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Integrated Fire Protection System
OWNER'S OPERATION &MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FM-0860-0-10J
1. GENERAL
The FIREFLEX®1230 integrated system consists of a clean
agent fire extinguishing system, factory-assembled in a single
cabinet. All the components necessary for the extinguishing
system are integrated.
The FIREFLEX®1230 system uses 3M™ NOVEC™ 1230 fire
protection fluid. The clean extinguishing agent is based on
sustainable technology and is the only chemical agent
currently available that meets the most stringent actual and
future environmental standards.
1.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
In addition to being fabricated under stringent ISO-9001
manufacturing and quality control procedures, your
FIREFLEX®1230 complies with the following standards:
NFPA-70 National Electrical Code
NFPA-72 Fire Alarm Systems
NFPA-2001 Clean agent fire extinguishing system
Before the installation, the contractor installing the unit shall
also be familiar with the following documents and standards:
Applicable Local & State Building Codes
Any additional requirements of the Local Authority Having
Jurisdiction
1.2 LISTINGS & APPROVALS
- Approbation Factory Mutual: FIREFLEX®1230 systems
are FM Approved under the heading: "FIXED
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, CLEAN AGENT FIRE
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS".
- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL): FIREFLEX®1230
Systems are UL Listed under "Clean Agent Extinguishing
System Unit” Category # GAQF-EX6174 and Category
# GAQFC-EX6174 (ULC).
Warning ! Any unauthorized modification or addition made
on-site to a factory built Listed Unit will void this Listing.
Such modifications or additions may void the unit's
warranty as well. Consult your nearest FIREFLEX
Systems Authorized Distributor before proceeding with
such modifications or additions.
1.3 ENVIRONMENT
FIREFLEX®1230 unit shall be installed in a dry and clean
location. Verify that all equipments are properly heated and
protected to prevent freezing and physical damage.
The unit and its components must be kept free of foreign
matter, freezing conditions, corrosive atmospheres,
contaminated water supplies, and any condition that could
impair its operation or damage the components.
The frequency of the inspections and maintenance will vary
depending on the environmental conditions.
The owner is responsible for maintaining the fire protection
system and devices in proper operating condition (refer to
section 3)
1.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The FIREFLEX®1230 system uses SEVO®cylinders designed
for a high volume discharge rate in order to meet the rapid
discharge requirements specified in the NFPA-2001 Standard.
Discharge valves are of brass construction and are designed
as per the pressure differential concept. They are equipped
with a pressure-indicating gauge and an electric or pneumatic
actuator. Each cylinder is also provided with an integrated
pressure safety device.
FIREFLEX®1230 system is engineered by FIREFLEX Systems
Inc. (or an authorized contractor) to meet the specific
protection requirements of the application for which it is being
installed.
Each system is designed per NFPA-2001 Standard and in
compliance with instructions found in the following
manufacturer design manuals:
•SEVO Design Manual: SE 1230 500 ENG (latest rev.)
•Potter PFC-4410RC Manual #5403550 (latest rev.)
The cylinders are filled with the extinguishing agent and then
pressurized to 500 Psi at 70°F (34.5 bar at 21.1°C) with
Nitrogen allowing maximum flexibility at the time of installation.
Each cylinder is fabricated, tested and stamped according to
D.O.T. 4BA500 or 4BW500 or TPED specifications depending
on its size and capacity.
The FIREFLEX®1230 cabinet is of the free-standing type and
is made of robust 14 gauge steel with a rustproof fire red paint
finish, polyester powder coated and oven baked on a
phosphate base. Each cabinet is provided with oneor two
frontal locked doors, reducing space requirements for ease of
installation and maintenance. Furthermore, all doors are
provided with a neoprene gasket to reduce vibrations.
Table 1.1 - FIREFLEX®1230 capacity of cabinet
(cylinder quantity)
Cabinet
width Size of cylinder (lbs)
40 76 164 322 601 850
24" 1 1 1 1 1 n/a
36" 2 2 2 n/a n/a n/a
46" n/a n/a n/a 2 2 n/a
54" n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 - 2
