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Dafo VFSS For Forestry Machines

Dafo VFSS For Forestry Machines

Dafo VFSS For Forestry Machines

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Forestry machines operate in challenging environments, often at high temperatures and with flammable materials, increasing the risk of fire. Dafo Vehicle provides reliable fire detection and suppression systems designed to protect these machines and ensure safety and business continuity.

Dafo Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems
The system features a linear heat detector wire for immediate response to temperature increases, automatically extinguishing fires with a suppression agent delivered through a pipe system with specialized nozzles. Manual release is also available.

Forrex EVO Suppression Agent
Forrex EVO is a fluorine-free agent effective against flammable liquid fires, combining liquid and dry chemical properties for superior flame knockdown and re-ignition prevention. It cools overheated engine parts, enhancing safety.

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
The suppression agent is harmless, and the system's non-pressurized containers pose no health risks to operators.

Functionality
The system activates through a heat detector wire, triggering a sequence that releases the Forrex EVO agent to extinguish fires, while an alarm system alerts the driver.

Standards & Certificates
Dafo Vehicle adheres to all relevant standards and regulations, holding certifications like SBF 127 and AS 5062.

Benefits
  • Strong cooling effect
  • Effective flame knockdown
  • Prevents re-ignition
  • Non-pressurized container
  • High penetration capability
  • Freeze protection to -50°C
  • Easy maintenance and cleanup
  • Environmentally friendly


HEXA+ Methodology
Dafo Vehicle uses the HEXA+ methodology to ensure comprehensive fire protection, including risk analysis, system design, delivery, training, installation, and after-sales support.

Conclusion
With over 100 years in business, Dafo Vehicle continues to innovate and improve its fire suppression systems, prioritizing reliability, sustainability, and safety.
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Catalog excerpts

Dafo VFSS For Forestry Machines-1

Working with forestry means that you often work innarsh and isolated locations. Forestry machines run at high temperatures, carry large amounts of flammable oils and fuels as well as tend to accumulate highly flammable debris in and around hot areas. If a fire breaks out on a forestry machine the results can be dramatic not only to the machine itself but due to the risk of the environment it is in. Dafo Vehicle supplies the most reliable and effective fire detection and suppression systems for applications in heavy vehicles in forestry, and many other areas. The systems are designed to survive demanding conditions, secure the safety of operations and business continuity, as well as the impact on investment. Dafo Vehicle's robust system not only protects individual hazards within the vehicle, but it is also a system that easily can be maintained and refilled on-site which reduces downtime and operational costs with very low TCO.

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Dafo VFSS For Forestry Machines-2

A tested and certified fire suppression system in combination with efficient fire detection is the best first line of defence in case of an emergency. The Dafo Vehicle fire suppression system, equipped with a linear heat detector wire, responds immediately to any increase in temperature. Its fully automatic system detects and quickly extinguishes the fire. The suppression agent is released through a pipe system with specially designed nozzles that effectively cover the protected areas. Upon request manual release of the system can be provided. The basis of Dafo Vehicle's system is the suppression...

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