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iv) Inspect and release if required, or close the A qualified and trained person must commission the
section of the detection system subjected to system. After few initial successful tests, an authorized
“Fire condition” person must be trained to perform inspection and
testing of the system. It is recommended to have
(v) In case of dry pilot detection system, open the air regular inspection and test run of the system as per
supply valve to build-up air pressure. Open the NFPA guideline or in accordance to the organisation
priming valve fully. Open the upstream side of the having local jurisdiction.
stop valve provided below the Deluge valve. No
water should flow into the system (i) WARNING
vi) Where priming shut off valve is provided for Inspection and testing is to be carried out only by
resetting, in addition to above steps press the authorised and trained personnel. DO NOT TURN
knob on actuator while resetting OFF the water supply or close any valve to make
repair(s) or test the valve, without placing a
CAUTION roving fire patrol in the area covered by the
system. Also inform the local security personnel
(a) Do not close the priming valve, downstream and
and central alarm station, so that there is no
upstream stop valves, while the system is in
false alarm signal.
service
It is recommended to carry out physical inspection
(b) The releasing device must be maintained in the
of the system at least twice in a week. The
open position, when actuated, to prevent the
inspection should verify that all the control valves
deluge valve from closure if anti shut off valve is
are in proper position as per the system
not provided
requirement and that there are no damages to
(c) While using a Deluge valve in the wet pilot system any component.
the height and the length of the wet pilot
The frequency of inspections must be increased
detection line is to be limited as shown in
in the presence of contaminated water supplies,
the wet pilot sprinkler height limitation graph
corrosive/ scaling water supplies, and corrosive
(d) Do not connect the Sprinkler Alarm outlet drain atmospheres.
line to close a common drain as it may create
back pressure and Sprinkler Alarm may not (ii) NORMAL CONDITION
function (a) All main valves are open and are sealed with
(e) Deluge valve must have support to absorb sudden tamper proof seal
opening or closing vibration shock to the piping (b) Drain valves must be kept closed
(f) To avoid water damage, take precautions when (c) No leak or drip is detected from the drip valve
opening the water supply main control valve, since
water will flow from all open system valves (d) All the gauges except the system side water
pressure gauge, should show the required
(g) The responsibility of maintenance of the protection pressure
system and devices in proper operating condition
lies with the owner of the system. (e) There should be no leakage in the system
(iii) NORMAL CONDITION TEST
SYSTEM TESTING PROCEDURE
(a) The system should be checked for normal
(i) Keep the upstream side of the stop valve partially
condition at least once in a week
open. To avoid water flow to system side close the
system side stop valve. This valve is to be kept in (b) Test the sprinkler alarm bell or electric alarm
open position after the testing is completed by turning the alarm test valve to the test
position. The alarm should sound. This test should
(ii) Let any of the release devices to trip. This will
be carried out at least once in a week
result in a sudden drop of water pressure in
the deluge valve top chamber which in turn will
ABNORMAL CONDITION
(i) ALARM FAILS TO SOUND
(a) Check for any obstruction in the alarm test
line, make certain that the sprinkler alarm is free
to operate
(b) If an electric alarm is provided, check the
electrical circuitry to the alarm
(ii) FALSE TRIPS
(a) Check for clogging in priming line, restriction
orifice check valve, priming valve & strainer
(b) Leakage in the release system
(c) The deluge air panel orifice clogged or low
supply pressure
(iii) LEAKAGE THROUGH THE DELUGE VALVE
(a) Damaged deluge valve seat or obstruction on
the seat face by foreign object
(b) Leakage in release system
(c) Partly clogged priming line restriction orifice
check valve
(d) Low air pressure on release system line or
leakage in release system
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VALVE
NOMINAL A B
SIZE
200 NB 552 332
150 NB 462 282
100 NB 412 245
80 NB 372 232
50 NB 320 232
A
ETW
OUTLET
TO DETECTION
LINE
**
PS2
PG
PG
SCV DV
RN
**
SV
OD
~
M
~
OD
INLET
SCHEMATIC 1
**
PS2
PG DPA
PG
OD
CV DV
RN
**
SV
OD
~
M
~
OD
INLET
SCHEMATIC 2
ABBREVIATION & SYMBOLS
ETWT
**
OUTLET
PS2 TO DETECTION
**
G LINE
SCV
OD PG
PG
SCV DV
RN
**
SV
OD
~
M
~
OD
INLET
SCHEMATIC 3
PS2
**
G
SCV
OD PG DPA
PG
OD
SCV DV
RN
**
SV
OD
~
M
~
OD
INLET
SCHEMATIC 4
ABBREVIATION & SYMBOLS
OUTLET
TO DETECTION
ETWD LINE
**
PS2 DR.V
~
PG OD
PG
OD
OD
SCV DV
RN
**
SV
OD
~
M
~
OD
INLET
SCHEMATIC 5
ETDD TO DETECTION
LINE
PG
**
PS1
AIR SUPPLY
RN-A
OUTLET
SCV
**
PS2
DR.V
~
PG OD
PG
OD DPA
OD OD
SCV DV
RN
**
SV
OD
~
M
~
OD
INLET
SCHEMATIC 6
ABBREVIATION & SYMBOLS
NTW TO DETECTION
LINE
**
OUTLET
PS2
**
G
DR.V
SCV
OD ~
PG OD
PG
OD
OD
SCV DV
RN
**
SV
OD
~
M
~
OD
INLET
SCHEMATIC 7
TO DETECTION
NTD LINE
PG
**
PS1
AIR SUPPLY
** SCV RN-A
OUTLET
PS2
**
G
DR.V
SCV
OD ~
PG OD
PG
OD DPA
OD OD
SCV DV
RN
**
SV
OD
~
M
~
OD
INLET
SCHEMATIC 8
ABBREVIATION & SYMBOLS
ETW TO DETECTION
LINE
**
OD
~
SCV RN SV
M
~
PG OD
**
PS2
DV
INLET OUTLET
PG
SCHEMATIC 9
ETD TO DETECTION
LINE
PG
**
PS1
AIR SUPPLY
RN-A SCV
DPA
OD
** OD
~
RN M SV
~
PG OD
PS2 **
INLET
DV OUTLET
PG
SCHEMATIC 10
ABBREVIATION & SYMBOLS
ETWT TO DETECTION
LINE
**
OD
~
SCV RN SV
M
~
PG
**
PS2
OD
** G
~
OD
SCV
DV
INLET OUTLET
PG
SCHEMATIC 11
OD
** OD
~
RN M SV
~
PG
**
PS2
OD
** G
~
OD
DV
INLET OUTLET
PG
SCHEMATIC 12
ABBREVIATION & SYMBOLS
ETWD TO DETECTION
LINE
**
OD
~
SCV RN SV
M
~
PG OD
**
PS2
DV
INLET OUTLET
PG
DR.V ~
OD
~
OD
OD
SCHEMATIC 13
ETDD TO DETECTION
LINE
PG
**
PS1
AIR SUPPLY
RN-A SCV
DPA
OD
** OD
~
RN M SV
~
PG OD
**
PS2
DV
INLET
PG
DR.V ~
OD
~
OD
OD
SCHEMATIC 14
ABBREVIATION & SYMBOLS
NTW TO DETECTION
LINE
**
OD
~
SCV RN SV
M
~
PG OD
**
PS2
** G
~
OD
SCV
DV
INLET OUTLET
DR.V ~
OD
~
OD
OD
SCHEMATIC 15
RN-A SCV
DPA
OD **
SV
OD
~
RN M
~
PG **
PS2
OD
** G
~
OD
DV
INLET OUTLET
PG
DR.V ~
OD
~
~ OD
OD
SCHEMATIC 16
ABBREVIATION & SYMBOLS
DV 200NB DV 150NB
KG/SQCM KG/SQCM
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 240
220. 70
65 T
220. FEE
200 60 25
65
ET 200 ET 60
180 FE 55 FE
25 0
25
MAXIMUM PILOT LINE HIGHT - FEET ------
METERS
METERS
35
120
35
100 30
100 30
80 25
80 25
20
60 20
15 60
40 15
10 40
10
20 5 20 5
0
0
20 50 100 150 200 250
20 50 100 150 200 250
SYSTEM SUPPLY PRESSURE - PSI ------ SYSTEM SUPPLY PRESSURE - PSI ------
EQUIVALENT LENGTH BASED ON 1/2” SCHEDULE 40 PIPE WITH C=120 EQUIVALENT LENGTH BASED ON 1/2” SCHEDULE 40 PIPE WITH C=120
DV 100NB DV 80NB
KG/SQCM KG/SQCM
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
240 220.
70 65
220. 200
65 60
200 T
ET 60 180 F EE 55
FE
25
MAXIMUM PILOT LINE HIGHT - FEET ------
180 25 55 50
EET 160
EE
T
0F 0F
50
160 45
25 140 25
45
140 ET T
40
0 FE EE
50
40 120 0F
METERS
METERS
35
120 50
35
100 30
100 30
80 25
80 25
20
20 60
60
15
15
40 40
10 10
20 20 5
5
0 0
20 50 100 150 200 250 20 50 100 150 200 250
SYSTEM SUPPLY PRESSURE - PSI ------ SYSTEM SUPPLY PRESSURE - PSI ------
EQUIVALENT LENGTH BASED ON 1/2” SCHEDULE 40 PIPE WITH C=120 EQUIVALENT LENGTH BASED ON 1/2” SCHEDULE 40 PIPE WITH C=120
DV - 50NB
KG/SQCM
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
220.
65
200 60
180 ET 55
FE
MAXIMUM PILOT LINE HIGHT - FEET ------
25 50
160 T
EE
0F 45
140 25
40
T
120 EE
0F
METERS
50 35
100 30
80 25
20
60
15
40
10
20 5
0
20 50 100 150 200 250
SYSTEM SUPPLY PRESSURE - PSI ------
EQUIVALENT LENGTH BASED ON 1/2” SCHEDULE 40 PIPE WITH C=120
40
30
20
Nominal Pressure Loss in Pounds per Square Inch (PSI)
10
8
6 * *
5
* *
)
4
CH
IN
3
(8
CH
)
*
B
2 CH
IN
N
0
IN
(6
20
)
CH
(4
B
N
IN
B
)
0
N
CH
(3
15
1.0
0
10
B
IN
0.8
(2
80
B
0.6
N
50
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
100 200 300 400 600 800 1000 2000 3000 5000 7000 10000 20000
* 2.3 PSI Pressure loss @ 15 feet per second (4.57 met/sec) velocity having flow of 594 LPM thru 50NB DV
* 4.7 PSI Pressure loss @ 15 feet per second (4.57 met/sec) velocity having flow of 1308 LPM thru 80NB DV
* 4.7 PSI Pressure loss @ 15 feet per second (4.57 met/sec) velocity having flow of 2255 LPM thru 100NB DV
* 7.5 PSI Pressure loss @ 15 feet per second (4.57 met/sec) velocity having flow of 5117 LPM thru 150NB DV
* 8.4 PSI Pressure loss @ 15 feet per second (4.57 met/sec) velocity having flow of 8854 LPM thru 200NB DV
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