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Restaurant Fire Suppression System in strict accordance with this manual.'
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Nozzle P/N Flow Width Length Min. Max. N'
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Deep Fat Fryer - without Drip Pan - 13729 - 2 19 % in 19 in 36 in 48 in. _
Deep Fat Fryer- with Drip Pan 13729 2 19 Y4 in. 25 3/8 in. 36 in. 48 in.
Deep Fat Fryer - with Drip Pan Low Proximity 2 -11982 2 1 in. 25 3/8 in. 17 %z in.. 36 in.
I. Range - Single Burner 11984 _ Y 18 in. 18 in. 20 in.' . 42'-in.
Range - Two Burner 11982 ' 1 14 in. 28 in. 44 in. 48 in.
Range -Two Burner 11982 1 . •.12 in. 24 in. 36 in 50 in. -
Range - Four Burner 14178 2 24 in. 24 in. 18 in. 50 in. c.
Wok 11982 _ 1 14 -24 dia. 4 -7 depth 40 in. 50 in. - 1 _=.
Griddle 11982 1 30 in. 36 in.' 30 in. 48 in.
_Griddle 13729 2 L 30 in. 42 in 38 in -• 50 in. -
Griddle 14178 2 30 in. 48 in: 15 in. - 50`in: , ' -
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Upright Broiler 2 -11984 1 30 Y in 28 % in a� __ - , 5
Charbroiler (Lava Rock) 11983. 1 Y 24 in," 24, in 18 in 4416• - ',
Charbroiler (Gas Radiant & Electric Radiant) 11982 1 24 - in. 24 -in 18 in = 481n.. _:'
Natural & Mesquite Charcoal Charbroiler 11983 1 'YZ 24 in.- 28%2 in • 16 in ,' > 42 m `` K - 3 3` g
Mesquite Chips & Chunks Charbroiler . : :11.983 ' 1_'/z . i, 24 ins _- 28 Y z in. 16 in 7 - 48(in - `-:
Mesqu Log Charbroiler - " - �'
;� •. - � 11983 ^ 1�Yz �24.in_�• _ �28% in.. 19 in. 44:in'` � .r � �
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Single BankN -Bank ' i - _ :- `- ',`11982. 1 4 ft. 10 ft. - 0
- Duct - - - Nozz <= Flow Max. Diameter Length Max. 3
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Rectangular '� . ' . _ ;16416 • ; 1 ' 50 in. - a
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Circular I Q i �.' : i q 16416 ?' 71` 1 7 - • 16 in Unlimited - - N
Rectangular It 1 o c ' ,, is 2.:1 083 - 3 100 in - Unlimited 37.2 in. 8
CirculaF 1-" i E ' ; �;, __ 2- 11983 - ,3 - :32 in Unlimited - D
Rectangular ^ r. : tL -: T •`.. 3 -11983 - 4 % - 150 in - Unlimited 55.9 in. P' -
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• Amerex KP Wet Chemical System (EX 4658). 4
• KP DISTRIBUTION PIPING - 6
DESIGN LIMITS FOR ALL CYLINDER SIZES
When designing a KP system to protect a kitchen containing a Fryer, Wok or Range, the following
MINIMUM TOTAL SYSTEM PIPING must be used in accordance with the chart below: 6
MINIMUM PIPING REQUIREMENTS 0
• MINIMUM MINIMUM TOTAL MINIMUM FLOW
APPLIANCE LINEAR FEET EQUIVALENT FEET POINTS PER SYSTEM
Z 6.5 • 10 2 0
cc - • Wok 9 22.1 6 0
` co 7 16.4. 4
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A ,.,Ag/ vi All pi .e and fittings running from the distributor block or the discharge fittin • to the first tee.
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'' CYLINDER LINEAR FEET MAX.QTY. MAX. QTY. MAX. QTY. 0
N71.1 FLOW POINTS PIPE SIZE OF PIPE TEES ELBOWS BUSHINGS
(5 1( ' KP275 = 8 .3/8 . ' 20 1 5 0
KP375 ° = 11 . 3/8 OR 1/2 25 1 5 1 - 0
KP600 = 18 1/2 25 • " . . 1 5, 2 . 0
2 -KP375 = 22 1/2 . 30 2 7 2
,; NOTE: 1. Use 3/8" supply line only when all piping is to be 3/8" pipe.
2. The supply line has a maximum vertical rise above the distributor of 10 feet. 0
SUPPLY BRANCH LINE (including last nozzle branch) LIMITATIONS: A
All pipe and fittings leaving the first splitting tee in the system and ending with the last nozzle in the last branch
line. While the last nozzle branch is included in the piping limitations for the supply branch line, the limitation
pipe size and maximum length) for nozzle branch lines apply to this portion of the supply branch line. 4
CYLINDER MAX. MAX. MAX. QTY. A
FLOW MAX. FEET OF MAX. FEET OF QTY. QTY. REDUCING
POINTS PIPE SIZE PIPE STRAIGHT PIPE SPLIT TEES ELBOWS BUSHINGS 0
KP275 = 8 3/8 20 25 • 7 8 0
KP375 = 11 3/8 OR 1/2 27 30 . 10 . 8 2
KP600 = 18 AS NOTED 35' - 3/8" OR 1/2" 50'- 3/8" PIPE ONLY 14 8 . 2 4
2KP375 =22 AS NOTED 40' of 'h" . 45 of 1 /2" 18 8 ' 0 4
*30' of 3/8" ( *30' of 3/8"
NOTE: 1. In a single 3.75 Gallon Straight Pipe; System, 5' of pipe may be transferred from the supply line to
the supply branch line. . . 0
* 2. The use of 3/8" pipe with two manifold KP375s is only permitted when the SUPPLY LINE length is
equal to or less than 20'.
NOZZLE BRANCH LINE LIMITATIONS: 0
All pipe and fittings leading from the supply branch tee to a system nozzle.
CYLINDER FLOW TOTAL LINEAR MAX. QTY. MAX. QTY. MAX. QTY.
POINTS PIPE SIZE FEET OF PIPE TEES ELBOWS BUSHINGS
• KP275 = 8 3/8 . 32 ' 5 10 0 0
KP375 = 11 ` . 3/8 OR 1/2 32 8 12 11 , 0
KP600 = 18 ' 3/8 32 11 18 ' 15
2 -KP375 = 22 3/8 32 18 18 ' 20
MAX. PER NOZZLE BRANCH 7 3 6 . 4
GENERAL SYSTEM LIMITATIONS: ' • • . . f
1. No ' /Z" pipe nozzle branches shorter than 12" long. ' � f
2. Nozzle types may not be mixed on any nozzle branch line and a maximum of 4 flow points. 1 /,') '1 A
3. The discharge fitting, distributor and distribution hose are not to be included in any calculations.
4. No mixing of pipe sizes is allowed within pipe categories. Example: if•one nozzle branch is to be 'A" pipe then all 0
,, :`•.4. 1 must be 'A" pipe. /" pipe for nozzle branch lines is allowed only in. an 11 flow point system.
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® GRIDDLE PROTECTION —
® c SINGLE FLOW POINT NOZZLE (P /N 11982) / [. I
6 - The Amerex griddle nozzle (P /N 11982) has one flow ,F , � -± '.
(91 cm) _48. �
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point and will protect a griddle surface of 36 inches r ,
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( ) x 30 inches deep ( 76 cm ) The nozzle ar melt, .. =<'_ ; -4. ,-,,,.
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• and within a vertical height range from 30" to 48° (76 `��'
— 122. cm) above the surface of the appliance. The ,
aiming point for the nozzle is the °point of
intersection" of a straight line from the nozzle location `�
to the center of the appliance, with an 11" (28 cm)
® square, generated about the center point of the • 36" max. ill 111quere
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Griddle cent
Note: Maximum & minimum. heights
must be measured from the tip of nozzle 4 9 ,
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11" Square Centered . Perimeter of Griddle 1/ 30" •
on Griddle Center 1 /
,��� 11" square centered
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MULTIPLE SINGLE FLOW POINT NOZZLES (P /N 11982) 90' max. `- -,,,, ' "` ; - :, `'
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0 Multiple Amerex griddle nozzles (P /N 11982 — ,, fi — 3fr
one flow point) may be used to protect a griddle -Ai,. ' ,
• surface area greater than 30 inches (76 cm) X 36 ,
0 inches (91 cm). The griddle must be divided into 38° � `� Q '
modules for single nozzle coverage and the /
0 nozzles located and aimed for each module as Tr teas 39 ' r 11•Scere
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Perimeter of Griddle
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IFNI'��� Note: Maximum & minimum heights \ i
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1111511111 nozzle to the surface of the appliance. i i 8"
# \ Point of Intersection
I zzle Location AIM POINT for nozzle , 11" square centered
protecting this module on griddle center
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• FOUR (4) BURNER RANGE PROTECTION • � i
TWO (2) FLOW POINT NOZZLE (P /N 14178)
The Amerex 4 burner range nozzle (P /N 14178) has two (2) flow points l
' and will protect a range surface area of 24" x 24" (61 x 61 cm). The center
I to center distance between burners must not exceed 12 inches. The - �-• 1
nozzle must be located 18 — 50" (46 -: 127 cm) above the range surface '-
and centered between the burners. The nozzle is aimed straight down at ∎�410 i
the center of the appliance. I VD° d 1
NOTE: Maximum and minimum I � /
heights must be measured from
the tip of nozzle to the surface of
the appliance.
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RANGE PROTECTION — MULTIPLE NOZZLES (P /N i
14178) -
For ranges that have a surface area exceeding the
capabilities of a single nozzle, multiple nozzles must be
used provided that the surface area of the range is
divided into equally sized modules. Each module must
be equal to or less than 24" x 24" (61 x 61 cm). 7 '. —
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NOTE: When using this nozzle to protect a two 50 MAX ♦ ' 4, ■ ` e (2) burner range the aiming point is where an' 4,, -
8.50" radius from the center of each burner (`
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WOK PROTECTION
SINGLE FLOW POINT NOZZLE (PIN 11982) i
The Amerex appliance plertt p nozzle (P /N 11982)
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has one flow point and will protect a wok with ++.
dimensions between a minimum diameter of 14" (36 U111. ,i{, I .
cm) and a maximum diameter of 24" (61, cm)
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inclusive. The wok must have a height dimension
between a minimum of 4" (10 cm) and a maximum of
7" (18 cm) inclusive. The nozzle must be centered . Min. Size
over the center of the wok and located at a height Max. Size
between 40 " (102 cm) and 50" ( cm) from the . -1 ?gm rmam p
bottom of the inside of the wok and aimed at the
center of the wok. ..
Aim Point
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. Amerex KP Wet Chemical System (EX 4658)
FRYER PROTECTION (FULL VAT)
TWO FLOW POINT NOZZLE (P /N 13729) .\--
MAXIMUM 'AREA: 19% in. (50 cm) x 25 -3/8 in. (65 cm) Including drainboard interface area
19% in. (50 cm) x 19 in. (48 cm) not including drainboard interface area
The Amerex fryer nozzle (P /N 13729) uses two flow points and will protect a
full vat fryer. If the fryer does not include a drainboard, the maximum fryer
• dimensions for single nozzle coverage are 19" x 19W (48 x 50 cm) and the •
maximum protected area is 2.53 ft (2350 cm If the fryer does contain a
• drainboard the maximum fryer dimensions for single nozzle coverage are 25- b S ---1- 8"
3/8" . x 19W (65 x 48 cm) and the maximum protected area is 3.44 •ft
(3195 cm However, the maximum hazard area must not exceed 19" x 19 1 I 36°
W (48 x 50 cm). The nozzle must be located along or anywhere within the
protected area. Nozzle heights must be within 36 to 48 inches (91.44 • WM
— 121.92 cm) above the appliance surface and aimed to the center of the . i •
hazard area of. the appliance:
, $ �, b�aae�bam • Note: Maximum & minimum heights must be
00 � (above droprob°tederoa) �\ fi r measured .vertically from the tip of
;: . ?, nozzle to the top of the appliance.
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FULL VAT FRYER
93' 38 WITH DRAINBOARD
EU i VAT FRYER .
WITHOUT DRABOARQ '
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LOW PROXIMITY APPLICATION IC
FRYER PROTECTION (FULL VAT) -
TWO (2) SINGLE FLOW POINT NOZZLE (P /N 11982)
MAXIMUM AREA: 19% In. (50 cm) X 25 3 /8'in. (65 cm) (including drainboard interface area) •
19 in. (50 cm) x 19 in. (48 cm) (not including drainboard interface area) I
A pair of Amerex single flow point nozzles FULL VAT FRYER
(P /N 11982) will protect a full vat fryer. The WITH DRAINBOARD I
nozzles must be used in pairs located on the
perimeter of the appliance, 1 /2 " back from the NOZZLE IEO' APART
inside edge of the appliance and within a 36"
zone extending 6" in both directions of the I
center of the hazard. The nozzles are to be . c•
located 180° apart (directly across from one • 4 ", 17 vz \ , , 19 h" r
another). They are to be aimed at a point 3" '. "
below the top of the appliance and directly /
below the opposing nozzle. If the fryer does MYING POINT , I
not include a drainboard, the maximum fryer ��` � � ; ,,; �;;;` (
dimensions are 19W x 19" (50 x 48 cm) and '.;..1
the maximum protected area is 2.53 ft (2530 I
cm 2 ). If the fryer does contain a drainboard, -..-:, I
the maximum fryer dimensions are 25 3/8" x
19 12" (65 x 50 cm) and the maximum I
protected area is 3.44 ft (3195 cm �,' I
25 -3/8"
• However, the maximum hazard area must MAX
not exceed 19 1 /2 " x 19" (50 x 48 cm). The 1
nozzle's height must be within 17W to 36" 1
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(,� PLENUM PROTECTION
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PLENUM PROTECTION LIMITATIONS -
1 SINGLE FLOW POINT NOZZLE (P /N 11982) •
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1 The Amerex appliance, plenum nozzle (P /N 11982) is capable of protecting plenums up to 10 feet (3.048m)
0 long with either a single inclined filter bank or a "V" bank filter arrangement. The filter height cannot exceed
, .,. 24 inches (60.96 cm). Each plenum nozzle uses one flow point. The nozzle must be positioned 4 inches
(10.16) maximum from the wall, aimed horizontally and positioned down 1/3 the filter height from the top of
1 the filter.
li "V" Bank Protection Single Bank Protection
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. CENTERED MINE 7/3 FILTER HEIGHT
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lif PLENUM PROTECTION — MULTIPLE NOZZLES (3.05m)
�. , Plenums exceeding 10 feet (3.048 m) in length may be 10 FT. '" I
MP protected by using multiple plenum nozzles. Each nozzle must (3'os `
be protecting an area of no more than 10 feet in length. / i
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ill same direction as long as the entire plenum area is being
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1 DUCT PROTECTION
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III DUCT PROTECTION LIMITATIONS
It SINGLE NOZZLE (P /N 16416)
0 The Amerex duct nozzle (P /N 16416) is listed to protect restaurant cooking ducts of unlimited length up to 50
✓ perimeter inches (127 cm) or 16 diameter inches (40.6 cm) using one nozzle. The nozzle has one flow point
and must be centered within the duct, placed 2 - 8 inches (5.08 - 20.32 into the duct opening and aimed
® at the center of the cross section of the duct.
® NOTE: In no case shall the diagonal
✓ dimension of the duct exceed 18.8 inches .
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Special Note: For ducts with vertical /horizontal
transitions reference the diagram above with respect
to nozzle aim. 2" 8"
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'- TRANSITION LIMITATIONS - SINGLE NOZZLE (P /N 16416) `
■ A transition is a section found on some exhaust systems between the hood and the duct. One Amerex
duct nozzle (P /N 16416) will protect a transition at the point where the transition is 50 perimeter inches
(127 cm) or less or a diameter of 16 inches (40.6 cm) or less. The nozzle has one flow point and must be
placed in the center of the opening at the point where the perimeter inches are 50 (127 cm) or less or
e,....... ' ' where the diameter inches are 16 (40.6 cm) or less and aimed at the center of the cross section on the
duct. Additional duct protection is not required when using this method.
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