Dry Valve
Dry Valve
Dry Valve
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Flange x Flange - AF
Manufactured by: Central Sprinkler Company
451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446
Product
Description
The Central Dry Pipe Valve is a dry
pipe sprinkler system water-supply
control valve that makes possible the
installation of sprinkler systems in
buildings subject to freezing
temperatures. It is designed so that
air pressure in the piping system will
hold back water pressure at the valve
until such time as a sprinkler is
activated. Upon such activation the
air pressure in the system will be
decreased sufficiently to cause
automatic operation of the valve and
admission of water into the system.
It is a 5:1 differential type valve
having a clapper air seat of large
diameter relative to the water seat.
The two concentric seats are
separated by an intermediate
chamber normally maintained at
atmospheric pressure.
The Dry Pipe Valve Trim package
includes the necessary valves,
gauges, fittings and nipples to provide
an air supply connection, priming
water connection, drain connections,
alarm connection, and alarm test
bypass. The Dry Pipe Valves are
Listed/Approved with Centrals Trim.
Any substitutions or omissions may
void such Listings and Approvals,
without prior approval from Central
Sprinkler.
Centrals Air Maintenance Device
for owners air supply or automatic air
compressor supply may be easily
connected to the Dry Pipe Valve
Trim.
Technical
Data
Model: AF
Style: Flange-x-Flange
Size: 2" & 2 1/2"
Approvals: U.L., F.M., U.L.C.
Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi
Factory Hydro Test: 100% at 350 psi
(with clapper open)
Standard Finish: Blue enamel
Flange Specifications:
AF Inlet - Class 125 ANSI B16.1
AF Outlet - Class 125 ANSI B16.1
Piping Take-Out: 12"
Required Accessories:
Standard Trim (as shown)
Optional Accessories:
Air Maintenance Device
Air Compressor
Pressure Alarm Switch
Water Motor Alarm
Low Air Pressure Switch
Mfgr. Source: U.S.
Weight:
Valve - 70 lbs.
Trim - 38 lbs.
No. 10-2.0
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Figure 1
Dry Pipe Valve Section
9
10
Priming Connection
(3/4" NPT)
12"
7
2
3
4
Inter. Chamber
Connection
(3/4" NPT)
2"
6
5
4 1/16"
Note: The Clapper Assembly may be removed from the body of the Dry Pipe Valve
by removing the two 3/8" plugs (#6) and removing the hinge pin (#5).
Number
Required
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
4
Description
Body (2")
Body (2 1/2")
Water Seat Ring*
Air Seat Ring*
Body Bushing
Hinge Pin
Pipe Plug, 3/8"-18 NPT
Clapper Assembly
Cover
Cover Gasket
Cover Bolt 3/4"-10 x 2" Long
Part Number
(2" & 2 1/2" Size)
200-188-00
200-188-04
200-183-00
200-184-00
300-187-00
818-10-100
818-12-000
200-186-00
250-02-000
250-04-000
600-03-000
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Figure 2
Dry Pipe Valve Clapper Assembly
Latch
Pin 8
Retaining
Ring
Clapper
Bushing
Clapper
Bushing
10
Latch
Spring
Clapper
Latch
3
4
5
Bolt
Retaining
Plate
Rubber
Seal
Number
Required
1
2
1
1
4
2
1
1
2
1
Description
Clapper
Clapper Bushing (thru body)
Rubber Seal
Retaining Plate
1/4"-20 x 5/8" Hex Head Bolts
Clapper Bushing (thru latch)
Latch
Latch Pin
Retaining Ring
Latch Spring
Part Number
(2" & 2 1/2" Size)
200-182-00
818-08-000
200-180-00
200-181-00
300-16-000
818-08-000
300-10-000
300-23-000
300-22-000
300-21-000
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Operation
When the Dry Pipe Valve is in the
set position, the rubber-faced clapper
is tightly closed on two concentric
seat rings. The inner ring is the water
ring and the outer ring is the air ring.
The annular space between the two
seat rings (intermediate chamber) is
open to the atmosphere via the alarm
connection trim piping to the normally
open automatic ball drip valve.
Priming water is provided above the
clapper up to the level of the priming
connection. Above the priming water,
compressed air (or nitrogen) is
maintained at a pressure sufficient to
hold the clapper closed. The Dry
Pipe Valve has a differential trip ratio
of approximately 5 to 1. Thus the
valve will open (trip) when the air
pressure in the system piping is
reduced to approximately one-fifth of
the water supply pressure.
The purpose of the priming water is
to assist in providing a positive seal at
the air seat ring to prevent air from
escaping into the intermediate
chamber and on to the atmosphere.
The clapper will remain in the closed
position as long as the air pressure in
the piping system is maintained at the
proper level.
When a sprinkler operates, the air
pressure in the piping system decays
due to the air escaping from the
opened sprinkler. When the air
pressure has decayed to the point
that it is no longer adequate to hold
the clapper shut, the water supply
pressure lifts the clapper which
automatically latches in the open
position. Water flows into the system
piping to the open sprinkler(s). At the
same time, water flows via the
intermediate chamber into the alarm
connection trim piping (closing the
automatic ball drip valve) and
continues on through the alarm line to
operate the pressure actuated alarm
switch and/or the water motor alarm.
When a sprinkler opens, the
resulting air pressure decay is
inversely proportional to the volume
of air in the sprinkler piping.
Design
Data
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
General
The Central Model AF Dry Pipe
Valves must be installed in the
vertical position. They should be
located in a sprinklered area not
subject to freezing conditions, such
as a well-lighted and heated valve
house or similar enclosure having
sufficient room to enable ease of
installation, care and maintenance.
When properly installed, the Trim
on the Dry Pipe Valve protrudes the
following horizontal distances from
the center line (C.L.) of the riser:
Trim
Protrusion*
C.L. to left
C.L. to right
C.L. to rear
11 1/2"
15"
11 1/2"
Drawings
The dry pipe system working
drawings must show:
1. The manufacturer, style, model
number, and size of the Dry
Pipe Valve.
2. The total number of sprinklers
on each dry pipe system, and,
3. The capacity (gallons) of each
dry pipe system.
Pendent sprinklers in dry pipe
systems must be of the dry pendent
type in areas that are subject to
freezing.
Dry pipe systems that supply
freezer areas must be equipped with
a local, Low Air Pressure Alarm which
may be connected to the system riser
just above the Dry Pipe Valve. For
freezer area systems, a desiccant
air dryer should be provided in the air
supply line to remove moisture from
the compressed air.
Capacity (gal./ft.)
Diameter
(in.)
3/4
1
1 1/4
1 1/2
2
2 1/2
3
4
6
8
1
2
3
Sch. 40
.028
.045
.078
.106
.174
.248
.383
.660
1.501
2.663
Sch. 10
.049
.085
.115
.190
.283
.433
.740
1.6491
2.7762
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Friction Loss
For use in hydraulic calculations,
the pressure loss through the Dry
Pipe Valve may be expressed as
equivalent length of schedule 40,
C=120 pipe as follows:
2" & 2 1/2" Valve = 23 feet
Drainage (per NFPA 13)
The dry pipe system must be
designed so that all portions of the
piping system may be drained. In
order to assure proper drainage:
1. Branch lines, cross and feed
mains shall be pitched in
accordance with NFPA 13, Sec.
3-6.1.3.
2. Trapped sections of piping must
be equipped with auxiliary drains
as follows:
a. If the trapped section is less
than 5 gallons capacity,
provide a 3/4" valve with plug
or with nipple and cap.
b. If the trapped section is
greater than 5 gallons
capacity, provide a drum drip
(2" x 12" pipe nipple with a 1"
valve on each end) with the
outlet valve equipped with a
plug or nipple and cap.
Installation
General
Dry Pipe Valves must be installed in a
sprinklered area not subject to
freezing conditions, such as a welllighted and heated valve house or
similar enclosure having sufficient
room to enable ease of installation,
care and maintenance.
Prior to installing the Dry Pipe
Valve in the piping system, the water
supply line must be thoroughly
flushed to assure that no foreign
matter is present.
The valve must be installed in the
vertical position in the system piping.
Trim according to the Trim Assembly
Diagram on page 7.
Remove the hand hole cover and
gasket and check the valve clapper
for freedom of movement.
In order to place the Dry Pipe Valve
into operation, the valve must be set
(see Setting Procedure). The system
side of the valve clapper assembly
must be primed with water to the level
of the priming connection.
4.0
3.0
Pressure in P.S.I.
2.0
1.0
0.5
0.1
100
1000
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Pressure
Relief
Air
Air Supply
Fill Port
Alarm Line
(to Water Gong)
Priming
Drain
Condensate
Drain
Water Level
Ball
Drip
Alarm
Test
Main
Supply
Main
Drain
Pressure
Relief
Water
Fill Port
Air Supply
Alarm Line
(to Water Gong)
Priming
Drain
Condensate
Drain
Ball
Drip
Alarm
Test
Main
Supply
6
Main
Drain
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Figure 5
Trim Assembly Diagram - 2" & 2 1/2" Dry Pipe Valve
Model AF
* Note:
Detail
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Description
Quantity
Detail
Number
1
2
1
1
4
1
1
2
2
1
6
1
2
4
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35 *
36 *
37
38
39
40
41
Description
3/4" x 3/4" x 1" Tee
1" Pipe Plug
3/4" x 1/4" Red. Bush.
1/2" Pipe Plug
3/4" x 3" Nipple
3/4" x 3/4" x 1/4" Tee
1/4" x 2" Nipple
3/4" x Close Nipple
1/2" Relief Valve
3/4" Globe Valve
1/2" Check Valve
1/2" x 5" Nipple
1/2" Drip Cup
1/4" Gauge, Air
1/4" Gauge, Water
1/4" 90 Street Elbow
1/4" x Close Nipple
1/4" Globe Valve
1 1/4" x Close Nipple
1 1/4" 90 Elbow
Quantity
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
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Step 5. Remove the valve body
Cover and Gasket (Fig. 1, #8 & #9).
Caution: Never attempt to
remove the valve cover while
the valve is under pressure.
Step 6. Lift the clapper assembly
(Fig. 1, #7) and carefully inspect the
water seat ring (Fig. 1, #2), air seat
ring (Fig. 1, #3), rubber seal (Fig. 2,
#3), and valve body interior. Clean if
necessary. Do not use cleaning
compounds which could damage the
rubber seal. Be careful not to scratch
or dent the seat rings. Damaged seat
rings are not field-replaceable.
Step 7. Verify that the clapper
assembly moves freely and that the
spring-loaded anti-reseat Latch (Fig.
2, #7) moves freely under handapplied pressure.
Air (psi)
Water (psi)
Min.
50
75
100
125
150
175
15
25
35
40
40
40
Max.
25
35
45
50
50
50
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Testing
General
Prior to completion of the installation of a Dry Pipe System, the piping
must be tested for strength and water
leakage (hydrostatic test) and for air
leakage (air test). The test results
must be recorded on the Contractors
Material and Test Certificate.
Hydrostatic Test
The 2-hour, 200 psi hydrostatic test
of the sprinkler system piping must be
conducted with the valve clapper
latched in the open position. The
rubber seal on the face of the clapper
may be ruptured if the valve is tested
with the clapper in the closed position. The test should be conducted
as weather permits to prevent freezing of the piping.
Air Test
The 40 psi air pressure test of the
sprinkler system piping must be
conducted to verify there are no leaks
that would allow a pressure loss of
1.5 psi or more during the 24-hour
test period.
Acceptance Testing
After the installation of a Dry Pipe
System is complete and prior to final
acceptance by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction, the installer must conduct a Main Drain Test, Alarm Test,
and Trip Test. The test results must
be recorded on the Contractors
Material and Test Certificate.
Refer to the Trim Assembly
Diagram (Figure 5) which correlates
with the I.D. numbers noted in the
following procedures:
Main Drain Test Procedure
The purpose of the Main Drain Test
is to show whether or not the normal
water supply is available to the
system. By comparing the static and
residual water pressure readings with
any previously established readings,
a Main Drain Test can indicate the
possible presence of partially closed
valves or other obstructions in the
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Step 2. Slowly close the main drain
valve. The Dry Pipe Valve is now
ready for Trip Testing.
Step 3. Note and record the readings
on the Air Pressure Gauge and on
the Water Pressure Gauge.
Caution: Before proceeding, be
prepared to record the following
information; a watch with a sweep
second hand will be required.
a. Air Pressure reading when the
Dry Pipe Valve trips.
b. The time when the inspectors
test valve is opened.
c. The elapsed time, in seconds,
when the Dry Pipe Valve trips.
d. The elapsed time, in seconds,
when water begins flowing from
the inspectors test connection.
Step 4. While observing the Air
Pressure Gauge, have the inspectors
test valve opened by an assistant and
note the time.
Note: If two-way communication is
not available, the time of opening
the inspectors test valve may be
determined by observing when the
needle on the Air Pressure Gauge
starts to move downward.
Step 5. When the Dry Pipe Valve
trips, quickly note the time and the
reading on the Air Pressure Gauge.
Step 6. Allow water to flow into the
system. Note the time when water
starts to discharge from the
inspectors test connection.
Step 7. Keep the Inspectors Test
Valve open until clean water is
flowing at the connection. Terminate
the test by closing the Inspectors
Test Valve and then the main water
supply control valve (O,S&Y, PIV or
other).
Step 8. Compare the data on trip
point pressure, trip time, and water
delivery time to the inspectors test
connection, with previous test
records. If the data differs to any
great extent from previous records,
the cause should be investigated, and
the condition corrected.
Inspections
The areas of the Dry Pipe Valve
and Trim that should be included in
semi-annual inspections are described below.
Care &
Maintenance
The Central Model AF Dry Pipe
Valves and their accessory devices
(air maintenance device, pressure
alarm switch, water motor alarm),
should be semi-annually examined by
experienced and qualified personnel,
to ensure proper operation and
trouble-free service.
Warning: Any system
maintenance or inspection that
involves placing a control valve
out-of-service will eliminate the
fire protection normally provided
by the system.
Prior to proceeding, be certain to
secure permission from all Authorities
Having Jurisdiction and notify all
personnel who may be affected
during system shutdown. A fire watch
during maintenance periods is a
recommended precaution.
The owner is responsible for the
proper operating condition of all fire
protection devices and accessories.
The NFPA Standard 25 entitled,
Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
of Water-Based Fire Protection
Systems, contains guidelines and
minimum maintenance requirements.
Furthermore, the Authority Having
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Clapper Seal
(Refer to Figure 2) The rubber seal
(#3) should be checked for wear or
damage. It should be free of dirt or
other foreign substances. If found to
be worn or damaged, the rubber seal
should be replaced. If it is dirty, it
should be cleaned. Compounds
which could damage the rubber seal
must not be used. The rubber seal
should be inspected at any time there
is excessive water leakage at the
Automatic Ball Drip Valve (#15, Fig.
#5).
Clapper Seal Replacement
(Refer to Figure 2) The rubber seal
may be replaced by removing the
Clapper Assembly and removing the
five bolts (#5) holding the Retaining
Plate (#4) against the rubber seal and
to the clapper (#1).
Seat Rings
(Refer to Figure 1) The air (#3) and
water (#2) seat rings should be
cleaned and checked for damage
such as nicks, scores or dents. Seat
rings are not field replaceable. A
Dry Pipe Valve with damaged seat
rings must be replaced. The seat
rings should be inspected at any time
there is excessive water leakage at
the Automatic Ball Drip Valve.
Automatic Ball Drip Valve
(Refer to Figure 5) The plunger on
the Ball Drip Valve (#15) should be
pushed in during inspection to verify
that the ball is free and any slight
seepage of water from the intermediate chamber of the Dry Pipe Valve
has escaped. Excessive seepage
indicates the rubber seal on the valve
clapper should be replaced.
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Gauges
(Refer to Figure 5) The air (#35) and
water (#36) pressure gauges should
be checked for accuracy. Verify that
the required air pressure is being
applied to the system. If the gauges
are damaged or non-operational, they
should be replaced.
Accessory Devices
The Air Maintenance Device,
Pressure Alarm Switch and Water
Motor Alarm should be inspected and
maintained in accordance with the
instructions in the appropriate Central
Bulletin and NFPA 25.
Air Pressure
Air (or nitrogen) pressure must be
maintained on the dry pipe system
throughout the year. Dry pipe
systems should not be converted to
wet systems during the warm weather
season because this will cause
increased corrosion and
accumulation of foreign matter in the
piping. Maximum allowable air
pressure leakage is 1.5 psi per 24
hours. If this maximum is exceeded,
the leaks should be repaired.
Periodic Testing.
A Main Drain Test and Alarm Test
should be performed on a quarterly
basis. A Trip Test should be
performed on an annual basis.
When the system is placed back in
service after any maintenance, notify
all Authorities Having Jurisdiction,
and the personnel who were affected
during system shutdown.
Guarantee: Central Sprinkler
Company will repair and/or replace
any products found to be defective in
material or workmanship within a
period of one year from the date of
shipment. Please refer to the current
price list for further details of the
warranty.
Ordering
Information
When placing an order, indicate the
full product name. Please specify the
quantity, model number, style and
size.
The Dry Pipe Valve does not
include trim, air maintenance device,
pressure switch or water motor alarm.
Each must be ordered separately.
The Dry Pipe Valves do not include
flange nuts, bolts, and gaskets or
mechanical grooved couplings.
These items must be ordered
separately.
Availability and Service: Central
sprinklers, valves, accessories, and
other products are available
throughout the U.S., Canada, and
internationally, through a network of
Central Sprinkler sales and
distribution centers. You may write
directly to Central Sprinkler Company
or call (215) 362-0700 for the center
nearest you.
Patents: Patents are pending.
Conversion table:
1 inch = 25.4 mm
1 foot = 0.3040 M
1 pound = 0.4536 kg
1 foot pound = 1.36 Nm
1 p.s.i. = 6.895 Kpa
= 0.0689 bar
= 0.0703 kg/cm2
1 U.S. gallon = 3.785 dm3
= 3.785 liters
Conversions are approximate.
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