[Link] 3, How to Operate the CO2 Fire Extinguishing System 3.1. In the Event of Fire A Danger Confirm thatthe discharge area is free of occupants prior to CO2 discharge. In the unlikely vent that a person is in the area, the CO2 may cause death by suffocation, —= ) 76 A\ Danger \ Confirm the name of the discharge area before operating the starter box, selection valves and starting CO2 cylinder. Ifthe equipment of another area is mistakenly operated, CO2 may not be discharged into the that area is occupied, CO? discharge may result in death by suffocation. (- A Z\ Warning If openings are not closed or ventilation equipment is not stopped, fire extinguishment by CO2 discharge may fail. XS ‘A, Caution Be sure to follow established CO2 fire extinguishing system procedures at all times. Erroneous peration may result in CO2 discharge failure. We fire occurs, discharge the CO2 into the area in which the fire has occurred by following Operation procedures, taking into account the following precautions: 1). Confirm the name of the area in which the fire occurred. Without exror, of that area. Confirm the name of the area using the area nameplates installed on the starter box, selection valve and startup CO2 Cylinders. operate the equipment » esG09-3-216 [Link] sscharge CO2 if the fire area is occupied. A discharge alarm sounds inside the are: Do sot di _ persian tnonde ie 8 a in 12) Bie js to be di ion ne CO? st be dacharged when the caer box cover or selection valve hand je cover seoenes testy promfing evacuaon of person, Operation. Procedure an area by performing the series of operations described in “Operation Ld Discharge CO? into “Method ()” below. In the event that CO2 is not discharged after this series of operations is performed, discharge the CO? by doing the series of operations deserted in “Operon ‘Method ().” 3.1.2 Operation Method (I) [Operating the Starter Box] er of the starter box of the area in which the fire occurred. (The area name is (1), Open the cov stated on the front ofthe starter box cover) charge alarm sounds in the corresponding area in whic stopping all related equipment. oe Adis hh CO? is to be discharged. & ‘The ship's emergency stop system is activated, After approximately 20 seconds, the delayed solenoid valve opens. ys “16 Grea peereeecraeccsecannaemecomeeeee@) Tum the black handle of the [Link] perform the following operations: 1) Clase the door, hatches, and vention openings ofthe fie area. ny Close the fuel valves ee, which supply fuel to the equipment in the fire area, and stop the fuel pump. (@) Confirm the following: 1) Confirm that the fie areas free of occupants. In the unlikely event thet someone is still {nthe area, evacuate that person from the area. 2) Confirm thatthe alarm is sounding in the aea in which the fire occurred, Inthe unlikely ‘event that the alarm is not sounding in the area, occupants or nearby persons may not in the area, realize that CO2 is about to be discharged. Be sure, therefore, that no one i ‘Also, because the wrong starter box may have been mistakenly operated, confirm that ‘an alarm is not sounding in an area other than the fire area, and that the operated starter pox is the box for the area in which the fire occurred. 3) Confirm that all ventilation equipment bas stopped. In the unlikely event that the equipments sill running, stop the equipment manually. 4) Confirm thatthe doors, hatches, and ventilation openings ofthe fie area are closed. In the unlikely event that an opening is not closed, close the opening. 5) Confirm that the fuel valves, etc., which supply fuel to equipment in the fre area a= closed and thatthe fuel pump has stopped. Ifa fuel valve is not closed, close the valve, If the fuel pump has not stopped, stop the pump. Starter cylinder valve in the starter box in the counter: clockwise direction until the valve is completely open. as from within the Starter cylinder to the selection valve. ‘This action sends the startup &: the selection valve opens. Approximately 20 seconds after the starter box cover js opened, 10 5-075-18 G09-3-216 [Link] (6) Tumthe safety bolt of the stop valve inside the starter box in the counterclockwise direction and remove the bolt. This operation takes approximately 30 seconds, The operation ensures the open status of the selection valve since the time delay of the delayed solenoid valve has pasted. (© Tum the green lever of the stop valve inside the starter box in the counter-clockwise direction. This operation releases the startup gas from the CO2 Cylinders, discharging the CO2 into the fire area. If CO2 is not discharged as the result of Operation Method (0), discharge the gas by performing Operation Method (II) from within the CO2 Cylinder room. uw[Link] 3.1.3. Operation Method (II) [Operating the Selection Valve and CO2 Cylinder Valve Directly] ‘The following operation is performed if CO2 is not discharged as the result of Operation Method ( I). (1) Openthe handle cover of the selection valve ofthe area in which the fire occurred +A discharge alarm sounds in the corresponding area in which CO2is to be discharged, +The ship's emergency stop system is activated, stopping all related equipment, + After approximately 20 seconds, the delayed solenoid valve opens. (2) Perform the following operations: 1) Close the doors, hatches, and ventilation openings of the fire area. 2) Close the fuel valves, etc., which supply fuel to the equipment in the fire area, and stop the fuel pump. (3) Confirm the following: 1) Confirm thatthe fire area is free of occupants. Inthe unlikely event that someone is sll in the area, evacuate the person from the area. 2) Confirm that the alarm is sounding in th area in which the fre occurred. In the unlikely event that the alarm is not sounding in the area, occupants or nearby persons may ot realize that CO2 is about to be discharged. Be sure, therefore, that no one isin the area, ‘Also, because the wrong selection valve may have been mistakenly operated, confirm that an alarm is not sounding in an area other than the fire area ‘and that the operated selection valve is the valve for the area in which the fire occurred. 3) Confirm that all ventilation equipment has stopped. In the unlikely event that the equipment is still running, stop the equipment manually, 4) Confirm that the doors, hatches, and ventilation openings of the fire area are closed, In the unlikely event that an opening is not closed, close the opening. 5) Confirm that the fuel valves, ete» which supply fuel to equipment in the fire area are closed and that the fuel pump has st0P! Ifthe fuel pump has not stopped, stoP the pump. ped. Ifa fuel valve is not closed, close the valve. 12a 20 [Link] (4) Tom the handle Jocated inside the selection valve handle cover in the counter-clockwise direction until the valve is completely open. This action allows the CO2 flowing from the primary side ofthe selection valve to open the selection valve. STARTING PIPE (0.0. 66 I.D. 64 COPPER TUBE) STEEL PIPE OTCATOR PLN Res COTE HANDLE ‘SELECTION VALVE, (5) _ Install the lever to the CO2 Cylinders which hang the “Starter cylinder” nameplate of the area in which the fire occurred, and pull down the lever. “This operation opens the CO2 Cylinders required for the area in whieh fire occurred, discharging the CO2. (6) Ye Gon i fax Gekeged os te ronal vf Opertion Method (0), an error may have oecurred in the electtical system. Thus, perform the following operation: Open the delayed solenoid valve box of the area in which the fire occurred. Turn the handle ee is fully open. This action discharges CO? in the area in which the fire occurred, 3Ber ET [Link] 2, Product Specifications 24. General rhe Kawasaki CO2 Fire Extinguishing system is a safe and sure extinguishing system for ships. ‘This system. extinguishes fire by discharging carbon dioxide gas (hereinafter called CO2) in areas of fire. ‘The extinguishing system comprises CO2 Cylinders which store CO2, selection valves used to select discharge areas, distribution piping which introduces CO? to discharge areas, discharge ozzles which discharge CO2 evenly in the discharge areas, and a starter box used to start the extinguishing system. #31 Zz & ; CORCVONDER e SELECTION VALVE STARTER BOX RELAY BOK ‘o [3 [Dave SOLO VALVE EGR] A MANEFOLD SAFETY VALVE DISCHARGE PPE STARTING PPE DISCHARGE NOZZLE |29_| ALARM DEVICES: ii CHECK VALVE “DF TE 43_| SHUT OFF FLANGE 14 {AR CONNECTION Us T caaie, WE © ®y © C02 Fire Extinguishing System General Diagram 5-7G09-3-216 [Link] 2.2. Specifications 2.2.1 Applicable Standards “ ‘The Kawasaki CO2 Fire Extinguishing system meets the following standards: (1) Laws for the safety of vessels (2) Maritime equipment standards (3) Maritime fire-prevention equipment regulations (4) Intemational convention for the safety of life at seas (SOLAS) 2.2.2 CO2 Quantity Standard Formula: CO2 Quantity = [Protected Area Volume (m) X Coefficient Required by Laws and Regulations}/0.56 (m’/kg) 2.2.3 Calculation of Required CO2 Quantity The quantity of CO? required in the protected area is stated in the system drawings at the finished drawing booklet. 2.24 CO2 Fire Extinguishing System Equipment Supply and Outfitting (@) System Equipment The main equipment of the CO2 Fire Extinguishing system is supplied by Kawasaki Safety Service Industries, Ltd, For details, see “1. Component List.” ‘The parts required for piping and wiring as well as the steel pipes, however, are supplied by dockyard, 2) Outfitting Outfitting is executed by dockyard.@ Q) 8 4) C02 Cylinders ‘The CO2 Cylinders are high-pressure gas contai ahydrostatic test pressure of 24.5MPa (250kgfiem’) These gone Cylinders are filled with 5Skg of CO2. The number of COD Cylinders required to extinguish a fie are installed and coonectea toa manifold, CO2 is an inert gas and is noncorrosive, CO2is also a stable, as suffocative gas as well as a poor electrical conductor. CO2 is stored in the Cylinders in a liquid state ata high pressure approximately 5.9MPa (60kgf/cm*) at 20°C). Cylinder Valve “VTL” ‘The VTI valve installed on each Cylinder comprises a structure which maintains an airtight seal due to the valve seating, Selection Valve “PM" (with Handle Cover “PS“) Seu [Link] 2.3. Main Components of the CO2 Fire Extinguishing System rues vane The selection valve “PM'* is used to select discharge (extinguishing) areas. The size of the valve diameter reflects the size required for discharging the necessary amount of CO2 in the corresponding area within an established period of time. The valve is designed to be opened quickly by the pressure from the starter, but can also be operated manually. Manual operation is performed by opening the handle cover installed on the valve and then tuning the inner handle. i ‘The operation pin protrudes at the same time CO2is discharged. ‘The handle cover has a built-in discharge alarm switch which Sounds an alarm within the discharge area at the time the handle is manually operated. Selection Valve “PR INDICATOR FIN ‘The selection valve “PR” is used to select discharge (extinguishing) areas when CO? is to be discharged in the extinguishing areas at the same time. The size ofthe valve diameter reflects the size required for discharging the necessary amount of CO2, The valve is only designed to be opened quickly by the pressure from the starter and can not be operated manually,5) © @) Starter Box ‘The starter box is used to open CO2 Cylinders and selection, valves by a remote operation, The starter box, CO2 Cylinders and selection valves are connected by starting pipe (46x94 copper pipe). ‘The starter box contains starter cylinder and stop valves. The starter cylinder bave an intemal volume of either 1 or 2.2 Liters and are filled with CO2 used for starting. ‘The starter box also has a built-in CO2 discharge alarm switch. ‘This switch sounds an alarm within the discharge area when the box cover is opened, thereby prompting evacuation of personnel. Distibution Piping [Link] The distribution piping directs the CO2 to discharge areas and Sch80 of JIS G 3454 (Pressure Piping: Carbon Steel Piping) is used in the CO2 system, Discharge nozzle Discharge nozzles are installed on the ceilings and walls of Gischarge areas so that the CO2 is discharged evenly inside each area, The discharge nozzles are connected to the distribution piping described above. The CO2 discharged from the CO2 Cylinders travels through the piping and is discharged evenly in the discharge area, Manifold Safety Valve ‘The manifold safety valye has two functions: the valve acts as a leak valve which discharges gas in the event that gas leaks from a CO? Cylinder into the manifold, and as a safety valve which protects the distribution piping, etc., if the pressure inside the manifold increases excessively [operating pressure: 10.8-16.2MPa (110-165kgf/em")). Oe ‘The leak valve function of the manifold safety valve comes to rest when CO? is released, ‘Thus, even though CO2 leaks slightly before CO2 discharge ends, the leak valve function is perating normally.ees. @) (20) ay Delayed solenoid valve Box ‘The delayed solenoid valve box contains solenoid valve and bypass valves, and is installed on the starting pipe which links the starter box and selection valves, ‘The solenoid valve opens approximately 20 seconds after the starter box cover or selection valve handle cover is opened. ‘The bypass valve is incorporated in the box in the unlikely event that the solenoid valve does not open due to a power stop or disconnection. ‘The bypass valve is normally closed. Relay Box The relay box contains timers and relays. ‘The box receives signals from the microswitch inside the starter box or selection valve handle cover, sounds an alarm in the discharge area, and controls the opening and closing of the delayed solenoid valve . Alarms : [Link] ‘Alarms are installed in areas protected by the CO2 Fire Extinguishing system, and wam those who are in or near the area that CO2 is about to be discharged. ‘The alarms installed include motor sirens, air horns and bells. MOTOR SIREN AIR HORN(a2) Check Valve ‘DF ‘The check valve “DF” is installed on the starting pipe and contains an internal filter. This valve controls the discharge quantity (he number of CO2 Cylinders opened) in each area when there are two or more areas protected by the CO2 Fire Extinguishing system. (13) Leak Valve “B* ‘The leak valve “B” is installed onthe lockout circuit of the starting pipe, and prevents erroneous operation of the CO2 Fire Extinguishing system in the unlikely event that gas leaks into the starting pipe. The valve prevents erroneous operation by exhausting the leaked gas into the atmosphere. This leak valve comes to rest state when the CO2 Fire Extinguishing system has been properly activated. G09-3-216 [Link] g-1F