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S12 Ansul Extinguisher
S12 Ansul Extinguisher
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Off-road vehicles do have fires
Statistics show that on-road vehicles burn.......with Insurance companies are well aware of these facts.
alarming frequency. These vehicles are susceptible to That's why insurance rates are skyrocketing.
fire for several reasons. They often operate steady for
several hours at a time (sometimes around the clock). As the owner of a vehicle equipped with an Ansul Fire
They use flammable liquids – lubricating oil, gasoline, Detection/Suppression System, you've taken an
diesel oil, greases and hydraulic fluids – in their nor- important step in facing the fire problem. You are dra-
mal operation. They also generate heat – from engine matically reducing your potential fire loss and helping
blocks, manifolds, turbochargers and brake systems – to ensure personnel safety.
which can ignite these flammable liquids and debris.
This owner's guide has been provided to help
Since the passage of the federal and state clean air you understand how your Ansul Fire
acts, many vehicles, including most busses operated Detection/Suppression System works, your
by mass transit authorities and state agencies, have responsibilities for fire prevention and mainte-
been converting to cleaner burning fuels such as nance, and what to do in case of fire. In no way is
LPG, LNG, and CNG instead of gasoline or diesel this guide intended to provide detailed installation
fuel. Use of these fuels is an essential component of instructions. A copy of the complete Installation,
improving our environment, but their use raises the Recharge, Inspection, and Maintenance Manual
possibility of dangerous gas leaks. for the Ansul Fire Detection and Suppression
System is available upon request from Ansul.
When fire breaks out, it can result in expensive repair Should you have any questions, contact Ansul or
or replacement of valuable equipment, costly down- your nearest authorized Ansul products
time or loss of business continuity. Worse yet, it can distributor.
mean serious personal injury to vehicle operators or
passengers.
Transmission &
Turbocharger Disc Brake
Hydraulic
Pump Hose
Area
Engine
Block
Typical Vehicle
Fire Hazard Areas 002776
SAFETY Your role in
protecting your
PRECAUTIONS vehicle from fire
The fire system described in these materials is a sup- Your Ansul Fire Suppression System is custom-
pression system only and is not designed or intended designed to protect specific hazard areas on your
to extinguish all fires, particularly when unusual vehicle. It’s been carefully engineered for reliability
amounts of combustible materials and an ample oxy- and built to the highest quality standards. Every com-
gen supply are present. It is extremely important that ponent has been tested to ensure long life and
alternative firefighting equipment be available in case dependable performance.
the system does not totally extinguish a fire.
With proper maintenance, your Ansul Fire
Use extreme care to prevent the accumulation of Suppression System should give you years of fire
debris, combustible materials and fluids which could protection.
intensify the fire or cause it to spread to areas where
there was no previous potential for fire. The main purpose of the manual, however, is to
explain the most basic form of fire protection – fire
If modifications are made to the equipment being pro- prevention. It outlines steps you can take to prevent a
tected or if the fire detection and/or suppression sys- disastrous fire. Precautions which can greatly reduce
tem is disconnected for any reason, make certain the the risk of serious fire damage.
fire equipment is immediately inspected and tested by
an Ansul-authorized vehicle systems distributor. Fire prevention on vehicles relies upon two basic
factors:
If an automatic fire detection and actuation system
has not been supplied or has been disconnected,
system actuation and discharge will not occur unless
1. Inspection and preventative maintenance at
points where fires are most likely to start –
the fire suppression system is manually actuated. engine blocks, electrical systems, turbo-
Reliance on a manual release system usually results chargers, exhaust manifolds and brake
in a slower reaction to fire. systems.
CAUTION: Take care during vehicle maintenance, cleaning, or welding. To avoid unintentionally setting off the system
and the discharge of agent, do not cut, pinch, or apply heat exceeding 200 °F (93 °C) to the detection lines of
the system.
1. Check all oil, hydraulic fluid and gas lines for cuts,
abrasions or undue wear. Replace as needed.
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How your Ansul Fire Suppression System
works . . . manually
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4. Expellant gas pressure ‘‘fluidizes’’ the
dry chemical extinguishing agent and
propels it through the distribution hose.
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ALL FITTINGS
TIGHT NO KINKS
IN HOSE
NO ABRASIONS
Agent Tank AUTHORIZED ANSUL Agent Tank LVS Hand Portable Fire
DISTRIBUTOR VISUAL SEAL
A-101 CERTIFICATION TAG or LT-A-101-125/250 Extinguisher IN PLACE
ATTACHED FIRMLY
MOUNTED
DISTRIBUTOR
CERTIFICATION
TAG ATTACHED
NO
EXCESSIVE
NO
WEAR
ABRASIONS
NO EXCESSIVE FIRMLY
WEAR MOUNTED NO
EXCESSIVE
NO WEAR
NO CORROSION FIRMLY
CORROSION MOUNTED
NO
CORROSION
NO
CORROSION
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FIRMLY MOUNTED 004320
kept in good working order.
CHECKFIRE Electric Series I Inspection Detection Wire, Power Wire
ALL NYLON
TIES SECURE
RING PIN IN LIGHT MUST
PLACE AND SEALED NO CUTS
GO ON WHEN
TEST BUTTON IS BATTERY NO KINKS
BRACKET CONNECTIONS
PUSHED
SECURELY SECURE
WELDED OR NO ABRASIONS
BOLTED
ALL RUBBER SLEEVES IN PLACE
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FUSE IN
FUSEHOLDER
CONNECTION
SECURE CONNECTION
CARTRIDGE SECURE
INSTALLED
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RING PIN IN
BRACKET PLACE AND
SECURELY SEALED
WELDED OR
BOLTED
CHECK THE SYSTEM
BRACKET
DAILY BY VISUALLY
RING PIN IN SECURELY
SEALED VERIFYING THAT THE
PLACE AND WELDED OR CHECK THE SYSTEM
CARTRIDGE GREEN POWER LED
SEALED BOLTED DAILY BY VISUALLY
INSTALLED IS FLASHING ONCE
VERIFYING THAT THE EVERY THREE
GREEN BATTERY LED SECONDS AND NO
IS FLASHING ONCE OTHER LED IS FLASH-
EVERY THREE SEC- ING
ONDS AND NO
OTHER LED IS
FLASHING
BRACKET
CARTRIDGE
SECURELY
INSTALLED
WELDED OR
BOLTED
CARTRIDGE
INSTALLED
DETECTION LINE
AND/OR DETECTION LINE
DETECTORS AND/OR
SECURE AND NOT DETECTORS
DAMAGED SECURE AND NOT
DAMAGED
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Provide for vehicle modification
Your Ansul Fire Suppression System was custom When such modifications are made, contact your
designed and installed on your vehicle to protect spe- Ansul distributor. He can reevaluate your Ansul
cific hazard areas from fire. Should you add accesso- System to ensure it protects all hazard areas from
ry equipment to your vehicle at a later date, or make fire.
major mechanical modifications, you may be reducing
the capabilities of the Ansul Fire Suppression System.
Ansul Fire Suppression System, a hand portable fire 4. Actuate the hand portable fire extinguisher per
instructions printed on the extinguisher’s name-
extinguisher should be employed as follows:
plate.
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Naperville, IL 60563-8537 P.O. Box 3641
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DAVE PELTON BILL FREEMAN
Market Development Manager National Sales Manager,
email: dpelton@tycoint.com Standard Products
email: bfreeman@tycoint.com
Ansul Incorporated
1240 Iroquois Drive, Suite 102, Naperville, IL 60563-8537
Phone: (630) 305-5700 FAX: (630) 305-3360