User Manual Fogmaker Universal
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1. The bottom of the cylinder is equipped with a refilling valve 2 for driving gas The lid is equipped with a refilling valve 3 for extinguishant release valve 4 valve outlet with safety plug 5 pressure gauge 6 transport safety screw 7 detector gas connector 8 and power inlet for an electrical extinguisher 9 The installation kit includes an assembly fitting 10 and fastening clamps 11 Fogmaker Universal is also available in a double assembled model Fogmaker Universal 66 80 Fig 1D WARNING It is strictly forbidden for unauthorized personnel to tamper with the valve or lid of a pressurised cylinder This may release the pressure of the cylinder and cause serious injury to a person You must not remove the safety screw 7 until the installation has been completed Fogmaker Universal 22 33 and 40 12 Fogmaker Universal 66 and 80 Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 3 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual 1 2 Extinguishant The extinguishant consists of water an anti freeze agent 35 C and other additives the purpose of which is to facilitate extinction and prevent reignition 1 3 Continuous Check ups The extinguisher should be checked regularly see Section 9 Functionality tests and refilling should be carried out by authorized personnel in accordance with the specifications on the cylinder service label The cylinder Fig 1 should be checked regularly for any visible2. the cable before it is attached to the valve 3 2 Electrical Activation As an alternative to manual activation the valve can be activated electrically The operator activates the unit manually by pushing a button which activates and discharges the extinguishing system electrically Activation pull cables can be combined with electrical activation 3 3 Detector Activation If Fogmaker Universal is installed to protect an unattended space you need a fully or semi automatic system which triggers extinction through detectors and a central unit in case of fire Detectors which react to for example increasing temperature smoke or visible flames can be used Fogmaker International AB has developed several types of central units and alarm panels for different applications We offer optional accessories such as visual and acoustic alarms as well as automatic engine fuel and electricity shutdown mechanisms Contact Fogmaker or your retailer for further information For installation instructions see the user manual concerned Detektorer 120 160 Fig 5 attendimma overvakning drivgastryck Hogtrycksror 100 bar V MANUEL arm jus Q Larm jud Py L 5 Automatisk handbroms huvudstrom motorstopp Auto manuell Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 7 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual 3 4 Pneumatic Activation Firetrace Firetrace is a fully automatic pneumatic
3. Min 20 um Min 20 um 120 60 78 40 52 30 39 Fogmaker 66 Fogmaker 80 48 62 40 52 Approx 80 litres hour per nozzle Nitrogen Water antifreeze and film forming agents 35 C Standard AFS 1994 39 40 65 C Swedish National Testing and Research Institute SP Swedish Administration of Shipping and Navigation Regulations 1996 01 11 International Car Sport Federation FIA Homologation No Ex 001 97 Techn List No 16 Swedish Administration of Shipping and Navigation Leisure boats engine compartment lt 5 m3 Swedish Fire Safety Association SBF Approval of extinguishing capacity in peat loader Fullscale test SBF for homologation with regard to water quantity Approval extinguishing capacity 1 2 litres m Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 19 20 Extinguishing test in 5 m space Date 97 02 12 96 06 18 Art 253 Safety Equipment 96 12 02 Groups N A B ST Type approval RUS 127 SBF 127 SBF 127 97 02 04 98 05 18 01 09 15 01 09 15 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual 10 Effects of Activation In normal circumstances Fogmaker Universal does not affect the function of engines If extinguishant should be sucked into the air intake of the engine this normally does not affect the performance You may however experience difficulties starting diesel engines since the incoming extinguishant contains water Please note that the extinguishant can cause corr
4. slip the nut onto the pipe end slip the inner clamp ring on the pipe end NOTE make sure it is in the right direction n insert the pipe end into the coupling lubricate the thread and sleeve using copper grease and pull the nut tight thereby locking the clamp ring n check that the pipe is properly locked in the coupling Fig 8 Tighten the nuts first by hand and then another 3 4 of a turn using a tool l Install the nozzles using angle couplings type 2 Fig 9 A or T couplings type 6 Fig 9 B in combination with sleeve couplings type 13 Fig 9 B You can also use pipe ends in combination with end couplings type 4 where the nozzles can be installed Bend the pipe to the smallest possible radius without deforming the pipe so that the nozzle when it has been installed points inwards and downwards towards the specific area you want to protect These couplings are not included in the standard installation kit but they can be supplied if you place a special order for the required quantity Fix the nozzle using a suitable mounting or a clamp so that the nozzle is not dislodge out of position 4 4 Couplings The standard kit includes the following brass clamp ring couplings NOTE If steel pipes are installed you must use steel couplings Valve hose with nipples 9 11 och 12 Fig 9 A and B used to connect the valve to the piping see separate installation instructions enclosed with the hose kit Straight nozzle coupling typ
5. with leak spray Repair any leaks The pressure gauge of the Firetrace system should then be observed daily for at least a week After this you make a new test using leak spray Check that the resistance of the alarm cable is correct 0 ohm 6 4 For electrical systems you should check that the wiring is OK and that there are no defective connections Check the detector circuit and the power supply inlet on the valve using a measuring instrument The resistance of the detector circuit should be 1 kohm The power inlet should be between 1 5 and 2 ohm Make a system test by pushing the test button of the central unit or control panel only rus and 1717 Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 15 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual Fig 15B MOTORUTA TEE ENGINE COMPARTMENT eo TEP ony l KUP tri COCKPIT BRANELETANK FUELTANK Mi ca 5 3 Installation in Racing Cars Singel seaters should be equipped with four spray nozzles in the engine compartment one of which should be directed down towards the bottom plate of the engine compartment One nozzle should be placed either to the left or the right of the driver s helmet pointing towards his her knees The same principles apply when installling Fogmaker in the engine compartment of a standard car Inside the cockpit you should place one nozzle on each B post as high up as possible Install the nozzles pointing crosswise down toward
6. 9 Two protective covers 16 and 17 will prevent dirt from affecting the function of the release mechanism The safety screw should be removed when the cylinder has been installed and you want to take the extinguishing system into operation At all other times the safety screw should be mounted in order to prevent unintentional activation Keep the safety screw hanging by the wire 18 when you have unfastened it Fig 2B displays the fully automatic pneumatic valve and the connector for the pneumatic hose 18 Pneumatic detection can not be combined with pull cables For mechanical activation of Firetrace see section 3 Fig 3 2 2 Valve Hose r The valve outlet and the sprinkler system 10 are connected through a valve hose This hose is designed to absorb vibrations and thereby prevent vibration damage to the 11 pipes n Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 5 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual 3 Activation Devices Fig 4A 4B 4C Fogmaker International supply devices for manual activation with pull cables for electrical or pneumatic activation see sections 3 2 3 3 3 1 Activation Pull cables Two activation pull cables can be connected to the electrical mechanical valve see Fig 4B and 4C The cables are fixed to a wall etc with steel rubber clamps and sheet steel screws Clamps should be used approximately every 30 cm along the wire casing It is important that you install the cable in suc
7. Fogmaker Universal User Manual Fogmaker is a registered trade mark for fire extinguishers used to protect engine compartments of fork lifts front loaders forestry and construction machines buses or other heavy vehicles engine compartments and cockpits of racing and rally cars engine compartments of veteran cars engine and fuel tank compartments of leisure boats and other small boats Fogmaker Universal will work and discharge the extinguishant regardless of the position or angle in which it is installed or hangs when it is activated It uses a patented solution to offer a safer function than traditional bottle type fire extinguishers The difference is that traditional extinguishers use a vertical evacuation pipe which could reduce or completely take out the effect ifthe extinguisher is activated when it is held or hangs in an upside down or close to horizontal position Fogmaker Universal is designed for do it yourself installation It is easy to install and dismantle for servicing or refilling The extinguishant consists of water an anti freeze saline solution and a film forming chemical which prevents reignition of any leaking fuel PRODUCT DATA Serial number Date of delivery Fogmaker Universal is manufactured and marketed by FOGMAKE INTERNATIONAAL p Box 3204 Phone 46 470 243 40 E mail info fogmaker se SE 352 53 V XJ Fax 46 470 244 40 Homepage http www fogmaker com SWEDEN Fogmaker Universal
8. Schedule Section 9 Restoring the Function after a Fire Section 10 Winter Storage Section 11 Technical Data Section 12 User Manual The pipes are not exposed to pressure until the release valve has been activated Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 2 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal 12 Technical Data Type Diameter excl assembly fittings Maximum measure from wall incl assembly fittings Maximum width incl assembly fittings Length height incl valve Hole distance on assembly fittings Weight Filled cylinder incl assembly fittings approx kg Volume pressure Volume extinguishant approx litres Volume driving gas approx litres Load pressure at 20 C Test pressure cylinder bar Materials Cylinder Assembly fittings Valve Anodizing all aluminium parts interior amp exterior Discharge time approx seconds 2 nozzles 4 nozzles 6 nozzles 8 nozzles 10 nozzles 12 nozzles Nozzle flow at 100 bar Other specifications Driving gas Extinguishant Anti freeze temperature standard Functionality tests and technical approvals Institute SAQ Kontroll AB Pressure vessel approval User Manual Universal 33 Universal 40 Measures mm Measures mm 152 152 165 170 152 390 400 445 w 350 h 280 M8 11 23 3 3 4 0 66 80 100 105 bar 100 105 bar 144 144 Extruded durable aluminium Aluminium stainless stell fastening clamps Brass components of stainless steel
9. User Manual Page 20 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual FOG INTERNATIONAL if User Manual Fogmaker Universal Water mist fire extinguisher for permanent installation Effective against burning petrol diesel and other liquid fuels in engine rooms and other enclosed spaces Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal Fogmaker is a registered trade mark of the fire extinguisher described in this manual It is designed for extinction of burning petrol diesel oil etc in engine rooms or other enclosed spaces The extinguisher uses a cold water mist which reduces the temperature very effectively At the same time it drives out the air so that the oxygen level is reduced Full effect is obtained when the extinguishant is vaporized Fogmaker Universal consists of the following parts General description Section 1 1 Installing the Cylinder Section 1 5 Valve Hose Section 2 2 Release Valve Section 2 1 Manual Activation Section 3 1 Electrical Activation Section 3 2 3 3 Pneumatic Activation Firetrace Section 3 4 Pipes Section 4 1 4 2 Couplings Section 4 3 4 3 2 Firetrace Components Section 4 5 Nozzles Section 4 6 Double assembled Extinguisher Section 5 Cover Boxes Section 5 Installations in Racing Cars Section 5 3 Functionality Check after Installation Section 6 Measures in the Event of Fire Section 7 Measures after Fire Section 8 Checklist
10. damage or defects The pressure is checked by reading the pressure gauge 6 which should indicate about 100 bar If the pressure is below 90 bar at 20 C the extinguisher should be refilled in order to ensure full functionality Fogmaker Universal also works at lower pressure but the size of the water drops will increase resulting in less effective formation of water mist The extinguishing effect is optimized at a pressure of approximately 70 100 bar 1 4 Refilling On delivery the fire extinguisher is pressurized and filled with extinguishant Refilling should be done at an authorized service station A special tool is required to refill the cylinder The cylinder contains driving gas nitrogen which is refilled from the bottom of the cylinder through a valve 2 If you refill the cylinder shortly after it has been discharged the original driving gas can be recompressed and used again If the cylinder has been disassembled for servicing you must however refill both driving gas and extinguishant 1 5 Installing the Cylinder Install the cylinder close to the room that is to be protected using the assembly fitting 10 and clamps 11 Fig 3 that are included in the installation kit Screws are not enclosed since you may need different types depending on where and how the cylinder is to be installed The assembly fitting or the installation profile should be fixed in such a way that there is enough free space around the release valve
11. dy an O ring 3 is placed The end of the nozzle has a hole from which the water mist is discharged To prevent the hole from getting clogged up by dirt dust etc a protective hood 4 is included in the delivery This hood should remain on the nozzle after installation It will be forced off by the released pressure when water mist is created When assembling the nozzles you should use a thread locking liquid or thread tape Please note that it is very important to make sure that the thread tape does not come loose and enter into the piping since this could obstruct the nozzle filters Fig U3 4 Install the nozzles in the ceiling of the protected room They should be 70 90 cm apart and 30 45 cm from a wall in order to obtain the most effective distribution of the flow The nozzle will spray the water mist in a cloud at an initial spreading angle of approx 110 The spray will bend off at a point about 20 25 cm from the centre of the discharge It will then spread with full force in the form of a pillar with a diameter of 50 60 cm at a distance of about 100 cm from the nozzle The flow from separate nozzles should be directed so that the mist clouds do not neutralize each other collide There should be as few objects as possible in the way so that the formation of mist is not affected Fire extinction will become more effective if the nozzles are directed towards spots where a fire might start for example the atomiser pi
12. e 4 Fig 9 A for nozzles quantity number of nozzles e T coupling type 6 Fig 9 A for joining pipes or for direct mounting of nozzles using double sleeve couplings type 13 Fig 9 B You can also order the required number of angle couplings 2 for direct connection of nozzles 4 4 1 Coupling Kits Examples of kits The standard installation kit includes clamp ring couplings of brass as illustrated on page 10 NOTE If steel pipes are installed you must use steel couplings Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 9 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual The following items are included in the kits Kits can be ordered for 2 6 nozzles Installation kit 1504 1 6 mm steel rubber clamp with screw 2 90 angle coupling 6x1 4 male not standard 3 Nozzle with filter and protective cover 4 End coupling 1 4 6 male 5 Bulkhead fitting 6 6 6 T coupling 6 6 1 4 7 End coupling 1 4 6 male 8 Copper pipe 6x1 6 2 metres 9 Valve hose 10 Valve hose clamp with screw 11 Sleeve coupling 1 4 1 4 female 12 Adapter 1 4 male 1 4 female Fig 9A Fogmaker Universal User Manual Installation kit 1514 1 6 mm steel rubber clamp with screw 2 90 angle coupling 6x1 4 male not standard 3 Nozzle with filter and protective cover 4 End coupling 1 4 6 male 5 Bulkhead fitting 6 6 6 T coupling 6 6 1 4 7 End coupling 1 4 6 male 8 Copper pipe 6x1 6 2 metre
13. e s or press the release button X Shut down the fuel supply to the engine 6 If possible keep the protected room closed for five minutes after extinction You should have a hand held extinguisher prepared if the fire should flare up again 8 Measures after Extinction Fogmaker Universal contains an anti freeze agent a corrosion inhibitor and a film forming liquid which is decomposed by nature s own organisms However when the extinguishant dries up the corrosion inhibitor loses its effect In order to avoid corrosion you should clean any metal parts as soon as possible after the system has been discharged This is done by rinsing the equipment with fresh water preferably using a high pressure washer We also recommend that you use an alkaline detergent to facilitate the removal of the film forming chemical If this is not done properly any remaining film may gather dust and dirt NOTE In order to protect the engine electrical fittings and other metal parts from corrosion you should wash away any remains of dried or damp extinguishant as soon as possible after the extinguisher has been discharged preferably using a high pressure washer This should always be done whether the extinguisher has been activated in connection with a fire or for any other reason Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 16 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual 2 Release Valve WARNING When the safety screw 7 and the pr
14. e valve safety screw 7 is mounted before you start installing the pull cables so that Fogmaker Universal is not accidentally activated during the installation 4 Remove the valve protective cover by unscrewing the socket screw 19 5 Use the T handle to pull the cable about 12 15 cm out of the casing Cut the casing to a suitable length Fig 4C Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 6 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual Installation Fig 15A Example of pipe and nozzle installation o 6 Functionality Check after Installation 6 1 Fogmaker Universal has been subjected to functionality and leakage tests for at least two weeks as part of the production process and it will work when activated provided that activation devices and the piping have been correctly installed and that the safety screw has been removed It is therefore not necessary to test the extinguisher itself If you are in any doubt about the functionality of the system you should contact an authorized service station for a check up 6 2 Check the piping for leaks using compressed air which you connect to the pipe end where the extinguisher will be connected Then apply leak spray to all couplings and joints and observe them 6 3 Firetrace is checked after the valve has been pressurized with detector gas after which all joints and couplings should be tested
15. h a way that there is no risk of fractures You should also make sure that any curves on the cable are not so sharp that activation is made difficult or obstructed The pull handle should be installed in an easily accessible place outside the area Fogmaker Universal will protect in case of fire When the extinguisher is installed in a vehicle one handle should be placed next to the operator s driver s seat and the other on the outside of the vehicle The handles are equipped with a catch see Fig 4D The outside handle should be placed so that it can not be affected by for example a branch or any other outer obstacle If used in a competition car racing rally the handles should be labelled with an E sticker In order to ensure adequate function of the pull cables please follow these instructions 1 Drill an 8 mm hole where the handle is to be placed Unscrew the outer of the two M8 nuts and insert the cable holder from the back Attach the safety catch if this is to be used and fasten the outer M8 nut again and pull it tight Then pull the M8 nut on the back tight 2 Attach the enclosed M5 nut and the T handle to the cable Lock the T handle in a suitable position with the M5 nut It is particularly important if the safety catch is used to make sure that it can be opened closed with an adequate inertia 3 Use clamps to secure the cable casing except for the last 50 cm closest to the valve WARNING Make sure that th
16. lace if required Reinstall the nozzles Clean and reinstall the protective hoods on the nozzles or fit new hoods onan When the cylinder has been refilled reinstall it using the same procedure as when you first installated it 11 Winter Storage Since the extinguishant of Fogmaker Universal contains water it normally includes an anti freeze agent for temperatures down to about 35 C if nothing else has been agreed If Fogmaker Universal is installed in an unheated space under winter conditions where the temperature might fall below the freeze protection limit the extinguisher must be removed for the winter Dismantling is done in the same way as after a fire section 10 1 If the cylinder has not been activated you must first secure it with the safety screw WARNING When dismantling a cylinder that has not been discharged you must fasten the safety screw 7 before disconnecting the piping and activation device Insert the safety plug into the valve outlet before the fire extinguisher is removed from the vehicle or filled serviced on location Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 18 20 Fogmaker Universal User Manual 1 Extinguishant Cylinder 1 1 General Description Fig 1 The cylinder 1 of Fogmaker 33 is made from extruded aluminum alloy It has been anodised to about 20 my which makes it extremely resistant to corrosion even in very demanding environments for example exposure to saline sea air
17. ll cable one or two cables 9 2 2 Fasten the safety screw X 9 2 3 Functionality check lubrication X 9 2 4 Pull handle and safety catch X 9 2 5 Sticker Fire on handle change if required X 9 2 6 Remove the safety screw X 9 3 Sprinkler system 9 3 1 Pipes hose cracks fractures etc X 9 3 2 Pipes hose clamps sagging X 9 3 3 Test blowing compressed air X Check free flow through all nozzles 9 3 4 Tighten pipe hose couplings and nozzles X 9 3 7 Nozzle spray direction check up adjustment X 9 4 Detection system electrical 9 4 1 Cable circuit crushing cracks fractures X 9 4 2 Alarm circuit and alarm check up X 9 5 Detection system Firetrace 9 5 1 Visual inspection of Firetrace hose X With regard to wear heat and and its fastenings aging defects 9 5 2 Alarm circuit and alarm check up X Systems in accordance with SBF 127 See special checklist for each system For electrically triggered systems there are additional checks which are described in the relevant user manual Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 17 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual 7 Measures in the Event of Fire The following measures should be taken in case there is a fire in the protected room 1 Stop engines and ventilators 2 Turn off the electricity 3 Shut if possible the doors hatches to the room 4 Activate Fogmaker Universal If the system is not fully automatic or if it is in manual mode Use the pull cabl
18. osion damage if the engine is not restarted shortly after a fire As a precaution pour a little oil into the cylinders and run the starter engine for a few seconds The function of the electrical system can be affected by the saline solution of the extinguishant resulting in unwanted flashovers if the system is not cleaned as soon as possible After removing the cause of fire and cleaning the protected equipment you can begin using it again provided the fire itself has not caused any damage which must be repaired first 10 1 Restoring the Function of Fogmaker Universal after Extinction When Fogmaker Universal has been used the cylinder must be refilled with extinguishant This should be done at an authorized service station Take the following steps when Fogmaker is dismantled for maintenance and service ils Unfasten the coupling between the release valve and the hose that connects the cylinder to the piping 2 Disconnect the pull cable s from the release valve 3 Remove the cylinder from its assembly fitting and bring it to an authorized service station for checking and refilling 4 Remove the nozzles and flush the system using a mixture of water and rinsing fluid rinsing fluid and tools for this purpose can be ordered from Fogmaker When this has been done you should blow the pipes clean with compressed air Rinse the nozzles under running water and blow them clean using compressed air Check the O ring packing on the nozzle Rep
19. otective cover 17 have been removed Fogmaker Universal can be accidentally activated by a slight pressure to the release catch which is located under the protective cover 16 The release valve must not be dismantled if the cylinder is pressurized If the valve or any of its nipples are removed when the cylinder is under pressure a liquid jet strong enough to injure a person seriously will be discharged 2 1 Release Valve Fig 2A 2B Fogmaker Universal can be activated manually electrically from a control panel or automatically through a detector circuit see Fig 2A The valve could also be automatically activated using a pneumatic device Firetrace see Fig 2B Fogmaker International AB provide a range of central units manual semi automatic or fully automatic which can be used to control the electrical release device Contact your retailer for further information The release valve 4 is attached to the lid of the cylinder 15 The valve has an outlet opening 5 for the extinguishant For security reasons the outlet is equipped with a safety plug which should always be inserted before you service or transport a pressurized cylinder There are two sockets for pull cables 13 The valve is secured from accidental activation by a safety screw 7 which should always be in place when servicing or installing dismantling the extinguisher and when transporting a pressurized cylinder Electrical activation connector cables
20. pes of a diesel engine or the carburettor of a petrol engine Preferably the mist should hit some hot components for example the turbo since this will speed up the vaporization and thereby the extinction Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 12 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual The pipes are installed with clamps Fig 9 A och B and screws Use one clamp per 30 cm of pipe We recommend that you use clamps on both sides of couplings Use a sufficient number of clamps so that the pipes do not vibrate or sag IMPORTANT Blow the pipes clean before installing the nozzles Any filings and burrs may reduce the diameter of the pipes and nozzles resulting in restricted throughflow of extinguishant when Fogmaker Universal is activated 4 3 Installing Pipes When the pipes have been cut to a suitable length and the ends have been cleared as described in section 4 1 you proceed by installing the couplings The pipe you are going to connect to the release valve must first be drawn through the wall separating the protected room and the area where the extinguisher will be installed To do this you need a bulkhead fitting of nickel plated brass Fig 9 A and B which is a standard item in the installation kit Connect the pipe to the bulkhead fitting On the outside of the wall you should now install the valve hose which connects the extinguisher valve to the sprinkler system How to connect pipes and couplings
21. s 9 Valve hose 10 Valve hose clamp with screw 11 Sleeve coupling 1 4 1 4 female 12 Adapter 1 4 male 1 4 female 13 Sleeve coupling 1 4 male 1 4 female Fig 9B Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 10 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 11 20 Edition 2002
22. s the driver s passenger s feet This means that the nozzle on the right hand B post should be directed towards the passenger s feet Make sure that the water mist is not obstructed by the driver or passenger These systems should be equipped with double activation devices The first should be easy to reach for the driver while the other should be placed on the outside of the car clearly visible Both activation devices should be labelled with an E sticker Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 14 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual 6 Push the cable out of its casing again and attach the end socket tensioners on the casing 7 Cut the cables to 26 and 31 mm respectively Fig 4A Slip the cable through the M6 hole of the valve housing and screw on the cable tensioners 8 Attach the cable screw nipples see Fig 4B 9 Insert the cable nipples into the milled out grooves of the release catch Fig 4C Fasten the cover 16 The cover will hold the cable nipples in place 10 Fasten the last clamp as close to the valve as possible in order to ensure that the cable casing is properly fixed so that it can not move WARNING When checking that the cable runs smoothly the safety screw 7 of the release valve must be mounted This way the extinguisher will not be activated when you pull the handle but you will be able to establish that the cable runs smoothly and that the gap is sufficient 1 5 mm You should tes
23. system The system consists of a detector gas cylinder and a polymer hose which is installed in the engine room at ceiling level round the engine In the event of a fire the hose is burnt off the pressure drops and the valve of the Fogmaker cylinder is automatically opened to discharge the extinguishant into the nozzle system The detector gas cylinder is equipped with a connector for a pressure guard The hose can be punctured by hand using a manual activation device not standard equipment Optional accessories are alarm panels visual and acoustic alarms as well as automatic engine fuel and electricity shutdown mechanisms Fig 6 Fogmaker Aktiverad 4 Pipes Couplings and Nozzles Fig 11 11 A 4 1 Pipes The standard kit includes 6 x 0 8 mm soft treated copper pipe 1 of the required length in accordance with your order As an alternative you can use pipes of steel stainless or not or steel reinforced rubber hose as well as combinations of these Copper pipes are however easier to handle if you are doing the installation yourself They can be bent into flexible curves which can be adapted to the layout of the protected room The pipes can not however be bent too many times as the material hardens If the pipe has to be rebent it must first be annealed Pipes of plastic or other materials can not be used since they may burst because of the high pressure According to the motor sport regulations of FIA valid from 1 Jan
24. tinguishant is 6 to 8 nozzles The double assembled extinguisher is fixed to its assembly fittings when delivered and the cylinders are connected with a hose se Fig 14 When installing the cylinders you must not disconnect them from the assembly fittings since this might affect the connector coupling between the hose and the lid of the cylinder and cause leakage 5 2 Cover Boxes Fig 13 Fogmaker International AB market a cover box of powder coated sheet steel for single as well as double assembled cylinders These boxes are primarily used for outside assembly on vehicles and machines that are used in difficult conditions Double assembled extinguisher 6 6 and 8 litres Cover box Fig 13 Fig 14 Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 13 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual Fig 10 4 5 Firetrace 3 Firetrace Installation Kit 1 Detection hose 2 Detector gas cylinder with pressure gauge valve and pressure guard filled on delivery 18 bar 3 2 cylinder assembly fittings not in picture 4 T coupling You can order the articles below 5 Angle 1 8 6 6 Bulkhead fitting 6 6 7 End coupling 1 8 6 8 Joint 6 6 9 End coupling with protective spring 6 10 Pressure guard for alarm 11 Rubber clamp 6 mm with screws Manual activator cuts hose not in picture 4 6 Nozzles The nozzle consists of a body 1 with a built in turbulence former and a fixed sintered filter 2 Around the bo
25. to connect the pipes to the nozzles the release pull cable s and an electrical release equipment if required The cylinder can be set up in whichever position you want but make sure that the pressure gauge can be checked If it is not possible to install the cylinder with the pressure gauge fully visible we recommend that you use an electrical pressure alarm For instructions on how to install pipes nozzles and activation devices see sections 3 and 4 Fig 2A Fig 2B Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 4 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual 9 Checklist Schedule Fogmaker Fire Extinguisher and Sprinkler System The extinguisher system should be checked once a year using the checklist below Every four years an extended check up of the cylinder should be carried out and the extinguishant replaced Extended check ups can only be done at an authorized service station Checklist Daily Check up Check that the pressure of the cylinder is not below 90 bar and the detector pressure Firetrace at least 15 bar This check up is not required if you use an electrical activation device Checklist Annual Check up Notes 9 1 Extinguisher cylinder 9 1 1 Assembly fittings fastenings X 9 1 2 Cylinder clamps fastening X 9 1 3 Check pressure gauge min 90 bar X 9 1 4 Visible leaks X 9 1 5 Marking label check up X 9 1 6 Yellow labels check up X Serial number next service 9 1 7 555 or equivalent on valve mechanism X 9 Pu
26. uary 1998 the piping must consist of a fire resistant material _ TRYCKF ALLSDIAGRAM 4 2 Pressure Drop gt Pressure drop per metre pipe The Fogmaker system uses high pressure Therefore it is important to use the appropriate dimensions for the pipes so that unneccessary drops in the pressure 4 An are avoided If the pressure should drop the efficiency J PS of the system is reduced The chart displays the pressure drop per metre pipe aan when using 6x1 mm copper pipe and 8x1 steel pipe 2b 6 an respectively The drop should not exceed 1 bar per usb eevee metre For information on the flows which should be ae oh T Fa calculated see section 12 Technical Data For long ee hg a ae distances we recommend that you use 8 mm pipes for Bp TENS AE ees the feeder line and 6 mm pipes for the nozzle branches When cutting the pipes into suitable lengths a special pipe cutting tool should be used to avoid leaving burrs in the cut off pipe ends Fogmaker Universal User Manual Page 8 20 Edition 2002 Fogmaker Universal User Manual 5 Double assembled Extinguisher Cover Boxes 5 1 Double assembled Extinguisher Fig 14 FOGMAKER Universal is also available in a double assembled version suitable for large machines and vehicles The volume of extinguishant is doubled to 6 6 litres providing enough capacity for a sprinkler system with 11 to 15 nozzles The maximum capacity of a FOGMAKER Universal with 3 3 litres of ex
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