This product is a marine fire extinguishing equipment, featuring fast extinguishing speed and high efficiency.
This is a DNV GL MED certificate issued under the authority of the Government of the Kingdom of Norway for Kidde-Fenwal WHDR-125 and WHDR-260 Wet Chemical Systems. The certified product is a deep-fat cooking equipment fire extinguishing system, automatic or manual type, consisting of spray nozzles, piping, section valves as applicable, cylinders and a mechanical release module; it is a pressure vessel system. The certificate states compliance with Council Directive 96/98/EC as amended by 2014/93/EU, SOLAS 74 regulations II-2/1, II-2/10 and X/3, and the 2000 HSC Code 7.
The document describes the system components and specifications, including Kidde APC Wet Agent, Type “F” nozzles, 15 mm steel pipes, nitrogen expellant gas, and cylinder capacities of 5 L for WHDR-125 and 10 L for WHDR-260. It also lists installation testing requirements, including pressure testing of the pipe system to at least 1.5 times maximum working pressure and function testing, and periodical testing according to the maker's manual. The certificate addresses only SOLAS Ch. II-2, Reg. 10, 6.4.1; compliance with the shutdown function in 6.4.2–6.4.5 must be verified in each case.
| System type | WHDR-125 and WHDR-260 Wet Chemical System |
|---|---|
| Extinguishing agent | Kidde APC Wet Agent |
| Piping system | 15 mm steel pipes |
| Expellant gas | Nitrogen |
| Cylinder capacity, WHDR-125 | 5 L |
| Cylinder capacity, WHDR-260 | 10 L |
| Vertical distance from vat | 762 to 1270 mm |
| Maximum vat/protected area | 495 x 641 mm |
| Cylinder operating pressure | Max. 13 bar |
It is approved for use as a fire extinguishing system for galley deep-fat cooking equipment.
The WHDR-260 is listed for 2 fryers.
The maximum cylinder operating pressure is 13 bar.
The system was tested according to ISO 15371:2009.