Fixed Gas Extinguishing System
critical
Known Models (3)
3M / Novec (USA) Novec 1230 Fire Protection Fluid System
Server Room / Control Room
· FK-5-1-12 (Novec 1230)
type: Fixed Clean Agent System
size_range: ['Novec 1230 Small', 'Novec 1230 Medium']
variant_count_approx: 2
period_start_year: 2004
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Pressurized Cylinder Release
construction: Steel cylinders, piping, nozzles, detection panel
Common Failures:
- • Cylinder pressure loss
- • Detection panel issues
- • Nozzle blockage
Service: Standard clean agent system maintenance. Cylinder check monthly. Panel test quarterly.
Spares: 3M/System integrators. Lead time: 2-4 weeks.
Kidde / Carrier (UK/USA) FM-200 (HFC-227ea) System
Server Room / Control Room / Small ER
· HFC-227ea (FM-200) Clean Agent
type: Fixed Clean Agent Gas Extinguishing System
size_range: ['FM-200 Small', 'FM-200 Medium', 'FM-200 Large']
variant_count_approx: 3
period_start_year: 1994
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Pressurized Cylinder Release
construction: Steel cylinders, piping, nozzles, detection/control panel
Common Failures:
- • Cylinder pressure loss from slow leak
- • Detection panel false alarm
- • Release solenoid corrosion
- • Piping blockage from corrosion
- • Abort switch failure
Service: Cylinder pressure check monthly. Detection panel test quarterly. Full system test at annual survey. Cylinder hydrostatic test every 10 years.
Spares: Kidde/Carrier. Lead time: 2-4 weeks. Nozzles and detection components widely available.
Tyco / Johnson Controls (USA) INERGEN Inert Gas System
Engine Room / Cargo Space
· IG-541 (N2/Ar/CO2 Mixture)
type: Fixed Inert Gas Extinguishing System
size_range: ['INERGEN ER', 'INERGEN Cargo']
variant_count_approx: 2
period_start_year: 1996
period_end_year: None
drive_type: Pressurized Cylinder Release
construction: High-pressure steel cylinders (200/300 bar), manifold, piping, nozzles
Common Failures:
- • Cylinder bank pressure drop from slow leaks
- • Manifold valve corrosion/seizure
- • Distribution piping blockage
- • Detection panel false alarms
- • Time delay relay failure
Service: Cylinder pressure check monthly. Manifold valve function test quarterly. Full system test at annual survey. Cylinder hydrostatic test every 10 years.
Spares: Tyco/Johnson Controls. Lead time: 2-4 weeks. Cylinder recharge at authorized stations.