FM-200®

The Right Choice

A quality fire protection system is much more cost effective than replacing high-value critical data and sensitive electronic equipment. Pyro-Chem has integrated state-of-the-art detection technology and clean-agent chemistry to provide affordable fire protection.

Fast

Pyro-Chem offers two programmable releasing panels (PCR-100 and PCR-400IP) that are compatible with fast acting smoke detectors to sense fire in its early stages. Upon system release, FM-200 Clean-Agent is discharged.

Effective

Similar to Halon 1301, FM-200 agent extinguishes Class A, B and C fires by interrupting the chemical chain reaction. It absorbs heat, accelerating the suppression process.

Safe

The U.S. EPA has accepted FM-200 for use in occupied spaces at concentrations up to 9% by volume and up to 10.5% by volume for normally non-occupied spaces. It is non-toxic when used in accordance with NFPA Standard 2001.

Clean

When protecting valuable assets or sensitive equipment, FM-200 agent stands above conventional agents. Unlike dry chemical, FM-200 is a colorless, odorless gas that leaves no residue to clean up. Unlike water, FM-200 is an electrically nonconductive agent that will not short-out electronic equipment. And unlike the very cold discharge of carbon dioxide, FM-200 will not thermally shock delicate circuitry.

Earth Friendly

FM-200 will not deplete stratospheric ozone and it has a short atmospheric lifetime (31-42 years). As such, it is part of the EPA’s SNAP list of acceptable Halon alternatives that are approved for use in total flooding, special hazard fire suppression systems.

Fire System Selection…

Pyro-Chem FM-200 Systems are recommended when one or more of the following conditions exist:

The value of the area’s contents or its importance to business continuity requires a fire suppression system that can react in seconds.
Water sprinklers will damage the contents of the area to be protected.
Personnel occupy the area to be protected.
Post fire cleanup must be eliminated.
Ease of design and installation is needed.

Typical Applications:

Cell Sites
Computer Rooms & Subfloors
Laboratories
Healthcare Facilities
Museums, Art Galleries, Libraries
Process Control Rooms

Robotic Systems
Tape Storage Libraries
Telecommunications Facilities
Telephone Equipment Rooms
Vaults/Record Storage
Historical Buildings

Nozzles — Available with seven or eight ports to allow for either 180° or 360° horizontal discharge patterns. Offered in seven sizes, ranging from 3/8 in. to 2 in.

Alarm Bell — Among other warnings, the control unit sounds the alarm bell, alerting workers to clear the area.

Detectors — Smoke and heat detectors sense a fire in the protected area. A signal is sent immediately to the control unit.

Control Panel — Upon activation, it begins a series of actions: sounding audible and visual warnings, closing down ventilation systems and triggering the discharge of the suppression system.

Pyro-Chem now offers FM-200® agent in a 343 L (757 lb.) tank with liquid level indicator… more protection in less space

Agent Tanks — Consist of approved DOT and TC high pressure steel tanks, factory filled with FM-200 agent and pressurized with dry nitrogen to 360 psi (25 bar) at 70°F (21°C)