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Model AMD-1 Automatic Air Maintenance Device

Pressure Reducing Type with
Field-Adjustable Pressure Regulator
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Refer to Technical Data Sheet The Model AMD-1 Automatic Air Main-
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to tenance Devices described herein must
regulatory and health information. be installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document and with the
applicable standards of the NATIONAL
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devices.
Owners are responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and
devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted with
any questions.
the preset level. The 3/32 in. (2,4 mm)
Technical orifice in the Restrictor Check Valve
limits the flow of air from the Pressure
Data Regulator into the system to a value
significantly less than that exhausted
Approvals by the operation of a 5.6 K-factor
UL and C-UL Listed sprinkler.
docs.jci.com/tycofire/tfp1221 FM Approved
NYC Approved under MEA 206-02-E Installation
General Maximum Inlet Air (or Nitrogen)
Supply Pressure
The TYCO Model AMD-1 Automatic
Air Maintenance Device should be
Description 200 psi (13,8 bar)
Field-Adjustable Outlet
installed in the horizontal position as
shown in Figure 1, as well as in accor-
The TYCO Model AMD-1 Automatic Air Pressure Range dance with the following instructions:
Maintenance Device is an automatic, 5 to 70 psi (0,4 to 4,8 bar)
field-adjustable, pressure reducing NOTICE
device. It is used to control the pres- Assembly
sure in a dry pipe sprinkler system, pre- Major components illustrated in Figure Moisture build-up can adversely affect
action system, or dry pilot line system 1 are factory assembled with galva- performance. Suitable consideration
of a dry pilot actuated deluge or preac- nized steel nipples and malleable iron must be given to the removal of exces-
tion valve. pipe fittings. sive moisture from the compressed air
supply.
The Model AMD-1 Device is utilized
in applications where there is a com- Operation 1. Make connections a minimum of
1/2 in. (DN15) pipe size between
pressed air (or nitrogen) source con- the inlet air supply and the Model
The By-Pass Valve in the Model AMD-1
trolled at a higher pressure than the AMD-1 Device, as well as between
Automatic Air Maintenance Device is
desired system pressure. Pressure the Model AMD-1 Device and the
opened to quickly fill the system during
sources include plant air supplies with system to pressurize.
initial pressurization. Once the required
their own automatic compressor con-
system pressure has been reached, 2. Place a 1/2 in. (DN15), non-spring
trols or nitrogen supplies with single-
the By-Pass Valve is closed and the loaded, rubber-faced, swing-type
stage, cylinder-mounted pressure
Air Supply Control Valve is left open to check valve between the Model
regulators.
place the Model AMD-1 Device in auto- AMD-1 Device and the system to
The Model AMD-1 Automatic Air Main- matic operation. pressurize. A check valve of this
tenance Device is a re-designation for type is provided in the air supply
When there is a small leak in the
the Central Model D-2, Gem Model trim of TYCO dry pipe and preac-
system, the Pressure Regulator auto-
F324, and Star Model S460. tion valves.
matically maintains system pressure at

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2" 16-1/8""
(50,8 mm) (409,6 mm)
BY-PASS VALVE
1/4" NPT
(NORMALLY
GAUGE
CLOSED)
TEST PORT
3-1/4" 1/2" NPT P/N 46-047-1-004
(82,6 mm) OUTLET
CONNECTION
(TO SYSTEM)
8-1/2"
(215,9 mm) 1/2" NPT
LABEL INLET CONNECTION
(FROM COMPRESSED
AIR SUPPLY)

RESTRICTOR
CHECK VALVE
P/N 92-326-1-003
PRESSURE AIR SUPPLY
REGULATOR STRAINER CONTROL VALVE
(ADJUSTABLE) P/N 52-353-1-002 (NORMALLY OPEN)
P/N 92-324-1-012 P/N 46-048-1-002
FIGURE 1
MODEL AMD-1
AUTOMATIC AIR MAINTENANCE DEVICE

Setting 6. Open the Air Supply Control Valve

in the Model AMD-1 Device.
10. Open the control valve in the
air supply trim to the system to
Procedure 7. While observing the relocated pres-
sure gauge, adjust the output pres-
pressurize.
11. Open the Air Supply Control Valve
The TYCO Model AMD-1 Automatic sure of the Pressure Regulator. Pull in the Model AMD-1 Device.
Air Maintenance Device must be the knob out and away from the
set in accordance with the following 12. Open the By-Pass Valve in the
Pressure Regulator body and then
instructions: Model AMD-1 Device.
slowly turn the knob clockwise, as
1. Determine the pressure that meets viewed from the knob end of the 13. Close the By-Pass Valve after the
the minimum requirements of the Pressure Regulator, to increase system is pressurized to approxi-
system to pressurize. pressure, and counter-clockwise to mately 5 psi (0,4 bar) less than the
decrease pressure. minimum required system pressure
2. Close the Model AMD-1 By-Pass determined in Step 1.
Valve, and close the Model AMD-1 When decreasing pressure, the air
Air Supply Control Valve. pressure must be relieved down- 14. After the system pressure stabi-
stream of the Pressure Regulator lizes, note the value and compare
3. Open the control valve in the air by temporarily opening the control with the requirement. Re-adjust the
supply trim of the system to pres- valve in the air supply trim of the Pressure Regulator, as required.
surize and then reduce the system system to pressurize, assuming that
air pressure to 0 psi. the system to pressurize is at 0 psi. NOTICE
4. Close the control valve in the After the Pressure Regulator is set, If the system was over-pressurized
air supply trim of the system to push the knob in and towards the during manual fill, open a suitable
pressurize. Pressure Regulator body to snap it connection to the system and manu-
5. Remove the system pressure gauge in a locked position. ally reduce the pressure to the desired
from its connection and temporari- 8. Close the Air Supply Control Valve value. The Model AMD-1 Automatic Air
ly install it in the 1/4 in. NPT Model in the Model AMD-1 Device. Maintenance Device then automatically
AMD-1 Gauge Test Port. maintains the preset system pressure.
9. Return the system air pressure The Restrictor Check Valve prevents
gauge to its normal location. Re- the Pressure Regulator from bleeding
CAUTION install the 1/4 in. pipe plug in the down the system pressure.
Before removing the plug, make certain Model AMD-1 Gauge Test Port. Ap- In order to minimize the time for system
that the piping to which the Model ply pipe-thread sealant sparingly to trip in the event of a sprinkler opera-
AMD-1 Gauge Test Port is connected the plug threads only. tion, set the system pressure at the
is at 0 psi. Failure to do so may result minimum required value.
in personal injury or property damage. CAUTION
Before removing the pressure gauge,
make certain that the piping to which
the Model AMD-1 Gauge Test Port is
connected is at 0 psi. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
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Care and Automatic sprinkler systems are rec-

ommend to be inspected, tested, Limited
Maintenance and maintained by a qualified Inspec-
tion Service in accordance with local Warranty
The TYCO Model AMD-1 Automatic requirements and/or national code. For warranty terms and conditions, visit
Air Maintenance Device must be main- The Model AMD-1 Device must be www.tyco-fire.com.
tained and serviced in accordance with inspected quarterly in accordance with
the following instructions, in addition to
any specific requirements of the NFPA.
the following instructions: Ordering
Any impairment must be immediately
corrected.
1. Verify that the By-Pass Valve is
closed. Procedure
2. Close the Model AMD-1 Air Sup- Contact your local distributor for avail-
NOTICE ply Control Valve and clean out the ability. When placing an order, indi-
Before closing a fire protection system 1/4 in. Strainer located at the inlet cate the full product name, including
main control valve for maintenance to the Restrictor Check Valve. Be description and Part Number (P/N).
work on the fire protection system sure to reinstall the strainer screen
and tighten the cap securely. Model AMD-1 Device
that it controls, obtain permission to Specify: Model AMD-1 Automatic Air
shut down the affected fire protec- 3. Open the Model AMD-1 Air Sup- Maintenance Device, P/N 52-324-2-002
tion system from the proper authori- ply Valve and verify that the control
ties and notify all personnel who may valve in the air supply trim to the Replacement Parts
be affected by this action. system to pressurize is open. Specify: (description), P/N (specify per
Figure 1)
It is recommended that accumulated 4. Verify that the system pressure is
moisture be removed from air supply essentially the same as the previ-
moisture filtration equipment at least ously established requirement. If
quarterly. More frequent inspections not, adjust the system pressure as
may be necessary in particularly humid follows:
environments.
a. Close the system’s main con-
After placing a fire protection system trol valve and open the main
in service, notify the proper authorities drain valve. If the system is so
and advise those responsible for moni- equipped, close the Accelera-
toring proprietary and/or central station tor Control Valve.
alarms.
b. Follow Steps 1 to 14 in the
Responsibility lies with owners for the Setting Procedure section.
inspection, testing, and maintenance of
their fire protection system and devices c. Slowly open the Accelerator
in compliance with this document, as Control Valve, as applicable.
well as with the applicable standards d. Slowly open the main con-
of the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION trol valve. After water begins
ASSOCIATION (for example, NFPA 25), to flow, slowly close the main
in addition to the standards of any other drain valve, then completely
authorities having jurisdiction. Contact open the main control valve.
the installing contractor or sprinkler The Model AMD-1 Automatic
manufacturer regarding any questions. Air Maintenance Device is now
ready for service.
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