CERBERUS PYROTRONICS FM-200 Storage Container Owner's manual

Brand: CERBERUS PYROTRONICS

Model: FM-200 Storage Container

Type: Owner's manual

CERBERUS PYROTRONICS FM-200 Storage Container is a high-capacity storage solution for FM-200 fire suppressant. With a storage capacity of 350 or 500 lbs., it's ideal for large commercial and industrial applications. The container can be operated manually, electrically, or pneumatically, and features a 2½ inch discharge valve for fast and efficient discharge. Its sturdy construction and DOT-approved design ensure safe and reliable operation. Whether you need local or remote actuation, the FM-200 Storage Container provides versatile fire protection for your critical assets.

FM-200TM Storage Container

ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT SPECIFICATIONS

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

6003

CATALOG NUMBER

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 a

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 com-

mercial 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:

1. 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 flexible metallic conduit to

allow convenient removal of the solenoid valve from the

cylinder valve when servicing.

2. Local Manual Control Head — moving the actuat-

ing 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

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Supersedes sheet dated 9/

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Printed in U.S.A.

Cerberus Pyrotronics

50 East Pearce Street

Richmond Hill, Ontario

L4B, 1B7 CN

Tel: (905) 764-8384

FAX: (905) 731-9182

Cerberus Pyrotronics

8 Ridgedale Avenue

Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

Tel: (201) 267-1300

FAX: (201) 397-7008

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 cylin-

ders 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 run 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.

5. 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 comes 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 actu-

ated by local or remote manual operation, electric opera-

tion, pneumatic operation or as 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.

Typical Cylinder Features

Cylinder and Valve Assembly 350 lb. (158.7 kg.)

Capacity Model FM-350, FM-350L

Cylinder and Valve Assembly 600 lb. (272.1 kg.)

Capacity Model FM-500, FM-500L

Notes:

1. 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.

Notes:

1. 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.

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CERBERUS PYROTRONICS FM-200 Storage Container Owner's manual

Brand: CERBERUS PYROTRONICS

Model: FM-200 Storage Container

Type: Owner's manual

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