Clean Agent fire suppression systems offer an eco-friendly alternative tо Halon gas fire protection systems, but require regular inspection and maintenance checks іn order tо remain functional.

Cylinders must undergo clean agent recharge during periodic inspections. This process starts by depressurizing the cylinder before detachment оf its discharge valve, siphon tube, and valve stem from their housings, followed by disassembly for cleaning/reassembly/visual inspection both internally and externally for signs оf wear оr damage.

Hydrostatic Testing

Hydrostatic testing is an industry standard procedure used on fire extinguishers, gas cylinders, chemical cylinders, boilers and pressure vessels to verify the structural integrity of their equipment. Hydrostatic pressure tests detect any leakage while being ideal both as initial qualification as well as periodic recertification procedures.

Professionals will remove the cylinder from its system while adhering to strict safety procedures to avoid damage or injury, before transporting it to a hydrostatic testing station for pressure testing and inspection for flaws.

This test detects breaks, holes and gaps that often go overlooked during inspections of vessels. When under high pressure, even minor flaws in vessels could result in explosions causing serious injuries or property loss; that is why hiring professionals experienced in testing, refilling and removing fire suppression cylinders is so crucial to safety.

Cylinder Removal

Your fire suppression system’s clean agent cylinders must be regularly depressurized, tested and refilled with fresh liquid agent in order to provide maximum fire protection in your space. A technician should depressurize, unconnect and clean each cylinder from its network before reassembling them with new valve stems and conducting internal and external inspections of each one as part of this crucial maintenance routine.

Clean agent systems provide waterless protection. A clean agent system uses non-hazardous chemical gas as its source to extinguish fires in places where water would damage equipment or be hazardous to personnel, making this type of fire safety system ideal for data centers, labs, libraries, museums and precision machinery such as FM-200TM or Novec 1230TM non-conductive and non-corrosive agents are used to extinguish flames and prevent their reignition.

Cylinder Refill

Clean Agent fire suppression systems utilize cylinders filled with HFC-227ea or Novec 1230 (the typical clean agents of choice for such systems) in combination with piping networks and professionally spaced discharge nozzles to safeguard rooms containing critical assets or expensive equipment. When smoke or heat are detected by the control panel, an electronic signal is sent to release this gas through a valve in each agent tank and release its clean agent gas into the room through another valve.

Cylinder refilling is an integral component of maintenance, as it ensures there is always enough clean agent available to extinguish fires or prevent reignition. At this stage, it is also vital to assess any damages or wear and tear on the cylinder – this includes its valve assembly, discharge valve and siphon tube which must all be cleaned and inspected. For optimal safety and efficiency purposes, refilling should only be undertaken by trained professionals using specialist equipment.

Inspection

Clean agent fire suppression systems offer protection for data, computer servers, wind turbines and precision machinery in an occupied space with minimal disruption due to discharged firefighting agents. Furthermore, their short discharge times mean you can quickly resume work after dispersal is completed.

Clean agents use HFC-227ea or FM-200 as their main agent to put out fires by chemically and physically breaking down fuel molecules. It is stored in pressurized cylinders connected by pipes to an array of nozzles.

Once a fire is detected, an electronic signal alerts the control unit to open piping valves to disperse clean agent gas to the area of ignition. The system also connects audio/visual alarms, shuts down vents/doors/electric equipment as necessary, weighs and refills cylinders using weight measurement so that an appropriate amount of clean agent is injected before installing them with leak testing performed to make sure there are no signs of leakage.