Kidde Fire Systems Surge Protector P/N 81-CO2MAN-001 Manuale Utente

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P/N 81-CO2MAN-001

Prior to commencing with the commissioning procedure, ensure that the availability of the 

following documents is verified and reviewed for a full understanding. Request clarifications 

from the AHJ and/or the system design engineer if required:
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Carbon dioxide system specifications

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System drawings/plans

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Kidde Engineered Carbon Dioxide (CO

2

) Fire Suppression Systems DIOM Manual, 

P/N 81-CO2MAN-001

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Requirements of the AHJ

Request the approval to proceed from all appropriate authorities (owner, insurance 

underwriter(s), fire department, etc.) before the system is inspected and tested.

Enclosure Inspection
1. Inspect the protected enclosure to assure that all openings are sealed or provided with 

automatic closing devices.

2. If the unsealed openings are to remain (i.e. for pressure relief), ensure that the quantity 

of carbon dioxide includes additional agent to account for the loss through the openings.

3. For local application systems, verify the structure being protected is the same as that which 

is specified by the drawing.

System Inspection
1. Verify that only listed and/or approved (refer to NFPA 12 Definitions) components have 

been installed in accordance with the approved drawings. Use the bill of material of the 

system drawing as a checklist. 

2. Conduct a thorough visual inspection of the installed system and hazard area (reference 

NFPA 12).

a. The piping, operational equipment and discharge nozzles shall be inspected for 

proper size and location; also, inspect the aiming point of the discharge nozzles.

b. Identify the locations of all heat detectors, smoke detectors, alarms, and manual 

emergency releases in accordance with the approved system drawing.

c.

Confirm that the control unit to which the detectors and manual releases are 

connected is in the normal operating condition except for the isolated release 

circuits.

d. Compare the actual hazard configuration with the original specifications and system 

drawings; record deviations; As-Installed system design verification may be 

required because of these deviations.

e. Inspect the hazard for unclosable openings and other sources of agent loss that 

have not been identified on the system design specifications and drawings. Record 

any discrepancies. 

f.

Inspect the cylinders to assure that they are properly supported and are not 

damaged. 

g. In accordance with NFPA 72, verify availability of the Fire Alarm System Record Of 

Completion.