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Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Maintenance Device

Compressor Control Type with
Field-Adjutable Pressure Switch
General Owners are responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and
Description devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
The TYCO Model AMD-2 Automatic Air manufacturer should be contacted with
Maintenance Device is an automatic, any questions.
field-adjustable device that controls
the on-off cycling of an air compres-
sor. It is used to control the pressure in
Technical
a dry pipe sprinkler system, preaction
system, or dry pilot line of a dry pilot
Data
actuated deluge or preaction valve. Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
The Model AMD-2 Device is utilized FM Approved
in applications requiring the use of a NYC Approved under MEA 206-02-E
small, non-tank mounted compressor
dedicated to system pressurization. NEMA Rating
The Model AMD-2 Device monitors The housing of the Pressure Switch meets
system pressure and automatically
cycles the air compressor on and off
NEMA 1 requirements.
Field-Adjustable Pressures
Operation
to maintain system pressure within Minimum Cut-In (On) 14 psi (1,0 bar) The By-Pass Valve in the Model AMD-2
preset limits. Automatic Air Maintenance Device
Maximum Cut-Out (Off) 60 psi (4,1 bar)
is opened to quickly fill the system
The Model AMD-2 Device features a during initial pressurization. After
Pressure Switch Differential
Pressure Switch with integral unload- 6 psi (0,4 bar) the cut-out pressure of the Pressure
ing valve that automatically bleeds the Switch is reached, its actuating lever
pressure between the air compressor The switch ratings are as follows:
transfers the DPDT switch contacts to
and the Model AMD-2 Device after the 115 VAC, 1 Phase ���������������������������������������� 2 HP shut off the air compressor and open
air compressor automatically shuts off. 230 VAC, 1 Phase ���������������������������������������� 3 HP
the unloader valve to bleed pressure
This feature prevents start-up of the air 230 VAC, 3 Phase ���������������������������������������� 5 HP
between the air compressor and the
compressor under load. 575 VAC, 3 Phase ���������������������������������������� 5 HP
115 VDC �������������������������������������������������������� 2 HP Restrictor Check Valve. The By-Pass
The Model AMD-2 Device is a re-desig- 230 VDC ������������������������������������������������������ 2 HP Valve is then closed to place the Model
nation for the Central Model DU-2, Gem AMD-2 Device in automatic operation.
Factory-Set Outlet Pressure
Model F326, and Star Model S465. 35 to 41 psi (2,4 to 2,8 bar) The Restrictor Check Valve prevents
the unloader valve from bleeding down
NOTICE Assembly
the system. With the By-Pass Valve
Major components illustrated in Figure
The Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Main- closed, its 3/32 in. (2,4 mm) orifice
1 are factory-assembled, galvanized
tenance Devices described herein must limits air flow into the system to a value
steel nipples and malleable iron pipe
be installed and maintained in compli- significantly less than that exhausted
fittings.
ance with this document and with the by the operation of a 5.6 K-factor
applicable standards of the NATIONAL sprinkler.
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, in When there is a small leak in the
addition to the standards of any author- system, the Pressure Switch automati-
ities having jurisdiction. Failure to do so cally transfers its contacts at the cut-in
may impair the performance of these pressure to start the air compressor
devices. and shuts off the air compressor after
the cut-out pressure is reached.

IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to
regulatory and health information.

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PRESSURE SWITCH BY-PASS VALVE

1/2" CONDUIT (WITH UNLOADER VALVE) (NORMALLY CLOSED)
OPENINGS P/N 92-326-1-001 P/N 46-047-1-004

1/2" NPT INLET

CONNECTION
1/2" NPT OUTLET (FROM AIR
CONNECTION COMPRESSOR) 7"
(TO SYSTEM) (177,5 mm)

12-1/2"
(317,5 mm)

2-1/2"
(63,5 mm)

RESTRICTOR
CHECK VALVE STRAINER
P/N 92-326-1-003 P/N 52-353-1-002
4" 16-1/2"
(101,6 mm) (419,1 mm)
FIGURE 1
MODEL AMD-2
AUTOMATIC AIR MAINTENANCE DEVICE

Installation 4. Make conduit and electrical con-

nections to the Pressure Switch in
5. Open a connection to the system
slowly enough to reduce the air
accordance with the requirements pressure and close it immediately
The TYCO Model AMD-2 Automatic
of the authority having jurisdic- after the Pressure Switch cuts in.
Air Maintenance Device should be
tion and/or the National Electrical
installed in the horizontal position as Verify that the cut-in pressure
Code. Refer to Figure 3 for identifi-
shown in Figure 1, as well as in accor- meets the minimum requirements
cation of the wiring terminals.
dance with the following instructions. of the system to pressurize, and
The Pressure Switch is wired note the cut-out pressure.
NOTICE through two, 1/2 in. Conduit If necessary, remove the cover
Openings in the base of its enclo-
Moisture build-up can adversely affect from the Pressure Switch and ad-
sure. The No. 8 screw terminals
performance. Suitable consideration just the cut-in pressure adjustment
accept up to No. 12 AWG wire.
must be given to the removal of exces- screw shown in Figure 3. The cut-
in pressure changes approximately
sive moisture from the compressed air
supply. Setting 1.5 psi (0,1 bar) per half-turn of the
screw.
1. Make connections a minimum of
1/2 in. (DN15) pipe size between
Procedure The cut-in pressure should be set
the air compressor and the Model The TYCO Model AMD-2 Automatic at the minimum required value, in
AMD-2 Device, as well as between Air Maintenance Device must be order to minimize the time to sys-
the Model AMD-2 Device and the set in accordance with the following tem trip in the event of a sprinkler
system to pressurize. instructions. operation.
2. If a moisture filter with integral 1. Open the By-Pass Valve in the 6. Repeat Step 5 if the cut-in pres-
drain is not installed at the outlet Model AMD-2 Device. sure required adjustment. Note
of the air com­pressor, install a Drip both the cut-in and cut-out pres-
Leg in the air line between the Air 2. Open the control valve in the sures for future reference.
Compressor and the Model AMD- air supply trim to the system to
2 Device as shown in Figure 2. pressurize.
3. Place a 1/2 in. (DN15), non-spring 3. To pressurize the system, apply
loaded, rubber-faced, swing-type electrical power to the Pressure
check valve between the Model Switch.
AMD-2 Device and the system to 4. Close the By-Pass Valve after the
pressurize. A check valve of this Pressure Switch cuts out. Note the
type is provided in the air supply cut-out pressure.
trim of TYCO dry pipe valves, pre-
action valves, and dry pilot trim.
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CUT-IN (ON) PRESSURE

ADJUSTMENT SCREW
TO
SYSTEM
INCREASE PRESSURE

MODEL AMD-2
AIR MAINTENANCE
DEVICE
LINE MOTOR LINE

6" DRIP LEG

AIR COMPRESSOR
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2 ADJUSTMENT SCREW
INSTALLATION OF DRIP LEG BETWEEN AND WIRING TERMINALS
AIR COMPRESSOR AND MODEL AMD-2 DEVICE (COVER REMOVED)

Care and authorities having jurisdiction. Contact

the installing contractor or sprinkler Limited
Maintenance manufacturer regarding any questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are rec-
Warranty
The TYCO Model AMD-2 Automatic ommended to be inspected, tested, For warranty terms and conditions, visit
Air Maintenance Device must be main- and maintained by a qualified Inspec- www.tyco-fire.com.
tained and serviced in accordance with tion Service in accordance with local
the following instructions, in addition to
any specific requirements of the NFPA.
requirements and/or national code. Ordering
The Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Main-
Any impairment must be immediately
corrected.
tenance Device must be inspected Procedure
quarterly in accordance with the fol-
lowing instructions. Contact your local distributor for avail-
NOTICE ability. When placing an order, indi-
7. Verify that the Model AMD-2 By- cate the full product name, including
Before closing a fire protection system Pass Valve is closed.
main control valve for maintenance description and Part Number (P/N).
work on the fire protection system 8. Clean out the 1/4 in. Model AMD-2 Model AMD-2 Device
that it controls, obtain permission to Strainer located at the inlet to the Specify: Model AMD-2 Automatic Air
shut down the affected fire protec- Restrictor Check Valve. Be sure to Maintenance Device, P/N 52-326-2-001
tion system from the proper authori- re-install the strainer screen and
ties and notify all personnel who may tighten the cap securely. Replacement Parts
be affected by this action. Specify: (description) for use with the
9. Close the system’s main control Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Mainte-
Do not allow condensed moisture valve and open the main drain nance Device, P/N (from Figure 1)
to back-up into the air compressor valve. Close the accelerator con-
cylinder. trol valve, if the system is so
equipped.
It is recommended that accumulated
moisture be removed from air supply 10. Open a connection to the sys-
moisture filtration equipment at least tem slowly enough to reduce
quarterly. More frequent inspections the air pressure and close it
may be necessary in particularly humid immediately after the Pres-
environments. sure Switch cuts in. Verify
that the cut-in and cut-out pres-
After placing a fire protection system sures are essentially the same
in service, notify the proper authori- as the previously established
ties and advise those responsible for requirements.
monitoring proprietary and/or central
station alarms. 11. Open the accelerator control valve,
as applicable.
Responsibility lies with owners for the
inspection, testing, and maintenance of 12. Slowly open the main control valve
their fire protection system and devices and after water begins to flow,
in compliance with this document, as slowly close the main drain valve.
well as with the applicable standards Completely open the main control
of the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION valve. The Model AMD-2 Device is
ASSOCIATION (for example, NFPA 25), now ready for service.
in addition to the standards of any other
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