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I 769N Preaction
I 769N Preaction
Preaction
Victaulic® Series 769N FireLock NXT™ Actuated Valve with Preaction Trim
Non-Interlocked Pneumatic Release with Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator
Non-Interlocked Pneumatic/Electric Release with Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator and Series 753-E Solenoid Valve
Single-Interlocked Pneumatic Release with Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator
Single-Interlocked Electric Release with Series 753-E Solenoid Valve
Double-Interlocked Electric (Electric-Pneumatic/Electric) Release with Series 753-E Solenoid Valve
Electric Release with Series 753-E Solenoid Valve and Redundant Solenoid Valve
WARNING
• Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install, remove, adjust, or perform maintenance on any Victaulic piping products.
• Depressurize and drain piping systems before attempting to install, remove, adjust, or perform maintenance on any Victaulic piping
products.
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection.
• Save this installation, maintenance, and testing manual for future reference.
Failure to follow instructions and warnings could cause system failure, resulting in death or serious personal injury and property damage.
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WITH PREACTION TRIM
THIS QUICK REFERENCE SECTION IS FOR PLACING THE SYSTEM IN SERVICE AND FOR PERFORMING WATER FLOW ALARM TESTS.
AN EXPERIENCED, TRAINED INSTALLER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FULL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL AND ALL WARNING
MESSAGES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE SYSTEM INTO SERVICE.
Step 1:
Confirm that all system drains are shut and that the system is free of leaks.
Step 2:
Confirm that the system has been depressurized. The gauges should indicate zero pressure.
Step 2a: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, confirm that the isolation ball valve is closed.
Step 2b: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, open the 1/4-turn vent ball valve.
Step 3:
Confirm that the alarm test ball valve is closed.
Step 4:
For single-interlocked electric and double-interlocked electric (electric-pneumatic/electric) release trim, open the charge line ball valve. Allow water to
flow through the auto drain tube, then proceed to step E5a. For trim equipped with a Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator, proceed to step P5a.
FOR TRIM EQUIPPED WITH A SERIES 776 LOW-PRESSURE ACTUATOR:
Step P5a: Charge the system with air by turning on the compressor or by opening the fast-fill ball valve on the AMTA. Charge the system to
13 psi/90 kPa/0.9 Bar minimum.
Step P5b: When the system reaches approximately 10 psi/69 kPa/0.7 Bar, and no additional moisture is being released from the Auto Vent, pull
up on the Auto Vent Sleeve of the Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator. NOTE: The Auto Vent Screw should seal and remain in the set (“UP”)
position.
Step P5c: When system air pressure is established, close the fast-fill ball valve on the AMTA.
Step P5d: Open the slow-fill ball valve on the AMTA. NOTE: Failure to leave the slow-fill ball valve open may allow system pressure to drop,
resulting in valve operation in the event of a system leak.
Step P5e: Open the charge line ball valve. Allow water to flow through the auto drain tube.
Step P5f: Pull up on the auto drain sleeve.
FOR TRIM EQUIPPED WITH A SOLENOID VALVE:
Step E5a: Confirm that the solenoid is closed (de-energized).
Step E5b: Confirm that water is not flowing through the solenoid valve.
Step 6:
Open the manual pull station valve to bleed off any air that is present, then close the manual pull station valve. Verify that the charge line pressure is
equal to the supply pressure, and verify that the auto drain is set by pulling up on the auto drain sleeve.
Step 6a: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, close the 1/4-turn vent ball valve.
Step 6b: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, open the isolation ball valve. This will set the accelerator.
Step 7:
Open the water supply main drain valve.
Step 8:
Open the water supply main control valve slowly until water flows steadily from the open water supply main drain valve.
Step 9:
Close the water supply main drain valve when a steady flow of water occurs.
Step 10:
Open the water supply main control valve fully.
Step 11:
Confirm that all valves are in their normal operating positions (refer to the table below).
NORMAL OPERATING POSITIONS FOR VALVES
Valve Normal Operating Position Valve Normal Operating Position
Water Supply Main Control Valve Open Slow-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA (if applicable) Open
Water Supply Main Drain Valve Closed Fast-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA (if applicable) Closed
Isolation Ball Valve for Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator
System Main Drain Valve Closed Open
(if applicable)
Charge Line Ball Valve of the Priming Manifold 1/4-Turn Vent Ball Valve for Series 746-LPA Dry
Open Closed
Assembly Accelerator (if applicable)
Alarm Test Ball Valve of the Priming Manifold Closed
Assembly
Auto Drain
Sleeve
Auto Vent
Sleeve of
Series 776
Low-Pressure Ball Drip
Actuator Plunger
Water Supply
Main Drain
Valve
Alarm Test
Ball Valve
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The components shaded in orange below are shipped separate from the valve and must be installed in accordance with the trim drawing provided.
NOTE: The Vic-Quick Riser (VQR) assembly is shown.
Non-Interlocked Pneumatic Release with Non-Interlocked Pneumatic/Electric Release with
Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator and
Series 753-E Solenoid Valve
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The components shaded in orange below are shipped separate from the valve and must be installed in accordance with the trim drawing provided.
NOTE: The Vic-Quick Riser (VQR) assembly is shown.
Single-Interlocked Electric and Double-Interlocked
Electric (Electric-Pneumatic/Electric) Release with
Series 753-E Solenoid Valve
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TRIM DIMENSIONS
A 4-INCH/114.3-MM VALVE WITH SINGLE-INTERLOCKED PNEUMATIC RELEASE PREACTION TRIM IS SHOWN BELOW
1 1/2 – 2-INCH/48.3 – 60.3-MM CONFIGURATIONS CONTAIN 3/4-INCH/19-MM DRAIN VALVES
2 1/2 – 3-INCH/73.0 – 88.9-MM CONFIGURATIONS CONTAIN 1 1/4-INCH/31-MM DRAIN VALVES
4 – 8-INCH/114.3 – 219.1-MM CONFIGURATIONS CONTAIN 2-INCH/50-MM DRAIN VALVES
B
A D1
A1
D
K
F
C E
Full Open
NOTES:
The drawings shown above reflect the single-interlocked pneumatic release trim with Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator. In addition, these dimensions can be
applied to all other trim configurations featured within this manual.
The “A” dimension is the actual takeout dimension of the valve body.
The “A1” dimension is the actual takeout dimension of the valve body with water supply main control valve.
For systems with the optional Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator, add 11.50 inches/292 mm to the “B” dimension to account for the additional height.
The “D” and “D1” dimensions are not fixed measurements. The drip cup can be rotated to provide more clearance at the back of the trim.
Components shown as dotted lines denote optional equipment.
The recommended drain connection kit (shaded in orange) is for reference and takeout dimensions. This drain connection comes standard when the VQR
assembly is ordered.
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Orange shaded areas identify components that are optional equipment. These components are standard when the VQR
assembly is ordered.
*8 Gray shaded areas identify components that are optional equipment.
* Item 8 is optional/sold separately (or standard when the VQR assembly is ordered) for single-interlocked electric release trim.
* Item 8 is standard for double-interlocked electric release (electric-pneumatic/electric) trim.
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Diaphragm
Assembly
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Clapper Seal
18
Seat
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The 1½-inch/48.3-mm and 2-inch/60.3-mm valve sizes contain washers under the heads of the cover plate bolts.
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NOTICE
• Victaulic recommends a maximum of two Series 769N FireLock NXT Actuated Valves per Series 757 Regulated AMTA or Series 757P AMTA
with Pressure Switch.
COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS AND SETTINGS FOR A SERIES 769N FIRELOCK NXT ACTUATED
VALVE INSTALLED WITH A SERIES 746-LPA DRY ACCELERATOR
Set the air regulator of the Series 757 Regulated AMTA to a minimum of 13 psi/90 kPa/0.9 Bar.
The Series 757P Air Maintenance Trim Assembly with Pressure Switch MUST NOT be used on a Series 769N FireLock NXT Actuated Valve
installed with a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator, unless a tank and air regulator are added.
In the event a compressor becomes inoperative, a properly sized tank-mounted air compressor provides the greatest protection for systems installed
with a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator. In this situation, air can be supplied continuously to the sprinkler system for an extended time period.
NOTE: The Series 757 Regulated AMTA should be used with a tank-mounted air compressor to supply air to a Series 769N FireLock NXT Actuated
Valve when the Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is used. The use of an air regulator with a base- or riser-mounted air c ompressor could cause short
cycling, resulting in premature wear of the c ompressor.
The air regulator of the Series 757 Regulated AMTA is a relief-type design. Any pressure in the system that is above the set point of the air regulator
will be released. Therefore, charging the air regulator above the set point could cause premature operation of a valve installed with a Series 746-LPA
Dry Accelerator.
SETTINGS FOR AIR SUPERVISORY PRESSURE SWITCHES AND ALARM PRESSURE SWITCHES
1. Air supervisory pressure switches are required for preaction systems and must be set according to the following notes. NOTE: Switches for VQR
assemblies are pre-set at the factory.
1a. Wire the air supervisory pressure switches to activate a low-pressure alarm signal. NOTE: In addition, the local authority having jurisdiction
may require a high-pressure alarm. Contact the local authority having jurisdiction for this requirement.
1b. Set the air supervisory pressure switches to activate at 2 – 4 psi/14 – 28 kPa/0.1 – 0.3 Bar below the minimum air pressure required (but
not lower than 10 psi/69 kPa/0.7 Bar).
1c. Wire the alarm pressure switch to activate a water flow alarm.
1d. Set the alarm pressure switch to activate on a pressure rise of 4 – 8 psi/28 – 55 kPa/0.3 – 0.6 Bar.
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SECTION I
• Initial System Setup
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Step 1: Step P5c: When system air pressure is established, close the fast-
fill ball valve on the AMTA.
Confirm that all system drains are shut and that the system is free of
leaks. Step P5d: Open the slow-fill ball valve on the AMTA. NOTE:
Failure to leave the slow-fill ball valve open may allow system
Step 2: pressure to drop, resulting in valve operation in the event of a
Confirm that the system has been depressurized. The gauges should system leak.
indicate zero pressure. Step P5e: Open the charge line ball valve. Allow water to flow
Step 2a: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, confirm through the auto drain tube.
that the isolation ball valve is closed. Step P5f: Pull up on the auto drain sleeve.
Step 2b: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, open FOR TRIM EQUIPPED WITH A SOLENOID VALVE:
the 1/4-turn vent ball valve.
Step E5a: Confirm that the solenoid is closed (de-energized).
Step 3:
Step E5b: Confirm that water is not flowing through the solenoid
Confirm that the alarm test ball valve is closed. valve.
Step 4: Step 6:
For single-interlocked electric and double-interlocked electric (electric- Open the manual pull station valve to bleed off any air that is present,
pneumatic/electric) release trim, open the charge line ball valve. Allow then close the manual pull station valve. Verify that the charge line
water to flow through the auto drain tube, then proceed to step E5a. pressure is equal to the supply pressure, and verify that the auto drain
For trim equipped with a Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator, proceed to is set by pulling up on the auto drain sleeve.
step P5a.
Step 6a: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, close
the 1/4-turn vent ball valve.
Single-Interlocked Pneumatic Release Trim Shown
Step 6b: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, open
Auto Vent the isolation ball valve. This will set the accelerator.
Sleeve of
Series 776
Low-Pressure
Actuator
(Step P5b)
Auto Drain
Sleeve
(Step P5f)
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Open the water supply main control valve slowly until water flows
Valve Normal Operating Position
steadily from the open water supply main drain valve.
Water Supply Main Control Valve Open
Step 9:
Water Supply Main Drain Valve Closed
Close the water supply main drain valve when a steady flow of water
occurs. System Main Drain Valve Closed
Step 10: Charge Line Ball Valve of the Priming Manifold Assembly Open
Open the water supply main control valve fully. Alarm Test Ball Valve of the Priming Manifold Assembly Closed
Step 11: Slow-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA (if applicable) Open
Confirm that all valves are in their normal operating positions (refer to Fast-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA (if applicable) Closed
the table to the right). Isolation Ball Valve for Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator Open
(if applicable)
1/4-Turn Vent Ball Valve for Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator Closed
(if applicable)
CAUTION
• Take precautions when opening
the water supply main control
valve, since water will flow from
all open system valves.
Failure to follow this instruction
could result in property damage.
Water Supply
Main Drain Water Supply Main
Valve Control Valve
(Steps 8 & 10) (Steps 9 & 11)
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SECTION II
• Resetting the System
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Step 3: Confirm that the system has been depressurized. The gauges should
indicate zero pressure.
Open the system main drain valve. Confirm that the system is drained.
Step 7:
Step 3a: Push in the ball drip plunger to release pressure.
Confirm that the alarm test ball valve is closed.
Step 4:
Step 8:
Close the system main drain valve.
Follow steps 4 - 12 of the “Initial System Setup” section.
Ball Drip
Plunger
(Step 3a)
System Main
Water Supply Charge Drain Valve
Main Control Line Ball (Steps 3 & 4)
Valve Valve
(Step 2) (Step 1)
Alarm Test
Ball Valve
(Step 7)
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SECTION III
• Weekly External Inspection
• Monthly External Inspection
WARNING
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SECTION IV
• Required Main Drain Test
• Required Water Flow Alarm Test
• Required Water Level and Low-
Air Alarm Tests
• Required Partial Operational
Trip Test
• Required Full Operational Trip
Test
WARNING
• The building owner or their representative is responsible for maintaining the
fire protection system in proper operating condition.
• To ensure proper system operation, valves must be inspected in accordance
with current NFPA-25 requirements or in accordance with the requirements
of the local authority having jurisdiction (whichever is more stringent).
Always refer to the instructions in this manual for additional inspection and
testing requirements.
• The frequency of inspections must be increased in the presence of
contaminated water supplies, corrosive/scaling water supplies, and corrosive
atmospheres.
• Any activities that require taking the valve out of service may eliminate
the fire protection provided. A fire patrol is strongly recommended for the
affected areas.
• Before servicing or testing the system, notify the authority having
jurisdiction.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause system failure, resulting in
death or serious personal injury and property damage.
NOTICE
• When the valve is reset after an operational test (or after any system
operation), the main drain valve and any low-point drain valves should be
partially opened and then closed to drain water that might be present in the
riser. Continue this procedure until all water is released.
• The optional Series 75D Water Column Kit can be installed to automate
this step.
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• Use caution to prevent opening the system main drain valve Fast-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA (if applicable) Closed
accidentally. Isolation Ball Valve for Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator Open
(if applicable)
• Opening the system main drain valve will cause the valve to
1/4-Turn Vent Ball Valve for Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator
operate. (if applicable) Closed
Ball Drip
(Step 4)
Water Supply
Main Drain
Valve
(Steps 5 & 7)
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Alarm Test
Ball Valve
(Steps 4 & 5)
Water Supply
Main Drain
Valve
(Steps 2 & 3)
Ball Drip
Plunger
(Steps 6 & 8)
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System Main
Drain Valve
(Steps 6 & 7)
Water
Supply Main
Control
Valve
(Steps 5, Water Supply
9, & 11) Main Drain
Valve
(Steps 3, 4,
8, & 10)
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2. Close the water supply main control valve. Charge Line Ball Valve of the Priming Manifold Assembly Open
2a. Verify that the water pressure is above 1.4 Bar/20 psi. Alarm Test Ball Valve of the Priming Manifold Assembly Closed
3. Partially open the water supply main drain valve slowly. Record Slow-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA (if applicable) Open
the pressure at which the low water alarm a ctivates. NOTE: The Fast-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA (if applicable) Closed
low water alarm will sound only if it is connected properly to the
Isolation Ball Valve for Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator
Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). The low water alarm should clear Open
(if applicable)
automatically when the valve is reset. 1/4-Turn Vent Ball Valve for Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator Closed
(if applicable)
4. Close the water supply main drain valve.
5. Open the water supply main control valve fully. 7. Notify the authority having jurisdiction, remote station alarm
onitors, and those in the affected area that the valve is back in
m
service.
8. Provide test results to the authority having jurisdiction, if required.
Water Supply
Main Drain Water Supply Main
Valve Control Valve
(Steps 3 & 4) (Steps 2 & 5)
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Drain Valve
Water Charge Line (Step 10)
Supply Main Ball Valve
Control (Step 11)
Valve
(Steps 4,
5, & 9)
Water Supply
Main Drain
Valve
(Steps 3 & 6)
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Drain Valve
Water Charge Line (Steps 12 & 14)
Supply Main Ball Valve
Control (Step 10)
Valve
(Step 9)
Water Supply
Main Drain
Valve
(Steps 3 & 4)
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SECTION V
• Required Internal Inspection
WARNING
• Depressurize and drain the piping system before attempting to remove the
cover plate from the valve.
• The building owner or their representative is responsible for maintaining the
fire protection system in proper operating condition.
• To ensure proper system operation, valves must be inspected in accordance
with current NFPA-25 requirements or in accordance with the requirements
of the local authority having jurisdiction (whichever is more stringent).
Always refer to the instructions in this manual for additional inspection and
testing requirements.
• The frequency of inspections must be increased in the presence of
contaminated water supplies, corrosive/scaling water supplies, and corrosive
atmospheres.
• Any activities that require taking the valve out of service may eliminate
the fire protection provided. A fire patrol is strongly recommended for the
affected areas.
• Before servicing or testing the system, notify the authority having
jurisdiction.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause system failure, resulting in
death or serious personal injury and property damage.
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WARNING
• Ensure that the valve is depressurized and drained completely
before the cover plate bolts are removed.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in death or serious
personal injury and property damage.
14. Rotate the clapper out of the valve body. Inspect the clapper seal
and seal-retaining ring. Wipe away any contaminants, dirt, and
mineral deposits. Clean out any holes that are plugged in the
valve-body seat ring. DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR ABRASIVES.
15. While the clapper is rotated out of the valve body, pull the latch
forward to inspect the diaphragm. If the diaphragm shows any
signs of wear or damage, replace it with a new, Victaulic-supplied
diaphragm. Refer to the “Removing and Replacing the Diaphragm”
section.
16. Inspect the clapper for freedom of movement and physical
damage. Replace any damaged or worn parts by following the
11. After all pressure is released from the system, loosen the cover applicable instructions in Section VI.
plate bolts slowly. NOTE: DO NOT remove any cover plate bolts 17. Re-install the cover plate by following the “Installing the Cover
until all cover plate bolts are loosened. Plate Gasket and Cover Plate” section.
12. Remove all cover plate bolts, along with the cover plate and cover 18. Place the system back in service by following the “Resetting the
plate gasket. NOTE: The 1 1/2-inch/48.3-mm and 2-inch/60.3-mm System” section.
valve sizes contain washers under the heads of the cover plate
bolts. Keep these washers for re-installation.
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SECTION VI
• Removing and Replacing the
Clapper Seal
• Removing and Replacing the
Clapper Assembly
• Installing the Cover Plate
Gasket and Cover Plate
• Removing and Replacing the
Diaphragm
• Cleaning the Cartridge in
the Air and Priming Manifold
Assemblies
• Replacing the Filter in Series
776 Low-Pressure Actuators
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2. Remove the seal assembly bolt/bolt seal from the clapper seal.
6. Pry the clapper seal, along with the seal ring, out of the clapper.
Inspect the clapper seal. If the clapper seal is torn or worn, replace
it with a new, Victaulic-supplied clapper seal. If replacing the
clapper seal assembly with a new assembly, skip to step 7.
CAUTION
• DO NOT pry the seal washer out of the clapper seal from the
inner hole. 6a. If using the same clapper seal assembly and the seal ring was
removed from the clapper seal in the previous step: Re-insert the
Failure to follow this instruction could damage the seal washer, seal ring carefully underneath the outer lip of the clapper seal.
resulting in improper clapper sealing and valve leakage. Ensure that the smaller diameter of the seal ring is toward the
sealing surface of the clapper seal.
4. Pry the edge of the seal washer from inside the clapper seal, as 7. Insert the seal washer carefully underneath the sealing lip of the
shown above. DO NOT PRY THE SEAL WASHER OUT FROM gasket.
THE INNER HOLE.
8. Remove any debris from the clapper. Inspect the clapper for
5. Remove the seal washer from the clapper seal. Dry up any damage that may affect the sealing capabilities of the new clapper
moisture under the seal washer or on the clapper seal. seal. Contact Victaulic of the clapper requires replacement.
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2 40
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90
2 1/2
10
76.1 mm 90
10
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4 110
12
165.1 mm 160
18
6 160
18
8 160
9. Install the clapper seal into the clapper carefully. Ensure that the 18
seal ring snaps into the clapper completely.
12. Replace the cover plate by following the “Installing the Cover Plate
Gasket and Cover Plate” section.
13. Place the system back in service by following the “Resetting the
System” section.
10. Place the seal-retaining ring onto the seal washer of the clapper
seal. Install the seal assembly bolt/bolt seal through the seal-
retaining ring and clapper.
2. Remove the clapper shaft bushings with o-rings from the valve
body.
11. Tighten the seal assembly bolt/bolt seal to the torque value listed
in the table on this page to ensure a proper seal.
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4. Remove the clapper assembly from the valve body seat ring. Clean
the valve body seat ring.
Failure to follow this instruction could cause improper valve 9a. Apply thread sealant to each clapper shaft bushing. Install the
operation, resulting in property damage. clapper shaft bushings into the valve body until hand-tight.
9b. Tighten the clapper shaft bushings until metal-to-metal contact
occurs with the valve body. DO NOT exceed 10 ft-lbs/14 N•m of
torque on the clapper shaft bushings.
9c. Check the clapper for freedom of movement.
10. Replace the cover plate by following the “Installing the Cover Plate
Gasket and Cover Plate” section.
11. Place the system back in service by following the “Resetting the
System” section.
CAUTION
• Use only Victaulic-supplied replacement parts.
Failure to follow this instruction could cause improper valve
5. Place the new clapper assembly onto the valve body seat ring.
operation, resulting in property damage.
Ensure that the holes in the clapper arms align with the holes in
the valve body.
1. Verify that the cover plate gasket is in good condition. If the gasket
is torn or worn, replace it with a new, Victaulic-supplied gasket.
2. Align the holes of the cover plate gasket with the holes in the cover
plate.
3. Insert one cover plate bolt through the cover plate and cover plate
6. Insert the clapper shaft halfway into the valve body. gasket to ease alignment. NOTE: For 1 1/2-inch/48.3-mm and
7. Install the clapper spring onto the clapper shaft. Ensure that the 2-inch/60.3-mm valve sizes, a washer must be re-installed under
loop of the clapper spring is facing the clapper, as shown above. the head of each cover plate bolt.
8. Finish inserting the clapper shaft through the clapper arm and
valve body.
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3. Remove the cap screws from the diaphragm cover, and pull the
diaphragm cover/trim off the valve.
4. Align the cover plate/cover plate gasket to the valve. Ensure that
the clapper spring’s arms are rotated to their installed position.
Tighten all cover plate bolts into the cover plate/valve body.
5. Torque all cover plate bolts in an even, crossing pattern. Refer
to the “Required Cover Plate Bolt Torques” table below for the
required torque values. DO NOT over-tighten the cover plate bolts.
REQUIRED COVER PLATE BOLT TORQUES
1 1/2 30
41
2 30
41
2 1/2 60
81
60
4. Remove the diaphragm from the valve body. Discard the
76.1 mm diaphragm.
81
3 60
81
4 100
136
165.1 mm 115
156
6 115
156
8 100
136
5. Clean the back of the valve body to remove any debris that may
interfere with proper diaphragm seating.
5a. Clean the inside of the diaphragm cover.
CAUTION
• Use caution when installing a new diaphragm into the valve
body.
Failure to follow this instruction could cause damage to the
diaphragm, resulting in improper valve operation and valve leakage.
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6. Replace the diaphragm with a new, Victaulic-supplied diaphragm. REPLACING THE FILTER IN SERIES 776
Align the holes in the diaphragm with the holes in the valve
body. Use caution to prevent damage to the diaphragm during
LOW-PRESSURE ACTUATORS
installation. 1. Remove the system from service by following steps 1 – 10 of the
“Required Internal Inspection” section.
7. Align the holes of the diaphragm cover with the holes in the
diaphragm/valve body. Tighten all cap screws into the diaphragm
cover/valve body in an even, crossing pattern to a torque of
10 ft-lbs/14 N•m. Repeat this tightening sequence to verify that all
cap screws have been torqued to 10 ft-lbs/14 N•m.
8. Re-attach the trim at the unions that were loosened in step 2.
Refer to the applicable trim drawing for details. VERIFY THAT
ALL UNIONS THAT WERE LOOSENED TO PERMIT ACCESS TO
THE DIAPHRAGM COVER HAVE BEEN RE-TIGHTENED BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE SYSTEM BACK IN SERVICE.
9. Place the system back in service by following the “Resetting the
System” section. Inspect all trim components to confirm that
there are no leaks. Any leaks must be corrected immediately
by depressurizing the system and tightening any affected
components.
2. Remove the Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator from the trim. Refer
to the applicable trim drawing for details.
3. Remove and discard the filter.
CAUTION
• DO NOT re-use filters. After removal, the old filter must be
replaced with a new, Victaulic-supplied filter.
Failure to follow this instruction could cause improper valve
operation, resulting in property damage.
2. Remove the existing cartridge from the air manifold and priming
manifold assemblies, shown above. Rinse the cartridges to remove
any deposits.
3. Install the corresponding cartridge into the air manifold and
priming manifold assemblies. NOTE: The face of the air manifold
cartridge is stamped “AM” and the face of the priming manifold
cartridge is stamped “PM.” These cartridges are designed so that
they cannot be interchanged.
4. Place the system back in service by following the “Resetting the
System” section.
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SECTION VII
• Troubleshooting
• System Sensor* PDRP-2001 or
NOTIFIER* RP-2001 Field
Wiring Diagrams
• Sample Program for System
Sensor* PDRP-2001 or
NOTIFIER* RP-2001 Panel
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TROUBLESHOOTING – SYSTEM
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The valve operates without sprinkler activation. There is a loss of air pressure in the system or trim. Check for any leaks in the system and trim. Confirm that the AMTA is
operating properly. Consider installing a low-air supervisory switch.
The pressure switch on the air compressor is set too low, or the compressor Increase the “ON” setting of the air compressor’s pressure switch, and check
is not operating properly. the air compressor for proper operation.
Water is leaking from the ball drip on the alarm manifold Water is getting past the clapper seal and into the intermediate chamber Check the clapper seal and valve body seat ring for physical damage and
assembly. of the valve. foreign material.
Water is under the clapper seal. Inspect the clapper seal to ensure that no water is under the seal. If water is
present, remove and replace the seal. Refer to the “Removing and Replacing
the Clapper Seal” section.
Air is leaking from the ball drip on the alarm manifold assembly. Air is getting past the clapper seal and into the intermediate chamber of Check the clapper seal and valve body seat ring for physical damage and
the valve. foreign material.
Water is under the clapper seal. Inspect the clapper seal to ensure that no water is under the seal. If water is
present, remove and replace the seal. Refer to the “Removing and Replacing
the Clapper Seal” section.
The clapper will not latch closed. There is no water pressure on the diaphragm. Check the water pressure in the charge line. Ensure that the restrictor in the
charge line is clean.
The auto drain is not set. Set the auto drain by pulling up on the auto drain sleeve.
Water is leaking from the diaphragm assembly. The diaphragm is damaged. Contact Victaulic.
Air is leaking from the diaphragm assembly. The diaphragm is damaged. Contact Victaulic.
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COM
- - -
ISOLATION
EOLR
EOLR
4.7K
4.7K
WATER FLOW EPS10-2 B-A
VALVES
B-B
A 24+
+
24-
- - -
SW2 SW1
- - - - COM COM
SEE NOTES 1, 2 AND 3
EOLR
EOLR
4.7K
EPS 45
4.7K
DETECTION 2 M SD M SD
+ + + + B A
LOW HIGH
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
AIR PRESSURE
- - - -
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
ZONE 5
EOLR
4.7K
OUT 1
OUT 2
DETECTION 1 M SD M SD SOLENOID 1
+ + + +
CACX5A CLASS A MODEL
SEE WIRE EXAMPLE
NOTES:
1. Power supervision relay coil must be connected
-
COM
-
LOW WATER
EOLR
EOLR
4.7K
4.7K
YEL
TB5 B
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
NO
NO
NO
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
NC
C
NC
C
NC
C
RELAY 1
RELAY 2
RELAY 3
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
ZONE 5
ZONE 6
OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 4
1 +
LIMITED
POWER
2 -
3 +
TB9 JP31 4 -
6 +
L1 7 -
G
N
OPTIONAL 4XTM
TRANSMITTER
MODULE
ANN-BUS
PWR
GND
A
B
J15
STAND-BY BATTERIES
+
-
J12 TB3
SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS
ON SELECTING PROPER BATTERY SIZE.
- + - +
BATTERY BATTERY * System Sensor and NOTIFIER are registered trademarks of Honeywell International, Inc.
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EOLR
EOLR
4.7K
ISOLATION VALVES
4.7K
WATER FLOW EPS10-2 - - -
B-A
A
B-B
24+
+
24-
SW2 4.7K SW1 - - -
- - - - COM COM
EOLR
EPS45
4.7K
4.7K
DETECTION 2 M SD M SD
+ + + + B A
LOW HIGH
AIR PRESSURE
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
- - - -
EOLR
4.7K
DETECTION 1 M SD M SD S1
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
ZONE 5
OUT 1
OUT 2
+ + + +
SUPERVISORY NAC S2
to last detector 24-volt terminals
+
COM
-
LOW WATER
EOLR
EOLR
4.7K
4.7K
YEL
TB5 B
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
B+
NO
NO
NO
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
B-
NC
C
NC
C
NC
C
RELAY 1
RELAY 2
RELAY 3
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
ZONE 4
ZONE 5
ZONE 6
OUT 1
OUT 2
OUT 3
OUT 4
1 +
LIMITED
POWER
2 -
3 +
TB9 JP31 4 -
6 +
L1 7 -
G
N
OPTIONAL 4XTM
TRANSMITTER
MODULE
ANN-BUS
PWR
GND
A
B
J15
STAND-BY BATTERIES
+
-
J12 TB3
SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS
ON SELECTING PROPER BATTERY SIZE.
- + - +
BATTERY BATTERY * System Sensor and NOTIFIER are registered trademarks of Honeywell International, Inc.
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15. 1=SUPERVISORY AR 13. Press “ESC” Several Times Until Program Saves
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INPUT/OUTPUT DIAGRAMS
DUAL OR SINGLE HAZARD ELECTRIC-PNEUMATIC/ELECTRIC
INPUT 3 X INPUT 3 X
INPUT 4 X INPUT 4 X
INPUT 5 X INPUT 6 X
INPUT 6 X
INPUT 1 & 2 X X X
INPUT 3 X
INPUT 4 X
INPUT 5 X
INPUT 6 X
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Victaulic® Series 769N FireLock NXT™ Actuated Valve with Preaction Trim
Non-Interlocked Pneumatic Release with Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator
Non-Interlocked Pneumatic/Electric Release with Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator and Series 753-E Solenoid Valve
Single-Interlocked Pneumatic Release with Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator
Single-Interlocked Electric Release with Series 753-E Solenoid Valve
Double-Interlocked Electric (Electric-Pneumatic/Electric) Release with Series 753-E Solenoid Valve
Electric Release with Series 753-E Solenoid Valve and Redundant Solenoid Valve