Halon fire extinguishants have an impending production phase-out hanging over them. Due to this, Kidde Fire Protection have developed the GX20 system using the FM-200 (Heptafluoropropane) as a replacement for Halon 1301, ideal for applications that require an environmentally acceptable fire extinguishing agent, suitable for use in manned areas.

Performance

Find out more on our sister site Cadmus Products. Physical means are how the FM-200 extinguishes fires primarily.

FM-200 has properties which function well with traditional Halon 1301 equipment. FM-200 exhibits a boiling point of -16.4°C as compared to a boiling point of -57.8°C for Halon 1301 and is a colourless gas at standard conditions.

The Kidde FM-200 will mix well in a protected enclosure to provide a homogeneous mixture in air, through the use of properly designed equipment. FM-200 is super-pressurised to achieve rapid discharge into the protected environment, seeing as Halon 1301 is typically superpressurised to either 25 bar or 42 bar for fire suppression applications,

The liquid density of Halon 1301 at 21°C is 1.32 kg/L and for FM-200 is 1.12 kg/L. The characteristic that determines the amount of agent that can be safely stored in a given cylinder is the maximum fill density.

Kidde Fire Protection advises that the maximum fill density for a cylinder of FM-200 pressurised with nitrogen to 360 psi is 1.15 g cm-3. Accordingly, the storage capacity for FM-200 is around 1.5 times that of Halon 1301, the closest of all viable replacement agents.

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Toxicity

The potential of the agent to cause cardiac sensitisation should be examined, when determining a safe exposure level to any agent intended for use in occupied spaces.

The test protocols set up by the US Environmental Protection Agency have been met and the FM-200 has been cleared for use in occupied areas at the normal design concentration.

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)

It is clearly understood that any agent that is expected to be available for use in the market on a long term basis would have to offer zero ODP, due to the concerns over stratospheric ozone protection which have developed in recent years.

The FM-200 has an ozone depletion potential of zero, as it contains no chlorine or bromine and does not possess the properties associated with the compounds thought to damage stratospheric ozone.

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Compatibility

In the absence of excessive moisture, the FM-200 is not expected to react with common construction materials such as metals and polymers. The Kidde FM-200 is a very stable compound and tests show that elastomers such as some EPDM materials and nitrile compounds perform well with FM-200.

Datasheet

CONTAINERS - EMPTY - VERTICAL MOUNT

5lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-101-01-EU
8lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-102-01-EU
8lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator DOT - 1-E7763-102-01
16lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-103-01-EU
16lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator DOT - 1-E7763-103-01
28lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-104-01-EU
28lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator DOT - 1-E7763-104-01
51lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-105-01-EU
51lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator DOT - 1-E7763-105-01
81lt Capacity c/w GCV 50 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-106-05-EU
81lt Capacity c/w GCV 50 Valve & Pressure Indicator DOT - 1-E7763-106-05
142lt Capacity c/w GCV 50 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-108-01-EU
142lt Capacity c/w GCV 50 Valve & Pressure Indicator DOT - 1-E7763-108-01
243ltr Capacity c/w GCV 80 valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-110-05-EU
243ltr Capacity c/w GCV 80 valve & Pressure Indicator DOT - 1-E7763-110-05
368ltr Capacity c/w GCV 80 valve & Pressure Indicator DOT - 1-E7763-112-01
368ltr Capacity c/w GCV 80 valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-112-01-EU

CONTAINERS - EMPTY - VERTICAL MOUNT WITH LIQUID LEVEL INDICATING FACILITY

51lt Capacity c/w GCV 50 Valve, Pressure Indicator & L.L.I. - 1-E7763-105-01
81lt Capacity c/w GCV 50 Valve, Pressure Indicator & L.L.I. - 1-E7763-107-02
142lt Capacity c/w GCV 50 Valve, Pressure Indicator & L.L.I. - 1-E7763-109-01
243ltr Capacity c/w GCV 80 Valve, Pressure indicator & L.L.I. - 1-E7763-111-05
243ltr Capacity c/w GCV 80 Valve, Pressure indicator & L.L.I. - 1-E7763-111-05-EU
368ltr Capacity c/w GCV 80 Valve, Pressure indicator & L.L.I. - 1-E7763-113-01
368ltr Capacity c/w GCV 80 Valve, Pressure indicator & L.L.I. - 1-E7763-113-01-EU

CONTAINERS - EMPTY - HORIZONTAL MOUNT

5lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-121-01-EU
8lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-122-01-EU
16lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-123-01-EU
28lt Capacity c/w GCV 40 Valve & Pressure Indicator - 1-E7763-124-01-EU

FM-200 EXTINGUISHANT

FM-200, per kg, Initial Fill - 1-17241-015

SINGLE CONTAINER FIXING - HOOP STRAPS

5lt & 8lt Container Strap - 1-C6331-103
16lt & 28lt Container Strap - 1-C6331-104
51lt & 81lt Container Strap - 1-C6331-105-02
142lt Container Strap - 1-C6331-106
243lt Container Strap - 1-C6331-107
368ltr Container Strap - 1-C6331-121

CRADLES

51 & 81 ltr Cylinder Cradle - 1-235431
142 ltr Cylinder Cradle - 1-281867
243ltr Cylinder Cradle - 1-294652
368 ltr Cylinder Cradle - 1-06-118300-001

MODULAR MOUNTING BRACKETS

5lt Container Bracket - 1-D1162-001
8lt Container Bracket - 1-D1162-002
16lt Container Bracket - 1-D1162-003
28lt Container Bracket - 1-D1162-004

VALVE OUTLET ADAPTORS

Outlet Adaptor GCV 40 Valve to 1.5" BSPTR - 1-K63497-02
Outlet Adaptor GCV 50 Valve to 2" BSPTR - 1-K63497-03
Outlet Adaptor GCV 65 Valve to 2.5" BSPTR - 1-K63497-04
Outlet Adaptor GCV 40 Valve to 1.5" NPT - 1-283904
Outlet Adaptor GCV 50 valve to 2" NPT - 1-283905
Outlet Adaptor GCV 80 Valve Victaulic outlet to 3" BSP Nipple - 1-B6782-177
Outlet Adaptor GCV 80 Valve Victaulic outlet to 3" NPT Nipple - 1-B6782-182

VALVE OUTLET HOSES & CHECK VALVES

Outlet Hose GCV 40 Valve - 1-B6793-760
Outlet Hose GCV 50 Valve - 1-B6793-761
Outlet Hose GCV 80 Valve NPT / Grooved - 1-D7715-037
Outlet Hose GCV 80 Valve Grooved / Grooved - 1-D7715-038
Elbow Check 50mm NB (2" NPT) - 1-B6793-762
Swing Check 80mm NB (3" NPT) - 1-B6793-869
Outlet Hose (GCV 40 Valve) to Elbow Check 50mm NB Adaptor - 1-C3496-301

OUTLET HOSE TO PIPEWORK ADAPTORS

GCV 40 Outlet Hose 1.5" BSP Adaptor - 1-C3476-301
GCV 50 Outlet Hose 2" BSP Adaptor - 1-C3476-302
GCV 65 Outlet Hose 2.5" BSP Adaptor - 1-C3476-303

MANIFOLDS

2 Point 50mm NB Manifold for GCV 50 Valve (530 Centres), galvanised - 1-D1511-006
2 Point 80mm NB Manifold for GCV 50 Valve (610 Centres), galvanised - 1-D1511-007
3 Point 80mm NB Manifold for GCV 50 Valve (610 Centres), galvanised - 1-D1511-008
2 Branch manifold, 3" inlet - 1-D1511-025
3 Branch manifold, 3" inlet - 1-D1511-026
Single Row Manifold Bracket for 50mm NB Manifold - 1-K62768
Single Row Manifold Bracket for 80mm NB Manifold - 1-K62769
Single Row Manifold Bracket for 100mm NB Manifold - 1-K62770
Male Straight Adaptor, 5/16" Hose to 1/8" NPT - 1-B6793-773
Male Elbow Adaptor, 5/16" Hose to 1/8" NPT - 1-B6793-774
Male BranchTee, 5/16" Hose to 1/8" NPT - 1-B6793-775

PILOT HOSE ADAPTORS

Hose to Pressure Operated Device, 1/2" NPT to 5/16" - 1-C3466-301
Hose to Pipework (Discharge), 3/4" BSP to 5/16" - 1-C3496-304
Hose to Hose Connector, 5/16" to 5/16" - 1-C3466-302

PRESSURE OPERATED DEVICES

Cylinder Supervisory Pressure Switch, NO/NC - 1-06-118262-001
Discharge Pressure Switch, Standard - 1-B6793-731
Discharge Pressure Switch, 3-Pole, Single Throw, Flameproof - 1-B6793-732
Pressure Trip - 1-B6793-733

1-WARNING/ CAUTION NOTICES

Label (Manual When Occupied) FM-200 - 1-K63499-03
Label Entrance (Caution) FM-200 - 1-K63499-04
Label (Manual Control Point) FM-200 - 1-K63499-05
Label Entrance [Caution] FM-200 in Arabic - 1-K63499A04
Label [Manual Control Point] FM-200 in Arabic - 1-K63499A05
Label Entrance [Caution] FM-200, Vinyl Self-adhesive - 1-C9176-801
Label [Manual Control Point] FM-200, Vinyl Self-adhesive - 1-C9176-802

ACTUATOR ADAPTORS

Non-stackable Electric Control Head to Conduit Adaptor M20 Conduit, BS6053 - 1-C3494-302
Stackable Solenoid to Conduit Adaptor M20 Conduit BS6053 - 1-C3494-303
Cable Only Operating Control Head Piping Entry 3/8" BSP Female - 1-C3494-304

TRANSFER SWITCH

Main to Reserve Transfer Switch, electric - 1-B6793-790

RECOMMENDED FM-200 SPARES

Valve Gauge FM200 (PSI) - 1-06-117879-000
Valve Gauge FM200 GCV EU (Bar) - 1-06-117879-100

GCV 40 VALVE (TPED)

Complete Valve Assembly, 40mm NB, inc. safety caps and pressure ind - 1-B6793-793

GCV 50 VALVE (TPED)

Complete Valve Assembly, 50mm NB, inc. safety caps and pressure ind - 1-B6793-792

GCV 65 VALVE

Complete Valve Assembly, 80mm NB, inc. safety caps and pressure ind - 1-K63536-04

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