Sea-Fire FM200 manual Other Applications, Installation

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OTHER APPLICATIONS

Engine Compartments (maximum 150 cubic feet)

Bow Thrusters

Small Generator Set Enclosures

Consoles

Electrical Enclosures

Flammable Liquid Storage Areas

Pump Enclosures

Alternative Fuel Storage Areas

In case of a fire and system discharged, the electrical supply to the motor must be discon- nected. Failure to do so may result in re-ignition after the FM-200® concentration depletes.

Disconnect may be accomplished by using a shutdown system. See OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT.

INSTALLATION

READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND CYLINDER NAMEPLATE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

These installation instructions are intended to cover most normal installations. Additional technical or application information can be obtained by contacting

Sea-Fire Marine

 

Sea-Fire Europe LTD

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

or

Southampton, England

Tel: 410-687-5500

 

Tel: (0) 1329 847225

 

Website: www.sea-fire.com

 

CAUTION:

1.DO NOT INSTALL IN AN AREA DESIGNATED FOR OCCUPANCY.

2.ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

3.HANDLE THE CYLINDER WITH EXTREME CARE.

4.WEAR EYE PROTECTION.

5.DO NOT LIFT OR CARRY CYLINDER BY THE MANIFOLD OR ACTUATOR COMPO- NENTS.

6.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOOSEN OR REMOVE ANY EXTINGUISHER COMPONENT.

7.DO NOT ATTACH SEA-FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON UNDERSIDE OF COVER OR COM- PARTMENT HATCH THAT COULD BE THROWN CLEAR DUE TO POSSIBLE EX- PLOSION.

8.DO NOT MOUNT WHERE AN ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER COULD BLOCK SENSOR OR CAUSE CORROSION.

9.EXTINGUISHER TO BE MOUNTED IN THE VERTICAL POSITION ONLY.

10.DO NOT USE FOR PRIMARY ENGINE COMPARTMENT PROTECTION.

EXTINGUISHER INSTALLATION:

Step 1 Carefully remove extinguisher from carton and visually check for damage in shipment. Step 2 To ensure that the extinguisher is operational, both the weight and pressure indicator must conform with the extinguisher specification as shown on the nameplate. Weigh extinguisher (less bracket) on an accurate calibrated scale before installing. Record

date and weight on tag provided for this purpose.

Step 3 Choose a suitable location inside or outside the protected area where accidental damage is unlikely to occur.

Step 4 Ensure mounting surface is durable (Prefer no less than __ inch. Mounting on fiber- glass surfaces: A backing washer (flat) or plate should be utilized if the thickness is less than inch.

Step 5 Using the bracket as a template, drill (4) ____” diameter holes. Mount the bracket

using no less than Grade 5 corrosive resistant ____” fasteners. (See Figure 5)

Step 6 Install the extinguisher into the bracket and latch clamp.

Step 7 If required to route detection tube through a compartment wall, drill hole 25/64" diam-

eter, and utilize supplied grommet to protect tube from wear. (See Figure 6)

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