I-769N.Deluge
/ Series 769N FireLock NXT
™
Deluge Valve
/ Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual
Water Supply
Main Drain
Valve
(Steps 5 & 7)
Ball Drip
Plunger
(Step 4)
REQUIRED MAIN DRAIN TEST
Refer to NFPA 25, FM Datasheets, or any applicable local requirements
to perform main drain tests. The authority having jurisdiction in the
area may require these inspections on a more frequent basis. Verify
these requirements by contacting the authority having jurisdiction in the
affected area.
1.
Notify the authority having jurisdiction, remote station alarm
monitors, and those in the affected area that the main drain test
will be performed.
2.
Confirm that sufficient drainage is available.
3.
Record the water supply pressure and system air pressure.
4.
Confirm that there is no leakage from the intermediate valve
chamber. The ball drip on the alarm manifold assembly should not
be leaking water or air.
FOR PNEUMATIC (DRY PILOT) RELEASE SYSTEMS:
Verify that the system is at the proper air pressure for the local
water supply pressure.
CAUTION
• Use caution to prevent opening the system main drain valve
accidentally.
• Opening the system main drain valve will cause the valve to
operate.
Failure to pipe the system main drain valve to a proper wastewater
drain will result in property damage.
5.
Open the water supply main drain valve fully to flush the water
supply of any contaminants.
6.
While the water supply main drain valve is fully open, record
the water supply pressure (from the water supply gauge) as the
r esidual pressure.
7.
Close the water supply main drain valve slowly.
8.
Record the water pressure established after closing the water
supply main drain valve.
9.
Compare the residual pressure reading to the residual pressure
readings taken in previous main drain tests. If there is degradation
in the residual water supply reading, restore the proper water
supply pressure.
10.
Confirm that all valves are in their normal operating positions (refer
to the table below).
Valve
Normal Operating
Position
Water Supply Main Control Valve
Open
Water Supply Main Drain Valve
Closed
System Main Drain Valve
Closed
Charge Line Ball Valve of the Priming Manifold
Assembly
Open
Alarm Test Ball Valve of the Priming Manifold
Assembly
Closed
Slow-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA
(if applicable)
Open
Fast-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA
(if applicable)
Closed
11.
Confirm that there is no leakage from the intermediate valve
chamber. The ball drip on the alarm manifold assembly should not
be leaking water or air.
12.
Notify the authority having jurisdiction, remote station alarm
monitors, and those in the affected area that the valve is back in
service. Provide test results to the authority having jurisdiction, if
required.
Pneumatic (Dry Pilot) Release Trim Shown
(Manual pull station not shown for clarity of components)
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