TFP910 03 2020
TFP910 03 2020
TFP910 03 2020
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IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to
regulatory and health information.
1
11
11
5
5
10
6
10
7
8 9 13
CLAPPER
ASSEMBLY 6 10
2-1/2 INCH 7 4
VALVE
8
CLAPPER
ASSEMBLY 2
3
4, 6, & 8 INCH
VALVES 12
FIGURE 1
MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVE
ASSEMBLY
TABLE A
MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVE
AVAILABLE VALVE END CONNECTIONS AND VALVE WEIGHTS
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100
150
2.0
DN
DN
DN
H(
(
INC
)
00
CH
CH
0,10
N2
4 IN
6 IN
/2
(D
0,09
2 -1
H
0,08
NC
0,07
8I
1.0
0.9 0,06
0.8
0.7 0,05
100 200 300 400 500 700 1000 2000 3000 4000
FLOW RATE IN GALLONS PER MINUTE (GPM)
GRAPH A
MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVE
NOMINAL PRESSURE LOSS VERSUS FLOW
Qty. N
Number of
Bolt Holes
TABLE B
MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVE
FLANGE DRILLING SPECIFICATIONS
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Operation WATERFLOW
PRESSURE
When the fire protection system is ALARM SWITCH
ONCE RETARD
initially pressurized, water flows into CHAMBER OVERFLOWS,
the system until the water supply and WATERFLOW PRESSURE
system pressure become equalized, ALARM SWITCH AND
and the torsion Spring closes the RETARD
WATER MOTOR
Waterway Clapper in the Alarm Check ALARM ACTUATE
CHAMBER UPON SPRINKLER
Valve. Once the pressures stabilize, WATERFLOW FLOW, WATERWAY
the Alarm Check Valve is in service TO WATER CLAPPER OPENS
and the centrally located groove in the MOTOR ALARM WATERFLOW
Seat Ring is sealed. Consequently, with TO SYSTEM
the Alarm Check Valve set for service, 7/32"
(5,6 mm) SYSTEM
there is no flow through the alarm port ORIFICE PRESSURE
to the alarm devices (i.e., water motor INLET GAUGE
alarm and/or pressure alarm switch). RESTRICTION
ASSEMBLY
When there is a steady flow of water
into the sprinkler system due to a sprin- 1/8"
kler operation, the Waterway Clapper (3,2 mm)
ORIFICE
opens as shown in Figure 2. Water is SUPPLY
OUTLET PRESSURE
then permitted to flow into the cen-
GAUGE
trally located groove in the Seat Ring
and out through the alarm port towards
WHEN FLOW THROUGH
the Restriction Assembly as shown in RESTRICTION ASSEMBLY
Figure 3. When the flow through the INLET EXCEEDS OUTLET, MAIN ALARM
Inlet Restriction of the Restriction RETARD CHAMBER DRAIN CHECK
Assembly exceeds the flow through the BEGINS TO FILL VALVE WATERFLOW VALVE
Outlet Restriction, the Retard Chamber THROUGH SEAT
(where provided for systems with vari- RING GROOVE AND
able pressure), begins to fill. ALARM PORT
that the flow out of the system through Step 1. Trim the Alarm Check Valve in After placing a fire protection system
the test valve or a single sprinkler is accordance with Figure 4, 5, or 6, as in service, notify the proper authorities
very small relative to the flow that can applicable. Apply pipe-thread sealant and advise those responsible for moni-
be passed through the valve. This dif- sparingly to male threads only. toring proprietary and/or central station
ference increases with valve size. If the alarms.
Step 2. The Alarm Vent Trim illustrated
system were free of trapped air, flow in in Figure 8 must be installed if a water Step 1. Open the 1/4 inch Gauge Test
would equal flow out and the Waterway motor alarm is not to be used. Valves for the Supply and System Pres-
Clapper would always stabilize at some
Step 3. Plug unused alarm connections. sure Gauges.
open position (as needed to accommo-
date the required flow). With trapped Step 4. Suitable provision must be Step 2. Check to see that the Hand-
air in the system, however, the Water- made for disposal of alarm line and hole Cover bolts are tight. If not, cross-
way Clapper first opens wider since the system drainage water. Drainage tighten them.
system initially demands greater flow water must be directed so that it will Step 3. Close the Alarm Test Valve.
until the air pockets are compressed not cause damage or result in danger-
(back to nearly the supply pressure), Step 4. Open the remote cross main or
ous conditions.
and then it will tend to return closer branch line vent connection. (Refer to
to the Seat Ring. If the volume of the Step 5. The alarm line drain must be Step 7 in the Installation section.)
air pockets is excessive, flow into the arranged so that there will be no danger
Step 5. Slowly open the main control
system can be momentarily reduced of freezing.
valve until the sound of flowing water
to nearly zero (once the air pockets Step 6. The check valve in the exter- just begins and then open the valve one
are compressed) and the Waterway nally mounted bypass around the more turn.
Clapper may close, causing flow to the Waterway Clapper must be installed
alarms to be shutoff. Step 6. Close the remote branchline
with its arrow pointed up, and the drain
vent connection after the discharge of
After the Waterway Clapper has closed, check valve must be installed with its
aerated water ceases, and the outlet
sufficient water must flow out of the arrow pointing towards the drain.
has flowed full for at least 15 seconds.
system before the Waterway Clapper Step 7. It is recommended that a vent
will again open. A repetition of the Step 7. Fully open the main control
connection (which may also be used
above described condition is termed valve.
an intermittent alarm. as an end-of-line Inspector’s Test Con-
nection), be piped from a cross main Step 8. Open the end-of-line Inspec-
Using a vent (which can also serve as or branch line at the point most remote tor’s Test Connection (or Alarm Test
an end-of-line Inspector’s Test Con- from the alarm valve. The vent line Valve, if acceptable to the authority
nection) piped from the top of a cross should be connected to the top of a having jurisdiction) and verify that the
main or end of a branch line at the point cross main or to the end of a branch system alarms operate.
most remote from the alarm valve, and line and be located at the highest level Step 9. Close the end-of-line Inspec-
filling the system slowly in accordance of a multi-level installation. tor’s Test Connection (or Alarm Test
with the steps described in the Setting
The vent connection can be used to Valve).
Procedure section, can prevent an
excessive amount of air from being bleed-off excessive air from the system, Step 10. Verify that water ceases to
trapped. and therefore, minimize the possibility flow from the alarm line drain. If water
of a false alarm due to a transient surge continues to flow, follow the corrective
Installation
in supply pressure. The contraction/ procedure described in the Care and
expansion associated with an exces- Maintenance section.
sive amount of trapped air could also
cause the Waterway Clapper to cycle The Restriction Assembly has a 1/8 in.
NOTICE
open and shut during an inspector’s (3,2 mm) diameter drain orifice. Suffi-
Proper operation of the TYCO Model test or during a discharge by a single cient time must be allowed for drainage
AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valves depends sprinkler. of the Retard Chamber and the piping
upon the trim described in this data to the water motor alarm.
sheet installed in accordance with the
following instructions. Failure to follow Setting Step 11. After verification that the flow
of water out of the alarm line drain has
the appropriate trim installation instruc-
tions may prevent the device from func- Procedure stopped, the alarm valve is set and is
ready for service.
tioning properly as well as void listings/ Steps 1 through 11 are to be performed
approvals and the manufacturer’s when initially setting the Model AV-1-
warranties. 300 Alarm Check Valve or after system
The Alarm Check Valves must be operation due to a fire.
installed in readily visible and acces-
sible locations. NOTICE
It is recommended that provision be Filling the system with water will result
made for viewing the alarm line drain in operation of the associated alarms.
water by locating the main drain outlet Consequently, notification must first be
in a readily visible area. given to the owner and fire department,
Wet pipe fire protection systems must central station, or other signal station to
be maintained at a minimum tempera- which the alarms are connected.
ture of 40°F (4°C). Notify the proper authorities and all
personnel who may be affected that
an alarm test is to be performed.
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FIGURE 4 (1 OF 3)
VERTICAL CLOSED DRAIN TRIM — STANDARD ORDER
FOR 2-1/2 INCH (DN65) MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVES (P/N 52-204-4-950)
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SEPARATELY LOCATION 22
20
(FOR VARIABLE FOR OPTIONAL H 11 17 D
PRESSURE ELECTRICALLY 12 13
SYSTEMS) SUPERVISED 20
3 20
N.O. ALARM
22
A 10
CONTROL 24
20 21
VALVE L B
6 11
7
RESTRICTION 19 29 MODEL AV-1
ASSEMBLY,
C MAIN ALARM VALVE,
SEE FIGURE 3 M DRAIN VALVE 6 INCH (DN150)
(NORMALLY FLANGE xFLANGE
10 N 29 CLOSED) SHOWN
16
11 2 INCH NPT
19 19 3 20 K CONNECTION
TO DRAIN
FIGURE 4 (2 OF 3)
VERTICAL CLOSED DRAIN TRIM — STANDARD ORDER — SEMI-PREASSEMBLED
FOR 4 & 6 INCH (DN100 & DN150) MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVES (P/N 52-204-4-951)
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SEPARATELY LOCATION 24
22
(FOR VARIABLE FOR OPTIONAL H 14 19 D
PRESSURE ELECTRICALLY 15 16
SYSTEMS) SUPERVISED 22
18 3 22
N.O. ALARM 21 A 13
CONTROL 26
22 21 23
VALVE
6 8 B
7 14
RESTRICTION 10 31 MODEL AV-1
ASSEMBLY,
C MAIN ALARM VALVE,
9 DRAIN VALVE 6 INCH (DN150)
SEE FIGURE 3
K (NORMALLY FLANGE xFLANGE
DRIP CLOSED) SHOWN
FUNNEL
1-1/4 INCH NPT
CONNECTION 2 INCH NPT
TO DRAIN CONNECTION
TO DRAIN
FIGURE 5 (2 OF 3)
VERTICAL OPEN DRAIN TRIM — SPECIAL ORDER — SEMI-PREASSEMBLED
FOR 4 & 6 INCH (DN100 & DN150) MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVES (P/N 52-204-4-954)
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5
1/2 INCH NPT
CONNECTION 22
FOR WATERFLOW
PRESSURE
ALARM 12
SWITCH ALARM
20 TEST VALVE
3/4 INCH NPT (NORMALLY
10 CLOSED)
CONNECTION
FOR WATER 22
MOTOR 14
ALARM
31
MODEL AV-1
13 ALARM VALVE,
23
LOCATION 8 INCH (DN200)
FOR OPTIONAL RESTRICTION FLANGE x
ELECTRICALLY ASSEMBLY, MAIN GROOVE
SUPERVISED SEE FIGURE 3 DRAIN VALVE 8 SHOWN
N.O. ALARM (NORMALLY
CONTROL 19 24 CLOSED) 30
VALVE 7 20 21
17
19
10
19 6 19
12 19 2 INCH NPT
3 CONNECTION
12
TO DRAIN
FIGURE 6 (2 OF 2)
HORIZONTAL CLOSED DRAIN TRIM — SPECIAL ORDER
FOR 8 INCH (DN200) MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVES (P/N 52-204-4-058)
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ELEVATION VIEW
ELEVATION VIEW
FIGURE 7 (1 OF 3)
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
FOR 2-1/2 INCH (DN65) MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVES
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ELEVATION VIEW
ELEVATION VIEW
FIGURE 7 (2 OF 3)
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
FOR 4 & 6 INCH (DN100 & DN150) MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVES
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G
ELEVATION VIEW
G
ELEVATION VIEW
RC-1
Step 12. Return the Alarm Valve to fire protection system to operation in
Nominal Recom- operation in accordance with the steps accordance with the steps described
Maximum described in the Setting Procedure
Valve mended Torque in the Operation section.
Sizes Torque section.
lb-ft Step 5. If there are no signs of leakage
in. lb-ft (N·m) Clogged Alarm Line Drain past either the Alarm Check Valve
(DN) (N·m)
If water either does not flow or only Clapper per Step 1 or the Bypass
2-1/2 20 39 dribbles out of the alarm line drain Check Valve per Step 2, inspect the
(DN65) (27) (52) during an alarm test, then it is likely sprinkler system for leakage.
4 27 39 that the screen protecting the Restric-
Excess Pressure Due to
(DN100) (36) (52) tion Assembly drain orifice as shown in
Figure 3, has become clogged. Thermal Expansion
6 50 60 Wet pipe sprinkler systems subject
(DN150) (67) (80) to ambient temperatures in excess of
NOTICE 100°F (38°C) can experience signifi-
8 90 120
(DN200) (122) (160) For variable pressure systems, a cant increases in system pressure due
clogged alarm line drain will increase to the thermal expansion of the water.
TABLE C the likelihood of a false alarm. In particular, a gridded wet-pipe system
HANDHOLE COVER BOLTS with a relatively small air pocket and
First break the union downstream of
MAXIMUM TORQUE no relief valve can be subjected to an
the Drain Restriction and remove the
increase of more than 100 psi (6,9 bar),
Drain Restriction for cleaning by back-
due to an increase in ambient tempera-
Step 8. Using a light, check for and flushing the screen. Re-install the Drain
ture of approximately 50°F (28°C).
remove any debris that may have Restriction and re-assemble the drain
become lodged within the Seat Ring line. As necessary, install a pressure relief
groove. Inspect the Seat Ring seat valve, in accordance with the require-
Loss of Excess System Pressure ments of the authority having jurisdic-
for any damage. If the Seat Ring has For variable pressure systems, the
become dented across the seat then tion, to automatically relieve the excess
System Pressure Gauge normally indi- pressure that could otherwise be
the Alarm Check Valve will have to be cates a pressure greater than that
replaced. It is impractical to re-face a created in wet-pipe systems exposed
shown by the Supply Pressure Gauge. to significant increases in ambient
Seat Ring in the field. Also, the value should be close to that temperature.
Step 9. Check for and remove any of the peak supply pressure that has
debris that may have become lodged occurred after the system was placed False Alarms
in the Clapper Facing. If a minor imper- in service. Follow the step below when repeated
fection remains in the Clapper Facing, false alarms occur in a variable pres-
then turn it over after thoroughly clean- NOTICE sure system.
ing both surfaces with a clean cloth. Step 1. Check for and correct the
Replace the Clapper Facing if neces- For variable pressure systems, loss of
excess system pressure will increase cause of continued leakage out the
sary. Be sure to securely re-tighten alarm line drain.
the retaining fastener for the Clapper the likelihood of a false alarm.
Washer. Follow the procedure indicated below Step 2. Check for and clean a clogged
to correct a loss of excess system alarm line drain.
Step 10. Replace the Spring and
Waterway Clapper Assembly as shown pressure condition. Step 3. Check for and correct the
in Figure 1. While holding the coils of Step 1. Check for signs of continued cause of a loss in excess system
the Spring down, re-insert the Hinge leakage from the alarm line drain. If rust pressure.
Pin. Be sure that the Hinge Pin is stains and/or water deposits indicate Step 4. Drain the sprinkler system and
pushed all the way to the rear of the that continued leakage has been taking re-fill it using the steps described in the
valve. place, take corrective action according Setting Procedure section.
Step 11. Install Handhole Cover: to the procedure described in the sub-
section entitled “Leakage from Alarm Intermittent Alarms
a. Align Handhole Cover Gasket and Line Drain.” If the pressure alarm switch gives a
Handhole Cover in proper orien- steady signal, but the water motor gen-
tation with valve body as shown Step 2. If there are no signs of contin- erates an intermittent alarm, check for
in Figure 1, and hold in place. ued leakage from the alarm line drain, binding in the water motor alarm drive
close the main control valve, slowly shaft.
b. Apply LOCTITE No. 242 (or equiv- remove the plug from the supply pres-
alent) to Hex Bolt threads. sure gauge test valve to relieve the If the water motor alarm and/or the
supply pressure, and then slowly open pressure alarm switch provide an
c. Insert Hex Bolts through Hand-
the union in the externally mounted intermittent alarm, it is likely the con-
hole Cover Gasket and Handhole
bypass. sequence of an excessive amount
Cover, hand-tighten into valve
of air being trapped within the sprin-
body. Step 3. Check for leakage past the kler system. Drain down the sprinkler
d. Using crossdraw sequence to Bypass Check Valve. If there is leakage, system and refill it using the steps
assure uniformity, wrench-tighten debris may have become lodged described in the Setting Procedure
Hex Bolts to recommended between its clapper and seat. Drain section.
torque values, see Table C. the system in accordance with the
prescribed procedure and then clean A discontinuance of an alarm may also
e. Inspect to assure all Hex Bolts or replace the Bypass Check Valve as be caused by the Clapper closing due
are securely tightened. required. to a sudden drop in supply pressure
or the shut-off of a pump in the supply
Step 4. Re-assemble the externally line. These types of problems can only
mounted bypass, replace the plug into be corrected by maintaining a steady
the Gauge Test Valve, and return the supply pressure.
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4 Inch Valves with NPT Ports 6 Inch Valves with ISO Ports
ISO (PN16) Flange x ISO (PN16) Flange x
4.50 inch (114,3 mm) ISO (PN16) Flange. . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-115
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-493
ISO (PN16) Flange x
ISO (PN16) Flange x 6.62 inch (168,3 mm)
ISO (PN16) Flange. . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-013 Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-215
AS Flange x ISO (PN16) Flange x
AS Flange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-313 6.50 inch (165,1 mm)
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-225
AS Flange x
4.50 inch (114,3 mm) 6.62 inch (168,3 mm) Groove O.D. x
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-413 6.62 inch (168,3 mm)
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-925
JIS Flange x
JIS Flange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-713 6.50 inch (165,1 mm) Groove O.D. x
6.50 inch (165,1 mm)
JIS Flange x Groove O.D. �������������������������� 52-203-1-125
4.50 inch (114,3 mm)
Groove O.D. ������������������������� 52-203-4-813 8 Inch Valves with NPT Ports
4 Inch Valves with ISO Ports ISO (PN10) Flange x
8.62 inch (219,1 mm)
ISO (PN16) Flange x Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-896
ISO Flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-113
ISO (PN16) Flange x
ISO (PN16) Flange x 8.62 inch (219,1 mm)
4.50 inch (114,3 mm) Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-266
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-213
ISO (PN10) Flange x
4.50 inch (114,3 mm) Groove O.D. x ISO (PN10) Flange. . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-016
4.50 inch (114,3 mm)
Groove O.D. ��������������������������52-203-1-923 ISO (PN16) Flange x
ISO (PN16) Flange. . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-118
6 Inch Valves with NPT Ports
AS Flange x
ANSI Flange x AS Flange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-316
6.50 inch (165,1 mm)
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-625 AS Flange x
8.62 inch (219,1 mm)
ISO (PN16) Flange x Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-416
6.62 inch (168,3 mm)
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-695 JIS Flange x
JIS Flange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-716
ISO (PN16) Flange x
6.50 inch (165,1 mm) JIS Flange x 8.62 inch (219,1 mm)
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-5-215 Groove O.D. ������������������������� 52-203-4-816
ISO (PN16) Flange x 8 Inch Valves with ISO Ports
ISO (PN16) Flange. . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-015
ISO (PN10) Flange x
AS Flange x ISO (PN10) Flange. . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-116
AS Flange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-315
ISO (PN16) Flange x
AS Flange x ISO (PN16) Flange. . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-117
6.62 inch (168,3 mm)
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-415 ISO (PN10) Flange x
8.62 inch (219,1 mm)
AS Flange x Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-216
6.50 inch (165,1 mm)
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-425 ISO (PN16) Flange x
8.62 inch (219,1 mm)
JIS Flange x Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-226
JIS Flange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-715
8.62 inch (219,1 mm) Groove O.D. x
JIS Flange x 8.62 inch (219,1 mm)
6.62 inch (168,3 mm) Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-926
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-815
JIS Flange x
6.50 inch (165,1 mm)
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-5-815
6.50 inch (165,1 mm) Groove O.D. x
6.50 inch (165,1 mm)
Groove O.D. �������������������������� 52-203-1-124
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