ECARO 25

Halon 1301 has been utilized over several decades as the preferred clean agent in automatic fire suppression systems for the protection of critical business assets such as computer rooms, record storage areas, electrical equipment, and other like applications. The production of Halon 1301 has ceased due to its effect on the environment. In addition, the European Community has banned the use of Halon products after December 31, 2003. Although a similar ban is not in effect in the United States, the need to replace Halon 1301 for the protection of the environment is a priority. 

The Fike ECARO-25™ System, containing DuPont™ FE-25™, provides end-users with the easiest and most cost effective drop-in solution to their Halon replacement needs. Due to the physical properties of FE-25™ and the superior performance of Fike's fast-acting rupture valve assembly, ECARO-25™ can work with your existing Halon pipe network. Just replace the nozzles and containers to transform your Halon 1301 fire protection system with ECARO-25™ 

Applications

• Total Flooding of Class-A Hazards
  FE-25™ can be used in applications where people are normally present (normally occupied spaces) for Class-A fire assets. Class-A fire assets represent greater than 90% of all commercial protection scenarios. Examples of applications where FE-25™ would be an excellent choice for a total flood fire suppression system where people are present include: computer rooms, telecommunication switch stations and facilities, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, data processing centers, clean rooms, industrial process control rooms, museums, libraries, and historical sites.
   
• Total Flooding of Class-B Hazards
  FE-25™ can also be used to suppress Class-B fire hazards for areas that are not normally occupied or that have limited access. Examples of these applications include: pleasure craft engine compartments, petrochemical facilities, chemical storage rooms, paint lockers, and other applications with hydrocarbon-based materials.