
Kidde ADS
Actuation Assembly Kit for 225-lb and 395-lb. 
Cylinders and Nitrogen Driver Manifolds
P/N: 06-129882-001
FEATURES
• Reduces the Number of Control Heads
• Allows Cylinders to Actuate Simultaneously
• Safe and Easy to Install
DESCRIPTION
Each Kidde ADS must be equipped with the actuation 
assembly in order for the nitrogen driver to pneumatically 
actuate the agent cylinder. The nitrogen driver is set up to 
act as the master cylinder. Actuation of the nitrogen 
driver is initiated by use of a control head; it initiates the 
nitrogen system discharge by opening the pilot check on 
the cylinder valves. This allows the nitrogen to pressurize 
the discharge head piston, which opens the main check 
in the valve and discharges the contents of nitrogen 
through the transfer hose. From the transfer hose, the 
nitrogen splits in two directions. The first path the nitrogen takes is through the orifice fitting were the nitrogen 
pressure is regulated into the agent cylinder. At the same 
time, the nitrogen travels through the actuation assembly 
to the pressure operated control head. The pressure 
operated control head actuates the FM-200 cylinder 
valve by releasing the pressure off the top of the piston, 
thereby allowing the FM-200 to be driven out by the nitrogen.
The actuation assembly kit for the 225-lb. and 395-lb. 
ADS (P/N 06-129882-001) consists of seven parts (see 
Table 1). The nitrogen fitting threads into the orifice fitting. 
The 1/8-in. flare allows for the connection of the actuation 
hose, which is then fitted into the 1/8-in. branch tee for 
operation of the pressure operated control head. A 
Schrader valve and cap is then added to the 1/8-in. tee 
as a safety for venting off residual pressure after discharge and before decommissioning of the system.
INSTALLATION
Once the nitrogen driver cylinder and the agent storage 
cylinder are safely secured and attached to system piping, the actuation assembly can be connected using the 
following procedure. Inspect and assemble the kit components separately, prior to attaching to the agent storage cylinder.
A UTC Fire & Security Company
  Effective: April 2007
K-90-103
• Pressure Relief Device Included for Safe Disassembly
• UL Listed
• FM Approved
The agent storage cylinder must be 
permanently connected into the system piping. Never attach the control 
head to the cylinder valve until the cylinders are secured in brackets or racking and the hose is attached to the 
agent cylinder. Under no circumstances should the control head
WARNING
remain attached to the cylinder valve 
after removal from service or during 
shipment, handling, storage or filling. 
In the event of inadvertent discharge, 
failure to follow these instructions 
could result in death, serious bodily 
injury and/or property damage.
ASSEMBLY: 
Assembly of Kit Components
1. Apply thread tape to male thread of nitrogen transfer 
fitting.
2. Apply thread tape to the NPT male thread of the first 
1/8-in. x 1/4-in. flared fitting, thread NPT male into 
the nitrogen transfer fitting and tighten.
3. Take the two assembled components and thread 
into orifice fitting already attached to the nitrogen diffuser assembly, then tighten.
4. Apply thread tape to the male end of 1/8-in. branch 
tee and thread into the pressure operated control 
head (P/N 878737). Tighten the branch tee.
 

5. Apply thread tape to the NPT male thread of the 
second 1/8-in. x 1/4-in. flared fitting and thread into 
one side of the 1/8-in. branch tee. Tighten the flared 
fitting.
6. Apply thread tape to the male end of the Schrader 
valve. Securely threading the male end into the 
open end of the 1/8-in. branch tee. Apply Schrader 
cap to Schrader fitting.
7. Connect 1/4-in. actuation hose to flare fitting that 
was applied to the 1/8-in. branch tee.
8. Connect the other end of the 1/4-in. actuation hose 
into the flare fitting that was connected in the busing 
in Step 3.
9. Remove the protection cap from the cylinder valve.
10. Using a suitable wrench, assemble control head to 
cylinder valve and tighten swivel nut securely.
MAINTENANCE
MONTHLY:
Inspect components for cracks, corrosion, grime, etc. 
Ensure that the assembled fittings are tightly secured at 
each of their respective connections and to the agent cylinder. If any defects are found during the monthly inspection, immediately contact a Kidde Distributor to service 
the systems. Please refer to the Design, Installation, 
Operation and Maintenance Manual for more details (P/N 
90-FM200M-030).
ORDERING INFORMATION
Table 1: Actuation Assembly Kit Part Numbers
Item 
No.
Qty. Part Number Description
1 1 06-236124-001 NitrogenTransfer Fitting
3
4
3
Figure 1. Actuation Kit Assembly
CONNECT TO NITROGEN DRIVER
FOR NITROGEN MANIFOLD SYSTEMS,
USING P/N 06-118207-00X
USE HOSE P/N 06-118324-001*
PIPING MANIFOLD, REFER TO THE DESIGN,
MAINTENANCE MANUAL, P/N 90-FM200M-030.
*NOTE: TO CONNECT INTO
INSTALLATION,OPERATION AND
5
7
6
2
1. FITTING–NITROGEN TRANSFER
2. VALVE–PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
3. FITTING–FLARED 1/8" x 1/4”
4. HOSE–FLEXIBLE 3/16”
5. TEE–1/8" BRANCH
6. VALVE–SCHRADER
7. CAP–SCHRADER VALVE
1
2 1 878737 Pressure Operated Control 
Head
3 2 06-118191-001 Fitting flared 1/8-in. x 1/4-in.
4 1 06-118193-001 3/16-in. Flexible Actuation 
Hose, 16-in. length
5 1 06-118192-001 1/8-in. Branch Tee
6 1 WK-263303-000 1/8-in. Schrader Valve
7 1 WK-263304-000 1/8-in. Schrader Valve Cap
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2: Materials Specifications
Part Number Description Material
06-236124-001 Nitrogen Transfer Fitting Brass
06-118191-001 1/8-in. x 1/4-in.
Flared Fittings
06-118193-001 3/16-in. Flexible
Actuation Hose
06-118192-001 1/8-in. Branch Tee Brass
WK-263303-000 1/8-in. Schrader Valve Brass
Brass
Stainless Steel 
Braiding, Brass 
Fittings
Figure 2. Cylinder and Valve Assembly
 with Assembled Actuation Components
This literature is provided for informational purposes only. KIDDE-FENWAL, INC. 
assumes no responsibility for the product’s suitability for a particular application. The 
product must be properly applied to work correctly. 
If you need more information on this product, or if you have a particular problem or question, contact KIDDE-FENWAL, INC., Ashland, MA 01721. Telephone: (508) 881-2000.
K-90-103  Rev AB © 2007 Kidde-Fenwal Inc. Printed in USA
WK-263304-000 1/8-in. Schrader Valve 
Cap
878737 Pressure Operated
Control Head
A UTC Fire & Security Company
400 Main Street 
Ashland, MA 01721 
Ph: 508.881.2000 
Fax: 508.881.8920
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