Description

Halon fire extinguishants were regarded for many years as the most effective fire suppressants for a wide range of applications. Amendments to the Montreal Protocol of 1987 focused on the manufacture of Halons, however, and their production has now ceased in recognition of their virulent destruction of the ozone layer. In addition, new European legislation requires that Halon systems within the EU must be removed by the end of 2003.

As a result, recent years have seen a substantial reappraisal of approaches to fire protection. Kidde Fire Protection is at the forefront of new technologies in fire safety, offering a range of state-of-the-art fire extinguishing system.

Kidde Fire Protection offers GX-20 systems containing FM-200, a gaseous agent manufactured by Great Lakes Chemical Corporation, which has emerged as a viable alternative to the Halons on the basis of extensive trials. FM-200 is fast and effective with a low space/weight characteristic which is also environmentally-acceptable and safe for human exposure.

 

Benefits

• Fast and effective against a wide range of Class A, B and electrical fires
• Safe for occupied areas
• Non-corrosive and electrically non-conductive
• No post-discharge residue and clean-up
• Environmentally-acceptable
• 25 bar system
• Engineered and pre-engineered systems available
• Range of system release options
• Low installation and maintenance costs
• Computer design maximises effectiveness of system
• FMRC/LPCB approved components with ULI listed systems available on request
• Marine systems available

 

Approval

Hong Kong Fire Services Department

 

Catalogue

FM-200 catalogue

Gemini II Gas Releasing Control Panel

Manual Pull Station Unit