EconAqua water mist system for car park protection
A comprehensive fire protection system for enclosed car parks and basement garages up to 3.6 m high
Fire protection is of utmost importance in any enclosed car park, as it ensures the safety of the facility, the vehicles, drivers and passengers. Viking water mist systems are well-suited for the various risks present in car parks, such as vehicle fires, electrical fires, and other potential sources of ignition.
Features and advantages of the Viking U16 water mist nozzle as part of the approved EconAqua system:
- Low water consumption and discharge reduce the chance of significant water damage to vehicles and property in the event of a fire
- Space saving components allow owners to maximize car parking space
- Small pipe diameters and class leading efficient nozzles serve for efficient and discreet pipe diameters in areas of restricted height
- Electric pumps require less maintenance than diesel fire pumps, saving time and money on testing requirements
- Quick response nozzles raise the alarm swiftly, allowing proficient evacuation and fire management in case of an emergency
- The system comes with low cost of ownership
The EconAqua water mist system:
- has successfully passed the rigorous 3rd party testing protocols set by VdS
- complies with the requirements of VdS 3883-4 and also the requirements of the forthcoming EN 14972-5 standards
EconAqua provides peace of mind
Car parks are buildings which in themselves present special problems when a fire takes place. The building design creates natural horizontal and vertical flues. Fire hazards include flammable liquids and easily ignitable combustibles, having a high fire load, including plastics, rubber, etc. As such, the high fire load is a concern, as well as the danger of the fire growing rapidly in early stages, and with it, toxic smoke penetration into perceived escape routes.
The Viking EconAqua water mist system provides a dependable and effective means of fire protection for car parks.
Fire-safe living and working should be the goal for all building owners. Water mist systems offer a proven solution that is clean, cost-effective and that reduces risk - giving owners peace of mind.
EconAqua for a wide array of applications
EconAqua offers approved low pressure water mist for not only multi-storey and single storey car parks.
Reception area, lobbies, corridors, kitchen areas, conference rooms, main office areas and confined spaces, above ceiling and below floor spaces, in both old and new high-rise and low-rise can benefit from the simple design concept offered by EconAqua.
Product spotlight
- The EconAqua U16 upright nozzle is unique:
- A low pressure closed nozzle specially designed for car park areas
- Small frame upright profile design ensures the nozzle can be installed upright above pipework:
- to reduce unwanted attention and
- to be less prone to accidential damage - With a metric K-factor of 16 and one of the lowest operating pressures available, the U16 MX3-SU head is one of the most efficient nozzles available
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