COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION

Quality is Behind the Diamond

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SUPERIOR KITCHEN PROTECTION

FROM AMEREX
The AMEREX® Kitchen Protection (KP™) Fire Suppression System is a staple in commercial kitchens
around the world. To meet NFPA guidelines and ensure quality, Amerex stringently tests this product
with UL to meet UL/ULC 300, Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of
Commercial Cooking Equipment. KP is designed to accommodate the needs of building and restaurant owners
who utilize restaurant fire suppression systems to protect their valuable property and ensure the safety of the
people working in the kitchens.

From fine dining to fast food chains, the Amerex Kitchen Fire Protection system has the components to
meet your needs with competitive pricing while never sacrificing quality.

SERVING COMMERCIAL KITCHENS EVERYWHERE

Restaurants Healthcare Facilities
Fine Dining Food Courts
Cafeterias Hotels
Cruise Ships Military Facilities
Culinary Schools School Cafeterias
Fast Food Chains Sports Complexes/Stadiums

Engineered system rigorously tested and designed to be tailored

for any situation—that’s quality behind the diamond.

All Amerex Fire Extinguishers comply with the recommendations of the National Fire Protection
Association and are tested and rated by UL or FM Global to UL Standards. All extinguisher
nameplates contain the necessary HMIS information to comply with national and local OSHA requirements.
KPTM FEATURES
and BENEFITS
UL/ULC 300 and UL 1254 Listed, NFPA 17A and
96 Compliant, FDNY COA, LPCB, MED, and DNV
approved

Appliance Specific or Zone Defense coverage

Mechanical, pneumatic, or electric detection

control options

Designed for new installation or retrofit

Competitive pricing and cost-effective components

Suppression agent does not corrode stainless steel

appliances

Maximum agent discharge with fewer nozzles

Robust manual pull station design reduces

unwanted discharges

Compatible with building fire alarm panels and

other auxiliary devices
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AMEREX® offers two appliance protection schemes
to meet commercial kitchen needs.

APPLIANCE SPECIFIC ZONE DEFENSE

With the Amerex KP Appliance Specific Restaurant Fire Suppression The Amerex KP Zone Defense Restaurant Fire Suppression
System, you get appliance-specific coverage that generally offers System adds greater flexibility by allowing kitchen appliances to
lower initial cost. The KP Appliance Specific System is the ideal choice be reconfigured without having to move system discharge nozzles.
in commercial kitchens where appliance location is fixed, such as in Because of the adaptability of the Zone Defense (ZD) System, it is
fast food chains, casual dining restaurants, cruise ships, and school the most cost-effective choice over the life of the system. The KP-ZD
cafeterias. System was designed with fine dining, culinary schools, military
facilities, hotels, and hospitals in mind.

Appliance Specific coverage can work extremely well Unlike other manufacturers systems, no connection
for restaurant chains that have a to the domestic water supply or building sprinkler
consistent and repeatable appliance setups. system are needed for KP Zone Defense.
 A KITCHEN SYSTEM THAT
MEETS YOUR NEEDS
The AMEREX® Kitchen Protection (KP) Fire Suppression System has four
options for Agent Cylinders, depending on system output needs:
Nitrogen Cartridge AGENT CYLINDER AGENT VOLUME FLOW OVERALL HEIGHT DIAMETER
MODEL GAL / (L) POINTS IN / (MM) IN / (MM)
KP250 2.61 / (9.88) 7 23.86 / (606.1) 8.0 / (203.6)
KP375 3.75 / (14.2) 11 24.81 / (630.2) 10.0 / (254)
KP475 4.80 / (18.17) 14 29.81 / (757.2) 10.0 / (254)
KP600 6.14 / (23.2) 18 27.59 / (700.8) 12.0 / (304.8)
2 - KP3.75 manifolded supply line 22
2 - KP4.75 manifolded supply line 28

STORED PRESSURE DESIGN ALLOWS OWNERS TO MONITOR SYSTEM INTEGRITY AT A GLANCE

All KP Agent Cylinders are stored pressure cylinders.

Each cylinder is filled with Amerex Kitchen Wet
Chemical Agent and pressurized to 240 psi. Pneumatic
actuation of the cylinders is accomplished by the
10-inch 3 Nitrogen Cartridge; capable of firing up to
10 Agent Cylinders. Both the Agent Cylinders and the
Nitrogen Cartridge come equipped with an easy-to-
read pressure gauge to ensure integrity at a glance.
No need to weigh cylinders or cartridges during
service and maintenance.
The Amerex Kitchen Wet Chemical agent is a low
pH potassium acetate-based solution that suppresses
cooking grease fires through both saponification
and cooling. KP agent is compatible with metals
typically found in commercial kitchen environments
(i.e., stainless steel, mild steel, galvanized metal,
aluminum, brass, and copper).
KP250 KP375 KP475 KP600

To ease installations KP is listed with both the Amerex When your kitchen design demands stainless steel, we have you covered.
corner pulley and Brooks Equipment CP5.
 CONTROL OPTIONS MULTIPLE DETECTION AND CONTROL OPTIONS
ARE DESIGNED TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS.

THE MECHANICAL THE PNEUMATIC

RELEASE MODULE RELEASE MODULE
The Mechanical Release Module (MRM) is the heart The Pneumatic Release Module (PRM) is a mechanical
of the KP System. The KP MRM features a spring- releasing control unit that offers superior detection
loaded design, using a mechanical input and electrical, mechanical, or by using a continuous linear pneumatic detection system instead of
pneumatic outputs. Specifically, the KP MRM assembly connects and intermittent fusible link detectors. When the PRM detection line is
controls the actuation cartridge, detection components, manual pull exposed to a fire condition, the tubing ruptures, relieving all pressure
station(s), gas valve, snap-action switches, and agent cylinder discharge in the tubing and accumulator, thus firing the system using a nitrogen
valve(s). cylinder. Some benefits of using the Amerex PRM in your KP System
The Amerex KP MRM is capable of actuating from up to 10 agent include no detection cable, no crimps, and no conduit or corner pulleys
cylinders using one nitrogen cylinder. The MRM has two snap-action required in the detection line.
switches—one for electrical signaling, power shutdown, and other The PRM control mechanism interfaces with manual pull station(s),
auxiliary functions, and a second alarm-initiating snap-action switch for actuation networks, mechanical gas valves, and also offers electrical
connection to a fire alarm panel. contacts for shutdown functions. The Amerex KP PRM can fire up
The MRM comes preinstalled in its own stainless-steel enclosure. to 10 agent cylinders and actuate up to two gas valves. The PRM
This enclosure displays a system status indicator and a window to comes complete with enclosure, accumulator, end of line fitting, and
observe the nitrogen cylinder pressure. connector for up to two remote mechanical manual pull stations,
two snap-action switches, and enclosure “knock-outs” for applicable
connections.

Amerex KP systems can easily be connected to fuel and ventilation shut downs as
well as fire alarm or building control systems. The 48-pound tension spring on the
detection line provides 200ft of quick response detection with 30 corner pulleys and The Pneumatic Release Module uses heat and pressure-sensitive tubing for fire
30 detectors, which is an advantage in larger system configurations. detection. This PRM tubing is extremely simple to install and suits heavy grease
environments due to its small easily cleaned surface.
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT
The Amerex Electronic STRIKE Control Unit is the result of
years of rugged mining, transit, and military electronic evolution.
Specifically designed to work with the Amerex KP Fire Suppression System,
the STRIKE Control Unit is able to monitor and release two independent hood
systems, and it can be tied into auxiliary controls such as the building’s alarm
system. Primary and secondary batteries provide continuous, uninterrupted
fire detection and fire suppression system actuation without the need for an
external power supply.
Unlike traditional control
mechanisms, the STRIKE
Control Unit utilizes
Linear Heat Detectors
and Spot Heat Detectors
that have no moving
parts and are fully
supervised, minimizing
the negative effects of
grease buildup.

TWO SYSTEMS, ONE CONTROL UNIT

STRIKE FEATURES & BENEFITS

STRIKE ELECTRONIC
Single and dual hazard zone detection CONTROL SYSTEM DETECTION CIRCUITS
and suppression
Capable of actuating up to 20 agent
cylinders
UL300/1254 Listed and NFPA compliant
Trouble indication LED and annunciation
MANUAL PULL
Provides dedicated interface to STATION
supervised auxiliary remote FACP for ACTUATION CIRCUIT
fire and trouble indication
Event logging and recording RELAY
MODULE
Provides 24/7/365 fire detection and
actuation capability for restaurants Agent
Discharge
Windows-based optional programming Network with
software Nozzles not
Shown
LINEAR
Interfaces to Amerex UL Listed gas valve ACTUATOR
and multi-relay high-current auxiliary
switching modules
Local piezo audible alarm
Keyed locking access door
Allows for remote FACP fire system
initiating input ELECTRIC
GAS VALVE
No external A/C power required
Normal and fail-safe gas valve operation
Easy installation & maintenance
Attractive brushed stainless-steel AGENT
CYLINDERS
enclosure
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