FM-200 CLEAN AGENT

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

WITH

AUTOPULSE
CONTROL SYSTEM

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products

ONE STANTON STREET
MARINETTE, WI 54143-2542
1-800-862-6785/1-715-735-7415

4/20/09
 FIRE DETECTION/SAPPHIRE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

A. This specification outlines the requirements for a Total Flood Clean

Agent Fire Suppression System with automatic detection and control. The
work described in this specification includes all engineering, labor,
materials, equipment and services necessary, and required, to complete
and test the fire suppression system.

1.02 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND PUBLICATIONS:

A. The design, equipment, installation, testing and maintenance of the

Clean Agent Suppression System shall be in accordance with the
applicable requirements set forth in the latest edition of the following
codes and standards:

1. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) No. 2001 Clean Agent Fire
Extinguishing Systems

2. NFPA No. 70 National Electrical Code

3. NFPA No. 72 National Fire Alarm Code

4. Factory Mutual Approval Guide

5. UL Listings

6. Requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

B. The standards listed, as well as all other applicable codes, standards,

and good engineering practices shall be used as "minimum" design
standards.

1.03 REQUIREMENTS:

A. The suppression system installation shall be made in accordance with

the drawings, specifications and applicable standards. Should a conflict
occur between the drawings and specifications, the specifications shall
prevail.
1.04 EXCLUSIONS:

A. The work listed below shall be provided by others, or under other

sections of this specification:

1. 120 VAC or 220 VAC power supply to the system control panel.

2. Interlock wiring and conduit for shutdown of HVAC, dampers and/or

electric power supplies, relays or shunt trip breakers.

3. Connection to local/remote fire alarm systems, listed central alarm

station(s) or sprinkler pre-action/deluge valve actuation.

1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. MANUFACTURER:

1. The manufacturer of the suppression system hardware and

detection components shall be ISO 9000 registered.

2. The name of the manufacturer shall appear on all major

components.

3. All devices, components and equipment shall be the products of the

same manufacturer.

4. All devices, components and equipment shall be new, standard

products of the manufacturers latest design and suitable to
perform the functions intended.

5. All devices and equipment shall be U.L. listed and/or FM approved.

6. Locks for all cabinets shall be keyed alike.

B. INSTALLER:

1. The installing contractor shall be trained by the supplier to design,

install, test and maintain fire suppression systems.

2. When possible, the installing contractor shall employ a NICET

certified special hazard designer, Level II or above, who will be
responsible for this project.
 3. The installing contractor shall be an experienced firm regularly
engaged in the installation of automatic Clean Agent, or similar, fire
suppression systems in strict accordance with all applicable codes
and standards.

4. The installing contractor must have a minimum of 5 years

experience in the design, installation and testing of Clean Agent, or
similar, fire suppression systems. A list of systems of a similar
nature and scope shall be provided on request.

5. The installing contractor shall show evidence that his company

carries a minimum $2 million liability and completed operations
insurance policy. These limits shall supersede limits required in the
general conditions of the specifications.

6. The installing contractor shall maintain, or have access to, a Clean

Agent recharging station. The installing contractor shall provide
proof of his ability to recharge the largest Clean Agent system
within 24 hours after a discharge. Include the amount of bulk agent
storage available.

7. The installing contractor shall be an authorized stocking distributor

of the Clean Agent system equipment so that immediate
replacement parts are available from inventory.

8. The installing contractor shall show proof of emergency service

available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

C. SUBMITTALS:

1. The installing contractor shall submit the following design

information and drawings for approval prior to starting work on this
project:

a. Field installation layout drawings having a scale of not less

than 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) = 1 ft-0 in. (0.3 m) or 1:100 detailing the
location of all agent storage tanks, nozzles, pipe runs
including pipe sizes and lengths, control panel(s), detectors,
manual pull stations, abort stations, audible and visual
alarms, etc.

b. Auxiliary details and information such as maintenance panels,

door holders, special sealing requirements and equipment
shutdown.
 c. Separate layouts, or drawings, shall be provided for each
level, (i.e. room, under floor, and above ceiling) and for
mechanical and electrical work.

d. A separate layout or drawing shall show isometric details of

agent storage containers, mounting details, proposed pipe
runs and sizes, and symbol legend.

e. Electrical layout drawings shall show the location of all

devices and include point-to-point conduit runs and a
description of the method(s) used for detector mounting.

f. Provide an internal control panel wiring diagram which shall

include power supply requirements and field wiring
termination points.

g. Separate drawing providing symbol legend to identify all

symbols used.

h. Annunciator wiring schematics and dimensioned display panel

illustration shall be provided. (Optional device)

i. Complete hydraulic flow calculations, from a UL listed

computer program, shall be provided for all engineered Clean
Agent systems. Calculation sheet(s) must include the
manufacturers name and UL listing number for verification.
The individual sections of pipe and each fitting to be used, as
shown on the isometrics, must be identified and included in
the calculation. Total agent discharge time must be shown
and detailed by zone.

j. Provide calculations for the battery stand-by power supply

taking into consideration the power requirements of all
alarms, initiating devices and auxiliary components under full
load conditions.

k. A complete sequence of operation shall be submitted

detailing all alarm devices, shutdown functions, remote
signaling, damper operation, time delay and agent discharge
for each zone or system.

2. Submit drawings, calculations and system component data sheets

for approval to the local fire prevention agency, owners insurance
underwriter, and all other authorities having jurisdiction before starting
installation. Submit approved plans to the architect/engineer for
record.
PART 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

2.01 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:

A. The system shall be a Total Flood FM-200 Fire Suppression System

supplied by PYRO-CHEM.

B. The system shall provide a FM-200 minimum design concentration of

6.4% (UL) or 7.2% (FM) by volume for Class A hazards and 9.0% by volume
for Class B hazards, in all areas and/or protected spaces, at the minimum
anticipated temperature within the protected area. System design shall
not exceed 10.5% for normally occupied spaces, adjusted for maximum
space temperature anticipated, with provisions for room evacuation
before agent release.

C. The system shall be complete in all ways. It shall include all mechanical
and electrical installation, all detection and control equipment, agent
storage containers, FM-200 agent, discharge nozzles, pipe and fittings,
manual release and abort stations, audible and visual alarm devices,
auxiliary devices and controls, shutdowns, alarm interface,
caution/advisory signs, functional checkout and testing, training and all
other operations
necessary for a functional, UL Listed and/or FM approved FM-200 Clean
Agent Fire Suppression System.

D. Provide 2 inspections during the first year of service. Inspections shall

be made at 6-month intervals commencing when the system is first
placed into normal service.

E. The general contractor shall be responsible for sealing and securing the
protected spaces against agent loss and/or leakage during the hold
period, which is a minimum period of 10 minutes or a time period
sufficient to allow for response by trained personnel.

F. The system(s) shall be actuated by a combination of ionization and/or

photoelectric detectors installed for maximum area coverage of 250 ft
(23.2 m) per detector, in both the room, under floor and above ceiling
protected spaces. If the airflow is one air change per minute,
photoelectric detectors only shall be installed for maximum area
coverage of 125 ft (11.6 m) per detector. (Ref. NFPA No. 72).
G. Detectors shall be Cross-Zoned detection requiring 2 detectors to be in
alarm before release.

H. Automatic operation of each protected area shall be as follows:

1. Actuation of 1 detector, within the system, shall:

a. Illuminate the "ALARM" lamp on the control panel face.

b. Energize an alarm bell and/or an optional visual indicator.

c. Transfer auxiliary contacts which can perform auxiliary

system functions such as: 1) Operate door holder/closures on
access doors; 2) Transmit a signal to a fire alarm system; 3)
Shutdown HVAC equipment.

d. Light an individual lamp on an optional annunciator.

Note: The shutdown of electrical equipment will be optional based on

requirements of the local AHJ or applicable standards.

2. Actuation of a second detector, within the system, shall:

a. Illuminate the "PRE-DISCHARGE" lamp on the control panel

face.

b. Energize a pre-discharge horn or horn/strobe device.

c. Shut down the HVAC system and/or close dampers.

d. Start time-delay sequence (not to exceed 60 seconds).

e. System abort sequence is enabled at this time.

f. Light an individual lamp on an optional annunciator.

3. After completion of the time-delay sequence, the FM-200 Clean

Agent system shall discharge and the following shall occur:

a. Illuminate a "SYSTEM FIRED" lamp on the control panel face.

b. Shutdown of all power to high-voltage equipment

 c. Energize a visual indicator(s) outside the hazard in which the
discharge occurred.

d. Energize a "System Fired" audible device. (Optional)

4. The system shall be capable of being actuated by manual discharge

devices located at each hazard exit. Operation of a manual device
shall duplicate the sequence description above except that the
time delay and abort functions shall be bypassed. The manual
discharge station shall be of the electrical actuation type and shall
be supervised at the main control panel.

2.02 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The FM-200 Clean Agent System materials and equipment shall be

standard products of the supplier's latest design and suitable to
perform the functions intended. When one or more pieces of
equipment must perform the same function(s), they shall be
duplicates produced by one manufacturer.

2. All devices and equipment shall be UL Listed and/or FM approved.

B. FM-200 AGENT STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION:

1. Each system shall have its own supply of clean agent.

2. The system design can be modular, central storage, or a

combination of both design criteria.

3. Systems shall be designed in accordance with the manufacturer's

guidelines.

4. Each supply shall be located within the hazard area, or as near as

possible, to reduce the amount of pipe and fittings required to
install the system.

5. The clean agent shall be stored in PYRO-CHEM Agent Storage

Containers. Containers shall be super-pressurized with dry nitrogen
to an operating pressure of 360 psi at 70 F (24.8 bar at 21 C).
Containers shall be of high-strength low alloy steel construction
and conform to NFPA 2001.
6. Containers shall be actuated by a resettable electric actuator with
mechanical override located at each agent container or connected
bank of cylinders. Non-resettable or explosive devices shall not be
permitted.

7. Each container shall have a pressure gauge and low pressure

switch to provide visual and electrical supervision of the container
pressure. The low-pressure switch shall be wired to the control
panel to provide an audible and visual "Trouble" alarms in the event
the container pressure drops below 247 psi (17.0 bar). The pressure
gauge shall be color coded to provide an easy, visual indication of
container pressure.

8. Each container shall have a pressure relief provision that

automatically operates
before the internal pressure exceeds 750 psi (51.7 bar).

9. Engineered discharge nozzles shall be provided within the

manufacturers guidelines to distribute the FM-200 agent
throughout the protected spaces. The nozzles shall be designed to
provide proper agent quantity and distribution:

a. Nozzles shall be available in 3/8 in. through 2 in. pipe sizes.

Each size shall be available in 180 and 360 distribution
patterns.

b. Ceiling plates can be used with the nozzles to conceal pipe

entry holes through ceiling tiles.

10. Distribution piping, and fittings, shall be installed in accordance

with the manufacturer's requirements, NFPA 2001 and approved
piping standards and guidelines. All distribution piping shall be
installed by qualified individuals using accepted practices and
quality procedures. All piping shall be adequately supported and
anchored at all directional changes and nozzle locations:

a. All piping shall be reamed, blown clear and swabbed with

suitable solvents to remove burrs, mill varnish and cutting oils
before assembly.

b. All pipe threads shall be sealed with Teflon tape pipe sealant
applied to the male thread only.
C. CONTROL PANEL:

1. The control panel shall be an ANSUL AUTOPULSE releasing panel

supplied by PYRO-CHEM.

2. The control system and its components shall be UL listed and FM

approved for use as a local fire alarm system with releasing device
service.

3. The control system shall perform all functions necessary to

operate the system detection, actuation and auxiliary functions.

4. The control system shall include battery standby power to support

24 hours in standby and 5 minutes in alarm.

5. The control system shall be microprocessor based utilizing a

distributed processing concept. A single microprocessor failure
shall not impact operation of additional modules on the system.

6. The control system shall be capable of supporting Cross Zoned

Detection.

7. The control system shall supply integrated 3.0 amp power supply
circuitry.

8. Each control system shall have a minimum of 6 initiating circuits:

a. Each circuit shall be capable of Class A (Style D) or Class B

(Style A) operation.

b. Each circuit shall be capable of operating up to 25 approved

detectors.

c. Each circuit shall be capable of monitoring contact devices

configured for manual release, manual alarm, system abort,
trouble input or auxiliary (non-fire) input.

9. Each control shall contain release circuits for activation of an

extinguishing/suppression system(s):

a. Each circuit shall be capable of Class B (Style Y) operation.

 b. Each circuit shall be rated for a minimum of 1.0 amp @ 24
VDC.

10. Each control system shall contain 2 indicating appliance circuits

for notification:

a. Each circuit shall be capable of Class A (Style B) or Class B

(Style Y) operation.

b. Each circuit shall be rated for a minimum of 1.0 amp @ 24

VDC.

11. Each control system shall provide an auxiliary power supply rated
for 2 amps @ 24 VDC.

12. Each control system shall provide 3 Form-C relays: one for common
alarm, one for common trouble and one for common supervisory.
Additional relays can be added to each control system by adding
the panel specific Relay Module.

D. DETECTORS:

1. The detectors shall be spaced and installed in accordance with the

manufacturer's specifications and the guidelines of NFPA 72.

2. The Ionization detector shall be an ANSUL AUTOPULSE model, or

equal in quality, performance and features.

3. The Photoelectric detector shall be an ANSUL AUTOPULSE model,

or equal in quality, performance and features.

E. MANUAL RELEASE (ELECTRIC):

1. The electric manual release switch shall be a dual action device

which provides a means of manually discharging the Fire
Suppression System when used in conjunction with the control
system.

2. The Manual Release switch shall be an ANSUL AUOTPULSE model,

or equal in quality, performance and features.

3. The Manual Release switch or Manual Pull station shall be a dual

action device requiring 2 distinct operations to initiate a system
actuation.
 4. Manual actuation shall bypass the time delay and abort functions
shall cause the system to discharge and shall cause all release and
shutdown devices to operate in the same manner as if the system
had operated automatically.

5. A Manual Release switch shall be located at each exit from the

protected hazard.

F. ABORT STATION (OPTIONAL):

1. The optional Abort Station shall be the "Dead Man" type and shall
be located next to each manual switch.

2. The Abort Station shall be an ANSUL AUTOPULSE model, or equal in

quality, performance and features.

3. The Abort Station shall be supervised and shall indicate a trouble

condition at the control panel, if depressed, and no alarm condition
exists.

4. "Locking" or "Keyed" abort stations shall not be permitted.

G. AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS:

1. Alarm audible and visual signal devices shall operate from the
control panel.

2. The Alarm Bell, Alarm Horn and Horn/Strobe devices shall be an

ANSUL AUTOPULSE model, or equal in quality, performance and
features.

3. The visual alarm unit shall be an ANSUL AUTOPULSE Strobe device,

or equal in quality, performance and features.

4. A Strobe device shall be placed outside, and above, each exit door
from the protected space. Provide an advisory sign at each light
location

H. CAUTION AND ADVISORY SIGNS:

1. Signs shall be provided to comply with NFPA 2001 and the

recommendations of the FM-200 equipment supplier:

a. Entrance sign: 1 required at each entrance to a protected

space.
 b. Manual discharge sign: 1 required at each manual discharge
station.

c. Flashing light sign: 1 required at each flashing light over each

exit from a protected space.

I. SYSTEM AND CONTROL WIRING:

1. All system wiring shall be furnished and installed by the contractor.

2. All wiring shall be installed in electrical metallic tubing (EMT), or

conduit, and must be installed and kept separate from all other
building wiring.

3. All system components shall be securely supported independent of

the wiring. Runs of conduit and wiring shall be straight, neatly
arranged, properly supported, and installed parallel and
perpendicular to walls and partitions.

4. The sizes of the conductors shall be those specified by the

manufacturer. Color-coded wire shall be used. All wires shall be
tagged at all junction points and shall be free from shorts, earth
connections (unless so noted on the system drawings), and crosses
between conductors. Final terminations between the control panel
and the system field wiring shall be made under the direct
supervision of a factory-trained representative.

5. All wiring shall be installed by qualified individuals, in a neat and

workmanlike manner, to conform to the National Electrical Code,
Article 725 and Article 760, except as otherwise permitted for
limited energy circuits, as described in NFPA 72 -1993 edition.
Wiring installation shall meet all local, state, province and/or
country codes.

6. The complete system electrical installation, and all auxiliary

components, shall be connected to earth ground in accordance
with the National Electrical Code.
PART 3 TESTING AND DOCUMENTATION

3.01 SYSTEM INSPECTION AND CHECKOUT:

A. After the system installation has been completed, the entire system shall
be checked out, inspected and functionally tested by qualified, trained
personnel, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended
procedures and NFPA standards:

1. All containers and distribution piping shall be checked for proper

mounting and installation.

2. All electrical wiring shall be tested for proper connection,

continuity and resistance to earth.

3. The complete system shall be functionally tested, in the presence

of the owner or his representative, and all functions, including
system and equipment interlocks, must be operational at least 5
days prior to the final acceptance tests:

a. Each detector shall be tested in accordance with the

manufacturer's recommended procedures, and test values
recorded.

b. All system and equipment interlocks, such as door release

devices, audible and visual devices, equipment shutdowns,
local and remote alarms, etc. shall function as required and
designed.

c. Each control panel circuit shall be tested for trouble by

inducing a trouble condition into the system.

3.02 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

A. Prior to final acceptance, the installing contractor shall provide

operational training to each shift of the owners personnel. Each training
session shall include control panel operation, manual and (optional)
abort functions, trouble procedures, supervisory procedures, auxiliary
functions and emergency procedures.

3.03 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE:

A. Prior to final acceptance, the installing contractor shall provide complete

operation and maintenance instruction manuals, 4 copies for each
system, to the owner. All aspects of system operation and maintenance
 shall be detailed, including piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all
circuits, a written description of the system design, sequence of
operation and drawing(s) illustrating control logic and equipment used in
the system. Checklists and procedures for emergency situations,
troubleshooting techniques, maintenance operations and procedures
shall be included in the manual.

3.04 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS:

A. Upon completion of each system, the installing contractor shall provide 4

copies of system "As-Built" drawings to the owner. The drawings shall
show actual installation details including all equipment locations (i.e.:
control panel(s), agent container(s), detectors, alarms, manuals and
aborts, etc.) as well as piping and conduit routing details. Show all room
or facilities modifications, including door and/or damper installations
completed. One copy of reproducible engineering drawings shall be
provided reflecting all actual installation details.

3.05 ACCEPTANCE TESTS:

A. At the time "As-Built" drawings and maintenance/operations manuals are

submitted, the installing contractor shall submit a "Test Plan" describing
procedures to be used to test the control system(s). The Test Plan shall
include a step-by-step description of all tests to be performed and shall
indicate the type and location of test apparatus to be employed. The
tests shall demonstrate that the operational and installation
requirements of this specification have been met. All tests shall be
conducted in the presence of the owner and shall not be conducted until
the Test Plan has been approved.

B. The tests shall demonstrate that the entire control system functions as
designed and intended. All circuits shall be tested: automatic actuation,
solenoid and manual actuation, HVAC and power shutdowns, audible and
visual alarm devices and manual override of abort functions. Supervision
of all panel circuits, including AC power and battery power supplies, shall
be tested and qualified.

C. A room pressurization test shall be conducted, in each protected space,

to determine the presence of openings which would affect the agent
concentration levels. The test(s) shall be conducted using the Retro-Tec
Corp. Door Fan system, or equivalent, with integrated computer program.
All testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 2001, Appendix B.

D. If room pressurization testing indicates that openings exist which would

result in leakage and/or loss of the extinguishing agent, the installing
 contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the proper sealing of the
protected space(s) by the general contractor or his sub-contractor or
agent. The general contractor shall be responsible for adequately sealing
all protected space(s) against agent loss or leakage. The installing
contractor shall inspect all work to ascertain that the protected space(s)
have been adequately and properly sealed. THE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
INSTALLING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SUCCESS
OF THE ROOM PRESSURIZATION TESTS. If the first room pressurization
test is not successful, in accordance with these specifications, the
installing contractor shall direct the general contractor to determine, and
correct, the cause of the test failure. The installing contractor shall
conduct additional room pressurization tests, at no additional cost to the
owner, until a successful test is obtained. Copies of successful test
results shall be submitted to the owner for record. Upon acceptance by
the owner, the completed system(s) shall be placed into service.

3.06 SYSTEM INSPECTIONS:

A. The installing contractor shall provide 2 inspections of each system,

installed under this contract, during the one-year warranty period. The
first inspection shall be at the 6-month interval, and the second
inspection at the 12-month interval, after system acceptance.
Inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's
guidelines and the recommendations of NFPA 2001.

B. Documents certifying satisfactory system(s) operation shall be

submitted to the owner upon completion of each inspection.

END OF SECTION

PC2009101