Specifications

1.0 General1.1 Requirements

1.1.1 The equipment shall be protected with a firedetection/suppression system approved by[FM][MSHA]. When applicable, the firedetection/suppression system shall be MSHAapproved for Permissible Applications inExplosive Methane/Air Atmospheres.

1.1.2 The fire detection/suppression system shall bean A-101™/CHECKFIRE® SC-N system orapproved equal. If the fire detection/suppressionsystem requires approval for explosive methane/air atmospheres, it shall be an A-101™/CHECKFIRE® MP-N system or approved equal.

1.2.1 As backup to the fire detection/suppressionsystem, the vehicle shall be equipped with anFM-approved hand portable fire extinguisher(s).

1.2.2 The hand portable fire extinguisher shall be aRED LINE® cartridge-operated fire extinguisheror approved equal.

2.0 Products2.1 The fire detection/suppression system shall be sup-

plied as a pre-engineered package consisting of anagent storage tank, discharge nozzles, agent distribu-tion lines, control module, manual/automatic actua-tor, and heat detection network.2.1.1 The control module shall respond to electrical

input from the detection network and produceoutputs to initiate alarm, vehicle shutdown, andfire suppression system actuation functions. Thecontrol module power source shall be a replace-able lithium battery which will supply power forone year under normal operating conditions.The control module shall be programmable foralarm-to-shutdown and shutdown-to-dischargedelays with provisions to manually extend thealarm-to-shutdown delay. The control modulecover shall contain audible and visual statusindicators for power, alarm, detection, andrelease circuits.

2.1.2 The system shall provide both a manual andautomatic means to pneumatically actuate thefire suppression system.

2.1.3 The system shall provide heat detection using[linear detection wire] [spot detectors].

2.1.4 Agent storage shall consist of one or more mildsteel pressure vessels each capable of being easi-ly inspected for agent condition and fill levelwithout requiring depressurization.

2.1.5 Upon system actuation, each agent storage tankshall be pressurized from a separate steel [nitro-gen cartridge meeting DOT 3AA-1800 specifica-tions] [carbon dioxide cartridge meeting 3AA-2100 specifications].

2.1.6 The dry chemical agent shall be distributedthrough SAE 100R1 or SAE 100R5 minimumrated hydraulic hoses and brass nozzles that arepermanently installed in the hazard areas. Thenozzles shall employ blow-off caps that shall beeasily displaced upon agent discharge.

2.1.7 The extinguishing agent shall be monoammoni-um phosphate dry chemical suitable for Class A,B, and C fires.

2.2 The hand portable fire extinguisher shall consist of amild steel pressure vessel capable of being easilyinspected for agent condition and fill level withoutrequiring depressurization. Upon operation, it shall bepressurized from a separate steel nitrogen cartridgemeeting DOT 3AA-1800 specifications. The extin-guishing agent shall be monoammonium phosphatedry chemical suitable for Class A, B, and C fires.

All information pertaining to warranties, disclaimers ofliability, and limitations of damage are contained exclu-sively in the current version of Ansul Form No. F-96102.

ANSUL, CHECKFIRE, and RED LINE are registeredtrademarks and A-101 is a trademark of AnsulIncorporated.

Form No. F-96103-2 ©2005 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.

For more information aboutAnsul Vehicle Fire Protection...Contact your local Ansul VehicleSystems Distributor...OR CALL:1-800-TO-ANSUL (USA/CAN)

1-715-735-7411 (International)

◆ A-101™ Fire Suppression Systems◆ CHECKFIRE® SC-N Fire Detection

& Actuation Systems◆ CHECKFIRE® MP-N Fire

Detection & Actuation Systems◆ RED LINE® Hand Portable Fire

Extinguishers

Mobile MiningEquipmentMobile MiningEquipment

UUUU TTTT IIII

II RR

Ansul IncorporatedOne Stanton Street

Marinette, WI54143-2542

www.ansul.com

SafetyProducts

There are several reasons why mining vehiclesare susceptible to fire. Many operate virtuallynonstop, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.They use a host of flammable liquids includinglubricating oils, diesel fuels, greases, andhydraulic fluids. And they generate considerableheat from engine blocks, manifolds,turbochargers, and brake systems.When fire breaks out on a mining vehicle –whether underground or on the surface – theresults can be dramatic. Expensive repair orreplacement of valuable equipment is theobvious loss. Extensive downtime and businessinterruption can result in even greater expense asthis equipment often takes many months toreplace. And most importantly, fire on a miningvehicle can mean serious injury to the operator.Insurance companies are well aware of theserisks. That’s why insurance rates are increasingand coverage for vehicles is becoming harderto find.

Mining vehicles needfire protection

◆ A-101™ pre-engineered vehicle fire suppressionsystems have been field proven throughdecades of reliable service on vehicles operatingin extremely rugged environments... Surfaceand Underground Mining... Logging...Construction... Waste Disposal... Agriculture...Manufacturing.

◆ FORAY® multipurpose dry chemicalextinguishing agent has been tested andapproved for Class A fires in ordinarycombustibles such as rubber, paper and plastic...Class B fires in flammable liquids and gaseslike diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, lubricating oilsand greases... and Class C fires which involveenergized electrical equipment.

◆ CHECKFIRE® SC-N (Self-Contained) systemsare FM-approved units providingaround-the-clock detection, alarm, andautomatic operation of the A-101 firesuppression system. The control module isshock and vibration resistant; and features aself-contained internal power source,self-checking diagnostics, and supervisedinternal/field circuits. Thermal detectionoptions include linear detection wire or spotthermal detectors.

◆ CHECKFIRE® MP-N (Mine Permissible) systemsprovide most of the features of CHECKFIRE®

SC-N systems PLUS they are MSHA approvedfor Permissible Applications in ExplosiveMethane/Air Atmospheres.

◆ As fires on vehicles can sometimes beunpredictable, Ansul recommends theinstallation of RED LINE® hand portableextinguishers as backup to the fire suppressionsystem. Built for rugged environments, thesedependable cartridge-operated extinguishershave been protecting high risk industriessince 1939.

◆ The installation of an FM-approved A-101™Vehicle Fire Suppression System reduces yourfire risk, and therefore, should increase yourchances of obtaining adequate insurance orqualifying for a premium reduction.

Systems you can depend onIn response to a need for mining vehicle fireprotection in the 1960’s, Ansul invented andintroduced the A-101™ vehicle fire suppressionsystem. Since that time, mining vehicleshave grown in size and complexity – andAnsul has responded by refining and updatingthe A-101™ system as well as developingautomatic detection and control systemsfor vehicles.Over the years, Ansul has built itsreputation in the mining industry on thisbasic problem-solving principle. Andbecause of that reputation, today you’ll findAnsul A-101™/CHECKFIRE® systems onmore mining vehicles than any other brandon the market.Ansul vehicle fire protection systems areinstalled, maintained, and serviced by aworldwide network of Ansul-authorized fire equipmentdistributors who are factory-trained and fully equippedto keep your systemsfire-ready.

The Ansul solution

NOTE: This drawing is conceptual in nature. The fire suppressionsystem depicted was prepared from information provided throughvendor’s sales literature and constitutes nominal hardwarerequirements. The final system design must consider other poten-tial ignition and fuel source areas not evident in the vendor’sliterature. This means a pre-installation in-depth analysis of alllikely areas of probable fire incident must be performed.

RED LINE®

Cartridge-OperatedFire Extinguisher

A-101™/CHECKFIRE® VehicleSystem Components

Linear or SpotThermal Detection

Remote ManualActuator

DischargeNozzles

ExpellentGas Cartridges

AgentStorage Tanks

AgentDistributionHoses

RED LINE®

Hand PortableExtinguisher

CHECKFIRE®

Control Modulewith ManualActuator

▲1

▲3 ▲4

▲5

▲2 Firedetection /

suppressionsystem operation

▲ Fire breaks out in the enginecompartment of an ore hauler.

Heat from the fire activates a linear orspot detection device which alerts theCHECKFIRE® control module.

▲ The control module immediately soundsits integral alarm alerting the operator that afire has been detected. After a time delayperiod, the control module actuates theA-101 fire suppression system. (The systemcan also be operated manually. High levelalarm, time delay programming, and automaticshutdown options are also available.)

▲ Nitrogen (or carbon dioxide) from theexpellant gas cartridges pressurizes the agentstorage tanks.

▲ The dry chemical extinguishing agent isexpelled from the tanks through a network ofdistribution hoses leading to various fireprone areas.

▲ Discharge nozzles direct the extinguishingagent to the fire in specific patterns.

1

2

3

4

5

There are several reasons why mining vehiclesare susceptible to fire. Many operate virtuallynonstop, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.They use a host of flammable liquids includinglubricating oils, diesel fuels, greases, andhydraulic fluids. And they generate considerableheat from engine blocks, manifolds,turbochargers, and brake systems.When fire breaks out on a mining vehicle –whether underground or on the surface – theresults can be dramatic. Expensive repair orreplacement of valuable equipment is theobvious loss. Extensive downtime and businessinterruption can result in even greater expense asthis equipment often takes many months toreplace. And most importantly, fire on a miningvehicle can mean serious injury to the operator.Insurance companies are well aware of theserisks. That’s why insurance rates are increasingand coverage for vehicles is becoming harderto find.

Mining vehicles needfire protection

◆ A-101™ pre-engineered vehicle fire suppressionsystems have been field proven throughdecades of reliable service on vehicles operatingin extremely rugged environments... Surfaceand Underground Mining... Logging...Construction... Waste Disposal... Agriculture...Manufacturing.

◆ FORAY® multipurpose dry chemicalextinguishing agent has been tested andapproved for Class A fires in ordinarycombustibles such as rubber, paper and plastic...Class B fires in flammable liquids and gaseslike diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, lubricating oilsand greases... and Class C fires which involveenergized electrical equipment.

◆ CHECKFIRE® SC-N (Self-Contained) systemsare FM-approved units providingaround-the-clock detection, alarm, andautomatic operation of the A-101 firesuppression system. The control module isshock and vibration resistant; and features aself-contained internal power source,self-checking diagnostics, and supervisedinternal/field circuits. Thermal detectionoptions include linear detection wire or spotthermal detectors.

◆ CHECKFIRE® MP-N (Mine Permissible) systemsprovide most of the features of CHECKFIRE®

SC-N systems PLUS they are MSHA approvedfor Permissible Applications in ExplosiveMethane/Air Atmospheres.

◆ As fires on vehicles can sometimes beunpredictable, Ansul recommends theinstallation of RED LINE® hand portableextinguishers as backup to the fire suppressionsystem. Built for rugged environments, thesedependable cartridge-operated extinguishershave been protecting high risk industriessince 1939.

◆ The installation of an FM-approved A-101™Vehicle Fire Suppression System reduces yourfire risk, and therefore, should increase yourchances of obtaining adequate insurance orqualifying for a premium reduction.

Systems you can depend onIn response to a need for mining vehicle fireprotection in the 1960’s, Ansul invented andintroduced the A-101™ vehicle fire suppressionsystem. Since that time, mining vehicleshave grown in size and complexity – andAnsul has responded by refining and updatingthe A-101™ system as well as developingautomatic detection and control systemsfor vehicles.Over the years, Ansul has built itsreputation in the mining industry on thisbasic problem-solving principle. Andbecause of that reputation, today you’ll findAnsul A-101™/CHECKFIRE® systems onmore mining vehicles than any other brandon the market.Ansul vehicle fire protection systems areinstalled, maintained, and serviced by aworldwide network of Ansul-authorized fire equipmentdistributors who are factory-trained and fully equippedto keep your systemsfire-ready.

The Ansul solution

NOTE: This drawing is conceptual in nature. The fire suppressionsystem depicted was prepared from information provided throughvendor’s sales literature and constitutes nominal hardwarerequirements. The final system design must consider other poten-tial ignition and fuel source areas not evident in the vendor’sliterature. This means a pre-installation in-depth analysis of alllikely areas of probable fire incident must be performed.

RED LINE®

Cartridge-OperatedFire Extinguisher

A-101™/CHECKFIRE® VehicleSystem Components

Linear or SpotThermal Detection

Remote ManualActuator

DischargeNozzles

ExpellentGas Cartridges

AgentStorage Tanks

AgentDistributionHoses

RED LINE®

Hand PortableExtinguisher

CHECKFIRE®

Control Modulewith ManualActuator

▲1

▲3 ▲4

▲5

▲2 Firedetection /

suppressionsystem operation

▲ Fire breaks out in the enginecompartment of an ore hauler.

Heat from the fire activates a linear orspot detection device which alerts theCHECKFIRE® control module.

▲ The control module immediately soundsits integral alarm alerting the operator that afire has been detected. After a time delayperiod, the control module actuates theA-101 fire suppression system. (The systemcan also be operated manually. High levelalarm, time delay programming, and automaticshutdown options are also available.)

▲ Nitrogen (or carbon dioxide) from theexpellant gas cartridges pressurizes the agentstorage tanks.

▲ The dry chemical extinguishing agent isexpelled from the tanks through a network ofdistribution hoses leading to various fireprone areas.

▲ Discharge nozzles direct the extinguishingagent to the fire in specific patterns.

1

2

3

4

5

Specifications

1.0 General1.1 Requirements

1.1.1 The equipment shall be protected with a firedetection/suppression system approved by[FM][MSHA]. When applicable, the firedetection/suppression system shall be MSHAapproved for Permissible Applications inExplosive Methane/Air Atmospheres.

1.1.2 The fire detection/suppression system shall bean A-101™/CHECKFIRE® SC-N system orapproved equal. If the fire detection/suppressionsystem requires approval for explosive methane/air atmospheres, it shall be an A-101™/CHECKFIRE® MP-N system or approved equal.

1.2.1 As backup to the fire detection/suppressionsystem, the vehicle shall be equipped with anFM-approved hand portable fire extinguisher(s).

1.2.2 The hand portable fire extinguisher shall be aRED LINE® cartridge-operated fire extinguisheror approved equal.

2.0 Products2.1 The fire detection/suppression system shall be sup-

plied as a pre-engineered package consisting of anagent storage tank, discharge nozzles, agent distribu-tion lines, control module, manual/automatic actua-tor, and heat detection network.2.1.1 The control module shall respond to electrical

input from the detection network and produceoutputs to initiate alarm, vehicle shutdown, andfire suppression system actuation functions. Thecontrol module power source shall be a replace-able lithium battery which will supply power forone year under normal operating conditions.The control module shall be programmable foralarm-to-shutdown and shutdown-to-dischargedelays with provisions to manually extend thealarm-to-shutdown delay. The control modulecover shall contain audible and visual statusindicators for power, alarm, detection, andrelease circuits.

2.1.2 The system shall provide both a manual andautomatic means to pneumatically actuate thefire suppression system.

2.1.3 The system shall provide heat detection using[linear detection wire] [spot detectors].

2.1.4 Agent storage shall consist of one or more mildsteel pressure vessels each capable of being easi-ly inspected for agent condition and fill levelwithout requiring depressurization.

2.1.5 Upon system actuation, each agent storage tankshall be pressurized from a separate steel [nitro-gen cartridge meeting DOT 3AA-1800 specifica-tions] [carbon dioxide cartridge meeting 3AA-2100 specifications].

2.1.6 The dry chemical agent shall be distributedthrough SAE 100R1 or SAE 100R5 minimumrated hydraulic hoses and brass nozzles that arepermanently installed in the hazard areas. Thenozzles shall employ blow-off caps that shall beeasily displaced upon agent discharge.

2.1.7 The extinguishing agent shall be monoammoni-um phosphate dry chemical suitable for Class A,B, and C fires.

2.2 The hand portable fire extinguisher shall consist of amild steel pressure vessel capable of being easilyinspected for agent condition and fill level withoutrequiring depressurization. Upon operation, it shall bepressurized from a separate steel nitrogen cartridgemeeting DOT 3AA-1800 specifications. The extin-guishing agent shall be monoammonium phosphatedry chemical suitable for Class A, B, and C fires.

All information pertaining to warranties, disclaimers ofliability, and limitations of damage are contained exclu-sively in the current version of Ansul Form No. F-96102.

ANSUL, CHECKFIRE, and RED LINE are registeredtrademarks and A-101 is a trademark of AnsulIncorporated.

Form No. F-96103-2 ©2005 Ansul Incorporated Litho in U.S.A.

For more information aboutAnsul Vehicle Fire Protection...Contact your local Ansul VehicleSystems Distributor...OR CALL:1-800-TO-ANSUL (USA/CAN)

1-715-735-7411 (International)

◆ A-101™ Fire Suppression Systems◆ CHECKFIRE® SC-N Fire Detection

& Actuation Systems◆ CHECKFIRE® MP-N Fire

Detection & Actuation Systems◆ RED LINE® Hand Portable Fire

Extinguishers

Mobile MiningEquipmentMobile MiningEquipment

UUUU TTTT IIII

II RR

Ansul IncorporatedOne Stanton Street

Marinette, WI54143-2542

www.ansul.com

SafetyProducts