CERBERUS PYROTRONICS FM-200 Storage Container Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- CERBERUS PYROTRONICS
Table of Contents
CERBERUS PYROTRONICS FM-200 Storage Container
Introduction
The Cerberus Pyrotronics Model FM-350 and FM-500 are large capacity FM-200TM storage containers with 2½ inch discharge valves. The FM-350 and FM-500 have a capacity of 350 or 500 lbs of FM-200TM. The FM-350 and FM-500 are capable of local or remote manual operation, electric operation, pneumatic operation or a combination of manual and pneumatic operation. The FM-350 and FM-500 cylinder assemblies are designed to meet the requirements of UL 1058 and are ideally suited for use in all large commercial and industrial hazards.
Technical Description
The FM-350 and FM-500 can be filled with a maximum of 350 or 500 lbs. of FM- 200TM and pressurized with nitrogen to 360 psig at 70°F. The cylinders are operated by the relief of pressure above the valve piston which permits the valve piston to travel upward thus fully opening the valve and permitting the FM-200TM to discharge through the outlet which is located at the top of the valve.
The FM-350 and FM-500 can be actuated by one of the following means:
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Electric Solenoid Valve — The solenoid valve is normally closed and opens upon electric energy being applied, thus relieving the pressure above the valve piston and causing the cylinder valve to open. The solenoid valve has a swivel nut for a mechanical connection to the cylinder valve. For electrical connection, it is furnished with 18-inch pigtails which are fed through the flexible metallic conduit to allow convenient removal of the solenoid valve from the cylinder valve when servicing.
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Local Manual Control Head — moving the actuating lever through 90° causes a pin to depress and open the pilot check on the valve and releases FM-200TM pressure above the valve piston.
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Remote Manual Control Head — Same Actuation as the local manual, except the lever is controlled by a 1/16 inch diameter stainless steel pull cable enclosed in ½ inch E.M.T. with corner pulleys at each change of direction. The cable terminates in a remotely located pull box.
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Pressure Actuator — The pressure actuator replaces the local and remote control heads on the valve. It contains a piston of sufficient area to provide the necessary force to open the pilot check when pressure from the FM-200TM discharge of a master cylinder is applied through 5/16-inch copper tubing or 5/16 inch actuation hose. The pressure actuator is used on pressure-operated (slave) cylinders which are to be released simultaneously with the control (master) cylinder.
One master cylinder can be used to pressure operate up to a maximum of four slave cylinders. If more than five cylinders are required up to 15 may be pressure operated using a nitrogen pilot cylinder. All cylinder valves have a pressure actuation outlet port which is under pressure only while the valve is discharging. The port has a 1/8-inch pipe thread and is fitted with a pipe plug, which is removed when the port is to be used and replaced with a master cylinder adapter kit. The tubing or actuation hose is connected to the adapter kit and runs to the pressure actuators on the slave cylinders. The pressure operating tubing in a multi-cylinder fire extinguishing system can be supervised with the use of the model CSS cylinder supervisory switch. -
Combination Pressure Actuator and Manual Control — A special pressure actuator is also available to which either a local or remote-type manual control head can be attached. It is used when both pressure actuation and manual control is required for the same cylinder. These steel cylinders are manufactured and tested in accordance with D.O.T. specifications; 4BW500. The FM-350 and 500 lb. cylinders are fitted with 2 lifting lugs for convenience of handling.
The 2½ inch brass discharge valve can be piped or connected to the piping or manifold via the 2½ inch flexible discharge hose. Cylinder bracketing expressly designed for the FM-200TM cylinder is available for mounting directly onto a wall or with optional mounting channels. The FM-500L, 350L, and 200L come equipped with a liquid level indicator for easy determination of the weight of the FM-200TM in the cylinder.
Architect/Engineers Specification
The FM-200TM storage container shall be capable of holding 350 or 500 lbs. of FM-200TM and be pressurized with nitrogen at 360 psig at 70°F. The FM-200TM cylinders shall be operated by the relief of pressure above the valve piston. The valve shall be actuated by local or remote manual operation, electric opera-tion, pneumatic operation or as a combination of a manual and pneumatic operation.
On pneumatically operated systems, one master cylinder shall be capable of operating up to 4 slave cylinders if desired. If desired, the pressure- operated multi-FM-350 or FM-500 cylinder fire extinguishing system shall be supervised by the model CSS Cylinder Pressure Supervisory Switch. The system shall be capable of either being piped or connected to piping via a 2½ inch- flexible discharge hose. If desired the FM-200TM container shall come equipped with a liquid level indicator to determine the weight of FM-200TM in the container. The FM-200TM container and system shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories and approved by Factory Mutual.
Models FM-350 & FM-500
- High Flow Rate Valve
- Manual, Electric, or Pressure Operated
- Optional Liquid Level Indicator
- Filled at Factory to 350 or 500 lbs. of FM-200TM in 1 lb. Increments
- Listed
- FM Approved
Typical Cylinder Features
Cylinder and Valve Assembly 350 lb. (158.7 kg.) Capacity Model FM-350, FM- 350L
Notes:
The safety cap must be installed at all times except when the cylinders are
connected to the system piping or being filled. The safety cap must not be
removed from its chain.
Cylinder and Valve Assembly 600 lb. (272.1 kg.) Capacity Model FM-500, FM-
500L
Notes:
The safety cap must be installed at all times except when the cylinders are
connected to the system piping or being filled. The safety cap must not be
removed from its chain.
Cerberus Pyrotronics
8 Ridgedale Ave. Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Tel: 201-267-1300
FAX: 201-397-7008
6/96 5M CPY-IG Printed in the U.S.A.
Cerberus Pyrotronics
50 East Pearce Street Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B, 1B7 CN
Tel: 905-764-8384
FAX: 905-731-9182