CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2)

Carbon dioxide or CO₂ is an environmentally safe gas that is colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive ... and highly efficient as a fire suppression agent. Fike Carbon Dioxide fire protection systems use intelligent, reliable and fast-acting control panels to quickly sense a fire before it can cause damage to property. Carbon dioxide gas has a high rate of expansion, which allows a Fike CO₂ fire protection system to work fast.

When applied to a fire, CO₂ provides a heavy blanket of gas that reduces the oxygen level to a point where combustion cannot occur. Since carbon dioxide is a gas, there is no clean-up associated with a Fike CO₂ fire suppression system discharge ... that's minimal interruption to your business! In fact, the cost of clean-up and peripheral damage associated with water sprinkler systems, foam systems, and dry chemical agents can exceed the costs associated with the actual fire damage. With a Fike Carbon Dioxide system, clean up costs and downtime associated with a CO₂ discharge are negligible.

Other Benefits of a Fike Carbon Dioxide Fire Protection System include:

• Fast and Effective - within seconds, CO₂ penetrates the entire hazard area to smother the combustion
• Electrically non-conductive - allowing for a wide range of applications
• Versatile - CO₂ is effective on a wide range of flammable and combustible materials and approved for Class A, B, and C hazards
• Environmentally friendly - because carbon dioxide is naturally found in the atmosphere, there is no environmental impact
• Recognized by top independent listings and approvals agencies including Factory Mutual (FM)
• Peace of mind with a full 1 year warranty
• ISO 9001 Certified

A Fike Carbon Dioxide fire protection system can be used to protect a wide variety of hazards and are available for use in total flooding or local fire protection applications:

• Automobile Manufacturing
• Industrial Plants
• Process Plants
• Refineries / Chemical Plants
• Paint / Coatings
• Marine / Offshore
• Petrochemical
• Food / Agricultural
• Wood Processing
• Pharmaceutical

 

Cylinder Assembly	Cylinder Valve Assembly
Flex. Discharge Bend w/Check Valve	Master Cylinder Actuation Pkg.
"S" Nozzle	Vent Nozzle
Total Flood Nozzle	Single Cylinder Mounting Strap
Cylinder Rack Assy, Single-Row	Cylinder Rack Assy, Double-Row
Cylinder Rack Assy, Back to Back	Weigh Beam Assembly
Check Valves	Stop / Maint. Valves
Selector Valves	Header Safety Devices
Pressure Switch	Pressure Switch, Exp.Proof
Pressure Trip	Instructional Signs
Corner Pulley	Latch Door Type Pull Box
Stop Valve	Pneumatic Actuator
Pneumatic Siren	Pneumatic Time Delays
EP Thermal Detectors	CO2 Marine System
System Components

 

For copies of CO2 Fire Protection Material Safety Data Sheets (PDF format):

For information on Application Profiles utilizing CO₂ fire suppression systems (PDF format):

For Architect's and Engineer's Specifications concerning Fike Carbon Dioxide fire protection systems (PDF format):

For useful information on the design and options available with a Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression System (PDF format):

Information concerning the changes to NFPA 12 (2005 Edition) for Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression Systems (PDF format):