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Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

STEP 1:
The system is shown here installed and ready for operation.

There are 2 PRV-1’s shown in line to reduce pressure.

The top larger PRV-1 is used to reduce pressure before
the sprinkler risers. The second PRV-1 is used to reduce
water pressure for Fire Department connections.
DRY PIPE
SPRINKLER
WET PIPE RISER
SPRINKLER
To
RISER Automatic
Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve To Waterflow
Sprinklers
Automatic Pressure Alarm
Sprinklers
Waterflow
Supply Water under High pressure Pressure Alarm Automatic
Drain Valve
AD-1
Supply Water under Lower pressure Outlet
Air Supply
Pressure Retard
Pressure Drain
Gauge Chamber
Air - Open to Atmosphere Gauge
Supply Supply Reset
Pressure Pressure Knob
Air - Under Pressure Gauge Gauge

Main
Tamper Drain Valve
Pilot Main
PRV-1 Valve
Cap
Adjusting
(Normally Closed) Lower
Drain Valve
Drain Valve
(Normally Closed)
Screw (Normally Closed)
Main Main
Needle Valve Control Valve Control Valve
(Factory Set, Do Not Adjust) Regulating Locknut (Normally Open) (Normally Open)
Spring
Diaphragm Outlet
Inlet
Chamber Pressure
Pressure
Gauge
Gauge
Exit Flow
Sensing
Line

Inlet
Diaphragm
Outlet Water out, reduced pressure 125 psi
MAIN Cavity Cavity
HEADER
Water in
HOSE
200 psi
STATIONS
PRV-1

Water out, reduced pressure 125 psi

Note:
Trim on Sprinkler Systems is not complete. It is for example purposes only.
Please Refer to the technical data sheets for complete information.
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Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

STEP 2:
The system supply contains water under 200 psi of pressure. (Shown in dark blue)
The water downstream of the PRV-1 is at the “Set Pressure” of 125 psi. (Shown in light blue)

DRY PIPE
SPRINKLER
WET PIPE RISER
SPRINKLER
To
RISER Automatic
Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve To Waterflow
Sprinklers
Automatic Pressure Alarm
Sprinklers
Waterflow
Supply Water under High pressure Pressure Alarm Automatic
Drain Valve
AD-1
Supply Water under Lower pressure Outlet
Air Supply
Pressure Retard
Pressure Drain
Gauge Chamber
Air - Open to Atmosphere Gauge
Supply Supply Reset
Pressure Pressure Knob
Air - Under Pressure Gauge Gauge

Main
Tamper Drain Valve
Pilot Main
PRV-1 Valve
Cap
Adjusting
(Normally Closed) Lower
Drain Valve
Drain Valve
(Normally Closed)
Screw (Normally Closed)
Main Main
Needle Valve Control Valve Control Valve
(Factory Set, Do Not Adjust) Regulating Locknut (Normally Open) (Normally Open)
Spring
Diaphragm Outlet
Inlet Chamber Pressure
Pressure Gauge
Gauge Exit Flow
Sensing
Line

Inlet
Diaphragm
Outlet Water out, reduced pressure 125 psi
MAIN Cavity Cavity
HEADER
Water in
HOSE
200 psi
STATIONS
PRV-1

Water out, reduced pressure 125 psi

Note:
Trim on Sprinkler Systems is not complete. It is for example purposes only.
Please Refer to the technical data sheets for complete information.
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Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

STEP 3:
This close up of the PRV-1 allows you to see more detail.
There currently is no flow demand downstream of the PRV-1.
The PRV-1 seat is closed and the Pilot Valve seat is also closed.
With the Pilot Valve seat closed, pressure is trapped in the
Diaphgram Chamber which keeps the Diaphgam closed.

Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

Supply Water under High pressure

Tamper
Supply Water under Lower pressure Pilot Cap
Valve Adjusting
Screw
Needle Valve
(Factory Set, Do Not Adjust) Regulating
Locknut
Spring
Outlet
Diaphragm
Inlet Chamber Pressure
Pressure Gauge
Gauge Exit Flow
Pilot Valve
Seat (Closed)

Sensing
Diaphragm Outlet
Main Inlet Line
Header Cavity Cavity
Water in
200 psi Water Downstream,
reduced pressure
to 125 psi
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Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

STEP 4:
This zoom of the Pilot Valve give a better view of the Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve
internal components. The Pilot Valve comes factory
Supply Water under High pressure
preset to a output flow pressure of 125 psi. The Pilot
Valve can be field adjusted to a output pressure of Supply Water under Lower pressure
80 - 150 psi.

Needle Valve Pilot

(Factory Set, Do Not Adjust) Valve
Adjusting
Screw Tamper
Cap Diaphragm Outlet
Chamber
Locknut
Pressure
Gauge
Exit Flow
Pilot Valve
Seat (Closed)

Supply
Line Sensing
Diaphragm Outlet Line
Cavity
Regulating
Spring
Rubber
Gasket Seal

Seat
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Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

STEP 5:
When there is a flow demand downstream,
outlet pressure drops below the “Set Pressure”.
The Pilot Valve Seat opens to relieve pressure from the
Diaphragm Chamber allowing the PRV-1 diaphragm to lift opening the valve.

Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

Supply Water under High pressure

Tamper
Supply Water under Lower pressure Pilot Cap
Valve Adjusting
Screw
Needle Valve Regulating
(Factory Set, Do Not Adjust) Locknut
Spring
Outlet
Diaphragm
Chamber Pressure
Inlet
Gauge
Pressure
Exit Flow
Gauge Pilot Valve
Seat (Opens)

Sensing
Diaphragm Outlet
Main Inlet Line
Header Cavity Cavity
Water in
200 psi Flow Demand
Downstream,
Outlet Pressure
Drops below 125 psi
Example: Sprinkler
System activated
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Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

STEP 6:
As the Flow demand continues downstream and the “Set Pressure is met,
the Pilot Valve Seat closes to “Trap” pressure in the Diaphragm Chamber.
This keeps the Diaphragm lifted at the same position and provides a constant “Set Pressure”.

Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

Supply Water under High pressure

Tamper
Supply Water under Lower pressure Pilot Cap
Valve Adjusting
Screw
Needle Valve
(Factory Set, Do Not Adjust) Regulating Locknut
Diaphragm
Spring Outlet
Chamber Pressure
Inlet
Gauge
Pressure
Exit Flow
Gauge Pilot Valve
Seat (Closes)

Sensing
Diaphragm Outlet
Main Inlet Line
Header Cavity Cavity
Water in
200 psi Flow Demand
Downstream,
Outlet Pressure
is met.
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Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

STEP 7:
The Diaphragm Chamber gets system water through the
Needle Valve which is factory set to optimize performance.

Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

Supply Water under High pressure

Tamper
Supply Water under Lower pressure Pilot Cap
Valve Adjusting
Screw
Needle Valve Regulating
(Factory Set, Do Not Adjust) Locknut
Spring
Outlet
Diaphragm
Chamber Pressure
Inlet
Gauge
Pressure
Exit Flow
Gauge Pilot Valve
Seat (Closes)

Sensing
Diaphragm Outlet
Main Inlet Line
Header Cavity Cavity
Water in
200 psi
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Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

STEP 8:
The regulated flow through the Pilot Valve decreases or increases
the pressure in the Diaphragm Chamber to sufficiently open or close
the PRV-1 as required to regulate the downstream “Set Pressure”.

Model PRV-1 Pressure Regulating Valve

Supply Water under High pressure

Tamper
Supply Water under Lower pressure Pilot Cap
Valve Adjusting
Screw
Needle Valve Locknut
(Factory Set, Do Not Adjust)
Outlet
Diaphragm Pressure
Inlet Chamber
Gauge
Pressure
Exit Flow
Gauge Pilot Valve
Seat (Closes)

Sensing
Diaphragm Outlet
Main Inlet Line
Header Cavity Cavity
Water in
200 psi Flow Demand
Downstream,
Outlet Pressure
is met.
Note:
This is for example purposes only. Please refer
to the technical data sheets for complete information.