1300 LB [490 L] CYLINDER ASSEMBLY • 500 PSI [34.

5 BAR]

Designed for use with

3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire
Protection Fluid
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Firetrace 1300 lb [490 L] Cylinder Assembly is
factory filled with 3M™ Novec™ 1230 Fire Protection
Fluid in one-pound (1 lb) or half-kilogram (0.5 kg)
increments from a minimum of 260 lb [118 kg] to a
maximum of 1297 lb [588 kg] to achieve the calculated
agent mass required. The cylinder is then pressurized
with dry nitrogen to 500 psi at 70°F [35 bar at 21.1°C].

FEATURES

• High-flow-rate valve valve bore is equipped with a rubber seal to contain the
• 4.0” [100 mm] grooved valve outlet connection extinguishing agent under pressure within the cylinder.
• Calibrated Pressure Gauge An orifice in the axis of the piston allows cylinder
• Over-pressure safety device (PRD) pressure to equalize on the top and bottom of the
• 4-way “lift-base” for ease of shipping and installation piston. The pressurized area at the top of the piston is
• Manual, Electric or Pressure operated greater than the area at the bottom of the piston. The
(Pneumatic) Actuation net force seals the piston against the valve seat. When
• Optional Equipment the cylinder pressure on the top of the piston is relieved
- Liquid-level indicator (by means of automatic or manual activation) there is
- Pressure Supervisory Switch only pressure acting against the bottom of the piston
- Discharge Pressure Switch and the piston slides to its full open position. This
- Cylinder Floorstrap allows the agent to discharge through the distribution
piping network connected to the valve outlet. A siphon
The Cylinder Assembly is equipped with a 4.0” [100 tube is built into the cylinder assembly. The siphon
mm] stainless steel, differential pressure-type valve with tube is straight, allowing the cylinder to be installed in a
a 4.0” [100 mm] grooved male outlet. A piston in the vertically upright orientation (valve on top).

ASSEMBLY P/N CYLINDER SIZE (NOMINAL) MAXIMUM FILL MINIMUM FILL VALVE SIZE (NOMINAL)

FTF 000490 1300 lb (490 L) 1297 lb (588 kg) 260 lb (118 kg) 4.0” (100 mm)

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DIMENSIONS

ASSEMBLY P/N CYLINDER SIZE (NOMINAL)

FTF 000490 1300 lb

(490 L)

DIMENSION A DIMENSION B DIMENSION C

IN. MM IN. MM IN. MM

69.875 1775 61.625 1565.5 30 762

ENVIRONMENT LIMITATIONS SERVICE NOTE: Cylinders Assemblies shall be designed, filled,

pressurized and maintained by trained personnel in accordance with
Firetrace Design, Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manuals
and related prescriptive documents.
• Storage Temperature:
0°F [-17.8°C] to 130°F [54.4°C]
• System Operating Pressure:
ORDERING INFORMATION
500 psi at 70°F [35 bar at 21.1°C]
Either two (2) Cylinder Body Straps (P/N: FTF 401200)
ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS or two (2) Cylinder Floorstraps (P/N: FTF 401201)
are required when installing the FTF 000490 Cylinder
Assembly. In order to fill and pressurize the Cylinder
Proper Cylinder Assembly size and agent fill shall
Assembly, a “Top Plug” version must be specified and
be determined using only genuine Firetrace Flow
purchased when ordering the system.
Calculation Software (P/N: FTF 901001).

Floor loading varies as a function of the quantity LISTINGS AND APPROVALS:

of extinguishing agent fill required in each Cylinder
Assembly and the optional accessories included on the
system. Contact Firetrace for additional guidance on
installed weights and dimensions.

The System Cylinder is manufactured, tested and

stamped in accordance with DOT regulations, it is UL
Component recognized.

TDS-00001-A

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