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Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Maintenance Device
Compressor Control Type
With Field Adjustable Pressure Switch
General
Description
The Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Main-
tenance Device is an automatic, field-
adjustable device that controls the on-
off cycling of an air compressor. It is
used to control the pressure in a dry
pipe sprinkler system, preaction sys-
tem, or dry pilot line system of a dry
pilot actuated deluge or preaction
valve. The AMD-2 is utilized in appli-
cations where it is desirable or neces-
sary to use a small, non-tank mounted
compressor that is to be dedicated for
the system to be pressurized. The
AMD-2 monitors system pressure and
automatically cycles the air compres-
sor on and off to maintain system pres-
sure within preset limits.
The AMD-2 Automatic Air Mainte-
nance Device features a Pressure
Switch with integral unloading valve
which automatically bleeds the pres-
sure between the air compressor and
AMD-2 after the air compressor has
been automatically shut off. This fea-
ture prevents starting of the air com-
pressor under load.
The Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Main-
tenance Device is a redesignation for
the Central Model DU-2, Gem Model
F326, and Star Model S465.
WARNING
The Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Main-
tenance Device described herein must
be installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document, as well as
with the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association,
in addition to the standards of any
other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the per-
formance of this device.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and de-
vices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
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Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and ULC Listed. FM Approved.
NYC under MEA 206-02-E.
Pressure Switch Differential
6 psi (0,4 bar)
Field Adjustable Minimum Cut-In
(On) Pressure
14 psi (1,0 bar)
than that which will be exhausted by
Field Adjustable Maximum Cut-Out
(Off) Pressure the operation of a 5.6 K-Factor sprin-
kler.
60 psi (4,1 bar)
Factory Set Outlet Pressure Given a small leak in the system, the
35 to 41 psi (2,4 to 2,8 bar) Pressure Switch will automatically
transfer its contacts at the cut-in pres-
Assembly sure to start the air compressor and
Major components illustrated in Figure then shut off the air compressor once
1 are factory assembled with galva- the cut-out pressure is reached.
nized steel nipples and malleable iron
pipe fittings.
Operation
The By-Pass Valve in the AMD-2 is
opened to fast fill the system during the
initial pressurization. Once the cut-out
pressure of the Pressure Switch is
reached, its actuating lever will trans-
fer the DPDT switch contacts to shut
off the air compressor and also open
the unloader valve to bleed pressure
between the air compressor and the
Restrictor Check Valve. The By-Pass
Valve is then closed to place the AMD-
2 in automatic operation.
The Restrictor Check Valve prevents
the unloader valve from bleeding down
the system. Also, with the By-Pass
Valve closed, its 3/32 inch (2,4 mm)
orifice limits flow of air into the system
to a value which is significantly less
MARCH, 2005 TFP1231
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PRESSURE SWITCH BY-PASS VALVE

1/2" CONDUIT (WITH UNLOADER VALVE) (NORMALLY CLOSED)
OPENINGS P/N 92-326-1-001 P/N 46-047-1-004

1/2" NPT INLET

CONNECTION
1/2" NPT OUTLET
(FROM AIR
CONNECTION 7"
COMPRESSOR)
(TO SYSTEM) (177,5 mm)

12-1/2"
(317,5 mm)

2-1/2"
(63,5 mm)

RESTRICTOR
CHECK VALVE STRAINER
P/N 92-326-1-003 P/N 92-322-1-001
4" 16-1/2"
(101,6 mm) (419,1 mm)

FIGURE 1
MODEL AMD-2 AUTOMATIC AIR MAINTENANCE DEVICE

Installation
The Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Main-
tenance Device must be installed in
accordance with the following instruc-
tions:
NOTE
Suitable consideration must be given
to the removal of excessive moisture
from the compressed air supply.
Step 1. Connections between the air
compressor and the AMD-2, as well as
between the AMD-2 and the system to
be pressurized, are to be a minimum
of 1/2 inch (DN15) pipe size.
Step 2. A drip leg is to be installed in
the air line between the air compressor
and AMD-2 as shown in Figure 2, if a
moisture filter with integral drain is not
installed at the outlet of the air com-
pressor.
Step 3. A 1/2 inch (DN15), non-spring
loaded, rubber faced, swing type
check valve must be located between
the AMD-2 and the system to be pres-
surized. A check valve of this type is
provided in the air supply trim of Tyco
Fire Products dry pipe valves, preac-
tion valves, and dry pilot trim.
Step 4. Conduit and electrical connec-
tions to the Pressure Switch are to be
made in accordance with the require-
ments of the Authority Having Jurisdic-
tion and/or the National Electrical
Code. Refer to Figure 3 for identifica- air supply trim to the system to be
tion of the wiring terminals. pressurized.
Wiring to the Pressure Switch is made Step 3. Apply electrical power to the
through two 1/2 inch conduit openings Pressure Switch, to pressurize the
in the base of its enclosure. The No. 8 system.
screw terminals will accept up to No.
Step 4. Close the By-pass Valve after
12 AWG wire. The switch ratings are as
the Pressure Switch cuts-out. Note the
follows:
cut-out pressure.
115 VAC, 1 Phase . . 2 HP Step 5. Open a connection to the sys-
230 VAC, 1 Phase . . 3 HP tem just enough to slowly reduce the
230 VAC, 3 Phase . . 5 HP air pressure and close it immediately
575 VAC, 3 Phase . . 5 HP after the Pressure Switch cuts-in.
115 VDC . . . . . . . 2 HP
Verify that the cut-in pressure meets
230 VDC . . . . . . . 2 HP the minimum requirements of the sys-
tem to be pressurized, and note the
NOTE cut-out pressure.
The housing of the Pressure Switch
meets the requirements of NEMA 1. If necessary, remove the cover from
Consequently, the Model AMD-2 Air the Pressure Switch and adjust the
Maintenance Device must not be used cut-in pressure adjustment screw
in an application where potentially ex- shown in Figure 3. The cut-in pressure
plosive atmospheres are present or in changes approximately 1.5 psi (0,1
an application where a NEMA 1 enclo- bar) per half-turn of the screw.
sure is not acceptable.
NOTE
The cut-in pressure should be set at
the minimum required value, in order
Setting to minimize the time to system trip in
the event of a sprinkler operation.
Procedure Step 6. Repeat Step 5 if the cut-in
pressure required adjustment. Note
The Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Main- both the cut-in and cut-out pressures.
tenance Device must be set in accord-
ance with the following instructions:
Step 1. Open the By-Pass Valve in the
AMD-2.
Step 2. Open the control valve in the
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Care and
Maintenance
The following inspection procedure
must be performed as indicated, in ad-
dition to any specific requirements of
the NFPA, and any impairment must
be immediately corrected.
The owner is responsible for the in-
spection, testing, and maintenance of
their fire protection system and de-
vices in compliance with this docu-
ment, as well as with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in FIGURE 2
addition to the standards of any INSTALLATION OF DRIP LEG BETWEEN AIR COMPRESSOR
authority having jurisdiction. The in- AND MODEL AMD-2 AIR MAINTENANCE DEVICE
stalling contractor or product manufac-
turer should be contacted relative to
any questions.
It is recommended that automatic
sprinkler systems be inspected,
tested, and maintained by a qualified
Inspection Service in accordance with
local requirements and/or national
code.

NOTE
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system that
it controls, permission to shut down the
affected fire protection systems must
first be obtained from the proper
authorities and all personnel who may
be affected by this decision must be
notified.
After placing a fire protection system FIGURE 3
in service, notify the proper authorities
and advise those responsible for moni- ADJUSTING SCREW AND WIRING TERMINALS
toring proprietary and/or central sta- (COVER REMOVED)
tion alarms.
It is also recommended that accumu- valve and open the main drain valve.
lated moisture be removed from air Close the Accelerator Control Valve,
supply moisture filtration equipment, if the system is so equipped.
at least quarterly. More frequent in-
spections may be necessary in par- 4. Open a connection to the system
ticularly humid environments. just enough to slowly reduce the air
Do not allow condensed moisture to pressure and close it immediately
back-up into the air compressor cylin- after the Pressure Switch cuts-in.
der. Verify that the cut-in and cut-out
pressures are essentially the same
The Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Main- as the previously established re-
tenance Device must be inspected quirements.
quarterly in accordance with the fol-
lowing instructions: 5. Open the Accelerator Control Valve,
as applicable.
1. Verify that the By-Pass Valve is
closed. 6. Slowly open the main control valve
and after water begins to flow, slowly
2. Clean out the 1/4 inch Strainer lo- close the main drain valve and then
cated at the inlet to the Restrictor completely open the main control
Check Valve. Be sure to reinstall the valve. The AMD-2 Air Maintenance
strainer screen and tighten the cap Device is now ready for service.
securely.

3. Close the system’s main control

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Limited Ordering
Warranty Information
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire Orders for the AMD-2 and replace-
Products are warranted solely to the ment parts must include the descrip-
original Buyer for ten (10) years tion and Part Number (P/N).
against defects in material and work-
manship when paid for and properly AMD-2:
installed and maintained under normal Specify: Model AMD-2 Automatic Air
use and service. This warranty will ex- Maintenance Device,
pire ten (10) years from date of ship- P/N 52-326-2-001.
ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war-
ranty is given for products or Replacement Parts for
components manufactured by compa- AMD-2 Air Maintenance Device:
nies not affiliated by ownership with (Specify description) for use with
Tyco Fire Products or for products and Model AMD-2 Automatic Air Mainte-
components which have been subject nance Device, P/N (see Figure 1).
to misuse, improper installation, corro-
sion, or which have not been installed,
maintained, modified or repaired in ac-
cordance with applicable Standards of
the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion, and/or the standards of any other
Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate-
rials found by Tyco Fire Products to be
defective shall be either repaired or
replaced, at Tyco Fire Products’ sole
option. Tyco Fire Products neither as-
sumes, nor authorizes any person to
assume for it, any other obligation in
connection with the sale of products or
parts of products. Tyco Fire Products
shall not be responsible for sprinkler
system design errors or inaccurate or
incomplete information supplied by
Buyer or Buyer’s representatives.
IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE
PRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON-
TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR
UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THE-
ORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES, RE-
GARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCO
FIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMED
ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT
SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS’ LI-
ABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT
EQUAL TO THE SALES PRICE.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS
MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRAN-
TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE.

TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446