Fireboy- Xintex HFC-227ea, CG2 User Manual
CG2 & MA2 Series
Clean Agent FE-241 & HFC-227ea
Owner’s Manual
&
Installation Instructions
For all sizes 25 cubic feet to 1500 cubic feet
Read and comply with all instructions, warnings
and limitations before installing, servicing or
removing this device.
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18004
04/03/2007 Rev. C
This owner’s manual and installation instructions pamphlet is provided in English.
Additional copies in English are available at no charge by contacting the
manufacturer, distributor or dealer. Copies in the language of destination are
available upon request for an additional fee. Fireboy-Xintex reserves the right to
change features without notice.
WARNING:
• Do not handle by actuator
• Do not drop
• Keep away from children
• Keep away from extreme heat
• Do not discharge any Fireboy automatic or manual/automatic system
unless securely fastened in accordance with the owner’s manual
• Never attempt to manually discharge a CG2 Fireboy system
• Never attempt to disassemble any component of this system
• Always wear eye, face and body protection when installing, removing or
working in the immediate vicinity of this system
Principle health hazards
• Death without warning if high concentrations are inhaled
• Reduced oxygen available for breathing
• Frostbite from liquid contact
• Increased susceptibility to the toxicity of excess exposure for individuals
with pre-existing diseases of the central nervous system, cardiovascular
system, lungs or kidneys
• Toxic by-products are produced when this agent extinguishes fire
Medical instructions
• If high concentrations are inhaled, immediately move the exposed to
fresh air and keep calm
• If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical assistance
• If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Seek medical assistance
• In case of skin contact immediately flush skin with water for 15 minutes
• Treat for frostbite if necessary by gently warming affected area. Seek
medical assistance if irritation is present
• In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Seek medical assistance
• Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Fireboy FE-241 Systems contain Chlorotetrafluoroethane.
Chlorotetrafluoroethane has been accepted by the EPA as a suitable alternate to
Halon. Fireboy FM Component Approved HFC-227ea Systems contain
Heptafluoropropane. Heptafluoropropane has been accepted by the EPA and
EU as a suitable alternate to Halon. None of the components in these materials
are listed by IARC, NPT, OSHA or ACGIH as a carcinogen.
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General Information
Fireboy Automatic (CG series) and Manual/Automatic (MA) series Fire
Extinguishing Systems are manufactured for a broad range of applications,
including marine, industrial, and commercial uses. This booklet is intended to
outline the proper installation of the system for marine applications; most
applications are similar. If further technical advice is required, information is
available by writing or calling Fireboy-Xintex.
Fireboy FE-241 Systems are approved for use in unoccupied areas, and are not
approved for use within the European Union.
Fireboy FM Component Approved HFC-227ea Systems are approved for use in
occupied areas and are approved for use within the European Union.
MSDS Sheets are available at no charge from the manufacturer and online at
www.fireboy-xintex.com.
The National Fire Protection Agency defines normally occupied areas as “one
that is intended for occupancy.” (NFPA-2001:20049).
WARNING:
Fireboy systems are not, nor are they intended to be, explosion suppression
devices. They do not lessen the need to inspect for fire hazards and to ventilate
any area where flammable fumes may accumulate.
Referenced Agencies:
Bureau Veritas
3663 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E., Suite 200
Houston, TX 88034
National Fire Protection Agency
1 Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishant Systems
FM Approvals
1151 Boston Providence Turnpike
Norwood, MA 02062
United States Coast Guard
2100 Second Street SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
RINA
10 Upper Belgrave Street
London, SWIX 8BQ
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WARNING:
• Never install a Fireboy system on the underside of a hatch cover or on
an access door that may open or separate in an explosion
• Never install the actuator of a Fireboy system in close proximity to
exhaust manifolds or turbochargers. Radiated heat may cause
premature actuation
• Never install the actuator of a Fireboy system below the cylinder (Upside
down)
• Never install a Fireboy system where it will trap or be in direct contact
with water
• Never install a Fireboy unit in an compartment larger than its volume
rating
• Never combine the volume rating of two or more Fireboy units to protect
a given compartment
• This device shall not be installed or used in aircraft and/or racing
vehicles
• Diesel powered craft must also install the Automatic Engine Shutdown
system or this system may not extinguish the fire (See Additional
Equipment)
Specifications
When specifications listed on the nameplate label differ from this manual, the
information listed on the nameplate label is correct.
CG2 and MA2 series extinguishers discharge automatically at a temperature of
175°F. MA2 series extinguishers discharge manually at any temperature.
Specification Tables and United States Coast Guard Approval Numbers
Volume Approximate
Protected Diameter Total Height
Model Number ft^3 m^3 in cm in cm lbs kgs lbs kgs U.S.C.G. #
CG2-025-FE241 25 0.71 3 8 9.1 23 0.8 0.4 6 2.7 162.029/175/0
CG2-050-FE241 50 1.4 3 8 12.2 31 1.7 0.8 8 3.5 162.029/176/0
CG2-075-FE241 75 2.1 4.3 11 11.9 30 2.5 1.2 9 3.9 162.029/177/0
CG2-100-FE241 100 2.8 4.3 11 14.5 37 3.4 1.5 12 5.6 162.029/178/0
CG2-125-FE241 125 3.5 4.3 11 14.5 37 4.2 1.9 13 6 162.029/179/0
CG2-150-FE241 150 4.3 5.1 13 13.1 33 5.1 2.3 15 6.9 162.029/180/0
CG2-175-FE241 175 4.9 5.1 13 15.5 39 5.9 2.7 16 7.2 162.029/180/0
CG2-200-FE241 200 5.7 5.1 13 15.5 39 6.8 3.1 17 7.6 162.029/181/0
CG2-225-FE241 225 6.4 6.4 16 14.7 37 7.6 3.5 26 11.6 162.029/181/0
CG2-250-FE241 250 7 6.4 16 14.7 37 8.5 3.8 26 12 162.029/182/0
CG2-275-FE241 275 7.8 6.4 16 14.7 37 9.3 4.2 27 12.4 162.029/182/0
CG2-300-FE241 300 8.5 7.2 18 15.1 38 10.1 4.6 32 14.6 162.029/182/0
CG2-325-FE241 325 9.2 7.2 18 15.1 38 11 5 33 15 162.029/183/0
CG2-350-FE241 350 10 7.2 18 15.1 38 11.8 5.4 34 15.4 162.029/183/0
CG2-375-FE241 375 10.6 7.2 18 17.8 45 12.7 5.8 36 16.2 162.029/183/0
CG2-400-FE241 400 11.3 7.2 18 17.8 45 13.5 6.1 37 16.6 162.029/183/0
CG2-450-FE241 450 12.7 7.2 18 17.8 45 15.2 6.9 38 17.4 162.029/184/0
CG2-500-FE241 500 14.1 7.2 18 24.7 63 16.9 7.7 47 21.3 162.029/184/0
Agent
Weight Shipping Weight
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Volume Approximate
Protected Diameter Total Height
Model Number ft^3 m^3 in cm in cm lbs kgs lbs kgs U.S.C.G. #
CG2-550-FE241 550 15.6 7.2 18 24.7 63 18.6 8.5 49 22.1 162.029/185/0
CG2-600-FE241 600 17 7.2 18 24.7 63 20.3 9.2 50 22.9 162.029/185/0
CG2-650-FE241 650 18.4 7.2 18 24.7 63 22 10 52 23.6 162.029/185/0
CG2-700-FE241 700 19.8 10 25 21.6 55 23.7 10.8 64 28.9 162.029/185/0
CG2-750-FE241 750 21.2 10 25 21.6 55 25.4 11.5 65 29.7 162.029/185/0
CG2-800-FE241 800 22.6 10 25 21.6 55 27 12.3 67 30.5 162.029/186/0
CG2-850-FE241 850 24 10 25 21.6 55 28.7 13.1 69 31.2 162.029/186/0
CG2-900-FE241 900 25.5 10 25 21.6 55 30.4 13.8 70 32 162.029/186/0
CG2-950-FE241 950 26.9 10 25 21.6 55 32.1 14.6 72 32.8 162.029/186/0
CG2-1000-FE241 1000 28.3 10 25 21.6 55 33.8 15.4 74 33.5 162.029/186/0
MA2-025-FE241 25 0.71 3 8 9.1 23 0.8 0.4 6 2.7 162.029/187/0
MA2-050-FE241 50 1.4 3 8 12.2 31 1.7 0.8 8 3.5 162.029/188/0
MA2-075-FE241 75 2.1 4.3 11 11.9 30 2.5 1.2 9 3.9 162.029/189/0
MA2-100-FE241 100 2.8 4.3 11 14.5 37 3.4 1.5 12 5.6 162.029/190/0
MA2-125-FE241 125 3.5 4.3 11 14.5 37 4.2 1.9 13 6 162.029/191/0
MA2-150-FE241 150 4.3 5.1 13 13.1 33 5.1 2.3 15 6.9 162.029/192/0
MA2-175-FE241 175 4.9 5.1 13 15.5 39 5.9 2.7 16 7.2 162.029/192/0
MA2-200-FE241 200 5.7 5.1 13 15.5 39 6.8 3.1 17 7.6 162.029/193/0
MA2-225-FE241 225 6.4 6.4 16 14.7 37 7.6 3.5 26 11.6 162.029/193/0
MA2-250-FE241 250 7 6.4 16 14.7 37 8.5 3.8 26 12 162.029/194/0
MA2-275-FE241 275 7.8 6.4 16 14.7 37 9.3 4.2 27 12.4 162.029/194/0
MA2-300-FE241 300 8.5 7.2 18 15.1 38 10.1 4.6 32 14.6 162.029/194/0
MA2-325-FE241 325 9.2 7.2 18 15.1 38 11 5 33 15 162.029/195/0
MA2-350-FE241 350 10 7.2 18 15.1 38 11.8 5.4 34 15.4 162.029/195/0
MA2-375-FE241 375 10.6 7.2 18 17.8 45 12.7 5.8 36 16.2 162.029/195/0
MA2-400-FE241 400 11.3 7.2 18 17.8 45 13.5 6.1 37 16.6 162.029/195/0
MA2-450-FE241 450 12.7 7.2 18 17.8 45 15.2 6.9 38 17.4 162.029/196/0
MA2-500-FE241 500 14.1 7.2 18 24.7 63 16.9 7.7 47 21.3 162.029/196/0
MA2-550-FE241 550 15.6 7.2 18 24.7 63 18.6 8.5 49 22.1 162.029/197/0
MA2-600-FE241 600 17 7.2 18 24.7 63 20.3 9.2 50 22.9 162.029/197/0
MA2-650-FE241 650 18.4 7.2 18 24.7 63 22 10 52 23.6 162.029/197/0
MA2-700-FE241 700 19.8 10 25 21.6 55 23.7 10.8 64 28.9 162.029/197/0
MA2-750-FE241 750 21.2 10 25 21.6 55 25.4 11.5 65 29.7 162.029/197/0
MA2-800-FE241 800 22.6 10 25 21.6 55 27 12.3 67 30.5 162.029/198/0
MA2-850-FE241 850 24 10 25 21.6 55 28.7 13.1 69 31.2 162.029/198/0
MA2-900-FE241 900 25.5 10 25 21.6 55 30.4 13.8 70 32 162.029/198/0
MA2-950-FE241 950 26.9 10 25 21.6 55 32.1 14.6 72 32.8 162.029/198/0
MA2-1000-FE241 1000 28.3 10 25 21.6 55 33.8 15.4 74 33.5 162.029/198/0
MA2-1050-FE241 1050 29.7 10 25 21.6 55 35.5 16.1 75 34.3 162.029/199/0
MA2-1100-FE241 1100 31.1 10 25 21.6 55 37.2 16.9 77 35.1 162.029/200/0
MA2-1150-FE241 1150 33 10 25 21.6 55 38.9 17.7 79 35.9 162.029/200/0
MA2-1200-FE241 1200 34 10 25 27.7 70 40.6 18.4 86 38.9 162.029/200/0
MA2-1250-FE241 1250 35.4 10 25 27.7 70 42.3 19.2 87 39.7 162.029/200/0
MA2-1300-FE241 1300 36.8 10 25 27.7 70 60.8 27.7 106 48.1 162.029/201/0
MA2-1350-FE241 1350 38.2 10 25 27.7 70 63.2 28.7 108 49.2 162.029/201/0
MA2-1400-FE241 1400 39.6 10 25 27.7 70 65.5 29.8 111 50.2 162.029/201/0
MA2-1450-FE241 1450 41 10 25 27.7 70 67.9 30.8 113 51.3 162.029/201/0
MA2-1500-FE241 1500 42.5 10 25 27.7 70 70.2 31.9 115 52.4 162.029/201/0
CG2-025-227 25 0.71 3 8 9.1 23 1.1 0.5 6 2.8 162.029/202/0
CG2-050-227 50 1.4 3 8 12.2 31 2.2 1 8 3.7 162.029/203/0
CG2-075-227 75 2.1 4.3 11 11.9 30 3.2 1.5 9 4.2 162.029/205/0
CG2-100-227 100 2.8 4.3 11 14.5 37 4.3 2 13 6.1 162.029/205/0
CG2-125-227 125 3.5 4.3 11 14.5 37 5.4 2.5 14 6.5 162.029/206/0
CG2-150-227 150 4.3 5.1 13 13.1 33 6.5 2.9 16 7.5 162.029/207/0
CG2-175-227 175 4.9 5.1 13 15.5 39 7.6 3.4 18 8 162.029/208/0
CG2-200-227 200 5.7 5.1 13 15.5 39 8.6 3.9 19 8.5 162.029/208/0
CG2-225-227 225 6.4 6.4 16 14.7 37 9.7 4.4 28 12.6 162.029/209/0
CG2-250-227 250 7 6.4 16 14.7 37 10.8 4.9 29 13.1 162.029/209/0
CG2-275-227 275 7.8 6.4 16 14.7 37 11.9 5.4 30 13.6 162.029/209/0
Agent
Weight Shipping Weight
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Volume Approximate
Protected Diameter Total Height
Model Number ft^3 m^3 in cm in cm lbs kgs lbs kgs U.S.C.G. #
CG2-300-227 300 8.5 7.2 18 15.1 38 13 5.9 35 15.9 162.029/210/0
CG2-325-227 325 9.2 7.2 18 15.1 38 14 6.4 36 16.4 162.029/210/0
CG2-350-227 350 10 7.2 18 15.1 38 15.1 6.9 37 16.9 162.029/210/0
CG2-375-227 375 10.6 7 18 18.8 48 16.2 7.4 38 17.4 162.029/210/0
CG2-400-227 400 11.3 7 18 18.8 48 17.3 7.9 39 17.9 162.029/211/0
CG2-450-227 450 12.7 7 18 18.8 48 19.4 8.8 41 18.8 162.029/211/0
CG2-500-227 500 14.1 7 18 25.7 65 21.6 9.8 47 21.2 162.029/212/0
CG2-550-227 550 15.6 7 18 25.7 65 23.8 10.8 49 22.2 162.029/212/0
CG2-600-227 600 17 7 18 25.7 65 25.9 11.8 51 23.1 162.029/212/0
CG2-650-227 650 18.4 7 18 25.7 65 28.1 12.8 53 24.1 162.029/213/0
CG2-700-227 700 19.8 10 25 21.6 55 30.2 13.7 77 35.1 162.029/213/0
CG2-750-227 750 21.2 10 25 21.6 55 32.4 14.7 79 36.1 162.029/213/0
CG2-800-227 800 22.6 10 25 21.6 55 34.6 15.7 82 37.1 162.029/213/0
CG2-850-227 850 24 10 25 21.6 55 36.7 16.7 84 38.1 162.029/213/0
CG2-900-227 900 25.5 10 25 21.6 55 38.9 17.7 86 39 162.029/214/0
CG2-950-227 950 26.9 10 25 21.6 55 41 18.7 88 40 162.029/214/0
CG2-1000-227 1000 28.3 10 25 21.6 55 43.2 19.6 90 41 162.029/214/0
MA2-025-227 25 0.71 3 8 9.1 23 1.1 0.5 6 2.8 162.029/215/0
MA2-050-227 50 1.4 3 8 12.2 31 2.2 1 8 3.7 162.029/216/0
MA2-075-227 75 2.1 4.3 11 11.9 30 3.2 1.5 9 4.2 162.029/218/0
MA2-100-227 100 2.8 4.3 11 14.5 37 4.3 2 13 6.1 162.029/218/0
MA2-125-227 125 3.5 4.3 11 14.5 37 5.4 2.5 14 6.5 162.029/219/0
MA2-150-227 150 4.3 5.1 13 13.1 33 6.5 2.9 16 7.5 162.029/220/0
MA2-175-227 175 4.9 5.1 13 15.5 39 7.6 3.4 18 8 162.029/221/0
MA2-200-227 200 5.7 5.1 13 15.5 39 8.6 3.9 19 8.5 162.029/221/0
MA2-225-227 225 6.4 6.4 16 14.7 37 9.7 4.4 28 12.6 162.029/222/0
MA2-250-227 250 7 6.4 16 14.7 37 10.8 4.9 29 13.1 162.029/222/0
MA2-275-227 275 7.8 6.4 16 14.7 37 11.9 5.4 30 13.6 162.029/222/0
MA2-300-227 300 8.5 7.2 18 15.1 38 13 5.9 35 15.9 162.029/223/0
MA2-325-227 325 9.2 7.2 18 15.1 38 14 6.4 36 16.4 162.029/223/0
MA2-350-227 350 10 7.2 18 15.1 38 15.1 6.9 37 16.9 162.029/223/0
MA2-375-227 375 10.6 7 18 18.8 48 16.2 7.4 38 17.4 162.029/223/0
MA2-400-227 400 11.3 7 18 18.8 48 17.3 7.9 39 17.9 162.029/224/0
MA2-450-227 450 12.7 7 18 18.8 48 19.4 8.8 41 18.8 162.029/224/0
MA2-500-227 500 14.1 7 18 25.7 65 21.6 9.8 47 21.2 162.029/225/0
MA2-550-227 550 15.6 7 18 25.7 65 23.8 10.8 49 22.2 162.029/225/0
MA2-600-227 600 17 7 18 25.7 65 25.9 11.8 51 23.1 162.029/225/0
MA2-650-227 650 18.4 7 18 25.7 65 28.1 12.8 53 24.1 162.029/226/0
MA2-700-227 700 19.8 10 25 21.6 55 30.2 13.7 77 35.1 162.029/226/0
MA2-750-227 750 21.2 10 25 21.6 55 32.4 14.7 79 36.1 162.029/226/0
MA2-800-227 800 22.6 10 25 21.6 55 34.6 15.7 82 37.1 162.029/226/0
MA2-850-227 850 24 10 25 21.6 55 36.7 16.7 84 38.1 162.029/226/0
MA2-900-227 900 25.5 10 25 21.6 55 38.9 17.7 86 39 162.029/227/0
MA2-950-227 950 26.9 10 25 21.6 55 41 18.7 88 40 162.029/227/0
MA2-1000-227 1000 28.3 10 25 21.6 55 43.2 19.6 90 41 162.029/227/0
MA2-1050-227 1050 29.7 10 25 21.6 55 45.4 20.6 92 42 162.029/228/0
MA2-1100-227 1100 31.1 10 25 21.6 55 47.5 21.6 95 43 162.029/229/0
MA2-1150-227 1150 33 10 25 21.6 55 49.7 22.6 97 43.9 162.029/229/0
MA2-1200-227 1200 34 10 25 27.7 70 51.8 23.6 105 47.7 162.029/229/0
MA2-1250-227 1250 35.4 10 25 27.7 70 54 24.5 107 48.6 162.029/229/0
MA2-1300-227 1300 36.8 10 25 27.7 70 56.2 25.5 109 49.6 162.029/229/0
MA2-1350-227 1350 38.2 10 25 27.7 70 58.3 26.5 111 50.6 162.029/229/0
MA2-1400-227 1400 39.6 10 25 27.7 70 60.5 27.5 113 51.6 162.029/230/0
MA2-1450-227 1450 41 10 25 27.7 70 62.6 28.5 116 52.6 162.029/230/0
MA2-1500-227 1500 42.5 10 25 27.7 70 64.8 29.5 118 53.5 162.029/230/0
Agent
Weight Shipping Weight
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