Local Application Fire System
FP-08917
Rev 3.1
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Installation of FirePro Generators
7.1
FirePro Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing System Arrangement.
FirePro units and system components installed to allow inspection and maintenance.
Locate FirePro units where they are not exposed to mechanical damage, exposed to
chemicals, or weather conditions, that may render them inoperative. Protective provisions
shall be adopted, if necessary.
Firepro units shall be securely installed. Use heavy duty brackets where necessary.
Brackets should be capable of handling the risk evironment, including vibration.
7.2
Firepro units must be installed at NOT less than the minimum safe distances as specified in the
design calcuations.
7.3
Means for prompt rescue of any trapped personnel shall be provided, including:
Adequate aisle ways/routes of exit.
Alarms
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audible and visual, that operate immediately on detection of the fire.
Signs in accordance with relevent standards for the installation.
7.4
System components shall be positioned to the minimum clearances from energized electrical
parts as per:AS 4487 and AS 3000.
7.5
Handling and Storage - when handling theCondensed Aerosol Generators do not:
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Disassemble the unit
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Carry out any welding work in the vicinity of
the fire extinguishing system components.
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Exert force or impact which creates
physical or mechanical damage to the
casing.
STORAGE and OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
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Temperature:
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54 and +54°C
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Humidity: maximum 98% RH
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Service life: 15 years (date of manufacture appears on each generator)
7.6
Positioning
CORRECT
FP Units directing the aerosol stream away from opening
INCORRECT
FP units are directing the stream towards the opening.
