Instructions for Installation,

Operation, Test and Maintenance

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Preaction & Deluge Valve - PPD Series

• No False Alarm
• Outstanding Durability
• Anticorrosive Trim
• Reliable Operation

PPD 100(150)

General Description Technical Data

Safex Fire Services Ltd & Deluge Valve with
external resetting function is a differential latch
type valve which designed for fire protection
system.
The external resetting feature of the PPD valve
provides easy resetting of a preaction system
without opening the valve cover for manual
repositioning of the clapper and latch
mechanism.
Actuation of electric system automatically
releases the PPD valve by allowing water to
flow into the sprinkler piping system and to be
discharged from any sprinklers that is open.
Listings and Approvals
MODEL : PPD 100(150)
Maximum Working Pressure : 175 psi (12 bar)
Flange Connection : ANSI B16.1 FF Class 150
Factory Hydrostatic Test Pressure :
25 bar (350 psi)
Approximate Net Weight :
100A – 59 kg (Included trim)
150A – 79 kg (Included trim)
Material
Body/Cover/Clapper.. . . . . Gray Cast Iron
Seat ring . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Diaphragm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPDM
Clapper seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VITON

Features :-
- Simple configuration for easy maintenance.
- Field replaceable diaphragm and clapper seat.

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Design Criteria

FIGURE 1. BASIC DIMENSIONS

A B C D E

PPD 100 243 260 367 270 150

PPD 150 259 285 372 290 150

Parts List

NO. ITEM MATERIAL NO. ITEM MATERIAL

1 Body/Cover Cast Iron 6 Solenoid Valve -

2 OS&Y Valve - 7 Drip Check Valve -

3 Air Control Valve - 8 PS Test Valve -

PS Signal
4 Pressure Switch - 9 -
Control Valve

5 Water Supply Valve - 10 Manual Valve -

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DATA SHEET FOR – DELUGE VALVE

PROPERTY DATA

Manufacturer Safex Fire Services Ltd.

Number & Size As per approved drawing ( dia 150 mm

& 100mm)
Type ANSI 150lb FF type

Flow & pressure rating 175 PSI

Test pressure 350 PSI

MATERIAL
MOC Body IS 210 Gr. 260

Valve internals Cast bronze - IS 318 LTB -II

Seat Seal Neoprene rubber

Diaphragm Neoprene rubber

Differential pressure required for operation kg/cm2 Differential ratio - 50%

Water motor gong provided yes

TYpe Hydraulic ratio - 50%

Material of construction Housing Aluminium alloy - IS 617

Housing / cover / rotor Aluminium to IS 737

Gong Aluminium to IS 737

Manual actuation lever provided YES

Remote actuation with solenoid valve provided yes

Resetting type Manual resetting type

Deluge valve approved by TAC Yes, Also UL listed

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Operation

Single Interlock Preaction System

When operation of the electrical detection
Single Interlock Preaction System is generally
device, heat sensitive detector and smoke
used to protect area where there is a danger of
detector, electrical manual control station
water damage that might result from
signals the valve releasing panel to operate the
malfunction of automatic sprinkler or piping.
solenoid valve. In turns, the operated solenoid
Typically, such areas include computer rooms,
valve opens to release water from the
storage areas for valuable artifacts, libraries
diaphragm chamber faster than when it
and archives.
replenished through the provided 3/8
restriction.
Single Interlock Preaction System is also
effectively used to protect properties where the
Deluge Valve Equipped with Trim
pre-alarm might activate(fire) prior to sprinkler
When the deluge valve operates, it continually
discharge that condition may allow time for fire
vents the diaphragm chamber to prevent the
extinguishment by alternate suppression.
deluge valve from the resetting condition.
Deluge valve can only be reset after the system
is taken out of service and trim piping is
depressurized and drained.

Operational Mechanism of PPD Preaction & Deluge Valve

In service In activate

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In Service Condition
Electric Actuation Trim
System pressure is supplied to the diaphragm
To actuate the preaction & deluge valve
chamber through the restricted priming line
electrically, the solenoid valve is provided to
equipped with y-strainer. System water supply
drain the water from the diaphragm chamber
pressure which trapped in the diaphragm
of the valve body. The pressure switch is
chamber holds the clapper on seat due to its
provided to activate an electric alarm, to shut
area differential design.
down the desired equipment or to give alarm
signal to the panel.
In Activate Condition
When the release system operates, pressure is
released from the diaphragm chamber with the
speed that is faster than when it is supplied
through the setting pipeline. Water supply
pressure forces the clapper off seat allowing
water to flow through the outlet and into the
system and alarm devices.

14 LATCH

13 KNOB HANDLE

12 DIAPHRAGM

11 PUSH ROD

10 CHAMBER COVER

9 PUSH ROD DISC

8 CHAMBER

7 PUSH ROD DISC SEAT

6 SETTING BOLT

5 CLAPPER

4 CLAPPER SEAT

3 CLAPPER SEAT COVER

2 SEAT RING

1 BODY

NO. ITEM

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Electric Actuation Trim

Installation Setting Procedure

Before Installation
Prepare sealing materials suitable for the
PPD Preaction & Deluge Valve to be
installed.
When the installation is completed
thoroughly, clean along inner side of the
pipes. If possible, flush the pipe with water
until it is completely rinsed out.
Preaction & Deluge Valve Installation
Once again, clean inner side of the valve
body. Check the disk, disk seat and seat ring
hole before the installation.
Install the Preaction & Deluge valve,
pressure gauge and pressure switch.
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Step 1.
Close the OS&Y valve. Open the main drain
valve and close it when the flow of water
has ceased.
Step 2.
Inspect and release if required or the
detection system is subjected to “Actuate
Condition”.
Step 3.
Push the “Reset Knob” inward to allow the
clapper to reseat. Check the clapper to seat
on the seat ring closely.
Step 4.
Open the “Water Supply Valve” and allow
time for full pressure to build up in the
diaphragm chamber.
Step 5.
Push the “Drip Check Valve” inward to
check any leaks.
Step 6.
Slowly open the OS&Y valve, and close the
main drain valve.
Step 7.
Observe the main drain valve for any leaks.
If there is leak, determine and correct the
cause of the leakage problem. If there is no
leak, the PPD Valve is ready to be placed in
service condition.
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Resetting Procedure Maintenance

Step 1. To test operation of the PPD Preaction &

Close the OS&Y valve. Open the main drain
valve and close it when the flow of water has
ceased.
Step 2.
Close the “Water Supply Valve” if the valve is
opened.
Step 3.
Push the “Reset Knob” fully several times
inward to allow the clapper to reseat. Check
the clapper to seat on the seat ring closely.
Step 4.
Close the “Manual Valve” and “Solenoid
Valve” if the valves are open.
Deluge Valve, open the inspector’s test
connection which should activate
mechanical and electric alarm. This test
connection is usually located at the end or
the top line of the system.
Alarm valve and associated equipment has
to have proper inspection and test
periodically. The NFPA 25 directs minimum
inspection, test and maintenance
requirement. PPD Preaction & Deluge Valve
shall be tested, operated, cleaned, inspected
,and parts need to be replaced as required
at least annually.

Step 5.
Push the “Drip Check Valve” inward to check
any leaks.

Step 6.
Open the “Water Supply Valve” if the valve is
closed.

Step 7.
Slowly open the OS&Y valve and close the
main drain valve.

Step 8.
Observe the main drain valve for any leaks. If
there is leak, determine and correct the cause
of the leakage problem. If there is no leak,
the PPD Valve is ready to be placed in service
condition.

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