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<br />the DPV-1 will permit complete draining
<br />of the system (including any loose
<br />scale) through the main drain port.
<br />During the valve resetting procedure
<br />and after the system is completely
<br />drained, the external reset knob can be
<br />easily depressed to externally unlatch
<br />the Clapper Assembly, as shown
<br />in Figure 3E. As such, the Clapper
<br />Assembly is returned to its normal set
<br />position to facilitate setting of the dry
<br />pipe sprinkler system, without having to
<br />remove the Handhole Cover.
<br />Installation
<br />General Instructions
<br />Proper operation of the Model DPV-1
<br />Dry Pipe Valve depends upon its trim
<br />being installed in accordance with the
<br />instructions given in this Technical Data
<br />Sheet. Failure to follow the appropriate
<br />trim diagram may prevent the DPV-1
<br />Valve from functioning properly, as
<br />well as void listings, approvals, and the
<br />manufacturer's warranties.
<br />Failure to latch open the Clapper
<br />Assembly prior to a system hydro-
<br />static test may result in damage to the
<br />Clapper Assembly
<br />The DPV-1 Valve must be installed in a
<br />readily visible and accessible location.
<br />The DPV-1 Valve and associated trim
<br />must be maintained at a minimum
<br />temperature of 40°F (4°C).
<br />Heat tracing of the DPV-1 Valve or its
<br />associated trim is not permitted. Heat
<br />tracing can result in the formation of
<br />hardened mineral deposits that are
<br />capable of preventing proper operation.
<br />The Model DPV-1 Dry Pipe Valve is
<br />to be installed in accordance with the
<br />following criteria:
<br />• All nipples, fittings, and devices must
<br />be clean and free of scale and burrs
<br />before installation. Use pipe thread
<br />sealant sparingly on male pipe
<br />threads only.
<br />• The DPV-1 Valve must be trimmed
<br />in accordance with Figures 4, 5,
<br />or 6, as applicable. If the DPV-1
<br />is to be equipped with a Dry Pipe
<br />Valve Accelerator, refer to the
<br />Technical Data Sheet TFP1105 for
<br />the VIZOR Electronic Dry Pipe Valve
<br />Accelerator OrTFP1112 forthe Model
<br />ACC-1 Mechanical Dry Pipe Valve
<br />Accelerator.
<br />• Care must betaken to make sure that
<br />check valves, strainers, globe valves,
<br />etc. are installed with the flow arrows
<br />in the proper direction.
<br />• Drain tubing to the drip funnel must
<br />be installed with smooth bends that
<br />will not restrict flow.
<br />• The main drain and drip funnel drain
<br />may be interconnected provided
<br />a check valve is located at least
<br />12 inches (300 mm) below the drip
<br />funnel. The Low Body Drain Valve
<br />(Figure4, 5, or6) may be piped so as
<br />to discharge into the Drip Funnel orto
<br />a separate drain.
<br />• Suitable provision must be made
<br />for disposal of drain water. Drainage
<br />water must be directed such that it
<br />will not cause accidental damage to
<br />property or danger to persons.
<br />• Unused pressure alarm switch and/or
<br />water motor alarm connections must
<br />be plugged.
<br />• The Pressure Relief Valve provided
<br />with the Valve Trim is factory set to
<br />relieve at a pressure of approximately
<br />45 psi (3,1 bar), which can typically be
<br />used for a maximum normal system
<br />air pressure of 40 psi (2,8 bar). The
<br />Pressure Relief Valve may be reset to
<br />a lower or higher pressure; however,
<br />it must be reset to relieve at a pres-
<br />sure which is in accordance with the
<br />requirements of the authority having
<br />jurisdiction.
<br />To reset the Pressure Relief Valve,
<br />first loosen the jam nut and then
<br />adjust the cap accordingly — clock-
<br />wise for a higher pressure setting
<br />or counter -clockwise for a lower
<br />pressure setting. After verifying the
<br />desired pressure setting, tighten the
<br />jam nut.
<br />• Installation of an Air Maintenance
<br />Device, as described in the Technical
<br />Data Section, is recommended.
<br />• An Inspector's Test Connection
<br />as required By NFPA 13 must be
<br />provided on the system piping at the
<br />most remote location from the Model
<br />DPV-1 Valve.
<br />• Conduit and electrical connections
<br />are to be made in accordance with
<br />the requirements of the authority
<br />having jurisdiction and/or the National
<br />Electric Code.
<br />• Before a system hydrostatic test is
<br />performed in accordance with NFPA
<br />13 system acceptance test require-
<br />ments, the Clapper Assembly is
<br />to be manually latched open (Ref.
<br />Figure 3D); the Automatic Drain Valve
<br />(Figure 4, 5, or 6) is to be temporarily
<br />replaced with a 1/2 inch NPT plug, the
<br />3/32 inch Vent Fitting (Item 13, Figure
<br />4; Item 15, Figure 5; or Item 15, Figure
<br />6) is to be temporarily replaced with a
<br />1/4 inch NPT plug, and the Handhole
<br />Cover Bolts are to be tightened using
<br />a cross -draw sequence.
<br />Valve Setting
<br />Procedure
<br />Steps 1 through 11 are to be performed
<br />when initially setting the Model DPV-1
<br />Dry Pipe Valve; afteran operational test
<br />of the fire protection system; or, after
<br />system operation due to a fire.
<br />NOTES: If the DPV-1 is equipped with
<br />a Dry Pipe Valve Accelerator, refer to its
<br />resetting instructions before resetting
<br />the DPV-1. Refer to TFP1105 for the
<br />VIZOR orTFP1112 for the ACC-1.
<br />Based on the instructions provided,
<br />reset the Accelerator at the appropriate
<br />time during the resetting of the DPV-1.
<br />Unless otherwise noted, refer to Figure
<br />4, 5, or 6 to identify functional trim
<br />components.
<br />Step 1. Close the Main Control Valve,
<br />and close the Air Supply Control Valve.
<br />If the DPV-1 is equipped with a Dry
<br />Pipe Valve Accelerator, remove the Dry
<br />Pipe Valve Accelerator from service
<br />in accordance with its Technical Data
<br />Sheet (Refer to TFP1105 for the VIZOR
<br />or TFP1112 for the ACC-1).
<br />Step 2. Open the Main Drain Valve and
<br />all auxiliary drains in the system. Close
<br />the auxiliary drain valves after water
<br />ceases to discharge. Leave the Main
<br />Drain Valve open.
<br />Step 3. Depress the plunger of the
<br />Automatic Drain Valve to verify that
<br />it is open and that the DPV-1 Valve is
<br />completely drained.
<br />Step 4. Open the Optional Alarm
<br />Control Valve, as applicable, if it was
<br />closed to silence local alarms.
<br />Step 5. As necessary, replace all sprin-
<br />klers that have operated. Replacement
<br />sprinklers must be of the same type
<br />and temperature rating as those which
<br />have operated.
<br />In order to prevent the possibility of
<br />a subsequent operation of an over-
<br />heated solder type sprinkler, any solder
<br />type sprinklers which were possibly
<br />exposed to a temperature greater than
<br />their maximum rated ambient must be
<br />replaced.
<br />Step 6. Push down on the Reset
<br />Knob (Figure 3E) to allow the Clapper
<br />Assembly to re -seat.
<br />Step 7. Pressurize the system with air
<br />(or nitrogen) to 10 psi (0,7 bar), and
<br />then individually open all auxiliary drain
<br />valves in the system piping to drain any
<br />remaining water in trapped sections.
<br />Close each drain valve as soon as
<br />water ceases to discharge.
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