Kidde FE-13 User Manual
P/N 96-FE13MA-001
October 2002
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FE-13
Fire Suppression
Systems
Owner ’s Manual
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P/N 96-FE13MA-001
October 2002
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FE-13
Fire Suppression
Systems
Owner ’s Manual
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FOREWORD
This manual is written for those who own or are responsible for Kidde® FE-13™ Fire Suppression System cylinders.
IMPORTANT
Kidde 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 information purposes only . Kidde believes this data to be accurate, but
it is published and presented without any guarantee or warranty whatsoever . Kidde disclaims any liability for any use that
may be made of the data and information contained herein by any and all other parties.
Kidde FE-13 Fire Series Fire Suppression Systems are to be designed, installed, inspected, maintained, tested and
recharged by qualified, trained personnel in accordance with the following:
• St andard of the National Fire Protection Association No. 2001, titled Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.
• All instructions, limitations, etc. contained in this manual, P/N 96-FE13MA-000 and/or 96-FE13MA-002.
• All information contained on the system container nameplate(s).
Storage, handling, transportation, service, maintenance, recharge and test of agent storage containers shall be performed only by qualified and trained personnel in accordance with the information in this manual and Compressed Gas
Association pamphlets C-1, C-6 and P-1:
• C-1, Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders.
• C-6, St andards for V isual Inspection of Compressed Gas Cylinders.
• P-1, Safe Handling of Compressed Gases In Containers.
CGA p amphlets are published by the Compressed Gas Association, Cryst al Square T wo, 1725 Jef ferson Davis Highway ,
Arlington, V A 22202-4102.
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
Fax: (508) 881-8920
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword.......................................................................................................................................................i
Installation Form............................................................................................................................................v
Safety Summary............................................................................................................................................vii
Paragraph Title Page
1 GENERAL INFORMA TION ....................................................................................................... 1-1
1-1 Introduction................................................................................................................ ................ 1-1
1-2 Moving of Containers.................................................................................................................1-1
1-2.1 Moving by Trucks.......................................................................................................................1-1
1-2.2 Rough Handling.........................................................................................................................1-1
1-2.3 Storage ......................................................................................................................................1-1
1-3 Safety Cap.................................................................................................................................1-2
1-4 About the System ......................................................................................................................1-2
1-5 FE-13 Overview.........................................................................................................................1-2
2 INST ALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 2-1
2-1 Introduction................................................................................................................ ................ 2-1
2-2 Installation ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2-3 Instructions in Case of Fire........................................................................................................2-1
2-4 Post-Operation Instructions.......................................................................................................2-1
2-5 Inspection and Maintenance of the System...............................................................................2-2
2-5.1 Monthly ......................................................................................................................................2-2
2-5.2 Semi-Annual Inspection ............................................................................................................. 2-2
2-6 Additional Requirements ...........................................................................................................2-2
2-7 Additional S pecifications and Documentation............................................................................2-2
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A TTENTION INST ALLER
This form must be signed by the system owner indicating that he/she has received a copy of this Owner’s Manual
P/N 96-FE13MA-001. Have the system installer fill-out this form.
Note: Retain a copy of this form for your records.
1. System Installed:
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2. Listing of Major System Components:
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3. Description of Hazard Protected by System:
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Owner or Authorized Represent ative Date
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