1、UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULNovember 21, 20061SUBJECT 300AOUTLINE OF INVESTIGATIONFOREXTINGUISHING SYSTEM UNITS FOR RESIDENTIAL RANGE TOPCOOKING SURFACESIssue Number: 3NOVEMBER 21, 2006Summary of TopicsThis new issue of SU
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4、JECT 300A2No Text on This PageUL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULCONTENTSGENERAL1 Scope .42 Units of Measurement .43 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions 4PERFORMANCE4 Fire Test Residential Range Top 54.1 Test App
5、aratus Used for Residential Range Top (Full Scale) Testing .54.2 General Test Method for Residential Range Top Fire Extinguishment Tests .74.3 Extinguishment Tests .85 Exposure Temperature Test for Detector Links .96 Flow Distribution Tests 9NOVEMBER 21, 2006 SUBJECT 300A 3UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NO
6、T AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ULGENERAL1 Scope1.1 These requirements cover the method for conducting fire testing of extinguisher units intended toextinguish fires occurring on residential range top cooking surfaces.2 Units of Measurement2.1 If a value
7、for measurement is followed by a value in other units in parentheses, the second value maybe only approximate. The first stated value is the requirement.3 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions3.1 A copy of the installation, operation, and maintenance instructions is to be furnished f
8、or use as aguide in the examination and testing of the extinguisher unit.3.2 The instructions shall (1) reference the limitations of the extinguisher unit, (2) be consistent with thelimitations utilized during the test, and (3) include at least the following:a) Description and operating details of e
9、ach extinguisher unit and all accessory equipment,including identification of extinguisher units or accessory equipment by part or model number.b) Degree and type of protection afforded by the system, including type and sizes of residentialranges covered.c) Type of pipe, tubing, and fittings to be u
10、sed.d) Typical system layout and specific limitations and recommendations for correct installationand effective protection.e) Specific information on piping limitations, nozzle placement and detector placement.f) Description of all variations of each extinguisher unit, including the limitations for
11、eachvariation.g) Discharge nozzle limitations, including maximum coverage, minimum and maximum heightlimitations, and nozzle location.h) Details on installation of each extinguisher unit including accessory equipment.i) Reference to the specific ratings and types of detection and control equipment (
12、if applicable)to be connected to the equipment.j) Specifications and instructions for interconnection of multiple units or a caution statement tonot use multiples of units, if a means for interconnecting is unavailable.k) Operating pressure of a stored-pressure type unit at 70F (21C).l) Operating te
13、mperature range limitations. Also, a storage temperature range for wet chemicalextinguishing agents shall be specified.m) Information on inspection of unit after installation.NOVEMBER 21, 2006SUBJECT 300A4UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSI
14、ON FROM ULn) Detailed instructions for recharging unit after operation that shall:1) Contain (a) necessary windings and cautions, (b) a description of servicingequipment, and (c) a description of recommended procedures for intended servicing.2) Provide a list of part numbers of all replacement parts
15、.3) Indicate that (a) the pressure gauge attached to the extinguisher unit should not beused to determine when the intended charging pressure has been reached, and (b) apressure regulator should be used if the pressure source is a tank of high pressure gas.o) Description of requirements for maintena
16、nce of all equipment.p) The name of the manufacturer or private labeler, or equivalent designation.q) Date and manual designation number on each page.PERFORMANCE4 Fire Test Residential Range Top4.1 Test Apparatus Used for Residential Range Top (Full Scale) Testing4.1.1 Range and Exhaust Hoods4.1.1.1
17、 Two residential cooking ranges are to be used for the fire tests. One range is to be an electrictype and the second is to be a gas type. Each range is to have four heating elements or burners.4.1.1.2 The cooking surfaces of the ranges are to be the maximum as specified for coverage in themanufactur
18、ers installation instructions.4.1.1.3 An exhaust hood is to be installed at the maximum distance above the range to permit installationof nozzle and detectors at the maximum height above the cooking surface.4.1.1.4 The exhaust hood dimensions are to be the maximum as specified in the installation in
19、structions.The exhaust hood is to have an outside exhaust fan feature which is arranged to discharge vapors awayfrom the cooking area.4.1.1.5 The range and hood are to be located in a draft free area of a room in an ambient temperaturenot greater than 80F. See Figure 4.1 for a typical range and exha
20、ust hood test arrangement.This is generated text for figtxt.NOVEMBER 21, 2006 SUBJECT 300A 5UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL4.1.2 Test Vessels4.1.2.1 The following test vessels are to be used for these tests:a) A 13 14 inch dia
21、meter (top of skillet) by 2 inches high cast iron skillet.b) A 10 inch diameter (top of pan) by 7 inches high stainless steel pan.c) A45inch diameter (top of skillet) by 2 inches high stainless steel skillet.d) A 3 inch high steel pan having length and width dimensions equal to the cooking surfacedi
22、mensions of the range.Figure 4.1Typical test apparatus for range top (full scale) testingNOVEMBER 21, 2006SUBJECT 300A6UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL4.2 General Test Method for Residential Range Top Fire Extinguishment Tests4
23、.2.1 General Extinguishing System Unit Preparation4.2.1.1 Representative samples of extinguisher units are to be subjected to the extinguishment testsspecified in paragraphs 4.3.1.1 4.3.2.4, as applicable.4.2.1.2 All extinguishment tests, except for the Range Splash Test, paragraphs 4.3.2.1 4.3.2.4,
24、 are tobe conducted using the minimum flow rate condition for the test nozzles.4.2.1.3 To obtain the minimum flow rate condition, an extinguisher unit is to be assembled using itsmaximum piping limitations with respect to number of fittings and size and length of pipe. The extinguisherunit is to be
25、tested at the minimum operating pressure by underpressuring the cylinder or gas cartridge atambient temperature to simulate the minimum operating temperature.4.2.1.4 Using the test arrangement described in paragraph 4.2.1.3 the nozzles are to be placed at themost difficult location and orientation a
26、llowed by the installation instructions with respect to achievingextinguishment.4.2.2 General Test Apparatus Preparation4.2.2.1 The test apparatus for the residential range top testing is to be as specified in paragraphs 4.1.1.1 4.1.1.5.4.2.2.2 Except for the fire test using the test vessel describe
27、d in item (d) of paragraph 4.1.2.1, the hoodventilating fan is to be operating at all times during the fire tests.4.2.2.3 Fuels used in the test vessels are to be vegetable oil and peanut oil. The amounts of test fuels tobe utilized are specified in Table 4.1.Table 4.1Fire testsTest No. Test Type Ra
28、nge TopAppliance TypeTest Vessel, ParagraphReferenceType and Amount of Oil Made of Activation1 Extinguishment Gas 4.1.2.1(a) 1 inch peanut oil Automatic2 Extinguishment Gas 4.1.2.1(a) 1 inch vegetable oil Manual3 Extinguishment Gas 4.1.2.1(b) 4 inches peanut oil Automatic4 Extinguishment Gas 4.1.2.1
29、(b) 4 inches vegetable oil Manual5 Extinguishment Gas 4.1.2.1(c) 1 inch peanut oil Manual6 Extinguishment Gas 4.1.2.1(d) 1/4 inch vegetable oil Manual7 Extinguishment Electric 4.1.2.1(a) 1 inch peanut oil Manual8 Extinguishment Electric 4.1.2.1(a) 1 inch vegetable oil Automatic9 Extinguishment Elect
30、ric 4.1.2.1(b) 4 inches peanut oil Manual10 Extinguishment Electric 4.1.2.1(b) 4 inches vegetable oil Automatic11 Extinguishment Electric 4.1.2.1(c) 1 inch vegetable oil Manual12 Splash andExtinguishmentGas or Electric 4.1.2.1(a) 1 inch vegetable oil Manual13 Splash andExtinguishmentGas or Electric
31、4.1.2.1(c) 1 inch vegetable oil Manual4.2.2.4 An extinguisher unit is to be tested using the maximum coverage limitations specified in theinstallation instructions.NOVEMBER 21, 2006 SUBJECT 300A 7UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM U
32、L4.2.2.5 The oil temperature for test vessels having 1 inch or more of oil is to be measured with athermocouple located 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) below the oil surface.4.3 Extinguishment Tests4.3.1 General4.3.1.1 An extinguisher unit is to be tested using arrangements and the test vessels as described inpa
33、ragraphs 4.1.1.1 to 4.2.2.5 and Table 4.1.4.3.1.2 When tested as specified in paragraph 4.3.1.1, an extinguisher unit shall (1) cause the flame inthe appliance to be completely extinguished, (2) not permit reignition of the oil for 5 minutes, and (3) if thetest vessel is tested with a thermocouple i
34、nserted in the cooking oil (see paragraph 4.2.2.5), cause thetemperature of the oil to decrease below its observed auto-ignition temperature.4.3.1.3 18 Separate fire tests are to be conducted using the test vessel and oil types as described inTable 4.1. For each test, the test vessel is to be filled
35、 with the specified amount and type of oil andpositioned in a burner location considered to be most difficult to achieve extinguishment. The range topburner for the test vessel is to be adjusted to the maximum intensity position and allowed to heat the testvessel until extinguisher unit actuation. E
36、xcept for the test vessel described in item (d) of paragraph4.1.2.1, the vessel is to be uncovered during the heating process. The test vessel described in item (d) ofparagraph 4.1.2.1 many require additional external heating sources to achieve auto-ignition.4.3.1.4 As described in Table 4.1, the ex
37、tinguisher unit is to be allowed to operate automatically; orarranged to be operated manually after the test vessel has burned freely for a minimum of 1 minute. Ifspecified in the manufacturers installation manual, the cooking range is to be shut down at systemactivation. After activation, observati
38、ons are to be made for (1) extinguishment, (2) reignition of thecooking oil, (3) a decrease in the oil temperature below the oil auto-ignition temperature.4.3.1.5 Based on observations made during the fire extinguishment tests described in Table 4.1, some ofthese tests may be waived if a determinati
39、on can be made that selected fire test arrangements arerepresentative of all tests described in Table 4.1.4.3.2 Cooking Oil Splash Tests4.3.2.1 When tested as described in paragraphs 4.3.2.1 to 4.3.2.4 an extinguisher unit shall (1) cause thefire in a test vessel to be completely extinguished, and (
40、2) cause no splashing or oil due to theextinguisher unit operation, as evidenced by the presence of drops of oil on the surrounding surface area.4.3.2.2 The amount of oil and the test vessels for the splash test described in Table 4.1 are to be used.4.3.2.3 The nozzles are to be located at the minim
41、um height allowed by the manufacturers limitations asspecified in the installation manual and positioned in the orientation most likely to create splashing of hotoil.4.3.2.4 A clean surface at least 12 inches (305 mm) wide is to be prepared around the test vessel todetect splashing oil. The liquid o
42、il in the test vessel is to be heated by the range until spontaneous ignitionoccurs. The fire is to burn freely for a period of not less than 1 minute and the vessel is fully involved withflame. The extinguisher unit is then to be manually actuated and the cooking range is to be shut downupon exting
43、uisher unit actuation. Observations are to be made to determine compliance with therequirements of paragraph 4.3.2.1. Foaming over the edge of the vessel and dispersion of residualextinguishing agent at gas point is acceptable.NOVEMBER 21, 2006SUBJECT 300A8UL COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
44、FURTHER REPRODUCTION ORDISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM UL5 Exposure Temperature Test for Detector Links5.1 When tested in accordance with paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3, the exposure temperature for the detectorlinks used in an extinguisher unit shall not exceed the maximum ambient temperature describe
45、d in Table4.1 of the Standard for Heat Responsive Links for Fire Protection Service, UL 33 for the temperatureratings of the detector links specified in the manufacturers installation manual for use with gas ranges.5.2 The range hood is to be located at the minimum height above the range as specifie
46、d in themanufacturers installation instructions for the installation of the extinguisher unit. The range and hood areto be located in a draft free area of a room at a minimum ambient temperature of 60F. The detector linksare to be installed over the range top as described in the manufacturers instru
47、ctions.5.3 Thermocouples are to be located near each fusible link. All four burners of the gas range are then tobe adjusted to their maximum intensity for a period of 15 minutes or until the temperature at the detectorlinks stabilize. The exhaust fan of the hood is not to be operated during this tes
48、t. The maximumtemperature at the detector links is to be observed to determine compliance with paragraph 5.1.6 Flow Distribution Tests6.1 The measured flow rate for any nozzle type specified in the installation instructions shall not be lessthan the flow rate for the test nozzles used for Fire Test
49、Residential Range Top, paragraphs 4.3.1.1 to4.3.1.5. Also, the measured flow rate for test nozzles shall not be greater than the flow rate for the testnozzles used for the Fire Test Residential Range Top, paragraphs 4.3.2.1 4.3.2.4. The flow tests areto be conducted by using the (1) minimum flow rate conditions specified in Fire Test Residential RangeTop, paragraphs 4.3.1.1 to 4.3.1.5, and (2) the maximum flow rate conditions specified in Fire Test Residential Range Top, paragraphs 4.3.1.5 4.3.2
