Ansul / Pyro-Chem 2 in Electric Gas Valve - 013710
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Wholesale PricingThe Ansul / Pyro-Chem 2 inch Electric Gas Valve (P/N 013710) automatically shuts off the gas supply to a protected cooking appliance the moment a kitchen fire suppression system actuates. This is the largest of the standard electric gas valve sizes in the Ansul and Pyro-Chem lineup, sized for a 2 inch gas line typically serving a larger appliance or a group of appliances with higher combined fuel demand, such as a bank of ranges or a large griddle line.
Like the smaller electric valve sizes, this valve closes in response to an electrical signal sent when the release mechanism fires, rather than through a mechanical cable connection. Cutting fuel supply at the moment of discharge is a critical part of the overall suppression strategy, since continuing to feed gas to a burner during and after a wet chemical discharge can undermine the agent's ability to fully knock down and prevent re-ignition of the fire.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ansul / Pyro-Chem |
| Part Number | 013710 |
| Component Type | Electric Gas Shutoff Valve |
| Valve Size | 2 Inch |
| Actuation Type | Electric (Signal from Release Mechanism on Actuation) |
| System Compatibility | Ansul and Pyro-Chem Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems |
Kitchen suppression systems are pre-engineered systems under NFPA 17A and NFPA 96, and gas valve installation and wiring must be performed by a certified system distributor along with coordination from a licensed gas fitter for the piping connection itself.
- Semiannual Professional Service: A qualified technician tests the electric gas valve as part of required semiannual service, confirming it closes correctly when the release mechanism sends its actuation signal.
- Correct Sizing: The valve must match the gas line size and combined fuel demand of the appliances it protects, as specified in the system's design documentation.
- Post-Discharge Reset: After any system actuation, the gas valve must be inspected and reset by a qualified technician before gas service is restored to the protected appliances.
Why would a kitchen need the 2 inch size instead of a smaller valve?
Larger gas lines are typically used where combined appliance fuel demand is higher, such as a bank of ranges or a large cooking line. The valve size is determined by your system's design documentation based on the gas piping it protects, not a choice made independently of the rest of the gas system design.
Can this valve be used with a mechanical detection cable instead of electric actuation?
No. This is an electric valve designed to actuate on an electrical signal from the release mechanism. A system designed for mechanical cable-actuated gas shutoff uses a different mechanical gas valve. The two are not interchangeable without redesigning that part of the system.
Who do I contact if this valve needs replacement?
Contact your certified Ansul or Pyro-Chem system distributor. They can confirm the correct replacement part, coordinate the gas piping work with a licensed gas fitter if needed, and perform the required testing to confirm the system actuates and shuts off gas correctly afterward.
