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ANSUL AUTOMAN II-C EXPLOSION

PROOF RELEASING DEVICE
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
This manual is intended for use with the ANSUL
AUTOMAN Il-C Explosion-Proof Releasing Device.
Those who install, inspect, maintain or service this
releasing device should read the entire manual. Specific
sections will be of particular interest depending upon one’s
responsibility.
ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C is an electrical/mechanical
device. It requires periodic care. Maintenance should be
conducted at six month intervals to provide maximum
assurance that your releasing device will operate
effectively and safely. Inspection should be conducted at
more frequent intervals to provide reasonable assurance
that your releasing device is operable.
 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C RELEASING DEVICE FOR

HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS

3 4

1
5

2 6
1. VISUAL INDICATOR WINDOW
2. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
3. RELEASE MECHANISM
4. RESET LEVER
5. STRIKE BUTTON
6. ACTUATION CARTRIDGE

FIGURE 1
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INTRODUCTION OPERATION
The ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C Releasing Device is for use with When energized by a fire condition, a solenoid mounted on
ANSUL fire suppression systems. Model Il-C provides the actuator trips the release mechanism puncturing the
automatic-pneumatic actuation of fixed nozzle fire cartridge. The solenoid operates approximately 50 milli-
suppression systems. seconds after energized. Then actuation gas from the
cartridge is directed through piping to pneumatically activate
DESCRIPTION the fire suppression system.
The Model Il-C is comprised of a metal enclosure which Manual actuation is provided by means of an integral
contains a spring-loaded puncture pin release mechanism, STRIKE button at the release enclosure which may be
an actuation cartridge, and an explosion-proof electrical supplemented by use of a remote manual cable pull station.
solenoid. Knockouts for the connection of conduit are
provided in the top, bottom and sides of the steel enclosure.
The enclosure also contains four surface mounting holes.
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MOUNTING ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C RELEASE

The reliability of an ANSUL fixed nozzle fire suppression 3. DO NOT INSTALL CARTRIDGE AT THIS TIME.
system depends greatly upon proper installation of the 4. Connect the release and the extinguishing agent
releasing device, associated equipment and wiring. tank(s)/activating mechanism with Schedule 40 or
For example, the ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C utilizes a special Schedule 80 pipe of 1/4 in. diameter, starting from the
pressure cartridge activating a fire suppression system that gas outlet port in the release as shown in Figure 3.
must be located in an area where the air temperature will not
fall below 32 °F (0 °C) nor exceed 120 °F (49 °C). This
requirement and other instructions to follow are critical to
reliable operation.

Install Release
1. Select a shock and vibration free surface in a clean dry
area for mounting the ANSUL AUTOMAN release. The
mounted release should be completely visible and 1/4 IN. CLOSE NIPPLE
accessible for maintenance. 45° ELBOW, 1/4 IN.
Note: The bottom of the release must be located
no higher than 50 in. (127 cm) from the floor to
3/8 IN. X 1/4 IN.
enable manual actuation of STRIKE button. If the REDUCING BUSHING 90° ELBOW, 1/4 IN.
release cannot be mounted in this manner,
a remote manual pull station (cable type or
electric) should be installed to facilitate manual FIGURE 3
actuation. 001805

2. Open the release cover and secure the enclosure at 5. Use one of the 1/2 in. (13 mm) knockouts provided in
location utilizing the four mounting holes. Use lag the top and bottom or side of the release enclosure to
screws or toggle bolts depending on the mounting exit the pipe and install balance of pipe, fittings and
surface. Figure 2 provides detailed mounting data. pressure relief valve as shown in Figure 4. Wrench
tighten all pipe joints to prevent leakage of gas.
MOUNTING DATA
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE*

4 3/16 IN.
(106 mm) 5/16 IN.
(8 mm) DIA.
9 7/8 IN. HOLES
1 1/8 IN.
(29 mm) (229 mm) 1 1/4 IN.
(32 mm)

21 1/2 IN.
(546 mm)

FIGURE 4
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*In some systems, the actuation line vent is used rather than
the pressure relief valve.
6. Proceed with wiring instructions beginning on the next
page. DO NOT INSTALL CARTRIDGE.
SURFACE KNOCKOUTS ON
MOUNTING 4 SIDES OF BOX

FIGURE 2
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WIRING ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C RELEASE

The ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C is designed for use with a Operating Sequence
separately listed fire detection/control unit which will initiate As the normally open/external alarm contacts close, power
the electrical signal to operate the release. Accordingly, is applied to solenoid SOL1 to operate the ANSUL
conduit and wiring connections between the release and the AUTOMAN Il-C. As the release operates, the gas cartridge
detection/alarm control system suitable for hazardous is punctured allowing actuation gas to pneumatically operate
locations should be made by, or under the supervision, of a fire suppression system.
the detection/control system manufacturer’s technician.
Note: The solenoid is a continuous duty type and there is no
Installation Of Wiring internal switch to remove the solenoid power. If it is
Connect number 18 AWG min. wiring to the solenoid leads desirable to remove power, a pneumatic pressure
and enclose wiring in suitable conduit and fittings for switch or time delay relay which is approved for
hazardous locations. Adequate room is provided for hazardous locations should be used.
installation of explosion-proof junction boxes within the
ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C enclosure.

WIRING DATA
NOTES:
INPUT POWER: NOTED ON SOLENOID LABEL
PART NO.: 31492 ( 24 VDC)
32525 (120 VAC)
32526 (240 VAC)
ALL INTERCONNECTING WIRING NUMBER 18 AWG
MIN. ENCLOSED IN CONDUIT SUITABLE FOR HAZARD-
OUS LOCATIONS. ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C
FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS,
DISCONNECT POWER CIRCUIT BEFORE DECOUPLING PART NO. (SEE NOTES)
EXPLOSION PROOF FITTINGS.

SOL1

N.O. ALARM
RELEASING CONTACTS

POWER SOURCE
FOR RELEASE

FIGURE 5
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TEST OF WIRING Note: Precise execution of each step is necessary to

Electrical tests should be conducted jointly by the avoid discharge of the agent.
installer and the technical representatives of both the 2. Check ANSUL AUTOMAN release – reset lever should
detection/alarm control system and the fire suppression be in the (Armed) position and ring pin inserted in the
system manufacturers. puncture pin assembly shaft.
1. Raise the release manual reset lever up to the armed 3. Weigh and install the proper cartridge in the release.
position. DO NOT INSTALL CARTRIDGE. Hand tighten.
Note: Be certain when replacing cartridges that the
proper type is used, and that it meets the weight
requirements outlined in the instruction manual
ARMED for that type of system. The pressure relief device
FIRED in the actuation line may be either the actuation
line vent (which relieves automatically) or the
pressure relief valve (pull ring to effect total pres-
sure relief).
4. Pull ring pin, close and lock the release cover.
5. Operate the release by depressing the STRIKE button.
6. Confirm that the detector/alarm control system
performed all of its associated functions and that the
agent tank assembly activation system functioned
FIGURE 6
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2. Energize the detector/alarm control system. 7. Leak test the pneumatic pipe and fittings between the
3. Activate a detector in accordance with procedures as release and agent tank assembly.
recommended by the detector/alarm control system 8. Verify that the actuation pressure has been fully
manufacturer. Check that the ANSUL AUTOMAN relieved. If your system has a relief valve in the actua-
release has operated – reset lever should be in the tion line, pull the ring to release pressure. If your system
down (Fired) position as illustrated in Figure 6. has an actuation line vent plug, the pressure will be
relieved automatically.
9. Restore the agent tank(s) activation mechanism to
operation.
RESET LEVER 10. Rearm release and insert ring pin.
RING PIN 11. Replace spent cartridge with fully-charged cartridge.
12. Remove ring pin, close cover.
13. Insert ring pin in STRIKE button and attach lead and
wire seal.

MAINTENANCE
ANSUL AUTOMAN Il-C release is a mechanical device. It
requires periodic care. Maintenance to provide maximum
assurance that your release will operate effectively and
FIGURE 7 safely should be conducted at six month intervals in accor-
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dance with Steps 1 through 13 listed under “Test Activation
4. Return detector/alarm control system to normal supervi- Of Extinguisher(s).” Inspection to provide reasonable assur-
sory operation, reset the ANSUL AUTOMAN release ance that your release is charged and operable should be
and install ring pin as illustrated in Figure 7 to safety the conducted at more frequent intervals by visually determining
release puncture pin mechanism. that the ring pin is properly inserted and sealed in the
STRIKE button and that the reset lever is in the up (Armed)
TEST ACTIVATION OF EXTINGUISHER(S)
position.
Depending upon the hazard’s requirements, the activation
system design for the agent tank assembly will differ. For Note: Every ANSUL engineered fixed nozzle system is
this reason, the operational test of the actuation/activation subject to a mandatory inspection upon completion of
system must be performed by an authorized ANSUL your system’s installation. This inspection must be
distributor. performed by an authorized ANSUL distributor to
ensure that the complete system is installed properly
1. Refer to the installation, operation and maintenance
and is ready for service.
instruction manual(s) furnished with the ANSUL Fire
Suppression System and prepare the agent tank
assembly activation mechanism for test firing.
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REMOTE MANUAL PULL STATION (CABLE TYPE)

Remote pull station, (Part No. 4835), allows the ANSUL 7. Fasten pull station assembly cover to junction box.
AUTOMAN Il-C to be manually actuated from some point 8. Thread wire rope through rear guide hole in manual trip
distant to the release. The pull station should be installed at lever on release.
a height convenient for manual operation .
9. Pull slack out of wire rope and thread end through
To install the pull station: sleeve, (Part No. 4596).
1. Insert ring pin in ANSUL AUTOMAN release (see Page 10. Loop the wire rope back up around and through top of
4, Figure 7). sleeve.
2. Remove cartridge and install safety shipping cap. 11. Position sleeve approximately 1/2 in. (13 mm) below trip
3. Select location for mounting manual remote cable pull lever and crimp to secure wire rope.
station. 12. Remove ring pin from release puncture pin assembly.
Note: Pull station must be located within 100 ft (30 m) 13. Remove red glass indicator rod from pull station by
of the release. removing set screws on side of stud and slide rod out.
4. Fasten 4 inch junction box (not furnished) to wall where 14. Pull ring on pull station. If release mechanism is tripped
pull station is to be mounted. easily, pull station is properly installed. If release does
Note: Orient the junction box so that when cover is in not trip easily, remove pulley covers and check to see
place, printing will be right side up. that wire rope is in pulley elbow sheave.
5. Install and secure 1/2 in. rigid conduit from ANSUL 15. Cut off excess wire rope 3/4 in. (19 mm) below sleeve
AUTOMAN release assembly to pull station using pulley assembly.
elbows for changes in direction. 16. Reset release and insert ring pin.
Note: Do not use more than 8 pulley elbows between 17. Reinstall glass indicating rod.
the release and the pull station.
18. Remove safety shipping cap and install cartridge.
6. Feed wire rope through pull station junction box and
conduit into release. 19. Remove ring pin and close cover.
Note: Make sure wire rope rides on top of and in 20. Insert ring pin in STRIKE button and attach lead and
center of pulley sheave. If the 50 ft (15.2 m) wire wire seal.
rope provided is not long enough, obtain wire
rope, (Part No. 4595), and splice lengths with two
sleeves, (Part No. 4596). Do not allow wire rope
splice to be within 12 in. (305 mm) of any pulley
elbow.

SEE
DETAIL “A”

1/2 IN.

DETAIL “A”

FIGURE 8
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