The AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System is a staple in commercial kitchens around the world. To meet NFPA guidelines and ensure quality, AMEREX stringently tested this product with Underwriters Laboratory to meet UL 300, Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment. AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems are designed to accommodate the needs of building and restaurant owners who utilize restaurant fire suppression systems to protect their valuable property and ensure the safety of the people working in their kitchens. From fine dining to fast food chains, AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems have the components to meet your needs with competitive pricing while never sacrificing quality.
AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System Benefits
- Competitive pricing and cost-effective components
- Firefighting agent does not corrode stainless steel appliances
- UL 300 Listed and NFPA compliant
- Filled, stored pressure agent cylinders
- Designed for new installation or retrofit
- Maximum agent discharge with fewer nozzles
- Appliance Specific or Zone Defense coverage
- Mechanical, pneumatic, or electric detection control options
- Robust manual pull station design reduces unwanted discharges
- Compatible with building fire alarm panels and other auxiliary devices
AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System Key Features
This 5 part series will address the key features of the AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System in order to provide a better understanding of why these systems are leaders in the Restaurant Fire Protection industry:
- AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System coverage options
- AMEREX Kitchen Protection Zone Defense Fire Suppression System
- AMEREX Kitchen Protection Appliance Specific Fire Suppression System
- AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System detection and release options
- AMEREX Kitchen Protection Pneumatic Release Module
- AMEREX Kitchen Protection Mechanical Release Module
- AMEREX STRIKE Electronic Actuation and Control System with STRIKE Releasing Module
Part 1 addressed AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System coverage options specifically AMEREX Kitchen Protection Zone Defense Fire Suppression Systems .
Part 2 addressed AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System coverage options specifically AMEREX Kitchen Protection Appliance Specific Fire Suppression Systems.
Part 3 addressed AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System detection and release options, specifically the AMEREX Kitchen Protection Pneumatic Release Module.
Part 4 addressed AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System detection and release options, specifically the AMEREX Kitchen Protection Mechanical Release Module.
Part 5 will address AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System detection and release options, specifically the AMEREX STRIKE Electronic Actuation and Control System with STRIKE Releasing Module.
AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System detection and release options
AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System detection and release options include the AMEREX Mechanical Release Module (MRM), the AMEREX Pneumatic Release Module (PRM) and the AMEREX STRIKE Electronic Actuation and Control System with STRIKE Releasing Module (SRM). The AMEREX Mechanical Release Module (MRM) is the most common form of release for a Kitchen Protection System. This system utilizes a tensioned detection line, where fusible links melt at a certain temperature. The releasing of this tension actuates a nitrogen cylinder that in turn actuates up to 10 standard agent cylinders to suppress the fire. The AMEREX Pneumatic Release Module (PRM) has some very unique advantages that traditional mechanical releases cannot offer. A PRM detection tube can be run up to 300’, and is held in place by clips. The tube can then be routed through multiple hazards, making installation time often much lower. Heat from a fire melts a hole in the pressurized tubing, releasing the pressure in the tube and activating the fire system. The tube is extremely grease resistant, has no moving parts to get clogged with grease (no corner pulleys) and has a 3 year installed life. As with the MRM, the PRM also has microswitch outputs that can control mechanical or electrically operated gas valves. The AMEREX STRIKE Electronic Actuation and Control System with STRIKE Releasing Module (SRM) is the newest offering for control of AMEREX Kitchen Protection systems. The detection is accomplished through a linear heat detection wire that makes a connection at the setpoint temperature, activating the system. The panel then fires Linear Actuators, which either actuate a nitrogen cartridge(s) to discharge up to 10 KP cylinders at once, or can mount directly on top of AMEREX Kitchen Protection cylinders to open the valve and release the agent without a need for activation gas . The STRIKE control unit also monitors and supervises the health of the system to ensure all circuits are functioning properly, and relays back to a Fire Alarm control Panel.
AMEREX STRIKE Electronic Actuation and Control System with STRIKE Releasing Module
The AMEREX STRIKE Control Unit is the result of years of rugged mining, transit and military electronic evolution. Specifically designed to work with the AMEREX Kitchen Protection Restaurant Fire Suppression System, the STRIKE Control Unit is able to monitor and release two completely separate hood systems, and it can be tied into auxiliary controls such as the building’s alarm system. Primary and secondary batteries provide continuous, uninterrupted fire detection and fire suppression system actuation without the need for an external power supply. Unlike traditional control mechanisms, the STRIKE Control Unit utilizes Linear Heat Detectors and Spot Heat Detectors that have no moving parts are fully supervised, minimizing the negative effects of grease build-up. The STRIKE™ control unit then fires a linear actuator mounted to the Strike Releasing module (SRM) that has a nitrogen cylinder installed. The pressure from the nitrogen cylinder then opens the agent cylinders to put out the fire. The relay module can control appliances and operate the electrical gas valve. If a mechanical gas valve is required it can be controlled by the SRM. The STRIKE™ system continuously monitors the health of the detection line, actuators, and batteries within the system and can put out a trouble signal if there is an issue. No corner pulleys, links, or moving mechanical components are required with the STRIKE™ system.
Features and Benefits:
- Provides dedicated interface to supervised auxiliary remote FACP for fire and trouble indication
- Windows based optional programming software
- Event logging and recording
- Interfaces to AMEREX UL Listed gas valve and multi relay high-current auxiliary switching modules
- Local piezo audible alarm
- Trouble indication LED and annunciation
- Keyed locking access door
- Provides 24/7/365 fire detection and actuation capability for restaurants
- Single and dual hazard zone detection and suppression
- Allows for remote FACP fire system initiating input
- No external A/C power required
- Normal and fail safe gas valve operation
- Easy installation & maintenance
- Attractive brushed stainless steel enclosure
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