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1 ORE#ORD
#)# Ge$e%al
This manual is written for the fire protection professional that designs, installs, and maintains Firetrace Pre-engineered Automatic Indirect
HFC-227ea Clean Agent !tinguisher "nit.
Firetrace HFC-227ea Automatic Indirect Fire #uppression "nits are to $e designed, installed, inspected, tested, maintained, and recharged
$% &ualified trained personnel in accordance with the following'
All instructions, limitations, etc. contained in this manual P() *+++22
All information contained on the agent c%linder nameplate,s-
)FPA-2++., Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
"nderwriters /a$oratories Inc. /isting
F0 Appro1als /isting ,please refer to Appendi! 2 for the F0 Appro1al s%stem specifications and limitations-
/ocal Authorit% ha1ing 3urisdiction
#)2 #a%$&$'(
#afet% precautions are essential when an% electrical or mechanical e&uipment is in1ol1ed. These precautions should $e followed when
handling, ser1icing, and recharging Firetrace HFC-227ea Fire #uppression "nit c%linders and e&uipment. If safet% precautions are
o1erloo4ed or ignored, personal in3ur% or propert% damage ma% occur.
The following s%m$ols are used throughout this manual. Alwa%s heed these precautions. The% are essential to the safe use of the
e&uipment descri$ed in this manual.
DANGER:
This danger s%m$ol identifies immediate ha5ards and pro1ides specific instructions or procedures, which if not
correctl% followed #I)) result in se1ere personal in3ur% or death.
#ARNING:
This warning s%m$ol identifies specific instructions or procedures, which if not correctl% followed, CO!)D result in
se1ere personal in3ur% or death.
CA!TION:
This caution s%m$ol identifies specific instructions or procedures, which if not correctl% followed, CO!)D result in minor personal
in3ur% or e&uipment or propert% damage.
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#)" Sa*e+, P%e-a.+&/$(
The following safet% precautions should alwa%s $e followed'
#ARNING
P%e((.%&0e1 2-3a%'e14 -,l&$1e%( a%e e5+%e6el, 3a0a%1/.( a$1 &* $/+ 3a$1le1 7%/7e%l, a%e -a7able /* -a.(&$' 7%/7e%+,
1a6a'e8 b/1&l, &$9.%,8 /% 1ea+3. Al:a,( :ea% (a*e+, 'la((e( a$1 6a;e (.%e +3e 1&(-3a%'e 7l.'( a%e 7%/7e%l, &$ 7la-e be*/%e
.$&+ &$(+alla+&/$8 (e%v&-&$'8 /% /+3e% 'e$e%al 3a$1l&$'.
.. 6ead and understand this manual and the other documents referenced herein.
2. The 1al1e discharge outlet safet% plugs 0"#T $e installed on the c%linder 1al1e at all times and onl% remo1ed when connected into
the discharge tu$ing or when performing charging, testing, or sal1aging operations in accordance with the procedures contained in
this manual.
7. 8ear safet% glasses when wor4ing with pressuri5ed c%linders and charging e&uipment. It is recommended to wear leather glo1es to
a1oid an% cr%ogenic $urns if HFC-227ea is accidentall% discharged on or near the s4in.
9. 0a4e sure that the $all 1al1e ,attached to the top of the c%linder 1al1e- is closed ,le1er is in :;FF< position-, the detection tu$ing has
$een remo1ed from the c%linder 1al1e, and the safet% caps installed $efore remo1ing the c%linder from the installation and $efore
performing an% charging, lea4 tests, or sal1age operations.
=. Follow all of the safet% procedures included on the c%linder nameplate and in this manual.
>. )e1er assume that a c%linder is empt%. Treat all c%linders as if the% are full% charged.
An% &uestions concerning the information contained in this 0anual should $e addressed to'
&%e+%a-e !SA ))C.
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The Firetrace Indirect HFC-227ea Clean Agent Automatic Fire !tinguisher "nit is "/ /isted $% "nderwriters /a$oratories Inc, "/C /isted
$% "nderwritersA /a$oratories of Canada, and appro1ed with F0 Appro1als ,please refer to Appendi! 2 for the F0 Appro1al s%stem
specifications and limitations-. These units are designed for total flooding applications using HFC-227ea Clean Agent in accordance
)FPA-2++.' Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.
The Firetrace Pre-ngineered Automatic "nits ha1e $een tested to limits esta$lished $% "/("/C(F0 ,please refer to Appendi! 2 for the
F0 Appro1al s%stem specifications and limitations- in compliance with the re&uirements specified in "/ 2.>>' Standard for Halocarbon
Clean Agent Extinguishing System Units and as detailed in this 0anual.
ach installed pre-engineered unit is e&uipped with its own detection tu$ing, discharge piping, and no55les. The pre-engineered concept
minimi5es the amount of engineering in1ol1ed in the unitAs design. 8hen the discharge piping and no55les are installed within the
limitations stated in this manual no h%draulic calculations are re&uired to determine pressure drop, agent flow, or discharge time.
The ha5ard $eing protected can $e an% si5e, shape, or 1olume pro1ided that the ha5ard $eing protected is within the limitations descri$ed
in this 0anual. ach e!tinguisher unit, when installed, is a self-contained unit, meaning that it is e&uipped with its own automatic ,non-
electric- detection s%stem, which when actuated, automaticall% releases the suppression agent into the ha5ard area.
#ince the units are listed as automatic units ,e.g. no simultaneous manual or electric actuation means is pro1ided-, onl% one ,.-
e!tinguisher unit can $e used to protect one ha5ard. These e!tinguisher units -a$$/+ $e com$ined to protect a larger si5e ha5ard, since
the% are not designed to pro1ide for simultaneous actuation of ,2- or more units.
/ocal authorities ha1ing 3urisdiction should $e consulted as to the accepta$ilit% for particular ha5ards and re&uirements co1ering
installation.
2)# =C-22>ea E5+&$'.&(3&$' A'e$+
The e!tinguishing agent used in Firetrace pre-engineered automatic indirect fire suppression units is Heptafluoropropane, more commonl%
4nown as HFC-227ea.
HFC-227ea ,.,.,.,2,7,7,7-heptafluoropropane, CF7CHFCF7- is a colorless odorless gas, low in to!icit%, electricall% non-conducti1e, lea1es
no residue, and is an e!tremel% effecti1e fire suppression agent.
HFC-227ea is included in )FPA-2++. and has $een e1aluated and appro1ed for use in occupied areas as a Total Flooding agent when
used as specified under the ".#. n1ironmental Protection Agenc% ,PA- #)AP Program rules. 6efer to the #)AP Program rules for
more information.
2.1.1 Clea$l&$e((
HFC-227ea is clean and lea1es no residue, there$% minimi5ing after fire clean up along with 4eeping e!pensi1e downtime to a minimum.
0ost materials such as steel, aluminum, stainless steel, $rass, as well as plastics, ru$$er, and electronic components are not affected $%
e!posure to HFC-227ea. This agent is also en1ironmentall% friendl%, ha1ing an o5one depletion potential ,;BP- of +.++.
2.1.2 De-/67/(&+&/$
8hen e!posed to temperatures of .7++CF ,7++CC- HFC-227ea will form products of decomposition ,halogen acids-. Test results ha1e
shown that when the agent is rapidl% discharged, causing rapid e!tinguishment of flames, the amount of decomposition products formed is
minimal.
2.1.3 P%/7e%+&e( /* =C-22>ea
For ha5ard information, decomposition information, and ph%sical properties of HFC-227ea please refer to the 0aterial #afet% Bata sheet
located in Appendi! C.
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3 S?STE@ DESCRIPTION
")# Ge$e%al
The Firetrace HFC-227ea Automatic Indirect "nits are a1aila$le in 7 si5es, namel%'
?9+7+. Charged with 7.+ /$s ,..7> Dg- of HFC-227ea
?9+>+. Charged with >.+ /$s ,2.72 Dg- of HFC-227ea
?9.2+. Charged with .2.+ /$s ,=.99 Dg- of HFC-227ea
These units are designed for use in Total Flooding applications onl%, where the ha5ard is normall% unoccupied. ,#ee )FPA-2++., #ection
.-= for personnel safet% e!posure limits for HFC-227ea-
The Firetrace Indirect "nits can $e used, $ut are not limited, to protect the following'
lectrical and electronic ca$inets.
Telecommunication areas.
Bata Processing areas and ca$inets.
;ther high 1alue assets.
/a$orator% fume (e!haust ca$inets
Pump enclosures
"P# units
Flamma$le Chemicals storage ca$inets
Eenerator nclosures
Transformer Ca$inets
Computer(Bata #torage Ca$inets
C)C F G0C 0achining centers
0an% other applications
HFC-227ea is a gaseous fire-e!tinguishing agent that is effecti1e for use on'
Class A H #urface t%pe fires
Class 2 H Flamma$le li&uid fires
Class C H lectrical e&uipment fires
HFC-227ea should not $e used where the following materials ma% $e present.
P%rotechnic chemicals containing their own o!%gen suppl%.
6eacti1e metals such as lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, titanium, 5irconium, uranium and plutonium.
0etal h%drides.
Chemicals capa$le of undergoing autothermal decomposition, such as certain organic pero!ides and h%dra5ine.
For ha5ards $e%ond the scope descri$ed a$o1e it is recommended that the designer consult with Firetrace, )FPA-2++., and the local
authorit% ha1ing 3urisdiction as to the suita$ilit% on the use of HFC-227ea for a particular ha5ard, for personnel e!posure effects from the
design concentration, and for installation re&uirements.
Firetrace HFC-227ea Automatic Indirect "nits consists of the following ma3or components'
C%linder(Gal1e assem$l%
C%linder 0ounting 2rac4et
Firetrace detector(actuation tu$ing and fittings ,)o su$stitute-
Bischarge no55les
Pressure switch ,;ptional-
Bischarge piping and fittings ,Furnished $% others-
;nce installed, the Firetrace Automatic "nit $ecomes a self-contained, self-actuating unit that does not re&uire an e!ternal source of power
or electricit%.
The unit utili5es uni&ue Firetrace fle!i$le tu$ing that is attached to the top of the c%linder 1al1e. This tu$ing is pressuri5ed with dr% nitrogen
to maintain the c%linder 1al1e in the closed position. This tu$ing is temperature sensiti1e and acts as a continuous linear thermal detector
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that ruptures at appro!imatel% 2.2CF ,.++CC-. ;nce the detector tu$ing is ruptured, the c%linder 1al1e automaticall% opens, allowing the
HFC-227ea agent to flow through the discharge piping, distri$uting the e!tinguishing agent through the no55le,s- into the protected area.
"pon actuation, the pressure switch can $e used to indicate discharge, shutdown 1entilation, close all openings, shut-off electrical power,
etc. as ma% $e re&uired.
")2 C/67/$e$+ De(-%&7+&/$(
For a more comprehensi1e list of technical illustrations and part num$ers, please see Appendi! A.
3.2.1 =C-22>ea C,l&$1e%/Aalve A((e6bl&e(
HFC-227ea is stored in steel c%linders super-pressuri5ed with nitrogen to .=+ psig at 7+CF ,.+.7 $ar at 2.CC-. Ta$le 7-. descri$es the 7,
>, and .2 /$ s%stem assem$lies. ach c%linder is e&uipped with a straight siphon tu$e and can onl% $e mounted in a 1ertical ,upright-
position.
Table 3-1:
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ach c%linder is e&uipped with a nic4el platted $rass 1al1e, a pressure gauge to monitor c%linder pressure, and a &uarter turn $all 1al1e
that interfaces with the Firetrace detector tu$ing. The $all 1al1e must $e 4ept closed at all times when the c%linder is not in ser1ice.
ach 1al1e is also e&uipped with ,2- discharge outlet ports. ach outlet port is pro1ided with a safet% plug that must $e installed in the
discharge outlet whene1er a s%stem is not in ser1ice. These plugs are safet% de1ices designed to pre1ent uncontrolled discharge of the
s%stem in the e1ent that the 1al1e is accidentall% actuated.
#ARNING
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.2 ?9.2+. >.72 .>.+= .7.>* 99.?. 7++ 9,?.> .2 =.99
3.2.2 &%e+%a-e le5&ble De+e-+&/$/A-+.a+&/$ T.b&$'
The Firetrace Betection(Actuation Tu$ing is used as a com$ination linear heat detector and unit acti1ation de1ice to cause actuation of the
HFC-227ea unit. The tu$ing is installed throughout the ha5ard 1olume with one end connected to the top of the c%linder 1al1e, then
pressuri5ed with nitrogen to .=+ psig. The detector tu$ing is heat sensiti1e and in a fire situation is designed to rupture at an% point along
the tu$e when the temperature reaches 2.2CF ,.++CC-. The rupture of the tu$e releases the nitrogen pressure causing the c%linder 1al1e
to actuate, resulting in complete discharge of the HFC-227ea agent through the no55les.
3.2.3 P%e((.%e S:&+-3
A pressure switch is a1aila$le as an optional part of the c%linder 1al1e assem$l% and is connected directl% into the pressuri5ed portion of
the c%linder 1al1e ,P() 9++++.-. This pressure switch is used to monitor unit actuation or to energi5e or de-energi5e electricall% operated
e&uipment.
An additional pressure switch ,P() 9++++9- is a1aila$le and can $e connected to an nd of /ine Adapter to pro1ide additional electrical
functions as ma% $e re&uired. Firetrace recommends that all units use a pressure switch coupled with some de1ice to alert personnel in
the e1ent of discharge.
4 S?STE@ DESIGN AND )I@ITATIONS
)# Ge$e%al
The Firetrace series of HFC-227ea Pre-ngineered Automatic Indirect "nitsA design limits were esta$lished and tested $% Firetrace. The
"nits are /isted $% "nderwriters /a$oratories Inc, "nderwritersA /a$oratories of Canada, and Appro1ed $% F0 Appro1als ,please refer
to Appendi! 2 for the F0 Appro1al s%stem specifications and limitations-.
These units were su$3ected to numerous performance and fire tests ,as specified in "/ 2.>>-, in order to 1erif% their suita$ilit% and to
esta$lish design limitations for'
Ha5ard 1olume
)o55le area co1erage and heights
)o55le placement
Bischarge time and flow rates
Besign concentrations F design factors
Betector tu$ing placement
The pre-engineered automatic unit concept minimi5es the amount of engineering re&uired when e1aluating a design for a specific
application. #o long as the discharge piping and no55les are installed within the limits prescri$ed in this 0anual, no calculations are
re&uired for pressure drop, flow rates, or discharge time. 8hen the additional limitations of ha5ard 1olume, area co1erage, ma!imum
height, design concentration, agent &uantit%, detector arrangement, etc., are also met, the unit installation can $e understood to compl%
with the design re&uirements, )FPA-2++., the "/("/-C /istings, and F0 Appro1als ,please refer to Appendi! 2 for the F0 Appro1al
s%stem specifications and limitations-. Therefore, no discharge tests or concentration measurements should $e re&uired.
)2 S7e-&*&-a+&/$(
4.2.1 S+/%a'e a$1 O7e%a+&$' Te67e%a+.%e Ra$'e
The Firetrace HFC-227ea "nits and e&uipment are designed to $e stored and operated at the am$ient temperature range of +CF to
I.7+CF ,-.7.*CC to I=9.9CC-.
4.2.2 S,(+e6 O7e%a+&$' P%e((.%e
The normal operating pressure for the unit is .=+ psig at 7+CF ,.+.7 $ar at 2.CC-.
The Firetrace HFC-227ea "nits are designed for an operating temperature range of +CF to I.7+CF. Ta$le 9-. shows the c%linder gauge
pressure-temperature relationship $ased on a charging pressure of .=+ psig at 7+CF.
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C,l&$1e% P%e((.%e
Te67e%a+.%e P%e((.%e
C CC 7(&' ;Pa
+ -.7.* ?. >27
.+ -.2.2 ?7 >*?
2+ ->.7 .+9 7.7
7+ -... ... 7>=
9+ 9.9 ..? *2+
=+ .+.+ .2* **7
>+ .=.= .7? ?=*
7+ 2... .=+ .,+79
*+ 2>.7 .>7 .,.29
?+ 72.2 .77 .,22+
.++ 77.* .?2 .,729
..+ 97.7 2+? .,99.
.2+ 9*.? 22* .,=72
.7+ =9.9 29? .,7.7
Table 4-1:
C,l&$1e% P%e((.%e-Te67e%a+.%e Rela+&/$(3&7
)" De(&'$ P%/-e1.%e
The following procedures should $e used to design a Firetrace HFC-227ea Pre-ngineered Automatic Indirect Fire #uppression "nit. In
addition, the applica$le re&uirements specified in Chapter = of )FPA-2++. should $e followed.
a. Conduct a sur1e% and anal%sis of the ha5ard to $e protected.
$. Betermine the height, length, and width of the enclosure. Calculate the 1olume. All of these parameters must $e within the
dimensional limits specified in this 0anual. ,#ee #ection 9.9..-
c. Betermine the anticipated minimum and ma!imum am$ient temperatures e!pected within the enclosure to $e protected.
,#ee #ection 9.2..-
d. Betermine the minimum design concentration re&uired for the ha5ard. ,#ee #ection 9.= and Ta$les 9-7 and 9-9-.
e. Betermine the integrit% of the enclosure and if an% openings must $e closed at the time of agent discharge.
,#ee #ection 9.9.2-
f. Betermine the c%linder si5e re&uired $ased on the ha5ard 1olume limitations and enclosure si5e. Re6e6be%8 a(
-a.+&/$e1 &$ Se-+&/$ 2 /* +3&( @a$.al8 /$l, /$e 214 e5+&$'.&(3e% .$&+ -a$ be .(e1 +/ 7%/+e-+ /$e 214 3a0a%1.
g. 2ased on the total &uantit% of HFC-227ea agent $eing used at the ma!imum am$ient temperature e!pected within the
enclosure, e1aluate personnel safet% e!posure limits as specified in )FPA-2++..
h. Betermine the location of the HFC-227ea c%linder.
i. Betermine the location and &uantit% of no55les re&uired $ased on the si5e and configuration of the enclosure.
,#ee #ection 9.>-
3. Betermine the routing and &uantit% of discharge pipe re&uired. The discharge pipe and fitting limitations must not $e
e!ceeded. ,#ee #ection 9.>-
4. Betermine the arrangement and placement of the Firetrace detection tu$ing. ,#ee #ection 9.7-
l. Betermine an% au!iliar% e&uipment re&uirements such as a pressure switch,s- to sound alarms, shut-down 1entilation, shut-
off electrical power, etc.
m. Prepare s%stem drawings, $ill of materials list, etc.J following the applica$le sections of Chapter = of )FPA-2++., 2++*
dition, as needed.
) =a0a%1 E$-l/(.%e )&6&+a+&/$(
4.4.1 E$-l/(.%e S&0e
The ma!imum dimensions and area co1erage for each si5e unit are shown in Ta$le 9-2. The protected enclosure can $e an% si5e,
shape, or 1olume, pro1ided that the dimensions do not e!ceed the limitations shown in Ta$le 9-2.
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D&(-3a%'e
P/%+( !(e1
2DP4
N/00le(
Pe% DP
T/+al N.6be% /*
N/00le( Pe% !$&+
@a5. A%ea
C/ve%a'e
Pe% N/00le
T/+al A%ea
C/ve%a'e
Pe% !$&+
@a5&6.6
=e&'3+
T/+al
A/l.6e
C/ve%a'e
Pe% !$&+
?9+7+.
7 l$
,..7> Dg-
. . .
>A!>A K 7> Ft
2
,..*7!..*7 K 7.79m
2
-
7> Ft
2
,7.79m
2
-
.2 Ft
,7.77 m-
,a-
2
. 2
7A!>A K .* Ft
2
,+.?. !..*7 K ..>7 m
2
-
2 9
7A!7A K ? Ft
2
,+.?. !+.?. K +.*9m
2
-
?9+>+.
> l$
,2.72 Dg-
2
. 2
7A!>A K .* Ft
2
,+.?. !..*7 K ..>7 m
2
-
7> Ft
2
,7.79m
2
-
.2 Ft
,7.77 m-
,a-
2 9
7A!7A K ? Ft
2
,+.?. !+.?. K +.*9m
2
-
?9.2+.
.2 l$
,=.99 Dg-
2
. 2
7A!>A K .* Ft
2
,+.?. !..*7 K ..>7 m
2
-
7> Ft
2
,7.79m
2
-
.2 Ft
,7.77 m-
,a-
2 9
7A!7A K ? Ft
2
,+.?. !+.?. K +.*9m
2
-
,a- The ma!imum 1olume 1aries as a function of the minimum design concentration and minimum anticipated design temperature re&uirement for the enclosure
$eing protected. 6efer to Ta$le 9-9.
#ee Figure 9-. for t%pical e!amples of configurations that meet the ma!imum area co1erage limitations.
Table 4-2:
E$-l/(.%e S&0e a$1 N/00le )&6&+a+&/$(
4.4.2 Ae$+&la+&/$ S3.+-D/:$ a$1 !$-l/(able O7e$&$'(
Pro1isions must $e made to pro1ide means to close all openings in the ha5ard enclosure and shut-off 1entilation at the time of discharge.
)* ReD.&%e1 A6/.$+( /* A'e$+
4.5.1 @&$&6.6 De(&'$ C/$-e$+%a+&/$(
The minimum design concentrations to $e used with Firetrace HFC-227ea units include a minimum safet% factor ,#F-, as specified in
)FPA-2++., Lear 2+++ edition.
A ?.72M commercial grade heptane design concentration was used for all of the Class 2 Automatic !tinguisher fire tests conducted per
#ection 7> of "/ 2.>>. #ince this 1alue e!ceeded the limit specified in #ection >..2,c- of "/ 2.>>, an additional multiplication factor ,0F-
of ....> must $e added to esta$lish the minimum design concentration for all other Class 2 fuels.
Ta$le 9-7 lists HFC-227ea minimum design concentrations that must $e used with Firetrace HFC-227ea units for Class A, 2, and C
ha5ards and the 1arious Class 2 fuels shown.
Consult the Firetrace we$site, or contact Firetrace if the ha5ard %ou desire to protect is not listed.
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T3&( .$&+ &( 1e(&'$e1 a$1 )&(+e1 a( a$ A.+/6a+&- .$&+. N/ @a$.al /% ele-+%&- 6ea$( &( 7%/v&1e1 */% (&6.l+a$e/.(
a-+.a+&/$ /* 6.l+&7le .$&+(. O$l, /$e 214 .$&+ -a$ be .(e1 +/ 7%/+e-+ /$e 3a0a%1. T3e(e e5+&$'.&(3e% .$&+( -a$$/+
be -/6b&$e1 +/ 7%/+e-+ a la%'e% (&0e 3a0a%1 (&$-e +3e, a%e $/+ 1e(&'$e1 +/ 7%/v&1e */% (&6.l+a$e/.( a-+.a+&/$ /*
+:/ 224 /% 6/%e .$&+(.
.el
E5+&$'.&(3&$'
C/$-e$+%a+&/$ E
@&$&6.6
Sa*e+, a-+/%
@&$&6.6 De(&'$
C/$-e$+%a+&/$ E
Cla(( A 2(.%*a-e *&%e(4
2a4
Including plastic materials t%picall% found in
electrical(electronic e&uip.
>.27 1.2 >.48
Cla(( F *.el(
2b4
1.3
Acetone >.? 10.01
thanol *.7 12."2
Commercial Erade Heptane ".> 9.>2
0ethanol .+.= 15.23
2-propanol 7.9 10.>4
Toluene =.2 >.55
Cla(( C 2Ele-+%&-al4
2-4
>.27 1.2 >.48
)otes'
2a4 The 1alue for the Class A surface fuels and Class 2 commercial grade heptane are $ased upon re&uirements of "/ 2.>>
2b4 The Class 2 e!tinguishing concentration 1alues were deri1ed using the cup $urner test method
2-4 The Class C e!tinguishing concentration 1alues must $e at least that of Class A surface fired, according to )FPA 2++.'
2++* dition - #ection =.9.2.=.
Table 4-3:
=C-22>ea E5+&$'.&(3&$' a$1 De(&'$ C/$-e$+%a+&/$(
For all other Class 2 fuels not shown in Ta$le 9-7, the minimum design concentrations shall $e calculated as follows'
0in. Besign Conc. K cup $urner 1alue ! ..7 ,#F- ! ....>,0F-
K ..9=2 ! cup $urner 1alue
HFC-227ea should not $e used where the following materials ma% $e present.
P%rotechnic chemicals containing their own o!%gen suppl%.
6eacti1e metals such as lithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, titanium, 5irconium, uranium and plutonium.
0etal h%drides.
Chemicals capa$le of undergoing autothermal decomposition, such as certain organic pero!ides and h%dra5ine.
For ha5ards $e%ond the scope descri$ed a$o1e it is recommended that the designer consult with Firetrace, )FPA-2++., and the local
authorit% ha1ing 3urisdiction as to the suita$ilit% on the use of HFC-227ea for a particular ha5ard, for personnel e!posure effects from the
design concentration, and for installation re&uirements.
4.5.2 @a5&6.6 A/l.6e C/ve%a'e
The ma!imum 1olume that can $e protected $% the Firetrace HFC-227ea units is dependent on the design concentration and the
minimum am$ient design temperature specified for a gi1en ha5ard.
Ta$le 9-9 lists the ma!imum 1olumes that can $e protected $% each si5e unit.
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D
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CE %; -ol26eD
o
F
9)72
0 *2
10 *"
20 *
30 *&
40 *7
50 *(
60 &!
70 &#
0 #!*
10 #!7
20 #!9
30 ##2
40 ##*
50 ##7
60 #2!
70 #2"
0 2#!
10 2#
20 2#9
30 22*
40 2"!
50 2"*
60 2!
70 2&
#2
&
S;s/e6
S.?e LAS
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A4/.0.+a/ed
Des.:4 Te6+)
Table 4-4:
@a5&6.6 A/l.6e( T3a+ Ca$ Fe P%/+e-+e1 F, &%e+%a-e =C-22>ea I)P S,(+e6 !$&+(
N/+e: &'.%e( &$ +able ab/ve a%e */% %e*e%e$-e 7.%7/(e /$l,. All val.e( 6.(+ be -3e-;e1 a$1 6ee+ +3e %eD.&%e6e$+( /* NPA 2001
4.5.3 @&$&6.6 A/l.6e
CA!TION
Ca%e 6.(+ be +a;e$ +/ (ee +3a+ +3e -al-.la+e1 -/$-e$+%a+&/$ /* =C-22>ea a+ +3e 3&'3e(+ a$+&-&7a+e1 a6b&e$+
+e67e%a+.%e &$ +3e 7%/+e-+e1 (7a-e 1/e( $/+ e5-ee1 +3e val.e( (7e-&*&e1 &$ Se-+&/$ 1.5.2.1 a$1 Table 1.5.1.2.12a4
/* NPA-2001 2008 E1&+&/$.
To chec4 the actual concentration ,C+6a5- of HFC-227ea achie1ed in the protected space at the ma!imum anticipated am$ient
temperature use the following e&uation'
C+6a5 G 100/ H2A/# 5 1/S4 I 1J
8here' # K agent $eing used ,l$s-
A K 1olume of the protected space ,ft
7
-
S K specific 1olume of superheated HFC-227ea 1apor ,ft
7
(l$-
S can $e appro!imated $% use of the following formula' S G 1.885 I 0.004"+
8here' + K ma!imum temperature of the enclosure ,CF-
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4.".1 D&(-3a%'e N/00le )&6&+a+&/$(
Two no55le si5es are a1aila$le for use with the Firetrace I/P "nits.
The small no55le, P() =+++.=, is onl% used with the 7 /$. ,?9+7+.- units. The 7 /$. si5e unit can $e designed using ., 2, or 9 no55les to
suit the ha5ard configuration.
The medium no55le, P() =+++.> and =+++.7, are onl% used with the > /$. ,?9+>+.- and .2 /$. ,?9.2+.- si5e units. The > F .2 /$. si5e
units can $e designed using 2 or 9 no55les to suit the ha5ard configuration.
The ma!imum enclosure height for no55le installation is .2 feet. The minimum enclosure height for no55le installation is ..7 feet. ach
no55le is to $e installed at the top of the ha5ard enclosure facing down in a pendant position and centered in the area to $e protected $%
that particular no55le
ach c%linder 1al1e is e&uipped with ,2- discharge ports ,BP-. 8hether ,.- or ,2- discharge ports are used is dependant on the si5e and
shape of the enclosure, and the num$er of no55les re&uired to co1er the specific ha5ard.
#ee Figure 9-. for t%pical e!amples of configurations that meet the ma!imum area co1erage limitations.
4.".2 N/00le A%ea C/ve%a'e
Please refer to Ta$le 9-2 for the ma!imum area co1erage ,regardless of the num$er of no55les used- and ma!imum no55le arrangement
limitations, respecti1el%, for each si5e s%stem. Figure 9-. displa%s some t%pical e!amples of configurations that meet these limitations.


IG!RE 4-1
T,7&-al E5a67le( /* E$-l/(.%e C/$*&'.%a+&/$(
T3a+ @ee+ +3e A%ea C/ve%a'e )&6&+a+&/$(
2All 1&6e$(&/$( &$ *ee+4
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4.".3 D&(-3a%'e P&7&$' a$1 &++&$' S7e-&*&-a+&/$(
All Firetrace I/P "nits shall use copper tu$ing for the HFC-227ea distri$ution s%stem. The following tu$ing and fittings shall $e used.
6efer to )FPA 2++., 2++* dition - #ection 9.2 for alternate discharge networ4 options.
T.b&$' S7e-&*&-a+&/$(:
@a+e%&al: #oft Annealed Copper Tu$ing ,in coils-
A# 2-2*+, for air conditioning and refrigeration ser1ice.
S&0e: =(.>< ;B ! .+72< wall, for the 7 l$. si5e unit.
N< ;B ! .+72< wall, for the > F .2 l$. si5e units.
N/+e: The A# 2-2*+ soft annealed copper tu$ing, in the si5es and wall thic4ness specified for use in the Firetrace HFC-227ea units
complies with the A#0 2-7... Power Piping Code re&uirements of )FPA-2++..
T.b&$' &++&$' S7e-&*&-a+&/$(:
@a+e%&al: 2rass
T,7e: Flareless 2ite T%pe ,Par4er Intru-/o4, Camo55i, or e&ui1alent-
@a$.*a-+.%e%K( P%e((.%e Ra+&$': Par4er Intru-/o4 Fittings ,.=++ P#I in all si5es thru N<.-
@&$ P%e((.%e Ra+&$' */% !(e :&+3 &%e+%a-e !$&+(: .+++ psig
4.".4 @a5&6.6 D&(-3a%'e P&7&$' a$1 &++&$' )&6&+a+&/$(
The ma!imum piping and fitting limitations are shown in Ta$le 9-=.
U4./ S.?e
N/. /* C,l. Aalve
D&(-3a%'e P/%+( !(e1
2DP4
T/+al
N/00le(
!(e1
L.a$+&+, O*
N/00le( Pe% DP
@a5. )e$'+3 O*
P&7&$' Pe% DP
@a5. N/. O*
Elb/:( Pe%
DP
@a5. N/. O*
Tee( Pe% DP
. . . 7 Ft + +
2 . .+ Ft 2 +
9 2 .+ Ft 7 .
2 . .+ Ft 2 +
9 2 .. Ft 7 .
3 Lb
2
6 & 12 Lb. 2
Table 4-5:
@a5&6.6 P&7&$' a$1 &++&$' )&6&+a+&/$(
4.".5 P&7&$' Fe$1(
8here1er possi$le, pipe $ends should $e used in lieu of ?+
o
pipe el$ows. It is recommended that a pipe $ender $e used when forming the
?+C $ends. The following minimum $end radii should $e used when forming the pipe $ends in order to minimi5e the chance of flattening
the pipe.
P&7e OD @&$. Fe$1 Ra1&.(
T/ P&7e Ce$+e%l&$e
ED.&v. )e$'+3 O* P&7&$'
/% 90
/
Fe$1 2a48 2b4
=
(.><
..
(.>< 6 .-
.
(*<
N< .-
.
(2< 6 2-
7
(*<
N/+e(:
2a4 The e&ui1alent length of pipe is to $e counted as part of the ma!imum length of pipe shown in
Ta$le 9-=.
2b4 ?+C pipe $ends are not re&uired to $e su$tracted from the ma!imum num$er of el$ows allowed in
Ta$le 9-=.
2-4 0in. 2end 6adii were ta4en from Par4er Industrial Tu$e Fittings Catalog 97++ 0arch .??.
Table 4-":
@&$&6.6 P&7e Fe$1 Ra1&.( a$1 ED.&vale$+ )e$'+3
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For the Indirect HFC-227ea "nits, the Firetrace tu$ing is used as a com$ination heat detector and unit acti1ation de1ice to cause actuation
of the Clean Agent #%stem.
The detection(actuation tu$ing is heat sensiti1e and in a fire situation is designed to rupture at an% point along the tu$e upon direct flame
impingement or the temperature of the tu$e reaches appro!imatel% 2.2CF ,.++CC-.
The ma!imum length of tu$ing that can $e used for an% I/P unit is .2+ feet ,7>.=* m-. 6efer to #ection =.7 for installation instructions.
NOTE: It is recommended that the tu$ing $/+ $e placed hori5ontall% ad3acent to potential fire sources as this ma% significantl% dela%
response time.
5 INSTA))ATION INSTR!CTIONS
This section pro1ides installation instructions co1ering components and limitations descri$ed in #ection 7 and #ection 9 of this 0anual.
All components should $e installed to facilitate proper inspection, testing, recharging, and an% other re&uired ser1ice or maintenance as
ma% $e necessar%. &uipment must not $e su$3ected to se1ere weather conditions or mechanical, chemical, or other damage which could
render the e&uipment inoperati1e. The e&uipment must $e installed in accordance with instructions in this 0anual and the )FPA #tandard
2++..
#ARNING
=C-22>ea -,l&$1e%/valve a((e6bl&e( 6.(+ be 3a$1le18 &$(+alle1 a$1 (e%v&-e &$ a--/%1a$-e :&+3 +3e &$(+%.-+&/$ -/$+a&$e1 &$
+3&( @a$.al a$1 /$ +3e -,l&$1e% $a6e7la+e. a&l.%e +/ */ll/: +3e(e &$(+%.-+&/$( -/.l1 %e(.l+ &$ 7%/7e%+, 1a6a'e8 (eve%e
&$9.%,8 /% 1ea+3.
#ARNING
P%e((.%&0e1 2-3a%'e14 -,l&$1e%( a%e e5+%e6el, 3a0a%1/.( a$1 &* $/+ 3a$1le1 7%/7e%l, a%e -a7able /* -a.(&$' 7%/7e%+,
1a6a'e8 b/1&l, &$9.%,8 /% 1ea+3. Al:a,( :ea% (a*e+, 'la((e( a$1 6a;e (.%e +3e 1&(-3a%'e 7l.'( a%e 7%/7e%l, &$ 7la-e be*/%e
.$&+ &$(+alla+&/$8 (e%v&-&$'8 /% /+3e% 'e$e%al 3a$1l&$'.
*)# =C-22>ea C,l&$1e%/Aalve a$1 F%a-;e+ A((e6bl&e(
The HFC-227ea c%linders should $e located as close as possi$le to the protected enclosure. In some cases the c%linder can $e mounted
inside the protected enclosure. The assem$lies shall $e located in a readil% accessi$le location to allow for ease of inspection, ser1ice,
and maintenance. The c%linders shall $e located in an en1ironment protected from the weather and where the temperature range is
$etween +CF to I.7+CF ,-.7.*CC to I=9.9CC-.
The c%linder and $rac4et must $e mounted in the 1ertical plane with the c%linder 1al1e facing up and oriented so that the pressure gauge is
facing out and awa% from the mounting wall to facilitate 1isual inspection.
0ount the c%linder where it will not $e su$3ected to accidental damage or mo1ement. #uita$le protection must $e installed where
necessar% to pre1ent damage or mo1ement.
#ARNING
@a;e (.%e +3a+ +3e ball valve8 l/-a+e1 /$ +3e +/7 /* +3e -,l&$1e% valve8 &( 6a&$+a&$e1 &$ +3e MON 7/(&+&/$ a$1 +3e 1&(-3a%'e
7/%+ (a*e+, 7l.'( a%e ;e7+ &$ 7la-e .$+&l +3e (,(+e6 &( (e-.%e1 &$ 7la-e a$1 %ea1, */% -/$$e-+&/$ /* +3e 1&(-3a%'e 7&7&$'.
a&l.%e +/ */ll/: +3e(e &$(+%.-+&/$( :&ll %e(.l+ &$ a-+.a+&/$ a$1 1&(-3a%'e /* +3e -,l&$1e% -/$+e$+(.
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.. #ecurel% mount the c%linder $rac4et to structural support using 2 or more mounting holes.
2. Position the c%linder in the $rac4et with the pressure gauge facing out. #ecure the c%linder in place using the $rac4et straps.
*)2 D&(-3a%'e P&7&$' a$1 N/00le(
.. Install the no55le,s- following the guidelines and limitations descri$ed in #ection 9.>.
2. Betermine the routing of the discharge pipe and whether one ,.- or two ,2- discharge ports will $e used following the guidelines
and limitations descri$ed in #ection 9.>. If two ,2- discharge ports are used, 1erif% that the pipe length from each discharge port
does not e!ceed a .+M im$alance.
7. 0ount the tu$ing to the nearest surface using standard =(.>< or .(2O ,depending on s%stem si5e- ru$$er cushioned p-clips in
inter1als no larger than two feet.
9. 6emo1e one or two safet% plugs from the 1al1e discharge ports as re&uired. Attach male connection fittings into discharge
port,s- as applica$le.
=. Install the discharge pipe and fittings $etween the c%linder and no55le,s-. #ecure the pipe with the appropriate si5e pipe clamps
as re&uired.
*)" &%e+%a-e De+e-+&/$/A-+.a+&/$ T.b&$'
/ocation and spacing of the tu$ing is critical to the response time in the e1ent of a fire. The tu$ing should $e placed a$o1e the ha5ard
areas $eing protected. The T%pical Tu$ing Placement diagram, located in Appendi! 2, pro1ides general guidelines for placement of the
detection tu$ing along with the ma!imum spacing and height limitations. Bepending on the configuration of specific ha5ards, the
guidelines shown in the T%pical Tu$ing Placement diagram ma%, or ma% not, $e applica$le. The ma!imum height that is allowed $etween
la%ers is 7.2* feet ,. m-, the ma!imum distance $etween passes is 2...2 inches ,=7.79 cm-, and the ma!imum distance allowed from an%
wall to the tu$ing is .+.=> inches ,2>.*2 cm-. 6efer to the T%pical Tu$ing Placement diagram in Appendi! 2 for further clarification.
CA!TION
1. D/ $/+ ;&$;8 be$18 /% -%.(3 &%e+%a-e +.b&$' &$ /%1e% +/ 7%eve$+ lea;a'e :3&-3 -/.l1 %e(.l+ &$ a--&1e$+al .$&+
1&(-3a%'e.
2. D/ $/+ &$(+all +.b&$' &$ a 3a0a%1/.( e$v&%/$6e$+ :3e%e +3e 6a5&6.6 a6b&e$+ +e67e%a+.%e e5-ee1( 1>"C 280CC4
3. @a5&6.6 le$'+3 /* 1e+e-+&/$ +.b&$' (3all $/+ e5-ee1 120 ee+ 23".58 64.
.. #ecure the detection tu$ing using 0ounting Ta$s at ..= Ft ,+.9> m- inter1als.
2. "se the appropriate ru$$er(plastic grommets when the detection tu$ing is routed through sharp holes in order to pre1ent damage
to the tu$ing.
*) De+e-+&/$ T.b&$' &++&$'( a$1 A--e((/%&e(
5.4.1 S7%&$' T/7 S.77/%+ &++&$'(
All compression fittings must $e secured in the following manner'
.. Cut the tu$e end, ensuring the cut is s&uare, clean, and free from $urrs. Chec4 that no de$ris is left in the tu$e.
2. Place the nut(spring top o1er the end of the tu$e with its threaded section towards the end of the tu$e.
7. Push the tu$e full% home onto the nipple fitting.
9. The nut should then $e fastened finger tight and then using a .2mm wrench, fastened to a tor&ue of 7-9.= l$fPft ,9->
)Pm-.
=. /oosen the connection and inspect the end to ensure a proper flange has formed. 6econnect and tighten down to
ensure an effecti1e seal.
For a more comprehensi1e list of #pring Top #upport Fittings, refer to Appendi! A.
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5.4.2 Sl&7-O$ &++&$'(
All high pressure slip-on fittings must $e secured in the following manner'
.. Cut the tu$e end, ensuring the cut is s&uare, clean, and free from $urrs. Chec4 that no de$ris is left in the tu$e.
2. Thoroughl% clean the tu$ing to a distance of at least 2 in. ,=.+* cm- a$o1e the cut end, remo1ing all dirt, grease, or grime. This
will ensure a good seal inside the fitting.
7. #lide the tu$ing into the opening until it $utts up against the inner wall. Pull lightl% on the tu$ing and the $rass outer ring should
mo1e outward slightl%.
For a more comprehensi1e list of #lip-;n Fittings, refer to Appendi! A.
5.4.3 E$1 /* )&$e A--e((/%&e(
All of the following accessories will connect to an nd of /ine Adapter. The nd of /ine Adapter can $e installed $% following the
appropriate procedures in #ection =.9.. or #ection =.9.2.
);T' nd of /ine Adapters are not designed to pro1ide a lasting seal without the use of one of the following items'
=C-22>ea 150 7(&' P%e((.%e Ga.'e 2P/N 4000114:
The HFC-227ea psig Pressure Eauge must $e installed with its included o-ring. Thread the pressure gauge into the nd of /ine Adapter
so that the gauge indicates the tu$ing pressure.
P%e((.%e S:&+-3 */% E$1 /* )&$e A1a7+e% 2P/N 4000044:
The Pressure #witch for the nd of /ine Adapter must $e installed with its included o-ring and washer. Insert the washer into the nd of
/ine Adapter, and then thread the Pressure #witch in until an audi$le :clic4< can $e heard. The Pressure #witch is now acti1e.
);T' 8ithout installation of the included washer, the Pressure #witch will not $e acti1e.
E$1 /* )&$e A1a7+e% Pl.' 2P/N 3103034:
The nd of /ine Adapter Plug must $e installed with its included o-ring. Thread the plug into the nd of /ine Adapter.
*)* S,(+e6 A-+&va+&/$
.. Install the detection tu$ing, fittings, and accessories according the procedures specified in #ection =.7 and #ection =.9.
2. 8ith the s%stem $all 1al1e still closed, connect the detection tu$ing to the s%stem using the appropriate procedure in #ection
=.9.. or #ection =.9.2.
7. Attach the filling adapter ,P() >+++27 or >+++2*- to the nd of /ine Adapter. 6efer to #ection =.9.7.
9. "sing a regulated dr% nitrogen suppl%, pressuri5e the detection tu$ing through the filling adapter to .=+ psig ,.+.7 $ar-. It is
recommended to ha1e a porta$le dr% nitrogen c%linder or Firetrace )itrogen Fill Dit for on-site use.
=. 6emo1e the filling adapter and thread the pressure gauge F +-ring ,Firetrace P() 9+++..- into its place to 1erif% that the tu$ing is
pressuri5ed to at least .=+ psig at 7+CF ,.+.7 $ar at 2.CC- ,pressure ma% ha1e to $e ad3usted for temperatures higher or lower
than 7+CF-. 6efer to #ection =.9.7 for further instructions.
>. 8ith the gauge still attached to the filling adapter, test for lea4age'
Appl% soap% water solution to the c%linder 1al1e connection, end of line adapter connection, and the pressure gauge
connection. ;$ser1e for $u$$le lea4s.
8ait 7+ minutes, and then o$ser1e the pressure gauge. An% decrease in pressure is an indication of a lea4.
In the e1ent of a lea4 go $ac4 to #ection =.9 and chec4 the installation of all fittings and accessories.
7. If an optional pressure switch is to $e installed in the ;/ adapter, remo1e the pressure gauge and install the pressure switch
according to the procedures in #ection =.9.7. Chec4 pressure switch connection for $u$$le lea4s using soap% water solution.
*. After confirming that there is no lea4age within the detector tu$ing, S)O#)? rotate the $all 1al1e le1er counter cloc4 wise to the
:;)< position.
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CA!TION
I* +3e ball valve leve% &( /7e$e1 ab%.7+l,8 a-+&va+&/$ /* +3e -,l&$1e% valve 6a, /--.%8 -a.(&$' +3e .$&+ +/ 1&(-3a%'e.
?. Tamper proof the unit $% remo1ing the $all 1al1e le1er face and securing the le1er in the :;)< position with a 5ip tie. 6efer to the
Tamper Proof Instruction in Appendi! 2.
.+. If the optional Pressure #witch is installed on the 1al1e or on the ;/, ensure that the proper electrical connections are made to
annunciate unit discharge, shut down 1entilation, etc., as ma% $e re&uired $% the end user or the AHQ. ,All electrical connections
are to $e in accordance to )FPA 7+ )ational lectric Code-
... The unit is now full% armed and read% for use.
" SERAICE AND @AINTENANCE INSTR!CTIONS
#ARNING
1. =C-22>ea -,l&$1e%/valve a((e6bl&e( 6.(+ be 3a$1le18 &$(+alle18 &$(7e-+e1 a$1 (e%v&-e1 /$l, b,
D.al&*&e1 a$1 +%a&$e1 7e%(/$$el &$ a--/%1a$-e :&+3 +3e &$(+%.-+&/$( -/$+a&$e1 &$ +3&( @a$.al8 +3e -,l&$1e%
$a6e7la+e8 NPA-20018 a$1 a$, /+3e% %e'.la+&/$( a$1 -/1e( +3a+ 6a, a77l,.
2. Fe*/%e 7e%*/%6&$' 6a&$+e$a$-e /% %e*&ll&$' 7%/-e1.%e( %e*e% +/ +3e 6a+e%&al (a*e+, 1a+a (3ee+( &$
A77e$1&5 C.
#ARNING
P%e((.%&0e1 2-3a%'e14 -,l&$1e%( a%e e5+%e6el, 3a0a%1/.( a$1 &* $/+ 3a$1le1 7%/7e%l, a%e -a7able /* -a.(&$' b/1&l, &$9.%,8
1ea+3 /% 7%/7e%+, 1a6a'e. Al:a,( :ea% (a*e+, 'la((e( a$1 6a;e (.%e +3e 1&(-3a%'e 7l.'( a%e 7%/7e%l, &$ 7la-e be*/%e .$&+
&$(+alla+&/$8 (e%v&-&$'8 /% /+3e% 'e$e%al 3a$1l&$'.
ATTENTION
A$, 6a&$+e$a$-e %eD.&%&$' 1e7%e((.%&0a+&/$8 *&ll&$'8 /% 7%e((.%&0a+&/$ (3/.l1 /$l, be 7e%*/%6e1 a+ a$ A.+3/%&0e1 &%e+%a-e
Se%v&-e )/-a+&/$. Se%v&-e a+ a$, /+3e% l/-a+&/$ :&ll v/&1 +3e @ A77%/val a$1 !)/!)C )&(+&$'. Plea(e -/$+a-+ &%e+%a-e
1&%e-+l, */% a l&(+ /* A.+3/%&0e1 &%e+%a-e Se%v&-e )/-a+&/$(.
&)# Ge$e%al
A regular program of s%stematic maintenance must $e esta$lished for continuous, proper operation of all HFC-227ea units and to a1oid
1iolating the warrant%. A periodic maintenance schedule must $e followed and an inspection log maintained for read% reference. As a
minimum, the log must record' ,.- inspection inter1al, ,2- inspection procedure performed, ,7- maintenance performed, if an%, as a result of
inspection, and ,9- name of inspector performing tas4.
For an% deficiencies that are found, appropriate correcti1e actions shall $e ta4en immediatel%.
&)2 Pe%&/1&- Se%v&-e a$1 @a&$+e$a$-e P%/-e1.%e(
".2.1 @/$+3l, I$(7e-+&/$
Inspection $% the owner or end user should 1erif% the following'
.. The #uppression "nit is in its proper location.
2. The 0anual Actuators are uno$structed.
7. The Tamper Indicator is intact.
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9. The 0aintenance Tag or Certificate is in place.
=. The #uppression "nit shows no ph%sical damage or condition that might pre1ent operation.
a. This includes inspecting the detection tu$ing in the ha5ard area for a$rasion, distortion, cuts, or dirt accumulation.
>. The Pressure Eauge is in the opera$le range.
7. The )o55le 2lowoff Caps are intact and undamaged.
*. )either the Protected &uipment nor the Ha5ard has $een replaced, modified, or relocated.
".2.2 Se6&a$$.al I$(7e-+&/$
#emiannual Inspection is to $e performed onl% $% a Certified Firetrace Bistri$utor
.. 6emo1e the c%linder from the installation as follows'
Close the $all 1al1e $% turning the $all 1al1e le1er cloc4wise to the :;FF< position
Bisconnect the detection tu$ing at the $all 1al1e.
)ote' There will $e a loss of nitrogen pressure out of the tu$ing
Bisconnect the copper tu$ing and fittings from the c%linder 1al1e discharge ports,s-
Immediatel% install the safet% plugs,s- into the 1al1e discharge port,s-
6emo1e the c%linder from the $rac4et
2. 8eigh the c%linder. Compare the measured weight with the weight found on the c%linder nameplate. If the container
shows a loss in agent &uantit% of more than = percent or a loss in pressure ,ad3usted for temperature- of more than .+
percent, the c%linder shall $e refilled or replaced.
7. 6emo1e the no55le,s- and inspect for o$structions. 6einstall the no55les.
9. 6einstall the c%linder and re-pressuri5e the detection tu$ing with nitrogen following the applica$le procedures outlined
in #ection =.
".2.3 &ve ?ea% I$(7e-+&/$
HFC-227ea c%linders continuousl% in ser1ice without discharging shall $e gi1en a complete e!ternal 1isual inspection in place, e1er% =
%ears or more fre&uentl% if re&uired.
Follow e!ternal 1isual inspection guidelines detailed in #ection 7 of )FPA-2++. ,L6 2++* dition-
".2.4 =,1%/(+a+&- Te(+&$'
Firetrace HFC-227ea c%linders are $uilt to B;T-92 specifications and therefore fall under B;T regulations for retest prior to refill.
B;T-92, 92A and 928 c%linders used e!clusi1el% in HFC-227ea ser1ice are re&uired to $e retested and restamped prior to recharge and
shipment if the last retest date has e!pired.
Firetrace HFC-227ea ,B;T-92- containers re&uiring retest must $e h%drostaticall% tested in accordance with B;T CF6 Title 9?, section
.77.79,e-. This periodic retest must $e performed $% an authori5ed retester ha1ing a current identification num$er issued $% the
Associated Administrator for Ha5ardous 0aterial #afet% of B;T and must include an internal and e!ternal e!amination in accordance with
CEA pamphlet C->, C->.., C->.2, or C->.7, as applica$le. The test procedures are descri$ed in CEA pamphlet C-.. 2ecause 1olumetric
e!pansion of the container must $e measured, onl% the water 3ac4et 1olumetric e!pansion method or the direct e!pansion methods are
accepta$le.
As an alternate option, HFC-227ea agent containers ma% $e gi1en a complete e!ternal 1isual inspection, as detailed in section .77.79,e-
,.7-, in lieu of h%drostatic test. The 1isual inspection shall $e made onl% $% competent persons. A person who performs the 1isual
e!amination specified in .77.79,e-,.7- is not re&uired to ha1e a retesterAs identification num$er.
6etest can $e performed $% either of the following methods'
Re+e(+ @e+3/1
&%(+ Re+e(+
D.e 2?%(4
S.b(eD.e$+ Re+e(+ D.e
2?%(4
S7e-&al @a%;&$'
Full h%drostatic test including determination of c%linder
e!pansion.
= =
6etest Bate
0onth(Lear
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!ternal 1isual inspection per paragraph .77.79,e-,.7-
and CEA pamphlet C->, section 7.
= = 6etest Bate followed $% :<
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> S?STE@ DISSASSE@F)?8 ASSE@F)?8 AND C=ARGING
ATTENTION
A$, 6a&$+e$a$-e %eD.&%&$' 1e7%e((.%&0a+&/$8 *&ll&$'8 /% 7%e((.%&0a+&/$ (3/.l1 /$l, be 7e%*/%6e1 a+ a$ A.+3/%&0e1 &%e+%a-e
Se%v&-e )/-a+&/$. Se%v&-e a+ a$, /+3e% l/-a+&/$ :&ll v/&1 +3e @ A77%/val a$1 !)/!)C )&(+&$'. Plea(e -/$+a-+ &%e+%a-e
1&%e-+l, */% a l&(+ /* A.+3/%&0e1 &%e+%a-e Se%v&-e )/-a+&/$(.
7)# De7%e((.%&0&$' +3e !$&+
.. Turn the $all 1al1e le1er to the :off< position ,perpendicular to the 1al1e-.
2. Bepressuri5e the detection(actuation tu$ing $% depressing the #chrader 1al1e inside of the nd of /ine Adapter.
7. 6emo1e the detection(actuation tu$ing from the top of the $all 1al1e.
9. 6emo1e the discharge piping from the discharge ports.
=. Install discharge plugs into $oth discharge ports.
>. #lowl%, slightl% open the $all 1al1e so onl% a small amount of nitrogen can $e heard lea1ing the unit.
CA!TION
O7e$&$' +3e ball valve +// *a%8 /% +// *a(+8 :&ll .$(ea+ +3e 7&(+/$ a$1 b%&$' =C-22>e( &$+/ +3e valve a((e6bl,.
7. ;nce the pressure gauge has reached + psig, slowl% open the $all 1al1e completel%
*. Carefull% remo1e the discharge plugs from the 1al1e to ensure s%stem depressuri5ation.
7)2 S,(+e6 Re-3a%'e
.. 6emo1e one safet% plug from a discharge port and connect the HFC-227ea recharge adapter ,)ote' the other discharge
port must $e sealed-.
2. 8ith the s%stem $all 1al1e closed, connect a dr% nitrogen suppl% to the s%stem $all 1al1e.
7. 8eigh and record the s%stem empt% weight.
9. Fill the c%linder with the appropriate amount of HFC-227ea. 6efer to Ta$le 9-2 for the correct amounts for each s%stem.
=. ;nce filled with HFC-227ea, open the s%stem $all 1al1e to allow the s%stem to $e super-pressuri5ed with dr% nitrogen to .=+
psig at 7+CF ,.+.7 $ar at 2.CC- ,pressure ma% ha1e to $e ad3usted for temperatures higher or lower than 7+CF-.
)ote' A cali$rated pressure regulator is to $e used when the pressure source is a tan4 of high pressure gas
)ote' The pressure gauge attached to the e!tinguishing s%stem is not to $e used to determine when the intended charging
pressure has $een reached
>. Close the s%stem $all 1al1e and disconnect the HFC-227ea recharge adapter, immediatel% threading the discharge port
plug into the 1al1e ()ote' there will $e HFC-227ea trapped in the 1al1e and suppl% tu$e that will $e 1ented. Genting will
onl% occur for a short period of time until the 1al1e and suppl% lines are clear-.
DANGER
T3e (,(+e6 ball valve 6.(+ be -l/(e1 1.%&$' %e6/val /* +3e =C-22>ea %e-3a%'e a1a7+e% a$1 &$(+alla+&/$ /* +3e (a*e+, 7l.'
+/ a((.%e +3a+ +3e -,l&$1e% valve 1/e( $/+ &$a1ve%+e$+l, a-+.a+e :3&le +3e valve /.+le+ 7/%+ &( :&1e /7e$. a&l.%e +/ */ll/:
+3&( 7%/-e1.%e -/.l1 %e(.l+ &$ 7e%(/$al &$9.%, a$1 1a6a'e +/ 7%/7e%+,.
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#ARNING
P%e((.%&0e1 2-3a%'e14 -,l&$1e%( a%e e5+%e6el, 3a0a%1/.( a$1 &* $/+ 3a$1le1 7%/7e%l, a%e -a7able /* -a.(&$' b/1&l, &$9.%,8
7%/7e%+, 1a6a'e8 /% 1ea+3. Al:a,( :ea% (a*e+, 'la((e( a$1 6a;e (.%e +3e 1&(-3a%'e 7l.'( a%e 7%/7e%l, &$ 7la-e be*/%e .$&+
&$(+alla+&/$8 (e%v&-&$'8 /% /+3e% 'e$e%al 3a$1l&$'.
CA!TION
A$, 7%/l/$'e1 3&((&$' /% 1&(-3a%'e -/6&$' *%/6 ve$+ valve &$1&-a+e( +3a+ +3e 7&(+/$ &( $/+ (ea+e1 7%/7e%l, /% 3a( /7e$e1.
I* +3&( /--.%(8 %e7%e((.%&0e :&+3 1%, $&+%/'e$ +/ a++e67+ +/ %e(ea+ +3e 7&(+/$.
7. #ha4e the s%stem thoroughl% to ensure complete a$sorption of the nitrogen into the HFC-227ea ,)ote' nitrogen a$sorption
will result in some pressure loss-.
*. ;pen the s%stem $all 1al1e, pressuri5e $ac4 up to .=+ psig at 7+
o
F, and close the s%stem $all 1al1e.
?. 6epeat steps 7and * until sha4ing of the s%stem does not result in an% pressure loss ,i.e., no further nitrogen a$sorption-
and a pressure of .=+ psig is reached-.
.+. Bisconnect the dr% nitrogen suppl%.
... Gerif% the s%stem gross weight $% chec4ing it against what is printed on the la$el.
.2. /ea4 test the c%linder $% using a cali$rated lea4 detector.
.7. The s%stem is now read% to $e transported to the installation site.
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#ARRANT?
Firetrace "#A, //C.
/imited 8arrant% F PurchaserAs !clusi1e 6emed%
PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
)I@ITED #ARRANT? O P!RC=ASERKS EPC)!SIAE RE@ED?
P.%-3a(e%K( )&6&+e1 #a%%a$+,
Firetrace "#A, //C ,hereafter referred to as Firetrace- pro1ides the following )&6&+e1 #a%%a$+, onl% to the original purchaser, who
purchases the Firetrace unit from an Authori5ed Firetrace Bistri$utor. The )&6&+e1 #a%%a$+, includes all Firetrace units and its
component parts supplied $% Firetrace. Hereafter these products will $e referred to as :Firetrace Products<. 8hen the Firetrace Products
are properl% installed $% an authori5ed Firetrace distri$utor, in complete accordance with the written instructions contained in the
instruction 0anuals, or other data supplied with Firetrace products, and when the Firetrace products ha1e not su$se&uentl% $een modified
or altered, unless $% e!press written instructions from Firetrace, then the Firetrace products are warranted to $e free of defects in materials
and wor4manship for a period of three ,7- %ears from the date of shipment from Firetrace, #cottsdale Ari5ona, as long as the following
conditions are met'
,.- The original purchaser must maintain a semi-annual maintenance ser1ice agreement with an authori5ed Firetrace distri$utor,
commencing with the date the Firetrace product was accepted $% the purchaser and placed into ser1ice. The ser1ice agreement
(3all remain in effect for the duration of the warrant%.
,2- The Firetrace 8arrant% 6egistration Card ,P() *++.++- must $e completed and returned to Firetrace within thirt% ,7+- da%s of
the installation of the Firetrace unit.
Firetrace products that are not certified, as specified in the paragraphs . and 2 a$o1e, will carr% a ma!imum limited warrant% of one ,.-
%ear from the date of shipment from Firetrace.
P.%-3a(e%K( E5-l.(&ve Re6e1,
The original purchaserAs sole and e!clusi1e remed%, unless 1aried $% e!press written agreement with Firetrace, is as follows' 6epair or
replacement, at FiretraceAs option, of an% defecti1e part which is returned to Firetrace within ninet% ,?+- da%s of disco1er% of the defect.
2ecause of the deleterious effects of corrosion, heat, rust, dirt, de$ris and other factors of use and installation o1er which Firetrace has no
control, IRETRACE @ABES NO OT=ER #ARRANTIES O AN? BIND8 #=ET=ER EPPRESSED OR I@P)IED8 INC)!DING T=E
#ARRANTIES O @ERC=ANTAFI)IT? AND ITTNESS OR A PARTIC!)AR P!RPOSE8 FE?OND T=OSE EPPRESS)?
PROAIDED OR IN T=IS LIMITED #ARRANT?. These warranties shall $e 1oid where defects occur due to improper maintenance,
installation, ser1ice, alterations and(or modifications su$se&uent to installation, not e!pressl% authori5ed in writing $% Firetrace or due to
intentional or negligent acts of the original purchaser or third parties.
N/$-A((&'$ab&l&+, /* #a%%a$+,
The limited warrant% set forth herein ma% not $e assigned, transferred or sold in an% wa% and e!tends onl% to the original purchaser.
D&(-la&6e% /* C/$(eD.e$+&al Da6a'e(
In no e1ent shall Firetrace $e lia$le for an% conse&uential or incidental damages arising from the purchase and(or use of Firetrace
products, including $ut not limited to' damages resulting from loss of use of Firetrace products, the costs of replacing discharged
suppression agent, damages for lost profits or income, or damages for resulting harm to propert% other than the Firetrace products.
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!(e /* N/$-&%e+%a-e C/67/$e$+(
All Firetrace units must e!clusi1el% use Firetrace components, especiall% for connections made to the Firetrace tu$ing. Failure to
e!clusi1el% use Firetrace components will 1oid this limited warrant% and release Firetrace of an% and all lia$ilit% on the performance of the
Firetrace components and unit.
SO@E ACTORS IN)!ENCING ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PROD!CT APP)ICATION O IRETRACE !NITS
The following are some of the factors that influence engineering design and application of Firetrace units. In man% cases, these factors are
difficult to accuratel% estimate, and it is for these reasons that Firetrace ma4es no warranties other than those specificall% stated in this
)&6&+e1 #a%%a$+,.
.. The Firetrace unit has $een designed to pro1ide protection against fire, $oth e!isting and imminent, for a limited duration of time
when' the unit is full% operationalJ used in its normal, e!pected en1ironmentJ the unit and its component parts are properl% installed,
maintained, and operated in complete accordance with written instructions supplied with the unit.
2. The duration of the protection against fires dependent upon a sufficient concentration of agent $eing maintained in the protected
ha5ard area for a pre-determined period of time. This duration will $e shortened $% conditions or circumstances which ma% 1entilate,
cause the agent concentration dilution within the protected ha5ard area there$% causing an insufficient concentration of agent as is
needed to e!tinguish or pre1ent the e!istence or re-ignition of com$ustion or fire. All ha5ard areas ha1e different rate of 1entilation,
lea4age, or agent dilution that, in man% cases, ma% $e impossi$le to predict or determine. Air 1ents, air conditioning units, gaps and
crac4s in the enclosure, windows, ca$le and pipe penetrations, etc., all ma% effect the agent concentration and the duration of the
protection against fire. Also, unforeseen changes in the configuration of a ha5ard area such as remo1al of a wall, an e!plosion or fire
e!ternal to the protected space, changes in the enclosures configuration, etc. can influence the duration of the fire protection. It is
$ecause of these man%, and 1aried, circumstances and conditions that Firetrace ma4es no warrant% as to the duration of the
protection against fire.
7. The effecti1eness of an agent, such as HFC-227ea and(or C;2, as a fire e!tinguishant is directl% related to the concentration of the
agent re&uired to e!tinguish 1arious su$stances. )ot all su$stances re&uire the same agent concentration to $e e!tinguished.
Therefore, Firetrace can onl% assume that the customer has properl% defined the ha5ard area,s- $eing protected.
9. The effecti1eness of the Firetrace unit is dependent upon the timel% discharge of the agent fire e!tinguishant in to the protected area.
If unforeseen circumstances such as an e!plosion, failure of the detection s%stem to acti1ate the Firetrace unit, failure to 0anuall%
acti1ate the unit, etc. occur, the% can pre1ent the unit discharge from $eing accomplished in a timel% manner, and the fire ma%
$ecome deep seated or out of control and completel% destro% the ha5ard area. #ince Firetrace has no control o1er these
circumstances, there are no warranties as to the effecti1eness of e!tinguishment of the fire other than those specificall% stated in this
)&6&+e1 #a%%a$+,.
=. 1en if the Firetrace unit is completel% effecti1e in suppressing a fire, failure to remo1e the ignition source of the fire could result in a
re-ignition of the fire. If possi$le, the source of the fire should immediatel% $e eliminated to pre1ent re-ignition. Protection against re-
ignition onl% e!ists when a sufficient concentration of agent remains in the ha5ard area, as stated a$o1e.
#ince the effecti1eness of the Firetrace unit depends on when, under what circumstances, it is used, the 3udgment of operating personnel
as to when to acti1ate a Firetrace unit, in an emergenc%, affects the protection pro1ided $% the unit. 2ecause of the widel% carr%ing
conditions and circumstances under which the Firetrace unit can $e used, some conditions can cause its effecti1eness to $e unpredicta$le.
Therefore, e1acuation of personnel from the protected areas must $e accomplished without dela%.
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. 7++..+ #mall HFC-227ea I/P Gal1e 7 /2.
. 7++..> 0edium HFC-227ea I/P Gal1e >, .2 /2.
2 7++22+ Collar ;-6ing #mall I/P 7 /2.
2 7++22. Collar ;-6ing 0edium I/P >, .2 /2.
7 >+++22 #iphon Tu$e =(*<!...7=< 7 /2.
7 >++++7 #iphon Tu$e .<!.2< >, .2 /2.
9 .++7++ #mall C%linder 7 /2.
9 .++>++ 0edium C%linder > /2.
9 .+.2++ /arge C%linder .2 /2.
= 7.+7++ #mall Bischarge Port Plug 7 /2.
= 7.+7+. 0edium Bischarge Port Plug >, .2 /2.
> >+++77 2onded #eal All #%stems
7 >+++*. Pressure #witch Port Plug All #%stems
* .++++7 #mall 2rac4et 7 /2.
* .++++> 0edium 2rac4et > /2.
* ...2+> /arge 2rac4et .2 /2.
? 2++.7? HP #lip-on "nion All #%stems
P# 9++++= Pressure #witch ;PTI;)A/
P >++.++ )ameplate' I/P HFC-227ea All #%stems
P >++.+7 /a$el' HFC-227ea Appro1als All #%stems
P *++.++ 8arrant%(6egistration Card All #%stems
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P 2++...
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P 2++.2.
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. =+++.= #mall Clean Agent Total Flooding )o55le 7 /2.
7 2++.99 Gal1e to N< Copper Compression Fitting >, .2 /2.
> 2++.9= N< Copper Compression 2ul4head >, .2 /2.
P 2++.97 N< Copper Compression "nion >, .2 /2.
= 2++..2 N< Copper Compression l$ow >, .2 /2.
9 2++.22 N< Copper Compression Tee >, .2 /2.
P =+++.> 0edium Clean Agent Total Flooding )o55le ,.(2< Compression- >, .2 /2.
2 =+++.7 0edium Clean Agent Total Flooding )o55le ,.(2< )PT- >, .2 /2.
P PA6T );T PICT"6B
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P 2++++= Firetrace Betection(Actuation Tu$ing ,$% the foot- All #%stems
P 2++.2= Tu$e "nion 8ith #pring Tops All #%stems
. 2++.2> Tu$e Tee 8ith #pring Tops All #%stems
P 2++.7> 2ul4head 8ith #pring Tops All #%stems
9 2++.== Tu$e l$ow 8ith #pring Tops All #%stems
P 2++.>+ #pring Top All #%stems
P 2++.=* Tu$e "nion #lip ;n Fitting All #%stems
2 2++.=7 Tu$e Tee #lip ;n Fitting All #%stems
7 2++.7* Tu$e l$ow #lip ;n Fitting All #%stems
P 2++.7? Tu$e to Threads "nion #lip ;n Fitting All #%stems
P 2++.77 Tu$e to Threads Tee #lip ;n Fitting All #%stems
P 2++.=? Tu$e to Threads l$ow #lip ;n Fitting All #%stems
P 2++.77 Tu$e Plug All #%stems
P 2++.>* nd ;f /ine Adapter 8ith #lip-;n "nion All #%stems
P 2++.>? In /ine Adapter 8ith #lip-;n Tee All #%stems
P 7.+7+7 Plug 8ith ;-6ing For nd ;f /ine Adapter All #%stems
P 9+++.. HFC-227ea Pressure Eauge All #%stems
P 9++++9 Pressure #witch 8ith 8asher for nd ;f /ine Adapter All #%stems
P 2++.7. 0ounting Ta$s ,St%. .2- All #%stems
P 2++.=+ 6u$$er Erommets ,St%. 2- All #%stems
P 2++.=. Plastic Erommets ,St%. 2- All #%stems
P PA6T );T PICT"6B
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Re6/ve +3e ON/O *a-e7la+e.
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Pre-Engineered, Automatic Indirect FM-200 Fire Detection and Etingui!hing S"!tem
System Designation:
Model L! "#tomati$ ndi%e$t &i%e Dete$tion and
'(ting#is)ing System
System *y+e: !%e,'nginee%ed -o% t)e !%ote$tion o- .lass / 0a1a%ds
"gent denti-i$ation: D#+ont2 &M,2003 o% &',2272
"mbient *em+e%at#%e nstallation 4ange: 05& to 1305& (,165& to 545.7
"mo#nt o- "gent +e% System:
L!,300 3.0 lb (1.36 8g7 o- &M,2003 o% &',2272
L!,600: 6.0 lb (2.72 8g7 o- &M,2003 o% &',2272
L!,1200: 12.0 lb (5.44 8g7 o- &M,2003 o% &',2272
Ma(im#m "%ea o- .o9e%age: 36 -t
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Ma(im#m 'n$los#%e :ol#me !%ote$tion +e% ;nit:
L!,300: 62.5 -t
3
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L!,600: 125 -t
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L!,1200: 250 -t
3
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Ma(im#m *#bing 0eig)t "bo9e 0a1a%d: 3.3 -t (1 m7
Ma(im#m Lengt) o- *#bing: 120 -t (36.6 m7
Design< nstallation< =+e%ation< and Maintenan$e
Man#al:
Design, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
for Pre-Engineered Automatic Indirect HFC-227ea Clean
Agent Etinguis!er "nit, !>? 600022< 4e9 07< May 06<
200@
"++%o9ed &illing Stations:
&i%et%a$e nte%national LL.
156@0 ?o%t) 63%d Way< S#ite /
S$ottsdale< "A 65260
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&i%et%a$e nte%national Ltd
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Co6+a4; Add,ess: 156@0 ?. 63%d Way< S#ite /< S$ottsdale< "%i1ona 65260< ;S"
Co6+a4; 9e%s./e: http'((www.firetrace.com
L.s/.4: Co24/,;: ;nited States o- "me%i$a
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@ATERIA) SAET? DATA S=EETS
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The MSDS format adheres to the standards and regulatory requirements
of the United States and may not meet regulatory requirements
in other countries.
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FE-227
6160FR Revised 5-JUN-2006
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CHEMICAL PRODUCT/COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
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Material Identification
FE-227 is a registered trademark of DuPont.
CAS Number : 431-89-0
Formula : CF3 CHF CF3
Molecular Weight : 170.03
CAS Name : Propane, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoro-
Tradenames and Synonyms
2-Hydroperfluoropropane
Propane, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoro-
HFC-227ea
2-Hydroheptafluoropropane
Heptafluoropropane
2-H-heptafluoropropane
1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane
Company Identification
MANUFACTURER/DISTRIBUTOR
DuPont Fluoroproducts
1007 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19898
PHONE NUMBERS
Product Information : 1-800-441-7515 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1000)
Transport Emergency : CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300(outside U.S.
703-527-3887)
Medical Emergency : 1-800-441-3637 (outside the U.S.
302-774-1000)
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Components
Material CAS Number %
1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane 431-89-0 99.95
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
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# Potential Health Effects
Based on animal data, exposure to HFC-227ea by inhalation
may cause suffocation, if air is displaced by vapors, and
irregular heart beat with a strange sensation in the chest,
"heart thumping," apprehension, lightheadedness, feeling of
fainting, dizziness, weakness, sometimes progressing to loss
of consciousness and death.
HFC-227ea may cause frostbite if liquid or escaping vapor
contacts the skin.
HFC-227ea may cause "frostbite-like" effects if the liquid
or escaping vapors contact the eyes.
In one study, human volunteers were selected to inhale
HFC-227ea at a concentration of 6000 ppm but the study was
terminated due to a rise in pulse rate that was believed to
be unrelated to the chemical. In a subsequent study with
human volunteers inhaling concentrations up to 8000 ppm no
clinically significant effects were observed for any of the
measured laboratory parameters.
Individuals with preexisting diseases of the cardiovascular
system or nervous system may have increased susceptibility
from excessive exposures.
Carcinogenicity Information
None of the components present in this material at concentrations
equal to or greater than 0.1% are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH
as a carcinogen.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
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First Aid
INHALATION
If inhaled, immediately remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT
Treat for frostbite if necessary by gently warming affected area.
EYE CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
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INGESTION
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flammable Properties
1,1,1,2,3,3,3-Heptafluoropropane is not flammable, however
in the presence of a flame or ignition source it may
decompose to form toxic hydrogen fluoride or carbonyl
fluoride.
Non-flammable.
Extinguishing Media
Use media appropriate for surrounding material.
Fire Fighting Instructions
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) may be required if
cylinders rupture or release under fire conditions.
Keep cylinders cool with water spray applied from a safe
distance.
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ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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Safeguards (Personnel)
NOTE: Review FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES and HANDLING (PERSONNEL)
sections before proceeding with clean-up. Use appropriate
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT during clean-up.
Evacuate personnel, thoroughly ventilate area, use self-contained
breathing apparatus. Keep upwind of leak - evacuate until gas has
dispersed.
Initial Containment
Use forced ventilation to disperse vapors.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Handling (Personnel)
Do not breathe gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash clothing after use.
Storage
Store in a clean, dry place. Store below 52 C (126 F).
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Engineering Controls
Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed.
Personal Protective Equipment
EYE/FACE PROTECTION
Wear safety glasses or coverall chemical splash goggles.
RESPIRATORS
Wear NIOSH approved respiratory protection, as appropriate.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Where there is potential for skin contact have available and wear
as appropriate impervious gloves, apron, pants, and jacket.
Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits
FE-227
AEL * (DuPont) : 1000 ppm, 8 & 12 Hr. TWA
* AEL is DuPonts Acceptable Exposure Limit. Where governmentally
imposed occupational exposure limits which are lower than the AEL
are in effect, such limits shall take precedence.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Physical Data
Boiling Point : -16.4 C (2.5 F)
Melting Point : -131 C (-204 F)
Vapor Pressure : 65.7 psia @ 25 C (77 F) (453.3 kPa)
Liquid Density : 1.386 g/cm3 @ 25 C (77 F) (86.53 lb/ft3)
Critical temperature : 101.6 C (214.9 F)
Critical pressure : 424.7 psia (2930 kPa)
Odor : None.
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Form : Liquified Gas
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Chemical Stability
Stable at normal temperatures and storage conditions.
Avoid sources of heat or open flame.
Incompatibility with Other Materials
Incompatible with strong reducing agents such as alkali
metals (e.g., sodium, potassium), alkali-earth metals (e.g.,
magnesium, calcium), and powdered aluminum or zinc.
Decomposition
Decomposes by reaction with high temperature (open flames,
glowing metal surfaces, etc.) forming hydrofluoric acid,
carbonyl fluorides, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
Polymerization
Polymerization will not occur.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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# Animal Data
HFC-227ea
Inhalation 4 hour LC50: > 788,698 ppm in rats
Repeated exposure of rats by inhalation for 4 weeks at
concentrations up to 50,000 ppm revealed no toxicologically
significants effects. The NOEL for this study was 50,000
ppm. A 90-day inhalation study in rats did not find any
exposure related effects at 105,000 ppm. The NOEL for this
study was 105,000 ppm.
Cardiac sensitization, a potentially fatal disturbance of
heart rhythm associated with a heightened sensitivity to the
action of epinephrine, occurred in dogs at 105,000 ppm. The
NOAEL for cardiac sensitization was 90,000 ppm. In a
different study to evaluate cardiac sensitization in dogs,
concentrations of 90,000, 105,000, and 140,000 ppm caused a
dose-related increase in incidence and severity; at 90,000
ppm efffects were minimal or mild in nature.
Inhalation studies of HFC-227ea in rabbits and rats do not
suggest developmental toxicity at concentrations up to
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(TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - Continued)
105,000 ppm. Tests have shown that HFC-227ea does not cause
genetic damage in bacterial or mammalian cell cultures.
Tests in animals for carcinogenicity or reproductive
toxicity have not been conducted.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
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Waste Disposal
Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in
accordance with applicable Federal, State/Provincial, and Local
regulations. Incinerate material in accordance with Federal,
State/Provincial and Local requirements.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Shipping Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name : Heptafluoropropane
Hazard Class : 2.2
I.D. No. (UN/NA) : UN 3296
DOT Label(s) : Nonflammable Gas
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
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U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA Inventory Status : Listed.
TITLE III HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS SECTIONS 311, 312
Acute : Yes
Chronic : No
Fire : No
Reactivity : No
Pressure : No
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OTHER INFORMATION
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NFPA, NPCA-HMIS
NFPA Rating
Health : 1
Flammability : 0
Reactivity : 1
NPCA-HMIS Rating
Health : 1
Flammability : 0
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(Continued)
Reactivity : 0
Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use
conditions.
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The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the
specific material designated herein and does not relate to use in
combination with any other material or in any process.
Responsibility for MSDS : MSDS Coordinator
> : DuPont Fluoroproducts
Address : Wilmington, DE 19898
Telephone : (800) 441-7515
# Indicates updated section.
This information is based upon technical information believed to be
reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and
experience is gained.
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