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Twin Agent Unit
Twin Agent Unit
Specifications
INDEX
1.0 GENERAL 1.1 References
1.2 Submittals
1.3 System Capabilities
1.4 Quality Control
1.5 Warranty, Disclaimer and Limitation
1.6 Delivery
1.7 Environmental Conditions
1.8 Extra Materials
SPECIFICATIONS A Twin-Agent Fire Extinguishing/Securing Unit (TAU) shall be furnished. The TAU shall be a combina-
tion potassium bicarbonate based dry chemical fire extinguishing/aqueous film-forming foam securing
unit.
ANSUL twin-agent units shall be sold and serviced through an international network of independent
distributors.
2.2.1.3 Hose lines shall deliver the agents to the twin nozzle assembly.
2.2.1.4 Manual and/or pneumatic actuation devices shall be provided.
2.3 Components
The twin-agent components shall meet the following requirements:
2.3.1 Dry Chemical Tank:
2.3.1.1 Capacities: (See capacity options 1, 2, 3 & 4 below).
2.3.1.1.1 450/50 Model: 450 lb (204 kg.) capacity of potassium bicarbonate
based dry chemical extinguishing agent.
2.3.1.1.2 450/100 Model: 450 lb (204 kg.) capacity of potassium bicarbonate
based dry chemical extinguishing agent.
2.3.1.1.3 900/100 Model: 900 lb (408 kg.) capacity of potassium bicarbonate
based dry chemical extinguishing agent.
2.3.1.1.4 1350/200 Model: 1350 lb (612 kg.) capacity of potassium bicarbon-
ate based dry chemical extinguishing agent.
2.3.1.2 Steel, designed and constructed in accordance to the latest ASME unfired
pressure vessel code for a working pressure of 250 psi (17.24 bar).
2.3.1.3 ASME nameplate shall be permanently attached to the skirt.
2.3.1.4 Internal gas tube(s) to fluidize the dry chemical and maintain a nominally
constant pressure in the tank during operation.
2.3.1.5 4 in. (102 mm) ID top fill opening shall be provided.
2.3.1.6 Fitted with a discharge outlet suitable for the dry chemical design flow rate.
2.3.2 AFFF Pre-Mix Tank:
2.3.2.1 Capacities: (See capacity options 1, 2, 3 & 4 below)
2.3.2.1.1 450/50 Model: Nominal capacity of 50 gallons (189 L).
2.3.2.1.2 450/100 Model: Nominal capacity of 100 U.S. gallons (379 L).
2.3.2.1.3 900/100 Model: Nominal capacity of 100 U.S. gallons (379 L).
2.3.2.1.4 1350/200 Model: Nominal capacity of 200 U.S. gallons (757 L).
2.3.2.2 Steel, designed and constructed in accordance to the latest ASME unfired
pressure vessel code for a working pressure of 250 psi (17.24 bar).
2.3.2.3 ASME nameplate shall be permanently attached to the skirt.
2.3.2.4 Interior surface of the tank shall be fully lined with an Epoxy Paint coating
system or equal.
2.3.2.5 Outlet fittings shall be of corrosion resistant material.
2.3.2.6 4 in. (102 mm) ID top fill opening.
2.3.2.7 Fitted with a discharge outlet suitable for the AFFF pre-mix design flow rate.
2.3.3 Fill Cap:
2.3.3.1 Dry chemical and AFFF tanks shall each be furnished with a cast aluminum or
brass fill cap.
2.3.3.2 Two handles extending from opposite sides of the cap shall permit hand tight-
ening (without the use of tools) so there is no leakage at normal operating
pressure.
2.3.3.3 Safety vent hole shall be located in the fill cap so the cap is self-pressure
venting while at least 3-1/2 threads are still engaged.
2.3.4 Pressure Relief Valve:
2.3.4.1 Each tank shall be equipped with an approved ASME pressure relief valve
sized to prevent the pressure in the tank from exceeding 10 percent of the
design working pressure.
2.3.5 Nitrogen Cylinders: (See options 1, 2, 3 & 4 below)
2.3.5.1 450/50 Model: One – 220 cu ft (6.2 cu m) and one – 110 cu ft (3.1 cu m)
DOT-3A-2100 nitrogen cylinder provided.
2.3.5.2 450/100 Model: Two – 220 cu ft (6.2 cu m) DOT-3A-2100 nitrogen cylinders
provided.
SPECIFICATIONS (Continued)
2.0 PRODUCT (Continued)
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3.0 IMPLEMENTATION
3.1 Installation
3.1.1 Upon delivery, the supplier shall set up the twin-agent unit in such a fashion as to render
it immediately available to perform as designed. The unit shall be uncrated, charged, and
prepared for service according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3.2 Training
3.2.1 Training (Optional):
3.2.1.1 Training in operation, fire fighting procedures, recharge, inspection, and main-
tenance, of the twin-agent unit shall be provided according to procedures
recommended by the manufacturer. Instruction shall include live fire training.
3.2.1.2 The supplier shall provide information concerning the type of training, number
of people to be trained, location of the training, and additional costs with the
bid.
3.3 Field Service
3.3.1 Inspection and Maintenance: The supplier shall include in the cost of the unit, perfor-
mance of manufacturer’s recommended inspection and maintenance for a period of one
year from the date of delivery.
45 IN.
(1143 mm) 48 IN.
(1219 mm)
87 IN.
008730a/b
(2209 mm)
54 IN.
(1372 mm)
48 IN.
(1219 mm)
008753
92 IN.
(2337 mm)
MODEL 900/100
70 IN.
54 IN. (1778 mm)
(1372 mm)
3
008794 008792
114.5 IN.
(2908 mm)
MODEL 1350/200
80 IN.
76.5 IN. (2032 mm)
(1943 mm)
74 IN.
(1880 mm)
008798
008796
119 IN.
(3023 mm)
Approximate Shipping Weight: 5190 lb (2354 kg)
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