Ecsfire suppression system with novec 1230 fire protection fluid august 2014 page 2 of 7 a. The term novec 1230 employed throughout this manual refers to the extinguishing agent dodecafluoro. Clean agent fire extinguishing integrated systems by fireflex 1230 with the sevo system force 500 cylinder. Upon completion of installation and commissioning acceptance, the suppression system contractor shall provide two 2 copies of the design, installation, operation and maintenance manual for the using kidde ads system using novec 1230 to the enduserowner. The functional performance tests shall include fire protection equipment. Product datasheet equipment fm200 fire suppression. Novec has a very low use concentration in that the amount required for effective suppression is around 5. With the aid of computer software program design the system and prepare isometric drawing. Novec 1230 has a global warming potential of 1 novec 1230 fluid has the greatest margin of safety for use in occupied spaces it makes good business sense to use novec 1230 fluid because it is a sustainable, longterm technology.
Fles solar photovoltaic system powers the livestock barn entirely and excess energy is purchased by novec enough to power 2030 homes. Industry standards require egress from a protected enclosure prior to system discharge performance you can depend on. We specialize in the design of fm200, co2, foam, and water based fire protection systems as well as alarm and detection. With 50 years of experience, gielle is the specialist in fire safety. Ecsfire suppression system with novec1230 fire protection fluid august 2014 page 2 of 7 a. Chapter 9 commissioning public address systems improving. Design concentrations and exposure times are critical factors, so the system must be coordinated with the building egress design. Not only does novec 1230 fluid meet todays regulations, but it meets those of the foreseeable future. Novec 1230 fire system the search for halon 1 replacements has been ongoing for over 10 years and each alternative brings with it a unique set of properties. Theres more for sale at the fauquier livestock exchange fle than animals. Level, if the system was designed for the volume of room when it is empty.
Whether you need portable fire equipment, service and maintenance, or largescale fire suppression systems for mining, marine, industrial, commercial and retail use. Choosing novec 1230 over fm200 is the smarter choice and from here in this article, we shall consider only novec 1230 and inergen for. Novec gtbnmdhs2016 page 5 of 7 section 2 scope of work the contractor will execute the work i. Fast extinguishment helps keep fires small, giving them less chance to spread. Sammraksha provides turnkey solutions design, supply, installation and commissioning. Three valve sizes sv, mv, and lv series each with multiple cylinder size options allow individual cylinder fills ranging. Ingerson, the concentration level as defined per successful testing through. The scope of method statements covers the planning, preparation, and conduct of fire suppression systems cable laying, installation testing and commissioning.
Mount only kidde novec download datasheet 9 novec cylinder and valve assembly 125 lbs 56. Protect valuable equipment, people and assets with a clean agent fire suppression system using 3m novec 1230 fire protection fluid. Fire suppression systems using novec 1230 fluid help protect what matters to your business. Available for purchase at control fire systems ltd an authorized distributor.
We never forget that novec is owned by the customers we serve, and this perfect alignment of interests has resulted in a strong corporate performance over the years. Novec 1230 fluid knocks down fires in less than half the time of co 2 agents. This standard contains minimum requirements for total flooding and local application clean agent fire extinguishing systems. Before commencing any work, the personnel must have carefully read and understood this manual. This three 3page clean agent fire suppression system testing and commissioning form is ideal for engineers who are incharge of the final testing and commissioning of fm200 and novec systems for i. The sapphire suppression system is an automatic, fixed nozzle, fire suppression system using novec 1230 fluid for class a, b, and c fires. The fm200 and the novek 1230 are industry leading clean agent fire suppression systems that both carried and installed by iowa fire control. Sapphire also known as novec 1230 fire suppression. Firetrace direct novec 1230 automatic suppression systems. Novec1230 is a waterless fire suppressant and extinguishes a fire by removing the free radicals or heat element of the fire triangle oxygen, heat and fuel.
Ensure that system should be measured with calibrated pressure gauge installed at the. If you need assistance with a customer service issue that is not listed, please contact novec at 7033350500 or 18883350500. The fire protection trade representative, with the ca and ahj present, will demonstrate hydrostatic, operational and main drain testing of the system. During these years the laws in the fire protection area have changed on numerous occasions. Clean agent suppression systems using novec 1230 fluid. The firetrace automatic detection tubing is the key part of the system and acts not only as the detector but also as the delivery method for the novec 1230. The purpose of this method statement is to outline the method for handling, storage, installation, testing and commissioning for the clean agent system in accordance with the requirements specified in the relevant nfpa codes, standards and project specifications in all applicable areas for the project. Manufactured by 3m, novec 1230 comes with a 20 year blue sky warranty, guaranteeing its green credentials. May 09, 2012 when designing clean agent fire extinguishing systems, there are several special considerations. Certified manufacturer of fire suppression system using novec 1230.
When designing clean agent fire extinguishing systems, there are several special considerations. Novec 1230, manufactured by 3m, is a unique fire extinguishing agent. No discharge delays no lockout short agent flow time figure 5. Fireflex novec 1230 fire suppression system installation. The contractor shall install the system in accordance with the manufacturers installation, operation and maintenance manual. Prepare layout drawing of piping network system and mechanical equipment of sinorix1230 system. Commissioning clean agent fire extinguishing systems. Class k systems typically have foam fire suppressants or other wet chemical agent options to help reduce the spread of the fire within the space. Novec 1230 is not a direct replacement for existing halon 1 installations due to the difference in agent quantity and discharge characteristics. Ecs fire suppression system with novec part 1 general. Testing sapphirenovec 1230 system, step by step youtube. Some parts are hard to hear but you can see all the steps he does. May 09, 2017 this is from my training class and he goes step by step on how to do an inspection.
It does not cover fire extinguishing systems that use carbon dioxide or water as the primary extinguishing media, which are addressed by other nfpa documents. Air is used as the medium of pressure testing for clean agent system. It is intended for the owner of the system chapter 2. The manufacturersupplier of the system hardware and components shall have a minimum of fifteen 15 years experience in the design and manufacture of systems. Discharge of a fire protection system using novec 1230 fluid in place of an hfc extinguishing agent results in significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions. This is from my training class and he goes step by step on how to do an inspection.
The sapphire system uses 3m novec 1230 fire protection fluid for total flooding applications. This system reacts quickly to a fire, leaves behind no residue, and is electrically non. Space savings with novec 1230 fluidbased systems with co2 system delays, time is not on your side. The cylinders are painted red and are equipped with a 3inch pressure differential valve, pressure gauge. The sevo 1230 force500 clean agent fire suppression system is a revolutionary new technology for clean agent systems that utilizes 3m novec 1230 fire protection fluid and its unique ability to be pressurized to 500 psi 34. Method statement for fire suppression system installation. Visit our page today to request a quote on fireflex fire suppression system installations, inspections and maintenance.
Method statement for handling, storage, installation, testing. In conclusion novec 1230 prior to 1st january 2018 was the most expensive of the agents we use for fire suppression system, but with the massive increase in price of fm200 due to an eu reduction of 36% has meant novec 1230 is now the only real alternative to inert gas. Novec 1230 cold testing outcomes iafpswg meeting nov 11 eet ref. Vsh1230 clean agent fire suppression system novec 1230. The original fire suppression manufacturers firetrace ltd will assist and provide after care support. The system is designed and installed in accordance with the national fire protection association nfpa standard 2001, clean agent fire extinguishing systems. First, the system must avoid exposing personnel to unsafe levels of the clean agent gas. Department of energy, 44 percent of a typical home energy bill goes toward heating and cooling. Novec1230 gas is syntheticchemical fire suppression gasagent. The company osk group has been installing fire protection systems to the highest standards for 15 years. The novec 1230 system uses a fluid fluoroketone to extinguish a fire. The minimum novec 1230 design concentration for class a hazards is 4. Novec 1230 fire suppression agent is a relatively recent addition to the fire suppression industry.
The correct installation of the tubing is important to achieve optimum performance from the system. The novec 1230 fire suppression system developed by 3m is a clean agent system. Our technical staff have extensive experience in installation of gas flooding system and offer expert. Plus, systems using novec 1230 fluid are more compact requiring just one cylinder for every ten co 2 cylinders. This means our novec systems have one of the smallest system storage footprints of any of our fire suppression systems. Technical and financial bid from eligible applicants who fulfill qualification criteria as stipulated in clause 1. Clean agent system, fm200, inergen, method statement for installation, novec, testing and commissioning. Our approved system manufacturers can create total flooding, specialty and streaming systems tailored to your projects needs, from data centers to museum archives, medical centers, power generation and more. Inspect and test the system by the commissioning agent. Obtain approval of the concerned authorities for the drawing. Using solar energy from the fauquier livestock exchange to power novec customers. Due to the dramatically lower gwp, greenhouse gas emissions from discharge of novec 1230 fluid are reduced by more than 99. Kidde engineered fire suppression systems designed for use with 3m novec 1230 fire protection fluid are designed to extinguish fires in specific hazards or equipment located where an electrically nonconductive agent is required, where agent cleanup creates a problem, where extinguishing capability with low weight is a factor and where.
With novec 1230 fluid, you get the stopping power you need to extinguish fires in obstructed spaceswithout putting people at risk. This manual is an integral part of the system and must be kept in its immediate vicinity at all times. Novec 1230 fluid is formed from the elements carbon, fluorine and oxygen cf3cf2cocfcf32 dodecafluoro2methylpentan3one. That means you spend the most money operating these systems. Within preengineered fire suppression systems, there is a slew of agents that can be used. Pressure testing for the system should be done before installation of the nozzles.
Disable each agent storage container release mechanism so that activation of the release circuit will. The primary extinguishing mechanism of novec 1230 fluid is heat absorption, with a secondary chemical contribution from the thermal decomposition of novec 1230 fluid in the flame. The manufacturersupplier of the system hardware and components shall have a minimum of fifteen 15 years experience in the design and manufacture of systems of similar type 2. Janus fire systems is a full service fire protection company formed of professionals experienced in special hazard and industrial fire protection. It is stored as a pressurized liquid and injected into a room, area, or compartment that has. When it comes to ecofriendly fire suppression systems, there are essentially two main competitors worth installing.
Method statement for installation of clean agent fire. Novec 1230 systems tc approved description kidde engineered fire suppression system 900 lb. It does not leave any residue behind, and there is no need for costly cleanup operations. Two of the most common fire suppression systems are the novec 1230 and fm200 systems. Although the design of a new novec 1230 system will be similar to a fm200 system an upgrade will not. Imperial novec1230 fire suppression system simulation. Generally, a system using novec 1230 fluid will extinguish a fire even before it reaches the flame stage. These tests shall meet the requirements of nfpa and. Gielle is certified manufacturer of fire protection systems using novec 1230 fluid, a new development with some advantages over current technologies.
The kd1230 system consists of 3mtm novectm 1230 fire protection fluid stored in cylinders. The clear, colorless agent has zero ozone depletion potential, an atmospheric lifetime of just five days, and a global warming potential of 1. If the system is connected to an alarm receiving office, notify the alarm receiving office that the fire system test is to be conducted and that an emergency response by the fire department or alarm station personnel is not desired. Part number 027650010 date 1114 minimax ssp 1230, design, installation and maintenance manual 2812 n. Cooling and heating technologies use more energy than any other system in your home. Among the clean agents, it has a the lowest atmospheric lifetime of 5 days and zero ozone depletion potential. The contractor shall record all commissioning information and testing results at the witness of the pbsepbsi or his representatives. Sapphire suppression systems, also known as novec1230.