ARGONITE ® Fire Protection Systems

GENERAL INFORMATION longer burn, but without compromis-

ing the safety of individuals present.
The Chemetron ARGONITE Fire Protection Systems are There are no toxicological factors asso
clean agent, automatic extinguishing systems using Ar- ciated with the use of Argonite. Argo-
gonite (IG55) and consisting of four basic components nite will not decompose or produce
and their associated accessories. any by-products when exposed to a
flame from a fire condition.
Argonite Cylinders and Components
Completer Kits Most Argonite systems are designed
Control Panels to extinguish fires with a minimum
Detection and Alarm Devices agent concentration of 38% within
one minute. This results in extinguish-
Features ment of the fire and an oxygen con-
Argonite is an inert gas mixture, in equal parts, of Nitrogen centration of 13%.
and Argon. Both substances are naturally occurring and
Argonite is stored as a gas within the
present in the atmosphere. Argonite is safe for use in
cylinder assembly. It is available at a
occupied spaces and poses no threat to the environment.
storage pressure of 2900 psi (200 bar).
1 The Argonite Components consist of the agent
Cylinder Capacity
cylinders, cylinder racking, and the agent discharge
nozzles. Three cylinder sizes are available:

2 The Completer Kits provide all the basic components Size 200 Bar
necessary to operate the Argonite cylinders. The kits 15.9 L 4.5 kg
consist of hoses, connection fittings, pressure 66.7 L 19.1 kg
gauges, actuation devices required to operate the 80 L 22.5 kg
cylinder valve and warning signs to be displayed in
the area(s) protected by an Argonite fire extinguish- Area Coverage @ 38%
ing system . Concentration/70°F
Cylinder
3 The Control Panels vary in features and complexity 2900 psi
(200 bar)
but in all cases are used to monitor the detection,
actuate the alarms, initiate the agent discharge and 15.9 L 236 ft3 (6.7 M3)
control auxiliary functions such as shut down of vital 66.7 L 1003 ft3 (28.4 M3)
equipment and ventilation dampers.
80 L 1181 ft3 (33.4 M3)
4 The Detection and Alarm devices provide fire detec-
tion by means of thermal or smoke detectors, audible
and visual pre-alarm warnings and annunciation of
the Argonite discharge.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The Chemetron ARGONITE Fire Protection Systems can
be released electrically, manually, or pneumatically. The
ARGONITE following is a description of the various components
associated with the systems.
Agent Description
Argonite is a mixture of 50% pure Nitrogen and 50% pure Cylinder and Valve Assembly
Argon. Argonite contains only naturally occurring sub- Argonite cylinders are available in three different sizes.
stances, and as such, has no ozone depletion potential The 200 bar cylinders are uniquely color coded to allow
and no direct global warming risk. for quick and easy identification. The cylinders are red
with black at the cylinder shoulder.
Argonite extinguishes by means of reducing the oxygen
content within a room to the point at which fire can no

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Because Argonite is stored as a gas, the cylinders have no • Pressure Gauge and Supervisory Pressure Switch
dip tube and can be mounted in either the vertical or for slave actuator connections.
horizontal position.
3 Discharge Outlet: The cylinder valve outlet is con-
nected to the distribution piping by a flexible hose
The cylinder valve, required for all
with 1/2" steel fittings.
system cylinders, allows for con-
nection of the cylinders into the
Additional features of the valve include a Bursting Disk,
system. The valve provides con-
designed to rupture upon excessive internal pressure, and
nections for electric, pneumatic
an external Bleeder Valve with indicator that acts as a
and manual release of the cylinder
pressure relief valve.
contents, as well as a discharge
outlet, connected by a discharge
hose, to the distribution piping. PNEUMATIC PRESSURE GAUGE
ACTUATOR OR PRESSURE
GAUGE/SOLENOID
CYLINDER VALVE ASSEMBLY
The actuator operates on a 1 to 10 VALVE
ACTUATOR
ratio requiring only 300 psi for the HOSE
200 bar system to operate the
valve. The following are the con-
nections provided on the valve. DISCHARGE
HOSE

Cylinder
Dimension A Dimension B
Size
15.9 L 2' 7-5/16" (795 mm) 8" Dia (204 mm)
66.7 L 5' 3-3/16" (1605 mm) 10-1/2" Dia (267 mm)
80 L 6' 1-1/4" (1860 mm) 10-1/2" Dia (267 mm)

BRACKET
1 Manual/Pneumatic Actuator Connection: Each cy-
linder valve must be fitted with either a Pilot or
ARGONITE
Slave type actuator. CYLINDER

The Pilot actuator provides a manual (pull pin - turn Argonite Cylinder Valve Assembly
handle) actuator and connections from an electrical
solenoid and pressure switch assembly. The pilot
actuator also has connections to adjacent slave Description Stock #
cylinder actuators to discharge entire groups of
80 Liter Cylinder Assembly (filled cylinder/valve)
cylinders virtually simultaneously.
200 bar DOT & TC Version 10980002
The Slave actuator is purely pneumatic - it receives 66.7 Liter Cylinder Assy (filled cylinder/valve)
pressure from the pilot actuator and opens its
associated cylinder valve. 200 bar DOT & TC Versions 10980001
15.9 Liter Cylinder Assy (filled cylinder/valve)
2 Solenoid Valve, Pressure Gauge and Supervisory
200 bar DOT & TC Versions 10980000
Pressure Switch Connection: This is a threaded port
that serves for the connection of one of the follow- D.O.T. = Department of Transportation (US)
ing: TC = Transportation Canada

• Solenoid Valve, Pressure Gauge and Supervisory

Pressure Switch for pilot actuator connections.

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COMPLETER KIT COMPONENTS Pressure Gauge Assembly with Supervisory Pressure

Either a PILOT or a SLAVE completer kit is required to
complete the installation of each Argonite cylinder.
Description
PRIMARY COMPLETER KITS
Completer kit with pressure gauge, sole-
noid, hoses, fittings, and supervisory
pressure switch
SLAVE COMPLETER KITS
Completer kit with pressure gauge,
hoses, fittings, and supervisory pressure
switch
Solenoid and Pressure Gauge Assembly with Supervi-
sory Pressure Switch
Switch (S/N 709895029)
This unit is required for the slave cylinders to provide a
local visual means to determine the pressure within the
slave cylinder.
Stock #
The pressure gauge assembly includes an integral supervi-
sory pressure switch, consisting of one N.O. contact that
20980002 changes state upon loss of cylinder pressure.
Pilot Flex Hose #1 (S/N 70981007)
This 1/4" ID reinforced rubber flex hose has threaded con-
20980003 nections to allow interface between the pilot cylinder
solenoid/pressure gauge assembly and pilot manual/
pneumatic actuator. It is supplied with the pilot solenoid
assembly.

Solenoid S/N 70985017

Pressure Gauge w/Supv. Pressure Sw. S/N 70985029
GAUGE WITH
SUPERVISORY
PRESSURE SWITCH Manual/Pneumatic Actuator (S/N 70985037)
PRESSURE
INLET
SOLENOID

MANUAL/
PNEUMATIC
ACTUATOR

SIDE VIEW GAUGE WITH

SUPERVISORY
PRESSURE SWITCH

MANUAL/PNEUMATIC
CONNECTION TO ACTUATOR
CYLINDER VALVE
SOLENOID

TO BLEEDER
VALVE OR
SLAVE
CYLINDER
TEE PIECE TEE PIECE
FRONT VIEW

The solenoid/pressure gauge assembly provides an elec-

trical means (24VDC) of actuating the system as well as a
visual means to determine the pressure within the pilot
cylinder.
This unit includes an integral supervisory pressure switch
and is supplied with a pilot flex hose #1. The supervisory
pressure switch consists of one normally open (N.O.) con-
tact that changes state upon loss of cylinder pressure.
TO TEE PIECE
The manual/pneumatic actuator supplied with the pilot
completer kit is required on the pilot cylinder to manually
actuate the cylinder valve as well as to supply pressure to
actuate any slave cylinders. Interconnection between
cylinders is by means of high-pressure flex hoses.

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Tee Piece for Hose Connections (S/N 70981004)
The tee piece is supplied with each of the completer kits.
It provides the interface with the pilot assembly (through
a high-pressure flex hose) to simultaneously operate the
slave cylinder pneumatically.

Discharge Flex Hose

Check Valve Assembly

S/N 70985013 (Standard) S/N 70985014 (Welded)
To prevent accidental discharge of the Argonite into unin-
tended areas, a check valve is required for each discharge
hose in all multi-cylinder systems. The 1/2" check valve is
not required on single cylinder systems, but may be used
for ease of connection to the piping system. Use a 3/4"
check valve for welded manifolds. All manifolds with
selector/diverter valves are to be of welded construction.
All Chemetron manifolds will include the check valve.
Bleeder Valve for Actuator (S/N 70985036)
A bleeder valve is included with the Pilot Completer Kit to
prevent an accidental accumulation of pressure within the
pilot lines, which, if not bled to atmosphere, could cause
a false discharge. Connection requires a copper gasket
(S/N 70981013) between the bleeder valve and pneumatic
actuator.
Flow Restrictor
Pilot Flex Hoses
The restrictor assembly reduces the initial Argonite
This 1/4" ID reinforced rubber flex hose has threaded con-
pressure from the discharge manifold to between 174 and
nections to allow interface between components.
870 psi (12 and 60 Bar) before entering the discharge
piping. The size of the orifice within the restrictor is
S/N Description Length determined through calculations based upon the required
70981005 Pilot hose #3 between cylinder 10-5/8" flow and discharge time.
actuation pieces (270 mm)
Larger diameter restrictors, up to 4" (102 mm) connection,
70981015 Pilot hose #2 between actuator 17-3/4"
are available for very large system requirements. An orifice
and cylinder valve (450 mm)
plate is custom drilled to the specific requirements of the
project as determined by computerized flow calculations.

Discharge Flex Hose (S/N 70981008)

This flex hose has 1/2" threaded connections to allow
interface between the cylinder valves and the discharge
manifold (if applicable). Where more than one cylinder is
connected to a common manifold, check valves are
required at the end of each discharge flex hose. Flanged Restrictor Assembly for large system requirements
Only Orifice Plate Provided

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Selector/Directional Valve
Restrictor Female NPT/Female NPT - Sizes 1/2" to 2"
Nozzles
Flow Restrictor
Pipe Diameter Standard The brass discharge nozzles are available in four basic
(NPT) FNPT x FNPT sizes - 1/2", 3/4", 1" and 1-1/2". Each is fitted with a drilled
orifice to assure proper flow rates, agent quality and prop-
1/2" (12.7 mm) 70984004
er discharge timing as determined by flow calculations.
1" (25.4 mm) 70984005 Maximum nozzle spacing for room mounted nozzles
1-1/2" (38.1 mm) 70984006 should not exceed 19.6 feet (6 M) square. Nozzle height
2" (50 mm) 70984007
should not exceed 16
feet (4.9 M) from a single
layer of nozzles.
Selector Valves/Directional Valves
Argonite systems are particularly suited to the use of
selector valves, where one central storage of agent is used
to provide protection to two or more hazard areas.

Selector valves are available in six sizes and are pneumati-

cally operated. One common pressure regulator and
vented elbow are also required to reduce the actuation
pressure to each set of selector valves.

Selector Valves/Directional Valves Argonite Discharge Nozzle

Description Stock Number
Size Orifice Height Width Stock
1/2" (12.7 mm) pipe dia. 70985039 (R) NPT Dia. (1) (H) (W) Number
3/4" (19.05 mm) pipe dia. 70985040
1/2" 1-9/16" 7/8"
1" (25.4 mm) pipe dia. 70985041 03-10 mm 70984041
(12.7 mm) (39 mm) (22 mm)
1-1/4" (31.75 mm) pipe dia. 70985042 3/4" 1-7/8" 1-1/8"
07-14 mm 70984042
1-1/2" (38.1 mm) pipe dia. 70985043 (19 mm) (48 mm) (28 mm)
2" (50.8 mm) pipe dia. 70985044 1" 2-3/8" 1-7/16"
10-18 mm 70984043
Pressure gauge 70985028 (25.4 mm) (60 mm) (36 mm)

Selector Valve Pressure Regulator 20540012 1-1/2" 3-3/16" 2"

15-26 mm 70984044
(38.1mm) (81 mm) (50 mm)
Vented elbow 30610177
(1) An orifice plate within the nozzle is custom drilled to the
specific requirements of the project as determined by
computerized flow calculations.

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DISCHARGE HOSE
BLEEDER VALVE

SOLENOID VALVE WITH

GAUGE & SUPERVISORY
PRESSURE SWITCH

MANUAL RELEASE

PILOT HOSE #1

PILOT HOSE #2

TEE PIECE FOR

HOSE CONNECTION

DISCHARGE HOSE

PILOT HOSE #3
PRESSURE GAUGE WITH
SUPERVISORY PRESSURE
SWITCH

SLAVE CYLINDER COMPLETER KIT

Typical Argonite Pilot and Slave Completer Kits

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be covered, nor can all requirements be anticipated. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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