Solberg Ebook 00010 Web PDF

FOAM SYSTEMS
DESIGN & APPLICATION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – ABOUT SOLBERG
SECTION 2 – RE-HEALING FOAM
SECTION 3 – INTRODUCTION
SECTION 4 – FOAM CONCENTRATE DATA SHEETS
SECTION 5 – FOAM HARDWARE DATA SHEETS
SECTION 6 – APPLICATIONS
SECTION 7 – APPENDIX
SECTION 8 – SAFETY DATA SHEETS
SECTION 9 – FM GLOBAL PROPERTY LOSS PREVENTION DATA SHEETS
SECTION 10 – TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

SECTION 1
ABOUT SOLBERG
MENU
Solberg History Solberg Company Brochure
Solberg Culture Not All Fires are the Same
Vision And Mission
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ABOUT SOLBERG – SECTION 1
Solberg History
Revolutionzing Firefighting Foam Technology — Worldwide!
We are your one-stop resource for firefighting foam concentrates and custom-designed foam
suppression systems hardware. With our unique offering of both environmentally sustainable
fluorosurfactant and fluoropolymer-free foam concentrates and foam system hardware, Solberg leads
the industry in firefighting foam innovation.
Solberg is an Amerex Corporation company with a European heritage. We’ve grown steadily over the
past thirty years, focused first on Europe, then expanding into the Asia Pacific Region. Today, Solberg
has the expertise, capabilities and resources to serve the fire protection and firefighting industry
throughout the world.
As a Solberg customer, you can depend on Solberg products for high-quality and performance at a
competitive price. Also, you can expect our knowledgeable staff and authorized distributor partners
to provide high-level technical consultations before, during and after the sale—so you receive the right
firefighting products to meet your specific needs.
With industry-leading experts, worldwide experience and global reach, we continually pioneer
firefighting foam technologies to meet the latest demands in the Aerospace, Aviation, Chemical,
Defense, Energy, Fire Service, Marine, Mining, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Pipeline,
Solvents & Coatings and Utilities industries.
Solberg Culture
Our people and our resources are the difference.
• Manufacture high quality and performance products
• Easy to do business with
• Partnering and relationships
• Deliver orders complete and on time
• Responsiveness
• Technical expertise
• Continuous innovation
• Encompassquality, health and safety
• Environmental responsibility
Vision And Mission

To be the customer’s first choice through exceeding expectations each and every time.
Solberg Vision Statement

To be the global market leader in the firefighting foam industry by providing environmentally
sustainable firefighting foam concentrates and foam suppression systems hardware with improved
firefighting performance.
Solberg Mission Statement

Grow our revenue and expand product portfolio of the Solberg Company to that of a full line foam
products manufacturer through the marketing and sales of innovative, environmentally responsible
and sustainable foam products solutions.
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Solberg Company Brochure
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Not All Fires are the Same
NOT ALL FIRES ARE THE SAME

SOLBERG HAS YOU COVERED
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WE KNOW WHAT IT TAKES

TO CUT THE FIRE LINE
ENV
Don’t just wet When the fire alarm sounds, adrenaline spikes, and you move
without question. You are a first responder and people are
EXTINGUISH WITH FOAM
The firs
depending on you to extinguish the fire, to protect property, the
and fluo
environment — and, most important, to save lives. Having the HEALIN
Firefighting foam is a superior solution, acting as right tools to get the job done safely and effectively is crucial. and env
a force multiplier. When used appropriately for the Availab
correct application, foam: it has s

The quesTion is: Are you Truly prepAred
resealin
for TodAy’s firefighTing chAllenges?
time for
• Improves water’s wetting ability — ten-fold
• Extinguishes fire faster Designe
Communities are growing; industries and businesses are using
• Greatly reduces overhaul and mop-up time and to r
new technologies; more hazardous materials are transported foam co
• Increases firefighters’ protection
• Maximizes operational efficiency through cities and towns; and budgets for resources are tight. fluoropr
• Conserves valuable water resources These are the difficult challenges you face as a firefighter. Foam c
• Is highly effective for exposure protection It’s imperative you have the right tools to optimize the limited of a liqu
• Mitigates and suppresses vapors vapors.
resources you have available in those critical moments. You need
extingu
products that perform and are also firefighter friendly.
Availab
and 3x6
At Solberg, we get it. We’ve put in more than 40 years developing
foam concentrates designed to work effectively on different classes
of fires. Solberg foam concentrates are exceptional firefighting
tools for flame knock-down, fire control, extinguishment or vapor
suppression — all of which are paramount to firefighter safety.
If you aren’t safe, neither are the people depending on you.
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SOLBERG - A FOAM FOR EVERY APPLICATION cer
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KES
FIREFIGHTER SAFE. TAKES THE WILD OUT STOPS FIRE

ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY. OF WILDLAND FIRES. IN ITS TRACKS.
move Class A & B fires Class A fires Class B fires
le are
The first true, effective fluorosurfactant FIRE-BRAKE™ foam concentrate The first U.S. EPA Stewardship Program
ty, the
and fluoropolymer-free foam, RE- substantially increases water’s overall — 2015 Compliant C6 foam concentrates,
ng the HEALING™ Foam is safe for firefighters wetting capability. This maximizes ARCTIC™ AFFF and AR-AFFF ATC™
cial. and environmentally sustainable. penetration, resulting in greater fire foam concentrates are synthetic foams
Available in a variety of concentrates, control when attacking combustible used to effectively extinguish Class B
it has superior vapor suppression, rapid Class A fuels. hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel fires.
resealing characteristics, and long drain ARCTIC™ AFFF and AR-AFFF foam
Designed for wildland, structural and
time for better burn-back resistance. concentrates can be used for rapid
other Class A fires, including wood,
extinguishment or vapor suppression.
Designed for use on Class B fuel fires paper, coal, and rubber, FIRE-BRAKE™
using
and to replace traditional AFFF, FFFP foam concentrate is U.S. Forest Service Available in 1%, 3%, 6% AFFF, 1x3%
ported foam concentrates and older protein and Qualified Products Listed (QPL). ATC, 3x3% ATC™, and 3x6% ATC™
tight. fluoroprotein foams, RE-HEALING™ concentrates.
Proportioned at 0.5% to 1.0%,
fighter. Foam can be used to prevent re-ignition
application rates may vary based on
imited of a liquid spill and control hazardous
hazard or terrain.
vapors. On Class A fuels, it will improve
u need
extinguishment in deep-seated fires.
Available in 1%, 3%, 6%, 3x3% ATC™,

and 3x6% ATC™ concentrates.
eloping
classes
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safety.
u.
RE-HEALING™ TF, Training Foam also is

available. Designed for firefighter training
ONLY, it is intended for extinguishing only
controlled Class B fires. This foam is not
intended for use on actual fires.
Product Certifications: SOLBERG foam concentrates have been rigorously tested to meet some of the industry’s most stringent product
certifications. These include UL, ULC, FM, EN, ICAO and IMO, to name a few. Product certifications vary dependent upon concentration type.
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No additional
EQUIPMENT NEEDED How foam works
Foam non-air aspirating discharge devices as well as air- Solberg foam is made up of three component parts: foam
aspirating discharge devices can be used to obtain maximum concentrate, water, and energy. Energy can take the form of
results. SOLBERG foam concentrates can be proportioned at air or mechanical agitation. When energy is added to a foam
the proper foam solution percentage using common foam solution (foam concentrate mixed with water), finished foam
hardware devices such as: is produced through a discharge device. The finished foam
is very fluid and readily flows over liquid or solid surfaces to
• Line eductors
extinguish fire by:
• Self-educting nozzles
• Low and medium expansion devices • Excluding oxygen (separates fuel from vapor)
• Handline nozzles • Cooling fuel surface (water content of foam)
• Branch pipe nozzles • Separating flame from fuel source
• CAFS
Compatibility
SOLBERG foam concentrates should not be mixed with
other foam concentrates, unless otherwise tested for
compatibility. For questions about compatibility or mixing
foam concentrates, consult Solberg Technical Services.
H ave Q uestions?
For more information about which foam product works best for specific applications — or other
questions — contact your local authorized Solberg Distributor or Factory Representative.
Solberg is a member of THE AMEREX GROUP, an alliance of
independent companies with a singular purpose: revolutionize the
course of fire suppression technology with safer, more effective,
and more sustainable solutions. Together, we are Moving Industries
Forward by Redefining Fire Suppression. www.solbergfoam.com
S O L B E R G F O A M.C O M AMERICAS EMEA A S IA -P A C IF IC

THE SOLBERG COMPANY SOLBERG SCANDINAVIAN AS SOLBERG ASIA PACIFIC PTY LTD
1520 Brookfield Avenue Radøyvegen 721 - Olsvollstranda 3 Charles Street
FORM NUMBER F2015010 Green Bay, WI 54313 N-5938 Sæbøvågen St. Marys NSW 2760
USA Norway Australia
COPYRIGHT © 2015. SOLBERG ® , RE-HEALING™, ARCTIC™, FIRE-BRAKE™
AND ATC™ ARE TRADEMARKS OF THE SOLBERG COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES. Tel: +1 920 593 9445 Tel: +47 56 34 97 00 Tel: +61 2 9673 5300
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RE-HEALING FOAM ™
MENU
Environmental Stewardship RE-HEALING Foam Fire Performance
RE-HEALING Foam Brochure Fluorine Free Foam – Not All

Concentrates Are Equal
RE-HEALING Foam Concentrate FAQ
Technical Reference Guide
Aquatic Impact of Firefighting Foam
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RE-HEALING FOAM – SECTION 2
Environmental Stewardship
Solberg Company Position on Fluorine Containing Firefighting Foams
It is the position of Solberg the RE-HEALINGTM Foam (RF) is the World’s most effective firefighting
foam concentrate for flame knockdown, fire control, extinguishment, and burn-back resistance.
Control, extinguishing time, and burn-back resistance are paramount to safety of firefighters
everywhere, and RE-HEALING foam is superior to all other foam concentrates, whether protein or
synthetic, fluorinated or not.
The Voluntary Stewardship Program of the US EPA states that by the end of 2010, the industry
acheive an intermediate goal of 95% reduction in the production and use of long-chain
perfluorinated chemicals (LCPFC’s).
By the end of 2015, the goal is to phase out the production and use of long-chain perfluorinated
chemicals. The Solberg Company has already achieved full 2015 compliance with its full range of
RE-HEALING foam conentrates.
While this Voluntary Stewardship Program addresses the Persistence, Bioaccumulation, and Toxicity
(PBT) of long chain perfluorinated chemicals, it does not address the firefighting performance of
foam concentrates based on the newer generation of short-chain perfluorinated chemicals. It is
the position of Solberg that the change for fluorine containing foam concentrates, to short chain
perfluorinated chemicals, has had a significant negative impact on firefighting performance and
burn-back resistance. As a result fluorine containing foam concentrates now require significantly
greater levels of fluorinated surfactants than pre-2010 compliant foam concentrates to ahcieve the
same levels of firefighting performance. Furhtermore, it is Solberg’s official position that all fluorine
containing firefighting foams that are modified to achieve the 2010 and 2015 EPA Voluntary targets
should have their existing approvals reviewed and fully re-tested to prove that the stated level of
performance has not been compromised.
Solberg is committed to leading the foam fire suppression industry with

innovative and high performance products.
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RE-HEALING Foam Brochure
IT HAS BEEN A LONG WAIT FOR

INNOVATION IN FOAM TECHNOLOGY
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THE WAIT IS OVER

RE-HEALING FOAM LEADS THE WAY
Challenging the status quo and ourselves is how Solberg Toug
Our foam
WIL
RE-HEALING™ Foam began. But it wasn’t born overnight.
For fifteen years we formulated, extensively tested and refined
concentrates are Regula
this first, truly authentic fluorosurfactant and fluoropolymer-
free foam concentrate. We wanted to create a foam that respected world fluorin
would leave no harmful footprint on the environment – and wide for superior Europe
right n
we did. But first, and most important, it had to perform as performance.
well as – or better than – AFFF foams. It does. Foam.
fluorop
RE-HEALING Foam has proven exceptional performance for
concer
flame knock-down, fire control and extinguishing time. It
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moves rapidly across surfaces, forming a thick, wet blanket
for superior vapor suppression, and has a long drain time for No N
greater burn-back resistance. It’s that good.
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A Better, Safer Solution Non-ai
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FOR FIREFIGHTERS RE-HE
Testing RE-HEALING Foam’s performance didn’t just happen fluorop
in a lab. We put on the boots and the turn-out gear and faced RE-HE
the fire ourselves. Many fires, in many different scenarios. proper
We had to be absolutely sure RE-HEALING Foam was the
right – the best – firefighting solution for protecting life • Li
and property. What we learned is whether it’s a wildland, • Se
structural or industrial fire, RE-HEALING Foam knocks it • Lo
down and keeps it down. • Ha

• Br
• CA
Solberg also offers RE-HEALING™ Training Foam, which is • Fi
specially designed to let firefighters train more often. It is
intended for use on Class B fires in a controlled environment. RE-HEA
Better trained firefighters are safer firefighters. Training
Foam is NOT intended to be used in an actual fire situation.
SOLBERG — A FOAM FOR EVERY APPLICATION
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Tougher Environmental Regulations

WILL DEMAND IT
Regulatory action is being taken around the world to limit
fluorine in the environment. Select countries in Asia and
Europe already have regulations in place. You can be prepared
right now for inevitable regulations with Solberg RE-HEALING
Foam. It is the first, true 100% fluorosurfactant and
fluoropolymer-free foam concentrate with no environmental
concerns for persistence, bioaccumulation or toxic breakdown.
Gone in 40 days, it leaves no harmful footprint behind.
No Need For
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Non-air aspirating discharge devices as well as air-aspirating
discharge devices can be used to obtain maximum results.
RE-HEALING™ Foam is also the first fluorosurfactant and
fluoropolymer-free foam to be certified with fire sprinklers.
RE-HEALING Foam concentrates can be proportioned at the
proper foam solution percentage using common foam devices.
• Line eductors
• Self-educting nozzles
• Low and medium expansion devices
• Hand-line nozzles
• Branch pipe nozzles
• CAFS
• Fire sprinklers Available in:
hich is
n. It is • 1%, 3%, 6%
nment. RE-HEALING FOAM MEETS STRINGENT CERTIFICATIONS • 3x3% ATC™
aining • 3x6% ATC™
uation.
Product certifications vary dependent upon concentration type.
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Hardware value-engineered for you

As a custom manufacturer, we tailor firefighting foam
hardware to meet your specifications. You can count on us to
work with you and deliver products that perform as needed,
when you need them.
Balanced Pressure Proportioning Systems

• Bladder tanks
• Pre-piped bladder tanks
• Balanced pressure pump sets or skids
• Inline balanced pressure
Discharge Devices
• Foam chambers
• Foam makers
• Foam monitors
• Hose reel stations
Mobile Products
• Tote trailers
• Foam proportioning trailers
• Foam carts
H ave Q uestions?
For more information, contact your local authorized Solberg distributor or factory representative.
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RE-HEALING Foam Concentrate FAQ
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Hardware value-engineered for you

As a custom manufacturer, we tailor firefighting foam
hardware to meet your specifications. You can count on us to
work with you and deliver products that perform as needed,
when you need them.
Balanced Pressure Proportioning Systems

• Bladder tanks
• Pre-piped bladder tanks
• Balanced pressure pump sets or skids
Discharge Devices
• Foam chambers
• Foam makers
• Foam monitors
• Hose reel stations
Mobile Products
• Tote trailers
• Foam proportioning trailers
• Foam carts
H ave Q uestions?
For more information, contact your local authorized Solberg distributor or factory representative.
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W H IT E pAp E R

RE-HEALING™ FOAM
CONCENTRATE
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TECHNICAL REFERENCE GuIdE / RE-HEALING™ FOAM CONCENTRATE | 1
Table of Contents
Test considerations on performance criteria
Introduction
RE-HEALING™ RF Class B Foam Concentrates..................................................................... 2
RE-HEALING™ RF 3x6 ATC™ Class B Foam Concentrates.................................................... 2
RE-HEALING™ RF Class B Foam Systems............................................................................. 3
Performance
General.................................................................................................................................... 3
Advantages.............................................................................................................................. 3
Performance Guidelines........................................................................................................... 4
RE-HEALING Foam Concentrates

Physical Properties................................................................................................................... 6
Storage and Stability................................................................................................................. 7
Agent Testing........................................................................................................................... 7
Water Considerations................................................................................................................ 7
Compatibility with Other Class “B” Agents................................................................................. 7
Environmental Compatibility...................................................................................................... 7
Materials of Construction
Materials and Testing................................................................................................................7
Tanks....................................................................................................................................... 8
Piping and Fittings................................................................................................................... 8
Valves.......................................................................................................................................8
Pumps..................................................................................................................................... 8
Gaskets.................................................................................................................................... 8
Seals and Paints.......................................................................................................................8
Metals...................................................................................................................................... 9
Dissimilar Metals...................................................................................................................... 9
Fiberglass.................................................................................................................................9
Lubricants, Seals and Packing.................................................................................................. 9
Plastics.................................................................................................................................. 10
Typical Metal Corrosion...........................................................................................................11
Compatibility with Elastomers..................................................................................................12
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TECHNICAL REFERENCE GuIdE / RE-HEALING FOAM CONCENTRATE | 2
I. Introduction
A. RE-HEALING RF Foam Concentrates B. RE-HEALING ATC Foam Concentrates
RE-HEALING RF foam concentrate is a synthetic, RE-HEALING ATC and RF foam are synthetic
foaming liquids designed for use with fresh, sea multipurpose foam forming liquids designed for
or brackish water. When mixed as recommended protection of water soluble solvents and water
with water, RE-HEALING foam concentrates insoluble hydrocarbon flammable liquids. The
are excellent in control and extinguishment of effectiveness of RE-HEALING ATC foam on a
hydrocarbon fuel fires. They are a pseudo plastic wide range of flammable liquids and ordinary
due to the resin used in the concentrate which combustibles eliminates the need to stock a
assists the foam stability and long drain time. variety of fire fighting agents.
RF foam on non polar, water insoluble flammable On water soluble polar solvents, RE-HEALING
liquids (hydrocarbons), forms a rapidly flowing foam concentrate forms a cohesive polymeric
foam blanket that floats over the fuel surface. The layer on the fuel surface. The polymeric layer
foam blanket is stable and free flowing, given its protects the foam from breakdown by polar
RE-HEALING properties. This action is achieved solvents. If the protective layer should become
without the use of fluorochemicals (polymers and disrupted, more of the polymeric layer is produced
surfactants) which is unique to RF concentrates, by means of a regenerative action known as
providing an effective vapor seal which rapidly RE-HEALING. This unique action enables the
extinguishes and prevents re-ignition. foam to extinguish and secure effectively; thus
providing superior burn back protection.
HYDROCARBON FLAMMABLE LIQUID POLAR SOLVENT FLAMMABLE LIQUID

(WATER INSOLUBLE) (WATER SOLUBLE)
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C. RE-HEALING RF Foam Fixed Suppression • RE-HEALING foam concentrates can limit

Systems 3 dimensional spill fire spread to the area
System designs are available for optimum of the 3 D spill. This allows the use of
effectiveness utilizing RE-HEALING foam supplemental agents, such as dry chemicals,
concentrates. These system designs are based for extinguishment.
on listings and approvals by the recognized fire
• RE-HEALING foam concentrates may be
protection laboratories and the recommendations
applied to fires simultaneously with dry
of applicable NFPA codes. Since each fire
chemical fire fighting agents because the
protection problem can involve unique
agents are mutually effective and compatible.
considerations, please contact your local factory
Compatibility with other aqueous foamed
sales representative or Solberg technical services
agents is satisfactory when applied in separate
for assistance in design, equipment procurement
foam streams.
and system installation.
• RE-HEALING foam concentrates possess
II. Performance excellent Class A fire suppressing abilities.
They effectively extinguish deep seated fires
A. General
in wood, paper, cotton and other ordinary
This section identifies the advantages of using
combustibles. Additionally, they are very
RE-HEALING foam concentrates and performance
effective on the combination Class A and Class
data that demonstrate their effectiveness on a
B fires resulting from burning rubber, plastic
broad range of flammable liquid hazards, as well
and other polymeric materials.
as Class A type fires.
• RE-HEALING foam concentrates are the most
B. Advantages of RE-HEALING Foam Concentrates
cost effective agents for the protection of
• RE-HEALING foam concentrates are more flammable liquid hazards since they exhibit
effective at controlling and extinguishing a excellent fire extinguishment, re-flash securing
flammable liquid fire. and long shelf life.
• RE-HEALING foam concentrates are useful for

securing non burning surfaces of hydrocarbon
or polar solvent fuel fires and spills against
ignition.
• Storage tank protection systems can be used to

suppress fuel tank fires (with resultant cooling
of hot metal) and to seal against the tank shell
area without great depths of foam.
• RE-HEALING RF foam concentrates can be

dispensed effectively through non aspirating
and aspirating equipment including fog/straight
stream nozzles, fog-foam nozzles.
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C. performance of RE-HEALING Foam Concentrates on Solvent Spill Fires (Hand Line Application)
Product
Fire Size Fuel Nozzle Application Density
(% concentration)
RE-HEALING Foam
3.0 ft2 (0.28 m2) AVTUR/FW Def.Aust. 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
@ 6%
AVGAS/SW Def.Aust. 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
AVTUR/FW Def.Aust. 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
91 Octane Def.Aust. 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
Light Tops Def.Aust. 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
91 Octane/10% Ethanol Def.Aust. 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
28 ft2 (2.6 m2) Unleaded/FW US Mil 0.08 gpm/ft2 (2.92 lpm/m2)
48.4 ft2 (4.5 m2) AVTUR/FW ICAO 0.07 gpm/ft2 (2.56 lpm/m2)
AVTUR/FW ICAO 0.07 gpm/ft2 (2.56 lpm/m2)
1076 ft2 (100 m2) Light Crude Oil 59 gpm (225 lpm) 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.25 lpm/m2)
1615 ft2 (150 m2) AVTUR (1000L) 1261 gpm (4775 lpm) 0.80 gpm/ft2 (31.83 lpm/m2)
1615 ft2 (150 m2) 96 Octane 151 gpm (570 lpm) 0.09 gpm/ft2 (3.8 lpm/m2)
Condensate 151 gpm (570 lpm) 0.09 gpm/ft2 (3.8 lpm/m2)
Product
Fire Size Fuel Nozzle Application Density
(% concentration)
RE-HEALING Foam
3.0 ft2 (0.28 m2) AVTUR/FW Def.Aust. 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
@ 3%
AVTUR/FW Def.Aust. 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
Light Tops Def.Aust. 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
Shell Optimax Def.Aust. 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
28 ft2 (2.6 m2) Unleaded/FW US Mil 0.08 gpm/ft2 (2.92 lpm/m2)
48.4 ft2 (4.5 m2) AVTUR/FW ICAO 0.07 gpm/ft2 (2.56 lpm/m2)
AVTUR/FW ICAO 0.07 gpm/ft2 (2.56 lpm/m2)
1076 ft2 (100 m2) Light Crude Oil 148 gpm (562 lpm) 0.14 gpm/ft2 (5.62 lpm/m2)
Light Crude Oil 59 gpm (225 lpm) 0.06 gpm/ft2 (2.42 lpm/m2)
1615 ft2 (150 m2) 96 Octane 150 gpm (570 lpm) 0.09 gpm/ft2 (3.8 lpm/m2)
Condensate 150 gpm (570 lpm) 0.09 gpm/ft2 (3.8 lpm/m2)
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Typical RE-HEALING ATC Foam Fire Test data – Hand Line Application
Fire Conditions: EN 1568 (Parts 3 & 4)
Solution Concentration Application Density

Flammable Liquid Pan Size
(%) gpm/ft2 (lpm/m2)
Methanol 6 10.8 ft2 (1 m2) 0.16 (6.5)
Ethanol (EtOH) 6 10.8 ft2 (1 m2) 0.16 (6.5)
Acetone 6 10.8 ft2 (1 m2) 0.16 (6.5)
Heptane 3 48 ft2 (4.5 m2) 0.10 (4.1)
Typical RE-HEALING ATC Foam – Tank and dike protection Guidelines

(Recommended Application Rates)
Graph Tank Protection NFPA Type II Spill and Dike Protection

Flammable Liquid
Category 3% ATC Solution 6% ATC Solution 3% ATC Solution 6% ATC Solution
A Gasoline, Hexane, Heptane, VMP Naptha,
n-Butanol, Butyl Acetate, MIBK, 0.10 gpm/ft2 0.10 gpm/ft2
– –
Methyl Methacrylate, AceticAcid, (4.1 lpm/m2) (4.1 lpm/m2)
Gasohol (0-20% alcohol)
B Benzene, DMF, Methyl Acrylate, 0.10 gpm/ft2 0.10 gpm/ft2
– –
Isobutyl Alcohol, Morpholine (4.1 lpm/m2) (4.1 lpm/m2)
C Dioxane, Ethyl Acetate, Ethyl Cellosolve, 0.16 gpm/ft2 0.16 gpm/ft2
Acrylonitrile, Methanol, MEK, Ethanol, – –
Isopropyl Ether, Ethylendediamine (6.5 lpm/m2) (6.5 lpm/m2)
D Acetone, Isopropanol, Ethyl Ether, 0.24 gpm/ft2 0.24 gpm/ft2

– –
Tetrahydrofuran, t-Butyl Alcohol (9.8 lpm/m2) (9.8 lpm/m2)
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Application Rate Guidelines for RE-HEALING Then refer to the graph category in the above
ATC Concentrate table to determine the correct application rate.
For those flammable liquids not included in the (Examples of common flammable liquids are listed
above table, the following graph can be used as a in each category.) Flash point and solubility data
guideline determining application rates. on various flammable liquids may be found in
the NFPA Hazardous Materials Handbook and in
To use this chart, first look up the liquid’s flash other similar sources. There are some variances
point and its water solubility. Determine their point on category boundaries.
of intersection and zone on the chart.
III. RE-HEALING Foam Concentrates

A. physical properties
Specific Gravity Viscosity, CPs.

RE-HEALING Foam Nominal Use Minimum Use Temp.
pH 77ºF (25ºC)
Concentrate Concentration ºF (ºC)
77ºF (25ºC) 77ºF (25ºC)
2500 Pseudoplastic
RE-HEALING 6% 6% 1.02 35 (1.7) 8
Liquid
3500 Pseudoplastic
RE-HEALING 3% 3% 1.03 35 (1.7) 8
Liquid
4500 Pseudoplastic
RE-HEALING 3x6 ATC 3%x6% 1.06 35 (1.7) 8
Liquid
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B. Storage and Stability RE-HEALING foam concentrate’s compatibility

RE-HEALING foam concentrates may be stored with dry chemical agents has popularized
in their shipping containers without change in twin-agent systems. Both types of agents
their original physical or chemical characteristics. contribute superior knockdown; RE-HEALING
Freezing and thawing have no adverse effect on foam concentrate secures against reflash while
product performance, though slight stratification dry chemical suppresses three dimensional fires.
may result, in which case moderate agitation
F. Environmental Compatibility
before use is advised.
RE-HEALING foam concentrates are
Long term thermal aging of the concentrates fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer-free products for
at 150°F (65°C) has shown no adverse effect use on Class B hydrocarbon fuels with no
in performance. Therefore, a lifetime of at least environmental concerns for persistence,
10 years is expected when stored in original bioaccumulation or toxic break down.
containers. Storage of premixes is not generally
recommended for periods beyond 5 years, IV. Materials of Construction
and should be tested annually as required by
RE-HEALING foam concentrate is compatible with
NFPA 11.
multiple materials of construction such as carbon
C. Agent Testing steel, stainless steel, brass, polyethylene, and

PVC. Galvanized steel should not be used in direct
As recommended by NFPA 11, Section A 6 1. 1 5,
contact with the foam concentrate. For storage
the foam concentrates and premix quality should
tanks, involving large quantities of concentrates, the
be assessed annually. Assessment includes tests
superior rated (Code A) materials shown on Page 9
to determine expansion, solution strength, 25%
are preferred. For less material exposure or areas
drain time, and fire performance.
involving smaller amounts of agent, such as lines and
d. Water Considerations valves, Code B materials are quite suitable.
RE-HEALING foam concentrates are designed for The data results are based on laboratory tests which
use with fresh, salt or brackish water. may not always exactly reproduce actual field usage
conditions. Where possible, the user should perform
E. Compatibility With Other Class “B”
in service tests. Dissimilar metals should be used
Extinguishing Agents
with care, especially if aluminium components are
Occasionally RE-HEALING foam concentrates being considered. Galvanized steel should not be
must be applied to a fire simultaneously with used in concentrate storage service.
protein or fluoroprotein foam. Tests have shown
that RF foam concentrates can be used with RE-HEALING foam concentrates will remove some
either in any sequence of operation. Their use in paints. Spills should be flushed immediately with
combination detracts from the efficiency of water. For high spillage areas certain resistant paints
RE-HEALING foam concentrates, but enhances are identified on Page 10. Rinsing of spills is still
the performance of protein or fluoroprotein foams. recommended.
RE-HEALING foam concentrates should not be

mixed with any type of concentrates from other
manufacturers.
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Recommendations for use in RE-HEALING foam C. Valves

systems are listed on this page in the order of Concentrate
serviceability (#1 through #4). Economic factors are #1 – O.S. & Y. – Cast iron body with bronze trim
a variable which will also influence the choice of and seats (large valves – above 2”)
materials for any specific application and location.
#2 – Ball Valve – Bronze body with 316 S.S. trim
and ball (smaller valves 2” and under)
For questions about materials of construction
compatibility, consult Solberg Technical Services. Premix or solution
All Listed and Approved fire service valves.
Recommended Materials of Construction for
Equipment Handling RE-HEALING Foam D. Pumps
A. Tanks Concentrate
Concentrate or Premix
Number 1 Number 2
#1 – 304 Stainless Steel
Casing Cast Iron Bronze
#2 – Carbon Steel with Baked Phenolic Lining
and certain room temperature cured Impeller Cast Iron Bronze
coatings Shaft Hardened Stainless Steel Carbon Steel
#3 – Fibreglass – Isophthalic Based Polyester Seal Mechanical, Crane #9 Packed

with Gelcote
* #4 – Carbon Steel
E. Gaskets
B. Piping and Fittings Conventional gasket materials
Concentrate
F. Seals and Paints
#1 – 304 S.S. (small lines – 2” and under)
See Tables on Pages 9 and 10.
* #2 – Carbon Steel (large lines – above 2”)
#3 – “Transite” (Reg. T.M. of Johns Mansville)
#4 – PVC (all sizes) *Important:
In certain field situations economics have dictated the use
Premix or solution
of mild steel storage containers for RE-HEALING ATC foam.
* #1 – Carbon Steel
If this is necessary, the user should recognize that mild
#2 – “Transite” (Reg. T.M. of Johns Mansville) carbon steel is not normally recommended for RE-HEALING
#3 – PVC ATC foam and should increase the frequency of inspection.
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Compatibility of Concentrates with Metals G. dissimilar Metals

of Construction It is recommended that if you have dissimilar
A. Superior metal for construction, very little metals within your system, the interface be
observable corrosion or sedimentation. insulated with an inner polymeric gasket material.
B. Satisfactory metal for construction, agent can This gasket material typically consists of anything
withstand exposure for at least one year, from polyethylene to Teflon ®.*
some rusting and sedimentation may occur.
*Teflon® is a registered trademark of E.I. Du Pont.
A yearly agent quality check is suggested
when these metals are used in storage tanks.
C. Not suitable for construction.
Metal(s) Concentrate Fresh Water Premix Salt Water Premix

6061 T-6
Aluminum B B C(pits)
Cast 356
Brass CA-260 (C26000) A A B
80/10/10/ (C93700)
Bronze, Cast B B B
85/5/5/5 (C83600)
Copper, Electrolytic CA-110 (C11000) A A B
Copper-Nickel 90/10 (C70600) A A B
Iron, Cast SAE G-3500 B B B
Monel 400 A A B
Steel, Mild 1010 B B B

304
Steel, Stainless A A C(pits)
430
Titanium 6AL-4V A A A
Fiberglass – Approved Construction

RE-HEALING foam concentrates may be stored
Compatibility with in fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks properly
Material Type Material Name RE-HEALING Foam
Concentrate constructed with approved isophthalic based
Lupriplate® 630-2 Good polyester resins or approved epoxy resin/fiberglass
Lubricants
Stavis® Aluminium Complex Grease Good systems. Common orthopthalic polyester/fiberglass
Marfack® All-Purpose–2 Grease) Fair composites are not recommended nor are room
EPT Synthetics Good temperature cured epoxy systems.
Rubber Seals Neoprene Fair

and O-Rings
Lubricants, Seals and packing Materials Suitability
Nitrile Fair
with RE-HEALING foam concentrate
Butyl Fair
Packing Materials Metallic Crane Style 100-M Good The chart represents total immersion for 14 days at
Fel-Pro® C5A Good 120ºF. (49ºC.) in concentrate, fresh and salt water
Pipe Sealants
(Dopes) 3M Sealer #4178 Good premixes.
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Compatibility of Concentrates with Structural Code:

plastics, plastic Coatings, Elastomers, Lubricants, A - Superior material for equipment
packing Materials and Exterior paints construction.
B - Suitable material for long term exposure, a yearly
spot check of material is advisable.
C - Not presently recommended for equipment
construction.
Supplier Code:
* - Clear plastic samples became opaque after
1
DuPont Company 7
Fiske Bros. Refining Co. exposure.
2
Rohm and Hass Company 8
Crane Packing Co.
** - Isophthalic based polyester gel cotes required
3
Heresite and Chemical Company 9
PPG Industries over fiberglass reinforced base.
4
Wisconsin Protective Coating Corp. 10
Reliance Universal Inc. *** - Room temperature cured epoxy systems are not
5
The Ceilcote Co. 11
Ashland Chemical Co. recommended. Some heat cured systems,
6
Sta-Vis Oil Co., Lubricants especially dicyandiamide catalyzed ones, have
proven satisfactory.
Suitability with:
Material Type Material Type or Specific Identification
Concentrate Premix (Fresh or Salt)
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) C B
“Delrin”® (acetal)1 B B
Epoxy, fiberglass-reinforced B*** B***
“KYDEX”® (acrylic-PVC alloy)2 C B
Polycarbonate B A
Nylon C B
Phenolics, canvas-based C C
Structural
Plexigls (acrylic) B* A
Plastics
Polyester, fiberglass-reinforced B** B**
Polyethylene, high density B A
Polyethylene, low density C A
Polystyrene C A
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) A* A
Polypropylene B A
Fluorocarbon Plastics A A
Polyester: Flakeline® 2525 (50º–110º F Cure) A A
Baked or Phenolic: “Heresite”® P-4033 A A
“Cold Set” Phenolic: “Heresite”® P-4133 C A
Plastic Coatings Phenolic: “Plasite”® #3055 or #30664, 9062, 9570 A A
On Mild Steel Epoxy-Phenolic (cold-set): “Plasite”® 7122 B A
“Copon”10 TL8022, “Aropol”11 7241T-15
Ethylene-Propylene Terpolymer (EPT) A A
Natural Rubber B A
Elastomers Neoprene B B
Nitrile Rubber B A
Nylon Reinforced Nitrile A A
Aluminum Complex Grease® A A
Lubricants
“Lubriplast”® 630-27 A A
Asbestos 58108 A A
Packing Materials
Metallic 100-M8 A A
“Plastite”® #71224 A A
Exterior Paints “Aquapon”® UC422079 B A
“Imron”® Polyurethane Enamel1 B A
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Metals – Typical corrosion data with RE-HEALING Following immersion, the coupons were cleaned
Foam Concentrates in accordance with the method ASTM D1384
Metal compatibility with Solberg RE-HEALING Corrosion Test for Engine Coolants in Glassware
foam concentrates and solutions were examined and re-weighed. The mean weight differences
by a third party testing organisation, the University in the coupons were reported. Testing was
Analytical Laboratory at the University of New South completed by the University Analytical Laboratory,
Wales, Australia. Testing was done to determine the University of New South Wales, Australia.
corrosive effect on 14 different metals in accordance RESULTS
with ASTM G 31, Laboratory Immersion Corrosion
The mean mass loss expressed in milligrams of
Testing of Metals.
metal lost over the 14 day period of the test. The
METHODOLOGY results are as follows:
Duplicate metal coupons of each of the 14

specified metals were cleaned, weighed and
immersed in the following solutions for 14 days at
104º±1ºF (40º±1ºC). Testing was carried out on
RF3, RF6 and RF 3x6 ATC foam concentrates and
3% or 6% solutions using distilled water.
Typical Corrosion data with Solberg RE-HEALING Foams - Mean Mass loss over 14 days
Distilled RF3% RF3% RF6% RF6% RF3x6 ATC RF3x6 ATC

Metal
Water Concentrate Solution Concentrate Solution Concentrate Solution
Aluminum (60/61) 8.9 0.7 0.8 0.3 0.8 0.7 0.8
Aluminum cast 356 0 1.3 0.8 0 1.5 1.3 0.8
Brass CA 260 1.4 0.5 2.0 1.7 1.6 0.5 2.0
Bronze cast 80/10/10 0 0 1.0 1.0 0 0 1.0
Bronze cast 85/5/5 0 1.1 0.6 1.1 1.1 1.1 0.6
Copper Elec CA110 3.4 0.5 0.3 0 0.1 0.5 0.3
Copper Nickel 90/10 1.2 0 0 0 0.4 0 0
Cast iron SAE G-3500 76.1 3.4 32.2 0.5 24.9 3.4 32.2
Magnesium alloy AZ31B-H24 7.7 25.3 14.9 54.0 63.2 25.3 14.9
Monel 400 0 0.5 0 0 0.5 0.5 0
Mild Steel 1010CR 51.0 4.6 33.8 3.0 24.0 4.6 33.8
Stainless Steel Grade 304 1.3 0 0.3 1.0 0.15 0 0.3
Stainless Steel Grade 430 0 0.5 0.3 0 0 0.5 0.3
Titanium 6AL-4V 1.5 0.6 0.2 0.1 1.6 0.6 0.2
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Compatibility of Elastomers with RE-HEALING The tests represent a total exposure time of
Foam Concentrates 168 hours. The materials were Fluoroelastomer
(fluorocarbon AMS3218, ASTM D2000 S6E),
Rubber and Elastomer Material Compatibility Tests
Natural latex (MIL-T-36966). Ethylene propylene
On SOLBERG RE-HEALING RF3, RF6 and RF 3x6 ATC
diene terpolymer (AMS3249), Nitrile rubber
Technology FireFighting Foam Concentrates
(AMS3215), and Neoprene (AMS3208). Testing
Using ASTM Method D2240, Test method for
was completed by the University Analytical
Rubber Property – Durometer Hardness, the
Laboratory, of the University of New South Wales,
RE-HEALING foam RF3 and RF6 products and
Australia.
their solutions were tested for their effect on
rubbers and elastomer materials.
Table 1 - Summary of Rubber and Elastomer Compatibilty Test for

RE-HEALING Foam Solutions and Concentrates (168 hours)
Foam Solution or % Change % Change

Material Description
Concentration in Volume in Hardness
Fluoroelastomer 3% -0.10 -1.22
6% -0.12 -0.94
Concentrate 0.05 -2.46
Natural Latex 3% 0.22 -5.06
6% 0.57 -6.34
EPDM Terpolymer 3% -1.81 -1.88
6% -0.20 -1.37
Concentrate -2.21 0.24
Nitrile Rubber 3% 0.20 -0.54
6% 0.18 -0.20
Neoprene 3% 1.88 -0.08
6% 1.79 -0.27
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W H IT E PA P E R
Aquatic Impact of Firefighting Foam

AQUATIC IMPACT OF
FIREFIGHTING FOAMS
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AQUATIC IMPACT OF FIREFIGHTING FOAMS | 1
Firefighters have been confused by publications on the The conclusion is that fluorine containing foams are more
environmental impact of Class B firefighting foams over the or less nontoxic and that the new fluorine free foams
past 20 years. Since 1999 the information is even more have a severe impact on the survival of fish species when
confusing. The most recent challenge is the persistence of we discharge these concentrates into the open water.
the fluorosurfactants used in Fluoroprotein Foam, AFFF, [1] The new Fluorine Free Class B foams are based
FFFP and the related Alcohol Resistant foams (AR-AFFF) solely on synthetic hydrocarbon surfactants, which do
that dominate the industry. The Fluorochemicals used with biodegrade completely. As the synthetic hydrocarbon
firefighting foam technology have been estimated to have surfactants biodegrade, they compete with fish for
an environmental life that could be measured in hundreds dissolved oxygen, since the biodegradation process is
of years. In 2000, environmental concerns have initiated based on aerobic oxidation decomposition. As illustrated in
the development of new innovative products that contain Table 1, the fluorosurfactant containing AFFF firefighting
no fluorochemicals. In 2006, information and testing was foams have both synthetic hydrocarbon surfactants and
reported that fluorosurfactant containing AFFF firefighting fluorosurfactants. They also compete with fish for oxygen
foam concentrates had the lowest effect on fresh water fish as the synthetic hydrocarbon surfactants biodegrade.
species when compared to non-fluorosurfactant containing However, the fluorosurfactant component of AFFF foam
formulations. Testing was carried out as 96 hour tests on has no immediate effect on the respiration of the fish,
two fresh water fish species, rainbow trout (fingerlings) as it is inert and does not consume oxygen. The use of
and fathead minnows (using a flow-through method) fluorosurfactants delays the impact on fish, as they are
using a wetting agent, two fluorochemical free products, highly stable and resist biodegradation. Fluorochemicals
and three AFFF products. This was a study based on a can remain in the environment for hundreds of years, while
simple acute toxicity test regime and did not reflect on any continued use of products containing them will result in
issues associated with the environmental persistence of a growing back ground concentration that will eventually
fluorochemicals used in AFFF foams. [1] become significant. [2] [3] [4]
Table 1: The Chemistry of Class B (Flammable Liquid) Firefighting Foam [5]
Aqueous Film Forming Foam = Flourosurfactants + Organic Surfactants + Solvents* + Water
Flourine Free (Synthetic) = Organic Surfactant + Complex Sugar + Solvents* + Water
*NOTE: Solvent = Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
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The LC50 results were reported in the publication [1] Table 3: FWS Acute Toxicity Rating Scale Applied to the
and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) classification Reported Test Results [1]
system was applied in the following discussion. The FWS
classification system was summarized in a table which we Agent Rainbow Trout Fathead Minnow
have constructed at Table 2. [1] It shows relative toxicity
Wetting Agent Moderately Toxic Highly Toxic
versus toxic dosing responses as either aquatic EC50 or
LC50 (mg/L). The table is presented below: Flourine-free Foam A Slightly Toxic Practically Nontoxic
Table 2: FWS Acute Toxicity Rating Scale [1] Flourine-free Foam B Slightly Toxic Practically Nontoxic
Relative Toxicity Aquatic EC50 or LC50 (mg/L) US Mil Spec AFFF Relatively Harmless Practically Nontoxic
Super Toxic <0.01 AR-AFFF Relatively Harmless Relatively Harmless
Extremely Toxic 0.01 - 0.1 UL AFFF Relatively Harmless Relatively Harmless
Highly Toxic 0.1 - 1
Moderately Toxic 1 to 10 It is interesting to note that the fathead minnow is the more
sensitive to the Wetting Agent and that the Fluorine-free
Slightly Toxic 10 to 100 Foams have the same toxicity as the US Mil Spec AFFF
of “practically non-toxic”. In fact the fathead minnow
Practically Nontoxic 100 to 1,000
appeared to be the more sensitive to the fluorosurfactant
Relatively Harmlesss >1,000 based foam concentrates. Table 4 compares the LC50 of
the test results. There is marked increase in the sensitivity
to the fluorosurfactant based foams with the LC50 dropping
to at least half of its value when compared to the rainbow
As previously mentioned, the testing described was
trout testing. As an observation, it appears that for the
carried out on two fish species: rainbow trout (fingerlings)
Wetting Agent and the three fluorosurfactant based foams,
and fathead minnows (using a flow-through method). If
the LC50 appears to approximately drop by 50%, making
the FWS rating system is applied to the test results and
them significantly more toxic to the Fathead Minnow. Both
compared in Table 3 it becomes obvious that the two fish
Fluorine-free Foams experience an increase in the LC50
species in this test series react slightly differently.
of >100%, showing them to be less toxic under these
conditions. Figure 1 illustrates the relationship between the
FWS rating system and the test results.
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Table 4: LC50 Test Results for Both Rainbow Trout and Fathead Minnow Test Regimes [1]
Agent Rainbow Trout Fathead Minnow
Wetting Agent 1.06 0.887
Flourine-free Foam A 65 171
Flourine-free Foam B 71 171
US Mil Spec AFFF 2176 884
AR-AFFF 3536 1487
UL AFFF 5657 1726
Environmental Regulators will examine the data over a of Relatively Harmless, while the two Fluorine Free
variety of species of, including fish, and will apply rating formulations A and B have a rating of Slightly Toxic. The
scales, such as the Acute Toxicity Rating Scale to averaged Fathead Minnow testing represent the acute toxicity effect
results. Rating scales are typically logarithmic and create to range between Practically Non-Toxic to Relatively
relative categories based on other experience used to Harmless. The two Fluorine-free products and the Mil Spec
develop this scale. With reference to Table 3, all of the AFFF all were rated as Practically Non-Toxic. The above
firefighting foams fall within the categories of Slightly Toxic data show that more than one species may need to be
to Relatively Harmless, while the Wetting Agent was found studied. While Figure 1 illustrates the Fathead Minnow
to be Moderately to Highly Toxic. With the fish species results graphically.
Rainbow Trout, AFFF products have a lower toxicity rating
Figure 1: 96-Hour LC50 Flow-Through Test of Fathead Minnows [1]

10,000
Relatively Harmless
1,000
Practically Nontoxic
Log of LC50 (mg/L)
100
Slightly Toxic
10
Moderately Toxic
1
Highly Toxic
0.1
Wetting Agent Flourine-free Flourine-free US Mil Sp AR-FFF UL AFFF
Foam A Foam B AFFF
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While the data was presented as a comparison of aquatic References

impact, it would appear that the conclusions are not as
[1] Fire Fighting Foam Coalition (2006).
clearly defined as described in the original 2006 publication
“AFFF Update…Aquatic Toxicity of Fire
[1]. In fact there appears to be less separation between the
Fighting Foams”.
products than first thought. Tests such as these are
http://www.fffc.org/images/AFFFupdatespecial.pdf.
guidelines, but only serve as one or two inputs to a risk
assessment that needs to be done by the Authority Having [2] Moody C.A. and Field J.A. (2000).
Jurisdiction, and this is a job best done by the “Perfluorinated surfactants and the
Environmental Agencies. Due to the different tolerance of environmental implications of their use in fire-
species, fish toxicity should be determined as an average of fighting foams”.
multiple species. Env Sci Technol 34, 3864-3870.
In conclusion, all firefighting foams are a mixture of [3] Lattimer B.Y., Hanauska C.P., Scheffey J.L.,
chemicals. Great care must be taken to prevent accidental and Williams F.W., (2003).
release of any firefighting foam concentrate into the “The Use of Small-Scale Test Data to
environment. It is obvious that firefighting foams that are Characterize Some Aspects of Fire Fighting
based on only hydrocarbon surfactants, like the Fluoro-free Foam for Suppression Modeling”.
type, there is an immediate impact (Acute) on fish. Fire Safety J 38, p117-146.
However, the stream or river will recover over a short period [4] Kissa E. (2001).
of time. When fluorochemical containing foams like AFFF, Fluorinated Surfactants and Repellents.
FFFP or FPF, then the effect is long lasting (Chronic) due to Marcel Dekker Inc., New York.
the long environmental persistence of the fluorochemicals
[5] Schaefer T.H. (2002).
that will continue to build in concentration over the years
“Class B foams…is it time to innovate?”
effecting other inhabitants of river systems, lakes and
Proc AFAC Conf (CD Abstracts), Gold Coast,
oceans which are known to bio accumulate
Australia, 48.
Fluorochemicals. We need to remind ourselves that the
[6] Klein R.A. (2009).
use of firefighting foams is very dispersive and care must
“Contaminated Firewater – Protecting the
be taken to minimize the release of firefighting foams, and
Environment”.
therefore the environmental impact. [6]
Fire & Rescue, p27-29.
About the Author

Ted Schaefer is General Manager, Asia-Pacific Region for Solberg.
Ted has received many industry awards and honors, and has written
numerous conference papers and publications on firefighting foams that
have helped raise the standards in firefighting foam technology.
Ted holds degrees in General Chemistry (BSc), Chemical Technology

(MChemTech) and Chemical Engineering (Meng).
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RE-HEALING Foam Fire Performance
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RE-HEALING FOAM FIRE PERFORMANCE | 2
The following chart is a summation of data collected during LASTFIRE testing on a full range of fluorinated AFFF
concentrates, and fluorine-free concentrates, including fluorine-free concentrates available from SOLBERG. LASTFIRE
evaluates the fire performance of firefighting foams, using a point scale, where 0 is a poor performing product, and 100 is
the best score achievable.
A review of the LASTFIRE test results shows that AFFF foam concentrates are not superior to the firefighting performance
of RE-HEALING foam. As this chart shows, there are numerous fluorine containing foams that are poor performing,
achieving very low scores (some with single digit scores), while fluorine-free foams such as those from SOLBERG routinely
out-performed their fluorinated counterparts, with several achieving perfect scores of 100.
We encourage our customers to read the full U.S. Navy report. In doing so the reader will see many examples of quotes
where SOLBERG RE-HEALING foam compared very favorably to their fluorinated counterparts. There are numerous quotes
from the U.S. Navy report, shown in this bulletin, that are positive to Solberg products including:
“We observed that the AFFFs had diminished fire extinguishment performance with fire extinction times
of 5 to 12 seconds longer in cases where they could not form film. The non-fluorinated foam performed
as good as or better than the AFFFs on iso-octane.”
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One of the reasons for this performance is that not all fuels require film formation for extinguishment or vapour control.
Additionally, AFFF foam concentrates have problems extinguishing or controlling low surface tension hydrocarbons such as
gas condensate in the oil and gas industry (mainly =<C5). AFFF’s are also not effective on gasohol containing greater than
10% ethanol, or on fuels at elevated temperatures. As for the Military Specfication, there is a revision under discussion to
change the test fuel from gasoline to heptane, which will have an effect on the surface tension parameters for testing.
Effects of Surface Tension vs. Temperature

The following chart shows the effect of fuel temperature on the fuel’s surface tension. In order for AFFF foam concentrates
to form a film, the fuel surface tension must be greater than the AFFF surface tension – a positive spreading coefficient.
This chart shows that at elevated temperatures, the fuel surface tension is less than the AFFF solution surface tension (a
value of 17 dyne/cm is commonly referenced). In these cases of elevated fuel temperature, AFFF foam concentrates will
not form a film as this leads to a negative spreading coefficient.
This statement in the U.S. Navy report summarizes one of the many advantages of SOLBERG RE-HEALING foam:
“Fluorosurfactants, however, are environmentally persistent, and their use in firefighting foams has led
to environmental concerns.”
Table I from the U.S. Navy report is included below. SOLBERG RE-HEALING foams do not require elevated expansion
levels for use, RE-HEALING foam provides excellent performance at low expansion rates. Please note, during the Navy
testing expansion ratios are all in the 10:1 range, the same expansion rate as the tested fluorinated AFFF’s.
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Table I: Expansion Ratios and 25% Drainage Times of Foams (Mixed at Nominal Strength in Fresh
Water) and Tested According to MIL-F-24385F
Foam Expansion Ratio 25% Drain Time (s)

Foam X 9.0 262
Foam Y 9.4 360
Solberg (3M) RF6 10.3 >720 (no drainage observed)
Note: commercial names of MILSPEC AFFF’s removed
It is important to note that the MILSPEC AFFF foam concentrates showed 25% drain times in the range of 262 seconds (4
minutes, 22 seconds) to 360 seconds (6 minutes). For SOLBERG RE-HEALING foam, after 12 minutes, no drainage was
observed. Longer drain times lead to greater burn back resistance, which leads to greater firefighter safety.
The U.S. Navy report includes this statement, which is favorable to SOLBERG RE-HEALING foam:
“The ability for film formation does not appear to increase burnback time”
The report also includes the following information; addressing the issue of film formation of the tested AFFF agents.
“On heptane, the ________ formed a film; the __________ was able to form a film after 60 seconds, but
not after 5 seconds. Therefore, although it is technically film-forming on this fuel, a film might not be
able to form on the time scale relevant to the extinguishment tests.”
“On iso-octane, the ____________ did not form film. The ___________ was able to prevent ignition in
some, but not all trials. Therefore we consider the _________ AFFF as being marginal in terms of film
formation for this fuel. Like the __________ on heptane, film formation may not occur on the time scale
relevant to fire suppression.”
Note: commercial names of MILSPEC AFFF’s removed
This is important, as these two quotes call into question the premise that film formation is critical to control and
extinguishment. According to the U.S. Navy report, film formation is not occurring on a time scale relevant to fire
suppression!
“MIL-F-24385F specifies a fire extinction time for a standard gasoline fire of no more than
30 seconds under these test conditions. Both of the MILSPEC qualified AFFFs met this
requirement easily, extinguishing the fire in slightly over 20 seconds. The RF6 foam did not
meet the 30 second requirement, although it did achieve a reasonably close value of 35
seconds.”
We are including this quote, because as stated earlier, the company has never implied that SOLBERG RE-HEALING foam
is MILSPEC compliant. We again restate that there are numerous AFFF commercial foam concentrates on the market that
will also not achieve a 30 second extinguishment because, like SOLBERG RE-HEALING foam, they are formulated to a
different test standard.
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The report references other test scenarios where SOLBERG RE-HEALING foam performed well:
“On iso-octane fuel, on which none of the foams were able to seal well, the AFFFs did not perform any
better than the non-fluorinated RF6 foam.”
From the U.S. Navy report, the below quote concurs with our earlier statement that AFFF foam concentrates are adversely
affected by elevated fuel temperatures, and how elevated fuel temperature reduces the surface tension, which then
hinders film formation:
“Although not an objective of the test series, it was noted, particularly in the concurrent series of tests
comparing gasoline and heptane as test fuels for the MIL-F-24385F protocol, that extinguishment
performance of AFFFs on heptane fires was adversely affected by elevated fuel and ambient
temperatures that were encountered during testing. Due to different temperature dependences of the
surface and interfacial tensions of the AFFF/fuel system, the spreading coefficient tends to decrease
slightly with temperature. Since film formation on heptane fuel is hampered by its low surface tension
compared to gasoline (the spreading coefficient is close to zero [3]), even a slight further decrease with
increasing temperature might hinder film formation.”
Also from the Navy report, a quote showing SOLBERG RF6 exhibiting superior fire performance to the tested AFFF’s:
“For iso-octane, the non-fluorinated foam had shorter extinguishment times than the two AFFFs and
was the only foam to achieve an extinguishment time under 30 seconds.”
“It is not surprising that the AFFFs tested show decreased performance on fires of fuels on which they
cannot easily form film. Since their intended mode of operation assumes film formation, one would
expect decreased performance in cases where film formation does not occur. The non-fluorinated, non
film-forming RF6 foam, however, is designed to have mechanical properties of foam which compensate
for the lack of film formation. In particular, the rate of water drainage is reduced and the foam has a
lower yield stress. The shorter extinguishment times of iso-octane fires by the non-fluorinated foam
compared to the AFFFs indicates that extinguishment performance in the absence of film formation can
be improved by optimization of other properties of foam.
Lastly, the Navy report includes this conclusion, as number one:
The Navy report is attached, because the FFFC selectively chose various quotations from the report, to include only
quotations that would cast AFFF’s in the best possible light, while at the same time not including quotations where
SOLBERG RE-HEALING fluorine-free foam performed equal to or better than AFFF foams. Thus the purpose of this
Technical Bulletin is to clarify the fire performance of RE-HEALING RF6 foam concentrate.
“Conclusions: For the AFFF foams which were intended to work via formation of an aqueous film, fire
extinction times were lengthened considerably in cases where film formation was made difficult by the
low surface tension of the fuel. For the non-filming fluorine-free foam, however, no such performance
decrement was observed, and the fire extinction times on the lowest surface tension fuel were lower
than for fuels with higher surface tensions, and within the 30 second time limit specified (on gasoline)
by MIL-F-24385F.”
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In closing, attached is a copy of the U.S. Navy report, which served as the basis for the FFFC “AFFF Update” of
September 2011. The Solberg Company is issuing this bulletin to provide a more balanced view of the content reported in
the referenced newsletter.
The Solberg Company remains steadfast in its commitment to invest heavily in the continual progressive development of
new generation of high performance firefighting foam concentrates, namely RE-HEALING RF foam concentrates, as RE-
HEALING foam offers superior fire performance to AFFF under many scenarios, is environmentally responsible in that it
does not contain ingredients that take decades to degrade, and RE-HEALING foam offers superior burn-back resistance
and drainage times compared to AFFF foam concentrates.
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Suppression, Detection and Signaling Research and Applications - A Technical Working Conference
(SUPDET 2011) 22-25 March 2011 Orlando, FL
Extinguishment and Burnback Tests of Fluorinated and Fluorine-free Firefighting Foams

with and without Film Formation
Bradley Williams,1 Timothy Murray,1* Christopher Butterworth,1* Zachary Burger,1* Ronald

Sheinson,1† James Fleming,1 Clarence Whitehurst,2 and John Farley2
1
Combustion Dynamics, Code 6185 and 2Shipboard and Field Operations, Code 6186
Navy Technology Center for Safety & Survivability, Chemistry Division
Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20375 USA
Abstract: The fire extinguishment and burnback performance of three foams were tested on four
low flash point fuels: gasoline, commercial grade heptane, iso-octane (2,2,4-trimethylpentane),
and methylcyclohexane. The final three fuels have flash points in a range between -9qC and -
4qC, compared to gasoline which has a typical flash point of -40qC. Gasoline and heptane
represent, respectively, the current and the possible future fuels for the MilSpec qualification test
for AFFF. Iso-octane and methylcyclohexane were chosen because they have similar flash
points but different surface tensions; AFFFs have difficulty forming film on iso-octane but can
easily form film on methylcyclohexane. We observed that the AFFFs had diminished fire
extinguishment performance with fire extinction times of 5 to 12 seconds longer in cases where
they could not form film. The non-fluorinated foam performed as good as or better than the
AFFFs on iso-octane. Significant differences were found between fuels in burnback
performance (the time for fire to spread across a foam-covered pool). These fuel differences in
burnback were consistent for all three foams studied, and did not correlate with fuel flash point
or film formation. Other properties of the fuels, and their interaction with foam components,
must be responsible for the differences in fire suppression performance. The rate of fuel passage
through the foam layer measured in laboratory studies correlates with burnback performance.
*NRL Student Temporary Employment Program

† Nova Research, Inc. and Sheinson Associates, LLC
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Introduction
Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) is widely used for fire protection against liquid fuel fires.
AFFF is a type of low expansion foam, having an expansion ratio typically between 5-10. It is
applied to a burning liquid pool and covers the fuel surface, inhibiting vaporization of the fuel
and acting as a physical barrier between fuel and air. AFFF was initially developed for Navy
aircraft carriers, and is also used extensively in civilian airports.
The film-forming property of AFFF is made possible by the presence of fluorosurfactants, which
lower the surface tension enough to allow a water layer to form on top of the fuel surface. It is
thought that the water layer contributes to fire extinguishment by inhibiting evaporation of fuel
and percolation of fuel through the foam. Other types of surfactants are not able to achieve
surface tensions as low as fluorosurfactants, and aqueous film formation has not been
demonstrated for any fire fighting foams which do not contain fluorosurfactants.
Fluorosurfactants, however, are environmentally persistent, and their use in fire fighting foams
has lead to environmental concerns [1]. The extent to which film-forming ability is necessary for
optimal fire suppression has major implications for future development of more environmentally
friendly fire-fighting foams. If filming ability is critical in achieving good performance, then the
only recourse for achieving the best performance is to search for fluorosurfactants which are
more environmentally benign. If it is not so critical, then other options are open.
In the 2010 SUPDET, we compared AFFF behavior on fuels with flash points below and above
ambient temperature. Here, we investigate the contribution of film formation to extinguishment.
In a 28 ft2 circular fire, following the U.S. DoD MilSpec [2] procedure, we compared two
MilSpec-qualified AFFF formulations and a non-fluorinated non-film-forming foam, on fuels
which have different surface tensions, so that the effect of film formation on fire extinguishment
performance could be separated from other properties of AFFF.
Test Procedures and Materials
Tests were performed at the Naval Research Laboratory's Chesapeake Bay Detachment test
facility during July and August, 2010. The tests conducted for this ONR program were
performed in conjunction with a series of tests for NAVSEA (the AFFF warrant holder), which
compared AFFF performance on gasoline with commercial grade heptane, which is under
consideration as a replacement fuel for gasoline in the AFFF MilSpec qualification tests. The
conjunction of the two test series allowed additional comparisons to be made between fuels for
the same AFFF formulations.
All fire tests described here were performed inside a large burn room, using a 28 ft2 circular pan
which is used in MIL-F-24385F [2] qualification tests. The tests used a ten second preburn time
(the interval between lighting the fuel and commencement of foam application) and a 2.0
gallons/minute foam application rate. Both of these parameters are identical to the MIL-F-
24385F testing protocol.
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The only testing parameter that was changed from the MilSpec protocol, other than the fuels
used, was the total time of foam application, prior to beginning the burnback test. The MIL-F-
24385F protocol calls for a total foam application time of 90 seconds, including the time for fire
extinguishment. For the fuels used in this test series, this length of foam application was found
to produce an unreasonably long and highly variable burnback time. Therefore, the foam
application time was reduced to 60 seconds.
In addition to conjunction with the field tests, laboratory measurements of surface tension were
conducted using a Du Nuöy Ring tensiometer.
Fuels Tested
The following fuels were used in the field tests.
Gasoline (non-ethanol containing, unleaded)

This is the fuel currently used for MIL-F-24385 qualification tests. It typically has a flash point
near -40qC. The measured surface tension of this fuel at an ambient temperature of 23qC was
23.7 dynes/cm.
Iso-octane (2,2,4-trimethylpentane, 99% minimum, Chevron-Phillips)

This fuel has a very low surface tension (measured value of the fuel as tested was 18.7 dynes/cm
at 23qC) and it is difficult for even MilSpec AFFFs to film on it. The flash point of this
compound is -7qC.
Methylcyclohexane (MCH, 99% minimum, Chevron-Phillips)

This fuel has a relatively high surface tension (measured value of the fuel as tested was 23.6
dynes/cm at 23qC), so AFFFs will easily film on it. The flash point of this compound is -4qC.
Heptane (commercial grade, isomeric mixture, Shell)

This fuel is used for AFFF qualification under the UL testing protocol, and is being considered
for use in the MIL-F-24385 testing. The sample used in the field tests had a measured surface
tension of 20.0 dynes/cm at 23qC. The flash point of the material used (manufacturer's data for
the lot) is -9qC.
Foams Tested
Three foam formulations were used in testing. For all tests, the foam concentrate was mixed at
its nominal concentration (6% for Type 6, 3% for Type 3) in fresh (tap) water.
-National Foam (now sold by Kidde Fire Fighting) Aer-O-Water 6-EM: A Type 6 AFFF
concentrate (intended to be mixed at 6% concentrate and 94% water) which has been qualified
against the MilSpec MIL-F-24385F.
-Buckeye Fire Equipment Company BFC-3MS AFFF: A Type 3 AFFF concentrate (intended to
be mixed at 3% concentrate and 97% water) which has been qualified against the MilSpec MIL-
F-24385F.
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-Solberg (originally 3M) RF6 Foam: A non-fluorinated, and hence non-film forming, foam
which NRL has previously tested. On gasoline it takes a slightly longer time for flame
extinguishment than AFFF (about 40 seconds, compared to 30 seconds MilSpec requirement)
[3]. Comparing the performance of this foam to that of the AFFFs on isooctane, on which none
of the foams form a film, allows us to assess whether the AFFFs have other properties, besides
film formation, that contribute to suppression.
Table I: Expansion Ratios and 25% Drainage Times of Foams (Mixed at Nominal Strength
in Fresh Water) and Tested According to MIL-F-24385F
Foam Expansion Ratio 25% Drain Time (s)

National Foam 6-EM 9.0 262
Buckeye BFC-3MS 9.4 360
Solberg (3M) RF6 10.3 >720 (no drainage
observed)
Properties of the foams produced by the concentrates when discharged through the "standard"
nozzle used in MIL-F-24385F testing have been measured in previous testing in our laboratory.
The measurement procedure to determine the expansion ratio (foam volume/volume of liquid
contained in the foam) and drainage time (time for 25% of the liquid contained in the foam to
drain) of foams is specified in MIL-F-24385F. For the three concentrates mixed at their nominal
concentrations in fresh water, the expansion ratio, and 25% drainage times measured according
to this procedure are given in Table I. The minimum values required for qualification are an
expansion ratio of 5:1 and a drain time of 150 seconds. All three foams used in this test series
have similar expansion ratios near 10:1. The RF6 foam has a much slower drainage than the
AFFFs, due to the presence of polysaccharides in the concentrate.
Film Formation and Sealability Test Results
The ability of AFFF to form an aqueous film on a hydrocarbon pool is governed by the spreading
coefficient [4]:
Spreading Coefficient = Vfuel - VAFFF - Ȗfuel-AFFF
where ıfuel and ı AFFF are the surface tensions of the fuel and the AFFF solution, respectively,
and Ȗfuel-AFFF is the interfacial tension between the two. The two surface tensions are on the order
of 15-20 dynes/cm, while the interfacial tension is in the range of 2-4 dynes/cm. The MilSpec
protocol requires determination of the numerical value of the spreading coefficient (must be at
least 3 dynes/cm on cyclohexane fuel), as well as a "practical" test of film formation. In MIL-F-
24385F [2], cyclohexane is the fuel used for both tests.
Film formation and sealing tests (from the MIL-F-24385F protocol, Section 4.7.6) were
conducted on the fuel/foam combinations. The test procedure involves covering a fuel surface
with foam, then displacing the foam by inserting a wire screen funnel and scooping out residual
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foam, so that the fuel surface can be covered by an aqueous film layer (if one is present), but no
foam. After waiting 60 seconds, the operator attempts to ignite the fuel surface with a small
butane flame that is placed approximately ½ inch above the surface. An inability to ignite the
fuel surface indicates successful film formation (which inhibits fuel vaporization). If the fuel
surface can be ignited, this means that a film has not formed.
For MIL-F-24385F qualification testing, cyclohexane is the fuel used. Cyclohexane has a high
surface tension (24.5 dynes/cm, higher than any of the fuels tested here). Therefore, use of
cyclohexane as the fuel is not a very stringent test of an AFFF's film forming ability. In the
present study, heptane, methylcyclohexane, and iso-octane were used. Whether the foams are
able to form film on the test fuel is important at interpreting the fire extinguishment data given
below.
An additional test conducted, if film formation after 60 seconds were successful, was to disturb
the fuel surface to disrupt the film layer, then attempt ignition after approximately five seconds.
This indicated how rapidly a film layer could form--60 seconds is twice the allowable
extinguishment time for full strength AFFF in the MIL-F-24385F protocol. The ability of
AFFFs to form film after a longer length of time, but not after a short time interval is a
consequence of dynamic surface tension. In a surfactant solution, the surface tension slowly
approaches the equilibrium value (the static surface tension). An AFFF with a spreading
coefficient which is only very slightly positive on a given fuel may not be able to form a film
[5,6] if its dynamic surface tension is not able to approach the equilibrium value quickly enough.
The results of the film formation and sealability tests, as well as surface tension measurements
for the fuels, are given in Table II. In these tests, ignition means that film did not form; no
ignition means that film did form. As expected, the non-fluorinated RF6 foam was unable to
form a film on any of the fuels tested. Both of the AFFF foams formed film on MCH, which has
a high surface tension. On heptane, the Buckeye Type 3 formed a film; the National Type 6 was
able to form a film after 60 seconds, but not after 5 seconds. Therefore, although it is technically
film-forming on this fuel, a film might not be able to form on the time scale relevant to the
extinguishment tests.
Table II: Film Formation and Sealability Test Results

Foam
Fuel Surface
Fuel Tension National Type 6 Buckeye Type 3 RF-6 (Type 6)
(dynes/cm)
Iso-
18.7 No film Marginal1 No film
octane
Heptane 20.0 Marginal2 Film No film
MCH 23.6 Film Film No film
No Film
Gasoline 23.7 Film Expected Film Expected
Expected
1
Fuel was ignited on some, but not all, attempts.
2
No ignition occurred after waiting 60 seconds for film to form, but ignition occurred after a 5
second wait time.
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On iso-octane, the National Type 6 did not form film. The Buckeye Type 3 was able to prevent
ignition in some, but not all trials. Therefore we consider the Buckeye AFFF as being marginal
in terms of film formation for this fuel. Like the National Type 6 on heptane, film formation
may not occur on the time scale relevant to fire suppression.
Fire Suppression Test Results
The times required to extinguish the fire by foam application are shown in Table III. Two values
on a particular entry in the Table indicates multiple tests were performed. The fire fighting
protocol followed the MIL-F-24385F procedure. The foams were mixed at their nominal
strength in fresh (municipal) water and the mixture was applied at a flow rate of 2.0
gallons/minute from the nozzle specified by MIL-F-24385F, following a 10 second preburn
interval between ignition and the beginning of foam application.
MIL-F-24385F specifies a fire extinction time for a standard gasoline fire of no more than 30
seconds under these test conditions. Both of the MilSpec qualified AFFFs met this requirement
easily, extinguishing the fire in slightly over 20 seconds. The RF6 foam did not meet the 30
second requirement, although it did achieve a reasonably close value of 35 seconds on one of the
tests. In general, the non-fluorinated foam tended to show more test to test variability in fire out
times than the AFFFs. This is consistent with the lack of film formation making the
extinguishment of the last remnant of the fire more difficult (flames tend to flare up again if the
firefighter's technique is not optimal). This greater sensitivity can be attributed to the lack of a
film, which suppresses fuel volatilization in areas uncovered by foam.
Based on the ability of the two AFFFs to qualify for the MilSpec and the measured surface
tension of the gasoline sample, we expect the National and Buckeye AFFFs, but not the RF6
foam, to be able to form a film on gasoline.
Table III: Fire Out Time (s)

Foam
Fuel Surface
Fuel National Type 6 Buckeye Type 3 RF-6 (Type 6)
Tension (dynes/cm)
Iso- 32,33 (marginal
18.7 32,33 (no film) 29,30 (no film)
octane film)
23,28 (marginal
Heptane 20.0 25 (film) 43 (no film)
filming)
33, 46, (no
MCH 23.6 22,23 (film) 19,20 (film)
film)
22 (film 21 (film
Gasoline 23.7 35,41 (no film)
expected) expected)
All of the tests performed on fuel/foam combinations on which good sealing occurred showed
fire out times of no more than 25 seconds. By contrast, with one exception (National Type 6 on
heptane), all of the tests performed on fuel/foam combinations where no, or only marginal,
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sealing occurred, showed fire out times of at least 29 seconds. On iso-octane fuel, on which none
of the foams were able to seal well, the AFFFs did not perform any better than the non-
fluorinated RF6 foam. Thus it appears that film formation does indeed contribute to good AFFF
fire extinguishment performance by 20%.
There does not appear to be a significant influence of flash point on foam suppression
performance between the fuels tested. National and Buckeye AFFFs both had similar
extinguishment times for MCH and gasoline, in spite of a large difference in flash point. It
should be noted that all of these fuels have flash points significantly below ambient temperature,
so this trend will not necessarily apply to fuels with flash points above room temperature.
Burnback (Re-ignition) Test Results
Burnback tests were conducted according to the procedure described in MIL-F-24385F. After
extinguishment is achieved in the tests described above, the foam application is continued,
building up a foam layer that will be challenged for reignition. For the standard MIL-F-24385F
tests on gasoline, the total time of foam application (including the time to extinguish the fire) is
90 seconds. After completion of the foam application, a 1 ft. diameter pan filled with burning
fuel is placed in the middle of the 6 ft diameter burn pan. Fig. 1 shows the firefighter placing the
starter pan at the beginning of the burnback test.
Figure 1: Firefighter placing the started pan in

the foam-covered fuel at the beginning of the burnback test
There is no direct contact between the starter pan fuel and the fuel or foam in the main burn pan.
Heat release from the starter pan fire erodes the foam and in the case of low flash point fuels,
ignites vapors which penetrate the foam layer. Eventually, the fire ignites outside the starter pan
and spreads across the main burn pan. When the fire is judged to be self-sustaining outside the
starter pan, the starter pan is removed. The burnback time is defined as the time interval from
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placement of the starter pan until the fire re-involves 25% of the main burn pan. The MIL-F-
24385F requirement for burnback is a time of at least 360 seconds for full strength AFFF.
In comparing test results for heptane done for the rebaselining of the MilSpec test procedure
done concurrently with the tests reported here, it was discovered that heptane fires exhibit a
much longer burnback time than gasoline. In order to give a reasonable and reproducible test
result for the burnback time, it was decided that the foam application time for heptane fires
should be reduced to 60 seconds from 90 seconds. The burnback times observed for heptane at
60 seconds foam application were longer than for gasoline at 90 seconds foam application.
Comparison of two tests with National Foam AFFF with 90 second and 60 second application
times show a burnback time approximately 80 seconds longer for the 90 second foam
application.
Because iso-octane and methylcyclohexane have similar flash points to heptane, a 60 second
foam application was used on these fuels as well (with the exception of one test of RF-6 foam in
which a 45 second foam application was used). Results of the burnback tests are given in Table
IV.
Table IV: 25% Burnback Times (s) for 60 Second Foam Application
FOAM
Fuel National Type 6 Buckeye Type 6 RF-6 (Type 6)
Iso-octane 767 820 7891
Heptane 8781, 758 674 563
MCH 522 499 503
Gasoline 652 2
6572
5122
1
45 second foam application
2
90 second foam application
All three foams displayed longer burnback times on heptane than on gasoline even for a foam
application time that was 30 seconds shorter. There were also substantial differences in
burnback between fires of heptane, iso-octane, and methycyclohexane, even though these three
fuels have very similar flash points. MCH fires exhibited the shortest burnback times for all
three foams tested, and iso-octane the longest. This large difference in burnback times was
unexpected, given the similarity in flash points. Also, the burnback times do not correlate with
filming ability. Isooctane has the lowest surface tension among the fuels tested but exhibited
longer burnback times than methylcyclohexane or gasoline, which have higher surface tension
and filming ability. It suggests that the key factor governing burnback times for fuels with flash
points below ambient temperature may not be either the flash point or the filming ability, but
rather other differences between fuels which influence the rate of vapor penetration through the
foam.
Discussion of Field Test Findings
Extinguishment times for gasoline and methylcyclohexane fires by AFFF were about 20 seconds
for AFFF solution at nominal strength, using fresh water. This compares to a requirement of 30
seconds under MIL-F-24385F. The similar extinguishment times for these two fuels indicate
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that the lower flash point of gasoline compared to MCH does not greatly affect extinguishment
times.
On the other hand, fuel/foam combinations on which filming did not occur or was difficult (the
non-fluorinated foam formulation for all fuels, and iso-octane with the two AFFF foams),
showed extinguishment times ranging from approximately 30-40 seconds. On heptane, the
AFFFs formed film, although in one case sealing did not occur within a few seconds. In terms of
extinguishment, heptane was found to be an intermediate case, giving extinguishment times a
few seconds longer than for gasoline fires, but shorter than the iso-octane fires, for both AFFFs
tested.
Although not an objective of the test series, it was noted, particularly in the concurrent series of
tests comparing gasoline and heptane as test fuels for the MIL-F-24385F protocol, that
extinguishment performance of AFFFs on heptane fires was adversely affected by elevated fuel
and ambient temperatures that were encountered during testing. Due to different temperature
dependences of the surface and interfacial tensions of the AFFF/fuel system, the spreading
coefficient tends to decrease slightly with temperature. Since film formation on heptane fuel is
hampered by its low surface tension compared to gasoline (the spreading coefficient is close to
zero [3]), even a slight further decrease with increasing temperature might hinder film formation.
For iso-octane, the non-fluorinated foam had shorter extinguishment times than the two AFFFs
and was the only foam to achieve an extinguishment time under 30 seconds. Based on this
observation, it is tempting to ascribe a major role in extinguishment to film formation. There
appear to be other factors at work, however. The non-fluorinated foam had substantially better
performance on iso-octane than on any of the other fuels. This is not explained by film
formation, which did not occur for any of the fuels for this foam.
It is not surprising that the AFFFs tested show decreased performance on fires of fuels on which
they cannot easily form film. Since their intended mode of operation assumes film formation,
one would expect decreased performance in cases where film formation does not occur. The
non-fluorinated, non film-forming RF6 foam, however, is designed to have mechanical
properties of foam which compensate for the lack of film formation. In particular, the rate of
water drainage is reduced and the foam has a lower yield stress. The shorter extinguishment
times of iso-octane fires by the non-fluorinated foam compared to the AFFFs indicates that
extinguishment performance in the absence of film formation can be improved by optimization
of other properties of foam.
An unexpected observation was the substantial difference in burnback times between the fuels.
Since all of the model fuels (heptane, iso-octane, and methylcyclohexane) have very similar flash
points, it was expected that they were likely to show similar burnback behavior to one another,
but somewhat longer burnback times than for fires of gasoline, which has a lower flash point.
In fact, methylcyclohexane had similar burnback performance to gasoline, while the other two
fuels had much longer burnback times, indicating better foam performance. This trend, while
varying somewhat in magnitude, was consistent across all three foams tested. The ability for
film formation does not appear to increase burnback time. In fact, iso-octane, on which film
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formation is the most difficult, had the longest burnback times of any of the fuels tested. The
present series of tests do not provide an immediate explanation for this finding. Laboratory
studies to measure the rate of fuel transport through the foams were carried out to determine
whether fuel differences in vapor penetration could account for the observed differences in
burnback times.
Laboratory Studies of Vapor Penetration Through Foams
One of the roles of foam in preventing reignition, particularly on fuels with flash points below
ambient temperature, is to prevent / inhibit the vaporization of fuel to form a flammable mixture
with air that can be reignited. That fuel passage through the foam contributes to reignition is
apparent from field tests in which transient flames sweep across the foam during burnback,
indicating a flammable vapor concentration, but not maintained in steady state. (Fig. 2).
Previously, Moran et al. investigated fuel vaporization suppression by AFFF aqueous film in the
absence of foam [6]. Schaefer et al. [7] compared the time for a flammable mixture to form
above foams of RF6, other non-fluorinated formulations, and an AFFF formulation. Previous
studies have not included a systematic comparison between fuels. The significant differences
observed in burnback times in the field tests discussed above indicates that fuel differences are
significant in foam performance.
transient
flame
location of
burnback pan
Fig 2: Transient flames observed during burnback test, demonstrating a

flammable air/fuel mixture created by fuel vapor passage through the foam.
In the present series of tests, we investigate the rate of steady state fuel vapor transport through
the three foams investigated in the field tests, on iso-octane, heptane, and methyl-cyclohexane.
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FL FOAM – SECTION 2
Experimental Setup and Methodology
To quantify vapor passage through foam for different fuel/foam combinations, we constructed a
laboratory apparatus to study the passage of vapor through foams and aqueous films. The
design, shown in Fig. 2, largely follows the design of Leonard and Burnett [4]. A nitrogen carrier
gas passes through a porous frit in a stagnation flow geometry into a container containing fuel
covered by film and/or foam. The nitrogen carrier gas picks up fuel vapor, and the mixture is
analyzed in real-time by an FTIR spectrometer (Midac Corp.), which monitors the concentration
of the fuel in the carrier gas.
For data collection, the foam is prepared and covers the fuel. The foam is generated by air
nitrogen carrier gas
nitrogen + vapor
Porous frit
Foam
Fuel FTIR analyzer
Fig. 3: Schematic of Vapor barrier test set-up.
sparging, rather than by the aspirated nozzle used in the field tests. Due to the small volume of
foam required for the laboratory studies, the nozzle used in the field tests would not be practical.
The expansion ratios of the foams generated by air sparging used for the vapor penetration
studies were, however, similar to the values obtained with the field equipment given in Table I.
Data from a typical run, using heptane fuel, foam produced from Buckeye Type 3 AFFF, and
nitrogen carrier gas, are shown in Fig. 4. The IR spectrum, which contains absorption features
due to heptane, water and carbon dioxide, is shown, along with a concentration vs. time plot of
the analytes.
The data are analyzed by taking the steady state equilibrium concentration as a function of the
carrier gas flow rate. At steady state, the amount of fuel vapor passing into the IR cell (vapor
concentration x total gas flow rate) is equal to the fuel mass transfer rate from the pool to the gas.
The data are plotted (Fig. 5) as the vaporization rate per unit area (gm/cm2-s) vs. the ratio of the
actual vapor concentration compared to the saturated vapor concentration. The measurements
give a linear relationship, which reaches zero for saturated vapor, and can be extrapolated to the
evaporation rate at a negligible vapor concentration.
Fig. 5 also compares the rate of fuel volatilization in the presence of Buckeye Type 3 AFFF foam
to the rate in the absence of foam. Under this test condition, the fuel volatilization rate is
reduced by approximately a factor of 50 by the presence of the foam.
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heptane
water
water
CO2
Fig. 4: IR spectrum and concentration versus time plot of heptane vapor

penetrating through AFFF. Line on concentration graph indicates
time corresponding to spectrum
0.9
0.8
Fuel Mass Flux (10^-5 g/cm^2 s)
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
no foam
0.3 Buckeye Type 3 AFFF (x10)
Linear (no foam)
0.2
0.1
0
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7
Heptane Vapor Saturation Fraction
Fig. 5: Comparison of mass flux rates in the presence and absence of foam.
The foam reduces the fuel volatilization by approximately a factor of 50.
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(SUPDET 2011) 22-25 March 2011 Orlando,RE-HEALING
FL FOAM – SECTION 2
Results for Different Fuel/Foam Combinations
We measured the reduction in fuel volatilization by foams for all the fuel/foam combinations
investigated in the field tests described in Sections 2 and 3. These measurements clarify the role
of fuel penetration through foams in explaining the differences in burn back times observed for
fuels with similar volatilities.
Results for the steady state vaporization rate for the different foam/fuel combinations, and for
each fuel without foam, are given in Table V. The porous plug standoff distance, and carrier gas
flow rate, are held constant in this series of experiments. The effect of each foam inhibiting fuel
volatilization is characterized by a Foam Blockage Factor (ratio of vaporization rate without
foam to rate with foam). A blockage factor of one means the foam does not inhibit volatilization
at all; a factor of infinity means that no vapor penetrates the foam.
The blocking factors range from roughly 5 to 20, with significant differences between fuels.
Methylcyclohexane has the lowest blocking factor for all foams, and iso-octane the highest for
two of the three. It is noteworthy that the ordering of the fuels by blocking factor is the same as
the fuels' ordering by burnback times in the field tests.
Figure 6 plots the burnback times observed in the field tests (60 seconds foam application except
in the case of the RF6/iso-octane combination, which had a 45 second foam application). The
correlation coefficient between the two quantities is 0.82, indicating that the rate of fuel vapor
transport through the foam has a significant influence on burnback.
Table V: Steady State Vapor Concentrations and Foam Blockage Factors
Fuel
Foam Iso-octane Heptane Methylcyclohexane
vapor blockage vapor blockage vapor blockage
conc. factor conc. factor conc. factor
none 20900 28800 --- 14600 ---
National 950 22.0 2450 11.8 1400 10.5
Buckeye 1400 14.9 1750 16.5 2850 5.1
RF6 950 22.0 2700 10.7 1900 7.7
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900
800
700
Burnback Time (s)
600
500
400 Heptane
300 Methylcyclohexane
Correlation
Coefficient =0.82
200 Iso-octane
100
0
5 10 20 25
Foam Vapor Blockage Factor
Fig. 6 Dependence of burnback time in field tests on the foam vapor blockage factor
(ratio of steady state fuel vapor concentration without and with foam) measured in
laboratory experiments.
Conclusions
For the AFFF foams which were intended to work via formation of an aqueous film, fire
extinction times were lengthened considerably in cases where film formation was made difficult
by the low surface tension of the fuel. For the non-filming fluorine-free foam, however, no such
performance decrement was observed, and the fire extinction times on the lowest surface tension
fuel were lower than for fuels with higher surface tensions, and within the 30 second time limit
specified (on gasoline) by MIL-F-24385F.
An unexpected observation was the substantial differences in burnback times between fuels,
which were fairly consistent across foams. Since all of the model fuels (heptane, iso-octane, and
methylcyclohexane) have very similar flash points, it was expected that they were likely to show
similar burnback behavior to one another, but somewhat longer burnback times than for fires of
gasoline, which has a lower flash point.
In fact, methylcyclohexane had similar burnback performance to gasoline, while the other two
fuels had much longer burnback times, indicating better foam performance. This trend, while
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varying somewhat in magnitude, was consistent across all three foams tested. The ability for
film formation does not appear to increase burnback time. Iso-octane, on which film formation
is the most difficult, had the longest burnback times of any of the fuels tested.
Laboratory studies to measure the rate of fuel transport through the foams indicate that foam/fuel
systems which better inhibit fuel passage through the foams are associated with longer burnback
times. This finding intuitively makes sense, because the primary mechanism of burnback for low
flashpoint fuels is vapor passing through the foam layer. However, the mechanisms of fuel
transport through the foam, and the influence of fuel and foam composition, remain to be
determined.
This work was supported by the Office of Naval Research under Contract # N0001410AF00002
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Liquid Concentrate”, For Fresh and Sea Water" MIL-F-24385F, Naval Sea Systems Command, 7
January 1992.
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to Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF): Initial Evaluation of 3M RF6 And A Developmental
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by Films Containing Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) Concentrate FC-196, NRL Formal
Report FR-7842, December 31, 1974.
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Aqueous Film-forming Foam", NRL/MR/6180-04-8749, February 9, 2004.
6. Moran, H.E., Burnett, J.C., and Leonard, J.T., “Suppression of Fuel Evaporation by Aqueous
Films of Fluorochemical Surfactant Solutions”, NRL Formal Report, FR-7247, April 1, 1971.
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Fire-Fighting Foams (FfreeF), Fire Technol., 44, 297–309 (2008).
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BULLETIN #1014
Fluorine Free Foam —

Not All Concentrates Are Equal
Fluorine Free Foam – Not All
Concentrates Are Equal
Solberg, a leading global manufacturer of firefighting foam concentrates is proud to announce and be
the first foam manufacturer to achieve Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Standard 162 Listing for RE-
HEALING™ (RF) foam. RE‑HEALING foam concentrates are formulated using a new high performance
synthetic foam technology that is completely free of all fluorinated compounds, be it fluorosurfactant,
fluoropolymers, or any other organohalogens.
This statement is fully substantiated by independent laboratory analysis, including achievement of the
challenging Harmonized Offshore Chemical Notification Format (HOCNF) analysis of Solberg fluorine-free
concentrates for use in the North Sea. HOCNF testing involved detailed chemical analysis of SOLBERG
RE-HEALING finished product, in addition to every raw material used in the production of RE-HEALING
foam, to prove that RE-HEALING concentrates contain no fluorine, chlorine, or other organohalogens.
And so it was with great interest when an alleged competing fluorine-free product stated to be “the first
and only fluorine free, UL listed foam…” in an advertisement (shown below) at the recent 2013 Fire
Department Instructors Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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FLUORINE FREE FOAM – NOT ALL CONCENTRATES ARE EQUAL | 2
In our review of the ECOGUARD® product data sheet, this product is described as an “advanced
formulation produces similar firefighting performance as AFFF and Fluoroprotein products while
containing no organofluorine components.” These published claims of organofluorine free foam, and
the first and only fluorine free foam were worthy of further investigation.
The development of ECOGUARD foam concentrate was presented in a technical/industry paper titled
“AFFF Fire Performance Without Fluorosurfactant? Yes…With High Molecular Weight FluoroPolymers”,
at the Reebok Joint IFE/JOIFF Conference on December 20, 2004, at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton,
Greater Manchester UK. The paper was presented by Dr. Kirtland P. Clark, at the time the Vice President
R&D for Chemguard, Inc.
This paper presented the fire performance of ECOGUARD foam concentrate, along with details on how
the product was formulated. On slide 6 of this presentation, the presenter states “What is Chemguard
FluoroSurfactant Free Foam (FSFF)? It has an effective amount of at least one high molecular weight
polymer with perfluorinated side chains optimized to stabilize bubbles to Class B fuels.” (Underlining
added by Solberg).
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The use of a high molecular weight polymer with “perfluorinated side chains” is NOT a fluorine free
foam concentrate. Perfluorinated materials are, by definition and their description, fluorine
containing materials.
On Slide 19 of the same presentation, the presenter states “Combining 3% F3 and FSFF Technologies
Provides AFFF Type Fire Performance Without Fluorosurfactants and Polysaccharides. Strong
performance with less than 0.20% fluorine as Chemguard FP-5102 (High Molecular Weight
FluoroPolymer) and 4-6% Chemguard HS-100. Not sensitive to solvent as is the 3% F3 product, yet does
not contain fluorosurfactants or polysaccharides.”
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In this statement, the presenter is stating that the product is free of fluorosurfactant, but NOT free of
fluoropolymer. To the contrary, the presenter is stating the fluorine content of this finished product.
Lastly, on Slide 26, the presenter states “FluoroSurfactant Free Foam (FSFF) Requires High Molecular
Weight Polymer (HMWFP).” The presenter is clearly stating that in his view, the product requires high
molecular weight fluoropolymer to perform in fire situations.
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In the presentation, the formulation chemist responsible for the development of this supposed fluorine
free foam concentrate (ECOGUARD) identifies how this product was developed; by substituting
“fluorosurfactant” with high molecular weight “fluoropolymers”.
Call it what you may, the use of fluoropolymers in a foam concentrate does not qualify as “fluorine
free”. This Reebok presentation regarding the formulation work of the ECOGUARD foam concentrate
does not describe a product identified in marketing literature as “the first and only fluorine free, UL
listed foam….” or an “advanced formulation (that) produces similar firefighting performance as AFFF and
Fluoroprotein products while containing no organofluorine components.”
The Solberg Company’s line of RE-HEALING foam concentrates contain no fluorine of any kind, or any
organohalogens, whether described as fluorosurfactant, high molecular weight fluoropolymer, or any
other description used to describe fluorine chemistry. The Solberg Company also has the third party
documentation, from the German Institute of Hygiene to verify our statements that RE-HEALING foam is
completely free of fluorine or other organohalogens as both a finished product, and on each and
ingredient used in our product.
Our recommendation to perspective users of fluorine-free firefighting foam concentrates is to conduct

proper due diligence and beware of marketing claims regarding other fluorine free foam products.
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-1014 I June, 2013
COPYRIGHT ©2013
®
SOLBERG , IS TRADEMARKS OF THE SOLBERG COMPANY
OR ITS AFFILIATES. ECOGUARD IS A REGISTERED MARK OF
CHEMGUARD INCORPORATED
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SECTION 3
INTRODUCTION
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Fire Tetrahedron Foam Testing
Classes Of Fire (America) Foam Handling
Classes Of Fire (European) Types Of Foam
How Foam Is Made Evolution Of Class B Firefighting Foams
Foam Characteristics
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Fire Tetrahedron
Foam extinguishes flammable liquid or combustible liquid fires in four different ways:
• Separates the flames from the fuel surface
• Retards vapor release from the fuel surface
• Cools the fuel surface and any surrounding metal surfaces
• Excludes oxygen from the flammable vapors
Classes Of Fire (America)

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) defines four classes of fire. Each of these classes
involves a different mode of combustion.
Class A (Wood, Trash, Paper)

Class A fires contain ordinary combustible materials, such as paper, cloth, wood,
and plastics. These type fuels require the heat-absorbing effects of water (cooling) or
water solutions. Class A fires consist of two types: Flaming combustion which involves
gases which result from the thermal decomposition of the fuel. The second type is
deep-seated or glowing. This type represents combustion within the mass of the fuel
and has a slow rate of heat loss and a slow rate of reaction between oxygen and fuel.
Class B
Class B fires consist of flammable or combustible gases, and liquids. Extinguishment
is normally accomplished by excluding (eliminating) oxygen, interrupting the
combustion of the chain reaction, or stopping the release of the combustible vapors.
The type of Class B hazards are either water-soluble (meaning they mix with water) or
water insoluble (meaning they will not mix with water). For water-soluble fuels, special
alcohol-resistant foam agents that will not mix with the fuel are required.
Class C
Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment. In these type fires, operator
safety requires that the extinguishing agents are electrically non-conductive. Foam
agents are not recommended for energized Class C fires. High water content in the
agent causes the agent to be conductive. However, if the electrical equipment is shut
off (de‑energized), foam agents can be used.
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Class D
Class D fires involve combustible metals such as titanium, potassium, magnesium,
sodium, etc. These types of metals require a heat-absorbing extinguishing agent that
doesn’t react to the burning metal. Metals burn at higher temperatures but the flames
are not as intense. In some cases, metal fires can become deep-seated or explosive.
The nature of the combustion process will depend on the properties of the metal
involved.
Foam agents are not recommended

for Class D fires because of the reaction
of some of the burning metals with water.
Class K
Fires that involve cooking oils or fats. Though such fires are technically a subclass
of the flammable liquid/gas class, the special characteristics of these fires are
considered important enough to recognize separately.
Classes Of Fire (European)
In Europe, fires can be divided into six classes:

• Class A: These are fires involving flammable solids, e.g. wood, cloth, rubber, paper, and some
types of plastics.
• Class B: These are fires involving flammable liquids or liquefiable solids, e.g. petrol, oil, paint,
and also some waxes and plastics, but not cooking fats and oil.
• Class C: These are fires involving flammable gases, e.g. natural gas, hydrogen, propane, butane.
• Class D: These are fires involving combustible metals, e.g. sodium, magnesium, and potassium.
• Class E: Involving electrical appliances. (No longer used). When power to appliances is turner
off, an electrical fire can fall into any of the other categories.
• Class F: These are fires involving cooking fats and oils. The high temperature of these types of
fats and oils when on fire far exceed that of other flammable liquids which means that
normal fire extinguishers should not be used.
Foam agents are not recommended

for Class D fires because of the reaction
of some of the burning metals with water.
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How Foam Is Made

Finished foam is a combination of a foam concentrate, water, and air. When these three components
are brought together in the proper proportions and mixed, foam is produced. The following Figure 6
shows how the final foam is made through a typical proportioning device.
Proportioning Discharge
Device Device
Finished
Foam
Water Foam
Supply Solution
Foam
Concentrate
Supply
Foam Characteristics
To be effective, good foam must contain the correct blend of physical characteristics:
• Knockdown Speed and Flow – This refers to the time required for the foam blanket to spread
across a fuel surface or around obstacles in order to achieve complete extinguishment.
• Heat Resistance – Foam must be able to resist the effects of heat from any remaining fire from the
liquid’s flammable vapor or heated objects.
• Fuel Resistance – Effective foam minimizes fuel pick-up so that the foam does not become
saturated and burn.
• Vapor Suppression – A vapor-tight blanket must be capable of suppressing the flammable vapors
and minimize the rise of reigniting.
• Alcohol Resistance – Foam blankets are more than 90% water. Because of this, foam blankets
that are not alcohol-resistant will last very long.
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Foam Testing
Third party approval agencies, (such as UL, ULC, USCG, DIN, EN), require different approval testing
for foam concentrates. Along with the individual agency testing, testing of concentrates include density,
pH, and viscosity. Foam quality is a measure of the physical properties of foam. These are stated as the
expansion ratio and 25% drain time.
Expansion Ratio
Expansion ratio is the comparison between the final foam volume to the original foam solution before
air is added to the solution.
NFPA classifies the foam concentrates by listing the expansion ratio as follows;
• Low Expansion – Expansion ratio up to 20:1
• Medium Expansion – Expansion ratio from 20:1 to 200:1
• High Expansion – Expansion ratio above 200:1
Quarter Drain Time

Quarter drain time is the measure of time required to drain the volume of the liquid having a weight
of 25% of the total foam sample.
Burn Back Resistance

Another required test is called burn back resistance. Burn back resistance is defined as the ability of
the foam blanket to resist the radiant heat after the fire is extinguished, and to prevent the reigniting
of the fuel. This test varies based on type of concentrate and the approval agency required.
Compatibility
Compatibility between different foam agents from different foam manufacturers is very important. A
situation could happen where different manufacturers foam concentrate s are mixed together in the
same storage vessel, such as a bladder tank. Concentrates are determined to be compatible when
the physical and chemical characteristics of the mixed concentrates perform at least equal to that of
each individual concentrate in the mixture.
NFPA 11, Standard for Low, Medium, and High Expansion Foam states that “different types and
brands of concentrates may be incompatible and shall not be mixed in storage”
Although compatibility is a concern in storage, NFPA 11 states that “foams generated separately
from protein, fluoroprotein and AFFF concentrates may be applied to a fire in sequence or
simultaneously”.
Foam Handling
SOLBERG foam concentrates will provide years of service if they are properly stored and handled.
All Solberg’s foam concentrates have a shelf life based on number of years. The shelf life is valid
only when the concentrates are stored in their original container and in accordance with the
manufacturer’s requirements stated on the data sheets for each individual concentrate. See Section
4 – Foam Agent Data Sheets, for detailed storage and handling information.
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Types Of Foam
There are several types of available foams. Each foam concentrate is developed for a specific
application. Some foams are thick and form a heavy, heat-resistant covering over a burning liquid
surface. Other types of foams are thinner and because of that, they will spread much more quickly
over the fuel surface. Other types of foams will generate a vapor sealing film on the surface of the
fuel. Additional foam concentrate types, such as medium and high expansion foams, can be used in
applications requiring large volumes to flood surfaces and fill cavities within the hazard.
Synthetic Foams
This type of foam concentrate is based on a mixture of surfactants and solvents, both fluorinated and
fluoropolymner-free. These types of foam concentrates may or may not form films or membranes
on the fuel surface, depending on the foam concentrate and the fuel being protected. The following
Solberg foam concentrates are within this category:
•
RE-HEALING RF Fluoro-free Foam Concentrates
•
ARCTIC AFFF Foam Concentrates
•
ARCTIC ATC Foam Concentrates
•
FIRE-BRAKE Foam Concentrate
Protein Foams
Protein foams are manufactured with naturally-occurring sources of protein, such as hoof and
horn meal or feather meal. They are intended for use on hydrocarbon fuels only. Foams made
from protein foam concentrates usually have a good heat stability and resist burnback. They must
be properly aspirated and should not be used with non-aspirating fog nozzles. These foams are
generally not as mobile or fluid on the fuel surface as other types of low expansion foams. Protein
foams are susceptible to fuel pickup, therefore, care should be taken to minimize the foam and fuel
from submerging.
Fluoroprotein Foams
Fluoroprotein foams are a derivative of protein foams. Fluoroprotein foams have fluorochemical
surfactants added. They are intended for use on hydrocarbon fuels and selected oxygenated fuel
additives. They must be properly aspirated and should not be used with non-aspirating fog nozzles.
Chemical Foams
These foams are produced by the chemical reaction which occurs when the two chemicals,
aluminum sulfate and sodium bicarbonate and mixed together. The energy required to create the
foam bubbles comes from this reaction between the two chemicals. This type of foam is obsolete.
For existing systems containing chemical foams, contact Solberg Technical Services for
recommendations on upgrading this technology to a commercial viable system.
Class-A Foams
Class A foam is a synthetic fire fighting foam concentrate specially designed to be used for wild fires
and other Class A fires. It has the ability to reduce the surface tension of water which substantially
increases the overall wetting capability. This creates a faster penetration and greater control when
attacking combustible solids such as wood, paper, and trees. The following Solberg foam concentrate
is within this category:
• FIRE-BRAKE Class A foam concentrate
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Evolution Of Class B Firefighting Foams
Environment
Chemical Protein Synthetics Fluoroproteins Safe Foams
1915-1933 1933 1963 1965 2005
Firefighting foams have been on the market for almost 100 years in various types. Firefighting foams
started with chemical foams, at each of these steps along the way, performance and safety of these
various agents improved on the prior foam agent types/concentration.
Early 1900s – The 1st foams were chemical foams. They functioned by a chemical reaction from
mixing two or more chemicals at the time of use, which created the foaming. More effective than
water, but difficult to use and transport. Also, there was always the risk of improper mixing at the
time of use.
1930s – Protein foams were a major improvement. They were chemically stable and effective on
Class B fires. At that time, they quickly became the industry standard. Their major drawback was
limited shelf life and limited storage temperatures, issues that are still problems for protein based
products today.
Also, protein foams work best when they are discharged through air aspirating equipment which
creates a thick foam blanket, but depending on the type of foam discharge equipment, can
negatively affect the discharge range compared to non-aspirated equipment.
1960s - Synthetics (AFFF and AR-AFFF) entered the market. They have the ability to readily
spread over a fuel surface, are very forgiving during a fire, they can be discharged through all types
of nozzles, and have an extended shelf life. Fluorinated synthetic foams are the mainstay of the
foam fire protection industry, and have only recently been under review, not for their firefighting
performance, but due to their environmental impact. Current synthetics are capable of extinguishing
hydrocarbon and water soluble fuels, and can be discharged through air aspirating and non-
aspirating nozzles, allowing maximum flexibility during use.
Mid-1960s - Fluorprotein foam was introduced after the synthetics, mainly as a market response
by the protein foam manufacturers. Adding fluorosurfactant to standard protein foams allowed the
protein foams to more readily spread on the fuel surface. This step improved the performance of the
protein based foams to somewhere between protein only foam and the fluorinated synthetics.
Present - Environment Friendly Foams – As environmental regulations on fluorinated

synthetic foam concentrates increase around the world, a new generation of environment friendly
foam concentrates has been developed. Solberg’s RE-HEALING foam concentrate is an innovative
environmentally sustainable fluorosurfactant and fluoropolymer-free firefighting foam used to
effectively extinguish Class B fuels with no environmental or toxic breakdown. Solberg
RE-HEALING foam concentrate is formulated using a new high performance synthetic foam
technology designed to replace traditional AFFF and AR-AFFF foam concentrates and older
fluoroprotein foams.
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SECTION 4
FOAM CONCENTRATE
DATA SHEETS
MENU
FOAM CONCENTRATES 4.3 FIRE-BRAKE FOAM CONCENTRATES
4.1 RE-HEALING FOAM CONCENTRATES 4.4 SPECIALIZED FOAM CONCENTRATES
4.2 ARCTIC FOAM CONCENTRATES
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FOAM CONCENTRATE DATA SHEETS – SECTION 4
Foam Concentrates
Solberg offers an extensive line of firefighting foam concentrates for the control and extinguishment
of Class A and Class B fires. The range includes:
Environmentally Sustainable
RE-HEALING™ Foam
Authentic 100% fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer-free foam concentrates for Class B fires.
ARCTIC™ Foam
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and Aqueous Film Forming Foam – Alcohol Type
Concentrate
(ATC) foam concentrates for Class B fires.
FIRE-BRAKE™ Foam
Environmentally sustainable wild land urban interface foam concentrate for Class A fires.
Solberg has developed some of the most advanced firefighting foam concentrates and custom-
designed foam suppression systems and hardware on the market. With industry-leading experts,
worldwide experience and global reach, we continually pioneer firefighting foam concentrate
technologies to meet the latest demands in the industry.
MARKETS
APPLICATIONS
Aerospace Aircraft Hangars
Aviation Crash Rescue Vehicles
Chemical Dike Areas
Defense Docks
Energy Heliports & Helidecks
Fire Service Jetties
Marine Loading Racks
Mining Manufacturing Processes
Oil & Gas Pumping Stations
Petrochemical Power Plants
Pharmaceuticals Storage Tanks
Pipelines Warehouses
Solvents & Coatings
Utilities
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FOAM CONCENTRATE DATA SHEETS – SECTION 4
Foam Concentrates
Solberg offers an extensive line of firefighting foam concentrates for the control and extinguishment
of Class A and Class B fires. The range includes:
Environmentally Sustainable
RE-HEALING™ Foam
Authentic 100% fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer-free foam concentrates for Class B fires.
ARCTIC™ Foam
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and Aqueous Film Forming Foam – Alcohol Type
Concentrate
(ATC) foam concentrates for Class B fires.
FIRE-BRAKE™ Foam
Environmentally sustainable wild land urban interface foam concentrate for Class A fires.
Solberg has developed some of the most advanced firefighting foam concentrates and custom-
designed foam suppression systems and hardware on the market. With industry-leading experts,
worldwide experience and global reach, we continually pioneer firefighting foam concentrate
technologies to meet the latest demands in the industry.
MARKETS
APPLICATIONS
Aerospace Aircraft Hangars
Aviation Crash Rescue Vehicles
Chemical Dike Areas
Defense Docks
Energy Heliports & Helidecks
Fire Service Jetties
Marine Loading Racks
Mining Manufacturing Processes
Oil & Gas Pumping Stations
Petrochemical Power Plants
Pharmaceuticals Storage Tanks
Pipelines Warehouses
Solvents & Coatings
Utilities
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SECTION 4.1
FOAM CONCENTRATE
DATA SHEETS
RE-HEALING™ FOAM CONCENTRATES
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RE-HEALING RF1, 1% FOAM RE-HEALING RF3X6, FREEZE

CONCENTRATE PROTECTED ATC FOAM CONCENTRATE
RE-HEALING RF3, 3% FOAM RE-HEALING TF, TRAINING FOAM

CONCENTRATE CONCENTRATES
RE-HEALING RF6, 6% FOAM RE-HEALING RF-MB FOAM

CONCENTRATE CONCENTRATE
RE-HEALING RF3X3, FREEZE RE-HEALING RF-AG FOAM

PROTECTED ATC FOAM CONCENTRATE
TM
CONCENTRATE
RE-HEALING RF3X6, ATC FOAM

TM
CONCENTRATE
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RE‑HEALING™ RF1, 1% FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description deep‑seated fires. Foam discharge Typical Physical Properties
RE‑HEALING™ RF1, 1% foam
devices such as air aspirating, as at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
well as non‑air aspirating equipment
concentrate from SOLBERG® is Appearance: Brown liquid
can be used to obtain maximum
an innovative environmentally Freezing Point: 14 °F (-10 °C)
results. The product is mixed 1 part
sustainable fluorosurfactant and (No quality loss after thawing)
foam concentrate to 99 parts water.
fluoropolymer‑free foam concentrate Maximum storage temp: 122 °F (50 °C)
It may also be used as a 1% pre‑mix
used to effectively extinguish Class B
solution. RE‑HEALING RF1 foam is pH: 7.0 - 8.5
hydrocarbon fuel fires. Proportioned
compatible with most dry powder Refractive index: 1,3860 - 1.4060
RE-HEALING RF1, 1% FOAM
at 1% solution, RE‑HEALING RF1
(chemical) agents.
CONCENTRATE
foam concentrate can be used in fresh
and salt water. RE‑HEALING RF1
Specific gravity: 1,137 - 1,147
Performance Viscosity: <30 cSt*

foam concentrate possesses excellent Sediments: <0.05%
burn back resistance due to its Fire Performance
*Cannon-Fenske Viscometer
remarkable flow and rapid resealing RE‑HEALING RF1 foam concentrate
characteristics. RE‑HEALING RF1 has been tested to and meets the Storage
foam concentrate is formulated using fire performance test criteria of
The storage temperature range for
a new high performance synthetic European Standard EN 1568 Part 3
RE‑HEALING RF1 foam concentrate
foam technology to replace traditional (latest edition).
is 14 °F to 122 °F (‑10 °C to 50 °C).
AFFF, FFFP foam concentrates and Foam Proportioning
older protein and fluoroprotein foams. When stored in original containers
or in manufacturer recommended
can be proportioned at the proper
Application equipment and within the specified
foam solution percentage using
temperature range, the shelf life
RE‑HEALING RF1 foam concentrate common foam proportioning devices
is 20 years.
is intended for use on Class B such as:
hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is not • Eductors Compatibility
intended for use on Class B polar • Inline balanced pressure
solvent fuels. The foam can be used proportioners
should not be mixed with other foam
to prevent re‑ignition of a liquid spill • Ratio controllers
concentrates. For questions about
and control hazardous vapors. On • Self‑educting nozzles
compatibility or mixing, consult Solberg
Class A fuels, RE‑HEALING RF1
Technical Services.
foam will improve extinguishment in
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RE‑HEALING™ RF1, 1% FOAM CONCENTRATE | 2
Materials of inspected annually per National Certifications

Construction Compatibility Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
SOLBERG manufactured products
RE‑HEALING RF1 foam concentrate Standards 11 and 25. A sample
are thoroughly inspected and undergo
is compatible with multiple materials of the foam concentrate should be
rigorous quality control tests. These
of construction such as carbon steel, sent to the manufacturer for quality
evaluations analyze the foam’s
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene conditioning testing in accordance
physical parameters as well as the
and PVC. Galvanized steel should to NFPA 11.
finished product’s fire performance.
not be used in direct contact with
Environmental Information A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is
the foam concentrate. For questions
issued with every batch.
about materials of construction RE‑HEALING foam concentrates
compatibility, consult Solberg are fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer‑ RE‑HEALING RF1 foam concentrate
Technical Services. free products for use on Class B is European Standard EN 1568 Part 3
hydrocarbon fuels with no Approved.
Inspection environmental concerns for
Ordering Information
RE‑HEALING RF1 foam concentrate persistence, bioaccumulation or
or pre‑mix solution should be toxic break down. RE‑HEALING RF1 foam concentrate
is available in pails, drums, totes and
bulk quantities.
APPROXIMATE APPROXIMATE
PART NO. DESCRIPTION SHIPPING WEIGHT CUBE
20010 RE-HEALING RF1, 1%, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20011 RE-HEALING RF1, 1%, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20012 RE-HEALING RF1, 1%, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20013 RE-HEALING RF1, 1%, bulk Call Customer Services
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CONCENTRATES
Description and control hazardous vapors. On Typical Physical Properties
RE‑HEALING™ RF3 foam
Class A fuels, RE‑HEALING RF3 foam at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
will improve extinguishment in deep‑ Appearance: Brown liquid
concentrate from SOLBERG® is
seated fires. Foam discharge devices
an innovative environmentally Freezing Point: 23 °F (-5 °C)
such as air aspirating, as well as, non‑ (No quality loss after thawing)
sustainable fluorosurfactant and
air aspirating equipment, including
standard fire sprinkler heads, can
used to effectively extinguish Class B pH: 7.0 - 8.0
be used to obtain maximum results.
The product is mixed 3 part foam Refractive index: 1.3865 - 1.3869
at 3% solution, RE‑HEALING RF3
concentrate to 97 parts water. It Specific gravity: 1.06 - 1.10
foam concentrate can be used
may also be used as a 3% pre‑mix Viscosity: 4900 - 5300 cP*
CONCENTRATE
in fresh, salt or brackish water.
solution. RE‑HEALING RF3 foam is
Sediments: <0.05%
RE‑HEALING RF3 foam possesses
compatible with most dry powder
excellent burn back resistance *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
(chemical) agents.†
due to its remarkable flow and
rapid resealing characteristics. Performance
RE‑HEALING foam concentrates common foam proportioning devices††
are formulated using a new high Fire Performance such as:
performance synthetic foam RE‑HEALING RF3 foam concentrate • Eductors
technology to replace traditional has been tested to and meets the • Inline balanced pressure proportioners
AFFF, FFFP foam concentrates and fire performance test criteria of • Ratio controllers
older protein and fluoroprotein foams. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. • Self‑educting nozzles
RE‑HEALING RF3 foam concentrate (UL) Standard 162, Underwriters’
Laboratories of Canada (ULC)
Storage
contains no sediments.
Standard S564, FM Approval Standard The storage temperature range for
Application 5130, European Standard EN 1568 RE‑HEALING RF3 foam concentrate
Part 3 and International Civil Aviation is 35 °F to 120 °F (1.7 °C to 49 °C).
is intended for use on Class B Organization (ICAO) Levels B and C. When stored in original containers
hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is not Foam Proportioning or in manufacturer recommended
intended for use on Class B polar RE‑HEALING RF3 foam concentrate equipment and within the specified
solvent fuels. The foam can be used can be proportioned at the proper temperature range, the shelf life
to prevent re‑ignition of a liquid spill foam solution percentage using is 20 years.

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Compatibility Standards 11 and 25. A sample RE‑HEALING RF3 foam concentrate

of the foam concentrate should be is Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
sent to the manufacturer for quality Listed in accordance with UL 162
conditioning testing in accordance (Standard for Safety for Foam
to NFPA 11. Equipment and Liquid Concentrates),
compatibility or mixing, consult
Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada
Solberg Technical Services. Environmental Information Listed (Standard for Category 1
Materials of RE‑HEALING foam concentrates Foam Liquid Concentrates ULC
Construction Compatibility S564), FM Approved per Approval
are fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer‑
RE‑HEALING RF3 foam concentrate Standard 5130, European Norm (EN)
free products for use on Class B
is compatible with multiple materials Standard 1568 Part 3 Approved and
hydrocarbon fuels with no
of construction such as carbon steel, International Civil Aviation Organization
environmental concerns for
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene (ICAO) Airport Services Manual (DOC
persistence, bioaccumulation
and PVC. Galvanized steel should 9137‑AN/898) Part 1 ‑ Rescue and
or toxic break down.
not be used in direct contact with Firefighting, Levels B and C Certified.
the foam concentrate. For questions Certifications
about materials of construction
compatibility, consult Solberg
are thoroughly inspected and undergo RE‑HEALING RF3 foam concentrate
Technical Services.
rigorous quality control tests. These is available in pails, drums, totes and
evaluations analyze the foam’s bulk quantities.
Inspection
or pre‑mix solution should be
A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is
inspected annually per National
†
Not an FM Approved Configuration
Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
††
See FM Approval Guide
20020 RE-HEALING RF3, 3%, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20021 RE-HEALING RF3, 3%, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20022 RE-HEALING RF3, 3%, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20023 RE-HEALING RF3, 3%, bulk Call Customer Services

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CONCENTRATES
Description foam will improve extinguishment in Typical Physical Properties
deep‑seated fires. Foam discharge at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
RE‑HEALING™ RF6 foam concentrate devices such as air aspirating, as
from SOLBERG® is an innovative Appearance: Brown liquid
well as, non‑air aspirating equipment
environmentally sustainable Freezing Point: 23 °F (-5 °C)
fluorosurfactant and fluoropolymer‑free (No quality loss after thawing)
results. The product is mixed 6 parts
RE-HEALING RF6, 6% FOAM CONCENTRATE
foam concentrate used to effectively Maximum storage temp:
120 °F (49 °C)
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon It may also be used as a 6% pre‑mix pH: 7.0 - 8.5
fuel fires. Proportioned at 6% solution. RE‑HEALING RF6 foam is Refractive index: 1.3800 - 1.3900
solution, RE‑HEALING RF6 foam compatible with most dry powder Specific gravity: 1.055 - 1.070
concentrate can be used in fresh, (chemical) agents.
salt or brackish water. RE‑HEALING Viscosity: 4500 - 5500 cP*
RF6 foam concentrate possesses Performance Sediments: <0.05%
excellent burn back resistance due *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
Fire Performance
to its remarkable flow and rapid
resealing characteristics.
has been tested to and meets the Storage
RE‑HEALING foam concentrates
fire performance test criteria of The storage temperature range for
are formulated using a new high
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. RE‑HEALING RF6 foam concentrate
performance synthetic foam
(UL) Standard 162 (latest edition) is 35 °F to 120 °F (1.7 °C to 49 °C).
technology to replace traditional AFFF
and Underwriters’ Laboratories of
and AR‑AFFF foam concentrates and When stored in original containers
Canada (ULC) Standard S564.
older fluoroprotein foams. or in manufacturer recommended
Foam Proportioning equipment and within the specified
Application RE‑HEALING RF6 foam concentrate temperature range, the shelf life
can be proportioned at the proper is a minimum of 20 years.
foam solution percentage using
is intended for use on Class B
hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is not
common foam proportioning devices Compatibility
such as:
intended for use on Class B polar RE‑HEALING RF6 foam concentrate
• Eductors
solvent fuels. The foam can be used should not be mixed with other foam
to prevent re‑ignition of a liquid spill concentrates. For questions about
proportioners
and control hazardous vapors. On compatibility or mixing, consult
• Ratio controllers
Class A fuels, RE‑HEALING RF6 Solberg Technical Services.
• Self‑educting nozzles

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Materials of of the foam concentrate should be physical parameters as well as the

Construction Compatibility sent to the manufacturer for quality finished product’s fire performance.
RE‑HEALING RF6 foam concentrate conditioning testing in accordance A Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
is compatible with multiple materials to NFPA 11. is issued with every batch.
of construction such as carbon steel, RE‑HEALING RF6 foam concentrate
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene Environmental
is Listed in accordance with
and PVC. Galvanized steel should Information UL 162 (Standard for Safety for
not be used in direct contact with RE‑HEALING foam concentrates are Foam Equipment and Liquid
the foam concentrate. For questions fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer‑free Concentrates), and Underwriters’
about materials of construction products for use on Class B hydrocarbon Laboratories of Canada Listed
compatibility, consult Solberg fuels with no environmental concerns (Standard for Category 1 Foam
Technical Services. for persistence, bioaccumulation Liquid Concentrates ULC S564).
Inspection Ordering Information
RE‑HEALING RF6 foam concentrate Certifications
or pre‑mix solution should be SOLBERG manufactured products is available in pails, drums, totes and
inspected annually per National are thoroughly inspected and undergo bulk quantities.
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) rigorous quality control tests. These
Standards 11 and 25. A sample evaluations analyze the foam’s
20040 RE-HEALING RF6, 6% Foam, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20041 RE-HEALING RF6, 6% Foam, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20042 RE-HEALING RF6, 65 Foam, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20043 RE-HEALING RF6, 6% Foam, bulk Call Customer Services

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RE‑HEALING™ RF3X3% FREEZE PROTECTED ATC™
FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description fires. Foam discharge devices such Typical Physical Properties
as non‑air aspirating, as well as, at 77˚ F (25˚ C)
RE‑HEALING™ RF3x3 Freeze
Protected (FP) ATC™ foam Appearance: Brown liquid
standard sprinkler heads, can
concentrate from SOLBERG® Freezing Point: -2° F (-18° C)
is an innovative environmentally (No quality loss after thawing)
The product is mixed 3 parts foam
concentrate to 97 parts water. It may Maximum storage temp: 122° F (50° C)
fluoropolymer‑free foam concentrate
RE-HEALING RF3X3, FREEZE PROTECTED
also be used as a pre‑mix solution.
pH: 7.0 - 8.5
ATC FOAM CONCENTRATE
TM
hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel
RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC foam
Refractive index: 1.3840 - 1.4140
is compatible with most dry powder
fires at 3% solution. RE‑HEALING
(chemical) agents. Specific gravity: 1.080 - 1.116
RF3x3 FP ATC foam can be used
in fresh, salt or brackish water. Viscosity: 4900 -6700 cP*
Performance
RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC Sediments: <0.05%
foam possesses excellent burn back Fire Performance *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
resistance due to its remarkable RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC foam
flow and rapid resealing characteristics. concentrate has been tested to and
RE‑HEALING foam concentrates meets the fire performance test
Storage
are formulated using a new high criteria of European Standard EN
performance synthetic foam 1568 Part 3 & 4 (latest edition) and The storage temperature range for
technology to replace traditional International Maritime Organization RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC foam
AFFF, FFFP foam concentrates and (IMO) MSC.1/Circ.1312 (latest concentrate is 0º F to 120º F (‑18º C
older protein and fluoroprotein foams. edition). to 50º C).
Foam Proportioning When stored in original containers

Application RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC foam or in manufacturer recommended
RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC foam concentrate can be proportioned equipment and within the specified
concentrate is intended for use at the proper foam solution temperature range, the shelf life
on Class B hydrocarbon or polar percentage using common foam is 20 years.
solvent fuel fires. The foam can proportioning devices such as:
be used to prevent re‑ignition
Compatibility
• Eductors
of a liquid spill and control RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC foam
hazardous vapors. On Class A • Inline balanced pressure concentrate should not be mixed
fuels, RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP proportioners with other foam concentrates.
ATC foam concentrate will improve • Ratio controllers For questions about compatibility
extinguishment in deep‑seated or mixing, consult Solberg
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and custom-designed foam suppression systems hardware, offering both traditional and
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Technical Services. National Fire Protection Association undergo rigorous quality control tests.
Materials of (NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. These evaluations analyze the foam’s
Construction Compatibility A sample of the foam concentrate physical parameters as well as the
RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC foam should be sent to the manufacturer finished product’s fire performance.
concentrate is compatible with for quality conditioning testing A Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
multiple materials of construction in accordance to NFPA 11. is issued with every batch.
such as carbon steel, stainless RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC foam
Environmental Information
steel, brass, polyethylene and concentrate is Approved to European
PVC. Galvanized steel should not RE‑HEALING foam concentrates Standard EN 1568 Part 3 & 4,
be used in direct contact with the are fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer‑ International Maritime Organization
foam concentrate. For questions free products for use on Class (IMO) MSC.1/Circ.1312 and meets
about materials of construction B hydrocarbon fuels with no the quality and performance test
compatibility, consult Solberg environmental concerns for requirements of LASTFIRE.
Technical Services. persistence, bioaccumulation
or toxic break down. Ordering Information
Inspection RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC foam
Certifications
RE‑HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC foam concentrate is available in pails,
concentrate or pre‑mix solution SOLBERG manufactured products drums, totes and bulk quantities.
should be inspected annually per are thoroughly inspected and
20215 RE-HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20216 RE-HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20217 RE-HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20218 RE-HEALING RF3x3 FP ATC, bulk Call Customer Services

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RE‑HEALING™ RF3X6% ATC™ FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description standard sprinkler heads, can Typical Physical Properties
be used to obtain maximum results. at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
RE‑HEALING™ RF3x6 ATC foam
The product is mixed 3 parts foam
concentrate from SOLBERG® Appearance: Brown liquid
concentrate to 97 parts water for
is an innovative environmentally Freezing Point: 23 °F (-5 °C)
hydrocarbon fuels or 6 parts foam
fluoropolymer‑free foam concentrate
polar solvent fuels. It may also Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
be used as a pre‑mix solution. pH: 7.0 - 8.5
hydrocarbon fuel fires at 3% and
RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam is
polar solvent fuel fires at 6% solution. Refractive index: 1.3750 - 1.3850
RE-HEALING RF3X6, ATC FOAM CONCENTRATE
RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam can
compatible with most
Specific gravity:
TM
(chemical) agents.
dry powder
1.050 - 1.085
be used in fresh, salt or brackish
water. RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC Viscosity: 4300 - 5900 cP*
Performance
foam possesses excellent burn back Sediments: <0.05%
resistance due to its remarkable Fire Performance *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
flow and rapid resealing characteristics. RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam
RE‑HEALING foam concentrates concentrate has been tested to and
are formulated using a new high meets the fire performance test
Storage
performance synthetic foam criteria of European Standard EN 1568
technology to replace traditional Part 3 & 4 and International Civil The storage temperature range
AFFF, FFFP foam concentrates and Aviation Organization (ICAO) Levels for RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam
older protein and fluoroprotein foams. B and C. concentrate is 35 °F to 120 °F
(1.7 °C to 49 °C).
Foam Proportioning
Application RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam When stored in original containers
RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam concentrate can be proportioned or in manufacturer recommended
concentrate is intended for use at the proper foam solution equipment and within the specified
on Class B hydrocarbon or polar percentage using common foam temperature range, the shelf life
solvent fuel fires. The foam can proportioning devices such as: is 20 years.
be used to prevent re‑ignition • Eductors
of a liquid spill and control • Inline balanced pressure
Compatibility
hazardous vapors. On Class A fuels, proportioners RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam
RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam will • Ratio controllers concentrate should not be mixed
improve extinguishment in deep‑ • Self‑educting nozzles with other foam concentrates.
seated fires. Foam discharge devices For questions about compatibility
such as air aspirating, as well as non‑ or mixing, consult Solberg
air aspirating equipment, including Technical Services.

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Materials of A sample of the foam concentrate as well as the finished product’s fire
Construction Compatibility should be sent to the manufacturer performance. A Certificate of Analysis
RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam for quality conditioning testing (CoA) is issued with every batch.
concentrate is compatible with in accordance to NFPA 11. RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam
multiple materials of construction concentrate is Approved to European
such as carbon steel, stainless Environmental Information
Standard EN 1568 Part 3 & 4 and
steel, brass, polyethylene and RE‑HEALING foam concentrates International Civil Aviation Organization
PVC. Galvanized steel should not are fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer‑ (ICAO) Airport Services Manual (DOC
be used in direct contact with the free products for use on Class 9137‑AN/898) Part 1 ‑ Rescue and
foam concentrate. For questions B hydrocarbon fuels with no Firefighting, Levels B and C (6%
about materials of construction environmental concerns for solution) Certified.
compatibility, consult Solberg persistence, bioaccumulation
Technical Services. or toxic break down. Ordering Information
Inspection RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam
Certifications
concentrate is available in pails,
RE‑HEALING RF3x6 ATC foam SOLBERG manufactured products drums, totes and bulk quantities.
concentrate or pre‑mix solution are thoroughly inspected and
should be inspected annually per undergo rigorous quality control
National Fire Protection Association tests. These evaluations analyze
(NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. the foam’s physical parameters
20030 RE-HEALING RF3x6% ATC, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20031 RE-HEALING RF3x6% ATC, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20032 RE-HEALING RF3x6% ATC, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20033 RE-HEALING RF3x6% ATC, bulk Call Customer Services

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RE‑HEALING™ RF3X6% FREEZE PROTECTED ATC™
FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description extinguishment in deep-seated Typical Physical Properties
fires. Foam discharge devices such at 77˚ F (25˚ C)
RE-HEALING™ RF3x6 Freeze
as non-air aspirating, as well as,
Protected (FP) ATC™ foam Appearance: Brown liquid
concentrate from SOLBERG® Freezing Point: -2° F (-18° C)
standard sprinkler heads, can
is an innovative environmentally (No quality loss after thawing)
The product is mixed 3 parts foam Maximum storage temp: 122° F (50° C)
fluoropolymer-free foam concentrate
concentrate to 97 parts water for pH: 7.0 - 8.5
hydrocarbon fuels or 6 parts foam
hydrocarbon fuel fires at 3% and Refractive index: 1.3840 - 1.4140
polar solvent fuel fires at 6% solution.
polar solvent fuels. It may also Specific gravity: 1.080 - 1.116
RE-HEALING RF3X6, FREEZE PROTECTED
RE-HEALING RF3x6 FP ATC foam
be used as a pre-mix solution.
Viscosity: 4900 -6700 cP*
ATC FOAM CONCENTRATE
can be used in fresh, salt or brackish
water. RE-HEALING RF3x6 FP ATC
RE-HEALING RF3x6 FP ATC foam
Sediments: <0.05%
foam possesses excellent burn back *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
(chemical) agents.
resistance due to its remarkable
flow and rapid resealing characteristics. Performance
RE-HEALING foam concentrates • Eductors
are formulated using a new high Fire Performance
performance synthetic foam RE-HEALING RF3x6 FP ATC foam
proportioners
technology to replace traditional concentrate has been tested to and
AFFF, FFFP foam concentrates and meets the fire performance test • Ratio controllers
older protein and fluoroprotein foams. criteria of European Standard EN • Self-educting nozzles
1568 Part 3 & 4 (latest edition)
Application and International Maritime Storage
RE-HEALING RF3x6 FP ATC foam Organization (IMO) MSC.1/ The storage temperature range for
concentrate is intended for use Circ.1312 (latest edition). RE-HEALING RF3x6 FP ATC foam
on Class B hydrocarbon or polar Foam Proportioning concentrate is 0º F to 120º F (-18º C
solvent fuel fires. The foam can RE-HEALING RF3x6 FP ATC foam to 50º C).
be used to prevent re-ignition concentrate can be proportioned
When stored in original containers
of a liquid spill and control at the proper foam solution
hazardous vapors. On Class A percentage using common foam
equipment and within the specified
fuels, RE-HEALING RF3x6 FP proportioning devices such as:
ATC foam concentrate will improve
is 20 years.
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RE‑HEALING™ RF1‑AG, 1% FOAM CONCENTRATE | 2
Materials of National Fire Protection Association Certifications

Construction Compatibility (NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. A
RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam sample of the foam concentrate
concentrate is compatible with should be sent to the manufacturer
multiple materials of construction for quality conditioning testing in
such as carbon steel, stainless accordance to NFPA 11.
steel, brass, polyethylene and
Environmental Information finished product’s fire performance.
PVC. Galvanized steel should not
be used in direct contact with the RE‑HEALING foam concentrates
foam concentrate. For questions are fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer‑
about materials of construction free products for use on Class B RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam
compatibility, consult Solberg hydrocarbon fuels with no concentrate is European Standard
Technical Services. environmental concerns for EN 1568 Part 3 Approved.
RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam
concentrate or pre‑mix solution concentrate is available in pails,
should be inspected annually per drums, totes and bulk quantities.
20840 RE-HEALING RF1-AG, 1% - 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20841 RE-HEALING RF1-AG, 1% - 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20842 RE-HEALING RF1-AG, 1% - 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20843 RE-HEALING RF1-AG, 1% - bulk Call Customer Services

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RE‑HEALING™ TF, TRAINING FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description evaluating the operation of foam Typical Physical Properties
equipment. It is not intended for at 77˚ F (25˚ C)
RE‑HEALING™ TF, Training Foam
use on Class B polar solvent fuels, Appearance: Clear liquid
from SOLBERG® is an innovative
nor is RE-HEALING TF, Training
environmentally sustainable Freezing Point: 23° F (-5° C)
Foam intended for management of (No quality loss after thawing)
fluorosurfactant and fluoropolymer‑
actual fire situations. Foam non‑air
free foam concentrate used to Maximum storage temp: 120° F (49° C)
aspirating discharge devices as well
effectively extinguish Class B
as air aspirating discharge devices pH: 7.0 - 8.5
hydrocarbon fuel fires under
can be used to obtain maximum Refractive index: 1.3555 - 1.3869
controlled conditions for the purpose
results. RE‑HEALING TF foam is Specific gravity: 1.005 - 1.015
of training emergency service
compatible with most dry powder Sediments: < 0.05%
personnel in the use of foam and
RE-HEALING TF, TRAINING FOAM CONCENTRATES
evaluating the operation of foam
(chemical) agents.
equipment. It is not intended for Performance Storage

management of actual fire situations.
Fire Performance The storage temperature range for
Proportioned at either 1% or 3%
Depending on the type foam RE‑HEALING TF foam concentrate
solution, RE‑HEALING TF foam
concentrate purchased. The product is 35º F to 120º F (1.7º C to 49º C).
concentrate can be used in fresh, salt
or brackish water. RE‑HEALING foam is mixed 1 part foam concentrate When stored in original containers
concentrates are formulated using to 99 parts water or 3 parts foam or in manufacturer recommended
a new high performance synthetic concentrate to 97 parts water equipment and within the specified
foam technology. depending on the type concentrate temperature range, the shelf life
utilized. is 20 years.
Application Foam Proportioning
Compatibility
RE‑HEALING TF foam concentrate RE‑HEALING TF foam concentrate
is intended for use on Class B can be proportioned at the proper RE‑HEALING TF foam concentrate
hydrocarbon fuel fires under foam solution percentage using should not be mixed with other foam
controlled conditions for the purpose common foam proportioning devices concentrates. For questions about
of training emergency service such as: compatibility or mixing, consult
personnel in the use of foam and • Eductors Solberg Technical Services.
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Materials of with no environmental concerns WARNING!

Construction Compatibility for persistence, bioaccumulation
RE-HEALING TF Training Foam
RE‑HEALING TF foam concentrate or toxic break down.
is used to effectively extinguish
is compatible with multiple materials
Certifications Class B hydrocarbon fuels fires
of construction such as carbon steel,
under controlled conditions for
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene SOLBERG manufactured products
the purpose of training emergency
and PVC. Galvanized steel should are thoroughly inspected and undergo
service personnel in the use of foam
not be used in direct contact with rigorous quality control tests. These
and evaluating the operation of foam
the foam concentrate. For questions evaluations analyze the foam’s
equipment. RE-HEALING TF, foam
about materials of construction physical parameters as well as the
concentrate is not intended for use
compatibility, consult Solberg finished product’s fire performance.
on Class B polar solvent fuel fires
Technical Services. A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is
nor is RE-HEALING TF Training Foam
Environmental Information intended for management of actual
fire situations.
RE‑HEALING TF, foam concentrates Ordering Information
are fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer‑
RE‑HEALING TF, foam concentrate
free products for use on Class B
is available in pails, drums, totes
hydrocarbon fuels (under controlled
and bulk quantities.
conditions for the purpose of training)
SHIPPING
PART NO. DESCRIPTION WEIGHT CUBE
20014 RE-HEALING TF1, 1% Training Foam, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20015 RE-HEALING TF1, 1% Training Foam, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20016 RE-HEALING TF1, 1% Training Foam, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20017 RE-HEALING TF1, 1% Training Foam, bulk Call Customer Services
20024 RE-HEALING TF3, 3% Training Foam, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20025 RE-HEALING TF3, 3% Training Foam, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20026 RE-HEALING TF3, 3% Training Foam, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20027 RE-HEALING TF3, 3% Training Foam, bulk Call Customer Services

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RE‑HEALING™ RF‑MB FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description solvent fuels other than biofuels up Typical Physical Properties
to E‑85. The foam can be used to at 25˚C (77˚F)
RE‑HEALING™ RF‑MB foam
prevent re‑ignition of a liquid spill
concentrate from SOLBERG® is Appearance: Brown liquid
and control hazardous vapours. On
an innovative environmentally Freezing Point: -5° C (23° F)
Class A fuels, RE‑HEALING RF ‑
MB foam concentrate will improve
fluoropolymer‑free multipurpose
extinguishment in deep‑seated fires. Maximum storage temp: 49° C (120° F)
foam concentrate used to effectively
Foam discharge devices such as
extinguish Class A fuel fires and pH: 7.0 - 8.5
non‑air aspirating, as well as, air
Class B hydrocarbon fuel fires Refractive index: 1.3865 - 1.3869
aspirating equipment can be used
including biofuels up to E‑85.
to obtain maximum results. The Specific gravity: 1.062 - 1.069
Proportioned at 0.5% for Class A
product may also be used as a pre‑mix Viscosity: 3400 - 3800 cps*
fuels, and 3% solution for Class
RE-HEALING RF-MB FOAM CONCENTRATE
B fuels, RE‑HEALING RF‑MB
solution. RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam
Sediments: None
foam can be used in fresh, sea *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
(chemical) agents.
or brackish water. RE‑HEALING
RF‑MB foam possesses excellent Performance
burn back resistance due to its Storage
remarkable flow and rapid resealing Fire Performance
characteristics. RE‑HEALING foam RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam
RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam concentrate
concentrates are formulated using concentrate has been tested to and
is 1.7º C to 49º C (35º F to 120º F).
a new high performance synthetic meets the fire performance test criteria
The lowest temperature for use is
foam technology to replace traditional of European Standard EN 1568 Part 3
‑5º C (23º F).
AFFF, FFFP foam concentrates (current edition).
and older protein and fluoroprotein When stored in original containers
Foam Proportioning
foams. RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam or in manufacturer recommended
RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam
concentrate contains no sediments. equipment and within the specified
concentrate can be proportioned at
the proper foam solution percentage
Application using common foam proportioning
is 10 years.
RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam devices such as: Compatibility
concentrate is intended for use on • Eductors
RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam concentrate
Class A ordinary combustibles and • Self‑educting nozzles
Class B hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is • Compressed Air Foam Systems
not intended for use on Class B polar
compatibility or mixing, consult Solberg
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Technical Services. should be inspected annually per are thoroughly inspected and
Materials of National Fire Protection Association undergo rigorous quality control
Construction Compatibility (NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. tests. These evaluations analyze
RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam A sample of the foam concentrate the foam’s physical parameters as
concentrate is compatible with should be sent to the manufacturer well as the finished product’s fire
multiple materials of construction for quality conditioning testing in performance. A Certificate of Analysis
such as carbon steel, stainless accordance to NFPA 11. (CoA) is issued with every batch.
steel, brass, polyethylene and RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam
PVC. Galvanized steel should not concentrate is Approved to European
be used in direct contact with the RE‑HEALING foam concentrates Standard EN 1568 Part 3 and meets
foam concentrate. For questions are fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer‑ the fire performance requirements of
about materials of construction free products with no environmental EN1568 Parts 1 and 4 as witnessed
compatibility, consult Solberg concerns for persistence, by DET NORSKE VERITAS (DNV)
Technical Services. bioaccumulation or toxic break on E‑85.
down. RE‑HEALING RF‑MB also
Inspection meets the requirements of HOCNF. Ordering Information
RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam RE‑HEALING RF‑MB foam
concentrate or pre‑mix solution
Certifications concentrate is available in pails,
SOLBERG manufactured products drums, totes and bulk quantities.
20180 RE-HEALING RF-MB, 20 litre (5 gallon) pail 21 kg (45 lb) 0.04 m3 (1.25 ft3)
20181 RE-HEALING RF-MB, 200 litre (55 gallon) drum 224 kg (495 lb) 0.33 m3 (11.83 ft3)
20182 RE-HEALING RF-MB, 1000 litre (265 gallon) tote 1118 kg (2465 lb) 1.42 m3 (50.05 ft3)
20183 RE-HEALING RF-MB, bulk Call Customer Services

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RE‑HEALING™ RF1‑AG, 1% FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description deep‑seated fires. Foam discharge Typical Physical Properties
devices such as air aspirating, as at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
RE‑HEALING™ RF1‑AG, 1%
well as non‑air aspirating equipment
foam concentrate from SOLBERG® Appearance: Clear, yellow-orange liquid
is an innovative environmentally Freezing Point: -11 °F (-24 °C)
results. The product is mixed 1 part
It may also be used as a 1% pre‑mix
solution. RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam pH: 7.0 - 8.5
is compatible with most dry powder Refractive index: 1,4580 - 1.4680
at 1% solution, RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG
(chemical) agents. Specific gravity: 1,120 - 1,130
foam concentrate can be used in fresh
and salt water. RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG Performance Viscosity: <20 cSt*
foam concentrate possesses excellent Sediments: <0.05%
burn back resistance due to its Fire Performance
*Cannon-Fenske Viscometer
remarkable flow and rapid resealing RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam
characteristics. RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG concentrate has been tested to and Storage
foam concentrate is formulated using meets the fire performance test
The storage temperature range
a new high performance synthetic criteria of European Standard EN
for RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam
foam technology to replace traditional 1568 Part 3 (latest edition).
concentrate is ‑11 °F to 122 °F
AFFF, FFFP foam concentrates and Foam Proportioning (‑24 °C to 50 °C). When stored in
older protein and fluoroprotein foams. RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam original containers or in manufacturer
concentrate can be proportioned at recommended equipment and within
Application the proper foam solution percentage the specified temperature range, the
RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam using common foam proportioning shelf life is 20 years.
concentrate is intended for use on devices such as:
Class B hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is • Eductors Compatibility
not intended for use on Class B polar • Inline balanced pressure
RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam
solvent fuels. The foam can be used proportioners
concentrate should not be mixed
to prevent re‑ignition of a liquid spill • Ratio controllers
with other foam concentrates. For
and control hazardous vapors. On • Self‑educting nozzles
questions about compatibility or
Class A fuels, RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG
mixing, consult Solberg Technical
foam will improve extinguishment in
Services.

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Materials of National Fire Protection Association Certifications

Construction Compatibility (NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. A
RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam sample of the foam concentrate
concentrate is compatible with should be sent to the manufacturer
multiple materials of construction for quality conditioning testing in
such as carbon steel, stainless accordance to NFPA 11.
steel, brass, polyethylene and
Environmental Information finished product’s fire performance.
PVC. Galvanized steel should not
be used in direct contact with the RE‑HEALING foam concentrates
foam concentrate. For questions are fluorosurfactant, fluoropolymer‑
about materials of construction free products for use on Class B RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam
compatibility, consult Solberg hydrocarbon fuels with no concentrate is European Standard
Technical Services. environmental concerns for EN 1568 Part 3 Approved.
RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam RE‑HEALING RF1‑AG foam
concentrate or pre‑mix solution concentrate is available in pails,
should be inspected annually per drums, totes and bulk quantities.
20840 RE-HEALING RF1-AG, 1% - 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20841 RE-HEALING RF1-AG, 1% - 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20842 RE-HEALING RF1-AG, 1% - 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20843 RE-HEALING RF1-AG, 1% - bulk Call Customer Services

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SECTION 4.2
FOAM CONCENTRATE
DATA SHEETS
ARCTIC™ FOAM CONCENTRATES
MENU
ARCTIC AFFF & AR-AFFF FOAM U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL SPEC AFFF FOAM
BROCHURE CONCENTRATE
APPLICATION SPOTLIGHT, BACK-UP ARCTIC 6% AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE

POWER SYSTEM
4.2
ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF FOAM
APPLICATION SPOTLIGHT, C8 TO C6 CONCENTRATE
APPLICATION SPOTLIGHT, MIL-SPEC U.S. TYPE-6 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF FOAM

AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE
APPLICATION SPOTLIGHT, FOAM-WATER ARCTIC 1X3% ATC FOAM CONCENTRATE

SYSTEMS
ARCTIC 1X3% FREEZE PROTECTED ATC

ARCTIC 1% AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE FOAM CONCENTRATE
ARCTIC 1% FREEZE PROTECTED AFFF

FOAM CONCENTRATE ARCTIC 3X3% ATC FOAM CONCENTRATE
ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF DATASHEET ARCTIC 3X3% FREEZE PROTECTED ATC

FOAM CONCENTRATE
ARCTIC 3% AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE

ARCTIC 3X6% ATC FOAM CONCENTRATE
ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF FOAM
CONCENTRATE ARCTIC 3X6% ATC FOAM CONCENTRATE
ARCTIC 3% FREEZE PROTECTED AFFF ARCTIC 3X6% LOW VISCOSITY ATC FOAM
FOAM CONCENTRATE CONCENTRATE
ARCTIC 3% MIL SPEC AFFF FOAM ARCTIC 3X6% FREEZE PROTECTED ATC
CONCENTRATE FOAM CONCENTRATE
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ARCTIC AFFF & AR-AFFF FOAM
™
Proven Class B Foam Technology
Communities are growing;

industries and businesses
are using new technologies;
more hazardous materials are
transported; and firefighting
budgets are tight. These
challenges make it imperative
you have the right tools to
optimize limited resources
Why Use ARCTIC Foam
in those critical moments. • Effective agent on Class B flammable
SOLBERG ® ARCTIC TM AFFF and combustible liquid fires
and AR-AFFF foams most • Prevents re-ignition of a liquid spill
proven foam technology trusted and controls hazardous vapors
to prevail in such fire situations. • Provides protection from the hazard

until secured or removed
• Provides safety for response personnel
ARCTIC AFFF & AR-AFFF FOAM BROCHURE
ARCTIC foam concentrate from Solberg is a synthetic foam concentrate used to
effectively extinguish Class B hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel fires. ARCTIC
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming
Foam (AR-AFFF) foam concentrates are exceptional firefighting tools for industrial
and municipal fire service providing flame knock-down, fire control, extinguishment
or vapor suppression — all of which are paramount to firefighter safety.
Available in 1%, 3%, 6% AFFF and 1x3% ATC™, 3x3% ATC and 3x6% ATC
formulations*, ARCTIC foam concentrates can be used with fresh, salt and brackish
water. Foam discharge devices such as air aspirating and non-air aspirating
equipment; low and medium expansion devices; and standard fire sprinkler heads
can be used for maximum results.
ARCTIC foam concentrate can be proportioned at the proper foam solution

percentage using most common proportioning devices, such as eductors, inline
balance pressure proportioners, ratio controllers, self-inducting nozzles and
compressed air foam systems.
ARCTIC foam concentrate is formulated with C6 fluorosurfactants and complies with the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) 2010/2015 PFOA Product
Stewardship Program. SOLBERG ARCTIC foam concentrates do not contain PFOS.
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Fire Performance
ARCTIC AFFF and ATC foam Where To Use Class B Foam
concentrates have been tested Aerospace / Automotive / Aviation / Chemical / Defense / Fire Service
to and meet the fire performance Marine / Mining / Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Pharmaceuticals / Pipelines
test criteria of numerous Power Generation & Utilities / Solvents & Coatings
certification standards, including
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Applications
(UL), Underwriters’ Laboratories Aircraft hangars / Crash rescue vehicles / Dike areas / Docks / Emergency response
of Canada (ULC), Factory Heliports & helidecks / Jetties / Loading racks / Manufacturing processes
Mutual (FM), European Norm Pumping stations / Power plants / Storage tanks / Warehouses
(EN), International Maritime
Organization (IMO), Military Foam is Not Effective On
Specifications (MIL-SPEC), Foam is Not Effective On / Class C energized electrical fires
and International Civil Aviation 3-Dimensional fires / Pressurized gases / Class D combustible metal fires
Organization (ICAO).
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Hazard
Diesel fuel storage in rooms
with back-up power systems
in high-rise buildings.
Solution
Closed head foam-water
sprinkler system and
SOLBERG® bladder tank
system using ARCTIC™ 3%
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam POWER GENERATION
(AFFF) or RE-HEALING™
RF3, 3% foam concentrates.
Higher Buildings = Higher risk for fuel oil fires
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SOLBERG MEETS THE CHALLENGE
how Solberg can build In case of a power outage you have a backup plan powered by generators. But with
the right solution for you,
those generators comes another risk — stored fuel to power the generators. Contained in
contact your local authorized
separate rooms throughout the building the large fuel tanks (typically diesel fuel) needed
Solberg representative.
to power these generators are a high risk hazard. Should a fire break out in one fuel
storage room, it can move rapidly from one floor to the next, creating a devastating path
along the way — endangering lives and property.
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Water sprinkler systems alone cannot protect
difference it makes when you

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Talk to us. See for yourself the you from this high risk hazard. You need a fire
suppression system that specifically addresses
have Solberg on your side. the hazard to assure proper protection. A system
that can knock down fire quickly and keep it from
spreading. The most effective solution for this
hazard is a SOLBERG foam-water sprinkler system.
The right solution for the job at hand

At Solberg, we believe the best protection is to have the right solution. Our experts
will identify the right hardware and foam to provide the most effective solution for your
sprinkler system. SOLBERG bladder tank systems are designed to proportion the correct
amount of foam with water over a broad range of pressures and flow rates to assure
performance through YOUR existing or new sprinkler system.
You also have foam options to fit your specific preference. ARCTIC 3% AFFF is a proven
and effective foam designed for Class B fires. For those who want to be environmentally
conscientious, Solberg offers the innovative RE-HEALING RF3, 3% Foam, the first true
fluorosurfactant and fluoropolymer-free foam certified for use in fire sprinklers. Both
foams provide exceptional firefighting properties for flame knock-down, fire control,
extinguishment and burn-back resistance — all of which are paramount to safeguarding
building occupants and first responders.
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Experience
Our experienced technical
pros are known for their ability
to identify solutions that are
not only the most effective,
but the most cost-effective as
well. Solberg is your partner in
value-engineered foam-water
system solutions.
Bladder Storage Tanks
SOLBERG Bladder Tanks are the main component in a balanced pressure proportioning
system, which require no outside power source other than an adequate water supply.
The SOLBERG Bladder Tank is a carbon steel pressure vessel with a nylon reinforced
neoprene rubber bladder that stores the foam concentrate. During operation the foam
concentrate is discharged from the tank by the water supply, collapsing the bladder
around the perforated center tube until the concentrate is depleted. SOLBERG Bladder
Tanks are available in standard and pre-piped configurations, vertical and horizontal
versions, and are available in multiple sizes.

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Hazard
C8, C8 and higher mixed
homologue foam concentrates
containing or potentially
degrading into PFOS or PFOA.
Solution
ARCTIC AFFF and AR-AFFF
foam concentrates formulated
with C6 fluorosurfactants.
C6 FLUOROCARBON FOAM
PFOS-free and will not
breakdown into PFOA.
Environmentally Improved Surfactants
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how Solberg can build the Fluorosurfactants have been used in firefighting foams since
right solution for you, the 1960’s. Manufacturers of firefighting foam have used the
contact your local authorized properties of fluorosurfactants for three main purposes: increase
extinguishment speed, provide a thin film to suppress vapors
Solberg representative. and to add oleophobic (fuel shedding) properties to the foam.
When fluorosurfactants were first introduced, the molecular
composition would have a distribution of C 4, C6, C8, C10, and
even C12 fluorocarbons. Fast forward to today and the focus
has been on C 8 vs. C6 containing firefighting foam concentrates.
In recent years when “C8” is spoken about in relation to firefighting foam, it’s actually referring to a
distribution of perfluorinated carbon chain lengths with a majority being C8. When C6 is discussed,
it refers to perfluorinated carbon chain lengths ≤ C6.
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C8 Fluorobcarbon C6 Fluorobcarbon
Better for the environment

When evaluating a chemical, regulatory authorities such as the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) look at three main environmental factors; Persistence, Bioaccumulation,
and Toxicity (PBT). Chemical persistence relates to how well the chemical composition breaks down
in the environment, bioaccumulative chemicals are products that build up in living organisms, and
toxic chemicals are poisonous and cause serious harm or even death. Fluorosurfactants that are C8
in fluorocarbon chain length are considered by the USEPA to be PBT, while short chain C 6 versions
are essentially only persistent.
In 2006 the USEPA asked the eight largest manufactures of perfluorinated chemicals to voluntarily
take part in a PFOA Stewardship Program. In 2010, the first stage was to have a 95% reduction
in >C6 fluorochemicals based on measured levels from 2000. The final stage was to eliminate
the use of >C6 chemicals from emissions and products by 2015. The current status is that the
starting material for making the surfactants are >99% ≤C6 with some producers being 99.9%
<C6. It should be noted that the firefighting industry is not the only industry being impacted by
global regulatory action. Industries such as textiles, paper, ink, paint and coatings, whose products
contain greater than C6 chemistries have been phased out.
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Fluorspar, also known as fluorite, is mined and processed into perfluorinated starting materials.
These starting materials are then processed further into finished fluorosurfactants, that are then
used with other raw materials to manufacture firefighting foam. It’s at the perfluorinated starting
materials step where the change from C8 to C6 takes place. All manufactures of firefighting foam
have had to make formulation changes due to these changes in fluorosurfactant material.
Experience Fluorspar
Perfluorinated
Fluorosurfactants
Firefighting
Starting Materials Foam
not only the most effective, Performance that you come to expect
but the most cost-effective as Concerns have been expressed if firefighting foam developed with ≤C6 fluorinated products can be
as effective as those developed with greater than C6 fluorochemistries. One point that needs to
well. Solberg is your partner
be understood is that many of the fire tests to approve these agents have not changed since the
in value-engineered fire foam EPA Stewardship program was put in place. Products that had been listed or approved before this
product solutions. voluntary program started should have been relisted or reapproved to ensure that the change to
the ≤C6 fluorosurfactants did not impact the
product’s performance.
Certifications
• UL Listed Solberg has led the fire foam industry in
transitioning to use of environmentally
• ULC Listed improved surfactants. SOLBERG ARCTIC™
• FM Approved AFFF and AR-AFFF (ATC ®) foam concentrates
since 2010 have been formulated using only
• CAN/ULC CAT 3 Listed
C6 based surfactants. When reviewing your
• ICAO Level C Certified current fire foam needs or existing product
inventories, you can be assured SOLBERG
AFFF and AR-AFFF products are compliant
with global regulatory requirements including
the USEPA 2010/2015 PFOA Product
Stewardship Program.
A supplier you can trust

Although firefighting fluorosurfactants have changed since the 2010/2015 USEPA PFOA
Stewardship Program, the ability to develop high quality and performance foam has not. The same
fire test standards/protocols that were employed before 2010 are still used today, resulting in a
better utilization of raw material components such as surfactants, solvents, and polymers.
The change from C8 to C6 provides today’s firefighting foam with lower environmental
and toxicological impacts.
End-users of firefighting foam should be especially aware of foam concentrates containing PFOS.
Solberg recommends you review your existing foam inventories to determine whether the foam on
hand contains >C8 fluorosurfactants that according to the USEPA are persistent, bioaccumulative
C6 ARCTIC AFFF / AR-AFFF Concentrates and toxic to the environment.
[certifications vary upon concentrate type]
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Hazard
Fires involving Class B
flammable or combustible
liquids in military, commercial
land and offshore applications.
Solution
U.S. Military F-24385F
Certified ARCTIC™ 3% and
6% AFFF foam concentrates for
use in ARFF vehicles, aircraft MIL-SPEC FOAM
hangars, helidecks, naval/
marine onboard firefighting
systems, land/marine storage When Fire Hazard is Present
and terminal facilities.
YOUR BEST WEAPON IS SOLBERG
Connect The great volume of Class B flammable and combustible liquids stored and used in the
For more information about military and commercial applications presents a vast amount of ever-challenging risks.
how Solberg can build Fixed and rotary wing aircraft, support and maintenance facilities and naval/marine
the right solution for you, vessels require firefighting foam and fixed foam-water systems for protection. Solberg
contact your local authorized offers the best possible defense against these unique fire hazard situations.
Certified to Military Specification MIL-F-24385F,
ARCTIC MIL-SPEC AFFF foam concentrates are
extremely effective firefighting foams for flame
knockdown, fire control, extinguishment, and
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burn-back resistance. Control, extinguishing
time, and burn-back resistance are paramount to
the safety of firefighters and protection of high-
have Solberg on your side. risk, high-hazard assets. ARCTIC MIL-SPEC AFFF
foam concentrates are C6 fluorochemical based
and compliant to the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) 2010/2015 PFOA Product Stewardship Program. ARCTIC
MIL-SPEC AFFF foam concentrates contain no PFOS, providing the best environmental
profile for any Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF).
ARCTIC MIL-SPEC AFFF foam concentrates are ideal for mobile and fixed emergency
response firefighting platforms, which protect military and civilian aviation assets.
Typical applications for MIL-SPEC AFFFF foam include: ARFF vehicles, aircraft hangars,
helidecks, naval/marine onboard firefighting systems, land/marine maintenance, tank
storage and terminal facilities.
A solution certified to the highest military standards

SOLBERG ARCTIC MIL-SPEC AFFF foam concentrates are specifically intended for use
on water-immiscible fuels such as aviation fuels, crude oils, and diesel and gasoline fuels.
They are not intended for use on Class B polar solvent fuels (water-miscible) such as
acetone, alcohols (ethyl and methyl) and methyl ethyl ketones. The foam can also be used
to prevent re-ignition of a liquid spill and control hazardous vapors.
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ARCTIC MIL-SPEC AFFF foam concentrates meet certification requirements for MIL-SPEC
NFPA 403: Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports; NFPA
409: Standard on Aircraft Hangars; NFPA 412: Standard for Evaluating Aircraft Rescue
and Fire-Fighting Foam Fire equipment; NFPA 414: Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-
Fighting Vehicles and NFPA 418: Standard for Heliports; Department of the Air Force ETL
02-15: Fire Protection Engineering Criteria – New Aircraft Facilities; Department of the
Army ETL 1110-3-484: Engineering and Design Aircraft Hangar Fire Protection Systems;
Experience Department of the Army ETL 1110-3-485: Engineering and Design Fire Protection for
Helicopter Hangars; Department of the Navy ITG FY05-01: Design Criteria for the Fire
Protection of Navy and Marine Corps Aircraft Hangars; Federal Aviation Administration AC
150/5210-6D: Aircraft Fire Extinguishing Agents.
but the most cost-effective as In addition to MIL-F-24385F Certification, ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF (commercial
well. Solberg is your partner in container packaging) is Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Listed in accordance with
value-engineered foam-water UL 162 (Standard for Safety of Foam Equipment and Liquid Concentrates), Underwriter’s
system solutions. Laboratories of Canada Listed CAN/ULC S560 (Standard for Category 3 Foam Liquid
Concentrates) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Services
Manual (DOC 9137-AN/898) Part 1 - Rescue and Firefighting, Level C Certified. Unlike
Certifications competitive 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF concentrates, the UL Listing for ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC
b UL Listed AFFF is not a minimalist certification; it is a comprehensive UL Listing that includes
b CAN/ULC CAT3 Listed bladder tanks, proportioners and hand-line nozzles in addition to fire sprinklers.
b ICAO Level C Certified
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Hazard
Fire or spill of ignitable liquids
in manufacturing or storage,
involving hydrocarbon and/or
polar solvent based materials.
Solution
Fixed foam-water systems
utilizing C6 based PFOS-free
ARCTIC AFFF/ATC and
FOAM-WATER SYSTEMS
RE-HEALING fluorine-free
foam concentrates.
Storage Hazards Require Protection
Connect
For more information about FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
how Solberg can build the right The manufacture and storage of flammable and combustible liquids presents an
solution for you, contact ever present and dangerous risk of spill or fire. With hundreds if not thousands
your local authorized of pure and blended materials classified as flammable or combustible liquids,
Solberg representative. NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code groups these liquids into
six classification categories based on a materials flashpoint. Additionally, other
physical properties of the ignitable liquid must be considered as part of any risk
assessment, these include reactivity and heat release rates.
Types and sizes of packaging containers are based on end-use requirements,

and are produced from a variety of materials ranging from steel, plastic and
“
composites to fiberboard and glass. Storage of these materials typically falls

“
Talk to us. See for yourself the under one of three categories: manufacturing facilities that either produce or
consume the materials; distribution/warehouse centers such as those built on a
have Solberg on your side. national or regional infrastructure level and commercial retail outlets on a local
level. The quantity of material in each of these property settings can vary from
millions of gallons down to a few hundred of gallons. An accidental spill or fire
in any one of these locales can be devastating posing a threat to worker and
property safety, the public and
the environment.
Foam Water Systems

Companies that produce or store flammable and
combustible liquids must comply with national,
state and local fire codes, in addition to applicable
insurance underwriting requirements. Documents
that provide guidance on foam-water systems
for this risk include: NFPA 11 Standard for Low,
Medium, and High-Expansion Foam; NFPA 16 Standard for the Installation of
Foam-Water Sprinklers and Foam-Water Spray Systems; NFPA 30 Flammable and
Combustible Liquids Code; and FM Global Property Loss Prevention Datasheets
7-29 Ignitable Liquid Storage in Portable Containers and 4-12 Foam-Water
Sprinkler Systems.
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Protecting Your Assets
While final general requirements for the protection of manufacturing and storage
of ignitable liquids depend on many variables (hazard area, container material,
container size, liquid evaluation, ignition source(s), storage array, human
factor, etc.) the minimum design criteria for foam-water sprinklers identified
Experience
in these documents are based on application rate, hazard area, duration time
and foam concentrate type. Further, it is critical that the foam ratio controller
pros are known for their ability (i.e. proportioner) is sized for the maximum system flow and a minimum of (4)
to identify solutions that are sprinklers operating at the most remote area.
but the most cost-effective
as well. Solberg is your
partner in valued-engineered
fire foam product solutions.
Certifications
• UL Listed
• ULC Listed
• FM Approved
[Certifications vary upon concentrate and sytem types]
Solutions You Can Count On
Balanced Pressure Proportioning Systems offered by Solberg meet today’s ever

changing environments associated with the design requirements of foam-water
systems for protecting the manufacture and storage of ignitable liquids. SOLBERG
C6 based PFOS-free ARCTIC™ 1%, 3% AFFF and 3x3% ATC™ AR-AFFF foam
and RE-HEALING™ RF3, 3% fluorine-free foam concentrates are uniquely
designed and certified for use in foam-water systems providing maximum fire
control, extinguishment, and burn-back resistance. Which is paramount to the
protection of ignitable liquids, property, life safety and the environment.
Solberg is your expert resource to guide you thru the decisions required for
compliance. For more information about how Solberg can build the right solution
for you, contact your local factory representative, technical services or authorized
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ARCTIC™ 1% AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description Performance Typical Physical Properties
at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
ARCTIC™ 1% AFFF foam concentrate Fire Performance
from SOLBERG® is a synthetic foam ARCTIC 1% AFFF foam concentrate Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
concentrate used to effectively has been tested to and meets the Freezing Point: 28 °F (-2.2 °C)
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon fuel fire performance test criteria of (No quality loss after thawing)
fires at 1% solution. ARCTIC 1% Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
AFFF foam concentrate provides rapid (UL) Standard 162 (latest edition), pH: 7.0 - 8.5
extinguishment and excellent burn Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada
back characteristics and can be used (ULC) Standard S564.
Specific gravity: 1.050 - 1.090
with fresh, salt and brackish water. Foam Proportioning
Viscosity: 4.5 - 6.5 cSt*
ARCTIC 1% AFFF foam concentrate
Application Sediments: <0.05%
ARCTIC 1% AFFF foam concentrate foam solution percentage using * Cannon-Fenske Viscometer
can be applied to Class B hydrocarbon most common proportioning devices
fuel fires. It is not intended for use such as: Compatibility
on Class B polar solvent fuels. The • Eductors
foam can be used to prevent re- • Inline balance pressure
should not be mixed with other
ignition of a liquid spill and control proportioners
foam concentrates. For questions
hazardous vapors. Foam discharge • Ratio controllers
about compatibility or mixing of
devices such as non-air aspirating, • Self-inducting nozzles
foam concentrates, consult Solberg
as well as, air aspirating equipment,
Storage Technical Services.
results. The product is mixed 1 part The storage temperature range for Materials of
foam concentrate to 99 parts water. Construction Compatibility
It may also be used and stored as ARCTIC 1% AFFF foam concentrate
is 35 ºF to 120 ºF (1.7 ºC to 49 ºC).
a 1% pre-mix solution. ARCTIC 1% is compatible with multiple materials
When stored in original containers of construction such as carbon steel,
AFFF foam is compatible with most
or in manufacturer recommended stainless steel, brass, polyethylene and
powder (dry chemical).
equipment and within the specified PVC. Galvanized steel should not be
temperature range, the shelf life used in direct contact with the foam
is 20 years. concentrate. For questions about
material compatibility, consult Solberg
Technical Services.

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Inspection Certifications Ordering Information

ARCTIC 1% AFFF foam concentrate SOLBERG manufactured products ARCTIC 1% AFFF foam concentrate
or pre-mix solutions should be are thoroughly inspected and is available in pails, drums, totes and
inspected annually per National undergo rigorous quality control bulk quantities.
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) tests. These evaluations analyze
Standards 11 and 25. A sample the foam’s physical parameters
of the foam concentrate should be and the finished product’s fire
sent to the manufacturer for quality performance. A Certificate of Analysis
conditioning testing in accordance (CoA) is issued with every batch.
to NFPA 11. ARCTIC 1% AFFF foam concentrate
is Underwriters Laboratories,
Inc. Listed in accordance with
ARCTIC 1% AFFF foam concentrate UL 162 (Standard for Safety
complies with the United States for Foam Equipment and Liquid
Environmental Protection Concentrates)), Underwriters’
Agency (USEPA) Stewardship Laboratories of Canada Listed
Program—2015 Requirements. (Standard for Category 1 Foam
Liquid Concentrates ULC S564).
20120 ARCTIC 1% AFFF, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20121 ARCTIC 1% AFFF, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20122 ARCTIC 1% AFFF, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20123 ARCTIC 1% AFFF, bulk Call Customer Services

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ARCTIC™ 1% FREEZE PROTECTED AFFF
FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
at 77˚ F (25˚ C)
ARCTIC™ 1% FP AFFF foam Fire Performance
concentrate from SOLBERG® is a ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF foam Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
synthetic freeze protected foam concentrate has been tested to and Freezing Point: -4° F (-20° C)
concentrate used to effectively meets the fire performance test criteria (No quality loss after thawing)
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon fuel of European Standard EN1568 Part Maximum storage temp: 120° F (49° C)
fires at 1% solution. ARCTIC 1% FP 3 (latest edition) and International pH: 7.0 - 8.0
AFFF foam concentrate provides rapid Maritime Organization (IMO) MSC.1/
extinguishment and excellent burn Circ. 1312 (latest edition).
back characteristics and can be used Foam Proportioning
with fresh, salt and brackish water. Viscosity: 8 - 11 cSt*
ARCTIC 1% FREEZE PROTECTED AFFF
ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF foam
Application FOAM CONCENTRATE Sediments:

concentrate can be proportioned
*Cannon - Fenske Viscometer
None
at the proper foam solution
ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF foam percentage using most common
concentrate can be applied to Class proportioning devices such as: Compatibility
B hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is not • Eductors ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF foam
intended for use on Class B polar • Inline balance pressure concentrate should not be mixed
solvent fuels. The foam concentrate proportioners with other foam concentrates.
can be used to prevent re-ignition of • Ratio controllers For questions about compatibility
a liquid spill and control hazardous • Self-inducting nozzles or mixing of foam concentrates,
odors. Foam discharge devices such consult Solberg Technical Services.
as non-air aspirating, as well as, Storage
Materials of
air aspirating equipment, including The storage temperature range Construction Compatibility
standard sprinkler heads, can be for ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF foam ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF foam
used to obtain maximum results. concentrate is 0º F to 120º F concentrate is compatible with
The product is mixed 1 part foam (-18º C to 49º C). multiple materials of construction such
concentrate to 99 parts water. It may
When stored in original containers as carbon steel, stainless steel, brass,
also be used and stored as a 1% pre-
or in manufacturer recommended polyethylene and PVC. Galvanized
mix solution. ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF
equipment and within the specified steel should not be used in direct
foam is compatible with most powder
temperature range, the shelf life contact with the foam concentrate. For
(dry chemical) agents.
is 20 years. questions about material compatibility,
consult Solberg Technical Services.
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ARCTIC™ 1% FREEZE PROTECTED AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE | 2
Inspection United States Environmental AFFF foam concentrate is Approved

Protection Agency (USEPA) to European Standard EN1568
Stewardship Program—2015 Part 3 and International Maritime
concentrate or pre-mix solutions
Requirements. Organization (IMO) MSC.1/Circ.
should be inspected annually per
1312 Approved.
National Fire Protection Association
Certifications
(NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. A
sample of the foam concentrate SOLBERG manufactured products Ordering Information
should be sent to the manufacturer are thoroughly inspected and ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF foam
for quality conditioning testing in undergo rigorous quality control tests. concentrate is available in pails,
accordance to NFPA 11. These evaluations analyze the foam’s drums, totes and bulk quantities.
physical parameters and the finished
Environmental Information product’s fire performance. A
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is issued
with every batch. ARCTIC 1% FP
concentrate complies with the
20125 ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20126 ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20127 ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20128 ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF, bulk Call Customer Services

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ARCTIC™ 1% SP AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
ARCTIC™ 1% SP AFFF foam Fire Performance
concentrate from SOLBERG® is a ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF foam Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
synthetic foam concentrate used concentrate has been tested to and Freezing Point: 28 °F (-2.2 °C)
to effectively extinguish Class meets the fire performance test (No quality loss after thawing)
B hydrocarbon fuel fires at 1% criteria of Underwriters Laboratories, Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
solution. ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF Inc. (UL) Standard 162 (latest pH: 7.0 - 8.5
foam concentrate provides rapid edition), Underwriters’ Laboratories
extinguishment and excellent burn of Canada (ULC) Standard S564.
back characteristics and can be used Foam Proportioning
with fresh, salt and brackish water. Viscosity: <10.0 cSt*
ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF foam
Sediments: <0.05%
Application * Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #1,
ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF foam Speed 60 rpm
using most common proportioning
concentrate can be applied to Class devices such as:
B hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is not • Eductors Compatibility
intended for use on Class B polar • Inline balance pressure ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF foam
solvent fuels. The foam can be used proportioners concentrate should not be mixed
to prevent re-ignition of a liquid spill • Ratio controllers with other foam concentrates. For
and control hazardous vapors. Foam • Self-inducting nozzles questions about compatibility or
discharge devices such as non-air mixing of foam concentrates, consult
aspirating, as well as, air aspirating Storage Solberg Technical Services.
equipment, including standard The storage temperature range
Materials of
sprinkler heads, can be used to for ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF foam Construction Compatibility
obtain maximum results. The product concentrate is 35 ºF to 120 ºF ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF foam
is mixed 1 part foam concentrate (1.7 ºC to 49 ºC). concentrate is compatible with
to 99 parts water. It may also be
When stored in original containers multiple materials of construction
used and stored as a 1% pre-mix
or in manufacturer recommended such as carbon steel, stainless
solution. ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF foam
equipment and within the specified steel, brass, polyethylene and PVC.
is compatible with most powder
temperature range, the shelf life Galvanized steel should not be
(dry chemical).
is 20 years. used in direct contact with the foam

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Inspection United States Environmental AFFF foam concentrate is Approved

Protection Agency (USEPA) to European Standard EN1568
Stewardship Program—2015 Part 3 and International Maritime
concentrate or pre-mix solutions
Requirements. Organization (IMO) MSC.1/Circ.
1312 Approved.
National Fire Protection Association
Certifications
(NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. A
sample of the foam concentrate SOLBERG manufactured products Ordering Information
should be sent to the manufacturer are thoroughly inspected and ARCTIC 1% FP AFFF foam
for quality conditioning testing in undergo rigorous quality control tests. concentrate is available in pails,
accordance to NFPA 11. These evaluations analyze the foam’s drums, totes and bulk quantities.
physical parameters and the finished
Environmental Information product’s fire performance. A
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is issued
with every batch. ARCTIC 1% FP
concentrate complies with the

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CONCENTRATES
at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
from SOLBERG® is a synthetic foam Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
concentrate used to effectively Freezing Point: 28 °F (-2.2 °C)
has been tested to and meets
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon fuel (No quality loss after thawing)
the fire performance test criteria
fires at 3% solution. ARCTIC 3% AFFF Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
foam provides rapid extinguishment (UL) Standard 162 (latest edition), pH: 7.0 - 8.5
and excellent burn back characteristics Underwriters’ Laboratories of Refractive index: 1.3440 - 1.3560
and can be used with fresh, salt and Canada (ULC) Standard S564, Specific gravity: 1.004 - 1.045
brackish water. International Civil Aviation
ARCTIC 3% AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE
Viscosity:
Organization (ICAO) Level C.
2.0 - 6.0 cSt*
Foam Proportioning
ARCTIC 3% AFFF foam concentrate * Cannon-Fenske Viscometer
can be applied to Class B hydrocarbon
fuel fires. It is not intended for use
foam solution percentage using When stored in original containers
on Class B polar solvent fuels. The
most common proportioning devices or in manufacturer recommended
foam can be used to prevent re-
such as: equipment and within the specified
ignition of a liquid spill and control
• Eductors temperature range, the shelf life
hazardous vapors. Foam discharge
• Inline balance pressure is 20 years.
devices such as air aspirating, as well
proportioners
as, non-air aspirating equipment, Compatibility
including standard fire sprinkler
• Self-inducting nozzles ARCTIC 3% AFFF foam concentrate
heads, can be used to obtain
maximum results. The product is mixed Storage foam concentrates. For questions
3 parts foam concentrate to 97 parts
The storage temperature range for about compatibility or mixing of
water. It may also be used as a 3%
ARCTIC 3% AFFF foam concentrate foam concentrates, consult Solberg
pre-mix solution. ARCTIC 3% AFFF
is 35 ºF to 120 ºF (1.7 ºC to 49 ºC). Technical Services.
foam is compatible with most powder

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Materials of Environmental Information ARCTIC 3% AFFF foam concentrate

Construction Compatibility is Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Listed
ARCTIC 3% AFFF foam concentrate in accordance with UL 162 (Standard
is formulated with C6 fluorosurfactants
is compatible with multiple materials for Safety for Foam Equipment and
and complies with the United States
of construction such as carbon steel, Liquid Concentrates), Underwriters’
Environmental Protection Agency
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene and Laboratories of Canada Listed (Standard
(USEPA) 2010/2015 PFOA Product
PVC. Galvanized steel should not be for Category 1 Foam Liquid Concentrates
Stewardship Program. SOLBERG
used in direct contact with the foam ULC S564), International Civil Aviation
ARCTIC foam concentrates do not
concentrate. For questions about Organization (ICAO) Airport Services
contain PFOS.
material compatibility, consult Solberg Manual (DOC 9137-AN/898) Part 1 -
Technical Services. Certifications Rescue and Firefighting, Level C Certified.
Inspection SOLBERG manufactured products Ordering Information
ARCTIC 3% AFFF foam concentrate are thoroughly inspected and
or pre-mix solutions should be ARCTIC 3% AFFF foam concentrate
undergo rigorous quality control
inspected annually per National is available in pails, drums, totes and
tests. These evaluations analyze
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) bulk quantities.
the foam’s physical parameters and
Standards 11 and 25. A sample finished product’s fire performance.
of the foam concentrate should be A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is
sent to the manufacturer for quality issued with every batch.
conditioning testing in accordance
to NFPA 11.

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ARCTIC™ 3% DB AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description air aspirating, as well as, non-air Typical Physical Properties
aspirating equipment can be used at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
ARCTIC™ 3% DB AFFF foam
to obtain maximum results. The Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
concentrate from SOLBERG® is a
product is mixed 3 parts foam
synthetic foam concentrate used Freezing Point: 28 °F (-2.2 °C)
concentrate to 97 parts water. It (No quality loss after thawing)
to effectively extinguish Class B
may also be used as a 3% pre-mix
hydrocarbon fuel fires at 3% solution. Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
solution. ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF foam
ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF foam provides pH: 7.0 - 8.5
is compatible with most powder
rapid extinguishment and excellent
(dry chemical) agents. Refractive index: 1.3450 - 1.3470
burn back characteristics and
can be used with fresh, salt and Performance
brackish water. ARCTIC 3%FireDB AFFF
Performance
FOAM CONCENTRATE
Sediments: <0.05%
Application ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF foam
* Cannon-Fenske Viscometer
concentrate has been tested to and
ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF foam
meets the fire performance test
concentrate can be applied to Storage
criteria of Underwriters Laboratories,
Class B hydrocarbon fuel fires. It
Inc. (UL) Standard 162 (latest The temperature range for ARCTIC 3%
is not intended for use on Class B
edition), Underwriters’ Laboratories of DB AFFF foam concentrate is
polar solvent fuels. The foam can
Canada (ULC) Standard S564 (latest 35 ºF to 120 ºF (1.7 ºC to 49 ºC).
be used to prevent re-ignition of a
edition) and European Standard When stored in original containers
liquid spill and control hazardous
EN1568 Part 3 (latest edition). or in manufacturer recommended
vapors. Solberg recommends that
fluorine containing foam products not Foam Proportioning equipment and within the specified
be used on Class A fires due to the ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF foam temperature range, the shelf life
uncontrolled release of organofluorine concentrate can be proportioned at is 20 years.
to the environment. However, if the proper foam solution percentage
used on Class A fires, ARCTIC 3% using most common proportioning Compatibility
DB AFFF foam concentrate can be devices such as: ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF foam
proportioned at 0.5% to 3.0% which • Eductors concentrate should not be mixed
will provide superior knockdown and • Inline balance pressure with other foam concentrates.
extinguishment over plain water. proportioners For questions about compatibility
Foam discharge devices such as • Ratio controllers or mixing of foam concentrates,
• Self-inducting nozzles consult Solberg Technical Services.

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Materials of for quality conditioning testing in A Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

Construction Compatibility accordance to NFPA 11. is issued with every batch.
concentrate is compatible with Environmental Information
concentrate is Underwriters
multiple materials of construction ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF foam Laboratories, Inc. Listed in
such as carbon steel, stainless concentrate is formulated with C6 accordance with UL 162 (Standard
steel, brass, polyethylene and PVC. fluorosurfactants and complies with for Safety for Foam Equipment and
Galvanized steel should not be the United States Environmental Liquid Concentrates), Underwriters’
used in direct contact with the foam Protection Agency (USEPA) Laboratories of Canada Listed
concentrate. For questions about 2010/2015 PFOA Stewardship (Standard for Category 1 Foam
material compatibility, consult Program. ARCTIC foam concentrates Liquid Concentrates ULC S564),
Solberg Technical Services. do not contain PFOS. Approved to European Standard
Inspection EN1568 Part 3.
ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF foam Certifications
concentrate or pre-mix solutions SOLBERG manufactured products Ordering Information
should be inspected annually per are thoroughly inspected and ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF foam
National Fire Protection Association undergo rigorous quality control concentrate is available in pails,
(NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. tests. These evaluations analyze drums, totes and bulk quantities.
A sample of the foam concentrate the foam’s physical parameters and
should be sent to the manufacturer finished product’s fire performance.
20270 ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 44 lb (20 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20271 ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 485 lb (220 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20272 ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2355 lb (1068 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20273 ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF, bulk Call Customer Services

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ARCTIC™ 3% FREEZE PROTECTED AFFF
FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
at 77˚F (25˚C)
ARCTIC™ 3% FP AFFF foam Fire Performance
concentrate from SOLBERG® is a Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
synthetic freeze protected foam Freezing Point: -4° F (-20° C)
concentrate has been tested to and
concentrate used to effectively (No quality loss after thawing)
meets the fire performance test
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon Maximum storage temp: 120° F (49° C)
criteria of European Standard EN
fuel fires at 3% solution. ARCTIC 1568 Parts 3 (latest edition). pH: 7.0 - 8.0
3% FP AFFF foam provides rapid
Foam Proportioning Refractive index: 1.3740 - 1.3840
extinguishment and excellent burn
ARCTIC 3% FP AFFF foam Specific gravity: 1.030 - 1.050
back characteristics and can be used
concentrate can be proportioned at Viscosity: 2 - 5 cSt*
ARCTIC 3% FREEZE PROTECTED
with fresh, salt and brackish water.
AFFF
Application
FOAM CONCENTRATE Sediments:
None
*Cannon - Fenske Viscometer
devices such as:
• Eductors Compatibility
concentrate can be applied to Class
• Inline balance pressure
B hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is not ARCTIC 3% FP AFFF foam
proportioners
intended for use on Class B polar concentrate should not be mixed
solvent fuels. The foam concentrate with other foam concentrates. For
• Self-inducting nozzles
can be used to prevent re-ignition of questions about compatibility or
a liquid spill and control hazardous Storage mixing of foam concentrates, consult
odors. Foam discharge devices such Solberg Technical Services.
The storage temperature range
as non-air aspirating, as well as, Materials of
for ARCTIC 3% FP AFFF foam
air aspirating equipment, including Construction Compatibility
concentrate is 0º F to 120º F
standard fire sprinkler heads, can ARCTIC 3% FP AFFF foam concentrate
(-18º C to 49º C).
be used to obtain maximum results. is compatible with multiple materials
The product is mixed 3 parts foam When stored in original containers of construction such as carbon steel,
concentrate to 97 parts water. It or in manufacturer recommended stainless steel, brass, polyethylene and
may also be used as a 3% pre-mix equipment and within the specified PVC. Galvanized steel should not be
solution. ARCTIC 3% FP AFFF foam temperature range, the shelf life used in direct contact with the foam
is compatible with most powder (dry is 20 years. concentrate. For questions about
chemical) agents. material compatibility, consult Solberg
Technical Services.
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Inspection Environmental Information the foam’s physical parameters and

ARCTIC 3% FP AFFF foam finished product’s fire performance.
concentrate or pre-mix solutions A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is issued
concentrate complies with the United
should be inspected annually per with every batch.
States Environmental Protection
National Fire Protection Association ARCTIC 3% FP AFFF foam concentrate
Agency (USEPA) Stewardship
(NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. A is Approved to European Standard EN
Program—2015 Requirements.
sample of the foam concentrate 1568 Part 3.
should be sent to the manufacturer Certifications
for quality conditioning testing in Ordering Information
accordance to NFPA 11.
are thoroughly inspected and ARCTIC 3% FP AFFF foam concentrate
undergo rigorous quality control is available in pails, drums, totes and
tests. These evaluations analyze bulk quantities.

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ARCTIC™ 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
ARCTIC™ 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam Fire Performance
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam
concentrate has been tested to
to effectively extinguish Class B (No quality loss after thawing)
and meets the fire performance
test criteria of Underwriters
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Standard 162, pH: 7.0 - 8.0
provides rapid extinguishment and Underwriters’ Laboratories of Refractive index: 1.3630 - 1.3730
excellent burn back characteristics Canada (CAN/ULC) Standards S560, Specific gravity: 1.009 - 1.049
and can be used with fresh, salt S564, International Civil Aviation
ARCTIC 3% MIL SPEC AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE
and brackish water. Viscosity: 2.0 - 20.0 cSt*
Organization (ICAO) Level C and U.S.
Sediments: <0.05%
Military Specification MIL-F-24385F.
Application * Cannon-Fenske Viscometer
Foam Proportioning
concentrate can be applied to Class When stored in original containers
B hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is not or in manufacturer recommended
intended for use on Class B polar equipment and within the specified
solvent fuels. The foam can be used temperature range, the shelf life
devices such as:
to prevent re-ignition of a liquid is 20 years.
• Eductors
spill and control hazardous vapors.
• Inline balance pressure Compatibility
proportioners
air aspirating, as well as non-air ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam
aspirating equipment, including concentrate is compatible with any
standard fire sprinkler heads, can other comparable 3% MIL-SPEC
be used to obtain maximum results. Storage AFFF QPL concentrate manufactured
The product is mixed 3 parts foam in accordance with and conforming to
concentrate to 97 parts water. It may all performance requirements of U.S.
also be used as a 3% pre-mix solution. Military Specification MIL-F-24385F
concentrate is 35 ºF to 120 ºF
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam or any preceding version of this
(1.7 ºC to 49 ºC).
is compatible with most powder military specification.

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ARCTIC™ 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE | 2
Materials of Environmental Information Laboratories, Inc. Listed in accordance

Construction Compatibility with UL 162 (Standard for Safety
ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF
ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam for Foam Equipment and Liquid
foam concentrate is formulated
concentrate is compatible with Concentrates), Underwriters’ Laboratories
with C6 fluorosurfactants and
multiple materials of construction of Canada Listed in accordance with
complies with the United States
such as carbon steel, stainless ULC S564 (Standard for Categories 1
steel, brass, polyethylene and PVC. and 2 Foam Liquid Concentrates),
Galvanized steel should not be CAN/ULC S560 (Standard for Category 3
Stewardship Program. ARCTIC foam
used in direct contact with the foam Foam Liquid Concentrates), International
concentrates do not contain PFOS.
concentrate. For questions about Civil Aviation Organization (ICO) Airport
material compatibility, consult Certifications Services Manual (DOC 9137-AN/898)
Solberg Technical Services. Part 1 Rescue and Firefighting,
Inspection Level C Certified and Qualified Product
are thoroughly inspected and
ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam List (QPL) for U.S. Military Specification
concentrate or pre-mix solutions MIL-F-24385F.
should be inspected annually per the foam’s physical parameters and Ordering Information
National Fire Protection Association finished product’s fire performance.
(NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. A ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam
sample of the foam concentrate concentrate is available in pails,
available for every batch.
should be sent to the manufacturer drums, totes and bulk quantities.
for quality conditioning testing in
foam concentrate is Underwriters
PART NO. DESCRIPTION (COMMERCIAL PACKAGING) SHIPPING WEIGHT CUBE
20415 ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF, 5 gallon (19 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20416 ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF, 55 gallon (208 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20417 ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF, 265 gallon (1003 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20418 ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF, bulk Call Customer Services

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U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
ARCTIC™ U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) Fire Performance
MIL-SPEC AFFF foam concentrate Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF
from SOLBERG® is a synthetic foam Freezing Point: 28 °F (-2.2 °C)
foam concentrate has been tested to
and meets the fire performance test
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon fuel Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
criteria of U.S. Military Specification
fires at 3% solution. U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-F-24385F and International Civil pH: 7.0 - 8.0
MIL-SPEC AFFF foam provides rapid Aviation Organization (ICAO) Level C. Refractive index: 1.3630 - 1.3730
Foam Proportioning Specific gravity: 1.009 - 1.049
U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC Viscosity: 2.0 - 20.0 cSt*
AFFF foam concentrate can be Sediments: <0.05%
Application proportioned at the proper foam
solution percentage using most
common proportioning devices
foam concentrate can be applied
such as: temperature range, the shelf life
to Class B hydrocarbon fuel fires.
• Eductors is 20 years.
It is not intended for use on Class
B polar solvent fuels. The foam can
proportioners Compatibility
liquid spill and control hazardous U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF
vapors. Foam discharge devices such foam concentrate is compatible
as air aspirating, as well as non-air with any other comparable 3%
Storage
aspirating equipment can be used to MIL-SPEC AFFF QPL concentrate
The storage temperature range for manufactured in accordance with
obtain maximum results. The product
U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF and conforming to all performance
is mixed 3 parts foam concentrate
foam concentrate is 32 ºF to 120 ºF requirements of U.S. Military
to 97 parts water. It may also be
(0 ºC to 49 ºC). Specification MIL-F-24385F or
used as a 3% pre-mix solution.
U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF When stored in original containers any preceding version of this
foam is compatible with most powder or in manufacturer recommended military specification.
(dry chemical) agents. equipment and within the specified

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U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE | 2
Materials of should be sent to the manufacturer evaluations analyze the foam’s physical
Construction Compatibility for quality conditioning testing in parameters and finished product’s fire
U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF accordance to NFPA 11. performance. A Certificate of Analysis
foam concentrate is compatible with (CoA) is available for every batch.
multiple materials of construction Environmental Information
U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF foam
such as carbon steel, stainless U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF concentrate is Qualified Product List
steel, brass, polyethylene and PVC. foam concentrate is formulated (QPL) to U.S. Military Specification
Galvanized steel should not be with C6 fluorosurfactants and MIL-F-24385F and International Civil
used in direct contact with the foam complies with the United States Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport
concentrate. For questions about Environmental Protection Agency Services Manual (DOC 9137-AN/898)
material compatibility, consult (USEPA) 2010/2015 PFOA Product Part 1 - Rescue and Firefighting,
Solberg Technical Services. Stewardship Program. SOLBERG Level C Certified.
Inspection ARCTIC foam concentrates do not
U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF contain PFOS. Ordering Information
foam concentrate or pre-mix solutions U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF foam
Certifications
concentrate is available in pails, drums,
National Fire Protection Association SOLBERG manufactured products totes and bulk quantities.
(NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. are thoroughly inspected and undergo
A sample of the foam concentrate rigorous quality control tests. These
20770 U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF, 5 gallon (19 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20771 U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF, 55 gallon (208 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20772 U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF, 265 gallon (1003 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20773 U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF, bulk Call Customer Services

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CONCENTRATES
at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
from SOLBERG® is a synthetic foam Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
concentrate used to effectively Freezing Point: 32 °F (0 °C)
has been tested to and meets
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon fuel (No quality loss after thawing)
the fire performance test criteria
fires at 6% solution. ARCTIC 6% AFFF Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
foam provides rapid extinguishment (UL) Standard 162, Underwriters’ pH: 7.0 - 8.5
and excellent burn back characteristics Laboratories of Canada (ULC) Refractive index: 1.3400 - 1.3450
and can be used with fresh, salt and Standard S564, European Standard Specific gravity: 1.005 - 1.025
brackish water. EN 1568 Part 3 and International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Level B.
ARCTIC 6% AFFF foam concentrate * Cannon-Fenske Viscometer
Foam Proportioning
can be applied to Class B
hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is not
can be proportioned at the proper When stored in original containers
intended for use on Class B polar
foam solution percentage using or in manufacturer recommended
solvent fuels. The foam can be used
most common proportioning devices equipment and within the specified
to prevent re-ignition of a liquid
such as: temperature range, the shelf life
• Eductors is 20 years.
air aspirating, as well as, non-air Compatibility
proportioners
aspirating equipment can be used to
• Ratio controllers ARCTIC 6% AFFF foam concentrate
• Self-inducting nozzles should not be mixed with other
is mixed 6 parts foam concentrate to
94 parts water. It may also be used as Storage about compatibility or mixing of
a 6% pre-mix solution. ARCTIC 6%
The storage temperature range for foam concentrates, consult Solberg
AFFF foam is compatible with most
ARCTIC 6% AFFF foam concentrate Technical Services.
powder (dry chemical) agents.
is 35 ºF to 120 ºF (1.7 ºC to 49 ºC).

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Materials of Environmental Information ARCTIC 6% AFFF foam concentrate

Construction Compatibility is Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
ARCTIC 6% AFFF foam concentrate Listed in accordance with UL 162
is formulated with C6 fluorosurfactants
is compatible with multiple materials (Standard for Safety for Foam
and complies with the United
of construction such as carbon steel, Equipment and Liquid Concentrates),
States Environmental Protection
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene and Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada
Agency (USEPA) 2010/2015 PFOA
PVC. Galvanized steel should not be Listed (Standard for Category 1 Foam
Stewardship Program. SOLBERG
used in direct contact with the foam Liquid Concentrates ULC S564),
ARCTIC foam concentrates do not
concentrate. For questions about Witnessed and Certified by DNV-GL
contain PFOS.
material compatibility, consult Solberg to European Norm (EN) Standard
Technical Services. Certifications 1568 Part 3 and International Civil
Inspection Aviation Organization (ICAO)
ARCTIC 6% AFFF foam concentrate Level B Certified.
or pre-mix solutions should be undergo rigorous quality control Ordering Information
inspected annually per National tests. These evaluations analyze
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ARCTIC 6% AFFF foam concentrate
the foam’s physical parameters and
Standards 11 and 25. A sample is available in pails, drums, totes
of the foam concentrate should be and bulk quantities.
sent to the manufacturer for quality available for every batch.
to NFPA 11.

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ARCTIC™ 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
ARCTIC™ 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam Fire Performance
concentrate has been tested to
to effectively extinguish Class B (No quality loss after thawing)
and meets the fire performance
test criteria of Underwriters
ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Standard 162, pH: 7.0 - 8.0
provides rapid extinguishment and Underwriters’ Laboratories of Refractive index: 1.3580 - 1.3680
excellent burn back characteristics Canada (CAN/ULC) Standards S560, Specific gravity: 1.009 - 1.049
and can be used with fresh, salt S564, International Civil Aviation
and brackish water. ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF FOAM
Viscosity:
Organization (ICAO) Level C and U.S.
2.0 - 10.0 cSt*
CONCENTRATE Sediments:
Military Specification MIL-F-24385F.
<0.05%
Application * Cannon-Fenske Viscometer
Foam Proportioning
concentrate can be applied to Class When stored in original containers
B hydrocarbon fuel fires. It is not or in manufacturer recommended
intended for use on Class B polar equipment and within the specified
solvent fuels. The foam can be used temperature range, the shelf life
devices such as:
to prevent re-ignition of a liquid is 20 years.
• Eductors
• Inline balance pressure Compatibility
proportioners
air aspirating, as well as, non-air ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam
aspirating equipment, can be used to concentrate is compatible with any
obtain maximum results. The product other comparable 6% MIL-SPEC
is mixed 6 parts foam concentrate Storage AFFF QPL concentrate manufactured
to 94 parts water. It may also be in accordance with and conforming to
used as a 6% pre-mix solution. all performance requirements of U.S.
ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam Military Specification MIL-F-24385F
concentrate is 35 ºF to 120 ºF
is compatible with most powder or any preceding version of this
(1.7 ºC to 49 ºC).
(dry chemical) agents. military specification.

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Materials of Environmental Information Laboratories, Inc. Listed in accordance

Construction Compatibility with UL 162 (Standard for Safety
ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam for Foam Equipment and Liquid
foam concentrate is formulated
concentrate is compatible with Concentrates), Underwriters’ Laboratories
with C6 fluorosurfactants and
multiple materials of construction of Canada Listed in accordance with
such as carbon steel, stainless ULC S564 (Standard for Categories 1
steel, brass, polyethylene and PVC. and 2 Foam Liquid Concentrates),
Galvanized steel should not be CAN/ULC S560 (Standard for Category 3
Stewardship Program. ARCTIC foam
used in direct contact with the foam Foam Liquid Concentrates), International
concentrates do not contain PFOS.
concentrate. For questions about Civil Aviation Organization (ICO) Airport
material compatibility, consult Certifications Services Manual (DOC 9137-AN/898)
Solberg Technical Services. Part 1 Rescue and Firefighting,
Inspection Level C Certified and Qualified Product
ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam List (QPL) for U.S. Military Specification
concentrate or pre-mix solutions MIL-F-24385F.
should be inspected annually per the foam’s physical parameters and Ordering Information
National Fire Protection Association finished product’s fire performance.
(NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. A ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF foam
sample of the foam concentrate concentrate is available in pails,
available for every batch.
should be sent to the manufacturer drums, totes and bulk quantities.
foam concentrate is Underwriters
PART NO. DESCRIPTION (COMMERCIAL PACKAGING) SHIPPING WEIGHT CUBE
20415 ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF, 5 gallon (19 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20416 ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF, 55 gallon (208 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20417 ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF, 265 gallon (1003 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20418 ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF, bulk Call Customer Services

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U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
ARCTIC™ U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) Fire Performance
MIL-SPEC AFFF foam concentrate Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
from SOLBERG® is a synthetic foam Freezing Point: 28 °F (-2.2 °C)
foam concentrate has been tested to
and meets the fire performance test
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon fuel Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
criteria of U.S. Military Specification
fires at 6% solution. U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-F-24385F and International Civil pH: 7.0 - 8.0
MIL-SPEC AFFF foam provides rapid Aviation Organization (ICAO) Level C. Refractive index: 1.3580 - 1.3680
Foam Proportioning Specific gravity: 1.009 - 1.049
U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC Viscosity: 2.0 - 10.0 cSt*
AFFF foam concentrate can be Sediments: <0.05%
Application proportioned at the proper foam
solution percentage using most
common proportioning devices
foam concentrate can be applied temperature range, the shelf life
such as:
to Class B hydrocarbon fuel fires. is 20 years.
• Eductors
It is not intended for use on Class B
polar solvent fuels. The foam can Compatibility
proportioners
• Ratio controllers U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF
• Self-inducting nozzles foam concentrate is compatible
vapors. Foam discharge devices such
with any other comparable 6%
as air aspirating, as well as non-air Storage MIL-SPEC AFFF QPL concentrate
aspirating equipment can be used to
The storage temperature range for manufactured in accordance with
U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF and conforming to all performance
is mixed 6 parts foam concentrate to
foam concentrate is 32 ºF to 120 ºF requirements of U.S. Military
94 parts water. It may also be used
(0 ºC to 49 ºC). Specification MIL-F-24385F or
as a 6% pre-mix solution. U.S. TYPE
any preceding version of this
6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF foam is When stored in original containers
military specification.
compatible with most powder or in manufacturer recommended
(dry chemical) agents. equipment and within the specified

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Materials of should be sent to the manufacturer tests. These evaluations analyze

Construction Compatibility for quality conditioning testing in the foam’s physical parameters and
U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF accordance to NFPA 11. finished product’s fire performance.
foam concentrate is compatible with A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is available
multiple materials of construction Environmental Information for every batch.
such as carbon steel, stainless U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF foam
steel, brass, polyethylene and PVC. foam concentrate is formulated concentrate is Qualified Product List
Galvanized steel should not be with C6 fluorosurfactants and (QPL) for U.S. Military Specification
used in direct contact with the foam complies with the United States MIL-F-24385F and International Civil
concentrate. For questions about Environmental Protection Agency Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport
material compatibility, consult Solberg (USEPA) 2010/2015 PFOA Product Services Manual (DOC 9137-AN/898)
Technical Services. Stewardship Program. SOLBERG Part 1 - Rescue and Firefighting,
Inspection ARCTIC foam concentrates do not Level C Certified.
U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF contain PFOS.
foam concentrate or pre-mix solutions Ordering Information
Certifications
U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF foam
National Fire Protection Association SOLBERG manufactured products concentrate is available in pails, drums,
(NFPA) Standards 11 and 25. are thoroughly inspected and totes and bulk quantities.
A sample of the foam concentrate undergo rigorous quality control
20780 U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF, 5 gallon (19 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20781 U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF, 55 gallon (208 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20782 U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF, 265 gallon (1003 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20783 U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF, bulk Call Customer Services

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ARCTIC™ 1x3% ATC™ FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description non-air aspirating equipment can Typical Physical Properties
be used to obtain maximum results. at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
ARCTIC™ 1x3 ATC™ foam
ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam is compatible Appearance: Light yellow non-newtonian
concentrate from SOLBERG®
with most powder (dry chemical) liquid
is a synthetic, alcohol-resistant
agents. Freezing Point: 28 °F (-2.2 °C)
foam concentrate used to effectively
(No quality loss after thawing)
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon fuel Performance
fires at 1% and polar solvent fuel Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
fires at 3%. ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam Fire Performance pH: 7.0 - 8.5
provides rapid extinguishment and ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam concentrate Refractive index: 1.3624 - 1.3674
excellent burn back characteristics has been tested to and meets the
and can be proportioned at 1% fire performance test criteria of
Viscosity: 2400 - 3400 cP*
or 3% solution in fresh, salt and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
brackish water. (UL) Standard 162 (latest edition), Sediments: <0.05%
Underwriters’ Laboratories of *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
Application Canada (ULC) Standard S564
ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam concentrate and European Standard EN1568
can be applied to either Class B Parts 3 & 4 (latest edition). Storage
hydrocarbon or polar solvent fuel Foam Proportioning The storage temperature range for
fires. The product is mixed 1 part ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam concentrate ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam concentrate is
foam concentrate to 99 parts water can be proportioned at the proper 35 ºF to 120 ºF (1.7 ºC to 49 ºC).
for hydrocarbon fuels or 3 parts foam solution percentage using
When stored in original containers
foam concentrate to 97 parts water most common proportioning devices
for polar solvent fuels. It may also such as:
be used as either a 1% or 3% • Eductors
pre-mix solution. The foam can • Inline balance pressure
is 20 years.
be used to prevent re-ignition of a proportioners
liquid spill and control hazardous • Ratio controllers
vapors. Foam discharge devices • Self-inducting nozzles
such as air aspirating, as well as,

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Compatibility Fire Protection Association (NFPA) foam’s physical parameters and the
Standards 11 and 25. finished product’s fire performance.
ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam concentrate
should not be mixed with other A sample of the foam concentrate
foam concentrates. For questions should be sent to the manufacturer
about compatibility or mixing of for quality conditioning testing in
foam concentrates, consult Solberg accordance to NFPA 11.
is Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Technical Services.
Environmental Information Listed in accordance with UL 162
Materials of (Standard for Safety for Foam
Construction Compatibility ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam concentrate is
Equipment and Liquid Concentrates),
ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam concentrate formulated with C6 fluorosurfactants
Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada
is compatible with multiple materials and complies with the United States
Listed (Standard for Category 1 and 2
of construction like carbon steel, Environmental Protection Agency
Foam Liquid Concentrates ULC S564),
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene (USEPA) 2010 / 2015 PFOA Product
Approved to European Standard
and PVC. Galvanized steel should Stewardship Program. SOLBERG
EN 1568 Parts 3 & 4, and meets
not be used in direct contact with ARCTIC foam concentrates do not
the quality and performance test
the foam concentrate. For questions contain PFOS.
requirements of LASTFIRE.
about material compatibility, consult
Solberg Technical Services. Certifications Ordering Information
Inspection Solberg manufactured products are ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam concentrate
ARCTIC 1x3 ATC foam concentrate thoroughly inspected and undergo is available in pails, drums, totes and
or pre-mix solutions should be rigorous quality control tests. bulk quantities.
inspected annually per National These evaluations analyze the
20100 ARCTIC 1x3 ATC, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20101 ARCTIC 1x3 ATC, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20102 ARCTIC 1x3 ATC, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20103 ARCTIC 1x3 ATC, bulk Call Customer Services

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ARCTIC™ 1x3% FREEZE PROTECTED ATC™
FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description aspirating equipment can be used Typical Physical Properties
to obtain maximum results. ARCTIC at 77˚ F (25˚ C)
ARCTIC™ 1x3 FP ATC™ foam
1x3 FP ATC foam is compatible with Appearance: Pale straw colored gelled liquid
concentrate from SOLBERG®
most powder (dry chemical) agents.
is a freeze protected, synthetic, Freezing Point: -25° F (-32° C)
alcohol-resistant foam concentrate (No quality loss after thawing)
Performance
used to effectively extinguish Class Maximum storage temp: 120° F (49° C)
B hydrocarbon fuel fires at 1% and Foam Proportioning pH: 7.0 - 8.5
polar solvent fuel fires at 3%. ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC foam
ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC foam provides concentrate can be proportioned
rapid extinguishment and excellent at the proper foam solution
burn back characteristics and can be percentage using most common Viscosity: 2300 - 3300 cP*
proportioned at 1% or 3% solution proportioning devices such as: Sediments: < 0.05%
in fresh, salt and brackish water. • Eductors *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
Application proportioners
• Ratio controllers Compatibility
ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC foam
concentrate can be applied to either • Self-inducting nozzles ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC foam
Class B hydrocarbon or polar solvent concentrate should not be mixed
fuel fires. The product is mixed 1
Storage with other foam concentrates.
part foam concentrate to 99 parts The storage temperature range For questions about compatibility
water for hydrocarbon fuels or 3 parts for ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC foam or mixing of foam concentrates,
foam concentrate to 97 parts water concentrate is -20º F to 120º F consult Solberg Technical Services.
for polar solvent fuels. It may also be (-29º C to 49º C).
used as either a 1% or 3% pre-mix When stored in original containers
solution. The foam concentrate can or in manufacturer recommended
be used to prevent re-ignition of a equipment and within the specified
liquid spill and control hazardous temperature range, the shelf life
odors. Foam discharge devices such
is 20 years.
as non-air aspirating, as well as, air
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Materials of inspected annually per National Certifications

Construction Compatibility Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Solberg manufactured products are
ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC foam Standards 11 and 25. A sample
thoroughly inspected and undergo
concentrate is compatible with of the foam concentrate should be
multiple materials of construction sent to the manufacturer for quality
evaluations analyze the foam’s physical
like carbon steel, stainless steel, conditioning testing in accordance to
parameters and the finished product’s
brass, polyethylene and PVC. NFPA 11.
fire performance. A Certificate
Galvanized steel should not be
Environmental Information of Analysis (CoA) is issued with
used in direct contact with the
every batch.
foam concentrate. For questions ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC foam
about material compatibility, consult concentrate complies with the
Solberg Technical Services. Ordering Information
United States Environmental
Inspection Protection Agency (USEPA) ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC foam concentrate
ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC foam concentrate Stewardship Program—2015 is available in pails, drums, totes and
or pre-mix solutions should be Requirements. bulk quantities.
20250 ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20251 ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20252 ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20253 ARCTIC 1x3 FP ATC, bulk Call Customer Services

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CONCENTRATES
ARCTIC™ 3x3 ATC™ foam
at 77 ˚F (25˚ C)
Fire Performance
concentrate from SOLBERG® is Appearance: Light yellow non-newtonian
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC foam concentrate liquid
a synthetic, alcohol-resistant foam has been tested to and meets the
concentrate used to effectively Freezing Point: 28 °F (-2.2 °C)
fire performance test criteria of (No quality loss after thawing)
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon and Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
polar solvent fuel fires at 3% solution. Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
(UL) Listed – Standard 162
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC foam concentrate Underwriters’ Laboratories of pH: 7.0 - 8.5
provides rapid extinguishment and Canada (ULC) Standard S564 and Refractive index: 1.3545 - 1.3595
excellent burn back characteristics FM Approval Standard 5130. Specific gravity: 1.000 - 1.040
and can be used with fresh, salt and
Foam Proportioning Viscosity: 2400 - 3400 cP*
brackish water.
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC foam concentrate Sediments: <0.05%
Application can be proportioned at the proper *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
foam solution percentage using most
common proportioning devices††
can be applied to either Class B
such as: Compatibility
hydrocarbon or polar solvent†† fuel
• Eductors ARCTIC 3x3 ATC foam concentrate
fires. The product is mixed 3 parts
• Inline balance pressure should not be mixed with other
proportioners foam concentrates. For questions
It may also be used as a 3% pre-mix
• Ratio controllers about compatibility or mixing of
solution. The foam can be used to
• Self-inducting nozzles foam concentrates, consult Solberg
prevent re-ignition of a liquid spill
and control hazardous vapors. Technical Services.
Storage
Foam discharge devices such as Materials of
air aspirating, as well as, non-air Construction Compatibility
aspirating equipment including ARCTIC 3x3 ATC foam concentrate
is 35 ºF to 120 ºF (1.7 ºC to 49 ºC).
standard fire sprinkler heads, is compatible with multiple materials
can be used to obtain maximum When stored in original containers of construction such as carbon steel,
results. ARCTIC 3x3 ATC foam or in manufacturer recommended stainless steel, brass, polyethylene and
is compatible with most powder equipment and within the specified PVC. Galvanized steel should not be
(dry chemical) agents.† temperature range, the shelf life used in direct contact with the foam
is 20 years. concentrate.

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For questions about material and complies with the United States ARCTIC 3x3 ATC foam concentrate is
compatibility, consult Solberg Environmental Protection Agency Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Listed
Technical Services. (USEPA) 2010 / 2015 PFOA Product in accordance with UL 162 (Standard
Inspection Stewardship Program. SOLBERG for Safety for Foam Equipment and
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC foam concentrate or ARCTIC foam concentrates do not Liquid Concentrates), Underwriters’
pre-mix solutions should be inspected contain PFOS. Laboratories of Canada Listed (Standard
annually per National Fire Protection for Category 1 and 2 Foam Liquid
Certifications Concentrates ULC S564) and FM
Association (NFPA) Standards 11
and 25. Solberg manufactured products Approved per Approval Standard 5130.
A sample of the foam concentrate
undergo rigorous quality control Ordering Information
should be sent to the manufacturer
tests. These evaluations analyze the ARCTIC 3x3 ATC foam concentrate
foam’s physical parameters and the is available in pails, drums, totes and
finished product’s fire performance. bulk quantities.
Environmental Information †
Not an FM Approved Configuration
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC foam concentrate is ††
See FM Approval Guide
formulated with C6 fluorosurfactants
20080 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20081 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20082 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20083 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC, bulk Call Customer Services

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FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
at 77˚ F (25˚ C)
ARCTIC™ 3x3 FP ATC™ foam Fire Performance
concentrate from SOLBERG® is a Appearance: White non-Newtonian liquid
ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam concentrate
synthetic, alcohol-resistant freeze- Freezing Point: 14° F (-10° C)
has been tested to and meets the fire
protected foam concentrate used (No quality loss after thawing)
performance test criteria of European
to effectively extinguish Class B Maximum storage temp: 120° F (49° C)
Standard EN 1568 Parts 3 & 4 (latest
hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel edition) and International Maritime pH: 7.0 - 8.5
fires at 3% solution. ARCTIC 3x3 FP Organization (IMO) MSC.1/Circ. 1312 Refractive index: 1.3750 - 1.3840
ATC foam concentrate provides rapid (latest edition). Specific gravity: 1.030 - 1.045
back characteristics. ARCTIC 3x3 FP
ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam Sediments: None
ATC foam concentrate can be used
with fresh, sea and brackish water. *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
Application When stored in original containers
devices such as:
ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam • Eductors or in manufacturer recommended
concentrate can be applied to either • Inline balance pressure equipment and within the specified
Class B hydrocarbon or polar solvent proportioners temperature range, the shelf life
fuel fires. The foam concentrate • Ratio controllers is 20 years.
can be used to prevent re-ignition • Self-inducting nozzles
of a liquid spill and control hazardous Compatibility
odors. Foam non-air aspirating, Storage ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam
as well as air aspirating equipment, The storage temperature range for concentrate should not be mixed
including standard fire sprinkler ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam concentrate with other foam concentrates.
heads, can be used to obtain maximum is 14º F to 120º F (-10º C to 49º C). For questions about compatibility
results. ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam or mixing of foam concentrates,
is compatible with most powder (dry consult Solberg Technical Services.
chemical) agents.
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Materials of Standards 11 and 25. A sample tests. These evaluations analyze the
Construction Compatibility of the foam concentrate should be foam’s physical parameters and the
ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam sent to the manufacturer for quality finished product’s fire performance.
concentrate is compatible with conditioning testing in accordance A Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
multiple materials of construction to NFPA 11. is issued with every batch.
such as carbon steel, stainless
ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam concentrate
steel, brass, polyethylene and PVC. Environmental Information
is Approved to European Standard
Galvanized steel should not be ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam concentrate EN 1568 Parts 3 & 4, and
used in direct contact with the foam complies with the United States International Maritime Organization
concentrate. For questions about Environmental Protection Agency (IMO) MSC.1/Circ. 1312 Approved.
material compatibility, consult Solberg (USEPA) Stewardship Program—2015
Technical Services. Requirements. Ordering Information
Inspection
ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam
ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC foam concentrate Certifications
concentrate is available in pails,
or pre-mix solutions should be SOLBERG® manufactured products drums, totes and bulk quantities.
inspected annually per National are thoroughly inspected and
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) undergo rigorous quality control
20088 ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20089 ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20090 ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20091 ARCTIC 3x3 FP ATC, bulk Call Customer Services

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ARCTIC™ 3X6% ATC™ FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
ARCTIC™ 3X6 ATC foam concentrate Fire Performance
from SOLBERG® is a synthetic Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate
alcohol-resistant foam concentrate Freezing Point: 35 °F (2 °C)
has been tested to and meets the
used to effectively extinguish Class (No quality loss after thawing)
fire performance test criteria of
B hydrocarbon fuel fires at 3% and Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (49 °C)
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
polar solvent fuel fires at 6% solution. (UL) Standard 162 (latest edition), pH: 7.0 - 8.5
ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada Refractive index: 1.3440 - 1.3490
provides rapid extinguishment and (ULC) Standard S564 (latest edition). Specific gravity: 1.009 - 1.025
excellent burn back characteristics
and can be used with fresh, sea
ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate Sediments: <0.05%
and brackish water.
can be proportioned at the proper *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
Application foam solution percentage using most
common proportioning devices such as:
ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate Compatibility
• Eductors
can be applied to either Class B ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate
• Inline balance pressure proportioners
hydrocarbon or polar solvent fuel should not be mixed with other
fires. The product is mixed 3 parts foam concentrates. For questions
foam concentrate to 97 parts water about compatibility or mixing of
for hydrocarbon fuels or 6 parts foam Storage foam concentrates, consult Solberg
concentrates to 94 parts water for Technical Services.
polar solvent fuels. The foam can
ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate Materials of
is 35 ºF to 120 ºF (2 ºC to 49 ºC). Construction Compatibility
vapors. Foam discharge devices such When stored in original containers
as air aspirating, as well as, non- or in manufacturer recommended
air aspirating equipment, including equipment and within the specified
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene
standard fire sprinkler heads, can be temperature range, the shelf life
and PVC. Galvanized steel should
used to obtain maximum results. is 20 years.
not be used in direct contact with
ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam is compatible the foam concentrate. For questions
with most powder (dry chemical) about material compatibility, consult
agents. Solberg Technical Services.

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Inspection States Environmental Protection ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate is

ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate or Agency (USEPA) Stewardship Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Listed
pre-mix solutions should be inspected Program—2015 Requirements. in accordance with UL 162 (Standard
annually per National Fire Protection for Safety for Foam Equipment and
Association (NFPA) Standards 11 and Certifications Liquid Concentrates), Underwriters’
25. A sample of the foam concentrate Solberg manufactured products are Laboratories of Canada Listed
should be sent to the manufacturer thoroughly inspected and undergo (Standard for Category 1 and 2 Foam
for quality conditioning testing in rigorous quality control tests. These Liquid Concentrates ULC S564).
accordance to NFPA 11. evaluations analyze the foam’s
physical parameters and finished Ordering Information
Environmental Information product’s fire performance. A ARCTIC 3x6% ATC foam concentrate
ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate is Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is is available in pails, drums, totes and
formulated with C6 fluorosurfactants issued with every batch. bulk quantities.
and complies with the United
20260 ARCTIC 3X6 ATC, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20261 ARCTIC 3X6 ATC, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20262 ARCTIC 3X6 ATC, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20263 ARCTIC 3X6 ATC, bulk Call Customer Services

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CONCENTRATES
Description ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam is compatible Typical Physical Properties
with most powder (dry chemical) at 77˚ F (25˚ C)
ARCTIC™ 3X6 ATC foam concentrate
agents. Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
from SOLBERG® is a synthetic
alcohol-resistant foam concentrate Freezing Point: 35° F (2° C)
Performance
used to effectively extinguish Class (No quality loss after thawing)
B hydrocarbon fuel fires at 3% and Fire Performance Maximum storage temp: 120° F (49° C)
polar solvent fuel fires at 6% solution. ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate pH: 7.0 - 8.5
ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate has been tested to and meets the
provides rapid extinguishment and fire performance test criteria of
excellent burn back characteristics International Maritime Organization
and can be used with fresh, sea and (IMO) MSC.1/Circ.1312 (latest edition). Viscosity: 1600 - 2100 cP*
brackish water. Sediments: None
Foam Proportioning
ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm
Application
ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate foam solution percentage using most Compatibility
can be applied to either Class B common proportioning devices such as:
hydrocarbon or polar solvent fuel • Eductors
fires. The product is mixed 3 parts • Inline balance pressure proportioners
foam concentrate to 97 parts water • Ratio controllers
about compatibility or mixing of
for hydrocarbon fuels or 6 parts • Self-inducting nozzles
foam concentrates, consult Solberg
foam concentrates to 94 parts water
Storage Technical Services.
for polar solvent fuels. The foam
concentrate can be used to prevent The storage temperature range for Materials of
re-ignition of a liquid spill and control Construction Compatibility
hazardous vapors. Foam non-air ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate
is 35º F to 120º F (2º C to 49º C).
aspirating, as well as air aspirating is compatible with multiple materials
When stored in original containers of construction such as carbon steel,
equipment, including standard fire
or in manufacturer recommended stainless steel, brass, polyethylene
sprinkler heads, can be used to obtain
equipment and within the specified and PVC. Galvanized steel should
maximum results.
temperature range, the shelf life not be used in direct contact with
is 20 years. the foam concentrate. For questions
about material compatibility, consult
Solberg Technical Services.
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Inspection Environmental Information physical parameters and finished

ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate product’s fire performance. A Certificate
or pre-mix solutions should be of Analysis (CoA) is issued with every
inspected annually per National batch.
Environmental Protection
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ARCTIC 3X6 ATC foam concentrate
Agency (USEPA) Stewardship
Standards 11 and 25. A sample is International Maritime Organization
Program—2015 Requirements.
of the foam concentrate should be (IMO) MSC.1/Circ.1312 Approved.
sent to the manufacturer for quality Certifications
Solberg manufactured products are
to NFPA 11.
thoroughly inspected and undergo ARCTIC 3x6% ATC foam concentrate
rigorous quality control tests. These is available in pails, drums, totes and
evaluations analyze the foam’s bulk quantities.
20235 ARCTIC 3X6 ATC, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20236 ARCTIC 3X6 ATC, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20237 ARCTIC 3X6 ATC, 275 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20238 ARCTIC 3X6 ATC, bulk Call Customer Services
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FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC foam is Typical Physical Properties
ARCTIC™ 3X6 LV ATC foam
compatible with most powder at 77˚ F (25˚ C)
(dry chemical) agents. Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
synthetic alcohol-resistant foam Freezing Point: 19° F (-7° C)
Performance
extinguish Class B hydrocarbon fuel Fire Performance Maximum storage temp: 120° F (49° C)
fires at 3% and polar solvent fuel ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC foam concentrate pH: 7.0 - 8.0
fires at 6% solution. ARCTIC 3X6 LV has been tested to and meets the
ATC foam concentrate provides rapid fire performance test criteria of the
extinguishment and excellent burn International Maritime Organization
back characteristics and can be used (IMO) MSC.1/Circ.1312 (latest edition). Viscosity: 9 - 12 cSt*
with fresh, sea and brackish water. Sediments: None
Foam Proportioning
ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC foam concentrate *Cannon - Fenske Viscometer
Application
ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC foam concentrate foam solution percentage using When stored in original containers
can be applied to either Class B most common proportioning devices or in manufacturer recommended
hydrocarbon or polar solvent fuel such as: equipment and within the specified
fires. The product is mixed 3 parts • Eductors temperature range, the shelf life
foam concentrate to 97 parts water • Inline balance pressure is 20 years.
for hydrocarbon fuels or 6 parts proportioners
foam concentrates to 94 parts water • Ratio controllers Compatibility
for polar solvent fuels. The foam • Self-inducting nozzles ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC foam concentrate
concentrate can be used to prevent
re-ignition of a liquid spill and control Storage foam concentrates. For questions
hazardous vapors. Foam non-air The storage temperature range for about compatibility or mixing of
aspirating, as well as air aspirating ARCTIC 3x6 LV ATC foam concentrate foam concentrates, consult Solberg
equipment, including standard fire is 23º F to 120º F (-5º C to 49º C). Technical Services.
sprinkler heads, can be used to obtain
maximum results.
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Materials of Standards 11 and 25. A sample undergo rigorous quality control

Construction Compatibility of the foam concentrate should be tests. These evaluations analyze
ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC foam concentrate sent to the manufacturer for quality the foam’s physical parameters and
is compatible with multiple materials conditioning testing in accordance finished product’s fire performance.
of construction such as carbon steel, to NFPA 11. A Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene and is issued with every batch.
PVC. Galvanized steel should not be Environmental Information
ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC foam concentrate
used in direct contact with the foam ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC foam concentrate is International Maritime Organization
concentrate. For questions about complies with the United States (IMO) MSC.1/Circ.1312 Approved.
material compatibility, consult Solberg Environmental Protection Agency
Technical Services. (USEPA) Stewardship Program— Ordering Information
Inspection 2015 Requirements. ARCTIC 3x6% LV ATC foam
ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC foam concentrate concentrate is available in pails,
or pre-mix solutions should be
Certifications
drums, totes and bulk quantities.
inspected annually per National SOLBERG manufactured products
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are thoroughly inspected and
PART NO. DESCRIPTION WEIGHT SHIPPING CUBE
29294 ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
29295 ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
29296 ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
29297 ARCTIC 3X6 LV ATC, bulk Call Customer Services

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FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC foam is Typical Physical Properties
ARCTIC™ 3X6 FP ATC foam
compatible with most powder at 77˚ F (25˚ C)
(dry chemical) agents. Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
synthetic alcohol-resistant freeze Freezing Point: 0° F (-18° C)
Performance
protected foam concentrate used (No quality loss after thawing)
to effectively extinguish Class Fire Performance Maximum storage temp: 120° F (49° C)
B hydrocarbon fuel fires at 3% ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC foam concentrate pH: 7.0 - 8.0
and polar solvent fuel fires at 6% has been tested to and meets the fire
solution. ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC performance test criteria of European
foam concentrate provides rapid Standard EN1568 Parts 3 & 4 (latest
extinguishment and excellent burn edition). Viscosity: 1600 - 2100 cP*
back characteristics and can be used Sediments: None
Foam Proportioning
with fresh, sea and brackish water. ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC foam concentrate *Brookfield Viscometer Spindle #4, Speed 30 rpm

Application
foam solution percentage using When stored in original containers
ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC foam concentrate most common proportioning devices or in manufacturer recommended
can be applied to either Class B such as: equipment and within the specified
hydrocarbon or polar solvent fuel • Eductors temperature range, the shelf life
fires. The product is mixed 3 parts • Inline balance pressure is 20 years.
foam concentrate to 97 parts water proportioners
for hydrocarbon fuels or 6 parts • Ratio controllers Compatibility
foam concentrates to 94 parts water • Self-inducting nozzles ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC foam concentrate
for polar solvent fuels. The foam should not be mixed with other
concentrate can be used to prevent Storage foam concentrates. For questions
re-ignition of a liquid spill and control The storage temperature range for about compatibility or mixing of
hazardous vapors. Foam non-air ARCTIC 3x6 FP ATC foam concentrate foam concentrates, consult Solberg
aspirating, as well as air aspirating is 0º F to 120º F (-18º C to 49º C). Technical Services.
equipment, including standard fire
sprinkler heads, can be used to
obtain maximum results.
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Materials of Standards 11 and 25. A sample undergo rigorous quality control

Construction Compatibility of the foam concentrate should be tests. These evaluations analyze
ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC foam concentrate sent to the manufacturer for quality the foam’s physical parameters and
is compatible with multiple materials conditioning testing in accordance finished product’s fire performance.
of construction such as carbon steel, to NFPA 11. A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene and issued with every batch.
PVC. Galvanized steel should not be Environmental Information
ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC foam concentrate
used in direct contact with the foam ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC foam concentrate is Approved to European Standard
concentrate. For questions about complies with the United States EN1568 Parts 3 & 4.
material compatibility, consult Solberg Environmental Protection Agency
Technical Services. (USEPA) Stewardship Program— Ordering Information
Inspection 2015 Requirements. ARCTIC 3x6 FP ATC foam concentrate
ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC foam concentrate is available in pails, drums, totes and
or pre-mix solutions should be
Certifications
bulk quantities.
inspected annually per National SOLBERG manufactured products
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are thoroughly inspected and
20190 ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20191 ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20192 ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
20193 ARCTIC 3X6 FP ATC, bulk Call Customer Services

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FOAM CONCENTRATE
DATA SHEETS
RE-HEALING™ FOAM CONCENTRATES
MENU
4.3 FIRE-
FIRE-BRAKE FOAM BROCHURE FIRE-BRAKE, FOAM CONCENTRATE
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SECTION 4
FIRE-BRAKE FOAM
Proven Class A Foam Technology
™
Wildland, structural and other

Class A fuel fires demand
swift action and suppression.
Too much is at stake with
uncontrolled Class A fires –
nature, land, property, not
to mention the safety of first
responders. Only the best,
most proven foam technology
Why Use FIRE-BRAKE Foam
worldwide can be trusted to • Increases water’s effectiveness tenfold
prevail in such fire situations – • Adheres and insulates vertical surfaces
FIRE-BRAKE™ Foam. Backed • It is effective for initial suppression or
by the most internationally forming a barrier
respected name in foam fire • Penetrates quickly into Class A fuel
substrate for increased surface
suppression – SOLBERG™
area coverage
• White foam blanket reflects heat and
acts as a visible marker
FIRE-BRAKE• FOAM BROCHURE
It is biodegradable and non-toxic
• Wildland and structural firefighter use
FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate from SOLBERG is a synthetic firefighting foam

concentrate specially designed to rapidly and effectively control and extinguish
wildland, structural and other Class A fuel fires. It is specifically engineered to
significantly reduce the surface tension of water so that its wetting characteristics
are amplified. This creates faster penetration and greater fire control when attacking
Class A fuel fires.
Additionally, FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate allows for deeper reach into fires to
enhance cooling. The expanded foam solution also creates a dense foam blanket
that provides an insulating barrier between the fuel and the air. The extended drain
time provides longer surface wetting and cooling of the fuel and reduces the risk
of reignition.
Environmentally sustainable, FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate is biodegradable and

non-toxic. It is compatible with conventional firefighting equipment such as non-air
aspirating and air aspirating foam nozzles, Compressed Air Foam Systems (CAFS),
rotary and fixed wing aircraft, low, medium and high expansion devices, balanced
pressure pump systems, bladder tank systems and eductors (with metering orifice).
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Fire Performance Where To Use Class A Foam
FIRE-BRAKE Class A foam • Bush/wildland firefighting
concentrate is Qualified Products • Coal storage
Listed (QPL) by the U.S. Forest • mining and mine reclamation
Service in accordance with USDA • Grain storage bins
Forest Service Specification • Logging operations and log decks
5100-307a, and meets the • Paper making, storage and recycling operations
requirements of National Fire • Power generation facilities
Protection Association (NFPA) • Tire manufacturing, storage and recycling operations
1150 —Standard on Foam • Timber warehouse and storage areas
Chemicals for Fires in Class • Structural firefighting
A Fuels. • Wood chip processing facilities
• Class A industrial fires
• Waste/landfill, processing and recycling facilities
Application Rates
Recommended application rates for FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate
• Mop-up: 0.25%
Suited for mop-up/overhaul, quickly penetrates Class A substrate
• Initial Suppression: 0.5%
Penetrates tree canopies, draining to the forest floor layers and direct
attack for structural firefighting
• Fire Brake: 0.75%
Good for initial suppression or forming a barrier
• Protection: 1.0%
Adheres and insulates vertical surfaces
The minimum admixture rate on other Class A fuel types is 0.1%.

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Fire Performance Where To Use Class A Foam
FIRE-BRAKE Class A foam • Bush/wildland firefighting
concentrate is Qualified Products • Coal storage
Listed (QPL) by the U.S. Forest • mining and mine reclamation
Service in accordance with USDA • Grain storage bins
Forest Service Specification • Logging operations and log decks
5100-307a, and meets the • Paper making, storage and recycling operations
requirements of National Fire • Power generation facilities
Protection Association (NFPA) • Tire manufacturing, storage and recycling operations
1150 —Standard on Foam • Timber warehouse and storage areas
Chemicals for Fires in Class • Structural firefighting
A Fuels. • Wood chip processing facilities
• Class A industrial fires
• Waste/landfill, processing and recycling facilities
Application Rates
Recommended application rates for FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate
• Mop-up: 0.25%
Suited for mop-up/overhaul, quickly penetrates Class A substrate
• Initial Suppression: 0.5%
Penetrates tree canopies, draining to the forest floor layers and direct
attack for structural firefighting
• Fire Brake: 0.75%
• Protection: 1.0%
The minimum admixture rate on other Class A fuel types is 0.1%.

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FIRE-BRAKE™ FOAM CONCENTRATE
CONCENTRATES
Description an admixture rate of 0.1% to 1.0% Typical Physical Properties
FIRE-BRAKE™ foam concentrate depending on use. FIRE-BRAKE at 77 ˚F (25 ˚C)
from SOLBERG® is a synthetic should not be mixed with other Appearance: Clear, light yellow liquid
firefighting foam concentrate specially foam concentrates.
Freezing Point: 27 °F (- 3 °C)
designed to be used for wildland, (No quality loss after thawing)
Application Rates
structural and other Class A fuel Maximum storage temp: 120 °F (4 9°C)
Recommended application rates—
fires. FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate
FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate: pH: 7.0 - 8.5
has the ability to reduce the
Mop-up: 0.25% Refractive index: 1.3555 - 1.3595
surface tension of water, which
substantially increases water’s overall Suited for mop-up/overhaul, quickly Specific gravity: 1.000 - 1.040
penetrates Class A substrates
FIRE-BRAKE, FOAM CONCENTRATE
wetting capability. This creates a Viscosity: 3.0 - 5.0 cSt*
faster penetration and greater fire Initial Suppression: 0.5% Sediments: <0.05%
control when attacking combustible Penetrates tree canopies, draining *Cannon-Fenske Viscometer
Class A fuels. FIRE-BRAKE foam to the forest floor layers and direct
concentrate can be proportioned attack for structural firefighting
at the rate of 0.1 - 1% in fresh, sea amended) for the applications as
Fire Brake: 0.75%
and brackish water. determined during the product
Good for initial suppression or forming
evaluation and shown on the QPL,
a barrier
and meets the requirements of
Application
Protection: 1.0% National Fire Protection Association
FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate is Adheres and insulates vertical surfaces (NFPA) 1150—Standard on Foam
designed and applied to Class A Chemicals for Fires in Class A Fuels
The minimum admixture rate on other
fires including wood, paper, coal, (current edition).
Class A fuel types is 0.1%.
rubber, wildland and structure fires.
FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate Foam Proportioning
Performance
is compatible with conventional FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate
firefighting equipment such as Fire Performance can be proportioned using most
non-air aspirating and air aspirating FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate proportioning equipment:
foam nozzles, Compressed Air Foam has been tested to and meets the • Balanced pressure pump systems
Systems (CAFS), rotary and fixed performance requirements of the U.S. • Bladder tank systems
wing aircraft, low, medium and Forest Service, Qualified Products • CAFS
high expansion devices and has List, Specification 5100-307a (as • Eductors (with metering orifice)

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Storage Materials of Environmental Information

Construction Compatibility
The storage temperature range for SOLBERG FIRE-BRAKE is
FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate
FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate biodegradable. When used and
is 27 ºF to 120 ºF (-3 ºC to 49 ºC). disposed of properly, this product does
When stored in original containers not adversely affected aquatic life.
stainless steel, brass, polyethylene and
PVC. Galvanized steel should not be Certifications
used in direct contact with the foam
temperature range, the shelf life FIRE-BRAKE Class A foam
concentrate. For questions about
is 10 years or more. concentrate is Qualified Products
material compatibility, consult Solberg
Listed (QPL) by the U.S. Forest
Technical Services.
Compatibility Service in accordance with Forest
Inspection Service Specification 5100-307a.
or pre-mix solutions should be Ordering Information
concentrates. However, when the
inspected annually per National
foam solution is applied to a fire the FIRE-BRAKE foam concentrate is
Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
product can be mixed with other available in pails, drums, totes and
Standards 11 and 25. A sample of
similar foam types. For questions bulk quantities.
the foam concentrate should be
about compatibility or mixing, consult
sent to the manufacturer for quality
Solberg Technical Services.
to NFPA 11.
20001 FIRE-BRAKE, 5 gallon (20 litre) pail 45 lb (21 kg) 1.25 ft3 (0.04 m3)
20002 FIRE-BRAKE, 55 gallon (200 litre) drum 495 lb (224 kg) 11.83 ft3 (0.33 m3)
20003 FIRE-BRAKE, 265 gallon (1000 litre) tote 2465 lb (1118 kg) 50.05 ft3 (1.42 m3)
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SECTION 4.4
FOAM CONCENTRATE
DATA SHEETS
SPECIALIZED FOAM CONCENTRATES
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SECTION 4
SECTION 5
FOAM HARDWARE
DATA SHEETS
MENU
HARDWARE 5.3 DISCHARGE DEVICES
5.1 TANK SYSTEMS 5.4 MOBILE PRODUCTS
5.2 PROPORTIONING DEVICES
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FOAM HARDWARE DATA SHEETS – SECTION 5
Hardware
SOLBERG brand foam suppression systems hardware is engineered by a team with over 200 years
of combined in-the-field fire protection experience. Our experts know the real-world challenges.
And they know how to optimize the design of our proven products to fit the individual needs of each
customer.
As a custom manufacturer, we tailor firefighting hardware to meet your particular specifications.
You can count on us to work with you and deliver products that perform as needed, when you need
them.
Our vast line of dependable, high performing SOLBERG products include the best solutions on the
market.
Whether it’s protecting high-risk assets or an emergency situation, SOLBERG hardware is exceeding
the needs of fire safety professionals, risk managers, municipal firefighters and industrial fire
suppression for industries worldwide, including:
Aerospace
Aviation
Chemical
Defense
Energy
Fire Services
Marine
Mining
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Pharmaceuticals
Pipelines
Solvents & Coatings
Utilities
5.1
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FOAM HARDWARE DATA SHEETS – SECTION 5
Hardware
SOLBERG brand foam suppression systems hardware is engineered by a team with over 200 years
of combined in-the-field fire protection experience. Our experts know the real-world challenges.
And they know how to optimize the design of our proven products to fit the individual needs of each
customer.
As a custom manufacturer, we tailor firefighting hardware to meet your particular specifications.
You can count on us to work with you and deliver products that perform as needed, when you need
them.
Our vast line of dependable, high performing SOLBERG products include the best solutions on the
market.
Whether it’s protecting high-risk assets or an emergency situation, SOLBERG hardware is exceeding
the needs of fire safety professionals, risk managers, municipal firefighters and industrial fire
suppression for industries worldwide, including:
Aerospace
Aviation
Chemical
Defense
Energy
Fire Services
Marine
Mining
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Pharmaceuticals
Pipelines
Solvents & Coatings
Utilities
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FOAM HARDWARE
DATA SHEETS
TANK SYSTEMS
MENU
ATMOSPHERIC FOAM STORAGE TANKS FOAM SYSTEM ACCESSORY VALVES
BLADDER TANKS HYDRAULIC CONCENTRATE BALL VALVE
PRE-PIPED BLADDER TANKS
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SECTION 5
ATMOSPHERIC FOAM STORAGE TANKS
HARDWARE
Features Application
Foam Concentrate or An atmospheric foam concentrate
Pre-mix storage storage tank is a key component in
a balanced pressure proportioning
High density cross-linked
system. The storage tank is
polyethylene construction
compatible with all SOLBERG foam
Level site gauge concentrates (RE-HEALING™,
ARCTIC™, FIRE-BRAKE™).
Translucent tank appearance
Atmospheric storage tanks are
Easy to fill while in operation normally used in conjunction with
balanced pressure pump proportioning
Optional horizontal tank
configuration (upon request) or inline balanced pressure
proportioning skid type systems.
Description Options
SOLBERG® Atmospheric Foam • Flex connectors
Concentrate Storage Tanks are • Horizontal tank conﬁguration
manufactured of high-density,
• Low liquid level indicator ﬂoat switch
cross-linked polyethylene in a
vertical configuration. Storage tank • Pressure vacuum vent/drain valve
assemblies are equipped with a • Seismic restraints
suction connection, return connection, • Carbon steel, stainless steel or
drain/fill connection, and domed fiberglass construction
top. SOLBERG Atmospheric Foam
• Custom built sizes
Concentrate Storage Tanks are
available in standard sizes or custom
built to your specifications up to
10,000 gallons (37,854 litres).
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Dimensional Information
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS Inches (Millimeters)
Nominal
Tank Size Capacity Suction Inlet Return Inlet Wall
MODEL gal (l) gal (l) A B C D Diameter Diameter Thickness
23001 100 (379) 106 (401) 23.00 (584) 67.00 (1702) 8.00 (203) 11.50 (292) 2.00 (51) FNPT 1.50 (38) FNPT 0.25 (64)
23002 205 (776) 214 (810) 31.00 (787) 74.00 (1880) 8.00 (203) 15.50 (394) 2.00 (51) FNPT 1.50 (38) FNPT 0.25 (64)
23003 295 (1117) 319 (1208) 46.00 (1168) 53.00 (1346) 8.00 (203) 23.00 (584) 2.00 (51) FNPT 1.50 (38) FNPT 0.25 (64)
23004 475 (1798) 503 (1904) 48.00 (1219) 75.00 (1905) 8.00 (203) 24.00 (610) 2.00 (51) FNPT 1.50 (38) FNPT 0.25 (64)
23005 540 (2044) 565 (2139) 48.00 (1219) 82.00 (2083) 8.00 (203) 17.50 (445) 3.00 (76) Flange 2.00 (38) FNPT 0.25 (64)
23006 805 (3047) 834 (3157) 48.00 (1219) 119.00 (3023) 8.00 (203) 14.00 (356) 3.00 (76) Flange 2.00 (38) FNPT 0.25 (64)
23007 1000 (3785) 1164 (4406) 86.00 (2187) 53.00 (1346) 8.00 (203) 17.50 (445) 3.00 (76) Flange 2.00 (38) FNPT 0.31 (79)
23008 1150 (4353) 1229 (5652) 64.00 (1626) 98.00 (2489) 8.00 (203) 18.00 (457) 3.00 (76) Flange 3.00 (38) Flange 0.31 (79)
23009 1450 (5489) 1611 (6098) 86.00 (2184) 74.00 (1880) 8.00 (203) 16.00 (406) 3.00 (76) Flange 3.00 (38) Flange 0.31 (79)
23010 2250 (8517) 2492 (9433) 96.00 (2438) 93.00 (2362) 8.00 (203) 18.50 (470) 4.00 (102) Flange 3.00 (38) Flange 0.38 (97)
23011 2550 (9653) 2701 (10224) 85.00 (2159) 124.00 (3150) 8.00 (203) 19.00 (483) 4.00 (102) Flange 3.00 (38) Flange 0.38 (97)
23012 3000 (1356) 3173 (12011) 85.00 (2159) 140.00 (3556) 8.00 (203) 19.00 (483) 4.00 (102) Flange 3.00 (38) Flange 0.44 (112)
23013 3900 (14763) 4131 (15638) 94.00 (2388) 153.00 (3886) 10.00 (254) 23.50 (597) 6.00 (152) Flange 4.00 (38) Flange 0.56 (142)
23014 5050 (19116) 5244 (19851) 94.00 (2388) 192.00 (4877) 10.00 (254) 23.00 (584) 6.00 (152) Flange 4.00 (38) Flange 0.75 (191)
2.00" P/V Vent

Connection D
Suction
Connection
B
1.00" FNPT 1.50" FNPT Drain

Float switch outlet
Return Connection
(2) places 180 part
C
A
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APPROXIMATE
ATMOSPHERIC FOAM STORAGE TANKS SHIPPING WEIGHT
PART NO. DESCRIPTION lb kg
23001 Atmospheric Foam Tank - Poly, Vertical, 100 gallon (379 litre) 45 20
ACCESSORIES - POLY TANKS

23200 Tank Trim Package, 2.0" (51 mm) Vacuum Vent, 1.5" (38 mm) Drain Valve 25 11
23201 Low Liquid Level Switch, (N.O.) 15 7
23202 Low Liquid Level Switch, (N.C.) 15 7
23203 Flex Connector, 1.5" (38 mm) Flanged 3 1
23208 Mineral Oil Concentrate Sealer, 5 gallon (20 litre) Pail 45 20
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BLADDER TANKS – HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL
HARDWARE
Features The SOLBERG Bladder Tank is
a carbon steel pressure vessel
UL Listed with Solberg foam with a nylon reinforced neoprene
concentrates
rubber bladder that stores the foam
FM Approved with RE-HEALING™ concentrate. During operation the foam
RF3, 3% and ARCTIC 3x3% ATC™ concentrate is discharged from the
Foam Concentrates
tank by the water supply, collapsing the
Accurate concentrate proportioning bladder around the perforated center
permits operation over a wide range tube until the concentrate is depleted.
of flow rates SOLBERG Bladder Tanks are available
Design simplicity minimizes system in both vertical and horizontal versions
failure due to mechanical issues in multiple sizes.
Ease of operation, requires no Application

outside source of power
SOLBERG Bladder Tanks can be
Ease of retrofit into existing water
used in multiple high-hazard, high-
based extinguishing systems
risk, applications including aircraft
Fully automatic or manual systems hangars, foam-water sprinkler
available center tube, and a .37" (9 mm) water
systems, helipads, and truck
channel between the water inlet
Minimized installation costs compared loading racks.
and water drain valve, which creates
to other proportioning methods
Specifications a water path between the bladder and
Uses existing water pressure for tank shell. Openings that are greater
delivery of foam solution to the Vertical and horizontal bladder tanks
than 1.0" (25 mm) will be divided
discharge devices are manufactured in compliance with
to prevent bladder damage.
ASME Code Section VIII Division 1
with a designed working pressure of Vertical bladder tank construction shall
Description
175 psi (12 bar) and tested to 263 psi be mounted on a full skirt with four
SOLBERG® Bladder Tanks are the tabs drilled for anchoring.
(18 bar) — 1.5 times the working
main component in a balanced
pressure. The tank is constructed Horizontal bladder tank construction
pressure proportioning bladder tank
out of SA 516 Grade 70 carbon steel shall be mounted on four legs
system, which require no outside
with a nylon reinforced neoprene permanently welded and drilled
power source other than an adequate
rubber bladder. It has a perforated for anchoring.
water supply.

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All bladder tanks are furnished Options Certifications

with lifting lugs, an ASME welded
• 100% X-Ray design American Society of Mechanical
nameplate, and 1.0" (25 mm) bronze
• Carbon or stainless steel construction Engineers (ASME), Underwriters
trim locking handle valves, to be in
• Custom tank size and dimensions Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Listed –
accordance with NFPA Standard 11,
• Epoxy or coal tar inner liner Standard 162, FM Approved per
and the Solberg Operation and
• Inspection service Approval Standard 5130.
Maintenance Manual.
• National board registration
The exterior of all bladder tanks will *Not Part of FM Approval
• Pressure relief valve*
be prepared and finished with Solberg • Seismic calculations
standard blue or red enamel finish. • Sight gage assembly
• Start-up and commission service
Dimensional Information - Horizontal
CONCENTRATE OULET BLADDER VENT/FILL VALVE BLADDER VENT/FILL VALVE

* 2 OR 2 1/2 NPT
CONCENTRATE OULET
LIFTING LUG WATER INLET
E * 2 OR 2 1/2 NPT
3 NPT
TANK SHELL
VENT VALVE
A B
TANK SHELL
F G H DRAIN VALVE
BLADDER DRAIN/FILL
VALVE
C I
D
J I M DIA. (TYP.4)
* 2 NPT ON TANKS 200 GALLONS OR LESS
* 2 1/2 NPT ON TANKS OVER 200 GALLONS L
J K K
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CAPACITY APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS Inches (Millimeters)

gallon (litre) A B C D E F G
50 (189) 20 (508) 47 (1194) 14 (356) 55.5 (1410) 19.1875 (488) 41.5 (1055) 36 (915)
100 (379) 24 (610) 51 (1296) 22 (559) 72 (1829) 20.1875 (513) 45.5 (1156) 40 (1016)
150 (568) 30 (762) 57 (1448) 36 (915) 71 (1804) 21.6875 (551) 51.5 (1309) 46 (1169)
200 (757) 30 (762) 57 (1448) 34 (864) 89 (2261) 21.6875 (551) 51.5 (1309) 46 (1169)
300 (1136) 36 (915) 64 (1626) 36 (915) 93 (2363) 23.1875 (589) 58 (1474) 52 (1321)
400 (1514) 42 (1067) 70 (1778) 50 (1270) 93 (2363) 24.6875 (628) 64 (1626) 58 (1474)
500 (1893) 42 (1067) 70 (1778) 48 (1220) 112 (2845) 24.6875 (628) 64 (1626) 58 (1474)
600 (2271) 42 (1067) 70 (1778) 60 (1524) 131 (3328) 24.6875 (628) 64 (1626) 58 (1474)
700 (2650) 48 (1220) 80 (2032) 50 (1270) 119 (3023) 26.1875 (666) 74 (1880) 68 (1728)
800 (3028) 48 (1220) 80 (2032) 60 (1524) 134 (3404) 26.1875 (666) 74 (1880) 68 (1728)
900 (3407) 48 (1220) 80 (2032) 70 (1778) 148 (3760) 26.1875 (666) 74 (1880) 68 (1728)
1000 (3785) 48 (1220) 80 (2032) 94 (2388) 163 (4141) 26.1875 (666) 74 (1880) 68 (1728)
1100 (4164) 48 (1220) 80 (2032) 100 (2540) 177 (4496) 26.1875 (666) 74 (1880) 68 (1728)
1200 (4542) 60 (1524) 92 (2337) 58 (1474) 131 (3328) 29.25 (743) 86 (2185) 80 (2032)
1300 (4921) 60 (1524) 92 (2337) 60 (1524) 141 (3582) 29.25 (743) 86 (2185) 80 (2032)
1400 (5299) 60 (1524) 92 (2337) 76 (1931) 151 (3836) 29.25 (743) 86 (2185) 80 (2032)
1500 (5678) 60 (1524) 92 (2337) 80 (2032) 159 (4039) 29.25 (743) 86 (2185) 80 (2032)
1600 (6056) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 44 (1118) 125 (3175) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
1800 (6813) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 56 (1423) 138 (3506) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
1900 (7192) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 60 (1524) 144 (3658) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
2000 (7570) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 70 (1778) 151 (3836) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
2200 (8327) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 80 (2032) 164 (4166) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
2400 (9084) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 80 (2032) 177 (4496) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
2600 (9841) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 100 (2540) 189 (4801) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
2800 (10598) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 100 (2540) 202 (5131) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
3000 (11355) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 120 (3048) 215 (5461) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
3200 (12112) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 120 (3048) 228 (5792) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
3300 (12491) 72 (1829) 102 (2591) 120 (3048) 234 (5944) 32.25 (820) 96 (2439) 90 (2286)
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gallon (litre) H I J K L M
50 (189) 22 (559) 20 (508) 0.875 (23) 7 (178) 3 (77) 0.5625 (15)
100 (379) 24 (610) 24 (610) 0.875 (23) 9 (229) 3 (77) 0.5625 (15)
150 (568) 27 (686) 30 (762) 1.125 (29) 11 (280) 4 (102) 0.5625 (15)
200 (757) 27 (686) 30 (762) 1.125 (29) 11 (280) 4 (102) 0.5625 (15)
300 (1136) 30 (762) 34 (864) 1.125 (29) 13 (331) 4 (102) 0.5625 (15)
400 (1514) 33 (839) 40 (1016) 1.375 (35) 15 (381) 5 (127) 0.6875 (18)
500 (1893) 33 (839) 40 (1016) 1.375 (35) 15 (381) 5 (127) 0.6875 (18)
600 (2271) 33 (839) 40 (1016) 1.375 (35) 15 (381) 5 (127) 0.6875 (18)
700 (2650) 40 (1016) 44 (1118) 1.375 (35) 17 (432) 5 (127) 0.6875 (18)
800 (3028) 40 (1016) 44 (1118) 1.375 (35) 17 (432) 5 (127) 0.6875 (18)
900 (3407) 40 (1016) 44 (1118) 1.375 (35) 17 (432) 5 (127) 0.6875 (18)
1000 (3785) 40 (1016) 44 (1118) 1.375 (35) 17 (432) 5 (127) 0.6875 (18)
1100 (4164) 40 (1016) 44 (1118) 1.375 (35) 17 (432) 5 (127) 0.6875 (18)
1200 (4542) 46 (1169) 54 (1372) 1.75 (45) 22 (559) 6 (153) 0.6875 (18)
1300 (4921) 46 (1169) 54 (1372) 1.75 (45) 22 (559) 6 (153) 0.6875 (18)
1400 (5299) 46 (1169) 54 (1372) 1.75 (45) 22 (559) 6 (153) 0.6875 (18)
1500 (5678) 46 (1169) 54 (1372) 1.75 (45) 22 (559) 6 (153) 0.6875 (18)
1600 (6056) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
1800 (6813) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
1900 (7192) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
2000 (7570) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
2200 (8327) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
2400 (9084) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
2600 (9841) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
2800 (10598) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
3000 (11355) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
3200 (12112) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
3300 (12491) 50 (1270) 64 (1626) 2.75 (70) 28 (712) 8 (204) 1.0625 (27)
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BLADDER VENT/FILL VALVE
CONCENTRATE OULET
TANK SHELL VENT VALVE * 2 OR 2 1/2 NPT
LIFTING LUG
90°±2° TYP.
45°±2° TYP.
WATER INLET
3 NPT
F (BOLT CIRCLE DIA.)
E
D C B G (TYP.4)
A
TANK SHELL DRAIN VALVE
BLADDER DRAIN/FILL VALVE

* 2 NPT ON TANKS 200 GALLONS OR LESS
* 2 1/2 NPT ON TANKS OVER 200 GALLONS
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CAPACITY
gallon (litre) A B C D E F G
36 (136) 24 (610) 52 (1321) 46.5 (1182) 41 (1042) 27 (686) 26.75 (680) 0.5625 (15)
50 (189) 24 (610) 60 (1524) 54.5 (1385) 49 (1245) 35 (889) 26.75 (680) 0.5625 (15)
100 (379) 24 (610) 89 (2261) 83.5 (2121) 78 (1982) 64 (1626) 26.75 (680) 0.5625 (15)
150 (568) 30 (762) 88 (2236) 82.5 (2096) 77 (1956) 59 (1499) 27.75 (705) 0.5625 (15)
200 (757) 30 (762) 107 (2718) 101 (2566) 95 (2413) 77 (1956) 27.75 (705) 0.5625 (15)
300 (1136) 36 (915) 111 (2820) 105 (2667) 99 (2515) 80 (2032) 32.75 (832) 0.5625 (15)
400 (1514) 42 (1067) 105 (2667) 99 (2515) 82 (2083) 70 (1778) 41.5 (1055) 0.6875 (18)
500 (1893) 42 (1067) 130 (3302) 124 (3150) 96 (2439) 95 (2413) 41.5 (1055) 0.6875 (18)
600 (2271) 48 (1220) 123 (3125) 117 (2972) 111 (2820) 88 (2236) 41.5 (1055) 0.6875 (18)
700 (2650) 48 (1220) 137 (3480) 131 (3328) 125 (3175) 102 (2591) 41.5 (1055) 0.6875 (18)
800 (3028) 48 (1220) 155 (3937) 149 (3785) 143 (3633) 117 (2972) 51.5 (1309) 0.6875 (18)
900 (3407) 60 (1524) 125 (3175) 119 (3023) 113 (2871) 87 (2210) 51.5 (1309) 0.6875 (18)
1000 (3785) 60 (1524) 135 (3429) 129 (3277) 123 (3125) 97 (2464) 51.5 (1309) 0.8125 (21)
1100 (4164) 60 (1524) 144 (3658) 138 (3506) 132 (3353) 106 (2693) 51.5 (1309) 0.8125 (21)
1200 (4542) 60 (1524) 153 (3887) 147 (3734) 141 (3582) 115 (2921) 51.5 (1309) 0.8125 (21)
1300 (4921) 60 (1524) 163 (4141) 157 (3988) 151 (3836) 125 (3175) 51.5 (1309) 0.8125 (21)
1400 (5299) 60 (1524) 172 (4369) 166 (4217) 160 (4064) 134 (3404) 51.5 (1309) 0.8125 (21)
1500 (5678) 60 (1524) 181 (4598) 175 (4445) 169 (4293) 143 (3633) 51.5 (1309) 0.8125 (21)
1600 (6056) 72 (1829) 147 (3734) 141 (3582) 135 (3429) 106 (2693) 57.5 (1461) 0.8125 (21)
1700 (6435) 72 (1829) 153 (3887) 147 (3734) 141 (3582) 112 (2845) 57.5 (1461) 0.8125 (21)
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APPROXIMATE SHIPPING
HORIZONTAL BLADDER TANKS WEIGHT
22001 Bladder Tank - Horizontal, 50 gallon (189 litre), Blue Enamel Finish 360 164
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APPROXIMATE SHIPPING
VERTICAL BLADDER TANKS WEIGHT
22400 Bladder Tank - Vertical, 36 Gallon (136 litre), Blue Enamel Finish 230 105

FORM NUMBER F-2011017-5 COPYRIGHT © 2014. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. USA Norway Australia
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PRE-PIPED BLADDER TANKS –
HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL
HARDWARE
Features Description
UL Listed with Solberg foam SOLBERG® Pre-piped
concentrates Bladder Tanks are the main
component in a balanced
FM Approved with RE-HEALING™
pressure proportioning
RF3, 3% and ARCTIC 3x3% ATC™
Foam Concentrates bladder tank system that
requires no outside power
Accurate concentrate proportioning source other than adequate
permits operation over a wide range
water supply.
of flow rates
The SOLBERG Pre-piped Bladder
All tanks have thermal expansion
Tank is a carbon steel pressure
allowance for foam concentrates
vessel that uses a nylon reinforced
Design simplicity minimizes system neoprene rubber bladder to store
failure due to mechanical issues the foam concentrate. During Specifications
Ease of operation, requires no operation the foam concentrate is Vertical and horizontal pre-piped
outside source of power discharged from the tank by the bladder tanks are manufactured in
water supply, which collapses the compliance with ASME Code Section
Ease of retrofit into existing water bladder around the perforated center
based extinguishing systems VIII Division 1 with a design working
tube until concentrate is depleted. pressure of 175 psi (12 bar) and
Manual system with automatic SOLBERG Pre-piped Bladder Tanks tested to 263 psi (18 bar) — 1.5
option available are available in both vertical and times the working pressure. The tank
horizontal versions in multiple sizes. is constructed out of SA 516 Grade
Minimized installation costs
compared to other proportioning 70 carbon steel with a with a nylon
methods Application
reinforced neoprene rubber bladder.
SOLBERG Pre-piped Bladder Tanks It has a perforated center tube, and a
Uses existing water pressure for
delivery of foam solution to the can be used in multiple high-hazard, .37" (9 mm) water channel between
discharge devices high-risk applications including aircraft the water inlet and water drain valve,
hangars, foam-water sprinkler systems, which creates a water path between
helipads, and truck loading racks. the bladder and tank shell. Openings
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that are greater than 1.0" (25 mm) will handle in accordance with NFPA • Inspection service
be divided to prevent bladder damage. Standard 11, and Solberg Operation • National board registration
Pre-piped vertical bladder tank and Maintenance Manual.
• Pressure relief valve*
construction shall be mounted The exterior of all pre-piped bladder
• Seismic calculations
on a full skirt with four tabs drilled tanks will be prepared and finished
• Sight gage assembly
for anchoring. with Solberg standard blue or red
enamel finish. • Start-up and commission service
Pre-piped horizontal bladder tank
construction shall be mounted on
Options Certifications
four legs permanently welded and
drilled for anchoring. • 100% X-Ray design American Society of Mechanical
• Carbon or stainless steel Engineers (ASME), Underwriters
All pre-piped bladder tanks are
construction Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Listed –
furnished with lifting lugs, ASME
Standard 162, FM Approved per
welded nameplate, 1.0" (2.5 cm) • Custom tank size and dimensions
Approval Standard 5130.
bronze trim valves with locking • Epoxy or coal tar inner liner
*Not Part of FM Approval
A A E E
B B
K L K L H H
J J
N N P P 7" 7"
(18 cm) (18 cm)
3" 3"
D D G G
M M (7.6 cm) (7.6 cm)
C C F F
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS
CAPACITY Inches (Millimeters)
Gallon (Litre) M N P
50-100 (189-1136) .63 (16) 3.00 (76) .56 (14)
150-300 (568-1136) .88 (22) 4.00 (102) .56 (14)
400-900 (1514-3407) 1.13 (29) 5.00 (127) .69 (17)
1000-1500 (3785-5678) 1.25 (32) 6.00 (152) .69 (17)
1600-3300 (6056-12491) 1.25 (32) 8.00 (203) 1.06 (27)
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Dimensional Information - Horizontal continued

Model Gallon (Litre) A B C D E F G H K L
22201 50 (189) 51.75 (1314) 12.00 (305) 56.50 (1435) 17.50 (445) 12.00 (305) 34.00 (864) 14.00 (356) 47.00 (1194) 23.50 (597) 23.50 (597)
22202 50 (189) 56.50 (1435) 12.00 (305) 56.50 (1435) 17.50 (445) 12.00 (305) 34.00 (864) 14.00 (356) 47.00 (1194) 28.25 (718) 28.25 (718)
22203 100 (379) 58.63 (1489) 18.00 (457) 70.25 (1784) 25.50 (648) 12.00 (305) 34.00 (864) 18.00 (457) 47.00 (1194) 23.50 (597) 23.50 (597)
22204 100 (379) 63.38 (1610) 18.00 (457) 70.25 (1784) 25.50 (648) 12.00 (305) 34.00 (864) 18.00 (457) 47.00 (1194) 28.25 (718) 28.25 (718)
22205 100 (379) 66.25 (1683) 18.00 (457) 70.25 (1784) 25.50 (648) 14.00 (356) 36.00 (914) 18.00 (457) 49.00 (1245) 31.13 (791) 31.13 (791)
22206 150 (568) 64.69 (1643) 18.00 (457) 72.88 (1851) 24.50 (622) 17.00 (432) 42.00 (1067) 22.00 (559) 55.00 (1397) 28.25 (718) 28.25 (718)
22207 150 (568) 67.56 (1716) 18.00 (457) 72.88 (1851) 24.50 (622) 17.00 (432) 42.00 (1067) 22.00 (559) 55.00 (1397) 31.13 (791) 31.13 (791)
22208 150 (568) 77.69 (1973) 18.00 (457) 72.88 (1851) 24.50 (622) 17.00 (432) 43.00 (1092) 22.00 (559) 58.00 (1473) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22209 200 (757) 79.56 (2021) 30.44 (773) 96.88 (2461) 48.50 (1232) 17.00 (432) 42.00 (1067) 22.00 (559) 55.00 (1397) 31.13 (791) 31.13 (791)
22210 200 (757) 89.69 (2278) 30.44 (773) 96.88 (2461) 48.50 (1232) 14.00 (356) 42.00 (1067) 22.00 (559) 58.00 (1473) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22211 200 (757) 110.06 (2796) 30.44 (773) 96.88 (2461) 48.50 (1232) 17.00 (432) 44.00 (1118) 22.00 (559) 60.00 (1524) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22212 300 (1136) 80.88 (2054) 30.00 (762) 99.50 (2527) 49.50 (1257) 20.00 (508) 48.00 (1219) 26.00 (660) 61.00 (1549) 31.13 (791) 31.13 (791)
22213 300 (1136) 91.00 (2311) 30.00 (762) 99.50 (2527) 49.50 (1257) 20.00 (508) 49.00 (1245) 26.00 (660) 64.00 (1626) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22214 300 (1136) 111.38 (2829) 30.00 (762) 99.50 (2527) 49.50 (1257) 20.00 (508) 50.00 (1270) 26.00 (660) 69.00 (1753) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22215 400 (1514) 92.25 (2343) 31.00 (787) 102.00 (2591) 51.50 (1308) 24.00 (610) 59.00 (1499) 30.00 (762) 76.00 (1930) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22216 400 (1514) 112.63 (2861) 31.00 (787) 102.00 (2591) 51.50 (1308) 24.00 (610) 60.00 (1524) 30.00 (762) 78.00 (1981) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22217 400 (1514) 132.75 (3372) 31.00 (787) 102.00 (2591) 51.50 (1308) 24.00 (610) 61.00 (1549) 30.00 (762) 83.00 (2108) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22218 500 (1893) 96.25 (2445) 35.00 (889) 110.00 (2794) 59.50 (1511) 24.00 (610) 59.00 (1499) 30.00 (762) 76.00 (1930) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22219 500 (1893) 116.63 (2962) 35.00 (889) 110.00 (2794) 59.50 (1511) 24.00 (610) 60.00 (1524) 30.00 (762) 78.00 (1981) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22220 500 (1893) 136.75 (3473) 35.00 (889) 110.00 (2794) 59.50 (1511) 24.00 (610) 61.00 (1549) 30.00 (762) 83.00 (2108) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22221 600 (2271) 104.25 (2648) 41.00 (1041) 126.00 (3200) 71.50 (1816) 24.00 (610) 59.00 (1499) 30.00 (762) 76.00 (1930) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22222 600 (2271) 124.63 (3165) 41.00 (1041) 126.00 (3200) 71.50 (1816) 24.00 (610) 60.00 (1524) 30.00 (762) 78.00 (1981) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22223 600 (2271) 144.75 (3677) 41.00 (1041) 126.00 (3200) 71.50 (1816) 24.00 (610) 61.00 (1549) 30.00 (762) 83.00 (2108) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22224 700 (2650) 100.00 (2540) 34.00 (864) 117.50 (2985) 57.50 (1461) 24.00 (610) 59.00 (1499) 34.00 (864) 76.00 (1930) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22225 700 (2650) 120.38 (3058) 34.00 (864) 117.50 (2985) 57.50 (1461) 24.00 (610) 60.00 (1524) 34.00 (864) 78.00 (1981) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22226 700 (2650) 140.50 (3569) 34.00 (864) 117.50 (2985) 57.50 (1461) 24.00 (610) 61.00 (1549) 34.00 (864) 83.00 (2108) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22227 800 (3028) 105.50 (2680) 41.00 (1041) 128.50 (3264) 77.50 (1969) 24.00 (610) 59.00 (1499) 34.00 (864) 76.00 (1930) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22228 800 (3028) 125.88 (3197) 41.00 (1041) 128.50 (3264) 77.50 (1969) 24.00 (610) 60.00 (1524) 34.00 (864) 78.00 (1981) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22229 800 (3028) 146.00 (3708) 41.00 (1041) 128.50 (3264) 77.50 (1969) 24.00 (610) 61.00 (1549) 34.00 (864) 83.00 (2108) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22230 900 (3407) 114.00 (2896) 48.00 (1219) 145.50 (3696) 85.50 (2172) 24.00 (610) 59.00 (1499) 34.00 (864) 76.00 (1930) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22231 900 (3407) 134.38 (3413) 48.00 (1219) 145.50 (3696) 85.50 (2172) 24.00 (610) 60.00 (1524) 34.00 (864) 78.00 (1981) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22232 900 (3407) 154.50 (3924) 48.00 (1219) 145.50 (3696) 85.50 (2172) 24.00 (610) 61.00 (1549) 34.00 (864) 83.00 (2108) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22233 1000 (3785) 95.00 (2413) 29.00 (737) 107.50 (2731) 51.00 (1295) 24.00 (610) 59.00 (1499) 44.00 (1118) 76.00 (1930) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22234 1000 (3785) 115.38 (2931) 29.00 (737) 107.50 (2731) 51.00 (1295) 24.00 (610) 60.00 (1524) 44.00 (1118) 78.00 (1981) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22235 1000 (3785) 135.50 (3442) 29.00 (737) 107.50 (2731) 51.00 (1295) 24.00 (610) 61.00 (1549) 44.00 (1118) 83.00 (2108) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22236 1100 (4146) 99.00 (2515) 33.00 (838) 115.50 (2934) 59.00 (1499) 30.00 (762) 71.00 (1803) 44.00 (1118) 88.00 (2235) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
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Dimensional Information - Horizontal continued

Model Gallon (Litre) A B C D E F G H K L
22237 1100 (4164) 119.38 (3032) 33.00 (838) 115.50 (2934) 59.00 (1499) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 44.00 (1118) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22238 1100 (4164) 139.50 (3543) 33.00 (838) 115.50 (2934) 59.00 (1499) 30.00 (762) 73.00 (1854) 44.00 (1118) 96.00 (2438) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22239 1200 (4542) 108.00 (2743) 40.00 (1016) 133.50 (3391) 79.00 (2007) 30.00 (762) 71.00 (1803) 44.00 (1118) 88.00 (2235) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22240 1200 (4542) 128.38 (3261) 40.00 (1016) 133.50 (3391) 79.00 (2007) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 44.00 (1118) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22241 1200 (4542) 148.50 (3772) 40.00 (1016) 133.50 (3391) 79.00 (2007) 30.00 (762) 73.00 (1854) 44.00 (1118) 96.00 (2438) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22242 1300 (4921) 110.25 (2800) 43.00 (1092) 138.00 (3505) 79.00 (2007) 30.00 (762) 71.00 (1803) 44.00 (1118) 88.00 (2235) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22243 1300 (4921) 130.63 (3318) 43.00 (1092) 138.00 (3505) 79.00 (2007) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 44.00 (1118) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22244 1300 (4921) 150.75 (3829) 43.00 (1092) 138.00 (3505) 79.00 (2007) 30.00 (762) 73.00 (1854) 44.00 (1118) 96.00 (2438) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22245 1400 (5299) 113.50 (2883) 46.00 (1168) 144.50 (3670) 91.00 (2311) 30.00 (762) 71.00 (1803) 44.00 (1118) 88.00 (2235) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22246 1400 (5299) 133.88 (3400) 46.00 (1168) 144.50 (3670) 91.00 (2311) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 44.00 (1118) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22247 1400 (5299) 154.00 (3912) 46.00 (1168) 144.50 (3670) 91.00 (2311) 30.00 (762) 73.00 (1854) 44.00 (1118) 96.00 (2438) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22248 1500 (5678) 119.50 (3035) 52.00 (1321) 156.50 (3975) 101.00 (2565) 30.00 (762) 71.00 (1803) 44.00 (1118) 88.00 (2235) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22249 1500 (5678) 139.88 (3553) 52.00 (1321) 156.50 (3975) 101.00 (2565) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 44.00 (1118) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22250 1500 (5678) 160.00 (4064) 52.00 (1321) 156.50 (3975) 101.00 (2565) 30.00 (762) 73.00 (1854) 44.00 (1118) 96.00 (2438) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22251 1600 (6056) 100.25 (2546) 30.00 (762) 118.00 (2997) 62.00 (1575) 30.00 (762) 71.00 (1803) 56.00 (1422) 88.00 (2235) 41.25 (1048) 41.25 (1048)
22252 1600 (6056) 120.63 (3064) 30.00 (762) 118.00 (2997) 62.00 (1575) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22253 1600 (6056) 140.75 (3575) 30.00 (762) 118.00 (2997) 62.00 (1575) 30.00 (762) 73.00 (1854) 56.00 (1422) 96.00 (2438) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22254 1800 (6813) 126.63 (3216) 36.00 (914) 130.00 (3302) 74.00 (1880) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22255 1800 (6813) 146.75 (3727) 36.00 (914) 130.00 (3302) 74.00 (1880) 30.00 (762) 73.00 (1854) 56.00 (1422) 96.00 (2438) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22256 1900 (7192) 129.63 (3292) 39.00 (991) 136.00 (3454) 86.00 (2184) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22257 1900 (7192) 149.75 (3804) 39.00 (991) 136.00 (3454) 86.00 (2184) 30.00 (762) 73.00 (1854) 56.00 (1422) 96.00 (2438) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22258 2000 (7570) 132.63 (3369) 42.00 (1067) 142.00 (3607) 86.00 (2184) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22259 2000 (7570) 152.75 (3880) 42.00 (1067) 142.00 (3607) 86.00 (2184) 37.00 (940) 86.00 (2184) 56.00 (1422) 58.00 (1473) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22260 2200 (8327) 138.63 (3521) 48.50 (1232) 154.00 (3912) 98.00 (2489) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22261 2200 (8327) 158.75 (4032) 48.50 (1232) 154.00 (3912) 98.00 (2489) 37.00 (940) 86.00 (2184) 56.00 (1422) 58.00 (1473) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22262 2400 (9084) 144.63 (3673) 53.00 (1346) 166.00 (4216) 111.00 (2819) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22263 2400 (9084) 164.75 (4185) 53.00 (1346) 166.00 (4216) 111.00 (2819) 37.00 (940) 86.00 (2184) 56.00 (1422) 58.00 (1473) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22264 2600 (9841) 150.63 (3826) 59.00 (1499) 178.00 (4521) 124.00 (3150) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22265 2600 (9841) 170.75 (4337) 59.00 (1499) 178.00 (4521) 124.00 (3150) 37.00 (940) 86.00 (2184) 56.00 (1422) 58.00 (1473) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22266 2800 (10598) 156.63 (3978) 65.00 (1651) 190.00 (4826) 136.00 (3454) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22267 2800 (10598) 176.75 (4489) 65.00 (1651) 190.00 (4826) 136.00 (3454) 37.00 (940) 86.00 (2184) 56.00 (1422) 58.00 (1473) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22268 3000 (11355) 162.63 (4131) 71.00 (1803) 202.00 (5131) 148.00 (3759) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22269 3000 (11355) 182.75 (4642) 71.00 (1803) 202.00 (5131) 148.00 (3759) 37.00 (940) 86.00 (2184) 56.00 (1422) 58.00 (1473) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22270 3200 (12112) 168.63 (4283) 77.00 (1956) 214.00 (5436) 157.00 (3988) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22271 3200 (12112) 188.75 (4794) 77.00 (1956) 214.00 (5436) 157.00 (3988) 37.00 (940) 86.00 (2184) 56.00 (1422) 58.00 (1473) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
22272 3300 (12491) 172.63 (4385) 77.00 (1956) 222.00 (5639) 157.00 (3988) 30.00 (762) 72.00 (1829) 56.00 (1422) 90.00 (2286) 61.63 (1565) 61.63 (1565)
22273 3300 (12491) 192.75 (4896) 77.00 (1956) 222.00 (5639) 157.00 (3988) 37.00 (940) 86.00 (2184) 56.00 (1422) 58.00 (1473) 81.75 (2076) 81.75 (2076)
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C
B
E
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Dimensional Information - Vertical continued

Model Gallon (Litre) A B C D E F G
22600 50 (189) 69.44 (1764) 26.00 (660) 27.00 (686) 16.00 (406) 35.00 (889) 19.00 (483) 10.00 (254)
22601 50 (189) 69.44 (1764) 26.00 (660) 27.00 (686) 18.00 (457) 35.00 (889) 19.00 (483) 12.00 (305)
22602 50 (189) 69.44 (1764) 26.00 (660) 31.50 (800) 16.00 (406) 35.00 (889) 19.00 (483) 12.00 (305)
22603 100 (379) 83.25 (2115) 30.00 (762) 27.00 (686) 18.00 (457) 35.00 (889) 19.00 (483) 12.00 (305)
22604 100 (379) 83.25 (2115) 30.00 (762) 31.50 (800) 16.00 (406) 35.00 (889) 19.00 (483) 12.00 (305)
22605 100 (379) 83.25 (2115) 30.00 (762) 32.25 (819) 16.00 (406) 41.00 (1041) 19.00 (483) 13.00 (330)
22606 150 (568) 85.88 (2181) 36.00 (914) 31.50 (800) 16.00 (406) 35.00 (889) 19.00 (483) 12.00 (305)
22607 150 (568) 85.88 (2181) 36.00 (914) 32.25 (819) 16.00 (406) 41.00 (1041) 19.00 (483) 13.00 (330)
22608 150 (568) 85.88 (2181) 36.00 (914) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 42.00 (1067) 19.00 (483) 13.00 (330)
22609 200 (757) 109.88 (2791) 36.00 (914) 31.50 (800) 16.00 (406) 35.00 (889) 19.00 (483) 12.00 (305)
22610 200 (757) 109.88 (2791) 36.00 (914) 32.25 (819) 16.00 (406) 41.00 (1041) 22.00 (559) 13.00 (330)
22611 200 (757) 109.88 (2791) 36.00 (914) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 42.00 (1067) 23.00 (584) 13.00 (330)
22612 300 (1136) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 32.25 (819) 16.00 (406) 47.00 (1194) 22.00 (559) 13.00 (330)
22613 300 (1136) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 47.00 (1194) 23.00 (584) 13.00 (330)
22614 300 (1136) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 48.00 (1219) 25.00 (635) 16.00 (406)
22615 400 (1514) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 32.25 (819) 16.00 (406) 47.00 (1194) 22.00 (559) 13.00 (330)
22616 400 (1514) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 59.00 (1499) 23.00 (584) 13.00 (330)
22617 400 (1514) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 62.00 (1575) 33.00 (838) 13.00 (330)
22618 500 (1893) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 59.00 (1499) 31.00 (787) 13.00 (330)
22619 500 (1893) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 62.00 (1575) 33.00 (838) 13.00 (330)
22620 500 (1893) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 63.00 (1600) 33.00 (838) 16.00 (406)
22621 600 (2271) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 59.00 (1499) 31.00 (787) 13.00 (330)
22622 600 (2271) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 62.00 (1575) 33.00 (838) 13.00 (330)
22623 600 (2271) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 63.00 (1600) 33.00 (838) 16.00 (406)
22624 700 (2650) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 59.00 (1499) 31.00 (787) 13.00 (330)
22625 700 (2650) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 62.00 (1575) 33.00 (838) 13.00 (330)
22626 700 (2650) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 63.00 (1600) 33.00 (838) 16.00 (406)
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Model Gallon (Litre) A B C D E F G
22627 800 (3028) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 59.00 (1499) 31.00 (787) 13.00 (330)
22628 800 (3028) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 62.00 (1575) 33.00 (838) 13.00 (330)
22629 800 (3028) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 63 (1600) 33.00 (838) 16.00 (406)
22630 900 (3407) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 59.00 (1499) 31.00 (787) 13.00 (330)
22631 900 (3407) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 62.00 (1575) 33.00 (838) 13.00 (330)
22632 900 (3407) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 63.00 (1600) 33.00 (838) 16.00 (406)
22633 1000 (3785) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 59.00 (1499) 31.00 (787) 13.00 (330)
22634 1000 (3785) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 62.00 (1575) 33.00 (838) 13.00 (330)
22635 1000 (3785) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 63.00 (1600) 33.00 (838) 16.00 (406)
22636 1100 (4164) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 71.00 (1803) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22637 1100 (4164) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 74.00 (1880) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22638 1100 (4164) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 77.00 (1956) 41.00 (1041) 19.00 (483)
22639 1200 (4542) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 71.00 (1803) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22640 1200 (4542) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 74.00 (1880) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22641 1200 (4542) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 77.00 (1956) 41.00 (1041) 19.00 (483)
22642 1300 (4921) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 71.00 (1803) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22643 1300 (4921) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 74.00 (1880) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22644 1300 (4921) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 77.00 (1956) 41.00 (1041) 19.00 (483)
22645 1400 (5300) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 71.00 (1803) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22646 1400 (5300) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 74.00 (1880) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22647 1400 (5300) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 77.00 (1956) 41.00 (1041) 19.00 (483)
22648 1500 (5678) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 71.00 (1803) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22649 1500 (5678) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 74.00 (1880) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22650 1500 (5678) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 77.00 (1956) 41.00 (1041) 19.00 (483)
22651 1600 (6057) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 42.50 (1080) 17.00 (432) 71.00 (1803) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22652 1600 (6057) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 63.25 (1607) 24.00 (610) 74.00 (1880) 37.00 (940) 19.00 (483)
22653 1600 (6057) 112.50 (2858) 42.00 (1067) 83.50 (2121) 31.00 (787) 77.00 (1956) 41.00 (1041) 19.00 (483)
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Ordering Information - Horizontal

APPROXIMATE
BLADDER TANKS - HORIZONTAL / PRE-PIPED
SHIPPING WEIGHT
22201 Bladder Tank - Horizontal Pre-Piped, 2.0" (51 mm) Proportioner, 50 gallon (189 litre), Red Enamel Finish 257 117
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APPROXIMATE
BLADDER TANKS - HORIZONTAL / PRE-PIPED
SHIPPING WEIGHT
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APPROXIMATE
BLADDER TANKS - HORIZONTAL / PRE-PIPED SHIPPING WEIGHT
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Ordering Information - Vertical

APPROXIMATE
BLADDER TANKS - VERTICAL / PRE-PIPED
SHIPPING WEIGHT
22600 Bladder Tank - Vertical Pre-Piped, 1.5" (38 mm) Proportioner, 50 gallon (189 litre), Red Enamel Finish 309 140
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Ordering Information - Vertical continued
APPROXIMATE
BLADDER TANKS - VERTICAL / PRE-PIPED
SHIPPING WEIGHT

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FOAM SYSTEM ACCESSORY VALVES
HARDWARE
SWING CHECK VALVE Swing Check Valves are available for
use with most bladder tank foam
Features systems. All valves are of stainless
steel construction and have NPT
Metal-to-metal seal
connections with a maximum
Stainless steel body working pressure of 200 psi (14 bar).
The Swing Check Valve prevents
Female threaded end connections
foam-water solution from draining
through the existing fire sprinkler
Description riser from a remote location, eliminating
The SOLBERG® Swing Check Valve the need for personnel to go near
has a stainless steel disc for the or access concentrate piping and the
internal movable part, which is foam tank assembly.
on a hinge to block reverse flow.
FACE TO FACE APPROXIMATE
SWING CHECK VALVE VALVE LENGTH SHIPPING WEIGHT
PART NO. DESCRIPTION in mm lb kg
30400 Swing Check Valve, Stainless Steel, 1.0" NPT 3.54 89.91 1 0.5
30401 Swing Check Valve, Stainless Steel, 1.25" NPT 4.13 104.90 2 1
30402 Swing Check Valve, Stainless Steel, 1.5" NPT 4.72 119.88 3 1.5

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FOAM SYSTEM ACCESSORY VALVES | 2
WATER INLET & CONCENTRATE Description

ISOLATION BALL VALVES Solberg offers Water Inlet and
Concentrate Isolation Control Ball
Features
Valves for use with SOLBERG foam
Works with all SOLBERG foam systems hardware. Both style valves
concentrates are of stainless steel construction,
Corrosion resistant material RTFE seats, PTFE seals and NPT
construction threaded connections. Water Inlet
and Concentrate Isolation Control
Easily identifiable open and
Ball Valves are supplied with nameplate,
closed positions
ring pin and chain to allow the valve
to be visually monitored in an open
or closed position.
WATER INLET & CONCENTRATE ISOLATION BALL VALVES VALVE LENGTH SHIPPING WEIGHT
30410 Water Inlet Ball Valve, Stainless Steel, Threaded, 1.0", NPT 3.26 82.80 1 .5
30411 Water Inlet Ball Valve, Stainless Steel, Threaded, 1.25", NPT 3.82 97.02 1 .5
30412 Water Inlet Ball Valve, Stainless Steel, Threaded, 1.5", NPT 4.29 108.96 5 2
30420 Concentrate Isolation Ball Valve, Stainless Steel, Threaded, 1.0", NPT 3.26 82.80 1 .5
30421 Concentrate Isolation Ball Valve, Stainless Steel, Threaded, 1.25", NPT 3.82 97.02 1 .5
30422 Concentrate Isolation Ball Valve, Stainless Steel, Threaded, 1.5", NPT 4.29 108.96 5 2
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PRESSURE REDUCING Description The maximum working pressure

VALVE The SOLBERG® mini Pressure
is 300 psi (21 bar) with a temperature
range of 33°F - 140°F (0.5°C - 60°C).
Reducing Valve (PRV) is designed
Features The PRV is placed in the sensing line
to reduce incoming water pressure
between the hydraulic concentrate
Rugged brass body to a sensible level to protect foam
ball valve and the sprinkler actuating
system components. The PRV is
Stainless steel stem and spring valve (alarm check, deluge, etc.)
constructed with a brass body,
when the system water pressure will
Oversized orifice stainless steel stem and spring,
meet or exceed 160 psi (11 bar).
Buna-N seats and diaphragm.
Standard 0.125 in (3mm)
gauge port (plugged)
Slotted and knurled heavy duty

adjusting screw
Typical Piping Isometric
APPROXIMATE
PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE SHIPPING WEIGHT
PART NO. DESCRIPTION oz kg
30360 Pressure Reducing Valve, 0.25" 5 0.14
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HYDRAULIC CONCENTRATE BALL VALVE
HARDWARE
Features For foam concentrate lines, the
ball valve is in a normally closed
Completely self-contained unit position and is hydraulically
Use with SOLBERG Fluoro-free, opened for system use. Caution
AFFF or Alcohol Type Concentrates should be taken to ensure that
(ATC™) the proper pressure sensing port
Operates with water only is utilized on the actuator to drive
the valve to the open position.
Threaded or flange connection ends
The hydraulic concentrate ball
valve can be used with any type
Description
foam-water closed-head, sprinkler
SOLBERG® Hydraulic Concentrate system (wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-
Ball Valves come in standard sizes action), as well as open head
ranging from 1.0" to 2.5" (DN25- deluge systems.
DN65) to match the concentrate
Actuators are sized to operate the
inlet thread (or flange) size on
valve with a minimum pressure
SOLBERG Proportioners and Inline
of 30 psi (2 bar). The pressure
Balanced Pressure Proportioner
sensing line to the actuator should
(ILBP) assemblies*.
be a minimum 0.25" (6 mm) pipe
Each ball valve consists of a factory or alternate 0.375" (9.5 mm)
assembled and tested stainless steel tubing (actual connection to the Application
or bronze ball valve, stainless steel actuator is 0.125" NPT). Solberg The SOLBERG Hydraulic Concentrate
hydraulic actuator, and mounting Technical Services should be consulted Ball Valve is designed for use in either
kit attaching the actuator to the ball for applications where the water a SOLBERG bladder tank system
valve. The actuator has a position pressure potential could be lower. or in an Inline Balanced Pressure
indicator for manual reset.
The maximum recommended water Proportioning (ILBP) system*. The
The actuator's internal mechanisms pressure to the actuator is 160 psi valve is used to automatically open
are designed to be compatible for (11 bar). If potentially higher water the line supplying foam concentrate
use with pressurized water, which pressures are encountered, an to the foam proportioner and
is used as the means of actuation. available 0.25" (6 mm) Pressure requires no electrical power—
To pressurize the actuator, a water Reducing Valve (PRV) should be operating solely by the pressure
line is commonly run from the installed in the line to the actuator. of the inlet water supply.
alarm trim of the sprinkler valve.

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HYDRAULIC CONCENTRATE BALL VALVE | 2
Specifications • Hydraulic actuator is approved problems common to external

by the manufacturer for using linkage systems, or potential for
The SOLBERG Hydraulic Concentrate
water as the medium to operate. disengagement caused by tampering.
Ball Valve shall consist of various
The actuator shall have a position • Mounting kit shall securely attach
hardware components that have been
indicator and have the capability for the hydraulic actuator to the ball valve.
factory assembled and tested including:
manual override. The actuator shall
• Stainless steel or bronze ball valve
be designed to operate the valve Certifications
with mounting pad designed for a
with a minimum of 30 psi (2 bar)
maximum of 600 psi (41 bar) Water FM Approved per Approval Standard
and maximum 160 psi (11 bar)
Oil Gas (WOG). 5130 (*see FM Approval Guide).
water pressure and shall contain
• Ball valve shall be fitted with a stainless no external moving parts which
steel ball, stem and packing nut. could cause fouling of adjacent
Valve seats shall be of RPTFE equipment components, injury
material and stuffing box ring. to personnel, misalignment
Valve Size Required

PROPORTIONER SIZE BLADDER TANK SYSTEM PUMP SYSTEM (ILBP)
2.0" (DN50) 1.0" (DN25) 1.0" (DN25)
2.5" (DN65) 1.0" (DN25) 1.0" (DN25)
3.0" (DN80) 1.25" (DN32) 1.25" (DN32)
4.0" (DN100) 1.5" (DN40) 1.5" (DN40)
6.0" (DN150) 2.0" (DN50) 2.0" (DN50)
8.0" (DN200) 2.5" (DN65) 2.5" (DN65)
HYDRAULIC CONCENTRATE BALL VALVES VALVE LENGTH SHIPPING WEIGHT
30330 Hydraulic Concentrate Ball Valve, Brass Threaded, 1.0" NPT 3.26 82.80 13 5
30335 Hydraulic Concentrate Ball Valve, Stainless Steel Flanged, 1.0" NPT 5.00 127.00 14 6
30338 Hydraulic Concentrate Ball Valve, Stainless Steel Flanged, 3.0" NPT† 7.99 203.00 85 39
† Not an FM Approved Component

SOLBERG® AND ATC ARE TRADEMARKS OF USA Norway Australia
THE SOLBERG COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES. Tel: +1 920 593 9445 Tel: +47 56 34 97 00 Tel: +61 2 9673 5300
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SECTION 5.2
FOAM HARDWARE
DATA SHEETS
PROPORTIONING SYSTEMS
MENU
Inline Balance Pressure Variable Range Proportioner
Foam Ratio Controller S-ZF Between Flange Inductors
Threaded Proportioner
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SECTION 5
INLINE BALANCE PRESSURE PROPORTIONERS
HARDWARE
Features Note: Shown with
optional flange piping.
All brass construction with
stainless steel sensing lines
Balancing valve to provide

accurate proportioning over
a wide range of flow rates
Compatible with all Solberg

foam concentrates
Manual override
to the ILBP. A pressure sustaining hangars, tank farms, dike protection,
Six sizes available 2.0" - 8.0" valve, located in the return line, foam-water sprinkler systems and
(51 mm - 203 mm)
carries excess foam concentrate not remote location of risers.
needed by the device back to the
Description atmospheric storage tank. Devices Specifications
are available in sizes ranging from The Inline Balanced Pressure
The SOLBERG® Inline Balanced
2.0" - 8.0" (51 mm - 203 mm). proportioner assembly contains all
Pressure (ILBP) proportioner is a
complete self-contained device Consult your authorized Solberg components including ratio controller,
that incorporates the necessary Distributor or Technical Services at duplex gauge, balancing valve, check
components including ratio controller, the planning stage of your project for valve, ball valve, and interconnecting
duplex gauge, balancing valve, check expert advice on determining the right brass piping. Balancing of foam
valve, ball valve, and associated foam equipment for your application. concentrate pressure and systems
brass piping. SOLBERG ILBPs are water pressure is accomplished
designed to balance the incoming Application through the brass balancing valve.
foam concentrate pressure with the SOLBERG ILBPs are self- Correct balancing is accomplished
incoming fire-water pressure, and contained units that are used with through two sensing lines (foam-water
meter the correct amount of foam atmospheric tanks, and positive system supply and foam concentrate
concentrate to fire-water stream displacement foam concentrate line). Both lines are connected to the
over a wide range of flow rates and pumps in applications requiring the balancing valve and the duplex gauge
pressures. The ILBP system works proportioning of large quantities of which reports readings for the water
with a positive displacement foam foam to multiple discharge devices. and foam concentrate pressure.
pump, to supply foam concentrate Typical applications include aircraft
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INLINE BALANCE PRESSURE PROPORTIONERS | 2
A
BALANCING VALVE
DUPLEX GAUGE
C CHECK VALVE BALL VALVE

B
FLOW
RATIO CONTROLLER WITH ORIFICE
Performance Information
Inches (Millimeters) FOAM RATIO SUGGESTED SOLUTION RANGE
MODEL A B C CONTROLLER (GPM/LPM)
3.00" RCW 22.00 (559) 12.00 (305) 1.25 (31.75) 3.0" (76 mm) 93-768 gpm (352-2907 lpm)
4.00" RCW 24.00 (610) 14.00 (357) 1.50 (38.10) 4.0" (102 mm) 207-1538 gpm (783-5822 lpm)
6.00" RCW 27.00 (686) 15.00 (381) 2.00 (50.80) 6.0" (152 mm) 318-2680 gpm (1204-10145 lpm)
8.00" RCW 29.00 (737) 16.00 (406) 2.50 (63.50) 8.0" (203 mm) 1500-4500 gpm (5678-17033 lpm)
Dimensions are approximate.
Dimensions shall be field verified before any piping is cut.
APPROXIMATE
RATIO CONTROLLERS / IN-LINE BALANCED PRESSURE SHIPPING WEIGHT
31100 Ratio Controller - In-Line Balance Pressure Proportioner, ILBP-2, 2.0" (51 mm), Red Enamel Finish 43 19

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FOAM RATIO CONTROLLER (Between Flange)
HARDWARE
Features
Compatible with all type foam
concentrates
Fresh or saltwater use
Proportions at 1%, 3% or 6%
Vertical or horizontal position for

installation versatility
Bronze construction for durability

and performance
Description Application stream efficiency. The inlet nozzle

and metering orifice are secured
SOLBERG® Ratio Controllers are SOLBERG® Ratio Controllers are
by a stainless steel retaining ring.
modified venturi devices designed commonly used in bladder tank
The foam concentrate inlet has a
to meter the correct amount of foam systems, balanced or inline balanced*
female NPT thread and contains a
concentrate into a water stream pressure proportioning systems
foam concentrate metering orifice
over a specified range of flow and for aircraft hangars, loading racks,
to proportion over the specified flow
pressure rates with minimal pressure tank farms, and foam-water
range without any manual adjustment.
loss. The ratio controller consists of sprinkler systems.
The SOLBERG Foam Ratio Controller
three components: the body with
Specifications is to be installed with a minimum of
water inlet, metering orifice located in
5 pipe diameters of straight pipe both
the foam concentrate inlet, and throat The SOLBERG Ratio Controller is
upstream and downstream of the
(nozzle) located downstream from designed for installation between
proportioner.
the water inlet. The ratio controller is two Class 150 flanges of the same
manufactured in four sizes 3.0", 4.0", nominal size as the ratio controller. Certifications
6.0" and 8.0" (76 mm, 102 mm, The components are constructed
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
152 mm, 203 mm). of ASTM 85-5-5-5 bronze and the
Listed – Standard 162, FM Approved
inlet is tapered and machined to
per Approval Standard 5130.
a smooth finish to maximize water
*Not an FM Approved Configuration

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FOAM RATIO CONTROLLER | 2
STANDARD
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS Inches (Millimeters) CONCENTRATE
MODEL A B C D E F LINE SIZES
3.0" SRCW 1.25 (32) 2.38 (60) 2.63 (67) 1.25 (32) 3.75 (95) 6.13 (156) 1.25
4.0" SRCW 1.50 (38) 2.63 (67) 3.38 (86) 1.31 (33) 5.38 (137) 8.00 (203) 1.50
6.0" SRCW 2.00 (51) 3.25 (83) 4.25 (108) 1.63 (41) 8.75 (222) 12.00 (305) 2.00
8.0" SRCW 2.50 (64) 3.50 (89) 5.25 (133) 1.75 (44) 8.50 (216) 12.00 (305) 2.50
B A
FNPT Foam Inlet
D
WATER SOLUTION
INLET DISCHARGE
FLOW
E Note: 1% 3% or 6% proportioning
(PORTION INSIDE PIPING)
and type of foam concentrate to be
F specified by customer.
Flow Range
UL LISTED - NOMINAL FLOW
RE-HEALING ARCTIC ARCTIC ARCTIC 3% ARCTIC
RF3, 3% 1% SP AFFF 3% AFFF MIL-SPEC AFFF 3x3% ATC
MODEL CONFIGURATION gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm)
3.0" SRCW Between Flange 423-689 (1601-2608) 78-736 (295-2786) 93-768 (352-2907) 93-768 (352-2907) 206-812 (780-3074)
4.0" SRCW Between Flange 595-1335 (2252-5054)
6.0" SRCW Between Flange 1564-2027 (5920-7673)
8.0" SRCW Between Flange N/A 630-4920 (2385-18624) 975-4355 (3691-16485) 975-4355 (3691-16485) 1670-4590 (6322-17375)
FM APPROVED - NOMINAL FLOW

RE-HEALING ARCTIC
RF3, 3% 3x3% ATC
MODEL CONFIGURATION gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm)
3.0" SRCW Between Flange 490-665 (1855-2517) 206-785 (780-2971)
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0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
100 ARCTIC 1% SP 4 Inch - Ratio Controller 20
Pre
5
Pressur
Flow Rate (gpm)
Pressure Loss (psi)

80 0 10
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
60 80 0
Flow Rate (gpm) 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
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Pressure Loss (psi)

40
60 Rate (gpm)
20 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 4 Inch - Ratio Controller
40
0
0 20 100 ARCTIC 3x3%
200 300 ATC 6 Inch
400 - Rt Col
500Ratio Controller
600 700 800
40 ARCTIC3%
3%AFFF
AFFF8 Inch
6 Inch- -Ratio
Left Col Ratio Controller
Flow Rate (gpm) ARCTIC Controller
Pressure Loss (psi) Loss (psi)

0 ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 3 Inch - Ratio Controller
30
20 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
30
40
Pressure Loss (psi)
Flow Rate (gpm) 20

25 60
(psi)
Loss (psi)
15
Pressure
30 50
20 10
Pressure Loss
10
20 40
15
0
Pressure
5 10 300 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
10 20
Pressure
0 Loss Curves 5
00 10 Flow Rate (gpm)
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
ARCTIC 1% 4 Inch - Ratio Controller 00 0 500 5001000 1000 2000
1500 1500
2500 3000 20003500 2500 4500 3000
4000 5000
UL LISTED Flow Rate (gpm) UL LISTED0 500 1000 1500
Flow
2000
FlowRate
Rate(gpm)
(gpm)
2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
NOMINAL FLOW RATES NOMINAL FLOW RATES Flow Rate (gpm)

50
Pressure Loss (psi)

RE-HEALING
30 RF3,ARCTIC
3% 3% FOAM CONCENTRATE
MIL-SPEC 6 Inch - Ratio Controller ARCTIC™ 1%ARCTIC
SP FOAM
3x3% ATC 6CONCENTRATE
Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller
20 60
ARCTIC 1% SP 3 Inch - Ratio Controller
(psi) Loss (psi)

1510 RE-HEALING RF3, 3 Inch - Ratio Controller 50
3 Inch Ratio Controller 3
20 Inch
40 Ratio Controller
(psi)Loss (psi)
0 ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 8 Inch - Ratio Controller
Pressure Loss (psi)

10 15 30
50 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 100
Pressure
20
40
40 Flow Rate (gpm) 80
Pressure
5 10 10
(psi)
3060
Loss
Pressure Loss
30 0
5
Loss
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
20 0
Pressure
2040
Pressure
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 0 Flow Rate (gpm)
10 0 1020 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Flow Rate (gpm)
0 0 Flow Rate (gpm)
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 0 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Flow Rate (gpm) Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC 1% SP 6 Inch - Ratio Controller Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 6 Inch - Ratio Controller
RE-HEALING RF3, 4 Inch Ratio Controller FM/UL ARCTIC 1% SP 4 Inch - Ratio Controller
4 Inch
120 Ratio Controller 4 Inch Ratio Controller
15
Pressure Loss (psi)
100
(psi)(psi)
4080 80
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 3 Inch - FM approved 10
(psi) Loss (psi)
60
LossLoss
30 60
40
Pressure
2020
50 405 ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 8 Inch - Ratio Controller
Pressure
Pressure
40 0
10 200
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Pressure Loss
30
0 Flow Rate (gpm) 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
20 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 600 200 400 600 Flow800 Rate (gpm)1000 1200 1400 1600
Pressure Loss (psi)

Flow Rate (gpm)
0 40
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 30 ARCTICRE-HEALING RF3,- Ratio
1% SP 6 Inch 3 InchController
- Ratio Controller
RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Ratio Controller FM
6 Inch Ratio Controller 6 Inch
20 Ratio Controller
Flow Rate (gpm)
10
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 4 Inch - Ratio Controller FM
12 1200 50
Pressure Loss (psi)
100 0 40 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
Pressure Loss (psi)
Loss (psi)
10
ARCTIC 1% 4 Inch - Ratio Controller
825 80 30 Flow Rate (gpm)
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620 60
20
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ARCTIC 1%SP 8 Inch - Ratio Controller
Flow Rate (gpm) 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
8 Inch Ratio Controller
Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC 1% AFFF 6 Inch - Ratio Controller 12 RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Ratio Controller FM
Pressure Loss (psi)
10 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 3 Inch - FM approved

25 12 8
Pressure Loss (psi)
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20 10 6
50
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Controller FM/UL2000 2500
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400(gpm) 500 600 700 800 900
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30
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 6 Inch - FM APPROVED 20 ARCTIC 1% AFFF 6 Inch - Ratio Controller
25 10
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20 0
20 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
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10
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0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 0
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ARCTIC 1500
3x3 ATC 4 Inch 2000 FM
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25
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20
15 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 6 Inch - FM APPROVED
10
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15 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
10 Flow Rate (gpm)

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ARCTIC
ARCTIC 1%4 SP
1% SP Inch6-Inch
Ratio- Ratio Controller
Controller
80 120
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1400 16003000
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NOMINAL FLOW RATES NOMINAL FLOW RATES
ARCTIC™ 1% AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE ARCTIC™ 3% AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE

4 Inch
12 Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 1% 4 Inch - Ratio Controller ARCTIC 3% AFFF 3 Inch - Ratio Controller
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ARCTIC 1% AFFF 6 Inch - Ratio Controller 4 Inch Ratio Controller
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3x3 AFFF
ATC 34Inch
Inch--Ratio
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Controller
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0 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
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40 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
Flow Rate (gpm)
Pressure Loss (psi)
30
20 ARCTIC 3% AFFF 6 Inch - Left Col Ratio Controller

10 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 6 Inch - FM APPROVED ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 4 Inch - Ratio Controller
0
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025 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
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ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 4 Inch - Ratio Controller FM 10 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
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20 8 Inch Ratio Controller

ARCTIC 3% AFFF 8 Inch - Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 6 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller
15
40
10
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5 20 30 ARCTIC
ARCTIC3%
1%MIL-SPEC
SP 3 Inch4-Inch
Ratio- Controller
Ratio Controller
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0 15 20
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
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ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 8 Inch - Ratio Controller

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30 ARCTIC 1% SP 4 Inch - Ratio Controller

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0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
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1000 Controller
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Pressure
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ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 3 Inch - Ratio Controller
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Pressure Loss (psi)

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0 100 200 300 500 600 700 800 900
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Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC™ 3% MIL-SPEC
ARCTIC 3% AFFFFOAM
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 4 Inch - CONCENTRATE
6 Inch - Left Col Ratio Controller
Ratio Controller ARCTIC™ 3X3% ATC™ FOAM CONCENTRATE
30
325Inch
40 Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 3 Inch - Ratio Controller 350 Inch Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 3 Inch - Ratio Controller
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Pressure Loss (psi)

20 30 40
15 60 50
ARCTIC 3% AFFF 8 Inch - Ratio Controller 30
Pressure Loss (psi)

Loss (psi)
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0 30 10
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20 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 0 10 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
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10 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
0 Flow Rate (gpm) Flow Rate (gpm)

0 500 1000ARCTIC 3x3% ATC
1500 20006 Inch - Rt Col3000
2500 Ratio Controller
3500 4000 4500 5000 ARCTIC 3% AFFF 6 Inch - Left Col Ratio Controller
Flow Rate (gpm) ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 4 Inch - Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 4 Inch - Ratio Controller 4 Inch
20
4 Inch Ratio Controller 30 Ratio Controller
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25
Pressure Loss (psi)
15 60 ARCTIC 1% SP 3 Inch - Ratio Controller 40

20
Pressure Loss (psi)
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50
10 Pressure 306015
40 5010
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80
20 ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 8 Inch - Ratio Controller 10300
0 60
0 10 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 20 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
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0 200 400 Flow Rate800
600 (gpm) 1000 1200 1400 1600 200 400 3% 600
ARCTIC AFFF 8 Inch800 1000
- Ratio Controller 1200 1400 1600
20
30 0
Flow Rate (gpm) 0 500 1000 1500 Flow
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2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
0 40
20 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Flow Rate (gpm)
Loss (psi) Pressure Loss (psi)
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 6 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller

Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 6 Inch - Ratio Controller 30
6 10Inch Ratio Controller 6 Inch Ratio Controller
0 20
150 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 20 ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 4 Inch - Ratio Controller
10
Pressure Loss (psi)
Pressure Loss (psi)
Flow Rate (gpm) 15 ARCTIC 1% SP 3 Inch - Ratio Controller

10 ARCTIC 1% SP 4 Inch - Ratio Controller 600
5010 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
5 100
80
Loss (psi)
80
30
Pressure Loss (psi)
Pressure
600 0
20
60 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
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40 Flow Rate (gpm)

Flow Rate (gpm) 0
20 ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 8 Inch - Ratio Controller 20 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
0 Flow Rate (gpm)
0
8 Inch
0 Ratio
200 Controller
400 ARCTIC
6001% SP 6800
Inch - Ratio
1000Controller1200 1400 1600 8 Inch 0 Ratio
100 Controller
200 3x3% ATC
ARCTIC 300 8 Inch400 500
- Ratio Controller 600 700 800
ARCTIC 3%
FlowMIL-SPEC
Rate (gpm)6 Inch - Ratio Controller
Flow Rate (gpm)
60 RE-HEALING RF3, 3 Inch - Ratio Controller 40
Pressure Loss (psi)
(psi)(psi)
50
120 15
30
40
100
Pressure Loss (psi)
LossLoss
80 50
30 20 10
Pressure

Pressure Loss (psi)
20
60 40
10
Pressure
10
40 30 5
0
20
ARCTIC 1% 4 Inch - Ratio Controller 0
20 80
00 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 0 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000
Pressure Loss (psi)
5010
0 500 1000 Flow1500
Rate (gpm) 2000 2500 3000 60 0 500 Flow
1000Rate (gpm) 1500 2000 2500
Pressure Loss (psi)
40 0 Flow Rate (gpm) Flow Rate (gpm)

40
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
30
Flow Rate (gpm) 20
20
0 ARCTIC 1% SP 6 Inch - Ratio Controller
10
RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Ratio Controller FM 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
0 Flow Rate
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 RE-HEALING RF3,(gpm)
3 Inch - Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 1%SP 8 Inch - Ratio Controller 120
12 Flow Rate (gpm) ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 8 Inch - Ratio Controller
Loss (psi)Loss (psi)
100
(psi) Loss (psi)
10 80
50
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 3 Inch - FM approved
8 60
40
PressurePressure
6
12 40
50
Pressure
4 60 30
10 20
Pressure Loss (psi)
(psi) Loss (psi)
28 40 50 20 ARCTIC 1% 4 Inch - Ratio Controller

0
Pressure Loss
40
06 30 10 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
30
4 020 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 50 Flow Rate (gpm)
Flow Rate (gpm) 20 0

2 40 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
10 10
0
00 1000 RE-HEALING
2000 RF3, 4 Inch
3000Ratio Controller
4000 FM/UL 5000 6000
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 20 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500
Flow Rate (gpm)
Flow Rate (gpm) 10 Flow
RE-HEALING Rate
RF3, (gpm)
6 Inch Ratio Controller FM
40 ARCTIC 1% AFFF 6 Inch - Ratio Controller
0
Loss (psi)
30 012 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600

25
Pressure Loss (psi)
10 Flow Rate (gpm)

Loss (psi)
20
8
PressurePressure
15
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0
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402 ARCTIC 1%SP 8 Inch - Ratio Controller

5 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
300
0 Flow Rate (gpm) 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 20
5
100 0
0
Pressure Loss (psi)

0 500 1000 1500
80 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 ARCTIC 1% 4 Inch - Ratio Controller 2000 2500
80 Flow Rate (gpm)
60 Flow Rate (gpm)
Pressure Loss (psi)

40 60 50
Pressure Loss (psi)

20 40 40
0 ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 6 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller 30
20
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 RE-HEALING RF3, 3 Inch - Ratio Controller
20
10
20 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Loss (psi)
100
500
Pressure Loss (psi)
Flow Rate (gpm) 80

15 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Loss (psi)
6040
Flow Rate (gpm)
Pressure
10 4030
2020
Pressure
5
0
10
Pressure
0
0 500 Loss
1000 Curves 1500 2000
ARCTIC 1% 4 Inch - Ratio Controller
2500 3000 0
0 500 1000 1500
Flow Rate (gpm)
2000 2500 3000
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900

Flow Rate (gpm) FM APPROVED
FM APPROVED Flow Rate (gpm)
50 NOMINAL FLOW RATES
NOMINAL FLOW RATES
Pressure Loss (psi)
40
RE-HEALING
30 RF3,ARCTIC
3% 3% MIL-SPEC 6 Inch - Ratio Controller
FOAM CONCENTRATE ARCTIC™ 3X3%RE-HEALING
ATC™ RF3, FOAM
4 Inch CONCENTRATE
Ratio Controller FM/UL
20
1510 12
RE-HEALING RF3, 3 Inch - Ratio Controller
(psi)(psi)
3 Inch Ratio Controller 3 10
Inch Ratio Controller
(psi) Loss (psi)

0 8
10 0
LossLoss
200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 30
50 650
Flow Rate (gpm)
Pressure
Pressure
4
405
Loss (psi)
20 40
PressurePressure
2
Pressure Loss
30 1030
0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
20 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 020
10 Flow Rate (gpm) 10 0 200 400 600 Flow 800
Rate (gpm)1000 1200 1400 1600
0 0 Flow Rate (gpm)

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
ARCTIC 1% Flow
SP 6Rate
Inch (gpm)
- Ratio Controller Flow Rate (gpm)
RE-HEALING RF3, 4 Inch Ratio Controller FM/UL ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 4 Inch - Ratio Controller FM
4 Inch
120 Ratio Controller 4 Inch Ratio Controller
25
Pressure Loss (psi)
100
Pressure Loss (psi)

4080 2025
Loss (psi)
60 Pressure Loss (psi) 1520

40 1015
2020
510
Pressure Loss Pressure
50
0
10
(psi)
40 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 05

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 0 200 400 Flow Rate (gpm)
600 800 1000 1200 1400
20
10
0
0 100 200 RE-HEALING
300 RF3, 6 Inch
400 500Ratio Controller
600 FM
700 800 900
6 Inch Ratio Controller 6 Inch Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 6 Inch - FM APPROVED
Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 4 Inch - Ratio Controller FM
12 25
Pressure Loss (psi)
Loss (psi)
10 20
825
15
620
Loss (psi)
PressurePressure
10
4
15 5
2
010 0
50 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Flow Rate (gpm)
25
Pressure Loss (psi)
20
15
10
5
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000
Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 6 Inch - FM APPROVED
25
Pressure Loss (psi)
20
15
10
5
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Flow Rate (gpm)
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SOLBERG®, RE-HEALING™, ARCTIC™ AND ATC™ ARE TRADEMARKS USA Norway Australia
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THREADED PROPORTIONER
HARDWARE
Bronze material construction Typical high-hazard, high-risk
for performance and durability applications including flammable
liquid storage tanks, loading
Fresh or saltwater compatible
racks, aircraft hangars, heliports
Horizontal or vertical mounted and anywhere flammable liquids
position are used, stored, processed, or
transported.
Description You can count on SOLBERG

Threaded Proportioners to correctly inlet and outlet of the proportioner
SOLBERG® Threaded Proportioners
proportion and properly handle body is to be a male NPT with clear
are modified venturi ratio controllers
the mixing of SOLBERG foam markings indicating flow direction
that accurately mix and meter
concentrates into a water stream and concentrate type. The inlet
foam concentrate into fire-water
with little pressure loss. SOLBERG nozzle is designed with a rounded
streams. Each proportioner consists
Threaded Proportioners are UL inlet and a smooth machined
of the following components: body,
listed when used with Solberg finish to ensure minimum stream
inlet nozzle, and metering orifice
foam concentrates and can be constriction and maximum velocity.
constructed out of ASTM 85-5-5-5
used with bladder tank systems The metering orifice is designed to
bronze material. The proportioner is
and inline balanced pressure the proper diameter for the specific
designed with a male NPT threaded
proportioning systems. foam concentrate type.
inlet and a male threaded outlet in
sizes of 2.0" and 2.5", with the flow Certifications
Specifications
direction arrow clearly marked. During
Each SOLBERG Threaded Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
operation, water flows through the
Proportioners body and inlet nozzle Listed – Standard 162, FM Approved
modified venturi to create an area
is made of bronze with the inlet per Approval Standard 5130 (see
of lower pressure which is directly
nozzle and orifice being secured FM Approval Guide).
effected by the water velocity as it
flows through the ratio controller. by a stainless retaining ring. The

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THREADED PROPORTIONER | 2
MODEL A B C D E*
2.0" SRCW 2.38 (60) 7.00 (178) 2.06 (52) 3.75 (95) 10.00 (254)
2.5" SRCW 2.88 (73) 7.00 (178) 2.06 (52) 4.13 (105) 13.00 (330)
*Minimum straight pipe lengths required upstream and downstream of proportioner.
B
C
D
E A
Flow Range
UL LISTED - NOMINAL FLOW
RE-HEALING ARCTIC ARCTIC ARCTIC 3% ARCTIC

CONCENTRATE RF3, 3% 1% SP AFFF 3% AFFF MIL-SPEC AFFF 3X3% ATC
MODEL CONFIGURATION INLET gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm)
2.0" SRCW Threaded 1.0" FNPT 147-232 (556-878) 44-131 (167-496) 42-263 (159-996) 45-205 (170-776) 90-166 (341-628)
2.0" SRCW Threaded 1.0" FNPT 60 (227)
2.5" SRCW Threaded 1.0" FNPT 86-282 (326-1067) 119-392 (450-1484) 114-375 (432-1420) 120-369 (454-1397)
FM APPROVED - NOMINAL FLOW

RE-HEALING ARCTIC
CONCENTRATE
Dimensional/Flow RF3, 3%
Information 3x3% ATC
ner Size Configuration MODEL CONFIGURATION
Concentrate Inlet ATC Flow INLET AFFF Flow gpm (lpm) A gpm (lpm)B C D E(*)
2" Threaded 2.0" SRCW
1" FNPT Threaded
87-160 gpm 1.0" FNPT
41-255 gpm 143-248 (541-939)
2.3750" 89-233 (337-882)
7" 2.0625" 3.75" 10"
.5" Threaded 1" FNPT 160-500 gpm 80-500 gpm 2.8750" 7" 2.0625" 4.125" 13"
Minimum straight pipe lengths required upstream

d downstream of proportioner.
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ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 2.5 Inch - Ratio Controller
P
Pressure Lo
10 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
5 25
Flow Rate (gpm)
Pressure Loss (psi)

20
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 15
THREADED PROPORTIONER | 3
Flow Rate (gpm) 10
5
0 ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 1% SP 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
Flow Rate (gpm)
100 20
Pressure Loss (psi)

Pressure Loss (psi)
80 15
60 10
Pressure Loss Curves 40

5
20
NOMINAL
0
FLOW RATES 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 0 50 ARCTIC 3%100 150- Ratio Controller
MIL-SPEC 2.5 Inch 200 250
UL LISTED Flow Rate (gpm) UL LISTED Flow Rate (gpm)
10
RE-HEALING RF3, 3% FOAM CONCENTRATE ARCTIC™ 1% SP FOAM CONCENTRATE

8
RE-HEALING RF3 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller 6
ARCTIC 1% SP 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller
4
Ratio Controller
40 2
100 ARCTIC 3% AFFF 2 Inch - Threaded Proportioner
Pressure Loss (psi)
0
80
30
600 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
60
20 Flow Rate (gpm)
Pressure Loss (psi)

50
40
10 40
2030
0 020
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
100 50 100 150 200 250
Flow Rate (gpm) 0 Flow Rate (gpm)
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
ARCTIC 1%
ARCTIC 3% SP
AFFF
2.52.5 Inch
inch - Ratio
- Ratio Controller
Controller
Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller FM 2.5 Inch Ratio Controller
RE-HEALING RF3 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller
20
35 15
(psi)
1540
(psi)
30
Pressure Loss (psi)
Loss
25
(psi)
10 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 2 Inch - Threaded Proportioner
LossLoss
20 1030
Pressure
15
Pressure
520
10 30
Pressure
5
Pressure Loss (psi)
25 010
0 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
20
0 50 100 150 200 250
15 00 50 100 150
Flow Rate (gpm)
200 250 300
Flow Rate (gpm) 0 50 100 150 (gpm)
Flow Rate 200 250 300
10
5 Flow Rate (gpm)
0
0 20 40 ARCTIC
60 3x3% 80
ATC 2 Inch100- Rt Col Ratio
120 Controller
140 FM 160 180
Flow Rate (gpm)
35 ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 2.5 Inch - Ratio Controller
30
Loss (psi)
UL LISTED UL25 RE-HEALING RF3 2.5 inch - Ratio Controller

25LISTED
20
ARCTIC™ 3% AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE ARCTIC™ 3% MIL-SPEC FOAM CONCENTRATE
Loss (psi)
20
15
Pressure
15
15
10 ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller
Loss (psi)
ARCTIC 3% AFFF 2 Inch - Threaded Proportioner

5 Ratio Controller
(psi) Pressure
10
10
0
50 50 100 150 200 250
60 20
50 Flow Rate (gpm)

Pressure Loss (psi)
50
15 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
40
0 Flow Rate (gpm)
30 10
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
20
5 Flow Rate (gpm)
10
0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 0 50 100 150 200 250
ARCTIC 3% AFFF 2.5 Inch - Ratio Controller

2.5 Inch Ratio Controller 2.5 Inch Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 2.5 Inch - Ratio Controller
20 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 2 Inch - Threaded Proportioner 10
Pressure Loss (psi)
Loss (psi)
15 8
100
Loss (psi)
30 6
80
10
Pressure Loss (psi)
25
Pressure
4
60
20 5
2
Pressure
15 40
10 0 0
20
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
5 0
0 Flow Rate (gpm) 0 50 100Flow Rate (gpm)
150 200 250
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 Flow Rate (gpm)
Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 2.5 Inch - Ratio Controller

40 ARCTIC 1% SP 2.5 inch - Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller
Pressure Loss (psi)
25
30
Pressure Loss (psi)
20 15
20
2015
Pressure Loss (psi)
10 1010
Pressure Loss (psi)
15
5 0
10 0 5 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Flow Rate (gpm)
5 0
Flow Rate (gpm) 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 ARCTIC 3x3% ATCFlow
2 Inch
Rate- Rt Col Ratio Controller FM
(gpm)
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Flow Rate (gpm)
30
e Loss (psi)
25
ARCTIC 1% SP 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller 20
Pressure Lo
10
520
Pressure Loss (psi)

015
0 50 THREADED
100 PROPORTIONER
150 200 250| 4
10 Flow Rate (gpm)
5
ARCTIC 3% AFFF 2 Inch - Threaded Proportioner
0
0 50 ARCTIC 1%100
SP 2 Inch - Rt Col150
Ratio Controller 200 250
60 Flow Rate (gpm)
Pressure Loss (psi)
50 100
40
Pressure Loss (psi)

80
30
60 ARCTIC 1% SP 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller
20
Pressure Loss Curves 10

0
40
100
20
NOMINAL
0 FLOW
50 RATES
100 150 200 250 300
Pressure Loss (psi)

080
Flow Rate (gpm)
600 50 100 150 200 250
UL LISTED ARCTIC 3% AFFF 2.5 Inch - Ratio Controller FM40APPROVED Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC™ 3X3% ATC™ FOAM CONCENTRATE RE-HEALING
20 RF3, 3% FOAM CONCENTRATE
20 0 RE-HEALING RF3 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC 2 Inch - Threaded Proportioner
(psi) Loss (psi)
2 Inch
15 Ratio Controller 2 Inch
0 Ratio Controller
50 100 150 200 250
Flow Rate (gpm)
10
30 40
Pressure
Pressure Loss (psi)

25
5 30
20 RE-HEALING RF3 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller
Pressure Loss
150 20
10 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
1040
5 Flow Rate (gpm)
Pressure Loss (psi)

0 030
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow Rate (gpm) 20 Flow Rate (gpm)
10
0 ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller FM

2.5 Inch Ratio ARCTIC
Controller
3x3% ATC 2.5 Inch - Ratio Controller
FM APPROVED
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
35 Flow Rate (gpm)
25
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller ARCTIC™
30 3X3% ATC™ FOAM CONCENTRATE
Pressure Loss (psi)
Pressure Loss (psi)
20 25
20 ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 2 Inch - Rt Col Ratio Controller FM
15 2 Inch
15
Ratio Controller
10 20 10
35
Pressure Loss (psi)
5 15 5
30
Pressure Loss (psi)
0
0 25
10 0 50 100 150 200 250
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 20
15 Flow Rate (gpm)
5 Flow Rate (gpm)
10
0 5
0 50 100 150 200 250 0
Flow Rate (gpm) 0 50 100 150 200 250
Flow Rate (gpm)

ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC 2.5 Inch - Ratio Controller
Ordering
10
100 Information
Pressure Loss (psi)
80
APPROXIMATE
Pressure Loss (psi)
8
THREADED
6
60 PROPORTIONER SHIPPING WEIGHT
40
PART
4 NO. DESCRIPTION lb kg
20
2
300020 Ratio Controller - Threaded, 2.0" (51 mm), RE-HEALING RF3, 3% 5 2
0 0 50 100 150 200 250
300030 50 Ratio
100 Controller
150 - Threaded,
200 2.0"
250
Flow Rate (gpm) (51 mm),
300 RE-HEALING
350 RF6,
400 6% 5 2
Flow Rate (gpm)
30004 Ratio Controller - Threaded, 2.0" (51 mm), ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF 5 2
30005 Ratio Controller - Threaded, 2.0" (51 mm), ARCTIC 3% AFFF 5 2
30008 Ratio Controller - Threaded, 2.0" (51 mm), ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF 5 2
40
3000630 Ratio Controller - Threaded, 2.0" (51 mm), ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 5 2
Pressure Loss (psi)
ARCTIC 1% SP 2.5 inch - Ratio Controller

3003120 Ratio Controller - Threaded, 2.5" (63 mm), RE-HEALING RF3, 3% 6 3
30032
15 10 Ratio Controller - Threaded, 2.5" (63 mm), RE-HEALING RF6, 6% 6 3
Pressure Loss (psi)
0
30033
10 0 Ratio
50 Controller
100 - Threaded,
150 2.5" (63
200mm), ARCTIC
250 1% SP300
AFFF 6 3
30034 Flow Rate (gpm)
Ratio Controller - Threaded, 2.5" (63 mm), ARCTIC 3% AFFF 6 3
5
30037
0
Ratio ARCTIC
Controller - Threaded,
3x3% ATC 2.5"
2 Inch - Rt Col (63Controller
Ratio mm), ARCTIC
FM 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF 6 3
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
30035 Ratio Controller - Threaded, 2.5" (63 mm), ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 6 3
35 Flow Rate (gpm)
30
Pressure Loss (psi)
25
20
15
10 SOLBERGFOAM.COM AMERICAS EME A ASIA-PACIFIC
5
0 THE SOLBERG COMPANY SOLBERG SCANDINAVIAN AS SOLBERG ASIA PACIFIC PTY LTD
0 F-2011008-350
FORM NUMBER RE-HEALING100
RF3 2.5 inch - Ratio
150 Controller 200 1520 Brookfield
250 Avenue Radøyvegen 721 - Olsvollstranda 3 Charles Street
Flow Rate (gpm) Green Bay, WI 54313 N-5938 Sæbøvågen St. Marys NSW 2760
SOLBERG
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Pressure Loss (psi)
10
0
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0 SECTION
50 5 100 150 200SECTION 250
5.2 300
Flow Rate (gpm)
VARIABLE RANGE PROPORTIONER
HARDWARE
Features the Flammable and Combustible
Liquids Code, Paragraph 16.5.1.6.2,
FM Approved with RE-HEALING which states that foam/water
RF3, 3% and ARCTIC 3x3% ATC
Foam Concentrates sprinkler systems are to provide
foam solution to operating
UL Listed with RE-HEALING RF3, sprinklers with 4 sprinklers
3%, ARCTIC 3% AFFF and ARCTIC flowing. The SOLBERG Variable
3x3% ATC Foam Concentrates
Range Proportioner was designed to
Bronze and stainless steel meet this Code requirement.
material construction for
performance and durability Application
such as flammable and combustible
Fresh, salt and brackish The SOLBERG Variable Range liquid storage rooms, chemical
water compatible Proportioner is designed for processing, loading
closed-head foam-water sprinkler racks, aircraft hangars, and tank
Horizontal or vertical
mounted position systems where proportioning of farm protection systems using
foam concentrate will begin at foam chambers.
low flow rates, but as additional
Description sprinklers operate, the proportioner Specifications
The SOLBERG Variable Range
® will automatically adjust for the The SOLBERG Variable Range
Proportioner is a low foam solution changes in system flow rates and Proportioner is certified for use with
proportioning device, designed maintain accurate foam concentrate SOLBERG RE-HEALING RF3, 3%,
to accurately proportion the foam proportioning. Considering that ARCTIC 3% AFFF and ARCTIC 3x3
concentrate into the water stream the fire data shows that only 4 to ATC* foam concentrates, when
at both high and low system flow 5 sprinklers will be necessary to used as an integral component
rates. The SOLBERG Variable Range control the flammable liquid fire of a SOLBERG bladder tank
Proportioner is designed as an risks, the SOLBERG Variable Range proportioning system. The SOLBERG
integral component of the SOLBERG Proportioner is the perfect solution Variable Range Proportioner is
Bladder Tank proportioning system, for low system flow proportioning. designed to be installed as a
to be used with SOLBERG foam The primary applications for the between-the-flange proportioner,
concentrates in foam-water systems. SOLBERG Variable Range Proportioner in standard 6.0" (152 mm) system
The SOLBERG Variable Range include closed-head foam/water piping. The foam concentrate inlet is
Proportioner complies with NFPA 30, sprinkler systems, protecting risks 2.0" (50 mm) NPT female pipe size.

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VARIABLE RANGE PROPORTIONER | 2
The proportioner will accurately a minimum of 5 pipe diameters at the proper listed solution rate.
proportion foam concentrate at (30.0" (762 mm)) of straight pipe both As more sprinklers begin to operate,
flow rates between 80 to 2,100 gpm upstream and downstream of the the change in foam-water solution
(302 to 7949 lpm) for 3% AFFF proportioner. The proportioner body demand is automatically adjusted
concentrate, between 80 to 1,698 is cast with a directional flow arrow for by the SOLBERG Variable Range
gpm (302 to 6428 lpm) for 3x3 on the proportioner body indicating Proportioner, by injecting a carefully
ATC concentrate and between the proper orientation of installation. calibrated increased quantity of foam
108-1700 gpm (405-6435 lpm) The SOLBERG Variable Range concentrate into the piping.
for RE-HEALING RF3, 3% foam Proportioner operation in closed-head
concentrate. Certifications
sprinkler systems is as follows:
The SOLBERG Variable Range Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
Under static, no flow conditions in the
Proportioner is manufactured using Listed - Standard 162, FM Approved
water supply piping, the water and
a bronze body and cone shaped per Approval Standard 5130 with
foam concentrate pressures are equal.
piston, stainless steel spring, and RE-HEALING RF3, 3% and
During a fire situation as sprinklers
stainless steel foam metering orifice. ARCTIC 3x3 ATC Foam Concentrates.
begin to open, the foam concentrate is
The SOLBERG Variable Range injected into the water supply through *See FM Approval Guide for Details
Proportioner is to be installed with the foam concentrate metering orifice
10.82"
(274 mm)
2" NPT FOAM

CONCENTRATE
INLET
DEFLECTOR
FOAM
METERING
TUBE
11.22"
(285 mm)
WATER FLOW
WEDGED
CUT
2.75"
(70 mm)
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10
Pressure L
Pressur
5
5
0
0 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 VARIABLE RANGE
Flow RatePROPORTIONER
(gpm) | 3
Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 6 Inch - Variable Range Controller

RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Variable Range Controller Friction Loss FM
30
Pressure Loss (psi)

30 25
20
Pressure Loss (psi)
25
15
Pressure Loss Curves
20
15 10
NOMINAL
10 FLOW RATES 5
5 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
UL LISTED
0 UL LISTED
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Flow Rate (gpm)
FlowCONCENTRATE
Rate (gpm) ARCTIC™ 3% AFFF FOAM CONCENTRATE

RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Variable Range Controller Friction Loss UL 6 Inch Ratio Controller
ARCTIC 3% AFFF 6 Inch - Variable Range Controller
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC, 6 Inch Variable Range Controller FM
20 40

Pressure Loss (psi)
15 30
20
10 20 RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Variable Range Controller Friction Loss UL
Pressure Loss (psi)
15
5 10
10 20
0 0
05 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 15 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500

10
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
Flow Rate (gpm) 5
0
UL LISTED 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
ARCTIC™ 3X3%RF3,
RE-HEALING ATC™ FOAM
6 Inch Variable CONCENTRATE
Range Controller Friction Loss FM Flow Rate (gpm)
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 6 Inch - Variable Range Controller RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Inlet Pressure
6 30Inch Ratio Controller
Pressure Loss (psi)
25
RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Variable Range Controller Friction Loss UL 140
2030
120
Inlet Pressure (psi)
Pressure Loss (psi)
1525 100 RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Variable Range Controller Friction Loss FM
102020 80
515 60
Pressure Loss (psi)
15 30
010 40
Pressure Loss (psi)
50 25 20
10 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
0 20 0
Flow Rate (gpm)
05 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 15 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Flow Rate (gpm) 10 Foam Solution Flow (gpm)
0 5
0 200 ARCTIC
4003x3 ATC,
6006 Inch Variable
800 1000 Controller
Range 1200 FM 1400 1600 1800
0
Flow Rate (gpm) 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Flow Rate (gpm)
FM20APPROVED FM APPROVED ARCTIC 3x3 ATC, 6 Inch Inlet Pressure
40
RE-HEALING RF3, 3% FOAM CONCENTRATE ARCTIC™ 3X3% ATC™ FOAM CONCENTRATE
(psi)
15
(psi)
30 140 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC, 6 Inch Variable Range Controller FM

Loss
Loss
RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Variable Range Controller Friction Loss

10 FM
6 Inch120
6 Inch Ratio Controller Ratio Controller

Pressure
20 100
Pressure Loss (psi)Pressure
5 80
10
30 20 60
0
Pressure Loss (psi)
250 40
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 15
20 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 20
Flow Rate (gpm) 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
10
5 Foam Solution Flow (gpm)
5
0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 6 Inch - Variable Range Controller Flow Rate (gpm)
Flow Rate (gpm)
30
RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Inlet Pressure
Pressure Loss (psi)
25 ARCTIC 3x3 ATC, 6 Inch Variable Range Controller FM

20
15 140 ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 6 Inch - Variable Range Controller
120
10
20 100
5
80 30
Pressure Loss (psi)
0 15 60
Pressure Loss (psi)
25
0 200
40 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
10 20
20 Flow Rate (gpm)
15
5 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 10
0 5
0 200ARCTIC400 6 Inch -Foam
3% AFFF 600 Solution Flow
Variable
800 Range 1000
(gpm)
Controller
1200 1400 1600 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Flow Rate (gpm)
40 Flow Rate (gpm)
Pressure Loss (psi)
30
ARCTIC 3x3 ATC, 6 Inch Inlet Pressure
20 ARCTIC 3% AFFF 6 Inch - Variable Range Controller
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 6 Inch - Variable Range Controller
10 140
120
40
0 100
Pressure Loss (psi)
30
0 80 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 30
Pressure Loss (psi)
25
60 Flow Rate (gpm)
20 40 20
15 20
10
10 0
5 0TOP 200
OF 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
BACK TO 1600 1800 0
0 SECTION 5 Foam Solution Flow (gpm)
SECTION 5.2 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Flow Rate (gpm)
Flow Rate (gpm)
RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Inlet Pressure
VARIABLE RANGE PROPORTIONER | 4
40 RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Inlet Pressure
Pressure Loss (psi)

30
140
20 120

100
10
80
0 60
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 40
20
Flow Rate (gpm) 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Inlet Pressure vs. Foam Solution Flow Foam Solution Flow (gpm)
FM APPROVED
RE-HEALING RF3, 3% FOAM CONCENTRATE ARCTIC™ 3X3% ATC™ FOAM CONCENTRATE
RE-HEALING RF3, 6 Inch Inlet Pressure ARCTIC 3x3 ATC, 6 Inch Inlet Pressure
6 Inch Ratio Controller 6 Inch Ratio Controller
140 140
120 120

100 100
80 80
60 60
40 40
20 20
0 0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Foam Solution Flow (gpm) Foam Solution Flow (gpm)
Performance ARCTIC
Information
3x3 ATC, 6 Inch Inlet Pressure
UL LISTED FM APPROVED
NOMINAL FLOW NOMINAL FLOW
140
120 RE-HEALING ARCTIC 3% ARCTIC RE-HEALING ARCTIC
100
80 RF3, 3% AFFF 3x3% ATC RF3, 3% 3x3% ATC
MODEL
60 SRVP gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm) gpm (lpm)
40
Proportioning
20 Rate 115-1700 87-2171 84-1761 108-1700 94-1355
0
(pre-calibrated)
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
(435-6435)
1400 1600 1800
(329-8218) (318-6666) (405-6435) (356-5129)
Size Foam Solution Flow (gpm)
6.0" (150 mm)
Foam Inlet Female Threaded
Inlet Working Pressure (max.) 175 psi (12 bar) 175 psi (12 bar) 175 psi (12 bar) 175 psi (12 bar) 175 psi (12 bar)
Inlet Working Pressure (min.) 30 psi (2 bar) 30 psi (2 bar) 30 psi (2 bar) 30 psi (2 bar) 30 psi (2 bar)
Pipe Length Upstream 30.0" (762 mm)
Pipe Length Downstream 30.0" (762 mm)
Flange Size 6.0" (150 mm)
Between Flange Dimensions 2.75" (69 mm)
Height 11.0" (280 mm)
Weight 29 lb (13 kg)
Material Bronze
Note: DO NOT Exceed 35.0' (11 m) of equivalent length of pipe and fittings
VARIABLE RANGE PROPORTIONER SHIPPING WEIGHT
30200 Ratio Controller - Variable Range, Model SVRP 6.0" (150 mm), ARCTIC 3% AFFF UL 28.6 13
30201 Ratio Controller - Variable Range, Model SVRP 6.0" (150 mm), ARCTIC 3x3 ATC UL, FM 28.6 13
30210 Ratio Controller - Variable Range, Model SVRP 6.0" (150 mm), RE-HEALING RF3, 3% UL 28.6 13
30211 Ratio Controller - Variable Range, Model SVRP 6.0” (150 mm), RE-HEALING RF3, 3% FM 28.6 13

SOLBERG®, ARCTIC™, ATC™ AND RE-HEALING™ ARE USA Norway Australia
TRADEMARKS OF THE SOLBERG COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES. Tel: +1 920 593 9445 Tel: +47 56 34 97 00 Tel: +61 2 9673 5300
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S-ZF BETWEEN FLANGE INDUCTORS
HARDWARE
Features
Fixed between-flange installation
High back pressure
High suction height
Can be customized to handle

various flow rates
Operation/Installation minimum recommended length of
The S-ZF is installed inside the pipe straight pipe required upstream and
Compatible with alcohol resistant downstream from the controller.
work between two flanges. The S-ZF
foam concentrates
works using the venturi principle
Optional
(i.e., foam concentrate is sucked into
Description the inductor without using a foam SOLBERG S-ZF inductor can be
pump). Both low and high viscosity customized to handle a variety of flow
The SOLBERG S-ZF Inductor is
foam concentrates can be used in rates as well as high viscous alcohol
used to mix foam concentrate with
conjunction with the S-ZF. Depending resistant concentrates.
water when the foam concentrate is
supplied from a tank at atmospheric on the requested flow, pressure, foam
Inductors Without
pressure. The S-ZF inductor can be concentrate type and proportioning
ratio, the inductor will be equipped
Balancing Valve
installed in deluge systems where
sprinklers are used, such as aircraft with the exact orifice at the entry of To obtain a 34% pressure drop over the
hangars and storage facilities. The the foam pipe. Induction performance inductor and get the inductors proper
inductor(s) are connected to the and suction height can be adjusted function, the system after the inductor
water line. up to a physical limit of approximately shall have a K-factor which is 27%
26.0’ (8.0 m). To ensure correct higher than the K-factor of the inductor
Application proportioning over the designed flow when using a 3% foam concentrate
range of the inductor, the minimum and 30.5 % higher when using a 6%
The S-ZF inductor can be installed
water inlet pressure shall be 58 psi foam concentrate. If the K-factor, on the
in all fixed flow systems, especially
(4 bar) during operation of the system. system after the inductor, is less than
in areas where deluge nozzles are
1.22 x the K-factor of the inductor, the
used such as storage facilities and Note: review inductor dimension
suction ceases completely.
aircraft hangars. tables for information on the

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S-ZF BETWEEN FLANGE INDUCTORS | 2
Typical Inductor Installation Orifice Calculation
8 (Qv + Qs) H
FROM WATER SUPPLY =A
Qv 0.66 H
Qs = 1%, 3% or 6%
1
Qv = Water flow
8
3 Qs = Foam Concentrate flow
H = Water pressure before the inductor
7 A = Orifice diameter
5
TO SYSTEM
Order Requirements
6 Each inductor is factory calibrated
to match the specific system
1 Solberg S-ZF Inductor requirements. To ensure that the
2 Atmospheric Foam Concentrate Tank correct performance is achieved, the
3 Pressure Vacuum Vent following parameters must be defined
4 Solberg Foam Concentrate at time of order placement:
5 Fill Inlet Valve • Inlet pressure
6 Concentrate Isolation Valve • Total system flow
7 Concentrate Flushing Valve • Foam type & viscosity
• Mixing percentage
8 Pressure Gauge (Inlet and Outlet)
2 • Suction height
4 • Horizontal suction pipe length
Note: drawing is conceptual in nature.
Not to scale and for example purposes only.
APPROXIMATE
S-ZF BETWEEN FLANGE INDUCTORS SHIPPING WEIGHT
30220 S-ZF Between Flange Inductor, 1.5" (DN40) 7 3
30227 S-ZF Between Flange Inductor, 8.0"-S (DN201) 102 46
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Inductor Specifications
Part Number 30220 30221 30222 30223 30224 30225 30226 30227
Size 1.5" 2.0" 2.5" 3.0" 4.0" 6.0" 8.0" 8.0"-S
Max Flow Rate gpm (lpm) 127 (480) 265 (1000) 423 (1600) 529 (2000) 872 (3300) 1744 (6600) 2616 (9900) 4359 (16500)
Min Flow rate gpm (lpm) 22 (80) 32 (120) 64 (240) 96 (360) 146 (550) 291 (1100) 436 (1650) 436 (1650)
Max Inlet pressure psi (bar) 233 (16) 233 (16) 233 (16) 233 (16) 233 (16) 233 (16) 233 (16) 233 (16)
Min Inlet pressure psi (bar) 59 (4) 59 (4) 59 (4) 59 (4) 59 (4) 59 (4) 59 (4) 59 (4)
Pressure drop 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35% 35%
2.9-8.4 4.2-17.4 8.4-27.8 12.5-34.7 19.1-57.2 37.9-114.3 56.8-171.4 56.8-285.6
K Factor gpm (lpm)
(40-120) (60-180) (120-400) (180-500) (275-1000) (550-2000) (825-3000) (1375-5000)
Proportioning rate 1, 3 or 6% 1, 3 or 6% 1, 3 or 6% 1, 3 or 6% 1, 3 or 6% 1, 3 or 6% 1, 3 or 6% 1, 3 or 6%
Suction height (max) 10' (3 m) 10' (3 m) 10' (3 m) 10' (3 m) 10' (3 m) 10' (3 m) 10' (3 m) 10' (3 m)
Flange type PN16* 1.5" (DN40) 2" (DN50) 2.5" (DN65) 3" (DN80) 4" (DN100) 6" (DN150) 8" (DN200) 8" (DN201)
Pipe length up & down stream 5xØ 5xØ 5xØ 5xØ 5xØ 5xØ 5xØ 5xØ
Weight lbs (kg) 7 (3) 9 (4) 9 (4) 14 (6) 16 (7) 47 (21) 89 (40) 102 (46)
Material Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze Bronze
* 4.0" to 8.0" size flange fits ANSI #150 but 1.5",2.0",2.5" and 3.0" needs machining to fit
TYPICAL DESIGN LAYOUT ADVISABLE POSITIONS
STANDARD DESIGN
LESS THAN 6.6' (2 M) TO SYSTEM
OR
CUSTOM DESIGN
FROM WATER
GREATER THAN 6.6' (2 M) SUPPLY
MINIMUM 5 PIPE MINIMUM 5 PIPE TO SYSTEM
DIAMETERS DIAMETERS
FROM WATER
SUPPLY
FROM WATER
SUPPLY TO SYSTEM
TO SYSTEM
TO SYSTEM
FROM WATER
SUPPLY TO SYSTEM
FROM WATER
SUPPLY TO SYSTEM
FROM WATER
SUPPLY
FROM WATER
SUPPLY
STANDARD DESIGN
LESS THAN 10' (3 M)
OR
CUSTOM DESIGN
GREATER THAN 10' (3 M)
NON-ADVISABLE POSITION
(Dirt can collect on the check valve in this position)
Note: drawing is conceptual in nature. Not to scale and for example purposes only.
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Part Number 30220 30221 30222 30223 30224 30225 30226 30227
Foam inlet ( A ) 3/4" 3/4" 1" 1" 1½" 2" 2½" 3"
Between Flange Proportions ( B ) 1.5 (38) 1.5 (38) 1.8 (45) 2.1 (52) 2.3 (58) 2.8 (70) 3.4 (85) 3.4 (85)
Body size ( C ) 3.6 (91) 4.2 (106) 5 (126) 5.7 (143) 6.3 (160) 8.5 (215) 10.7 (270) 10.7 (270)
Height ( D ) 4.5 (112) 4.8 (120) 5.4 (137) 5.9 (148) 7.4 (187) 9.1 (230) 13.4 (340) 14.6 (370)
Length ( E ) 8.8 (223) 8.8 (223) 14.2 (360) 14.2 (360) 13.6 (343) 13.2 (335) 13 (330) 13 (330)
Length ( F ) 0.5 (12) 0.5 (12) 0.6 (15) 0.4 (9) 0.8 (20) 1 (25) 0.8 (20) 0.6 (15)
Total Length ( G ) 10.8 (273) 10.8 (273) 16.6 (420) 16.6 (421) 16.6 (421) 17 (430) 17.2 (435) 17 (430)
SINGLE BARREL C
B E
F
G
MULTIPLE BARREL C
B E
F
G
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S-ZF 1.5" S-ZF 2.0"
232 232
(16) (16)
203 203
(14) (14)
174 174
(12) (12)
PRESSURE psi (bar)

PRESSURE psi (bar)
145 145
(10) (10)
116 116
(8) (8)
87 87
(6) (6)
58 58
(4) (4)
29 29
(2) 13 26 40 53 66 79 93 106 119 132 (2) 26 53 79 106 132 159 185 211 238 264
(50) (100) (150) (200) (250) (300) (350) (400) (450) (500) (100) (200) (300) (400) (500) (600) (700) (800) (900) (1000)
FLOW RATE gpm (lpm) FLOW RATE gpm (lpm)
S-ZF 2.5" S-ZF 3.0"
232 232
(16) (16)
203 203
(14) (14)
174 174
(12) (12)
PRESSURE psi (bar)
PRESSURE psi (bar)
145 145
(10) (10)
116 116
(8) (8)
87 87
(6) (6)
58 58
(4) (4)
29 29
(2) 40 79 119 159 198 238 277 317 357 396 (2) 53 106 159 211 264 317 370 423 476 528
(150) (300) (450) (600) (750) (900) (1050) (1200) (1350) (1500) (200) (400) (600) (800) (1000) (1200) (1400) (1600) (1800) (2000)
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S-ZF 4.0" S-ZF 6.0"
232 232
(16) (16)
203 203
(14) (14)
174 174
(12) (12)
PRESSURE psi (bar)
PRESSURE psi (bar)

145 145
(10) (10)
116 116
(8) (8)
87 87
(6) (6)
58 58
(4) (4)
29 29
(2) 106 211 317 423 528 634 740 845 951 1057 (2) 211 423 634 845 1057 1268 1479 1691 1902 2113
(400) (800) (1200) (1600) (2000) (2400) (2800) (3200) (3600) (4000) (800) (1600) (2400) (3200) (4000) (4800) (5600) (6400) (7200) (8000)
S-ZF 8.0" S-ZF 8.0" S
232 232
(16) (16)
203 203
(14) (14)
174 174
(12) (12)
PRESSURE psi (bar)
PRESSURE psi (bar)
145 145
(10) (10)
116 116
(8) (8)
87 87
(6) (6)
58 58
(4) (4)
29 29
(2) 264 528 793 1057 1321 1585 1849 2113 2378 2642 (2) 476 951 1427 1902 2378 2853 3329 3804 4280 4755
(1000) (2000) (3000) (4000) (5000) (6000) (7000) (8000) (9000) (10000) (1800) (3600) (5400) (7200) (9000) (10800) (12600) (14400) (16200) (18000)

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SECTION 5.3
FOAM HARDWARE
DATA SHEETS
DISCHARGE DEVICES
MENU
CONTINUOUS FLOW HOSE REEL HIGH BACK PRESSURE FOAM MAKER
FIRE SPRINKLERS INDUSTRIAL NOZZLES
FOAM CHAMBERS MANUAL MONITOR
FOAM MAKERS SELF-EDUCATING FOAM NOZZLE
FOAM STATION
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CONTINUOUS FLOW HOSE REEL
HARDWARE
Features
Grease zert fittings in both supports
Magna-cast aluminum support
Manual rewind
Multiple hose capabilities
Open side design allows faster

hose drying
Single person operation
Tension knob
Description Application Options

SOLBERG® Continuous Flow Hose The hose reel assembly may be • Available in stainless steel, galvanized
Reel assemblies are manufactured used for firefighting and/or wash or marine grade aluminum
with magna-cast aluminum supports down. Hose reels may also be • Hand crank
and brass waterway. It also features a installed in areas that require • Handline nozzle with multiple flows
1.5” (38mm) non-collapsible booster supplemental fire protection. • Vinyl cover
hose and brass 90-degree elbow • High mounting stand
inlet swivel with male 1.5” (38mm) Specifications
NST outlet. The carbon steel reel Capacity: 1.5" X 100' hose
was designed to store and deploy (38 mm X 30 m)
continuous flow hose, which allows Pressure Rating: 200 psi (14 bar)
liquid to flow while the hose is still on Reel Weight: 90 lb (41 kg)
the reel.
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2.50" (64 mm)

10" (254 mm) 20"
C
DIA. DRUM (508 mm)
26.19"
(665 mm)
23" 15.75"
(597mm) (400 mm)
5"
(127
mm)
.4375" x 1"
28" 16.75"
(711 mm) (11 mm x 25 mm) (426 mm)
C C SLOTTED HOLES C C
30" (TYPE. 4) 19.13"
(762 mm) (486 mm)
35" 23.19"
(602 mm)
(889 mm) C
APPROXIMATE
HOSE REEL STATIONS SHIPPING WEIGHT
35310 Continuous Flow Hose Reel, Model SCHR-50, 50' (15 meter) Hose 142 64

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FIRE SPRINKLERS
HARDWARE
Features Description Note: Converted metric values
provided are for dimensional
UL Listed and FM Approved SOLBERG® foam concentrates are
reference only and may not
with Solberg foam concentrates certified with variety of fire sprinklers
reflect actual measurements.
for use in foam-water sprinkler
Upright or pendent mounted
systems, these included closed,
position
open or deluge head types. Consult
appropriate certification equipment
directory for additional details.
UL Listed MINIMUM MINIMUM

APPLICATION RATE INLET PRESSURE
FOAM CERTIFICATION
SPRINKLER MODEL CONCENTRATE FUEL TYPE gpm/ft2 (lpm/m2) psi (bar) BODY
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., RE-HEALING RF3, 3% Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 7.0 (0.5) UL
Model G
SIN (1025), 1/2" (1.27 cm), ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 7.0 (0.5) UL
K-Factor 5.6, Upright ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 7.0 (0.5) UL
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 7.0 (0.5) UL
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC Alcohols 0.26 (10.59) 19.0 (1.31) UL
Model G
SIN (1015), 1/2" (1.27 cm), ARCTIC 1% SP AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 7.0 (0.5) UL
K-Factor 5.6, Pendent ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 7.0 (0.5) UL
Model G
SIN (1027), 17/32" (1.35 cm), ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.22 (8.96) 7.0 (0.5) UL
K-Factor 8.0, Upright ARCTIC 3x3% ATC Hydrocarbons 0.22 (8.96) 7.0 (0.5) UL
Model G
SIN (1017), 17/32" (1.35 cm), ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.22 (8.96) 7.0 (0.5) UL
K-Factor 8.0, Pendent ARCTIC 3x3% ATC Hydrocarbons 0.22 (8.96) 7.0 (0.5) UL

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UL Listed Continued MINIMUM MINIMUM

FOAM CERTIFICATION
Model F-1
SIN (R1722), 17/32" (1.35 cm), ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.22 (8.96) 7.0 (0.5) UL
Model F-1
SIN (R1712), 17/32" (1.35 cm), ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.22 (8.96) 7.0 (0.5) UL
Model F156
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 7.0 (0.5) UL
SIN (RA1325), 1/2" (1.27 cm),
ARCTIC 3% AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 7.0 (0.5) UL
Model F156
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 7.0 (0.5) UL
SIN (RA1314), 1/2" (1.27 cm),
ARCTIC 3% AFFF Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 7.0 (0.5) UL
Model G XLO
SIN (R2921), 0.64" (1.35 cm),
K-Factor 11.2, Upright ARCTIC 3x3% ATC Alcohols 0.37 (15.06) 9.5 (0.6) UL
Tyco Fire Products, Model B-1 Foam RE-HEALING RF3, 3% Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 30.0 (2.1) UL
Water Sprinkler, K-Factor 3.0,
Upright
Tyco Fire Products, Model B-1 Foam RE-HEALING RF3, 3% Hydrocarbons 0.16 (6.52) 30.0 (2.1) UL
Water Sprinkler, K-Factor 3.0,
Pendent
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FM Approved MINIMUM MINIMUM

FOAM CERTIFICATION
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., RE-HEALING RF3, 3% Hydrocarbons 0.30 (12.21) 14.0 (0.95) FM
Model G
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC Hydrocarbons 0.30 (12.21) 14.0 (0.95) FM
SIN (1027), 17/32" (1.35 cm),
K-Factor 8.0, Upright ARCTIC 3x3% ATC Alcohols 0.30 (12.21) 14.0 (0.95) FM
Model G
SIN (1017), 17/32" (1.35 cm),
K-Factor 8.0, Pendent ARCTIC 3x3% ATC Alcohols 0.30 (12.21) 14.0 (0.95) FM
Model F-1
SIN (R1722), 17/32" (1.35 cm),
Model F-1
SIN (R1712), 17/32" (1.35 cm),
Model F156
SIN (RA1325), 1/2" (1.27 cm),
Model F156
SIN (RA1314), 1/2" (1.27 cm),
Model G XLO
SIN (R2921), 0.64" (1.35 cm),
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FOAM CHAMBERS
HARDWARE
Features filling the foam chamber body with
expanded foam. The foam flows to
Available in four size ranges a deflector plate, which directs the
Equipped with an inspection foam to the inside of the storage tank
opening on the cover plate wall and fuel surface, only allowing
minimum foam submergence and
Minimum operating pressure 40 psi
fuel agitation.
(3 bar), maximum operating
pressure 100 psi (7 bar)
Application
One-piece welded chambers are
SOLBERG Foam Chambers are air-
available for installations not
requiring vapor seal aspirating Type II discharge devices
that protect various types of flammable
liquid storage tanks including cone roof
Description tanks (with or without internal floaters)
SOLBERG® Foam Chambers are and open top floating roof tanks. The
NFPA-11 Type II air aspirating foam foam chambers are typically used with
discharge devices that provide bladder tank systems or balanced
pressure pump systems. seal. Vapor seal is constructed from
protection for open top floating
glass and designed to meet the UL
and cone roof flammable liquid
storage tanks. Foam chambers are Specifications required burst pressure range of 10
- 25 psi (1 - 2 bar). The deflector face
a combination of a foam mixing The foam chamber assembly consists
can be either solid or split-type and
chamber and a foam maker with an of the body, integral foam maker,
constructed from steel that can be
air inlet. A removable orifice plate is orifice, deflector, vapor seal, gaskets
bolted or welded to side of storage tank.
located between the flange inlet and and mounting hardware. The foam
solution pipe flange, and is sized to chamber body is constructed of steel. Foam Chambers are prepared and
deliver the required foam solution The inlet fitting is a raised face 150 lb finished with Solberg red or blue
at a specified pressure. A frangible flange, and the outlet fitting is a flat enamel finish.
glass vapor seal located in the foam faced 150 lb flange that can be bolted
chamber body prevents product or welded to the storage tank. Foam Certifications
vapors from entering the foam chamber body has a cover plate Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
chamber body. The vapor seal will with inspection opening for ease of Listed – Standard 162, FM Approved
break once the foam solution enters, inspection or access to the vapor per Approval Standard 5130.

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Flow Rates
FM APPROVED
SFS 825 RE-HEALING RF3, 3% psi SFS 1240 RE-HEALING RF3, 3% psi
(C = .615) gpm (lpm) (bar) (C = .635) gpm (lpm) (bar)
MAX ORIFICE 0.938 181 (685) 100 (7) MAX ORIFICE 1.875 680 (2574) 100 (7)
162 (613) 80 (6) 621 (2351) 80 (6)
143 (541) 60 (4) 525 (1987) 60 (4)
MIN ORIFICE 0.625 84 (318) 100 (7) MIN ORIFICE 1.125 251 (950) 100 (7)
75 (284) 80 (6) 222 (840) 80 (6)
64 (242) 60 (4) 194 (734) 60 (4)
60 (227) 50 (3) 164 (621) 40 (3)
SFS 1030 RE-HEALING RF3, 3% psi SFS 1660* psi

(C = .625) gpm (lpm) (bar) (C = .650) gpm (lpm) (bar)
MAX ORIFICE 1.25 315 (1192) 100 (7) MAX ORIFICE 1.875 680 (2574) 100 (7)
285 (1079) 80 (6) 621 (2351) 80 (6)
245 (927) 60 (4) 525 (1987) 60 (4)
220 (833) 50 (3)
MIN ORIFICE 1.125 251 (950) 100 (7)
MIN ORIFICE 0.875 156 (590) 100 (7) 222 (840) 80 (6)
137 (519) 80 (6) 194 (734) 60 (4)
120 (454) 60 (4) 164 (621) 40 (3)
95 (360) 40 (3) Note: * non-UL Listed, non-FM Approved
Flow Rates
UL LISTED FLOW RANGE FLOW RANGE
SFS 825 MIN.ORIFICE 0.625 - SFS 1030 MIN. ORIFICE 0.875 -

(C = .615) CONCENTRATE MAX. ORIFICE 0.938 (C = .625) CONCENTRATE MAX. ORIFICE 1.25
RE-HEALING RF3, 3% 60 - 181 pgm (227 - 685 lpm) RE-HEALING RF3, 3% 95 - 315 gpm (360 - 1192 lpm)
ARCTIC 1% AFFF 48 - 179 gpm (182 - 678 lpm) ARCTIC 1% AFFF 94 - 312 gpm (356 - 1181 lpm)
ARCTIC 3% AFFF 49 - 180 gpm (185 - 681 lpm) ARCTIC 3% AFFF 96 - 316 gpm (363 - 1196 lpm)
ARCTIC 1x3% ATC 51 - 84 gpm (193 - 318 lpm) ARCTIC 1x3% ATC N/A
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 46 - 180 gpm (174 - 681 lpm) ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 94 - 312 gpm (356 - 1181 lpm)
FLOW RANGE
SFS 1240 MIN. ORIFICE 1.125 -
(C = .635) CONCENTRATE MAX. ORIFICE 1.875
RE-HEALING RF3, 3% 164 - 680 pgm (621 - 2575 lpm)
ARCTIC 1% AFFF 149 - 695 gpm (564 - 2631 lpm)
ARCTIC 3% AFFF 147 - 720 gpm (556 - 2725 lpm)
ARCTIC 1x3% ATC N/A
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC 150 - 695 gpm (568 - 2631 lpm)
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Orifice Plate Sizing

Key
English Metric Q = Flow in GPM
D = Diameter of Orifice in Inches
Q Q C = Coefficient of Discharge for
D= D= the Orifice (See C factor above)
29.8 x C x P 0.6659 x C x P
P = Pressure in psi
MODEL A B C D E F G H J K
SFS 825 26.25 (667) 17.00 (432) 5.75 (146) 11.50 (292) 4.50 (114) 7.00 (178) 2.50 (64) 7.50 (191) .63 (16) 8.00 (203)
SFS 1030 32.13 (816) 19.00 (483) 6.50 (165) 13.00 (330) 6.63 (168) 9.00 (229) 3.00 (76) 9.50 (241) .75 (19) 9.50 (241)
SFS 1240 35.75 (908) 22.00 (559) 7.75 (197) 15.50 (394) 8.75 (222) 10.00 (254) 4.00 (102) 11.75 (298) .88 (22) 11.00 (279)
SFS 1660 41.38 (1051) 23.63 (600) 9.50 (241) 19.00 (483) 10.81 (275) 12.00 (305) 6.00 (152) 14.25 (362) 1.00 (25) 12.00 (305)
FOAM CHAMBER
VAPOR SEAL WITH

GASKET AND
BREAK GLASS F
A A
D
C
B B
G-150# RF FLANGE GASKETS

SOLUTION INLET ORIFICE PLATE
(BOLT HOLES TO F
STRADDLE CENTERLINE)
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Installation Information
FOAM CHAMBER MOUNTING BOLTED WITH PAD, SPLIT DEFLECTOR
H Ø B.C.
H Ø B.C. OUTLINE OF DEFLECTOR EØ

EØ
MOUNTING TABS
OUTLINE OF DEFLECTOR
MOUNTING TABS OUTLINE OF DEFLECTOR
MOUNTING TABS
OUTLINE OF DEFLECTOR
MOUNTING TABS
JØ JØ
MODEL SFS – 825, 1030, & 1240 MODEL SFS – 1660 TYP. 12
TYP. 8
FOAM CHAMBERS FOAM CHAMBERS
OUTLET FLANGES DETAIL OUTLET FLANGES DETAIL
BOLTED WITH PAD, SHALLOW DEFLECTOR
TYPICAL FOAM CHAMBER INSTALLATION
REMOVABLE LID
FOAM CHAMBER
DEFLECTOR
LABEL
WELDED WITH SPLIT DEFLECTOR
AIR STRAINER
COMPANION FLANGES
FOAM SOLUTION
PIPING
COMPANION FLANGES
WELDED WITH SHALLOW DEFLECTOR

SWING JOINT
SLOPE FOR
DRAINAGE
Note: This installation information provides only general guidelines. Each installation
may require modifications to meet specific requirements or application(s). The Solberg
Company reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice.
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APPROXIMATE
FOAM CHAMBERS SHIPPING WEIGHT
32100 Foam Chamber, Model SFS-825, Red Enamel Finish 46 21

32101 Split Deflector Plate, Model SFS-825, Red Enamel Finish 5 2
32102 Solid Deflector Plate, Model SFS-825, Red Enamel Finish 5 2
FOAM CHAMBER - REPLACEMENT PARTS

32120 Vapor Seal Assembly, Model SFS-825 0.50 0.2
32124 Cover Gasket, Model SFS-825 0.25 0.1
32128 Orifice Plate, Model SFS-825 1.00 0.4
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FOAM MAKERS
HARDWARE
Features inlet to allow air into the foam solution
stream to generate expanded foam.
Stainless steel construction The foam maker is normally installed
for corrosive environments
in the line of a semi-fixed or fixed
Air inlets covered with stainless foam fire protection system.
steel mesh to protect against
blockage and damage Application
Inlet orifice machined and SOLBERG Foam Makers are air-
sized to match specific flow aspirating foam discharge devices
and pressure rates used primarily for the protection of
Multiple sizes available the seal area of open top floating roof
storage tanks and dike areas around
Supplied with Standard NPT storage tanks. Additional applications
threaded female inlet and include protection of spill hazards and
male outlet Flow Range
diked flammable liquid storage areas.
The flow rate of a SOLBERG Foam
Description Foam Makers are used with Maker is determined by the orifice
SOLBERG® Foam Makers (SFM) numerous types of proportioning size and inlet pressure. The flow rates
are available in various models with systems including atmospheric tanks, listed in the following table are based
nominal flow rates ranging from bladder tanks, balanced pressure on the minimum operating pressure
6 - 300 gpm (25 - 1136 lpm) at pump proportioning systems or line of 30 psi (2 bar) and the maximum
30 - 150 psi (2 - 10 bar) with proportioners. operating pressure of 150 psi (10 bar)
threaded inlets and outlets. The required for satisfactory operation*.
stainless steel discharge tube SOLBERG Foam Makers can be used
with RE-HEALING and ARCTIC foam Certifications
incorporates a mixing barrel, an
orifice plate (sized for the required concentrates for the suppression of FM Approved per Approval Standard
flow at a given pressure) and an air Class B flammable liquids. 5130 (*see FM Approval Guide).

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Inches (Millimeters)
MODEL CONCENTRATE FLOW RATE (MIN - MAX) PRESSURE (MIN - MAX) INLET OUTLET LENGTH
SFM - 1.5 34 - 68 gpm (129 - 257 lpm) 40 - 150 psi (3 - 10 bar) 1.5 (38) 1.5 (38) 17.0 (432)
RE-HEALING RF3, 3%
SFM - 2.5† 102 - 197 gpm (386 -746 lpm) 40 - 150 psi (3 - 10 bar) 2.5 (64) 2.5 (64) 28.0 (711)
SFM - 1.5* 35 gpm (132 lpm) 42 psi (3 bar) 1.5 (38) 1.5 (38) 17.0 (432)
SFM - 1.5* 60 - 75 gpm (227 - 284 lpm) 100 - 150 psi (7 - 10 bar) 1.5 (38) 1.5 (38) 17.0 (432)
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC
SFM-DT30, 1.5 25 - 56 gpm (95 - 212 lpm) 98 - 150 psi (7 - 10 bar) 1.5 (38) 1.5 (38) 17.0 (432)
SFM - 2.5 N/A N/A 2.5 (64) 2.5 (64) 28.0 (711)
SFM-DT30, 1.5 ARCTIC 3x3% CG ATC 20 gpm (76 lpm) 150 psi (10 bar) 1.5 (38) 1.5 (38) 17.0 (432)
Note: † non-UL Listed, non-FM Approved. * FM Approval Guide hydrocarbon fuels only.
17" (431.8 mm)
1.50" FNPT INLET
AIR INLET
17" (431.8 mm) SCREEN
INLET1.50"
SOLUTION
FNPT INLET
AIR INLET SCREEN STRAINER
MODEL SFM-1.5
INLET SOLUTION
17" (431.8 mm) STRAINER
RETAINING
1.50" FNPTRING
INLET
AIR INLET SCREEN
1.50" MNPT OUTLET AGITATOR ORIFICE RETAINING
INLET SOLUTIONRING
STRAINER
1.50" MNPT OUTLET AGITATOR ORIFICE
RETAINING RING ORIFICE RETAINING RING
1.50" MNPT OUTLET AGITATOR ORIFICE ORIFICE RETAINING RING
ORIFICE RETAINING RING

MODEL SFM-2.5 28" (711.2 mm)
2.50" FNPT INLET
28" (711.2 mm) AIR INLET SCREEN
2.50" FNPT INLET
AIR INLET SCREEN INLET SOLUTION
STRAINER
INLET SOLUTION
28" (711.2 mm) STRAINER
2.50" FNPT INLET
AIR INLET SCREEN RETAINING RING
2.50" MNPT OUTLET AGITATOR ORIFICE INLET RETAINING
SOLUTION RING
STRAINER
RETAINING RING
MODEL “K” FACTOR RANGE
SFM-1.5 1.8 - 12.2
SFM-2.5 18.2 - 24.49
SFM-DT30, 1.5 2.5 - 4.6
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TYPICAL DIKED
PROTECTION INSTALLATION
FOAM
MAKER
FOAM
SOLUTION
PIPING
FOAM FOAM
MAKER MAKER
FLOATING ROOF TANK INSTALLATION DIKED AREA INSTALLATION
D D D D
E E E E E E E E
D D D D D D
D D
C CF F C C F F
TANK SIDE WALL TANK SIDE WALL

A A
A A
DIKE WALL DIKE WALL
FOAM DAM
B FOAM DAM B
B B
G G
G G
SOLUTION ROOF SOLUTION

SOLUTION SUPPLY ROOF SOLUTION SUPPLY
SUPPLY PIPING SUPPLY PIPING
PIPING PIPING

A B C D E F G
SFM - 1.5 (38) 1.5 - 11.5 (38-292) NPT 1.5 x 2.5 (38 x 64) Red. Coup. 2.5 (64) Nipple 2.5 (64) 90° Elbow 2.5 (64) 45° Elbow 1.5 (38) Union
SFM - 2.5 (64) 2.5 - 8 (64-203) NPT 2.5 x 4 (64 x 102) Red. Coup. 4 (102) Nipple 4 (102) 90° Elbow 4 (102) 45° Elbow 2.5 (64) Union
SFM-DT30, 1.5 (38) 1.5 - 11.5 (38 - 292) NPT 1.5 x 2.5 (38 x 64) Red, Coup. 2.5 (64) Nipple 2.5 (64) 90° Elbow 2.5 (64) 45°Elbow 1.5 (38) Union
Note: This information provides only general guidelines. Each installation may require modifications to meet specific requirements
or application(s). The Solberg Company reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice.
APPROXIMATE
FOAM MAKERS
SHIPPING WEIGHT
32154 Foam Maker, Model SFM-1.5 7 3
32155 Foam Maker, Model SFM-2.5 8 4
32156 Foam Maker, Model SFM-DT30, 1.5 7 3
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FOAM STATION
HARDWARE
Completely self-contained unit The SOLBERG Foam Station is
designed to provide firefighting
Operates with AFFF or Alcohol capabilities in various high-hazard
Type Concentrates (ATC™)
high-risk applications such as:
Operates with water only • Aircraft hangars
• Off-shore platforms
Rechargeable while in operation
• Dike areas
Storage reel for 1.5" X 100' • Spill fires
(38 mm X 30 m) (booster) • Tank farms
non-collapsible hose
Specifications
(standard unit)
Description • 1.0" (25 mm) drain valve with plug Options
The SOLBERG Foam Station is
® • 1.5" (38 mm) 100' non-collapsible • 50' (15 m), 75' (23 m), 125' (38 m)
a quick knock down, one-man hose or 150' (46 m) hose lengths
operation foam station. The unit • 4.0" (102 mm) PVC fill port and vent • 60 gallon (227 litre)
is self-contained, consisting of a • Stainless steel handle concentrate tank
35 gallon (132 litre) stainless steel
• 35 gallon (132 litres) stainless steel • 316SS, galvanized or carbon
concentrate tank, eductor, handline
(304) concentrate tank steel mainifold
nozzle and non-collapsible hose.
• Handline 95 gpm (360 lpm) Nozzle • Handline Nozzle
When in operation, water is introduced
from a dedicated water source through • Brass eductor with 95 gpm (360 lpm) • Stainless steel (316) tank material
the supply hose to the eductor. While • Brass manifold • Stainless steel, aluminum or carbon
water is passing through the eductor a • Galvanized hose reel steel hose reel
vacuum is created, which draws foam • Stainless steel pick up tube
concentrate out of the tank, up to the
eductor and into the water stream,
delivering the foam solution.

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C
4.75"
(121 mm)
2" (51 mm) FOAM STATION | 2

C VENT 4" (102 mm)
2" (51 mm) C
PLAN VIEW
Dimensional Information (standard unit)

Height: 46" (1168 mm)
NOZZLE 1.50" (38 mm) HOSE
Length: 50" (1270 mm)
Width: 35" (889 mm)
Weight with foam: 35 gallon station 400 lbs (181 kg)
60 gallon station 622 lbs (282 kg)
30"
(762 mm)
1"
23.50" (25.4 mm)
(597 mm)
PLACEMENT FOR ANGLE
MANIFOLD OMITTED IRON SUPPORTS.
FOR CLARITY
NOTCH ALL END CORNERS

(TYP. FOR BOTH)
18.75" 15"
30" (476 mm) 3" (76 mm) (381 mm)
(762 mm)
C
C
4.75" 7" (178 mm)

(121 mm) 1.25" C
(32 mm)
2" (51 mm) 4" (102 mm) 27"
C VENT 4" (102 mm)
C
(686 mm) C
30"
2" (51 mm) (762 mm)
C
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30"
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HIGH BACK PRESSURE FOAM MAKER
HARDWARE
150 lb flanged inlet and outlet SOLBERG HBPFM is a device
designed to provide expanded foam
Compatible with Solberg foam to hydrocarbon cone roof storage
concentrates for subsurface
tanks for subsurface application.
injection
The HBPFM is located outside the
Engineered to operate with total diked area and piped to a dedicated
back pressure up to 25% fire protection line or tank product
of inlet pressure
line. The HBPFM is capable of
Inlet orifice machined and sized producing expanded foam. HBPFMs
to match specific flow and are designed to discharge expanded
pressure rates foam against a back pressure up
Optional stainless steel material to 25% of operating inlet pressure.
(upon request) SOLBERG HBPFM operate at
pressures of 50 - 300 psi (3 - 21 bar).
A 100 psi (7 bar) minimum operating
Description pressure is typically required for
SOLBERG® High Back Pressure satisfactory operation.
Foam Makers (HBPFM) are available
in four models with nominal flow rates
ranging from 100 - 400 gpm (379 -
1514 lpm) with flange inlets and
outlets. The carbon steel discharge
tube has four air induction holes
placed 90 degrees apart to allow
air into the foam solution stream to
generate expanded foam.
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HIGH BACK PRESSURE FOAM MAKER | 2
MODEL FLOW AT PRESSURE INLET OUTLET LENGTH
SFS-100-20 100 gpm at 150 psig (379 lpm at 10 bar) 2.0 (51) 2.0 (51) 15.69 (399)
AIR INDUCTION HOLES (4)
INLET FLOW OUTLET Note: Inlets and Outlets

are 150# Flanges
LENGTH
For the flow rate at other pressures, The back pressure within a system is calculated by the formula:
use the “K” Factor listed below for BACK PRESSURE (psig/bar) = (∆P/FT) (X+Y) + (DENSITY)(Z)
each model in the formula Q = K √ P 2.3
where Q is the flow in gpm (lpm), Where ∆P = pressure drop in pipe size used (psig/bar). X = the fitting (in
K is a constant factor and P is the equivalent feet (meters) of pipe), Y = pipe length in feet and Z = fuel depth.
inlet pressure for psig (bar). Total back pressure must be  25% of inlet pressure.
SOLBERG High Back Pressure Foam Makers operate at 50 - 300 psi
MODEL “K” FACTOR
(3 - 21 bar) and produce foam expansion of 2.2 - 4.0:1 ratios.
SFS-100-20 8.18
All back pressure and inlet velocities are based on a normal 4:1 expansion.
SFS-200-25 16.33
SFS-300-30 24.49
SFS-400-40 46.13
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INDUSTRIAL NOZZLES - TFT
HARDWARE
Description
The Task Force Tips® ZN and ZM
INDUSTRIAL NOZZLES are a simple
and rugged industrial nozzle with
superior stream quality and reach.
This fixed flow fog nozzle rated at
100 psi (7 bar) is available with an
optional flow rate of 350, 500, 750,
1000 or 1250 (1325, 1893, 2839,
3785 or 4732 l/min). Specifications
The fog angle is user adjustable K-factor User Specified K-factor = 15 - 75
between 120 degree wide fog and
Operation Energy Source Manual
straight stream. The nozzle's baffle
Fixed flow at a pressure
can be removed with a wrench for Flow Control Method
(constant flow rate; flow does not change with pattern)
flushing debris. The standard inlet Flow Rate User Specified K-factor
is 2.5" NH, NPSH, or BSP (65 mm)
Coupling Size (Nozzles) 2.5 inch (65 mm)
female thread. The simple and basic
Coupling Style (Nozzles) Rocker
design requires no grease or other
Coupling Swiveling/Rigid (Nozzles) Rigid
maintenance. The rubber bumper
is UV resistant. The fixed gpm water Pressure 100 psi (7 bar)
nozzle is hardcoat anodized ANSI Fog Pattern Method Molded rubber teeth (fixed)
A356.0 T6 aluminum. The fixed Pattern Actuation Method Manual
gpm nozzle can be used with water Nozzle Bumper Material Rubber - press fit
or premixed foam solution. Certifications N/A
[128.78]
[128.78]
2.5" - 2.5"
7.5" -NH
7.5" NH 7.77.7REF
REF
Ø 5.07Ø 5.07
REF REF 7.67.6REF
REF
FEMALE THREAD
FEMALE THREAD
Ø 6.1 REF
Ø 6.1 REF
NOTE: Shown in
full fog position
[182.51]
[182.51]
7.185 7.185
EXTENDED
EXTENDED
ZN Nozzle ZM Nozzle

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INDUSTRIAL NOZZLES - TFT | 2
Reach Charts
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (METERS)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 K GPM LBS
80 20 CURVE FACTOR FLOW REACTION
A 25 210 90
VERTICAL DISTANCE (FEET)
70 ZN AND ZM NOZZLES, 70 PSI (4.8 BAR, 480 KPA) B 35 290 130

C 50 420 180
60 D 75 630 290
50 E 100 840 370
METERS
F 125 1050 460
40 10
30 K LPM KGF
CURVE FACTOR FLOW REACTION
20 A 25 800 40
10 A B C D E F B 35 1100 60
C 50 1600 80
0 0 D 75 2400 130
E
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 100 3200 170
F 125 4000 210
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE (FEET)

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 K GPM LBS
A 25 250 130
70 ZN AND ZM NOZZLES, 100 PSI (7 BAR, 700 KPA) B 35 350 180

60 C 50 500 260
D 75 750 400
50 E 100 1000 530
METERS
F 125 1250 660
40 10
30 K LPM KGF
20 A 25 1000 60
10 AB C D E F B 35 1300 80
C 50 1900 120
0 0 D 75 2900 180
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 E 100 3800 240
F 125 4800 300

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 K GPM LBS
A 25 270 160
70
ZN AND ZM NOZZLES, 120 PSI (8.3 BAR, 830 KPA) B

C
35
50
380
550
220
320
60 D 75 820 480
50 E 100 1100 630
METERS
F 125 1370 790

40 10
30 K LPM KGF
20 A 25 1000 70
10 A B C D E F B 35 1500 100
C 50 2100 140
0 0 D 75 3100 220
E 100 4200 290
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 F 125 5200 360
APPROXIMATE
INDUSTRIAL NOZZLES SHIPPING WEIGHT
32230 ZN Industrial Nozzle - TFT, 350 gpm (1325 l/min) 4 2
32237 ZM Industrial Nozzle - TFT, 1000 gpm (3785 l/min) 4 2
32238 ZM Industrial Nozzle - TFT, 1250 gpm (4732 l/min) 4 2
Note: Must specify K-factor at time of order

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MANUAL MONITOR - TFT
HARDWARE
Description
The Task Force Tips® PROTECTOR straight stream, or a wide protective
series of manual monitors are fog pattern. Nozzles can be
ideally suited for high performance specified with customer required
fire flows under rugged industrial flow and pressure (K-factor) settings
conditions. The lightweight and accept low expansion foam
aluminum alloy is hard coat attachments designed for maximum
anodized and powder coated for reach and foam expansion.
corrosion protection in even the
most hazardous environments.
An integrated stainless steel
ball shutoff provides visual valve
position indicator. Rated flows up Specifications
to 1250 gpm (4732 l/min). Monitor Configuration Fixed Mount
The PROTECTOR series of Flow Rate - Monitors Flow up to 1250 gpm (4732 l/min)
monitors remain virtually Operation Energy Source Manual
maintenance free with uniquely Monitor Inlet 3 or 4 inch ANSI 150
integrated polymer wear rings Monitor Outlet 2.5 inch (65 mm)
and seals. Stainless components Horizontal Control Tiller Bar with Lever Action Rotational Lock
also are integral to the long term
Horizontal Movement (degrees) Continuous 360
rugged durability. The exclusive
Vertical Control Tiller Bar with Lock Knob
water way design and internal
Vertical Movement (degrees) 45 below to 90 above horizontal
powder coating provides low loss
turbulence free water stream for Safety Shutoff With or Without Safety Shutoff
maximum reach and penetration. Pressure Relief Valve No PRV

Valve Design No Valve
The PROTECTOR series of
Finish Powdercoated Fire Engine Red
monitors are matched with TFT’s
exclusive ZN and ZM fixed flow Certifications N/A
industrial combination nozzles Sweep Angle (degrees) Fixed Center

and provide either a hard hitting Vertical Oscillation N/A

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Fixed Station Monitor -MANUAL
Up To 1250MONITOR
GPM - TFT | 2
Fixed Station Monitor - Up To 1250
Fixed GPM
Station Monitor - Up To 1250 GPM
11.3"
[288mm]
Fixed Station Monitor - Up To 1250 GPM

27.7"
[703mm]
16.1" 19.1"
11.3"
[288mm] 11.3" [408mm] [485mm]
11.3" [288mm]
[288mm]
INLET SPECIFICATIONS 27.7"

[703mm] 27.7"
OUTSIDE 27.7" BOLT HOLE[703mm] NUMBER SIZE OF
FITS
11.3" FLANGE THICKNESS
[288mm] DIAMETER [703mm] CIRCLE OF BOLTS BOLTS
3" ANSI 125/150 - DN80 PN20 7.50" / 190 mm 0.75" / 20 mm 6.00" / 152.5 mm 4 5/8" / M16
4" ANSI 150 - DN100 PN20 9.00" / 230 mm 0.94" / 3 mm 7.50"
27.7" / 90.5 mm 8 5/8" / M16
[703mm]
DN80 PN16 200 mm 22 mm 160 mm 8 16 mm
DN100 PN16 16.1" 220 mm 22 mm
19.1" 180 mm 8 16 mm
[408mm] 16.1" [485mm] 19.1"
16.1" 19.1" [408mm] [485mm]
[408mm] [485mm] Valve with Threaded Exit - P r o te c to r m o n ito r w ith o n /o ff
INLET SPECIFICATIONS
OUTSIDE INLET SPECIFICATIONS BOLT HOLE valve and 2.5” (65mm) threaded exit. 1250 gpm (4500 l/min)
NUMBER OF
INLET SPECIFICATIONS rating. See chart to obtain model number for speci fic inlet
FITS FLANGE INLET
FITS FLANGE
DIAMETER
SPECIFICATIONS THICKNESS
OUTSIDE 16.1" THICKNESS
CIRCLE
BOLT
19.1" HOLE BOLTS SIZE OFSIZE OF BOLTS
NUMBER
and outlet options.
DIAMETER OUTSIDE
[408mm] CIRCLE
[485mm] BOLT HOLE OF BOLTS NUMBER BOLTS SIZE OF
PN20 FITS 7.50"
3" ANSI 125/150 - DN80OUTSIDE FLANGE/ 190 mm BOLT
DIAMETER / 20 mm THICKNESS
0.75"HOLE 6.00" / 152.5
NUMBER SIZEmmCIRCLE
OF 4OF BOLTS BOLTS5/8" / M16
FITS FLANGE 3" ANSI 125/150 - DN80 THICKNESS 7.50" / 190 mm
PN20 0.75" / 20OF
mmBOLTS 6.00" BOLTS / 152.5 mm 4 5/8" / M16
DIAMETER
4" ANSI 150 - DN100 PN20 9.00" / 230
3" ANSI 125/150 - DN80 PN20 mm CIRCLE
0.94" / 3
7.50" / 190 mmmm 7.5" /
0.75" / 20 mm 90.5 mm 6.00" / 152.5 mm Z11 8 4 5/8" /5/8"
M16 / M16 A
3" ANSI 125/150 -DN80
DN80 PN16
PN20 4" ANSI7.50"
150 /- 190
DN100
mmPN20 0.75" / 20 INLET
mm 9.00"SPECIFICATIONS
/ 230 mm/ 152.5
6.00" 0.94"
mm / 3 mm 47.50" / 90.5 mm/ M16
5/8" 8 5/8" / M16
200
4" ANSI 150 - DN100 mm
PN20 22 /mm
9.00" 230 mm 0.94" / 3 mm160 mm 7.50" / 90.5 mm Inlet 8 8 16 mm
5/8" /Outlet
M16
DN80 PN16 200 mm 22 mm 160 mm 8 SIZE OF16 mm
4" ANSI 150 - DN100 PN20 FITS 9.00" / 230DN80
FLANGE mm PN16 0.94" OUTSIDE
/ 3 mm 7.50" /200
90.5 mm
THICKNESS
mmmm 8 BOLT HOLE
22 mmCIRCLE 5/8" / NUMBER
M16 1) 3" ANSI 150 1) 2.5" (65mm) - 7.5 NH
DN100 PN16 DN100 PN16
220 mmDIAMETER 220 mm
22 22 mm
180180mmmm 160 OFmm BOLTS 8 8BOLTS 8
16 mm
16 mm16 mm
DN80 PN16 200 mm DN100 PN16 22 mm 160 mm 8 16 mm 2) 4" ANSI 150 2) 2.5" (65mm) - 11 BSP
3" ANSI 125/150 - DN80 PN20 7.50" / 190 mm 220 mm
0.75" / 20 mm 22 mm 6.00" / 152.5 mm 180 mm 4 4) DN80,5/8" 8 16 mm
PN16/ M16 3) 2.5" (65mm) - 11.5 NPSH
DN100 PN16 220 mm 22 mm 180 mm 8 16 mm Exit 5)-DN100, te cPN16 m o n ito r w ith 9)
o nSPECIAL THREADS
4" ANSI 150 - DN100 PN20 9.00" / 230 mm 0.94" / 3 mm 7.50"Valve
/ 90.5 with
mm Threaded
8 P r o 5/8" to/ rM16 /o ff
Valve
valve and 2.5” withthreaded
(65mm) Threaded Exitgpm- (4500
exit. 1250 P r o tel/min)
c to r m o n ito r w ith o n /o ff
Z11A DN80 PN16 Z12A
200 mm 22 mm 160 mm valve Z11A / Z12A
8 threaded 16 mm
Valve with Threaded Exit - rating. P r o te See m oand
c to rchart ntoit2.5”
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obtainitmodel
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f exit.
for 1250 gpm (4500 l/min)
speci
with Threaded Exit fic inlet - P r o te c to r m o n ito r w ith o u t
DN100 PN16 220 mm valve and 2.5”
22(65mm)
mm threaded exit. 1250180outlet
and rating.
mm (4500
gpm See chart
options.l/min) INLET to obtain model
8 on/off valve16and number for speci
mmwithOUTLET fic inlet
and outlet options.fic inlet 2.5” (65mm) threaded exit. 1250 gpm
rating. See chart to obtain model number for speci (4500 l/min) rating. See chart to obtain model number for
1) 3"teANSI 150o n iand 1) 2.5"n (65 mm) - 7.5 NH
and outlet options.
Z11
Valve with Threaded Exit - P r ospeci c to fir cminlet to r outlet /o ff A
w ith ooptions.
Z11
valve and 2.5” (65mm) threaded exit.2) 4"gpm
1250 ANSI(4500
150l/min) 2) 2.5" (65 mm) - 11 BSP A
rating. SeeInlet obtain model number Outlet
Z11 and outlet1)
chart to Inlet
3" ANSI 150
options. Z12 A for speci Outlet
4) DN80 PN16
1) 2.5" (65mm) - 3)
fic inlet
7.52.5"
NH (65 mm) - 11.5 NPSH A
Inlet 2) 4" ANSI 1)
Outlet 150 3" ANSI 150 1) 2.5"- 11
2) 2.5" (65mm)
Inlet
(65mm)
BSP - 7.5 NH Outlet
4) DN80, 2) 4" ANSI 150 5) DN100
PN16 3)
PN162) 2.5" 9)
2.5" (65mm) - 11.5
SPECIAL
(65mm)NPSH
THREADS
- 11 BSP
1) 3" ANSI 150 1) 2.5" (65mm) - 7.5 NH
2) 4" ANSI 150
Z11 5) DN100,
2) 2.5"
4)
(65mm)PN16
DN80,
- 11 BSP
PN16 1) 3" ANSI3)150
9) SPECIAL THREADS2.5" (65mm) A - 11.5 1) 2.5" (65mm) - 7.5 NH
NPSH
5) DN100, PN16 2) 4" ANSI9)150 SPECIAL THREADS 2) 2.5" (65mm) - 11 BSP
4) DN80, PN16 Inlet3) 2.5" (65mm) - 11.5 NPSH Outlet 4) DN80, PN16 3) 2.5" (65mm) - 11.5 NPSH
5) DN100, PN16 1) 3"9)ANSI
No150Valve
SPECIAL with Threaded
THREADS 1) 2.5"Exit
(65mm)- -P7.5 teNH
r oPN16c to r m o n ito r w i9)th o u t
5) DN100, o te c to r m o nSPECIAL
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2) 4" ANSI 150valveNo
on/off andValve with
with 2.5” Threaded
2)(65mm)
2.5" (65mm) -Exit
threaded 11exit. - P r gpm
BSP1250 o ut
4) DN80,(4500 on/off valve and
PN16l/min) rating. See 3)chart with 2.5”
2.5"to(65mm)(65mm)
obtain -model threaded exit.
number for
11.5 NPSH 1250 gpm
No Valve with Threaded Exit - P r o te(4500
c to r m o n irating.
to r w itSee
h o u t to obtain model number for
speci c inlet andl/min) SPECIALchart
Valve with Threaded Outlet - PROTECTOR Noon/off
Valvevalvewith Threaded
and with
5) DN100,
2.5” (65mm)Outlet
threaded-fiPROTECTOR
PN16
exit. 1250 gpm
outlet 9)
options. THREADS
speci fic inlet and outlet options.
monitor with on/off valve and 2.5" (65 mm) monitor without
(4500 l/min) on/off
rating. Seevalve
chart and with model
to obtain 2.5" (65 mm)for
number
threaded outlet. 1250 gpm (4732 l/min) rating. speci ficoutlet.
threaded inlet and outletgpm
1250 Z12
No Valve
options.
(4732 withrating.
l/min) Threaded Exit - P r o te c to r m o n ito r w ith o u t A
Z12
on/off valve and with 2.5” (65mm) threaded exit. 1250 gpm
Inletrating. See chart to obtain model
Outletnumber for
A
(4500 l/min)
Z12 1) 3"and
speci fic inlet ANSI Inlet
150options.
outlet A
1) 2.5" (65mm)Outlet- 7.5 NH
2) 4" ANSI 1)
150 3" ANSI 150 1) 2.5"- 11
2) 2.5" (65mm) (65mm)
BSP - 7.5 NH
Inlet Outlet 2) 4" ANSI 150 2) 2.5"- 11.5
(65mm) - 11 BSP
Ordering Information 1) 3" ANSI 150 Z12
4) DN80, PN16
1) 2.5" (65mm) 4)
5) DN100, PN16- 7.5
DN80,NH
PN16
3) 2.5" (65mm)
3) 2.5"
9) SPECIAL THREADS
NPSH
(65mm)A - 11.5 NPSH
2) 4" ANSI 150
Inlet
2) 2.5" (65mm) 5) -DN100,
11 BSPPN16
Outlet
APPROXIMATE
9) SPECIAL THREADS
MANUAL MONITOR 4) DN80, PN16 3) 2.5" (65mm) - 11.5 NPSH
1) 3" ANSI 150 1) 2.5" (65mm) - 7.5 NH SHIPPING WEIGHT
5) DN100, PN16 9) SPECIAL
2) 4" ANSI 150 THREADS 2) 2.5" (65mm) - 11 BSP
4) DN80, PN16 3) 2.5" (65mm) - 11.5 NPSH
32200 5) DN100,
Manual Monitor with On/Off Valve, PROTECTOR, 1250 gpm (4732 l/min), 4" PN16 9) SPECIAL
inlet mounting flange, THREADS
2.5" NH outlet 35 16
32201 Manual Monitor, PROTECTOR, 1250 gpm (4732 l/min), 4" inlet mounting flange, 2.5" NH outlet 35 16
32205 Manual Monitor with On/Off Valve, PROTECTOR, 1250 gpm (4732 l/min), 3" inlet mounting flange, 2.5" NH outlet 35 16
32206 Manual Monitor, PROTECTOR, 1250 gpm (4732 l/min), 3" inlet mounting flange, 2.5" NH outlet 35 16

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SOLBERG IS A TRADEMARK OF THE SOLBERG COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES USA Norway Australia
TASK FORCE TIPS® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF TASK FORCE TIPS, INC. Tel: +1 920 593 9445 Tel: +47 56 34 97 00 Tel: +61 2 9673 5300
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SELF-EDUCTING FOAM NOZZLE - TFT
HARDWARE
Description
The Task Force Tips® MASTER FOAM The simple and basic design
nozzle is a simple and rugged self- requires no grease or other
educting foam nozzle with superior maintenance. The halo ring/stream
stream quality and reach. This fixed shaper is made from non-corrosive
flow fog nozzle rated at 100 psi (7 bar) high temperature polymer. The
is available with an optional flow rate rubber bumper is UV resistant. The
of 250, 350, 500, 750 or 1000 gpm MASTER FOAM self-educting nozzle
(946, 1325, 1893, 2839, 3785 l/min). is available in hardcoat anodized
Fog angle is user adjustable between ANSI A356.0.T6 aluminum. All
90º wide fog and straight stream. The MASTER FOAM nozzles accept the
nozzle's baffle is easily removed for FJ-LX-M FOAMJET low expansion
flushing debris. The standard swivel air-aspirating attachment.
coupling is 2.5" NH, NPSH, or BSP
(65 mm) female threads.
The simple flow geometry (patent Specifications

pending) can educt foam concentrate
K-factor 500 gpm at 100 psi - K-factor = 50 (1893 l/min at 7 bar)
at .5%, 1%, 3%, or 6% with no small
Flow Rate 500 gpm (1893 l/min)
passages to clog. Percentage is easily
set with an interchangeable orifice Pressure 100 psi (7 bar)
plate. A set of calibrated foam orifice Fixed flow at a pressure

Flow Control Method
(constant flow rate; flow does not change with pattern)
plates is included. Nozzle comes
Coupling Size (Nozzles) 2.5 inch (65 mm)
with an industrial grade UV resistant,
Coupling Style (Nozzles) Rocker
8 feet long, 1.5" diameter (2.4 m
x 38 mm) concentrate hose with a Coupling Swiveling/Rigid (Nozzles) Swivel (non-full time, no swivel after tightening)
cam lock fitting for quick and secure Pattern Actuation Method Manual with Halo
attachment to the nozzle. Certifications N/A

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Cam Lock Fitting
250, 350, 500, 750 gpm Self-Educting Foam Nozzle SELF-EDUCTING FOAM NOZZLE - TFT | 2
250, 350, 500, 750 gpm Self-Educting Foam Nozzle Dust Cap With
Cam Lock Fitting
.5% 1% 3% 6%
Calibrated Foam Ori fice Plates
1.5” Diameter concentrate hose with one 1.5” CamDust

Lock
250, 350, 500, 750 gpm Self-Eductingfitting,
Foam Nozzle Cap With
250,350,
250, 350,500,
500,750
750gpm
gpmSelf-Educting
Self-Educting Foam
one 2” Cam Lock
Nozzle
10 feet (3 m) long. Nozzle
Foam fitting, Industrial grade, UV resistant, Cam Lock Fitting
.5% 1% 3% 6%
Dimensional Information Calibrated Foam Ori fice Plates
1.5” Diameter concentrate hose with one 1.5” Cam Lock

ZMFA
ZMF fi tting, one 2” Cam Lock.5% fitting,
1% Industrial
10 feet (3 m) long. Calibrated Foam Ori
3% grade,
6% UV resistant,
fice Plates
A Dust Cap With
Cam Lock Fitting
THREADS (Swivel) (2.5" = 65mm) FLOW
1) 2.5"-7.5 NH FEMALE
fi tting, one 2” Cam Lock 0)grade,
fitting, Industrial 250UVgpm @ 100
psi (950 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 25
resistant,
10 feet (3 m) long.
ZMF 2) 2.5"-11 BSP FEMALE
1.5" Diameter concentrate
1) 350 gpm @ 100 psi (1300 l/minA@ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 35 Dust Cap With
3) 2.5"-11.5 NPSH FEMALE 2)FLOW
500 gpm @ 100 psi (2000 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 50 Cam LockDust Cap
Fitting
Dust Cap With
With
THREADS (Swivel) (2.5" = 65mm)
hose with one 1.5" cam lock Cam Lock Fitting
4) 2.5"- SPECIALfitting,
THREADS 3) 750 gpm @ 100 psi (3000 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 75 Cam Lock Fitting
1)ZMF
2.5"-7.5 NH FEMALE one 2" cam
0) 250 gpm lock
@ 100fitting.
psi (950 l/min @ .5%
7 bar) —1%Kfactor3% = 25 6% A
FEMALE (Swivel) Industrial
2) 2.5"-11 BSPTHREADS 1) grade,
350 gpm UV@resistant,
100 psi (1300 l/min @ 7 Calibrated
bar) — foam
Kfactor = 35 Dust cap with
(2.5" = 65mm) FLOW.5% 1% 3% 6%
3) 2.5"-11.5 NPSH FEMALE 10 feet (3
2) m)
500long.
gpm @ 100 psi (2000 l/min @ 7 orifice
bar) — plates
Kfactor = 50 cam lock fitting
1) 2.5"-7.5 NH FEMALE Calibrated
0) 250 gpm @ 100 psi (950 l/min Foam
@ 7 bar) — Ori= 25 fice Plates
Kfactor
4) 2.5"- SPECIAL THREADS
2) 2.5"-11 BSP FEMALE 3) 750 1)
gpm350@gpm
100@psi
100(3000 l/min
psi (1300 @@
l/min 7 bar)
7 bar)—
—Kfactor
Kfactor ==35
75
3) 2.5"-11.5 NPSH FEMALE 2) 500 gpm @ 100 psi (2000 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 50
4) 2.5"- SPECIAL THREADS 3) 750 gpm @1.5” Diameter
100 psi concentrate
(3000 l/min @ 7 bar) —hose
Kfactorwith
= 75one 1.5” Cam Lock
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one 2” Cam 1%Lock 3% fitting,6% Industrial grade, UV resistant,
1) 2.5" - 7.5 NH Female 10 feet
0) 250 gpm (946 l/min) - K-factor = 25 Calibrated (3 m) long.
.5%
.5% Foam Ori
1% 1% 3%
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fice 6%
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fice Plates
1000 - 1250
3) 2.5" - 11.5 NPSHgpm
Female Self Educting
2) 500Foam
gpm (1893Nozzle
l/min) - K-factor =1.5” 50 Diameter concentrate hose with one 1.5”Cam
Cam Lock
250, 350, 500, 750 ZMF
4) 2.5" SPECIAL THREADS gpm Self-Educting Foam Nozzle fi tting,1.5”
3) 750 gpm (2839 l/min) - K-factor
oneDiameter
=fi 75
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10 feet (3 m) long.m) long.
1000 - 1250 gpm Self Educting Foam Nozzle THREADS (Swivel) (2.5" = 65mm) FLOW
Dust Cap With
1) 2.5"-7.5 NH FEMALE 0) 250 gpm @ 100 psi (950 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 25
ZMF Cam Lock Fitting
ZMFZMF 2) 2.5"-11 BSP FEMALE 1) 350 gpm @ 100 psi (1300 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = A
Dust
Dust Cap
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With 35
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Cam
Cam Lock
Lock Fitting
Fitting
3) 2.5"-11.5 NPSH FEMALE
(Swivel) (2.5" = 65mm) FLOW
STREAM
4)THREADS
2.5"- SPECIAL
THREADS THREADS(2.5"
(Swivel)
(Swivel) (2.5"==65mm) 65mm) 3) 750 gpm @ 100 psi (3000 FLOW
FLOW l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 75
STREAM
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1) 2.5"-7.5 NH FEMALE 0) 250 gpm @ 100 psi (950 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 25
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2) 2.5"-11 2.5"-7.5NHNHFEMALE
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250
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100 100
100
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350 gpm
gpm @ @ 100
100 psipsi (1300
(1300 l/min
l/min @ @7 7 bar)
bar) —— Kfactor
Kfactor =
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Lock
3) 2.5"-11.5fitting,
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FOG
1% 3%@ 100 psi (2000 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 50

FOG
3) 2.5"-11.5
3) 2.5"-11.5 NPSH
NPSH FEMALE
FEMALE 1% 3% 2) 500 gpm
7502)Calibrated
1500 gpm @3psi100(3000
psi (2000 l/minl/min @cap
7— bar) — Kfactor
= 75 = 50
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2” Diameter concentrate hose with one 1.5” Cam Lock plates
fi tting, one 2” Cam Lock fitting, Industrial grade, UV
2” Diameter concentrate hose2” with one 1.5” Cam Lock
resistant, 10 feet (3 m) long.Diameter concentrate hose with one 1.5” Cam Lock
fi tting, one 2” Cam Lock fitting,one
fi tting, Industrial
2” Cam grade,
LockUV fitting, Industrial grade, UV
THREADS (SWIVEL) 2.5" (65 MM) FLOW @ 100 PSI (7 BAR)
resistant, 10 feet (3 m) long.
resistant, 10 feet (3 m) long.
1000
1) 2.5" - 7.5 -NH1250
Female gpm Self Educting ZMF
4) 1000 gpm (3785Foam Nozzle
l/min) - K-factor = 100 .5% 1% 3% 6%
THREADS (Swivel)
2) 2.5" - 11 BSP Female 5) ZMF
1250 gpm (4732 l/min) (2.5"
- K-factor = 125 Calibrated FLOW
Foam Ori fice Plates
ZMF
= 65mm)
3) 2.5" - 11.5 NPSH Female THREADS (Swivel)
1) 2.5"-7.5 NH FEMALE 4) 1000 gpm @FLOW
100 psi
(2.5" = 65mm)
2) 2.5"-11 1.5” Diameter
BSP FEMALE concentrate
(3800 l/min @ hose
7 bar) with one
— Kfactor 1.5” Cam Lock
= 100
4) 2.5" SPECIAL THREADS THREADS (Swivel) FLOW
1000 - 1250 gpm Self Educting Foam Nozzle
3) 2.5"-11.5 NPSHfiFEMALE
tting, one 2” Camgpm
5) 1250 Lock
@ 100 psi fitting, Industrial grade, UV resistant, Dust Cap With
1000 - 1250 gpm Self Educting Foam
1) 2.5"-7.5
1000 - 1250 gpm Self Educting2) 2.5"-11
Foam NH FEMALE
4) 2.5"- Nozzle 4)(2.5"
1000 =gpm
Nozzle (3800 l/min @ 7 7bar)
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BSP FEMALE
10 feet
THREADS (3 m) long.
(4800 65mm)
l/min@@100 psi— Kfactor = 125
bar)
— Kfactor = 100 Cam Lock Fittin
3) 2.5"-11.5 NPSH FEMALE
1) 2.5"-7.5 NH FEMALE
5) 1250 gpm @ 100 psi
4) 1000 gpm @ 100 psi
Ordering Information 2) 2.5"-11
4) 2.5"- SPECIAL THREADS BSP
(4800 FEMALE
l/min (3800
@ 7 bar) — Kfactor l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 100
= 125
STREAM
3) 2.5"-11.5 NPSH FEMALE 5) 1250 gpm APPROXIMATE

@ 100 psi
SELF-EDUCTING NOZZLES ZMF 4) 2.5"- SPECIAL THREADS (4800 l/minSHIPPING
@ 7 bar) —WEIGHT
Kfactor = 125 Cam Lock A
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PART NO. DESCRIPTION THREADS (Swivel) (2.5" = 65mm) lb FLOW kg
Self-Educting Nozzle - TFT, 250 gpm 1) 2.5"-7.5 NH FEMALE 0) 250 gpm @ 100 psi (950 7 l/min @ 7 bar)3 — Kfactor = 25
STREAM
FOG
32243 (946 l/min), 2.5" - 7.5 NH female inlet

1% 3%
STREAM
STREAM
2) 2.5"-11 BSP FEMALE 1) 350 gpm @ 100 psi (1300 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 35
32240 Self-Educting Nozzle - TFT, 350 gpm (1325 l/min), 2.5" - 7.5 NH female inlet Calibrated Foam Ori 7 fice Plates 3
3) 2.5"-11.5 NPSH FEMALE 2) 500 gpm @ 100 psi (2000 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 50
32241 Self-Educting Nozzle - TFT, 500 gpm 4)
(1893 l/min),
2.5"- 2.5" -THREADS
SPECIAL 7.5 NH female inlet 3)2”
750 gpm @concentrate 7
100 psi (3000 l/min 3
Diameter hose with one@1.5”
7 bar)
Cam— Kfactor = 75
Lock
FOG
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1 %2” Cam Lock3 %7 3 grade, UV
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FOG
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SOLBERGFOAM.COM AMERICAS EME Aresistant, 10 feet (3 m) long. ASIA-PACIFIC
THREADSresistant,(Swivel)
resistant, 1010feet
feet(3(3m)m)long.
long. FLOW
1520 Brookfield Avenue Radøyvegen 721 (2.5" = 65mm)
- Olsvollstranda 3 Charles Street
FORM NUMBER F-2016009
1000 - 1250
COPYRIGHT © 2016. gpm Self Educting Foam Nozzle
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ZMF Green Bay, WI 54313
ZMF
N-5938 Sæbøvågen
1) 2.5"-7.5 NH FEMALE St. Marys
4) 1000 NSW gpm2760 @ 100 psi
SOLBERG IS A TRADEMARK OF THE SOLBERG COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES
TASK FORCE TIPS® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF TASK FORCE TIPS, INC.
USA
Tel: +1 920 593 9445
ZMF Norway
Tel:
2) 2.5"-11 BSP FEMALE
THREADS
+47 56 34 (Swivel)
97 00
Australia
(3800 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 100
Tel: +61 2 9673FLOW 5300
TFT ® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF TASK FORCE TIPS, INC. 3) 2.5"-11.5 (Swivel)
THREADS
THREADS NPSH FEMALE
(Swivel) 5) 1250 gpm @ 100 psi
FLOW
FLOW
(2.5" = 65mm)
(2.5"==65mm)
(2.5" 65mm) (4800 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 125
1) 2.5"-7.5 NH FEMALE 4) 1000 gpm @ 100 psi Dust Cap With
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1)1)2.5"-7.5
2) 2.5"-11 2.5"-7.5NHNHFEMALE
BSP FEMALE FEMALE (38004)l/min
4)1000
1000
@gpm7gpm@@100
bar) — 100psipsi = 100 Cam Lock Fitting
Kfactor
SECTION 5 SECTION 5.3 2)2)2.5"-11
2.5"-11
3) 2.5"-11.5 NPSH BSP
BSP FEMALE 5) 1250
FEMALE
FEMALE (3800
(3800 l/min
gpml/min
@ 100 @@7psi
7bar)
bar)——Kfactor
Kfactor==100
100
3)3) 2.5"-11.5
2.5"-11.5 NPSH
NPSH
4) 2.5"- SPECIAL THREADS FEMALE
FEMALE 5)5) 1250
1250 gpm gpm@@ 100
100 psi
psi
(4800 l/min @ 7 bar) — Kfactor = 125
STREAM
4)4)2.5"-
2.5"-SPECIAL
SPECIALTHREADS
THREADS (4800l/min
(4800 l/min@@7 7bar)
bar)——Kfactor
Kfactor==125
125
SECTION 5.4
FOAM HARDWARE
DATA SHEETS
MOBILE PRODUCTS
MENU
MOBILE FOAM CART FOAM PROPORTIONING TRAILER
MOBILE FOAM CART (POLY TANK) TWIN-AGENT UNIT 100/30
FOAM TRAILER
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SECTION 5
MOBILE FOAM CART
HARDWARE
Features the eductor, a supply fire hose is
connected that delivers water from
2.5" X 1.5", 95 gpm inline eductor, an independent source. A fire hose
mounted (64 mm X 38 mm,
360 lpm) and discharge nozzle are connected
to the outlet. When in operation,
35 gallon (133 litres) stainless water flows through the eductor
steel tank creating a vacuum that draws foam
Heavy duty industrial 16.0" X 4.0" concentrate out of the tank to the
(406 mm X 102 mm) wheels metering valve of the eductor and
and tires into the water stream, delivering
foam solution to the nozzle.
One person operation
Note: gpm (lpm) of nozzle and
Rugged frame
eductor must match or unit will concentrate tank with two fire hose
Two hose storage racks capable of not operate as intended. storage compartments. The frame
holding 50 ft (15 m) fire hose is constructed of stainless steel
Application tube and angle. Eductor material is
The SOLBERG Foam Cart is designed brass. The eductor is a 2.5" X 1.5"
Description
to provide firefighting capabilities (64 mm X 38 mm) inline eductor
The SOLBERG® Mobile Foam Cart is with pick-up tube and metering
to multiple hazard areas containing
designed and constructed for one- valve for adjustment of 1% to 6%
Class B fuels. Common high-hazard
person operation. This foam station proportioning. Two 50 ft (15 m)
high-risk areas include:
can function at its full potential hose lengths are provided. The inlet
• Flammable liquid storage
quickly in an emergency situation. hose is 2.5" X 50' (64 mm X 15 m)
• Mining operations
Foam concentrate is stored in a • Paint storage areas coupled and the outlet hose is 1.5"
35 gallon (133 litres) stainless • Tank farms X 50' (38 mm X 15 m). Handline
steel tank equipped with a 95 gpm • Wood manufacturing/ nozzles are not included. Handline
(360 lpm) eductor and pick-up tube. processing areas nozzle capable of use with the foam
The pick-up tube is connected to the cart could be medium expansion,
tank and utilizes a metering device Specifications air-aspirated or non-air aspirated
to determine what percentage of The foam cart consists of a 35 gallon nozzles with the same gpm (lpm)
foam concentrate is introduced into (133 litre) stainless steel foam as the eductor.
the water stream. On the inlet of
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Options
• 1.5" (38 mm) nozzle
• 1.5" X 50’ hose (38 mm X 15 m)
• 2.5" X 50’ hose (64 mm X 15 m)
• 95 or 125 gpm (360 or 473 lpm)
by-pass manifold – stainless steel
• Hydrant-spanner wrench set
• For use with Solberg foam concentrates
(RE-HEALING™, ARCTIC™, FIRE-BRAKE™)
• Vinyl cover
30.86"
(784 mm)
25.00"
(635 mm)
26.25"
(667 mm)
32.25"
(819 mm)
36.62"
(930 mm)
28.75"
(730 mm)
16.00"
(406 mm)
APPROXIMATE
MOBILE FOAM CART SHIPPING WEIGHT
33000 Mobile Foam Cart, Stainless Steel Tank, 35 gallon (133 litre), 95 gpm (360 lpm) 400 181

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MOBILE FOAM CART (POLYETHYLENE TANK)
HARDWARE
Features fire hose is connected that delivers
water from an independent source.
One person operation
A fire hose and discharge nozzle
Rugged frame are connected to the outlet. When
in operation, water flows through the
35 gallon (130 litres)
eductor creating a vacuum that draws
polyethylene tank
foam concentrate out of the tank to
1.5" or 2.5", inline eductor, the metering valve of the eductor
mounted and into the water stream, delivering
foam solution to the nozzle.
Hose storage rack capable of
holding 50 ft (15 m) fire hose Note: gpm (lpm) of nozzle and
eductor must match or unit will
Heavy duty industrial 16.0" x 4.0"
(406 mm x 102 mm) wheels not operate as intended.
and tires and angle. Eductor material is brass.
Application The eductor is either a 1.5" (38mm)
The SOLBERG Foam Cart is designed or 2.5" (63mm) inline eductor
Description
to provide firefighting capabilities with pick-up tube and metering
The SOLBERG® Mobile Foam Cart valve for adjustment of 3% or 6%
to multiple hazard areas containing
is designed and constructed for one- proportioning. One 50 ft (15 m) hose
Class B fuels. Common high-hazard
person operation. This foam station length with threaded couplings is
high-risk areas include:
can function at its full potential provided. The inlet hose is 1.5" x 50'
quickly in an emergency situation. • Flammable liquid storage (38 mm x 15 m) or 2.5" x 50' (63 mm
Foam concentrate is stored in a • Mining operations x 15 m) coupled and the outlet hose
35 gallon (130 litres) polyethylene • Paint storage areas is 1.5" x 50' (38 mm x 15 m) or 2.5"
tank equipped with a 66 gpm • Tank farms x 50' (63 mm x 15 m) depending
(250 lpm), 106 gpm (400 lpm) or • Wood manufacturing/ on model type. Handline nozzle
211 gpm (800 lpm) eductor and processing areas is included. Alternative (customer
pick-up tube. The pick-up tube is supplied) handline nozzles capable
connected to the tank and utilizes a Specifications for use with the foam cart include
metering device to determine what The foam cart consists of a 35 medium expansion, air-aspirated or
percentage of foam concentrate is gallon (130 litre) polyethylene foam non-air aspirated nozzles with the
introduced into the water stream. concentrate tank. The frame is same gpm (lpm) as the eductor.
On the inlet of the eductor, a supply constructed of carbon steel tube

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Options
• STORZ fittings • Hydrant-spanner wrench set
• 1.5" x 50’ hose (38 mm x 15 m) • For use with Solberg foam concentrates
• 2.5" x 50’ hose (64 mm x 15 m) (RE-HEALING™, ARCTIC™, FIRE-BRAKE™)
• 66, 106 or 211 gpm (250, 400 or 800 lpm) • Vinyl cover
by-pass manifold – stainless steel
40.3"
(1024mm)
19.7"
(500mm)
27.6" 19.7"
(700mm) (500mm)
Ordering Information APPROXIMATE

SHIPPING APPROXIMATE
MOBILE FOAM CART WEIGHT CUBE
PART NO. DESCRIPTION lb kg LxDxH
33002 Mobile Foam Cart, Polyethylene Tank, 35 gallon (130 litre), 66 gpm (250 lpm) 154 70
25" x 30" x 55"
635mm x 762mm x 1400mm

FORM NUMBER F-2013012 -1 1520 Brookfield Avenue Radøyvegen 721 - Olsvollstranda 3 Charles Street
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Foam Trailer
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Features
Trailer design offers extreme
mobility
Single, dual or multiple

polypropylene tote design available
Metal concentrate tank or custom

design trailers also available
Totes containers are manufactured

of high density polyethylene and
are incased in a rigid galvanized
steel grid. Available in 265 gallon
(1003 litre) and 320 gallon (1211
litres) capacities
Standard size metal tanks available

Description
in sizes of 500, 750, and 1000
gallons (1893, 2839, 3785 litres). The SOLBERG® Foam Trailer consists can utilize either of two foam storage
Note: Custom designed sizes of the following: A complete mobile vessel designs: polyethylene tote(s),
available to meet customer needs package meeting all applicable NFPA either single, dual, multiple or a rigidly
Trailer constructed of all standards consisting of a trailer constructed metal foam tank. The foam
welded steel constructed with frame, wheels, monitor is capable of delivering up
and axles capable of carrying the to 1000 gpm (3785 lpm) of foam
High flow capacity
total charged weight of the trailer solution at a pressure of 100 psi (7.0
Self-educting nozzle assembly and the foam concentrate. bar). The monitor connections are up
The trailer frame includes a tongue to 3.0" (76 mm). The self-educting
Accessory options available monitor nozzle is capable of delivering
jack, electrical connections, NFPA
including NFPA 1901 compliance
1901 lighting package (optional), up to 1000 gpm (3785 lpm) at 100 psi
Meet DOT highway requirements reflective striping, rear mud flaps, and (7.0 bar).
rearstabilizer jacks. The foam system
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Application be covered with 0.125" (3.2 mm) be enclosed by a galvanized steel

embossed aluminum diamond plate. base and rigid, welded galvanized
The SOLBERG Foam Trailer
Mounting provisions shall be provided tubular steel grid.
is designed to provide quick, mobile
for the foam tank(s). The trailer shall
foam fire protection for hazards Metal Tank
be equipped with 2-5/16" coupler,
consisting of flammable liquids. The optional metal foam storage
adjustable front jack, two rear stabilizer
These types of hazards can be container shall be sized to hold 500,
jacks, and full light package for
defined as tank farms, loading 750, or 1000 gallons (1893, 2839,
highway use.
racks (both truck and rail), chemical 3785 litres) of foam concentrate.
processing plants, and marine off Axles The metal tank shall be constructed
loading/on loading terminals. The The axles shall be rated a minimum of painted steel, or stainless steel, of
trailer storage vessel, either tote(s) of 3500 lb (1588 kg) load rating each. sufficient gauge. Custom designed
or metal tank, provides a large The axles shall be bolted to the frame sizes shall be available to meet
capacity supply of foam concentrate. utilizing Grade 8 bolts. The axles shall customer needs.
The pre-piped monitor and nozzle consist of torsion bar suspension and
allow for the foam system to be put independent wheel movement to Foam Tank Connection
into action very rapidly. The SOLBERG provide maximum shock absorption Foam connection hoses shall
Foam Trailer greatly increases and proper handling. be constructed of 2.0" (50 mm)
the firefighting ability of industrial, clear suction hose to allow visual
municipal, and military fire Brakes confirmation of foam flow. Cam
emergency responders. The trailer assembly shall contain an and groove couplings shall be
electric brake system. used to enable quick connection
and disconnection of the foam
Specifications NFPA Lighting Package (optional) concentrate hoses.
Trailer Frame The trailer shall contain a light
The trailer frame shall be constructed package that meets the minimum Foam Monitor
of all welded steel. No bolts, screws, or warning light and actuation The 3.0" (76 mm) monitor inlet shall
rivets shall be used in the construction requirements of NFPA 1901 Fire be provided at the front of the trailer.
of the frame. The trailer framework Apparatus Standard (current edition). The inlet shall terminate with a 3.0"
shall be constructed of 4.0" x 2.0" x (76 mm) or 4.0" (102 mm) 4-bolt
Hose Bins 150# flange. The discharge shall be
0.125" (102 mm x 51 mm x 3.2 mm)
Two hose bins shall be provided. gated with a 3.0" (76 mm) quarter turn
wall steel tubing. The cross members
Each located above each of the ball valve. The valve controller shall be
shall be notched at their ends to fit
trailer fenders. located on the valve. The monitor shall
inside of the outer frame channels.
Cross members shall be positioned be bolted directly to the 3.0" flange.
Tote Tank
to maximize support for the foam Threaded 0.25" NPT ports shall be
Each tote foam storage container(s)
totes, monitors, and plumbing. Two provided for drain valve and pressure
shall be sized to hold 265 gallons
lengths of 4.0" (102 mm) channel gauge. Maximum flow capacity of
(1003 litres) (or optional 320 gallon
shall be welded diagonally between 1000 gpm (3785 lpm) shall be based
(1211 litres)) of foam concentrate.
the coupler and the front corners on monitor type selected.
The tote shall be constructed of high
of the frame. The front of the trailer density polyethylene. The tote shall
(monitor operators position), shall
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Self-Educting Foam Nozzle an industrial hard grade UV resistant Options

Fixed gallonage combination, fog, 1.5" (38 mm) concentrate pick-up
straight stream, self-educting, hose with cam lock connection to the Contact SOLBERG Technical Services
constant gallonage foam nozzle shall nozzle foam inlet and a UV resistant for options on monitors, hoses, and
be available with a flow rate up to front rubber bumper and halo ring for other trailer equipment.
1000 gpm (3785 lpm) at 100 psi pattern adjustment.
(7.0 bar) (specify) and user selected
foam proportioning ratios of 0.5%, Finish
1.0%, 3.0%, or 6.0%. Nozzle shall The trailer shall be prepared and
be hard coat anodized aluminum finished with SOLBERG blue or red
alloy or brass. Nozzle shall include enamel finish.
80.0" (203.2 cm)
43.75" (111.13 cm)
22.0" (55.88 cm) Approx.

Deck Height
(Loaded)
160.5" (407.67 cm)

228.0" (579.12cm)
Note: Dimensions are approximates and will vary depending on model and options selected.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Contact Solberg Technical Services Department for options, pricing and delivery.
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Features
Trailer design offers extreme
mobility
Steel concentrate tanks available

in sizes of 500, 750, 1000 gallons
(1893, 2839, 3785 liters) Note:
Custom designed sizes available.
High flow capacity
Wide range of proportioning
Proportioning system meets

the requirements of NFPA 11
with frame, wheels, and axles contains a positive displacement
Multiple size tank options
capable of carrying the total charged foam concentrate pump which
Trailer constructed of all weight of the trailer assembly and is driven by an air cooled diesel
welded steel the foam concentrate. The trailer engine complete with electric
frame includes a tongue jack, start. The pump is constructed of
Meets DOT highway requirements
electrical connections, NFPA materials compatible with all types
UL Listed proportioning system 1901 lighting package, reflective of fire fighting foam concentrates
striping, rear mud flaps, and rear and can be designed for use with
Accessory options available
stabilizer jacks. Concentrate tanks 1%, 3%, or 6% ATC or AFFF foam
including NFPA 1901 compliance
are available in 500, 750, 1000 concentrates. The in-line balance
Easy refilling during operation gallon (1893, 2839, 3785 liters) pressure proportioning systems
capacities. Tanks are constructed maintains an equal pressure in the
of carbon steel in accordance foam concentrate and water inlets
Description
with NFPA 11C “Mobile Foam to the proportioner. This allows
The SOLBERG® Foam Proportioning Apparatus”. Tanks contain the the system to be used over a wide
Trailer consists of the following: required swash partitions and range of flow rates and available
A complete mobile package meeting removable gasketed top for ease pressures. A duplex pressure gauge
all applicable NFPA standards of filling, cleaning and inspection. provides a reading of the foam
consisting of a trailer constructed The foam proportioning trailer concentrate and water pressure.
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Application construction. The balanced pressure Foam Tank

proportioner shall be completely Connection Foam connection hoses
The Solberg Foam Proportioning
pressure tested. shall be constructed of 2.0" (50 mm)
Trailer is designed to provide quick,
mobile foam fire protection for clear suction hose to allow visual
Trailer Frame
hazards consisting of flammable confirmation of foam flow. Cam
The trailer frame shall be constructed and groove couplings shall be
liquids. These types of hazards can
of all welded steel. No bolts, screws, used to enable quick connection
be defined as tank farms, loading
or rivets shall be used in the and disconnection of the foam
racks (both truck and rail), chemical
construction of the frame. The trailer concentrate hoses.
processing plants, and marine off
framework shall be constructed of
loading/on loading terminals. The
4.0" x 2.0" x 0.125" (102 mm x 51 Axles
trailer storage vessel provides a large
mm x 3.2 mm) wall steel tubing. The axles shall be rated a minimum
capacity supply of foam concentrate.
The cross members shall be notched of 3500 lb (1588 kg) load rating each.
The Solberg Foam Proportioning
at their ends to fit inside of the outer The axles shall be bolted to the frame
Trailer greatly increases the fire fighting
frame channels. Cross members utilizing Grade 8 bolts. The axles shall
ability of industrial, municipal, and
shall be positioned to maximize consist of torsion bar suspension and
military fire emergency responders.
support for the foam tank, monitors, independent wheel movement to
and plumbing. Two lengths of 4.0"
Specifications provide maximum shock absorption
(102 mm) channel shall be welded and proper handling.
Proportioning System diagonally between the coupler
and the front corners of the frame. Brakes
The balanced pressure proportioning
The front of the trailer (monitor The trailer assembly shall contain an
system shall contain all required
operators position), shall be covered electric brake system.
components including; in-line foam
with 0.125" (3.2 mm) embossed
proportioner, pressure balancing
aluminum diamond plate. Mounting NFPA Lighting Package (optional):
valve, gauge (duplex), drain, check
provisions shall be provided for the The trailer shall contain a light
and control valves, valve identification
foam tank(s). The trailer shall be package that meets the minimum
nameplates, and interconnecting
equipped with 2-5/16" (59 mm) warning light and actuation
pipe (brass). Balancing of the
coupler, adjustable front jack, two requirements of NFPA 1901 Fire
proportioning system shall be
rear stabilizer jacks, and full light Apparatus Standard (current version).
accomplished through the use of a
package for highway use.
pressure balancing valve. The valve
Finish
shall sense water inlet pressure Storage Tank
and foam concentrate pressure The trailer shall be painted with red
The metal foam storage tank shall or blue enamel paint finish.
and shall adjust to pressure changes
be sized to hold 500, 750, or 1000
on the foam supply port of the
gallons (1893, 2839, or 3785 liters) Options
proportioner. The pressure balancing
of foam concentrate. The metal tank
valve shall be constructed of brass, Contact Solberg Technical Services
shall be constructed of painted steel
containing all necessary O-rings and for options on proportioners, hoses,
or stainless steel of sufficient gauge.
seals. The interconnecting piping for and other trailer equipment.
foam concentrate shall be of brass
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80.0" (203 cm)
22.0" (56 cm)

Approx.
Deck Height
(Loaded)
160.0" (408 cm)
228.0" (579 cm)
Note: Dimensions are approximates and will vary depending on model and options selected.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Contact Solberg Sales or Technical Services Department for options, pricing and delivery.
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TWIN-AGENT UNIT 100/30
HARDWARE
Dual agent fire extinguishing The SOLBERG 100/30 Twin-Agent
capability Unit is designed to provide firefighting
100 lb (45 kg) Purple-K capabilities in industrial or multiple
dry chemical hazard areas containing Class B fuels.
Common high-hazard high-risk areas
30 gallon (114 litres) pre-mix
include:
AR-AFFF foam solution
• Flammable liquid storage
Compact design
• Fueling stations
One person operation • Loading racks
• Docks/jetties
Suitable for high-hazard, high-risk
• Mining operations
applications
• Parking garages
dry chemical which is 2.5 times more
Available with or without skid • Processing areas
effective than regular dry chemical
foot mount • Rapid intervention vehicles
on Class B flammable/combustible
Performance liquids (fuel-in-depth, spill fires) and
Description pressurized gases. It is electrically
The SOLBERG 100/30 TAU is a high-
The SOLBERG® Twin-Agent Unit is non-conductive. ARCTIC 3x3% ATC
performance firefighting unit capable
designed and constructed for one- pre-mix foam solution can be applied
of extinguishing Class B hydrocarbon
person operation. This mobile or fixed to hydrocarbon and polar solvent fuel
and polar solvent fuel fires. Requiring
firefighting unit can function at its full fires. The foam solution can be used
only a single operator for use, this
potential quickly in an emergency to prevent ignition or re-ignition of
compact unit requires 32 ft3 (0.92 m3)
situation. liquid spills and to control hazardous
of storage space and is capable of
vapors. When used as a twin-agent
The 100/30 Twin-Agent Unit (TAU) extinguishing at least 200 - 300 ft2
combination, fuel-in-depth, spill,
consists of two agent tanks, twin 50 ft (19.0 - 28.0 m2) of flammable/
three-dimensional and pressurized
(15.2 m) hose and single nitrogen combustible liquid spill area.
fires are easily extinguished.
cylinder with regulator assembly to
The combined twin-agent unit provides
control the pressure flow of gas into Components
extinguishing capability not found with
the agent tank assemblies. The 100/30
single-agent type units. PURPLE-K dry The SOLBERG Twin-Agent Unit is
TAU is mounted on a skid frame base
chemical contains specially fluidized a self-contained unit consisting of 100
for ease of lifting and moving.
and siliconized potassium bicarbonate pounds (45 kg) of AMEREX PURPLE-K
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dry chemical and 30 gallons (114 Options 1.5 times the working pressure. The
litres) of SOLBERG ARCTIC 3x3% ATC tanks are constructed out of SA 516
• Stainless steel tanks
premix solution. Grade 70 carbon steel. The interior
• Vinyl cover
of the foam tank is coated with a coal
Agent tank assemblies are each
The system is designed with sufficient tar epoxy.
equipped with a safety relief valve.
nitrogen and a suitable valving
A single 110 ft3 (3.11 m3) nitrogen Dry Chemical – The potassium
arrangement so that the hose lines
cylinder is used to expel both agents bicarbonate dry chemical shall be
and nozzles can be completely cleared
through 50 ft (15 m) of twinned tested for use with this system and
of agent after discharge without
hose connected to the dual agent shall meet the requirements of
discharging any agent remaining in
nozzle. The dry chemical and foam Underwriters Laboratories.
the tanks.
nozzles are mechanically linked and
Firefighting Foam – The foam solution
can be operated independently or Specifications for this unit shall be ARCTIC 3x3%
simultaneously. Each nozzle consists
The agent tanks are manufactured in ATC AR-AFFF pre-mix.
of a bail type slide-valve.
compliance with ASME Code Section
Note: The approximate fully charged
The dry chemical nozzle is designed VIII Division 1 with a 250 psi (17 bar)
weight of the unit is 960 lb (435 kg).
for an application rate of 5 lbs per rating, tested to 375 psi (26 bar), or
second (2.3 kg/s). The nozzle operator
can select from six valve settings
for an appropriate flow rate of dry Dimensional Information
chemical agent up to the maximum
flow of the system. The foam nozzle
features fully automatic pressure
control, regulated to approximately
100 psi (6.9 bar) throughout the flow
range from 10 to 125 gpm (8.4 to
63.25"
105 l/min). The nozzle design allows (1607 mm)
for an adjustable pattern. The effective
range of the twin agent unit is 30 ft
(9 m) at full flow and proportionately
less at lower valve settings.
The SOLBERG 100/30 TAU is actuated

by manually opening the lever operated
quick-opening nitrogen cylinder valve.
37.00" 24.00"
(940 mm) (610 mm)
APPROXIMATE
TWIN-AGENT UNIT SHIPPING WEIGHT
41000 Twin-Agent Unit, 100/30, Purple-K Dry Chemical, 3x3% AR-AFFF Pre-Mix Foam 585 265

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SECTION 6
APPLICATIONS
MENU
AIRCRAFT HANGER PROTECTION
DIKED AREA/SPILL PROTECTION
FOAM/WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM
TOC
APPLICATIONS – SECTION 6
Introduction
This section covers foam system requirements for some of the common type hazards:
Section 6.1 – Aircraft Hangar Protection (NFPA 409)
Section 6.2 – Diked Area/Spill Protection (NFPA 11)
Section 6.3 – Foam/Water Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 16, 30)
Section 6.4 – Heliport Protection (NFPA 418)
Section 6.5 – High Expansion Foam Systems (NFPA 11)
Section 6.6 – Loading Rack Protection (NFPA 11)
Section 6.7 – Storage Tank Protection (NFPA 11, 30)
Detailed design and system requirements are stated in the NFPA Standards for each type hazard.
System designers should be familiar with the required standards.
Detection and control systems are also required. Contact your local Solberg representative.
See Section 7 – Appendix, for foam glossary, piping charts, friction loss tables, comparison of
proportioning types, and various other design charts.
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SECTION 6.1
APPLICATIONS
AIRCRAFT HANGAR PROTECTION
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AIRCRAFT HANGAR PROTECTION
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SECTION 6
APPLICATIONS – SECTION 6.1
SECTION 6.1 - Aircraft Hangar Protection (NFPA 409)

There are four Groups (Classifications) of
aircraft hangars. The classification must be
determined so that the type of fire protection
requirements can be defined. NFPA 409
defines theses groups as:
Group I
A hangar with at least one of the following
conditions:
• An aircraft access door height over
28 ft (8.5 m)
• A single fire area in excess of 40,000
sq. ft (12,192 m)
• Housing an aircraft with a tail height
over 28 ft (8.5 m)
• Housing strategic military aircraft as determined by the
Dept. of Defense
Group II
A hangar with both of the following conditions:
• An aircraft access door height of 28 ft (8.5 m) or less
• A single fire area not larger than 40,000 sq ft (12,192 m), but equal to or greater than those
specified in NFPA 409, Table 4.1.2 for specific types of construction
Group III
This type hangar may be a freestanding individual unit for a single aircraft, a row hangar having a
common structural wall and roof system and housing multiple aircraft as well as having door openings
for each aircraft, or an open bay hangar capable of housing multiple aircraft, and having both of the
following conditions:
• An aircraft access door height of less than 28 ft (8.5 m)
• A single fire area up to the maximum permitted for specific types of construction as defined in
NFPA 409, Table 4.1.3
Group IV
This is a membrane-covered, rigid, steel frame structure.
Protection Options
There are four types of protection options available for aircraft hangars:
• Overhead Foam/water Sprinkler Systems
• Foam Monitor Systems
• Foam Hand Hose Line Systems (Secondary)
• High Expansion Foam Systems
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Group I Hangar Protection

Three options are available for protecting Group I Aircraft Hangars.
Option 1: A foam-water overhead deluge system is required for primary protection. If the hangar has
aircraft with wing areas greater than 3,000 sq ft (279 sq m) a supplementary protection
system consisting of a low-level oscillating monitor system is to be provided. This system
should cover the floor area beneath the aircraft being protected. Systems shall be designed
for 10 minute operation. The monitor system must have a minimum design density of 0.16
gpm/ft2 (6.5 lpm/m2) when using protein or fluor-protein foam concentrate and 0.10 gpm/ft2
(4.1 lpm/m2) when using AFFF.
Option 2: A combination of a closed-head water sprinkler system and an automatic low-level low
expansion foam system.
Option 3: A combination of a closed-head water sprinkler system and an automatic low level, high
Note: The water sprinkler system for Group I hangars must be designed for 0.17 gpm/ft2 (6.9 lpm/m2)
over any 15,000 sq ft (1393.5 sq m) area. Foam-water hand hose systems must be installed if the
aircraft DOES NOT have drained and purged fuel tanks.
Group II Hangar Protection

Option 1: In accordance with the requirements for a Group I Hangar.
Option 2: A combination of a closed-head water sprinkler system AND an automatic low-level low
Option 3: A combination of a closed-head water sprinkler system AND an automatic high expansion
foam system.
Option 4: A closed-head foam-water sprinkler system.
Group III Hangar Protection

Fixed fire protection systems are normally not required. If any hazardous operations, such as fuel
transfer, welding, painting, touch cutting, etc, are performed in a Group III hangar, the hangar must
be protected as a Group II Hangar.
Group IV Hangar Protection

Option 1: A low expansion foam system providing 0.10 gpm/sq ft (4.0 lpm/sq m) over the entire storage
and service area.
Option 2: A
high expansion foam system providing 3 cu ft/min. per sq ft (0.8 cu m/min per 0.1 sq m)
over the entire storage and service areas.
Option 3: An automatic water sprinkler system meeting the following requirements:
• Close-head sprinkler meeting NFPA 13
• Quick response water sprinkler heads
• A design application rate of 0.17 gpm/ft2 (6.9 lpm/m2)
A connected reserve supply of concentrate in a separate, manually-operated tank is required per
NFPA 409. However, the AHJ may give an exception if a supply of concentrate is available with 24
hours. This does not include hand hose line systems.
In addition, hand portables and wheeled extinguishers must be provided in all hangars per the
requirements of NFPA 10.
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Determine Monitor System Discharge

Time And Application Rates
Each supplementary fixed foam system is to be designed to cover a specific floor area within 30
seconds of activation and to extinguish any fire within 60 seconds. The specified floor area is the
area under the wings and center section of the aircraft. The different configuration of aircraft and
their position within the hangar must be considered for effective fire protection when positioning
of the monitors.
If more than one aircraft is located within any drainage system, it is recommended that the
supplementary foam monitor system be capable of effectively covering the complete floor beneath all
aircraft.
Minimum flow rates through supplementary monitor systems for the area of coverage is to be 0.10
gpm/sq ft. (4.1 lpm/m2) when using AFFF concentrates.
It is recommended that a control valve be installed at the base of each oscillating monitor or fixed
nozzle system. The discharge time for monitor systems is 10 minutes.
To calculate the monitor system foam quantity required, first, use the following formula to determine
the foam solution discharge rate for each monitor to select the proper monitor and nozzle:
Foam solution discharge rate = Area of coverage x application rate.
Next, determine the total foam solution discharge rate which is the combination of the discharge rates
of all the monitors. This is required to determine the size of the proportioner required.
Total foam solution discharge rate = monitor #1 discharge rate + monitor #2 discharge rate
+ remaining monitor’s discharge rate
Then, calculate the foam concentrate quantity using the following formula:
Total foam quantity = T

otal foam solution discharge rate x 10 minutes x concentrate %*
x 1.15 (15% overage)
*Concentrate% is shown as: 0.01 for 1%, 0.03 for 3%, and 0.06 for 6%
Determine Hand Line System Discharge Time

And Application Rates
Provisions are to be made in water flow calculations for operating a minimum of two foam hand
hose line systems. Each system must have a minimum flow rate of 60 gpm (227 lpm) at sufficient
nozzle pressure with a foam solution discharge duration of 20 minutes.
Use the following formula to calculate the quantity of foam concentrate required:
Quantity required = foam solution discharge rate x 20 minutes x concentrate %*
*Concentrate% is shown as: 0.01 for 1%, 0.03 for 3%, and 0.06 for 6%
The supply for the hand hose lines may be incorporated into the primary system supply and
connected to the sprinkler system header. It can also have a separate supply for hand hose lines so
that the primary system does not require recharge when only the hand hose lines are used.
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Aircraft Hangar Monitor Protection
Monitor
Arc of
Oscillation
Oscillating
Monitor
Location
(Typical)
Hangar Door
Aircraft Hangar Monitor Protection
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Figure 1 (Sec. 6.1)

SECTION 6.2
APPLICATIONS
DIKED AREA/SPILL PROTECTION
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DIKE AREA/SPILL PROTECTION
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SECTION 6
Section 6.2 - Dike Area/Spill Protection (NFPA 11)

A diked area is the area surrounded by
physical barriers that retain the spilled fuel
to a depth of 1 in. (2.5 cm) or more. In many
locations, the flammable liquids are stored
in tanks which are located within a common
diked area. Protection of the diked area can be
achieved by using:
• Low-level fixed mounted foam makers
• Monitors (Located outside the diked area)
• Foam-water spray nozzles over the hazard
area
• Foam sprinkler system over the hazard area
• Supplementary protection utilizing portable
foam application equipment should also be available
If the diked area is located outdoors, additional consideration should be made during the design
when using either a monitor or foam/water sprinkler system. Wind and rain can affect the
performance of these systems. It may be necessary to increase the application rate to compensate
for these conditions. If the diked area has obstructions that could impede the performance of an
overhead or monitor system, supplementary low level foam discharge devices may be required.
Minimum Application Rates and Discharge Times for Fixed Foam Application
on Diked Areas Involving Hydrocarbon Liquids (Per NFPA 11)
Minimum Discharge Minimum Discharge
Type of Foam Minimum
Time – Class I Time – Class II
Discharge Outlet Application Rate
Hydrocarbon Hydrocarbon
Low-level foam 0.10 gpm/sq ft
30 minutes 20 minutes
discharge outlet (4.1 lpm/sq m)
0.16 gpm/sq ft.
Foam monitors 30 minutes 20 minutes
(6.5 lpm/sq m)
For flammable liquids requiring AR-AFFF type foam concentrate, the discharge time shall be a
minimum of 30 minutes (per NFPA 11).
If an overhead foam-water sprinkler system is used, it should be designed per NFPA 16:
“Installation of
Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems”. The application rate for AFFF on
hydrocarbon fuels is
0.16 gpm/sq ft (6.5 lpm/sq m) for a period of at least 10 minutes. On fuels that are polar solvents,
the application rate may have to be greater.
Monitor Protection
Permanently mounted monitors will provide a flexible design for the protection of diked areas. The
monitors can be manually operated, automatically operated (oscillating), or remote controlled.
Because the foam discharge can be directed to any point of the diked area, it is possible to apply
foam to the entire dike area during a large spill. It is also possible to apply foam to smaller areas, such
as pumps, pipe flanges, or leaking valves/fittings.
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When designing the monitor system, consideration must be given to the size, placement, and number
of monitors required. Based on Solberg monitors flow rate and discharge ranges, select the monitors
that provide the required coverages. When determining the monitor(s) required, consider the effects
of wind and adverse weather conditions.
Additional, properly sized monitors can be used to protect storage tanks located within the dike area.
Keep in mind that these tanks can not exceed 60 ft (18 m) in diameter.
The foam concentrate supply shall be adequate to protect the entire diked area, at the required
application flow rate and discharge time.
Foam Maker Fixed Discharge Protection

When utilizing fixed foam makers for diked area protection, the maximum recommended spacing
between discharge outlets is 30 ft (9.1 m) at 60 gpm (227 lpm) flow rate or less. For flow rates that
are greater than 60 gpm (227 lpm), spacing can be increased to a maximum of 60 ft (18.3 m).
Example:
Three storage tanks (containing Class 2 fuel) are located within a diked area of 80 ft (24.4 m) x 80 ft
924.4 m).
• Area of diked surface: 80 ft x 80 ft = 6400 sq ft (595 sq m). Note: Tanks diameter cannot be deducted
from diked area.
• Class l fuel requires minimum application rate of 0.10 gpm/sq ft ( 4.1 lpm/sq m) and a minimum
discharge time of 30 minutes.
• Determine the required foam solution discharge rate:
6400 sq ft (595 sq m) (diked area) x 0.10 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m) = 6
40 gpm (2423 lpm)
total discharge
flow rate.
• Determine the quantity of foam concentrate required:
640 gpm x 30 minutes x 0.03 (3% concentrate) = 576 gallon (2180 l) of concentrate required
• Determine the number of fixed foam makers required:
In this example, a high flow Solberg foam maker has been chosen. This model has a 90 gpm (341
lpm) rating at 40 psi (3 bar). Because the discharge rate is greater than 60 gpm, the maker spacing
can be increased to
60 ft (18.3 m) apart.
Based on a maximum spacing of 60 ft. (18.3 m) along the diked wall, the hazard would require 6
foam makers.
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Tank & TANK

Dike Protection with Foam Monitor item
AND DIKE PROTECTION WITH FOAM MONITOR SYSTEM
Typical Dike Protection
Typical Dike Protection
Dike
Dike Wall
Tank
Tank
From
Proportioning
Tank System
Monitor
(Typical) Foam Maker
Tank
Foam
Concentrate
OS&Y
Valve Typical Dike Area Foam Maker
Ratio
Installation Dike Wall
Controller Foam Maker
Water
Supply
Solution
Supply
Piping
Foam
Discharge
Outlet
Dike Wall
Typical Diked Area Foam Maker Installation
Figure 2 (Sec. 6.2)
Typical Fixed Foam Maker Layout for Diked Area

Figure 1 (Sec. 6.2)
Foam Maker
System Piping (Typical - 6 Places) Dike Wall
40’ 40’
20’ 20’
FUEL
TANK
40’
FUEL
40’ TANK
FUEL
TANK
Foam Discharge
Outlet
20’ 20’
40’ 40’
Typical Example of Fixed Foam Maker Layout for Diked Area
Figure 3 (Sec. 6.2)
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SECTION 6.3
APPLICATIONS
FOAM-WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems
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SECTION 6
Section 6.3 - Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems

(Warehouse/Storage Area) (NFPA 16, 30)
Protection for warehousing/storage facilities can be
accomplished utilizing a Foam-Water Sprinkler System,
either closed head or open head/deluge.
NFPA 16 states: “The design density shall be in
accordance with the applicable occupancy standard for
water or foam-water systems but in no case less than
0.16 gpm/sq ft (6.5 lpm/sq m). The foam solution shall
be designed to discharge for a period of 10 minutes over
the entire system area for deluge and spray foam-water
systems and over the design area for wet pipe, dry pipe,
and pre-action foam-water systems.”
However, when utilizing a closed-head foam-water system,
the AHJ may require an application rate in excess of 0.16
gpm/sq ft over a specific area. Application rates ranging
from 0.20 to 0.40 gpm/sq ft (8.1 to 16.3 lpm/sq m) are
often used. Before the final sizing of the foam system,
determine with the AHJ what areas will require a higher
design density. For example, and insurance carrier may
require an application rate of 0.30 gpm/sq ft (12.2 lpm/
sq m) over 1,500 sq ft (457 sq m) depending on the
type of sprinkler head used. NFPA 30 requires 0.30 gpm/sq ft (12.2 lpm/sq m) application rate over
3,000 sq ft (279 sq m) when using quick response or standard response 286°F (141°C) temperature
sprinkler heads.
Discharge Duration
• NFPA 16 requires a discharge time of 10 minutes
• NFPA 30 requires a discharge time of 15 minutes
• The local “AHJ” may require a discharge time of 20 minutes
Sizing The Foam System

The area being protected must first be determined to correctly size the foam system. The area can
vary depending which NFPA standard or AHJ requirements are followed. NFPA 16 requires that
foam flow over the entire risk area if less than 5,000 sq ft (465 sq m) NPFA 16 also requires that
the system demand area be based on 5,000 sq ft (465 sq m) unless occupancy standards specify
a different demand area. NFPA 30 requires the system design be based on 3,000 sq ft (279 sq m)
when used to protect solid pile or palletized storage of flammable liquids. If the system is to include
an in-rack foam-water sprinkler system, the design criteria for foam-water sprinkler protection
for single-, double-, or multiple-row rack storage of liquids in metal containers, portable tanks or
IBC’s shall be in accordance with NPFA 30, “Flammable and Combustible Liquid Codes,” Section
16.5.2 and corresponding Tables 16.5.2.1 through 16.5.2.5. In-rack sprinkler design is based on
the six (6) most hydraulically remote sprinklers in each of the upper three (3) levels. Design area
can be reduced to 1500 sq ft (457 sq m) when using a pre-primed foam-water system installed in
accordance with NFPA 16, “Installation of Foam-Water Spray Systems.”
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Design Example – Deluge System

Type of System: Deluge foam-water sprinkler system
Design Standard Followed: NFPA 16
Size of Protected Area: 100 ft x 60 ft = 6,000 sq ft (30.5 m x 18.3 m = 558.2 sq m)
Hazard Material: Hydrocarbon liquids
Type of Foam Concentrate Used: 3% AFFF
Application Rate: 0.16 gpm/sq ft (6.5 lpm/sq m)
GPM Flow Rate of Foam Solution: 0.16 gpm/sq ft (6.5 lpm/sq m) x 6,000 sq ft (557 sq m) area = 960
gpm (3,634 lpm)
Duration of Discharge = 10 minutes….960 x 10 (min.) = 9,600 gallons (36,340 l) of foam
solution
Foam Concentrate Required = 9,600 gal x 0.03 = 288 gallons (36340 l x 0.03 = 1090 l)
Number of Sprinkler Heads Required: 6
,000 sq ft ( 557 sq. m) divided by 100 sq ft (9.3 sq m) per
head =
a minimum of 60 heads required
Design Example – Wet Pipe System

Type of System: Wet Pipe
Design Standard Followed: NFPA 30
Size of Protected Area: 100 ft x 60 ft = 6,000 sq ft (30.5 m x 18.3 m = 558 sq m)
Hazard Material: Polar solvent and hydrocarbon liquids
Type of Foam Concentrate Used: 3x3 ATC
Application Rate: 0.30 gpm/sq ft (12.2 lpm/sq m)
GPM Flow Rate of Foam Solution: 0.30 gpm/sq ft (12.2 lpm/sq m) x 3,000 sq ft (279 sq m) area = 900
gpm (3407 lpm)
Duration of Discharge = 15 minutes….900 gpm x 15 (min.) = 13,500 gallons (51,103 l) of foam
solution
Foam Concentrate Required = 13,500 gal x 0.03 = 405 gallons (1533 l)
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SECTION 6.4
APPLICATIONS
HELIPORT PROTECTION
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Heliport Protection
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SECTION 6
Section 6.4 – Heliport Protection (NFPA 418)

Fire protection for heliports consists of foam
system design using hand hose lines, oscillating
foam monitors or fixed nozzle systems.
Heliports may be land based, on marine vessels
or on offshore drilling rigs. The requirements
for marine vessels and offshore drilling rigs are
determined by the USCG, ABS, and EMEA rules.
These rules differ from the requirements for land
based heliports.
The type of protection recommended is
determined by the “practical critical fire area’.
This is determined by factors such as aircraft
size, fuel capacity, passenger load, etc. NFPA
418 lists three categories of heliports:
H-1 HELIPORTS: Helicopter overall length* up to, but not including, 50 ft (15.3 m) with a practical
critical fire area of 375 sq ft (34.8 sq m)
H-2 HELIPORTS: Helicopter overall length* from 50 ft (15.3 m) up to, but not including, 80 ft (24.4
m) with a practical critical fire area of 840 sq ft (78.0 m sq m).
H-3 HELIPORTS: Helicopter overall length* from 80 ft (24.4 m) up to, but not including, 120 ft (36.6
m) with a practical critical fire area of 1,440 sq ft (133.8 sq m).
*Helicopter length, including the tail boom and the rotors.
NFPA 418 requires a low expansion foam system be installed for all roof top heliports. NFPA
recognizes two types of heliport protection: The first is foam hand hose lines which can be either a
portable installation using an eductor or it can also be a permanently installed proportioning system
piped to hose reels.
The second method is a fixed proportioning system permanently piped to monitors or fixed spray
nozzles strategically located around the perimeter or in-deck nozzles within the perimeter.
Exception: Heliports on parking garages, unoccupied buildings or other similar unoccupied
structures do not require the installation of a low expansion foam system. Also, for H-1 heliports,
two portable foam extinguishers, each having a rating of 20A:160B shall be permitted to satisfy the
requirement.
Foam Handline Requirements

The foam system design is based on the protection of the Practical Critical Fire Area (PCFA) of the
largest helicopter that will use the heliport. NFPA 418 has established the size of the PCFA for each
heliport category based on the largest helicopter that may use the heliport. The size of the practical
critical fire area is as follows:
H-1 Category 375 sq ft (34.8 sq m)
H-2 Category 840 sq ft (78.0 sq m)
H-3 Category 1,440 sq ft (133.8 sq m)
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The foam application rate for AFFF concentrates is 0.1 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m)
The quantity of foam concentrate required is based on two minutes of operation at 0.1 gpm/sq ft (4.1
lpm/sq m).
The two minute discharge is based on control of the PCFA within one minute plus a 100% reserve
quantity for extinguishment. The water supply must be from a reliable source and shall be adequate
to supply the system at the design rate for the minimum discharge time.
The number of hose lines required has not been defined by NFPA 418. The size and quantity of
nozzles for the hose lines is based on the discharge rate required to apply the foam to the practical
critical fire area at the specified application rate. After the required flow rate has been determined,
select nozzles with flow rates that can be handled by one operator. Typical nozzle flow rates are 60,
95, 125 gpm (227, 360, 473 lpm).
System Design #1 – Hand Hoseline

1 Determine the category of the heliport
2 Choose the type of foam concentrate for the hazard
3 Determine the application flow rate
4 Determine the method of application
5 Determine the amount of foam solution required. Do this by multiplying the Practical Critical Fire
Area (PCFA) by the application rate
6 Determine the size and number of discharge devices required
7 Determine the discharge time required
8 Determine the required quantity of foam concentrate
9 Determine the type of proportioning equipment required
The following is a design example based on the above 9 design steps.
Design Example #1 – Hand Hoseline

Hazard Type: Heliport
Largest Helicopter: 100 ft. (30.5 m) overall length
Size of Heliport: 120 ft x 120 ft (36.6 x 36.6 m)
Foam Concentrate: AFFF
Type of Protection: Foam Hose lines
Available Water Supply: 1,600 gpm (6057 lpm) at 110 psi (110 bar)
1. Determine the Category of the Heliport
The largest helicopter has an overall length of 100 ft (30.5 m). Based on this size, the heliport
would be classified as an H-3 category.
2. Choose the Type of Foam Concentrate for the Hazard

AFFF is chosen as it has the lowest application rate and is well suited for spill type fires.
3. Determine the Application Flow Rate
The foam application rate for AFFF concentrate is 0.1 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m).
4. Determine of Method of Application
Hose line protection has been specified.
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5. Determine the Amount of Foam Solution Required

The area requiring protection is the practical critical fire area. Based on the H-3 category
classification, the practical critical fire area would be 1,440 sq ft (133.8 sq m). The required
application rate is 0.1 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lmp/sq m) as determined in Step 3.
1,440 sq ft (133.8 sq. m) practical critical fire area x 0.1 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m) = 144 gpm
(545 lpm) of foam solution required.
6. Determine the Size and Number of Discharge Devices Required
Based on the required foam solution flow rate of 144 gpm (545 lpm), two standard nozzles with a
flow rate of 95 gpm (360 lpm) are chosen.
7. Determine the Discharge Time Required
Based on the foam hose line protection, the required discharge time, Per NFPA, is 2 minutes.
8. Determine the Required Quantity of Foam Concentrate
Because the actual application flow rate is higher than the design rate, the actual flow would be
used to calculate the required quantity of foam concentrate.
Solution rate x % of injection x time = foam concentrate required.
190 gpm (719 lpm) solution flow rate x 0.03 x 2 minutes = 12 gallons (45.4 l) of concentrate
required.
9. Determine the Type of Proportioning Equipment Required
Any type of proportioning equipment can be used but due to the small size of the proportioning
required, line proportioners or a small bladder tank would be the best choice.
Fixed Systems
In some applications, it may be advisable to install a fixed foam system. The Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ) or the lack of trained personnel to operate the foam hose lines may require
the installation of a fixed system. The fixed foam system has the foam proportioning equipment
permanently piped to fixed discharge devices.
The foam application rate for fixed systems is 0.1 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m), however, the area of
application is the entire landing pad, not just the practical critical fire area. Also, the discharge time
increases to 5 minutes.
The fixed installation may use fixed monitors, oscillating monitors or fixed foam spray nozzles to
protect the area. The system design has not been defined by NFPA 418 other that the application
rate, area, and required discharge time. The size, number and location of the discharge devices are
determined by the designer. In addition to the size of the helicopter, other conditions, such as wind
conditions, points of egress, approach and departure patterns must be considered. Also, the system
discharge must cover all sides of the helicopter as there is no way to determine the origin of the fire.
The number of discharge devices required is determined based on the flow of the devise, range,
and spray pattern.
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System Design #2 – Fixed Nozzle Discharge

1 Determine the category of the heliport
2 Choose the type of foam concentrate for the hazard
4 Determine the method of application
5 Determine the amount of foam solution required. Do this by multiplying the total landing pad area
by the application rate
6 Determine the size and number of discharge devices required
7 Determine the discharge time required
8 Determine the required quantity of foam concentrate
9 Determine the type of proportioning equipment required
The following is a design example based on the above 9 design steps.
Design Example #2– Fixed Nozzle Discharge

Hazard Type: Heliport
Largest Helicopter: 100 ft (30.5 m) overall length
Size of Heliport: 120 ft x 120 ft (36.6 x 36.6 m)
Foam Concentrate: AFFF
Type of Protection: Fixed nozzles
Available Water Supply: 1,600 gpm (6057 lpm) at 110 psi (110 bar)
1. Determine the Category of the Heliport
The largest helicopter has an overall length of 100 ft (30.5 m). Based on this size, the heliport
would be classified as an H-3 category.
2. Choose the Type of Foam Concentrate for the Hazard
AFFF is chosen as it has the lowest application rate and is well suited for spill type fires.
The foam application rate for AFFF concentrate is 0.1 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m).
4. Determine of Method of Application
Foam fixed nozzle protection has been specified.
The area requiring protection is the total landing pad area. Based on a 120 ft x 120 ft (36.6 m x
36.6 m) landing pad, the total area is 14,400 sq ft (1,338 sq m). The application rate required
is 0.1 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq ft). The required application rate is 0.1 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m) as
determined in Step 3.
14,400 sq ft. (1,338 sq m) total landing pad area x 0.1 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m) = 1,440 gpm
(5,451 lpm) of foam solution required.
6. Determine the Size and Number of Discharge Devices Required
Based on the required foam solution flow rate of 1,440 gpm (5,451 lpm) and the maximum
monitor spacing of 60 ft (18.3 m), this size hazard requires 6 nozzles, each with a minimum flow
rate of 240 gpm (909 lpm).
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7. Determine the Discharge Time Required

Based on the fixed discharge protection, the required discharge time, per NFPA, is 5 minutes of
operation.
8. Determine the Required Quantity of Foam Concentrate
The actual flow rate is used to calculate the required quantity of foam concentrate.
Solution rate x % of injection x time = foam concentrate required.
1,440 gpm (5,451 lpm) solution flow rate x 0.03 x 5 minutes = 216 gallons (818 l) of concentrate
required.
9. Determine the Type of Proportioning Equipment Required
Any type of proportioning equipment can be used but due to the small size of the proportioning
required, line proportioners or a small bladder tank would be the best choice.
Helipad Protection by Fixed Oscillating Monitors
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SECTION 6.5
APPLICATIONS
HIGH EXPANSION FOAM SYSTEMS
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HIGH EXPANSION FOAM SYSTEMS (NFPA 11)
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Section 6.5 – High Expansion Foam Systems (NFPA 11)
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SECTION 6.6
APPLICATIONS
LOADING RACK PROTECTION
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Loading Rack Protection
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SECTION 6
Section 6.6 – Loading Rack Protection (NFPA 11, 13, 16)

Two basic methods for protecting loading racks are
available. One method uses foam-water sprinklers
mounted in the rack canopy and sometimes
supplemented by directional foam-water nozzles
mounted at a lower level to discharge directly
under the trucks. The second method utilizes foam
monitors or foam hand hoselines.
Loading racks are normally surrounded by a low-
profile diked area or a drainage system which will
contain the fuel spill. If no dike is provided, the
area under the canopy is to be considered the
hazard area. However, the overall length of the
truck being loaded may be longer than the canopy
area, therefore, that additional area must be
considered.
Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems

The foam-water sprinkler system should be designed to protect the canopy area, area of longer
trucks, pumps, meters, and any other area associated with the loading and unloading operation.
The foam-water deluge sprinkler system may be designed using air-aspirating foam-water sprinklers
or standard non air-aspirating sprinklers. Foam-water sprinkler systems should be designed to deliver
a minimum of foam solution at a flow rate of 16 gpm (60.6 lpm) per head. The discharge duration
is a minimum of 10 minutes at the specified application rate. The authority having jurisdiction may
required a higher application rate or discharge time and should be consulted for final requirements.
In accordance with NFPA 16, the deluge foam-water sprinkler system can protect a maximum
allowable coverage area per sprinkler of 100 sq ft (9.3 sq m). The design and installation of the
sprinkler system, including spacing and location of the sprinkler over the area being protected must
be in accordance with NFPA 13 for extra hazard occupancy. The sprinkler system must also be
hydraulically calculated in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13.
NFPA does not state guidelines for the placement of supplementary ground sweep nozzles. Typically, two
nozzles are utilized per each bay. One can be located near the front wheels and the second one near the
rear wheels for the tanker. Both nozzles should be directed to discharge under the tank area. Note: When
using ground sweep nozzles, the flow from these should not be considered in the design of the overhead
sprinkler system for determining the minimum application flow rate.
System Design
1 Determine the type and size of hazard
3 Determine the number of sprinklers required
4 Determine if ground sweep nozzles are required and quantity
5 Determine the total system discharge flow rate
6 Determine the water requirements
7 Determine the discharge time
8 Calculate the quantity of foam concentrate required
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Design Example
Hazard Type: Four bay loading rack
Curbed Area: 45 ft (13.7 m) wide by 90 ft (27.4 m) long
Type of Protection: Deluge Foam-Water Sprinkler System
Number of Islands: 3
Canopy Size: 43 ft x 85 ft (13.1 m x 25.9 m)
Fuel Type: Gasoline
1. Determine the Type and Size of Hazard

Hazard Type: Four bay loading rack
Curbed Area: 45 ft (13.7 m) wide by 90 ft (27.4 m) long
Number of Islands: 3
Canopy Size: 43 ft x 85 ft (13.1 m x 25.9 m)
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Area to be protected is: 45 ft x 90 ft = 4,050 sq ft (13.7 m x 27.4 m = 375.4 sq m).
4,050 sq ft (13.7 sq m) x 0.16 gpm/sq ft (6.5 lpm/sq m) = 648 gpm (2453 lpm).
3. Determine the Number of Sprinklers Required
Number of sprinklers: 4,050 sq ft (376 sq m) divided by 100 sq ft (9.3 sq m) per sprinkler = 41
sprinklers.
4. Determine if Ground Sweep Nozzles Are Required and Quantity
If ground sweep nozzles are being provided (not required per NFPA), determine the quantity
required.
Nozzles required = 2 nozzles per bay x 4 bays = 8 nozzles total.
5. Determine the Total System Discharge Flow Rate
The system should be hydraulically calculated in accordance with the procedure stated in NFPA
13. An estimate can be done as follows:
Sprinkler solution flow rate: 16 gpm (60.6 lpm) per sprinkler x 41 sprinklers = 656 gpm (2,485 lpm)
Nozzle solution flow rate: 16 gpm (60.6 lpm) x 8 nozzles = 128 gpm (484.5 lpm)
Total foam solution flow rate: 656 gpm (2,483 lpm) + 128 gpm (485 lpm) = 784 gpm (2,968 lpm)
6. Determine the Water Requirements
To determine the water flow requirements, multiply the flow solution rate (gpm) determined in Step
5 by the % of water in the foam solution. Example: If using 3% foam concentrate, the % of water
would be 97%.
7. Determine the Discharge Time
Per NFPA 16, 10 minutes of discharge is required.
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8. Calculate the Quantity of Foam Concentrate Required

Application Flow Rate (Step No. 2) x % Injection x Discharge Time.
648 gpm (2,453 lpm) (from Step No. 2) x 0.03 x 10 minutes = 194.4 gallons (736 l) of foam
concentrate required at minimum application flow rate.
9. Determine the Size and Type of Proportioning Equipment Required
Based on the flow rate and pressure requirements, select the correct size proportioner and bladder
tank required.
Monitor Protection
Loading rack requiring monitor protection should be designed to protect the entire surface area of
the hazard and can be used to protect the canopy, pumps, meters of other equipment used for the
operation of the loading rack.
It is recommended that a minimum of two monitors be used to protect the hazard area. The location
of each monitor is determined by several factors: direction of prevailing wind, traffic pattern, any
obstructions to block discharge, and range of the selected monitors and nozzles.
NFPA 11 requires a minimum from rate of 0.10 gpm/sq ft* (4.1 lpm/sq m) and a minimum
discharge time of
15 minutes when using AFFF, AR-AFFF foam concentrate. These requirements are based on
hydrocarbon fuels.
*If a fuel depth of more than 1 in (2.5 cm) can accumulate within the protected area, the application
rate shall be increased to 0.16 gpm/sq ft (6.5 lpm/sq m).
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WILL REQUIRE A SEPERATE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM.
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Approximately 2’ Above Grade
ELEVATION VIEW
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SECTION 6.7
APPLICATIONS
STORAGE TANK PROTECTION
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Storage Tank Protection (NFPA 11) Protection Of Storage Tanks
Types of Tanks Subsurface Injection Method
Fuels Handlines And Foam Monitors Only
Discharge Outlets Open Top Floating Roof Tank Protection
Sub-Surface Injection Portable Handline Method
High Back Pressure Foam Maker (HBPFM) Covered (Internal) Floating Roof Tanks
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SECTION 6
Section 6.7 – Storage Tank Protection (NFPA 11)

NFPA 11 has established guidelines for the
protection of these type hazards. Systems
normally are one of two types:
A fixed foam system which is a complete
installation consisting of a proportioning
system, discharge devices mounted on
the tank(s) being protected and all piping
between the proportioning equipment and
the hazard. All components of the system
are permanently installed.
The other type system is a semi-fixed
installation. In this type, discharge devices
are permanently installed on the tank(s)
being protected and piped to a termination point a safe distance from the hazard. The proportioning
equipment is transported to the site after a fire has started and connected to the piping system to
discharge the foam through the permanently installed discharge device(s).
Types Of Tanks
Fixed (Cone) Roof Tank – Fixed roof tanks are defined as a
vertical cylindrical tank with fixed roofs as a conical section
and comply with the requirements of NFPA 30. These tanks a
designed with a weak seam at the junction of the vertical side
and the roof. In the event of an explosion, this seam separates,
allowing the roof to blow off, thereby leaving the vertical wall intact
to retain the contents of the tank. This type of fire involves the
entire exposed surface area of the tank.
Open Top Floating Roof Tank – Open top roof tanks are defined
as vertical cylindrical tanks without fixed roofs that have a
double deck or pontoon type floating roof and comply with the
requirements of NFPA 30. The seal can be a mechanical shoe
seal or tube seal. The tube seal can have a metal weather shield.
Secondary seals of combustible or non-combustible materials
may be installed. Tanks with the following types of roofs do not
fall under the design standards for protection of open top floating
roof tanks;
• Roofs made of floating diaphragms
• Roofs made from plastic blankets
• Roofs made from plastic or other flotation material, even if encapsulated in metal or fiberglass
• Roofs that rely on floatation device enclosures that can be easily submerged if damaged
• Pan roofs
Although these types of tanks can experience a full surface fire in the event that the roof sinks,
experience shows that the most common type of fire in these tanks is a seal fire. The authority having
jurisdiction will normally determine the protection required, however, the typical protection is for the
seal area only.
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Covered (Internal) Floating Roof Tank – Covered (internal) floating roof tanks are a combination of both
the cone roof and the open top-floating roof tanks. The tank has a cone roof but with the addition of an
internal floating roof or pan that floats directly on the fuel surface. The open vents in the tank sidewalls,
just beneath the roof joints, can identify this type of tank. If the internal floating roof is other than a
steel double deck or pontoon type, the fire
protection system should be designed for full
surface fires (similar to cone roof tanks). For
the double deck or pontoon internal roofs of
steel construction, a design for the sealed
area protection may be permitted (same as
open floating roof tanks).
Fuels
Identify the Flammable Liquid – There are
two basic classifications of flammable and
combustible liquids;
• Hydrocarbons (non-water miscible)
• Polar Solvent (water miscible)
Hydrocarbons include non water-soluble petroleum liquids such as crude oil, gasoline, jet fuels, fuel
oil, etc. Polar solvents include water soluble liquids such as alcohols, ketones, esters, etc.
Flammable And Combustible Liquids Per NFPA 30

Flammable Liquid means a liquid having a flash point below 100°F and having a vapor pressure not
exceeding 40 psi at 100°F shall be known as a Class I liquid. Class I liquids shall be subdivided as
follows:
• Class IA includes those having flash points below 73°F (23°C) and having a boiling point below
100°F (38°C)
• Class IB includes those having flash points below 73°F (23°C) and having a boiling point above
100°F (38°C)
• Class IC includes those having flash points at or above 73°F (23°C) and below 100°F (38°C)
Combustible Liquid means liquid having a flash point at or above 100°F (38°C). Combustible liquids
shall be subdivided as follows:
• Class II includes liquids with flash points at or above 100°F (38°C) and below 140°F (60°C)
• Class IIIA includes liquids with flash points at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C)
• Class IIIB includes liquids with flash points at or above 200°F (93°C)
Discharge Outlets
UL has established two different types of foam discharge outlets:
Type II Discharge Outlet – A fixed device that delivers foam onto the burning liquid and partially
submerges the foam
and produces restricted agitation of the fuel surface. Examples of this type device are Foam Chambers
and Foam Makers.
Type III Discharge Outlet – A fixed or portable device that delivers foam in a manner that causes the
foam to fall directly onto the surface of the burning liquid in such a way that causes general agitation.
Examples of this type of device are Hose Stream Nozzles and Monitors.
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Sub-Surface Injection
The sub-surface method of fire protection produces foam with a High Back Pressure Foam Maker
located outside the storage tank. This system delivers the expanded foam mass through piping into the
base of the tank. The pipe may be an existing product line or can be a dedicated fire protection foam
line. The expanded foam entering the tank through
a discharge outlet is injected into the flammable liquid. The discharge outlet must be a minimum of 1
ft (0.3 m) above any water that may be present at the base of the tank. The foam will be destroyed if
injected into the water layer.
When injected into the fuel, the foam will rise through the fuel and form a vapor tight foam blanket on
the fuel surface.
High Back Pressure Foam Maker (HBPFM)

The HBPFM device is mounted in the foam line used to aspirate the foam solution before it is
discharged into the storage tank base. It will typically give an expansion ratio of between 2:1 and 4:1.
The device is capable of discharging against considerable backpressure, which can be as high as
40% of the operating pressure. The backpressure is an accumulation of head pressure in the fuel
inside the storage tank and any friction loss between the foam maker and the tank. A minimum of
100 psi (6.9 bar) inlet pressure into the HBPFM is normally required to ensure correct operation.
The foam velocity through the piping to the tank from the HBPFM is very critical. With flammable
liquids, the foam velocity entering the tank should not exceed 10 ft (3.1 m) per second, and with
combustible liquids, the foam velocity should not exceed 20 ft (6.1 m) per second.
Protection Of Storage Tanks

Fixed (Cone) Roof Tanks Protection
In accordance with NFPA 11, there are three accepted methods of the protection of fixed (cone) roof
tanks:
• Surface (Foam Chamber) Method
• Subsurface Injection Method
• Portable Foam Nozzle and Monitor Method
Surface (Foam Chamber) Method

Foam chambers are considered Type II application devices which allow application of expanded
foam onto the surface of the fuel with a minimal submergence of the foam and agitation of the fuel
surface. The foam chamber is normally mounted on the vertical surface of the storage tank, approx.
8 in to 12 in (20 cm to 30.5 cm) below the roof line. Foam chambers can be used to protect storage
tanks containing both hydrocarbon and polar solvent products.
When multiple foam chambers are required, they should be equally spaced on the vertical tank
surface and should have the approximate flow rates. The foam solution piping should be installed
in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 11 and any other applicable standards. Each foam
chamber should be piped separately and contain a shut off valve located outside the diked area.
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Chart “A” - Number of Foam Chambers Required Based on Tank Size

Tank Diameter Minimum Number of Foam Chambers Required
Up to 80 ft (24.4 m) 1
Over 80 ft (24.4 m) to 120 ft (36.6 m) 2
Over 120 ft (36.6 m) to 140 ft (42.7 m) 3
Over 140 ft (42.7 m) to 160 ft (48.8 m) 4
Over 160 ft (48.8 m) to 180 ft (54.9 m) 5
Over 180 ft (54.9 m) to 200 ft (60.9 m) 6
For tanks over 200 ft (60.9 m) in diameter, one additional outlet foam chamber should be installed
for each additional 5,000 sq ft (464.5 sq m) of surface area.
Chart “B” - Application Flow Rate and Discharge Time

Flash Minimum* Minimum
Fuel Point Flow Rate Discharge Time
100°F to 140°F 0.10 gpm/sq ft
Hydrocarbon 30 minutes
(38°C to 60°C) (4.1 lpm/sq m)
0.10 gpm/sq ft
Hydrocarbon Below 100°F (38°C) 55 minutes
(4.1 lpm/sq m)
0.10 gpm/sq ft
Crude Oil Not Applicable 55 minutes
(4.1 lpm/sq m)
Polar Solvents Not Applicable See Solberg 55 minutes
Most hydrocarbon fuels meet the minimum application flow rate of 0.10 gpm/sq. ft. (4.1 lpm/sq. m).
There are some hydrocarbons that require higher application flow rates. For polar solvents, NFPA
does not establish a minimum flow rate. Although some polar solvents have a minimum flow rate of
0.10 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m), the minimum rate can vary for polar solvents. Consult Solberg for
recommendations.
Supplemental Protection
In addition to the primary protection, supplemental hose streams are required for the protection of
fixed roof tanks. They are intended for the protection of small spill fires. The minimum quantity of
50 gpm (189 lpm) hose streams required is shown in the following Chart “C”. The number required
is based on the size of the largest tank protected by the fire protection system. The proportioning
equipment must be capable of flowing the required hoses simultaneously with the main protection
system, as well as being able to operate the supplemental hoses without operating the tank systems.
Chart “C” - Supplemental Hose Streams Required

Diameter of Tank Number of Hose Streams
Up to 65 ft (19.8 m) 1
65 ft to 120 ft (19.8 m to 36.6 m) 2
Over 120 ft (36.6 m) 3
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Chart “D” - Operating Time for Supplemental Hose Streams

Diameter of Tank Minimum Operating Time
Up to 35 ft (10.7 m) 10 minutes
35 ft. to 95 ft (10.7 m to 28.9 m) 20 minutes
Over 95 ft (28.9 m) 30 minutes
System Design
1 Determine the fuel in the storage tank
2 Determine the type of foam concentrate
3 Determine the application flow rate required
4 Determine the surface area to be protected
5 Determine the amount of foam solution required
6 Determine the quantity and size of the foam chambers required
7 Determine the required discharge time
8 Determine the number of supplementary hose streams required
9 Determine the total quantity of foam concentrate required
10 Select the proper proportioning equipment
Design Example
Tank Type: Cone Roof
Tank Diameter: 120 ft. (36.6 m)
Fuel: Crude Oil
Available Water: 1,400 gpm (5,300 lpm) at 110 psi (7.6 bar)
1. Determine the Fuel In the Storage Tank

The fuel is crude oil
2. Determine the Type of Foam Concentrate
3% AFFF has been chosen
3. Determine the Application Flow Rate Required
Based on the above flow rate Chart “B”, the required application flow rate for crude oil is 0.10
gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m).
4. Determine the Surface Area To Be Protected
The tank diameter is 120 ft (36.6 sq m) which = 11,310 sq ft (1,051 sq m) ( Radius2 x PI) = 60
ft (18.3 m) x 60 ft (18.3 m) x 3.1416 = 11,310 sq ft (1,051 sq m).
11,310 sq ft (1,051 sq m) of surface area x 0.10 gpm/sq. ft. (4.1 lpm/sq. m) = 1,131 gallons
(4,281 l) of foam solution required.
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6. Determine the Quantity and Size of the Foam Chambers Required

Based on the Chart A, a 120 ft (36.6 m) diameter tank requires 2 foam chambers. The total
foam solution required for this tank is 1,131 gallons (4281 l). To determine the size of the
foam chambers required, divide the gallons of foam solution by the number of foam chambers
required. 1,131 gallons (4281 l) divided by 2 = 566 gpm (2140 lpm) per foam chamber. Select
the required foam chamber that will provide the necessary flow at the available water pressure.
7. Determine the Required Discharge Time
Based on the Chart B, crude oil requires a discharge time of 55 minutes.
8. Determine the Number of Supplementary Hose Streams Required
Based on the supplementary hose stream Chart C, a 120 ft (36.6 m) diameter tank requires 2
hose streams, each flowing at 50 gpm (189 lpm). The hose stream must operate for a minimum
of 30 minutes.
9. Determine the Total Quantity of Foam Concentrate Required
The total quantity of foam concentrate required must include the quantity required for the foam
chambers and the hose streams.
Solution rate for tank x % of injection x time = foam concentrate required for storage tank.
Solution rate for Hose Streams x % of injection x time = foam concentrate required for hoses.
Tank- 1,131 gpm (4281 l) x 0.03 x 55 minutes = 1,866 gallons (7064 l).
Hose Streams – 100 gpm (378 lpm) x 0.03 x 30 minutes = 90 gallons (341 l).
1,866 gallons (7064 l) for tank
+ 90 gallons (341 l) for two hose streams
1,956 total gallons (7404 l) of foam concentrate required
10. Select the Proper Proportioning Equipment
The proportioning equipment must be sized for operation to the largest tank in the system,
plus the simultaneous operation of the supplementary hose streams, but should be capable of
operating the hose streams without discharging the tank system. The proportioning equipment
must have sufficient pressure to operate against the highest expected residual water pressure
available.
Subsurface Injection Method

Subsurface foam injection systems can to utilize for the protection of vertical fixed roof tanks containing
hydrocarbons. Subsurface injection is not recommended for use on Class 1A liquids or for tanks
containing polar solvents. It is also not recommended for use on tanks with pans or floating roofs
since the roof can block the flow of the foam if floor sinks. Subsurface foam systems are also not
recommended for use with hydrocarbon fuels having viscosities above 2,000 SSU at 60°F (16°C).
See NFPA 11.
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Foam Discharge Outlets

The number of discharge outlets required is determined by the tank diameter. Where two or more
outlets are required, they must be equally spaced around the tank circumference. Each discharge
outlet must be designed to discharge the foam at approx. the same flow rate. Discharge outlets can
be the open end of the foam discharge line. They must be sized to limit the velocity of the expanded
foam at the point of discharge. The maximum velocity must not exceed 10 ft/second (3 m/second) for
Class IB fuels and crude oil and 20 ft/second (6.1 m/second) for all others. The height of the discharge
outlets must be a minimum of 1 ft (0.3 m) above the highest expected water level of the tank.
Chart “E” - Number of Fixed Foam Outlets Required

Minimum Number of Discharge
Outlets
Flash Point Less Than 100°F Flash Point
Tank Diameter (38°C) 100°F (38°C) or Less
Up to 80 ft (24.4 m) 1 1
Over 80 ft to 120 ft (24.4 to 36.6 m) 2 1
Over 120 ft to 140 ft (36.6 to 42.7 m) 3 2
Over 140 ft to 160 ft (42.7 to 48.8 m) 4 2
Over 160 ft to 180 ft (48.8 to 54.9 m) 5 2
Over 180 ft to 200 ft (54.9 to 60.9 m) 6 3
Over 200 ft (60.9 m) 6 (See Note 1) 3 (See Note 2)
Note 1: Add one outlet for each additional 5,000 sq ft (464.5 sq m)

Note 2: Add one outlet for each additional 7,500 sq ft (696.8 sq m)
Chart “F” - Minimum Discharge Time and Application Flow Rate W/AFFF
Fuel Flash Point Min. Flow Rate Min. Discharge Time
100°F to 140°F 0.10 gpm/sq ft
(38°C to 60°C) (4.1 lpm/sq m)
Below 100°F (38°C) or
0.10 gpm/sq ft
Hydrocarbon liquids heated above flash 55 minutes
(4.1 lpm/sq m)
point
0.10 gpm/sq ft
(4.1 lpm/sq m)
System Design
The system design should be based on the largest single hazard when more than one tank is
protected by the same system. it is not required to total all the individual requirements. NFPA
standards require that the system be designed for the protection of the largest single hazard.
1 Determine the fuel in the storage tank
2 Determine the type of foam concentrate
4 Determine the surface area to be protected
5 Determine the amount of foam solution required
6 Determine the quantity and size of the foam discharge outlets
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7 Determine the back pressure down stream of the foam maker

8 Determine the required discharge time
9 Determine the number of supplementary hose streams required
10 Determine the total quantity of foam concentrate required
11 Select the proper proportioning equipment
Design Example
Tank Type: Cone Roof
Tank Diameter: 120 ft (36.6 m)
Tank Height: 40 ft (12.2 m)
Fuel: Crude Oil
Available Water: 1,400 gpm at 110 psi (5300 lpm at 7.6 bar)
1. Determine the Fuel In the Storage Tank

The storage tank contains crude oil.
3% AFFF has been chosen.
Based on the flow rate Chart “F”, the required application flow rate for crude oil is 0.10 gpm/sq ft (4.1
lpm/sq m).
4. Determine the Surface Area To Be Protected
The tank diameter is 120 ft (36.6 m) which = 11,310 sq ft (1051 sq m)…( Radius2 x PI) = 60 ft
x 60 ft x 3.1416 = 11,310 sq ft (18.3 m x 18.3 m x PI = 1,051 sq m).
11,310 sq ft (1051 sq m) of surface area x 0.10 gpm/sq ft (4.1 lpm/sq m) = 1,131 gallons
(4,281 l) of foam solution required.
6. Determine the Quantity and Size of the Foam Discharge Outlets
Based on the discharge outlet Chart “E”, the 120 ft (36.6 m) diameter tank requires 2 foam
discharge outlets.
The total solution required for this tank is 1,131 gpm (4,281 l). To determine the solution flow per
each discharge outlet, divide the total flow by the number of discharge outlets. 1,131 gpm (4281
l) solution flow divided by 2 discharge outlets = 566 gpm (2,142 l) per each outlet.
Multiply the solution flow rate per discharge outlet x the expansion to determine the amount of
expanded foam solution discharged per outlet.
566 gpm (2,142 l) solution x 4 (expansion) = 2,264 gpm (8,570 l) expanded foam per
discharge.
Determine maximum velocity allowed.
Based on the fuel classification, the maximum velocity for crude oil is 10 ft/sec (3.1 m/sec).
Determine pipe size that will not exceed this velocity.
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Velocity Formula: V(ft/sec.) = gpm foam x 0.4085 (D = Pipe diameter in inches)

D2
Based on the above calculation, 8 in. pipe has a velocity of 8.6 ft/sec (2.6 m/sec). This is the
smallest pipe size which can be used for each discharge outlet without exceeding the 10 ft/sec
(3.1 m/sec) maximum velocity. Therefore, the tank requires two 8 in. discharge outlets.
7. Determine the Back Pressure Down Stream of the Foam Maker
In this example, the foam maker will flow at 1,131 gpm (4,282 lpm). Refer to Solberg Foam Maker
data sheet(s) to determine the required inlet pressure. When sizing the piping between the tank
and the foam maker, the calculated piping loss plus the head loss at the tank and not exceed the
allowable back pressure].
Based on the Min. Discharge time and Application Rate Chart “F”, Crude Oil requires a 55 minute
discharge time.
Based on the supplementary hose stream Chart C”, a 120 ft (36.6 m) diameter tank requires
2 hose streams each flowing at 50 gpm (189 lpm). They must operate for a minimum of 30
minutes.
10. Determine the Total Quantity of Foam Concentrate Required
Total quantity of foam concentrate required is as follows:
Foam solution rate for tank x % of injection x time = foam concentrate required for tank.
Foam solution rate for hose streams x % of injection x time = foam concentrate required for hose
streams.
Tank – 1,131 gpm (4282 lpm) x 0.03 x 55 minutes = 1,866 gallons (7064 l) of foam
concentrate.
Hose Streams – 100 gpm (378 l) x 0.03 x 30 minutes = 90 gallons (341 l) of foam
concentrate.
1,866 gal 7064 l
+ 90 gal +341 l
1,956 gal (7404 l) total quantity of foam concentrate required
The proportioning system must be sized for operation of the largest tank in the system, plus
simultaneous operation of the supplementary hose streams. The system should be capable of
operating the hose streams without discharging the tank system. The proportioning system must
have sufficient pressure to operate against the highest expected residual water pressure.
Handlines And Foam Monitors Only

Where it is acceptable by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), portable foam nozzles may be used
for protection of fixed roof tanks containing hydrocarbons. The tanks may not be more than 30 ft (9.1
m) in diameter and can not be more than 20 ft (6.1 m) in height.
Foam monitors may be used for the protection of fixed roof tanks up to 60 ft (18.3 m) in diameter.
Neither handlines nor monitors are considered acceptable for protecting tanks containing polar
solvents regardless of the tank size.
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The chart below states the minimum discharge time and application flow rate when protecting fixed
roof tanks containing hydrocarbons with only handlines or monitors.
Chart “G” – Minimum Discharge Time and Application Rate

Fuel Flash Point Min. Application Min. Discharge Time
Rate
100°F to 140°F 0.16 gpm/sq ft
(38°C to 60°C) (6.5 lpm/sq m)
Below 100°F (38°C) or 0.16 gpm/sq ft
Liquids heated above flash point (6.5 lpm/sq m)
0.16 gpm/sq ft
(6.5 lpm/sq m)
Open Top Floating Roof Tank Protection

Two types of protection are available for the protection of open top floating roof tanks. The first type
of protection utilizes a permanent fixed piping system to discharge the foam concentrate in the area
above the mechanical seal, weather shield or secondary seal. The second type of protection utilizes
a permanent fixed piping system to discharge the foam concentrate below the mechanical seal,
directly onto the flammable liquid surface, behind the weather shield, directly onto the tube seal or
beneath the secondary seal, directly on the primary seal.
There are two general types of seals according to NFPA 11: Pantograph (Mechanical Shoe) Seal and
Tube Seals.
A pantograph type floating roof typically contains a fabric seal that is anchored to the roof and rides
on the inside of the tank wall. A pantograph or mechanical shoe system is attached below the fabric
seal to keep the roof aligned within the tank. See figure below.
A tube seal is typically constructed of a urethane foam contained within a durable envelope. The seal
is connected to the edge of the floating roof around the entire circumference of the tank. A weather
shield or secondary seal is installed above the tube seal. See figure below.
Above the seal area – When this type of protection is utilized, top of seal protection utilizes either
floating roof foam makers or foam chambers connected to the tank wall above the seal. When this
type of protection is used, a foam dam is required to contain the foam in the seal area. The foam
dam is typically 12 to 24 in (31 to 61 cm) high.
Below the seal area – When this type of protection is utilized, below seal protection utilizes a floating
roof foam maker mounted on the floating roof. Piping is run from the foam maker and is penetrated
through the fabric seal, secondary seal or the weather seal. A foam dam may be required depending
on the type of seals present. Because the foam maker is mounted on the floating roof, special
distribution piping may be required. Contact Solberg for system requirements.
Number of Discharge Devices Required

The number of foam discharge devices required is based on the circumference of the tank and the
height of the foam dam. If a foam dam with a minimum height of 24 in. (61 cm) is installed, the
maximum spacing between the discharge devices increases. See the Chart “H” below for maximum
spacing for each type seal.
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Chart “H” – Maximum Dam Spacing and Minimum Discharge Time and
Application Rates
Maximum Spacing of Seal
Discharge Outlets
Seal Type Application Rate Min. Discharge 12 in (31 cm) 24 in Dam
Time Dam
0.3 gpm/sq ft
Mechanical shoe 20 minutes 40 ft (12.2 m) 80 ft (24.4 m)
(12.2 lpm/sq m)
Tube Seal w/metal 0.3 gpm/sq ft
20 minutes 40 ft (12.2 m) 80 ft (24.4 m)
weather seal (12.2 lpm/sq m)
Full or partly combustible 0.3 gpm/sq ft
20 minutes 40 ft (12.2 m) 80 ft (24.4 m)
secondary seal (12.2 lpm/sq m)
All metal 0.3 gpm/sq ft
20 minutes 40 ft (12.2 m) 80 ft (24.4 m)
secondary seal (12.2 lpm/sq m)
System Design – Above the Seal Protection

protected by the same system. It is not required to total all the individual requirements. NFPA
1. Determine the type of fuel in the storage tank
2. Determine the type of foam concentrate
3. Determine the application flow rate
4. Determine the annular area to be protected
5. Determine the amount of foam solution required
6. Determine the quantity and size of the foam discharge devices
7. Determine the required discharge time
8. Determine the number of supplementary hose streams required
9. Determine the total of foam concentrate required
10. Select the proper proportioning equipment
Design Example – Above the Seal Protection

Tank Type: Open Top Floating Roof
Type of Protection: Above the Seal
Fuel: Crude Oil
Height of Foam Dam: 24 in (61 cm)
Width of Annular Area: 14 in (36 cm)
Type of Seal: Tube Seal With Weather Shield
Available Water: 1,400 gpm @ 110 psi (5300 lpm @ 7.6 bar)
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1. Determine the Type of Fuel in the Storage Tank

The type of fuel is crude oil.
The application flow rate for crude oil is 0.3 gpm/sq ft (1.1 lpm/sq m).
4. Determine the Annular Area to be Protected
This is determined by taking the diameter of the tank minus the diameter of the foam dam.
Area of 110 ft (33.6 m) diameter tank = 55 ft x 55 ft x 3.1416 (PI) = 9,504 sq ft
(16.8 m x 16.8 m x 3.1416 (PI) = 886.7 sq m)
Area of 106 ft (32.3 m) diameter foam dam = 53 ft 53 ft x 3.1416 = 8,825 sq ft
(16.2 m x 16.2 m x 3.1416 (PI) = 820 sq m)
Annular Area = 9,504 sq ft – 8,825 sq ft = 679 sq ft
(886.7 sq m – 820 sq m = 66.7 sq m)
This is determined by multiplying the annular ring area by the application flow rate.
679 sq ft (66.7 sq m) x 0.3 gpm/sq ft (12.2 lpm/sq m) = 204 gpm (772 lpm) of solution required.
6. Determine the Quantity and Size of the Foam Discharge Devices
The quantity of discharge devices required is determined by the circumference of the tank and the
maximum spacing allowed based on the height of the foam dam. The amount of solution required
for each discharge device is derived by dividing the total foam solution flow required by the
number of discharge devices.
Based on the Chart “H”, the tank can use 80 ft (24.4 m) spacing between each discharge device
based on a 24 in (61 cm) high foam dam.
The 110 ft (33.5 m) diameter tank has a circumference of 346 ft (105.5 m).
The number of discharge devices required is determined by dividing the circumference by the
maximum spacing allowed for the device.
346 ft (105.5 m) divided by 80 ft (24.4 m) = 4.3 or 5 discharge devices required.
To determine the size of the discharge device, divide the total flow rate by the number of devices.
204 gpm (772 lpm) solution flow rate divided by 5 (no. of devices required) = 41 gpm (155 lpm) per
discharge device.
Select a discharge device that will provide that flow at the available pressure.
Based on the Chart “H”, the tube seal with weather shield requires a 20 minute discharge time.
Based on the supplementary hose stream Chart “C”, the 110 ft (33.6 m) diameter tank requires 2
hose streams each flowing at 50 gpm (189 l). The hose streams have to operate for a minimum of
30 minutes.
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9. Determine the total of Foam Concentration Required

Solution rate for tank x % of injection x time = foam concentrate required for tank.
Solution rate for hose streams x % of injection x time = foam concentrate required for hose
streams.
Tank - 204 gpm x 0.03 x 20 = 123 gallons (772 lpm x 0.03 x 20 = 464 l)
Hose Streams – 100 gpm x 0.03 x 30 = 90 gallons (479 lpm x 0.03 x 30 = 331 l)
123 gallons (466 l)
+90 gallons (341)
213 total gallons (807 l) of foam concentrate required
System Design – Below the Seal Protection

protected by the same system. It is not required to total all the individual requirements. NFPA
Chart “I” – Maximum Outlet Spacing and Minimum Discharge Time and
Application Rates
Minimum
Application Discharge Maximum Spacing
Seal Type Rate Time Between Discharge Outlets
0.5 gpm/sq ft
Mechanical Shoe 10 minutes 130 ft (40 m) (dam not required)
(20.4 lpm/sq m)
Tube Seal w/more than 6 in
0.5 gpm/sq ft
(15 cm) between top of tube 10 minutes 60 ft (18 m) (dam not required)
(20.4 lpm/sq m)
and top of pontoon
Tube seal w/less than 6 in (15
0.5 gpm/sq ft
cm) between top of tube and 10 minutes 60 ft (18 m) (dam not required)
(20.4 lpm/sq m)
top of pontoon
Tube seal w/foam discharge
(20.4 lpm/sq m) below metal 0.5 gpm/sq ft 10 minutes 60 ft (18 m) (dam not required)
secondary seal*
*Secondary seal acts as a foam dam
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1. Determine the type of fuel in the storage tank

2. Determine the type of foam concentrate
3. Determine the application flow rate
4. Determine the annular area to be protected
5. Determine the amount of foam solution required
6. Determine the quantity and size of the foam discharge devices
7. Determine the required discharge time
8. Determine the number of supplementary hose streams required
9. Determine the total of foam concentrate required
10. Select the proper proportioning equipment
Design Example – Below the Seal Protection

Tank Type: Open Top Floating Roof
Type of Protection: Below the Seal
Fuel: Crude Oil
Height of Foam Dam: Not Applicable
Width of Annular Area: 12 in (31 cm)
Type of Seal: Shoe Seal
Available Water: 1,400 gpm @ 110 psi (5300 lpm @ 7.6 bar)
1. Determine the Type of Fuel in the Storage Tank

The type of fuel is crude oil.
The application flow rate for crude oil is 0.5 gpm/sq ft (20.4 lpm/sq m).
4. Determine the Annular Area to be Protected
This is determined by taking the diameter of the tank minus the diameter of the foam dam.
Area of 110 ft (33.5 m) diameter tank = 55 ft x 55 ft. x 3.1416 = 9,504 sq ft (16.8 m x 16.8
m x 3.1416 (PI) = 883 sq m).
Area of 108 ft (32.9 m) diameter foam dam = 54 ft x 54 ft x 3.1416 = 9,161 sq ft (16.5 m x
16.5 m x 3.1416 (PI) = 851 sq m).
Annular Area = 9,504 sq ft – 9,161 sq ft = 343 sq ft (883 sq m – 851 sq m = 31.9 sq m).
This is determined by multiplying the annular ring area by the application flow rate.
343 sq ft (31.9 sq m) x 0.5 gpm/sq ft (20.4 lpm/sq m) = 172 gpm (651 lpm) of solution
required
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6. Determine the Quantity and Size of the Foam Discharge Devices

The quantity of discharge devices required is determined by the circumference of the tank and
the maximum spacing allowed for each discharge device. The amount of solution required for
each discharge device is derived by dividing the total foam solution flow required by the number
of discharge devices.
Based on the Chart “I”, the tank can use 130 ft (39.6 m) spacing between each discharge device
based on the shoe type seal.
The 110 ft (33.5 m) diameter tank has a circumference of 346 ft (105.5 m)
The number of discharge devices required is determined by dividing the circumference by the
maximum spacing allowed for the device.
346 ft (105.5 m) divided by 130 ft (39.6 m) = 2.7 or 3 discharge devices required
To determine the size of the discharge device, divide the total flow rate by the number of devices.
172 gpm (651 lpm) solution flow rate divided by 3 (no. of devices required) = 58 gpm (220 lpm)
per discharge device.
Select a discharge device that will provide that flow at the available pressure
Based on the Chart “I”, the shoe seal requires a 10 minute discharge time
Based on the supplementary hose stream Chart “C”, the 110 ft (33.5 m) diameter tank requires
2 hose streams each flowing at 50 gpm (189 lpm). The hose streams have to operate for a
minimum of 30 minutes.
9. Determine the total of Foam Concentration Required
Solution rate for tank x % of injection x time = foam concentrate required for tank
Solution rate for hose streams x % of injection x time = foam concentrate required for hose
streams
Tank – 172 gpm x 0.03 x 10 = 52 gallons (651 lpm x 0.03 x 10 = 197 l)
Hose Streams – 100 gpm x 0.03 x 30 = 90 gallons (379 lpm x 0.03 x 30 = 341 l)
52 gallons (197 l)
+90 gallons (341)
142 total gallons (538 l) of foam concentrate required
Portable Handline Method

The handline method can be used by firefighter to apply foam solution directly on the seal area that
is on fire. On the type of fire protection, a hose station, containing two 1½ in valved hose connections
to located on the platform at
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the top of the tank stairs. The fire fighter can use the handlines to discharge foam directly onto the
fire area. A fixed discharge device should be mounted under the platform to protect the fire fighters.
This discharge device should have a minimum flow rate of 50 gpm (189 lpm) and should cover the
seal area a minimum of 40 ft (12.2 m) on both sides of the platform. This type of application requires
that a foam dam be installed. NFPA does not state the required application rate or the minimum
discharge time since this type of protection is a spot application and there is no way to determine
how large the fire will be. NFPA limits this type of fire protection to storage tanks not exceeding 250 ft
(76 m) in diameter.
Covered (Internal) Floating Roof Tanks

Covered (internal) floating roof tanks have a fixed roof equipped with a ventilation system and
will contain a double deck or pontoon type of floating roof. They can also be constructed with a
metal floating roof cover supported by a liquid tight metal flotation device. NFPA 30 specifies the
construction requirements. Fixed foam fire protection systems are usually not used for this type
of hazard. If local authorities or AHJ’s require the use of fixed fire protection systems, NFPA has
established the following guidelines.
Because of the design, Covered (internal) Floating Roof Tanks can have a complete surface fire
as well as a seal fire. The type of protection required is normally based on the construction of the
floating roof. Tanks containing the following types of roof construction are considered suitable for seal
area protection:
• Steel double deck
• Steel pontoon
• Full liquid surface contact, closed cell honeycomb of metal construction conforming to API 650
(Appendix H, Internal Floating Roof Requirements)
Tanks constructed utilizing the following types of floating roofs do not fall under the design
requirements for seal protection of covered (internal) floating roof tanks
• Roofs constructed with floating diaphragms
• Roofs constructed with plastic blankets
• Roofs constructed with plastic or other floatation material, even if encapsulated in metal or
fiberglass
• Roofs that rely on floatation device enclosures that can be easily submerged if damaged
• Pan roofs
These type tanks require full surface protection and fall under the requirements for fixed roof tanks.
Foam systems for covered floating roof tanks should be designed to protect the entire fuel surface.
If the floating pan is pinned at the top of the tank, foam chambers should be located in a position so
that the tank is protected with the pan in the pinned position. Design of the foam system is the same
as for fixed (cone) roof tanks, except there is no requirement for separate valved laterals for each
discharge device. Subsurface foam injection is not recommended
for this type tank.
Supplementary handline protection is required.
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Design Example
The fire protection design for Covered (internal) Floating Roof tanks is the same as the design
requirements TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT
for surface protection FOR
of Fixed (Cone) Roof SUB-SURFACE
tanks. SYSTEMS
Refer to DESIGN EXAMPLE for surface
protection of Fixed (Cone) Roof tanks.
INTO A CONE ROOF STORAGE TANK
TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT FOR SUB-SURFACE SYSTEMS

INTO A CONE ROOF STORAGE TANK
Tank Shell
Tank Shell
Rupture Disc Swing
(optional) Check Gate Valve
Rupture Disc Valve
Swing
(optional) Check Gate Valve
Valve
From High Back

From High Back Pressure Foam Maker
At Least 1ft.
Pressure Foam Maker (0.3m) At Least 1ft.
Water Bottom
(0.3m)
Foam Flow Water Bottom
Valved Test Connection

Foam Flow
Valved Test Connection
Figure 1 (Sec. 6.7)
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TYPICAL OUTLETS FOR SUB-SURFACE INJECTION

INSIDE CONE ROOF STORAGE TANKS
TYPICAL OUTLETS FOR SUB-SURFACE INJECTION
INSIDE CONE ROOF STORAGE TANKS
ConnectionsConnections
for Sub-Surface Foam Makers
for Sub-Surface Foam Makers
Gate Valve
Check Valve
Gate Valve
Check Valve
Valved Test
2 Outlets Rupture Disc Connection
(optional)
Dike Wall
Valved Test
2 Outlets Rupture Disc Connection
(optional)
3 Outlets
Dike Wall
4 Outlets
3 Outlets
4 Outlets Figure 2 (Sec. 6.7)
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Product
Storage
Tank
Aerated
Foam Foam Solution
Shut Off To
Foam Maker
High Back Presure
Foam Maker(s)
Tank Foam Discharge

Shut Off Shut Off
Fuel Valve To Tank
Water Bottom Rupture Disc Test Foam Solution

Grade (Optional) Connect Dike Wall Supply
Sub-Surface Injection Application for Fixed Roof Tanks
Figure 3 (Sec. 6.7)
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Typical Foam Systems Illustrations for Top-of-Seal Fire

Protection. Both fixed foam (wall-mounted) and roof-mounted
discharge outlets are shown for illustrative purposes. Typical Foam Systems Arrangement Illustrations
Although both methods are shown, only one is needed. for Below-the-Seal (or Shield) Application.
Figure 5 (Sec. 6.7)
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Foam Discharge Outlet

(See Details For Appropriate
Foam Maker Foam Solution Configuration of Discharge)
Discharge Pipe
Foam Solution
Discharge Manifold
Flexible
Hose
Pipe Tank Shut Off Valve (NO)

Dike Wall
Block Valve (NC)
Foam Solution Supply
Typical Installation for Floating Roof Tank Seal Protection

Using Flexible Hose Through Bottom of Roof and Roof Mounted Foam Makers
Foam Discharge Outlet

(See Seal Details For Appropriate
Congiguration Of Discharge)
Foam Discharge
Pipe
Foam Discharge
Manifold
Flexible
Hose
Tank Shut Off Valve (NO)

Pipe
Dike Wall
Block Valves (NC)
Foam Solution
High Back Pressure Supply
Foam Maker
Typical Installation for Floating Roof Tank Seal Protection

Using Foam Supplied From High Back Pressure Foam Maker
Flexible Hose Through Bottom of Roof and Manifold
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Figure 6 (Sec. 6.7)
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Product Storage Tank
Foam Chamber
Aerated
Foam
Foam Solution
Lateral To Foam Solution
Foam Chambers Supply
Shut Off Valve
To Foam Chamber
Fuel
Grade
Surface Application Using Foam Chambers for Fixed Roof Tanks
Foam Solution
Foam Chamber Supply
Shut Off Valve

To Foam Chamber
Foam Solution Laterals
To Foam Chambers
Product
Storage Tank
Dike Wall
Foam Chamber
Surface Application Using Multiple Foam Chambers for Fixed Roof Tanks
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Figure 7 (Sec. 6.7)
Storage Tank Protection

SURFACESURFACE
INJECTION
INJECTION
Determining Inlet Pipe Size
Determining Inlet Pipe Size
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theexceed
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of discharge into the tank shall not exceed 10 ft.
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SURFACE INJECTION
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SECTION 6 SECTION 6.7 Figure 9 (Sec. 6.7)

SURFACE INJECTION
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Figure 10 (Sec. 6.7)
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Figure 11 (Sec. 6.7)


SURFACE APPLICATION
Calculating Annular Ring Area (Floating Roof Tanks)
For tanks with foam dams, the annular ring is the area between the foam dam and the tank wall. For
tanks without foam dams, the annular ring is the area between the tank wall and the inside base of
the secondary seal. It is calculated by subtracting the unprotected roof area from the total surface
area of the tank as follows:
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RING AREA AREA ROOF AREA
(∏ r2) (∏ r2)
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APPENDIX
MENU
Foam Glossary Pipe Tables
CAD Drawing Symbols Equivalent Pipe Lengths
General Reference – Standards and Friction Loss Table

Publications
Hose Friction Loss
Around-The-Pump Proportioning Systems
Strait Bore Discharge Data
Comparison of Proportioning System Types
Understanding Fire Protection
Basic Hydraulic Calculations
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APPENDIX – SECTION 7
Foam Glossary
Adhesive Qualities: The ability to bind together substances of unlike composition. When a foam
blanket clings to a vertical surface, it has adhesive quantities. This is required to prevent vapor
release from a tank shell, for example.
AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam): A foam liquid containing fluorocarbon surfactants that
control the physical properties of water so that it is able to float and spread across the surface of a
hydrocarbon fuel.
Airfoam: Foam produced by a physical agitation of a mixture of water, air and a foaming agent. Also
called mechanical foam.
Approved: Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
AR-AFFF (Alcohol Resistant - Aqueous Film Forming Foam): A specially formulated foam
concentrate for use on alcohols and other polar solvents.
ATC: Alcohol Type Concentrate a registered trademark of SOLBERG or its affiliates.
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ): An organization, office or individual responsible for enforcing
the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an installation, or a
procedure.
Boilover: Violent ejection of flammable liquid from its container caused by the vaporization of water
beneath the body of liquid. It may occur after a lengthy burning period of products such as crude oil
when the heat wave has passed down through the liquid and reaches the water bottom in the storage
tank. It will not occur to any significant extent with water-soluble liquids or light products such as
gasoline.
Burnback Resistance: The ability of a foam blanket to resist direct flame impingement such as would
be evident in a partially extinguished petroleum fire.
Classification of Fire:
• Class A Fire: A fire in combustible fuel such as wood and paper, where the cooling effect of water
is of first importance in extinguishment.
• Class B Fire: A fire involving a flammable liquid, where blanketing or smothering effect is of first
importance in extinguishment.
• Class C Fire: A fire in live electrical equipment, where use of a non-conducting fire extinguishing
agent is of first importance.
Cohesive Quantities: The ability to bind together substances of like composition.
Combustible Liquid: Any liquid having a flash point at or above 100°F (37.8°C).
Combustible Liquid Classification:
• Class II: A liquid that has a closed-cup flash point at or above 100°F (37.8°C) and below 140°F
(60°C)
• Class lIIA: A liquid that has a closed-cup flash point at or above 140°F (60°C), but below 200°F
(93°C)
• Class IIIB: A liquid that has a closed-cup flash point at or above 200°F (93°C)
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Compatibility: The ability of extinguishing agents to be mixed or applied simultaneously.

Concentration: The amount of foam liquid contained in a given volume of foam solution. The type of
foam liquid being used determines the percentage of concentration required. For example: 3% AFFF
is mixed in a 3% concentration (97 parts water, 3 parts foam liquid).
Coupled Water-Motor Pump: A correctly designed positive displacement pump in the water
supply line coupled to a second, smaller, positive displacement foam concentrate pump to provide
proportioning.
Deflector: The device attached to most Type II fixed foam chamber discharge outlets which directs
the flow of foam solution down and over a large area of the inside of the storage tank.
Discharge Device: A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a predetermined,
fixed, or adjustable pattern. Examples include, but are not limited to, sprinklers, spray nozzles, and
hose nozzles.
Air-Aspirating Discharge Devices: Devices specially designed to aspirate and mix air into the foam
solution to generate foam. followed by foam discharge in a specific design pattern.
Compressed Air Foam Discharge Device: A device specifically designed to discharge compressed air
foam in a predetermined pattern.
Non-Air-Aspirating Discharge Devices: Devices designed to provide a specific water discharge
pattern.
Discharge Outlet:
• Fixed Foam Discharge Outlet: A device permanently attached to a tank, dike, or other
containment structure designed to introduce foam.
• Type I Discharge Outlet: An approved discharge outlet that conducts and delivers foam gently
onto the liquid surface without submergence of the foam or agitation of the surface.
• Type II Discharge Outlet: An approved discharge outlet that does not deliver foam gently onto the
liquid surface but is designed to lessen submergence of the foam and agitation of the surface.
• Eductor (Inductor): A device that uses the Venturi principle to introduce a proportionate quantity
of foam concentrate into a water stream; the pressure at the throat is below atmospheric pressure
and will draw in liquid from atmospheric storage.
• In-Line Eductor: A Venturi-type proportioning device that meters foam concentrate at a fixed or
variable concentration into the water stream at a point between the water source and a nozzle or
other discharge device.
Downstream: The direction in which the water is flowing or will flow.
Drainage Rate: The rate at which the solution drains from the foam.
Drainage Time: Time taken for 25% or 50% of the volume of the original foam solution to drain out of
the generated foam.
Expansion, Expansion Value, Expansion Ratio: Ratio of the volume of foam to the volume of the
foam solution from which it was made:
• Low Expansion Foam: Foam which has an expansion ratio less than 20
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• Medium Expansion Foam: Foam which has an expansion ratio greater than or equal to 20 but less
than 200.
• High Expansion Foam: Foam which has an expansion ratio greater than or equal to 200
Fire:
• Class A: A fire in ordinary combustible materials, such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many
plastics.
• Class B: A fire in flammable liquids. Combustible liquids, petroleum, greases, tars, oils, oil-based
paints, solvents, lacquers, alcohols, and flammable gases.
• Class C: A fire that involves energized electrical equipment where the electrical resistively of the
extinguishing media is of importance.
Fire-fighting Foam: Aggregate of air filled bubbles formed from a foam solution used for fire-fighting.
Flammable Liquid: A substance which is liquid at ordinary temperatures and pressures and has a
flash point below 100°F (38°C).
Flammable Liquid Classification:
• Class I: a liquid that has a closed-cup flash point below 100°F (38°C) and a vapor pressure not
exceeding 40 psi (2.8 bar) at l00°F (38°C).
• Class lA: a liquid that has a closed-cup flash point below 73°F (23°C) and a boiling point below
l00°F (38°C).
• Class lB: a liquid that has a closed-cup flash point below 73°F (23°C) and a boiling point at or
above 100°F (38°C).
• Class IC: a liquid that has a closed-cup flash point
at or above 73°F (23°C) but below 100°F (38°C).
Flash Back: Reignition of flammable liquid caused by exposure of its vapors to a source of ignition
such as a hot metal surface or a spark.
Fluoroprotein Foam: A foam based on natural protein and modified with a selected fluorinated
surfactant which is loosely bonded to protein and gives the foam oleophobicity (the ability to shed oil-
like products).
Foam: A stable aggregation of bubbles of lower density than oil or water.
• Compressed Air Foam (CAF): a homogenous foam produced by the combination of water, foam
concentrate, and air or nitrogen under pressure.
Foam Chamber: Fixed foam discharge outlet.
Foam Concentrate: Liquid which is diluted with water to produce foam solution.
• Alcohol-Resistant Foam Concentrate: a concentrate used for fighting fires on water-soluble
materials and other fuels destructive to regular, AFFF, or FFFP foams, as well as for fires involving
hydrocarbons.
• Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Concentrate (AFFF): a concentrate ‘based on fluorinated surfactants
plus foam stabilizers to produce a fluid aqueous film for suppressing hydrocarbon fuel vapors and
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usually diluted with water to a 1 percent, 3 percent, or 6 percent solution.

• Film-Forming Fluoro-protein Foam Concentrate (FFFP): A protein-foam concentrate that uses
fluorinated surfactants to produce a fluid aqueous film for suppressing hydrocarbon fuel vapors.
• Film-Forming Foam: A concentrate that when mixed at its nominal use concentration will form an
aqueous film on hydrocarbon fuels. The hydrocarbon fuel typically used as a minimum benchmark
for film formation is cyclohexane.
• Fluoroprotein Foam Concentrate: a concentrate very similar to protein-foam concentrate but with
a synthetic fluorinated surfactant additive.
• Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Concentrate: A concentrate, usually derived from
hydrocarbon surfactants, used in specially designed equipment to produce foams having foam to-
solution volume ratios of 20:1 to approximately 1000:1.
• Protein Foam Concentrate: Concentrate consisting primarily of products from a protein
hydrolysate, plus stabilizing additives and inhibitors to protect against freezing, to prevent
corrosion of equipment and containers, to resist bacterial decomposition, to control viscosity, and
to otherwise ensure readiness for use under emergency conditions.
• RE-HEALING Foam Concentrate: An environmentally sustainable fluorosurfactant and
fluoropolymer-free foam concentrate used to effectively extinguish Class B hydrocarbon fuel fires.
• Synthetic Foam Concentrate: Concentrate based on foaming agents other than hydrolyzed
proteins and including aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) concentrates, medium- and high
expansion foam concentrates, and other synthetic foam concentrates.
• Other Synthetic Foam Concentrate: A concentrate based on hydrocarbon surface active agents
and listed as a wetting agent, foaming agent, or both.
Foam Concentrate Type: A classification of a foam concentrate that includes the chemical
composition as defined under foam concentrate, including the use percentage, the minimum usable
temperature, and the fuels on which the concentrate is effective.
Foam Generators:
• Foam Generators (Aspirator Type): Foam generators, fixed or portable, in which jet streams of
foam solution aspirate sufficient amounts of air that is then entrained on the screens to produce
foam, and which usually produce foam with expansion ratios of not more than 250:1.
• Foam Generators (Blower Type): Foam generators, fixed or portable, in which the foam solution is
discharged as a spray onto screens through which an air stream developed by a fan or blower is
passing.
Foam Injection:
• Semi-subsurface Foam Injection: Discharge of foam at the liquid surface within a storage tank
from a floating hose that rises from a piped container near the tank bottom.
• Subsurface Foam Injection: Discharge of foam into a storage tank from an outlet near the tank
bottom.
Foam Maker: A device designed to introduce air into a pressurized foam solution stream.
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Foam Solution: Solution of foam concentrates in water in the correct proportions.

• Premixed Foam Solution: Solution produced by introducing a measured amount of foam
concentrate into a given amount of water in a storage tank.
Foam Stability: The relative ability of a foam to withstand spontaneous collapse or breakdown from
external causes, such as heat or chemical reaction.
Foam System Types:
• Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS): A system employing compressed air foam discharge
devices or hoses attached to a piping system through which foam is transported from a mixing
chamber. Discharge of CAFS begins with automatic actuation of a detection system, or manual
actuation that opens valves permitting compressed air foam generated in the mixing chamber,
to flow through a piping system and discharged over the area served by the discharge devices
or hoses. Hazards that compressed air foam systems are permitted to protect include flammable
liquids as defined and combustible liquids. Compressed air foam systems are not permitted to be
used on the following fire hazards: (1) Chemicals, such as cellulose nitrate, that release sufficient
oxygen or other oxidizing agents to sustain combustion; (2) Energized unenclosed electrical
equipment; (3) Water-reactive metals such as sodium, potassium, and NaK (sodium-potassium
alloys); (4) Hazardous water-reactive materials, such as triethyl-aluminum and phosphorous
pentoxide; and (5) Liquefied flammable gas.
• Fixed System: A complete installation in which foam is piped from a central foam station,
discharging through fixed delivery outlets to the hazard to be protected with permanently installed
pumps where required.
• Mobile System: Any type of foam-producing unit that is mounted on wheels and that is self-
propelled or towed by a vehicle and can be connected to a water supply or can utilize a premixed
foam solution.
• Portable System: Foam-producing equipment, materials, hose, and so forth that are transported
by hand.
• Semi Fixed System: A system in which the hazard is equipped with fixed discharge outlets
connected to piping that terminates at a safe distance.
Foam-Generating Methods: Methods of generation of air foam including hose stream, foam nozzle,
and medium and high-expansion generators, foam maker, pressure foam maker (high back pressure
or forcing type), or foam monitor stream.
• Compressed Air Foam-Generating Method: A method of generating compressed air foam
recognized in this standard using a mixing chamber to combine air or nitrogen under pressure,
water, and foam concentrate in the correct proportions. The resulting compressed air foam flows
through piping or hoses to the hazard being protected.
Forceful Application: Application (of foam from the test nozzle) directly onto the surface of the fuel.
Friction Loss: The loss of pressure in a flowing stream resulting from resistance to flow imposed by
the inside of the pipe or hose and by changes in flow direction such as elbows and tees.
Gentle Application: Application (of foam from the test nozzle) indirectly to the surface of the fuel
from a backboard.
Handline: A hose and nozzle that can be held and directed by hand.
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Head Loss: Pressure necessary to force water up a pipe or hose to a given vertical height above the
source of water pressure.
Heat Resistance: The ability of a foam to withstand exposure to heat.
Hydrocarbon: An organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen.
Hydrocarbon Pickup: The characteristic of a fuel that is suspended or absorbed by expanded foam.
Hydrophobic: Water hating; having the property of not mixing with water.
Interfacial Tension: Tension within the interface between two immiscible liquids.
Labeled: Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying
mark of an organization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned
with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or
materials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards
or performance in a specified manner.
Line Proportioner: A device that siphons foam from a container to form a foam solution.
Listed: Equipment, materials or services included in a list published by an organization that
is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or
services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic
evaluation of services, and whose listing states that either the equipment, material, or service meets
appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.
Minimum Operating Pressure: The lowest temperature at which a foam liquid will proportion with
venture devices.
Monitor:
• Fixed Monitor (Cannon): A device that delivers a large foam stream and is mounted on a
stationary support that either is elevated or is at grade.
• Portable Monitor (Cannon): A device that delivers
a foam monitor stream and is mounted on a movable support or wheels so it can be transported to
the fire scene.
Newtonian Foam Concentrates: Foam concentrates which have a viscosity which is independent of
the shear rate.
NFPA Requirements: Standards established for Foam Extinguishing Systems as set forth in the
National Fire Protection Association.
Nozzle:
• Foam Nozzle or Fixed Foam Maker: A specially designed hose line nozzle or fixed foam maker
designed to aspirate air that is connected to a supply of foam solution.
• Self-Educting Nozzle: A device that incorporates a venturi to draw foam concentrate through a
short length of pipe and/ or flexible tubing connected to the foam supply.
Oleophobic: Oil hating; have the ability to shed gasoline, oil, and similar products.
Pickup: The induction of foam liquid into water stream by venture.
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Polar Solvent: A liquid whose molecules possess a permanent electric moment. Examples are
amines, ethers, alcohols, esters, aldehydes, and ketones. In fire fighting, any flammable liquid which
destroys regular foam is generally referred to as a polar solvent (or is water miscible).
Polymeric Membrane: A thin, durable, cohesive skin formed on a polar solvent fuel surface,
protecting the foam bubbles from destruction by the fuel; a precipitation which occurs when a polar
solvent foam comes in contact with hydrophilic fuels such as isopropanel, ethanol, and other polar
solvents.
Pour point: The lowest temperature at which a foam liquid is fluid enough to pour, generally about
5°F (-15°C) above the freezing point.
Pressure Drop: The net loss in flowing water pressure between any two points in a hydraulic system.
it is the sum of friction loss, head loss, or other losses due to the insertion of an orifice plate, venture,
or other restriction into a section of pipe or hose.
Pressure Foam Maker (High Back Pressure or Forcing Type): A foam maker utilizing the Venturi
principle for aspirating air into a stream of foam solution forms foam under pressure.
Product: Another name that can be applied to a flammable liquid, such as polar solvent (alcohol)
or hydrocarbon (gasoline, oil, etc.)
Proportioner: The device where foam liquid and water are mixed to form foam solution.
Proportioning: The continuous introduction of foam concentrate at the recommended ratio into the
water stream to form foam solution.
• Balanced Pressure Pump Type Proportioning:
A foam proportioning system that utilizes a foam pump and valve(s) to balance foam and water
pressures at a modified venturi-type proportioner located in the foam solution delivery piping; a
foam concentrate metering orifice is fitted in the foam inlet section of the proportioner.
• In-Line Balanced Pressure Proportioning: A foam proportioning system utilizing a foam
concentrate pump or a bladder tank in conjunction with a listed pressure reducing valve. At all
design flow rates, the constant foam concentrate pressure is greater than the maximum water
pressure at the inlet to the in-line balanced pressure proportioner. A pressure balancing valve
integral to the in-line balanced pressure proportioner regulates the foam concentrate pressure to
be balanced to incoming water pressure.
• Direct Injection Variable Pump Output Proportioning: A direct injection proportioning system
that utilizes flow meters for foam concentrate and water in conjunction with a variable output foam
pump control system.
Proportioning Methods for Foam Systems:
The methods of proportioning used to create the correct solution of water and foam liquid
concentrate.
Protein: Complex nitrogen containing organic compounds derived from natural vegetable or animal
sources. Hydrolysis products of protein provide exceptionally stable, cohesive, adhesive, and heat-
resistant properties to foam.
Protein Foam Liquid: Concentrated solution of hydrolyzed protein to which chemicals are added to
obtain fire resistance, freezing point depression, and other desirable characteristics.
Pseudo plastic Foam Concentrates: Foam concentrates which have a viscosity which decreases with
increasing shear rate.
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Pump Proportioner (Around-the-Pump Proportioner):

A system that uses a venturi eductor installed in a bypass line between the discharge and suction
side of a water pump and suitable variable or fixed orifices to induct foam concentrate from a tank or
container into the pump suction line.
Quarter-Life: The time required in minutes for one-quarter of the total liquid solution to drain from
the foam. Also referred to as 25% drainage time.
Residual Pressure: The pressure existing in a line at a specified flow.
Sediment: Insoluble particles in the foam concentrate.
Skin Fire: A flammable liquid fire, such as a spill on a solid surface, where the liquid is not present
in a depth exceeding 1 inch.
Soluble: The ability to become readily dissolved or mixed with.
Solution: Same as foam solution.
Spray Pattern: The pattern produced by a widely divergent flow of fully formed subdivided foam, the
pattern varying with the nozzle pressure and the adjustment of the spray-creating device.
Spreading Coefficient: A value which indicates the ability of one liquid to spread spontaneously
across the surface of another.
Standard: A document, the main text of which contains only mandatory provisions using the word
“shall” to indicate requirements and which is in a form generally suitable for mandatory reference by
another standard or code or for adoption into law. Non-mandatory provisions shall be located in an
appendix, annex, footnote or fine-print note and are not to be considered a part of the requirements
of a standard.
Static Pressure: The pressure existing in a line at no flow. This can be considerably higher than the
residual pressure.
Stream:
• Foam Hose Stream: A foam stream from a handline.
• Foam Monitor Stream: A large capacity foam stream from a nozzle that is supported in position
and can be directed by one person.
Submergence: Plunging of foam beneath the surface of burning liquid resulting in a partial breakdown of
the foam structure and coating of foam with the burning liquid.
Surface Tension: Tension within the interface between a liquid and air.
Surfactant or Surface Active Agent: A chemical that lowers the surface tension of a liquid.
Syndet: Synthetic detergent or cleaning agent.
Tank:
• Balanced Pressure Bladder Tank: A foam concentrate tank fitted with an internal bladder that
uses waterflow through a modified venturi-type proportioner to control the foam concentrate
injection rate by displacing the foam concentrate within the bladder with water outside the bladder.
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• Pressure Proportioning Tank: A foam concentrate tank with no bladder that uses waterflow through
an orifice to displace the foam concentrate in the tank with water to add foam concentrate through
an orifice into a water line at a specified rate. This device is only suitable for foams having a specific
gravity of at least 1.15.
Type II Applicator: The NFPA term for a discharge outlet not supplemented with means of delivering
foam on the surface of the burning liquid without undue submergence or agitation of the surface of
the liquid.
Upstream: Opposite the direction in which the water is flowing or will flow.
Venturi: A constricted portion of a pipe or tube which increases water velocity, thus momentarily
reducing its pressure. It is in this reduced pressure area that foam liquid is introduced in many types
of proportioning equipment.
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Valve Size,
Valve
of Direction
Flow
Size, Direction
of Flowof Flow
POST-INDICATOR
POST-INDICATOR
VALVE
POST-INDICATOR
VALVE VALVE SOLENOID OPERATED
SOLENOID
SOLENOID
VALVE
OPERATED
OPERATED
VALVE VALVE FOAM STORAGE
FOAMCONTAINER
FOAM
STORAGE
STORAGE
CONTAINER
CONTAINER
SOV SOV SOV
FO FO FO
Indicate Valve
Indicate
SizeIndicate
Valve Size
Valve Size
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CAD Drawing Symbols
DETECTION
DETECTION
DETECTION
ANDAND
CONTROL
ANDCONTROL
CONTROL INDICATING
INDICATING
INDICATING
APPLIANCES
APPLIANCES
APPLIANCES
MANUAL RELEASE
MANUAL
MANUAL
RELEASE
- FOAM
RELEASE
SYSTEM
- FOAM
- FOAM
SYSTEM
SYSTEM BELL (GONG)
BELL
BELL
(GONG)
(GONG) DRY PIPE DRY
VALVE
DRY
PIPEPIPE
VALVE
VALVE
FO FO FO
WATER MOTOR
WATER
WATER
ALARM
MOTOR
MOTOR
(WATER
ALARM
ALARM
MOTOR
(WATER
(WATER
GONG)
MOTOR
MOTOR
GONG)
GONG) Indicate Valve
Indicate
Indicate
SizeValve
Valve
SizeSize
ABORT SWITCH
ABORT -SWITCH
FOAM
ABORT SYSTEM
- FOAM
SWITCH SYSTEM
- FOAM SYSTEM
DRY PIPE DRY

VALVE
DRY
PIPE
WITH
PIPE
VALVE
QUICK
VALVE
WITH
WITH
OPENING
QUICK
QUICK
OPENING
DEVICE
OPENING
DEVICE
DEVICE
(ACCELERATOR
(ACCELERATOR
(ACCELERATOR
OR EXHAUSTER)
OR OR
EXHAUSTER)
EXHAUSTER)
FOAM
FOAM
FOAM
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
FO FO FO
AUTOMATICALLY
AUTOMATICALLY
AUTOMATICALLY
ACTUATEDACTUATED
ACTUATED
Indicate Valve
Indicate
Indicate
Size,Valve
Type
Valve
Size,
Size,
TypeType
FLOW DETECTOR/SWITCH
FLOW
FLOW
DETECTOR/SWITCH
DETECTOR/SWITCH MANUAL ACTUATED
MANUAL
MANUAL
ACTUATED
ACTUATED
DELUGE VALVE
DELUGE
DELUGE
VALVE
VALVE
SYMBOLS
SYMBOLS
SYMBOLS
FORFOR
FIRE
FORFIRE
FIRE
SPRINKLERS
SPRINKLERS
SPRINKLERS
Indicate Valve
Indicate
Indicate
Size,Valve
Type
Valve
Size,
Size,
TypeType
UPRIGHT UPRIGHT
SPRINKLER
UPRIGHT
SPRINKLER
SPRINKLER
PRESSUREPRESSURE
DETECTOR/SWITCH
PRESSURE
DETECTOR/SWITCH
DETECTOR/SWITCH
PERACTION VALVE
PERACTION
PERACTION
VALVE
VALVE
Specify Type
Specify
Specify
- Water,
TypeType
Low
- Water,
-Air,
Water,
High
LowLow
Air, Air,
etc.
HighHigh
Air,Air,
etc.etc.
Symbol Orientation
Symbol
Symbol
Orientation
Not
Orientation
to be Not
Changed
Not
to be
to Changed
be Changed PENDENTPENDENT
SPRINKLER
PENDENT
SPRINKLER
SPRINKLER
Indicate Valve
Indicate
Indicate
Size,Valve
Type
Valve
Size,
Size,
TypeType
LEVEL DETECTOR/SWITCH
LEVEL
LEVEL
DETECTOR/SWITCH
DETECTOR/SWITCH UPRIGHT UPRIGHT
SPRINKLER:
UPRIGHT
SPRINKLER:
SPRINKLER:
NIPPLE UPNIPPLE
NIPPLE
UP UP
PERACTION
PERACTION PERACTION
VALVE VALVE
VALVE
Symbol Orientation
Symbol
Symbol
Orientation
Not
Orientation
to be Not
Changed
Not
to be
to Changed
be Changed
PENDENTPENDENT
SPRINKLER:
PENDENT
SPRINKLER:
SPRINKLER:
ON DROP ON
NIPPLE
ON
DROP
DROP
NIPPLE
NIPPLE Indicate Valve
Indicate
Indicate
Size,Valve
Type
Valve
Size,
Size,
TypeType
TAMPER DETECTOR
TAMPER
TAMPER
DETECTOR
DETECTOR
SPRINKLER
SPRINKLER
WITH
SPRINKLER
GUARD
WITH
WITH
GUARD
GUARD FOAM EXTINGUISHER
FOAM
FOAM
EXTINGUISHER
EXTINGUISHER
Alternate Alternate
Term
Alternate
- Tamper
Term
Term
-Switch
Tamper
- Tamper
Switch
Switch
SIDEWALLSIDEWALL
SPRINKLER
SIDEWALL
SPRINKLER
SPRINKLER
VALVE WITH
VALVE
TAMPER
VALVE
WITH
WITH
DETECTOR/SWITCH
TAMPER
TAMPER
DETECTOR/SWITCH
DETECTOR/SWITCH FOAM REEL
FOAM
STATION
FOAM
REEL
REEL
STATION
STATION
OUTSIDE SPRINKLER
OUTSIDE
OUTSIDE
SPRINKLER
SPRINKLER
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General Reference – Standards And Publications

American Petroleum Institute (API)
API PUB 2021 Guides for Fighting Fires In and Around Petroleum Storage Tanks
European Standard Norm (EN)

EN 13565-1 Fixed Firefighting Systems – Foam Systems, Part 1: Requirements and Test
Methods for Components
EN 13565-2 Fixed Firefighting Systems – Foam Systems, Part 2: Design, Construction and
Maintenance
EN 1568-1 Fire Extinguishing Media – Foam Concentrates, Part 1: Specification for Medium
Expansion Foam Concentrates for Surface Application to Water-immiscible Liquids
EN 1568-2 Fire Extinguishing Media – Foam Concentrates, Part 2: Specification for High
EN 1568-3 Fire Extinguishing Media – Foam Concentrates, Part 3: Specification for Low
EN 1568-4 Fire Extinguishing Media – Foam Concentrates, Part 4: Specification for Low
Expansion Foam Concentrates for Surface Application to Water-miscible Liquids
Factory Mutual (FM)

FM5130 Approval Standard for Foam Extinguishing Systems
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

AC No. 150/5390-2B Federal Aviation Administration Heliport Design Guide
International Maritime Organization (IMO)

MCS. 1/Circ. 1312 Guidelines for the Performance and Testing Criteria and Surveys of Foam
Concentrates for Fixed Foam-Extinguishing Systems
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 7203-1 International Standard, Fire Extinguishing Media – Foam Concentrates Part 1
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

NFPA 11 Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 16 Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray
Systems
NFPA 18 Standard on Wetting Agents
NFPA 18A Standard on Water Additives for Fire Control and Vapor Mitigation
NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire
Protection Systems
NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 409 Standard on Aircraft Hangars
NFPA 412 Standard for Evaluating Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Foam Equipment
NFPA 418 Standard for Heliports
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

UL Standard 162 Foam Equipment and Liquid Concentrates
UL Subject 139 High-Expansion Foam-Extinguishing Systems Equipment and Concentrates
United States Army Corp of Engineers

ASP TR-74-32 Fire Fighting Foam Proportioning System Technology
United States Department of Defense (DOD)

MIL-F-24385 Military Specification Fire Extinguishing Agent, Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF)
Liquid concentrate, for Fresh and Sea Water
UFC 3-600-02 Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), Operations and Maintenance: Inspection, Testing,
and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems
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Around-The-Pump Proportioning Systems

With a typical around-the-pump proportioning system, a portion of the discharge is diverted through
a line proportioner. The line proportioner outlet is piped to be suction port of the of the fire pump.
This forms a loop around the fire pump. The foam solution is at the correct ratio and when it is
proportioned with the fire pump intake water, the correct foam solution (generally 3% or 6%) is
produced. Once this cycle is completed, the proportioning percentage is stabilized and will remain
at the correct percentage. The metering orifice must be set properly for the type of foam concentrate
being utilized. Automated metering valves, controlled by flow measuring devices, can be used with
some around-the-pump system. These devices will adjust for variances in the discharge outputs.
Typical applications the around-the-pump proportioning systems can be foam trailers/trucks, crash
rescue vehicles, and fixed industrial hazards.
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Comparison of Proportioning System

Premix Types
Venturi Type Proportioning
Advantages Advantages
• No water supply required • All foam concentrates are acceptable

• Very accurate proportioning • Can be recharged during operation
• Very simple system requirements • Simple to operate
• Cost is low
Disadvantages
Disadvantages
• Shelf life of premix solution is limited
• The premix supply is limited to the quantity of premix • Not recommended for use with sprinkler systems
available • Back pressures are limited
• Flow rate is fixed
Pressure Proportioning
• System requires high water pressure to operate
Advantages
properly
• Very simple operation • Proportioner flow must be matched to discharge
• Wide flow range devices
• Little variation in pressure

Balance Pressure Proportioning
Disadvantages Advantages
• More mechanical system components to maintain • Foam concentrate can added during system operation
• Potential for increased service and maintenance costs • All foam concentrate can be utilized
• Possible dilution of unused foam concentrate • Wide range of proportioning
• Pressure variations do not effect correct operation
Bladder Tank Proportioning
Advantages Disadvantages
• Not sensitive to pressure variations

• An external power source is required
• Simple operation
• System pumps and electrical system require
maintenance and repair costs
• Proportions properly over wide range of flow
• Generally more expensive on small systems
• Normally low maintenance
• Water supply only external power required
Disadvantages
• Possible damage to bladder if not filled correctly

• System must be shut down to recharge
• Capacities are limited
• Limitations between ratio controller and bladder tank
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In-Line Balance Pressure Proportioning Jet Pump Proportioning
Advantages Advantages
• Proportioners can be mounted remotely from the • Systems can be used with all types of foam
pump system concentrates
• Can correctly proportion correctly over wide range • Additional foam concentrate can be added
of flow during operation
• Proportioners can be sized for best performance • Very simple operation
of each hazard • System is low cost
• Correct proportioning not sensitive to variations
of pressure Disadvantages
• Additional foam concentrate supply can be added • The flow rate is fixed
during operation
• Has back pressure limitations
• System can operate with all types of foam concentrate
• Discharge devices must be matched to the flow
Disadvantages of the proportioner
• Requires high water pressure
• External power source is required
• Generally more costly than other types on smaller Around-The-Pump Proportioning
systems
Advantages
• Pumps and electrical equipment may require • Very simple operation
expensive maintenance
• Additional foam concentrate can be added
Pick-Up Nozzles during operation
Advantages Disadvantages
• Simple operation • Flow discharge is fixed

• Very inexpensive • The pump suction must be at zero or a little
• Can be used with any foam concentrate before zero
• The GPM range is limited
Disadvantages
• Generally requires high water pressure

• Operator is required to stay in one location during
system operation
• Limited capacities available
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Unit of Measurement Conversions - U.S. to Metric
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Basic Hydraulic Calculations
Document 5
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Basic Hydraulic Calculations (Continued)
Document 5 (continued)
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Pipe Tables
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Pipe Tables (continued)
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Equivalent Pipe Lengths
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Friction Loss Table – PSI Per Linear foot (Water)
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Friction Loss Table (Continued)
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Hose Friction Loss
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Strait Bore Discharge Data
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Document
Document 10
10 (continued)
(continued)
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEETS
TOC

ARCTIC Foam Concentrates
FIRE-BRAKE Foam Concentrate
Specialized Foam Concentrates
Visit Solberg’s website for detailed Material Safety Data Sheet information:
www.solbergfoam.com/Technical-Documentation/Safety-Data-Sheets.aspx
Safety Data Sheets

Click the link above to open the Data Sheets on SolbergFoam.com.
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SECTION 9
FM GLOBAL PROPERTY
LOSS PREVENTION
DATA SHEETS
MENU
Scope References
Loss Prevention Recommendations Appendix
Support for Recommendations
TOC
FM Global
Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets 4-12
October 2011
Interim Revision January 2017
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FOAM-WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Table of Contents
Page
1.0 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Changes ........................................................................................................................................... 3
2.0 LOSS PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................ 3
2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Construction and Location ................................................................................................................. 3
2.2.1 General .................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2.2 Containment ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Protection ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3.1 Distribution and Discharge Devices ....................................................................................... 4
2.3.2 Foam Concentrate ................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.3 Water Supply ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.4 Foam Concentrate Proportioning Methods ............................................................................. 5
2.3.5 Actuation ................................................................................................................................ 11
2.3.6 Design Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Equipment and Processes ............................................................................................................. 14
2.4.1 Foam Concentrate ................................................................................................................. 14
2.4.2 Water Supply ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.3 Foam Concentrate Proportioners .......................................................................................... 14
2.4.4 Valves ................................................................................................................................... 15
2.4.5 Test Connection ..................................................................................................................... 15
2.4.6 Concentrate Pump ................................................................................................................ 16
2.4.7 Foam Concentrate Storage Tanks ........................................................................................ 16
2.4.8 Pipe, Pipe Fittings, and Hangers ......................................................................................... 18
2.4.9 Strainers ................................................................................................................................ 19
2.4.10 Deluge Sprinklers ................................................................................................................ 19
2.4.11 Operation and Control of Systems ..................................................................................... 20
2.4.12 Manual Firefighting .............................................................................................................. 21
2.4.13 Auxiliary Fixed Discharge Devices ..................................................................................... 21
2.4.14 Fire Service Connections .................................................................................................... 22
2.4.15 Plan Review ........................................................................................................................ 22
2.5 Commissioning of the Foam-Water Sprinkler System .................................................................... 23
2.5.1 Contract Fulfillment ................................................................................................................ 23
2.5.2 Visual Inspection ................................................................................................................... 23
2.5.3 Pipe Flushing ......................................................................................................................... 24
2.5.4 Hydrostatic Pressure Tests .................................................................................................... 24
2.5.5 Operation of Components ..................................................................................................... 24
2.5.6 Acceptance Testing .............................................................................................................. 25
2.5.7 Alarm and Detection Devices ................................................................................................ 26
2.5.8 System Restoration ............................................................................................................... 26
2.5.9 Documentation ...................................................................................................................... 27
2.6 Periodic Inspection and Testing ..................................................................................................... 27
2.7 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 27
2.8 Contingency Planning ...................................................................................................................... 27
2.9 Electrical .......................................................................................................................................... 27
3.0 SUPPORT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS .............................................................................................. 27
3.1 Construction and Location ............................................................................................................. 27
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3.2 Protection ......................................................................................................................................... 28

3.2.1 Where to Find Foam-Water Sprinkler Components in the Approval Guide ........................ 28
3.2.2 Distribution and Discharge Devices ..................................................................................... 28
3.2.3 Pre-Primed Foam-Water Distribution Systems ..................................................................... 28
3.2.4 Foam Concentrates ............................................................................................................... 29
3.2.5 Foam Concentrate Proportioning Methods ........................................................................... 29
3.2.6 Design Criteria ...................................................................................................................... 30
3.3 Equipment and Processes ............................................................................................................. 36
3.3.1 Foam Concentrate Proportioners .......................................................................................... 36
3.3.2 Valves ................................................................................................................................... 37
3.3.3 Foam Concentrate Storage Tanks ........................................................................................ 37
3.3.4 Atmospheric Storage Tanks ................................................................................................... 37
3.3.5 Piping ................................................................................................................................... 37
3.3.6 Strainers ................................................................................................................................ 38
3.3.7 Flushing ................................................................................................................................ 38
3.3.8 Operation and Control of Systems ....................................................................................... 39
3.3.9 Fire Service Connection ........................................................................................................ 39
3.4 Acceptance Testing .......................................................................................................................... 39
4.0 REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................................... 40
4.1 FM Global ....................................................................................................................................... 40
4.1.1 FM Approvals ........................................................................................................................ 40
4.2 Other ................................................................................................................................................ 40
APPENDIX A GLOSSARY OF TERMS ....................................................................................................... 41
APPENDIX B DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY ....................................................................................... 43
APPENDIX C COMPARISON WITH OTHER FOAM INSTALLATION STANDARDS ............................... 43
APPENDIX D FORMS ................................................................................................................................. 43
APPENDIX E JOB AIDS .............................................................................................................................. 50
APPENDIX F BIBLIOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................... 56
List of Figures
Fig. 1. Bladder tank proportioning .................................................................................................................. 6
Fig. 2. Balanced pressure proportioning ......................................................................................................... 7
Fig. 3. In-line balanced proportioner (ILBP) ................................................................................................... 8
Fig. 4. In-line balanced proportioner (ILBP), deluge application ................................................................... 9
Fig. 5. Line proportioning, deluge application only ....................................................................................... 10
Fig. 6. Positive displacement, water motor driven foam concentrate proportioner pump ........................... 11
Fig. 7. Test connection ................................................................................................................................. 17
Fig. 8. Moody diagram for cast-iron pipe, R ≤105 ....................................................................................... 32
Fig. 9. Moody diagram for cast-iron pipe, R ≥105 ....................................................................................... 33
Fig. 10. Moody diagram for steel pipe, R ≤105 ........................................................................................... 34
Fig. 11. Moody diagram for steel pipe, R ≥105 ........................................................................................... 35
Fig. D.1 Contractor’s checklist for commissioning of foam-water sprinkler system installation ............... 44
Fig. D.1 Continued ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Fig. D.1 Continued ...................................................................................................................................... 46
Fig. D.1 Continued ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Fig. D.2 Control matrix for commissioning ................................................................................................. 48
Fig. D.3 Acceptance Test for Percent Injection of Foam Concentrate ....................................................... 49
Fig. E.1 Determining foam concentrate percentage using the conductivity method ................................. 53
Fig. E.2 Determining foam concentrate percentage using the refractive index method ............................ 55
List of Tables
Table 1. Proportioner Flow Factors ............................................................................................................... 13
Table 2. Foam-Water Solution Range .......................................................................................................... 26
Table 3. Characteristics of Foam Concentrates ........................................................................................... 36
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FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets Page 3
1.0 SCOPE
This data sheet contains recommendations related to foam-water sprinkler systems, including guidelines
for their design, installation, acceptance testing, inspection, and maintenance. Foam-water sprinkler systems
are of the pre-primed wet-pipe, dry-pipe, deluge, or pre-action type. This data sheet applies only to these
systems using low-expansion foam.
Foam-water sprinkler systems are more complex than standard sprinkler systems, particularly as regards
the provision and arrangement of reliable foam-water solution proportioning and delivery systems. Great care
must be taken to ensure the foam-water sprinkler system components are properly selected and the
installation quality is high.
Foam-water sprinkler systems can provide effective fire protection for facilities whose operations involve the
handling, processing, or transfer of ignitable liquid, or the storage of ignitable liquid in portable containers.
Foam-water sprinkler systems are particularly appropriate for protecting facilities where the primary hazard
is ignitable liquid floor-spill fire (i.e., a two-dimensional spill fire), such as aircraft hangars, ignitable-liquid
truck-loading and unloading stations, and single-level ignitable-liquid product manufacturing/processing/
storage facilities.
Foam-water sprinkler systems are not suitable for extinguishing three-dimensional fires such as cascading
fuel or spray fires; however, with proper design and floor area containment, they can be of value in the control
and extinguishment of resultant spill fires.
Low-expansion foam systems are not suitable for protecting the following:
• Chemicals, such as cellulose nitrate, that release sufficient oxygen or other oxidizing agents to sustain
combustion
• Liquefied or compressed gas
• Energized, unenclosed electrical equipment
• Combustible metals, such as aluminum and magnesium
• Water-reactive metals, such as lithium, sodium, potassium, and sodium-potassium alloys
• Hazardous, water-reactive materials such as triethyl-aluminum and phosphorous pentoxide.
1.1 Changes
January 2017. Interim revision. Minor editorial changes were made.
2.0 LOSS PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS
2.1 Introduction
Foam-water sprinkler systems consist of specialized equipment connected to an automatic sprinkler system.
Therefore, in addition to the specific recommendations in this document, adhere to the applicable guidelines
in the following data sheets:
• Data Sheet 2-0, Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers
• Data Sheet 2-81, Fire Protection System Inspection (for inspection, testing, and maintenance guidelines)
• Data Sheet 3-0, Hydraulics of Fire Protection Systems
• Data Sheet 3-7, Fire Protection Pumps (for devices such as water and foam pumps, and water and foam
motor controllers)
• Data Sheet 4-7N, Low-Expansion Foam Systems (for auxiliary discharge devices, such as foam monitors)
2.2 Construction and Location
2.2.1 General
2.2.1.1 Provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning to maintain the operable temperature of the foam
concentrate, pumps, control/actuating valves, and proportioning equipment components of the foam-water
sprinkler system in accordance with their listings in the Approval Guide.
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2.2.1.2 Locate the foam concentrate storage tank, pumps, control/ actuating valves, and proportioning
equipment in a room separate from the protected area. If this is not possible, locate the equipment where
it will not be exposed to the hazard it is intended to protect.
2.2.1.3 When the foam extinguishing system equipment is installed in a separate stand alone enclosure from
normal building services, provide back-up power to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
to maintain the equipment temperature of the foam fire extinguishing system. Or provide an alarm system
for temperature control notification of impairment to the fire protection in accordance with the applicable
recommendations in Data Sheet 5-40, Fire Alarm Systems.
2.2.1.4 Locate all operating devices of the foam-water sprinkler system so they are not subject to mechanical,
chemical, climatic, or other conditions that can render them inoperative or susceptible to accidental damage
or operation.
2.2.1.5 Locate all operating devices of the foam-water sprinkler system so they are fully accessible for
inspection, testing, maintenance, and removal/ replacement without requiring the removal of any other
equipment.
2.2.2 Containment
The following recommendations are intended to ensure the retention of the foam blanket in the area of a
ignitable-liquid fire.
2.2.2.1 Provide containment in the ignitable liquid area adequate to handle the total flow of foam-water solution
from the demand area of the foam-water sprinkler system(s), including auxiliary fixed foam-water discharge
devices and the discharge from interior foam-water hose streams.
2.2.2.2 Provide a minimum of 2 in. (5 cm) freeboard for the retention of the low-expansion foam blanket over
the area being protected.
2.2.2.3 In addition to these recommendations, design containment in accordance with the applicable
occupancy-specific data sheet.
2.3 Protection
The recommendations in this section are intended to ensure the proper application of foam-water sprinkler
systems.
Use FM Approved foam-water sprinklers and system components in accordance with their listings in the
Approval Guide. (See Section 3.2)
2.3.1 Distribution and Discharge Devices

2.3.1.1 Use the appropriate foam-water sprinkler system (e.g., wet-pipe, preprimed, preaction, dry-pipe, or
deluge) in accordance with the applicable occupancy-specific data sheet.
2.3.1.2 Use non-aspirating discharge devices for foam-water sprinkler systems with AFFF foam concentrates.
2.3.1.3 Use aspirating discharge devices for foam-water sprinkler systems with protein or fluoroprotein-based
foam concentrates.
For foam-water deluge sprinkler systems, discharge devices may be aspirating or non-aspirating.
2.3.1.4 Arrange the system to deliver a foam-water solution from the four most remote sprinklers within 2
minutes of sprinkler operation. Use a pre-primed system if necessary to meet the 2 minute delivery time.
2.3.1.5 For pre-primed foam-water piping systems, use automatic sprinklers with a K-factor of K11.2 (K160)
or greater when pendent automatic sprinklers are used. Otherwise, use upright automatic sprinklers.
When a wet-pipe, dry-pipe, or deluge system is used, refer to the applicable occupancy-specific data sheet
to verify the foam-water solution delay time is acceptable for the given hazard.
Wet-Pipe, Pre-Primed, Preaction, Dry-Pipe, and Deluge Foam-Water Systems
• Arrange the distribution system in a tree or dead-end layout.
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Pre-Primed Foam-Water Systems

• Pre-prime foam-water sprinkler system piping when recommended in the applicable occupancy-specific
data sheet.
• Do not pre-prime foam-water sprinkler system piping with protein foam-water solution.
• Follow manufacturer’s installation recommendations when pre-priming foam-water sprinkler system piping
with alcohol-resistant foam-water solution.
• Provide flushing connections and valves on the cross mains and/ or branch lines of the distribution system.
Flush with foam-water solution at the specified concentration.
2.3.2 Foam Concentrate

2.3.2.1 Use and store foam concentrates (including reserve and replacement supplies) in accordance with
their listings in the Approval Guide.
2.3.2.2 When protecting hydrocarbon fuels, use one of the following types of foam concentrates:
• Protein
• Fluoroprotein
• Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)
• Film-forming fluoroprotein (FFFP)
• Alcohol-resistant (AR)
2.3.2.3 When protecting polar solvents, i.e., solvents with appreciable water solubility or water miscibility
(e.g., methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, ethanol, and acetone), provide an alcohol-resistant foam concentrate.
Film-forming foams will not form films over polar solvents.
2.3.2.4 Do not use wetting agents as a substitute for foam concentrates in foam-water sprinkler systems.
There is no current testing that demonstrates that a wetting agent will provide protection equivalent to an FM
Approved foam concentrate.
2.3.3 Water Supply

2.3.3.1 Provide a water supply for the foam-water sprinkler system at the design discharge rate and pressure
for at least 60 minutes, or in accordance with the applicable occupancy-specific data sheet, whichever is
longer.
2.3.4 Foam Concentrate Proportioning Methods

2.3.4.1 Use balanced-pressure or positive-pressure injection methods for the introduction of foam
concentrates into the water flowing through the supply piping to the system.
Install one of the following balanced or positive-pressure injection methods:
(a) Bladder tank proportioning (Fig. 1)
(b) Balanced pressure proportioning (Fig. 2)
(c) In-line balanced proportioning (ILBP) (Figs. 3 and 4)
(d) Line proportioning, deluge applications only (Fig. 5)
(e) Positive displacement, water motor driven foam concentrate proportioner pump (Fig. 6)
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Fig. 1. Bladder tank proportioning
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Foam concentrate Thermal

storage tank relief valve
Optional
P
N.O.
* Foam concentrate
N.C.
* Water
sensing
sensing line
line
P N.O. P
C A
* Proportioner
Optional
Positive displacement Foam-water
LEGEND foam concentrate pump solution
Water discharge
A Automatic foam supply piping to
concentrate control valve Customer inlet hazard
Ball valve incoming In-line balanced
P power pressure module
Pressure sustaining valve Number of
Check valve modules
as required
Strainer
C Compound gauge
FM Approved
Flexible coupling (by others) pump controller
Pressure sustaining valve A
Foam concentrate piping

Foam-water solution piping
Foam-water
Electrical lines Water supply solution
Flushout, F SW, NH, W/PLUG inlet discharge
piping to
Flushout, M, NH, W/CAP hazard
Water sensing line
P Pressure gauge
Water piping
* Supervised valve
Fig. 3. In-line balanced proportioner (ILBP)
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Foam concentrate Foam concentrate

storage tank sensing line
Optional
N.O.
* Water
sensing line
N.C.
*
C P A
Positive displacement
Optional foam concentrate pump
Foam
Water supply solution
inlet discharge
LEGEND piping to
hazard
A Automatic foam
concentrate control valve
Ball valve
Customer Check valve
incoming power Strainer
C
Compound gauge
Flexible coupling
Diaphragm valve
FM Approved
pump controller Water piping
Electrical lines
Flushout, F SW, NH, W/PLUG
Flushout, M, NH, W/CAP
Water sensing line
P Pressure gauge
Foam-water solution
Supervised valve
*
Fig. 2. Balanced pressure proportioning
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Foam concentrate Thermal

storage tank relief valve
Optional
P
N.O.
* Foam concentrate
N.C.
* Water
sensing
sensing line
line
P N.O. P
C A
* Proportioner
Optional
Positive displacement Foam-water
LEGEND foam concentrate pump solution
Water discharge
A Automatic foam supply piping to
concentrate control valve Customer inlet hazard
Ball valve incoming In-line balanced
P power pressure module
Pressure sustaining valve Number of
Check valve modules
as required
Strainer
C Compound gauge
FM Approved
Flexible coupling (by others) pump controller
Pressure sustaining valve A

Foam-water solution piping
Foam-water
Electrical lines Water supply solution
Flushout, F SW, NH, W/PLUG inlet discharge
piping to
Flushout, M, NH, W/CAP hazard
Water sensing line
P Pressure gauge
Water piping
* Supervised valve
Fig. 3. In-line balanced proportioner (ILBP)
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Fig. 4. In-line balanced proportioner (ILBP), deluge application
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Fig. 5. Line proportioning, deluge application only
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5
4 Foam-water
solution to
6 hazard
Water
1
supply P P
1.1
P
1.2
T
7 7b
8 Legend
9
7a 10 Ball valve
Check valve
3 Flapper swing check valve
2 Relief valve
P
Pressure gauge
Foam-water solution
1 Positive displacement, water motor driven 5 Flow meter for water

foam concentrate proportioner pump 6 Alarm valves
1.1 Hydraulic drive 7 Test connection
1.2 Foam concentrate pump 7a Option a, flow meter
2 Foam concentrate tank 7b Option b, volumetric tank
3 Foam concentrate suction line 8 Flow meter for foam concentrate
4 Pump test line 9 Foam concentrate measurement tank
10 Return line to foam concentrate supply
Fig. 6. Positive displacement, water motor driven foam concentrate proportioner pump
2.3.4.2 Provide permanently marked identification on the proportioning device with the following information:
• Flow direction
• Proportioning orifice diameter
• Applied foam concentration
• Working range of flow
2.3.4.3 Use a positive displacement foam concentrate pump and drive motor that will vary the foam
concentrate pump output to match water flow rates while maintaining the correct percentage of foam
concentrate for positive-pressure injection methods, e.g., balanced pressure and in-line balanced pressure
proportioning.
2.3.5 Actuation
2.3.5.1 Provide automatic actuation of the foam-water sprinkler system.
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2.3.5.2 Provide foam concentrate injection automatically by, or concurrently with, activation of the main water
supply control alarm valve.
2.3.5.3 Provide manual actuation to supplement automatic actuation for deluge and preaction foam-water
sprinkler systems. Ensure it is accessible at all times.
For large hazard areas and/ or where access may be limited, provide manual actuation devices both local
to, and remote from, the actuating devices.
2.3.5.4 Use an FM Approved operating device to control actuation of the water and foam concentrate control
valves.
2.3.5.5 Provide FM Approved indicating valves (e.g., OS&Y, indicating butterfly or post indicator) for water
and foam solution lines.
2.3.5.6 Provide a separate sprinkler or deluge alarm valve on the water line to each proportioner inlet.
2.3.5.7 Provide supervision in accordance with the recommendations in Section 2.4.11.2.
2.3.5.8 Provide a reliable primary source of energy where operation is electrical. Also provide a source of
backup power, and an emergency mechanical release or actuation device accessible from at least one remote
location.
2.3.6 Design Criteria
2.3.6.1 Application Rate

2.3.6.1.1 Hydraulically design automatic or deluge foam-water sprinkler systems to provide the larger of the
following:
(a) A minimum of 0.2 gpm/ft2 (8 mm/min)
(b) The density recommended in the applicable occupancy-specific data sheet
(c) The minimum required density specified in the Approval Guide listing
2.3.6.1.2 Ensure the foam concentrate injection percentage is in accordance with the FM Approval listing
for the concentrate being used.
2.3.6.2 Discharge Duration

2.3.6.2.1 Design the foam-water solution to discharge for the duration specified in the applicable occupancy-
specific data sheet (if any), but in no case less than 10 minutes over one of the following:
(a) The entire system area for deluge foam-water sprinkler systems
(b) The demand area for automatic foam-water sprinkler systems
2.3.6.3 Demand Area

2.3.6.3.1 Use the full demand area recommended in the applicable occupancy-specific data sheet.
2.3.6.4 Foam Quantity

2.3.6.4.1 Base the foam concentrate supply on the required foam concentrate injection percentage for the
foam-water sprinkler system, foam-water hose stream design, auxiliary discharge device requirements, and
the recommendations in Section 2.3.6.1.
2.3.6.4.2 Determine the demand flow and pressure in accordance with Data Sheet 3-0, Hydraulics of Fire
Protection Systems. Calculate the sprinkler demand with the minimum foam density/ application rate and
minimum operating pressure specified for the foam-water sprinkler with the fuel and concentrate type.
2.3.6.4.3 Determine the quantity of foam concentrate needed for a foam-water sprinkler system design by
adding the quantity of foam concentrate needed at the actual sprinkler discharge rate plus quantity of foam
concentrate needed for foam hose lines plus quantity of foam concentrate needed to charge sprinkler piping
in a pre-primed system. Use equation 1.
VFC = [QAA x t x (C/100) x PFF] + [QFHS x t x (C/100) x PFF] + [VPP] (Equation 1)
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Where:
VFC = Quantity of foam concentrate (gal [L])
QAA = Actual sprinkler flow demand at the point of connection to the foam concentrate proportioning
device, (gpm, [L/min])
QFHS = Foam-hose or auxiliary discharge device (e.g., foam monitor) flow demand at the point of
connection to the foam concentrate proportioning device, (gpm [L/min])
t = Foam discharge duration from applicable occupancy standard, (min)
C = Foam discharge concentration, (%)
PFF = Proportioner flow factor (See Table 1)
VPP = (Volume of water in sprinkler system [gal or L] x foam discharge concentration [%]) + Volume of
foam concentrate in feed line (gal or L) + Volume of foam concentrate in sediment pocket for atmospheric
storage tanks (gal or L)
Table 1. Proportioner Flow Factors

Delivered Flow of Proportioner for
Proportioner Type Demand Area Proportioner Flow Factor, (PFF)1
Variable Minimum flow to maximum flow 1.15
Fixed ratio Minimum flow to midrange flow 1.10
Midrange flow to maximum flow 1.15
In-line balanced Minimum flow to midrange flow 1.20
proportioner (ILBP) Midrange flow to maximum flow 1.10
Positive displacement foam Minimum flow to midrange flow 1.15
concentrate proportioner pump Midrange flow to maximum flow 1.20
1
PFF is a minimum value. If a manufacturer specifies a higher value, use that value to determine the quantity of foam concentrate.
2.3.6.5 Hydraulic Calculations for Wet-Pipe, Pre-Primed, Dry-Pipe and Preaction Foam-Water Systems
2.3.6.5.1 Calculate the pipe size carrying foam-water solution the same as carrying plain water. Perform
hydraulic calculations in accordance with Data Sheet 3-0, Hydraulics of Fire Protection Systems and Data
Sheet 2-0, Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers.
2.3.6.5.2 Include the pressure drop across the proportioner that is installed in the sprinkler water flow path
in system hydraulic calculations.
2.3.6.5.3 Verify the selected FM Approved proportioner has a flow range that meets the calculated minimum
and maximum system demand.
2.3.6.5.4 Verify the minimum inlet pressure requirement of the proportioner is met.
2.3.6.5.5 Verify the maximum pressure differential for the water and foam concentrate supply of an in-line
balanced pressure proportioner does not exceed the manufacturer’s specifications.
2.3.6.5.6 Calculate the friction loss in piping carrying a non-alcohol resistant foam concentrate using the
Darcy-Weisbach formula (also known as the Fanning formula) from the foam concentrate supply to the
proportioner.
2.3.6.5.7 Consult the foam concentrate manufacturers for friction loss characteristics in pipe carrying an
alcohol resistant foam concentrate (non-Newtonian fluid) from the foam concentrate supply to the
proportioner.
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2.4 Equipment and Processes
2.4.1 Foam Concentrate

2.4.1.1 If foam concentrate piping to the foam-water sprinkler system proportioner(s) is run underground,
or if it runs aboveground for more than 50 ft (15 m), ensure the piping is kept full. Provide a means of checking
the integrity of the piping.
2.4.1.2 If piping integrity is checked by pressurization from a pressure-maintenance pump or similar means,
ensure the system components and piping do not become over-pressurized. Provide a pressure-relief
mechanism if necessary.
2.4.1.3 Maintain the temperature of the foam concentrate piping within the storage temperature limits specified
for the foam concentrate in the Approval Guide.
2.4.2 Water Supply

2.4.2.1 Ensure the quality of the water supplied to the foam-water sprinkler system (e.g., hard or soft, fresh
or salt, recycled or processed)is compatible with the foam concentrate being used.
2.4.2.2 Do not use recycled water, processed water, or grey water unless a competent evaluation for suitability
of the water quality has been conducted to confirm adequate foam-production quality.
2.4.2.3 Provide water at temperatures between 40°F (4°C) and 100°F (38°C) to ensure optimum foam
production.
2.4.2.4 Ensure no corrosion inhibitors, emulsion-breaking chemicals, or other additives are present unless
they are listed in the Approval Guide as being compatible with the foam concentrate.
2.4.2.5 Provide water supplies of a capacity and pressure to maintain foam-water solution discharge, water
discharge, or both, at the design rate for the required period of time over the entire demand area and/or
area protected by systems expected to operate simultaneously.
2.4.2.6 When cross-connections exist to potable water, other external agencies may need to review the
installation.
2.4.3 Foam Concentrate Proportioners

2.4.3.1 Provide a variable-flow proportioner for wet-pipe, pre-primed, dry-pipe, and preaction systems. If a
variable-flow proportioner cannot be used, ensure the flow range of the ratio proportioner, in-line balanced
proportioner or positive displacement water driven foam concentrate proportioner pump is adequate for the
demand area.
2.4.3.2 Provide a fixed-ratio proportioner for deluge systems.
2.4.3.3 Provide a foam concentrate proportioner in the full foam-water solution range (minimum and
maximum) of flow required for the hazard demand area.
2.4.3.4 Use the type of foam concentrate and injection percentage specified in the proportioner’s listing in
the Approval Guide.
2.4.3.5 Provide either (a) a minimum of five pipe diameters, or (b) the manufacturer’s recommended amount
of straight, unobstructed pipe on the inlet and discharge side of the proportioner.
2.4.3.6 Install the foam concentrate proportioner in the orientation (horizontal or vertical) specified in its
Approval Guide listing.
2.4.3.7 Install the foam concentrate proportioner at an elevation at or above the foam concentrate bladder
tank if an automatic foam concentrate control valve is not provided.
2.4.3.8 Install a spool piece of piping, grooved coupling, or union in the foam concentrate piping between
the swing check valve and inlet at the proportioner to facilitate servicing either the orifice plate of the
proportioner or proportioner itself.
2.4.3.9 If a pressure-reducing valve is used with an in-line balanced pressure proportioner, ensure it is
correctly set and secured.
2.4.3.10 Ensure braided steel is used for the sensing line to the spool valve and duplex gauge.
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2.4.3.11 Provide a swing-check valve on the foam concentrate piping from the foam concentrate supply after
the automatic foam concentrate control valve, but prior to the proportioner.
2.4.3.12 Provide a label, tag, or nameplate with the proportioner to document the actual injection percentage
of foam concentrate determined during the acceptance test.
2.4.4 Valves
2.4.4.1 Provide FM Approved indicating valves (e.g., OS&Y, post indicator, butterfly or ball) for water and
foam solution lines.
2.4.4.2 Provide a separate alarm valve on the water line to each proportioner inlet.
2.4.4.3 Provide FM Approved valves on foam concentrate lines that are compatible for this service.
2.4.4.4 Install automatic foam concentrate control valve(s) in foam concentrate line(s) that are equipped with
the following:
• Electrical supervision of operating position for remote annunciation
• Position indicator
• Emergency manual operation
• A manual reset
• A strainer in the actuation line
• A means to flush the actuation line after operation
• A minimum NEMA Type 1 or IP-10 housing/ enclosure, if electrically operated by solenoid
2.4.4.5 Ensure the water supply pressure meets the minimum operating pressure for the automatic foam
concentrate control valve.
2.4.4.6 If the automatic foam concentrate control valve is actuated by water pressure upon foam-water
sprinkler system flow, use a maximum of 24 in. (0.6 m) of braided stainless steel hose or pipe from the sprinkler
valve trim to the water actuation line.
2.4.4.7 Do not use pressure-regulating valves in the actuation line for the automatic foam concentrate control
valve. If the water supply pressure exceeds the operating pressure of the actuator for the automatic foam
concentrate control valve, use a pressure relief valve set to the maximum operating pressure of the actuator
body for the automatic foam concentrate control valve.
2.4.4.8 Do not use an automatic foam concentrate control valve with the positive displacement, water driven,
foam concentrate proportioner pump.
2.4.4.9 Provide handles that can be secured or locked on all manual valves.
2.4.4.10 Equip the dry portion of the foam concentrate piping from the automatic concentrate control valve
to the foam concentrate proportioner with flushing devices.
2.4.4.11 Provide nameplates in the immediate vicinity of valves and devices to identify their function and
operating position.
2.4.4.12 Provide drain valves for premixed solution or foam concentrate piping at low points, whether below
or above ground.
2.4.5 Test Connection

2.4.5.1 Provide a test connection in order to functionally verify the operability of the foam-water sprinkler
system proportioning components (see Figure 7).
2.4.5.2 Size the foam-water sprinkler system test connection(s) to accommodate both the minimum design
flow and the maximum anticipated flow through the proportioner. Multiple discharge outlet points from the
test connection on the riser may be required to accommodate the range of flow.
2.4.5.3 Provide the test connection in the riser in a flow direction downstream of the proportioning device.
2.4.5.4 Provide a secured isolation valve(s) on the test connection outlet.
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2.4.5.5 Provide a supervised isolation valve of equal dimension in the sprinkler riser to isolate the distribution/
discharge devices.
2.4.5.6 Provide a secured isolation valve on the water supply line to the bladder tank. Ensure this connection
is located prior to the proportioner.
2.4.5.7 Provide a secured isolation valve in the concentrate pipe upstream of the automatic foam concentrate
control valve from the foam storage container.
2.4.5.8 Route the piping from the test connection to a drain area for easy disposal of the foam-water solution
produced during either the acceptance test or annual testing of the foam-water sprinkler system.
2.4.5.9 When utilizing a test liquid or water equivalency method from a company assessed by FM Approvals
for annual testing, provide the connections and fittings in accordance with the configuration identified in their
assessed manual for the appropriate proportioning method.
2.4.5.10 Keep isolation valves or three-way valve outlets for proportioning testing capped when not being
used.
2.4.5.10.1 Provide a tethered end cap to the isolation valve or three-way valve.
2.4.6 Concentrate Pump

2.4.6.1 Use a foam concentrate pump and drive motor that will vary the foam concentrate pump output to
match water flow rates while maintaining the correct percentage of foam concentrate.
2.4.6.2 Arrange the foam concentrate piping so maximum foam concentrate demand can be supplied by
any foam concentrate pump from either primary or reserve foam concentrate tanks.
2.4.7 Foam Concentrate Storage Tanks

2.4.7.1 General
2.4.7.1.1 Use foam concentrate storage tanks of either the atmospheric or bladder type.
2.4.7.1.2 Provide a foam concentrate storage tank with the capacity to hold the quantity of foam concentrate
determined in Section 2.3.6.4.
2.4.7.1.3 Use atmospheric storage or bladder tanks constructed of materials compatible with the type of foam
concentrate, and ensure they are solidly mounted and permanently located.
2.4.7.1.4 Do not store foam concentrates in galvanized steel tanks.
2.4.7.1.5 Locate storage tanks so the temperature will remain within the range specified in the Approval Guide
for the foam concentrate. See Section 2.2 for recommendations on maintaining temperature.
2.4.7.1.6 Clearly mark foam concentrate storage tanks with the
- type of foam concentrate
- percentage (foam concentrate in the foam solution)
- manufacturer
- lot number
- purchase date
2.4.7.1.7 Provide a gauging device to determine the quantity of foam concentrate in the tank.
2.4.7.1.8 Provide a valve to isolate the gauging device used to determine the foam concentrate quantity during
operation of the foam-water sprinkler system.
2.4.7.1.9 Use foam concentrate storage tanks that have a means of filling, draining, cleaning, and inspecting
interior surfaces.
2.4.7.1.10 Use storage tanks that have filling and draining points close to the tank bottom.
2.4.7.1.11 Ensure the foam concentrate storage tank has sufficient ullage to accommodate thermal expansion
of the foam concentrate based upon the manufacturer’s specifications.
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Fig. 7. Test connection
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2.4.7.1.12 Provide nameplates/instructions in the immediate vicinity of valves and devices used with the foam
concentrate storage tank to identify their functions and operating positions (e.g., foam concentrate fill, foam
concentrate tank drain, foam concentrate tank vent).
2.4.7.1.13 Provide foam concentrate storage tanks with a pressure vacuum vent to prevent free exchange
of air.
2.4.7.1.14 A single foam concentrate storage tank can supply multiple foam-water sprinkler systems by using
a manifold concentrate supply system.
2.4.7.2 Bladder Tanks

2.4.7.2.1 Use a bladder tank equipped with a means of inspecting the interior surfaces and foam concentrate-
holding bladder.
2.4.7.2.2 Use a bladder tank equipped with automatic pressure relief device(s) to prevent exceeding the
design pressure of the tank.
2.4.7.2.3 Use a bladder tank stamped as meeting the requirements of the applicable pressure vessel code
for the authority having jurisdiction.
2.4.7.2.4 Locate the water inlet line to the bladder tank for a single riser above the alarm check valve or
system control valve.
2.4.7.2.5 Locate or configure the water inlet line(s) to the bladder tank for multiple risers to prevent hydraulic
over-pressurization of the bladder in the set position.
2.4.7.2.6 Provide a valve to isolate the water inlet line to the bladder tank from the sprinkler system water
supply.
2.4.7.3 Atmospheric Storage Tanks

2.4.7.3.1 Use an atmospheric storage tank equipped with overfill protection and automatic pressure/vacuum
relief devices to prevent exceeding the design pressure of the tank.
2.4.7.3.2 Use an atmospheric storage tank with a connection for the foam concentrate suction pipe arranged
above the tank bottom.
2.4.7.3.3 Do not use the volume below the connection of the suction pipe for the determination of the usable
quantity of foam concentrate.
2.4.7.3.4 To prevent evaporation, seal alcohol-resistant foam concentrates (and other foam concentrates
as required by the manufacturer) with a 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in. (6 to 13 mm) layer of mineral oil or manufacturer’s
proprietary equivalent.
2.4.7.3.5 Locate tank discharge outlets, if provided, to furnish a positive head on either the foam concentrate
pump or positive displacement, water driven foam concentrate proportioner pump suction.
2.4.8 Pipe, Pipe Fittings, and Hangers

In addition to the following recommendations, provide pipe, valves, fittings, and hangers for foam-water
solution and water in accordance with the recommendations in Data Sheet 2-0, Installation Guidelines for
Automatic Sprinklers.
2.4.8.1 Ensure the foam-water solution supply piping to foam discharge devices that protect a particular
hazard in a given area does not pass over another hazard in the same area.
2.4.8.2 Use pipe, fittings, and valves of a material compatible with the foam-water solution.
2.4.8.3 With the foam concentrate, use pipe, fittings, and valves made of the following materials:
• Brass (red or naval)
• Bronze
• Stainless steel (304 or 316)
• FM Approved as compatible with the foam concentrate
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In piping with dissimilar metals, insulate with dielectric components to reduce the possibility of galvanic
corrosion.
2.4.8.4 Do not use galvanized steel pipe and fittings with foam concentrates.
2.4.8.5 Use grooved couplings and fittings with elastomeric seals that are compatible with the foam
concentrate, foam-water solution, or water, as applicable.
2.4.8.6 Use Teflon tape or the foam concentrate manufacturer’s compatible thread-locking compounds at
pipe joints in the foam concentrate supply line.
2.4.8.7 Secure and restrain foam concentrate piping against movement, thrust, and vibration.
2.4.8.8 Install flushing and drainage valves/connections for foam concentrate piping that is dry in the standby
condition. Provide the ability for complete drainage.
2.4.8.9 Provide a means of draining, and a minimum pitch towards the drain of 1 in 120 for draining all dry,
preaction, and deluge foam-water solution distribution piping.
2.4.8.10 Do not insulate pipes against heat and cold or use antifreeze agents with wet or pre-primed
foam-water sprinkler distribution systems.
2.4.8.11 Check the inside of all pipes for cleanliness prior to installation.
2.4.8.12 Flush the entire piping system after completion of the installation.
2.4.8.13 Provide pipes conveying foam-water solution that can withstand a pressure of 1.5 x pnom
(minimum 220 psi [15 bar]). See acceptance testing recommendations for further guidance.
2.4.8.14 Where a foam-water sprinkler system is pre-primed with foam-water solution, provide drain and
flushing connections in accordance with the recommendations in Data Sheet 2-0, Installation Guidelines for
Automatic Sprinklers
2.4.9 Strainers
2.4.9.1 Provide FM Approved strainers in the foam concentrate and water-actuation piping where solids of
a size large enough to obstruct openings or damage equipment (e.g., foam pump, foam concentrate valve
actuator) are present.
2.4.9.2 Provide strainers with perforations no larger than the smallest orifice in the foam-water sprinkler
system, and no smaller than 1⁄8 in. (3.2 mm).
2.4.9.3 Install strainers for water-actuation and foam concentrate piping that are accessible for cleaning or
flushing.
2.4.9.4 Install strainers for foam concentrate with a blow down/ off valve connection or similar outlet connection
for cleaning (flushing) while maintaining system discharge during an emergency.
2.4.9.5 Install strainer(s) in the foam concentrate piping upstream of foam concentrate pump(s), except for
high-viscosity, alcohol-resistant AFFF foam concentrates.
2.4.9.6 Follow the foam concentrate manufacturer’s recommendations for using a strainer(s) in the foam
concentrate piping upstream of foam concentrate pump(s) for high-viscosity, alcohol-resistant AFFF foam
concentrates.
2.4.9.7 Install a compound gauge downstream of the strainer on a foam pump suction line to monitor potential
blockage during operation.
2.4.10 Deluge Sprinklers

2.4.10.1 Where a foam-water sprinkler system will use deluge sprinklers in an atypical environment (e.g.,
heavy contamination) install them in accordance with the recommendations in Data Sheet 2-0, Installation
Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers.
2.4.10.2 Install a weldolet on the riser downstream of the proportioner riser isolation valve to provide a test
connection for determining if sprinklers are clogged. Plug the weldolet when it is not in use for inspection
and testing.
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2.4.11 Operation and Control of Systems
2.4.11.1 Actuation
2.4.11.1.1 Provide operating instructions that plainly indicate the location and purpose of the actuation
controls.
2.4.11.1.2 In deluge or preaction systems, provide FM Approved detection and control equipment with an
electrically compatible (voltage/current) interface/releasing module for the automatic actuation device (e.g.,
solenoid) of the water deluge valve(s) and other system-control equipment.
2.4.11.1.3 Provide manual release stations that are:
• clearly marked
• secure from unauthorized operation
• clearly identified as serving a specific area
• mounted 42 in. (1.1 m) above the finished floor
2.4.11.1.4 De-energize power/fuel supplies to the hazard being protected in accordance with the applicable
occupancy-specific data sheet upon operation of the foam-water sprinkler system.
2.4.11.1.5 Provide emergency manual actuation of the hydraulic foam concentrate valve.
2.4.11.1.6 Provide signage on the proper shutdown sequence of valves and equipment after the foam-water
sprinkler system has activated due to a fire or accidental discharge.
2.4.11.2 Supervision
2.4.11.2.1 Provide supervision of the operating position of water supply, water alarm check valve(s), and
foam-water solution control valve(s) in accordance with the recommendations in Data Sheet 2-81, Fire
Protection System Inspection.
2.4.11.2.2 Provide supervision to the operating position of foam concentrate valves in accordance with
recommendations of Data Sheet 2-81, Fire Protection System Inspection.
2.4.11.2.3 Provide electrical supervision in accordance with the recommendations in Data Sheet 5-40, Fire
Alarm Systems, for local, central station, proprietary, or remote station signaling, as applicable for each of the
following:
• automatic foam concentrate control valve(s)
• foam concentrate pump isolation valve(s)
• foam concentrate pump regulating/diaphram by-pass valve(s)
2.4.11.2.4 Provide supervisory alarm signals that are different from fire alarm signals at the fire alarm control
panel.
2.4.11.3 Detection
2.4.11.3.1 Provide automatic detection for foam-water preaction and deluge systems (whether pneumatic,
hydraulic, optical, heat, or smoke) with complete supervision arranged so that failure of equipment, loss of
supervising air pressure, or loss of electric energy results in clear notification of the abnormal condition. See
Section 2.4.11.2 for further guidance.
2.4.11.3.2 Provide detection and actuation circuitry in accordance with the recommendations in Data Sheet
5-48, Automatic Fire Detection.
2.4.11.3.3 Provide detection for foam-water preaction and deluge systems in accordance with the
recommendations in Data Sheet 2-0, Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers.
2.4.11.3.4 When used in a corrosive atmosphere, install detection devices made of materials not subject to
corrosion, or that have been treated to resist corrosion.
2.4.11.3.5 When protecting hazardous areas, ensure electric automatic detection equipment and any auxiliary
equipment has been specifically designed and rated for such areas.
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2.4.11.4 Alarms
2.4.11.4.1 Provide audible and visual alarms that indicate locally and at a permanently manned location upon
the following modes of foam-water sprinkler system operation:
• Release and/or actuation of each foam-water sprinkler system from the detection system or alarm check
valve and automatic foam concentrate control valve
• Fault of the foam extinguishing/ monitoring system of the foam-water sprinkler system
2.4.11.4.2 Provide audible and visual alarms in accordance with Data Sheet 5-40, Fire Alarm Systems.
2.4.11.4.3 Provide fire alarm signals that are different from supervisory alarm signals at the fire alarm control
panel.
2.4.11.4.4 Use alarms designed for indicating each foam-water sprinkler system separately.
2.4.11.4.5 Ensure fault alarms are distinctive from those indicating operation or hazardous conditions.
2.4.11.4.6 Arrange the detection system to alarm upon manual operation of the foam-water sprinkler system.
2.4.11.5 Power Supply and Controller

2.4.11.5.1 Provide a power supply and wiring for the drivers of foam concentrate pumps in accordance with
the recommendations for electric motor-driven pumps and diesel engine-driven pumps in Data Sheet 3-7,
Fire Protection Pumps; and/or any applicable local electrical codes.
2.4.11.5.2 Provide a power supply arranged so that disconnecting power from the protected facility during
a fire will not disconnect the power supply to the foam concentrate pump feeder circuit.
2.4.11.5.3 Provide an FM Approved controller to govern the startup of foam concentrate pumps with electric
drivers.
2.4.11.5.4 Provide a diesel engine fire pump controller to govern the startup of foam concentrate pumps
with diesel engine drivers.
2.4.12 Manual Firefighting

2.4.12.1 Provide a means of manual firefighting using foam in accordance with the applicable occupancy-
specific data sheet.
2.4.12.2 Provide fire hose(s) sufficient to reach any point within the hazard area.
2.4.12.3 Use a hose nozzle that is FM Approved for use with the foam concentrate and can provide the
appropriate application density.
2.4.12.4 Ensure the water and foam concentrate supply for the hose stream is adequate for the operating
time recommended in the applicable occupancy-specific data sheet.
2.4.12.5 Ensure the flow rate per hose stream is in accordance with the applicable occupancy-specific data
sheet. Ensure the foam nozzle is capable of this flow rate.
2.4.12.6 Ensure the hose(s) are accounted for in (a) the hydraulic calculations of the foam-water sprinkler
system, and (b) selection of the proportioner, due to the increased flow of foam-water solution. Or, provide a
separate proportioner and distribution line for the hose(s).
2.4.13 Auxiliary Fixed Discharge Devices

2.4.13.1 If there is a recommendation for auxiliary fixed discharge devices (e.g., monitors, grate nozzles)
to protect the occupancy, provide these devices in accordance with the recommendations in Data Sheet 4-7N,
Low Expansion Foam Systems, and the applicable occupancy-specific data sheet.
2.4.13.2 Ensure the auxiliary fixed discharge devices are accounted for in (a) the hydraulic calculations of
the foam-water sprinkler system, and (b) selection of the proportioner, due to the increased flow of foam-water
solution. Or, provide a separate proportioner and distribution line for the devices.
2.4.13.3 Connect auxiliary fixed discharge devices to the water supply of the foam-water sprinkler system
only if the necessary water supply and foam concentrate is available for the operating time.
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2.4.14 Fire Service Connections

2.4.14.1 When a fire service connection is recommended, provide it on the supply side of the
proportioner (see Fig. 7).
2.4.14.2 Ensure the following items are in accordance with the recommendations in this data sheet before
installing or using the fire service connection:
(a) Pressure of the system components
(b) Balance of the proportioning equipment
(c) Dilution of the proportioned foam solution
(d) Disturbance of system accessory devices, including, but not limited to, the following:
• Pressure switches
• Hydraulic control valves
• Main control valve trim
(e) Pressures and flows of the foam system design capability
At the fire service connection, post the water demand pressure based on the items evaluated above.
2.4.14.3 Provide a fire service connection sized to the largest riser supplying the foam-water sprinkler system,
auxiliary discharge devices, and/ or hose connections.
2.4.15 Plan Review

2.4.15.1 Ensure plans comply with the plan review recommendations in Data Sheet 2-0, Installation
Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers, and the appropriate occupancy-specific data sheet.
In addition, provide the following information:
(a) The location and description of hazards protected by the foam-water sprinkler system
(b) An accurate and complete layout of the area to be protected, including drainage layout, if required
(c) Details of the foam concentrate:
• Type
• Injection percentage
• Quantity (active and reserve)
• Minimum anticipated temperature of the concentrate at the point of proportioning
(d) Discharge densities and the period of discharge
(e) Hydraulic calculations for:
• Foam-water solution
• Foam concentrate
(f) Details of mechanical foam–water solution injection equipment, including proportioner orifice size or
model and test connection size
(g) Detailed data of the pumps (foam and/ or water), drivers, controllers, power supply, fittings, suction
and discharge connections (acquire charts from the engineer or contractor showing head delivery,
efficiency, and brake horsepower curves of pumps)
(h) Make and type of discharge devices, equipment, and foam concentrate to be installed
(i) Verification that the minimum operating pressure of discharge devices and equipment is provided from
the water supply
(j) Location and spacing of discharge devices
(k) Review of foam-water sprinkler system components and design (items c to j) to:
• The Approval Guide, Fire Protection section
• Fixed extinguishing systems/ foam extinguishing systems
• Low-expansion foam (equipment)
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• Foam-water sprinklers (discharge device)

• Manufacturer’s listed manual(s)
• Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) equipment specification sheets
• Applicable occupancy-specific data sheets
(l) Details of tests of the available water supply
(m) Details of proposed water supplies
(n) Laboratory test report to determine water quality and foam concentrate are compatible, where
necessary (e.g., process water, grey water)
(o) Detailed layout of the piping, foam-water, and foam concentrate (include pitch of dry horizontal piping)
(p) Identification of the type of piping proposed for foam concentrate supply (brass/ bronze)
(q) Detailed layout of water supply piping, concentrate agent storage
(r) Pipe hanger and bracing location and installation details
(s) Installation layout of the actuation systems
• Layout of detection system for deluge and preaction foam-water sprinkler systems
• Details of the operating sequence of the detection/ alarm/ releasing device in coordination with the
system control panel, as necessary
(t) Location of draft curtains, if applicable
(u) Location and spacing of supplementary or low-level discharge devices, showing the area of coverage
(v) Detailed layout of isolation valves for test connections and test header
(w) Tests to be conducted for commissioning
(x) Pre-treatment plan for disposal of effluent
(y) Detailed layout of pipe fittings and isolation valves to allow either water equivalency by Foam Solutions
LLC, test liquid discharge testing or positive displacement water driven proportioning pump operational
testing.
2.4.15.2 Where field conditions necessitate any significant change from the submitted plan, provide revised
“as installed” plans to the client and FM Global for review.
2.4.15.3 If alterations on protected sections have been carried out (e.g., structural changes), ensure the foam
extinguishing system is adapted to the new conditions.
2.5 Commissioning of the Foam-Water Sprinkler System
2.5.1 Contract Fulfillment

2.5.1.1 Provide a complete step-by-step description of the proposed acceptance test procedure, identifying
all devices, controls, and functions to be tested, and how the tests will be conducted prior to scheduling the
acceptance test.
2.5.1.2 Ensure the installation companies have furnished a written statement and FM Global form(s) to the
effect that the work covered by its contract has been completed and all specified flushing of underground,
lead-in, and system piping has been successfully completed in accordance with the recommendations for
system acceptance in Data Sheet 2-0, Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers, together with
specified hydrostatic pressure tests and system foam discharge tests for final approval by the authority having
jurisdiction.
2.5.2 Visual Inspection

2.5.2.1 Verify the foam-water sprinkler system has been installed correctly to design drawing and
specifications by conducting the following visual inspections:
• Confirm the foam extinguishing system components are FM Approved.
• Check the continuity of pipework.
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• Ensure temporary blinds have been removed.

• Check that valves, controls, and gauges are accessible.
• Confirm discharge devices, proportioner(s), foam pumps, and associated hardware have been properly
installed.
2.5.2.2 Provide a schematic of the operating valves and devices, identifying their set/normal operating position
for the foam-water sprinkler system equipment.
2.5.2.3 Verify signage is provided on the proper shutdown sequence of valves and equipment for the
foam-water sprinkler system(s) after activation due to fire or accidental false discharge.
2.5.2.4 Check operating valves and devices for proper identification, orientation of flow, operating position
labeling, and operating instructions.
2.5.2.5 Inspect valves to verify they are set in the proper operating position (e.g., normally open or normally
closed) in accordance with schematic.
2.5.2.6 Inspect all normally dry horizontal piping for proper drainage pitch.
2.5.3 Pipe Flushing

2.5.3.1 Thoroughly flush water-supply pipe work, both underground and above ground, at the maximum
practicable rate of flow, before connection is made to foam-water sprinkler system piping.
2.5.3.2 Ensure all foam-water sprinkler system piping has been flushed after installation, using the system’s
normal water supply, unless the hazard cannot be subjected to water. Prior to flushing, close the foam
concentrate or foam-water solution valve connections to isolate injection to the distribution piping. After
flushing, reopen the valve connections to their normal operating position.
2.5.3.3 Ensure the flow is continued for a time to ensure thorough cleaning, allowing the water to run clear
of foam-water solution or foam concentrate.
2.5.3.4 Where flushing cannot be accomplished, visually examine pipe interiors carefully for cleanliness during
installation.
2.5.3.5 For deluge systems, pneumatically purge the sprinkler piping from the weldolet installed on the riser
downstream of the proportioner riser isolation valve as a test connection.
2.5.4 Hydrostatic Pressure Tests

2.5.4.1Ensure all piping, including foam concentrate piping and the foam-water sprinkler system distribution
piping, has been hydrostatically tested at 200 psi (13.8 bar) or at 50 psi (3.4 bar) in excess of the maximum
static pressure where the maximum static pressure exceeds 150 psi (10.3 bar).
2.5.4.2 Test foam concentrate piping using foam concentrate as the test medium.
2.5.4.3 Maintain the hydrostatic test pressure without a drop in gauge pressure or visual leakage for 2 hours.
2.5.4.4 Do not include bladder tanks in this hydrostatic pressure test.
2.5.5 Operation of Components

2.5.5.1 Check operation of all mechanical and electrical components of the foam-water sprinkler system and
function of interconnected process equipment.
2.5.5.2 Arrange the foam-water sprinkler system to test the operational capability of all mechanical and
electrical components of the foam-water sprinkler system without discharging foam-water solution to the
distribution system piping.
2.5.5.3 Conduct operational tests to ensure the foam-water sprinkler system responds as designed, both
automatically and manually, as applicable.
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2.5.6 Acceptance Testing

• Ensure the hazard is fully protected by conducting an acceptance test to determine the flow pressures,
actual discharge capacity, consumption rate of foam concentrate, staffing needs, and other operating
characteristics.
• Ensure the completed foam-water sprinkler system is tested by qualified personnel in foam fire
extinguishing systems to meet the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
• Include the following tests:
(a) Foam discharge from a single foam-water sprinkler system
(b) Simultaneous foam discharge of the maximum number of foam-water sprinkler systems and auxiliary
devices expected to operate on a single hazard.
• Continue the discharge for the time required to obtain stabilized discharge.
2.5.6.1 Proportioning System

2.5.6.1.1 Verify the operation of the proportioning equipment by flow tests of the foam concentrate or with
the FM Approved test liquid designated for that foam concentrate.
When utilizing a test liquid or water equivalency method for subsequent annual testing, use a company
assessed by FM Approvals in accordance with their Assessment Standard 5138, Assessment Standard for
Proportioning Testing. Verifying the accuracy of an installed foam proportioning system without the actual foam
concentrate is allowed subsequent to the Acceptance Test with a foam concentrate. Types of proportioning
methods, ranges of flow, measurement techniques are limitations of the assessment. FM Approvals has
assessed the following company:
• Foam Solutions LLC, Columbus, Ohio, USA
2.5.6.1.2 Ensure system pressures and flows remain as described in this section and meet manufacturer’s
system requirements and recommendations.
2.5.6.1.3 Compute the rate of foam solution discharge using hydraulic calculations with recorded inlet or
end-of-system operating pressures, or both.
2.5.6.1.4 Determine the actual foam concentration percentage injected into the foam-water sprinkler system
by calculation and empirical sampling from foam-water solution discharged from the test connection using
refractometric means or a conductivity method.
2.5.6.1.5 Ensure flow tests of the proportioning equipment for pre-primed, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, and preaction
systems are conducted at the minimum expected flow (four most remote sprinklers) and the maximum
expected flow for the most remote design demand area.
2.5.6.1.6 For pre-primed, wet-pipe, dry-pipe, and preaction systems with a variable flow proportioner, ensure
a flow test is conducted at the minimum flow equal to the flow of the most remote sprinkler, in lieu of the
four most remote sprinklers.
2.5.6.1.7 For deluge systems, ensure a flow test is conducted using the full demand flow expected of the
foam-water sprinkler system.
2.5.6.1.8 During the flow tests, ensure the pressure at the proportioning device(s) is:
(a) the design operating pressure of the foam-water sprinkler system or systems tested.
(b) At least equal to the highest anticipated water pressure of the foam-water sprinkler system or systems
tested.
(c) the minimum anticipated water pressure of the foam-water sprinkler system or systems tested.
2.5.6.1.9 For an in-line balanced proportioner, ensure the proportioner is operating within the manufacturer’s
specified water and foam concentrate pressure differential from the duplex pressure gauge.
2.5.6.1.10 Ensure the foam-water solution meets the criteria in Table 2 for the percentage of concentrate
injected.
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Table 2. Foam-Water Solution Range

Percentage of Minimum Maximum
Proportioner Type Concentrate Percentage Percentage
Balanced pressure proportioner, positive pressure 1 1.0 1.3
(with pump, bladder tank, in-line balanced 3 3.0 3.9
pressure), variable flow proportioner, or positive 6 6.0 7.0
displacement foam concentrate proportioner
pump
2.5.6.1.11 For proportioner types not listed in Table 2, ensure the foam concentrate induction rate of the
proportioner, expressed as a percentage of the foam solution flow (water plus foam concentrate), is between
minus 0% to plus 30% of the induction rate specified in the Approval Guide, or 1 percentage point, whichever
is less, at the recommended flow rates.
2.5.6.1.12 Ensure collection and disposal of the discharged foam-water solution is performed by the owner,
the owner’s representative, or the installing contractor in accordance with local and/ or national regulations
and the authority having jurisdiction.
2.5.7 Alarm and Detection Devices

2.5.7.1 Test and inspect alarm and detection devices in accordance with the recommendations in Data Sheet
5-40, Fire Alarm Systems, and Data Sheet 5-48, Automatic Fire Detection.
2.5.7.2 Verify interlock devices function as intended when initiated by the fire alarm system.
2.5.8 System Restoration

2.5.8.1 After acceptance tests are completed, or following system discharge, restore the foam-water sprinkler
system, alarms, and interlocks to operational condition.
2.5.8.2 Ensure piping that is charged only with water is flushed, and piping that is normally empty is flushed
and drained, to remove foam concentrate or foam-water solution.
2.5.8.3 Ensure pre-primed foam-water sprinkler systems are flushed and re-primed with the specified design
concentration of foam-water solution.
2.5.8.4 Do not flush those portions of the foam-water sprinkler system that normally contain foam concentrate
when in service.
2.5.8.5 Flush foam concentrate pumps that do not normally contain foam concentrate when in service.
2.5.8.6 Ensure strainers are inspected, cleaned, and placed in operational condition.
2.5.8.7 Do not mix together different types and/ or brands of foam concentrates for use in storage tanks.
2.5.8.8 Ensure valves are restored to their operational position. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following:
• Test connection valve – closed
• Flushing valves, water and foam concentrate — closed
• Riser OS&Y isolation valve – open
• Water feed valve from riser to bladder tank – open
• Foam concentrate fill valve — closed
• Water drain valve for shell of bladder tank – closed
• Foam concentrate isolation valve from bladder or storage tank to automatic foam concentrate control valve
— open
• Automatic foam concentrate control valve – open/ set
• Foam concentrate liquid level/ sight glass valve — closed
2.5.8.9 Follow the manufacturer’s procedure(s) to restore the installed equipment to service.
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2.5.9 Documentation
2.5.9.1 The installing contractor provides the following documents to the client, who keeps them on-site for
reference:
• Manufacturer’s literature describing the correct operation, inspection, and maintenance of the foam-water
sprinkler system and its components
• Piping layout drawings, electrical schematics, and hydraulic calculations
• Schematic of the set position of operating valves and devices for the foam-water sprinkler system
equipment
• Procedure(s) on the proper shutdown sequence of valves and equipment for the foam-water sprinkler
system(s) after activation due to fire or accidental false discharge
2.6 Periodic Inspection and Testing

2.6.1 Inspect, test, and identify impairments to the foam-water sprinkler system in accordance with the
applicable recommendations in Data Sheet 2-81, Fire Protection System Inspection.
2.6.2 Manage impairments caused by periodic inspections and testing in accordance with the
recommendations in Data Sheet 2-81, Fire Protection System Inspection.
2.7 Maintenance
2.7.1 Maintain the foam-water sprinkler system in accordance with the applicable recommendations in Data
Sheet 2-81, Fire Protection System Inspection.
2.7.2 Manage impairments caused by maintenance activities in accordance with the recommendations in
Data Sheet 2-81, Fire Protection System Inspection.
2.7.3 Maintain the foam-water sprinkler system in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
2.7.4 Base maintenance intervals other than preventive maintenance on the results of visual inspections
and operational tests.
2.7.5 For foam-water systems used in aircraft hangars, refer to the inspection, test, and maintenance
requirements in NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars.
2.8 Contingency Planning

2.8.1 Maintain a 100% reserve supply of foam concentrate, as determined from Section 2.3.6.4, Foam
Quantity, in separate tanks, compartments, or drums on site, or ensure it is readily available so the system
can be restored within 24 hours after operating.
2.8.2 If foam solution for hose streams is drawn from the foam-water sprinkler system, stock the necessary
amount of additional foam concentrate.
2.9 Electrical
2.9.1 Test standby power for the foam-water sprinkler system in accordance with the applicable
recommendations in DS 2-81, Fire Protection System Inspection.
3.0 SUPPORT FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
3.1 Construction and Location

When considering the installation of a vertical bladder tank, provide either (a) enough space around the tank
so it can be laid on its side, or (b) adequate overhead space in which to remove and replace the bladder
from the tank. An area twice as long as the tank is tall will be required to remove the bladder.
Horizontal bladder tanks require sufficient horizontal clearance to remove and replace the piping and bladder.
An area at least twice as long as the tank will be required at one end. Access through double doors, etc.,
is an acceptable alternative.
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Foam concentrates that have been exposed to temperatures below their minimum storage/ usable
temperature and subsequently thawed need to be checked for separation (especially alcohol-resistant foam
concentrates). Contact the manufacturer of the foam concentrate for corrective action.
3.2 Protection
3.2.1 Where to Find Foam-Water Sprinkler Components in the Approval Guide

The following components are listed in the Foam-Water Sprinkler section of the Approval Guide:
• Automatic sprinklers • Deluge sprinklers*
• Aspirated sprinklers • Foam concentrates
* Deluge sprinklers are not listed as such in the Approval Guide; they are simply FM Approved automatic
sprinklers that can be ordered in the open orifice (deluge) configuration from the manufacturer.
The following components are listed in the Low-Expansion Foam Systems section of the Approval Guide:
• Bladder tanks • Pressure switches
• Variable flow proportioners • Ratio proportioners
• Foam pumps • In-line balanced proportioners (ILBPs)
• Foam concentrate control valves • Positive displacement, water motor driven foam concentrate
proportioner pump
The following components are listed in the Automatic Sprinklers section of the Approval Guide:
• Deluge sprinkler systems • Water motor gongs
• Pipe hangers • Water flow detectors
• OS&Y valves • Pressure gauges
• Strainers • Automatic releases for preaction and deluge sprinkler
systems
• Automatic water control valves
The following components are listed in the Fire Pump Installation section of the Approval Guide:
• Pump controllers (water & foam) • Diaphragm valves
3.2.2 Distribution and Discharge Devices

The following foam-water sprinkler systems are considered to be automatic:
• Wet-pipe
• Pre-primed pipe
• Foam-water dry-pipe
• Foam-water preaction
Factors to consider in the delay time of wet- and dry-pipe systems include the ignitable liquid fuel hazard,
associated ordinary combustibles, storage configuration, probable fire growth rate, number of sprinklers
expected to operate, and the involvement of commodities at the time of foam discharge. Fire growth factors
include flash point of the fuel, water miscibility, container package, and storage height.
Deluge foam-water sprinkler systems are used in applications where an immediate application of foam
solution over a large area involving ignitable liquids is desired, such as chemical process areas, truck loading
racks, and aircraft hangars.
3.2.3 Pre-Primed Foam-Water Distribution Systems

Protein-based foam concentrate products are fairly rapid in biodegradability in their foam-water solution state
and are not recommended for pre-primed distribution systems.
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Fire testing conducted by FM Global to date to evaluate automatic sprinkler protection with AFFF foam-
solution has involved freshly primed (i.e., foam solution in the piping from the riser to the sprinklers) sprinkler
systems. This arrangement resulted in foam being discharged immediately upon operation of the automatic
sprinklers with very rapid control and extinguishment of the ignitable liquid test fires. Consequently, pre-
primed systems are normally preferred. Recognition of additional maintenance on such a system (e.g.,
periodic flushing and replacement of the foam solution) and the associated need to dispose of the foam
solution must be considered in its operational cost.
Testing of AFFF foam-water solutions on an annual basis is recommended at least initially (during the first
few years) to determine foam solution quality. This is due to environmental conditions, such as ceiling
temperature and fluctuations of that temperature. Eventually, possible protocols can be established for
replenishing with fresh foam-water solution at longer intervals.
3.2.4 Foam Concentrates

Some foam concentrates contain fluorochemicals, and their persistent degradation products have been found
in living organisms. This has drawn the concern of environmental authorities worldwide and led to both
regulatory and non-regulatory actions to reduce emissions. The focus of these actions has been on
fluorochemicals that contain eight carbons (C8) or more, such as perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and
perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The following environmental regulations are being enacted that involve
fluorine-based foam concentrates:
• The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations do not restrict the use of existing
stocks of PFOS-based foam concentrates. The only AFFF foam concentrates restricted were those
manufactured by 3M, due to the electrochemical fluorination process and its effect on the environment.
• Rather than regulate emissions of PFOA, the EPA has developed a global stewardship program where
fluorochemical manufacturers have voluntarily agreed to reduce emissions of PFOA, PFOA precursors,
and higher homologue chemicals 95% by the end of 2010, and eliminate them altogether by the end of
2015. As a result, telomer-based fluorochemicals used in foam concentrates after 2015 are likely to contain
only six carbons (C6) or fewer in order to comply with the EPA program.
• European Union (EU) member countries had to provide an inventory of PFOS-based foams to EC by
December 2008. This is in accordance with Directive 2006/122/ECOF.
• EU regulations require existing stocks of PFOS-based foams to be removed from service by June 27,
2011. This is in accordance with Directive 2006/122/ECOF and Annex.
• Proposed regulations in Canada require existing stocks of PFOS-based AFFF to be removed from service
5 years after regulation is final (2013-2014).
As a result of these regulations, some foam concentrates will probably require reformulation, and therefore
some type of re-certification for FM Approval, between 2010 and 2015.
3.2.5 Foam Concentrate Proportioning Methods

Balanced-pressure proportioning systems (i.e., those arranged to balance water and concentrate pressures
at the proportioner inlet) are considered best suited for sprinkler applications, particularly automatic sprinkler
systems, due to their ability to function properly over a wide range of flows and pressures.
Use balanced-pressure injection methods from one of the following:
(1) A balance-pressure proportioning system using a foam concentrate pump discharging through a metering
orifice into a proportioning controller with the foam concentrate and water pressures automatically maintained
as equal by the use of a pressure-balancing valve.
(2) A balanced-pressure proportioning system using a pressure proportioning tank with a diaphragm or bladder
to separate the water and foam concentrate discharging through a metering orifice into a proportioning
controller.
(3) An in-line balanced-pressure proportioning system using a foam concentrate pump or bladder tank. A
pressure-regulating device placed in the pump return line should maintain constant pressure in the foam
concentrate supply line at all design flow rates. This constant pressure should be greater than the maximum
water pressure under all operating conditions.
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(4) Foam concentrate pump discharging through a metering orifice into the protection system riser with the
foam pressure at the upstream side of the orifice exceeding the water pressure in the system riser by a
specific design value.
(5) A positive displacement foam concentrate proportioner pump with fixed plunger driven by a direct-coupled
positive displacement water motor. The positive displacement pump draws the foam concentrate from an
atmospheric storage tank and feeds it into the water flow which passes through the drive unit. The ratio
between the volumes transferred per rotation of the two devices determines the proportioning ratio. The mixing
point is at the outlet to the drive unit. As a result, the proportioning ratio is little affected by flow rate or foam
concentrate viscosity.
In many cases, bladder tank systems may be preferred as being simpler to operate and less costly (no pumps
with their associated driver/controller needs, no power supply reliability issues, etc.), particularly for smaller
systems. For multiple use-point systems (i.e., serving multiple risers/locations), in-line balanced pressure
proportioners (ILBPs) typically use foam concentrate pumps, but may use bladder tanks. A positive
displacement foam concentrate proportioner pump can be used for either single or multiple use-point systems.
3.2.6 Design Criteria
3.2.6.1 Application Rate

Foam-water sprinkler systems may have the capability to extinguish fires in various ignitable liquid
occupancies at lower densities and open fewer sprinklers than with water sprinkler protection only. However,
unless specifically proven to be adequate for a particular occupancy as determined through fire testing, and
specifically recommended in the appropriate occupancy-specific data sheet, densities and areas of demand
should be the same as those recommended for water sprinkler protection. This approach particularly applies
where a foam-water sprinkler system is being accepted in lieu of adequate drainage.
The minimum density of 0.2 gpm/ ft2(4 mm/min), is normally only acceptable for a floor spill (two-dimensional)
fire involving a water insoluble hydrocarbon liquid protected by a foam-water sprinkler system.
Ignitable liquids that are polar, as well as some sprinkler combinations when used to protect non-polar
ignitable liquids, may require higher foam solution densities than specified in this data sheet. The specific
requirements in the Approval Guide under Fixed Extinguishing Systems should be used for any installation.
3.2.6.2 Demand Area

Where the specified areas of demand are selected close to the source of supply, the higher available
pressures can increase the flow beyond the capacity of the foam proportioning equipment. This may lead
to an injection of foam concentrate outside of the specified rate. See Section 2.3.6.5 for guidance.
3.2.6.3 Foam Quantity

The PFF multiplier is applied in the formula based on the proportioner being allowed to proportion the
foam-water solution rich by up to a 30% tolerance of the injection rate. The multiplier is an average value
based on a review of FM Approvals data for the various proportioner types, manufacturers, and foam
concentrates. This multiplier will reduce the probability of an insufficient quantity of foam concentrate for the
discharge duration and the injection characteristics of the type of proportioner.
3.2.6.4 Hydraulic Calculation of Foam-Water Solution for Wet-Pipe, Pre-Primed, Preaction, and Dry-Pipe
Systems
Where excessive variations exist between calculated demand and available water supply, the actual excess
discharge can exceed the capacity of the foam-water sprinkler system to operate for the recommended
discharge duration time, minimum 10 minutes, or as recommended in the appropriate occupancy-specific
data sheet. A verification calculation should be made as follows:
Multiply the actual predicted system flow by the foam concentrate percentage, then divide this answer into
the foam quantity as determined in Section 2.2. The time indicated should be 10 minutes, the discharge
duration time from the applicable occupancy-specific data sheet, or greater.
Friction Loss — Foam Concentrate
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The friction loss in piping for foam concentrates is calculated using the Darcy-Weisbach formula (also known
as the Fanning formula)
For U.S. customary units:
Darcy-Weisbach formula: ∆P = 0.000216 fL ρ Q
d5
( 2
)
Reynolds number: Re = 50.6 Qρ
dµ
Where:
∆P = friction loss (psi)
f = friction factor
L = length of pipe (ft)
ρ = weight density of foam concentrate (lb/ ft3)
Q = flow (gpm)
d = pipe diameter (in.)
R = Reynolds number
µ = absolute (dynamic) viscosity of foam concentrate (cP)
For SI units:
Darcy-Weisbach formula: (
∆Pm = 2.252 fL ρ Q
d5
2
)
Reynolds number: Re = 21.22 Qρ
dµ
( )
Where:
∆Pm = friction loss (bar, kPa)
f = friction factor
L = length of pipe (m)
ρ = density of foam concentrate (kg/ m3)
Q = flow (L/ min)
d = pipe diameter (mm)
Re = Reynolds number
µ = absolute (dynamic) viscosity of foam concentrate (cP)
Select friction factors for use with the Darcy-Weisbach formula from the graphs shown in Figures 8 through
11.
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Fig. 8. Moody diagram for cast-iron pipe, R ≤105
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Fig. 9. Moody diagram for cast-iron pipe, R ≥105
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Fig. 10. Moody diagram for steel pipe, R ≤105
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Fig. 11. Moody diagram for steel pipe, R ≥105
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Calculate the Reynolds number for selecting friction factors from the graphs using the actual density (or
specific gravity) of the foam concentrate.
Use the dynamic viscosity of the foam concentrate at its lowest anticipated storage temperature.
Table 3. Characteristics of Foam Concentrates

Foam Temperature Density2 Dynamic
Manufacturer Concentrate1 Range °F (°C) lb/ft3 (kg/m3) Specific Gravity Viscosity2 (cp)
Ansul 3 protein 20 to 120 71.3 - Note 3
(-6.7 to 49) (1142)
3 (AFC-3A) AFFF 35 to 120 64.0 - Note 3
(2 to 49) (1025)
Premium 3 35 to 120 63.9 - Note 3
(AFC-5A) AFFF (2 to 49) (1024)
Premium 6 35 to 120 63.4 - Note 3
(AFC-5) AFFF (2 to 49) (1016)
3x3 low-viscosity 35 to 120 63.7 - 1500 ±500
AR-AFFF (2 to 49) (1020)
ARC 3 or 6 35 to 120 62.4 - 2525 ±700
AR-AFFF (2 to 49) (1000)
Buckeye Platinum 1 AFFF 35 to 120 - 1.020 - 1.040 6.5–10.5 @ 68
(2 to 49) (20 )
Platinum 3 AFFF 35 to 120 - 1.007 - 1.009 Note 3
(2 to 49)
Platinum 3×3 35 to 120 - 1.015 - 1.055 Note 3
AR-AFFF (2 to 49)
Chemguard 3 AFFF C302
Ultraguard 35 to 120 - 1.020 3000–3200
3 AR-AFFF (2 to 49)
National Foam Universal Gold 3 35 to 120 - 1.025 2500
AFFF (2 to 49)
Aer-O-Lite 3 20 to 120 - 1.03
AFFF (-7 to 49)
Aer-O-Water 3EM 35 to 120 - 1.04
3 AFFF (2 to 49)
Aer-O-Water 1 20 to 120 - 1.08
AFFF (-6.7 to 49)
1
These foam concentrates may be FM Approved for use with other manufacturer’s foam-water sprinkler systems as specified in their
Approval Guide listings.
2
At a temperature of 77°F (25°C), unless specified otherwise.
3
These manufacturers have friction loss data for various pipe diameters in the form of charts/graphs for their foam concentrates. Contact
the manufacturer for this friction loss data.
Non-Newtonian (e.g., alcohol-resistant) foam concentrates have viscosities that increase as their flow rate
(shear rate) decreases, and viscosities that increase as temperatures decrease. In view of these properties,
special care and attention should be taken when designing distribution piping for them. In particular, minimize
the lengths of piping that are filled with non-Newtonian foam concentrates under no-flow conditions.
3.3 Equipment and Processes
3.3.1 Foam Concentrate Proportioners

An in-line balanced pressure proportioner typically uses a spool valve or diaphragm balancing valve which
is reliant upon being installed in the proper orientation as specified by the manufacturer for proper operation.
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3.3.2 Valves
Typically, when a concentrate storage tank is provided, the foam concentrate supply is isolated from the
water/ solution in the sprinkler riser by an automatic foam concentrate control valve. The need for this valve
has been questioned, but it is necessary to ensure the foam concentrate supply is not contaminated/ diluted
by water. The operation of this valve is essential to providing foam concentrate, and consequently, foam
solution to the sprinkler system. This is also the basis for the recommendation that the automatic foam
concentrate valve be supervised. If actuated by water pressure upon sprinkler system flow, the water actuation
line should be piped from the sprinkler valve trim (i.e., not tubing, which could be subject to bending or
crimping). An advantage to this arrangement is that the automatic foam concentrate control valve can be
functionally tested when an alarm test is conducted.
3.3.3 Foam Concentrate Storage Tanks

Filling foam concentrate from the bottom of the storage tank prevents the formation of aerated foam.
3.3.4 Atmospheric Storage Tanks

Atmospheric storage tanks need to be constructed from a material that is compatible with the foam
concentrate, such as:
• Stainless steel – 304L or 316 grades
• High-density cross-linked polyethylene
• Fiberglass with isophthalic-based polyester and an internal layer (50–100 mils minimum) of vinyl ester
resin in contact with foam concentrate
Verify the acceptability of the material with the manufacturer (e.g., some fluoroprotein foam concentrates
are not compatible with stainless steel).
A layer of mineral oil or a manufacturer’s proprietary sealer oil is added to seal an alcohol-resistant foam
concentrate, when used in an atmospheric tank, to minimize the effect of evaporation. Other foam
concentrates may require a sealer, as well, per the manufacturer.
3.3.5 Piping
Provide standard-weight steel pipe conforming to one of the following standards (Schedule 40 through
nominal 12 in. diameter):
• ASTM A 135
• ASTM A 53
• ASTM A 795
• BS 3601
• DIN 2440 – screwed
• DIN 2448 – flanged/coupling
Provide standard-weight pipe fittings conforming to one of the following:
• ANSI B16.1
• ANSI B16.3
• ANSI B16.4
• ANSI B16.5
• ANSI B16.9
• ANSI B16.11
• ANSI B16.25
• ASTM A 234
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• BS 143
• BS 1256
• BS 1560
• BS 1640
• BS 1740
• BS 3799
Materials for pipe and fittings used with the foam concentrate, as specified by the foam manufacturer, may
include:
• Stainless steel – 304L or 316 grades
• Brass or bronze
• Black steel (not recommended for alcohol-resistant foam concentrates)
Ensure no galvanic corrosion occurs between piping, fittings, and different materials of construction.
Check with the manufacturer of the foam concentrate to ensure the acceptability of the material (e.g., some
fluoroprotein foam concentrates are not compatible with stainless steel).
When selecting pipe wall thickness, anticipate internal pressure, internal and external pipe wall corrosion,
and mechanical bending requirements.
Use corrosion-resistant materials or finishes where the pipe may be subjected to corrosive atmospheres.
Use Teflon tape or the foam concentrate manufacturer’s thread locker compounds at pipe joints. Foam
concentrates are harsh detergents and may wash or dissolve other pipe joint compounds (pipe dope) out of
the joint.
Foam-water solution will form sediment and can deteriorate when stored in system piping. Not all foam
concentrates are suitable for storage as a foam-water solution and the manufacturer’s advice should be
sought and followed. High storage temperatures may accelerate deterioration due to aging of the foam-water
solution. Therefore, the effectiveness may be reduced until the degraded, preprimed, foam-water solution
is flushed out and fresh foam-water solution reaches the open sprinklers.
Drain and flushing connections enable the foam-water solution in the mains to be removed and replenished
with fresh foam-water solution to minimize this effect. The foam-water solution drained from the system
should be disposed of using environmentally responsible means.
3.3.6 Strainers
Concentrate strainers should be capable of removing all solids of a size that would obstruct system
components.
3.3.7 Flushing
For all foam-water sprinklers systems (especially in-line proportioner designs), it is very important that a
means is provided to flush all of the concentrate supply piping from just downstream of the foam tank outlet
through the discharge of the proportioner following any testing or activation of the system. Failure to
accomplish this flushing will likely result in foam concentrate being left in the piping/ proportioner orifice, where
it will deteriorate and possibly cause partial or total impairment of the system.
To prevent the risk of water damage in the case of a break, use a small-capacity pump to maintain pressure
during the test period.
Longevity of the foam solution in the distribution piping is related to water quality. Generally speaking,
foam-water solution quality is expected to last two to three years. Testing on an annual basis is recommended
at least initially (during the first few years) to determine foam solution quality. Eventually, possible protocols
can be established for replenishing with fresh solution at longer intervals.
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3.3.8 Operation and Control of Systems
3.3.8.1 Actuation
For large hazard areas and/ or where access may be limited, manual release devices both local to and remote
from the operating devices are recommended.
3.3.8.2 Supervision
Many valves in the foam proportioning system, if left in an incorrect position, can compromise or even disable
the foam proportioning system. Examples of valves critical to proper operation of the foam proportioning
system that are intended to be supervised include, but are not limited to, valves in the supply from the foam
concentrate storage tank, valves in the return to the foam concentrate storage tank, storage tank drain valves,
liquid-level valve for the foam concentrate storage tank, strainer blow-off valves, foam concentrate pump
supply and discharge valves, bypass valves around diaphragm valves or pressure-regulating valves, and
valves at the inlet to the proportioner.
3.3.9 Fire Service Connection

Install a sign that states the following or similar information at the fire service connection:
FIRE SERVICE CONNECTION

THIS CONNECTION FEEDS A FOAM-WATER SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
DO NOT PUMP AT PRESSURES

EXCEEDING [insert design pressure] UNTIL FOAM
LIQUID SUPPLY IS EXHAUSTED.
IF INCIDENT IS CONTROLLED BY FOAM BLANKET,
DO NOT DESTROY FOAM BLANKET BY EXCESSIVE APPLICATION OF WATER
Provide the fire service connection to the foam-water sprinkler system connection separate from the normal
building sprinkler system whenever practical. Identify this condition in the signage for the fire service
connection of the foam-water sprinkler system.
3.4 Acceptance Testing

In order to guarantee the system is designed and installed properly for the application for which it was
intended, it is imperative that verification is made that the foam-water solution being discharged meets the
intent of the system and the listed performance of the product. Most foam-water sprinkler system proportioning
equipment is installed at the job site. In order to make sure all correct equipment and proper foam concentrate
for the protection has been installed properly and in the correct arrangement, an acceptance test must be
performed that indicates performance and operability as specified under the listings of the products. Also, this
makes sure all components are installed in their proper orientation and pressure settings. It is advisable to
note the performance of the system at its commissioning and then compare the results of annual testing to flag
any potential problems.
Use these tests to confirm that the foam-water sprinkler system has been properly installed, and functions
as intended.
Many jurisdictions require the collection and waste treatment of foam solution discharges, which can have
a significant impact on the cost and extent of acceptance testing and subsequent maintenance procedures
for foam-water sprinkler system installations.
Prevent discharge from entering ground water, surface water, or storm drains, even though most foam
concentrates are biodegradable. With advanced notice, some foam-water solutions can be treated by local
biological sewage treatment systems. Manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and/or foam
concentrate specification data sheets typically identify the biological oxygen demand (BOD) and chemical
oxygen demand (COD), which will aid in determining their ability to process the effluent. Further dilution of
foam-water solution may be needed to allow processing and meter the foam solution at a specified rate to
avoid overloading/ shocking the wastewater treatment facility. Otherwise, a waste hauler may have to be
hired to collect and transport the foam solution to a treatment plant.
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Consider the usage of antifoam agents in the foam-water solution discharge from the acceptance testing.
Use those antifoam agents recommended by the foam concentrate manufacturer for the specific foam
concentrate.
Record the following data, as applicable, to document the performance specifications of the foam-water
sprinkler system:
• Static water pressure
• Residual water pressure at the control valve and at a remote reference point in the system
• Actual discharge rate
• Consumption rate of foam-producing material
• Concentration of the foam solution
• Pressure differential on duplex gauge for in-line balanced proportioners of water and foam concentrate
in manufacturers specified range (foam pressure to be higher)
Thirty to 60 seconds after the foam appears from the test connection valve, take a sample of the foam-water
solution discharge.
Evaluating the foam quality from the discharge device is recommended if the discharge device is not FM
Approved. Visual inspection and evaluation (expansion and one-quarter drain time) to the manufacturer’s
specification or data is recommended to ensure the foam blanket produced is satisfactory for the purpose
intended.
See Appendix E for a job aid to assist in determining the foam-water solution concentration. The method
used for measuring the foam-water solution should consider the type of foam concentrate, water supply
quality, and precision of the instrumentation.
For alcohol-resistant foam-water solutions, it may be preferable to use the conductivity method over the
refractive index method due to the precision of the instrumentation needed to differentiate between the
standard foam-water solutions.
4.0 REFERENCES
4.1 FM Global
Data Sheet 2-0, Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers
Data Sheet 2-81, Fire Protection System Inspection, Testing and Maintenance and Other Loss Prevention
Inspections
Data Sheet 3-0, Hydraulics of Fire Protection Systems
Data Sheet 3-7, Fire Protection Pumps
Data Sheet 3-10, Installation and Maintenance of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
Data Sheet 4-0, Special Protection Systems
Data Sheet 4-7N, Low-Expansion Foam Systems
Data Sheet 5-40, Fire Alarm Systems
Data Sheet 5-48, Automatic Fire Detection
Data Sheet 7-29, Flammable Liquid Storage in Portable Containers
Data Sheet 7-32, Flammable Liquid Operations
4.1.1 FM Approvals
Class 5130, Approval Standard for Foam Extinguishing Systems
4.2 Other
British Standards Institute (BSI). Fire Extinguishing Installations and Equipment on Premises. Part 6: Foam
Systems, Section 6.1 Specification for Low-Expansion Foam Systems. BS 5306-6.1:1988.
European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Fixed Firefighting Systems. Part 2: Design, Construction
and Maintenance (Draft). prEN 13565-2.
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam. NFPA
11, 2005.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of
Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. NFPA 25, 2008.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and
Foam-Water Spray Systems. NFPA 16, 2007.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Standard on Aircraft Hangars. NFPA 409, 2004.
VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH. Guidelines for Foam Extinguishing Systems—Planning and Installation. VdS
2108en: 2005-09
APPENDIX A GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Note: See Data Sheet 2-0, Installation Guidelines for Automatic Sprinklers, for sprinkler-related terms.
Alcohol-Resistant (AR) Foam Concentrate: A concentrate used for fighting fires on water-soluble material
and other fuels destructive to regular, AFFF, or FFFP foams, as well as for fires involving hydrocarbons.
Alcohol-resistant foam concentrates are generally used at 1%, 3%, or 6% concentration on water miscible
fuels, and at 1%, 3%, or 6% concentration on hydrocarbon fuels.
Approval Guide: An online resource of FM Approvals, the Approval Guide provides access to a fully
searchable, Web-based database of the most up-to-date information on approximately 50,000 FM Approved
fire protection products, building materials, electrical equipment, and services that conform to the highest
property protection standards.
Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Concentrate (AFFF): A concentrate based on fluorinated surfactants plus foam
stabilizers to produce a fluid aqueous film for suppressing hydrocarbon fuel vapors. AFFF foam concentrates
are generally used at 1%, 3%, or 6% concentration.
Automatic Foam Concentrate Control Valve: A valve controlling the flow of foam concentrate to the
proportioner. The valve is automatically actuated by hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric means. Supervision is
provided to the position of the valve.
Balanced-Pressure Bladder Tank: A foam concentrate tank fitted with an internal bladder that uses water
flow through a modified venturi-type proportioner to control the foam concentrate injection rate by displacing
the foam concentrate within the bladder with water outside the bladder.
Deluge Sprinkler: A piece of fire protection equipment used as a discharge device through which water is
discharged with the intent of controlling or suppressing a fire. A deluge sprinkler typically consists of two main
components: the sprinkler frame and the deflector.
Discharge Device: A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution in a predetermined, fixed,
or adjustable pattern. This may be a standard (non-aspirated) sprinkler, deluge-type sprinkler, nozzle, or
foam-water (aspirated) sprinkler.
Expansion Ratio: The ratio of volume of foam formed to the volume of foam-solution used to generate the
foam. For example, a 7:1 expansion ratio equates to 700 gals of finished foam from 100 gals of foam-water
solution.
Film-Forming Fluoroprotein Foam Concentrate (FFFP): A protein foam concentrate that uses fluorinated
surfactants to produce a fluid aqueous film for suppressing hydrocarbon fuel vapors. The foam is more fluid
than both protein and standard fluoroprotein foams. FFFP foam concentrates are film-forming on some liquid
hydrocarbon fuel surfaces and are generally used at 3% or 6% concentration.
Fluoroprotein Foam Concentrate: A protein foam concentrate with added fluorinated surface active agents.
The foam is generally more fluid than protein foam, gives faster control and extinction of fire, and has a greater
ability to reseal if the foam blanket is disturbed. Inhibitors are included that protect against freezing, corrosion,
and bacterial decomposition. Fluoroprotein foam is resistant to contamination by hydrocarbon liquids, is
generally used at 3% or 6% concentration, and may be compatible with dry chemical extinguishing agents.
Foam: A stable aggregation of bubbles which are of lower density than ignitable liquids or water. Exhibits
a tenacity for covering horizontal surfaces to form a continuous barrier between the ignitable vapors and
air/oxygen.
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Foam-Water Density: The unit rate of foam-water solution application to an area, expressed in gpm/ft2
(L/min•m2).
Foam Solution: See foam-water solution.
Foam-Water Solution: A homogeneous mixture of water and foam concentrate in the correct proportions.
Foam-Water Sprinkler System: A sprinkler system that is pipe-connected to a source of foam concentrate and
to a water supply. The system is equipped with appropriate discharge devices for foam-water solution
discharge and for distribution over the area to be protected. The piping system is connected to the water
supply through an alarm check valve that usually is actuated by operation of automatic detection equipment
that is installed in the same areas as the sprinklers. When this valve opens, water flows into the piping system,
foam concentrate is proportioned (injected) into the water, and the resulting foam-water solution discharging
through the discharge devices generates and distributes “foam.” Upon exhaustion of the foam concentrate
supply, water discharge follows and continues until shut off manually. Systems can be used for discharge
of water first, followed by discharge of foam-water solution for a specified period, and then followed by water
until manually shut off. Existing deluge sprinkler systems that have been converted to the use of aqueous
film-forming foam or film-forming fluoroprotein foam are classified as foam-water sprinkler systems.
Foam-Water Deluge Sprinkler System: A foam-water sprinkler system employing open orifice discharge
devices, which are attached to a piping system that is connected to a water supply through a valve that is
opened by the operation of a detection system, which is installed in the same areas as the discharge devices.
When this valve opens, water flows into the piping system and out of all attached discharge devices.
Foam-Water Dry-Pipe Sprinkler System: A sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers that are attached
to a piping system that contains air or nitrogen under pressure, the release of which (as from the opening
of a sprinkler) permits the water pressure to open a valve known as a dry-pipe valve. The foam-water solution
then flows into the piping system and out the opened sprinkler(s).
Foam-Water Preaction Sprinkler System: A sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers attached to a
piping system containing air that may or may not be under pressure, with a supplemental detection system
installed in the same area as the sprinklers. Actuation of the detection system opens a valve that permits
foam-water solution to flow into the sprinkler piping system and to be discharged from any sprinklers that have
activated.
FM Approved: The term ‘‘FM Approved’’ is used to describe a product or service that has satisfied the criteria
for Approval by FM Approvals. Refer to the Approval Guide for a complete list of products and services that
are FM Approved.
Ignitable Liquid: Any liquid or liquid mixture that is capable of fueling a fire, including flammable liquids,
combustible liquids, inflammable liquids, or any other reference to a liquid that will burn. An ignitable liquid
must have a fire point.
Open-type sprinkler: See deluge sprinkler.
Preprimed System: A wet-pipe system containing foam-water solution.
Proportioning: The continuous introduction of foam concentrate at the recommended ratio into the water
stream to form foam solution.
Balanced Pressure Pump Proportioning. A foam proportioning system that uses a foam pump and valve(s)
to balance foam and water pressures at a modified venturi-type proportioner located in the foam solution
delivery piping; a foam concentrate metering orifice is fitted in the foam inlet section of the proportioner.
In-Line Balanced-Pressure Proportioning. A foam proportioning system using either a foam concentrate pump
or a bladder tank in conjunction with a pressure-reducing valve. At all design flow rates, the constant foam
concentrate pressure is greater than the maximum water pressure at the inlet to the in-line balanced-pressure
proportioner. A pressure-balancing valve is integral to the in-line balanced proportioner to regulate foam
concentrate pressure to be balanced with incoming water pressure.
Direct Injection Variable Pump Output Proportioning. A direct injection proportioning system that uses
flowmeters for foam concentrate and water in conjunction with a variable output foam pump control system.
Pump Proportioner (Around-the-Pump Proportioner). A system that uses an eductor installed in a bypass
line between the discharge and suction side of a water pump and suitable variable or fixed orifices to induct
foam concentrate from a tank or container into the pump suction line.
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Positive Displacement, Water Motor Driven Foam Proportioning Pump. A foam proportioning system that
uses a positive displacement proportioner pump with fixed plunger driven by a direct-coupled positive
displacement water motor. The positive displacement pump draws the foam concentrate from an atmospheric
storage tank and feeds it into the water flow which passes through the drive unit.
Proportioner Flow Factor (PFF). A safety factor for the injection tolerance of the proportioner, based on the
type, flow range and data from FM Approvals testing.
Protein Foam Concentrate: Concentrate consisting primarily of products from a protein hydrolysate, plus
stabilizing additives and inhibitors to protect against freezing, to prevent corrosion of equipment and
containers, to resist bacterial decomposition, to control viscosity, and to otherwise ensure readiness for use
under emergency conditions. Protein foam concentrates are generally used at 3% and 6% concentration.
APPENDIX B DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY

January 2017. Interim revision. Minor editorial changes were made.
October 2011. Inclusion of Proportioning Testing Assessment by FM Approvals, clarification on general
recommendation, minor editorial revisions.
July 2011. Minor editorial changes were made for this revision. Figure 2, 3, and 6 were revised.
September 2010. Minor editorial changes were made for this revision.
January 2010. This is the first publication of this document.
APPENDIX C COMPARISON WITH OTHER FOAM INSTALLATION STANDARDS

There is relative agreement between this data sheet and the following standards:
• NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
• BS 5306-6.1, Fire Extinguishing Installations and Equipment on Premises. Part 6: Foam Systems
• European Standard pr13565-2, Fixed Firefighting Systems—Foam Systems. Part 2: Design, Construction
and Maintenance
• VdS 2108en: Foam Extinguishing Systems—Planning and Installation
One significant area of disagreement is with the foam concentrate supply. The standards listed above do
not account for the allowable injection tolerance of the proportioner in the discharge duration of the foam
concentrate. The foam concentrate supply in this data sheet is adjusted with a “proportioner flow factor” for
the injection tolerance based on the type and flow range of proportioner and data from FM Approvals testing.
Also, the standards listed above do not recommend the supervision of the automatic foam concentrate control
valve as identified in this data sheet.
APPENDIX D FORMS
The following forms may be used to assist in the commissioning of the foam-water sprinkler system:
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D.1 Contractor’s Checklist for Commissioning of Foam-Water Sprinkler Systems Installation (for FM Global
clients)
CONTRACTOR’S CHECKLIST FOR

COMMISSIONING OF FOAM-WATER SPRINKLER
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
JOB OR CONTRACT NUMBER DATE FM GLOBAL OPERATIONS CENTER
INDEX NUMBER ACCOUNT NUMBER: New System

Existing System
LOCATION:
HAZARD:
Instructions:
1. The contractor will fill out “Part A” and send, along with 1 print of all drawings (including a wiring diagram when applicable),
to the FM Global Operations Center serving the facility in which the system is to be installed. A separate application should be submitted for each
system to be installed.
2. The FM Global office will retain information and 1 print of each drawing and return a copy with “acknowledgement” of “Part A” indicated.
3. The FM Global field engineer visiting the plant will complete “Part B” and will return it to the FM Global office for its files.
4. Final “acceptance” of the foam-water sprinkler system will be indicated in separate correspondence with the FM Global client. Any deficiencies
preventing final acceptance will be addressed directly with that client.
NOTE: If additional completed copies of this application or prints are needed for contractor or customer requirements, they should be submitted along
with these required copies and prints, and they will follow the outlined procedure. All additional copies of the application submitted will be returned by the
FM Global office to the submitter after completion of “Part A”.
It is understood that the representative of the purchaser placing their name in “Part B” as a result of witnessing a turn-over test in no way prejudices any
claim which the purchaser may have against the installer for faulty material, poor workmanship or failure to comply with the requirements of FM Global or
Local Ordinances. It simply indicted who was present at the test.
FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE INSTALLATION CANNOT BE GRANTED UNTIL THE FORM WITH “PARTS A, AND B PROPERLY
COMPLETED HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Parts A and B appear on the following pages:
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FM7615 (January 2010) Engineering
Fig. D.1 Contractor’s checklist for commissioning of foam-water sprinkler system installation
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CONTRACTOR’S CHECKLIST FOR

COMMISSIONING OF FOAM-WATER SPRINKLER
SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Foam Concentrate Control Valve(s) Foam Concentrate Control Valve Foam Concentrate Control Valve
Electrically Supervised Position? Position Indicated Yes No Manual Reset Yes No
Yes No Emergency Manual Operation Yes No Flushing Capability Yes No
Valves Supervised? If Yes, Proper Piping Material for Foam

Yes No Sealed Locked Supervisory Switch Concentrate Yes No
Valves Identified with Nameplates Operating Position of Valve Identified “Shut-down” Procedure Signage Provided
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Test Connection Isolation Valve Supervised If Yes, Hydrostatic Pressure Test of Piping
Yes No Sealed Locked Supervisory Switch Yes No
Fire Department Connection Proper Signage with Information Provided? Reserve Foam Concentrate Supply
Yes No Yes No Available? Yes No
“Acceptance Test” Witnessed By FM Global Results Acceptable? Subject to Comments?
Representative? Yes No Yes No Yes No
Final Acknowledgement by FM Global Field
Engineer? Yes No
Variations from Drawings or Information in Parts “A” or “B” in Completed Installation:
Other Deficiencies or Remarks:
Part “B” Completed

This system, except as noted, is now in good operating condition
And charged with required supply Date:
Contractor (print name): Test Witnessed By: (Representative For Purchaser, print name)
Any Deficiencies Noted Above Have Been Corrected, and the Installation is Acknowledged by FM Global; for Property Insurance
Purposes Only.
Field Engineer Examining Completed Installation (Print name): Date:
NOTE: If the installation is deficient in any way, list variations and deficiencies above and return to the FM Global office. Include a
statement in your report, giving the name of the manufacturer of the equipment, the name of the installer, identifying the hazard
and its location, commenting upon the acceptability of the installation, along with suitable recommendations for making the
system “acceptable”, if necessary.
If deficiencies are listed above, they will be checked by succeeding field consultant, and when all have been corrected or
completed, the field consultant will indicate acknowledgement of the system , where “Part B” is completed and return them to the
FM Global office. Include a statement in your report indicating the deficiencies that have been corrected, and that the
installation is now acceptable.
THE LIABILITY OF FM GLOBAL IS LIMITED TO THAT COVERED BY ITS INSURANCE POLICIES. NO OTHER LIABILITY IS ASSUMED
BY REASON OF THE APPLICATION FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
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D.2 Control Matrix for Commissioning
Fig. D.2 Control matrix for commissioning
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D.3 ″Acceptance Test″ for Percent Injection of Foam Concentrate
"ACCEPTANCE TEST" FOR PERCENT INJECTION

OF FOAM CONCENTRATE
JOB or CONTRACT NUMBER DATE FM GLOBAL OPERATIONS CENTER
INDEX NUMBER ACCOUNT NUMBER
LOCATION :
HAZARD:
NAME OF CUSTOMER STREET ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/PROVIDENCE/POSTAL CODE & COUNTRY DRAWINGS SUBMITTED
NAME & ADDRESS OF EQUIPMENT CONTRACTOR:
NAME OF EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER:
FOAM CONCENTRATE TYPE LOT NUMBER PERCENT INJECTION

0
METER TYPE: CONDUCTIVITY REFRACTOMETER
MANUFACTURER MODEL
1,2 4
CALIBRATION STANDARDS METER READING
FOAM CONCENTRATE
WATER 0 %
PRE-MIX #1 %
PRE-MIX #2 %
PRE-MIX #3 %
Proportioner Injection
Meter Reading
Percent Foam Solution
SYSTEM DISCHARGE SAMPLE

METER PERCENT FOAM
6 7 8
FLOW PRESSURE READING SOLUTION RESULT
* Values included only for example

NOTES:
1. Identify foam concentrate being used 1%, 3% or 6%.
2. Use Pre-mix solutions recommended in Appendix E for the appropriate foam concentrate injection
3. Identify those pre-mix solutions in the "yellow" cell for the Calibration Standard
4. Identify the meter reading, either conductivity or refractive index, in the "tan" cell for respective cell.
5. Graph
6. Identify "Meter Reading" into "blue" cells for System Discharge Samples.
7. Identify "Percent Foam Solution" from "blue" cells for System Discharge Samples.
8. Determine if Results either "Pass" or "Fail"
1% 1.0 to 1.3%
3% 3.0 to 3.9%
6% 6.0 to 7.0%
Fig. D.3 Acceptance Test for Percent Injection of Foam Concentrate
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APPENDIX E JOB AIDS

DETERMINATION OF FOAM-WATER SOLUTION CONCENTRATION FROM PROPORTIONER
INJECTION
The following is guidance for conducting acceptance testing of foam-water sprinkler systems. These are
key elements to be considered in the recommended step-by-step procedure to be submitted by the installing
contractor and in agreement with the foam equipment manufacturer’s manuals.
The following equipment, or similar, is needed for testing:
(a) Test Connection Valve Header
1. Fifty ft (15 m) lengths, 21⁄2 in. (65 mm) lined hose
2. Smooth-bore nozzles (Underwriters’ play pipes) as needed to flow required volume of water (where a
calibrated and reliable in-line test flow meter is provided, these may not be needed)
(b) Test instruments of high quality that are accurate and in good repair.
1. Test pressure gauges
2. Pitot tube with gauge (for use with hose and nozzle)
(c) Test instrumentation that has been calibrated within the previous 12 months.
To limit the amount of foam-water solution discharge, adjust the water flow first from the test connection
discharge valves for the recommended foam-water sprinkler system test flows prior to the actual testing of
the proportioner for proper injection of the foam concentrate. Conduct this operation for each of the
recommended test flows.
Communication is critical between personnel involved in the acceptance testing. Several people may be
required to coordinate operations between the water control valve, automatic concentrate control valve, test
connection discharge valve, and sample point to minimize the amount of foam concentrate used.
Communication devices such two-way radios may be needed due to the distance between these operational
points.
When a containment tank/tanker is used, the pretreatment of the hoses subsequent to the sample point and
tank/tanker with antifoaming agent is recommended. This will prevent nuisance foaming during the
acceptance test. The amount of antifoam agent depends on the volume of foam-water solution being
discharged.
Antifoam agents may be obtained from one of the following suppliers, but only after the manufacturer has
confirmed they are compatible with the foam concentrate:
• Dow Chemical
• General Electric
• Henkel
• Union Carbide
• Wacker Silicones
Ensure the proper containment and disposal of the foam-water solution discharge has been arranged to
meet the requirements of the client and the authority having jurisdiction.
There are two acceptable methods for measuring foam concentrate percentage in water. Both methods are
based on comparing foam solution test samples with pre-measured solutions, which are plotted on a baseline
graph of percent concentration versus instrument reading.
1. Conductivity Method
This method is based on changes in electrical conductivity as foam concentrate is added to water. A
conductivity meter is used to measure the conductivity of foam solutions in microsiemens units. Conductivity
is a very accurate method, provided there are substantial changes in conductivity as foam concentrate is
added to the water in relatively low percentages (i.e., 1 percent, 3 percent, or 6 percent). Since salt or brackish
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water is very conductive, this method might not be suitable due to small conductivity changes as foam
concentrate is added, relative to the conductivity of the water.
It will be necessary to make foam-water solutions in advance to determine if adequate changes in conductivity
can be detected if the water source is salty or brackish.
Equipment Required
Prepare a base (calibration) curve using the following apparatus:
• Four 100-ml plastic bottles with caps*
• One 10-ml measuring pipette or 10 cc syringe
• One 100-ml graduated cylinder
• Three plastic-coated magnetic stirring bars
• One temperature-compensated conductivity meter:
• Range (minimum): 0 to 2000 S
• Accuracy: ± 40 S
• Resolution: 2 S
• Standard graph paper or electronic graphing
• Ruler or other straightedge
* Minimum size bottles and graduated cylinder. Larger sample volumes (200, 300, or 400 ml) may reduce
the possible error in mixing of samples. This is should be considered for 1% foam concentrate and if the band
of error for instrumentation is being considered.
Procedure
Using the water from the water supply and foam concentrate from the system to be tested, make up a
minimum of three standard foam-water solutions using the 100 ml graduated cylinder. These samples should
include the nominal intended percentage of injection, the nominal percentage plus 1 or 2 percentage points,
and the nominal percentage minus 1 or 2 percentage points.
Typical premix solutions are as follows:
Foam Concentrate Sample #1 Sample #2 Sample #3
1 0.5 1.0 1.5
3 2.0 3.0 5.0
6 4.0 6.0 8.0
It may also be advisable to prepare samples that identify the band of error for the instrumentation being used.
Foam Concentrate Sample #4 Sample #5
1 0.9 1.4
3 2.9 4.0
6 5.9 7.0
Place the water in the 100 ml graduated cylinder (leaving adequate space for the foam concentrate) and
then carefully measure the foam concentrate samples into the water using the syringe. Use care not to pick
up air in the foam concentrate samples. Pour each measured foam solution from the 100 ml graduated
cylinder into a 100 ml plastic bottle. Each bottle should be marked to indicate the percent solution it contains.
Add a plastic stirring bar to the bottle, cap it, and shake thoroughly to mix the foam solution.
After making the three foam solutions in this manner, measure the conductivity of each solution. Refer to
the instructions that come with the conductivity meter to determine proper procedures for taking readings.
It will be necessary to switch the meter to the correct conductivity range setting to obtain a proper reading.
Most synthetic-based foams used with freshwater will result in foam solution conductivity readings of less
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than 2000 microsiemens. Protein-based foams will generally produce conductivity readings in excess of 2000
in freshwater solutions. Due to the temperature compensation feature of the conductivity meter, it can take
a short time to obtain a consistent reading.
Once the solution samples have been measured and recorded, set the capped bottles aside for control sample
references.
Over long tests, i.e., multiple tests lasting all day, it may be necessary to mix new samples as the base water
conductivity can change enough over this period (or due to evaporation if the bottles are not capped) to affect
the conductivity reading of the standard solutions.
The conductivity readings should then be plotted on the graph paper or equivalent electronic method. (See
Appendix D - Forms, ″Acceptance Test″ for percent Injection of Foam) It is most convenient to plot the foam
solution percentage on the horizontal (X) axis and conductivity readings on the (Y) vertical axis (See Fig E.1).
It might not be possible to hit all three points with a straight line, but they should be very close. If they are
not, repeat the conductivity measurements and, if necessary, make new control sample solutions until all three
points plot in a nearly straight line. This plot will serve as the known base (calibration) curve to be used for
the test series.
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Fig. E.1 Determining foam concentrate percentage using the conductivity method
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2. Refractive Index Method

A digital refractometer is used to measure the refractive index of the solution samples. This method is not
particularly accurate for AFFF or alcohol-resistant foams, since they typically exhibit very low refractive index
readings. For this reason, the conductivity method might be preferred when these products are used.
Equipment Required
A base (calibration) curve is prepared using the following apparatus:
• Four 100 ml plastic bottles with caps*
• One 10 ml measuring pipette or 10 cc syringe
• One 100 ml graduated cylinder*
• Three plastic-coated magnetic stirring bars
• One digital refractometer:
• Refractive Index Scale (Minimum): 1.3330 – 1.3700
• Scale Division: 0.0001
• Accuracy: ±0.0001
• Standard graph paper or electronic graphing
• Ruler or other straightedge
* Minimum size bottles and graduated cylinder. Larger sample volumes (200, 300, or 400 ml) may reduce
the possible error in mixing of samples. This is should be considered for 1% foam concentrate and if band
of error for instrumentation is being considered.
Procedure
Using the water from the water supply and foam concentrate from the system to be tested, make up a
minimum of three standard solutions using the 100 ml graduated cylinder. These samples should include
the nominal intended percentage of injection, the nominal percentage plus 1 or 2 percentage points, and the
nominal percentage minus 1 or 2 percentage points.
Typical premix solutions are as follows:
Foam Concentrate Sample #1 Sample #2 Sample #3
1 0.5 1.0 1.5
3 2.0 3.0 4.0
6 4.0 6.0 8.0
It may be also advisable to prepare samples that identify the band of error for the instrumentation used.
Foam Concentrate Sample #4 Sample #5
1 0.9 1.4
3 2.9 4.0
6 5.9 7.0
Place the water in the 100 ml graduated cylinder (leaving adequate space for the foam concentrate) and
then carefully measure the foam concentrate samples into the water using the syringe. Use care not to pick
up air in the foam concentrate samples. Pour each measured foam solution from the 100 ml graduated
cylinder into a 100 ml plastic bottle. Each bottle should be marked to indicate the percent solution it contains.
Add a plastic stirring bar to the bottle, cap it, and shake thoroughly to mix the foam solution.
After thoroughly mixing the foam solution samples, take a refractive index reading of each percentage foam
solution sample. This is done by placing a few drops of the solution on the refractometer prism, closing the
cover plate, and observing the scale reading at the dark yield intersection. Since the refractometer is
temperature compensated, it can take 10 to 20 seconds for the sample to be read properly. It is important
to take all refractometer readings at ambient temperatures of 50°F (10°C) or above.
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Once the solution samples have been measured and recorded, set the capped bottles aside for control sample
references.
Over long tests, i.e., multiple tests lasting all day, it may be necessary to mix new samples as the base water
conductivity can change enough over this period (or due to evaporation if the bottles are not capped) to affect
the conductivity reading of the standard solutions.
Using standard graph paper or equivalent electronic graphing method, (See Appendix D - Forms, ″Acceptance
Test″ for Percent Injection of Foam) plot the refractive index readings on the vertical (Y) axis and the percent
concentration on the horizontal (X) axis. The resulting plotted curve will serve as the known baseline for the
test series. Set the solution samples aside in the event the measurements need to be checked. (See Fig. E.2).
Fig. E.2 Determining foam concentrate percentage using the refractive index method
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Sampling and Analysis

Collect foam-water solution samples from the proportioning system, using care to ensure the sample is taken
at an adequate distance downstream from the proportioner being tested. Using foam-water solution samples
that are allowed to drain from expanded foam can produce misleading conductivity readings.
Thirty to 60 seconds after the foam appears from the test valve, take a sample of the foam-water solution
discharge.
Once one or more samples have been collected, read their conductivity or refractive index and find the
corresponding percentage from the plotted base curve prepared from the control sample solutions.
Foam Solution Concentration Determination
This test is used to determine the percent concentration of a foam in the water being used to generate
foam-water solution. It is typically used as a means of determining the accuracy of a system’s proportioning
equipment. If the level of foam concentrate injection varies widely from design, it could abnormally influence
the expansion and drainage foam quality values, which could influence the foam’s performance during a
fire.
APPENDIX F BIBLIOGRAPHY
Ansul. Foam System Design and Application Manual. June 1, 2007.
British Standards Institute (BSI). Fire Extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Part 6: Foam
systems – Section 6.1 Specification for low-expansion foam systems. BS 5306-6.1:1988.
European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Fixed firefighting systems. Part 2: Design, construction and
maintenance (Draft). prEN 13565-2.
Kidde Fire Fighting, National Foam. Engineering Manual. February 2001.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Standard for Low-, Medium, and High-Expansion Foam. NFPA
11, 2005.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of
Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. NFPA 25, 2008.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and
Foam-Water Spray Systems. NFPA 16, 2007.
VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH. Guidelines for Foam Extinguishing Systems – Planning and Installation. VdS
2108en: 2005-09
Viking Corporation, DataBook: Engineering and Design Data. July 2006.
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TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS
MENU
Foam Systems – Discharge Test Check List Antifoaming Agent
What Firefighters Should Know About ICAO Certification

Wildfires and Foam
Construction Materials Capability
FIRE-BRAKE Compatibility
ARCTIC Compatibility
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TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS– SECTION 10
B U L L ETI N #1011
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Foam Systems —
Discharge Test Check List
INTRODUCTION • If the system utilizes a variable range proportioner does
the equivalent feet of pipe between the bladder tank
The following check list provides guidance to ensure that
and proportioner exceed 35 feet (10m)?
the filling and testing of your SOLBERG foam system
eliminates any delays or additional expenses (that may be • Foam solution piping has been thoroughly flushed and
associated with the foam system discharge/commissioning cleaned of all dirt and debris?
test), as well as, accomplishing these steps in a safe,
economic and expedient manor. • Hydraulic calculations have verified a maximum
2 p.s.i. (0.14 bar) pressure differential between the
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION: water inlet pressure and the foam concentrate inlet
pressure at the ratio controller?
Be certain that all foam concentrate proportioning
equipment to be installed matches the project • A drain or other suitable means of removing water and
specifications and your purchase order. In the event foam/water solution from the foam equipment room
there are discrepancies, contact Solberg immediately. must be provided.
Check the tank capacity(s), equipment type and size
along with the electrical operating voltages of the • Manual control valves, check valves and automated
equipment, if applicable. valves (if provided or required) must be installed in
their proper locations. A manual valve with visual
SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS position indicator MUST be installed in the foam
concentrate piping as close to each foam concentrate
DURING INSTALLATION:
tank connection point as possible. A check valve
• Is the ratio controller mounted at the same elevation MUST be installed in the foam concentrate supply
as the top flange of the bladder tank? pipe near each ratio controller (proportioner).
• Is there a minimum of 5 pipe diameters of straight • All components (check valves, proportioners and
unobstructed pipe on the inlet and outlet to each strainers) sensitive to flow direction must be installed
ratio controller? in the piping system in the proper position.
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FOAM DISCHARGE TEST CHECK LIST | 2
• ABSOLUTELY NO INTERNALLY test criteria are specific to a particular installation. Test

GALVANIZED OR INTERNALLY criteria are normally established by the AHJ or in some
COATED PIPE MAY BE USED FOR cases are defined in the Contract Documents / Project
Specifications.
FOAM CONCENTRATE SERVICE.
• Note: NFPA 11 (Standard for Low, Medium, and High • A firm date and time for the tests must be set at this
Expansion Foam) specifically prohibits galvanized time. Solberg does not always set the system test
piping for foam concentrate service. It is acceptable parameters; this is usually under the control of the AHJ.
to use galvanized or coated pipe for distribution of the
• A practical arrangement for foam solution distribution
foam/water solution only.
or disposal must be made. This is normally the
• All piping must be adequately supported at the responsibility of the Installing Contractor or the
connection points to foam concentrate tank(s). End-User. Discharged foam/water solution can
This is particularly important for polyethylene foam be channelled to a Waste Water Treatment Plant
concentrate (i.e. atmospheric) storage tanks. or to an Environmental Waste Disposal Company.
Check with the local Waste Water Treatment Plant to
PRIOR TO SCHEDULING DISCHARGE TEST: determine if they can (or will) accept the foam solution
discharge. Consult www.solbergfoam.com (Technical
• Arrangements must be made in advance of the day
Documentation) if additional copies of the MSDS
scheduled for the test of the foam system. Failure to
(Material Safety Data Sheet) for the foam concentrate
comply with this requirement will result in additional
utilized are required.
costs.
• If the foam system requires water-pumping equipment
• The foam solution flow for each foam system must fall
to perform properly, this equipment must be functioning
within the minimum and maximum foam solution flow
properly prior to the day of the foam system test.
ranges supported by the ratio controller (proportioner)
Arrangements (with others) to test the water supply
in the foam system supply pipe or riser. In most cases,
(if necessary) must therefore be made in advance of
attempting to achieve success by flowing foam solution
the foam system test.
from a ½ inch (13mm) inspectors test connection or
other small discharge outlet will not allow sufficient flow • A power supply of 120 vac/1phase/60 Hz with GFI
for the proportioning equipment to function properly. If protection (other voltages for locations outside the U.S.
the foam system cannot be discharged into the hazard may be required) must be available during the day(s) of
area, a special test header may have to be fabricated to the tank fill and test. In some cases air driven fill pumps
properly discharge the required flow. If a test header is are used, but the power sources; electricity or air, must
required, it must be installed and functional prior to the be readily available to drive the foam concentrate fill
test date. pump.
• The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) [i.e. fire • For Pump Skid type systems only, proper three (3)
marshal, insurance underwriter, code official, etc.] phase electrical power, in accordance with NFPA 20
must be contacted to discuss the details of the tests (Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps)
that they require for acceptance testing. Acceptance must be connected to the foam concentrate pump
motor controller(s).
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• If the foam concentrate pump is diesel driven, make • Wet dry shop vacuum, minimum 3 hp.
sure enough diesel fuel is provided for the testing of the
complete foam system. • Pitot tube.
• Filling of the foam concentrate tank will require • Assure appropriate material moving (fork lift, man lift,
several hours for equipment setup and actual fill. pallet jack) equipment is onsite and operational.
This process should not be interrupted once it has • Assure necessary extension cord(s), hand tools, step
begun. Appropriate ladder(s) are onsite.
• Scheduling and timing must be accomplished prior • Test manifold with necessary number of hose outlets,
to the day the tank is to be filled. or discharge sample port.
• Verify water supply available. • Necessary sections of fire hose(s) with the required
• Verify electrical contractor furnished (if applicable). number of hose monster(s) are onsite.
• All personnel required to witness the foam system test • DIAPHRAGM (BLADDER) TANK SYSTEM ONLY:
should be contacted and reminded of the scheduled Depending on the filling method used, a vacuum
date and time of the discharge test. cleaner, compressor, nitrogen or dry air may be
required during the day of the tank fill.
DAY OF TEST: • PUMP SKID TYPE SYSTEMS ONLY: Ensure that the
• In order for discharge tests to run smoothly and without electric power supply to the foam concentrate pump
unnecessary delays it is important to have a clear motor controller(s) is available and functioning properly.
understanding of what will be required. The test
• PUMP SKID TYPE SYSTEMS (WITH DIESEL
requirements are specific to a particular installation
POWERED FOAM CONCENTRATE PUMP) ONLY:
and are generally established by the AHJ (fire marshal,
The diesel fuel tank must be filled with diesel fuel and
insurance underwriter, code official, etc.) or contract
all fluid levels (water and oil) must be checked and
documents.
serviced as necessary. The batteries must have a full
• Solberg will require the contractor to provide the charge and in a “ready to run” condition.
following equipment and/or services necessary for
• The diesel pump controller will charge the batteries
conducting the discharge test:
if connected to an appropriate power supply with
• A water supply with a garden hose connection must adequate time prior to the system fill and test day.
be available in the immediate vicinity of the foam
concentrate tank to facilitate tank fill and/or equipment FAILURE TO ACCOMPLISH THE
clean up. APPROPRIATE ITEMS INDICATED WITHIN
THIS CHECKLIST PRIOR TO THE TIME
• Foam concentrate containers must be placed within the
vicinity of the foam concentrate storage tank(s).
OF THE SYSTEM FILL & TEST DATE
COULD RESULT IN A DELAY. LENGTHY
• Arrangements must be made for disposal of empty DELAYS AND/OR RESCHEDULING COULD
foam concentrate containers. Solberg is not responsible RESULT IN ADDITIONAL CHARGES
for remove these containers from the premises. BEING IMPOSED BY SOLBERG.
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BULLETIN #1015
What Firefighters Should Know

About Wildfires and Foam
DESCRIPTION:
Foam Systems – Discharge Test Check List
SOLBERG® FIRE-‐BRAKE™ is a synthetic foam is possible to stabilize bubbles. A foam
concentrate designed for Class A fires. When concentrate will reduce the surface tension of
proportioned with water and applied with water, allowing the bubbles to form more readily.
conventional firefighting equipment, FIRE-‐BRAKE A good foaming agent, such as FIRE-‐BRAKE foam
is an outstanding Class A extinguishing agent. This concentrate will produce small uniform bubbles.
Class A foam provides optimum penetrating and This kind of foam is much more stable that the
wetting qualities on combustible solids such as larger bubbles produced by dish soap type foam
wood, tires, and paper. FIRE-‐BRAKE is an effective concentrates. The small uniform bubbles make a
water management tool and can be utilized in more rigid foam which as better resistance to heat
both structural and wild-‐land fire applications. from a fire or even the sun. The end result is a
foam that will last longer.
WILD-‐LAND FIRES AND FOAM:
By taking a closer look we are able to make some
A better firefighting tool for wild-‐land fire control basic calculations on the composition of foam.
is foam. Many people have talked about it, but We know that when foam is produced, it results in
few can explain it. In this bulletin we will attempt 8 to 12 times the original volume of water (i.e. one
to explain the nuances about using Class A foam gallon of water turns into 8 to 12 gallons of foam).
using simple terms. If we assume an average expansion of ten (half
way between 8 and 12) and the foam concentrate
What is meant by the word foam? Foam is is used at a level of 1%, we can state that the foam
actually hallow spheres of water or bubbles. consists of 90% air, 9.9% water and 0.1% foam
When water is mixed with air, a foam results, concentrate.
however it is not stable and collapses quickly.
By using FIRE-‐BRAKE Class A foam concentrate, it
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FIREFIGHTERS, WILDFIRES AND FOAM | 2
HOW FOAM WORKS: • Foam is highly visible (white in color,
easily seen)
Foam works like a blanket, excluding oxygen and
smothering the fire, therefore, disrupting the fire • Foam can be used through virtually any
triangle (heat, fuel, oxygen). These characteristics water delivery system (i.e. mobile, fixed)
make foam useful for both Class A fuels (common
in wild-‐lands) and Class B fuels (associated with • Foam is environmentally safe
forestry equipment).
Foam also has a cooling effect on the fire. It
absorbs heat in two ways; as an insulating
material and through the evaporation of water.

FOAM – AN INSULATING MATERIAL?

As we stated earlier, foam is 90% air bubbles. This
is similar to an insulating foam; therefore, it is
capable of absorbing heat from an oncoming fire
keeping the fuel cooler.

Foam can also cool through the fire through

evaporation. As the foam collapses, water is
SO WHY USE FOAM?
released. The temperature of the water will rise

(absorbing heat) and eventually turn into steam.
Foam provides superior fire performance for a
This is the normal theory of using water on a fire:
number of reasons:
cooling the fire by removing its energy.

• Foam expands your water Foam releases its water in two ways. The first

method is through heat. When the air in the
• Foam clings to fuels bubbles heats up it expands, breaking the bubble
and releasing its water. The second method of
• Foam acts like a thermal barrier releasing water is due to the effects of gravity. As
the foam sits, the bubble wall will no longer be of
• Foam can smother a fire (i.e. blanket) equal thickness. The water will tend to favor the
bottom of the bubble because of gravity.
• Foam holds water Eventually the bubble will become unstable,
releasing its water.
• Foam slowly releases water
The water released by the foam contains a wetting
• Released water has excellent wetting agent which allows it to penetrate deeper than
characteristics normal water. By penetrating the fuel deeper, it
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can increase the water content quickly, therefore, the “wet water” from the foam can keep the fuel
reducing its ability to burn. The “wet water” wet enough to potentially prevent the fire from
characteristic is also highly desirable for peat and further advancing.
dense fuel fires.
An interesting advantage to the foam is its color.
The white foam is highly visible to pilots of rotary
and fixed wing aircraft. Since the foam is easy to
see, it will greatly assist the water bombing
operations to construct a continuous fie break. As
a result, there will be less chance of “weak point”
in the fire breaks/lines.

HOW MUCH DO YOU ADD?

The recommended application rates for FIRE-‐
Note: cooling and penetrating capability of FIRE-‐BRAKE solution
BRAKE foam concentrates on wild-‐land fires is
Since the foam is slowly releasing its water, it is shown in Table 1. The minimum admixture rate
acting like a water reservoir. This along with the on other Class A fuel types is 0.1%.
foam’s ability to cling to trees, allow the user to
control the water. The foam will stick where it is SOLBERG FIRE-‐BRAKE Class A foam concentrate
placed, while water will run off and form puddles. can also be an effective agent when used by
ground crews. Foam that is applied through hose
When you think of foam, the first image that lines has all the same physical properties as that of
comes to mind is something that is white, light aircraft application.
and fluffy. So how could anything of this
description be dropped from an aircraft and When using foam in mobile equipment such as
penetrate a tree canopy? Well quite simply, it brush trucks and fire tankers, it is not necessary to
does. When dropped from normal operational have any discharge specialized equipment. A
heights, the foam is capable of coating trees (inc. foam branch pipe produces good foam but limits
bushes and brush) and reaching the ground. throw or distance. Use standard wild-‐land or fog
Relatively speaking, more foam stays in the type nozzles to maximize the reach of stream.
canopy than would normal water, however, the Most foaming will occur when the water stream
foam is not trapped in the canopy. The foam will hits the ground or fuels.
still slowly drain, releasing water. This water will
“rain” down from the canopy and increase the To gain the advantage of foam you only need to
relative humidity of the immediate area. The put foam concentrate into your water tank.
moisture in the air will absorb heat and evaporate, Alternatively, low cost around-‐the-‐pump
cooling the fire. By increasing the moisture in proportioners are available to educt the foam
both the air and the fuel, it is possible to reduce concentrate into the water stream, which reduces
the spread rate of fire. The deep penetration of wasting foam concentrate.
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FIRE-‐BRAKE foam concentrate can be FIRE-‐BRAKE Class A foam concentrate can be
proportioned using most proportioning proportioned at the rate of 0.1% -‐ 1.0% in fresh,
equipment: sea and brackish water.

• Balanced pressure pump systems APPENDIX:
• Bladder tanks systems
• Compressed air foam systems Noted below are some definitions for the foam
• Eductors (with metering orifice) terminology included in this technical bulletin.

ENVIRONMENTAL: Class A: fire in ordinary combustible materials,
such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber, and many
A final, yet important, benefit of SOLBERG FIRE-‐ plastics.
BRAKE Class A foam concentrate is its safety.
Many years of time and effort have been placed in Expansion Ratio: The ratio of volume of foam to
developing a foam concentrate which would be the volume of foam solution used to generate the
safe for people and the environment. FIRE-‐BRAKE foam.
is fully biodegradable. When used and disposed of
properly, aquatic life is not adversely affected by Foam: A stable aggregation of small bubbles of
this product. lower density than oil or water that exhibits a
tenacity for covering horizontal surfaces.
APPROVALS & LISTING:
Foam Concentrate: A concentrated liquid foaming
FIRE-‐BRAKE Class A foam concentrate is Qualified agent as received from the manufacturer, typically
Products Listed (QPL) by the U.S. Forest Service in packaged in 5 gallon pails, 55 gallon drums or 265
accordance with Fire Service Specification 5100-‐ gallon totes.
307a.
Foam Solution: A homogeneous mixture of water
CONCLUSION: and foam concentrate in the correct proportions.

FIRE-‐BRAKE Class A foam concentrate from Proportioning: The continuous introduction of
SOLBERG is a synthetic firefighting foam foam concentrate at the recommended ratio into
concentrate specially designed to be used for wild-‐ the water stream to form foam solution.
land and other Class A fuel fires including
structure fires. FIRE-‐BRAKE Class A foam Surface Tension: Tension within an interface
concentrate has the ability to reduce the surface between a liquid and air.
tension of water, which substantially increases
Source: NFPA, Solberg Foam Systems Design and Applications Manual
water’s overall wetting capability by tenfold. This
creates a faster penetration and greater fire
control when attacking combustible Class A fuels.
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Recommended application rates FIRE-‐BRAKE Class A foam concentrate on wild-‐land fires:

Property Protection: 1.0%

Fire Brake / Burn Back: 0.75%

Initial Suppression: 0.5%
Penetrates tree canopies, draining to forest floor layers

Mop-‐up: 0.25%
Suited for mop-‐up, quickly penetrates forest floor layers

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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Foam Compatibility —
FIRE-BRAKE & FIRST CLASS
Introduction
This study was undertaken to determine if SOLBERG FIRE‑BRAKE Class A Foam Concentrate is compatible when mixed
with CHEMGUARD FIRST CLASS Class A Foam Concentrate. Since the U.S. Forest Service Approval for Class A Foam
Concentrates does not include any type of compatibility testing protocol, the compatibility test protocol for the U.S. Military
specification for AFFF, Mil‑F‑24385F, was followed. In this specification, mixtures of the two concentrates are prepared at
various ratios. These mixtures are tested for foam quality immediately after being prepared and again after being subjected
to storage at 50 °C in tightly closed containers for a period of 10 days. In addition to the foam quality testing, the samples
are visually inspected for any signs of incompatibility such as precipitation, haziness, gelling, layering, etc.
Sample Preparation
Production lot number K1200124 of the Solberg foam concentrate and production lot number 0822131 of the
Chemguard foam concentrate were used in the study. Mixtures of the Chemguard and Solberg foam concentrates
were prepared as follows:
CHEMGUARD SOLBERG
% BY WEIGHT % BY WEIGHT
100 0
75 25
50 50
25 75
0 100
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Analytic Data (CH = CHEMGUARD / SO = SOLBERG)

Foam quality before temperature conditioning:
(EXP = Expansion value & 50% Drain = Drain time Min:Sec)
100% CH / 0% SO 75% CH / 25% SO 50% CH / 50% SO 25% CH / 75% SO 0% CH / 100% SO

EXP = 5.9 EXP = 4.0 EXP = 4.2 EXP = 4.0 EXP = 3.5
50% Drain = 4:33 50% Drain = 2:28 50% Drain = 3:13 50% Drain = 2:46 50% Drain = 3:28
Foam quality after temperature conditioning:

100% CH / 0% SO 75% CH / 25% SO 50% CH / 50% SO 25% CH / 75% SO 0% CH / 100% SO

Discussion of Results
Both before and after temperature conditioning, all of the samples were clear liquids, water white to light straw colored
with no signs of precipitation, gelling, layering or any other notable condition. The foam quality values showed no signs of
deterioration after the temperature conditioning. In fact, many values actually increased slightly over the values obtained
before the temperature conditioning.
Conclusion
SOLBERG FIRE-BRAKE Class A foam concentrate and CHEMGUARD FIRST CLASS Class A foam concentrate are
completely compatible when mixed at all ratios.

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B U L L ETI N #1017
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
FIRE‑BRAKE & FOREXPAN
Introduction
This study was undertaken to determine if SOLBERG FIRE‑BRAKE Class A Foam Concentrate is compatible with ANGUS
FOREXPAN Class A Foam Concentrate. Since the U.S. Forest Service Approval for Class A Foam Concentrates does
not include any type of compatibility testing protocol, the compatibility test protocol for the U.S. Military specification for
AFFF, Mil‑F‑24385F, was followed. In this specification, mixtures of the two concentrates are prepared at various ratios.
These mixtures are tested for foam quality immediately after being prepared and again after being subjected to storage at
50 °C in tightly closed containers for a period of 10 days. In addition to the foam quality testing, the samples are visually
inspected for any signs of incompatibility such as precipitation, haziness, gelling, layering etc.
Sample Preparation
Production lot number K1200124 of the Solberg foam concentrate and production lot number 11284 of the Angus foam
concentrate were used in the study. Mixtures of the Angus and Solberg foam concentrates were prepared as follows:
ANGUS SOLBERG
100 0
75 25
50 50
25 75
0 100
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Analytic Data (AN = ANGUS FOREXPAN / SO = SOLBERG FIRE‑BRAKE)

100% AN / 0% SO 75% AN / 25% SO 50% AN / 50% SO 25% AN / 75% SO 0% AN / 100% SO


100% AN / 0% SO 75% AN / 25% SO 50% AN / 50% SO 25% AN / 75% SO 0% AN / 100% SO

Conclusion
SOLBERG FIRE‑BRAKE Class A foam concentrate and ANGUS FOREXPAN Class A foam concentrate are completely
compatible when mixed at all ratios.

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B U L L ETI N #1018
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
FIRE‑BRAKE & PHOS‑CHEK WD881
Introduction
This study was undertaken to determine if SOLBERG FIRE‑BRAKE Class A Foam Concentrate is compatible with
PHOS‑CHEK WD881 Class A Foam Concentrate. Since the U.S. Forest Service Approval for Class A Foam Concentrates
does not include any type of compatibility testing protocol, the compatibility test protocol for the U.S. Military specification
for AFFF, Mil‑F‑24385F, was followed. In this specification, mixtures of the two concentrates are prepared at various
ratios. These mixtures are tested for foam quality immediately after being prepared and again after being subjected to
storage at 50 °C in tightly closed containers for a period of 10 days. In addition to the foam quality testing, the samples
are visually inspected for any signs of incompatibility such as precipitation, haziness, gelling, layering etc.
Sample Preparation
Production lot number K1500105 of the Solberg foam concentrate and production lot number OWD‑211008 of the
PHOS‑CHEK foam concentrate were used in the study. Mixtures of the PHOS‑CHEK and Solberg foam concentrates
were prepared as follows:
PHOS‑CHEK SOLBERG
100 0
75 25
50 50
25 75
0 100
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Analytic Data (PC = PHOS‑CHEK WD881 / SO = SOLBERG FIRE‑BRAKE)

100% PC / 0% SO 75% PC / 25% SO 50% PC / 50% SO 25% PC / 75% SO 0% PC / 100% SO


100% PC / 0% SO 75% PC / 25% SO 50% PC / 50% SO 25% PC / 75% SO 0% PC / 100% SO

Conclusion
SOLBERG FIRE‑BRAKE Class A foam concentrate and PHOS‑CHEK WD881 Class A foam concentrate are completely
compatible when mixed at all ratios.

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B U L L ETI N #1019
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
FIRE‑BRAKE & SILV‑EX PLUS
Introduction
This study was undertaken to determine if SOLBERG FIRE‑BRAKE Class A Foam Concentrate is compatible with ANSUL
SILV‑EX PLUS Class A Foam Concentrate. Since the U.S. Forest Service Approval for Class A Foam Concentrates does
not include any type of compatibility testing protocol, the compatibility test protocol for the U.S. Military specification for
AFFF, Mil‑F‑24385F, was followed. In this specification, mixtures of the two concentrates are prepared at various ratios.
inspected for any signs of incompatibility such as precipitation, haziness, gelling, layering etc.
Sample Preparation
Production lot number K1500105 of the Solberg foam concentrate and production lot number WL308 of the Ansul foam
concentrate were used in the study. Mixtures of the Ansul and Solberg foam concentrates were prepared as follows:
ANSUL SOLBERG
100 0
75 25
50 50
25 75
0 100
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Analytic Data (SP = SILV‑EX PLUS / SO = SOLBERG FIRE‑BRAKE)

100% SP / 0% SO 75% SP / 25% SO 50% SP / 50% SO 25% SP / 75% SO 0% SP / 100% SO


100% SP / 0% SO 75% SP / 25% SO 50% SP / 50% SO 25% SP / 75% SO 0% SP / 100% SO

Conclusion
SOLBERG FIRE‑BRAKE Class A foam concentrate and ANSUL SILV‑EX PLUS Class A foam concentrate are

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B U L L ETI N #1020
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
ARCTIC 3x6% ATC & ANSULITE 3x6% AR-AFFF
Introduction
This study was undertaken to determine if SOLBERG® ARCTIC™ 3x6% ATC™ Foam Concentrate is compatible in
admixture with TYCO® ANSULITE® 3x6% AR-AFFF Foam Concentrate. Since neither Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
(UL) nor Factory Mutual (FM) possess any compatibility testing protocol, the compatibility test protocol for the U.S.
Military specification for AFFF, Mil-F-24385F, was followed. In this specification, admixtures of the two concentrates
are prepared at various mix ratios. These admixtures are tested for foam quality immediately after being prepared and
then again after being subjected to storage at 50 °C in tightly closed containers for a period of 10 days. In addition
to the foam quality testing, the samples are visually inspected for any signs of incompatibility such as precipitation,
haziness, gelling, layering etc.
Sample Preparation
Admixtures of the SOLBERG and TYCO foam concentrates were prepared as follows:
SOLBERG TYCO
0 100
25 75
50 50
75 25
100 0

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FOAM COMPATIBILITY | 2
ARCTIC 3X6% ATC AR-AFFF & ANSULITE 3X6% AR-AFFF
Analytical Data (TY= TYCO ANSULITE and SO= SOLBERG ARCTIC)

Foam Quality Before Temperature Conditioning:
(EXP = Expansion Value & 50% Drain = Drain time Min.:Sec.)
100% TY / 0% SO 75% TY / 25% SO 50% TY / 50% SO 25% TY / 75% SO 0% TY / 100% SO
50% Drain = 10:12 50% Drain = 12:12 50% Drain = 13:17 50% Drain = 13:16 50% Drain = 13.30
Viscosity = 2000 Viscosity = 2100 Viscosity = 2260 Viscosity = 2400 Viscosity = 2760
Foam Quality After Temperature Conditioning:

Note: viscosity units (cP) measured utilizing Brookfield Viscometer, Spindle #4 at 30 rpm
Both before and after temperature conditioning, all of samples were opaque and slightly yellow with no signs of
precipitation, gelling layering or any other notable condition. The foam quality values showed no signs of deterioration
after the temperature conditioning.
Conclusion
SOLBERG “ARCTIC 3X6% ATC AR-AFFF” Class B foam concentrate and TYCO “ANSULITE 3X6% AR-AFFF” Class B
foam concentrate are completely compatible in all admixture ratios.

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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
ARCTIC 3x3% ATC & ANSULITE 3x3% AR-AFFF
Introduction
admixture with TYCO® ANSULITE® 3x3% AR-AFFF Foam Concentrate. Since neither Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
nor Factory Mutual (FM) possess any compatibility testing protocol, the compatibility test protocol for the U.S. Military
specification for AFFF, Mil-F-24385F, was followed. In this specification, admixtures of the two concentrates are prepared
at various mix ratios. These admixtures are tested for foam quality immediately after being prepared and then again after
being subjected to storage at 50 °C in tightly closed containers for a period of 10 days. In addition to the foam quality testing,
the samples are visually inspected for any signs of incompatibility such as precipitation, haziness, gelling, layering etc.
Sample Preparation
Admixtures of the SOLBERG and TYCO foam concentrates were prepared as follows:
SOLBERG TYCO
0 100
25 75
50 50
75 25
100 0

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ARCTIC 3X3% ATC AR-AFFF & ANSULITE 3X3% AR-AFFF
Analytical Data (TY= TYCO ANSULITE and SO= SOLBERG ARCTIC)

Foam Quality Before Temperature Conditioning:
Foam Quality After Temperature Conditioning:

Conclusion
SOLBERG “ARCTIC 3X3% ATC AR-AFFF” Class B foam concentrate and TYCO “ANSULITE 3X3% AR-AFFF” Class B
foam concentrate are completely compatible in all admixture ratios.

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B U L L ETI N #1022
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Foam Compatibility — ARCTIC 3% AFFF
& ANSULITE AFC-3A AFFF
Introduction
This study was undertaken to determine if SOLBERG ARCTIC 3% AFFF Foam Concentrate is compatible when mixed
with TYCO/ANSUL ANSULITE AFC-3A AFFF. Since neither Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) nor Factory Mutual
(FM) possess any type of compatibility testing protocol, the compatibility test protocol for the U.S. Military specification for
AFFF, Mil-F-24385F, was followed. In this specification, admixtures of the two concentrates are prepared at various ratios.
inspected for any signs of incompatibility such as precipitation, haziness, gelling, layering, etc.
Sample Preparation
Production lot number J1600102 of the ARCTIC foam concentrate and production lot number 2601 of the ANSULITE foam
concentrate were used in the study. Mixtures of the Solberg and Tyco/Ansul foam concentrates were prepared as follows:
SOLBERG TYCO/ANSUL
0 100
25 75
50 50
75 25
100 0

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Analytic Data (TY = TYCO / SO = SOLBERG)




Conclusion
SOLBERG ARCTIC 3% AFFF foam concentrate and TYCO/ANSUL ANSULITE AFC-3A AFFF foam concentrate are

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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Foam Compatibility — ARCTIC 3%
DB AFFF & ANSULITE AFC-3A AFFF
Introduction
This study was undertaken to determine if SOLBERG ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF Foam Concentrate is compatible when mixed
with TYCO/ANSUL ANSULITE AFC-3A AFFF. Since neither Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) nor Factory Mutual
(FM) possess any type of compatibility testing protocol, the compatibility test protocol for the U.S. Military specification for
AFFF, Mil-F-24385F, was followed. In this specification, admixtures of the two concentrates are prepared at various ratios.
inspected for any signs of incompatibility such as precipitation, haziness, gelling, layering, etc.
Sample Preparation
Production lot number W1500249 of the ARCTIC foam concentrate and production lot number 2601 of the ANSULITE foam
concentrate were used in the study. Mixtures of the Solberg and Tyco/Ansul foam concentrates were prepared as follows:
SOLBERG TYCO/ANSUL
0 100
25 75
50 50
75 25
100 0

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Analytic Data (TY = TYCO / SO = SOLBERG)




Conclusion
SOLBERG ARCTIC 3% DB AFFF foam concentrate and TYCO/ANSUL ANSULITE AFC-3A AFFF foam concentrate are

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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Foam Compatibility — ARCTIC 1x3% ATC
& NATIONAL FOAM 1x3% AR-AFFF
Introduction
admixture with NATIONAL FOAM® UNIVERSAL GOLD® 1x3% AR-AFFF Foam Concentrate. Since neither Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. (UL) nor Factory Mutual (FM) possess any compatibility testing protocol, the compatibility test protocol
for the U.S. Military specification for AFFF, Mil-F-24385F, was followed. In this specification, admixtures of the two
concentrates are prepared at various mix ratios. These admixtures are tested at a 1% proportioning ratio for foam quality
immediately after being prepared and then again after being subjected to storage at 50 °C in tightly closed containers for a
period of 10 days. In addition to the foam quality testing, the samples are visually inspected for any signs of incompatibility
such as precipitation, haziness, gelling, layering etc.
Sample Preparation
Admixtures of the SOLBERG and NATIONAL FOAM foam concentrates were prepared as follows:
SOLBERG NATIONAL FOAM

0 100
25 75
50 50
75 25
100 0

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FOAM COMPATIBILITY ARCTIC 1X3% ATC AR-AFFF | 2
& NATIONAL FOAM 1X3% AR-AFFF
Analytic Data (NF = NATIONAL FOAM UNIVERSAL GOLD AND SO = SOLBERG ARCTIC)
100% NF / 0% SO 75% NF / 25% SO 50% NF / 50% SO 25% NF / 75% SO 0% NF / 100% SO


100% NF / 0% SO 75% NF / 25% SO 50% NF / 50% SO 25% NF / 75% SO 0% NF / 100% SO

Conclusion
SOLBERG “ARCTIC 1X3% ATC AR-AFFF” Class B foam concentrate and NATIONAL FOAM “UNIVERSAL GOLD 1X3%
AR-AFFF” Class B foam concentrate are completely compatible in all admixture ratios.

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OR ITS AFFILIATES. NATIONAL FOAM AND UNIVERSAL GOLD ARE Tel: +1 920 593 9445 Tel: +47 56 34 97 00 Tel: +61 2 9673 5300
TRADEMARKS OF NATIONAL FOAM
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Firefighting Foam – Antifoaming Agent
XIAMETER® AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion Solberg is a member of THE

Especially designedFoam AMEREX GROUP, an alliance of
Systems
as an antifoaming agent in a–variety
Discharge
of industrial andTest Check List
commercial applications including firefighting foam, XIAMETER AFE- ® independent companies with a
1520 Antifoam Emulsion will abate low, medium and high expansion foam. singular purpose: revolutionize
XIAMETER is suited for the abatement of foam in the support of fixed foam the course of fire suppression
system expansion tests, accidental discharge of a foam system and firefighting technology with safer, more
foam training exercises. effective, and more sustainable
solutions. Together, we are
XIAMETER works rapidly in stopping the generation of foam. This is especially
important in the event of accidental spillage where excess foam can overflow
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and/or disrupt the operation of storm sewers and sewage treatment facilities. Redefining Fire Suppression.
The area affected by the firefighting foam can be quickly cleaned and return www.solbergfoam.com
to its normal operating state.
XIAMETER® AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion is a food grade, silicone emulsion.

This antifoam is water dilutable and effective in both hot and cold systems.
The mix ratio for use in abating firefighting foam can vary. Please consult the
XIAMETER product datasheet for proper use, handling and storage of the
product including local purchase.
XIAMETER is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.

Dow Corning is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation

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XIAMETER® AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion

20 percent active, food-grade, silicone emulsion
FEATURES APPLICATIONS
 Water-dilutable  Food processing
 Foam prevention in food and  Chemical
chemical processes  Agrichemical
 Beverage manufacturing
BENEFITS  Meat, poultry and seafood applications
 Economical  Chemical fermentation operations
 Easy to use  Waste water treatment
 Effective in both hot and  Vegetable processing
cold systems
 Effective in low TYPICAL PROPERTIES
concentrations Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing
specifications. Please contact your local XIAMETER® sales representative
COMPOSITION prior to writing specifications on this product.
 Milky-white liquid
 Silicone emulsion Test Unit Value
Appearance White
Active Ingredient % 20
Specific Gravity, at 25°C (77°F) 1.0
Viscosity at 25°C (77°F) cp 6,000
Consistency at 25°C (77°F) Medium
pH 4
Emulsifier Type Non-ionic
Suitable Diluent Cool water
DESCRIPTION This antifoam is also permissible

XIAMETER® AFE-1520 Antifoam as a component of paper that
Emulsion is a 20 percent-active, may come in contact with foods.
food grade, silicone emulsion. See FDA Regulations 21 CFR
This antifoam is water dilutable 176.170 and 21CFR 176.180.
and effective in both hot and cold
systems. EPA STATUS
The ingredients in XIAMETER
FDA STATUS AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion are
XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam listed in EPA Regulations,
Emulsion complies with FDA including 40 CFR 180.1001.910
Regulation 21 CFR 173.340, for pesticide applications. The
which covers secondary direct ingredients are exempt from
food additives used as defoaming tolerances at 40 CFR 180.910, 40
agents and allows concentrations CFR 180.920 and 40 CFR
of up to 10 parts per million active 180.960.
silicone (dimethylpolysiloxane) in
nonstandardized foods. KOSHER ACCEPTANCE
Kosher certified product
available. Contact your local
XIAMETER representative for
current compliance information.
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HALAL COMPLIANCE GMO STATUS A preservative to guard against

Please contact your local XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam microbial growth is included in
XIAMETER representative for Emulsion does not contain XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam
current Halal compliance genetically modified organisms. Emulsion. Dilution will
documentation. Dow Corning does not test for substantially diminish the
genetically modified organics. effectiveness of the preservative.
EUROPEAN If diluted material is to be stored
HOW TO USE for more than several days,
COMMUNITY additional preservative may be
DIRECTIVES Amount Needed
required. Contact XIAMETER
XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam
 95/2 Part 1/2 - Jam, jellies brand for additional information.
Emulsion is effective in very low
and marmalades as defined
concentrations. One to ten parts
in Directive79/693/EEC and PRODUCT SAFETY
of active silicone per million parts
similar fruit spreads,
including low calorie
foamer are sufficient to control INFORMATION
foaming in many systems. Begin PRODUCT SAFETY
products: maximum 10
trials at higher levels (10 ppm INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR
mg/kg. Soups and broths:
active silicone), then work down SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED
maximum 10 mg/kg. Oils
to the level of foam control IN THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE
and fats for frying:
desired. HANDLING, READ PRODUCT
maximum10 mg/kg.
AND SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Confectionery (excluding
The following are parts per million AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR
chocolate): maximum 10
equivalents: SAFE USE, PHYSICAL,
mg/kg. Non-alcoholic
3.35 fl oz in 500 gal = 10 ppm ENVIRONMENTAL, AND
flavored drinks: maximum
(99.07 mL in 1892.65 L = 10 HEALTH HAZARD
10 mg/L. Pineapple juice
ppm) INFORMATION. THE SAFETY
maximum: 10 mg/L.
6.65 fl oz in 1,000 gal = 10 ppm DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON
Canned and bottled fruit
(192.22 mL in 3785.3 L = 10 THE XIAMETER® WEBSITE AT
and vegetables: maximum
ppm) WWW.XIAMETER.COM.
10 mg/kg. Chewing gum:
maximum 100 mg/kg. 16.7 fl oz in 2,500 gal = 10 ppm This product will freeze at or
 95/2 Part 2/2 - (pro (493.87 mL in 9463.25 L = 10 below 0°C (32°F). If frozen, it can
memoria) Wine in ppm) be thawed and used without loss
accordance with Regulation
5.0 qt in 25,000 gal = 10 ppm of efficiency. Agitation may be
(EEC) No. 1873/84
(4.7315 L in 94632.5 L = 10 ppm) required.
authorizing the offer or
disposal for direct human
consumption of certain Adding the Antifoam STORAGE AND
imported wines that may To produce optimal foam control, TRANSPORT
have undergone it is necessary to have the Product should be stored
oenological processes not antifoam completely dispersed in between 5 and 40°C (41 and
provided for in Regulation the foaming medium. Follow 104°F) in original, unopened
(EEC) No.337/79. S¢d. these steps to achieve complete containers.
saft: maximum 10 mg/L. dispersion:
Batters: maximum 10 The most up-to-date shelf life
mg/kg. Cider (excluding 1. Agitate product prior to use. information can be found on the
cidrebouché): maximum 2. Predilute with 3 to 10 parts of XIAMETER website in the
10 mg/L. Flavorings: cool water to aid in Product Detail page under Sales
maximum 10 mg/kg. dispersion. Add the antifoam Specification.
 90/128/EC - The EU to the water with slow mixing.
Directive2002/72/EC and Prediluted material should be During prolonged storage there
its amendments up to and used immediately. If the may be a slight tendency for
including Directive system can provide adequate product separation; therefore, it is
2004/19/ EC, relating to agitation to disperse the recommended that XIAMETER
plastic materials and antifoam, the antifoam AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion be
articles intended to come emulsion may be added. gently agitated prior to use to
into contact with foodstuffs. 3. Add the antifoam prior to the ensure homogeneity.
point where foaming occurs
within the system, if possible.
XIAMETER® AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion 2016, February 3 XIAMETER is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
Dow Corning is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation.
Form No. 95-858G-01 © 2011 - 2016 Dow Corning Corporation. All rights reserved.
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HALAL COMPLIANCE GMO STATUS A preservative to guard against

Please contact your local XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam microbial growth is included in
XIAMETER representative for Emulsion does not contain XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam
current Halal compliance genetically modified organisms. Emulsion. Dilution will
documentation. Dow Corning does not test for substantially diminish the
genetically modified organics. effectiveness of the preservative.
EUROPEAN If diluted material is to be stored
HOW TO USE for more than several days,
COMMUNITY additional preservative may be
DIRECTIVES Amount Needed
required. Contact XIAMETER
XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam
 95/2 Part 1/2 - Jam, jellies brand for additional information.
Emulsion is effective in very low
and marmalades as defined
concentrations. One to ten parts
in Directive79/693/EEC and PRODUCT SAFETY
of active silicone per million parts
similar fruit spreads,
including low calorie
foamer are sufficient to control INFORMATION
foaming in many systems. Begin PRODUCT SAFETY
products: maximum 10
trials at higher levels (10 ppm INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR
mg/kg. Soups and broths:
active silicone), then work down SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED
maximum 10 mg/kg. Oils
to the level of foam control IN THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE
and fats for frying:
desired. HANDLING, READ PRODUCT
maximum10 mg/kg.
AND SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Confectionery (excluding
The following are parts per million AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR
chocolate): maximum 10
equivalents: SAFE USE, PHYSICAL,
mg/kg. Non-alcoholic
3.35 fl oz in 500 gal = 10 ppm ENVIRONMENTAL, AND
flavored drinks: maximum
(99.07 mL in 1892.65 L = 10 HEALTH HAZARD
10 mg/L. Pineapple juice
ppm) INFORMATION. THE SAFETY
maximum: 10 mg/L.
6.65 fl oz in 1,000 gal = 10 ppm DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON
Canned and bottled fruit
(192.22 mL in 3785.3 L = 10 THE XIAMETER® WEBSITE AT
and vegetables: maximum
ppm) WWW.XIAMETER.COM.
10 mg/kg. Chewing gum:
maximum 100 mg/kg. 16.7 fl oz in 2,500 gal = 10 ppm This product will freeze at or
 95/2 Part 2/2 - (pro (493.87 mL in 9463.25 L = 10 below 0°C (32°F). If frozen, it can
memoria) Wine in ppm) be thawed and used without loss
accordance with Regulation
5.0 qt in 25,000 gal = 10 ppm of efficiency. Agitation may be
(EEC) No. 1873/84
(4.7315 L in 94632.5 L = 10 ppm) required.
authorizing the offer or
disposal for direct human
consumption of certain Adding the Antifoam STORAGE AND
imported wines that may To produce optimal foam control, TRANSPORT
have undergone it is necessary to have the Product should be stored
oenological processes not antifoam completely dispersed in between 5 and 40°C (41 and
provided for in Regulation the foaming medium. Follow 104°F) in original, unopened
(EEC) No.337/79. S¢d. these steps to achieve complete containers.
saft: maximum 10 mg/L. dispersion:
Batters: maximum 10 The most up-to-date shelf life
mg/kg. Cider (excluding 1. Agitate product prior to use. information can be found on the
cidrebouché): maximum 2. Predilute with 3 to 10 parts of XIAMETER website in the
10 mg/L. Flavorings: cool water to aid in Product Detail page under Sales
maximum 10 mg/kg. dispersion. Add the antifoam Specification.
 90/128/EC - The EU to the water with slow mixing.
Directive2002/72/EC and Prediluted material should be During prolonged storage there
its amendments up to and used immediately. If the may be a slight tendency for
including Directive system can provide adequate product separation; therefore, it is
2004/19/ EC, relating to agitation to disperse the recommended that XIAMETER
plastic materials and antifoam, the antifoam AFE-1520 Antifoam Emulsion be
articles intended to come emulsion may be added. gently agitated prior to use to
into contact with foodstuffs. 3. Add the antifoam prior to the ensure homogeneity.
point where foaming occurs
within the system, if possible.
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XIAMETER AFE-1520 Antifoam TO THE FULLEST EXTENT

Emulsion will freeze below 0°C PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE
(32°F). If frozen, allow to thaw LAW, DOW CORNING
at 18–29°C (64.4–84.2°F) for at SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
least one day and agitate gently ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR
to assure homogeneity. IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
LIMITATIONS PURPOSE OR
This product is neither tested MERCHANTABILITY.
nor represented as suitable for
medical or pharmaceutical DOW CORNING DISCLAIMS
uses. LIABILITY FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR
LIMITED WARRANTY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
INFORMATION –
PLEASE READ
CAREFULLY
The information contained
herein is offered in good faith
and is believed to be accurate.
However, because conditions
and methods of use of our
products are beyond our
control, this information should
not be used in substitution for
customer’s tests to ensure that
our products are safe, effective,
and fully satisfactory for the
intended end use. Suggestions
of use shall not be taken as
inducements to infringe any
patent.
Dow Corning’s sole warranty is

that our products will meet the
sales specifications in effect at
the time of shipment.
Your exclusive remedy for

breach of such warranty is
limited to refund of purchase
price or replacement of any
product shown to be other than
as warranted.
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B U L L ETI N #1027- 1
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Solberg Foam – ICAO Certification
SOLBERG® Foam Concentrates - ICAO Product Certification Solberg is a member of THE

AMEREX GROUP, an alliance of
Foam Systems – Discharge Test
A specialized agency of the United Nations, the International Civil Aviation Check List
Organization (ICAO) was created in 1944 to promote the safe and orderly independent companies with a
development of international civil aviation throughout the world. singular purpose: revolutionize
ICAO sets the Standards and Recommended Practices necessary for aviation the course of fire suppression
safety, security, efficiency and environmental protection on a global basis. technology with safer, more
It serves as a primary forum for co-operation in all fields of civil aviation effective, and more sustainable
among its 191 Member States.
solutions. Together, we are
The ICAO certification was carried out by Southwest Research Institute - Moving Industries Forward by
San Antonio, Texas and provides third party verification of firefighting Redefining Fire Suppression.
performance. Product certification tests were conducted in accordance
www.solbergfoam.com
with performance level testing requirements described in Section 8.1.8 of
the ICAO Fire Test Standard, Airport Services Manual (DOC 9137-AN/898)
Part 1 - Rescue and Firefighting (Fourth Edition - 2014). Inquiries or questions
pertaining to ICAO product certifications can be directed to your Regional
Solberg Factory Sales Representative or Technical Services Department.
ICAO CERTIFICATION SHIPPING ASSEMBLY

PERFORMANCE PART NUMBER
CERTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME LEVEL “B” LEVEL “C” PAIL DRUM TOTE ORGANIZATION
RE-HEALING RF3, 3% X X 20020 20021 20022 SwRi
RE-HEALING RF6, 6% X 80470 80471 80472 DNV-GL
RE-HEALING RF3x6% ATC (@ 6%) X X 20030 20031 20032 SwRi
ARCTIC 3% AFFF X 20140 20141 20142 SwRI
ARCTIC 3% MIL-SPEC AFFF* X 20405 20406 20407 SwRi
ARCTIC 6% MIL-SPEC AFFF* X 20415 20416 20417 SwRi
U.S. TYPE 3 (3%) MIL-SPEC AFFF† X 20770 20771 20772 SwRi
U.S. TYPE 6 (6%) MIL-SPEC AFFF† X 20780 20781 20782 SwRi
Note: *comercial container packaging †military container packaging

TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-1027-1 I FEB 2017
SOLBERG, ARCTIC, RE-HEALING AND ATC ARE TRADEMARKS Tel: +1 920 593 9445 Tel: +47 56 34 97 00 Tel: +61 2 9673 5300
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B U L L ETI N #1028
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Construction Materials Capability
SOLBERG® Foam Concentrates – Construction Materials Compatibility

Tests have been performed with Solberg foam concentrates to determine compatibility with various foam hardware
components. Recommendations contained in this Technical Bulletin are based upon controlled test results and proven
field applications. Only the most commonly used construction materials are covered in this bulletin. In some cases,
alternative pipe, fittings, and valves may be used if acceptable to the customer and/or the authority having jurisdiction.
Please contact Solberg Technical Services for questions pertaining to materials compatibility.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS:
Concentrate Storage Tanks:
• Fiberglass: Isophthalic Polyester Resin, Epoxy Resin, or Vinylester Resin (Premium)
• Polyethylene: High density cross-linked polyethylene
• Stainless Steel: 304 and 316
• Carbon Steel: Expansion dome required with concentrate filled to mid-point of dome
Caution: interior coatings should not be used due to possibility of the coating “flaking” resulting in
contamination of foam concentrate(s)
• Aluminum: Alloys 3003-H-14 and 6061-T-6 (AFFF only)
Concentrate Piping:
• Teflon tape is recommended on all threaded fittings.
Caution: foam concentrate(s) may dissolve some pipe joint compounds (i.e. pipe dope).
• Brass: Red brass, naval brass
• Stainless Steel: 304 and 316
• Plastic: Fiberglass (green thread), PVC
• Black Iron: Recommended for AFFF, including alcohol resistant concentrate when piping is flooded

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS CAPABILITY | 2
CAUTION: GALVANIZED PIPE AND FITTINGS SHALL NOT BE USED IN CONTACT

WITH UNDILUTED CONCENTRATE AS CORROSION WILL RESULT.
Gaskets:
Blue-Gard Style 3000®, BUNA-N, EPDM, Nitrile rubber, Teflon®, Viton®
Caution: Red or Natural rubber gaskets shall not be used in contact with undiluted foam concentrate(s).
Painted Surfaces:
Any foam concentrate spilled on painted surfaces should be thoroughly flushed off with water immediately due
to solvents in the concentrate that may cause peeling or streaking of the paint.
VITON and TEFLON are trademarks of DuPont Corporation

BLUE-GARD STYLE 3000 is a trademark of GARLOCK, an EnPro Industries, Inc. Company

TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-1028 I MAR 2017
SOLBERG IS A TRADEMARK OF THE SOLBERG COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES. Tel: +1 920 593 9445 Tel: +47 56 34 97 00 Tel: +61 2 9673 5300
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SECTION 1 – ABOUT SOLBERG

SECTION 2 – RE-HEALING FOAM

SECTION 4 – FOAM CONCENTRATE DATA SHEETS

SECTION 5 – FOAM HARDWARE DATA SHEETS

SECTION 8 – SAFETY DATA SHEETS

SECTION 9 – FM GLOBAL PROPERTY LOSS PREVENTION DATA SHEETS

SECTION 10 – TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS

Solberg History Solberg Company Brochure

Solberg Culture Not All Fires are the Same

Vision And Mission

Vision And Mission

Solberg Vision Statement

Solberg Mission Statement

Solberg Company Brochure

Not All Fires are the Same

NOT ALL FIRES ARE THE SAME

WE KNOW WHAT IT TAKES

correct application, foam: it has s

FIREFIGHTER SAFE. TAKES THE WILD OUT STOPS FIRE

Available in 1%, 3%, 6%, 3x3% ATC™,

RE-HEALING™ TF, Training Foam also is

Solberg is a member of THE AMEREX GROUP, an alliance of

independent companies with a singular purpose: revolutionize the

course of fire suppression technology with safer, more effective,

and more sustainable solutions. Together, we are Moving Industries

Forward by Redefining Fire Suppression. www.solbergfoam.com

S O L B E R G F O A M.C O M AMERICAS EMEA A S IA -P A C IF IC

Environmental Stewardship RE-HEALING Foam Fire Performance

RE-HEALING Foam Brochure Fluorine Free Foam – Not All

Technical Reference Guide

Aquatic Impact of Firefighting Foam

Solberg is committed to leading the foam fire suppression industry with

RE-HEALING Foam Brochure

IT HAS BEEN A LONG WAIT FOR

THE WAIT IS OVER

and property. What we learned is whether it’s a wildland, • Se

structural or industrial fire, RE-HEALING Foam knocks it • Lo

down and keeps it down. • Ha

SOLBERG — A FOAM FOR EVERY APPLICATION

Tougher Environmental Regulations

Product certifications vary dependent upon concentration type.

Hardware value-engineered for you

Balanced Pressure Proportioning Systems

Solberg is a member of THE AMEREX GROUP, an alliance of

independent companies with a singular purpose: revolutionize the

course of fire suppression technology with safer, more effective,

and more sustainable solutions. Together, we are Moving Industries

Forward by Redefining Fire Suppression. www.solbergfoam.com

RE-HEALING Foam Concentrate FAQ

Hardware value-engineered for you

Balanced Pressure Proportioning Systems

Solberg is a member of THE AMEREX GROUP, an alliance of

independent companies with a singular purpose: revolutionize the

course of fire suppression technology with safer, more effective,

and more sustainable solutions. Together, we are Moving Industries

Forward by Redefining Fire Suppression. www.solbergfoam.com

Technical Reference Guide

RE-HEALING Foam Concentrates

HYDROCARBON FLAMMABLE LIQUID POLAR SOLVENT FLAMMABLE LIQUID

C. RE-HEALING RF Foam Fixed Suppression • RE-HEALING foam concentrates can limit

• RE-HEALING foam concentrates are useful for