Guide for Specifiers' Use

SECTION XXXXX
Low Pressure Carbon Dioxide Fire
Extinguishing System

NOTE: Items shown in parentheses are either instructions to the specification writer, or options to be included
or not, depending on system requirements.

This Section covers a protection system using low pressure carbon dioxide and includes all components
required for a complete system. This Section includes performance, and descriptive type specifications. Edit
to avoid conflicting requirements.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 THIS SECTION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

A. Fire detection system.

B. Control and supervision system.

C. Carbon dioxide storage and distribution system.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section ( ) - Hardware: Release hardware for automatic closing doors, dampers, etc.

B. Section ( ) - Painting.

C. Section ( ) - Fire Protection: Water sprinkler systems. (Other fixed systems)

D. Section ( ) - Controls and Instrumentation: Dampers.

E. Section ( ) - Fire Alarm and Detection Systems: Building fire alarm system.

F. Section ( ) - (For "total flood" systems all openings which can be closed should be closed. This
construction should be covered in other appropriate sections of the Specifications.)

G. Section ( ) - electrical Installation: (The specification writer is to decide whether the electrical
work required is to be specified in this section or under the general electrical section.)

1.03 REFERENCES

(List reference standards that are included within the text of this Section. Edit the following as required for
project conditions.)
A. ANSI/ASME B16.3 - Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings Class 300.
B. ANSI/ASME B16.9 - Factory Made Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings.
C. ANSI/ASME B31.1 - Power Piping.
D. ANSI/ASME SEC 8 - Pressure Vessels.
E. ANSI/ASME SEC 9 - Welded and Brazing Qualifications.
F. ANSI/AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code.
G. ANSI/NFPA 12 - Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.

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 H. ANSI/NFPA 70 - National Electric Code.
I. ANSI/NFPA 72A - Local Protective Signaling Systems.
J. ANSI/NFPA 72E - Automatic Fire Detectors.
K. ASTM A53 - Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc coated, Welded and Seamless.
L. ASTM A106 - Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service.
M. ASTM A197 - Cupola Malleable Iron.
N. ASTM A234 - Pipe Fittings of Wrought Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel for Moderate and Elevated
Temperatures.
O. FM - Factory Mutual Approval Guide.
P. NEMA - Enclosures for Industrial Controls and Systems.
Q. UL - Fire Protection Equipment Directory.
R. IRI - P6.1 Interpretation of NFPA Standard 12). (To be included when IRI is the authority having
jurisdiction (AHJ).)

1.04 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

(Use this Article carefully, restrict paragraph statements to describe components used to assemble the system.
Do not repeat statements made in Article 1.01) - SECTION INCLUDES:

A. This Section covers a fire protection system of the (local application) (and) (total flooding) type
with low pressure CO2 to suppress or prevent fire). System is a fixed installation where equipment
is designed and installed to provide fire extinguishing capability for hazards described.

(A complete description of the areas/equipment to be protected must be given along with

references to appropriate drawings.)

(If hazards are inter-exposing or in close proximity to one another, provisions for simultaneous
discharge shall be specified.)

(For total flooding systems, identify fuel, provide dimensions to calculate volume, and CO2 design
concentration. Abnormal temperatures and conditions affecting ability to hold the CO2
concentration after discharge must be given as well as any airflow quantity that cannot be stopped.
Need for and length of extended discharge requirements are to be given.)

(For local application systems, description of hazard, including dimensions and extent of coverage
needed as well as any special conditions, must be given.)

(For hosereels, description of equipment to be covered to help determine rate and duration of
discharge, is to be given.)

(For inerting or purging applications, description of need for CO2 including product to be inerted,
volumes, potential loss points and how quickly and for how long CO2 concentration need be
obtained and maintained, must be given.)

B. Design, fabrication, and installation of system and its components shall be in compliance with
requirement and recommendations of ANSI/NFPA 12.

C. Interface system with (building fire alarm) (plant annunciation system) ( ).

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 D. Design of the carbon dioxide system shall be performed by a currently certified NICET
Engineering Technician (NICET Level III or greater) in Fire Protection Engineering Technology,
Special Hazards Systems Layout.

1.05 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

(Give concentration required and holding time for total flood) (length of discharge period for local application).

1.06 SUBMITTALS

(Do not request submittals if drawings sufficiently describe the products of this Section or if proprietary
specifying techniques are used. The review of submittals increases the possibility of unintended variations to
drawings, thereby increasing the Specifier's Liability.)

A. Submit shop drawings under provisions of Section ( ).

B. Submit shop drawings indicating detailed layout of system, locating each component. Include
control diagrams, wiring diagrams, and written sequence of operation.

C. Submit product data under provisions of Section ( ).

D. Submit product data for each piece of equipment comprising the system including storage units,
control valves and pilot controls, control panels, nozzles, pushbutton stations, detectors, alarm
bells or horns, switches, and annunciators.

E. For local application and total flood hazards, submit design calculations derived from computer
program written specifically for low pressure CO2 flow calculations. Analysis shall include
calculations to verify system terminal pressures, nozzle flow rates, orifice code numbers, piping
pressure losses, component flow data, and pipe sizes considering actual and equivalent lengths of
pipe and elevation charges.

F. Submit (piping drawings) (product data) (calculations) (and electrical schematics) to (authority
having jurisdiction) (Fire Marshal) (Owner'S fire insurance underwriter) for approval. Submit one
set of approved submittals to ( ).

G. Submit test reports indicating successful completion of tests to ( ).

H. Submit manufacturer's installation instructions under provisions of Section ( )

to ( ).

1.07 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Submit operation and maintenance manuals under provisions of

Section ( ) to ( ).

B. Include electrical schematic of circuits, written description of system design, drawings illustrating
control logic and equipment locations, and technical bulletins describing equipment.

C. Provide list of recommended spare parts. (No special tools need be specified)

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1.08 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the products specified in this Section with
minimum (three) ( ) years (documented experience.

B. Installer: Company specializing in applying the work of this Section (with minimum three years
documented experience) (acceptable to the manufacturer).

1.09 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to (applicable) ANSI/NFPA 12 for system.

B. Conform to ANSI/NFPA 70 (and ANSI/NFPA 72A) code for electrical wiring and wiring devices.

1.10 WARRANTY

(This Article extends the warranty period beyond one year. Extended warranties add to the construction cost
and may present difficulties to the Owner in enforcing them. Specify with caution.)

A. Provide (one) year warranty under provisions of Section ( ). Avoid contingent liability
requirements.)

B. Warranty: (Include coverage for system component malfunction and provide for replacement
carbon dioxide. Avoid contingent liability requirements).

1.11 MAINTENANCE SERVICE (Included as part of initial installation).

A. Inspect system 6 months and 12 months after substantial completion of Project.

B. At each inspection, determine agent contents and pressure, and that system is in proper working
order. Include complete checkout of control, detection, and alarm systems.

C. Submit documents, certifying satisfactory system conditions. Include manufacturer's certificate of

acceptance of qualification of Inspector.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS

(In this article, list the manufacturers acceptable for this project.)

A. Chemetron Fire Systems

4801 Southwick Drive, 3rd Floor
Matteson, IL 60443

B. ( ).

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2.02 PIPE AND PIPING SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION A - GENERAL

The following specifications set forth the MINIMUM standards for installation. If the requirements of local codes
or the authority having jurisdiction are MORE stringent, these more stringent requirements shall govern the
given installation.

1. TYPE OF PIPE: Black or galvanized steel pipe shall be either ASTM A-53 seamless or
electric welded, Garde A or B or ASTM A-106, Grade A, B, or C. ASTM A-120 and ordinary
cast-iron pipe shall not be used. Stainless steel shall be TP304 or TP316 for threaded
connections or TP304, TP316, TP304L, or TP316L for welded connections.

2. TYPE OF FITTING: Class 300 malleable or ductile iron fitting shall be used through 3 inch.
IPS and 1000-lb ductile iron fitting in all larger sizes. Stainless steel fittings shall be type 304
or 316 for threaded connections or type 304, 316, 304L, or 316L for welded connections,
wrought/forged (per ASTM A-182), Class 2000, threaded or socketweld, for all sizes, 1/8 inch
through 4 inch.

3. Installation shall be performed in a workmanlike manner according to the highest standards of

modern practice.

4. All pipe and fittings shall be new and of recent manufacture.

5. All pipe shall be reamed after cutting so that all burrs and sharp edges are removed.

6. All pipe must be thoroughly cleaned before installation. A wire flue brush should be pulled
through the length several times followed by clean cloth rags treated with a non-combustible
metal cleaner designed for the purpose. All foreign matter and oil must be removed by this
process.

7. All pipe and fittings installed out of doors or in corrosive areas must be galvanized or treated
with a proper protective coating.

8. THREADED PREPARATION - All screwed pipe EXCEPT PILOT LINES shall be coated with
Teflon tape or an approved pipe joint compound. When tape or pipe joint compound is used,
coating of the threads must start at least two threads back from the pipe end. For pilot line
joints see Section C.

9. WELDING

a. All welding must be performed by a qualified welder.

b. All welded pipe 3/4" and smaller shall be welded using gas welding or other approved
method.

c. All welds shall be pounded to loosen scale and weld beads and then cleaned of the
same.

d. NO BACKING RINGS (CHILL RINGS) ARE PERMITTED.

10. PIPE REDUCTIONS - Reductions in welded pipe shall be by one of the following devices.

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 a. Butt weld concentric reducers.

b. Swaged nipples.

c. Weld-o-lets (TM).

d. Where socket weld fittings are permitted (see below), a socket weld reducing coupling
can be used only for a one size reduction. All other reductions in socket weld pipe shall
be made using the above permitted methods.

When methods (b), (c), or (d) are used, it is imperative that these fittings be
installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. In
each case, they must be installed so as to permit full flow. All entrance holes from
the main pipe run to the fitting must be of proper size and free of sharp edges,
ridges or burrs.

11. REDUCTIONS - SCREWED PIPE

All reductions in screwed pipe shall be by means of screwed concentric reducing fittings or swaged
nipples.

12. FLANGES AND UNIONS

a. No unions over 2" size are permitted.

b. All flanges must be 300 lbs. ANSI Class forged steel.

c. All weld neck flanges used with Schedule 80 pipe must have extra heavy pipe wall (Bore
Schedule 80). All weld neck flanges used with Schedule 40 pipe must have standard
weight pipe wall (Bore Schedule 40).

d. Where flanged pipe connections are used, they shall be gasketed with 1/16" thick
compressed type gasket materials.

e. High grade steel bolts (Grade 6) or studs with graded nuts shall be used on all flanged
connections. All nuts shall have full engagement on the bolt or stud. Use Grade 6 or
better.

f. All connectors, that is, bolts and nuts shall be torqued to the required number of foot-
pounds as recommended in the standard piping handbooks. Required torque values for
installation of flanged pressure operated valves shall be as recommended by
manufacturer.

13. PIPE TAKE-OFFS

All pipe take-offs shall be from the side or bottom of the header or sub-header. Where a take-off
involves a reduction of several pipe sizes, a bottom take-off is preferred.

SECTION B - TANK HEADER

The tank header is under continuous pressure and therefore it shall be constructed of Schedule 80 black steel
pipe with extra heavy welding fittings and ANSI 300 lb. Class flanges.

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 1. The tank header can be fabricated using one of the following procedures or by a combination of these
procedures.

a. By the use of extra heavy butt welding fittings.

b. By the use of extra heavy Weld-o-lets (TM) or Thread-o-lets (TM) or equivalent.

2. All welds must allow full flow. No miter weld fittings shall be used. Backing rings (chill rings) shall
not be used.

SECTION C - PILOT NETWORK

1. Pipe and Fittings

All pilot piping shall be either 1/2" or 1/4" Schedule 80 as shown on job drawings.

The pipe shall be Schedule 80, and where it is installed outdoors or other corrosive environments,
galvanized pipe shall be used or stainless steel tubing as detailed in paragraph 2.

a. All threaded pilot pipe connections shall be treated with a suitable pipe sealant (i.e. SWAK by
Cajun Part No. MS PTS-50; Rector Seal or equivalent are acceptable). THE USE OF TEFLON
TAPE ON PILOT PIPING IS NOT ALLOWED.

b. All pipe fittings shall be 300 pound malleable or ductile iron. A 300 pound brass to steel union
shall be installed near the terminations of all pilot piping. 150 POUND FITTINGS ARE NOT
ALLOWED.

2. Tube and Fittings

Tube shall be carbon steel or stainless steel. Where 1/2" O.D. is called for the wall thickness shall be
.049 inch. Where 3/8" O.D. is called for the wall thickness shall be .035 inch. All tubed pilot lines
which are exposed to the weather or corrosive atmosphere shall be stainless steel tubing.

a. Carbon Steel Tubing. Where referenced herein shall be soft annealed seamless carbon steel
hydraulic tubing, ASTM A179 or equivalent, Rb72 or less hardness.

b. Stainless Steel Tubing. Where referenced herein shall be annealed 304 or 316 seamless or
welded and drawn stainless steel tubing. Rb80 hardness.

c. Tube Fittings. Where referenced herein, tube fittings shall be steel compression type, "Swagelok",
"Cajon" or equivalent. Fittings must be stainless steel when stainless steel tubing is specified.

SECTION D - MASTER VALVE PIPING

1. All piping downstream of master valve (between master valve and selector valves or between master
valve and hosereels) shall be either (A) Schedule 40 black steel pipe welded with welded fittings, or
(B) Schedule 40 steel pipe with listed grooved type couplings and fittings.

2. When Method (A) is used, the following fittings can be used.

a. Standard weight socket weld fittings are acceptable with the exception that no reducing bushings
are to be used and a socket weld reducing coupling can be used only for a one size reduction. All
other reductions shall be made using a butt-welding concentric reducer.

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 b. Standard weight butt-welding fittings. Backing rings (chill rings) shall not be used.

c.1000 lb. forged steel screwed fittings, back-welded

3. When Method (B) is used, the following applies:

a. Where grooved couplings and fittings are used, they shall be listed/approved for use with low
pressure carbon dioxide fire systems.

b. Pipe preparation must be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedure.
Installation must be exactly as per the manufacturing specification in all aspects.

c.Grooved couplings shall be installed so as to allow contraction of the pipe (pipe ends butted
together).

d. Grooved couplings must be approved in advance by the system designer with approval obtained
prior to start of design.

SECTION E - DISCHARGE PIPING

Piping downstream of selector valves and master selector valves (that is piping which is open to atmosphere)
shall be Schedule 40. Screwed pipe joints are always permitted and in most installations, approved grooved
pipe connections may be used. GROOVED COUPLINGS must be approved in advance by system designer.
Such approval must be sought prior to the start of design for the project.

1. SCREWED JOINTS

Threaded pipe fittings shall be Class 300 lb. malleable iron or ductile iron for pipe through 3", and
1000 lb. ductile iron or forged steel shall be used in all larger sizes.

2. GROOVED JOINTS

a. Where grooved couplings and fittings are used, they shall be listed/approved for use with low
pressure carbon dioxide fire systems.

b. Pipe preparation must be in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedure.
Installation must be exactly as per the manufacturer's specification in all respects.

c.Grooved couplings shall be installed so as to allow contraction of the pipe (pipe ends butted
together).

SECTION F - PRESSURE RELEASE PIPING AND FITTINGS

Piping to pressure releases shall be as specified above for discharge piping. All takeoffs for pressure release
piping shall be from the top of the discharge piping.

SECTION G - DIRT TRAP

A dirt trap consisting of a tee with capped nipple shall be installed at the end of each pipe run. The nipple shall
be at least 2" long. A longer nipple up to approximately 18" is preferred where space permits.

NOTE: Dirt traps for SCHEDULE 40 WELDED HEADERS are to be formed by welding a Schedule 80 nipple
to the end of the line. The Schedule 80 nipple is to be threaded at the open end for connection of a
screwed pipe cap.

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SECTION H - UNDERGROUND PIPING

UNDERGROUND PIPING IS TO BE AVOIDED - IF UNAVOIDABLE, A SYSTEM FOR UNDERGROUND

PIPING WILL BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL TO SYSTEM DESIGNER PRIOR TO THE START OF
SYSTEM DESIGN. The following general requirements shall apply to underground piping:

1. Trench depth for underground piping shall be a minimum of 3 feet or below frost line, whichever is
deeper.

2. Underground pipe shall be Schedule 80 black steel with welded joints.

3. A corrosion prevention and insulating coating is required on all underground pipe. Approval of
system designer is required.

4. Underground piping shall be welded when possible. The only exception would be in a hazardous
location where welding is not permitted. In this case, flanged connection shall be used. All
underground pipe joints shall be tested for leaks at 300 psi for 24 hours before the protective coating
is applied.

SECTION I - HOSEREELS

Hosereels shall be installed according to the hosereel installation instructions shown on system design
drawings. A 300 lb. union shall be installed at the connection to the hosereel.

SECTION J - PIPE SLEEVES

All piping through building walls, partitions, floor slabs, roof slabs and the like, shall be sleeved.

1. Sleeves shall be Schedule 40 pipe at least two sizes larger than the pipe being sleeved. One inch
pipe is the minimum size to be used as a sleeve.

2. Sleeves shall be packed with an approved sealing material so as to be dust tight.

3. Sleeves through floor slabs must extend at least 2" above the floor. A greater extension may be used
if required by local building codes.

4. Sleeves extending through roof slabs must extend above the roof and be flashed in accordance with
local building codes.

SECTION K - EXPANSION JOINTS

1. Contraction of steel piping during discharge is based on 1" of contraction per 100 feet of steel pipe.

2. Allowance must be made for this contraction by using either a joint which permits movement, a piping
system which contains natural swing joints, fabricated circular type of "U" type bends, or, in cases
where space is limited, an approved manufactured expansion joint.

3. In piping which utilizes grooved type couplings, these couplings shall be installed to permit
contraction of the piping.

4. In straight runs using welded or screwed joints, an expansion joint must be installed within
approximately 100 feet of continuous run and each approximate 100 feet of run thereafter. For runs
using grooved pipe, a representative of the manufacturer shall be contacted to determine the location

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 and number of expansion joints in long runs.

5. Pipe anchors shall be capable of withstanding any contraction thrusts that may be imposed by the
piping while permitting movement intended in the design of the piping system to relieve stress. This
will require rigid anchoring of certain points in the piping system while leaving other points of the pipe
free to move longitudinally so as to relieve stress.

SECTION L - INSPECTION FOR MECHANICAL INTEGRITY

All testing and inspection shall be done in the presence and under the supervision of the equipment
manufacturer's test representative.

1. All pipe and fittings which are under constant tank pressure shall be bubble tight. Bubble tests shall
be made using Leak-Tec, or approved equal, under full tank pressure.

2. Concealed pipe joints such as those in walls, ceilings, trenches and the like shall be tested at 300 psi
before the joint is concealed.

3. Pipelines not under constant pressure shall not exhibit any visible or audible leak but bubble tightness
is generally not required.

4. Under no conditions shall water be used to test piping or other CO2 equipment. Either dry nitrogen or
CO2 shall be used for testing.

SECTION M - PAINTING
(Specify owner's painting requirements)

SECTION N - PIPE HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

GENERAL

All pipe hangers and supports shall conform to the provisions outlined in ANSI B31.1, latest edition, except as
modified and supplemented by this specification. All pipe must be solidly anchored to structural members
where longitudinal or lateral movement is possible.

1. Rigid hangers are required wherever a change in direction or change in elevation in the piping
system occurs. On long straight runs, at least every other hanger shall be rigid.

2. Most installations lend themselves to the use of support systems such as Unistrut. BEFORE USING
SUCH MATERIALS FOR INSTALLATION, approval by the manufacturer's field representative MUST
BE OBTAINED IN WRITING.

3. All hangers shall be fabricated of steel and installed in a workmanlike manner.

4. All piping shall be attached to rigid hangers by means of U-bolts locked with double nuts. The pipe
shall be free to move longitudinally within the U-bolt except where the piping design requires it to be
anchored.

5. Hangers and pipe shall be designed to prevent stresses from being induced into the piping during the
temperature change caused by a system discharge.

6. All piping supports shall be fabricated and installed so that they will not be disengaged or distorted by
the movement of supported pipe.

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 7. Pipe shall not be installed using one pipeline as a support for another.

8. Piping supports shall be arranged so that no excessive bending stresses are induced into the piping
from concentrated loads between supports.

9. THE MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN PIPE SUPPORTS IS GIVEN BELOW:

TABLE #1
MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN SUPPORTS
FOR SCREWED OR WELDED PIPE

NOMINAL PIPE MAXIMUM SPAN

SIZE (INCHES) (FEET)

1/4 .......................................... 5
1/2 .......................................... 5
3/4 .......................................... 6
1 ........................................ 7
1-1/4 ....................................... 8
1-1/2 ....................................... 9
2 ...................................... 10
2-1/2 ..................................... 11
3 ...................................... 12
4 ...................................... 14
5 ...................................... 16
6 ...................................... 17
8 ...................................... 19

TABLE #2
MAXIMUM SPACING BETWEEN SUPPORTS
FOR PIPE WITH GROOVED JOINTS

NOMINAL PIPE MAXIMUM SPAN

SIZE (INCHES) (FEET)

3/4 .......................................... 7
1 ........................................ 7
1-1/4 ....................................... 7
2 ........................................ 7
3 ...................................... 10
4 ...................................... 10
5 ...................................... 12
6 ...................................... 12
8 ...................................... 12

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2.03 CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEM COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS

The components of the carbon dioxide system(s) shall be provided in accordance with the following
requirements:

A. STORAGE UNIT

1. The storage unit capacity shall be ( ) ton minimum.

2. The storage unit shall be a single pressure vessel built to the ASME standards and bear the
ASME label.

3. Sufficient insulation shall be provided to the storage tank for optimum operation and temperature
control considering the environment in which the storage tank is to be located.

4. A refrigeration unit shall be provided to maintain the carbon dioxide at approximately 0F and
300 psi.

5. The storage unit shall be provided with a liquid level gauge and pressure gauge to provide a
continuous visual indication of contents and pressure.

6. The liquid level gauge shall be equipped with contacts which may be used to annunciate a low
liquid level in the storage unit.

7. The storage unit shall be equipped to sound an alarm in the event that the pressure in the vessel
is 25 pounds above or below normal.

8. The storage unit shall be equipped with required ASME safety relief.

9. A high pressure bleeder valve set at 341 psi shall be included as part of the storage unit
assembly.

10. The refrigeration unit shall operate on a power supply of (specify voltage).

(These specifications describe the valving used in the discharge piping for a Low Pressure Carbon Dioxide Fire
Extinguishing System.) (Items shown in this way are options which may be incorporated into the systems.)

B. VALVES

General

All valves shall meet the requirements set forth in the current edition of the NFPA Standard 12,
Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems.

1. A manually operated tank shut-off valve shall be provided. Valves sized 3" through 8" shall be
equipped with a hand operator and carry a 300 lb. Class ANSI rating. A positive visual indication
of valve condition (open/close) shall be an inherent part of the actuator. This valve must be
capable of being locked in either a fully open or fully closed position. The flanges mounted either
side of the valve must have inside diameter chamfered 1/4" deep by 45" angle for valve
clearance.

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 2. The tank shut-off valve shall be equipped with a DPDT limit switch to permit remote annunciation
if the valve is other than fully opened. (Two DPDT limit switches shall be provided on the tank
shut-off valve to indicate fully open or fully closed position.)

3. Valves in sizes up to and including 2" shall be ball type designed for low pressure carbon dioxide
service. Valves in sizes 3" and larger shall be high performance butterfly style suitable for low
pressure carbon dioxide service.

4. For Master Valve with Selector Valve arrangement. The master valve shall open automatically in
the event of any electric failure in the master valve controls.)

5. (Master-Selector) (Selector) valves shall be provided for each hazard. CO2 vapor pressure shall
provide pneumatic power to open these valves.

C. PILOT CONTROL CABINETS

1. Each master valve shall be provided with an electro-manual pilot control cabinet of the normally
energized type. Loss of control power shall cause the master valve to automatically open.

2. Each master selector or selector valve shall be provided with an electro-manual pilot control
cabinet of the normally de-energized type. This cabinet allows manual operation of the discharge
valve by use of pilot pressure.

3. All pilot pressure supply lines shall be supervised for loss of pressure, and any trouble indication
shall be annunciated at the system control cabinet.

4. An emergency manual release shall be provided for all discharge valves. This manual release
shall be separate from the electro-manual pilot control cabinet.

D. ELECTRICAL

See Chemetron Fire Systems Control Panel Specifications.

1. The detection, solenoid, pushbutton and alarm circuits shall be electrically supervised.

E. NOZZLES

1. Nozzles shall be supplied in quantities sufficient to properly cover the area(s) being protected in
accordance with NFPA 12.

2. Nozzles shall be of corrosion resistant construction and shall be designed specifically for CO2
application.

3. Nozzles shall be permanently marked as to type and orifice.

F. ALARM DEVICES

1. Electrically actuated fire alarm horns (and strobe lights) shall be furnished and installed. Each fire
alarm horn (strobe) shall be actuated and receive operating power from the control panel.
Terminals for this purpose shall be provided in the system control cabinet. Each device shall be
approved or listed.

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 2. The Contractor shall furnish and install adequate fire alarm horns (and strobes) to notify plant
personnel located in the protected areas. (Additionally, one horn/strobe shall be provided outside
each entrance to the protected area. The strobe lens shall be white with red letters (FIRE). The
sound output for the horns shall be adequate for the conditions encountered.)

G. THERMAL DETECTORS

1. Compact, stainless steel cover, hermetically sealed assembly, rate-of-rise compensating type at
temperature setting of ( )F shall be provided.

H. ( ) DETECTORS

(Specify any other type detection system required.)

I. VAPORIZER

1. Vaporizer shall be of the electric "direct to process" type designed to vaporize liquid CO2 and
superheat CO2 vapor by means of electrically heated aluminum platens.

2. Vaporizer capacity shall be ( ) lbs. per hour minimum. Capacity shall be adequate to handle
CO2 vapor flow under maximum use conditions.

3. Operation of vaporizer shall be such that each platen is independently controlled so that if any
one platen fails, it will not affect operation of others.

4. Each unit shall be equipped with a 3-pole circuit breaker, individual platen contractors, individual
platen overheat thermostats, electronic gas discharge temperature controller and electronic low
discharge gas temperature shutdown capability.

5. Unit shall be designed for outdoor use in normal weather conditions.

J. HAND HOSE LINES

1. HOSEREELS - Portable protection shall be provided by means of ( ) hosereels with ( ) feet of

( ) hose, including playpipe, squeeze-type control valve, projection nozzle, and automatic
actuator. The hosereels shall be located - (describe). The automatic actuator shall act as a
holder for the hose playpipe. It shall be provided with an electric switch and so arranged that
when the playpipe is removed from the actuator, the pressure operated control valve in the
hosereel header will open. This shall place the hose under carbon dioxide pressure up to the
squeeze-type control valve without the necessity of manually operating any devices. The
squeeze-type playpipe valve shall enable the operator to control the flow of carbon dioxide
discharge. Replacement of the playpipe on the actuator shall cause the main control valve to
close.

NOTE: (A bleeder system is recommended for all hosereels with more than 150 feet of pipe, especially
where the header is sized to accommodate more than one hosereel discharging simultaneously.
Normally, only one bleeder system is required where hosereels are all on one main header extending in
only one direction from the storage unit. If the hosereel header branches in several directions with
hosereels on each branch, a separate bleeder system is required for each branch.)

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 2. BLEEDER. A bleeder valve system shall be provided for hosereels as shown on the drawings. The
bleeder system shall consist of a pressure operated valve, electrically operated pilot valve and a
timing device and shall be arranged to actuate automatically whenever the playpipe for one of the
related hosereels is removed from its holder. Actuation shall cause the bleeder valve to open and
bleed carbon dioxide vapor from the header until liquid carbon dioxide reaches the vicinity of the
hosereel. The timing device shall control the time the bleeder valve remains open. Setting for the
timing device shall be determined by field test, based on the time required for liquid to reach the
vicinity of the hosereels.)

2.04 TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE

Upon completion of installation, the system shall be thoroughly tested for correct operation and function.
Tests shall include actual operation of all mechanical and electrical equipment and careful inspection of
all piping and nozzles. Carbon dioxide shall be discharged into all hazards during the test period. A full
CO2 discharge and concentration test shall be made for all total flooding hazards, using a carbon dioxide
meter to determine the concentration. For hazards involving local application, carbon dioxide discharge
tests shall be made to enable observers to check both coverage provided and fire protection engineering
factors involved. Testing shall be under the supervision of a representative of the manufacturer.

All CO2 required for testing and for initial fill of the storage unit shall be furnished by ( ).

2.05 FINAL INSPECTION

At the final inspection a factory trained representative of the manufacturer of the major equipment shall
demonstrate that the systems function properly in every respect.

2.06 INSTRUCTION

Provide instruction as required to the building personnel. "Hands-on" demonstrations of the operation of
all system components and the entire system shall be provided.

2.07 MAINTENANCE

Contractor shall make available an inspection service contract to ensure that services are always
available to keep the protection system in full operation.

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