FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
for the
GUARDIAN III MODEL G300-A
[See
product literature]
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. 35~45 seconds.
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. *Ansulex wet chemical.
This is a salt solution that foams when it comes into
contact with
hot grease forming a barrier from air that smothers the fire.
Q. How much Ansulex is the
cylinder ?
A. 5 pounds by weight, or approximately 58 oz.
Q. Does the Ansulex
reaction to grease leave a mess to clean-up ?
A. Much less than any dry-chemical system or portable extinguisher. After
discharge, the
entire "mess" can be cleaned-up with soap and water.
Q. Is the system rechargeable ?
A. Yes; it recharges the same way a portable fire extinguisher does.
Q. Are the nozzles in a fixed position ?
A. No; the nozzle assembly is magnetically attached to the underside of
the exhaust
hood, and
they have swivels to allow proper positioning.
Q. Does the system provide for fuel/power shut-off ?
A. Yes; both gas and electric supplies are shut-off by sound activated
devices that are also
connected by hard-wire to the control head for added effectiveness.
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.
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 annually and clean when necessary; Pressurized
extinguishing
agent
cylinder must be hydrostatically tested 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. A set of dry contacts is built
in.
*
Ansulex is a registered
trademark of ANSUL, Inc.
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