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Halon 1211 Recovery/Recharge Equipment

UL 2006

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover Halon 1211 recovery/recharge equipment rated 600 volts or less, and intended to be used in ordinary locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 Halon 1211 recovery/recharge equipment covered by these requirements is intended for commercial use to recover/recharge Halon 1211 in fire equipment, including but not limited to portable, wheeled and automatic units and extinguishing systems.

1.3 These requirements apply to equipment intended for indoor or outdoor use, or both and to battery operated equipment.

1.4 These requirements include an evaluation to determine that the equipment recovers/recharges Halon 1211 to an adequate fire extinguishing performance level for reuse.

1.5 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as determined necessary to maintain the acceptable level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard cannot be judged to comply with this standard. Where considered appropriate, revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.