Monitors are used when a fire is detected in order to apply foam or water to the fire.
The design of a monitor can take many forms depending on the specific hazard it is intended to protect and the mechanism and method of operation the designer uses to achieve the final layout. When designing a monitor the manufacturer must balance performance, operational life and ease of use against cost.
The installation of fixed monitors, or the provision of mobile or portable monitors, is usually the outcome of a careful analysis of the fire risk and the realization that without planning in advance fighting any subsequent fire will present difficulties. It is essential therefore, that monitors are robust and will have a long service life, even under adverse conditions.
