Kidde Fire Systems

Natura™ Inert Gas

Fire Suppression System Effective: April 2020
K-38-2000 Rev AA
Flexible. Efficient. Sustainable.
Kidde Fire Systems introduces the Natura™ Inert Gas
System (Natura IGS) for fire suppression - an environ-
mentally safe, competitive, and cost-effective choice for
protecting assets including those in commercial, light
industrial, and heavy industrial applications. With global
approvals and a selection of agents and hardware pro-
files, Natura IGS can be the natural choice for inert gas
fire suppression systems.

Environmentally safe
• Uses naturally occurring gases.
• Zero Global Warming Potential (GWP)
• Zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)

Wide range of applications - broad opportunity

• Data Centers
• Hospitals & Medical Facilities
• Libraries and Archives
• Museums & Cultural Heritage Buildings
• Petroleum, Oil & Gas Facilities Specify and ship worldwide with confidence
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing globally certified by:
• Telecommunication Facilities • Transportation
• Others – TPED and/or UN/DOT
• Performance
Choice of agents and hardware profile - suits – Loss Prevention Certification Board, LPCB
regional requirements and filling capabilities – FM Approved (IG-100, IG-55)
• Appropriateness of pure & blended inert gases for • Materials
multiple fire types broadens application scope – Construction Products Regulation, CPR
– Class A Surface fires – Nationally Recognized Test Labs (NRTL)
– Class B Hydrocarbon fires in process
– Class C Electrical fires
• System pressures suitable for regional capabilities Superior valve design regulates mass flow,
– 200 bar maintains pressure & shuts off at 55 bar
– 300 bar (no flow condition) - enables lower cost installation
• Cylinder sizes to suit floor space • In most cases, schedule 40 pipe now suitable vs.
– 80 Liter higher cost Sch 80 or 160 for unregulated systems.
– 140 Liter (Global version available; • Regulated flow reduces pressure vent size and
DOT in future) therefore cost.
• Nozzles types add design & installation flexibility
– 180° (Pendant or upright style) Designed for quick and easy installation
– 360° (Pendant or upright style) • Pre-fabricated manifolds
• Quick connect actuation tube fittings
• Daisy chained pressure supervision via plug-in inter-
connections

Wide operating temperature

• Range of -4° to 130°F (-20° to 54°C) allows from hot
to cold application environments

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Inert Gases
Natura IGS offers two inert gases for use in the fire suppression system. These gases are:

• IG-100: Pure Nitrogen

• IG-55: Gaseous Mixture of 50% Nitrogen and 50% Argon

Hazard Protection
The Natura IGS can be designed to cover a single hazard or multiple hazards from a common cylinder bank.

Single Zone System

The following figure depicts an example of a single zone Natura IGS setup which protects one hazard.

10

6
5
3

9
7 2
8 1
Figure 1. Single Area Cylinder Bank Arrangement

Table 1: Single Area Cylinder Bank Arrangement Components

Item Description Item Description

1 Primary Agent Storage Cylinder and Valve Assembly 6 3/4” BSP Manifold Check Valve
2 Slave Agent Storage Cylinder and Valve Assemblies 7 Release Unit
3 Cylinder Racking Components* 8 Pilot Line Actuation Hose
4 Manifold 9 Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly
5 Discharge Hose 10 Pilot Line Bleed Valve (on back side)
*This system is depicted with wooden racking components. For single row systems, an alternative option is to use the single cylinder
clamp (P/N 01-8131-0000) for each cylinder.

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Multi Zone System
Multi zone systems can protect multiple hazards with one bank of cylinders. Multi zone systems require the use of one
2-way pneumatically operated selector valves for each of zone protected.The following depicts an example of a multi-
zone Natura IGS setup which protects 3 separate hazard zones.

Agen
t Cylin
der M
anifold

6
4

5 6
7 1
2
Figure 2. Multi-Hazard System Example

Table 2: Multi-Hazard System Example Component List

Item Description Item Description

1 Primary Agent Storage Cylinder and Valve Assembly 5 Back-Plate Manifold Pressure Regulator
2 Slave Agent Storage Cylinder and Valve Assemblies 6 Back-Plate Manifold Hose
3 Manifold Pressure Gauge (Optional) 7 Back-Plate Manifold Solenoid
4 Back-Plate Manifold 8 Selector Valve

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Systems with Concentrations Higher than the LOAEL
When the system is designed with concentration higher than the LOAEL (Lowest Observable Adverse Effect Level)
which is 52% agent concentration, the following safety items shall be included in the system:

• Pneumatic Time Delay

• Pneumatic Siren
• Lockout Valve
• Special Signage

A typical system using the above mentioned components is shown below:

To Distribution
Pipe Work
Wiring to
Control Panel

5 8

2 11

1 3 6
7 10
Primary Slave Slave
9 Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder
4

NOTE: Components not to scale

Figure 3. System with Discharge Delay

Table 3: Discharge Delay System Components

Item Description

1 104 cu. in. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder

2 Electric Control Head Kit with Control Head Monitor
3 30” Actuation Hose
4 Nitrogen Discharge Delay Kit
5 Lever Operated Control Head
6 3/4” NPS to BSP Adapter
7 Back-Plate Manifold Hose
8 Pressure Regulator
9 BSP to Festo Adapter
10 Pilot Line Actuation Hose
11 1st Cylinder with Slave Gauge

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Component Description Release Unit
Release units connect to the gauge port of the primary
Cylinder and Valve Assemblies cylinder and activate the Cylinder-Valve to release agent
The Natura IGS uses seamless steel cylinders compliant into the system piping. Release units can either be elec-
with ISO 9809-2 and certified to TPED and/or UN/DOT. tric operated or a combination manual & electric setup.
System activation and gas discharge is controlled via a
Release units have an integral pressure gauge that can
pressure operated, mass flow regulated, and pressure
be ordered with contacts that are normally open or nor-
controlling valve. The valve is equipped with a safety
mally closed under pressure, dependent on jurisdictional
burst disc in compliance with DOT and TPED require-
requirements.
ments and has connection ports for the release unit or
slave gauge assembly, pilot line actuation hoses, and an Release units that include manual operation have a tam-
agent discharge port. per proof seal on the operation pin.
Cylinders are available in 80 liters at either 200 bar or
Solenoid Specifications
300 bar pressure and 140 liters at 300 bar pressure. All
• Operating Voltage: 24 VDC
pressures are determined at a filling temperature of
• Current Draw: 0.75 Amps
15°C.

Cylinder shells are painted red with green shoulder for To comply with NFPA 2001 requirements, the solenoid in
easy identification and include agency markings where the Release unit assembly is fixed with tamper proof
applicable. screws and cannot be removed. However, the Release
unit assembly can be detached from the port. For code
When shipped, cylinder-valve assemblies include an compliance, such detachment should cause a supervi-
anti-recoil cap and a transport cap as a safety feature sory signal at the Kidde Fire Systems Suppression
designed to prevent uncontrolled, accidental discharge. control unit.
The outlet cap can be used to perform the system dis-
charge test without discharging agent from the Natura
IGS cylinder.

Figure 5. Release Unit

Figure 4. Valve Components Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly
The Natura IGS valve assembly has a 3/4" (20mm) dis- Installing a Slave Cylinder Gauge assemblies on a slave
charge port with BSP male threads. cylinder enables monitoring the pressure of the slave cyl-
Note: All cylinders in a system must be of equal size inders in the system. The Slave Cylinder Gauges assem-
and pressure. blies are connected to the Cylinder-Valve gauge port and
can have contacts that are either normally open or nor-
mally closed under pressure. One gauge is required for
each slave cylinder.

Figure 6. Slave Cylinder Gauge

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Actuation Hoses Manifold Check Valve
1/4" (6 mm) diameter Actuation hoses are used to pro- Manifold Check Valve are required to be installed where
vide pressure to the valve to actuate the system. The the discharge hose connects with a manifold in order to
Actuation hoses are also used in multi-cylinder systems prevent backflow to the cylinder-valve. Manifold check
to convey pilot pressure at 116 psig (8 bar) from the prior valves have 3/4" (20 mm) BSP male threads at both ends
cylinder-valve to the next cylinder-valve. The hoses and are marked with the direction of agent flow.
include quick connect couplings which allows ease of
installation and maintenance. The pre-built Natura IGS manifolds are shipped with
Manifold Check Valves pre-installed, one per stub.

Figure 9. Manifold Check Valvle

Note: If procuring a manifold elsewhere, only approved
Natura IGS Manifold Check valves may be used.
Ensure each discharge connection uses a mani-
Figure 7. Actuation Hose
fold check valves.
Discharge Hoses
3/4" (20 mm) diameter Discharge hoses route the agent Manifolds
from the cylinder-valve assemblies to the system piping. 2” (50 mm) diameter Manifolds of varying lengths in sin-
Hoses connect to the discharge outlet of the agent cylin- gle or double row configuration are available for the
der-valve and terminate at the system piping or dis- Natura IGS. The Manifolds are available for 80 and 140
charge manifold. Liter cylinders.

Hoses with 90° to 90° couplings are typically used in con- Manifolds includes a 3/4” Manifold Check valve at each
junction with manifolds to allow for easy adjustments. inlet port. Manifolds can be coupled together using a 2"
Hoses with Straight to Straight couplings should be used BSP Manifold Coupling and capped off using a 2" BSP
in single cylinder applications. Manifold End-cap.

Figure 10. Single Row Manifold

Figure 11. Double Row Manifold

Figure 8. Discharge Hoses

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Selector Valves (Stop Valve) Lockout Valve
Selector valves route agent from a central cylinder bank A lockout valve is a manually operated valve installed
to the specific hazard where fire has been detected. between the agent manifold and the discharge pipe net-
Selector valve actuators operate pneumatically using work leading to the protected area. Lockout valves can
agent pressure routed from the manifold via a pressure be locked in the closed position to prevent agent from
regulator on the back-plate manifold and the respective discharging into the protected area.
back-plate solenoid valve.
Lockout valves can be installed at the end of the manifold
or, if a common manifold protects multiple hazards,
downstream of each selector valve. Lockout valves
include a limit switch. The limit switch must be wired to
the control panel to indicate a trouble if the valve is
closed.

Figure 12. Selector Valve

Selector valves are 2-way ball valves with full bore.
Selector valves of 1", 1 1/2", and 2" size have BSP Figure 14. Lockout Valve
threaded inlet and outlet ports for connection to the distri-
bution piping. 3" and 4" Selector valves use DIN 2638 Agent Discharge Nozzles
flanges for this connection. The Natura IGS offers nozzles with 360° and 180° dis-
charge patterns which can be mounted in either upright
The solenoids are mounted on a back-plate with tamper or pendant style. The number and size of the orifice on
proof screws and cannot be removed. each nozzle is custom calculated using the Flow Calcula-
tion Software Suite version 4.0 and higher.

Figure 13. Selector Valve Setup

Figure 15. Nozzles

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Cylinder Racking Accessories:
The racking system for the Natura IGS is modular and
can be adjusted to fit any number of cylinders in a variety Bleeder Valve:
of row combinations. A Bleeder Valve should be installed on a Pilot Line in the
unused actuation hose connection in the last cylinder of a
cylinder bank. The end-of-line leak/vent valve prevents a
possible gradual pressure build-up in the pilot line should
the solenoid release unit develop a leak, thus preventing
an unintended system discharge. The bleed valve
includes a Quick Connect fitting for ease of installation
and maintenance.

Figure 18. Bleeder Valve

Manifold Safety Device:

The manifold safety device consists of a safety disc
Figure 16. Racking Example
housed in a threaded body. The safety disc is designed
Quick Connect Cables to burst at a pressure of 90-100 Bar. Manifold safety
Quick Connect cables provide an expedient method of devices have an NPT fitting on the side that connects to
wiring the pressure gauges of the Release Unit and the manifold and a BSPT threading on the side that
Slave Cylinder Gauge Assemblies. The open contacts of would connect to the venting pipe if applicable.
the supervisory pressure switch are connected in parallel The Manifold Safety Device should be used on manifolds
through Quick Connect cables in a daisy chain form. with selector valves and lockout valves where the design
of the system creates a closed section of piping. The
safety outlet is installed in the piping upstream of the
valve(s) to prevent over pressurization in the event of
entrapment of Agent in the closed pipe segment. The
outlet on the safety device may also be piped to vent
directly to atmosphere or to vent to the pipe network
downstream of any selector valve.

Figure 17. Quick Connect Cables

Figure 19. Manifold Safety Device

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Pressure Switch: Main & Reserve Systems
The pressure operated switch uses the pressure of the The Natura IGS supports a ‘Reserve’ bank of cylinders,
discharging agent for activation should be connected to equal in quantity and size to the main bank. A reserve
the distribution piping. The agent actuates a pressure system can minimize downtime prevent service interup-
operated stem which toggles the electrical switch. Each tion in case of a discharge. A reserve system is also rec-
switch can also be operated manually by pulling up on ommended when using selector valves and when
the stem. These switches are used to annunciate alarms, downtime cannot be tolerated should a discharge occur.
to shut down ventilation and/or other electrical equipment
and to turn on electrical automatic dampers or other elec- The system with main and reserve cylinders are con-
trical equipment. Each pressure switch must be manually nected to Suppression Control Panel through a Main/
reset, by pushing down on the stem to return the switch Reserve Transfer Switch.
to the set position. The minimum operating pressure
required is 50 PSI.The toggle on the pressure switch can Main & Reserve Transfer Switch:
be set to either N.O. to close or N.C. to open contact The main & reserve transfer switch, is installed on sys-
transfer upon operation. tems having main and reserve cylinders. Placing the
switch in either the "main" or "reserve" position provides
uninterrupted fire protection capability during system
maintenance or in the event of a system discharge.

Figure 20. Pressure Switch

Pressure Operated Trip:

The pressure operated trip, is connected to the distribu-
Figure 22. Main and Reserve Transfer Switch
tion piping and utilizes agent pressure for actuation. The
agent pressure displaces a spring-loaded piston to disen-
gage a holding ring from the stem connected to the pis-
Control Panel
ton. For systems covering a single zone, use the Kidde Fire
Systems AEGIS™ control unit.

Multi zone systems using selector valves require an

addressable control panels such as the Kidde Fire
Systems ARIES™ or the ARIES NETLink control unit.

Note: The release units of the Natura system must be

listed with the suppression control panel.

Flow Calculation Software Version 4.0:

Using the parameters listed below the Flow Software cal-
culates pressure drops, pipe sizes, orifice sizes and vent
Figure 21. Pressure Operated Trip area requirements:

• Inert agent selection

• System Pressure 200 Bar/300 Bar
• Cylinder size 80 L
• Discharge time 60 Sec./120 Sec.
• Nozzle Selection 180º/360º
• Single Zone/Multi Zone Systems

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Parts List

Description Part Number

Kidde Fire Systems 80L Cylinder with IG-100 to 200 bar 38-428021-100

Kidde Fire Systems 80L Cylinder with IG-100 to 300 bar 38-428031-100

Kidde Fire Systems 80L Cylinder with IG-55 to 200 bar 38-428021-055

Kidde Fire Systems 80L Cylinder with IG-55 to 300 bar 38-428031-055
Release Unit
Release Unit 400 Series - 200 Bar, Manual / Electric, N.O. Gauge 38-400001-001
Release Unit 400 Series - 300 Bar, Manual / Electric, N.O. Gauge 38-400001-003
Slave Cylinder Gauge
Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly - 200 Bar, N.O. 38-400005-001
Slave Cylinder Gauge Assembly - 300 Bar, N.O. 38-400005-003
Quick Connect Cables
L Plug x 2 Cable, Dual Core 0.013 x 11.8” (0.34 x 300mm) x Quick Connects (Male & Female) 38-400005-100
Gauge Signal Line - Quick Connect Terminal Plug (MALE) 38-400005-101
Gauge Signal Line - Quick Connect (MALE) Connector with 3m Fly lead (Dual Core Cable) 38-400005-102
Quick Connect (Male) x Dual Core 0.013 x 39.4” (0.34 x 1000mm) Fly-Lead 38-400005-103
Quick Connect (Female) x Dual Core 0.013 x 39.4” (0.34 x 1000mm) Fly-Lead 38-400005-105
Discharge Accessories
Manifold Check Valve 3/4”, BSP 38-400002-002
15.75” Actuation Hose with Quick Connect Fitting, Straight to Straight 38-401110-400
19.68” Actuation Hose with Quick Connect Fitting, Straight to Straight 38-401110-500
23.62” Actuation Hose with Quick Connect Fitting, Straight to Straight 38-401110-600
23.62” Actuation Hose with Quick Connect Fitting, Straight to 90° 38-401130-600
27.56” Actuation Hose with Quick Connect Fitting, Straight to 90° 38-401130-700
Discharge Hose 3/4" Dia., 16.1” (410 mm) Length, 90° to 90° 38-400330-410
Discharge Hose 3/4" Dia., 20.1” (510 mm) Length, 90° to 90° 38-400330-510
Discharge Hose 3/4" Dia., 11.8” (300 mm) Length, Straight to Straight 38-400110-300
Pilot Line Bleed Valve (for last cylinder) 38-400007-001
Pressure Switch, 3 Pole Double Throw 81-486536-000
Pressure Switch, 3 Pole Single Throw (Ex. Proof) 81-981332-000
Pressure Trip 81-874290-000
Main-to-Reserve Transfer Switch 84-802398-000

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 Description Part Number

Selector Valves
1” Selector valve, DN 25, 8-10 Bar Actuator 22-37140-025
1 1/2” Selector valve, DN 40, 8-10 Bar Actuator 22-37140-040
2” Selector valve, DN 50, 8-10 Bar Actuator 22-37140-050
3” Selector valve, Flange DN 80, 8-10 Bar Actuator 22-37140-080
4” Selector valve, Flange DN 100, 8-10 Bar Actuator 22-37140-100
Back-Plate Manifold - 2 Area, Selector Valve Control, 8 Bar 01-3508-0002
Back-Plate Manifold - 3 Area, Selector Valve Control, 8 Bar 01-3508-0003
Back-Plate Manifold - 4 Area, Selector Valve Control, 8 Bar 01-3508-0004
Back-Plate Manifold - 5 Area, Selector Valve Control, 8 Bar 01-3508-0005
Back-Plate Manifold Hose 01-3273-1200
Pressure Regulator - 300 Bar to 8 Bar 01-6017-0000
Lockout Valves
Valve, 1" NPT Lockout (Isolation) 38-409830-005
Valve, 2" NPT Lockout (Isolation) 38-409830-007
Valve, 3" NPT Lockout (Isolation) 38-409830-009
Valve, 4" NPT Lockout (Isolation) 38-409830-010
Discharge NPT Nozzles
Nozzle Assembly, 1/2" NPT, 360° 38-407100-XXX
Nozzle Assembly, 3/4" NPT, 360° 38-407200-XXX
Nozzle Assembly, 1" NPT, 360° 38-407300-XXX
Nozzle Assembly, 1-1/2" NPT, 360° 38-407400-XXX
Nozzle Assembly, 1/2" NPT, 180° 38-407500-XXX
Nozzle Assembly, 3/4" NPT, 180° 38-407600-XXX
Nozzle Assembly, 1" NPT, 180° 38-407700-XXX
Nozzle Assembly, 1-1/2" NPT, 180° 38-407800-XXX
Discharge Delay, Siren, and Associated Accessories
108 cu. in. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder with Supervisory Pressure Switch 06-129773-001
1040 cu. in. Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder w/pressure switch 90-101040-200
30 Second Nitrogen Discharge Delay Kit 38-401140-030
60 Second Nitrogen Discharge Delay Kit 38-401140-060
Siren, Nitrogen Pressure Operated 90-981574-001
Male Connector, 5/16” Flare x 1/8” NPT WK-699205-010
Mounting Bracket, Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder 108 cu. in. WK-877845-000
Actuation Hose, 30” WK-264986-000
Cylinder Strap, Nitrogen Pilot Cylinder 1040 cu. in. WK-270014-000
Discharge Head, Plain Nut WK-872450-000

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Discharge Delay, Siren, and Associated Accessories (continued)

Flexible Hose, 3/4” Outlet WK-251821-000
Electric Control Head, 24 VDC Kit with Control Head Monitor 85-890181-000
Lever Operated Control Head WK-870652-000
Lever/Pressure Operated Control Head 82-878751-000
Manifold Equipment
80 Liter BSP Manifold, with manifold check valvesn for each stub 38-351000-0XX
2" BSP Manifold Coupling 38-400020-100
2" BSP Manifold End Cap 38-400020-101
2" Adapter, BSPT (F) to NPT (F) 38-351000-001
Bracket for 80L Cylinder manifold 1 Row 200mm (inc 2" Clamp) 01-8160-0200
Bracket for 80L Cylinder Manifold 2 Rows 520 mm (inc 2" Clamp) 01-8160-0520
Bracket for 80L Cylinder Manifold 3 Rows 830 mm (inc 2" Clamp) 01-8160-0830

2" Pipe Clamp ø58.7 - ø63.5 mm 01-8143-0000

Cylinder Racking Kits

Unistrut Cyl Wall Bracket - 400mm -1850mm 01-812X-1000

Clamping Bar 1 x 2 for 80 L Cyl (Front) 03-8266-0000
Clamping Bar 1 x 3 for 80 L Cyl (Front) 03-8267-0000
Wooden Spacer 1 x 2 for 80 L Cyl (Rear) 03-8162-0000
Wooden Spacer 1 x 3 for 80 L Cyl (Rear) 03-8163-0000
Wooden Spacer 2 x 2 for 80 L Cyl (Center) 03-8164-0000
Wooden Spacer 2 x 3 for 80 L Cyl (Center) 03-8165-0000
Single Clamp 80L Cyl Galvanized Steel 01-8131-0000
Clamping Bolt, 2 Row, 80L - 715mm Long 01-8337-0200
Clamping Bolt, 3 Row, 80L - 1030mm Long 01-8337-0300
Endcover, White PVC 34 X 40 mm 01-8131-0002
Distance Pipe 3/4" + Washers 80L 03-8331-0000

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