SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION
UL EX. 3470 ULC CEx747 Page 1-2
REV. 5 4-1-06
DEFINITION OF TERMS (Continued)
Detector: A device which includes the detector bracket, detector
linkage, and fusible link used for automatic operation of the fire
suppression system.
Detector Linkage: A device used to support the fusible link.
Distribution Piping: Piping which delivers the extinguishing
agent from the tank to each discharge nozzle. See also Supply or
Branch lines.
Ducts (or Duct System): A continuous passageway for the trans-
mission of air and vapors which, in addition to the containment
components themselves, may include duct fittings, plenums,
and/or other items or air handling equipment.
Electrostatic Precipitator: A device used to aid in the cleaning of
the exhaust air. This device is normally installed at or near the
base of the ventilation duct.
Expellant Gas Line: Piping and/or hose which supplies the nitro-
gen or carbon dioxide gas from the regulated release assembly/
regulated actuator assembly to each agent tank.
Flow Number: Term used in system design to describe the flow
capacity of each nozzle used to determine the quantity of tanks
needed to cover a certain group of hazards.
Fusible Links: A form of fixed temperature heat detecting device
employed to restrain the operation of a mechanical control until its
designed temperature is reached.
Gas Valve: A device used to shut off the gas supply to the cook-
ing equipment when the system is actuated.
Gas Valve Air Cylinder: An air cylinder, located in the release
mechanism, which operates pneumatically to mechanically
unlatch a mechanical gas valve actuator, causing the gas valve to
close upon system actuation.
High Proximity: Indicates a distance (vertically) between the noz-
zle tip and the surface of the appliance being protected.
Hood: A device provided for cooking appliances to direct and cap-
ture grease-laden vapors and exhaust gases. It shall be con-
structed in a manner which meets the requirements of NFPA 96.
Liquid Agent: A potassium-based solution used for the knock-
down and suppression of fire.
Low Proximity: Indicates a distance (vertically) between the noz-
zle tip and the surface of the appliance being protected.
Maximum Length of Cooking Appliance: The maximum dimen-
sion, on any side, which may be protected by one nozzle.
Maximum Piping: Specified length of piping and number of fit-
tings which must not be exceeded for each system.
Medium Proximity: Indicates a distance (vertically) between the
nozzle tip and the surface of the appliance being protected.
Minimum Piping: Minimum length of distribution piping required
between the agent tank outlet and any nozzle protecting a griddle,
range, or fryer.
Nozzle: A device designed to deliver the liquid agent with a spe-
cific flow rate and stream pattern.
Overlapping Protection: When discharge nozzles are spaced
equally apart over one or more appliances requiring protection.
Nozzles used in this manner provide area protection of eligible
appliances within the protected area. Two types of overlapping
protection is available: full hood continuous protection and group
protection. Overlapping protection is in addition to appliance spe-
cific coverages.
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Pre-engineered System: NFPA 17A defines a pre-engineered
system as one which has “…predetermined flow rates, nozzle
pressures, and quantities of liquid agent.” The R-102 system, as
prescribed by UL (Underwriter’s Laboratories), has specific pipe
sizes, maximum and minimum pipe lengths and numbers of fit-
tings, and number and types of nozzles. The hazards protected by
this system are also specifically limited as to type and size by UL
based upon actual fire tests. All limitations on hazards that can be
protected and piping and nozzle configurations are contained in
the R-102 installation and maintenance manual which is part of the
UL listing.
Pulley Elbow: A device used to change the direction of the wire
rope which runs between: the regulated release mechanism and
the detectors, the regulated release mechanism and the mechan-
ical gas valve, and/or the regulated release mechanism and the
remote manual pull station.
Pulley Tee: A device used to change the direction of two wire
ropes which run from a regulated release or a regulated actuator
to two remote manual pull stations, or from two regulated releas-
es or regulated actuators to a single mechanical gas valve or from
one regulated release or regulated actuator to two gas valves.
Regulated Actuator Assembly: An assembly which contains the
regulator, pneumatic actuator, agent tank, and expellant gas hose
within a metal enclosure. This assembly is used to pressurize
additional agent tanks in a multiple tank system.
Regulated Release Mechanism: An enclosed device within the
ANSUL AUTOMAN regulated release assembly which releases
the expellant gas, activates alarms, and/or shuts off other devices
when signaled automatically by a detector or manually with a
remote pull station.
Regulator: A device used to regulate the pressure from the nitro-
gen cartridge into the agent tank(s) when the system is actuated.
Remote Manual Pull Station: A device which provides manual
actuation of the system from a remote location.
Salamander Broiler: A broiler very similar in design to the upright
broiler. A salamander broiler is used for general broiling of meats
and fish, toasting, and holding/warming foods. Most contain a
removable grease drip tray.
Silicone Lubricant: A heat-resistant organic compound used to
lubricate O-rings, rubber and mechanical components.
Supply Line: The agent distribution piping which extends from the
agent tank outlet and serves as a manifold for the branch lines.
Series Detector: Any detector located in-line between the regu-
lated release assembly and the terminal detector.
Terminal Detector: The last in a series of detectors, or the only
detector used in a single-detector system. This detector is thus
named because it is at the point at which the wire rope ends,
or ‘‘terminates.’’ There is only one terminal detector per detection
system.
Transition: An extension of the hood or canopy which allows for
the smooth transmission of gases, air, and vapors between the
hood opening and the base of the ventilation duct.
Vent Plug: A device used to prevent pressure build-up within the
agent tank or agent distribution lines due to temperature
fluctuations.