AUTOMATIC INDUSTRIAL DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEM "IS"

In keeping with Amerex tradition of concern for the customer, the Amerex “IS” has been designed to offer the best fire protection available and we do it with less. Less equipment means less time to install, less time to service and fewer nozzles to locate (and get in your way). All of this could translate into lower initial cost and lower maintenance cost over the life of the system.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Amerex Industrial Dry Chemical Fire Suppression System is designed and has been tested to provide fire protection for industrial operations categorized as Local Application (Overhead), Tankside, Total Flooding, Vehicle Paint Spray Booth, and Open Front Paint Spray Booth hazards. It is manufactured by the Amerex Corporation of Trussville, Alabama.

Amerex lndustrial Systems are a pre-engineered type as defined in NFPA 17- Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems. The NFPA 17 definition states pre-engineered systems as "having predetermined flow rates, nozzle pressures, and quantities of dry chemical." It also states that "limitations on hazards that are permitted to be protected by these systems and piping and nozzle configurations are contained in the manufacturer's listed installation and maintenance manual, which is part of the listing of the system."

It is essential that all installations, maintenance, and inspections of the Amerex lndustrial System be performed in compliance with this manual and NFPA 17. Those individuals responsible for the design, installation, commission, maintenance and recharging of the Amerex lndustrial Dry Chemical System must be trained by Amerex and hold a current Amerex Certificate. All piping limitations, nozzle coverage’s, detector placements, etc. have been proven and established through exhaustive testing by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.. Use of components other than those referenced in this manual, or installations outside the limitations stated in this manual is unacceptable.

U.L. Listing

The Amerex lndustrial System is an Underwriters Laboratories and ULC Listed pre-engineered extinguishing unit. The system has been evaluated in accordance with U.L. Standard 1254. Tests required for listing under this standard involve fire tests under specific conditions involving a variety of Local Application, Total Flooding, or Screening. Each test fire was allowed to reach its maximum intensity before agent was discharged. Each test was repeated using both maximum and minimum piping, with variations in agent storage pressure to simulate maximum and minimum temperature ratings. Each test fire was extinguished without splashing of the liquid fuel.

Design

The system is composed of an agent cylinder/discharge valve charged with Amerex ABC Dry Chemical and either a Mechanical Release Module (MRM) or an Electrical Release Module (ERM). The quantity of detectors, fusible Links, nozzles, corner pulleys, pulley tees and manual pull stations will vary depending on design.

The system operates either automatically if actuated by a detector or manually if actuated by a manual pull station. Upon system operation, energy sources for the appliances are shut off immediately. The MRM (ERM) incorporates mechanical and electrical provisions to facilitate the operation of auxiliary devices such as mechanical or electric gas valves and remote audible or visual signal devices.

We've got you covered with the best Fire Extinguishing agent available

The Amerex “IS” system uses ABC (Model 555) dry chemical. ABC dry chemical suppresses more fire, by volume, than any other agent. ABC dry chemical has quick flame "knock-down" and can help to secure Class A fires against re-ignition. Since many hazards involve a variety of fuel sources, our ABC dry chemical, with protection against Class A (wood, paper, pulp), Class B (flammable liquids) and Class C (live electrical equipment) is the agent that is best suited for most Industrial hazards.

Always ready when you need it

The Amerex Industrial System incorporates an automatic detection system that will operate in case of a fire anytime, 24/7, even if no one is present. As with the rest of the 'IS' system design and philosophy, the automatic fire detection system uses fewer components which saves on installation and maintenance costs.

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