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Vikings-Multiple Pilot Pressure Regulating Foam Deluge Systems Supplied by A Bladder Tank
Vikings-Multiple Pilot Pressure Regulating Foam Deluge Systems Supplied by A Bladder Tank
1. Description
With Multiple Pilot Pressure Regulating Foam/Water Deluge Systems Supplied by a Bladder Tank, multiple pilot pressure regulating
foam risers can be supplied from a single foam concentrate source. Where a bladder tank is used as the foam concentrate storage
container and foam concentrate source, a manifold foam concentrate supply from the bladder tank to the individual risers is a cost-
effective method of installing many foam risers without duplicating the foam concentrate supply for each different riser. The foam
concentrate bladder tank will be sized by the most demanding system. It is important to remember that the most demanding system
will also require taking into account that the duration requirement per system may differ as well.
Multiple pilot pressure regulating foam risers can be supplied by a single bladder tank when a concentrate manifold from the dis-
charge head of the bladder tank is installed to each individual riser. The foam concentrate manifold will be sized for the most severe
volume requirement and metered pressure drop requirement. At each riser location, a supply outlet will be provided from the concen-
trate manifold supply. The supply outlet will have a concentrate shut-off valve, a Halar coated concentrate control valve, concentrate
piping, a concentrate swing check valve, and an in-line balanced pressure proportioner (ILBP).
The individual pilot pressure regulating riser will have a water supply control valve, Viking flow control valve with pressure regulating
deluge trim, riser piping, solution test valve and system isolation valve.
A manifold supply from a bladder tank to multiple pilot pressure regulating risers allows for individual proportioning at each riser,
allowing for different size risers. A manifold supply from a bladder tank to multiple pilot pressure regulating risers also allows for
individual system repair without completely losing foam protection for other areas.
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
No formal approval as a system. Main component approvals listed below.
Flow Control Valve and Trim
UL Listed - Guide VLFT
FM - Automatic Water Control Valves
In-line Balanced Pressure Proportioner (ILBP)
UL Listed - Guide GFGV
FM Approved - Low Expansion Foam Systems
Halar Coated Concentrate Control Valve (CCV)
UL Listed - Guide VLFT
FM Approved - Automatic Water Control Valve as standard deluge valve. No formal approval available for coating.
Foam Concentrate
UL Listed - Guide GFGV
FM Approved - Low Expansion Foam Systems
Viking Bladder Tank ASME Sect. VIII Certified
UL Listed - Guide GHXV
FM Approved - Low Expansion Foam Systems
3. technical data
Specifications:
Refer to individual component technical data page. Viking Technical Data may be found on
The Viking Corporations Web site at
Material Standards: http://www.vikinggroupinc.com.
Refer to individual component technical data page. The Web site may include a more recent
Ordering Information: edition of this Technical Data Page.
Refer to Tables 1 through 3.
4. installation
A. Discharge Devices
Standard Spray Sprinklers Approved with Foam Concentrate and Fuel being protected.
Non-Aspirating Spray Nozzles
Manual Monitors or Oscillating Monitors
Hose Reels and Hand Lines
Foam Makers
Foam Chambers
Any open discharge device
Form No. F_110706 Revised page replaces page Foam 31a-j, dated June 1, 2008.
(
Updated
Table 3
for
Pilot Regulating
Trim.)
Foam 31b December 6, 2010
control valve (C) and the foam concentrate swing check valve by placing a container under the foam concentrate auxiliary
drain valve (7) and opening the valve slowly.
b. Drain excess foam concentrate into container. Should the leakage continue, check the priming pressure gauge on the
Halar coated concentrate control valve (C) to ensure that the valve is primed and closed.
c. If the foam concentrate auxiliary drain valve (7) continues to leak foam concentrate, then the concentrate control valve
must be checked for proper operation and repaired if necessary.
d. Should water continue to leak from the foam concentrate auxiliary drain valve (7), the foam concentrate check valve clap-
per rubber and seat should be maintained or repaired if necessary.
5. OPERATION
Actuation of the supplemental detection system (pneumatically or electrically) will release the priming water pressure in the flow
control valves priming chamber allowing the flow control valve to open, filling the pilot pressure regulating foam system with water.
While water flows through the flow control valve, water will flow out a (13 mm) port on the discharge side of the flow control valve
and pressurize the sensing end of the pressure operated relief valve (PORV), which will release the prime pressure of the Halar
coated concentrate control valve (C) allowing it to open and supply foam concentrate to the in-line balanced pressure proportioner
(ILBP) (B). Foam/water solution will be proportioned throughout the system (normally 1% or 3%).
The bladder tank will be pressurized by the water passing through the flow control valve, through the piping and supply inlet to the
bladder tank. System water pressure in the space between the flexible bladder and the inside surface of the tank causes the blad-
der to collapse, forcing foam concentrate out through the foam concentrate supply piping, Halar concentrate control valve, and to
the in-line balanced pressure proportioner (ILBP). The low venturi of the in-line balanced pressure proportioner (ILBP) meters foam
concentrate into the water stream passing by the in-line balanced pressure proportioner (ILBP). The listed minimum flow rate of the
in-line balanced pressure proportioner (ILBP) must be achieved before accurate proportioning will occur. Refer to the in-line bal-
anced pressure proportioner (ILBP) data pages in the Proportioning Equipment section of the Viking Foam Systems Engineering
and Design Data book.
6. INSPECTION, Tests, AND MAINTENANCE
NOTICE: The owner is responsible for maintaining the fire protection system and devices in proper operating condition. For minimum
maintenance and inspection requirements, refer to recognized standards such as those produced by NFPA, LPC and VdS, which
describe care and maintenance of sprinkler systems. In addition, the Authority Having Jurisdiction may have additional maintenance,
testing, and inspection requirements that must be followed.
WARNING - Any system maintenance or testing that involves placing a control valve or detection system out of service may elimi-
nate the fire protection of that system. Prior to proceeding, notify all Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Consideration should be given
to employment of a fire patrol in the affected area.
Inspections - It is imperative that the system be inspected and tested on a regular basis. The following recommendations are
minimum requirements. The frequency of the inspections may vary due to contaminated or corrosive water supplies and corrosive
atmospheres. In addition, the alarm devices or other connected equipment may require more frequent inspections. Refer to the
technical data, system description, applicable codes and Authority Having Jurisdiction for minimum requirements. Prior to testing the
equipment, notify appropriate personnel.
7. Availability
The Multiple Pilot Pressure Regulating Foam/Water Deluge Systems Supplied by a Bladder Tank is available through a network of
domestic and international distributors. See the Viking Corp. web site for closest distributor or contact The Viking Corporation.
8. guarantee
For details of warranty, refer to Vikings current list price schedule or contact Viking directly.
Foam 31d December 6, 2010
SPECIAL NOTES
A. Provide a minimum of 5 pipe diameters of straight pipe on the inlet and outlet of the in-line balanced pressure proportioner (ILBP) (B) to
minimize the turbulence inside the ILBP. Warning! If the outlet to the foam solution test valve (5) is located closer than 5 pipe diameters
there may be turbulence at high flow rates.
B. The release of the Halar coated concentrate control valve (C) and the flow control valve (A) must NOT be combined. The concentrate
control valve must be primed and released separately of the pressure regulating deluge valve to ensure open position of the concentrate
control valve clapper.
C. Figures 1 and 2 are a general schematics of the required piping arrangement. Refer to the appropriate technical data page for specific
information regarding the valve, tank, and related trim and devices.
D. The technical information, statements and recommendations contained in this manual are based on information and tests which, to the
best of our knowledge, we believe to be dependable. It represents general guidelines only, and the accuracy or completeness thereof
are not guaranteed since conditions of handling and usage are outside our control. The purchaser should determine the suitability of the
product for its intended use and assumes all risks and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.
E. A strainer is not required in the foam concentrate discharge piping of bladder tank systems per NFPA Standards.
F. The foam concentrate control deluge valve (C) does not require any trim except for a priming line, auxiliary drain valve and gauge
with 3-way valve. Plug all remaining valve trim outlets. Refer to the Valves section of this data book to find the correct trim kit part
number for the corresponding size of foam Halar coated concentrate control valve (C) required.
December 6, 2010 Foam 31e
Figure 1
Foam 31f December 6, 2010
Figure 2
December 6, 2010 Foam 31g
For complete Pilot Pressure Regulating Foam/Water Deluge System Supplied by a Bladder Tank, select Flow Control Valve, Pressure Regulating Trim,
Release Trim, Foam Concentrate Control Valve and Trim, Foam Concentrate and ILBP, Bladder Tank and Accessories.
Table 1
Foam 31h December 6, 2010
DATA DATA
DESCRIPTION NOMINAL SIZE PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER
PAGE PAGE
RELEASE TRIM PACKAGES
Flow Control Pressure Regulating Trim for Angle Style Valves
Use with Angle Galvanized Brass
Galvanized Brass or Straight Pneumatic Release 10809 10811 265 b
Through Valves Electric Release 10830 10832 265 a
2 / DN50 14764-1 14764-2 543 a-c
Includes both conven-
tional flow control trim 3 / DN80 14765-1 14765-2 543 d-f
and pilot regulator trim,
as well as speed control
assembly and pilot 4 / DN100 14766-1 14766-2 543 g-i
pressure regulating valve.
6 / DN150 14767-1 14767-2 543 j-l
PART DATA
DESCRIPTION TANK SIZE
NUMBER PAGE
HORIZONTAL BLADDER TANK 50 - 4500 Gallon CHBT2-xxxx *
240 a-h
VERTICAL BLADDER TANK 25 - 4500 Gallon CVBT2-xxxx *
* Where xxxx is the tank size
Table 2
Foam 31i December 6, 2010
Table 3
This page left
intentionally
left blank
Form No. F_110706 Revised page replaces page Foam 31a-j, dated June 1, 2008.
(Updated Table 2.)