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1. 4 Each Suppressor Valve container to be depressurised Note pass fail Remark Do not ventilate Nitrogen in a confined space Note No 5 Power supply to the Control Panel to be Isolated by the pass fail Remark Customer and disconnected to prevent accidental reconnection Note No Fike to Verify 6 Control Panel battery to be disconnected and removed for pass fail Remark disposal Note No 7 Each actuator is to be removed and placed in a storage boss to pass fail Remark be either stored on site or removed for disposal Note No 8 Verify that all Suppressor valve gauges are reading zero pass fail Remark replace fill valve cap loosely Note No ATTENTION SYSTEM IS NOW DE COMMISSIONED AND READY FOR DISMOUNTING BY THE CUSTOMER OWNER Page 24 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 9 REPAIR AND RETURN AUTHORISATION Any component that is to be returned to Fike must be approved for return prior to shipment In order for the returned component to receive the correct attention credit repair replacement either under warranty or at the owner s expense an Material Return Authorisation number must be assigned by Fike A prearranged return authorisation will expedite the business and corrective action measures taken upon receipt of the part s A reference to the return authorisa2. EXPLOSION PROTECTION SYSTEMS 8 8500 00 2 STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Fike Europe Fi STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe Fike Europe May 08 Explosion Protection Systems Standard Rate Discharge Systems Installation and Maintenance Instructions REVISIONS LETTER DATE BY DESCRIPTION 09 2003 JS MV General Revision for Atex Certification 05 2008 BV Tagplate changed Page 2 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION Lu oe c eon eo l va Gl Eu o Ca l Sun SS Ova SN eo oU ep RC Vo uq 5 1 1 SCOPE Mte mta dt E TN at ET 5 1 2 EXPLOSION ISOLATION CONCEPT eren enne arent entere nnns seen nete nnne seen 5 1 3 DEFINITIONS E 6 PAS Val eee 8 STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE 10 3 1 DESCRIPTION dte Atte du unen k tus auqa e 10 3 2 DENTIEIG ATION S re ERE PMSA E ee ERE 10 3 3 COMPOSING PARTS DIMENSIONS eene nennen ener tenete etre entran esee tnnt 11 4 STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE CONTAINER INSTALLATIONN
3. 12 4 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION tes A UE och address 12 4 2 CONTAINER PRESSURIZATION a aaa ene as ettet 13 4 3 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION amp HANDLING e emen steer 14 5 CONTAINER REFURBISHMENIT I 15 5 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS S Sas A aaa sa tete leve m Lage docs Gas s retia aede aloe 16 6 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION amp HANDLING 18 6 1 ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY X Sau cues Soh um re 18 6 2 PERSONAL SAFETY MEASURES scere ee a e PEE ER E EY Pads 19 6 3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROCEDURES cccccccecssssstcecececsesssececececsessnsececececseseeaececcesesensaaees 19 6 4 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION Gare rd e Eee 19 6 5 ACTUATOR EXCHANCGE nee emen 19 7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 20 7 1 EE E E NR 20 7 2 PERIODIC INSPECTION u ypas E E E E krigeren eet EEEE 20 7 3 THREE MONTHLY SERVICE INSPECTION BY 21 7 4 T HREE YEAREY yqa eta OENE mlt idi i ass 22 7 5 FIVE gt YBARLY atap saya NOR ee 23 7 6 T ENSYBARDY toe otn
4. Fike Europe Branch Offices Fike France Fike Deutschland Fike United Kingdom Tel 32 14 21 00 31 Fax 32 14 21 07 43 Tel 91 20 545 33 36 Fax 91 20 543 45 98 Tel 81 3 5466 3141 Fax 81 3 5466 3145 Tel 603 785 914 62 Fax 603 785 914 61 Tel 905 681 3100 Fax 905 681 3107 Tel 55 11 4525 1277 Fax 55 11 4525 1201 Tel 33 1 30 31 31 32 Fax 33 1 30 73 14 65 Tel 49 621 321 670 Fax 49 621 321 6750 Tel 44 1 622 677 081 Fax 44 1 622 685 737 e mail fike europe fike com website www fike be e mail e mail e mail e mail e mail e mail e mail e mail sameerp Qpn2 vsnl net in office fikejapan co jp fikeap fike com fikecanada fike com vendas fike com br fike france fike france fr info fike de sales fike co uk Fike Ib rica Tel 34 93 6000 800 e mail fike fike es Fax 34 93 6000 801 Fike Italia Tel 39 2 2952 4166 e mail webmaster fike it Fike Representative Fax 39 2 2951 4414 INSTRUCTION AND MOUNTING DETAILS Fike document D00035 10L SRD container mouting details Fike document D00150 10L SRD metal flexible mounting 1000 mm Fike document D00153 10L SRD metal flexible mounting 500 mm Fike document D00233 Nozzle mounting boss 2 1 4 saddled Fike document 231005 Split piece for flexibles SRD Page 27 29 Document no 8 8500 00 1 SRD COMPOS
5. NOTE The 3 5 and 10 year replacements are based on a 60 C maximum service temperature More regular replacement may be necessary in case of higher temperatures or harsh operational environments Page 23 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 i Fi ke STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 8 DE COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE CHECK LIST The following procedure must only be performed by a Fike qualified Service Engineer who has been assigned to prepare and complete the de commissioning of the above referenced Explosion Protection System Each step in the listed procedure must be adhered to and completion acceptance of this form is mandatory The Service Engineer must check off each of the following steps In the case of non compliance the observed discrepancy must be corrected before completion of the system de STEPS DESCRIPTION 1 Use Fike system project component location diagram to record pass fail Remark and verify the locations of all Fike system components for each Note No commissioning zone and system 2 Control Panel to be Disarmed Shutdown pass fail Remark Note No 3 All Suppressor Valve actuators to be shunted pass fail Remark Note No
6. additional empty actuator transport boss is required to hold the overdue actuator WARNING ACTUATORS ARE INDIVIDUALLY LABELLED TO ENABLE PROPER IDENTIFICATION DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL In the figure below a detonator in safety housing is shown typical arrangement Figure 4 Detonator assembly housing safety cap typical NG Item Description Item Description DETONATOR HOUSING RETAINER NUT O RING DETONATOR WIRE 1m SAFETY CAP DETONATOR TAG SHUNT _ 1 1 1 O DETONATOR SHUNT 2 COMPONENT EPOXY GLUE ORIGINAL CAP DETO WIRE Table 5 Detonator assembly typical Page 18 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 Fi KE STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Ei 6 2 PERSONAL SAFETY MEASURES When handling actuators fee wear approved face protection do not wear static electricity producing clothing always put the safety cap on the actuator boss when removing it from the equipment Alternatively actuator handling is also safe if the actuator is held into a safety transport boss do not handle more than one actuator at the same time do not expose actuators to high heat sources as this may considerably affect their service life 6 3 ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROCEDURES When handling actuators actuators must remain shunted at all times when elect
7. travelling at the speed of sound and flame accelerating The Fike hardware is designed to provide protection against deflagrations only not against detonations Suppressant Substance contained in the suppressor that when dispersed into a volume to be protected can arrest or prevent a developing explosion in that volume Three categories of suppressants are in general use separately or in combination powder water haloncarbons Powder suppressant Powder with recognised flame extinguishing properties such as products based on monoammonium phosphate potassium bicarbonate or sodium bicarbonate Such suppressants may contain additives to improve their flow properties and their effectiveness Dispersion nozzle A discharge device fitted on a Suppressor or the protected installation and designed to deploy the suppressant into the equipment to be protected Explosion sensor Device that is responsive to the changes of environmental parameters such as pressure caused by a developing explosion Explosion detector Device or arrangement of apparatus containing one or more explosion sensors that responds to a developing explosion by providing an explosion detection signal Activation pressure Pa That pressure threshold above the pressure at ignition of the reactants Pi at which a detection of the explosion is deemed to have occurred Response time The time necessary for actuation of the system after a detection of an explo
8. 405 fax 816 229 0314 or Fike Europe Product Support at 32 14 21 00 31 fax 32 14 21 07 43 Page 9 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 i Fi STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 3 STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS 3 1 DESCRIPTION The Fike SRD container used in conjuction with other Fike explosion protection system components is designed to suppress or prevent flame propagation through ducts or conveying lines to downstream equipment or operating locations Fike SRD containers are incorporated in the protection system to perform vital system functions The controlled and predictable release of suppressant powder is such a vital function Release of these media results from an electrical signal generated by the EPSC The electrical signal is transmitted to an actuator that instanteously opens a rupture disc Upon opening of the disc the suppressant powder flows out of the container into the pipe thereby providing a chemical block to the propagating explosion 3 2 IDENTIFICATION To identify the chemical isolation container and order replacement parts the containers have been permanently labelled The container identification plate located on the cylindricall shell of the container contains amoung other things following information Serial No Date of Manuf Gross Weight Next inspection date Suppressant type Suppressant weight and Filling pressure fig 1 SEL SUPPE
9. ATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 1 Before performing an inspection it is important to obtain first all pertinent data related to the specific system inspected The information required includes and should be obtained from Fike System Engineered Drawings Copy of manuals specifications or documents referenced on Fike system drawings System owner s operating procedures Inspection equipment Operating specifications of each component inspected 2 Check the display of the CIE or EPSC in normal status only the green LED s on the front panel should be lit Consult the applicable EPSC user manual if this is not the case in normal status all programmed outputs should be switched active or armed REFER THE APPLICABLE EPSC USER MANUAL to perform any action on the explosion controller 3 Visually check all components for physical deterioration and abuse If components ability to perform is in question they must be thoroughly tested and or replaced Do not submerge components in liquids 4 Check all components supporting hardware mounting brackets and bolts Check if they are tight and secure replace if necessary 5 Check the actual fill pressure of all pressurised components 6 File a complete and detailed report of the inspection findings with the system owner servicing company and Fike T 3 THREE MONTHLY SERVICE INSPECTION BY FIKE A three monthly i
10. ING PARTS AND AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS Fike document 710610 Chemical isolation container assembly SRD 8 4L Page 28 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 ISOLATION CONTAINER RELOAD PARTS SRD Fike document 8 5502 Page 29 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2
11. NJURY AND OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE IF NOT HANDLED CORRECTLY ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS SHALL WORK WITH THESE DEVICES AND MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH AND UNDERSTAND THE RELEVANT PROCEDURES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY THE ACTUATOR MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SHUNTED WHENEVER PERFORMING ANY OF THE REFURBISHMENT AND REBUILD PROCEDURES IN NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES ACTUATORS ARE THE LAST PART TO BE INSTALLED AND MAY ONLY BE INSTALLED WHEN EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM HAVE BEEN CHECKED ALL MAINTENANCE WORK SHOULD BE EXECUTED BY CERTIFIED FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERS ONLY COMPONENTS SUPPLIED BY FIKE i e RELOAD KITS SPARE PARTS ETC SHOULD BE USED TO REFURBISH THE CONTAINERS FIKE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO FIKE ASSEMBLIES COMPONENT PARTS OR HARM TO PERSONNEL IF WORK TO THE FIKE EQUIPMENT IS CARRIED OUT BY NONE FIKE CERTIFIED ENGINEERS Page 8 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 Fi ke STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THE SECTIONS MARKED WITH THIS ICON REQUIRE SPECIALIST ASSISTANCE PLEASE CONTACT FIKE FOR INFORMATION ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS SERVICE QUALIFICATIONS The information contained in this document is provided for reference purposes only For further product information or ordering replacement parts please contact your local Fike Branch Office or Representative details of which can be found on the back page or Fike Product Support by calling 816 229 3
12. O in safety enclosure Containers types Agent Fill Weight Nitrogen pressure SBC FGSBC MAP kg kg kg barg 2 Liter SRD 1 8 1 4 1 4 34 8 4 Liter SRD 8 2 6 4 7 1 34 Table 2 Agent fill weights Chemical Name Product Name SBC Sodium Bicarbonate Ansul Plus 50C FGSBC Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate ICI Dessicarb MAP Monoamonium Phosphate Ansul FORAY Furex 770 Material Safety Datasheets of the suppressant agents can be obtained upon request Table 3 Suppressant agent type Page 15 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 ke STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING BEFORE WORKING MAKE SURE THE FILL VALVE IS OPEN AND THE PRESSURE GAUGE READS ZERO 1 Check on the container identification plate if the container is due for inspection or testing WARNING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY NO LIVE ACTUATOR MAY BE INSTALLED CONNECTED WHEN PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS 2 Remove the container from the process line First loosen the U bolts of the mounting bracket then turn the raccord 3 Put the container down in a horizontal position Be careful not to damage the pressure gauge 4 Remove the 1 welded outlet assembly and the O ring from the valve body using a wrench 5 Place the chemical isolation container upside down and blow it out with pressurised air to ensu
13. am 23 8 DE COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE CHECK LIST 24 9 REPAIR AND RETURN AUTHORISATIONN 25 Page 3 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 Fi KE STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Ei FIGURES FIGURE 1 CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION PLATE emen nennen FIGURE 2 SRD COMPOSING PARTS TYPICAL eese enne FIGURE 3 SRD CONTAINER FILL PRESSURE FIGURE 4 DETONATOR ASSEMBLY HOUSING SAFETY TYPICAL TABLES TABLE 1 COMPOSING PARTS cccccccsccsesesssececececeesssaececececsesseaeceeeeeesensaeeeeeeseseneaeaeees TABLE 2A GENT BILL WEIGHTS au usa ATE pe Udo dos TABLE 3 SUPPRESSANT AGENT TYPE ene emen ANNEXES ANNEX A SRD COMPOSING PARTS AND POSSIBLE CONFIGURATIONS FIKE DOCUMENT D00026 FIKE DOCUMENT D00035 FIKE DOCUMENT D00150 FIKE DOCUMENT D00153 ANNEX B INSTRUCTION AND MOUNTING DETAILS FIKE DOCUMENT 710610 ANNEX C ISOLATION CONTAINER RELOAD PARTS SRD FIKE DOCUMENT 8 5502 Page 4 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 1 INTRODUCTION 1 4 ScoPE This document is intended to provide information and assist with the installation mai
14. cting piping To isolate explosions the system proceeds through 3 basic sequences detection initiation and isolation All aspects contribute to the effectiveness of a chemical isolation system Delivery of suppressant powder begins within a few milliseconds after detection and sufficient quantities of suppressant powder must be delivered over a known time period in order to effectively interrupt the propagation of an explosion The choice of suppressant the location of the system components and other system parameters must be carefully considered for each application taking into account the velocity of the explosion flame and other applicable process conditions Refer to Fike document 8 5501 Isolation Container SRD Page 5 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 Fi STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 1 3 DEFINITIONS SRD Suppressor Slow or Standard Rate Discharge Appliance containing an explosion suppressant that can be expelled by the action of stored internal pressure Explosion The propagating of a flame and pressure wave in a premixed dispersion of combustible gases dusts or mixtures of these in a gaseous oxidant such as air in a closed or substantially closed vessel Deflagration Explosions which propagate because of heat transfer and having two distinctive and separate parts a pressure wave and a flame Deflagrations are characterised by an explosion pressure wave
15. f the ambient temperature differs from 22 C to prevent accidental firing and possible injury due to overfilling The suppressant container requires sufficient structural support based on its weight Refer to the Fike Engineering Drawings for the physical specifications of the suppressant container The SRD container must be mounted to the mounting bracket and connected to the process pipe by the nozzel mounting boss as prescribed in the specific Fike Engineering Drawings Refer to Annex B Page 12 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 4 2 CONTAINER PRESSURIZATION Fike containers are shipped without pressure to be pressurised on site After installation the container must be pressurised by a Fike Service Engineer during start up of the system dry nitrogen fill pressure at 22 C 18 barg x 10 24 barg gt 10 at 22 C Refer to figure 3 for the required filling pressure if the ambient temperature differs from 22 to prevent accidental firing and or possible injury due to overfilling 50 4 0 p NOM FILL PRESSURE lt MIN FILL PRESSURE 3 0 eee 3 1 8 i o i i 0 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Ambient Temperature C Figure 3 SRD container fill pressure chart Page 13 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 F
16. full automatic system check This software checks the electronic addresses of the EPSC and the proper functioning of the controller SE also uses this Fike software to check whether all process equipment shutdown contacts controlled by the Fike system operate in the appropriate sequence SE uses the Fike software for measureing the condition of the complete field wiring installation SE checks the explosion pressure detectors calibration for the activation pressure set point calibration adjusted as required SE to file a complete and detailed report of the inspection findings A copy of this report will be sent to the system owner or servicing company Fike will retain a copy for their records 7 4 THREE YEARLY 1 A three year inspection includes the replacement of all batteries EEPROMS Page 22 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 Fi STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 7 5 FIVE YEARLY 1 A five year inspection includes the replacement of all detonators actuators Refer to the applicable safety procedure 2 National guidelines may require periodic testing of the suppression containers pressure vessel code It is the responsibility of the owner to contact your local authorities having jurisdiction 7 6 TEN YEARLY 1 A ten year inspection includes the replacement of all suppressant powder and GCA actuators Refer to section 5 Refurbishment instructions
17. h dry nitrogen Refer to figure 3 when the ambient temperature differs from 22 C Check for leaks using a suitable leak detection spray or liquid 14 i Apply power to the CIE Check the EPSC for any trouble indication prior to arming the system Only if trouble conditions are solved the system is ready for operation 15 Before arming the system remove vertical connector terminal from the ke pre shunted connector terminal and insert it into the base connector terminal Clip off the shunted detonator lead wires and close the junction box The CIE is now ready to be armed Page 17 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 ke STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 6 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION amp HANDLING WARNING ONLY QUALIFIED FIKE PERSONNEL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO INSTALL REMOVE ACTUATORS The actuators of the Fike Explosion Protection Systems are widely used in industrial applications but must be respected for their extremely fast response and the possibility of accidental detonation When actuators are handled in accordance with all proper safety practices accidental detonations should not occur WARNING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY THE ACTUATORS MUST BE DISCONNECTED AND SHUNTED WHEN PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES 6 1 ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY Each actuator is transported in a safety boss with a safety cap In order to exchange an overdue actuator an
18. i KE STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Ei 4 3 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION amp HANDLING Refer to SECTION 6 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION amp HANDLING for details on installation of the actuator Refer to the relevant CIE EPSC manual and site specific drawing package for the completion of the controller wiring and system checkout Page 14 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 i lt S STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 5 CONTAINER REFURBISHMENT After an activation the suppressant powder is released and the container shall be refurbished Fike SRD containers are designed to allow easy and quick refurbishment Refer to figure 2 for details and composing parts The SRD container can be refurbished using the Fike reload parts as detailed below Refurbishing the container shall only be performed by a Fike service technician or trained site personnel using original Fike parts only The following items are required for refurbishing the SRD Reload kit SRD consisting of the following parts refer to datasheet 8 5502 Isolation Container Reload parts SRD Annex C Suppressant powder Initiator boss O ring initiator boss O ring rupture disc assembly Rupture disc assembly Nozzle plug assembly initiator in safety enclosure Can be either a gas cartridge actuator GCA or a detonator DET
19. jH CEBICAIMER x p poup 2 M pressure mo gest SL Suppressant ues Suppressant Qty kg 5 De 4 Gross wgti INS lt Manufact year 5 Serial N lest pressure 100 1 bor Test dote A Lot Number OC TOEKOMSTLAAN 52 File Lee 2200 Herentals Belgium Figure 1 Container Identification Plate Page 10 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 ke STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 3 3 COMPOSING PARTS DIMENSIONS 115 3 Initiator housing _ Flexible mounting optional 1 1 4 nozzle assembl Nozzle plug assembly 6 Mounting bracket 12 Raccord Table 1 Composing parts Page 11 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 Fi ke STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4 STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE CONTAINER INSTALLATION WARNING THE CONTAINER MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE PRESSURISATION 4 1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Fike suppressant containers are factory filled with suppressant powder After installation the containers must be pressurised by a Fike Service Engineer during start up of the system dry nitrogen initial pressure 34 5 barg at 22 C Refer to figure 3 for the required filling pressure i
20. l process a detection signal Disarmed the EPSC is inactive and will not process a detection signal Shutdown Disarm action followed by the dischargeing of the capacitors of a CIE EPSC Consequently the power to fire the actuator is no longer present Therefore shutdown is safer than DISARM Shutdown must be used during maintenance to an area of plant where people can enter the protected volume Shutdown also guarantees a safe state of the circuitry for the operator or technician for maintenance or measurements Fike Service Sign The sections marked with this icon require specialist assistance ONLY CERTIFIED FIELD SERVICE ENGINEERS SHALL PERFORM THE ACTIONS DESCRIBED IN THESE MARKED SECTIONS Page 7 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 Fi KE STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Ei 2 WARNINGS WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING ISOLATION SYSTEM PARTS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO BE EXPOSED TO VIBRATIONS FOR MORE DETAILS OR IN CASE OF DOUBT CONTACT FIKE ONLY QUALIFIED FIKE PERSONNEL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO INSTALL REMOVE ACTUATORS IN MANY COUNTRIES THE TRANSPORT STORAGE AND USE OF ACTUATORS ARE CONTROLLED BY GOVERNMENT RULES AND OFFICES THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES MUST BE CONSULTED BEFORE TRANSPORT USE OR INSTALLATION OF THESE DEVICES AND THE RELEVANT PERMITS OBTAINED ACTUATORS ARE PYROTECHNIC DEVICES THAT CAN CAUSE BODILY I
21. nspection must be performed by a Fike Service Engineer or factory authorised technicians Consult Fike to schedule an inspection visit or for information on authorisation for System service by others than Fike To perform an inspection it is important to obtain first all pertinent data related to the specific system inspected Page 21 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 Fi STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe The information required includes and should be obtained from Fike System Engineered Drawings Copy of manuals specifications or documents referenced on Fike system drawings System owner s operating procedures Inspection equipment Operating specifications of each component inspected During this 3 monthly inspection the Fike Service Engineer further on called SE proceeds following checks SE shuts down the Fike CIE or EPSC SE then removes the actuators from the electrical circuit to ensure the highest possible level of safety amp security while working SE proceeds through a visual check of all components for physical deterioration and abuse If components ability to perform is in question he will thoroughly test or even replace the specific component s SE checks all components supporting hardware mounting brackets and bolts to be tight and secure SE checks the actual fill pressure of all pressurised components SE links a portable PC to the EPSC for a
22. ntenance and refurbishment of Fike Europe Standard Rate Discharge systems SRD containers Individuals should read this manual carefully Specific sections will be of particular interest depending upon specific responsibilities This information shall be used in conjunction with the drawings and additional information provided for the specific application 1 2 FIKE EXPLOSION ISOLATION CONCEPT The risk of an industrial explosion occurs in many stages of production transport and storage of combustible dust and gases Apart from all the known preventive measures to avoid conditions in which explosions may occur a large number of constructive protection measures can be taken Protective techniques are classified into explosion venting suppression and isolation Explosion venting and explosion suppression are designed to protect process vessels from overpressurisation Explosion isolation is intended to keep explosions from spreading throughout a process By isolating the explosion the effect of an explosion is limited to the equipment where the explosion initially occurred Chemical explosion isolation a technique to prevent propagation of explosion flame through connecting pipes is achieved by means of a chemical flame extinguishing system which basically comprises a detector a control system and a container filled with suppressant powder that is pressurized with nitrogen The Fike Chemical Isolation containers are placed on interconne
23. out every 3 months 2 Fike is unable to provide any additional support other than that stated in Fike s standard conditions of sale unless a service contract is established The inspection schedule and procedure set forth below are provided as a minimum requirement for Fike Explosion Protection Systems operating in moderate environments If your particular protection system does not employ all the equipment mentioned disregard the appropriate instruction The instructions are to be implemented in conjunction with complete system inspection instructions During initial system checkout or start up the Fike Service Engineer may decide that due to the process characteristics additional inspections are required In such case these are to be considered in addition to the maintenance schedule given below It is extremely important to closely monitor the operational characteristics of your system during the first few days or weeks after initial start up 7 2 PERIODIC INSPECTION The following checks can be conducted by others than Fike It is advised to conduct these checks at regular intervals once a week and to file the results in a logbook In this way the Fike Service Engineer will have a clear overview of the system status and behaviour during time Furthermore this logbook will be very helpful for trouble shooting and system analysis upon system trouble conditions Page 20 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 i Fi STANDARD R
24. re possible debris is removed before proceeding with the rebuild 6 Thoroughly clean all the ports threads and O ring seating surfaces on the valve Clean the fill valve and make sure the valve seat is free of dirt or foreign particles T In case of doubt about the condition of the fill valve and or the pressure gauge 8 replace these parts Clean the threads with a tap 1 4 NPT to make sure the threads are clean Replace the fill valve and or pressure gauge using Teflon tape on the threads 8 Refill the container in upside down position with the applicable suppressant powder using a funnel Thoroughly clean the threads afterwards 9 Install a new 1 welded outlet assembly on the valve body using a new O ring Use vacuum grease Dow Corning the O ring groove and lubricant on the threads Tighten until the assembly bottoms out Page 16 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 i ke STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 10 Remove the 1 74 nozzle fitting from the nozzle mounting boss Install a new nozzle plug assemble in the nozzle mounting boss Re install the 172 nozzle fitting tighten until the nozzle bottoms out 11 Re install the container on the process 12 Install a new actuator according to section 6 13 The container is now ready for pressurisation Check the container PTS identification plate for the applicable fill pressure and pressurise wit
25. rically disconnected from the protection system and during servicing do not check actuator continuity with any type of Ohm meter or other measuring device do not install actuators if current is present on conduit or equipment do not install actuators if radio transmitters or wireless telephones are used in nearby areas connect actuator lead wires only after the detonator assembly has been properly installed 6 4 ACTUATOR INSTALLATION ONLY QUALIFIED FIKE PERSONNEL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO INSTALL ACTUATORS 6 5 ACTUATOR EXCHANGE ONLY QUALIFIED FIKE PERSONNEL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REMOVE ACTUATORS Page 19 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 i Fi STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe 7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CAUTION BEFORE MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE TO THE SYSTEM IS PERFORMED MAKE SURE TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE SYSTEM OPERATION INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT OPERATION AND SYSTEM SAFETY THE PROTECTED PROCESS MUST BE IN A NON HAZARDOUS STATE 7 1 GENERAL In order to assure the SAFETY FUNCTION of the Fike protection system it is essential that the integrity of the system remains In order that your company can benefit from our after sales services in case of emergencies a service contract should be set up prior to or just after commissioning Once the contract is in place you will receive our emergency 24 hour telephone numbers Remarks 1 We recommend that a service be carried
26. sion Active Explosion Isolation System A system which is designed to be activated by a sensor or a control and indicating equipment CIE and stop explosions from travelling through pipelines or limit destructive effects of the explosion Page 6 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 Fi STANDARD RATE DISCHARGE SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Europe Actuator Initiating device to open the HRD container typically a gas generator GCA or Gas Cartridge Actuator or detonator Control and indicating Equipment CIE Equipment which records and monitors the signals transmitted by explosion pressure sensors detectors spark and flame temperature and other safety sensors Depending on configuration by interrogation and interpretation of the detector sensor data the CIE selectively controls the actuation of Suppressors HRD s extinguishing barriers SRD s fast closing isolation valves process equipment shut down water spray or extinguishant release and all audible and visual alarms The CIE must be constructed according to special specifications Explosion Protection System Controller EPSC Fike equivalent name for CIE Zone A zone that is protected against an explosion it consists of protection devices that are electrically linked with detectors A validated acknowledged detection signal will activate the explosion protection devices for that specific protected zone Armed the EPSC is active and wil
27. tion number should be inserted to the packing slip If a packing slip is not used then reference to the return authorisation number should be made through alternate means When preparing the component for shipment please include your original Purchase Order Number Invoice Number or Fike Production Order Number Include with the package the address you want the part shipped back to shipment method contact name and telephone number A specific statement as the perceived defect or component failure will assist in examining the part s This statement should also address symptoms and an operation history of the system in which the component was installed In the event the suspect part is found within a larger top assembly component the party assigning the Material Return Authorisation Number MRA should be able to assist you as to whether the entire assembly must be returned or only the component in question Return Address Fike Europe B V B A Toekomstlaan 52 B 2200 Herentals BELGIUM tel 32 14 21 00 31 fax 32 14 21 07 43 Attention Explosion Protection MRA Page 25 29 Document no 8 8500 00 2 Fike CORPORATION Fike Corporation Tel 816 229 3405 Fax 816 229 5082 e mail fossales fike com website www fike com Fike Corporation Subsidiaries Fike Europe B v b a Fike India Private Limited Fike Japan Corporation Fike Asia Pacific Snd Bhd Fike Canada Fike Latina Ltd
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