Data Sheet 11.

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Issue A

Operation, Installation &

Maintenance Manual

Deluge Valve
Model DS & DR

Rapidrop Global
Rutland Business Park, Newark Road, Peterborough, PE1 5WA, United Kingdom

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Operation

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2.

Maintenance Manual

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3.

Trouble Shooting and Repair Guide

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4.

Figure DS Basic Valve

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Figure DA Basic Valve

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Needle Valve NV - 101 & Y - Strainer ST - 101

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7.

F - 100M Pilot Valve

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8.

Manual Release Station - MRS

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9.

Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauge Type 111.SP

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10.

Water Motor Gong

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11.

Hydraulically Controlled/Wet Trim Deluge Valve

(Sample Drawing)

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Operation
General Description
Rapidrop Model DS & DA are diaphragm operated, Line Fluid Actuated, Globe Type-Straight
Pattern Valves. The valve remains closed when line fluid (water is loaded above the diaphragm
in the cover chamber and valve opens fully, when line fluid (water) is emptied from the cover
chamber.
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Our Deluge Valve are TAC/BVQI Approved and UL-Listed for size 4,6, & 8.

The components of basic Deluge Valve assembly Model DS - A:

Main Valve DS
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Needle Valve - Restriction orifice - NV 101
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Y strainer - ST 101
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Pilot Valve 100M for Hydraulic Actuator or Pneumatic Actuation
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Manual Release station - MRS
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Pressure Gauge with isolation cock and inlet side PG-100SS
Option A vailable
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Solenoid Valve 3/2 way NO type for Electric Actuation (energized to open)
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Drain valve 2 Nos. one each for inlet & outlet side-DV 101 Brass
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Alarm trim (water motor gong & strainer)
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Test trim (isolation valve & check valve)
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Detection Line
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Pressure switch on outlet side as well as on Detection Line
All trims are FACTORY FITTED on the Deluge Valve. There is no need for tubing and trim fitting at
site.

Specification
Deluge Valves are hydraulic (wet trim) / pneumatic (pneumatic trim) or electrically operated
(electric trim), self actuated, diaphragm operated having resilient (soft-seat) quad-ring for zero
leakage to class VI as per ANSI B16.104/ANSI FCI 70-2-2006. The valve shall be of packless
design, top and bottom guided for vibration-free operation.

Function
When the detection system senses a fire, either there is a loss of pressure in the detection line or
it gives electric signal.
In case of loss of pressure, the water from the pilot valve (100M) is drained, which opens the pilot
and when pilot opens, it drains water from the main valve (F100) cover chamber, opening the
deluge valve FULLY and INSTANTLY.
In the case of electric signal, the 3/2 way solenoid valve is energized which opens the pilot valve
(100M) which opens the Deluge Valve.
When the electric signal is de-energised, it closes / resets the deluge valve automatically.

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Maintenance Manual
As described earlier, Deluge Valve Assembly consists of the following:
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Main Valve DS
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Needle Valve - Restriction orifice - NV 101 - Stainless Steel
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Y strainer - ST 101 - Stainless Steel
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Pilot Valve 100M - Stainless Steel
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Manual Release Station - MRS
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Pressure Gauge - PG 100SS
Please find attached the data sheet and maintenance instruction for each of the above separately.

Model DS Basic Valve Maintenance

Disassembly
Inspection or maintenance of the valve can be accomplished without removal from the line.
To replace diaphragm (8) and/or seat quad ring (11), please refer the drawing on page 4/5
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Remove tube nuts where necessary to release valve covers from controls or control line
Remove cover (1) and spring (3) by loosening nuts (7)
Remove diaphragm and stem assembly, being careful not to damage diaphragm when
removing from studs.
With assembly removed, examine diaphragm(8) and seat quad ring (11) for wear or damage

Do not disassemble unless replacement is necessary.

Note:
Diaphragm and Stem Assembly in 4 and smaller valves and 6 and larger valves differ in the
number of parts involved. Refer to sketch. Size 6 and above has extra stem O- Ring.
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To replace diaphragm (8), seat quad ring (11) and/or stem O- Ring, hold stem in vice or with
wrench on flats at bottom end of stem and remove nuts
Remove diaphragm washer, diaphragm, etc. in proper sequence
Check all surfaces, seat grooves and diaphragm clamping surfaces for damages and foreign
particles

Reassembly
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To reassemble, follow reverse order of disassembly
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Tighten stem nuts securely to assure proper clamping of diaphragm
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To assure positive and even-clamping of diaphragm between body and cover, gradually
tighten cover nuts diametrically opposite each other

Installation
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The valve is to be installed on the line as per Flow Direction Arrow on the valve body
Valve size upto 4 can be installed Horizontally or Vertically. Valve size 6 and above must be
installed Horizontally only
Please ensure that tubing is not damaged or bent during the installation. Proper care should
be taken. If tubing is already damaged in transit, it must be repaired properly before
installation

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All valves for petroleum services must be installed for Over the Seat Flow. R after the figure
number denotes Over the Seat flow. This will help valve to close, in case of diaphragm failure
Item(5) of FIG DS -A is needle valve for adjustable closing speed of the valve. Please keep
this needle valve only 1/2 turn open
Item(7) of FIG DS -A is Y strainer 40/80 mesh stainless steel
Item(8) Pilot 100M which actuates Deluge Valve in case of fire
Item (4 ) Manual Release Station - open ball valve, as instructed on the label to open deluge
valve, in case of emergency

Trouble Shooting and Repair Guide

(a) Valve will not open
No.

Probable cause

Remedy

Diaphragm assembly stuck

Disassemble Valve, Clean it thoroughly, make it

free by polishing both ends of stem.

Closed / jammed needle valve

or ball valve

Ensure needle valve and ball valves are open

Problems in solenoid control or

pilot (optional)

Ensure solenoid control and pilot are

working properly, check their functions

Jammed strainer

Disassemble bottom strainer cover and clean

thoroughly. Replace screen if necessary.

(b) Valve will not close

No.

Probable cause

Remedy

Valve diaphragm assembly stuck

Disassemble valve, polish top and bottom

ends of stem and make it free

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3
4

Problems in solenoid control pilot

Closed / jammed manual release
Leakage in pilot 100M

Check its function

Ensure manual release is open
If so, repair the pilot, check its diaphragm

(c) V alve is leaking

No.

Probable cause

Remedy

Dirt or foreign object between

seat and O- Ring

Open the valve and clean seat

O- Ring seat has been worned

out or damaged

Replace O- Ring seat

Gasket below seat has been

damaged

Check and replace the Gasket, if necessary

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Model DS Basic Valve

(Globe Type Pattern)

DRAIN PLUG

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PLUG

COVER

BEARING COVER

SPRING

NUT, STEM

STUDS

NUTS

WASHER, DIAPHRAGM

DIAPHRAGM

17

SPACER

15

STEM

10

RETAINER, QUAD RING

16

O - RING STEM

11

QUAD RING SEAT

13

GASKET, SEAT

12

SEAT

14

RETAINER PLATE

BODY

Positive 'O' ring seat seal

Pressure drop advantage of globe type pattern
In-line service
Capable of performing numerous functional combinations

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Model DA Basic Valve

(Globe Type Angle Pattern)

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18

PLUG

COVER

BEARING COVER

SPRING

NUT, STEM

STUDS

NUTS

WASHER, DIAPHRAGM

DIAPHRAGM

16

SPACER

15

STEM

17

O -RING STEM

10

RETAINER, QUAD RING

11

QUAD RING SEAT

13

GASKET, SEAT

12

SEAT

14

RETAINER PLATE

BODY

Diaphragm actuated hydraulic operation same as Model DS globe type

Positive O - Ring seat seal
Pressure drop advantage of Angle type pattern
In-line service
Capable of performing numerous functional combinations

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Needle Valve NV - 101

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CAP

GRUB SCREW

BACK UP RING

O- RING

STEM

BODY

Closing speed needle valve NV - 101, should be normally two to three turns open
There is provision to keep the valve locked in position by grub screw lock, if necessary
NV are completely stainless steel with 1/4, 3/8 & NPT (F) threaded

Y - Strainer ST - 101

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BODY

SCREEN

BODY GASKET

PLUG

Y - Strainer are provided with 40 mesh stainless steel screen

Open the bottom plug periodically and clean the screen
Y - Strainer are completely stainless steel with 1/4, 3/8 & NPT (F) threaded

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100M Pilot Valve

AIR/HYD. PRESSURE LINE

14

STEM NUT

13

WASHER DIAPHRAGM

16

ALLEN BOLT

COVER

12

DIAPHRAGM

BODY

11

O- RING (STEM)

15

SPRING

STEM

RETAINER (O- RING)

O - RING (RETAINER)

WASHER (O - RING)

LOCK NUT

SEAT

10

O - RING (BTM COVER)

BTM COVER

100M is normally open type small valve

It closes when there is water or air pressure above diaphragm and opens when the water or
air is drained from the diaphragm
Check the spring, diaphragm and O - Ring, if pilot is continuously leaking

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MRS Manual Release Station

LEVER SLEEVE

13

LEVER NUT

12

LEVER

11

GLAND NUT

10

STEM

GLAND

GLAND PACKING

INSERT SEAL

STEM SEAL

BALL SEAT

BALL

INSERT

BODY

BRACKET

RUBBER SEAL

HEX NIPPLE

Manual Release Station is provided to open deluge valve in case of emergency, when it does
not operate automatically
It drains water from the deluge valve cover, when ball valve is opened which allows deluge
valve to fully open

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Bourdon Tube Pressure Gauge

Type 111.10SP Sprinkler Gauge Standard Series
Dimensions

Size
4

mm
in

A
100
4.0

B
83.5
3.29

C
30
1.18

E
11.5
0.45

L
3.75
0.15

T
1/4

Applications
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Weight
0.35 lb.

Pressure connection
Material: copper alloy
1/4 NPT lower mount (LM)

Fire sprinkler systems

Suitable for all media that will not obstruct the pressure
system or attack copper alloy parts

Movement
Copper alloy
Dial
White aluminum with stop pin; black and red lettering

Standard Features

Pointer
Black aluminum
Case
Black polycarbonate
Window
Snap-in clear polycarbonate
Approvals
UL listed (UL-393)
FM approved

Design
EN 837-1 & ASME B40.100
Sizes
4 (100 mm)
Accuracy class
3/2/3% of span (ASME B40.100 Grade B)
Ranges
0/80 psi, retard to 250 psi (air)
0/300 psi (water)

Optional Extras

Working pressure
Steady:
3/4 of full scale value
Fluctuating: 2/3 of full scale value
Short time: full scale value

(not all options are UL or FM approved)

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Operating temperature
Ambient:
-40F to 140F (-40C to 60C)
Media:
140F (+60C) maximum

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Temperature error
Additional error when temperature changes from reference
temperature of 68F (20C)
+0.4% for every 18F (10C)
rising or falling. Percentage of span.
Bourdon tube
Material: copper alloy
C-type

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0.55

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Brass restrictor
Friction-fit cover ring (requires steel case)
Glass window (requires steel case & friction ring)
Black-painted steel case
Stainless steel case
Special case colors
Nickel-plated connection
Custom dial layout
Special threaded connection
Custom dial layout
Other pressure scales available:
2
bar, kPa, MPa, kg/cm
and dual scales

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Water Motor Gong

GA Mounting Type - A

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5 14

11 12

16

SPRINKLER ALARM
MODEL - GA

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INLET

INLET

LISTED
3S38
HD
FIRE
PROTECT
PVT.CO.
LTD.
HD
FIRE
PROTECT
THANE 400604,
- 400604,INDIA
INDIA
THANE

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19

18

21

13

20

24
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OUTLET
OUTLET

10
14

VIEW 'A'

25

23 3

CLEAN OUT
PLUG

23

7
TO DRAIN
6
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Hydraulically Controlled/Wet Trim Deluge Valve

Model DS-A
Sample Drawing with material of construction
HYD. PRESSURE LINE

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DETECTION TRIM
(OPTIONAL)

11

8
18

TO, ATMOSPHERE
(DRAIN)

TEST TRIM
(OPTIONAL)

YST

2
3
4

50MM
C/T

(DRAIN)
TO, ATMOSPHERE

ALARM TRIM
(OPTIONAL)

7
5

TO, ATMOSPHERE
(DRAIN)

8
10
16

15

FLOW

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CLOSED VALVE
OPENS VALVE

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13

1.5MM
2

12

14

DRAIN LINE

No.

Description

Material

Qty.

Basic valve

WCB

2
3
4

Inlet drain valve

Tubing & fittings
M.R. Station

Brass
SS304
SS304

1
1
1

5
6
7

Needle valve
Outlet drain valve
Strainar Y - type

SS304
Brass
SS304

1
1
1

100M (electrically control)

SS304

Water motor gong - Rapidrop - 3/4 B

SPx1BSP(F)

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Pressure Switch Dag process make-FLP/A-2H-1/2 NPT(F)

Range: 1-10Kg/cm2 CCOE certified

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Pressure gauges - mass make model - PG - 100SS

Range: 0-16 Kg/cm2

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Deluge V alve for:

- Wet trim
- Test trim
- Alarm trim
- Detection line trim
- Drain line

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Flange drilling as per ANSI-B16.5-150#RF. Serrated finish

Valve
Size D

F/F

C/T

O.D .

THk

RFD

PCD

Noof
Hole

Hole
Dia

50 mm

203.0

140

152.4

16.0

92.0

120.6

19.0

80 mm

305.0

175

190.5

19.0

127.0

152.4

19.0

100 mm

381.0

220

229.0

23.8

190.5

157.0

19.0

150 mm
200 mm
250 mm

508.0
645.0
755.6

305
400
480

279.5
343.0
406.4

25.5
28.5
30.2

216.0
270.0
324.0

241.5
298.5
362.0

8
8
12

22.2
22.2
25.4

Valve size: 4(100mm), 6(150mm), 8(200mm) UL-Approved

Valve function
Valve opens when solenoid is energized
Valve closes when solenoid is de-energized
M.R. Station provides manual override of controls
No.
1
2
3
4

Description
Cover
Bearing Cover
Spring
Nut, Stem

Material
C.S.A.216 GR WCB
S.S.304
S.S.316
S.S.304

Qty.
1
1
1
2

Washer, Diaphragm

S.S.A.351 GR CF 8

6
7
8
9
10

Studs
Nuts
Diaphragm
Body
Retainer, Quad ring

ASTM A193 GR.B7

ASTM A194 GR.2H
Buna - N
C.S.A.216 GR WCB
S.S.A.351 GR CF 8

1
1
1

11
12

Quad Ring Seat

Seat

Buna - N
S.S.A.351 GR CF 8M

1
1

13
14
15
16

Gasket, Seat
Retainer Plate
Stem
Spacer

Buna - N
S.S.A.351 GR CF 8
S.S.316
S.S.304

1
1
1
1

17
18

O - Ring, Stem
Plug

Buna-N
CS

1
1

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