SPECIFICATION FOR A TOTAL FLOOD CLEAN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR USE WITH RHINO™ CONTROL PANEL SYSTEM

SECTION 3 - ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

3. CONTROL PANEL:

1. The control panel shall be a Rhino Control System, P/N 10-2161, manufactured by Fike Protection Systems, Blue Springs, MO.
2. The Rhino Control System, and its components, shall be UL listed and FM approved for use as a local fire alarm system with releasing device service and be suitable for Deluge/Pre-action sprinkler service.
3. The Rhino Control System shall perform all functions necessary to operate the system detection, actuation and auxiliary functions, as outlined.
4. The Rhino Control System shall be capable of providing 7AH, 17AH or 33AH battery standby power.
5. The Rhino Control System shall consist of a combination of the following modules:

1. Detection and Control module (DCM), Fike P/N 10-2141.
2. Interactive Display Module (IDM), Fike P/N 10-2142.
3. Relay Module (RM4), Fike P/N 10-2143.

6. The Rhino Control System shall be capable of providing detection and control for up to 39 hazards.
7. The Rhino Control System shall be microprocessor based utilizing a distributed processing concept. A single microprocessor failure shall not impact operation of additional modules on the system.
8. The Rhino Control System shall be capable of supporting Cross Zoned and/or Sequential detection schemes, per zone.
9. The DCM shall supply an integrated 2.0 amp power supply circuitry. Systems requiring multiple DCMs shall use a bus power concept to allow power sharing between modules for redundancy.
10. Each DCM shall provide three (3) initiating circuits.

1. Each circuit shall be capable of Class A (Style D) or Class B (Style A) operation.
2. Each circuit shall be capable of operating up to fifty (50) approved detectors with a maximum of 35 ohms line resistance.
3. Each circuit shall be capable of monitoring contact devices configured for manual release, manual alarm, system abort, trouble input or auxiliary (non-fire) input.
4. Each circuit shall have a user defined, custom message.

11. Each DCM shall contain three (3) indicating/release circuits for annunciation and activation of an extinguishing/suppression system(s).

1. Each circuit shall be capable of Class A (Style B) or Class B (Style Y) operation.
2. Each output circuit shall be jumper selectable as an indicating circuit, solenoid activation or an agent release circuit.
3. Each circuit shall be rated for 2.0 amp @ 24vdc and shall be protected from false actuation by an intelligent transistor.
4. Each circuit shall support a user defined, custom message.

12. Each DCM shall provide an auxiliary power supply rated at 0.5 amps @ 24vdc.
13. Each DCM shall provide a SPST relay for common alarm and common trouble. Four (4) additional programmable relays can be added to each DCM by adding a RM4 Relay Module, Fike P/N 10-2143.
14. Each Rhino Control System shall require at least one (1) Interactive Display Module. The IDM shall provide an eighty (80) character LCD display for system annunciation and configuration.

1. The IDM shall have dedicated LEDs for Normal AC power, Alarm, Supervisory, Trouble and Silence.
2. The IDM shall maintain a 600 event history buffer. Each history record contains a time/date stamp, a brief event description, and identification of the module and circuit involved.
3. All programming shall be done from the IDM without requiring custom software or a computer.

8. CAUTION and ADVISORY SIGNS:

Provide signs, as required, to comply with NFPA 2001 and the recommendations of the FM-200 equipment supplier:

1. Entrance sign: (1) required at each entrance to a protected space. (Fike P/N 02-3646)
2. Manual Discharge sign: (1) required at each manual discharge station. (Fike P/N 02-3644)
3. Flashing Light sign: (1) required at each flashing light over each exit from a protected space. (Fike P/N 02-3645)

9. AUXILIARY PANELS: (Optional)

1. A Graphic Annunciator panel will be mounted adjacent to the Rhino control panel. The graphic annunciator shall show a scale layout of the protected area and have indicator lamps to locate each system detector and/or other system components. The panel shall have a lamp test switch located on the panel face. Other panel options shall be available. Scale shall not be less than 1/8" = 1’-0" (1:100 m).

10. SYSTEM and CONTROL WIRING:

All system wiring shall be furnished and installed by the contractor.

1. All wiring shall be installed in electrical metallic tubing (EMT), or conduit, and must be installed and kept separate from all other building wiring.
2. All system components shall be securely supported independent of the wiring. Runs of conduit and wiring shall be straight, neatly arranged, properly supported, installed parallel and perpendicular to walls and partitions.
3. The sizes of the conductors shall be those specified by the manufacturer. Color coded wire shall be used. All wires shall be tagged at all junction points and shall be free from shorts, earth connections (unless so noted on the system drawings), and crosses between conductors. Final termination’s between the Rhino control panel and the system field wiring shall be made under the direct supervision of a factory trained representative.
4. All wiring shall be installed by qualified individuals, in a neat and workmanlike manner, to conform to the National Electrical Code, Article 725 and Article 760, except as otherwise permitted for limited energy circuits, as described in NFPA 72 -1993 edition. Wiring installation shall meet all local, state, province and/or country codes.
5. The complete system electrical installation, and all auxiliary components, shall be connected to earth ground in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

K) SYSTEM INSPECTION and CHECKOUT:

After the system installation has been completed, the entire system shall be checked out, inspected and functionally tested by qualified, trained personnel, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures and NFPA standards.

1. All containers and distribution piping shall be checked for proper mounting and installation.
2. All electrical wiring shall be tested for proper connection, continuity and resistance to earth.
3. The complete system shall be functionally tested, in the presence of the owner or his representative, and all functions, including system and equipment interlocks, must be operational at least five (5) days prior to the final acceptance tests.

1. Each detector shall be tested in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures, and test values recorded.
2. All system and equipment interlocks, such as door release devices, audible and visual devices, equipment shutdowns, local and remote alarms, etc. shall function as required and designed.
3. Each Rhino control panel circuit shall be tested for trouble by inducing a trouble condition into the system.

12. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to final acceptance, the installing contractor shall provide operational training to each shift of the owners personnel. Each training session shall include system Rhino Control Panel operation, manual and (optional) abort functions, trouble procedures, supervisory procedures, auxiliary functions and emergency procedures.

13. OPERATION and MAINTENANCE:

Prior to final acceptance, the installing contractor shall provide complete operation and maintenance instruction manuals, four (4) copies for each system, to the owner. All aspects of system operation and maintenance shall be detailed, including piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of the system design, sequence of operation and drawing(s) illustrating control logic and equipment used in the system. Checklists and procedures for emergency situations, troubleshooting techniques, maintenance operations and procedures shall be included in the manual.

14. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS:

Upon completion of each system, the installing contractor shall provide four (4) copies of system "As-Built" drawings to the owner. The drawings shall show actual installation details including all equipment locations (i.e.: control panel(s), agent container(s), detectors, alarms, manuals and

aborts, etc.) as well as piping and conduit routing details. Show all room or facilities modifications, including door and/or damper installations completed. One (1) copy of reproducible engineering drawings shall be provided reflecting all actual installation details.

15. ACCEPTANCE TESTS:

1. At the time "As-Built" drawings and maintenance/operations manuals are submitted, the installing contractor shall submit a "Test Plan" describing procedures to be used to test the control system(s). The Test Plan shall include a step-by-step description of all tests to be performed and shall indicate the type and location of test apparatus to be employed. The tests shall demonstrate that the operational and installation requirements of this specification have been met. All tests shall be conducted in the presence of the owner and shall not be conducted until the Test Plan has been approved.
2. The tests shall demonstrate that the entire control system functions as designed and intended. All circuits shall be tested: automatic actuation, solenoid and manual actuation, HVAC and power shutdowns, audible and visual alarm devices and manual override of abort functions. Supervision of all panel circuits, including AC power and battery power supplies, shall be tested and qualified.
3. A room pressurization test shall be conducted, in each protected space, to determine the presence of openings which would affect the agent concentration levels. The test(s) shall be conducted using the Retro-Tec Corp. Door Fan system, or equivalent, with integrated computer program. All testing shall be in accordance with NFPA 2001, Appendix B.
4. If room pressurization testing indicates that openings exist which would result in leakage and/or loss of the extinguishing agent, the installing contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the proper sealing of the protected space(s) by the general contractor or his sub-contractor or agent. The general contractor shall be responsible for adequately sealing all protected space(s) against agent loss or leakage. The installing contractor shall inspect all work to ascertain that the protected space(s) have been adequately and properly sealed.

THE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLING CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE  FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE ROOM PRESSURIZATION TESTS.
If the first room pressurization test is not successful, in accordance with these specifications, the installing contractor shall direct the general contractor to determine, and correct, the cause of the test failure. The installing contractor shall conduct additional room pressurization tests, at no additional cost to the owner, until a successful test is obtained. Copies of successful test results shall be submitted to the owner for record.

5. Upon acceptance by the owner, the completed system(s) shall be placed into service.

16. SYSTEM INSPECTIONS:

1. The installing contractor shall provide two (2) inspections of each system, installed under this contract, during the one-year warranty period. The first inspection shall be at the six month interval, and the second inspection at the 12 month interval, after system acceptance. Inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and the recommendations of NFPA 2001.
2. Documents certifying satisfactory system(s) operation shall be submitted to the owner upon completion of each inspection.

17. WARRANTY:

1. All FIKE system components furnished, and installed under this contract, shall be guaranteed against defects in design, materials and workmanship for the full warranty period which is standard with the manufacturer, but in no case less than one (1) year from the date of system acceptance.

18. OPTIONAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS:

1. SHPä Control System
2. INTELLA-SCAN IIä Detection System
3. HCL Detection