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Specifications for
FK1230™ (FK-5-1-12) Fire
Suppression System
(25 bar/42 bar UL Listed
System Used with Seamless
Cylinder)

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1.1.1. INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

This specification is for procurement of Cryptzo total flooding fire suppression system,
designed for use with FK 1230™ (FK-5-1-12), clean agent. All requirements outlined in this
specification must be completed in their entirety. These requirements, which are in accordance
with the items listed in Section 2, combined with good engineering practices, shall be followed
in order to produce a safe and effective fire suppression system.
1.1.2. MANDATORY BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
The Bidders should be OEM or any one the approved distributors of OEM for FK-5-1-12
system. In case of distributor is biding along with bid documents OEM authorization
certificate to be submitted otherwise offer will not be qualified for this Tender
The Bidder should have received Technical training on design, installations and
commissioning of FK-5-1-12 systems from the principal and training certificates to this
account from the Principals / OEM should be submitted

1.1.3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Cryptzo Fire Suppression Systems shall be used to suppress fires in specific hazards or
equipment located where an electrically non-conductive agent is required, where agent cleanup
creates a problem, where extinguishing capability with low weight is a factor and where
personnel normally occupy the hazard.

Cryptzo Fire Suppression Systems shall be designed for the following classes of fire:
• Class A: Surface Type Fires—wood or other cellulose-type material
• Class B: Flammable liquids
• Class C: Energized electrical equipment

For hazards beyond the scope described above, the designer shall consult with OEM and
NFPA 2001.
a) The name of the manufacturer shall appear on all major components
b) All equipment shall be UL Listed Any other system with VdS/LPCB system shall
not be qualified for this Tender.
c) All device, components and equipment shall be the products of the same manufacturer,
or supplied by the same manufacturer.
d) All devices, components and equipment shall be new, standard products of the
manufacturer’s latest design and suitable to perform the functions intended.
1.1.4. CODES AND COMPLIANCE
1. The design, installation, testing and maintenance of the Cryptzo Fire Suppression Systems,
employing FK 1230™ (FK-5-1-12), shall be in accordance with the following codes,
standards and regulatory bodies:
a) NFPA 2001: Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems.
b) UL 2166: Standard for Halocarbon Clean Agent Extinguishing System Units

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c) IS : 15493: Gaseous Fire Extinguishing System - General Requirements

d) IS : 15496 : Inspection and Maintenance of Gaseous Fire Extinguishing System -
Code of Practice
e) ANSI B1.20.1 : Standard for pipe threads, General Purpose, 1992
f) NFPA 70 - NEC – National Electrical Code
g) NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm Code
h) Requirements of the local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

2. The manufacturer shall meet ISO 9001 requirements for the design, production and
distribution of the engineered fire suppression system.
3. All components of the total flooding suppression system shall be the products of the same
manufacturer or listed by that manufacturer as compatible with those devices, components
and equipment.
1.1.5. SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA
The designer shall consider and address possible Fire hazards within the protected volume at
the bid stage. The delivery of the FK 1230™ (FK-5-1-12) system shall provide for the highest
degree of protection and minimum extinguishing time. The design shall be as per NFPA 2001.
Sub floor and the ceiling void to be included in the protected volume.
The FK 1230™ System to be supplied by the bidder must satisfy the requirement of the
Authority having Jurisdiction over the location of the protected area and must be in accordance
with OEM’s product design criteria.
The discharge time required to achieve 95% of the minimum design concentration for flame
extinguishment shall not exceed ten (10) seconds. In accordance with NFPA Standard 2001.
Welded cylinders for agent storage will not be acceptable- nor shall such Seamless cylinders
that do not have the approval of Chief Controller of Explosives, Nagpur.
Offer Cylinder shall be seamless type, manufactured and tested in accordance with IS 7285
Standard and approved by PESO for their use.
A total flooding, clean agent fire suppression system, filled with FK 1230™, shall be installed
to meet a minimum design concentration of 4.5 % for Class C Fire.
1.1.6. Application. This specification outlines the requirements for an automatic fixed
fire suppression system using FK 1230™ as the suppression agent. The hazard(s)
to be protected are:

Hazard Length Width Height (Met.)

Met. Met. Room Void Ceiling Void Floor Void
1
2
3
etc.

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1.1.7. SUBMITTALS OF
1.1.8. Engineered Design Drawings
The OEM-authorized Distributor or OEM shall provide all required installation drawings per
NFPA 2001.
1.1.9. Flow Calculation Reports
The system flow calculations shall be carried out on certified software, suitable for the
particular seamless cylinder container being offered for this project. Such System flow
calculations carried out for this project shall be further vetted by the OEM for its accuracy, and
the only such vetted calculations shall be admissible for approval by the Consultant.
1.1.10. Installation Drawings
Four (4) sets of installation drawings for each installed engineered suppression system and one
(1) set of the calculation report, owner’s manual and product data sheets shall be submitted to
the end-user/owner.

Upon completion of installation and commissioning acceptance, three (3) sets of “As-
Built” installation drawings and One (1) set of the calculation report for each installed
engineered suppression system shall be given to the owner/end-user for use and reference.

1.1.11. Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Three (3) copies of the Operation and Maintenance Manual shall be submitted after
complete installation.

1.1.12. SYSTEM HARDWARE

Cryptzo Fire Suppression Systems shall include the following components:
1.1.13. PIPE AND FITTINGS
7.1.1 Distribution piping, and fittings, shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 2001,
approved piping standards and the engineered fire suppression system manufacturer’s
requirements.
7.1.2 Pipe : As per ASTM A-106, Sch 40, M. S. Seamless

1.1.14. ACTUATION HARDWARE

The Clean Agent cylinder valve assembly shall be actuated using a Cryptzo electric control
head (Solenoid) the actuator should have facility of manual actuation also. This electric control
head should meet the requirement of NFPA 2001, Sec. 4.3.4.1. This regulation addresses the
concern of proper installation of the actuator by providing the necessary supervision within the
electric control head.

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1.1.15. DISTRIBUTION NOZZLES

Cryptzo Discharge nozzles shall be used to disperse the FK1230™. The nozzles shall be made
of brass with female NPT threads and available in ½” through 2” sizes. Each size shall come in
two styles: 180 degree and 360 degree dispersion patterns.
1.1.16. Minimum System Design Limits: Nozzles
a) Nozzles shall be of a brass, listed and approved for a maximum ceiling height of 16.4
feet (5 m) and a minimum ceiling height of 1 feet (0.31 m).
b) Nozzle area coverage for both 360-and 180-degree nozzles shall be a maximum of
42.65 ft. x 42.65 ft. square (13 m x 13 m).

1.1.17. SEAMLESS CYLINDERS AND VALVE ASSEMBLES

FK 1230™ shall be stored in seamless type Cylinders. Welded cylinders are not permitted.
A. OPTION TWO
a) Agent cylinder operating pressure shall be at 360 PSIG @ 70F (24.8 bar gauge @ 21°C).
b) Agent cylinder operating pressure shall be at 610 PSIG @ 70F (42 bar gauge @ 21°C).
Offer Cylinder shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IS 7285 Standard and
approved by PESO for their use.
Clean Agent storage cylinders shall be equipped with safety rupture disc and pressure gauge to
display internal pressures. The gauge shall be an integral part of the equipment and shall be
color-coded for fast referencing of pressure readings
Cylinder Capacity
A. 34 liter Cylinder Capacity.
B. 80 liter Cylinder Capacity.
C. 120 litter Cylinder Capacity
D. 140 litter Cylinder Capacity

1.1.18. PRESSURE OPERATED CONTROL HEAD

Cryptzo Pressure operated Control Head, should allow for Pressure actuation of Clean Agent
storage FK 1230™ Cylinders.
This should be mounted directly on top of the master or slave cylinder valve.

1.1.19. MASTER CYLINDER ADAPTER KIT

The Master Cylinder Adapter Kit, should provide a means to connect the flexible actuation
hose to the master & slave cylinder valve assemblies.

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1.1.20. FLEXIBLE DISCHARGE HOSE & ACTUATION HOSE

a) Cryptzo Flexible Discharge Hose should route FK 1230™ agent from the storage
cylinders to the discharge piping.
This hose should be connected to the discharge outlet of the Clean Agent Cylinder Valve.
b) The Flexible Actuation Hose, should be usually used in multiple Cylinder Systems

1.1.21. MANIFOLD CHECK VALVE

Cryptzo Manifold check valves should be installed at the discharge manifold in a multiple
cylinder arrangement to allow removal of any Clean Agent Cylinder from the manifold while
still retaining a closed System.

1.1.22. MANIFOLD SUPERVISORY SWITCH

Cryptzo Manifold Supervisory Switch, should operate from system pressure upon discharge of
FK 1230™ gas discharge through piping network.

1.1.23. UL LISTED FK1230™ FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

Sr Description Unit Qty
.
01 CCOE Approved UL Listed Seamless FK 1230™ Cylinder and Valve
Assembly, 34/80/120/140 Ltrs. capacity, OEM Factory filled with
FK 1230™ Suppression Liquid, pressurised to 25 / 42 bar.
Make : Cryptzo Nos.
02 FK 1230™ Fire Protection Fluid, OEM Factory Filled Kg.
03 UL Listed Electric Control Head operated electrically from the
Detection & Control System or locally with a manual lever on the
control head.
Make : Cryptzo Nos.
04 UL Listed Pressure Operated Control Head which allows for pressure
actuation slave cylinders and is mounted directly on top of the slave
cylinders valve.
Make : Cryptzo Nos.
05 UL Listed Discharge hose with Manifold Check Valve for above
Cylinder’s.
Make : Cryptzo Nos.
06 Master Cylinder Adapter Kit used to actuate the Slave Cylinder. Nos.
Make : Cryptzo
07 Flexible Actuation Hose Nos.
Make : Cryptzo
08 UL Listed Manifold Supervisory Switch for indication of discharge Nos.
of system
Make : Cryptzo

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09 UL Listed Cylinder Strap Nos.

Make : Cryptzo
10 UL Listed Brass Male Tee & Elbow Nos.
Make : Cryptzo
11 Piping, fittings & supports, etc.
Pipe (S) : M.S. Seamless To ASTM A-106, SCH. 40 Lot.

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