SECTION IV

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Sprinkler and Spray Nozzle Systems

TYPES OF SPRINKLER SYSTEMS (Continued)

Deluge Systems
In the deluge system, all sprinklers are open and normally
there is no water in the piping. When fire occurs, a supple-
mentary detection system senses the fire and automatically
opens a water control valve. This allows water to flow
through the piping system to all sprinklers.
The system shown in Figure 4-7 uses HADʼs (Heat
Actuated Detectors) and a drop-weight release to open the
valve. Alternate detection systems, such as thermal rate-of-
rise or UV/IR, can be used with a detection and control
panel to operate an electric solenoid release. Caution must
be observed to ensure the current draw characteristics of
the electric release are compatible with the release circuit
of the control panel.

TYPICAL DELUGE SYSTEM

DETECTOR
ISOLATION
VALVE

TEST
CONNECTION OPEN SPRINKLER
HEAD
FOAM
PROPORTIONER

FROM FOAM
CONCENTRATE
SUPPLY
DELUGE
VALVE
VALVE
RELEASE

SYSTEM DRAIN
MANUAL (NOT SHOWN)
VALVE

FIGURE 4-7
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