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  • 3M™Novec1230™

    ModelNFG&NFDFireSuppressionSystems

    InstallationInstructionsOwner’sManual

    Thismanualisanintegralpartofthesystemapprovalandthesuppressionsystemmustbeinstalledandmaintainedinaccordancewithalllistedrequirements.

    FMapproved(3045669)

    Readandcomplywiththeseinstructions,warningsandlimitationsbeforeinstalling.

    Suitableforuseon: NFG25-200Models: 20°F(-7°C)to130°F(54°C)NFD225-825Models: 20°F(-7°C)to130°F(54°C)NFD850-1800Models: 32°F(0°C)to130°F(54°C)

    Alwaysmaintainthisowner’smanualnearbyforoperatorreference.

    Owner’sManualPN:123-456,RevisionBPrintedintheUSA

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    WARNINGCONCENTRATEDAGENTANDBY-PRODUCTOFAPPLICATIONTOFIREARETOXIC.AVOIDBREATHINGOFFUMESORPROLONGEDEXPOSURE.ACCIDENTALDISCHARGEDURINGHANDLINGORINSTALLATIONMAYCAUSESERIOUSINJURY.BEFOREATTEMPTINGTOINSTALLTHISDEVICE,READANDCOMPLYWITHINSTRUCTIONS,WARNINGS,ANDLIMITATIONSCONTAINEDINTHISMANUAL.DONOTLIFT,CARRYORHANDLEBYSENSORVALVE/DETECTOR.THESENSOR/VALVEDETECTORISVISUALLYDESCRIBEDINFIGURE8OFTHISMANUAL.DONOTDROP.KEEPAWAYFROMHEAT.KEEPAWAYFROMCHILDREN.AMATERIALSAFETYDATASHEET(MSDS)ISINCLUDEDINTHISMANUAL.

    WARNING

    PRIORTOPERFORMINGMAINTENANCEWITHINTHEPROTECTEDROOM,ALWAYSINSTALLTHESAFETYPININTOTHESUPPRESSIONSYSTEMTRIGGERASSEMBLYTOAVOIDACCIDENTALDISCHARGE.UPONCOMPLETIONOFMAINTENANCE,REMOVETHESAFETYPINFROMTRIGGERASSEMBLY,ANDSTORETHESAFETYPININTHEHOLEOFTHERELEASEBRACKETBEHINDTHEACTUATORLEVERASABACK-STOPINFARTHESTHOLEFROMCABLE/HOOKASSEMBLY.

    InstallationManualscurrentlyavailableinEnglish,German,Italian,andSpanish.Otherlanguagesavailablefromyourlocaldistributor.InstallationHandbüchermomentanverfügbaraufEnglisch,Deutsch,Italiener,undSpanisch.AndereSprachen,dieverfügbarsindvonIhremörtlichenVerteiler.

    Manualesdelainstalaciónactualmentedisponibleeninglés,alemán,italiano,yespañol.Otrosidiomasdisponiblesdesudistribuidorlocal.Manualidiinstallazioneattualmentedisponibileininglese,tedesco,italianoespagnolo.Lealtrelinguedisponibilidalsuodistributorelocale

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    Index

    Section Page(s)Warnings InsideCoverApplication/Limitations 4SystemOperations 5SupervisoryPressureSwitch 5SystemStatusIndicatorLightOperation 6PressureReliefAssembly(BurstDisk) 6Interactionw/EnginesandHVACVentilation 6Installation 7-15CylinderandMountingBracket 7–9CableAssembly 9-14SystemStatusIndicatorLight 15SystemMaintenance/Inspection 16-18Cylinders 16-17AgentWeight 17PressureGauge 18IndicatorLight 18GlassBulb(TemperatureSensor/Detector) 18CableInspection 19AdditionalServicing 19SpecificationTables 19-21“NFG”AutomaticandManual/Automatic 19“NFD”AutomaticandManual/Automatic 20-21Warranty 22MSDS–Novec1230 23-27ContactInformation 28

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    Application

    Novec1230TM(1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-NONAFLUORO-4-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-Pentanone),theextinguishingagentusedinallFire-Hawk“NFG”and“NFD”seriesfiresuppressionsystems,isasuitableEPAacceptedalternatereplacementforHalon.Novecisanelectricallynonconductiveandresiduefreeextinguishingagentthatrequiresnocleanup.Novec1230TMisalsoreferredtoasFK-5-1-2(dodecaflouro-2-methylpentan-3-one),afluoroketone.

    Thesefeaturesandtheversatilityofdesignmakethe“NFG”and“NFD”seriesfiresuppressionsystemmodelsidealforabroadrangeofapplications.Theseapplicationswouldincludecommercialandindustrialusewhereelectricalorflammableliquidsarethelikelysourceoffire.Fire-Hawk“NFG”and“NFD”serieshavepassedarigidtestingprogramandcarryFactoryMutual(FMGlobal)approvalsforfiresuppressionapplicationsinmanyapplicationssuchasunoccupiedengineandgeneratorrooms,electricalandcomputerrooms,paintandflammablestoragelockers.

    Limitations

    Fire-Hawk“NFG”and“NFD”modelseriesNovecautomaticfiresuppressionsystemsaredesignedandtestedtoextinguishClassB(flammableliquid)firesinenclosedroomsonly.

    Theprotectedspace(room)limitationsare:MinimumHeight:2Feet(.6m)MaximumHeight:14FT(4.3m)MaximumWidth:32FT(9.75m)

    Anyopenings(doorsorpanels)willallowdischargingagenttoescapeandwillseriouslyaffecttheabilityofagenttoextinguishthefire.

    Fire-Hawk“NFG”and“NFD”suppressionsystemsaredesignedtoinduceaminimumatmosphericconcentrationof5.85percentwithintheprotectedroom.Thisisequivalenttoa30%safetyfactorona4.5%MinimumExtinguishingConcentration(MEC).Inadditiontogasolineanddieselfuel,otherflammableliquidswithMECvaluesequaltoorbelow4.5%forNovec1230TMmaybeprotectedbyFire-Hawk“NFG”and“NFD”systems.

    Thespecificationtablesinthismanuallisttheminimumandmaximumapprovedroomvolume(size)allowableforeachmodel(perNFPA2001,UL2166,FM5600*).Volumecanbedeterminedbymultiplyingtheroom’slengthxwidthxheightwhichequalsthevolumeincubicfeetormeters(LxWxH=V).*NFPA2001:StandardonCleanAgentFireExtinguishingSystems;UL2166:HalocarbonCleanAgentExtinguishingSystemUnits;FM5600:ApprovalStandardforCleanAgentExtinguishingSystemsModelsdescribedinthismanualarestockavailablein25CubicFeet(0.7Cubicmeters)intervals.Systemsareavailablein1CubicFeet(0.03Cubicmeters)intervalsifdesired.Exactcalculationsand/ormeasurementsoftheprotectedspaceshouldbeaccomplishediforderingthesemodels.TheSpecificationTableshowstheareaofprotectionrangeavailablefororderingwithineachbasicmodel.Forsimplicity,throughoutthismanual,onlythestocksizeswillbenoted.

    NFGandNFDsystemsaredesignedforonlyonecylinder(singlenozzle)toprotecttheentirespace.Usingtwocylinderstoachievecombinedcoverageisnotacceptable.

    CAUTION:NEVERINSTALLAUNITWITHAVOLUMERATINGLESSTHENTHEGROSSVOLUMEOFTHEROOMTOBEPROTECTED.DONOTDEDUCTFORENGINES,GENERATORS,REMOVABLETANKSOROTHEREQUIPMENT.

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    Fire-HawkoffersallmodelscomplianttoapplicableEuropeanDirectives.Systemswillbeshippedasrequested.ForordersrequestedcomplianttoCEdirectives,aDeclarationofConformance(DOC)shallbeincluded.

    SystemOperations

    Fire-HawkunitsdescribedinthismanualareautomaticallyactuatedbyatemperaturesensitiveULlistedglassbulbtestedinaccordancewithUL199.Thesebulbsaremanufacturedandtestedtobeactivatedataminimumtemperatureofapproximately175°F(79°C)whenimmersedinaliquidbathorapproximately220°F(104°C)whentestedusinganairbath.Theactualactivationtemperatureofthebulbinafirescenarioisinfluencedbynumerousfactorsincludingairvelocity,rateoftemperaturerise,airflow,location,etc.Thedischargetemperatureranges(approximate)areshowninthespecificationtable,pages20–21,andonthelabelattachedtoeachunit.ThesesystemshavebeentestedtoUnitedStatesCoastGuard(USCG),UL2166andFM5600requirementsforAutomaticExtinguisherUnitAutomaticOperationFireTests.*UL199:StandardforSafetyofAutomaticSprinklersforFireProtectionService.DischargeTemperatureRanges(approximate):NFG25–75:200 - 250°F(93-121 °C)NFG100–200:175-225°F(79–107°C)NFD225–1800:175-225°F(79-107°C)

    CAUTION:INCASEOFSUPPRESSIONSYSTEMDISCHARGE,DONOTRUSHTOOPENTHEPROTECTEDROOM.THEPROTECTEDSPACEMUSTBEKEPTCLOSEDFORATLEAST15MINUTESTOALLOWTHEFIRETOBEEXTINGUISHEDANDSURFACESCOOLEDSUFFICIENTLYTOPREVENTREFLASH.STOPBLOWERSANDSECUREHATCHES.HAVEAPORTABLEEXTINGUISHERAVAILABLEANDUSECAREWHENOPENINGTHEROOM.

    Avoidbreathingfirerelatedfumesorvapor.

    Note:Itisimportanttoretainthedesignedvaporconcentrationwithintheroomtoinsurecompletefireoutage.Upondischarge,engines,generators,equipmentandallpoweredventilation(HVAC)mustbeshutdown.

    SupervisoryPressureSwitch

    Fire-Hawk“NFG”and“NFD”seriessuppressionsystemsareequippedwithafactoryinstalledpressureswitchwhichisintendedforcylinderpressuremonitoringandsupervisionandmayalsobeusedtocontrolotherelectricalfunctions(engineshutdown,airexchangeequipmentetc.).Whenusingthepressureswitchasanelectricaldisconnectforanyequipmentshutdownfunction,ameansofoverriding(bypassing,shunting)thepressureswitchmustbeprovidedinordertoreturntheaffectedequipmenttoanoperationalmodeaftersuppressionsystemdischargehasoccurred.Thepressureswitchisasinglepolesinglethrow(SPST)typethatisnormallyclosed(NC)withthesysteminthechargedcondition.Dischargeorlossofsystempressurewillreleasethecontactstoanopenstatetherebycuttingoffanyelectricalcurrentflow.Neverusepressureswitchforelectricalloadsoverratedcapacity.

    SwitchSpecifications 4.0AMPSat12VDC, 2.0AMPSat28VDCForapplicationsrequiringlargerloadcapacities,contactthefactory.

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    SystemStatusIndicatorLightOperation

    AllFire-Hawkpre-engineeredfiresuppressionsystemsarepackagedwithanindicatorlightandfaceplate.Systemapprovalrequiresthattheindicatorlight(unlessreplacedbyanotherFire-Hawkdevice:i.e.:displaypanel)mustbeinstalledforsystemsupervisionandoperatorawareness.Whenproperlyinstalled,activationofelectricalpowertothesystemwillilluminatethelightindicatingnormalchargecondition.Systemdischargeorlossofpressurewillimmediatelyturnofftheindicatorlight.Intheeventthattheindicatorlightisnotlitwhenpowerisapplied,checkforthefollowingconditions:

    1. Checkpressureindicatorgaugeforproperrange.2. Checkfuseandindicatorlightandreplaceifdefective(lampreplacementsavailablefrom

    factory).3. Checkforlooseelectricalconnections.4. RemoveandweighsystemcylinderasdescribedinSystemMaintenanceSectionofthe

    manual.

    PressureReliefAssembly(BurstDisk)

    Allmodelsareprotectedfromoverpressureofsystem.NFGModels25–200andNFD225–825areprotectedbythedesignoftheglassbulbtemperature/pressurerelationship.Fire-HawkmaintainsaDepartmentofTransportation(DOT)SpecialPermit,DOT-SP-11598forthesemodels.

    NFDModels850–1800haveadefinitepurposePressureReliefDevice(designedandmanufacturedperCGAS.1-1)installedonthemanifold.Donotremoveorperformanymaintenanceonthisdevice.Removingorlooseningthisdevicewillcausethecontentsunderpressuretoescape.

    InteractionwithEngines,GeneratorsandPoweredVentilation(HVAC)

    Fire-Hawkoffersoptionalcircuitinterruptsystemswhichwillautomaticallyshutdownrelayswhichmaybeusedtocontroldevicessuchasengines,generatorsandpoweredventilation(HVAC)upondischargeofthefiresuppressionsystem.Theyareavailablewith4,6or8controlcircuitsandoperatebetween9–32voltsDC.Shutdownmaybeaccomplishedbyinterruptionoftheelectricalcircuitpoweringthedevice.Relaycontactsareprovidedinnormallyopen(NO)andnormallyclosed(NC)states.Itistheresponsibilityofthesystemdesigner/installertocomplywiththefollowinginstructionsonDieselandGasolineEngines/Generatorsthattakeinairfromtheroom.

    DieselEnginesorGenerators,PoweredVentilation(HVAC)

    Thesystemshallbedesignedandinstalledsothattheengine(s),generator(s),andventilationlocatedintheprotectedspaceshutdownautomaticallyandafterdischargetheminimumrequireddesignconcentration(5.85percentNovec1230)mustremain.

    GasolineEnginesorGeneratorsItisoptionaltoautomaticallyshutdowngasolineenginesandgenerators,butitishighlyrecommended.Inthecaseofengineroomfire,youmuststillmanuallyshutdownengine(s)orgenerator(s)beforeamanualdischarge,orimmediatelyafterautomaticdischargeofthefiresuppressionsystem.

    ManualDischargeCapability

    Modelswithmanualcableconnectionsaredesignatedas“M”followingthesystemsize.“M”designatesmanual/automatic.“A”alonedesignatesautomaticonly.

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    InstallationReadentireinstructionmanualandcylindernameplatepriortoinstallation.Theseinstallationinstructionsareintendedtocovermostnormalinstallations.Additionaltechnicalorapplicationinformationcanbeobtainedbycontacting:

    Fire-Hawk–USAADivisionofGlobalTecSolutionsLLC

    Baltimore,MarylandTel:(410)202-2347

    Website:www.fire-hawksafety.comOnlyonesystem(cylinder)maybeusedtoprotectaroom.Ifmorethanonesuppressionsystemisusedtoachievetherequiredamountofagentconcentration,thereisnoguaranteethatseveralsuppressionsystemswillactuatesimultaneouslyaseachsuppressionsystemoperatesindependently.Severalsuppressionsystemsmaybeusedonlyifeachindependentsuppressionsystemiscapableofprotectingtheentirevolumeoftheroom.

    CAUTION:1. DONOTINSTALLINANAREADESIGNATEDFOROCCUPANCY.2. ACCIDENTALDISCHARGEMAYCAUSESERIOUSINJURY.3. HANDLETHECYLINDERWITHEXTREMECARE.4. WEAREYEPROTECTION.5. DONOTLIFTORCARRYCYLINDERBYTHEMANIFOLDORACTUATOR

    COMPONENTS.6. DONOTATTEMPTTOLOOSENORREMOVEANYSUPPRESSIONSYSTEM

    COMPONENTS.I.CylinderInstallation:Step1Carefullyremovecylinderfromcartonandvisuallycheckfordamageinshipment.Step2Toensurethatthecylinderisoperational,boththeweightandpressureindicatormust

    conformwiththecylinderspecificationasshownonthenameplate.Weighcylinder(lessbracket)onanaccuratecalibratedscalebeforeinstalling.Recorddateandweightontagprovidedforthispurpose.

    Step3Do’sandDon’ts

    DoplaceUnit: Don’tplaceunit:a. Ashighaspossible,nomorethan3feet

    belowtheceiling,onroomwalljoistorstudformounting.

    b. Withdetectorheadneartheareainwhichafireismostlikelytooccur.Thiswouldbeonthefuellinesideoftheengine,nearacarburetor,orfuelpump.

    c. Atthecenterlineoftheroomwall.d. Verticalorhorizontalasdescribedper

    model.e. Betweenthelikelyignitionsourceswhen

    twoormoresourcesaretobeprotected.f. Avoidimmediateobstructionstothe

    dischargeorifices.

    a. Nearafreshairorventilationductsupplyopening.

    b. Nearaccessdoor.c. Toundersideorinsideofaccessdooror

    panel.d. Extremelyclosetoahighheatgenerating

    deviceorexhaustsystem.e. Whereanaccumulationofstandingwater

    couldblocksensororcausecorrosion.f. Onundersideofcoverorroomhatchthat

    couldbethrownclearduetopossibleexplosion.

    g. Onaceiling.h. Tooclosetoaroomcornerorlarge

    obstruction.

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    Step4Loosenmountingbracketcylinderholdingstraps(Figure1)andremovecylinderfromracket.

    Althoughthesensorvalve/detectorisprotected,careshouldbeexercisedtoavoidstrikingthesensorvalve/detector.

    Figure1

    WallMountingModelsNFG25-200andNFD225–NFD825maybeinstalledVerticalorhorizontalwiththefollowingangular/off-setlimitations.Verticalinstallationisrecommendedforoptimumperformance.Off-setisdefinedasthedistancebelowlevellinefromendofthebracket.Thedischargeorificespraypatternmustbeorientedawayfromthewallandtowardstheroom.SeeFigure2.

    ModelsNFG25-100• Verticalinstallation.• Horizontalwithaminimum8degreeangleor1”(25.4mm)offsetbelowlevel.

    ModelsNFG101-200• Verticalinstallation.• Horizontalwithaminimum5degreeangleor1/2”(12.7mm)offsetbelowlevel.Figure2

    MODELSNFD225THRU825• Verticalinstallation.• Horizontalwithaminimum2.5degreeangleor1/2”(12.7mm)offsetbelowlevel.

    MODELSNFD850–1800• VerticalInstallationOnly

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    WARNING:WHENINSTALLINGCYLINDERINHORIZONTALPOSITION,THEACTUATOR(TOPOFCYLINDER)MUSTNEVERBELOWERTHANTHEBOTTOMOFTHECYLINDERORPROPERDISCHARGEOFAGENTWILLNOTOCCUR(SEEFIGURE2ABOVE).Step5Locatebracketindesiredposition(Vertical-sensorValve/DetectorHeadUp,orHorizontal,

    Figure2).Ensurewall,joistormountingsurfaceissolidenoughtoholdtheweightoftheunit.Fastenersarenotincluded.Usemediumstrength(Grade5,PropertyClass8.8)orbettergradematerial.Useminimum5/16”(M8)diameter[recommend3/8”(M10)diameter]fastenersforallbut130-249bracketassemblies.130-249minimumhardwaresizeis¼”(M6)diameter.Allmountingholesmustbeutilized.Seetablebelowforqtyandholesizeinrespectivebracket.Usingthebracketasatemplate,markanddrillholesinwallandinstallbracketensuringthatallfastenersarethoroughlytight.

    Step6Carefullyattachcylindertobracket.Sensorvalve/detectorheadshouldpointtowards

    centeroftheroom.Nameplateandgaugeshouldbevisible.Tightenbracketstrapssothatthecylinderbodyisfirmlyandsecurelyheldinplacebyitsbracket(wormdriveclampsmustbetorquedto75-85in-lbs.,(6-7ft.-lbs.).Ensure180°dischargeorificesdonotfacethewall.

    Dependingonthemodel,thebracketstrapwillbedifferent:

    Types Screwdrivecoil,Phillips/hexdrive.----------NFG25–200andNFD201-825

    Twopiecebracket/saddleassembly.---------NFDmodels825-1800.

    BracketsModel Assembly MountingHoles

    (QtyxDia)NFD225-300 130-251 4x.39”

    (9.9mm)

    NFD325-400 130-252NFD425-525 130-253NFD550-675 130-254NFD700-825 130-777NFD850-1800 130-009 13x7/16”

    (10.7mm)

    II.CableAssemblyInstallation

    CAUTION:TOAVOIDKINKINGOFCABLE,DONOTPUSHCABLETORETRACTTHECORE.

    ModelSMAC-#XX(PN:136-#XX)isrequired.

    CAUTION:TOPREVENTACCIDENTALDISCHARGEDURINGCABLEINSTALLATION,VERIFYTHATTHEMANUALDISCHARGELEVERSAFETYPINISPROPERLYINSTALLED(SEEFIGURE6A–PAGE14).

    Step1Selecttheproperlocationforremotepullstation.

    a. Manualdischargereleasepullstationsshouldneverbeinstalledintheprotectedroom.b. Locatedischargepullhandleatthecontrolstationwithfullviewandeasyaccessbythe

    operator.

    BracketsModel Assembly Mounting

    Holes(QtyxDia

    NFG25 130-249 2x.29”(7.2mm)

    NFG50-75 130-775 4x.39”(9.9mm)NFG100 130-805

    NFG125-200 130-250

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    c. Theareaselectedmustbestructurallysecureandprovideatleasttwelve(12)inches(305mm)ofclearanceattherearofthepaneltofacilitatecablehardware.

    Step2Installingcablealongroutingbetweencableends-a. Donotinstallcableinareawherethepossibilityofphysicalabuseislikely.Wherepractical,

    followthesamecablepathasinstalledbyoriginalinstaller(ifareplacementcable).b. Routethecabletoallowittolieinitsmostnaturalstate.Thecumulativebendinthecablerun

    mustneverexceed720degrees.Thisisequivalenttoeight(8)right(90°)angles.Useextremecarewhenbendingcabletoavoidkinking.Neverformabendwitharadiusoflessthanfive(5)inches(127mm).SelectionofthecorrectsizeFire-Hawkcablelengthwillreduceexcesscablecoil.

    c. Positionthecableinitsrouting,butdonotsecureatthistime.Steps3Athru3Fmustbecompletedpriortosecuringcableinitsfinallocation.• Donotconnectcabletothecylinderatthistime

    Step3Mountingcablefaceplateandrelease(T)handle.

    Confirmfaceplatesuppliedwithcableand/orcylinderassembly.Thefaceplateheadingshouldbe“MANUAL/AUTOMATIC”(Figure3).

    Manual/Automaticsystemsusefaceplate123-458

    Figure3

    a. Usingthemanualdischargefaceplate(Figure3,Figure4)asatemplate,markanddrilla13/32inch(10.4mm)hole.

    b. Removetheprotectivebackingfromthefaceplate.Whilealigningtheholes,placeevenpressureuponthefaceplate.Toinsureagoodbond,thetemperatureshouldbeinexcessof50°F(10°C).

    c. FollowingthediagraminFigure4,installthejamnutandlockwasheronthecableend–outer.Screwthejamnuttotheendofthethreads.Insertthecableendthroughthepanelandfaceplatehole.Pullthecableend–inner(threadedshaft)outtoitsfullesttravel.Installferrulebyscrewingontothecableend–outeruntilitbottomsout.Usepliersonthebackside–holdingthecableend–outerwhileturningtheferrule.Useplierswithrubbertipsorothernon-scratchinggrip.Donotovertighten.

    d. Withcableend–inner(threadedshaft)outtoitsfullesttravel,placerubberO-ringoverthreadsonshaft.Holdthecableend-innerfromrotatingusingthesafetypinincrosshole(seeFigure4–Page11)orbyusingneedlenosepliers.InstalltheT-Handleonthecableend–inner,screwingitonuntilitbottomsout.Donotovertighten.

    e. Pullonthecylinder(S-hook)endofthecabletoretractthehandleintotheferrule.ItmaybenecessarytoslightlypushontheT-handletoseattheO-ring.AlignthecrossholesintheT-

    PULL HANDLE REMOVE PIN FOR MANUAL OPERATION

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FORCED VENTILATION UPON SYSTEM DISCHARGE, SHUT DOWN

    MANUAL AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

    WWW.FIRE-HAWKSAFETY.COM

    ENGINE

    TM

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    Handleandferruleandinsertthesafetypinthroughbothitemssothattheendofthesafetypinshowsoutthefarside.LeavethesafetypininsertedthroughtheT-handle/Ferrule,butdonotinstalltheredsafetytieatthistime.

    f. TurntheT-handle/FerrulesothatthewordFIREisverticalororientedasneeded.g. Thisactionwillresultintheentirecablerotatingalongitslength.Ensurethatthecableis

    allowedtorotateandremaininanaturalstate.h. Tightenthejamnutbehindtheinstrumentpaneltolockinthepositionandorientationofthe

    T-handle/Ferrule.Step4Securingcableinplacea. Securethecablealongitslength.

    i. Nyloncabletiesshouldbeusedforcablesecuring.Fastenandsupportthecableonstraightrunsonly.Donotsecureatlocationswherecablebends.

    ii. Atthecylinder/actuatorS-Hookend:a. Thecableshouldhaveaminimumstraightlengthof6inches(15cm)beforemakingany

    bends.Thecableshouldbesecuredonastraightrunbeforemakingabend.b. Thecableshouldbesecuredwithin6inchesto18inches(15cm–46cm)ofthecylinder.

    Someflexibilitywillbeneededtomovethecableforservicingthecylinder.CAUTION:FAILURETOFOLLOWTHESEINSTRUCTIONSMAYPLACEUNDUEPRESSUREONTHEHAIRPINCOTTERPIN,CAUSINGITTOMALFUNCTION

    iii. Donotinstallcableswithotherwiring.Donotusetiewirearoundthecables.

    b. Temporarilyremovesafetypinandtestcableoperation.Neverpushcable.Pullfromcylinder(Shook)end,then,pullThandleandrepeat.Cablemustmovefreelywithoutfrictionorbinding.Reinstallsafetypinandconfirmthatreleasehandleisnowlockedinplace.

    Figure4

    CAUTION:ACCIDENTALDISCHARGEDURINGHANDLINGORINSTALLATIONMAYCAUSESERIOUSINJURY.DONOTREMOVEFACTORYINSTALLEDSAFETY(PULL)PINFROMCYLINDERSENSORVALVE/DETECTORUNTILINSTALLATIONISCOMPLETEDANDCHECKED.

    CrossHole

    InstrumentPanel

    CableEndOuter

    FacePlate

    Nut

    Washer

    SafetyPin

    Ferrule

    O-ring

    T-Handle

    CableEndInner

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    Step5InstallationVerificationandTestRequirement.Specification/Regulation• NFPA12A-Operatingdevices.Para.1-8.3.7maximumof40lbs.offorcerequiredatThandle

    (pullstation)toactivatesystemdischarge.• Fire-Hawk-minimumof10lbs.offorcerequiredattheShook(extinguisher)toactivate

    systemdischarge.TestProcedure

    CAUTION:DONOTPUSH(FIRE)T-Handlewhileinstallingcableassemblytoavoidkinkingthecablecore.PullS-HookatoppositeendtoretracttheT-Handle.

    Aftertheinitialroutingofcableassemblyiscompleted:a. Attachascale(PN:128-212CableTestFixture)totheS-hook(cylinderend)inplaceofthe

    cylinderReleaseassembly.b. Attachascale(PN:128-092DigitalScale)totheT-handle(pullstation)endofthecable

    assembly.Ahandlehook,PN:128-115isavailabletofacilitateattachingthescale.(ScalesavailablefromFire-Hawkorothersmaybeused)

    c. PullontheT-handlescale,monitoringthedisplayedforce,until10lbs(4.5Kg)isshownontheS-hook(cylinderend)scale.

    d. EnsurethattherequiredforceattheT-handle(pullstation)doesnotexceed40Ibs.(18.2Kg)toachieve10lbs.(4.5Kg).i. Iflessthan40lbs.(atthepullstation)offorceachievesthe10lbs.(atcylinder),complete

    thecableassemblyinstallationperStep6.ii. Ifgreaterthan40Ibs.offorcewasexertedtoachieved10lbs.,thecableroutingshouldbe

    inspectedandlikelychanged.Repeatinspection.e. Removebothscales.PullontheS-Hookatthecylindertoretractthecable.f. Reinstallsafetypinandconfirmthatreleasehandleisnowlockedinplace.g. Attachthetamperresistantroundplastictietothesafetypinbypassingtiethroughthesafety

    pinringandaroundthecableassembly.Inserttheendofthetieintocableendandpullupsnug.Thetieprovidesameansofdeterringaccidentaldischargeanddeterminingifmanualactuationhasoccurred.

    CAUTION:DONOTUSENYLONCABLETIESINPLACEOFTHETAMPERRESISTANTTIEFORSAFETYPIN.

    Note:Limitthequantity,andtightnessoftiedownstoavoidrestriction.Note:Amaximumof720°inturns,andnolessthanfive(5)inches(127mm)ofradiusperturnshouldbeutilized.Step6Connectingcableassemblytocylinder(Figure6).

    Note:ThecablemaybeinstalledfromeitherdirectionusingtheexistingBi-Directionalhardwareinstalledonthesystem.

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    a. Confirmthatthecylinderismountedinitsbracket,thecablepullhandleendisinstalledand

    thecableiscorrectlyroutedtothecylinder.b. Insertthe“S”hook[Fig5-A]intotheactuatorleverfromthefrontside(overtopofthe2

    mountingscrewsintheReleaseBracket[Fig6-B].Afterthe“S”hookisconnectedtothelever,alignthegrooveinthecableend-outer[Fig5-B]withtheslotintheReleaseBracketassembly[Fig6-C].

    c. InserttheHairpinCotterPinprovidedwiththecableintothereleasebracket,overtopofthecableend[Fig6-D].• Theremaybeaslightbend(bump)inthecablebetweenwhereitisattachedtothe

    actuatorleverandwherethecableend-outerisclippedintotheReleaseBracket.Thisisnormal.

    • Thereshouldnotbetensioninthecablepullingonthelever.Tensiononthelevercancausethecylindertodischargewhenthesafetypinisremoved.

    d. WithStepcsuccessfullycomplete,usecaretoremovethefactoryinstalledsafetypinfromtheactuatorassembly[Fig6-E].

    e. StorethesafetypinintheholeoftheReleaseBracketbehindtheactuatorleverasaback-stopinfarthestholefromcable/hookassembly[Fig6-F].

    f. Ensurethesafetypiniscompletelyinstalledthroughthebracket.

    WARNING–DONOTINSTALLTHESAFETYPINBETWEENTHELEVERANDTHECABLE.THISWILLPREVENTTHECABLEFROMACTUATINGTHESYSTEM.

    g. Thefiresuppressionsystemextinguisherisnowfullyoperational.

    CAUTION–ALWAYSINSTALLSAFETYPININCYLINDERACTUATORLEVER[FIG6-A]WHENPERFORMINGSERVICEORMAINTENANCEONSYSTEM.BESURETOREMOVESAFETYPINFROMACTUATORLEVERUPONCOMPLETIONOFSERVICING.Figure5--SMACCableS-HookEnd

    CableEndOuter

    S-Hook

    B

    A

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    BiDirectionalReleaseBracketCableConnection

    Figure6

    ReleaseBracket

    RemovePinfromCylinder

    HeadBi-Directional

    ReleaseBracket(MiddleHole) Fig6-F

    CylinderHead

    SafetyPinisLocatedinCenterPosition

    Fig6-A Fig6-B

    CarefullyInsert“S”HookintoReleaseArm

    Fig6-C Fig6-D

    LockCableinPlacewithHairpinCotterPin

    Fig6-E

    ReleaseArm

    LocatePinBehindReleaseArmasaBackstopinFarthestHolefromCable/HookAssembly

  • PN:123-456,RevisionBPage15of28

    III.SystemStatusIndicatorLightInstallationSelectalocationatthecontrolstationonorneartheconsolethatisinfullview.Thelocationselectedmusthaveaccessforelectricalwiring.Removetheadhesiveprotectivecoverfrombackofindicatorfaceplateandattach.Forproperadhesion,surfacemustbecleananddryandtemperaturemustbeabove50°F(10°C).Usethepreformedfaceplateholeasatemplateandcarefullydrilla5/16inch(8mm)hole.Insertindicatorlightwire(seeFigure7).

    CAUTION:PRIORTOWIRINGINDICATORLIGHT,TURNOFFELECTRICALPOWERBYSWITCHINGOFFCIRCUITBREAKER,REMOVINGFUSEORDISCONNECTINGPOSITIVEBATTERYTERMINAL.FAILURETODISCONNECTELECTRICALPOWERWHILEMAKINGELECTRICALCONNECTIONCANRESULTININJURYFROMFIREORELECTRICALBURNS.

    Thestandardindicatorlightisratedfor12VDC(contactfactoryforothervoltages).Supplies,whicharenotincludedwithyourFire-Hawksystemandshouldbeathandbeforetheindicatorlightinstallation,areasfollows:

    1. Five(5)amperein-linefuseandholder.2. Sufficientlengthofinsulatedminimum16AWGstrandedwire.3. Crimponwireconnectors.4. Crimppliers,handtools.

    Attachonewireleadfromthein-linefuse(C)totheignitionterminalonthepowerlead(A).Connectotherleadfromthein-linefusetotheindicatorlight(D).Connectremainingindicatorlead(E)tooneoftheFire-Hawkcylinderpressureswitchconnectorwires(F).Connecttheremainingcylinderpressureswitchlead(G)tocommonground,whichmaybethenegativebatterybussatthecontrolpanel(seeFigure7).

    CAUTION:ELECTRICALSYSTEMSVARYFROMONEINSTALLATIONTOANOTHERANDTHESEDIRECTIONSMAYNOTBEAPPLICABLEFORYOURINSTALLATION.SHOULDYOUHAVEANYDOUBTSOFSAFELYACCOMPLISHINGTHISINSTALLATION,CONTACTAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIANORFIRE-HAWKUSAAT(410)687-5500FORTECHNICALASSISTANCE.

    Figure7

    TM E

    IndicatorLight

    In-LineFuse

    NegativeBatteryGround

    G

    FC

    D

    B A

    Power+V

  • PN:123-456,RevisionBPage16of28

    SystemMaintenance/Inspection

    CylinderInspection/CylinderTesting

    Thefollowinginstructionsareaccordingtoapplicableregulatoryagencies.Theseregulationschangeperiodicallyandmaybedifferentfromrulesinplacewhenthissystemandmanualwereshipped.ConfirmrequirementswithFire-Hawk,localauthoritieshavingjurisdictionorapplicableagency.Allinspectionsmustbeperformedbyanauthorized/Qualifiedinspector(CurrentRINforDOT)andotherrequirementsperlocalauthoritiesasapplicable.

    NFPA2001–CleanAgentFireExtinguisherSystems:Allmodels,allcylinders:• Ifmorethan5yearshaselapsedsincethedateofthelasttestandinspection,thecylinder

    shallnotberechargedwithoutretesting.Thetestshallbepermittedtoconsistofacompletevisualinspectionasdescribedin49CFR(explainedbelowpercylindertype).

    • Cylinderscontinuouslyinservicewithoutdischargingshallbegivenacompleteexternalvisualinspectionevery5yearsormorefrequentlyifrequired.ThevisualinspectionshallbeinaccordancewithSection3ofCGAC-6,exceptthatcylindersneednotbeemptiedorstampedwhileunderpressure.

    49CFR–Transportation(DOT)–CylinderRequalification(Hydrostatictestingviaproofpressureandvolumetrictesting;visualinspectionmethods)

    ModelsNFG25–200builtwithDOT39NRC/TC-39Mcylinders.Thesearenon-refillableandarenon-reusable.Theydonotrequire/arenotallowedtobetestedforre-use.Thesystemsmayremaininserviceindefinitelyaslongasallotherserviceabilityrequirementsaremet.Systemswiththesecylinders,per49CFRrequirements,areclearlymarked,“Federallawforbidstransportationifre-filled–penaltyupto$500,000fineand5yearsimprisonment(49U.S.C.5124).

    ModelsNFD225–825builtwithDOT3AL/TC-3ALMcylindersandModelsNFD850–1800builtwithDOT4BW/TC4BWweldedsteelcylinders.Bothofthesecylindertypesarereusableandmustbeperiodicallytestedandre-qualified.TheperiodicinspectionintervalforbothDOT3ALandDOT4BWcylindersfilledasaFiresuppressionsystemwiththeagentassuppliedis12yearsfromthedatestampedonthecylinder.However,acylinderfilledbeforeitsre-qualificationdate(becomesdue),andremainsfilled,mayremaininservicewithouttestinguntilitisemptiedforanyreason(reference49CFR180.205(c).

    • CorrelationtoNFPA2001(5year)requirement.Inbothstandards,ifthecylinderisnotalreadyempty,itdoesnotneedtobeemptiedsolelyforinspectionpurposes.Ifthecylinderhasmorethan5yearsofservice,andhasbeenemptiedforwhateverreason,itneedstobeinspectedperNFPA2001guidelineslistedabove.

    • ForDOT4BW/TC4BWMweldedsteelcylindersonly,avisualinspectioninaccordancewithCGAC-6orC-6.3,asappropriate,maybeperformedinsteadoftheperiodichydrostatictests.Whenthistestmethodisapplied,thesubsequentinspectioncomesdueafter5years.o ApplicabletestsmethodsforDOT4BWcylindersarebyProofPressureTestwhichyieldsa

    subsequenttestrequirementafter7yearsandaVolumetricExpansiontestusingtheWaterJacketMethodwhichyieldsasubsequenttestrequirementafter12years.

    • ForDOT3AL/TC3ALMcylinders,visualinspectionsarenotauthorizedtoreplacehydrostatictesting.o TheonlytestmethodforDOT3ALcylindersistheVolumetricExpansiontestusingthe

    WaterJacketMethodwhichyieldsasubsequenttestrequirementafter12years.

  • PN:123-456,RevisionBPage17of28

    MODEL W.O.XXXXXX NFDXXXMMANUAL/AUTO DISCHARGETEMPERATURERANGE:175-225F(79-107C) CONTAINS:X.XXLBS(X.XKG)NOVEC1230 MAXIMUMVOLUMEPROTECTED XXXCU.FT.(X.XCU.METERS) GROSSWEIGHT XXLBS.XOZS.(XXKGS) REPLACEIMMEDIATELYIFGROSSWEIGHT DECREASESBYXOZS.ORMORE MANUFACTUREDATE:XX/XXXXREV:X

    MODEL W.O.XXXXXX NFGXXXAAUTOMATIC

    CONTAINS:X.XXLBS(X.XKG)NOVEC1230 MAXIMUMVOLUMEPROTECTED XXXCU.FT.(X.XCU.METERS) GROSSWEIGHT XXLBS.XOZS.(XXKGS) REPLACEIMMEDIATELYIFGROSSWEIGHT DECREASESBYXOZS.ORMORE MANUFACTUREDATE:XX/XXXXREV:X

    DISCHARGETEMPERATURERANGE:XXX-XXXF(XX-XXXC)

    ForsystemscomplianttoEuropeanDirectives,(EC),specificcylindersmaybeuseddifferentthanDOT/TCapprovedsystems.Internationalrequirementsneedtobefollowedaswellasotherrequirementsaccordingtothelocalauthoritieshavingjurisdiction(AHJ).

    ModelsNFG25-200withECapprovalaredesignatedas“CE”markedinaccordancewiththePressureEquipmentDirective(PED)97/23/EC.ThosecylindersarebuilttotechnicalspecificationseitherBSEN12205orISO11118.Thesesystemsarenotrefillable.Systemswiththesecylindersarenotserviceableandthereforehavenoperiodicinspectionrequirements.(ReferenceISO11118andPEDDirective97/23/EC).Modelswiththesecylinders,perEuropeanAgreementGoverningtheInternationalCarriageofDangerousGoodsbyRoad(ADR)requirements,areclearlymarked,“DONOTREFILL”.

    ModelsNFD225–1800withECapprovalaredesignatedas“CE”markedinaccordancewiththePressureEquipmentDirective(PED)97/23/EC.Thesesystemsarerefillable.

    - NFDmodels225-825haveseamlessaluminumcylindersbuilttotechnicalstandardseitherBSEN1975orISO7866.SystemswithπmarkedcylindersbuilttoISOstandard7866aretobemaintainedinaccordancewithISO10461,GasCylinders–SeamlessAluminum–AlloyGasCylinders–PeriodicInspectionandTesting.SystemswithπmarkedcylindersbuilttoBSEN1975aretobemaintainedinaccordancewithBSEN1802.

    - NFDmodels850to1800haveweldedsteelcylindersbuilttotechnicalstandardEN13322-1.ThesecylindersneedtobemaintainedinaccordancewithBSEN1803.

    Summarizingthesestandards,thereisnogeneralrequirementtoperiodicallyinspectacylinderifthecontentshavenotbeenused,evenifthetestintervalhaslapsed.Intheeventthatcontentshavedischarged,leakedorotherwisebeenexhausted,theinspectionintervalis10yearsfromthemanufacturedatestampedonthecylinder.TPEDDirective96/36/ECalsohasrequirementsforperiodicinspection.

    WARNING:DONOTATTEMPTTODISASSEMBLEANYPARTORCOMPONENTOFTHEEXTINGUISHER.THISUNITISPRESSURIZEDANDSERIOUSINJURYCOULDRESULT.CONTACTTHEFACTORYORANAUTHORIZEDDEALERFORSERVICEINFORMATION.

    AgentWeightInspection

    Weighcylindertoinsureampleextinguisheragent(every6months,minimum).Allfiresuppressionsystemscontainingliquefiedgasrequireperiodicweighingtoensureafullychargedunit.Pressuregaugesindicatetheabilitytodischargetheagentbutnotthequantityofextinguishingagent.Thecylinder(lessbracket)mustbeweighedonatleastasemi-annualbasisandbereplacedimmediatelyifgrossweighthasdecreasedbythequantitynotedonthespecificationlabel.AninspectionTagissuppliedoneverynewcylinderforrecordingthisinspection.Thespecificationlabel(exampleshownbelow)identifiestheModelType,WorkOrder#,DischargeTemperatureRange,AgentWeight,MaximumVolumeProtected,GrossWeight,andManufacturerDate.

  • PN:123-456,RevisionBPage18of28

    PressureGaugeInspection

    Frequentlycheckgaugeforproperpressure,(every6months,minimum).

    ReadingthePressureGauge(Inspection)Thegreensectionofthegaugeisdesignedtoshowproperfillingandpressurizationat70°F(21°C).Perapplicabledesignstandards,thisisdefinedas±10%ofnominalfillpressure.Fire-Hawksystemsareratedforoperatingtemperaturesfrom20°F(-7°C)or32°F(0°C)upto130°F(54°C).Note:Thisisstorageandambientoperatingtemperature.Afireconditionwouldobviouslyreachhighertemperatures,withthesystemactivatingat175°F(79°C)or200°F(93°C).

    Theredsectionofthegauge,aboveandbelowthegreensection,indicatetheacceptablepressurereadingsfortemperaturesbelowandabove70°F(21°C).Thetablelocatedontheincludedtagsshowthepressureofthesystematcorrespondingtemperatures.Toinspectaunitwhentheambienttemperatureisotherthan70°F(21°C),measuretheambienttemperatureandfindthecorrespondingnominalpressureinthetable.Readthetipoftheyellowpointeranddeterminewhattheinternalpressureisbycountingthedivisionlinesandaddingorsubtractingforeachlinesegmentfromtheblackcenterlinemarked,500psi(34.3bar).(Eachlinesegmentwithinthegreenpieisequalto10psi(0.68bar).Eachlinesegmentwithintheredsectionsisequalto20psi(1bar).• Comparetheactualreadingtothereferencetableonthecardattachedtothecylinder.The

    pressuresshouldbewithin±20psi(1bar)ofeachother(onesegment).• Note:thisallowancetakesintoaccountallowingforgaugemanufacturingtolerance,

    temperaturereadingaccuracyandtheabilitytopreciselyseethepointerlocation.• Iftheyellowpointerisineitherthewhitezoneonthegauge,totheleft“REPLACE”ortothe

    right“OVERCHARGE”,theunitislikelynotfunctionalandmayrequirereplacement.• Iftimeandserviceabilitypermits,asuspectunitmaybeverifiedbystabilizingthetemperature

    oftheunitat70°F(21°C)foraminimumof4hoursandreadingthepressuregaugeatthatpoint.

    IndicatorLightInspection

    Beforeoperating,visuallychecktoinsureindicatorlightoralternatedisplayisoperational,andcylinderpressureindicatorisinthenormalrange.

    GlassBulb(TemperatureSensor)Inspection

    Neverpaintorobstructthecylindermanifoldorsensorvalve/detector,asthiswilladverselyaffectitsoperatingcharacteristic.

    Checkforpresenceofglassbulb.Figure8showstwostates:Charged(Intact)andDischarged(Activated).

    Figure8

    Detectors

    DischargedCharged

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    CableInspection

    Manualactivationcablesshouldbecheckedforproperoperationevery6monthswhilecylinderinspectionisbeingperformed.Cablerunsshouldbevisuallycheckedtoensurenodamagehasbeendonetothecable.(Noexcessivewearorpinchingexists).Takesafetypinoutof‘backstop’positioninthereleasebracketandplaceintocenterhole,securingreleasearm.Disengage‘S’-hookfromreleasearm,removepinfromfirereleasehandle,andtestcableforsmoothoperation.Re-assembleinreverseorder(seeFigure6,page14).

    AdditionalServicingFurtherservicingofFire-Hawkpre-engineeredsystemsisreservedtocompetentindividualswhohavecompletedtrainingbyFire-Hawkpersonnel.ServiceManual123-350isavailabletotheseindividuals.

    SpecificationTableFire-Hawk“NFG”SeriesAutomaticandManual/AutomaticFireSuppressionsystems

    C UF T C UM

    R ang e R ang e IN mm IN mm IN mmNFG25A NFG25M 17-25 0.48-0.7 0.9 0.4 1.3 0.6 2.9 74 5 127 12.7 323 4.4 112

    NFG50A NFG50M 26-50 0.7-1.4 1.4 0.6 2.7 1.2 3.5 89 5 127 18.8 478 4.9 124

    NFG75A NFG75M 51-75 1.4-2.1 2.7 1.2 4.0 1.8 3.5 89 5 127 18.8 478 4.9 124

    NFG100A NFG100M 76-100 2.1-2.8 4.0 1.8 5.4 2.4 4.3 108 5.2 132 19 483 5.2 132

    NFG125A NFG125M 101-125 2.8-3.5 5.4 2.4 6.7 3.0 5.3 133 5.7 145 20.6 523 6.4 163

    NFG150A NFG150M 126-150 3.5-4.2 6.7 3.1 8.1 3.7 5.3 133 5.7 145 20.6 523 6.4 163

    NFG175A NFG175M 151-175 4.2-5.0 8.1 3.7 9.4 4.3 5.3 133 5.7 145 20.6 523 6.4 163

    NFG200A NFG200M 176-200 5.0-5.7 9.4 4.3 10.7 4.9 5.3 133 5.7 145 20.6 523 6.4 163

    NFGModelA reaof

    Protection

    MaximumNovec1230

    A g entC ylinderD iameter

    InstallationD imens ionR equirements

    A uto LB S KG LB S KGManual/A uto

    mmW H D

    MinimumNovec1230

    A g ent

    IN

    OperatingTemperatureRange: 20°F(-7°C)to130°F(54°C).DischargeTemperatureRange: NFG25throughNFG75:200-250°F(93-121°C) NFG100throughNFG200:175-225°F(79-107°C)

    • AllNFGModelsapprovedforverticalorhorizontalmounting.• AllNFGModelsareavailablewithmultipleapprovedcylinders,DOT/TCandCE.• AllNFGModelsarenon-refillable(non-serviceable)• NFGandNFDsystemsaredesignedforonlyonecylinder(singlenozzle)toprotectthe

    entirespace.Usingtwocylinderstoachievecombinedcoverageisnotacceptable.

    Abbreviations:CUFT=CubicFeet KG=Kilograms IN=InchesCUM=CubicMeters LBS=Pounds MM=Millimeters

  • PN:123-456,RevisionBPage20of28

    SpecificationTableFire-Hawk“NFD”SeriesAutomaticandManual/AutomaticFireSuppressionsystems

    DOT3AL/TC3ALMorTPED/ADRCylinders

    C ubicF T R ang e

    C ubicM R ang e

    LB S KG LB S KG IN mm IN mm IN mm IN mm

    NFD225 A NFD225 M 201–225 5.7–6.4 10.8 4.9 12.1 5.5 6.9 175 8 203 20.1 511 8 203

    NFD250 A NFD250 M 226–250 6.4–7.1 12.1 5.5 13.4 6.1 6.9 175 8 203 20.1 511 8 203

    NFD275 A NFD275 M 251–275 7.1–7.8 13.4 6.1 14.8 6.7 6.9 175 8 203 20.1 511 8 203

    NFD300 A NFD300 M 276–300 7.8–8.5 14.8 6.7 16.1 7.3 6.9 175 8 203 20.1 511 8 203

    NFD325 A NFD325 M 301–325 8.5–9.2 16.1 7.3 17.5 7.9 6.9 175 8 203 24.7 627 8 203

    NFD350 A NFD350 M 326–350 9.2–9.9 17.5 7.9 18.8 8.5 6.9 175 8 203 24.7 627 8 203

    NFD375 A NFD375 M 351–375 9.9–10.6 18.8 8.5 20.1 9.1 6.9 175 8 203 24.7 627 8 203

    NFD400 A NFD400 M 376–400 10.6–11.3 20.2 9.1 21.5 9.7 6.9 175 8 203 24.7 627 8 203

    NFD425 A NFD425 M 401–425 11.4–12.0 21.5 9.7 22.8 10.4 6.9 175 8 203 28.7 729 8 203

    NFD450 A NFD450 M 426–450 12.1–12.7 22.8 10.4 24.2 11.0 6.9 175 8 203 28.7 729 8 203

    NFD475 A NFD475 M 451–475 12.8–13.4 24.2 11.0 25.5 11.6 6.9 175 8 203 28.7 729 8 203

    NFD500 A NFD500 M 476–500 13.5–14.2 25.5 11.6 26.9 12.2 6.9 175 8 203 28.7 729 8 203

    NFD525 A NFD525 M 501–525 14.2–14.9 26.9 12.2 28.2 12.8 6.9 175 8 203 28.7 729 8 203

    NFD550 A NFD550 M 526–550 14.9–15.6 28.2 12.8 29.5 13.4 8 203 9 229 29 737 9.4 239

    NFD575 A NFD575 M 551–575 15.6–16.3 29.6 13.4 30.9 14.0 8 203 9 229 29 737 9.4 239

    NFD600 A NFD600 M 576–600 16.3–17.0 30.9 14.0 32.2 14.6 8 203 9 229 29 737 9.4 239

    NFD625 A NFD625 M 601–625 17.0–17.7 32.2 14.6 33.6 15.2 8 203 9 229 29 737 9.4 239

    NFD650 A NFD650 M 626–650 17.7–18.4 33.6 15.2 34.9 15.8 8 203 9 229 29 737 9.4 239

    NFD675 A NFD675 M 651–675 18.4–19.1 34.9 15.8 36.3 16.4 8 203 9 229 29 737 9.4 239

    NFD700 A NFD700 M 676–700 19.1–19.8 36.3 16.4 37.6 17.1 8 203 9 229 33.8 859 9.4 239

    NFD725 A NFD725 M 701–725 19.8–20.5 37.6 17.1 38.9 17.7 8 203 9 229 33.8 859 9.4 239

    NFD750 A NFD750 M 726–750 20.6–21.2 38.9 17.7 40.3 18.3 8 203 9 229 33.8 859 9.4 239

    NFD775 A NFD775 M 751–775 21.3–21.9 40.3 18.3 41.6 18.9 8 203 9 229 33.8 859 9.4 239

    NFD800 A NFD800 M 776–800 22.0–22.6 41.6 18.9 43.0 19.5 8 203 9 229 33.8 859 9.4 239

    NFD825 A NFD825 M 801–825 22.7–23.4 43.0 19.5 44.3 20.1 8 203 9 229 33.8 859 9.4 239

    H D

    A uto Manual/A uto

    InstallationD imens ionR equirements

    Model A reaofProtection

    M inimumNovec1230

    A g ent

    MaximumNovec1230

    A g ent

    C ylinderD ia W

    (Continuedonnextpage)

    OperatingTemperatureRange: NFD225-825:20°F(-7°C)to130°F(54°C)NFD850-1800:32°F(0°C)to130°F(54°C)

    DischargeTemperatureRange: NFD225throughNFD1800:175-225°F(79-107°C)

    • ModelsNFD225throughNFD825approvedforverticalorhorizontalmounting.• ModelsNFD850throughNFD1800forverticalmountingonly.• AllNFDModelsarerefillable.• NFDModelsareonlyofferedineitherUSDOT/TCorEuropean,CE.(NotBoth)• NFGandNFDsystemsaredesignedforonlyonecylinder(singlenozzle)toprotectthe

    entirespace.Usingtwocylinderstoachievecombinedcoverageisnotacceptable.

    Abbreviations:CUFT=CubicFeet KG=Kilograms LBS=PoundsCUM=CubicMeters IN=Inches MM=Millimeters

  • PN:123-456,RevisionBPage21of28

    SpecificationTableFire-Hawk“NFD”SeriesManual/AutomaticFireSuppressionsystems

    DOT4BW/TC4BWMorTPED/ADRCylinders

    C ubic FTR ange

    C ubic MR ange

    L B S K G LB S K G IN MM IN MM IN MM IN MM

    NFD 850 M 826–850 23.4–24.1 44.3 20.1 45.7 20.7 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 875 M 851–875 24.1–24.8 45.7 20.7 47.0 21.3 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 900 M 876–900 24.8–25.5 47.0 21.3 48.3 21.9 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 925 M 901–925 25.5–26.2 48.3 21.9 49.7 22.5 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 950 M 926–950 26.2–26.9 49.7 22.5 51.0 23.1 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 975 M 951–975 26.9–27.6 51.0 23.1 52.4 23.8 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1000 M 976–1000 27.6–28.3 52.4 23.8 53.7 24.4 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1025 M 1001–1025 28.3–29.0 53.7 24.4 55.0 25.0 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1050 M 1026–1050 29.1–29.7 55.1 25.0 56.4 25.6 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1075 M 1051–1075 29.8–30.4 56.4 25.6 57.7 26.2 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1100 M 1076–1100 30.5–31.1 57.7 26.2 59.1 26.8 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1125 M 1101- 1125 31.2–31.9 59.1 26.8 60.4 27.4 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1150 M 1126–1150 31.9–32.6 60.4 27.4 61.8 28.0 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1175 M 1151–1175 32.6–33.3 61.8 28.0 63.1 28.6 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1200 M 1176–1200 33.3–34.0 63.1 28.6 64.4 29.2 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1225 M 1201–1225 34.0–34.7 64.5 29.2 65.8 29.8 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1250 M 1226–1250 34.7–35.4 65.8 29.8 67.1 30.4 10 254 16.5 419 30.7 780 11.4 290

    NFD 1275 M 1251–1275 35.4–36.1 67.1 30.5 68.5 31.1 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1300 M 1276–1300 36.1–36.8 68.5 31.1 69.8 31.7 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1325 M 1301–1325 36.8–37.5 69.8 31.7 71.2 32.3 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1350 M 1326–1350 37.5–38.2 71.2 32.3 72.5 32.9 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1375 M 1351–1375 38.3–38.9 72.5 32.9 73.8 33.5 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1400 M 1376–1400 39.0–39.6 73.9 33.5 75.2 34.1 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1425 M 1401–1425 39.7–40.3 75.2 34.1 76.5 34.7 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1450 M 1426–1450 40.4–41.1 76.5 34.7 77.9 35.3 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1475 M 1451–1475 41.1–41.8 77.9 35.3 79.2 35.9 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1500 M 1476–1500 42.0–42.5 79.2 35.9 80.6 36.5 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1525 M 1501–1525 42.5–43.2 80.6 36.5 81.9 37.1 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1550 M 1526–1550 43.2–43.9 81.9 37.2 83.2 37.8 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1575 M 1551–1575 43.9–44.6 83.2 37.8 84.6 38.4 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1600 M 1576–1600 44.6–45.3 84.6 38.4 85.9 39.0 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1625 M 1601–1625 45.3–46.0 85.9 39.0 87.3 39.6 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1650 M 1626–1650 46.0–46.7 87.3 39.6 88.6 40.2 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1675 M 1651–1675 46.7–47.4 88.6 40.2 89.9 40.8 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1700 M 1676–1700 47.5–48.1 90.0 40.8 91.3 41.4 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1725 M 1701–1725 48.2–48.8 91.3 41.4 92.6 42.0 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1750 M 1726–1750 48.9–49.6 92.6 42.0 94.0 42.6 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1775 M 1751–1775 49.6–50.3 94.0 42.6 95.3 43.2 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    NFD 1800 M 1776–1800 50.3–51.0 95.3 43.2 96.7 43.8 10 254 16.5 419 39.9 1013 11.4 290

    D

    Manual/Auto

    Installat ionDimensionR equirements

    Model A reaof P rotec t ion

    MinimumNovec 1230Agent

    Max imumNovec 1230Agent

    C y linderDia W H

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    Three(3)Year“NFG”and“NFD”SeriesLimitedWarrantyWewarranttotheoriginalretailpurchaser,theNFDandNFGsuppressionsystemsforaperiodofthree(3)yearsafterretailpurchaseagainstdefectivematerialandfaultyworkmanship.Anysystemfoundtobedefectiveduringthewarrantyperiodwillrepairedifpossible,orreplacedfreeofchargeifclassifiedasnon-refillable(accordingtotheproductlabel)upontheprepaidreturnofthedefectivesystemtoFire-Hawkfacilityorauthorizedserviceparty.Proofofpurchaserequired,otherwisedateofmanufactureroncylinderspecificationlabelwillapply.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightswhichmayvarybystateorcountry.Theforegoingwarrantyismadeinlieuofallotherwarrantieswithrespecttothesystemincludinganyimpliedwarrantyofmerchantabilityorfitnessforaparticularpurpose.Nopersonisauthorizedtogiveanyotherwarranty,orassumeforFire-Hawkanyotherliabilityinconnectionwiththesaleorinstallationofitsproducts.Replacementofthesystemwillbethesoleremedywithrespecttoanylossordamagetoproperty.Buyerisnotrelyingonseller’sjudgmentregardingbuyer’sparticularrequirementsandbuyerhashadanopportunitytoinspecttheproducttobuyer’ssatisfaction.

    Conditions

    AllFire-Hawkproductsareleaktestedaftermanufactureandshippedinperfectworkingorder.Damagenoteduponreceiptofshipmentshouldbeaddressedasashippingclaim,thefilingofwhichisthesoleresponsibilityoftheconsigneeforwhichthetotalcompensatoryawardwillbelimitedtothatappropriatedbythecarrier.Insuredfreightcostsaretheresponsibilityoftheconsignee.Missingcomponentpartsanddamagenoteduponinstallationaretypicallytheresultofmishandlingduringtheinstallationprocessandwillnotqualifyforwarrantycoverage.Incidentsofaccidentaldischargearenotindicativeofproductfailure–heedproductwarningstoavoidinjuryand/orassociatedcosts.Noreturnswillbeprocessedwithoutproperreturnauthorization.

    OutofWarrantyReplacements/Recharges

    Fire-Hawk“NFG”ModelSeriescylinderscomplywithUSDOTSpecification39andPED.Thesecylindersarenotrefillable.ThedischargedcylinderwillbereplacedwithacomparableFire-Hawkcylinderuponprepaidreturnofthedischargedsystemforone-halfofthecurrentsuggestedlistprice.Fire-Hawk“NFD”ModelSeriescylinderscomplywithDOT/TCorEuropeanSpecifications(TPED/ADR),asdetailedinthecylinderinspection/cylindertestingsection,whichallowdischargedcylinderstoberefilledandserviced.Thedischargedcylindermayberefilledupontheprepaidreturnofthedischargedsystem.Contactfactoryoranauthorizeddealerfordetails.Returnto: Fire-Hawk–USA ADivisionofGlobalTecSolutionsLLC

    Baltimore,Maryland Website:www.fire-hawksafety.com

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    Novecfilled - Engineered,Pre-engineered,PortablesandRaceSystems MATERIALSAFETYDATASHEET

    FireSuppressionSystem

    MSDSNo.123-241Rev.-ReviewDate:05/10/10

    Section1–CompanyandChemicalIdentification

    Fire-Hawk EmergencyPhone:1-800-535-5053(InfoTrac) InternationalPhone:352-323-3500

    9331-APhiladelphiaRoad Phone:1-800-445-7680Baltimore,Maryland21237 IssueDate:August30,2009www.fire-hawksafety.com ProductName:FireExtinguisher/SystemProductName:3M(TM)Novec(TM)1230FireProtectionFluid[FK-5-1-12]

    Section2:Ingredients

    C.A.S. IngredientName OSHAPEL ACGIHTLV OSHA

    STEL%

    756-13-8 1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-NONAFLUORO-4-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-Pentanone

    N/A N/A N/A >99

    7727-37-9

    Nitrogen,Compressed None SimpleAsphyxiant

    N/A 1

    ThereareNOsubstancespresentingahealthorenvironmentalhazardwithinthemeaningofDirective67/548/EEC,inconcentrationsequaltoorgreaterthanthoselaiddowninthetablesetoutinArticle3(3)ofDirective1999/45/EC,norwithlowerlimitsgiveninAnnexItoDirective67/548/EECorinAnnexesII,IIIorVtoDirective1999/45/EC.ThereareNOsubstancesforwhichthereareCommunityworkplaceexposurelimits,whicharenotalreadyincludedinabove.NOTE:Unlessacomponentpresentsaseverehazard,itdoesnotneedtobeconsideredintheMSDSiftheconcentrationislessthan1%.[AccordingtoDirective1999/45/EC.]

    Section3:HazardsIdentification

    3.1EmergencyOverviewOdor,Color,Grade:Clearcolorless,lowodorgas.3.2PotentialHealthEffects(AcuteExposure):EyeContactContactwiththeeyesduringproductuseisnotexpectedtoresultinsignificantirritation.SkinContact:Contactwiththeskinduringproductuseisnotexpectedtoresultinsignificantirritation.Inhalation:Prolongedorrepeatedexposure,aboverecommendedguidelines,maybeabsorbedfollowinginhalationandcausetargetorganeffects.Ingestion:Nohealtheffectsareexpected.ChronicExposure:FORHUMANS:EUClassification:ThisproductisnotclassifiedasdangerousaccordingtoDirective1999/45/EC.LimitValuesforExposure:1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone.TWALimit:150ppm.Limitsetby3MCompany.NeitherthispreparationnorthesubstancescontainedinithavebeenlistedascarcinogenicbyNationalToxicologyProgram,I.A.R.C.,orOSHA.ASPARTOFGOODINDUSTRIALANDPERSONALHYGIENEANDSAFETYPROCEDURE,avoidallunnecessaryexposuretothechemicalsubstanceandensurepromptremovalfromskin,eyes,andclothing.DONOTeat,drinkorsmokewhenusingthisproduct.

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    Prolongedorrepeatedexposure,aboverecommendedguidelines,maycauselivereffects.Signs/symptomsmayincludelossofappetite,weightloss,fatigue,weakness,abdominaltendernessandjaundice.MEDICALCONDITIONSGENERALLYAGGRAVATEDBYEXPOSURE:Noneknown.FORENVIRONMENT:Noharmtotheenvironmentisexpectedfromanaccidentalreleaseofthispreparation.SeeSection12,ECOLOGICALINFORMATION.

    Section4:FirstAidMeasures

    4.1FirstAidProceduresThefollowingfirstaidrecommendationsarebasedonanassumptionthatappropriatepersonalandindustrialhygienepracticesarefollowed.EyeContact:Flusheyeswithlargeamountsofwater.Ifsigns/symptomspersist,getmedicalattention.SkinContact:Washaffectedareawithsoapandwater.Ifsigns/symptomsdevelop,getmedicalattention.Inhalation:Ifsigns/symptomsdevelop,removepersontofreshair.Ifsigns/symptomspersist,getmedicalattention.IfSwallowed:Donotinducevomiting.Givevictimtwoglassesofwater.Nevergiveanythingbymouthtoanunconsciousperson.Ifsigns/symptomsdevelop,getmedicalattention.

    Section5:FireFightingMeasures

    5.1FlammablePropertiesAutoignitiontemperature:NotApplicable. FlammableLimits-LEL[Details:Nonflammable].FlashPoint:NotApplicable FlammableLimits-UEL[Details:Nonflammable].5.2ExtinguishingMediaProductisafire-extinguishingagent.5.3PROTECTIONOFFIREFIGHTERSSpecialFireFightingProcedures:Wearfullprotectiveequipment(BunkerGear)andaself-containedbreathingapparatus(SCBA).UnusualFireandExplosionHazards:Notapplicable.Note:SeeSTABILITYANDREACTIVITY(SECTION10)forhazardouscombustionandthermaldecompositioninformation.

    Section6:AccidentalReleaseMeasures

    Forpersonalprotection:Preventskinandeyecontact,seeSection8EXPOSURECONTROLS/PERSONALPROTECTION.Cleanup:Ventilatetheareawithfreshair.Containspill.Forlargerspills,coverdrainsandbuilddikestoprevententryintosewersystemsorbodiesofwater.Workingfromaroundtheedgesofthespillinward,coverwithbentonite,vermiculite,orcommerciallyavailableinorganicabsorbentmaterial.Mixinsufficientabsorbentuntilitappearsdry.Collectasmuchofthespilledmaterialaspossible.Cleanupresidue.Placeinametalcontainerapprovedfortransportationbyappropriateauthorities.Sealthecontainer.Disposeofcollectedmaterialassoonaspossible.SeeSection13,DISPOSALCONSIDERATIONS.NOharmtotheenvironmentisexpectedfromanaccidentalreleaseofthispreparation.SeeSection12,ECOLOGICALINFORMATION.Intheeventofareleaseofthismaterial,theusershoulddetermineifthereleasequalifiesasreportableaccordingtolocal,state,andfederalregulations.

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    Section7:HandlingandStorage

    7.1HandlingContentsunderpressure.Avoidbreathingofvapors,mistsorspray.Avoideyecontactwithvapors,mists,orspray.Handle,transportandstorecarefullyandsecurelytoavoidaccidentalknockingoverorotherseverephysicalimpacts.Donotexposetodirectheatsources.SeeincompatibilityinformationinSection10,STABILITYANDREACTIVITY.7.2StorageKeepcontainerinwell-ventilatedarea.Donotstoreintemperatureabove130ºF(54ºC).SeeincompatibilityinformationinSection10,STABILITYANDREACTIVITY.Thereisminimaldangertotheenvironmentfromastoragerelease.SeeSection12,ECOLOGICALINFORMATION.7.3.SpecificuseTheintendedorrecommendeduseofthispreparationisasaFIREEXTINGUISHINGAGENT/SYSTEM.

    Section8:ExposureControls/PersonalProtection

    8.1PersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)Properhandlingshouldnotincurexposuretoagent.Asaprecautionforaccidentaldischargeorleakage,thefollowingshouldbefollowed:8.1.1Eye/FaceProtectionAvoideyecontact.Thefollowingeyeprotection(s)arerecommended:IndirectVentedGoggles.8.1.2SkinProtectionAvoidprolongedorrepeatedskincontact.Selectanduseglovesand/orprotectiveclothingtopreventskincontactbasedontheresultsofanexposureassessment.Consultwithyourgloveand/orprotectiveclothingmanufacturerforselectionofappropriatecompatiblematerials.Glovesmadefromthefollowingmaterial(s)arerecommended:ButylRubber.8.1.3RespiratoryProtectionAvoidbreathingofvapors,mistsorspray.Undernormaluseconditions,airborneexposuresarenotexpectedtobesignificantenoughtorequirerespiratoryprotection.SelectoneofthefollowingNIOSHapprovedrespiratorsbasedonairborneconcentrationofcontaminantsandinaccordancewithOSHAregulations:Halffacepieceorfullfaceair-purifyingrespiratorwithorganicvaporcartridges.Consultthecurrent3MRespiratorySelectionGuideforadditionalinformationorcall1-800-243-4630for3Mtechnicalassistance.Ifthermaldecompositionoccurs,wearsuppliedairrespiratoryprotection.8.1.4PreventionofSwallowingDonoteat,drinkorsmokewhenusingthisproduct.Washexposedareasthoroughlywithsoapandwater.8.1.5HandprotectionButylRubberglovesarerecommended.Selectanduseglovesand/orprotectiveclothingtopreventskincontactbasedontheresultsofanexposureassessment.Consultwithyourgloveand/orprotectiveclothingmanufacturerforselectionofappropriatecompatiblematerials.8.2ExposureLimitValues1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanoneTWALimit:150ppm.Limitsetby3MCompany.8.3Environmentalexposurecontrols Thereisminimaldangertotheenvironmentfromastoragerelease.SeeSection12,ECOLOGICALINFORMATION.

    Section9:PhysicalAndChemicalProperties

    SpecificPhysicalForm:Liquidandgasmixture SpecificGravity:1.6[RefStd:WATER=1]Odor,Color,Grade:Clearcolorless,lowodor. Meltingpoint-108ºCGeneralPhysicalForm:Liquidandgas SolubilityinWater:Nil

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    Autoignitiontemperature:NotApplicable Evaporationrate:>1[RefStd:BUOAC=1]FlashPoint:NotApplicable VolatileOrganicCompounds:NoDataAvailableFlammableLimits-LEL[Details:Nonflammable] Percentvolatile:100%FlammableLimits-UEL[Details:Nonflammable] VOCLessH2O&ExemptSolvents:NoDataAvailableBoilingpoint:49ºC(120.6ºF) Viscosity:0.6centipoise[@25ºC]VaporDensity:11.6[RefStd:AIR=1] VaporPressure:244mmHg[@20ºC]pH:NotApplicable

    Section10:StabilityandReactivity

    Stability:Stableundernormalconditionsofhandlinganduse.MaterialsandConditionstoAvoid:Strongbases;Amines;Alcohols:Avoiddirectsunlightandultravioletlightforextendedperiods.Donotstoreabove130ºF (54ºC)takingintoaccounteffectsofsunlight.HazardousPolymerization:Hazardouspolymerizationwillnotoccur.HazardousDecompositionorBy-Products:Combustionordecompositionproductsincludecarbonmonoxide,carbondioxide,andhydrogenfluoride.

    Section11:ToxicologicalInformation

    Product:ToxicityData:InhalationLC50(rat)>10%v/v.NOAELforcardiacsensitization>10%v/v.

    Section12:EcologicalInformation

    12.1.Ecotoxicity:Notdetermined.12.2.Mobility:Productishighlyinsolubleinwaterandvolatile.12.3.Persistenceanddegradability:Photolytichalf-lifeis3to5days.Thepersistentphotolyticdegradationproductistrifluoroaceticacid.12.4.Bioaccumulativepotential:Notdetermined.12.5.Otheradverseeffects:Ozonedepletionpotential:None.Photochemicalozonecreationpotential:None.Globalwarmingpotential:1.

    Section13:DisposalConsiderations

    WasteDisposalMethod:Reclaimiffeasible.Forinformationonproductreturn,contactFire-Hawk.Incinerateinanindustrialorcommercialfacilityinthepresenceofacombustiblematerial.CombustionproductswillincludeHF.Facilitymustbecapableofhandlinghalogenatedmaterials.Asadisposalalternative,disposeofwasteproductinafacilitypermittedtoacceptchemicalwaste.EPAHazardousWasteNumber(RCRA):Notregulated.Sinceregulationsvary,consultapplicablelocalregulationsorauthoritiesbeforedisposal.

    Section14:TransportInformation

    HazardClassorDivision:2.2.Label:Nonflammablegas.ProperShippingName:CompressedGas,n.o.s,(nitrogenandfluorinatedketonemixture)IDNumber:UN1956PackingGroup:N/APackingInstructions:200Foradditionaltransportinformation,contactFire-Hawk.Noharmtotheenvironmentisexpectedfromthispreparation.SeeSection12,ECOLOGICALINFORMATION.

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    Section15:RegulatoryInformation

    EUClassification:ThisproductisnotclassifiedasdangerousaccordingtoDirective1999/45/EC.ExposureLimitValues:1,1,1,2,2,4,5,5,5-Nonafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pentanone.TWALimit:150ppm.Limitsetby3MCompany.EINECSStatus:ThecomponentofthisproducthasbeennotifiedtoELINCS(EuropeanListofNotifiedorNewChemicalSubstances).Certainrestrictionsapply.Contactyourdistributorforadditionalinformation.EPATSCAStatus:AllcomponentsareincludedinTSCAinventoriesorareexemptfromlisting.CanadianDSL(DomesticSubstancesList):AllcomponentsareincludedintheDSLorareexemptfromlisting.TheproductalsocomplieswiththechemicalnotificationrequirementsforKorea(KECI),Australia(AICS),Japan(METI),andChina(CICS).Environmentalrestrictions:Noneareknown.RestrictionsonMarketingandUse:Noneareknown.Refertoanyothernationalmeasuresthatmayberelevant.

    Section16:OtherInformation

    Formatisfromdirective2001/58/EC.ThereisnodatainEINECShttp://exb.jrc.it/existing-chemicals/.Datausedtocompilethedatasheetisfrom3MMaterialSafetyDataSheet,Jan.21,2004andotherproductliterature.TheEUClassificationisinaccordancewithDirective1999/45/EC.(WHMIS)CANADIANWORKPLACEHAZARDOUSMATERIALIDENTIFICATIONSYSTEMRATINGS:Thisproductisrated:NotHazardous.(HMIS)HAZARDOUSMATERIALIDENTIFICATIONSYSTEMRATINGS:HEALTH:0 4.SevereHazard___1.SlightHazardFLAMMABILITY:0 3.SeriousHazard___0.MinimalHazardREACTIVITY:1 2.ModerateHazard___PROTECTION:SeeSection8.EXPOSURECONTROLS/PERSONALPROTECTION.

    Section17:DisclaimerofExpressedandImpliedWarranties

    Metalcraft/Fire-Hawk,Inc.hastakenreasonablecareinpreparingthisdocument,however,sincetheuseofthisinformationandtheconditionsofuseoftheproductarenotwithinthecontrolofMetalcraft/Fire-Hawk,Inc.,itistheuser’sobligationtodeterminetheconditionsofsafeuseofthisproduct.Theinformationinthisdocumentisofferedwithnowarrantiesorrepresentationsastoaccuracyorcompletenessanditistheresponsibilityofeachindividualtodeterminethesuitabilityoftheinformationfortheirparticularpurpose(s).

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    Fire-Hawk-USA

    Baltimore,Maryland(410)202-2347

    www.fire-hawksafety.com

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