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Model AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valve, 300 psi (20,7 bar)

2-1/2, 4, 6 & 8 Inch (DN65, DN100, DN150 & DN200)
Vertical or Horizontal* Installation
General Technical
Description Data
The TYCO Model AV-1-300 Alarm Approvals
Check Valves are divided seat ring, UL and C-UL Listed
rubber-faced clapper, waterflow alarm FM Approved
check valves that are intended for Working Water Pressure Range
use in wet pipe (automatic sprinkler) 20 to 300 psi (1,4 to 20,7 bar)
fire protection systems. They may be
installed vertically or horizontally*, Friction Loss
and they are designed to automati- Refer to Graph A.
cally actuate electric and/or hydraulic End Connections
alarms when there is a steady flow of Groove x Groove
water into the system that is equivalent Flange x Groove
to the discharge rate of one or more Flange x Flange
sprinklers. Refer to Table A for size applicability
A separately ordered Model RC-1 Weights
Retard Chamber (Ref. Technical Data Refer to Table A.
Sheet TFP920) is required for installa-
tions subject to variable pressures. It is Physical Characteristics
used to help prevent false alarms asso- The body is ductile iron, the hand-hole
ciated with pressure variations in public cover is ductile iron, and the seat ring
water supplies. is bronze. The clapper for the 2-1/2
inch (DN65) valve size is stainless steel.
The AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valve Trim The clapper for the larger valve sizes
includes pressure gauges to monitor is ductile iron. All valve sizes utilize an
system pressure conditions, a bypass EPDM clapper facing.
check valve, a main drain valve, and
an alarm test valve. The bypass check Flanged connections are available
valve reduces the possibility of false drilled per ANSI, ISO, AS, and JIS
alarms by permitting slow as well as specifications as detailed in Table B.
small transient increases in water Threaded port connections for the
supply pressure to be passed through AV-1-300 Valves are available NPT
to the system without opening the threaded or threaded per ISO 7-1 as
waterway clapper. detailed in the Ordering Procedure
section. Valves with NPT threaded
NOTICE ports will readily accept the trim
The TYCO Model AV-1-300 Alarm arrangements detailed in Figures 4
Check Valves described herein must through 6.
be installed and maintained in com-
pliance with this document, as well as
with the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), in addition to the standards
of any authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the integ-
rity of these devices.
The owner is responsible for main-
taining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating con-
dition. Contact the installing contrac-
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.

* 4, 6, and 8 inch (DN100, DN150, and DN200) valve sizes

DECEMBER 2016 TFP910

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Operation WATERFLOW
PRESSURE
When the fire p rotection s ystem i s ALARM SWITCH
ONCE RETARD
initially pressurized, water flows i nto 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 o f 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 centrally
GAUGE
located groove in the Seat Ring and
out through the alarm port towards the
WHEN FLOW THROUGH
Restriction Assembly (Figure 3). When RESTRICTION ASSEMBLY
the flow t hrough t he I nlet R estriction INLET EXCEEDS OUTLET, MAIN ALARM
of the Restriction Assembly exceeds RETARD CHAMBER DRAIN CHECK
the flow through the Outlet Restriction, BEGINS TO FILL VALVE WATERFLOW VALVE
the Retard Chamber (where provided THROUGH SEAT
for systems with variable pressure), RING GROOVE AND
begins to fill. ALARM PORT

Subsequently, the Water Motor Alarm FIGURE 2

and/or the pressure alarm switch will MODEL AV-1-300 ALARM CHECK VALVE
be actuated. The alarms will continue OPERATION
to be actuated as long as the Water-
way Clapper remains open. Water in
SCREEN
the alarm lines will automatically drain
out through the 1/8 inch (3,2 mm) Drain
Orifice in the Restriction Assembly
(Figure 3) when the Waterway Clapper INLET RESTRICTION
closes (due to a stop in the flow o f WITH 0.219" (5,6 mm)
water into the sprinkler system). ORIFICE

For variable pressure systems, slow

as well as small transient increases in
DRAIN RESTRICTION
water supply pressure may continue to
WITH 0.125" (3,2 mm)
build up in the system (via the Bypass ORIFICE
Check Valve) without opening the
Waterway Clapper. FIGURE 3
A transient surge in supply pres- RESTRICTION ASSEMBLY
(Provided with Alarm Check Valve Trim)
sure that is sufficient only to open the
Waterway Clapper momentarily will not
cause a false alarm, and a portion of
the increase in pressure will be trapped Design The sprinkler system designer must
be aware that the configuration of the
within the system, thus reducing the
possibility of another opening. Any Criteria piping network and its tendency to trap
pockets of air (such as in the case of a
water in the alarm line is automatically In planning installation of the TYCO peaked-roof gridded system) can affect
drained, further reducing the possibil- Model AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valves, the performance of the alarm system.
ity of a false alarm due to a successive consideration must be given to the dis- Although a slight amount of trapped
transient surge in supply pressure. posal of the large quantities of water air is desirable to prevent significant
that may be associated with draining pressure increases due to thermally
the system or performing a flow test. induced expansion of the water, a large
quantity of trapped air in a system may
Valves installed in the vertical position result in the possibility of an intermit-
must have the flow going up. Valves tent alarm.
installed in the horizontal position must
be positioned so that the drain connec- The possibility of an intermittent alarm
tion points down. condition is a consequence of the fact
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that the flow out of the system through Step 1. Trim the Alarm Check Valve in and advise those responsible for moni-
the test valve or a single sprinkler is accordance with Figure 4, 5, or 6, as toring proprietary and/or central station
very small relative to the flow that can applicable. Apply pipe-thread sealant alarms.
be passed through the valve. This dif- sparingly to male threads only.
Step 1. Open the 1/4 inch Gauge Test
ference increases with valve size. If the Step 2. The Alarm Vent Trim illustrated Valves for the Supply and System Pres-
system were free of trapped air, flow in in Figure 8 must be installed if a water sure Gauges.
would equal flow out and the Waterway motor alarm is not to be used.
Clapper would always stabilize at some Step 2. Check to see that the Hand-
open position (as needed to accommo- Step 3. Plug unused alarm connections. hole Cover bolts are tight. If not, cross-
date the required flow). With trapped Step 4. Suitable provision must be tighten them.
air in the system, however, the Water- made for disposal of alarm line and Step 3. Close the Alarm Test Valve.
way Clapper first opens wider since the system drainage water. Drainage
system initially demands greater flow Step 4. Open the remote cross main or
water must be directed so that it will
until the air pockets are compressed branch line vent connection. (Refer to
not cause damage or result in danger-
(back to nearly the supply pressure), Step 7 in the Installation section.)
ous conditions.
and then it will tend to return closer Step 5. Slowly open the main control
to the Seat Ring. If the volume of the Step 5. The alarm line drain must be
valve until the sound of flowing water
air pockets is excessive, flow into the arranged so that there will be no danger
just begins and then open the valve one
system can be momentarily reduced of freezing.
more turn.
to nearly zero (once the air pockets Step 6. The check valve in the exter-
are compressed) and the Waterway Step 6. Close the remote branchline
nally mounted bypass around the
Clapper may close, causing flow to the vent connection after the discharge of
Waterway Clapper must be installed
alarms to be shutoff. aerated water ceases, and the outlet
with its arrow pointed up, and the drain
has flowed full for at least 15 seconds.
After the Waterway Clapper has closed, check valve must be installed with its
sufficient water must flow out of the arrow pointing towards the drain. Step 7. Fully open the main control
system before the Waterway Clapper valve.
Step 7. It is recommended that a vent
will again open. A repetition of the Step 8. Open the end-of-line Inspec-
connection (which may also be used
above described condition is termed tor’s Test Connection (or Alarm Test
an intermittent alarm. as an end-of-line Inspector’s Test Con-
nection), be piped from a cross main Valve, if acceptable to the authority
Using a vent (which can also serve as or branch line at the point most remote having jurisdiction) and verify that the
an end-of-line Inspector’s Test Con- from the alarm valve. The vent line system alarms operate.
nection) piped from the top of a cross should be connected to the top of a Step 9. Close the end-of-line Inspec-
main or end of a branch line at the point cross main or to the end of a branch tor’s Test Connection (or Alarm Test
most remote from the alarm valve, and line and be located at the highest level Valve).
filling the system slowly in accordance of a multi-level installation.
with the steps described in the Setting Step 10. Verify that water ceases to
Procedure section, can prevent an The vent connection can be used to flow from the alarm line drain. If water
excessive amount of air from being bleed-off excessive air from the system, continues to flow, follow the corrective
trapped. and therefore, minimize the possibility procedure described in the Care and
of a false alarm due to a transient surge Maintenance section.
Installation
in supply pressure. The contraction/
expansion associated with an exces- The Restriction Assembly has a 1/8
sive amount of trapped air could also inch (3,2 mm) diameter drain orifice.
cause the Waterway Clapper to cycle Sufficient time must be allowed for
NOTICE
open and shut during an inspector’s drainage of the Retard Chamber and
Proper operation of the TYCO Model test or during a discharge by a single the piping to the water motor alarm.
AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valves depends sprinkler.
upon the trim described in this data Step 11. After verification that the flow
of water out of the alarm line drain has
sheet installed in accordance with the
following instructions. Failure to follow Setting stopped, the alarm valve is set and is
ready for service.
the appropriate trim installation instruc-
tions may prevent the device from func- Procedure
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.
After placing a fire protection system
in service, notify the proper authorities
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NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. P/N NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. P/N

1 300 psi/ 2000 kPa 22 1/2" x 1-1/2" Nipple. . . . . 4 CH
Water Pressure Gauge . . 2 92-343-1-005 23 1/2" x 2" Nipple . . . . . . . . 2 CH
2 1/4" Gauge Test Valve . . 2 46-005-1-002 24 1/2" x 3" Nipple . . . . . . . . 1 CH
3 1/2" Swing Check Valve . 1 46-049-1-004 25 1/2" x 3-1/2" Nipple. . . . . 1 CH
4 1/2" Globe Valve . . . . . . . 1 46-047-1-004 26 1/2" x 5" Nipple . . . . . . . . 1 CH
5 1/2" Y-Strainer . . . . . . . . . 1 52-353-1-005 27 1/2" x 5-1/2" Nipple. . . . . 1 CH
6 Restriction Assembly . . . . 1 92-210-2-005 28 1/2" x 6-1/2" Nipple. . . . . 1 CH
7 2" Angle Valve . . . . . . . . . 1 46-048-1-009 29 Select Nipple per Table . . 2 CH
8 Drip Funnel Connector . . 1 92-211-1-005 30 Select Nipple per Table . . 2 CH
9 Drip Funnel Bracket . . . . 1 92-211-1-003 31 2" x 3" Nipple. . . . . . . . . . 1 CH
10 Drip Funnel . . . . . . . . . . . 1 92-343-1-007
11 1/4" Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CH Select Appropriate Nipple Sizes
12 1/2" x 1/4" Reducing Nipple per AV-1 Alarm Check Valve Size
Bushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CH Number
4 Inch (DN100) 6 Inch (DN150)
13 1/2" Union . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CH
14 1/2" 90° Elbow. . . . . . . . . 3 CH 29 1/2" x 1-1/2" 1/2" x 2-1/2"
15 1/2" 45° Elbow. . . . . . . . . 1 CH 30 1/2" x 3-1/2" 1/2" x 4-1/2"
16 1/2" x 1/4" x 1/2" Tee. . . . 1 CH
17 1/2" x 1/2" x 3/4" Tee. . . . 1 CH NOTES:
18 1/2" Tee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CH 1. Install subassemblies in alphabetical order.
19 1/4" x Close Nipple . . . . . 1 CH 2. All Fittings and Nipples are galvanized
20 1/4" x 4" Nipple . . . . . . . . 1 CH (Standard Order).
21 1/2" x Close Nipple . . . . . 3 CH 3. CH: Common Hardware.

1/2 INCH NPT 3/4 INCH NPT

CONNECTION CONNECTION FOR
FOR WATERFLOW WATER MOTOR
PRESSURE ALARM ALARM
SWITCH

LOCATION 1/2 INCH NPT 1/2" x 1-1/2" ALARM

FOR OPTIONAL CONNECTION (4 INCH VALVE) TEST VALVE
ELECTRICALLY FOR WATERFLOW or (NORMALLY 1/2" x 3-1/2"
PRESSURE ALARM 1/2" x 2-1/2" CLOSED) 1 SYSTEM
SUPERVISED (4 INCH VALVE)
SWITCH (6 INCH VALVE) PRESSURE
N.O. ALARM or GAUGE
CONTROL 14 1/2" x 4-1/2"
VALVE 3/4 INCH NPT 2 11
23 (6 INCH VALVE) 12
CONNECTION FOR
4
WATER MOTOR
ALARM 29
25 F 20 E
MODEL RC-1
RETARD 13 1 SUPPLY
CHAMBER
17 18
I J 30 PRESSURE
28 GAUGE
5 27
ORDERED
21 G 2 11

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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Automatic sprinkler systems are rec- Sprinkler System Drain-Down

NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. P/N ommended to be inspected, tested, Draining the sprinkler system must be
1 3/4" x 1/4" Hex and maintained by a qualified Inspec- done in accordance with the following
Bushing . . . . . . . . . 1 CH tion Service in accordance with local procedure:
2 3/32" Vent requirements and/or national codes.
Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . 1 92-032-1-002 Step 1. Close the main control valve, if
3 1/4" x 5'-0" The TYCO Model AV-1-300 Alarm this has not already been done.
Tubing . . . . . . . . . . 1 CH Check Valves do not require any reg-
ularly scheduled maintenance. It is Step 2. Open the remote cross main or
PRESSURE recommended, however, that proper branch line vent connection. (Refer to
SWITCH operation of the alarms be periodically Step 7 in the Installation section.)
verified in accordance with a proce- Step 3. Open the Main Drain Valve.
1 dure that is acceptable to the author- Check first to see that the drainage
3 ity having jurisdiction. Any impairment water discharge will not cause damage
(ROUTE TO must be immediately corrected. or result in dangerous conditions.
DRAIN) Inspection Procedure Step 4. Wait until the Supply Pressure
2 It is recommended that the following Gauge reads zero pressure and the
(GREEN inspection procedure be performed at sound of draining water has stopped
MODEL RC-1
RETARD TINT) least quarterly by a qualified Inspection before performing any maintenance
CHAMBER Service. work on the fire protection system.
Trim kit is ordered separately when a Step 1. Notify the proper authorities Leakage from Alarm Line Drain
Water Motor Alarm is not installed. and all personnel who may be affected Follow the steps indicated below until
that an alarm test is to be performed. water ceases to flow from the alarm line
FIGURE 8 drain. After each step check if leakage
ALARM VENT TRIM KIT Step 2. Open the end-of-line Inspec-
tor’s Test Connection (or Alarm Test has stopped.
(P/N 52-201-2-012)
Valve, if acceptable to the authority Step 1. Open the Main Drain Valve.
having jurisdiction) and verify that the Let the water flow for about 5 seconds
Care and system alarms operate in accordance
with the requirements of the authority
and then close the Main Drain Valve.
This should flush any loose debris that
Maintenance having jurisdiction. Verify that the water
motor alarm and/or the pressure alarm
may have become trapped between the
Clapper Facing and the Seat Ring or in
The following procedures and inspec- switch properly actuate and within the the seating area of the Drain Valve.
tions should be performed in accor- elapsed time required by the authority
Step 2. Repeat Step 1 if the rate of
dance with this section, in addition to having jurisdiction.
continued flow out of the drain was
any specific requirements of the NFPA. Step 3. Verify that water is flowing out noticeably reduced.
Any impairment must be immediately of the alarm line drain at a rate consis-
corrected. Step 3. Open the Alarm Test Valve and
tent with the 1/8 inch (3,2 mm) diam-
allow water to flow for about 5 seconds
eter drain orifice in the Restriction
NOTICE before re-closing the valve. This should
Assembly.
flush any loose debris that may have
Performing the care and maintenance Step 4. Close the end-of-line Inspec- become trapped in the seating area of
procedures will result in operation of tor’s Test Connection (or Alarm Test the Alarm Test Valve.
the associated alarms. Consequently, Valve).
notification must first be given to the Step 4. Repeat Step 3 if the rate of
owner and fire department, central Step 5. Verify that water ceases to flow continued flow out of the drain was
station, or other signal station to which from the alarm line drain. noticeably reduced.
the alarms are connected. Step 6. Clean the 1/2 inch Strainer Step 5. Determine whether the water is
Before closing a fire protection system (located in the valve trim) as well as flowing from the Alarm Port (Ref. Figure
main control valve for maintenance the 3/4 inch Strainer (located at the 1) or past the Alarm Test Valve. If the
work on the fire protection system connection to the water motor alarm, leakage is past the Alarm Test Valve,
that it controls, obtain permission to as applicable). Be sure to replace the close the main control valve, and then
shut down the affected fire protec- strainer baskets and tighten the caps repair or replace the Alarm Test Valve
tion system from the proper authori- securely. as necessary.
ties and notify all personnel who may Step 6. If it appears that the leakage
be affected by this decision. NOTICE noted in Step 5 is from the Alarm Port,
The owner is responsible for the inspec- Cleaning of the Strainers after each drain the system in accordance with
tion, testing, and maintenance of their operation of the alarms is especially the prescribed procedure. After the
fire protection system and devices in important in the case of water sup- system has been drained, remove the
compliance with this document, as plies (such as lakes and rivers) having Handhole Cover.
well as with the applicable standards a large quantity of suspended matter. A Step 7. While holding the Spring down
of the National Fire Protection Asso- clogged alarm line can prevent opera- by the coils, remove the Hinge Pin.
ciation (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to tion of the alarms. Remove the Spring and Waterway
the standards of any other authorities Step 7. Notify all authorities responsi- Clapper Assembly.
having jurisdiction. Contact the install- ble for monitoring the installation that
ing contractor or product manufacturer the fire protection system has been
regarding any questions. returned to service.
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Clogged Alarm Line Drain Step 5. If there are no signs of leakage

Nominal Torque
If water either does not flow or only past either the Alarm Check Valve
Valve Sizes dribbles out of the alarm line drain Clapper per Step 1 or the Bypass
Feet Lbs.
Inches during an alarm test, then it is likely Check Valve per Step 2, inspect the
(Nm)
(DN)
that the screen protecting the Restric- sprinkler system for leakage.
2-1/2 39 tion Assembly drain orifice (Ref. Figure
(DN65) (52) 3) has become clogged. Excess Pressure Due to
Thermal Expansion
4 39 Wet pipe sprinkler systems subject
(DN100) (52) NOTICE to ambient temperatures in excess of
6 60 For variable pressure systems, a 100°F (38°C) can experience signifi-
(DN150) (80) clogged alarm line drain will increase cant increases in system pressure due
the likelihood of a false alarm. to the thermal expansion of the water.
8 120 In particular, a gridded wet-pipe system
(DN200) (160) First break the union downstream of
the Drain Restriction and remove the with a relatively small air pocket and
TABLE C Drain Restriction for cleaning by back- no relief valve can be subjected to an
HANDHOLE COVER BOLTS flushing the screen. Re-install the Drain increase of more than 100 psi (6,9 bar),
MAXIMUM TORQUE Restriction and re-assemble the drain due to an increase in ambient tempera-
line. ture of approximately 50°F (28°C).
Step 8. Using a light, check for and Loss of Excess System Pressure As necessary, install a pressure relief
remove any debris that may have For variable pressure systems, the valve, in accordance with the require-
become lodged within the Seat Ring System Pressure Gauge normally indi- ments of the authority having jurisdic-
groove. Inspect the Seat Ring seat cates a pressure greater than that tion, to automatically relieve the excess
for any damage. If the Seat Ring has shown by the Supply Pressure Gauge. pressure that could otherwise be
become dented across the seat then Also, the value should be close to that created in wet-pipe systems exposed
the Alarm Check Valve will have to be of the peak supply pressure that has to significant increases in ambient
replaced. It is impractical to re-face a occurred after the system was placed temperature.
Seat Ring in the field. in service. False Alarms
Step 9. Check for and remove any Follow the step below when repeated
debris that may have become lodged NOTICE false alarms occur in a variable pres-
in the Clapper Facing. If a minor imper- For variable pressure systems, loss of sure system.
fection remains in the Clapper Facing, excess system pressure will increase Step 1. Check for and correct the
then turn it over after thoroughly clean- the likelihood of a false alarm. cause of continued leakage out the
ing both surfaces with a clean cloth. alarm line drain.
Replace the Clapper Facing if neces- Follow the procedure indicated below
sary. Be sure to securely re-tighten to correct a loss of excess system Step 2. Check for and clean a clogged
the retaining fastener for the Clapper pressure condition. alarm line drain.
Washer. Step 1. Check for signs of continued Step 3. Check for and correct the
Step 10. Replace the Spring and leakage from the alarm line drain. If rust cause of a loss in excess system
Waterway Clapper Assembly as shown stains and/or water deposits indicate pressure.
in Figure 1. While holding the coils of that continued leakage has been taking
Step 4. Drain the sprinkler system and
the Spring down, re-insert the Hinge place, take corrective action according
re-fill it using the steps described in the
Pin. Be sure that the Hinge Pin is to the procedure described in the sub-
Setting Procedure section.
pushed all the way to the rear of the section entitled “Leakage from Alarm
valve. Line Drain.” Intermittent Alarms
Step 2. If there are no signs of contin- If the pressure alarm switch gives a
Step 11. Install Handhole Cover: steady signal, but the water motor gen-
ued leakage from the alarm line drain,
a. Align Handhole Cover Gasket and close the main control valve, slowly erates an intermittent alarm, check for
Handhole Cover in proper orien- remove the plug from the supply pres- binding in the water motor alarm drive
tation with valve body (Ref. Figure sure gauge test valve to relieve the shaft.
1) and hold in place supply pressure, and then slowly open If the water motor alarm and/or the
b. Apply LOCTITE No. 242 (or equiv- the union in the externally mounted pressure alarm switch provide an
alent) to Hex Bolt threads bypass. intermittent alarm, it is likely the con-
sequence of an excessive amount
c. Insert Hex Bolts through Hand- Step 3. Check for leakage past the
of air being trapped within the sprin-
hole Cover Gasket and Handhole Bypass Check Valve. If there is leakage,
kler system. Drain down the sprinkler
Cover, hand-tighten into valve debris may have become lodged
system and refill it using the steps
body between its clapper and seat. Drain
described in the Setting Procedure
the system in accordance with the
d. Using crossdraw sequence to section.
prescribed procedure and then clean
assure uniformity, wrench-tighten or replace the Bypass Check Valve as A discontinuance of an alarm may also
Hex Bolts to appropriate torque required. be caused by the Clapper closing due
values (Ref. Table C) to a sudden drop in supply pressure
Step 4. Re-assemble the externally
e. Inspect to assure all Hex Bolts or the shut-off of a pump in the supply
mounted bypass, replace the plug into
are securely tightened line. These types of problems can only
the Gauge Test Valve, and return the
be corrected by maintaining a steady
Step 12. Return the Alarm Valve to fire protection system to operation in
supply pressure.
operation in accordance with the steps accordance with the steps described
described in the Setting Procedure in the Operation section.
section.
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Limited AV-1-300 Valve Trim

Standard Order
Other Model AV-1-300
Configurations
Warranty Specify: Vertical, Closed Drain
Galvanized Trim for (size) Model AV-1- Other AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valves
For warranty terms and conditions, visit 300 Alarm Check Valve, P/N (specify): are valves ordered with any combina-
www.tyco-fire.com. tion of flange, threaded port, or groove
Vertical Closed Drain, Galvanized outside diameter not offered under
Ordering
(See Figure 4)
2-1/2 Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-204-4-950
Standard AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valve
4 or 6 Inch* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-204-4-951 offerings.
Procedure 8 Inch* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-204-4-952
*Provided semi-preassembled
Valves with NPT threaded ports are
intended for use with the AV-1-300
Contact your local distributor for avail- Special Order
Valve Trim described in this data sheet.
ability. When placing an order, indicate Specify: (Vertical or Horizontal),
Valves with ISO threaded ports are
the full product name. Refer to Table (Closed or Open) Drain Galvanized Trim
intended for use with special order trim
A (Page 3) for Flange Drilling Speci- for (size) Model AV-1-300 Alarm Check
that is provided by local distributors
fications. The Price Book provides Valve, P/N (specify):
to meet the specific needs of certain
Part Numbers (P/Ns) for factory pre- Vertical Open Drain, Galvanized localities. Contact your local distribu-
trimmed Model AV-1-300 Valves. (See Figure 5) tor regarding valves and valve trim for
2-1/2 Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-204-4-053
specific localities.
Standard AV-1-300 4 or 6 Inch* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-204-4-954
Alarm Check Valve 8 Inch* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-204-4-955 Specify: (size) Model AV-1-300 Alarm
*Provided semi-preassembled Check Valve with (connections)
(Assumes American Standard Flange Horizontal Closed Drain, Galvanized with (NPT or ISO) threaded ports,
Drilling, American Threaded Ports, and (See Figure 6) P/N (specify):
American Groove Outside Diameter, as 4 or 6 Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-204-4-057
applicable.) 8 Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-204-4-058 2-1/2 Inch Valves with NPT Ports
Specify: (size in inches) Model AV-1- ISO (PN16) Flange x
300 Alarm Check Valve with (end con- Accessories 2.88 inch (73,0 mm)
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-251
nections), P/N (specify): Order the following accessories, as
applicable: ANSI Flange x
2-1/2 Inch Valves 3.00 inch (76,1 mm)
2.88 inch (73,0 mm) Groove O.D. x Model RC-1 Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-220
2.88 inch (73,0 mm) Groove O.D. Retard Chamber. . . . . . . . . . . 52-211-1-002 ISO (PN16) Flange x
2-1/2 Inch G x G �������������������� 52-203-1-110 (Required for variable pressure water sup- 3.00 inch (76,1 mm)
ply conditions.) Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-331
ANSI Flange x
2.88 inch (73,0 mm) Groove O.D. Alarm Vent Trim. . . . . . . . . . . . 52-201-2-012 AS Flange x
2-1/2 Inch F x G ���������������������� 52-203-1-210 2.88 inch (73,0 mm)
(Required when a water motor alarm is not
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-611
4 Inch Valves installed.)
AS Flange x
4.50 inch (114,3 mm) Groove O.D. x Model PS10-2 Potter Electric Waterflow 3.00 inch (76,1 mm)
4.50 inch (114,3 mm) Groove O.D. Pressure Alarm Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . 25710 Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-410
4 Inch G x G �������������������������� 52-203-1-113 (Required for electric signal indicating JIS Flange x
waterflow.) 2.88 inch (73,0 mm)
ANSI Flange x
4.50 inch (114,3 mm) Groove O.D. Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-710
Model WMA-1 Water Motor Alarm
4 Inch F x G ���������������������������� 52-203-1-413 Red Finish Gong . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-630-1-001P JIS Flange x
Aluminum Finish Gong ����������������52-630-2-001P 3.00 inch (76,1 mm)
ANSI Flange x ANSI Flange (Required for a mechanical waterflow Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-810
4 Inch F x F ����������������������������52-203-1-013 alarm.) 3.00 inch (76,1 mm) Groove O.D x
6 Inch Valves Optional 600 PSI Water 3.00 inch (76,1 mm)
Pressure Gauge ������������������� 92-343-1-004 Groove O.D. �������������������������� 52-203-1-120
6.62 inch (168,3 mm) Groove O.D. x
6.62 inch (168,3 mm) Groove O.D. 2-1/2 Inch Valves with ISO Ports
6 Inch G x G �������������������������� 52-203-1-115 Replacement Parts ISO (PN16) Flange x
ANSI Flange x Valve 2.88 inch (73,0 mm)
6.62 inch (168,3 mm) Groove O.D. Specify: (description) for use with (size) Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-211
6 Inch F x G ����������������������������52-203-1-615 Model AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valve, ISO (PN16) Flange x
P/N (specify, see Figure 1) 3.00 inch (76,1 mm)
ANSI Flange x ANSI Flange Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-1-311
6 Inch F x F ����������������������������52-203-1-015 Trim
Specify: (description) for use with 3.00 inch (76,1 mm) Groove O.D. x
8 Inch Valves Model AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valve,
3.00 inch (76,1 mm)
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-120
8.62 inch (219,1 mm) Groove O.D. x P/N (specify, see Figure 4, 5, or 6)
8.62 inch (219,1 mm) Groove O.D. 2.88 inch (73,0 mm) Groove O.D. x
8 Inch G x G ��������������������������52-203-1-916 2.88 inch (73,0 mm)
Groove O.D. ��������������������������52-203-1-921
ANSI Flange x
8.62 inch (219,1 mm) Groove O.D.
8 Inch F x G ����������������������������52-203-1-816

ANSI Flange x ANSI Flange

8 inch F x F ����������������������������52-203-1-016
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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) ISO (PN10) Flange x
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-415 8.62 inch (219,1 mm)
AS Flange x Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-216
6.50 inch (165,1 mm) ISO (PN16) Flange x
Groove O.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-203-4-425 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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