CO₂ Fixed System (Engine Room + Cargo)
critical
IMO Required
Fixed CO₂ total-flooding fire extinguishing system per SOLAS II-2.
8760h
Service Interval
Typical Manufacturers
Kidde
Viking
Unitor
Marioff
Known Models (2)
Kidde Kidde CO₂ Total Flooding System
Engine room / cargo hold coverage
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures:
- • Pilot cylinder pressure loss
- • Distribution valve seat leak
- • Cable-operated release mechanism seizure
Service: Cylinder weighing every 2 years. Pilot cylinder hydrostatic test every 10 years. Full system function test at annual survey.
Spares: Kidde: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.
Unitor Unitor CO₂ Fixed Fire Extinguishing System
Modular 45 kg cylinders
· Fire Suppression / Detection
Common Failures:
- • Release cabinet interlock failure
- • Nozzle blockage by paint/corrosion
- • Time delay mechanism malfunction
Service: Annual function test of release mechanism. Nozzle inspection at dry-dock. Alarm/ventilation interlock test quarterly.
Spares: Unitor: Löschmittel und Detektoren-Ersatz per Hersteller. Lead time: 2-4 Wochen.