CO2 .

gas fire extinguishing system

Technical documentation of system components
DT-SHC86L Version 2.1
68L / 45kg . type fire extinguisher Effective from: 09/2021
Item code SHC-68L

CHARACTERISTICS • Standard cast steel tank: ISO9809 / TPED, • Tank capacity and intake air volume 68L/ 45kg

DESCRIPTION SHC-68L gas cylinder made of cast steel, 68L

capacity used in CO2 fire extinguishing system, containing 45kg
CO2 extinguishing gas. The gas tank is installed with the top
valve, on the top valve there is a safety pressure relief valve.
OPERATION
SHC-68L gas cylinders are activated to discharge by the manual/air-
activated valve included on the top valve, when there is trigger
pressure from the trigger cabinet (Item model number: STV-P1L).

INSTALLATION The air tank is mounted vertically with the top

valve facing up. The gas cylinder is connected to the gas cylinder
manifold or the air discharge pipe through the exhaust hose with
a check valve.
The gas cylinder is secured by two sets of tank holders (Item
number STV-CC8X), the tank holders need to be fixed to the wall
or structure.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Order code for CO2 fire extinguisher SHC-68L type
Dirty, debris, unsealed materials and other foreign materials may
68L/45kg with accessories as in the table below:
cause the system to fail or operate inefficiently when discharging
PLU Describe extinguishant.

SHC-68L CO2 fire extinguisher type 68L / 45kg with

valve head. Air ANNUAL CHECKLIST
SHC-FC20 release hose with one-way valve connecting
the tank to the At least once a year, or more often as required by the authorities,
the entire system must be checked and operationally tested by
STV-CC8X manifold Air tank holder (02 sets for each tank)
personnel trained by the manufacturer.
STV-P1L 1L trigger cabinet (including solenoid valve
trigger tank, exhaust pressure switch) Containers

Containers shall be periodically inspected as required from the

INSPECTION AND
relevant national standard. Conduit
MAINTENANCE According to ISO/TCVN standard, the following
All system
inspection and/or maintenance procedure implementation plan
should be implemented as below and implemented when an piping should be inspected annually for damage. If visual inspection
unusual event occurs that may affect to system security. reveals any defects, the conduit must be replaced.
6 MONTHS / 1 TIME

1. Check the amount of gas in the tank by reweighing to check the

Area using gas fire extinguishing system At least
amount of gas in the tank.
once every 12 months, the room using the gas fire extinguishing
2. Inspect all components, including bracket, and tighten, repair or
system must be inspected and evaluated, to determine if there are
replace if necessary.
structural changes that may affect the loss of extinguishant. fire or
3. Replace any component if the component's ability to function affect the effectiveness of fire fighting. If visual assessment is not
properly is in doubt. possible, a room tightness test should be performed as specified.
4. . Inspect all hoses, fittings and exhaust nozzles for loose, dusty
or other damage.
All outlet pipes must be clean and free of dust
SPECIFICATIONS
PLU SHC-68L

CO2 charge amount 45kg

Height 1500mm (±20mm)

Diameter 267mm ±1%

Inner volume 68L

Weight of empty tank 75kg (±5%)

Material of the jar Steel 37Mn

Paint color Powder coating red RAL3000

Maximum filling pressure of the tank 150 bar

Shell test pressure 250 bar

Technical standards for tank shells ISO 9809-1