ELKHART BRASS URFA-20 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 7

5.  Once the proper adjustment is obtained verify the outlet pressure is correct with pressure 

gauges both upstream and downstream of the valve during both flow and no-flow pressure 
testing; make adjustments as needed.  See Section 8-2.5 of NFPA 13 for more details on 
required flow and no-flow testing. 

6.  Once the valve is properly adjusted replace the tamper-resistant screw that was removed in 

step 2. 

7.  A tamper-resistant allen wrench and adjustment tool should be stored in a special location 

for Fire Department use. 

 
NOTE:  Rotating the adjustment cylinder clockwise will increase outlet pressure.  Conversely, 
rotating the adjustment cylinder counter-clockwise will decrease outlet pressure. 

 

SUPERVISORY SWITCH 

 
Pressure reducing/ controlling valves that are to be used as part of a sprinkler system should 
include a supervisory switch to signal when a valve is not manually in the fully opened 
position (refer to NFPA 13 for more details on supervisory requirements).  An optional 
supervisory switch assembly with UL approval for use with URFA valves is available on all 
models.  The supervisory switch may be mounted to either side of the upper bonnet in the ¾ 
inch tapped holes provided.  A cap plug is secured in the upper bonnet tapped holes when the 
supervisory switch is not installed.  A UL Listed conduit elbow is utilized as a water-resistant 
enclosure for the electronic switch.  The conduit elbow provides an opening for fastening 
conduit to the enclosure, and a lid may be removed to gain access for wiring connections.  The 
lid is attached with two pin-in-hex security screws.  A key is provided for installation access 
into the conduit enclosure.  Figure 2 describes wiring details.  The solid blue and green wires 
act as a primary wiring configuration with the blue-on-white and green-on-white act as a 
secondary or back up wiring configuration. 

 

 

Note: Supervisory switch rated for Indoor Use Only.

 

Figure - 2

Summary of Contents for URFA-20

Page 1: ...URFA 20S 2 5 URFA 20 2 5 URFA 25 2 5 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE REDUCING CONTROLLING VALVES URFA 20 2 5 MODEL SHOWN...

Page 2: ...UTOFF OPEN CLOSE INDICATION SUPERVISORY SWITCH ENCLOSURE SUPERVISORY SWITCH PLUG TAMPER RESISTANT COVER TAMPER RESISTANT SCREW INDICATION LABEL UPPER BONNET ADJUSTMENT CYINDER HOLE BONNET NUT LOWER BO...

Page 3: ...s where supply riser pressures exceed 175 psi The URFA valves are Listed by Underwriters Laboratories as Special System Water Control Valves Pressure Reducing and Pressure Control Type VLMT and also m...

Page 4: ...ld be selected to provide an outlet pressure not exceeding 165 psi at the maximum inlet pressure 5 Upon system completion each Valve must be tested under both flow and no flow conditions to verify tha...

Page 5: ...independent operation of the valve stem from the manual close push rod this allows for the operator to bypass the large torque required to overcome the stiffness of the adjustment spring INSTALLATION...

Page 6: ...the pump churn pressure less the elevation loss 7 To determine the valve static outlet pressure refer to the appropriate static chart Locate the valve static inlet pressure on the vertical axis of th...

Page 7: ...valve is not manually in the fully opened position refer to NFPA 13 for more details on supervisory requirements An optional supervisory switch assembly with UL approval for use with URFA valves is av...

Page 8: ...gnal Also ensure that the manual handwheel may be fully closed without interference from the supervisory switch assembly VALVE CARE MAINTENANCE URFA valves require minimal maintenance However a routin...

Page 9: ...ve incorrect valve setting it should be reset to the proper setting and undergo flow and no flow testing to verify proper pressure reduction is obtained Flow test results should be compared to previou...

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