Tyco STAR Model A Manual Download Page 3

STAR SPRINKLER INC.

2-4.1.10

Page 3

FIGURE 3

3 INCH (DN80) MODEL A PREACTION VALVE

OPERATION AND PORT LOCATIONS

FROM WATER SUPPLY

TO SYSTEM

FROM WATER SUPPLY

TO SYSTEM

DIFFERENTIAL

VALVE SEAT

AIR

SEAT

CHAMBER

NEUTRAL

VALVE IN

OPERATED

POSITION

VALVE IN

POSITION

DIFFERENTIAL

CHAMBER

SET

W

A

TERFLOW

UP

PORT

ALARM

SEAT

WATER

CHAMBER

DIFFERENTIAL

06

ASSEMBLY

CLAPPER

04

07

05

ASSEMBLY

RESTRICTOR

LOCATED

VALVE

ON BACK OF

NEUTRAL

CHAMBER

VALVE PLUNGER

ASSEMBLY

DIFFERENTIAL

CAUTION:

LATCH

POSITION

SECOND

LATCH

CLAPPER

LATCH

FIRST

POSITION

REFER TO SETTING

PROCEDURE STEP 8

01

08

PUSH HERE TO

UNLATCH CLAPPER

02

LEVER

RETAINING

ENGAGED

CLAPPER ARM

03

WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE

DIFFERENTIAL CHAMBER SUPPLY

DIFFERENTIAL CHAMBER VENT

PORT IDENTIFICATION

MAIN DRAIN

ALARM PORT

AIR SUPPLY

RELEASING DEVICES

LOW BODY DRAIN

08

07

06

05

04

03

02

01

NO.

3/4

1/4

1/4

1/2

3/4

NPT

1/4

1-1/2

1/2

DESCRIPTION

OBSOLETE

Summary of Contents for STAR Model A

Page 1: ...alve in a se ries configuration is utilized The double seat design of the Model A Preaction Valve isolates the system air pres sure which holds the Dry Pilot Actuator closed The Sole noid Valve remains closed until it is electrically energized by a releasing panel that is operated by either an electric fire detection device or electric manual pull station As an option for water supplies of 35 psi ...

Page 2: ...ainer 1 5596 21 Retaining Lever 1 5621 22 Water Seat Disc 1 5634 23 Disc Retaining Ring 1 5637 24 Air Seat Disc 1 5827 25 Differential Valve Housing 1 5573 26 Differential Valve Housing Gasket 2 5577 27 Differential Valve Housing Cover 1 5574 28 Differential Valve Housing Cover Bolt 5 8 11UNC x 3 1 2 4 1020 27 29 Roll Pin 2 1893 02 30 Differential Valve Seat 1 NR 31 Differential Valve Plunger 1 55...

Page 3: ...MBLY CLAPPER 04 07 05 ASSEMBLY RESTRICTOR LOCATED VALVE ON BACK OF NEUTRAL CHAMBER VALVE PLUNGER ASSEMBLY DIFFERENTIAL CAUTION LATCH POSITION SECOND LATCH CLAPPER LATCH FIRST POSITION REFER TO SETTING PROCEDURE STEP 8 01 08 PUSH HERE TO UNLATCH CLAPPER 02 LEVER RETAINING ENGAGED CLAPPER ARM 03 WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL CHAMBER SUPPLY DIFFERENTIAL CHAMBER VENT PORT IDENTIFICATION MAIN DRAI...

Page 4: ... pressure in the Differential Chamber is reduced to approximately one fifth of the water supply pressure Opening of both the Solenoid Valve and Dry Pilot Actua tor or operating the Manual Control Station will release water from the Model A Preaction Valve Differential Cham ber faster than it can be replenished through the 3 32 inch 2 4 mm diameter orifice of the Restrictor Assembly A rapid pressur...

Page 5: ... test or performing a system trip test Installation configuration and clearance dimensions are given in Figure 10 The flanged inlet and outlet connec tions are faced and drilled per ANSI Standard B16 1 un less otherwise specified when ordered In order to readily perform the System Inspection Proce dure described in the Maintenance and Service section it is recommended that a System Shut Off Valve ...

Page 6: ...lve S410 1 1133 1 13 1 2 Ball Valve 1 923001002 NO DESCRIPTION QTY PART 14 1 2 Globe Valve 1 460471004 15 1 2 Swing Check Valve 1 460491004 16 1 2 Y Strainer 1 523531005 17 1 2 Spring Loaded Check Valve 1 923221002 18 3 4 Swing Check Valve with 3 32 Orifice 1 524031005 19 1 1 2 Angle Valve 1 460481008 20 Drip Funnel Support Plug 1 922111005 21 Drip Funnel Support 1 922111003 22 Drip Funnel 1 92343...

Page 7: ...ressure setting After verifying the desired pres sure setting tighten the jam nut 9 Suitable provision must be made for disposal of drain water Drainage water must be directed such that it will not cause damage or result in dangerous conditions 10 All conduit and electrical connections are to be made in accordance with the requirements of the Authority Hav ing Jurisdiction and or the National Elec...

Page 8: ...drain close the Inspector s Test Connection all auxiliary drains in the system piping and the Low Body Drain Valve Leave the Main Drain Valve open 6 Clean out the Strainer 16 Fig 6 in the connection to the Model A Preaction Differential Chamber Reassem ble the Strainer after cleaning 7 Remove the Handhole Cover 4 Fig 2 and then care fully clean the Water Seat Disc Air Seat Disc Seat Ring and Clapp...

Page 9: ... also be replaced 12 Service the air dryer if applicable in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 13 Open energize the Solenoid Valve Fig 7 by manually operating the releasing panel 14 Open the Differential Chamber Supply Control Valve Fig 7 and allow water to discharge from the Dry Pilot Actuator 15 Close the operating lever of the Manual Control Station Fig 7 Close the hinged cover and...

Page 10: ...l station alarms The Model A Preaction Valve is now set for service MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE The Model A Preaction Valve requires regularly sched uled maintenance and service In addition it is recom mended that the proper operation of the system and con dition of the system in which it is utilized be periodically verified in accordance with the following described inspec tion procedure Any impairme...

Page 11: ...edure section SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS Drop In Water Supply Pressure Below Normal Range NOTE If the water supply pressure is significantly reduced be low the normally expected static pressure range as could occur in the case of a water main break or repair and there is a subsequent drop in the differential cham ber water pressure below its normal range due for exam ple to a leak in a piping connect...

Page 12: ...ntial Valve Plunger Assembly is accomplished by varying the thread engagement be tween the Plunger Nose and the Plunger Start with an overall assembly length of 4 7 8 inches and then insert the Differential Valve Assembly into the Differential Valve Seat With the Clapper Assembly seated and while pulling the Retaining Lever from left to right push the Differential Valve Plunger Assembly completely...

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