Q. What activates the system, heat or smoke ?
A. System sensors are heat activated. |
Q. At what temperature does the system activate ?
A. 360~370 degrees Fahrenheit. |
Q. How long does it take to activate once a fire is detected ?
A. 15~30 seconds. Electronic sensing circuitry is designed to prevent premature activation, so a small flash of flame will not immediately set-off the system. |
Q. Does the system completely discharge upon activation ?
A. Yes. |
Q. How long does it take to completely discharge the extinguishing agent ?
A. 40~45 seconds. |
Q. What type of extinguishing agent is in the cylinder ?
A. A liquid fire suppression agent.
This is a potassium carbonate solution that covers the hot cooking medium, forming a barrier from air that smothers the fire and prevents reflash. |
Q. How much liquid fire suppression agent is the
cylinder ?
A. 5 pounds by weight, or approximately 58 oz. |
Q. Does the liquid fire suppression agent reaction with hot cooking medium leave a mess to clean-up ?
A. Much, much less than any dry-chemical system or portable extinguisher. After
discharge, the entire "mess" can be cleaned-up with soap and water. *For some, a mild irritant, so wear rubber/nitrile gloves during clean-up. |
Q. Is the system rechargeable ?
A. Yes; it recharges the same way a portable fire extinguisher does. Just find a reputable fire extinguisher contractor in your area, or contact iFLSS (info@iflss.net). |
Q. Are the nozzles in a fixed position ?
A. Yes and No; the nozzle assembly is magnetically attached to the underside of
the exhaust hood, and
they have swivels to allow proper positioning. The Owner's Manual contains positioning instructions. |
Q. Does the system provide for fuel/power shut-off ?
A. Yes; either gas or electric supply is shut-off by the central processing unit, that is
connected by low-voltage cable to the automatic shut-off. Wireless shut-off is an option (not recommended for noisy areas). |
Q. Can this fire suppression system be installed by a handy homeowner
without special tools ?
A. Yes; no special skills, tools, or knowledge are required. An Owner's Manual is included with every system, and can be downloaded from this web site. It contains installation, operation, and maintenance instructions. |
Q. Is this system listed by a reputable national testing agency ?
A. Yes; this system meets the rigorous testing standards of Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) Subject
300A for Residential and Light Commercial Fire Protection. |
Q. What kind of maintenance is required ?
A. Change the battery annually; Visually inspect the pressure gauge,
nozzles, and temperature sensors monthly and clean when necessary; Pressurized
extinguishing agent
cylinder must be hydrostatically tested only every 12 years. |
Q. What power source is used to operate the system ?
A. A 9-volt alkaline battery operates the main control unit, and an
additional 9-volt battery
operates the gas shut-off. The electric shut-off operates on supply current. An optional A/C adapter is available. |
Q. Is there a low battery warning built into the system ?
A. Yes indeed; when the battery drops to 7 volts, a high-pitched "chirp"
will sound every 45 seconds. |
Q. Can the system be connected to an alarm system ?
A. Yes; we wouldn't have it any other way. An alarm interface module allows you to connect to a fire or security alarm system or auto-dialer of your choice. |
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