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FirePro designs and builds reliable fire protection systems that protect your heavy mobile equipment from loss and down time. A system can be customized to meet your specific requirements. But why install AFEX fire systems instead of another brand?

• AFEX is the only UL listed fire system for vehicles.
• AFEX utilizes stainless steel distribution piping -- not hoses!
• AFEX fire systems use a spring loaded caps -- no rubber caps to blow off.
• We offer spot detectors and a continuous detection line.
• AFEX knows heavy equipment! In fact, it's their only business for over 35 years.

DETECTION
The AFEX detector can use either a continuous detection line or a spot thermal type that is shock and vibration resistant. The spot detectors are installed in and adjacent to the high hazard areas. The detector's switch contact closes at 300°F and reopens at 270°F. The detectors are wired in parallel with a shielded two wire conductor that is especially designed and constructed for AFEX. The detector is housed in a carbon steel bracket that is designed to be easily bent to facilitate placement. The vehicle battery provides power for the detection system.
The detection system may be enhanced by the addition of a Circuit Monitor Panel. Note that the detection system is only used with Automatic Systems.

DISTRIBUTION
The pressurizing gas enters a tube at the top of the extinguisher. The gas passes through perforations in this tube, which extends to the bottom of the extinguisher. In so doing, the gas fluidizes the powder, even when severely packed. As the gas increases the pressure in the cylinder, it ruptures the bursting disc in the discharge outlet at the bottom, forcing the powder through the distribution network.
The distribution network consists of stainless steel tubing and/or hydraulic hose. Finally, the dry chemical is disbursed through cone spray nozzles, which permit the broad distribution of the agent that is necessary for a total flooding system. These nozzles are protected by a spring loaded cap.

ACTUATION
In an automatic system, the closing of any one of the heat detectors will cause an electrical actuation of the system by discharging an explosive squib. The force from the squib powers a puncture pin which pierces the seal of a compressed nitrogen cartridge. The released gas flows to the extinguisher cylinder.
Manual actuation is accomplished by pulling a safety pin and applying force to the push knob on a mechanical actuator assembly. This also forces the puncture pin into the seal of a compressed nitrogen cartridge. Mechanical actuators should be located in the operator cab and on the outside of the vehicle near the operator egress path. More Information...