Beta Series Systems with

3M™ NOVEC™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid

GENERAL INFORMATION BETA SERIES SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION
The Chemetron Fire Systems Beta Series Systems are Cylinder and Valve Assembly
automatic suppression systems using 3M™ Novec™
1230 Fire Protection Fluid and consisting of four basic Novec 1230 fluid is stored in specially de-
components and their associated accessories. signed cylinder assemblies. Beta series
cylinders are available in three different
System Components capacities and are charged with Novec
Control Panels 1230 fluid to a filling density up to 70
Detection and Alarm Devices lb./ft3 (1121 kg/m3) of cylinder volume.
Completer Kits All cylinders are super-pressurized with
dry nitrogen to a pressure of 360 psig
(2482 kPa), at 70°F (21°C). Each cylinder is
equipped with an identification name-
Features plate indicating the quantity of Novec
1230 fluid.
1 The system components consist of agent con-
tainers, container supports (racks), and discharge The standard cylinder assembly, having
nozzles. a rigid dip tube, is designed for mount-
ing in a vertical position only. The cy-
2 The control panel is the brains of the system and linder assembly is composed of a cylin-
is used to monitor the detection and accessories. der, dip tube, and cylinder valve.

3 The detection, alarm devices, and accessories are

the external devices that act as the eyes and
voice of the system as they give audible or visual
signals.

4 The completer kits consist of warning signs,

hoses, connection fittings, pressure gauges or
solenoid valves, and the actuator required to
operate the cylinder valve.

The system and its components are agency tested for

total flooding applications and should be used in accor-
dance with the guidelines contained in National Fire
Protection Association Standard 2001. A total flooding Cylinder Valve -Standby Mode
application can be defined as injecting Novec 1230
fluid into an enclosure or volume having the structural
integrity to retain the agent during and after discharge.
The design of such a system requires that the Novec
1230 fluid be discharged from its container in between
a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 seconds and be
thoroughly mixed throughout the protected volume,
reaching a minimum concentration level of 4.2%, but
not exceeding 10% in normally occupied spaces.

Cylinder Valve -Actuated Mode

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C Cylinder Valve: A pressure operated cylinder

valve having a forged brass body and cap is at-
tached to the cylinder neck and serves to control
the flow of Novec 1230 fluid from the cylinder. A
synthetic rubber seat disc and disc carrier are con-
nected by a stem to an operating piston at the top.
The piston to valve ratio is approximately 3 to 1.

The cylinder valve has five connections, as follows:

1 Manual-Pneumatic Actuator Connection: This

is a threaded connection housing a check valve
and serves as the attachment point for the manu-
al-pneumatic actuator and for cylinder filling
operations.

2 Pressure Gauge/Solenoid Pilot Valve Assembly

Connection: This is a threaded connection hous-
ing a check valve and serves for the attachment of:

Solenoid pilot valve assembly (with pressure

Beta Series Cylinder Assembly
gauge) for pilot cylinders.
with Completer Kit, Mounting Bracket & Nozle
Pressure gauge assembly for all other system
cylinders.

Fill Capacity Safety Disc Connection: A frangible safety disc is

3
Stock
Cylinder Minimum Maximum connected to the valve body and serves as a pres-
Number
lb kg lb kg sure relief device to protect the cylinder against
excessive internal pressure. Its disc rupture point
40 lb. 10481819 21 9.5 41 18.6
is in the range of 850 psi to 1000 psi (5860 kPa to
55 lb. 10481820 28 12.7 55 24.9 6895 kPa).
95 lb. 10481821 48 21.8 96 43.5
4 Discharge Connection: A 1-1/2 in (40 mm) O.D.
flare connection serves as the discharge port.

A Cylinder: The welded seam steel cylinders are 5 Pilot Connection: A 1/4 in (8 mm) NPT tap in the
manufactured to the requirements of the Depart- cylinder valve cap provides a means of applying
ment of Transportation (DOT) for compressed gas pilot pressure above the operating piston.
and have external neck threads for cylinder valve
connection.
COMPLETER KIT COMPONENTS
B Dip Tube: A flanged dip tube extends from the
cylinder neck down to within approximately 5/8 Either a primary or slave completer kit is required to
in. (16 mm) of the bottom of the cylinder. The complete the installation of each Novec 1230 fluid filled
flange, clamped between the top of the cylinder cylinder. The components included in the primary and
neck and the cylinder valve, supports the dip tube. slave completer kits are detailed in the following chart.

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Completer Kits Stock

Description
Primary Slave Number
Description
20480780 20480781 20610287 Solenoid pilot valve assembly
Quantity Quantity 120V-60Hz/24VDC

Solenoid valve 1 0 20610307 Explosionproof Solenoid pilot valve

assembly 24 VDC
Solenoid valve with supervisory
1* 0 20610288 Solenoid pilot valve assembly with supervi-
pressure switch
sory pressure switch 120V-60Hz/24VDC
Discharge tube 1 1
Manual-pneumatic actuator 1 0
3/16" flex hose 16" long 1 1
Manual-Pneumatic Actuator - S/N 10610729
3/16" flex hose 20" long 1 1 This device is required for the manual actuation of a cylin-
90° Elbow 1/4" Fl x 1/4" MNPT 1 3 der and is attached to a check valve connection port. This
1-1/4" Male connector 1 0
is a dual purpose device, having an actuating piston con-
nected to a pin to upset the fill check valve when pilot
1/4" Male connector 0 1 pressure is applied to the piston. With the check valve
Pressure gauge 0 1 open, cylinder pressure is applied through the pilot con-
Pressure gauge with supervisory nection to the operating piston of the Beta valve, thereby
0 1* opening the cylinder to discharge its contents.
pressure switch
Warning sign 1 0
Operating instruction nameplate 1 0
* Items are part of the Primary (S/N 20480782) and Slave (S/N
20480783) Completer Kits with Supervisory Pressure Switch
If cylinders are used in a Main/Reserve system, order decals:
Main Decal - S/N 50360753 Reserve Decal - S/N 50360752

Solenoid Pilot Valve Assembly

The system utilizes a solenoid pilot valve assembly to
provide pilot pressure for actuation. The solenoid must
be electrically supervised by a recognized fire suppres- Front View Side View
sion system control panel.
The solenoid pilot valve assembly includes a pressure
gauge and adapter with swivel nut, vented elbow, and Discharge Tube Assembly - S/N 20480335
O-ring seal that is attached to the pressure gauge con-
nection of the cylinder valve. A formed, 1-1/2 in. (40 mm)
O.D. steel tube assembly with a
flare nut at each end is used to
connect the cylinder valve
to a male connector, which
can then be connected to
the discharge piping
system.

Top View Front View

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Discharge Connection Fitting - S/N 70440009 3"

(76.2 mm)
A 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) male connector is used to attach a
1-5/8"
cylinder to the discharge piping system. (41.3 mm)

Pressure Gauge

Flexible Connector
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Lengths of 3/16 in. (5 mm) flexible connectors are used to Pressure Switch
interconnect the cylinder valve devices. These hoses have
A pressure switch is used in the system to implement the
a stainless steel wire braid cover and a teflon liner, and are
shut down of power and various items of equipment, such
fitted at each end with a 1/4 in. swivel flare nut.
as fans; and for annunciation and alarm purposes. An
explosionproof pressure switch is also available.

Stock
Description
Number
10260260 3/16 in. (5 mm) Connector 16 in. (40.6 cm) long
10260267 3/16 in. (5 mm) Connector 20 in. (50.8 cm) long
10260303 3/16 in. (5 mm) Connector 28 in. (71.1 cm) long

Pressure Gauge Assembly

In systems requiring more than one cylinder, a pressure
gauge assembly is required for each cylinder other than
the pilot cylinder as a means of visual surveillance of the
pressure condition within the cylinder.
Stock
Description
Number
Stock
Description
Number 10170089 2 Pole Pressure Switch indoor use only
20240046 Pressure Gauge Assembly 70170229 Explosionproof 2 Pole Pressure Switch

20240047 Pressure Gauge Assembly w/supervisory 10170065 4 Pole Pressure Switch weatherproof
pressure switch

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3M™ NOVEC™ 1230 Fire Protection Fluid

Check Valve - S/N 10610732 Dimension

Nominal
Stock
A check valve is used between the cylinder valve dis- Cylinder A B
Number
charge outlet flexible connection and the discharge mani- Size
in cm in cm
fold. The check valve prevents back flow from the mani-
fold in the event that the sys- 10481819 40 lb. 20 1/2 52.1 12 1/4 31.1
tem is discharged when one 10481820 55 lb. 25 3/8 64.4 14 35.5
o r more cylinders are
10481821 95 lb. 38 5/8 98.1 22 3/4 57.8
disconnected, such as for
weighing or general ser-
vicing. A check valve is not Empty Cylinder Assembly Dimensions
required on single cylinder Stock Cylinder
Height Diameter
systems. Number Weight
Lb (Kg) in cm in cm
10481819 38 (17) 23 5/16 60.4 10 25.4
10481820 50 (23) 28 1/8 71.4 10 25.4
10481821 65 (30) 41 3/8 105.1 10 25.4

CYLINDER RACK
NOZZLES
Single/Multiple Cylinders, Vertically Mounted
Nozzles (8 port) are used to control the flow of Novec
S/N 20710268
1230 fluid to insure it is discharged in between a mini-
The cylinder rack, consisting of a rail, a strap, and miscella- mum of 5 and a maximum of 10 seconds ad properly
neous hardware for interconnection, is shipped unassem- distributed in the protected hazard.
bled. The rail is provided with 1-1/8 in (2.85 cm) slots on
2 in (5.0 cm) centers for mounting bolts.

360 Degree Radial Nozzle for use with Novec 1230 fluid

180 Degree Sidewall Nozzle for use with Novec 1230 fluid

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Nozzle Height If exposed to temperatures greater than 1067°F (575°C), toxic

Stock Number Nominal products of decomposition (hydrogen fluoride) are formed. The
Pipe A system should be designed to discharge between a minimum
Size discharge time of 5 seconds and a maximum discharge time of
Stainless Brass in mm
10 seconds. The amount of toxic byproducts formed during
360° Radial Nozzle extinguishment of flames is greatly reduced by discharging the
10371360 10371415 3/8 in (10 mm) 2.031 51.6 agent in less than 10 seconds. Most materials contained in areas
protected by Novec 1230 fluid, such as aluminum, brass, rubber,
10371361 10371416 1/2 in (13 mm) 2.250 57.2
plastics, steel, and electronic components, are unaffected when
10371362 10371417 3/4 in (19 mm) 2.688 68.3 exposed to Novec 1230 fluid.
10371363 10371418 1 in (25 mm) 2.875 73.0 Novec 1230 fluid is stored as a liquid in steel containers and
10371364 10371419 1-1/4 in (32 mm) 3.250 82.6 superpressurized with nitrogen to 360 psig (2482 kPa) to increase
its discharge flow characteristics. When discharged, Novec 1230
10371365 10371420 1-1/2 in (38 mm) 3.625 92.1
fluid will vaporize at the discharge nozzles and effectively mix
10371366 10371421 2 in (51 mm) 4.500 114.3 with the air throughout the protected area.
180° Sidewall Nozzle
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
10371452 10371438 3/8 in (10 mm) 2.031 51.6
10371453 10371439 1/2 in (13 mm) 2.250 57.2 In accordance with NFPA Standard 2001 and the EPA Significant
New Alternative Program (SNAP), personnel exposure to total
10371454 10371440 3/4 in (195 mm) 2.688 68.3
flooding system concentrations of Novec 1230 fluid shall be
10371455 10371441 1 in (25 mm) 2.875 73.0 limited to the following:
10371456 10371442 1-1/4 in (32 mm) 3.250 82.6 The discharge of Novec 1230 fluid into a hazard may cause a
10371457 10371443 1-1/2 in (38 mm) 3.625 92.1 reduction in visibility for a brief period. Any direct contact with
the agent can cause frostbite.
10371458 10371444 2 in (51 mm) 4.500 114.3
A cylinder containing Novec 1230 fluid should be carefully han-
dled. All anti-recoil devices must be in place at all times
when the cylinder is not restrained.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) covering Novec 1230 fluid
Novec 1230 fluid [(CF3CF2C(O)CF(CF3) 2] is a compound that con- should be read and understood prior to working with the agent.
sists of carbon, fluorine and oxygen. It is colorless, odorless,
electrically non-conductive, and suppresses fire by interrupting
the combustion process and affecting the available oxygen Concentration Level Exposure Restriction
content in the area of the discharge. 10% or below
No restriction
Novec 1230 fluid is clean, efficient, listed as “acceptable” by the (current NOAEL)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and leaves no Greater than 10%
Avoid any exposure
residue, thus minimizing any downtime after a fire. (current LOAEL)

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requirements be anticipated. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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