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Inbal Deluge Valve, Hydraulic Actuation

Series 700D/DG/DX - 04/24A05 Local Resetting
FM Approved

Model 799DX-04A05

General Description
The Inbal Deluge Valve with Hydraulic Actuation Trim is available in sizes 1½" (40 mm) to 12" (300 mm). The valves
specifically designed for fire protection systems actuated by have threaded, flanged, grooved, or wafer inlet and outlet
a fire detection and release system of wet pilot sprinklers ends.
and/or hydraulic manual control. The Inbal Automatic Water The only moving part in the Inbal Deluge Valve, when it
Control Valve, which is used in this deluge system, is a operates, is the reinforced sleeve, which forms a drip-tight
pressure operated, sleeve actuated, axial valve designed seal with the corrosion resistant core. It has a smooth
for use in fire protection systems. opening to prevent any water hammer in the piping system.
The Inbal Hydraulically actuated Deluge Valve is used for The unique design and variety of materials and coatings
automatic or manual operation. The wet pilot line functions make the Inbal Deluge Valve ideally suitable for use in
as a thermal detector equipped with a fixed temperature brackish or sea water, similar to those found in chemical and
release. When one or more of the sprinkler heads, located petrochemical facilities or in offshore platforms. The Inbal
on the pilot line, fuses, or when a manual release station is can also be used as a foam concentrate control valve in
operated locally or remotely, the Inbal Deluge Valve opens foam/water systems.
and water flows from all open sprinklers and/or nozzles on
the system. As soon as the releasing system and the
sprinkler piping are reset, the Inbal Deluge Valve resetting is
merely done by activating the reset knob.
The control trim includes all the pilot valves, accessories,
fittings, and gauges to provide for proper operation in either
vertical or horizontal installation. The standard material
Inbal Deluge Valve is rated to 300 psi (21 bar) and is

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 Technical Data
Approvals End Standards
The Inbal Hydraulically Controlled Deluge Valve models: Threaded End:
711D -04A05 733D -04A05 799D -04A05 NPT or BSPT.
711D -24A05 733D -24A05 799D -24A05 Flanged End:
711DX -04A05 733DX -04A05 799DX -04A05 ANSI B16.5 class 150 & 300; 1
711DX -24A05 733DX -24A05 799DX -24A05 ISO 7005 - PN10, 16 & 25; 1
711DG-04A05 733DG-04A05 799DG-04A05 BS 10 Table D & E; 2
711DG-24A05 733DG-24A05 799DG-24A05 AS 2129 Table D & E; 2
are all FM approved to 300 psi (21 bar) in sizes 2", 3", 4", 6", Jis B 2212, 2213, 2214.2
8", 10" and 12" (50, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300 mm) with Grooved End:
threaded, flanged and wafer ends. Consult the FM Approval ANSI/AWWA C606-87.
Guide for acceptable applications. Inbal Deluge Valves Wafer End:
have Lloyd's, DNV▪GL, and ABS Type Approvals for all Fits most of the above standards.
sizes. (1) - On standard
(2) - On special request
Model Numbers
Inlet End Outlet End Model no. Pressure Rating
Threaded Threaded 711DX-04A05 Maximum working pressure*: 300 psi (21 bar).
Threaded Grooved 716DX-04A05* * Standard material valve
Flanged Flanged 733DX-04A05
Temperature Range
Flanged Grooved 736DX-04A05*
Water: Max. +150oF (+65oC).
Grooved Grooved 766DX-04A05*
Wafer Wafer 799DX-04A05 Installation Position
”DX” can be replaced with ”D” or ”DG” depends on the Inbal Vertical or horizontal.
Automatic Water Control Valve series in use. See bulletins Materials
F02-01, F02-02, and F02-03. Standard
The above model numbers refer to potable water trimmed Valve Housing:
valves. For sea / brackish water control trim, replace ”04” Forged Steel (SAE 1021).
with ”24”; ”34” ─ for foam control trim. For example: Valve Ends and Wafer Flow Test & Drain Ends:
799D-24A05 is a wafer type ends deluge valve with sea Ductile Iron (ASTM A536 65-45-12).
water, hydraulically actuated, local reset control trim. Threaded, Flanged, and Grooved Flow Test & Drain Ends:
Sizes Carbon Steel (SAE 1020).
Threaded Ends: Sleeve:
1½", 2", 2½" & 3" (40, 50, 65 & 80 mm). SMR5 Elastomer reinforced with polyester and Kevlar.
Flanged Ends: Control Trim:
2", 2½", 3", 4", 6", 8", 10" & 12" (40, 50, 65, 80, 100,150, 200, Brass Nickel Chrome plated Stainless Steel, and
250 & 300 mm). Galvanized Steel.
Grooved Ends*: Optional
2", 3", 4", 6" & 8" (50, 80, 100, 150 & 200 mm). Cast Steel;
Wafer Ends: Bronze;
3", 4", 6", 8", 10" & 12" (80, 100, 150, 200, 250 & 300 mm). Nickel Aluminum Bronze;
Stainless Steel AISI 316;
* Non FM Approved
Super Austenitic Stainless Steel;
Super Duplex Stainless Steel;
Titanium.

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 Schematic Control Diagram _h 700DX-04A05
c
arm Swit
r Al e
M oto ressur
te r P
Wa rm 1 Inbal Automatic Water
To or Ala
/
and Control Valve
30 To Deluge System
2 Emergency Release Station
Inspector's We
tPilot
Test Valve
Lin
e
3a Test Valve
1
3b Trim Shutoff Valve
4 Y- Strainer
20 25
5 Check Valves

TO 5 TO 37 7 Restriction Orifice
DRAIN
DRAIN 22a
17 17 Deluge Pilot Valve

7 20 Flow control Unit

22b 22a Supply Pressure Gauge

5 22b System Pressure Gauge
TO DRAIN
25 Automatic Drain Valve
4
30 Alarm Test Valve
3a
3b Water
Supply TO DRAIN
37 Drain Valve
2 Valve

Water Line
TO DRAIN

Coating ! Pressure Gauge Valves ─ 3 way, quarter turn ball valves.

Standard ! Drain Cup and Drain Tubes.
Powder epoxy coated. Thickness: 0.004" (0.1 mm) external ! Automatic Drain Valve.
and internal surfaces. ! Emergency Release Station.
Optional For Sea Water Control Trim:
High built epoxy coated and polyurethane finish. Thickness: * The Trim Shutoff Valve, Y-Strainer and Check Valve are replaced
0.01" (0.3 mm). with Water Supply Unit (see bulletin F40-10).
Halar® coated. Thickness: 0.02" (0.5 mm).
Halar® is a registered trade mark of Ausimont USA Inc.
Features
Control Trim ! No Moving Mechanical Parts (N.M.M.P.) construction
ensures a long life of dependable operation, reducing the
On standard, the control trim is supplied preassembled in cost of maintenance.
sections. If self-assembly is required, all the trim ! Quick, yet soft opening performance ─ eliminates water
components are supplied in loose form. The Control Trim hammer and consequent damages.
can be supplied in a completely assembled form on the ! The line pressure is sufficient to close the Inbal Valve
Valve on a special request. The complete control trim tightly. Can perform also, when water supply valve is not in
includes the following components: use.
! Deluge Pilot Valve, 2 way, with a built-in lock device.
! Optional opening and/or closing speed control is
! Y- Strainer with a stainless steel screen*.
available.
! Alarm Test Valve ─ 3 way, L-port, quarter turn ball valve.
! Anti-columning device is available for long or high
! Check Valve ─ spring loaded.
elevation wet pilot line.
! Trim Shutoff Valve*, Flow Test Valve, and Drain Valve
! Easily reset ─ no need to hold the reset knob pulled out
quarter turn ball valves. while the pilot line is pressurized.
! Supply and System Pressure Gauges with dual scale (psi
! A Resetting Indicator to verify Deluge Pilot and Inbal Valve
and bar).
positions from a distance.
! Restriction Orifice.

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 Pilot Line Design Data
bar psi
90
6
80 PILOT VALVE IS CLOSED
PILOT LINE PRESSURE

5 70
HIGHEST SPRING SETTING
60
4 PILOT VALVE IS OPEN
50
3
40

2 30
PILOT VALVE IS CLOSED
20
1 LOWEST SPRING SETTING
10
PILOT VALVE IS OPEN
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 psi
bar
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE

Graph (1)

! Supplied as standard preassembled in sections ─ saves Operation

the self-assembly cost.
The Control Chamber of the Inbal Automatic Water Control
! Remote emergency release stations can be used for
Valve is the annular space between the valve Housing and
manual operation.
the Sleeve. The valve is held in a closed position as long as
! Can be installed vertically or horizontally.
inlet pressure is maintained in the Control Chamber.
! Compact design ─ minimum space for valve and trim.
The wet pilot line, equipped with closed sprinkler heads, is
! Unique principle of operation prevents false operation due
pressurized through the valve trim and located over the
to water surges.
protected area. The wet pilot line serves the dual purpose of
! Pressure rating to 300 psi (21 bar) for standard material
thermal detection and release system.
valve.
In the set position, water pressure is applied to the Control
! Wide range of sizes for an ideal system design.
Chamber of the Inbal Deluge Valve and to the hydraulic
! Control trim made of high grade materials as standard.
release system from the upstream of the Water Supply
! Epoxy coating supplied as standard ─ ensures excellent
Valve. Consequently, the Inbal Deluge Valve stays closed.
corrosion resistance.
The Inbal Deluge Valve opens wide when one or more of the
! Variety of available materials ─ to ensure corrosion-free
sprinklers installed on the wet pilot line fuses and water
service even under severe conditions.
pressure is allowed to vent, or when a hydraulic manual
! The same basic trim is compatible with electric,
release opens. Either one of these operations releases
pneumatic, and/or hydraulic release.
water from the Inbal Control Chamber. The Inbal Deluge
! Additional functions, such as pressure control or another
Valve opens fully introducing a flow of water to the system
release system, could be added on the same valve body.
while activating the system alarm devices. Water will flow
from any open sprinklers and/or spray nozzles on the
system. The operation of the Inbal Deluge Valve and the
flow released from the Control Chamber activate the Deluge
Pilot Valve to latch in an open position, isolating the Control

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Chamber from the inlet water supply. The Deluge Pilot Valve equivalent to the smallest orifice of the releasing device
operation prevents the Inbal Deluge Valve from closing provided on the system. The inspector's test valve may
even if the open releasing wet pilot line closes. The Inbal be used to verify adequate operation of the deluge
Valve will close only when the Resetting procedure is system when a releasing device operates.
followed. 9. Set the Inbal Deluge Valve by following the Resetting
The maximum elevations in which the wet pilot sprinklers or procedure.
manual release stations can be installed are shown on 10.Test the Inbal Valve, the trim, and the alarms according
Graph (1).They are presented in relation to the various to the Testing procedure.
lengths of pilot lines and to the water supply pressure.
The Emergency Release Valve is used for emergency Resetting
actuation of the Inbal Deluge Valve and for routine testing.
The Inbal Deluge Valve system must be reset and restored
to service as soon as possible after automatic, emergency,
Installation or manual actuation.
Refer to the Trim Chart applicable to the specific Inbal The procedure is as follows:
Deluge Valve model in use. 1. Close the Water Supply Valve. Water flow alarms are
1. When the Inbal Deluge Valve is delivered, carefully reset.
unpack and visually check that there has been no 2. Close the Trim Shutoff Valve.
damage to the operating components, piping, and 3. Open the Flow Test Valve and Drain Valve, allowing all
fittings. the water to drain.
2. Always flush the pipelines before installing the Inbal 4. Inspect and replace any portion of the detection system
Valve. subjected to fire conditions.
3. Place the Inbal Valve in the piping at the outlet of the 5. Inspect the trim and alarm Y-Strainers. Clean if
Water Supply Valve. Verify that the arrow on the valve necessary.
Housing matches the actual flow direction. Determine 6. Verify that the Emergency Release Valve is in a closed
which side the system will be accessed from and locate position.
the Inbal Deluge Valve accordingly. 7. Open the Trim Shutoff Valve. Pull the Reset Knob (22) on
4. Install the Inbal Deluge Valve in the pipeline. Use the Pilot Valve and insert the Resetting Indicator
gaskets, bolts, stud bolts, bolt sleeves, and nuts as between the Reset Knob and the Locking Device Cover
required by the valve ends. [see Figure (1C) in bulletin F33-03 ] Allow water
5. Complete the trim assembly by connecting the pressure to build up in the trim and in the Inbal Valve
preassembled sections, or assemble the trim if ordered Control Chamber. Wait and verify that the pressure
in loose component form. Refer to the applicable Trim readings on both pressure gauges are equal.
Chart and Installation Guide. 8. Close the Flow Test Valve.
6. The water pressure supply to the control trim must 9. Fully open the Water Supply Valve. Verify that there is no
always be sourced from the inlet of the Water Supply flow from the Drain Valve, downstream of the Inbal
Valve through a ½" pipe. Valve.
7. Connect the wet pilot line to the control chamber of the 10. Close the Drain Valve.
Deluge Pilot Valve. Refer to Graph (1) which shows the
maximum elevations above the Deluge Valve at which Maintenance, Inspection, & Testing
the release line (pilot sprinklers or manual release) It is recommended that periodic inspections and tests be
should be installed. An Anti-columning Device is conducted by qualified personnel to ensure that the Inbal
required when the release line elevation exceeds the Deluge Valve and related equipment are in good operating
figure corresponding to the minimum water supply condition. The inspection and testing activities should be
system pressure in which the Inbal Deluge Valve is done according to NFPA Standards, the guidelines and
planned to perform. regulations of the authorities having jurisdiction, and the
8. It is recommended to install an inspector's test valve on following instructions. It is recommended that the Deluge
the hydraulic release system. The inspector's test valve Valve be tested, operated, cleaned, and inspected at least
is a locked closed ball valve with an outlet end orifice on a routine basis.

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Inbal Deluge Valve, Hydraulic Actuation

Series 700D/DG/DX - 04/24A05 Local Resetting
FM Approved

Inspection Trip Testing

A weekly Inspection is recommended: An annual Trip Testing is recommended. Performing the Trip
1. Verify that the Water Supply Valve is sealed in fully open Testing will cause water to flow from all open sprinklers
position. and/or nozzles. Prevent damage by taking necessary
2. Verify that the required water pressure is being applied to precautions.
the Inbal Deluge Valve inlet and trim. 1. Open the Flow Test Valve to flush away any debris or
3. Verify that the Deluge Pilot Valve, Trim Shutoff Valve, foreign particles which may have accumulated in the
Alarm Test Valve, Emergency Release Valve, Pressure Inbal Deluge Valve inlet.
Gauge Valves, Flow Test Valve, and Drain Valve are all in 2. Close the Flow Test Valve.
set position. 3. Trip the Inbal Valve to open by either:
4. The Supply and System Pressure Gauges should be a) Opening the inspector's test valve.
checked for accuracy. b) Opening the Emergency Release Valve.
5. Visually inspect for broken or missing parts, or other The water in the Inbal Valve Control Chamber is released
evidence of impaired protection. to the atmosphere. The Inbal Deluge Valve will open wide
and water will flow to the system. All the water flow alarms
Strainer Cleaning
should operate. Verify that the whole system is working
A quarterly Strainer Cleaning is recommended:
properly.
1. Close the Trim Shutoff Valve.
4. Close the inspector's test valve or the Emergency
2. Remove the covers of the trim and alarm Y- Strainers.
Release Valve.
Clean if necessary.
5. Reset the valve by performing the instructions in
3. Open the Trim Shutoff Valve.
Resetting.
Alarm Testing
A quarterly Alarm Testing is recommended: Removal
1. Test the Water Motor Alarm or Alarm Pressure Switch by To remove the Inbal Deluge Valve:
opening the Alarm Test Valve. 1. Close all the pressure supplies:
2. Water Motor Alarm should be audible. Alarm Pressure a) Water Supply Valve.
Switch should activate. b) Trim Shutoff Valve.
3. Close the Alarm Test Valve. All local alarms should stop 2. Open the Emergency Release Valve to release the water
sounding and pressure switch is reset. pressure from the Inbal Valve Control
4. Verify that the supply piping to the alarm drains properly. Chamber.
3. Open the Flow Test Valve and Drain Valve to allow all the
Deluge Trim Testing water to drain.
A semi-annual Deluge Trim Testing is recommended. 4. Disconnect the union and remove the trim from the valve.
Testing of the control trim is conducted with no flow of water 5. Remove the Inbal Valve from the line for inspection.
to the system. 6. To reinstall, follow the Installation procedure (use new
1. Open the Flow Test Valve to flush away debris or foreign gaskets for flanged or wafer valve).
particles which may have accumulated in the Inbal
Deluge Valve inlet. Inquiries/Orders
2. Close the Flow Test Valve.
The Data Sheet for Inquiries/Orders (bulletin F01-05) should
3. Close the Water Supply Valve installed in the inlet of the
be submitted.
Inbal Deluge Valve.
4. Open the inspector's test valve in the hydraulic release
system. Water should be drained from the deluge trim.
Verify that the pressure reading on the System Pressure
Gauge drops to zero which simulates an open position of
the Inbal Deluge Valve.
5. Reset the valve by performing the instructions in
Resetting.

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