VOLVO WHEEL LOADERS

FIRE SUPPRESSION
System
A tailor made fire suppression system
to meet all needs
Once again, Volvo is leading the way in safety with a fully
integrated, factory installed fire suppression system developed
especially for Volvo wheel loaders. A highly reliable system that
meets the tough demands from both customers and insurance
companies alike. And because it’s Volvo, our global service
network can guarantee the best possible support with
expert personnel and the right equipment.

Volvo makes fire safety even safer proven components for higher reliability and
Safety has always been a top priority for functionality. Further, unlike bolt-on third party
Volvo and during recent years we have systems, we test our fire suppression system
significantly reduced the risk for leakage of on our own machines.
flammable liquids and lowered the working
temperature on the warmest surfaces in the Gentle on the machine
engine compartment. Now we can offer you a The system’s firefighting agent is an efficient
factory installed fire suppression system built wet chem (liquid) that is gentle on the
entirely of trusted components and with the machine, making cleanup less complicated
quality you expect from Volvo. and repair costs lower as compared to
systems employing dry chem (powder).
Up to the task That means the machine will be back to work
The greatest fire hazards for a wheel loader faster. When the ignition is turned
are the engine, hydraulics, fuel and electrical off or the machine is idling with the parking
system. Fires are usually intense and difficult brake engaged, the system is fully automatic
to put out with hand-held extinguishers and in order to hinder the fire spreading. Once
a fast spreading fire in a wheel loader can the machine is in operation, the operator
cause large and costly damage not just to receives information via the alarm and control
the operator and machine, but to the work panel and then can choose to activate the
site as well. That’s why insurance companies system with the emergency switch or by use
demand that machines working in hazardous of the control panel. Should the operator
environments and with flammable materials choose the latter, the engine will continue to
such as peat, wood chips, forestry, paper and run so the operator can move the machine in
petroleum; be equipped with flame retardant order to safeguard buildings in the area.
systems. Volvo’s new fire suppression
system meets these strict demands and No two fires are alike
helps provide effective protection against Fire is an unpredictable phenomenon and
catastrophe. no two are alike. It’s important to point out
that this is a fire suppression system whose
The Volvo advantage primary purpose is to give the operator time
Compared to a third party system, there are to reach safety and if possible keep the fire
many advantages to a Volvo factory installed from spreading further. In most cases, the
system. Nozzles are strategically positioned system will completely extinguish the fire.
for the best possible effect and the sprinkler
system is mounted so as not to interfere
with regular service and maintenance.
The entire system consists of trusted and

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 A FULLY INTEGRATED SYSTEM

Compared to a third party system, there are many advantages to

a Volvo tailor made factory installed fire suppression system. The
nozzles are strategically positioned for the best possible effect and
the system is tested on our machines.

Wet chem system (liquid),

not as aggressive as dry
chem (powder) 5.25 gallon (20 liter) single tube (L150F-L220F)
4.25 gallon (16 liter) single tube (L60-L120F)
Factory installed

Heat sensitive
Tailor made for line detector
the Volvo engine
compartment

Up to 15 nozzles on Automatic main

the sprinkler circuit switch and engine
shut down – high
Automatic and safety
manual activation
Audible alarm with
integrated strobe light

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 A RELIABLE SYSTEM THAT MEETS ALL DEMANDS

Emergency stop and control panel Manual activation button Audible alarm with integrated strobe light
Activation of the emergency stop shuts down the Activation of the sprinkler system via the manual The siren/strobe light is activated when fire is
engine and main electrical power, engages the activation button can be initiated at any time, even detected. The firefighting agent is wet chem.
parking brake and – if fire is detected – activates when the machine is not in operation and if the
the sprinkler system. machine’s electrical power supply is turned off. Brackets for handheld fire extinguishers
Brackets are provided on each of the front fenders
Sprinkler circuit with up to 15 nozzles to affix hand-held fire extinguishers. For added
The Volvo fire suppression system is a stainless safety, it is recommended that this system
steel sprinkler circuit, tailor made for the Volvo supplements the installed sprinkler system.
engine compartment. It contains up to 15 nozzles
and is available for L60F – L220F. It is able to
detect fire and heat thanks to a parallel detector
circuit that can automatically activate the sprinkler
system.

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 Volvo Construction Equipment is different. Our machines are
designed, built and supported in a different way. That difference
comes from an engineering heritage of over 175 years.
A heritage of thinking first about the people who actually use the
machines. About how to help them be safer, more comfortable,
more productive. About the environment we all share. The result
of that thinking is a growing range of machines and a global
support network dedicated to helping you do more. People
around the world are proud to use Volvo. And we’re proud
of what makes Volvo different – More care. Built in.

Not all products are available in all markets. Under our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to change
specifications and design without prior notice. The illustrations do not necessarily show the standard version of the machine.

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Volvo, Global Marketing