Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System - P/N 45-N1230M-001 - Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Oct 23, 2026

Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System manual describes the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of a system intended for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. It instructs qualified, factory-trained personnel to follow NFPA and applicable standards, outlines responsibilities and disclaimers for system use, and emphasizes strict adherence to provided manuals and safety bulletins. It also supplies key terms and abbreviations and presents safety requirements for pressurized, safety-capped cylinder handling to prevent violent discharge, injury, death, and property damage.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages156

Reading Time6 h 33 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Terms and Abbreviations

Safety Summary

Safety Bulletin 1 (March 2, 1987)

Subject: Safe Cylinder Handling Procedures

Safety Bulletin (May 1, 1993)

Subject: Safe Cylinder Handling Procedures for Pressurized Cylinders

Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System Designed for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual R LISTED UL Listing File No. EX 4674 LISTED UL Listing File No. EX 4674 FM APPROVED FM Approvals Project ID 3020593 P/N 45-N1230M-001 February 2005 P/N 45-N1230M-001 February 2005 Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System Designed for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. FOREWORD Note: This Manual, P/N 45-N1230M-001, is to be used by qualified and factory-trained personnel, knowledgeable of NFPA standards and any other applicable standards in effect. This manual is intended to clearly and accurately reflect the Kidde Engineered Fire Suppression System designed for use with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid. This publication describes the operation, installation and maintenance of the system . Kidde-Fenwal assumes no responsibility for the application of any systems other than those addressed in this manual. The technical data contained herein is limited strictly for informational purposes only. KiddeFenwal believes this data to be accurate, but it is published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever. Kidde-Fenwal disclaims any liability for any use that may be made of the data and information contained herein by any and all other parties. Any questions concerning the information presented in this manual should be addressed to: Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. 400 Main Street Ashland, MA 01721 Phone: (508) 881-2000 Toll Free: (800) 872-6527 Fax: (508) 881-8920 TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ADA: AH: AWG: CO2: DC: FM: H20 HVAC: Hz: mA: Americans with Disabilities Act Ampere Hour American Wire Gauge Carbon Dioxide Direct Current FM Approvals Water Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning Hertz (Frequency) Milliamperes N.C. : NFPA: N.O. : P/N: UL/ULI: ULC: V: Vac: Vdc: Normally Closed National Fire Protection Association Normally Open Part Number Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Volts Volts AC Volts DC THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. SAFETY SUMMARY Kidde Engineered Systems use pressurized equipment; therefore, personnel responsible for fire suppression systems must be aware of the dangers associated with the improper handling, installation or maintenance of this equipment. Fire suppression system service personnel must be thoroughly trained in the proper handling, installation and service of Kidde Engineered System equipment and follow the instructions used in this manual and in the Safety Bulletin. Kidde has provided warnings and cautions at appropriate locations throughout the text of this manual. These warnings and cautions are to be adhered to at all times . Failure to do so may result in serious injury to personnel. SAFETY BULLETIN 1, MARCH 2, 1987 SUBJECT: SAFE CYLINDER HANDLING PROCEDURES WARNING Pressurized (charged) cylinders are extremely hazardous and if not handled properly are capable of violent discharge. This may result in serious bodily injury, death and property damage. Before handling Kidde system products, all personnel must be thoroughly trained in the safe handling of the cylinders as well as in the proper procedures for installation, removal, filling, and connection of other critical devices, such as flex hoses, control heads, discharge heads, and anti-recoil devices. READ, UNDERSTAND and ALWAYS FOLLOW the operation and maintenance manuals, owners manuals, service manuals, etc., that are provided with the individual systems. The following safety procedures must be observed at all times: Moving Cylinders: Cylinders must be shipped compactly in the upright position, and properly secured in place . Cylinders must not be rolled, dragged or slid, nor allowed to be slid from tailgates of v

FAQs

Who is this manual intended for and what standards must personnel follow?

The manual is for qualified, factory-trained personnel knowledgeable of NFPA and other applicable standards. It also emphasizes following the manuals and safety bulletins provided with the individual systems.

What are the key hazards associated with pressurized cylinders?

Pressurized (charged) cylinders are extremely hazardous and can cause violent discharge if mishandled. This may result in serious injury, death, and property damage.

What safety procedures must be observed when moving and storing cylinders?

Cylinders must be shipped upright and properly secured, not rolled, dragged, or slid, and a suitable handling device should be used. They must not be dropped or struck violently and should be stored upright and secured to prevent being knocked over.

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