Badger® Heat Detector Links and Housing Kits - B-87-012 - Industry & Range Guard (wet & dry chemical)
B-87-012

Heat Detector Links: There are two types of mechanical heat detector links available for use with Badger Range Guard and Industry Guard fire suppression systems:

• Thermo Bulb links, available in Standard Response (BTBS) and Rapid Response (BTBR) (Figure 1)
• Fusible metal alloy links, Model ML (Figure 2) and Model RGA (Figure 3)

Standard Response and Rapid Response Thermo Bulb Detector Links are available in six different temperature ratings (Table 1). RGA Detector Links are available in a 360ºF (182ºC) temperature rating only (Table 2). Thermo Bulb and RGA Detector Links can be used with the Universal Control Head (UCH) or the A+ Control Box. ML Detector Links are available in four different temperature ratings (Table 2) and are listed for use with the Universal Control Head only. Detector selection is based on the maximum expected exposure temperature determined via heat survey during normal operating conditions (refer to Table 1 and Table 2). Detector load ratings are shown in Table 3.

Detector Link Housing Kits

Badger Heat Detector Links are installed in the detection line using one of two Detector Link Housing Kits with the Range Guard and Industry Guard Fire Suppression Systems:

• Low Profile Detector Link Housing Kit (P/N 804548) for use with the Universal Control Head only (Figure 4 and Table 4)
• Universal Detector Link Housing Kit (P/N 60-120064-001) for use with the Universal Control Head or A+ Control Box (Figure 5 and Table 5)

Thermo Bulb links are held together with a liquid-filled glass tube which bursts at a pre-determined temperature, allowing the link halves to separate. ML and RGA fusible metal alloy links are composed of a specific alloy which melts at a predetermined temperature, allowing the link halves to separate. Separation of the detector link halves releases tension on the detection line, causing the Universal Control Head or A+ Control Box to actuate the system cylinders. Each of the two Detector Link Housings can accommodate any of the heat detector links listed with Badger Range Guard and Industry Guard systems and can be set up for either in-line or end-of-line use. Detector links are installed using two ‘S’ Hooks, connected to the detection line cable or housing, depending on configuration. Up to 40 Heat Detector Links can be installed on each detection line of the Universal Control Head or A+ Control Box.

• For Use in Range Guard® Commercial Cooking Fire Suppression Systems and Industry Guard™Industrial Fire Suppression Systems

• For Use with Universal Control Head and A+ Control Box

• Wide Selection of Link Types and Temperature Ratings

• Rapid Response Links Available for Increased Spacing on Industry Guard Systems

• Low Cost, Reliable Detection

Specifications

• Range Guard systems designed and installed in accordance with manual P/N 60-9127100-000

• Industry Guard systems designed and installed in accordance with manual P/N 60-900000-001

• Vehicle Spray Booth Systems designed and installed in accordance with manual P/N 60-900007-001

ORDERING INFORMATION

• Detector Housings & Control Equipment
• Universal Detector Link Housing Kit 60-120064-001
• Low Profile Detector Link Housing Kit WK-804548-000
• EMT Connector Kit (set of 3) 87-120058-001
• ‘S’ Hooks (pack of 50) 60-9197288-000
• Crimp Sleeves (pack of 50) 60-9197287-000
• Control Cable (1/16-in. x 500 ft.) WK-219649-000

• Thermo Bulb Links Part Number (5-Pack)
• BTBS-165, Standard Response 165ºF (74ºC), Red 87-120091-165
• BTBS-212, Standard Response 212ºF (100ºC), Green 87-120091-212
• BTBS-286, Standard Response 286ºF (141ºC), Blue 87-120091-286
• BTBS-360, Standard Response 360ºF (182ºC), Mauve 87-120091-360
• BTBS-450, Standard Response 450ºF (232ºC), Black 87-120091-450
• BTBS-500, Standard Response 500ºF (260ºC), Black 87-120091-500
• BTBR-165, Rapid Response 165ºF (74ºC), Red 87-120096-165
• BTBR-212, Rapid Response 212ºF (100ºC), Green 87-120096-212
• BTBR-286, Rapid Response 286ºF (141ºC), Blue 87-120096-286
• BTBR-360, Rapid Response 360ºF (182ºC), Mauve 87-120096-360
• BTBR-450, Rapid Response 450ºF (232ºC), Black 87-120096-450
• BTBR-500, Rapid Response 500ºF (260ºC), Black 87-120096-500

• ML Type Fusible Alloy Links (XV Only) Part Number (each)
• ML-165 Link, 165ºF (74ºC), Yellow WK-282661-000
• ML-212 Link, 212ºF (100ºC), White WK-282662-000
• ML-360 Link, 360ºF (182ºC), Unpainted WK-282664-000
• ML-500 Link, 500ºF (260ºC), Orange WK-282666-000

• A Type Fusible Alloy Links Part Number (each)
• RGA-360 Link, 360ºF (182ºC) 87-120060-001

• Control Systems
• Universal Control Head 87-120099-002
• A+ Control Box 87-120010-001

Badger and Kidde registered trademarks of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. Range Guard is a registered trademark of Badger Fire Protection. AEGIS and ARIES are trademarks of Kidde-Fenwal, Inc. Industry Guard is a trademark of Badger Fire Protection.

This literature is provided for informational purposes only. BADGER FIRE PROTECTION assumes no responsibility for the product’s suitability for a particular application. The product must be properly applied to work correctly.