Training topics include:

Sprinkler 101 and Spray Demo | Presenter(s): Jeff Proulx / Emily Martin



Sprinkler 101 takes you on a journey through the world of automatic sprinklers. Learn about different sprinkler types, thermal elements, hazard classification, water density requirements, and more. This presentation will be followed by a sprinkler spray demonstration in our lab. Observe the spray patterns of various sprinklers from the original Parmalee to our Ultra K34. Learning objectives include:

• How do automatic sprinklers work? Learn about sprinkler components, orientation, temperature ratings and more
• Recognize different sprinkler types. Identify different hazards and water density requirements prescribed by NFPA
• Sprinkler spray demo bringing you through the evolution of the sprinkler

Sprinkler System Type Overview | Presenter(s): Jeff Proulx



Come join us in our valve lab! We have 16 fully functional risers of various system types including wet, dry, deluge, and preaction. Take advantage of a hands-on learning experience covering:

• How each system functions
• Common applications of each system type
• NFPA 25 requirements of each system

Engineered Systems Overview | Presenter(s): Corey Polzin



We will discuss the Engineered systems portfolio, focusing on Clean Agents, CO2, Large Dry Chemical, IGS-300 new product offering, and Watermist. The focus will be on applications for each of the system types. Learning objectives include:

1. Understand the Halocarbon product lines and discuss the recent change from NOVEC 1230 Fluid to FK-5-1-12.
2. Discuss the current Inert Gas portfolio and introduce the new IGS-300 system highlighting the new gas offering with this product for our Americas Market, IG-55
3. Discuss Watermist product offerings, focus on the hazards and spaces that this product can be used, Industrial Fryer protection and Machinery Spaces.

Transition to Non-Fluorinated Fire Fighting Foams (NFF) | Presenter(s): Jason Vermeulen



Overview of SFFF agents available from JCI brands Ansul and Chemguard and design considerations when converting AFFF systems to SFFF systems. Learning objectives will answer:

• Why change from AFFF to NFF?
• What hardware limitations exist?
• What are critical application differences that may affect how systems are sized?

Inergen (iFLOW) Discharges | Presenter(s): Training Team



Inergen systems utilize three atmospheric gases to suppress surface fires in Class A, B, and C hazards by lowering the oxygen concentration below the level that supports combustion, while maintaining an environment that will allow a person to breathe. Since nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide are naturally occurring, the inert gases within this clean agent system return to atmosphere after a discharge causing no environmental impact. Session includes:

• Demo 1 – Standard Nozzle
• Demo 2 – Acoustic Nozzle
• Discussion – Differences and appropriate applications for each

Quell Overview and FDT Update | Presenter(s): Emily Martin



The Quell sprinkler system is a performance-based design method for protection of cold storage warehouses. In areas where in-rack sprinklers would normally be required for high-piled storage protection, a Quell system could be a great option to provide ceiling-only protection. Learning objectives include:

• Understand the Quell Design methodology and how it utilizes performance-based design
  • Review the design requirements for use of a Quell Design
  • Review of the K34 FM approved Quell Design

Nitrogen Corrosion Solutions | Presenter(s): Devin O’Leary



Recognize corrosion monitoring solutions and the technical information used with the Tyco Model NG-2 series nitrogen generators. Learning objectives include:

• Discuss the issue of corrosion in water-based fire protection systems
• Describe the use of nitrogen in wet pipe systems and air venting
• Describe the use of nitrogen generation for dry pipe system inerting