Explanation
The ANSUL Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Fire Suppression System is an engineered system utilizing either a fixed nozzle agent distribution network, hose reel(s), or a combination of both.
The system is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
(UL) and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), and is approved by Factory Mutual (FM).
The system is designed in accordance with the latest revision of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 12, Carbon DioxideExtinguishing Systems.
When properly designed, the carbon dioxide system will suppress fire in Class A, B, and C hazards by displacing the air containing oxygen which supports combustion.
The only gaseous agent capable of deep seated Class A hazard protection, versatile CO2 can flood enclosed areas or discharge directly onto burning surfaces. Intelligent control panels and detectors, such as an AUTOPULSE® Control System, offer alarm, auxiliary control and automatic release.
To help ensure safety, all personnel must be trained on the CO2 system and warned not to enter the hazard area during discharge, or until the area is cleared.
Ansul High Pressure Carbon Dioxide System are especially effective for non-occupied hazards such as semiconductor wet benches, control rooms and paint lines.
Whatever the application, from cylinder to nozzle, each systems is custom-designed for your specific fire hazards.
High pressure systems use indivisual storage cylinders - from 35lb.(16kg) to 120lb.(54kg) capacity each - that can be manifolded together for rapid simultaneous discharge.
Cylinder valves can be opened automatically or manually, and either locally or remotely using electric, pneumatic or mechanical valve actuators.
- Applovals
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What's UL-listed ?
When something is UL-listed, that means that the UL has tested the device, and it meets their requirements for safety - ie: fire or shock hazard.
you are permitted to buy and install non-UL-listed devices.
However, insurance policies sometimes have clauses in them that will limit their liability in case of a claim made in response to the failure of a non-UL-listed device. -
What's FM approvals ?
Recognized and respected across the globe, The FM APPROVED mark is backed by scientific research and testing, and assures customers that products conform to the highest national standards.
