Kiwa
®
declaration
K94463/05
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FirePro Ignition device for Non-Pressurized Condensed Aerosol
Generators
Application and use
Total flooding fire-extinguishing systems are used primarily for protection against hazards that are in enclosures or equipment that, in
itself, includes an enclosure to contain the extinguishant.
Condensed aerosol generators can be used as a part of fire fighting systems in
buildings, plants or other structures. It covers total flooding systems primarily related to buildings, plant and other specific applications,
utilizing electrically non-conducting condensed aerosol fire extinguishants.
The following are typical of such hazards, but the list is not exhaustive:
a)
Electrical and electronic hazards;
b)
Telecommunications facilities;
c)
Flammable and combustible liquids and gases;
Where aerosol generators are used in a potentially explosive application, the suitability of the generator to the atmosphere for the
determined life shall be assessed.
The fire extinguishing components shall be suitable for extinguishing fires of the following classes:
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Class A according EN2
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Class B according EN2
Conditions for application
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The numbers and types of the extinguishing components have to be determined in conformity with the guidelines and calculation
methods of the supplier.
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Distribution is to be done by supplier or companies authorised by the supplier.
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Before usage an instruction is to be given by a trainer or instructor for this product authorized by the supplier.
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The installation and maintenance of the fire extinguishing components have to take place according to the specifications of the
supplier/manufacturer, CEN/TR 15276-2 and/or evaluation guideline BRL-K23003.
Point of interest during use or limitation of use
The condensed aerosol extinguishing components should not be used on fires involving the following unless relevant testing
by
accredited testing laboratories has been carried out to the satisfaction of the Authority:
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Temperatures for use of aerosol extinguishing agents
shall be within the supplier’s listed limits.
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Local applications
1)
of condensed aerosol extinguishing systems are not covered by this product declaration.
o
Local applications require a pre-engineered and pre-designed system which has been tested and approved for a specific
application by an authority such as Kiwa or by an accredited testing laboratory.
1)
a local application is used for the extinguishment of surface fires in flammable liquids, gasses, and shallow solids, where the enclosure does not conform to the requirements for total flooding.
The above list may not be exhaustive.
Manual
At delivery the product should be accompanied by an operation manual in the English language, known and authorized by Kiwa.
Following minimum items shall be described:
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Type of aerosol generators;
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Design application density;
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Description of occupancies and hazards to be protected against;
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Specification of aerosol generators;
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Equipment schedule or list of materials for each piece of equipment or device, showing device name; supplier, model or part number
and description;
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System calculation;
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Enclosure pressurization and venting calculations;
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Description of fire detection, actuation and control systems.
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Requirements for inspection, maintenance and testing of an aerosol fire-extinguishing system and for the training of inspection and
maintenance personnel.
For specific details regarding the owner’s manual, see
CEN/TR 15276-1.
