36T Schoma Loco - TunnelTalk.com

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMFORTUNNEL LOCOMOTIVESSchematicDescription‣ Based on high pressure water mistActivated via pressurised nitrogen chamber(appr. 100bar)‣ Efficient and quick fighting and extinguishingof fires‣ Water tank (3,3 – 6,6 litres. depending on locosize) installed in engine compartment‣ Activation:- Engine shut down, closing of fuel supplylines via magnetic valves- Emergency brake applies- Warning light in driver´s cabin- Restart of engine and release of brakespossible after 2 min.Alternative safety philosophy can be agreedRev. - 1/2 31/08/05

‣ Manual ActivationHandles in driver´s cabin andat each loco end‣ Nozzles in engine compartment directedto engine, transmission and othercomponents with high surfacetemperature or sensitive to fires‣ Mainly no residues (contrary to powder or foam), especially in case of activation by accident‣ No harm to humans and environment‣ Anti-freeze up to –35°C‣ Low maintenance- Regular checking of pressure gauge on water bottles- Periodic exchange of seals and refilling of bottlesOption: Automatic Activation‣ Pressurised hoseMelting in case of high temperaturesin engine compartmentDropping pressure opens water bottles‣ Additional manual activation in driver´scabinRev. - 2/2 31/08/05