Dorot Fire Protection Division

Deluge Valves

Model 68
DE\ EL
Electrically Actuated
A-READY LOGOTYPE Remote-Reset
FOR TYPE L AND TYPE R LISTING MARKS
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Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

Certification & compliance by design

• ANSI FCI 70-2 Class VI seat leakage class

• UL listed under VLFT category
• Fire tested to EN ISO 6182-5:2006
• SIL 3-4 to IEC 65508/65111 in redundant system
configuration
• Lloyd’s & ABS type approvals
Typical applications
Designed for Automatic or Manual actuated
• High-pressure (PN25/375psi), high-flow deluge Fire Suppression Systems
systems
Petrochemical,
• Automatic or local manual emergency actuation
Oil & Gas Installations
• Hazardous-flammable and explosion classified
area fire suppression
• Onshore & Offshore, Naval, Industrial, Commercial Tunnels
& Residential fire suppression
Power Generation, Transformer
& Transmission Plants
Features
• Superior design featuring exceptionally low Flammable Storage
pressure losses at high flow rates
• Low to negligible lifelong maintenance costs
thanks to no wetted metallic and mechanical Hangars & Airport terminals
moving parts design
• Simple, comprised of 3 main parts, no expertise
required for maintenance Onshore-offshore
• Fresh or Brackish water, seawater and foam
• Out of box fully assembled & tested valves
• All valves are factory trimmed for both vertical & Mining
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horizontal symbol ®
installations shall be modification
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selection legible to the naked eye.
corrosion protection coating to EN12944 C4, C5
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Condensed Medium. No other fonts are acceptable.

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"MARINE" should only be used for UL Classified marine products.
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Model 68 DE\EL

General description and operation modes

This electrically actuated, remote-reset deluge valve is designed for fire protection systems controlled
by a fire alarm control panel (F&G panel) and actuated by a solenoid valve acting as the automatic
release device.
The basic control valve type used in this deluge system is a direct-sealing elastomeric diaphragm,
hydraulically operated control valve engineered specifically for fire protection systems. The system
includes a 2/2-way N.C. solenoid as the interface between the fire alarm control panel - monitoring heat,

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smoke or flames - and the deluge valve.
In the stand-by position, the deluge valve is held closed by the upstream water pressure, trapped in the

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valve's control chamber. The water pressure enters the control chamber through the priming line ball
valve [2], a Y-Type strainer [3], a check valve [4] and a T-restrictor [5].
Under fire conditions, a fire alarm control panel energizes the 2/2-way N.C. solenoid [9] (or de-energizes
the coil of a continuously energized ED 100% normally open solenoid for SIL 3-4 rated systems). Water
is drained from the deluge valve’s control chamber through the 2/2-way N.C. solenoid [9]. The deluge
valve opens instantly and allows water to flow into the pipeline and through the openF&G sprinklers over
the protected area.
Manual emergency actuation is enabled by opening the emergency F&G manual activation valve [6]. The
deluge valve opens instantly and allows water to flow into the pipeline and through the open sprinklers
over the protected area.
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Resetting, maintenance and periodic testing instructions must be followed as described in detail in the
relevant Dorot DE\EL model's IOM (Installation, Operation & Maintenance) manual.

Standby Position Electrically Actuated

[9] [9]
F&G F&G
Sensor Line Sensor Line
[6] [6]
[2] [3] [4] F&G [2] [3] [4]
[5] [5]

Water Water [1] To System

[1]

F&G Actuated
Manually F&G

[9]
F&G
Sensor Line
[6]
[2] [3] [4] [5]

Water [1] To System

F&G

2
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Typical control trim materials
ID Description
1 Dorot valve body
2 Ball valve
3 Y-Type strainer
4 Check valve
5 T-restrictor
6 Manual emergency valve
7 Drip valve
8 Pressure gauge
9 2/2-way N.C. solenoid (3)
3
Standard POG (1) Applications (1) Petrochemical, Oil & Gas
See Series 100 Engineering data (2) (2) Refer to material selection guidelines,
Engineering Data - Materials:
Brass \ SST ball SST316 Ductile Iron A-536 65-45-12;
Cast Steel A-216 WCB;
Brass \ SST screen SST316
Cast Steel A-352 LCB;
Brass SST316 Austenitic Stainless-Steel A-351/CF8M;
Super Duplex 2507;
Brass SST316 Nickel-Aluminum-Bronze B-148 UNS C95800
Brass SST316 (3) Refer to solenoid selection guidelines
Brass SST316
Brass case \ SST connection SST316
Brass SST316
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Model 68 DE\EL

General arrangement and valve dimensions

Valve 2 & 2.5 (50&65) 3 (80) 4 (100) 6 (150) 8 (200) 10 (250)

inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm
A 10 254 12 310 14 355 17 443 21 530 25 635
B 65/8 168 8 200 9 238 12 306 14 360 17 430
C 5 126 6 159 7 173 8 202 10 242 11 291
D 63/16 157 6 157 6 157 6 160 8 200 10 249
E 93/16 234 12 300 12 296 15 379 16 399 17 422
F 911/16 246 10 246 10 246 10 246 10 265 12 317
Approx. Ibs kg Ibs kg Ibs kg Ibs kg Ibs kg Ibs kg
Weight 29 13 73 33 90 41 172 78 278 126 425 193
* Approximate dimensions

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B
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A
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C D
C D

Optional Upstream Drain Valve

190

Brass
247

SST

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Model 68 DE\EL

Typical system layout

Dorot’s DE\EL, electrically actuated, remote-reset deluge valve is held shut drip-tight in its stand-by
position. When a fire alarm control panel energizes the 2/2 way N.C. solenoid (or de-energizes the
coil of a continuously energized ED 100% normally open solenoid for SIL 3-4 rated systems), the
deluge valve's control chamber is vented. The deluge valve opens instantly and allows water to
flow into the pipeline and through the open sprinklers over the protected area.

1 2

1 Electrically actuated remote-reset

deluge valve

2 Fire alarm control panel

3 2/2-way N.C. solenoid

4 Heat/smoke/other detectors

5
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Model 68 DE\EL

Ordering guide
68 P SS - 3 - AN15RF - DE\EL - S - PI-HA-...

Model 68 68 Optional add-on

Optional add-on PI Pressure switch
Spring P HA Alarm test trim
Position Indicator I UV Upstream drain valve
Material LS Limit-proximity switch
Ductile Iron  Ex Explosion-proof
Cast Steel CS Trim
CF8M (SST316) SS  Brass-Copper
Ni-Al-Br NAB S Stainless Steel 316
Size (inch) 2”-24” X Other
Control function
Ordering example:
68PSS-3-AN15RF-DE\EL-S-PI-HA End connection standard
Technical data: AN15RF ANSI #150 (FF or RF)
• Media up to 80°C = 176°F AN30RF ANSI #300 (FF or RF)
• Elastomers suitable for extreme climates are GRV Grooved
available upon request.
ISO PN16 ISO PN16
Sizes:
ISO PN25 ISO PN25
• Straight Flow: 2”-24”
• Angle: 1.5” - 8” xxx Other (specify)
UL listed sizes: Pressure rating:
• Model 68: 2”-10” • 250 psi for Class #150
• 375 psi for Class #300
End connections:
• Flanged: Please specify in addition to the above:
ISO PN10, ISO-PN16 & ISO-PN25 • Electrical features other than standard (24VDC, IP65/NEMA4)
ANSI B16.42 Class # 150 and # 300 • If explosion-proof accessories are required such as solenoids,
AS Tables D & E, JIS pressure switches, etc., please define classification.
Additional options available upon request • Control trim material other than standard
• Grooved: • Required standards, certifications and approval
Sizes: 2”-8”  Standard- leave empty

Specification for engineers

The deluge valve shall be hydraulically operated, direct elastomeric diaphragm-seal, single chamber weir type. The valve
shall consist of three major components: the body, cover and the diaphragm assembly. The diaphragm shall be the only
moving part. The diaphragm forms a sealed control chamber in the upper portion of the valve, separating operating pressure
from line pressure. Packing glands’ stuffing boxes and dynamic o-ring seals are not permitted and there shall be no shafts,
discs, bearings or pistons operating the main valve. No hourglass-shaped disc retainers shall be permitted and no V-type,
U-type or other slotted type disc guides shall be used. The valve shall contain a nylon reinforced rubber diaphragm, elastic &
resilient through its entire surface without vulcanized radial discs and/or reinforcements. The diaphragm shall not be guided
by any shafts or bearings and shall not be in close contact with other valve parts except for its sealing surface. Maintenance,
disassembly and reassembly of all the valve’s components shall be made possible on site and in-line, without the need to
remove the valve from the line. Standard material valves such as Ductile Iron (ASTM A-536 65-45-12) and Cast Steel (WCB
A-216) should be coated with high-built fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) and a UV protective topcoat conforming to EN12944 C4 &
C5 high & very high corrosivity protection grades. Naval quality/very high corrosivity protection grade conforming to EN12944
C5M is available upon request. Other coating standards such as NORSOK or ANSI/NACE as well as coatings for special
material valves such as austenitic Stainless Steel (CF8M/ASTM A-316 ) and Nickel Aluminum Bronze (ASTM B-148) can be
supplied upon request. The valve should be UL listed under category VLFT for fire protection service.
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