracket is painted red enamel and can be mounted by bolting or
welding.

SPECIFICATIONCHART

Model

Part
No.
Capacity

Shipping
Weight

A-101-10
16559
8 1/2 lb (3.9 kg)FORAY
31 lb (14 kg)
Basic unit consists of:
(431450) CE
multi-purpose dry chemical
(with bracket)
Agent tank with CO2 cartridge
(423767) TC
Tank mounting bracket
Owners manual

A-101-20
16430
17 lb (7.7 kg)FORAY
43 lb (19.5 kg)
Basic unit consists of:
(431458) CE
multi-purpose dry chemical
(with bracket)
Agent tank with CO2 cartridge
(423770) TC
Tank mounting bracket
Owners manual

LP-A-101-20-B
31344
17 lb (7.7 kg)FORAY
54 lb (24.4 kg)
Basic unit consists of:
(431474) CE
multi-purpose dry chemical
(with bracket)
Agent tank
CO2 cartridge
(423784) TC
Tank mounting bracket
Cartridge bracket
Owners manual
Pneumatic actuator

A-101-30
16131
25 lb (11.3 kg)FORAY
61 lb (27.6 kg)
Basic unit consists of:
(431466) CE
multi-purpose dry chemical
(with bracket)
Agent tank with CO2 cartridge
(423773) TC
Tank mounting bracket
Owners manual

LT-A-101-10
31581
8 1/2 lb (3.9 kg)FORAY
31 lb (14 kg)
Basic unit consists of:
(431451) CE
multi-purpose dry chemical
(with bracket)
Agent tank with CO2 cartridge
(423776) TC
Tank mounting bracket
Owners manual

LT-LP-A-101-20-B
24307
17 lb (7.7 kg)FORAY
54 lb (24.4 kg)
Basic unit consists of:
(431475) CE
multi-purpose dry chemical
(with bracket)
Agent tank
N2 cartridge
(423787) TC
Tank mounting bracket
Cartridge bracket
Pneumatic actuator
Owners manual

LT-A-101-20
24306
17 lb (7.7 kg)FORAY
43 lb (19.5 kg
Basic unit consists of:
(431459) CE
multi-purpose dry chemical
(with bracket)
Agent tank
N2 cartridge
(423779) TC
Tank mounting bracket
Cartridge bracket
Pneumatic actuator
Owners manual
LT-A-101-30
Basic unit consists of:
Agent tank
N2 cartridge*
Tank mounting bracket
Owners manual
Cartridge bracket*
Pneumatic actuator*

53003
25 lb (11.3 kg)FORAY
66 lb (29.9 kg)
(431467) CE
multi-purpose dry chemical
(with bracket)
(423780) TC
plus
24883

LT-A-101-50
433788
45 lb (20.4 kg)FORAY
105 lb (47.6 kg)
Basic unit consists of:
(DOT/TC/CE)
multi-purpose dry chemical
Agent tank
N2 cartridge*
plus
Tank mounting bracket
24883
Cartridge bracket*
Pneumatic actuator*
Owners manual

LT-A-101-125
427745
112 lb (50.8 kg)FORAY
247 lb (112 kg)
Basic unit consists of:
(DOT/TC)
multi-purpose dry chemical
Agent tank
N2 cartridge
(434378) CE
Cartridge bracket
Pneumatic actuator
Owners manual

LT-A-101-250
427746
225 lb (102.1 kg)FORAY
525 lb (238 kg)
Basic unit consists of:
(DOT/TC)
multi-purpose dry chemical
Agent tank
N2 cartridge
(434379) CE
Cartridge bracket
Pneumatic actuator
Owners manual
* Included in Part No. 24883 Shipping Assembly

Dimensions

Actuation

Nozzles

Cartridges

Temperature

H: 16 3/4 in. (425.5 mm) (with bracket)

16 1/2 in. (419.1 mm)(without bracket)
W: 8 1/4 in. (209.5 mm) (with bracket)
D: 5 1/4 in. (133.4 mm) (with bracket)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
V-1/2, 2 per tank
actuation; manual
maximum
remote pneumatic,
push button

Dry chemical propellant (CO2)

840 psi(57.2 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

+32 F to +120 F
(0 C to +49 C)

H: 19 7/8 in. (504.8 mm) (with bracket)

19 7/8 in. (504.8 mm)(without bracket)
W: 11 1/2 in. (292.1 mm) (with bracket)
D: 8 in. (203.2 mm) (with bracket)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
V-1/2, 4 per tank
actuation; manual
maximum
remote pneumatic,
push button

Dry chemical propellant (CO2)

840 psi(57.2 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

+32 F to +120 F
(0 C to +49 C)

H: 15 1/4 in. (387.3 mm) (with bracket)

14 7/8 in. (377.8 mm)(without bracket)
W: 9 3/4 in. (247.6 mm) (with bracket)
D: 8 1/2 in. (215.9 mm) (with bracket)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
V-1/2, 4 per tank
actuation; manual
maximum
remote pneumatic,
push button

Dry chemical propellant (CO2)

840 psi(57.2 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

+32 F to +120 F
(0 C to +49 C)

H: 23 in. (584.2 mm) (with bracket)

22 in. (558.8 mm)(without bracket)
W: 12 in. (304.8 mm) (with bracket)
D: 9 1/2 in. (241.3 mm) (with bracket)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
V-1/2, 6 per tank
actuation; manual
maximum
remote pneumatic,
push button

Dry chemical propellant (CO2)

840 psi(57.2 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

+32 F to +120 F
(0 C to +49 C)

H: 16 3/4 in. (425.4 mm) (with bracket)

16 1/2 in. (419.1 mm)(without bracket)
W: 8 1/4 in. (209.5 mm) (with bracket)
D: 5 1/4 in. (133.3 mm) (with bracket)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
V-1/2, 2 per tank
actuation; manual
maximum
remote pneumatic,
push button

Dry chemical propellant (N2)

1800 psi(122.5 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

65 F to +210 F
(54 C to +99 C)

H: 15 1/4 in. (387.3 mm) (with bracket)

14 7/8 in. (377.8 mm)(without bracket)
W: 9 3/4 in. (247.6 mm) (with bracket)
D: 8 1/2 in. (215.9 mm) (with bracket)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
V-1/2, 4 per tank
actuation; manual
maximum
remote pneumatic,
push button

Dry chemical propellant (N2)

1800 psi(122.5 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

65 F to +210 F
(54 C to +99 C)

H: 22 3/8 in. (568.3 mm) (with bracket)

21 3/8 in. (542.9 mm)(without bracket)
W: 12 (304.8 mm) (with bracket)
D: 9 1/2 in. (241.3 mm) (with bracket)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
V-1/2, 4 per tank
actuation; manual
maximum
remote pneumatic,
push button

Dry chemical propellant (N2)

1800 psi(122.5 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

65 F to +210 F)
(54 C to +99 C)

H: 22 5/8 in. (574.6 mm) (with bracket)

22 3/8 in. (568.3 mm)(without bracket)
W: 9 7/8 (258.8 mm) (with bracket)
D: 7 3/4 in. (196.8 mm) (with bracket)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
V-1/2, 6 per tank
actuation; manual
maximum
remote pneumatic
push button

Dry chemical propellant (N2)

1800 psi(122.5 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

65 F to +210 F
(54 C to +99 C)

H: 21 1/2 in. (550 mm)

W: 11 3/8 (290 mm)

D: 12 1/2 in. (320 mm)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
V-1/2, 4, 6, or 8
actuation; manual
per tank
remote pneumatic,
maximum
push button

Dry chemical propellant (N2)

1800 psi(122.5 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

65 F to +130 F
(54 C to +54 C)

H: 31 in. (787 mm)

W: 18 (457 mm)

D: 22 in. (559 mm)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
with V-1/2, 8, 12
actuation; manual
or 16 per tank
remote pneumatic, maximum
push button

Dry chemical propellant (N2)

1800 psi(122.5 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

65 F to +130 F
(54 C to +54 C

H: 44 in. (1118 mm)

W: 22 (559 mm)

D: 28 in. (711 mm)

Electric detection
F-1/2, C-1/2 or
with pneumatic
V-1/2, 8, 12, 16,
actuation; manual
or 24 per tank
remote pneumatic,
maximum
push button

Dry chemical propellant (N2)

1800 psi(122.5 bar) at 70 F (21 C)
Remote actuators (N2)
1800 psi(122.5 bar) at
70 F(21 C)

65 F to +130 F
(54 C to +54 C)

DESCRIPTION
Mounting Ring (125, 250) The mounting ring for the 125, 250 tanks
is fabricated of 1/2 in. steel. The ring conforms to the outline of the tank
assembly bottom. The ring can be welded to the mounting surface and
the tank can then be bolted to the ring, using the pre-threaded holes in
the ring.

CHECKFIRE systems utilize either an electrical, mechanical, or pneumatic principle. Four types of detector options can be used: A temperature-sensitive linear wire, a spot-type heat detector, or a gas filled
stainless steel tubing, or a combined linear/spot type with Triple IR (IR3)
flame detectors.

Expellant Gas Cartridge The expellant gas cartridge is a spun high

pressure cartridge containing either carbon dioxide for temperature
ranges of +32 F to +120 F (0 C to +49 C), or nitrogen for extreme
temperature ranges of 65 F to +210 F (54 C to +99 C).

Temperature-sensitive linear wire When fire breaks out, the wires

insulation melts, completing an electrical circuit and causes the detection system to actuate the fire suppression system.

Distribution Hose and Nozzles The distribution piping (hose)

network is designed to properly distribute the dry chemical to the
nozzles. To survive the vibration found on mobile equipment, hose
is used to distribute the dry chemical. In the A-101 pre-engineered
system; hose sizes, maximum and minimum hose lengths, and number
of nozzles are predetermined. There are three types of nozzles available for the A-101 system. Each type of nozzle has been designed and
tested for various applications and area of coverage. Nozzle blow-off
caps are available to keep the nozzles free of dirt and grease.

Manual/Automatic Actuator(s) The manual actuator consists of

an actuator body, a nitrogen cartridge, and a mounting bracket. Two
types of manual actuators are available: Remote type and Dashboard
type. The Remote type uses either the S style bracket or the cartridge
guard style enclosure. The Dashboard type uses the L or S style
mounting bracket. When the manual actuator is operated by hand, gas
supplied from the nitrogen cartridge is released into 1/4 in. actuation
hose. This nitrogen pressure then operates the pneumatic actuator
that punctures a larger expellant gas cartridge (either carbon dioxide or
nitrogen) and this fluidizes and propels the dry chemical from the agent
storage tank.
Automatic actuators (a component of the automatic detection system)
operate the same way, except they can be operated automatically by
the detection system.

Spot-type heat detectors Internal contacts will close when the

temperature of the surrounding air reaches the set point temperature
of the detector. This action completes an electrical circuit and causes
the detection system to actuate the fire suppression system.
Gas filled stainless steel tubing When the gas in the tubing heats
up, the increase in pressure operates a responder, thus completing
an electrical circuit and causes the detection system to actuate the
fire suppression system.
The Triple IR(IR3) Flame Detector is a high performance and high
reliability self-contained triple spectrum flame detector. This detector,
packaged in a small, convenient sized housing for easy installation in
tight areas, is specially designed as a general-purpose flame detector
for off-road (mining) and industrial applications with the highest immunity to false alarms. The patented Triple IR design offers two to three
times the detection distance of any conventional IR or UV/IR detector, scanning for oscillating IR radiation (1 to 10 Hz) in three special
bands. Each sensor band pass has been selected to ensure the
greatest degree of spectral matching to the radiant energy emissions
of fire, and the lowest degree of matching to non-fire stimuli.

SPECIFICATIONS
The fire suppression system shall be the dry chemical pre-engineered
fixed nozzle cartridge-operated type, incorporating automatic detection with engine shutdown capabilities. It shall be approved by Factory
Mutual (FM) for the hazards to be protected based on actual fire tests
by the manufacturer and confirmed by the nationally recognized testing
laboratory. The design of the system (specific hose sizes, maximum
and minimum lengths, hose specifications, number of fittings, number
and type of nozzles, and quantity of dry chemical) shall provide protection for the hazard as prescribed by the national testing laboratory.
Installation shall be in accordance with the approved Design, Installation,
Maintenance Manual and conform to NFPA Standard 17, Dry Chemical
Extinguishing System, and NFPA Standard 121, Mobile Surface Mining
Equipment.

APPROVAL
The ANSUL A-101 System is Factory Mutual (FM) Approved, Transport
Canada (TC)Approved, and CEMarked.
004690

Automatic Detection System Three automatic detection systems

are available for use with the ANSUL A-101 fire suppression systems:
CHECKFIRE Series I, CHECKFIRE SC-N, or the CHECKFIRE MP-N.
Mounting location temperatures for the control modules for the detection systems are as follows:
CHECKFIRE Series I

40 F to +140 F (40 C to +60 C)

CHECKFIRE SC-N

40 F to +140 F (40 C to +60 C)

CHECKFIRE MP-N

+32 F to +120 F (0 C to +49 C)

TWINAGENTCONCEPT
The LVSLiquid Agent Fire Suppression System is designed to be
installed with an ANSUL A-101 Dry Chemical system to create a
twin agent system concept that is capable of quick fire knock-down,
coupled with the cooling application of the LVS liquid agent. The system
consists of both dry chemical and wet chemical. The dry chemical
side of the system is the ANSUL LT-A-101 type system and the liquid
agent side of the system consists of wet chemical tank(s) containing a
premixed solution of LVS agent.

ORDERINGINFORMATION
Order all system components through Customer Services, One Stanton
Street, Marinette, WI 54143-2542 (715) 735-7411.

One Stanton Street

Marinette, WI 54143-2542

715-735-7411
www.ansul.com

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All rights reserved.
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