INSPECTION AND TEST GUIDE

For Use With

SPECIAL HAZARD

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS CONTAINERS

FSSA CSG-02
Second Edition
July, 2007

Fire Suppression Systems Association

5024-R Campbell Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21236-5974
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INSPECTION AND TEST GUIDE

For Use With

SPECIAL HAZARD

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS CONTAINERS

Second Edition
July, 2007

Fire Suppression Systems Association

5024-R Campbell Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21236-5974

Phone: (410) 931-8100

Fax: (410) 931-8111
www.fssa.net

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION

FOREWORD 1

• Safety Precautions

INTRODUCTION 2

REGULATIONS 3

• NFPA / DOT Test & Inspection Requirements

• Transport and Retest of DOT Containers

(Frequent Questions)

• DOT Specifications, Exemptions, and Special Permit Containers

• Examples of Retest Requirements

• NFPA Container Requirements

NFPA-12
NFPA-12A
NFPA-17
NFPA-17A
NFPA-750
NFPA-2001

• Code of Federal Regulations – 49 CFR, Summary

SAFETY ALERTS AND ADVISORIES 4

CONTAINER DATA 5

REFERENCES 6
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1.0 FOREWORD
The Fire Suppression Systems Association (FSSA) has published this document to provide a quick reference to
the fire protection specialist and other personnel involved in the service, maintenance, inspection, test, and
requalification of fire suppression systems containers.
The first edition of this document was published as the “Guide for Service, Maintenance, Inspection, Test, and
Requalification of Fire Suppression System Containers” in October 1996 and has been superseded by this
current edition published July 2007.
The information contained in this guide is limited to:
• The applicable DOT 49 CFR regulations, as they apply to inspection, test, and requalification of DOT
containers used in fire suppression systems.
• The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), service and maintenance requirements for
containers found in the following NFPA Standards (Latest edition):
NFPA-12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
NFPA-12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems
NFPA-17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA-17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems
NFPA-750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems
NFPA-2001, Standard for Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
• The applicable Compressed Gas Association (CGA) publications.
This document is not meant to replace the documents listed above. Those involved in service, maintenance,
inspection, test and requalification of fire suppression systems containers should reference the applicable
documents for current requirements.
This guide does not cover the requirements and regulations pertaining to USCG or ABS “type approved” Fire
Suppression Systems, or pre-engineered “sprinkler head type” system containers.
You should read and understand the requirements and information contained in the referenced DOT regulations,
NFPA Standards, CGA publications, the Equipment Manufacturer’s installation, operation, and maintenance
manuals, and other applicable Safety Alerts and Bulletins.
All personnel who handle, ship, transport, refill, inspect, and requalify compressed gas containers are required to
receive HAZMAT Employee Training in accordance with the latest applicable DOT Training requirements.
(Persons who prepare shipping papers for containers containing compressed gas are likewise required to receive
HAZMAT training.)

CAUTION
This document provides general guidelines and is not intended to provide all information
necessary to determine all of the requirements related to the service, maintenance, inspection, test,
and requalification of fire suppression systems containers. Always refer to the most current DOT 49
CFR, to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations, to the NFPA Standards,
CGA Publications, National & Local codes, and to any other regulations that may apply.
Some limitations and restrictions apply. Please refer to the text and notes which follow.
This document is subject to modifications. Users should obtain the latest version. The FSSA, its
members, and those participating in its activities accept no responsibility or liability to any one for the
completeness or use of, or reliance on this document, or for compliance with the provisions herein.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING
Pressurized (charged) containers are extremely hazardous and, if not handled
properly, are capable of causing bodily injury, death, and/or property damage.

Safety precautions are essential when any mechanical or electrical equipment is involved. These precautions are
particularly necessary when handling, servicing, charging, and/or shipping fire suppression systems containers
containing compressed gas. Handling compressed gas containers with respect and caution will considerably
lessen the possibility of personal injury. If safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury, death, or
property damage may occur.
The following safety precautions should always be followed when dealing with compressed gas containers:
1. Read and understand this guide, the equipment manufacturer’s manuals, and all Instruction and Safety
labels on the containers.
2. Cylinder shipping caps, anti recoil devices, and actuation port protection caps MUST be installed on the
containers at all times except when removal is required to properly perform charging, testing, or when the
cylinders are installed in a system and “armed” for service in accordance with the procedures contained
in the equipment manufacturer’s manuals.
3. Wear safety glasses when working with pressurized containers and charging equipment.
4. Make sure that all control heads, discharge heads, initiators, or other types of actuation devices have
been removed from the cylinder/valve assemblies and anti-recoil device connected to each container
valve outlet prior to removal from the system installation. Make sure the container anti-recoil devices,
valve protection caps, shipping caps, and the like have immediately been installed before performing any
handling, movement, charging, leak tests, or shipping operations.
5. Use proper equipment when moving cylinders.
6. Make sure that all containers are properly secured during shipment and storage.
7. Don’t get careless! Never assume that a container is empty. During transportation and handling treat
all containers as if they are fully charged.
8. Areas where charged cylinders are stored or where any cylinders are handled must be well ventilated to
prevent exposure of personnel to potentially dangerous concentrations of the gases contained in the
cylinders.
9. Follow the guidelines found in the various Safety Alerts contained in this manual and available on the
FSSA website.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION
In the United States, there are three principal organizations generally associated with commercial and industrial
special hazard fire suppression systems as they relate to service, maintenance, inspection, test, requalification,
and shipment of fire suppression cylinders and containers. These organizations are:
• The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
• The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) (PHMSA).
• The Compressed Gas Association (CGA).
NFPA:
The NFPA provides Standards that have generally been accepted by the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), and
adopted by reference into local, state, and federal codes. These authorities regulate the use and care while the
cylinders or containers are in service in a fire suppression system.
DOT:
Most fire suppression agents are classified as Class 2, Division 2.2 (non-flammable) hazardous materials and
must be packaged and transported in containers that comply with DOT specifications. The DOT has jurisdiction
during container manufacture, testing, marking, recharge, requalification1 (retest) and shipment. DOT regulations
are documented in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, parts 100 – 185.
CGA:
The CGA provides recommendations for container use, handling, inspection, and testing procedures in its various
pamphlets. CGA pamphlets also provide guidance on the selection and sizing of pressure relief devices used on
compressed gas containers. Many of the CGA pamphlets have been adopted by reference in the NFPA
Standards and in the DOT regulations. The CGA pamphlets listed in section 171.7 of the DOT 49 CFR are
incorporated by reference into the Federal Regulations. Persons (facilities), that perform requalification and
marking of containers in accordance with DOT regulations, must have copies of the applicable CGA pamphlets
(along with other relevant documents) on hand at each facility where the requalification and marking is performed.

1
For the purpose of this document, the following terms are synonymous:
“Requalification” and “retest”.
“Cylinders” and “containers”.
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NOTE
Fire suppression systems are required to be periodically “inspected”. In the process of every inspection, the
containers in the system must be examined to determine if there is evidence of corrosion, dents, cracks,
mechanical damage or over-heat.2
Part of the periodic inspection process is to determine the dates of most recent requalification for containers.
Through such examination, it is determined if requalification of the container(s) is necessary.

TYPICAL QUESTIONS
When must a fire suppression system container be retested?
Periodic Test Requirements for Cylinders
Retest frequency for fire suppression system containers is generally specified in NFPA standards and by the
Code of Federal Regulations (DOT). NFPA requirements apply to the containers regardless of whether these
containers are to be recharged or transported. DOT requirements apply to cylinders when they are to be
recharged or transported.
EXAMPLE 1: Consider a carbon dioxide system which has been in continuous service for a period of 12 years
without discharging. There is no evidence of corrosion or mechanical damage to the cylinders. The cylinders
have not been overheated. (See definition of overheated below, Footnote 2.)
o NFPA Standard 12 requires that the cylinders in this system be emptied and subjected to a hydrostatic
test. (NFPA 12 2005 edition, 4.6.5.1)
o DOT requires no test under the conditions described.
EXAMPLE 2: Consider a carbon dioxide system which has been in continuous service for more than 5 years
without discharging. Then the system discharges.
o DOT requires the cylinders to be requalified by hydrostatic test before they are recharged and transported
(49 CFR 180.205)
o NFPA 12 requires the cylinders to be requalified by hydrostatic test before they are recharged. (NFPA 12
2005 edition, 4.6.5.1)
The NFPA test requirements are shown in NFPA-12, NFPA-12A, NFPA-17, NFPA-17A, NFPA-750, and NFPA-
2001.
The DOT requalification, maintenance, and marking requirements are found in 49 CFR, Part 180.
Table 3.1 of this guide summarizes the frequency of test required by NFPA standards and the CFR.

• Other Conditions Requiring Test of Cylinders

If there is evidence of mechanical damage or corrosion or leakage, or if the container has been heated to extreme
temperature (overheated) (See definition of overheated below, Footnote 2.), the cylinder shall be emptied and
requalified or condemned per DOT requirements. See 49 CFR 180.205 (d) for specifics of the related DOT
requirements.
Common evidence of exposure to fire includes charred or burnt paint or protective coatings, burned or scrarfed
metal, distortion of the container, melted out fuse plugs, and any other common evidence of exposure to high
temperature.

2
Definition per 49 CFR 180.205 (d): Over-heated means a condition in which the temperature of any portion of
an aluminum cylinder has reached 176°C (350°F) or higher, or in which the temperature of any portion of a steel
or nickel cylinder has reached 343°C (650°F) or higher.
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How should fire suppression system containers be requalified?

Containers requiring requalification must be hydrostatically tested and marked in accordance with Part 180 of the
DOT 49 CFR. This retest must be performed by an authorized DOT retest facility having a valid requalifier
identification number (RIN) issued by the Associate Administrator for Hazardous Material Safety of DOT. This
retest must include an internal and external examination in accordance with CGA pamphlets C-6, C-6.1, C-6.2, or
C-6.3, as applicable. The test procedures are described in CGA pamphlet C-1. When volumetric expansion of
the container must be measured, only the water jacket volumetric expansion method or the direct expansion
method is acceptable.
EXCEPTION 1: As an option to hydrostatic testing, containers used exclusively for halocarbon clean agents and
Halons as listed in 49 CFR 180.209(g) may be given a complete external visual inspection, in lieu
of hydrostatic test, as detailed in 49 CFR, section 180.209(g). After May 31, 2004, a person
(facility) performing an external visual inspection to meet a DOT requirement must have a valid
DOT approved RIN.
EXCEPTION 2: NFPA Standard 2001 requires that all cylinders continuously in service without discharging shall
be given a complete external visual inspection every 5 years or more frequently if required. The
visual inspection shall be in accordance with Section 3 of CGA C-6, Standard for Visual
Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders. This inspection requirement of NFPA 2001
applies to both halocarbon and inert gas containers. This is not to be confused with the DOT
requirements for inspection and test of cylinders. (NFPA 2001 edition 2004, 6.2.2)

How should fire suppression system containers be marked after requalification?

Containers successfully requalified by pressure test must be plainly and permanently marked by stamping in
accordance with section 180.213 of 49 CFR.
Cylinders which are requalified by visual inspection should be marked or tagged as described below:
VISUAL INSPECTION TO MEET DOT REQUIREMENT If cylinders are subjected to a visual inspection to meet
the requirements of DOT, such containers passing requalification by the external visual inspection method must
likewise be marked in accordance with section 180.213. After May 31, 2004, containers passing the external
visual inspection are required to be stamped with a valid RIN, along with the date (month and year) followed by
an “E”, indicating requalification by external visual inspection (section 180.213(d) and 180.213(f)(5)). Stamping
shall be performed only when the container is empty.
VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY TO MEET NFPA REQUIREMENT When containers are subjected to visual
inspection for the sole purpose of meeting the periodic visual inspection requirement of an NFPA standard, the
inspection is typically conducted at the location of the system installation and the cylinder is under pressure
during the inspection. Extreme caution is required when doing an inspection of a charged cylinder.
Furthermore, it is forbidden to stamp a container which is under pressure. Therefore, if the container passes the
inspection, it shall NOT be stamped. Rather, the inspection record tag or card shall be updated and an inspection
report shall be completed. A sample of a suitable Inspection Report Form is in Appendix A of CGA pamphlet C-6,
Standard for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders.

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3.0 REGULATIONS – NFPA AND DOT REQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION NFPA Requirements (for DOT 49 CFR Requirements

NFPA STANDARD containers in continuous service) (containers subject to recharge)
NFPA-12 CO2 High 12 year hydrostatic test. 5 year hydrostatic test
Pressure Systems (See Note 1 and Note 2) (See Note 2)
5 year external inspection 5 year hydro or external visual inspection
NFPA-12A Halon
(CGA C-6) per Sect. 180.209
NFPA-17
Dry Chemical
Semi-annual: Inspect Dry Chemical
5 year hydrostatic test
12 year hydrostatic test
Unpressurized See manufacturer’s instructions
(See Notes 1 and 3)
(See Note 2)
See manufacturer’s instructions
6 year inspect DC (see Note 3)
12 year hydrostatic test 5 year hydrostatic test
Stored Pressure
(See Notes 1 and 3.) See manufacturer’s instructions
Exception: For DC cylinder > 150# (See Note 2)
DC, see manufacturer’s instructions.
NFPA-17A
Wet Chemical
12 year hydrostatic test 5 year hydrostatic test
Unpressurized
See manufacturer’s instructions See manufacturer’s instructions
5 year hydrostatic test
Stored Pressure 12 year hydrostatic test
See manufacturer’s instructions
NFPA-750
Water Mist
Water Tank:
Not Applicable Not Applicable
ASME
DOT Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Follow manufacturer’s instructions and
See Note 4 DOT regulations. See Note 4
Gas Containers 5 year hydrostatic test (See Note 2) 5 or 10 year hydrostatic test per Sect.
12 year hydrostatic test (See Note 1) 180.209 or 180.209(b)
NFPA-2001
Clean Agents
5 year external visual inspection 5 year hydro or external visual inspection
Halocarbon
(CGA C-6) per Sect. 180.209(g)
5 year external visual inspection 5 or 10 year hydrostatic per Sect. 180.209
Inert Gas
(CGA C-6) or 180.209(b)
All gas containers storing
expellant gas for clean
5 year external visual inspection 5 or 10 year hydrostatic
agents (generally nitrogen
(CGA C-6) per Sect. 180.209 or 180.209(b)
is used as the expellant
gas)
Auxiliary Pressure
Containers
3E stamped (Cartridges not exceeding 2”
dia. and less than 24” length
CO2/N2 Cartridges See manufacturer’s instructions
See Table l (footnote 1) of CFR Sect.
180.209(a)(1). ): Retest not required.

TABLE 3.1

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NOTES FOR TABLE 3.1:

1. Containers continuously in service for 12 years must be removed from service, emptied, and requalified
per NFPA.
2. Containers subject to recharge must be requalified, prior to recharge, if more than 5 years have elapsed
since the last test date.
3. NFPA-17 requires that the dry chemical in stored pressure cylinders, continuously in service, shall be
examined at least every six years. This requires that the cylinder be vented of all pressure and the valve
removed in order to inspect the dry chemical agent. This situation would be considered the same as a
cylinder recharge. In this case, the five-year hydrostatic test date most likely has expired. If the test date
has expired, the cylinder must be hydrostatically tested and marked in accordance with 49 CFR, section
180, before the cylinder can be recharged and put back in service.
Large dry chemical system containers (capacity greater than 150 lbs) may be built to various standards.
These may be DOT containers or ASME vessels. NFPA 17 does not require periodic hydrostatic testing
of these large containers (capacity greater than 150 lbs). If the container is a DOT container, DOT
regulations must be followed. For ASME vessels, consult the manufacturer for inspection and test
requirements.

4. In some water mist systems, containers built to DOT specification and bearing a DOT stamp are used to
hold the water supply. Assuming that both the following are true, neither NFPA nor DOT regulations
require periodic test and requalification of such DOT containers:
a. The container is under pressure only during actual discharge of the water mist system
b. The container is never transported while under pressure
c. The container shows no evidence of corrosion, mechanical damage, and has not been
overheated. (See definition of overheated on Page 4 footnote 2.)
In order to determine if any of the conditions in item c) exist, the cylinder must be periodically examined.
Manufacturer’s instruction must be followed but it is prudent to examine the cylinders at least on an
annual basis or at any other time that the system is inspected or tested. If a container has been exposed
to high temperatures from a fire, it is prudent to assume that it was overheated and to requalify the
cylinder by visual inspection and hydrostatic test using test pressures as specified in 49 CFR 180.209
Table 1. Manufacturer’s instructions must be followed for periodic maintenance and service of these
containers.
5. The DOT paragraph reference numbers in NFPA 2001 (2002 Edition) are obsolete.

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Transport and Retest of DOT Cylinders – Answers to Frequent Questions

o Charged containers out of test date may be legally transported provided they were filled prior to the
expiration of the test date. (See 49 CFR 180.205(c) and US DOT HAZMAT NEWSLETTER of Fall/Winter
1978/1988)
o Containers used exclusively for Halon and halocarbon clean agents can be requalified by visual
inspection (49 CFR 180.209(g)) in lieu of hydrostatic test to meet DOT requirements.
o Containers requalified by visual inspection per 49 CFR 180.209(g) shall be stamped with the retest date
followed by an “E.” The retester’s DOT RIN shall likewise be stamped on the cylinder. This stamping
shall be done while the cylinder is empty. This applies to cylinders being requalified to meet DOT
requirements. Stamping shall not be done while cylinder is under pressure.
o If a 5 year visual inspection is being done solely to meet the periodic inspection requirement in NFPA 12A
or NFPA 2001 and not to meet the DOT regulations, it is not necessary to stamp the cylinder. Stamping
may not be done while the cylinder is under pressure. Instead, a record tag affixed to the cylinder shall
be filled out showing date of inspection (month/year), name of individual(s) and company performing the
inspection, container serial number, condition of the container, and disposition. Likewise an inspection
report shall be filed. (NFPA 2001 edition 2004, 6.2.2)
o Detailed procedures for visual inspections may be found in Compressed Gas Association pamphlets C-6
for steel cylinders and C-6.1 for aluminum cylinders.
o Procedures for hydrostatic testing of cylinders may be found in Compressed Gas Association pamphlet
C-1.
o Carbon dioxide cylinders continuously in service (without being discharged) do not have to be retested
every five years.
o DOT requirements generally apply only when cylinders are to be recharged.
o A DOT 39 cylinder is defined in 49 CFR 178.65. DOT 39 cylinders are non-reusable and non-refillable.
DOT 39 containers cannot be legally recharged or requalified.
o PHMSA HAZMAT registration is required for any person (company) that transports a shipment of
compressed gases which shipment totals over 5000 pounds inclusive of cylinder weight. A security plan
meeting 49 CFR 172.800 must be implemented.
o A commercial driver’s license (CDL) with HAZMAT endorsement is required if a person transports a
shipment of compressed gas totaling 1001 pounds or greater inclusive of the weight of the cylinders
themselves. Drug and alcohol testing is required for the CDL. A security plan meeting 49 CFR 172.800
must be implemented.
o A vehicle carrying a shipment of compressed gas totaling 1001 pounds or greater must be placarded. (49
CFR 172.500)
o Persons (companies) which either offer for transportation in commerce or transport in commerce a
shipment of compressed gas greater than or equal to 1001 pounds inclusive of weight of the cylinders
must develop and adhere to a security plan meeting 49 CFR 172.800.
o It is common and easy to misrepresent the material description, hazard class or identification number of a
hazardous material shipment. 49 CFR must be followed. Persons involved in shipping and handling of
hazardous materials (including those who prepare shipping papers) must be trained under HAZMAT
guidelines.
o Make sure that the 24 hour emergency response telephone number is clearly stated on the shipping
documents and retain a copy of the shipping papers for two years.
o Failure to retain a record of training provided to any person (“HAZMAT employees” including a self-
employed person) handling or shipping hazardous materials is a violation of PHMSA (DOT) regulations.
Recurrent training is required every three years. (172.700)
o Any time you offer for shipment or receive shipment of hazardous materials, you are responsible
for proper identification and handling.

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DOT SPECIFICATION, EXEMPTIONS, AND SPECIAL PERMIT CONTAINERS

Many older fire suppression system containers were manufactured in accordance with DOT exemptions and
special permits, during a period when an applicable DOT specification had not been developed. (See 49 CFR
173.23 for information on remarking of exempt or special permit containers).
Many of these are of aluminum construction and are primarily found in dry chemical systems, and as low
pressure nitrogen activators. These containers can still be used, but DOT requires that the markings be changed
when the next hydrostatic test is required.

Aluminum Containers

The remarking specifically applies to aluminum containers manufactured under special permit (SP)7042 and
exemptions (E)7042 and (E)8840.

1) According to DOT, aluminum containers originally marked as:

DOT-SP 7042

In addition to retester's identification, test month and year, must be marked after hydrostatic test as:

3AL
DOT-SP 7042/DOT-E 8840
-or-
3AL
DOT-E 8840/DOT-SP 7042

2) According to DOT, aluminum containers originally marked as:

DOT-E 7042

In addition to retester's identification, test month, and year, must be marked after hydrostatic test as:

3AL
DOT-E 7042/DOT-E 8840
-or-
3AL
DOT-E 8840/DOT-E 7042

3) According to DOT, those containers originally marked as:

DOT-E 8840 or DOT-4BAxxx

Need no markings in addition to retester's identification, test month, and year.

Those containers remarked as 3AL shall continue in service under the provisions specified in exemption DOT-E
8840. That is hydrostatic retest pressure of 2 times service pressure with a retest Interval of five years.

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EXAMPLES
The following examples illustrate retest requirements in various situations.
EXAMPLE 1:
After having been in service for four years, a dry chemical system container is discharged. The last test date on
the cylinder is less than five years ago.
Hydrostatic retesting is not required by NFPA or DOT provided that the last test date stamped on the container
has not expired. After recharge, the dry chemical container may be transported and put back in service.

EXAMPLE 2:
After having been continuously in service for five years, a system container containing a halocarbon agent (NFPA
2001) is discharged.
This is governed by DOT requirements and by NFPA. The container must be hydrostatically tested or visually
inspected and restamped in accordance with the applicable parts of section 180.213 and 173.23 of CFR prior to
recharge and transport.
EXAMPLE 3:
A DOT 3AA inert gas system cylinder (NFPA 2001) discharged and the record tag on the cylinders shows that the
cylinder was visually inspected per NFPA 2001 requirements one year ago. The stamped inspection date on the
cylinder shows that it has been over 5 years since the cylinder was requalified per DOT requirements.
The cylinder must pass a hydrostatic test per DOT requirements (180.209) and be stamped per 180.213 before
recharge and transport.
Certain DOT-3A or 3AA containers stamped with a 5 point star following the test date, that comply with all the
DOT requirements of section 180.209(b), may be retested every 10 years instead of every 5 years. Such
cylinders must pass the hammer test specified in CGA pamphlet C-6 prior to each recharge.
EXAMPLE 4:
A C02 system cylinder has been continuously in service for 12 years and has not been discharged.
Hydrostatic retest is required by NFPA. The charged cylinder can be transported back to the test facility. It must
then be emptied, retested, and marked following the regulations in 49 CFR section 180.205.
EXAMPLE 5:
A DOT inspector requires that a 3AA high pressure CO2 cylinder requiring requalification after December 31,
2003, be provided with a pressure relief device capable of a burst pressure with a tolerance of plus zero to minus
10% of the cylinder test pressure. The inspector cites 49 CFR 180.205(C)(4).
The inspector missed the exception in 49 CFR 173.301(9)(f)(180.205(c)(4) covering Class 2 Division 2.2 gases.
Carbon dioxide is a Class 2, Division 2.2 gas therefore does not have to have a tolerance of plus zero to minus
10% for the safety relief device. In accordance with paragraph 173.301(9)(f)(1) the cylinder must be equipped
with one or more pressure relief devices sized and selected as to type, location, and quantity, and tested in
accordance with CGA pamphlets S-1.1 (compliance with paragraph 9.1.1.1 of CGS S-1.1 is not required) and S-
7.
CGA S-1.1 requires that when a rupture disk device is used as a pressure relief device on a compressed gas
cylinder, the rated bursting pressure of the disk, when tested at the specified design temperature within the range
of 60 oF to 160 oF (15.6 oC to 71.1 oC), shall not exceed the minimum required test pressure of the cylinder with
which the disk is used, or rupture disk device settings authorized for low pressure cylinders for a particular gas
may be used on higher pressure cylinders for the same gas provided that the product fill density and
pressurization levels are the same as specified for the low pressure cylinder.

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NFPA CONTAINER REQUIREMENTS

The following is a summary of requirements shown in NFPA 12, 12A, 17, 17A, and 2001, for inspection, test and
marking of fire suppression system containers. Refer to the equipment manufacturer's instructions for additional
information.

NFPA 12: CARBON DIOXIDE SYSTEMS (2005 Edition)

4.6.5.1* High-pressure cylinders used in fire-extinguishing systems shall not be recharged without a hydrostatic
test (and remarking) if more than 5 years have elapsed from the date of the last test.
4.6.5.1.1 Cylinders continuously in service without discharging shall be permitted to be retained in service for a
maximum of 12 years from the date of the last hydrostatic test.
4.6.5.1.2 At the end of 12 years, they shall be discharged and retested before being returned to service.
4.6.5.2 Pressure Relief Device.
4.6.5.2.1 Each cylinder shall be provided with a pressure relief device of the rupture disk type.
4.6.5.2.2 The pressure relief device shall be sized and fitted in accordance with the requirements specified in
Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations 49 CFR 171–190.

NFPA 12A: HALON 1301 SYSTEMS (2004 Edition)

6.2 Container Test.

6.2.1 DOT, CTC, or similar design Halon 1301 cylinders shall not be recharged without a retest if more than 5
years have elapsed since the date of the last test and inspection. The retest shall be permitted to consist of a
complete visual inspection as described in the CFR, Title 49, “Transportation,” Parts 170–190 and Subpart C,
Section 173.34(e)(10), and Section 178.36 through 178.68. In Canada, the corresponding information is set forth
in the Canadian Transport Commission’s Regulations for the Transportation of Dangerous Commodities by Rail.
6.2.2 Cylinders continuously in service without discharging shall be given a complete external visual inspection
every 5 years, in accordance with Compressed Gas Association pamphlet C-6, Standard for Visual Inspection of
Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders, Section 3, except that the cylinders need not be emptied or stamped while
under pressure.
6.2.3 Where external visual inspection indicates that the container has been damaged, additional strength tests
shall be required.
CAUTION: If additional tests used include hydrostatic testing, containers should be thoroughly dried before
refilling.
6.2.4 Before recharging a container, a visual inspection of its interior shall be performed.
NOTE: The DOT paragraph reference numbers in NFPA 12A (2004 Edition) are obsolete.

NFPA 17: DRY CHEMICAL SYSTEMS (2002 Edition)

11.3.1.3 Where semiannual maintenance of any dry chemical containers or system components reveals
conditions such as, but not limited to, corrosion or pitting in excess of the manufacturer’s limits, structural damage
or fire damage, or repairs by soldering, welding, or brazing, the affected part(s) shall be replaced or
hydrostatically tested in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer or the listing agency. The
hydrostatic testing of dry chemical containers shall follow the applicable procedures outlined in Section 11.5.
11.5 Hydrostatic Testing.
Hydrostatic testing shall be performed by persons trained in pressure-testing procedures and safeguards and
having available suitable testing equipment, facilities, and an appropriate service manual(s).
11.5.1* The following parts of dry chemical extinguishing systems shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure
test at intervals not exceeding 12 years:

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(1) Dry chemical containers

(2) Auxiliary pressure containers
(3) Hose assemblies
Exception No. 1: Dry chemical containers that are part of extinguishing systems having an agent capacity
exceeding 150 lb (68 kg).
Exception No. 2: Auxiliary pressure containers not exceeding 2 in. (0.05 m) outside diameter and less than 2 ft
(0.6 m) in length.
Exception No. 3: Auxiliary pressure containers bearing the DOT “3E” marking.
11.5.2 Dry chemical containers, auxiliary pressure containers, and hose assemblies shall be subjected to a
hydrostatic test pressure equal to the marked factory test pressure or the test pressure specified in the
manufacturer’s listed installation and maintenance manual.
11.5.2.1 No leakage, rupture, or movement of hose couplings shall be permitted.
11.5.2.2 The test procedures shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s detailed written hydrostatic test
instructions.
11.5.2.3* Prior to being refilled or transported, in accordance with DOT or TC requirements, containers bearing
DOT or TC markings shall be retested or replaced in accordance with the appropriate DOT or TC requirements.
11.5.3 Dry chemical agent removed from the containers prior to hydrostatic testing shall be discarded.
11.5.4 Care shall be taken to ensure that all tested equipment is thoroughly dried prior to reuse.
11.5.5 To protect the hazard during hydrostatic testing, if there is no connected reserve, alternate protection
acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction shall be provided.

NFPA 17A: WET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS (2002 Edition)

7.3.2.2* Where semiannual maintenance of any wet chemical containers or system components reveals
conditions such as, but not limited to, corrosion or pitting in excess of the manufacturer’s limits; structural damage
or fire damage; or repairs by soldering, welding, or brazing; the affected part(s) shall be replaced or
hydrostatically tested in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer or the listing agency.
7.5* Hydrostatic Testing.
7.5.1 The following parts of wet chemical extinguishing systems shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test
at intervals not exceeding 12 years:
(1) Wet chemical containers
(2) Auxiliary pressure containers
(3) Hose assemblies
Exception No. 1: Auxiliary pressure containers not exceeding 2-in. (0.05-m) outside diameter and less than 2 ft
(0.6 m) in length.
Exception No. 2: Auxiliary pressure containers bearing the DOT “3E” marking.
7.5.2 Wet chemical containers, auxiliary pressure containers, and hose assemblies shall be subjected to a
hydrostatic test pressure equal to the marked factory test pressure or the test pressure specified by the
manufacturer.
7.5.2.1 No leakage, rupture, or movement of hose couplings shall be permitted.
7.5.2.2 The test procedure shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s detailed written hydrostatic test
instructions.
7.5.2.3* Prior to being refilled or transported, in accordance with DOT or TC requirements, containers bearing
DOT or TC markings shall be retested or replaced in accordance with the appropriate DOT or TC requirements.
7.5.3 Wet chemical agent removed from the containers prior to hydrostatic testing shall be discarded.

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NFPA 750: STANDARD ON WATER MIST FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS (2003 Edition)
13.2.6 High Pressure Cylinders. High pressure cylinders used in water mist systems shall not be recharged
without a hydrostatic test (and remarking) if more than 5 years have elapsed from the date of the last test.
Cylinders that have been in continuous service without discharging shall be permitted to be retained in service for
a maximum of 12 years, after which they shall be discharged and re-tested before being returned to service.
Taken from Table 13.2.2:
Item Task Frequency
Compressed gas cylinders Hydrostatic test cylinders 5 - 12 years

NFPA 2001: CLEAN AGENT SYSTEMS (2004 Edition)

6.2 Container Test.
6.2.1* U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Canadian Transport Commission (CTC), or similar design clean
agent containers shall not be recharged without retesting if more than 5 years have elapsed since the date of the
last test and inspection. For halocarbon agent storage containers, the retest shall be permitted to consist of a
complete visual inspection as described in 49 CFR 173.34(e)(10).
6.2.2* Cylinders continuously in service without discharging shall be given a complete external visual inspection
every 5 years or more frequently if required. The visual inspection shall be in accordance with Section 3 of CGA
C-6, Standard for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders, except that the cylinders need not be
emptied or stamped while under pressure. Inspections shall be made only by competent personnel, and the
results recorded on both of the following:
(1) A record tag permanently attached to each cylinder
(2) A suitable inspection report
6.2.2.1 A completed copy of the inspection report shall be furnished to the owner of the system or an authorized
representative. These records shall be retained by the owner for the life of the system.
6.2.3 Where external visual inspection indicates that the container has been damaged, additional strength tests
shall be required.

A.6.2.2 These guidelines apply only to the external inspection of containers continuously in service in the fire
extinguishing system, and should not be confused with the DOT retest requirements for visual inspection
described in CFR 49.
Proper recordkeeping is an important part of every inspection. The inspector should be guided by the following
outline to ensure that the minimum information is recorded:
(1) Record Tag. A record tag should be attached to every container being inspected for future reference. The
record tag should be marked with date of inspection (month/year), name of individual(s) and company
performing the inspection, container serial number, condition of the container (e.g., paint, corrosion,
dents, gouges, etc.), and disposition.
(2) Inspection Report. A suitable inspection form should be provided on which at least the following
information should be recorded: date of inspection (month/year), name of individual(s) and company
performing the inspection, DOT specification number, container serial number, date of manufacture, date
of previous inspection and/or test, type of protective coating, surface condition (corrosion, dents, gouges,
fire damage, etc.), disposition (satisfactory, repaint, repair, scrap, etc.).
A sample of a suitable Inspection Report Form is in Appendix A of CGA pamphlet C-6, Standard for Visual
Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders.
See the following Sample Inspection Report Form:

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Sample Inspection Report Form

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CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, CFR49, SUMMARY (OCTOBER 2006)

The following selected sections of the DOT CFR Title 49 apply to the design, test, inspection, marking, and
shipment of Fire Suppression System containers that are required to comply with DOT regulations.
UN type cylinders are now recognized in the CFR. At present UN type cylinders are not common in domestic
(USA) fire extinguishing systems. If a UN type cylinder is encountered in a fire system, check the CFR references
to UN cylinders for required inspection and test intervals and related requirements.
Fire protection service, maintenance, and test personnel should become familiar with these requirements.

CFR 49 Requirements
The following is a summary of Department of Transportation, CFR 49 Regulations:
172.400 General Labeling Requirements
Non-flammable gases are Hazard Class or Division 2.2. Label design to be in accordance with
Section 172.415.
172.415 Non-flammable Gas Label
Shall be as shown in document. Background color of non-flammable gas label shall be green.

172.500 Placarding
Required for shipments containing over 1,001 pounds of hazardous material inclusive of cylinder
weight.

173 and 178

a) Containers may not be charged or filled unless they comply with
part 173 and part 178.
c) Container markings shall be legibly maintained 173.301(b)
d) Pressure relief devices shall be provided on all containers
intended for transportation except as noted in 173.301 (f).

180 Qualification, Maintenance and Use

a) Containers due for periodic retest must be retested in conformance with the requirements of
180.205 at intervals shown in 180.209.
1) Retest must be performed by authorized retester and must include visual internal and external
examination per CGA Pamphlet C-6 and a test by interior hydrostatic pressure in a water jacket
or other suitable device to determine container expansion.
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2) Retester authorization requirements. (180.205 and 107.805)

3) Requalified container shall be marked as described in paragraph 180.213.
4) Retester recordkeeping requirements 180.215.
5) Five year external visual inspection allowed in lieu of hydrostatic retest for containers made in
compliance with DOT requirements shown and when used exclusively for fluorinated
hydrocarbons and mixtures thereof and commercially free of corroding components 180.209(g).

173.304 Charging of Containers with Liquified Compressed Gas

Liquified gases shall be charged in accordance with paragraph 173.304

Table from CFR-40 Section 180.209 – Requalification of Specification Cylinders

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4.0 SAFETY ALERTS AND ADVISORIES

FSSA Safety Alert, October 28, 1993

DANGER!!
PRESSURIZED (CHARGED) FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM CYLINDERS ARE EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS AND IF NOT HANDLED PROPERLY ARE CAPABLE OF VIOLENT DISCHARGE.
THIS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS OF LIFE, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE

The Fire Suppression Systems Association has received reports of several incidents involving charged
fire suppression system cylinders that accidentally discharged in an uncontrolled manner when the
cylinders were being removed from service or during handling.

IN ALL OF THE INCIDENTS REPORTED TO FSSA THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENTS WERE
ATTRIBUTABLE TO IMPROPER HANDLING OF THE CYLINDERS BY UNTRAINED AND
UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL. IN ALL CASES, ACTUATING DEVICES HAD NOT BEEN REMOVED
FROM THE VALVES AND ANTI-RECOIL DEVICES AND PROTECTION CAPS WERE NOT
INSTALLED PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF THE CYLINDERS FROM SERVICE.

These unsafe practices pose a threat to life and property. In the interest of public safety, FSSA
recommends that the following guidelines be followed:
• IMPORTANT: If any work is to be performed on the fire suppression system, a qualified fire
suppression system service company, trained and experienced in the type of equipment
installed, should be called to do the work.
• Personnel involved with fire suppression system cylinders must be thoroughly trained in the safe
handling of the containers as well as in the proper procedures for installation, removal, handling,
shipping and filling; and connection and removal of other critical devices, such as discharge
hoses, control heads, discharge heads, initiators and anti-recoil devices.
• The procedures outlined in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Owner’s Manuals, Service
Manuals, etc., that are provided by the Manufacturer, for the specific equipment installed, must
be followed.
• Most fire suppression system cylinders are furnished with valve outlet anti-recoil devices and in
some cases cylinder valve protection caps. DO NOT disconnect cylinders from the system
piping, or move or ship the cylinders, if the anti-recoil devices are missing. Obtain these parts
from the Distributor of the Manufacturer’s equipment, or the equipment Manufacturer.
These devices are provided for safety reasons and must be installed at all times, except when
the cylinders are connected into the system piping or being filled.
• All control heads, pressure operated heads, initiators, discharge heads, or other type actuation
devices must be removed before disconnecting the cylinders from the system piping; and anti-
recoil devices and/or protection caps immediately installed before moving or shipping the
cylinders. Most fire suppression system equipment varies from manufacturer to manufacturer;
therefore it is important to follow the instructions and procedures provided in the equipment

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Manufacturer’s manuals. These actions should only be undertaken by qualified fire suppression
system service company personnel.

SAFETY IS OF PRIME CONCERN!

Don’t get careless! Never assume that a cylinder is empty. Treat all cylinders as if they are fully
charged.
Most fire suppression system cylinders are equipped with high flow rate valves that are capable of
producing high discharge thrusts out of the valve outlet if not handled properly.
Remember pressurized cylinders are extremely hazardous. Failure to follow the equipment
manufacturer’s instructions and the guidelines contained herein may result in serious bodily injury,
death, and property damage.
PLEASE NOTE:
The information contained in the document was obtained from sources believed to be reliable, and is based on
technical information and experience currently available from members of the Fire Suppression Systems
Association and others. However, the Association or its members, jointly or severally, make no guarantee of the
results and assume to liability or responsibility in connection with the information or suggestions herein contained.
Moreover, it should not be assumed that every acceptable safety procedure or method, precaution, equipment or
device is contained within, or that abnormal or unusual circumstances may not warrant or suggest further
requirements or additional procedure.
This document should not be confused with federal, state, provincial, or municipal specifications or regulations,
insurance requirements or national safety codes. While the Association recommends reference to or use of this
document by government agencies and other, this document is purely voluntary and not binding.

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Regulatory Affairs

[Article]

U.S DOT
Hazardous Materials Newsletter
Fall/Winter 1987/1988 Issue

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS QUESTION AND ANSWERS

The flowing questions and answers have been prepared by the Office of Hazardous Materials
Transportation based upon recent inquiries received from individuals involved in the transportation of
hazardous materials. . . . .

Q. May a cylinder be transported after the hydrostatic retest date has passed?

A. Yes, a cylinder may be transported after its retest date, provided it was filled prior to the retest
date and is not refilled and shipped again until the periodic retest has been made.

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Technical Bulletin, Number 4 of 1994 (August 16, 1994)

Technical Bulletin
TECHNICAL BULLETIN NO. 4 OF 1994

August 16, 1994

TO: FSSA Members

FSSA Technical Committee

FROM: Charles F. Willms, P.E.

Technical Director

SUBJECTS: 1. CGA Article on Shipment and Retest of DOT Cylinders

2. Publication of new edition of CGA Pamphlet S-1.1.

1. CGA article on shipment and retest of charged cylinders with expired retest dates.

Enclosed is a copy of page 3 from the August, 1994 issue of Compressed Gas Association
(CGA), “Compressions” newsletter.

Apparently OSHA has misinterpreted to DOT regulations, specified in 49CFR 173.304 (c), and
was citing employers having charged cylinders at their work place with expired retest dates.

The enclosed article is self-explanatory, describes the problem, and includes a copy of a July 1,
1994 letter from DOT clarifying the intent of 49CFR 173.301 (c).

Misinterpretation of the DOT regulations pertaining to “expired-test-dates” on charged cylinders

appears to be and ongoing problem.

FSSA recommends that you retain the information in your files, in the event you run into a
similar situation in your workplace, or at your customers’ facility involving fire suppression
system cylinders.

FSSA has contacted CGA and requested that we be included in the meeting with RSPA, OSHA,
and CGA on this subject.

2. Publication of new edition of CGA pamphlet S-1.1.

The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) has recently published a new eight edition (July 1994)
of S-1.1, “Pressure Relief Device Standards Part 1-Cylinders for Compressed Gases.”

This standard is reference in 49CFR 173.34 (d) and is part of the DOT regulations.

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Some of the revisions to S-1.1. include:

• Addition of a new “CG-9” high pressure fusible plug pressure relief device for use at
cylinder pressures greater than 500 psig.
• Addition of several of the new clean agents (e.g., HFC-227ea, HFC-23, HFC-125 and
FC-3-1-10).

It should be noted that FSSA was instrumental in having the new clean agents included in this
standard.

If you are involved in the design, and/or service and maintenance of pressure relief devices,
used on compressed gas cylinders, you should obtain a copy of S-1.1. (eighth edition, 1994).

A copy of a CGA order form is enclosed for your convenience. Use this form in ordering S-1.1
directly from CGA.

ACRONYMS
ABS American Bureau of Ships

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

CGA Compressed Gas Association

CSA Canadian Standards Association

DOT United States Department of Transportation

FM Factory Mutual

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

RSPA Research and Special Programs Administration

TC Transport Canada

UL Underwriter’s Laboratory

ULC Underwriter’s Laboratory Canada

USCG United States Coast Guard

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5.0 CONTAINER DATA

• AMEREX CORPORATION
Pre-Engineered Industrial Dry Chemical System
Pre-Engineered Clean Agent System (HFC-227ea)
Pre-Engineered Vehicle Systems – Dry Chemical
Pre-Engineered Wet Chemical Systems

• ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION INC.

Halon 1301 System Containers
Carbon Dioxide System Cylinders
INERGEN System Containers
System Cartridges and Nitrogen Cylinders
Sapphire Shipping Assemblies
CO2 Shipping Assemblies
Inergen Shipping Assemblies

• CERBERUS PYROTRONICS
Pre-Engineered FM-200 Containers

• CHEMETRON FIRE SYSTEMS

CO2 Assemblies
Nitrogen Cylinder Cylinders
Argonite Cylinder Assemblies
Novec 1230 Cylinder Assemblies
FM-200 System Containers
Halon 1301 System Containers

• FENWAL
FM-200/Novec 1230 Cylinder Assemblies

• FIKE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Halon 1301 System Containers
HFC-227ea System Containers
ECARO-25 System Containers
Carbon Dioxide Cylinders
MicroMist System Containers

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• FIRETRACE
Cylinder Assemblies

• KIDDE
Carbon Dioxide System Cylinders

• KIDDE FIRE SYSTEMS

FM-200, FE-13, Novec 1230 System Containers
WHDR Wet Chemical Restaurant System Cylinders
IND Dry Chemical System Cylinders
KVS Dry Chemical System Cylinders

• KIDDE-FENWAL, INC.
Halon 1301 System Containers

• PEM ALL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORPORATION

Engineered Type CEA-410 System Containers
Pre-engineered Type CEA-410 System Containers
Pre-engineered Type Halon 1301 System Containers
Engineered Type Halon 1301 System Containers
Pre-engineered Type BC and ABC Dry Chemical System Containers
Pre-engineered Type PK Gas Station Dry Chemical System Containers

• PYROTRONICS
Pyrolon

• SIEMEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES (formerly Cerberus Pyrotronics, formerly

Pyrotronics)
Sinorix Engineered HFCFM-200 Containers

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AMEREX CORPORATION
Pre-Engineered Industrial Dry Chemical Systems

Agent Dia. Vol. Test DOT

Model
Amt.(lb) (in) (in3) Pressure Spec
IS18 18 9 802 700 4BW350
IS35 35 9 1605 700 4BW350
IS45 45 9 1605 700 4BW350

Pre-Engineered Clean Agent Systems – HFC-227ea

Agent Dia. Vol. Test DOT

Model
Amt.(lb) (in) (in3) Pressure Spec
CPS44 16-44 10 1071 1000 4BW500
CPS130 46-130 10 3240 1000 4BW500

Pre-Engineered Vehicle Systems – Dry Chemical

Agent Dia. Vol. Test DOT

Model
Amt.(lb) (in) (in3) Pressure Spec
V10 10 6 300 700 4BW350
V13 13 7 400.5 700 4BW350
V25 25 9 802 700 4BW350
V25H 25 9 750 700 4BW350
V50 50 9 1605 700 4BW350
V50S 50 14 1528 700 4BW350

Pre-Engineered Wet Chemical Systems

Agent Dia. Vol. Test DOT

Model
Amt.(gal) (in) (in3) Pressure Spec
KP275 2.72 9 970 720 Non-spec
KP375 3.75 10 1342 480 4BW240
KP475 4.80 10 1708 480 4BW240
KP600 6.14 12 2463 480 4BW240

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ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION INC

Halon 1301 System Containers

Height/Top Tank Hydro

Size Assembly Years Diameter
Model of Collar Volume DOT Test
(lbs.) P/n Manufactured (in.)
(in.) (cu. in.) (psi)
18 16889 1971-1975 6.00 19.50 460 4BA500* 1000
Cutter 54 16890 1971-1975 8.63 28.81 1380 4BA500* 1000
Valve 72 25467 1973-1975 10.00 28.31 1840 4BA500* 1000
90 16891 1971-1975 10.00 34.75 2300 4BA500* 1000
18 30094 1975-1977 6.00 19.50 460 4BA500* 1000
Pressure 33 31515 1976-1977 8.63 18.63 815 4BA500* 1000
Differentia 54 30102 1975-1977 8.63 28.81 1380 4BA500* 1000
l 72 30112 1975-1977 10.00 28.31 1840 4BA500* 1000
Value 80 30117 1975-1977 10.00 34.75 2300 4BA500* 1000
188 30122 1975-1977 12.75 43.81 4600 4BA500* 1000
18 32239 1977-1994 6.00 19.50 460 4BA500* 1000
33 32260 1977-1994 8.63 18.63 815 4BA500* 1000
54 32269 1977-1994 8.63 28.81 1380 4BA500* 1000
72 32276 1977-1994 10.00 28.31 1840 4BA500* 1000
High Flow
90 32299 1977-1994 10.00 34.75 2300 4BA500* 1000
Valve
186 32304 1977-1994 12.75 43.81 4600 4BA500* 1000
200 75360 1988-1994 12.75 46.75 4945 4BA500* 1000
340 23264 1977-1994 16.00 49.35 8400 4BA500* 1000
600 67500 1984-1994 20.00 57.00 14811 4BA500* 1000

* or 4BW500

Carbon Dioxide System Cylinders

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Years Height/
Size Diameter Hydro
Model Assembly P/N Manufacture Top of DOT
(lbs.) (in.) Test (psi)
d Collar (in.)
3A1800 or
3AA1800
3A1800 or
25 41237 8.56 24.75 3000
3AA1800
VF & 35 41238 8.56 34.00 3000
3A1800 or
VFN 50 41239 8.56 51.00 3000
3AA1800
Valve 75 41244 9.25 56.00 3000
3A1800 or
100 41242 10.63 58.00 3000
3AA1800
3A1800 or
3AA1800
3A1800 or
3AA1800
3A1800 or
6.00 19.50 3AA1800 3000
25 46236
8.63 18.63 3A1800 or 3000
35 46238
AP-8 8.63 28.81 3AA1800 3000
50 46240
Valve 10.00 28.31 3A1800 or 3000
75 46242
10.00 34.75 3AA1800 3000
100 46244
12.75 43.81 3A1800 or 3000
3AA1800
3A1800 or
3AA1800
3A1800 or
3AA1800
MAX 50 70760 1985-1990 6.00 19.50 3000
3A1800 or
Valve 75 70761 1995-1990 8.63 18.63 3000
3AA1800
100 70762 1995-1990 8.63 28.81 3000
3A1800 or
3AA1800
3A1800 or
3AA1800
3A1800 or
25 79814 1990- 8.56 24.75 3000
3AA1800
35 79816 1990- 8.56 34.00 3000
CV90 3A1800 or
50 79818 1990- 8.56 51.00 3000
Valve 3AA1800
75 79820 1990- 9.25 56.00 3000
3A1800 or
100 79822 1990- 10.63 58.00 3000
3AA1800
3A1800 or
3AA1800

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System Cartridges and Nitrogen Cylinders

Hydro
Shipping
Model Contents DOT Diameter (in.) Length (in.) Test
Assembly
(psi)
LT-5-L 7013 Nitrogen 3E-1800 2.00 6.00 4500
LT-5-R 6979 Nitrogen 3E-1800 2.00 6.00 4500
LR-10-R 13193 Nitrogen 3E-1800 2.00 6.81 4500
LT-10-L 13177 Nitrogen 3E-1800 2.00 6.81 4500
LT-20-R 7032 Nitrogen 3A-2100 2.50 7.88 3500
LT-30-R 5373 Nitrogen 3A-2100 2.50 11.63 3500
101-10 15850 CO2 3E-1800 2.00 9.00 4500
K-101-10 17450 CO2 3E-1800 2.00 9.00 4500
101-20 17492 CO2 3A-2100 2.50 7.88 3500
101-30 15851 CO2 3A-2100 2.50 11.63 3500
LTA-101-30 29187 Nitrogen 3AA-1800 3.56 14.63 3000
23 54694 Nitrogen 3AA-2015 4.22 25.13 3360
23-QC 54695 Nitrogen 3AA-2015 4.22 25.13 3360
55 54696 Nitrogen 3A-2015 7.00 25.00 3360
55-QC 54697 Nitrogen 3A-2015 7.00 25.00 3360
110-QC 31060 Nitrogen 3A-2015 7.13 43.25 3360
110 24707 Nitrogen 3A-2015 7.13 43.25 3360
220-QC 31062 Nitrogen 3A-2015 9.06 51.00 3360
220 24708 Nitrogen 3A-2015 9.06 51.00 3360
400-QC 31059 Nitrogen 3AA-2400 10.63 55.50 4000
400 31062 Nitrogen 3AA-2400 10.63 55.50 4000

Sapphire Shipping Assemblies

Height / Hyd
Cyl Cylinder
Shipping Raw top of ro
Size Description Diameter Vol. DOT
Assembly Cylinder Collar Test
(in) (cu.in.)
(in) (psi)
570636 40 lb. Pre Engineered 80 lb. Sapphire Shipping Assy 570258 10 17.88 1082 4BW450 900
570637 80 lb. Pre Engineered 40 lb. Sapphire Shipping Assy 570259 10 30.93 2048 4BW450 900
570635 20 lb. Engineered 20 lb. Sapphire Shipping Assy 570257 10 10 502 4BW450 900
570633 50 lb. Engineered 50 lb. Sapphire Shipping Assy 570258 10 17.88 1082 4BW450 900
570634 90 lb. Engineered 90 lb. Sapphire Shipping Assy 570259 10 30.93 2048 4BW450 900
570638 140 lb. Engineered 140 lb. Sapphire Shipping Assy 570260 16 21.31 3201 4BW450 900
570639 280 lb. Engineered 280 lb. Sapphire Shipping Assy 570029 16 38.12 6460 4BW450 900
570640 390 lb. Engineered 390 lb. Sapphire Shipping Assy 570031 16 51.25 8964 4BW450 900
570641 450 lb. Engineered 450 lb. Sapphire Shipping Assy 570033 16 62.25 11062 4BW450 900
570586 850 lb. Engineered 850 lb. Sapphire Shipping Assy 570345 24 54.98 20875 4BW450 900

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CO2 Shipping Assemblies

Height /
Cylinder Hydro
Shipping CO2 Raw Top of Valve Cylinder
Description Diamete DOT Test
Assembly Size Cylinder Collar Type Volume
r (psi)
(in)
Red
35 3A or
426242 Standard 45023 8.50" 34 Cv-98 1426 3000
lb. 3AA 1800
Paint
35 Red CR 3A or
426243 45023 8.50" 34 Cv-99 1426 3000
lb. Paint 3AA 1800
Red
50 3A or
426244 Standard 45024 8.50" 51 Cv-98 2037 3000
lb. 3AA 1800
Paint
50 Red CR 3A or
426245 45024 8.50" 51 Cv-99 2037 3000
lb. Paint 3AA 1800
Red
75 3A or
426246 Standard 45313 9.15" 56 Cv-98 3056 3000
lb. 3AA 1800
Paint
75 Red CR 3A or
426247 45313 9.15" 56 Cv-98 3056 3000
lb. Paint 3AA 1800
Red
100
426248 Standard 416257 10.56" 58 Cv-98 4079 3AA2300 3833
lb.
Paint
100 Red CR
426249 416257 10.56" 58 Cv-98 4079 3AA2301 3833
lb. Paint
Red
100
426612 Standard 416257 10.56" 58 Cv-98 4079 3AA 2300 3833
lb.
Paint
100 Red CR
426613 416257 10.56" 58 Cv-98 4079 3AA 2300 3833
lb. Paint
Red
120
428421 Standard 417979 11.00" 65 Cv-98 5000 3AA 2300 3833
lb.
Paint
120 Red CR
428422 417979 11.00" 65 Cv-98 5000 3AA 2300 3833
lb. Paint
Red
120
428647 Standard 428633 11.00" 64 Cv-98 5000 3AA 2300 3833
lb.
Paint

Inergen Shipping Assemblies

Size Assembly Years Diameter Height/Top Hydro Test

DOT
(ft3) P/N Manufactured (in.) of Collar (in.) (psi)
200 416475 1993- 8.5 51 3AA2015+ 3359
CV90 250 416476 1993- 9.3 56 3AA2300 3834
Valve 350 416477 1993 10.7 58 3AA2300 3834
435 418327 1995- 11.3 64 3AA2300 3834

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Inergen Shipping Assemblies

Nom Agent Raw Cylinder Hydro

Shipping Paint Cylinder Cylinder Valve
Size Qty Cylinder Volume DOT Test
3 Ass'y P/N System 3 Dia. Height Type 3
(Ft ) (Ft ) P/N (In ) (psi)

200 416475 Standard 205 416255 8.56" 51 CV-90 2395 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
200 416455 Corr.Res. 205 416255 8.56" 51 CV-90 2395 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
200 426147 Standard 205 416255 8.56" 51 CV-98 2395 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
200 426256 Corr.Res. 205 416255 8.56" 51 CV-98 2395 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
200 426712 Standard 205 416255 8.56" 51 CV-98 2395 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
200 426716 Corr.Res. 205 416255 8.56" 51 CV-98 2395 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
250 416476 Standard 266 416256 9.25" 56 CV-90 3058 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
250 416456 Corr.Res. 266 416256 9.25" 56 CV-90 3058 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
250 426148 Standard 266 416256 9.25" 56 CV-98 3058 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
250 426257 Corr.Res. 266 416256 9.25" 56 CV-98 3058 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
250 426713 Standard 266 416256 9.25" 56 CV-98 3058 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
250 426717 Corr.Res. 266 416256 9.25" 56 CV-98 3058 3A or 3AA 2015 3358
350 416477 Standard 355 416257 10.56" 58 CV-90 4079 3AA2300 3833
350 416457 Corr.Res. 355 416257 10.56" 58 CV-90 4079 3AA2300 3833
350 426149 Standard 355 416257 10.56" 58 CV-98 4079 3AA2300 3833
350 426258 Corr.Res. 355 416257 10.56" 58 CV-98 4079 3AA2300 3833
350 426714 Standard 355 416257 10.56" 58 CV-98 4079 3AA2300 3833
350 426718 Corr.Res. 355 416257 10.56" 58 CV-98 4079 3AA2300 3833
350 426620 Standard 355 422588 10.50" 59 CV-98 4079 3AA2300 3833
350 426621 Corr.Res. 355 422588 10.50" 59 CV-98 4079 3AA2300 3833
350 427549 Standard 355 422588 10.50" 59 CV-98 4079 3AA2300 3833
350 427550 Corr.Res. 355 422588 10.50" 59 CV-98 4079 3AA2300 3833
425 426594 Standard 429 423342 10.50" 69 CV-98 4882 3AA2300 3833
425 426595 Corr.Res. 429 423342 10.50" 69 CV-98 4882 3AA2300 3833
425 427551 Standard 429 423342 10.50" 69 CV-98 4882 3AA2300 3833
425 427552 Corr.Res. 429 423342 10.50" 69 CV-98 4882 3AA2300 3833
435 426150 Standard 439 417979 11.00" 65 CV-98 5000 3AA2300 3833
435 426259 Corr.Res. 439 417979 11.00" 65 CV-98 5000 3AA2300 3833
435 426715 Standard 439 417979 11.00" 65 CV-98 5000 3AA2300 3833
435 426719 Corr.Res. 439 417979 11.00" 65 CV-98 5000 3AA2300 3833
435 428646 Standard 439 428633 11.00" 64 CV-98 5000 3AA2300 3833
435 428645 Corr.Res. 439 428633 11.00" 64 CV-98 5000 3AA2300 3833
435 428994 Standard 439 428709 11.00" 67 CV-98 5000 3AA3000 5000
425 427873 Standard 429 427879 10.50" 71 CV-98 4882 3AA3000 5000
575 430952 Standard 572 428709 11.00" 67 CV-98 5000 3AA3000 5000
575 432273 Corr.Res 572 428709 11.00" 67 CV-98 5000 3AA3000 5000

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CERBERUS PYROTRONICS
Pre-Engineered FM-200 Containers

Hydrostatic
Assembly Height top Tank Volume
Size Diameter Test Pressure DOT
P/N of collar (in.) (cu. in.)
(psi.)
10 FM-10 7.07 17.30 288.6 1000 4BA500
20 FM-20 7.07 24.97 494.2 1000 4BA500
40 FM-40 9.00 26.76 988.4 1000 4BA500
70 FM-70 9.00 38.83 1728.0 1000 4BA500
125 FM-125 13.60 35.93 3089.6 1000 4BA500
200 FM-200 13.60 50.35 4946.3 1000 4BA500
350 FM-350 16.00 58.36 8640.0 1000 4BW500
500 FM-500 22.00 56.72 14812.4 1000 4BW500
10 FM-10H 7.07 17.30 288.6 1000 4BA500
20 FM-20H 7.07 24.97 494.2 1000 4BA500
40 FM-40H 9.00 26.76 988.4 1000 4BA500
70 FM-70H 9.00 38.83 1728.0 1000 4BA500

CHEMETRON FIRE SYSTEMS

CO2 Assemblies

Hydrostatic
Nominal Height/Top Tank
Assembly Diameter Test
Model Size or Collar Volume DOT
P/N (in.) Pressure
(lbs.) (in.) (cu. in.)
(psi)
50 30710025 8.63 51 2649 3000 3AA1800
Series – 60 75 30710004 9.31 56 3095 3834 3AA2300
100 30710038 10.93 58 4080 3834 3AA2300
Series – 70 10 10480222 6.75 18.75 520 3000 3AA1800
15 10480223 6.75 22.88 656 3000 3AA1800
20 10480224 7.75 27.38 866 3000 3AA1800
25 10481480 8.5 25.38 1040 3358 3AA2015
25 10481493 8.5 25.38 1040 3358 3AA2015
25 10481523 8.5 25.38 1040 3358 3AA2015
25 10481525 8.5 25.38 1040 3358 3AA2015
35 10480218 8.63 35 1485 3000 3AA1800
35 10481481 8.5 35.25 1510 3358 3AA2015
35 10481494 8.5 35.25 1510 3358 3AA2015
35 10481524 8.5 35.25 1510 3358 3AA2015
35 10481526 8.5 35.25 1510 3358 3AA2015
50 10480202 8.63 51 2649 3000 3AA1800
50 10481208 8.63 51 2649 3000 3AA1800
50 10481270 8.63 51 2649 3000 3AA1800
50 10481274 8.63 51 2649 3000 3AA1800
50 10481506 8.63 51 2649 3000 3AA1800
75 10450203 9.31 56 3095 3834 3AA2300
75 10481209 9.31 56 3095 3834 3AA2300
75 10481275 9.31 56 3095 3834 3AA2300
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75 10481507 9.31 56 3095 3834 3AA2300

75 10480264 9.31 56 3095 3834 3AA2300
75 10481507 9.31 56 3095 3834 3AA2300
100 10481050 10.63 58 4080 3834 3AA2300
100 10480204 10.63 58 4080 3834 3AA2300
100 10481210 10.63 58 4080 3834 3AA2300
100 10481271 10.63 58 4080 3834 3AA2300
100 10481276 10.63 58 4080 3834 3AA2300
100 10481332 10.53 58.7 4150 3550 3AA2130
100 10481508 10.63 58 4080 3834 3AA2300
100 10481509 10.63 58 4080 3834 3AA2300
100 10481994 10.53 58.7 4150 3550 3AA2130
100 10481995 10.53 58.7 4150 3550 3AA2130
Manual 1 10710031 3.56 7.88 41 3000 3AA1800
Release
Station 1 10710028 3.56 7.88 41 3000 3AA1800

Control 5 10100222 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800

Cabinet 5 10100223 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
Assembly
5 30710037 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
Discharge 2.5 10100237 3.56 14.63 108 3000 3AA1800
Delay Timer 2.5 10100947 3.56 14.63 108 3000 3AA1800
2.5 10100029 3.56 14.63 108 3000 3AA1800
Timer 5 10100029 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
Cabinet 5 10100959 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
15 10100962 7 22.5 645 3000 3A1800
Actuator 5 10190038 5.27 13.88 210 3359 3AA2015
Cylinder
(Navy) 5 10190039 5.27 13.88 210 3359 3AA2015
Time Delay 2.5 10190034 3.56 14.63 108 3000 3AA1800
(Navy) 2.5 10190038 3.56 14.63 108 3000 3AA1800

Nitrogen Cylinder Assemblies

Cylinder Hydrostatic
Nominal Assembly Diameter Height/Top
Model Volume Test Pressure DOT
Size (psi) P/N (in.) or Collar (in.)
(cu. in.) (psi.)
1100 10100229 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
1100 10100230 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
1100 10100046 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
Control 1100 10100043 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
Cabinet
1100 10100239 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
Assembly
Series 70-B 1100 10100243 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
1100 10100048 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
1100 10100241 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800
1800 n/a 5.25 13.75 218 3000 3AA1800

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Cylinder 1.77 ft3 10481880 9.313 56 3058 3833 3AA2300

Assembly 1.77 ft3 10481976 9.313 56 3058 3833 3AA2300

Argonite Cylinder Assemblies

Hydrostatic
Cylinder
Nominal Assembly Diameter Height/Top Test
Model Volume DOT
Size (psi.) P/N (in.) or Collar (in.) Pressure
(kg)
(psi)

15.9 L 10980000 7.05 34.12 4.34 4833.3 3AA2900

15.9 L
15.9 L 10980003 7.05 34.12 4.34 4833.3 3AA2900
30.0 L 10980014 9.25 37.5 8.19 4833.3 3AA2900
30.0 L
30.0 L 10980015 9.25 37.5 8.19 4833.3 3AA2900
66.7 L 10980004 10.65 59.5 18.21 4833.3 3AA2900
66.7 L
66.7 L 10980001 10.65 59.5 18.21 4833.3 3AA2900

80.0 L 10980002 11.25 64 21.83 5000 3AA3000

80.0 L
80.0 L 10980005 11.25 64 21.83 5000 3AA3000

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Novec 1230 Cylinder Assemblies

Nominal Height/Top Cylinder Hydrostatic

Assembly Diameter
Model Size or Collar Volume Test Pressure DOT
P/N (in.)
(Lbs) (in.) (cu. in) (psi.)

10 10481964 7 10.5 297 1000 4BW500

Alpha Series
20 10481965 7 18.9 579 1000 4BW500
40 10481819 10 17.94 1010 1000 4BW500
Beta Series 55 10481820 10 22.75 1360 1000 4BW500
95 10481821 10 36 2350 1000 4BW500
150 10481822 16 26.25 4000 1000 4BW500
150 10481823 16 26.25 4000 1000 4BW500
250 10481824 16 40.63 6790 1000 4BW500
Gamma 250 10481825 16 40.63 6790 1000 4BW500
Series 400 10481826 16 59.88 10420 1000 4BW500
400 10481827 16 59.88 10420 1000 4BW500
550 10481828 22 44.56 13871 1000 4BW500
550 10481829 22 44.56 13871 1000 4BW500
600 10481830 22 47.44 14999 1000 4BW500
600 10481831 22 47.44 14999 1000 4BW500
750 10481832 24 59.00 22464 1000 4BW500
Sigma Series
750 10481833 24 59.00 22464 1000 4BW500
1000 10481834 30 53.13 30586 1000 4BW500
1000 10481835 30 53.13 30586 1000 4BW500

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FM-200 Cylinder Assemblies

Nominal Height/Top Cylinder Hydrostatic

Assembly Diameter
Model Size or Collar Volume Test Pressure DOT
P/N (in.)
(Lbs) (in.) (cu. in) (psi.)

10 10481482 7 10.5 297 1000 4BW500

Alpha Series
20 10481483 7 18.9 579 1000 4BW500
40 10480992 10 17.94 1010 1000 4BW500
55 10480980 10 22.75 1360 1000 4BW500
Beta Series
95 10480981 10.28 34.75 2350 1000 4BA500
95 10480991 10 36 2350 1000 4BW500
150 10480993 16 26.25 4000 1000 4BW500
150 10480994 16 26.25 4000 1000 4BW500
250 10480982 16 40.63 6790 1000 4BW500
Gamma 250 10480985 16 40.63 6790 1000 4BW500
Series 400 10480983 16 59.88 10420 1000 4BW500
400 10480986 16 59.88 10420 1000 4BW500
550 10480984 22 44.56 13871 1000 4BW500
550 10480087 22 44.56 13871 1000 4BW500
400 10481457 16 59.88 10420 1000 4BW500
400 10481465 16 59.88 10420 1000 4BW500
600 10481454 22 47.44 14999 1000 4BW500
600 10481462 22 47.44 14999 1000 4BW500
Sigma Series
750 10481455 24 59.00 22464 1000 4BW500
750 10481463 24 59.00 22464 1000 4BW500
1000 10481456 30 53.13 30586 1000 4BW500
1000 10481464 30 53.13 30586 1000 4BW500

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Halon Cylinder Assemblies

Nominal Height/Top Cylinder Hydrostatic

Assembly Diameter
Model Size or Collar Volume Test Pressure DOT
P/N (in.)
(psi.) (in.) (cu. in.) (psi.)
15 10480720 6.75 15.44 375 1000 E-8795
15 10480819 6.75 15.44 375 1000 E-8795
15 10480849 6.25 16.75 375 1000 4BA500
15 10480882 6.25 16.75 375 1000 4BA500
Series
70-360 15 10480791 6.25 16.75 375 1000 4BA500
(Alpha 28 10480721 8.63 18.25 700 1000 E-8795
valve)
28 10480820 8.63 18.25 700 1000 E-8795
28 10480850 8.25 18.75 700 1000 4BA500
28 10480883 8.25 18.75 700 1000 4BA500
28 10480792 8.25 18.75 700 1000 4BA500
46 10480722 8.63 27.25 1150 1000 E-8795
46 10480821 8.63 27.25 1150 1000 E-8795
26 10480209 6.75 22.88 656 3000 3AA1800
35 10480210 7.75 27.38 866 3000 3AA1800

Series 60 10480211 8.63 35 1485 3000 3A1800

70-600 95 10480205 8.63 51 3649 3000 3A1800
125 10480206 9.31 56 3095 3834 3AA2300
167 10480234 10.63 58 4080 3834 3AA2300
55 10480852 8.25 32.75 1360 1000 4BA500
55 10480884 8.25 32.75 1360 1000 4BA500
55 10480858 8.25 32.75 1360 1000 4BA500
95 10480853 10.31 34.75 2350 1000 4BA500
95 10480885 10.31 34.75 2350 1000 4BA500
95 10480860 10.31 34.75 2350 1000 4BA500
Series
84-360 95 10480723 10 39.19 2350 1000 E-8795
Beta valve 95 10480822 10 39.19 2350 1000 E-8795
167 10480854 12.38 41.88 4125 1000 4BA500
167 10480886 12.38 41.88 4125 1000 4BA500
167 10480860 12.38 41.88 4125 1000 4BA500
167 10480724 10 64.19 4125 1000 E-8795
167 10480823 10 64.19 4125 1000 E-8795

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52 10480220 8.63 29.25 1280 3000 3A1800

77 10480221 8.63 40.75 1900 3000 3A1800
High Flow- 89 10480231 8.63 46.25 2200 3000 3A1800
600 113 10480219 9.25 52 2800 3000 3A1800
143 10480232 9.63 58 3490 3000 3A1800
167 10480216 10.63 58 4125 3000 3AA1800
150 10480318 12.32 39.96 3993 1000 4BA500
150 10480319 12.32 39.96 3993 1000 4BA500
150 10480320 12.32 39.96 3993 1000 4BA500
150 10480321 12.32 39.96 3993 1000 4BA500
150 10480322 12.32 39.96 3993 1000 4BA500
150 10480323 12.32 39.96 3993 1000 4BA500
150 10480324 12.32 39.96 3993 1000 4BA500
150 10480702 12.32 39.96 3993 1000 4BA500
150 10480848 16 26.25 4000 1000 4BA500
250 10480304 14.9 45.33 6628 1000 4BA500
250 10480305 14.9 45.33 6628 1000 4BA500
250 10480306 14.9 45.33 6628 1000 4BA500
High Flow –
360 (Model 250 10480307 14.9 45.33 6628 1000 4BA500
A valve) 250 10480308 14.9 45.33 6628 1000 4BA500
250 10480309 14.9 45.33 6628 1000 4BA500
250 10480310 14.9 45.33 6628 1000 4BA500
250 10480701 14.9 45.33 6628 1000 4BA500
400 10480297 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500
400 10480298 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500
400 10480299 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500
400 10480300 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500
400 10480301 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500
400 10480302 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500
400 10480303 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500
400 10480700 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500

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150 10480585 12.31 40.19 3993 1000 4BA500

250 10480726 16 40.63 6790 1000 4BA500
250 10480836 16 40.63 6790 1000 4BA500
250 10480887 16 40.63 6790 1000 4BA500
250 10480889 16 40.63 6790 1000 4BA500
250 10480584 15 45.33 6628 1000 4BA500
250 10480919 16.5 40.81 6628 1000 4BA500
250 10480920 16.5 40.81 6628 1000 4BA500
400 10480583 16 59.88 10420 1000 4BW500
400 10480837 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500
High Flow -
360 Mod B 400 10480888 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500
Valve 400 10480890 16 60.06 10262 1000 4BW500
(Gamma)
400 10480921 16.5 60.06 10262 1000 4BA500
400 10480922 16.5 60.06 10262 1000 4BA500
540 10480845 22 43.93 13330 1000 4BW500
540 10480846 22300 43.93 13330 1000 4BW500
550 10480923 22.63 45.25 13578 1000 4BA500
550 10480924 22.63 45.25 13578 1000 4BA500
550 10480839 22 44.56 13871 1000 4BW500
550 10480840 22 44.56 13871 1000 4BW500
550 10480891 22 44.56 13871 1000 4BW500
550 10480892 22 44.56 13871 1000 4BW500
Series 89- 28 10480932 8.25 18.75 700 1000 4BA500
600 (Navy
valve) 55 10480933 8.25 32.06 1360 1000 4BA500

High Flow - 60 10480683 8.5 35 1480 3359 3AA2015

600
(Navy valve) 95 10480684 8.5 51 2350 3359 3AA2015

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FENWAL PROTECTION SYSTEMS

FM-200/Novec 1230 Cylinder Assemblies

Hydrostatic
Tank Volume Test
Model Size (lbs) Assembly P/N DOT
(cu. ft) Pressure
(psi)
6-10 93/44-100010-001 .167 4BW-500 1000
9-20 93/44-100020-001 .286 4BW-500 1000
18-40 93/44-100040-001 .572 4BW-500 1000
FM-200 9300 (93) and 30-70 93/44-100070-001 1.000 4BW-500 1000
Novec 1230 (44) 54-125 93/44-100125/1-001 1.788 4BW-500 1000
Containers 86-200 93/44-100200/1-001 2.859 4BW-500 1000
150-350 93/44-100350/1-001 5.000 4BW-500 1000
258-600 93/44-100600/1-001 8.572 4BW-500 1000
390-900 93/44-100900/1-001 13.000 4BW-500 1000
3-5 90-400105-001 .0839 720 4B-360
FM-200 In-Cabinet
5-10 90-400110-001 .289 720 4B-360
Containers
10-20 90-400120-001 .608 720 4B-360
115-225 93-100225-001 2.859 4BW-500 1000
115-225 93-100221-001 2.859 4BW-500 1000
200-395 93-100395-001 5.000 4BW-500 1000
FM-200 Phoenix 200-395 93-100391-001 5.000 4BW-500 1000
Containers 348-677 93-100671-001 8.572 4BW-500 1000
348-677 93-100675-001 8.572 4BW-500 1000
520-1010 93-101010-001 13.000 4BW-500 1000
520-1010 93-101011-001 13.000 4BW-500 1000
N/A 93-102300-001 1.331 3AA-2015 3359
Phoenix Nitrogen Driver N/A 93-104070-001 2.355 3AA-2015 3359
N/A 93-104890-001 2.830 3AA-2015 3359
27-44 93/44-110201-001 .656 4BA-500 1000
44-63 93/44-110202-001 .932 4BA-500 1000
64-101 93/44-110203-001 1.488 4BA-500 1000
FM-200 (93) and Novec 102-196 93/44-110204-001 2.806 4BA-500 1000
1230 (44) 10-15 93/44-120250-001 .221 4BA-500 1000
Spheres 20-30 93/44-120251-001 .442 4BA-500 1000
20-30 93/44-120253-001 .442 4BA-500 1000
20-30 93/44-120351-001 .442 4BA-500 1000
20-30 93/44-120353-001 .442 4BA-500 1000
150-350 93/44-192041-001 5.0 4BW-500 1000
150-350 93/44-192041-002 5.0 4BW-500 1000
3” Bottom Discharge 240-350 93/44-192040-001 8.0 4BW-500 1000
Containers 270-560 93/44-192040-002 8.0 4BW-500 1000
370-850 93/44-192042-001 12.2 4BW-500 1000
480-850 93/44-192042-002 12.2 4BW-500 1000

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FIKE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

Halon 1301 System Containers

Height of Tank Hydrostatic

Assembly
Size Diameter Top of Volume (cu. Test Pressure DOT
P/N
Collar (in.) ft.) (psi.)
5i 70-027 4.00 18.23 .0777 1000 4B500
5 70-028 4.00 18.23 .0777 1000 4B500
10i 70-029 5.50 19.98 .1500 1000 4B500
10 70-030 5.50 19.98 .1500 1000 4B500
20i 70-031 6.50 25.75 .3125 1000 4B500
20 70-032 6.50 25.75 .3125 1000 4B500
35 70+089 7.26 32.50 .5500 1000 4B500
60i 70-021 10.75 28.00 .9198 1000 4B500
60 70-022 10.75 28.00 .9198 1000 4B500
100 70-088 10.75 38.75 1.4286 1000 4B500
125i 70-041 20.00 20.28 1.8142 1000 4BA500
215i 70-077 24.00 23.81 3.1956 1000 4BA500
215 70-087 20.00 28.87 3.0715 1000 4BA500
375 70-086 20.00 42.50 5.3571 1000 4BA500
650 70-083 20.00 65.75 9.2859 1000 4BA500
100 70-090 24.00 70.00 14.325 1000 4BA500

* “i” indicates inverted container / valve down

HFC-227ea System Containers

Height Top Hydrostatic

Assembly Diameter Tank Volume
Size (lbs.)* of Collar Test Pressure DOT
P/N (in.) (cu. ft.)
(in.) (psi.)
10 70-108 5.5 19.75 0.15 1000 4B500
20 70-098 7.26 21.50 0.30 1000 4B500
35 70-089 7.26 32.50 0.55 1000 4B500
60 70-022 10.75 28.00 0.9198 1000 4B500
60 70-152 10-75 28.00 0.9735 1000 4BW500
100 70-088 10.75 38.75 1.4286 1000 4B500
100 70-153 10.75 38.75 1.5545 1000 4BW500
125i 70-041 20.00 20.25 1.8143 1000 4BA500
215i 70-077 24.00 23.81 3.1956 1000 4BA500
215 70-087 20.00 28.87 3.0715 1000 4BA500
215 70-154 20.00 28.87 3.091 1000 4BW500
375 70-086 20.00 42.50 5.3571 1000 4BA500
375 70-155 20.00 42.50 5.406 1000 4BW500
650 70-083 20.00 65.75 9.2859 1000 4BA500
650 70-156 24.00 48.75 9.4323 1000 4BW500
1000 70-090 24.00 70.00 14.3250 1000 4BA500
1000 70-157 24.00 70.00 14.9421 1000 4BW500

* “i” indicates inverted container / valve down

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ECARO-25 System Containers

Height Top Hydrostatic

Assembly Diameter Tank Volume
Size (lbs.)* of Collar Test Pressure DOT
P/N (in.) (cu. ft.)
(in.) (psi.)
10 70-108 5.5 19.75 0.15 1000 4B500
20 70-098 7.26 21.50 0.30 1000 4B500
35 70-089 7.26 32.50 0.55 1000 4B500
60 70-022 10.75 28.00 0.9198 1000 4B500
60 70-152 10-75 28.00 0.9735 1000 4BW500
100 70-088 10.75 38.75 1.4286 1000 4B500
100 70-153 10.75 38.75 1.5545 1000 4BW500
125i 70-041 20.00 20.25 1.8143 1000 4BA500
215i 70-077 24.00 23.81 3.1956 1000 4BA500
215 70-087 20.00 28.87 3.0715 1000 4BA500
215 70-154 20.00 28.87 3.091 1000 4BW500
375 70-086 20.00 42.50 5.3571 1000 4BA500
375 70-155 20.00 42.50 5.406 1000 4BW500
650 70-083 20.00 65.75 9.2859 1000 4BA500
650 70-156 24.00 48.75 9.4323 1000 4BW500
1000 70-090 24.00 70.00 14.3250 1000 4BA500
1000 70-157 24.00 70.00 14.9421 1000 4BW500

* “i” indicates inverted container / valve down

Carbon Dioxide Cylinders

Height top Tank Hydrostatic

Size (lbs.) Assembly P/N Diameter (in.) of collar Volume (cu. Test Pressure DOT
(in.) ft.) (psi)
50 70-050-1 8.50 56.25 1.3310 3359 3AA2015
70-050-2 8.50 56.25 1.3310 3359 3AA2015
75 70-075-1 9.25 61.25 1.7680 3834 3AA2300
70-075-2 9.25 61.25 1.7680 3834 3AA2300
100 70-100-1 10.50 63.25 2.3550 3834 3AA2300
70-100-2 10.50 63.25 2.3550 3834 3AA2300
50 C70-050 8.50 56.25 1.3310 3359 3AA2015
N70-050 8.50 56.25 1.3310 3359 3AA2015
75 C70-075 9.25 61.25 1.7680 3834 3AA2300
N70-075 9.25 61.25 1.7680 3834 3AA2300
100 C70-100 10.50 63.25 2.3550 3834 3AA2300
N70-100 10.50 63.25 2.3550 3834 3AA2300

MicroMist System Containers

Hydrostatic
Tank
Assembly Diameter Height Top Test
Size (gallon) Volume (cu. DOT
P/N (in.) of Unit (in.) Pressure
ft.)
(psi.)
70 70-010 20.00 66.75 9.2859 1000 4BA500
70 73-010 24.00 66.75 9.4323 1000 4BW500
100 73-011 24.00 85.50 14.3250 1000 4BA500
107 73-011 24.00 85.50 14.9421 1000 4BW500

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FIRETRACE

Height Diameter Volume

Description Valve P/N DOT TC
Inches Cu-In
DLP-300 N/A 100301 4B240ET 12.56 3.00 71
DLP-300 A 100301 4B240ET 12.56 3.00 71
DLP-600 N/A 100601 4B225 12.50 4.25 149
DLP-600 A 100601 4B225 12.50 4.25 149
DLP-1200 N/A 101201 4B225 17.50 5.09 300
DLP-1200 A 101201 4B225 17.50 5.09 300
ILP-300 N/A 100301 4B240ET 12.56 3.00 71
ILP-300 A 100300 4B240ET 12.56 3.00 71
ILP-600 N/A 100601 4B225 12.50 4.25 149
ILP-600 A 100600 4B225 12.50 4.25 149
ILP-1200 N/A 101201 4B225 17.50 5.09 300
ILP-1200 A 101200 4B225 17.50 5.09 300
Dry-Chem 2.5 DLP 100301 4B240ET 12.56 3.00 71
Dry-Chem 5.0 DLP 100601 4B225 12.50 4.25 149
Dry - Chem 10.0
DLP 101201 4B225 17.50 5.09 300
Dry-Chem 2.5 ILP 100301 4B240ET 12.56 3.00 71
Dry-Chem 5.0 ILP 100601 4B225 12.50 4.25 149
Dry - Chem 10.0 ILP 101201 4B225 17.50 5.09 300
Dry-Chem 2.5 ILP UL Valve 100300 4B240ET 12.56 3.00 71
Dry-Chem 5.0 ILP UL Valve 100600 4B225 12.50 4.25 149
Dry-Chem 10.0 ILP UL Valve 101200 4B225 17.50 5.09 300
Dry-Chem 20.0 ILP UL Valve 120020 NON-DOT 21.06 7.00 678
Foam 6L UL Valve 116603 NON-DOT 15.75 7.00 366.14
Foam 9L UL Valve 119903 NON-DOT 21.50 7.00 577.50
CO2 5# IHP/DHP 110050 DOT3AL1800 TC-3ALM124 14.24 5.25 205
CO2 10# IHP/DHP 110100 DOT3AL1800 TC-3ALM125 16.63 6.89 408
CO2 15# IHP/DHP 110150 DOT3AL1800 TC-3ALM126 23.19 5.89 612
CO2 20# IHP/DHP 110200 DOT3AL1800 TC-3ALM127 23.29 8.00 816
CO2 35# IHP/DHP 110350 DOT3AL1800 TC-3ALM128 38.04 8.00 1429
CO2 50# IHP/DHP 110500 DOT3AL1800 TC-3ALM129 46.33 8.60 2040
1000PSI UL Valve 101206 DOT 3AL1002 TC-3ALM71 13.89 4.38 150
1000PSI UL Valve 101207 DOT 3AL1003 TC-3ALM72 17.75 5.25 300

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KIDDE
Carbon Dioxide System Cylinders

Hydrostatic
Tank
Test
Model Size (lbs.) Assembly P/N Volume (cu. DOT
Pressure
ft.)
(psi.)
25 870486 .602 3359 3AA-2015
35 982547 .874 3359 3AA-2015
High Pressure CO2 50 982548 1.331 3359 3AA-2015
75 870287 1.768 3834 3AA-2300
100 870269 2.355 3834 3AA-2300

FM-200, FE-13, and Novec 1230 System Containers

Hydrostatic
Tank Volume Test
Model Size (lbs) Assembly P/N DOT
(cu. ft.) Pressure
(psi)
74 96-100065-001 .044 3775 3AA 2265
FE-13 115 96-100112-001 .068 3835 3AA 2300
6-10 90/45-100010-001 .167 1000 4BW-500
9-20 90/45-100020-001 .286 1000 4BW-500
18-40 90/45-100040-001 .572 1000 4BW-500
FM-200 (90) and 30-70 90/45-100070-001 1.000 1000 4BW-500
Novec 1230 (45) 54-125 90/45-100125/1-001 1.788 1000 4BW-500
Containers 86-200 90/45-100200/1-001 2.859 1000 4BW-500
150-350 90/45-100350/1-001 5.000 1000 4BW-500
258-600 90/45-100600/1-001 8.572 1000 4BW-500
390-900 90/45-100900/1-001 13.000 1000 4BW-500
3-5 90-400105-001 .0839 720 4B-360
FM-200 In-Cabinet
5-10 90-400110-001 .289 720 4B-360
Containers
10-20 90-400120-001 .608 720 4B-360
115-225 90-100225-001 2.859 4BW-500 1000
115-225 90-100221-001 2.859 4BW-500 1000
200-395 90-100395-001 5.000 4BW-500 1000
FM-200 ADS 200-395 90-100391-001 5.000 4BW-500 1000
Containers 348-677 90-100671-001 8.572 4BW-500 1000
348-677 90-100675-001 8.572 4BW-500 1000
520-1010 90-101010-001 13.000 4BW-500 1000
520-1010 90-101011-001 13.000 4BW-500 1000
N/A 90-102300-001 1.331 3AA-2015 3359
Phoenix Nitrogen Driver N/A 90-104070-001 2.355 3AA-2015 3359
N/A 90-104890-001 2.830 3AA-2015 3359

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Halon 1301 System Containers

Tank Volume Hydrostatic Test

Model Size (lbs) Assembly P/N DOT
(cu. ft.) Pressure (psi)
6-10 487010 .167 1000 4BA-500*
11-20 487020 .286 1000 4BA-500*
21-40 487040 .572 1000 4BA-500*
41-70 487070 1.000 1000 4BA-500*
487 System
71-125 487125/7 1.788 1000 4BA-500*
Containers
126-200 487200/202 2.859 1000 4BA-500*
126-200 487201 2.859 1000 4BA-500*
201-350 487350/1 5.000 1000 4BW-500
351-600 487300/1 8.572 1000 4BW-500
11-20 896984 .284 3000 3AA-1800
600 PSI Halon 21-40 896985 .602 3000 3AA-1800
41-60 899363 .874 3000 3AA-1800
80-125 896150 1.788 1000 4BA-500*
126-200 896049 2.859 1000 4BA-500*
360 PSI Halon
201-312 897793 4.462 1000 4BA-500*
314-550 899200 7.858 1000 4BA-500*
10 897688 .167 1000 4BA-500
25 897691 .395 1000 4BA-500
KPH Halon
40 897694 .671 1000 4BA-500
60 897698 .926 1000 4BA-500
27-44 31-192007-201 .656 1000 4BA-500
44-63 31-192007-202 .932 1000 4BA-500
64-101 31-192007-203 1.488 1000 4BA-500
102-196 31-192007-204 2.806 1000 4BA-500
Spheres 10-15 31-192007-250 .221 1000 4BA-500
20-30 31-192007-251 .442 1000 4BA-500
20-30 31-192007-353 .442 1000 4BA-500
20-30 31-192007-251 .442 1000 4BA-500
20-30 31-192007-253 .442 1000 4BA-500
Marine Spheres 18-26 31-192019-000 .383 1000 4BA-500
27-44 31-192019-001 .656 1000 4BA-500
44-63 31-192019-002 .932 1000 4BA-500
64-101 31-192019-003 1.488 1000 4BA-500
102-196 31-192019-004 2.806 1000 4BA-500

* or 4BW-500

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Halon 1301 System Containers (continued)

6-8 31-192024-000 .121 1000 4BA-500

12.5-16 31-192024-001 .242 1000 4BA-500
Multiexit ASC 18.5-24 31-192024-002 .359 1000 4BA-500
24.5-32 31-192024-003 .477 1000 4BA-500
68.5-90 31-192024-004 1.331 1000 4BA-500
320-560 31-192031-000 8.000 1000 4BW-500
200-350 31-192032-000 5.000 1000 4BW-500
Containers,
120-210 31-192033-000 3.000 1000 4BW-500
2“ Valve
70-120 31-192034-000 1.710 1000 4BW-500
40-70 31-192035-000 1.000 1000 4BW-500
39.1 31-192036-200 .383 1000 4BA-500
66.9 31-192036-201 .656 1000 4BA-500
Spheres 95.1 31-192036-202 .932 1000 4BA-500
151.8 31-192036-203 1.488 1000 4BA-500
286.2 31-192036-204 2.806 1000 4BA-500
Container, 320-560 31-192040-001 8.0-8.2 1000 4BW-500
bottom discharge 200-350 31-192041-002 5.0-5.125 1000 4BW-500
Containers, 320-560 31-192040-001 8.0-8.2 1000 4BW-500
1-1/2“ Valve 200-350 31-192041-002 5.0-5.125 1000 4BW-500
Pilot Container N/A 31-194104-001 .023 3000 e-8096-1800
IBM MSS 30 33-194029-002 .442 1000 4BA-500
FirePac II 15-30 33-20xxxx-x00 .442 1000 4BA-500
N/A 877940 .063 3000 3AA-1800
N/A 896677 .056 3000 3AA-1800
Accessories
N/A 871071 .056 3000 3AA-1800
N/A 897636 .056 3000 3AA-1800
10 486365 .289 3.359336e +15 3AA-2015
Mil-Spec 15 486397 .289 3AA-2015
Components 60 486369 .857 3AA-2015
95 486277 1.360 3AA-2015

WHDR Wet Chemical Restaurant System Cylinders

Hydrostatic
Tank Volume Test
Model Size (gal) Assembly P/N DOT
(cu. in.) Pressure
(psi)
WHDR-450 4.5 87-100004-000 1350 720 4BW-360
WHDR-900 9 87-100007-001 2700 720 4BW-360
WHDR-125 1.33 87-120001-001 469 500 4BW-250*
WHDR-260 2.66 87-120002-001 938 500 4BW-250
WHDR-400S 4 87-120003-001 1500 500 4BA-250
WHDR-600 6 87-120005-001 2250 500 4BW-250
WHDR-400M 4 87-120006-001 1500 500 4BW-250

* or 4BA-250

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IND Dry Chemical System Cylinders

Hydrostatic
Tank Volume Test
Model Size (lbs) Assembly P/N DOT
(cu. in.) Pressure
(psi)
IND-21 21 83-486573-000 750 720 4BW-360
IND-25 25 83-486570-000 750 720 4BW-360
IND-45 45 83-486574-000 1550 720 4BW-360
IND-50 50 83-486571-000 1550 720 4BW-360
IND-70 70 83-100018-001 2700 720 4BW-360
IND-75 75 83-100019-001 2700 720 4BW-360

KVS Dry Chemical System Cylinders

Hydrostatic
Tank Volume Test
Model Size (lbs) Assembly P/N DOT
(cu. in.) Pressure
(psi)
KVS-21 21 83-131010-001 750 720 4BW-360
KVS-45 45 83-131011-001 1550 720 4BW-360
KVS-68 68 83-131012-001 2700 720 4BW-360
KVS-33 33 83-131013-001 1150 720 4BW-360
KVS-25H(ABC) 25 83-131014-001 750 720 4BW-360
KVS-25H(PK) 25 83-131027-001 750 720 4BW-360

PEM ALL FIRE EXTINGUISHER CORPORATION

Engineered Type CEA-410 System Containers

Hydrostatic
Fill (lbs.) Diameter Test
Cyllinder Fill Assembly P/N Height (in.) DOT
Range (in.) Pressure
(psi.)
38 lb PCA70040E 20-38 10.00 27.750 1000 4BA500
76 lb PCA70080E 40-76 10.00 33.875 1000 4BA500
163lb PCA70170E 85-163 12.75 43.600 1000 4BA500
264 lb PCA70280E 140-264 16.00 44.600 1000 4BA500
406 lb PCA70425E 215-406 16.00 63.600 1000 4BA500
600 lb PCA70625E 315-600 20.00 62.200 1000 4BA500

Pre-Engineered type CEA-410 System Containers

Hydrostatic
Fill (lbs.)
Cylinder Fill Assembly P/N Diameter (in.) Height (in.) Test Pressure DOT
Range
(psi.)
38 lb PCA70040 20-38 10.00 27.750 1000 4BA500
76 lb PCA70080 40-76 10.00 33.875 1000 4BA500
163lb PCA70170 85-163 12.75 43.600 1000 4BA500
264 lb PCA70280 140-264 16.00 44.600 1000 4BA500
406 lb PCA70425 215-406 16.00 63.600 1000 4BA500
600 lb PCA70625 315-600 20.00 62.200 1000 4BA500
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Pre-Engineered Type BC & ABC Dry Chemical System Containers

Hydrostatic
Cylinder Fill (lbs.) Diameter
Assembly P/N Height (in.) Test Pressure DOT
Fill Range (in.)
(psi.)
25 lb PADC 25 BC 25 10.00 18.625 1000 4BA500
50 lb PADC 50 BC 50 10.00 30.625 1000 4BA500
100 lb PADC 100 BC 100 12.75 37.250 1000 4BA500

25 lb PADC 25 ABC 25 10.00 18.625 1000 4BA500

50 lb PADC 50 ABC 50 10.00 30.625 1000 4BA500
100 lb PADC 100 ABC 100 12.75 37.250 1000 4BA500

Pre-Engineered Type PK Gas Station Dry Chemical System Containers

Cylinder Fill Assembly P/N Fill (lbs.) Diameter (in.) Height (in.) Hydrostatic DOT
Range Test Pressure
(psi.)
35 lb PGS 35 7 35 720 4B360

Pre-Engineered Type Halon 1301 System Containers

Height (in.) Hydrostatic

Fill (lbs.)
Cylinder Fill Assembly P/N Diameter (in.) + Cylinder Test Pressure DOT
Range
Valve (psi.)
5 lb PAEH50175 2-5 7 10.500 1000 4BA500
10 lb PAEH50176 5-10 7 13.500 1000 4BA500
20 lb PAEH50177 10-20 7 20.375 1000 4BA500
40 lb PAEH50178 20-40 10 22.000 1000 4BA500
60 lb PAEH50179 40-60 10 28.750 1000 4BA500
90 lb PAEH50180 60-90 10 38.625 1000 4BA500
150 lb PAEH50181 90-150 12.75 43.600 1000 4BA500
250 lb PAEH50182 150-250 16 44.600 1000 4BA500

Engineered Type Halon 1301 System Containers

Height (in.) Hydrostatic

Cylinder Fill (lbs.)
Assembly P/N Diameter (in.) + Cylinder Test Pressure DOT
Fill Range
Valve (psi.)
40 lb PAEH50178-E 25-40 10.00 22.000 1000 4BA500
60 lb PAEH50179-E 45-60 10.00 28.750 1000 4BA500
90 lb PAEH50180-E 65-90 10.00 38.625 1000 4BA500
150 lb PAEH50181-E 86-150 12.75 43.600 1000 4BA500
250 lb PAEH50182-E 143-250 16.00 44.600 1000 4BA500
375 lb PAEH60802-E 214-375 16.00 63.600 1000 4BA500
550 lb PAEH60803-E 314-550 20.00 62.200 1000 4BA500

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PYROTRONICS

PyrolonTM Halon 1301 System Containers

Hydrostatic
Assembly Diameter Height top
Size Tank Volume Test Pressure DOT
P/N (in.) of collar (in.)
(psi.)
8 H-8 27 1000 4BA500
4.5
15 H-15 28-3/8 1000 4BA500
6.0
30 H-30 29-3/32 1000 4BA500
8.0
60 H-60 44 1000 4BA500
8.0 Not Available
125 H-125 45-1/16 1000 4BW500
12.75
250 H-250 51-7/16 1000 4BW500
16.0
350 H-350 65-5/8 1000 4BW500
16.0
600 H-600 57-1/4 1000 4BW500

SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES

(formerly Cerberus Pyrotronics, formerly Pyrotronics)

SinorixTM Engineered HFC-227ea Containers

Hydrostatic
Assembly Height top Tank Volume
Size Diameter Test Pressure DOT
P/N of collar (in.) (cu. in.)
(psi.)
35 CPY-35 10.00 27.75 1000 4BW500
70 CPY-70 10.00 33.875 1000 4BW500
150 CPY-125 12.75 43.6 1000 4BW500
250 CPY-250 16.00 44.6 Not Available 1000 4BW500
375 CPY-375 16.00 63.6 1000 4BW500
560 CPY-560 20.00 62.6 1000 4BW500
1200 CPY-1200 30.00 68.4 1000 4BW500

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6.0 REFERENCES
PUBLICATIONS

References
1. Code of Federal Regulations, United States Department of Transportation
• 49 U. S. Code Chapter 51, Hazardous Material Transportation Law
• 49 CFR Parts 100 - 185
• 49 CFR Parts 40, 380, 382, 383, 387, 390-397, 399 (FMCSA)

2. National Fire Protection Association Standards:

• NFPA-12 Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2005 edition.
• NFPA-12A Standard on Halon 131 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2004 edition.
• NFPA-17 Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1994 edition.
• NFPA-17A Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1994 edition.
• NFPA-2001 Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 1994 edition.

2. Compressed Gas Association Pamphlets/Bulletins:

• C-1 Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders, 2006, edition 9.
• C-5 Cylinder Service Life – Seamless, Steel, high Pressure Cylinders, 1991, fifth edition
(obsolete but cited in CFR).
• C-6 Standards for visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders, 1993, seventh edition
(obsolete but cited in CFR).
• C-6.1 Standard for Visual Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Compressed Gas Cylinders,
2002, fourth edition.
• C-6.3 Guidelines for visual Inspection and Requalification of Low Pressure Aluminum
Compressed Gas Cylinders, 1991, first edition (obsolete but cited in CFR).
• C-7 Guide to the Preparation of precautionary Labeling and marking of Compressed Gas
Containers, 1992, sixth edition (obsolete but cited in CFR).
• C-11, Recommended Practices for Inspection of Compressed Gas Cylinders at Time of
Manufacture, 2006, fouth edition.
• G-6.3 Carbon Dioxide Cylinder Filling and Handling Procedures, 2002, edition 3.
• P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gas in Containers, 2006, edition 10 (OSHA cites obsolete
edition 5, 1965).
• S-1.1 Pressure Relief Device Standards – Part 1 – Cylinders for Compressed Gases, 2001 (CFR
does not require with paragraph 9.1.1.1), ninth edition.
• CGA Safety Alert, August 11, 1993.
• Safety Bulletin SB-2-2003, Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres
• Safety Bulletin SB-5-2000, Hazards of Reusing Disposable Refrigerant (Halogenated
Hydrocarbon) Gas cylinders
• Technical Bulleting TB-13-1996, Rupture Disk and Fusible Plug Type Pressure Relief Devices
Correct Assemblies and Installation

3. Fire Suppression Systems Association:

• Safety Alert, October 29, 1993.
• Technical Bulletin No. 4 1994(August 16, 1994)

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To order copies of the referenced publications, contact:

1. Code of Federal Regulations 49 CFR

Superintendent of Documents
U. S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20402

2. BOE Publications
Post Office Box 1020
Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: 412-741-1096

3. NFPA Standards
National Fire Protection Association
11 Tracy Drive
Avon, MA 02322-9908
Phone: 800-344-3555
FAX: 800-593-6372

4. CGA Publications
Compressed Gas Association
4221 Walney Road, 5th Floor
Chantilly, VA 20151-2923
Phone: 703-788-2700
Fax: 703-961-1831

5. FSSA Documents
Fire Suppression Systems Association
5024-R Campbell Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21236-5974
Phone: 410-931-8100
Fax: 410-931-8111

6. DOT 49 CFR (Option to Supt. of Documents)

Association of American Railroads
P.O. Box 1265
Evans City, PA 16033
Voice: 412-772-2250
Fax: 412-772-5281

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