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<br /> F-/02 Restaurant Fire Suppression Manual SECTION 1 —GENERAL INFORMATION
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<br /> 2014'SEP'01 REV. 11 PAGE1'1
<br /> DESIGN AND APPLICATION ULL|ST|NG
<br /> The ANSUL R'102 Restaurant Fire Suppression System is The R-1O2 Restaurant Fire Suppression System has been test-
<br /> developed and tested to provide fina protection for restaurant ad and is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as a pre-en-
<br /> cooking app|ianueo, hoodo, and ducts. It is a pre-engineered gin*ened system. The system is in compliance with UL Test
<br /> group of mechanical and electrical components for installation Standard 3OU.These tests require extinguishment uf fires which
<br /> byan authorized ANSUL distributor. The basic system consists are initiated in deep fat fryos, ranges, gridd|aa, ohar-bmi|ere,
<br /> ofanAUTOy@AN regulated release assembly which includes e vvuka, upright bnmi|era, uhain'bnoi}om, fibom, plenum ohambem,
<br /> regulated release mechanism and u liquid agent storage tank hoodm, and ducts after pre-loading each appliance with a pre-
<br /> housed within m single enclosure. Nozz|ao, detoctoro, nodridg' scribed amount of cooking grease. Each fire is allowed to pmg'
<br /> os. |iquidagant.h/sib(o|inkn. puUoytees.andpu||oya|bmwsnne maoio maximum intensity before the fire suppression system
<br /> supplied in separate packages in the quantities needed for each is actuated.
<br /> fire suppression system arrangement.
<br /> The system provides automatic actuation; oritcan be actuated SYSTEM APPROVALS
<br /> manually through a remote manual pull station. The system is ^ ULEX347O
<br /> also capable ufshutting down appliances at system actuation. ` ULCEX347O
<br /> For appliance shutdown requirements, refer to the current vor- , ^ COA#5063 (NYC)
<br /> aion nfNFPA 17A. "Standard For Wet Chemical Extinguishing
<br /> Syohomo.^ and NFPAAG. "Standard For Ventilation Control and DEFINITION OF TERMS
<br /> Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations." Actuation Gas Uom: Piping and/or stainless steel braided hose
<br /> Additional equipment includes: remote manual pull »tmtinn assemblies from the AUTO7NAN Regulated Release Assembly
<br /> mechanical and e|oo1rioo| gas valves and e|*obina| switches which supplies high pressure nitrogen or carbon dioxide tothe
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<br /> furnu0omadoequipmen�ondg�o !inamhu�of[Annesooheocun '
<br /> be addod, such as alarms, warning lights, etu., to installations Agent Tank: A pressure vessel containing the liquid agen1
<br /> whererequired.
<br /> ' AUTOK8^&0 Regulated Release Assembly (Electrical): An
<br /> The R'1O2 system suppresses fire by spraying the plenum area, assembly which contains the regulated m|eaoo meohunism,
<br /> the filters, cooking ourfaons, and the exhaust duct system with agent tank (ordered noparately), expellant gas hone, oo|onoid,
<br /> a predetermined flow rate oyANSULEX Low pH Liquid Fire and electric switch within m metal enclosure.The enclosure oon'
<br /> Suppmoaont. VVhanthe |iquidagontimdisohargodontnacook' taina knockouts 1n facilitate component hookups.
<br /> ing appliance fire, it cools the grease eurface, and reacts with ADT0»8AN Regulated Release Assembly (Mechanical): An
<br /> the hot grease(umponificaUnn)forming o layer of soap-like foam assembly which contains the regulated release moohaniom,
<br /> nn the surface of the fat. This layer acts aa insulation between agent tank(ordered nepamhely).and expellant gas hose within a
<br /> the hot grease and the otmonphure. thus helping to prevent the metal enclosure. The enclosure contains knockouts to facilitate
<br /> escape of combustible vapors. component hookups.
<br /> Exhaust fans in the ventilating system should be left on. The Authority Having Jurisdiction: The "authority having juri*
<br /> fon:ed draft of these tans assists the movement of the liquid diction" is the orgonization, o#ine, or individual responsible
<br /> agent through the ventilating system,thus aiding in the fire sup- for "approving" *quipmnnt, an instu||oUon, or u procedure.
<br /> pn*osion process.These fans also provide a cooling effect inthe The phrase "Authority Having JuriodioUon^ |s used inabroad
<br /> plenum and duct after the fire suppression system has been d|»' manner o\noo jurisdictions and "approval" agencies vary as
<br /> charged.The system ioUL listed with or without fan operation. do their responsibilities. VVhom public aoh*ty is primary. the
<br /> ~ Make upor supply air fans,internal 0o the exhaust hood(n)being ^eudhnrUy having jurisdiction" may bau federal, state, local, or
<br /> protected, shall be shut down upon system actuation. other regional department or individual such mso fire chief, fire
<br /> Along with the fire suppression system, the total system design momha|, chief of a hm prevention bureau, labor depadment,
<br /> must include hand portable fire exdnguishor(s) located within the health departm*nt, building official, electrical inspector, or
<br /> cooking/restaurant area that can be used 0m manually suppress others having statutory authority. For insurance purpoaaa, an
<br /> o fire that may be burning inan unprotected area. Class Kemin' insurance company representative may bo the"authority having
<br /> guiaher(o)must be provided for hazards where there isapotential jurisdiction." !n many circumstances the property owner orhis
<br /> for fires involving combustible cooking media(vegetable oranimal designated agent assumes the role of the"authority having judo-
<br /> oi|o and fats). Refer to NFR4 10. ''EVandond For Portable Fine dic%ion;''ah government installations,the commanding officer or
<br /> ExUnguioher.^for additional information. departmental official may be the"authority having juhmdioUon."
<br /> Blow-Off Cap: AuUiounizod rubber or metal cap which covers
<br /> the end of the no� �d�|o to protect nozzle Up and minimize
<br /> cooking gmoaamigraUoninto the nozzle orifice.
<br /> Branch Line: The agent distribution piping which extends from
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