Automatic Fire Suppression Units

  Novec 1230 Range

Clean Agent "Drop In" Halon Replacement. Low Global Warming Potential. Manufactured in UK. Stored Pressure - easy low cost maintenance. Suitable for B & C Fire Classifications. Zero Ozone Depletion. Low Atmosphere life (0.014 years). 1 Year Warranty - Manufactured in the UK. Safe for use on electrical equipment. Approved for use in Boat Engine Rooms.

Important: Maximum volume protected relates to Nett volume, and this MUST NOT be exceeded. Do Not use more that ONE Automatic Fire Extinguisher in the volume to be protected.

If you were to use two or more smaller capacity extinguishers for the same volume, there is no guarantee that all would operate at the same time, and as a result may not give the required extinguishant concentration level to extinguish the fire.

Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid, dodecafluoro-2-methylpentan-3-one, {CF3CF2C(0)CF(CF3)2}, is a clear, colourless and low odour fluid designed as replacements for ozone depleting substances (ODSs) and compounds with high global warming potentials (GWPs) such as HFCs and PFS. Novec 1230 fluid is an effective fire extinguishing agent in standard fire scenarios where halons historically have been used and where halon alternatives are now being used.

Application: Nett Volume = Gross Volume less large permanently fixed structures such as fuel tanks and water tanks. All other equipment should be classified as being part of the Gross Volume.

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Volume Calculation

To calculate the volume of your engine compartment:
Measure length (L), Width (W) & Height (H) of compartment in metres.

Volume = L x W x H

It is permissible to take off any areas such as tanks that are totally sealed within the space, but the volume of the engine should not be taken off, as if the engine is running when the system operates, it will draw in a percentage of extinguishant before stopping.

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Environmental data and physical properties

NOVEC^TM 1230 v HALON 1301

Notes - minimum design concentrations are based on extinguishing value +30% safety factor as per ISO14520-1

*     Verified during UL/FM testing

**   Value for Heptane: other class B materials may produce different values

*** Ref. BS5306 Section 5.1: 182 (Value for Heptane: other class B materials may produce different results)

Extinguishant - Novec 1230 - dodecafluror-2-methylpentan-3-one, {CF3CF2C(0)CF(CF3)2}

Discharge tine: 10 seconds (nominal) Based on a nominal 6% design concentration

Cyl Test Pressure: 26 bar. Working pressure: 12 bar @ 20°C

Novec^TM 1230 is a registered trademark of 3M^TM

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Auto / Mechanical Units

All units supplied with a 2m long  operating cable, pull handle and protective bracket, and a sprinkler bulb operative at a temperature of 79° C (175° F) as standard. Other ratings available on request.

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Auto / Electrical Units

All units supplied with latching plug in lead, 2m long. Power source required to operate each unit is 1 amp for 10 milliseconds. Sprinkler bulb operative at a temperature of 79° C (175° F) as standard. Other ratings available on request.

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Auto Roof Units

All units supplied with sprinkler bulb operative at a temperature of 79° C (175° F) as standard. Other ratings available on request.

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Maintenance & Servicing

Manufacturer's recommended maintenance checks and servicing procedures as follows:

Daily/Weekly - Check Gauge Pressure

Six monthly - Check Weight

10 Yearly - Hydrostatic Test by Manufacturer

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