ANSUL. INSTALLATION RECHARGE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL A-101 VEHICLE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMSThis manual is intended for use with the Ansul A-101 Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems. ‘Those who install, operate, recharge, inspect or maintain these lire suppression systems should read this entire manval. Specilic sections will be of particular interest depending upon one’s responsibilities. ‘As with all mechanical equipment, the A-101 systems need periodic care to provide maximum assurance that they will operate effectively and safely. Inspection frequency should be based on the need of the vehicle on which the extinguishers are located. Maintenance should be conducted at six-month intervals in accordance with NEPA 17 (National Fire Protection Association's Stand: ‘ard for Ory Chemical Extinguishing Systems) by a qualified serviceman. This Ansul_systems manual is limited to uses herein described. For other applications, contact your local Ansul distributor or Ansul Fire Protection, Pre-Engineered Systems Application Department, Marinette, Wisconsin 54143. ere vader ana CHECKFIRE 8 8 omaTABLE OF CONTENTS Basic Information Introduction FM Approval Basic Extinguisher Basic Accessories ‘Optional Accessories How The System Operates InCase of Fire Recharge Inspection Maintenance Warranty ‘System Component ind Hazard Identification ‘System Layout Preparation ‘System Capabilities Multiple System Capability ‘A-101 System Component Dimensions Hose Specifications Dry Chemical Piping (Hose) Limitations Nozzle Location Agent Tank Location ‘Triple Tee Location Remote Actuator Location ‘Actuation and Dry Chemical Piping (Hose) Layout Detection System Installation Installation Instructions System Application Options, Introduction (Ore Haulage Truck Front End Loader Load-Haul-Dump Mine Shuttle Car ‘Appendix 20-21 22-43 2 23-27 28 29-32 33 34-35 36-38 39 40 a 42 a 44-48 49-60 49 50-52 53-55 56-58 59-60 61-70 ‘TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION The Ansul A-101 fire suppression system is @_pre- engineered, fixed nozzle assembly of components for ‘application to either on-highway or off-highway vehicles. Typical applications include surface mining equipment, Underground mining machines, forest harvesting equip- ent, construction equipment, farming machinery and transportation vehicles such as busses. ‘The A-101 system consists of three major components: a container to store the dry chemical extinguishing agent; {an actuation device to trigger the system; and a delivery system to carry the dry chemical from the storage container to the fire. The basic agent storage system is a tank filled with ‘Ansul FORAY (monoammonium phosphate base) dry ‘chemical which Is effective on Class A, 8 and C fires. A {a8 expeliant cartridge provides pressurization of the ory Ehemical upon actuation. DASHBOARD actuator Remore Aetuaton Swivel FITTING bere Sven form ‘ARTRIOGE va CHECK VALE pweumaric ACTUATOR anaxe CONTROL Yatve (ePTiONAL) ued CONTROL Aim ercinoer (OPTIONAL) gS ozzte, CL A raipce Tee Nozze, STANDARO avromanic BASIC INFORMATION 4182 Paget ‘The A-101 system is actuated manually by a pneumatic actuator(s) located on the dashboard or on the exterior of the vehicle, Automatic detection and actuation Is also available. The method of actuation is determined by the fire protection objectives of the vehicle owner. ‘The dry chemical extinguishing agent is delivered from the tank through hydraulic hose and pre-set nozzles into the fire prone areas or onto fire prone surfaces. ‘Subsequent pages in this manual contain additional product information for the installer, operator, recharger, inspector and maintainer. DETECTION TUBING top sue" HYDRAULIC HOSE AND STANDARD. es ecTION eM (ONAL Low pressure WARNING. Moouve PRESSURE RELIEF va tection AND ACTUATION bevide LORY CHEMICAL TANK pressure MaKeuP 3147 Of 718° HYORAULIC bevice HOSE AND STANOARO Swivet FITTINGS. ie" HYDRAULIC HOSE AND SWIVEL FITTINGS FIGURE 1FM APPROVAL The Ansul_A-101 fire suppression system has been tested by Factory Mutual Research Corporation and is approved by them. These tests require extinguishment of fire initiated in open vessels and within enclosures fueled with flammable liquid. In each case, these fires are allowed to progress to maximum intensity before the system is actuated. The time of actuation in these tests is well beyond the time that a detector would take to detect the fire and actuate the system. Other tests required by this testing laboratory are as follows: 1. Fuel in depth splash tests under a minimum hose Tength, maximum temperature, and minimum clear- ance condition to ensure that the nozzle does not ‘cause splashing of fuel. 2. Operational flow rate tests at the minimum, average, and the maximum temperatures, with maximum and minimum hose lengths. 3, Cycle tests on all mechanical and electrical devices to determine their structural integrity CAUTION: Ansul Fire Protection recommends that all pre-engineered dry chemical vehicular systems employing carbon dioxide expellant gas cartridges be restricted to Installation in areas where the ambient temperature is never less than 32° F. (O° G), nor exceeds 125° F. (52* C) if ambient temperatures in the area of expellant gas cartridge location may fall below 32° F. (0° C), or exceed 125" F. (52° C.), up to and including 210° F. (99° C), the expellant gas shall (mandatory) be nitrog BASIC EXTINGUISHER The basic single unit extinguishing system consists of a dry chemical tank filled with Ansul FORAY (monoam- monium phosphate base) dry chemical. A carbon dioxide of nitrogen cartridge is included to pressurize the dry chemical tank upon automatic detect manual actuation. The following depicts the A101 system (the model number indicates the agent tank capacity) options: A101 Model 10 with Carbon Dioxide Cartridge and Tank Mounting Bracket, Part No. 16559 FIGURE 2 BASIC INFORMATION 4482 Page? A-101 Model 20 with Carbon Dioxide Cartridge and Tank Mounting Bracket, Part No. 16430 S FIGURE 3 ‘A-101 Model 30 with Carbon Dioxide Cartridge and Tank Mounting Bracket, Part No. 16131 FIGURE 4 LP {Low Profile]-A-101 Model 20-8 with Carbon Dioxide Cartridge, Cartridge Bracket, Pneumatic Actuator, and ‘Tank Mounting Bracket, Part No. 31344 FIGURE 5BASIC INFORMATION 4182 Page BASIC EXTINGUISHER [Continued] ‘The Ansul low temperature A-101 system was developed —LT-A-101_ Model 30 with Nitrogen Cartridge, Cartridge [oe use in areas where the temperature may fall below Bracket, Pneumatic Actuator and Tank Mounting Bracke 32° F. (0° C,). The system utilizes a special high art No. 53005 capacity nitrogen cylinder to ensure complete pressur- ization and discharge of the extinguishing agent even to sub-zero temperatures. The operating range of the system Is 210° F. to -65" F. (99° C. to -54" C.). LT-A101 Model 10 with Nitrogen Cartridge and Tank ‘Mounting Bracket, Part No. 31581 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 6 LT-LP-A-101 Model 20-8 with Nitrogen Cartridge, Cartridge Bracket, Pneumatic Actuator and Tank Mounting Bracket, Part No. 24307 LT-A-101 Model 20 with Nitrogen Cartridge, Cartridge Bracket, Pneumatic Actuator and Tank’ Mounting Bracket, Part No. 24306 FIGURE 9 Nor! Maximum number of A-101 systems that can be actuated simultaneously is eight. This number ‘cludes A-101-10, A-101-20 and A-101-30 in any FIGURE 7 combination.BASIC ACCESSORIES Additional component accessories required to complete ‘an A-101 system include: ‘Actuator. Each system requires one or more actuators, ‘Options include the dashboard type for installation in the vehicle operator's compartment and the cartridge guard type for installation on the exterior of the vehicle at a height attainable to a person standing at ground level REMOTE oasBOARO FIGURE 10 Check Valy feet of 1/4 ‘An actuator output will drive up to 75 lineal inch actuation line with up to eight extinguishing agent tanks or accessories. Actuation line check valves are used at the branches to each actuation device (whether manual or automatic) to Improve system feliabllity (a recharger, Inspector, or maintainer may not have properly secured a second actuator cartridge or accessory upon servicing the system) and, if necessary, to increase the overall effective lineal length of the actuation line, Cc FIGURE 11 Distribution Tee. When six nozzles are to be fed from fone dry chemical tank, the device between the supply Tine and the branch lines is a precisely designed, single inlet/triple outlet tee to assure equal distribution of the ‘ty chemical to each nozzle. Gi FIGURE 12 BASIC INFORMATION 4182 Paged Hose.* To assure proper performance of an A-101 system, the hose used must mest SAE 100 RS (minimum) hose specification. For underground mining applications, the hose must also comply with USBM, ecified flame resistance acceptance designation SHA 2G-110" and all other SAE. requirements, Including an operating temperature range of —65* F. (~54* C) to +250" F. (1217 C). FIGURE 13 Nozzle. Two nozzles have been approved for use with the ‘A-101 system. One delivers a flat 180" fan shaped stream to sweep a narrow area or provide for total flooding. The other nozzle provides a conical patter for direct application to a vehicle component or burning surtac a FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 "To be furnished by the installerBASIC ACCESSORIES [Continued] Reducing Tee. When two nozzles are to be fed from a Single dry chemical tank, a 1/2" x 1/2" x 3/4” reducing fees used asa branching device in the dry chemical hose network. FIGURE 16 Salety Reliet Valve. A spring-loaded pressure relief is sed to prevent excessive pressure from building up in the actuation line. After system discharge, all pressure fon the actuation line can be relieved by pulling the ring fon the safety relief valve. FIGURE 17 ‘Triple Tee. When four nozzles are to be fed from one dry Chemical tank, a branching device identified as a triple tee is used in the dry chemical hose between the ory chemical supply line and the distribution (branch) lines to the nozzles. FIGURE 18 NOTE: Optional accessory equipment, such as fuel shut-off air cylinders, brake application control valves, time delays, pressure switches, etc., can be made available. These items are adaptable to any installation where such equipment is re- quired. BASIC INFORMATION Pages 4482 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ‘Air Cylinder [Engine Shut-Off]. This component is a: accessory whose function is to shut off the the engine when the fire suppression system isan ar piston operated by pressure fom the ‘actuation line. FIGURE 19 The fuel shut-off is a spring-return rocker arm on the side of the engine which has a cable link to the vehicle dashboard. The air piston rod will tie into this rocker ‘arm, in parallel to, but not interfering with, the operator's able control. MANUAL SHUTDOWN, A ROCKER ARM T i cyUNDERS ruse: 7 uaniroioX————— ACTUATION HOSE LINE FIGURE 20OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES [continued] Control Valve [Brake Application]. This pilot actuated valve ‘operates within that portion of the vehicle pneumatic system which applies pressure to the hydraulic brake system. In normal operation, the vehicle pneumatic pressure |5 applied to the hydraulic brake system to Bisengage the brakes, To apply the brake, the operator manually actuates a two-way control valve which cuts off the pneumatic pressure supply to the brakes while venting pneumatic pressure already in the brake system. When this pneumatic pressur feved, the brakes automatically set themselves. FIGURE 21 The control valve simply adds a second two-way valve in series with the operator's manual brake application valve, This second valve is actuated automatically when one of the fire suppression system actuation devices is ‘operated. When the actuation system pressure is appliod {0 the pilot part of this second valve, it functions to set the vehicle brakes in the same manner as the valve in the ‘operator's manual brake application system. MANUAL SHUTDOWN ACTUATION HOSE LINE. ae FIGURE 22 NOTE: There is a time lag of several seconds after the fire alarm signal and the application of brakes. BASIC INFORMATION 41-82 Pageé Double Check Valve [Actuation Line). The shuttle type- double check valve consists of a die-cast body and two end ‘caps. Inside the valve are two rubber seal gaskets and a brass shuttle. REMOTE ReTuAToR oasnsoano Sc peaeee? Te cntox one FIGURE Operation is simple. As nitrogen pressure enters end, the pressure moves the shuttle to the opposi preventing any nitrogen escaping in that direction, but flow out permitting it to connection. the side, or common, Lon REMOTE ReTuATOR DASHBOARD ReTuATOR cuecK vatve FIGURE 28HOW THE SYSTEM OPERATES Discharge of the A-101 system is initiated from a remote actuatof (1). Depressing the actuator plunger punctures the seal on the cartridge. The released pressure is transmitted to the pneumatic actuator/cartridge receiver (. A safely relief vaive (3) at this point prevents too large an actuation pressure build-up. The pressure causes a seal in the expellant gas cartridge (4) to be pierced. This releases the expellant gas which is then fransmitted to the dry chemical tank (5) where it fluidizes LT-A-101 SYSTEM NOTE: Maximum number of A-101 systems that can be actuated simultaneously is eight. This number includes A-101-10, A-101-20 and A-101-30 in any combination. BASIC INFORMATION 4182 Page7 the dry chemical before carrying it to the fire hazard. A ‘bursting disc in the union assembly (6) prevents the flow of dry chemical until sufficient pressure is bullt up within the dry chemical tank. When the proper pressure Ig reached, the disc breaks allowing the gas/dry chemical mixture to flow to the nozzle(s) (7). The pressure at the nozzie(s) causes the nozzle cap to pop off (F-Ye nozzle) of the self-closing cap to open (3C-¥e nozzle), and the dry chemical to be discharged. ‘A-101 SYSTEM FIGURE 25IN CASE OF FIRE When a fire starts, the way you react is very important. As soon as you become aware of a fire, do the following four things: 1, Tum the machine off. 2. Quickly actuate the A-101 system by pulling th safety ring pin and pushing down the plunger on the actuator. 3. Get away {rom your machine. Take a hand portable extinguisher along if you can. 4, Stand by with hand portable extinguisher. Explanation If you leave the machine running, it may add fuel to the fice or restart the fire with sparks. React quickly so the fire is caught before it grows too large. By leaving the immediate fire area, you protect yourself from windblown flames, explosions or other dangers created by the fire. Heat remaining from the fire could cause reignition after the A-101 system has discharged. Because of this, it is, important that someone stand by, at a safe distance, with a hand portable extinguisher. This standby should be maintained until all possibility of reignition is past. What to Expect When an A-101 system discharges, there is considerable noise accompanied by clouds of dry chemical, While breathing foreign particles is not pleasant, the agent FORAY Is non-toxic and exposure during a fire will not harm you. Alter the Fire is Out Machinery should not be restarted until it has been serviced and cleaned (water may be used to remove the ‘ry chemical), Immediately recharge the fire suppression system. You needed it once, you may need it again. BASIC INFORMATION 44-82 PagesRECHARGE 1 2 Pull ring on safety relief vaive to relieve actuation pressure. Disconnect actuation system hose at cartridge receiver/actuator assembly. 3. Open bursting disc union assembly. 4, Remove dry chemical tank from its bracket. 5, Replace ruptured bursting disc with new disc. FLAT " 2 SIbe OF DISC MUST FACE TANK. Verify that the proper disc is being used by referring to this Franual's parts list for part_number. Assemble bursting disc union, wrench tighten, Fill tank to rated capacity with Ansul FORAY dry chemical as specified on nameplate. Clean the fill opening threads and gasket, and the fill cap threads, Coat the gasket lightly with a good Grade of high heat resistant grease Secure the fill cap, hand tighten Loosen the bolt(s) on the expellant gas cartridge bracket or remove cartridge guard Unscrew and remove the empty expellent cartridge. Make certain that the puncture pin on the pneumatic actuator! cartridge receiver is fully retracted. Obtain a new expellant gas cartridge and verity the proper part number by referring to this manual §ystem Component Index. Weigh the new cartridge. ‘The weight must be within specifications stamped on. the cartridge. gas 13, 14. 15, 16. 17. 19, 20. a 22, 23. RECHARGE 4482” Paged ‘Screw the fully charged expellant gas cartridge into the pneumatic actuator/cartridge receiver, hand tighten. Secure the expellant gas cartridge assembly in its proper position in the bracket with the cartridge felaining beit(s) or return cartridge guard. Return the tank to its bracket and secure it. Check all hose and fittings for mechanical damage. Fleplace any hose that has been exposed to fire. Check the nozzles for mechanical Clean them and install blow-off caps or silicone grease. Pull up the button on the dashboard actuator(s) or lever on the remote actuator(s) and insert the ring pin. Remove the spent cartridge. ‘Obtain a new actuation gas cartridge and verify t proper part number by referring to this manual System Component index. Weigh new cartridge. The ‘weight must be within 14 ounce of the weight stamped fon the cartridge. Connect actuation system hose at cartridge receiver! actuator assembly, wrench tighten. ‘Attach a lead and wire seal to the ring pin and actuation button or lever. Notify operating personnel suppression system is back in service and record date of recharge.RECHARGE 4482 Page 10 RECHARGE LT-A-101 SYSTEM FIGURE 26 Numbers Are Keyed To Recharge InstructionsINSPECTION — MONTHLY EXAMINATION To provide reasonable assurance that your Ansul A-101 system is charged and operable: 4. Note general appearance of system components for mechanical damage or corrosion. 2. Check nameplates) for readability, 3, Remove fill cap. 44. Make certain tank is filled with free-flowing Ansul FORAY dry chemical to a level of not more than 3 inches {rom the bottom of the fill pening 5, Secure fill eap, hand tighten. 6. Remove expellant gas cartridge and examine disc — ‘seal should be unruptured 7. Return cartridge to pneumatic actuator/ cartridge Feceiver, hand tighten and secure in bracket. LT-A-101 SYSTEM Numbers are keyed to inspection instructions 8, 10. 1" 12, INSPECTION 4182 Page tt . Check hose, fittings and nozzles for mechanical damage and cuts. . Check nozzle openings — slot on F-¥% nozzle should bbe closed (capped) with silicone grease or covered with plastic blow-off cap (4120). Remove cartridge from manual actuator(s), and examine disc — seal should be unruptured. Return cartridge to manual actuator(s) assembly, hand tighten. Replace any broken or missing lead and wire seals and record date of inspection. A-101 SYSTEM FIGURE 27MAINTENANCE — SEMI-ANNUAL EXAMINATION To provide maximum assurance that your Ansul A-101 system will operate effectively and safely 1, Note the general appearance of the dry chemical tank for mechanical damage or corrosion. 2. Check nameplate for readability, looseness. 3, Remove fill cap. 4, Examine fill cap gaskets for elasticity — clean and coat lightly with a good grade of high heat resistant corrosion oF grease. 5. Inspect threads on fill cap and in fill opening for nicks, burrs, cross-threading, rough or feathered edges. 6. Check pressure relief vent in fill opening threads for obstruction. 7. Make certain tank is filled with free-flowing Ansul FORAY ary chemical to a level of not more than 3 inches from bottom of fill opening. 8. Secure fill cap, hand tighten. 9. Disengage bursting disc union. 10. Examine the bursting disc. If necessary, move the tank slightly to view disc. The bursting disc should be properly seated with the washer side facing out {smooth side in) and should be undamaged (smooth, not scored or ruptured). 11. Engage bursting disc union (wrench tighten). CAUTION: Overtightening can damage bursting disc. 42. Loosen the bolt(s) which restrain the cartridge or remove extinguisher cartridge guard assembly. 13. Inspect the expellant gas cartridge assembly for evidence of mechanical damage or corrosion. 14. Unscrew the cartridge from the pneumatic actuator! cartridge receiver and weigh it. Replace i its weight is fot within specifications stamped on the cartridge. 15 16. 17, 18, 19. at. 23. 24. MAINTENANCE 4482 Page12 inspect threads on cartridge and in pneumatic actuator/ cartridge receiver for nicks, burrs, cross- threading, rough or feathered edges. Check pressure vent in pneumatic actuator/cartridge receiver for obstruction. Examine cartridge receiver gasket for elasticity. Clean and coat lightly with a good grade of high heat resistant grease. Return cartridge pneumatic acti ator/carteidge receiver, hand tighten Tighten the bracket bolt(s) uniformly or return cartridge guard asembly. Be sure the dry chemical tank is firmly mounted in its bracket fittings and nozzles for mechanical Check nozzle openings — slot should be closed (capped) with silicone grease or covered with plastic blow-off cap. . Check remote actuator — Remove cartridge and weigh (replace if weight is 1/4 ounce less than stamped on cartridge). Inspect threads on and in actuator for nicks, burrs, cross-thre rough or feathered edges. Check pressure saf vent in actuator body for obstruction. Examine ‘actuator cartridge gasket for elasticity — clean and ‘coat lightly with a good grade of high heat resistant grease. Pull ring pin and operate actuator button Several times to check for {ree movement. Seal ring pin to puncture lever with lead and wire seal. Return cartridge to remote actuator, hand tighien. 1. Record date of maintenance.MAINTENANCE 4182 Page 13 MAINTENANCE — SEMI-ANNUAL EXAMINATION LT-A-101 SYSTEM @ ‘A-to1 SYSTEM FIGURE 28WARRANTY ‘The components of the Ansul A-101 systems supplied by Ansul Fire Protection, Wormald U-S., Inc. ("ANSUL") are warranted to you as the original purchaser for one year {rom the date of delivery against defects in workmanship and material. ANSUL will replace or repair any Ansul- ‘Supplied component which, in its opinion, is detective and has not been tampered with or subjected to misuse, abuse, exposed to highly corrosive conditions or extreme high temperature provided that written notice of the alleged defect shall have been given to ANSUL within 30 days alter discovery thereof and prior to the expiration of one year after delivery, and further provided that if ANSUL so instructs, such article or part thereot is promptly returned to ANSUL with shipping charges prepaid. Disclaimer of Liability and Limitation of Damage The above warranty is the only one given by ANSUL concerning this system and applies only to Ansul A-101 systems that have been installed and maintained in accordance with all the directions and requirements provided by ANSUL in the manual created for the A-101 system, WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY. ANSUL SHALL NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE LIABLE FOR COLLATERAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, ‘OR SPECIAL DAMAGES TO PROPERTY. ANSUL does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for it any additional liability in connection with the sale of this, system. For repairs, parts and service of the Ansul system, contact, ‘your local Ansul representative, or Ansul Fire Protection, Wormald US., Inc., Marinette, Wi 54143; AIC (718) 735-7411 41-82 WARRANTY Page 14ANSUL A-101-10 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. Part N Description ‘A-101-10 BASIC SYSTEMS 16559 ‘AA1O1-10 (includes Agent Tank, Part No. 46556; Tank Mounting Bracket, Part No. 18675; Installation Manual, Part No. 24327) 31881 LT-A-101-10 (includes Agent Tank, Part No. 24856; Tank Mounting Bracket, ‘Part No. 15675; Installation Manual, Part No. 24327) A-101 DISTRIBUTION TEE 53040 Reducing Tee, 14" x %4" X %" Package (includes 2 Reducing Tees, Part No. 4655) A-t01 NOZZLES 53042 F-Vp Nozzle Package (includes 4 Nozzles, Part No. 16449; 4 Blow-Off Caps, Part No. 4120; 4 Nozzle Brackets, Part No. 16591 Nozzle Lockwashers, Part No. 25581) 3C-% Nozzle Package (includes 4 Nozzles, Part No, 15347; 4 Nozzle Brackets, Part No. 16597; 8 Nozzle Lockwashers, Part No. 25581) ‘A-101 ACTUATION DEVICES 22348 Dashboard Actuator Package (includes Actuator, Part No. 17242; Left-Hand Thread Cartridge, Part No. 7013; Elbow, Part No. 49407; Check Valve, Part No. 25627; Lead Wire Seal, Part No. 197; Operating Instruc- tion Labels, Part Nos.’ 16033 and 16459; Actuator Bracket, Part No. 17555; Install- ation instructions, Part No. 22347) Remote Actuator Package; Cartridge Guard Type (includes Actuator, Part No. 16186; LeftHand Thread Cartridge, Part No. 7013; Gheck Valve, Part No. 25627; Lead Wire Seal, Part No. 197; Operating Instruction Labels, Part Nos. 16033 and 16459) A-101 ACTUATION LINE DEVICES 19877 ‘Safety Vent Relief Valve Package A101 SERVICING EQUIPMENT 16511 Fill Cap Spanner Wrench, Low Profile 3923 Cartridge Scale and Hook Assembly A-101 RECHARGE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL 3044 32747 15860 ‘A-101-10 Cartridge Shipping Assembly 7032 LT-A-101-10 Cartridge Shipping Assembly 7013 Actuator Cartridge (NSL) 6979 ‘Actuator Cartridge (LT-5) 9379 50 Ib, Pail FORAY Dry Chemical 28917 Bursting Disc Package (consists of 10 Bursting Discs, Part No. 26400) 197 Lead Wire Seat ‘SYSTEM COMPONENT INDEX 41282 Page 15 Part No. Description 24327 ‘A-101_ Installation, Operation, Recharge, Inspection and Maintenance Manual ‘A101 SYSTEM COMPONENTS [Not Listed Previously} 24855 A-101-10 Agent Tank Assembly, Charged 24968 LT-A101-10 Agent Tank Assembly, Charged 24854 101-10 Bracket Package (consists of 2 Brackets, Part No. 15675) 31280 Fill Cap, Low Profile, Brass 15496 Bursting Disc Union Assembly 16408, Pneumatic Cartridge Receiver Actuator 4655 Reducing Tee, A-101-10 16449 F-¥ Nozzle 19347 30-% Nozzle 16597 Nozzle Bracket 25881 Nozzle Lockwasher 4120 Blow-Off Cap, Plastic 53195 Dashboard Actuator (Cartridge and Mount- ing Bracket Not Included) 17555 Dashboard Actuator Bracket 16459 Label, Operating Instructions for Electric- ally Driven Equipment 16033, Label, Operating Instructions for Gasoline and Diesel Driven Equipment 32739 Remote Actuator, Cartridge Guard Type Package (includes Actuator, Part No. 19390; Right-Hand Thread Cartridge, Part No. 6979; Check Vaive, Part No. 25627; Lead Wire Seal, Part No. 197; Operating Insttuction Labels, Part Nos. 16033 and 16459) 19330 Remote Actuator Assembly (RHT) 16188 Remote Actuator Assembly (LHT) 53050 Safety Vent and Relief Valve Package (Consists of 2 Safety Valves, Part No. 18877) 16186 Actuator Assembly (LHT) 53051 Check Valve Package (consists of 2 %" ‘Check Valves, Part No. 25627) ‘A-101 PURCHASE ORDER GUIDE To provide maximum assurance that your purchase order contains the correct part number and required quantity of Ansul-furnished components to effect a total manual system for installation, we have prepared @ sample Bill of Materials comprising a dual A-101-10 fire suppression‘A-101 PURCHASE ORDER GUIDE [Continued] system along with a schematic drawing for cross relerence. Please bear in mind that Figure 1 In the ‘schematic represents either an A-101-10 or LT-A-101-10 basic unit: that Figure 3 reminds you to determine and select elther the F-¥2 (fan-shaped stream) or 3C-Ye (cone-shaped stream) nozzle package; and that Figure 4 Tequires you to select either one of each type actuator package oF two of the same type actuator package. Fig. Part ary. No. Deseription Req. 1 16559 A-101-10 Basic Unit 2 2 89040 Reducing Tee (Package of 2) 1 353042 F-Va Nozzle (Package of 4) 1 4 22348 Dashboard Actuator 2 5 18677. Safety Valve 1 6 16511. Fill'Cap Spanner Wrench = ANSUL A-101.20 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS Part No. Description A-101-20 BASIC SYSTEMS 16430 ‘A-101-20 (includes Agent Tank, Part No. 24969; Tank Mounting Bracket, Part No. 16409; and Installation Manual, Part No. 24327) LP-A-101-20-B (includes Agent Tank, Part No. 31282; Tank Mounting Bracket, Part No. 31169; Cartridge, Part No. 17492; Cartridge Bracket, Pari No. 31177; Pneu- matic Actuator, Part No. 31943; and Installation Manual, Part No. 24327) LT-A-101-20 (includes Agent Tank, Part No. 24423; Tank Mounting Bracket, ‘Part No. 24362: Cartridge, Part No. 5373; Cartridge Bracket, Part No. 24325; Pneumatic Actu- ator, Part No. 31943; Installation Manual, Part No. 24327) 1364 24308 ‘SYSTEM COMPONENT INDEX 4482 Page 16 Part No. Description 24307 LT-LP-A-101-20-B (includes Agent Tank, Part No. 24424; Tank Mounting Bracket Part No. 31169; Cartridge, Part No. 5373; Cartridge Bracket, Part No. 24325; Pneu- matic Actuator, “Part No. 31943; and Installation Manual, Part No. 24327) A-101 DISTRIBUTION TEES 53038 Triple Tee Package (includes 2 Triple Tees, Part No. 16424) 53036 Distribution Tee Package (includes 4 Dis- tribution Tees, Part No. 25031) ‘A-101 NOZZLES 53042 F-%4 Nozzle Package (includes 4 Nozzles, Part No, 16449; 4 Blow-Off Caps, Part N 4120; 4" Nozzle Brackets, Part No. 16597; ‘and Nozzle Lockwashers, Part No. 25581) s3044 3C-¥2 Nozzle Package (includes 4 Nozzles, Part No. 15347, 4 Nozzle Brackets, Part No. 16597; and 8 Nozzle Lockwashers, Part Ne 25581) ‘A-101 ACTUATION DEVICES 22348 Dashboard Actuator Package, (inlcudes Actuator, Part No. 17242; Left-Hand Thread Cartridge, Part No. 7013; Elbow, Part No. 19407; Check Valve, Part No. 25627; Lead Wire Seal, Part No. 197; Operating Instruc- tion Labels, Part Nos. 16033 and 16459; ‘Actuator Bracket, Part No. 17555; Instal lation Instructions, Part No. 22347) 32747 Remote Actuator Package, Cartridge Guard Type (includes Actuator, ‘Part No. 1618¢ Left-Hand Thread Cartridge, Part No. 7013, Check Val 7 Seal, Part No. 197; Operating Instruction Labels, Part Nos. 10833 and 16459) A-101 ACTUATION DEVICES 15677 Safety Vent Relief Valve Package A-101 ACTUATION DEVICES 16511 Fill Cap Spanner Wrench, Low Profile 3923 Cartridge Scale and Hook Assembly ‘A-101 RECHARGE EQUIPMENT ANO MATERIAL 17492 A-101-20 and LP-A-101-20-8 Cartridge ‘Assembly 5373 LT-A-101-20 and LT-LP-A-101-20-B Car- ridge Assembly 7013 Actuator Cartridge, (NSL) 6979 ‘Actuator Cartridge, (LT-5) 9378 50 1b. Pail FORAY Dry Chemical 24917 Bursting Disc (Package of 10 Bursting Discs, Part No. 26400) 197 Lead Wire SeeA-101 RECHARGE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL {Continued} Description aaa? ‘A401 Installation, Operation, Recharge, Inspection and Maintenance Manual ‘A101 SYSTEM COMPONENTS [Not Listed Previously] 24970 ‘A-101-20 Agent Tank Assembly, Charged 24e27 LP-A-101-20-8 Agent Tank Assembly. Charged 24894 LT-A-101-20 Agent Tank Assembly, Charged 24825 LT-LP-A-101-20-8 Agent Tank Assembly, Gharged 31280 Fill Cap, Low Profile, Brass 15496 Bursting Disc Union Assembly 16408, ‘A-101-10, 20, 30 Pneumatic Cartridge Re- ‘ceiver Actuator 31949 LT and LP Model Pneumatic Actuator Assembly 3au77 LP-A-101-20-B Cartridge Bracket 26325 LT-A-101-20 and LT-A-101-20-8 Cartridge Bracket 2ag7t ‘A-101-20 Bracket Shipping Assembly (in- cludes 2 Brackets, Part No. 16409) 24895 LT-A-101-20 Bracket Shipping Assembly anim LP-A101-20-8 and —_LT-LP-A-101-20-8 Bracket Shipping Assembly 16424 Triple Tee Assembly 25031 Distribution Tee Assembly 16449 F-¥s Nozzle 15347 30-% Nozzle 16597 Nozzle Bracket 25581 Nozzle Lockwasher 4120 Blow-Otf Cap, Plastic 53195 Dashboard Actuator without Cartridge or Bracket 17555 Dashboard Actuator Bracke! 16459 Label, Operating Instructions for Electric- ally Driven Equipment 16033 Label, Operating Instructions for Gasoline ‘and Diesel Driven Equipment 32739 Remote Actuator, Cartridge Guard Type Package (includes Actuator, Part No. 19390; Right-Hand Thread Cartridge, Part No. 6978, Check Valve, Part No. 25627; Lead Wire Seal, Part No. 197; Operation Instruction Labels, Part Nos. 16033 and 16459) 19330 Remote Actuator Assembly (RHT) ‘SYSTEM COMPONENT INDEX 4182 Page 17 Description 16186 Remote Actuator Assembly (LHT) 53060 Safety Vent and Relief Valve Package (consists of 2 Safety Valves, Part No. 19677) 53051 Check Valve Package (consists of 2 %" Check Valves, Part No. 25627) A-101 PURCHASE ORDER GUIDE To provide maximum assurance that your purchase order contains the correct part number and required quantity of ‘Ansul-furnished components to effect a total manual ‘system for installation, we have prepared a sample Bill of Materials comprising ‘a dual A-101-20 fire suppression system along with a schematic drawing for cross reference. Please bear in mind that Figure 1 In the schematic represents an A-101-20 basic unit (see lower fight Inset for LT-A-101-20, LP-A‘101-20-8 and LT-LP-A 101-208 representation); that Figure 3 reminds you to determine and select either the F-¥2 (lan-shaped stream) or 3G-¥2 (cone-shaped stream) nozzle package; and that Figure 4 requires you to select either one of each type actuator package or two of the same type actuator package. Fig. Part ty. No. No. Description Req. 1 16430 A-101-20 Basic Unit 2 2 $3038 Triple Tee (Package of 2) 1 353042 ‘Nozzle (Package of 4) 2 4 22348 Dashboard Actuator 2 5 1 é 1 18677 Satety Valve 16511 Fill Cap Spanner Wrench LT-AA0tANSUL A-101-30 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS Part No. Description A-101-30 BASIC SYSTEMS 16131 ‘A-101-30 (includes Agent Tank, Pant No. 24999; Tank Mounting Bracket, Part No. Installation Manual, Part No. 24927) 53005 LT-A-101-30 (includes Agent Tank, Part No. 53002; Tank Mounting Bracket; ‘Part No. 30490; Cartridge, Part No. 29187; Cartridge Bracket, Part No. 29193; Pneumatic Actu- ator, Part No. 31943; Installation Manual, PartNo. 24327) ‘A-101 DISTRIBUTION TEES 53038 Triple Tee Package (includes 2 Triple Tees, Part No. 16424) 53036 Distribution Tee Package (including 4 Tees, Part No, 25031) ‘A-t01 NOZZLES 53042 F-%4 Nozzle Package (includes 4 Nozzles, Part No. 16449; 4 Blow-Off Caps, Part No. 4120; 4 Nozzle Brackets, Part No. 16597; 6 Nozzle Lockwashers, Part No. 25581) sa04e 3C-% Nozzle Package (includes 4 Nozzles, Part No. 15347; 4 Nozzle Brackets, Part No. 16597; 8 Nozzle Lockwashers; Part No. 25581) ‘A-101 ACTUATION DEVICES. 22348 Dashboard Actuator Package (includes Actuator, Part No. 17242; Left-Hand Thread Cartridge, Part No. 7013; Elbow, Part No. 19407; Check Valve, Part No. 25627; Lead Wire Seal, Part No. 197; Operating Instruc- tion Labels, Part Nos. 16033 and 16459; Actuator Bracket, Part No. 17555: Instal- lation Instructions, Part No. 22347) Remote Actuator Package, Cartridge Guard Type (includes Actuator, ‘Part No. 16186; Left-Hand Thread Cartridge, Part No. 7013; Check Valve, Part No. 25627; Lead Wire Seal, Part No. 197: Operating Instruction Labels, Part Nos. 16033 and 16459) A101 ACTUATION LINE DEVICES 32747 19877 Satety Vent Relief Valve Package A-101 SERVICING EQUIPMENT 16511 Fill Cap Spanner Wrench, Low Profile 3923 Cartridge Scale and Hook Assembly ‘A-101 RECHARGE EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL 15851 {A-101-30 Cartridge Shipping Assembly 29187 LT-A-101-30 Cartridge Shipping Assembly 7013 Actuator Cartridge, (NSL) 6979 ‘Actuator Cartridge, (LT-5) 9379 50 Ib. Pail FORAY Dry Chemical ‘SYSTEM COMPONENT INDEX 4482 Page 18 Description 24917 Bursting Disc Package (consists of 10 Bursting Discs, Part No. 26400) 197 Lead Wire Seal 24327 ‘A-101 Installation, Operation, Recharg Inspection and Maintenance Manual ‘A101 SYSTEM COMPONENTS [Not Listed Previously] 53000 ‘A-101-30 Agent Tank Assembly, Charged 29375 LT-A-101-30 Agent Tank Assembly, Charged 31280 Fill Cap, Low Profile, Brass 15496 Bursting Disc Union Assembly 16408 A-101-10, 20, 30 Pneumatic Cartridge Receiver Actuator 31943 LT and LP Model Pneumatic Actuator Assembly 29193 LT-A-101-30 Cartridge Bracket 14098 ‘A-101-30 Bracket Shipping Assembly (consists of 2 Brackets, Part No. 14683) 24910 ‘A-101-30 (XH) Bracket Shipping Assembly 30494 LT-A-101-30 Bracket Shipping Assembly 16424 Triple Tee Assembly 25031 Distribution Tee Assembly 16449 F-% Nozzle 18347 3C-%4 Nozzle 16597 Nozzle Bracket 25581 Nozzle Lockwasher 4120 Blow-Off Cap, Plastic 53195 Dashboard Actuator without Cartridge or or Bracket 17555 Dashboard Actuator Bracket 16459 Label, Operating Instructions for Electric- ally Dirven Equipment 16033 Label, Operating Instructions for Gasoline and Diesel Driven Equipment 32739 Remote Actuator, Cartridge Guard Type (includes Actuator, Part No. 19330; Right- Hand Thread Cartridge, Part No. 6979; Check Valve, Part No. 25627; Lead Wire Seal, Part No. 197; Operating Instruction Labels, Part Nos. 16033 and 16459) 19330 Remote Actuator Assembly (RHT) 16186 Remote Actuator Assembly (LHT) 53050 Safely Vent and Relief Valves (consists of 2 Safety Valves, Part No. 15677) 53051 Check Valve Package (consists of 2 14" Check Valves, Part No. 25627)‘A-101 PURCHASE ORDER GUIDE ‘To provide maximum assurance that your purchase order contains the correct part number and required quantity of ‘Ansul-turnished components {0 effect a total manual ‘system for installation, we have prepared a sample Bill ‘of Materials comprising a dual LT-A-101-30 fire suppres- Sion system along with a schematic drawing for cross reference. Please bear in mind that Figure 1 in the Schematic represents an A-101-30 basic unit (see lower fight insert for LT-A-101-30 representation); that Figure 3 feminds you to determine and select either the F-% (fan-shaped) stream) or 3C-¥ (cone-shaped stream) ozzle package and that Figure 4 requires you to select either one of each type actuator package or two of the same type actuator package. Part ary. No. Description Req. 59005 LT-A-101-30 Basic Unit, 2 53038 Triple Tee (Package of 2) 1 53042 FV Nozzle (Package of 4) 2 32747 Remote Actuator (Left-Hand Thread) 2 5 19677 Safety Valve 1 6 16511 Fill Cap Spanner Wrench 1 Sofema-e g U LT-At01 ‘SYSTEM COMPONENT INDEX 44-82 Page 19PREPARATION This section, System Application Options and System Layout deal with analyzing your fire protection needs and deciding where to place system components to provide the protection you need. Knowledge of the A-101 capabilities is required and is dealt with in the Basic Information Section of this manual. Knowiedge of the fire hazards that exist in the equipment to be protected is also required. This will be obtained through the investigation described below. Finally a good under- standing of federal and local fire protection codes and standards is necessary. No one should begin designing ‘without previously becoming familiar with the applicable codes. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Having read about the A-101 system and the basic terminology and operation of the system, you should now begin to identify the fire hazards in the equipment to be protected. Every foreseeable hazard must be Identified now while you have design flexibility; once the system is installed, adding protection for another hazard becomes more difficult. Note that the A-101 system is designed only for the protection of specified equipment from the foreseeable hazards that exist due to that equipment and its operation. The areas of protection are fixed at installation and are limited in number. An A-101 does not remove the need for a hand portable fire ‘extinguisher on the equipment. Fuel spills, welding (repair) heat or other unforeseeable causes may result in fires not having A-101 protection. The A-101 system protects the ‘areas with high likelihood of fire and potential for high damage; seldom would an A-101 be designed to protect every square inch of the equipment to be protected. Let us begin to identity the hazards. 4. Find where fuel, hi together A lire hazard exists whenever fuel, heat, and oxygen are found together. The presence of two of these three does not constitute a hazard; all three must be present. In most applications, oxygen will be present everywhere, and only heat and fuel must be added. Heat is usually found around a vehicle's motor and exhaust system. Pumps, turbochargers, and electric motors produce heat. Bearings, brakes and gears create heat also. Finally, remember that electrical wiring and switches, especially high current equi ment, may generate heat and sparks. Heat proximity due to type of work or other environmental factors must also be considered. Fuel includes gasoline, diese! fuel, engine oil, lubricating oil, ‘hydraulic oll (even Tire retardant hydraulic oll) and propane. Rubber hose, plastics and other similar petro-chemical products are also fuels. Leaves, cloth, wood and electrical insulation are not usually petro-chemicals, but are fuels. As with heat, fuels from the equipment's environ ment should be considered. A lumbering industry vehicle exposed to sawdust and leaves would be a {good example. and oxygen may occur HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 4182 Page 20 2. Review Hazards. In reviewing hazards, you should consider some factors in addition to the mere presence or absence of oxygen, heat and fuel. The interaction between heat and fuel is different for different fuels. A spark will certainly start gasoline burning, but is not likely to affect rubber hose or wood. Thus temperature and fuel must be con- sidered together. Propagation of a fire may cause a hazard to be larger than originally considered. Liquid fuel may drip, ‘splash of flow to carry the fire some distance from its starting point. Remember also that an easily lit fuel may catch fire from a nearby hazard, even though not originally considered a hazard ‘itself Radiation, sparks, or conduction through metal can carry heat to an area where it would not normally exist. One more important area for consideration is the fire history of the equipment to be protected, or similar equipment. This may be available through company records. The operator of the equipment may have years of experience, and be able to identify the locations of previous fires. The operator might -'~9 know of special hazards, such as a hydraulic!» that frequently comes loose at a given point. Be sure the operator knows what you are seeking, and he can help. next page contains ane) Identification process. It is provided to assist and guide you in the conduct of hazard analysis for every vehicle you protect. Several additional examples of hazard analysis and system design layout appear in the System Application Options Section of this manualEXAMPLE — CABLE LOG SKIDDER ENGINE COMPARTMENT Fire Protection Considerations Examination of this type log skidder revealed several primary areas for the likelihood of a fire occurrence. Both Sides and the top of the engine are usually covered with ‘grease and oil, The pan area under the engine is usually Sovered with grease and oil combined with a consider- able amount of Class A material from the wooded environment, This entire area is exposed to the high engine temperatures and will usually become rapidly favolved in flame if a fire should occur elsewhere. The compartment directly under the operator's seat contains ‘hydraulic pump with connecting hoses and a pan area which collects hydraulic oil. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION 41-82 Page 21 PARKING, ise BRAKE CABLE REEL FIGURE 29 The rear portion of the skidder contains the parking brake dise which can become quite hot if accidentally Teft-on by the operator. In addition, the hydraulically operated cable winch is usually covered with hydraulic ‘Oil and an assortment of Class A material such as dried leaves and twigs.PREPARATION ‘Alter you have pinpointed the hazards, you can begin planning the placement of system components. Note fhat laying out the system on paper will allow you to be sure that your approach is practical and does not exceed the hose length limitations. Planning now may avoid having to move system components later. The following Sections indicate the proper steps to take in laying out your system, beginning with system piping (hose) limitations. SYSTEM LAYOUT 41-82 Page 22‘SYSTEM LAYOUT 4182 Page23 SYSTEM CAPABILITIES — A-101-10, LT-A-101-10 WITH 4/2" X 1/2" X 3/4" REDUCING TEE REMOTE AeTuATOR 114° 1, SINGLE WIRE BRAID, TEXTILE OR fupsen covERED HYDRAULIC HOSE MaxiMUnt TOTAL LENGTH 75-0 sarery RELier DASHBOARD AeTuaToR MAXIMUM TOTAL LENGTH FROM EXTINGUISHER HOHE PARTHEST NOZZLE, 20°0 3 Sach cOvenes mvonsutie nose Sate CeO Ren emow ex: agoucIn Bosh esionts ee 0 fa ig 1, SINGLE wine ana, TexTLE OR —— dese® cSvene morale Nose F:1a On 9672 NOZZLE, MAXIMUM PER EXTINGUISHER, 2 NOTE: Maximum number of A-101 systems that can be actuated simultaneously is eight. This number FIGURE 30 includes A-101-10, A-101-20 and A-101-30 in any combination.‘SYSTEM LAYOUT 44182 Page 24 ‘SYSTEM CAPABILITIES — A-101-20 AND A-101-30 WITH TRIPLE TEE REMOTE ACTUATOR 114" 10, SINGLE WIRE BRAID, TEXTILE OR AuguEA CovERcD HYDRAULIC HOSE MAXIMUM Forat vena, 73:0" SAFETY RELIEF D pasngoard i cneck varve Pi 314” OR 7/8" 1, SINGLE WIRE BRAID, TEXTILE Of RUBBER COVERED MYORAULIC HOSE MAR Mum TOTAL LENGTH FROM EXTINGUISHER TO- TRIPLE Tee, «0 MAXIMUM TOTAL LENGTH FROM. ExTIN: GulshER To THE FARTHEST NOZZLE. 50°" 14” TRIPLE TEE TO REMAIN PERPENDICULAR, TO WE TEES AS SHIPPED > 112" 10, SINGLE WIRE BRAID, TEXTILE OR UDBER COVERED HYONAULIC HOSE ~ F-12 OR 312 NOZZLE, MAKIMIUM PER EXTINGUISHER, « NOTE: Maximum number of A-101 systems that can be actuated simultaneously is eight. This number includes A-101-10, A-101-20 and A-101-30 in any FIGURE 31 ‘combination.SYSTEM LAYOUT 4482 Page25 SYSTEM CAPABILITIES — LP-A-101-20-B, LT-LP-A-101-20-B, LT-A-101-20, LT-A-101-30 WITH TRIPLE TEE REMOTE ACTUATOR {14°10 SINGLE WIRE BRAID, TEXTILE OR AUSBER COVERED HYORAULIC HOSE MAXIMUM FOTAL LENGTH, 75:0 DASHBOARD Rewazon CHECK SAFETY Gatve RELIEF VALVE AS cueck vawve MAXITUM EXPELLANT GAS NOSE LENGTH, 20-0 MaxitUM TOTAL LENGTH FROM EXTINGUISHER TO FARTHEST NOZZLE, £0°0" ‘ye on 710, SINGLE WRE BRAID, TOXTLE OF RUBBER COVERED HYDRAULIC HOSE Fit eal FOPAE LENGTH EXTINGUISHER TO TRIPLE TEE be gue tripce TEE TOREMAIN, a SeRPENBIGULAR TO 1/2" TEES As'sHippeD. 2" 10. SINGLE WIRE ORAIO, TEXTILE OR —— Auosen COVERED MYORAULIC HOSE Vi F.12 0R 3 C12 NOZZLE. MAXIMUM PER EXTINGUISHER, 4 NOTE: Maximum number of A-101 systems that can be actuated simultaneously is eight. This number includes A-101-10, A-101-20 and A-101-30 in any FIGURE 32 combination.SYSTEM LAYOUT 4182 Page26 ‘SYSTEM CAPABILITIES — A-101-20 AND A-101-30 WITH DISTRIBUTION TEE REMOTE AGTUATOR ‘y4" LO, SINGLE WIRE BRAID. TEXTILE OR RUBBER COVERED HYDRAULIC HOSE FOTAL MAXIMUM TOTAL LENGTH, 75:0" SAFETY RELIEF DASHBOARD aerator MAXIMUM COMBINED LENGTH OF ALL V2" HOSE. BEYOND THE DISTRIBUTION TEE TO THE NOZZLES, 8-0" PER BRANCH LINE A 78" 10. SINGLE WIRE BRAID. TEXTILE OR Ruesen COVERED HYORAULG NOSE MAXIMUM TORRE LENGTH EXTINGUISHER TO TRIPLE TEE, aad DISTRIBUTION J oo 112" 1.0, SINGLE WIRE BRAID, TEXTILE OF 12" TEE, RUBBER COVERED HYDRAULIC HOSE Ol 8 See Seinen NOTE: 1. Maximum numberof Astor systems that can bo clsied"smultaneausiy ig eights The Rar inewen Aaotas, “AAGEZO and Ajorao in ey combination: 2. Refer to Page 34 for unbalanced piping (hose) Instructions FIGURE 33‘SYSTEM LAYOUT 4182 Page27 SYSTEM CAPABILITIES — LP-A-101-20-B, CT-LP-A-101-20-B, LT-A-101-20, LT-A-101-30 WITH DISTRIBUTION TEE remove 114° 1, SINGLE WIRE Retuaton BRAID, TEXTILE OR RusaéA COVERED Hyorauuie Hose MAXIMUM TOTAL tenorn 7s'0" pasHaonAo aetuaton CHECK SAFETY VatVE RELIEF VALVE A cneck vatve MAXIMUM EXPELLANT GAS Hose LenGrn, 20 Feet MAXIMUM COMBINED LENGTH OF ALL 12" HOSE Se BEYOND THE DISTRIBUTION TEE TO THE NOZZLES, @ 6.0" PER BRANCH LINE 3/4: 0R 718". SINGLE WR BRAID, TEXTILE ‘on muaBER COVERED, Svonauuie NOSE OISTRIBUTION ree Maximum TOTAL tenors from EXTINGUISHER TO OIstRIBUTION TEE, 112" 1.0, SINGLE WIRE - fraro, TEXTILE OR RUBBER Govetico HYORAULIC HOSE $0" MAXIMUM LENGTH re tee ——___Exzon gene FS20e Wciwun PER EXTINGUISHER, 6 NOTES: 1. Maximum number of A-101 systems that can be actuated simultaneously is eight. This umber includes A-101-10, A-101-20 and ‘A-101-30 in any combination. Refer to Page 34 for unbalanced piping (hose) Instructions. FIGURE 34 .MULTIPLE SYSTEMS CAPABILITY A101 SYSTEM cueck pasHaosRo. ReTuaton LT-A-101 SYSTEM oxsHaoARO Actuator | cues al ‘SYSTEM LAYOUT 4182 Page 28 REMOTE ACTUATOR sarery -] meLier “\ check MAXIMUM ADDITIONAL EXTINGUISHERS PER System. 8 FIGURE 35 cuecn oe Remore SAFeTy RELIEF, \ -—— Actuator VALVE oa = ee ee Dl EXTINGUISHERS PER system. WAXIMUM EXPELLANT Gas Hose LENGTH. J Sorenenr NOTE: Reduce the maximum allowable number of basic extinguishing units by one for each non. extinguishing pneumatically operated device ‘employed , i.e., brake control vaive, fuel contro! cylinder. FIGURE 36SYSTEM LAYOUT 4182 Page 29 ‘A101 SYSTEM COMPONENT DIMENSIONS A-101-Model 10 LP-A-101 Model 20-B 12" MIN OPENING WOTH FIGURE 37 FIGURE 40 101 Mods! 20 rts yom LANOY Made 20:8 Cansige and Bracket aur FIGURE 38 FIGURE 41 FIGURE 39 FIGURE 42SYSTEM LAYOUT 4482 Page 30 ‘A-t01 SYSTEM COMPONENT DIMENSIONS [Continued] LT-A-101 Model 30 Cartridge and Bracket FIGURE 43 FIGURE 46 LT-A-101 Model 20 Cartridge and Bracket LT-LP-A-101 Model 20-8 Pom ve FIGURE 44 LT-A-101 Modet 30 FIGURE 47 LT-LP-A-101 Model 20-8 Cartridge and Bracket bh FIGURE 45 FIGURE 48,‘A-101 SYSTEM COMPONENT DIMENSIONS [Continued] Remote Actuator FIGURE 55 Dashboard Actuator FIGURE 56 ‘SYSTEM LAYOUT --|SYSTEM LAYOUT 4482 Page3t ‘A-101 SYSTEM COMPONENT DIMENSIONS [Continued] Nozzle Assembly, F-1/2 Reducing Teo, 1/2" x 1/2" x 3/4” C22 F-112 BLOW-OFF CAP C sae [3 a Triple Te ZA FIGURE 52 nares eee for Liz" NPT. Distribution Tee, 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2" x 3/4" i) . ern ee ye | ae LA r fa FIGURE 51 2 wou. FIGURE 54HOSE SPECIFICATIONS To ensure proper performance of your Ansul A-101 systems, the hose used must meet either SAE 100 RS or 400 Rt hose specifications as a (minimum). The following list of appropriate standards is for reference. SAE Hydraulic Hose Fitting Standard J516a SAE Hydraulic Hose Standard 517 SAE Standard 343 The following manufacturer(s) of hose and its products meet this specification and is offered as a possible Source for hose, However, any hose meeting the above specifications can be used. For underground mining applications, hose must also comply with USBM Specified flame resistance acceptance designation “MSHA 2G-11C" and all applicable SAE requirements, including an_ operating temperature range of ~40* F. to +200" F. (40* C. to 93° C.). Up to 75 feet of 1/4 inch actuation hose may be used between the remote actuator and the expellant gas pheumatic actuator. Up to 20 feet of 1/4 inch expellant gas hose (refer to Models LP-A-101-20-8, LT-LP-A-101-20-8, LT: ‘A101-20 and LT-A-101-30) may be used between the pheumatic actuator and the dry chemical tank. Up to 40 feet (30 feet on A-101-10 models) of dry chemical hose may be used between the dry chemical tank and the distribution tee, reducing tee or triple tee. Up to 88 feet of hose may be used b the tank and any one nozzle, The lengths of hose betvieen a reducing tee and a triple tee and its nozzles must be approximately equal (see Distribution Tee Piping (Hose) Limitation on Page 34). GATES RUBBER COMPANY (1 — Wire Braid) 100R5 (Rubber 100R1A 100RIT 100R5_ Cover) 4CiA «ACT. «SCS SCBA actA BCIT.-«-10C5.— 10GB 12cia 1201 ‘AEROQUIP COMPANY (1 = Wire Braia) 100R5 (Rubber SAENo, 100R1A 100RIT 100R5_ Cover) a". 2681-4 15035 26515, w2"10. 2681-8 2663-8 1503-10 2651-10 2eei-12 2663-12 : 268114 + 1803-16 2651-16 ‘SYSTEM LAYOUT 4482 Page33 'STRATOFLEX, INC. (1 — Wire Braid) 100RS (Rubber SAENo. 100R1A 100R1T 100R5 Cover) Varo: 215-4 285-4 211, 42". 2158 285820 gia" 0. 21512 28512 5 718" 1.0, 215-14 ame NOTE: All hose listed above have operating temperature ranges of 40" F. to +200° F. (-40" C. to 93" C) ‘AEROQUIP. STRATOFLEX MEGR. (1 = Wire Graig) (1 — Wire Braid) Hose Type = MIL-H-13531 MILH-19537 Type 1, Class A Type 1 Class A Wa" 10. 2665-4 245-4 12" LD. 26658 2458 3/4" 1D, 2665-12 245-12 718" 1, 2665-14 245-14 NOTE: All hose listed above have operating temperature ranges of 65° F. to +250" F. (54° C. to 121°C)DRY CHEMICAL PIPING [HOSE] LIMITATIONS The assembly of piping (hose) for a dry chemical system probably lends itself to the greatest chance for error when installing the system. Dry chemical-gas mixtures do not flow like liquids, and, as a result, certain basic rules must be followed when piping, if the correct distrubution to the nozzles Is to be achieved. These basic rules are outlined below with accompanying illustrations. connect INCORRECT ronozzieis)] [ToNozzteEsis) TO =| i incoming TO NOZZLEIS) FIGURE 59 1, In order to obtain equal distribution at a tee, the center opening of the tee must be used for the incoming hose and the outgoing hose to the nozzles, must use the tee openings which are 180 degrees ‘opposite each other. 2. When dry chemical-gas mixtures change directions, as through an elbow or a tee, the greater mass dry chemical particles are thrown to the outside by centrifugal force. The gas will traverse to the inside of the bend. Thus, a separation of the two components will occur. If a tee follows this change of direction where separation can occur, and if this tee lies in such a plane that the dry chemical particles can proceed through one branch and the gas through the branch 180 degrees opposite, a certain minimum length of hose must be allowed from the elbow to the tee or from the first tee to the second tee in order to permit the dry chemical and {985 to Intermix before striking the ength required depends upon the hos Fifteen inches is required for % inch hose, 10 inches for Ye inch hose. — Eee REDUCING reoucine FIGURE 60 ~~ TRIPLE TEE 20 Hose OIAMETERS Minimum LENGTH REQUIRED: f rape Tee FIGURE 61 SYSTEM LAYOUT 4482 Pagesd DISTRIBUTION TEE. vate 20 HOSE DIAMETERS. MINIMUM LENGTH wrt \enaTh Must BE 20 HOSE DIAMETERS MINIMUM 7 oistaieurion| ee FIGURE 62 3. Ifthe tee lies in such a plane that the dry chemical particles and gas will strike the rear of the tee before branching, intermixing of the dry chemical and gas will occur through turbulence and the length of pipe from the elbow or tee preceding it Is not critical |__—_—— re ree, LENGTH NOT CRITICAL, FIGURE 63 ynumce TEE a Lenarx nor: ‘CRITICAL = rate re FIGURE 64 is TRIBUTION TEE LENGTH Must Bez nose DIAMETERS MINIMUM wend DISTRIBUTION TEE. FIGURE 65 4. All hose must be secured. This is particularly important near the nozzles. Support hose as close to the nozzle as possible, tightening all fittings, hangers and slip ties.DRY CHEMICAL PIPING (HOSE] LIMITATIONS. {Continued} Unbalanced piping is permitted within these limitations ‘The iongest branch line may be no longer in length than thee times that of the shortest branch ine with a maximum of 18 feet total from the distribution tee to the nozzle(s), This includes tne Ys inch tee and the Secondary branch lines from this tee to the nozzles. The fongest secondary branch line (trom the Y inch tee to the nozzle) may also be no longer in length than three times the shortest secondary branch line in each branch line. This limitation Is provided to ensure roper balance in dry. chemical distribution. The following figures iiustrate unbalanced piping limitations. geez gue tre BisrArauriOn Tee via Tee ce SECONOARY BRANCH LINES Q oraNcH Lines @- Nozze Part No. 16449 F112 Nose, of Part No sues cure Nozze) FIGURE 66 ‘SYSTEM LAYOUT 4482 Pageas 6 Nozzle System, Balanced Piping (Hose] vege FIGURE 67 6 Nozzle System, Unbalanced Piping (Hose) DISTRIBUTION TEE FIGURE 68 NOTE: There must be a straight run of supply tine at least 20 hose diameter before entering the Distribution Tee (Critical Hose Length).NOZZLE LOCATION Nozzle location will be your first step and the rest of the System will be laid out as required to suit the nozzles. Nozzles may be positioned for either of two fire fighting methods. The total flooding method provides for flooding of an enclosure with sufficient dry chemical to extinguish any fire in the enclosure. All openings such 8 a vehicle engine compartment through which the dry chemical might escape or air enter must be kept closed or provided with a nozzle discharging dry chemical in a pattern so as to effect a screen of agent across the ‘ncloseable opening(s).. ‘The local application method provides for applying the ry chemical locally on the surtace to be protected. This feuires that each recognized hazard be protected using ‘one of more nozzles. To be protected, the hazard’s entire area of combustion must be within the nozzle's pattern. The pattern of nozzles available for use with the A-101 systems are shown in Figure 69 and 70. F-1/2 Nozzle — DRY CHEMICAL oe) DISCHARGE PATTERN DRY CHEMICAL DISCHARGE PATTERN FIGURE 70 SYSTEM LAYOUT 4182 Page 36 NOTE: With very few exceptions, vehicle fire sup- pression systems will employ a combination of total flooding and local application methods to protect each recognized hazard area. Refer to Page §9 for more detailed information on individual nozzle and system capability. ‘Compare actual hazard measurements with the nozzle pattern dimensions shown in the figures. In some cases, you will find that the hazard is too large to be covered by ne nozzle. When this happens, space your nozzles to ‘get maximum coverage of that hazard area. Getting the Best possible coverage from your nozzles requires careful planning and consideration. Look for chances to fget the most coverage from each nozzle, but never settle for coverage that Isn't complete. To be sure the coverage for each hazard is complete, ask yourself these questions: 1, Is the hazard within range? 2, Is it all within the nozzle's pattern? 3. Does projecting machinery stop the dry chemical from reaching parts of the hazard? Beware of those “shadow areas.” you are satisfied that a nozzle position is going to be effective, you must also check to see if it is practice 1. Is there a secure place to attach the nozzle bracket? I not, can a place be created there? 2. Would a nozzle be safe there or could it be knocked loose? Would it be in the way? 3. Can the dry chemical hose reach there without being exposed to extreme heat or physical abuse?NOZZLE LOCATION [CONTINUED] CABLE LOG SKIDDER ‘SYSTEM LAYOUT Page 37 44-82 ‘A-101 Nozzle Location In this vehicle, nozzles 1 and 2 are mounted horizontally in the front lower portion of each side of the engine compartment. This allows each nozzle to be aimed Upward and toward the center of the engine’s side to completely cover the side of the engine with dry chemical Nozzle 3 Is mounted just above the belly pan, aimed to ‘completely cover the pan area. Nozzle 4 is mounted toward the rear and top of the engine compartment. It is oriented to discharge dry ‘chemical down and across the top of the engine. FIGURE 71 Nozzle 5 is located in the compartment directly under the Operator's seat. It provides protection for the hydraulic lines, pump and pan area. Nozzle 6 is located to discharge dry chemical on the parking dise located on the rear portion of the skidder. Nozzles 7 and 8 are used to provide protection for both sides of the hydraulic cable reel assembly. They are Tocated on the front portion of the skidder but are aimed toward each side of the reel assembly.NOZZLE LOCATION [Continued] CABLE LOG SKIDDER Nozzles No. 1 and 2 FIGURE 72 Nozzle No. 3 FIGURE 73 Nozzle No. 4 NOTE: FIGURE 74 Nozzle No. § FIGURE 75 ‘SYSTEM LAYOUT 41.82 Page 38 Nozzle No. 6 FIGURE 76 FIGURE 77 Following your initial layout on paper, count the number of nozzles that will be required. A-101 systems use two, four or six nozzles for each dry ‘chemical tank employed in the system. There- fore, the number of nozzles used in your layout must be two, four, six or some multiple of two, four, or six (up to eight two, four or six nozzle sets may be actuated by one remote actuator). Do not try to reduce your proposed number of nozzles to get @ number that will work. Instead, ‘add nozzles to reach the next larger multiple. Remember, you designed for the minimum acceptable number of nozzles — adding a couple of nozzles will only increase your safety factor, removing nozzles will mean that a hazard goes unprotected. If you add nozzles, use them to add coverage to a hazard that was difficult to protect; or if you debated over whether to cover something and decided not to, add coverage there with an extra nozzle.AGENT TANK LOCATION CABLE LOG SKIDDER In our example system layout, an A-101:20 dual system employing elght agent discharge nozzles was selected for pplication to this vehicle, It was also determined that a Getection system be employed to supply 24 hour detection. Many fires occur after the operator has left the heated vehicle in the presence of considerable Class A material. The dry chemical tanks are mounted outside the vehicl in'a place where they are accessible, but relatively tr from damage due to abuse or high temperatures. Because the installation is relatively small, hose-run lengths do not affect the tank placement decision. ‘The chosen location(s) must provide sufficient space tor the tank bracket. The bracket will need a firm support to SYSTEM LAYOUT 41-82 Page39 FIGURE 78 maintain the tank upright within 45° of vertical. The location should be chosen so that the tank can be easily removed for service, and will not be subjected to temperatures above 120" F. (49° C,) (CO2 cartridge operated system) or above 210° F. (99° C.) (N2 cartridge operated system). NOTE: if the anticipated minimum temperature were to be below 32" F. (0 C.), a low temperature LT-A-101 system would be required.‘SYSTEM LAYOUT 4482 Page 40 TRIPLE TEE LOCATION CABLE LOG SKIDDER FIGURE 79 The triple tee must be within 40 feet (hose length) of the dry chemical tank. The length from dry chemical tank to any nozzle must not exceed $0 feet. The hoses from the triple tee to the four nozzles must be approximately equal in length. The paths chosen for these hoses should avoid areas which will expose the hose to high extremes of temperature or abrasion trom moving paris. The triple tee itself requires only a small firm place for mounting. It may be mounted in any position illustrated above.‘SYSTEM LAYOUT 4482 Pagedt REMOTE ACTUATOR LOCATION CABLE LOG SKIDDER FIGURE 80 ) may have up to 75 feet ‘and the expeliant gasACTUATION AND DRY CHEMICAL PIPING [HOSE] LAYOUT CABLE LOG SKIDDER pasnaoano. eration To ensure proper performance of your Ansul A-t01 systems, the hose used must_meet SAE 100 RS (minimum) hose specifications. The following list of appropriate standards is for reference. SAE Hydraulic Hose Fitting Standard JS16a SAE Hydraulic Hose Standard 517A SAE Standard 4343 For underground mining applications, hose must also meet USBM specified flame resisiance acceptance designation “MSHA (formerly MESA) 2G-11C" and all applicable SAE requirements, including an operating temperature range of -40° F. to +200°F. (-40° C. to 94° ca, NOTE: ‘SYSTEM LAYOUT 4482 Page 42 emore acruaton — | cHec SAFETY RELIEF VALVE vaLve FIGURE 81 ‘A hand portable extinguisher is also recom. mended to protect against reflash of the fire and to fight any other fires which might result trom the vehicle fire, The hand portable should be placed along the operator's path of egress, and also be accessible from the ground. As with the remote actuator, mounting place that is not near a known f hazard is preferable.