DELUGE VALVE

MODEL: SD-DVH3

TECHNICAL DATA

NORMAL SIZE 200,150,100, 80, 50 NB

MATERIAL Ductile Iron ASTM A536-77

Grade 65-45-12

SEVICE PRESSURE 1.4 to 17.5 Bar

(20 to 250 PSI)

THREADED OPENING BSPT bypass check valve and restriction orifice from the
system supply side to the top chamber, so that
MOUNTING Vertical or Horizontal supply pressure in the top chamber act across the
diaphragm operated clapper which holds the seat
FACTORY HYDOSTATIC 35 Kg/sq.cm. (500 PSI) against the inlet supply pressure because of the
TEST PRESSURE differential pressure design.

FLANGE CONNECTION ANSI B 16.5 # 150 FF On detection of fire the top chamber is vented to
(RF-Optional) atmosphere through the outlet port via opened
actuation devices. The top chamber pressure
WET PILOT SPRINKLER As per graph in the catalogue cannot be replenished through the restricted inlet
HEIGHT LIMITATION port, and the upward force of the supply pressure
lifts the clapper allowing the water flow to the
NET WEIGHT 200 NB - 153 Kg system piping network and alarm devices.
WIHTOUT TRIM 150 NB - 79 Kg
100 NB - 50 Kg TRIM DESCRIPTION
80 NB - 35 Kg
50 NB - 32 Kg The trims are functionally termed as Dry Pilot Trim,
Wet Pilot Trim, Electric Trim and Test and Alarm
FINISH RAL 3000 Trim as per the method of actuation of the deluge
valve.
ORDERING 1. Size of Valve The functionality of these trims is described below.
INFORMATION 2. Flange specification
3. Valve trim vertical
a) DRY PILOT TRIM (PNEUMATIC RELEASE)
or horizontal
4. Trim type
Dry pilot operation uses a pilot line of closed
Sprinkles/QB detectors containing air under
DESCRIPTION pressure, located in the area to be protected. It
requires regulated dry air supply with main supply
point through restricted orifice. The air pressure to
Deluge Valve is known as a system control valve in a deluge system,
be maintained as specified in the catalogue of Dry
used for fast application of water in a spray system. Deluge valve
Pilot Actuator. The pilot line is connected to air inlet
protects areas such as power transformer installation, storage
side of actuator. The top chamber of the deluge
tank, conveyor protection and other industrial application etc.
valve is connected to water inlet side of actuator.
With the addition of foaming agent deluge valve can be used to
protect aircraft hanger and inflammable liquid fire.
When there is an air pressure drop, or due to
release of any of the release device on detection of
VALVE OPERATION fire, the diaphragm of actuator is lifted and allows
the water to drain. This releases the water pressure
SHIELD Deluge valve is a quick release, hydraulically operated in the top chamber of the deluge valve, allowing
diaphragm valve. It has three chambers, isolated from each the deluge valve to open and water to flow into the
other by the diaphragm operated clapper and seat seal. While in system piping & alarm devices. Recommended air
SET position, water pressure is transmitted through an external

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supply pressure for dry pilot trim system is 3.5 kg/sq.cm.
e) DRAIN AND DRIP TRIM
User must install non return valve at air supply connection
to deluge valve trim. This consists of main and system drain valve in addition
with drip valve.
b) WET PILOT TRIM (HYDRAULIC RELEASE)
TRIM TYPES
Wet pilot operation uses a pilot line of closed Sprinklers/
QB detectors containing pressurized water, supplied The trims are designated as following.
through the upstream side of the Deluge valve, through W =Wet Pilot trim. D = Dry Pilot Trim
a restricted orifice. All the release lines are connected to
a common release line. Due to release of any one of the a) Type SH3-TW and SH3-TD
release device, the water pressure in the top chamber of
the Deluge valve drops and the Deluge valve opens. This type of trim is basic trim required to operate the deluge
valve. A solenoid valve for electric remote actuation and
c) ELECTRIC RELEASE TRIM pressure switch for sensing & annunciation are optional.

To actuate a Deluge valve electrically, a solenoid valve is b) Type SH3-TWD and SH3-TDD
provided to drain the water from the top chamber of the
Deluge valve. A pressure switch is provided to activate an This trim type is a combination of components of normal
electric alarm, to shut down the desired equipment or to trim along with the drip and drain trim. A solenoid valve for
give “Tripped” indication of the Deluge valve. In addition to electric remote actuation and pressure switch for sensing
this a pressure switch can also monitor “Low air pressure” & annunciation are optional.
and “Fire condition” when used in dry pilot air line.
c) Type SH3-TWT and SH3-TDT
d) TEST AND ALARM TRIM
This trim type is a combination of components of normal
This trim is supplied with a test valve is provided to test the trim along with the test and alarm trim. In dry pilot trim, an
normal operation of the sprinkler alarm bell. The sprinkler actuator is provided. A solenoid valve for electric remote
alarm can be supplied additionally, which bells on actuation actuation and pressure switch for sensing & annunciation
of the Deluge valve. are optional.

TRIM
MODEL TRIM DESCRIPTION MOUNTING SCHEMATIC NO.
NO.
SH3-TW Basic Wet Pilot Trim Vertical Schematic 1

SH3-TD Basic Dry Pilot Trim Vertical Schematic 2

SH3-TWT Basic Wet Pilot Trim with Test and Alarm Trim Vertical Schematic 3

SH3-TDT Basic Dry Pilot Trim with Test and Alarm Trim Vertical Schematic 4

SH3-TWD Basic Wet Pilot Trim with Drip and Drain Trim Vertical Schematic 5

SH3-TDD Basic Dry Pilot Trim with Drip and Drain Trim Vertical Schematic 6

SH3-NTW Basic Wet Pilot Trim with Test and Alarm Trim & Drip and Drain Trim Vertical Schematic 7

SH3-NTD Basic Dry Pilot Trim with Test and Alarm Trim & Drip and Drain Trim Vertical Schematic 8

SH3-TW Basic Wet Pilot Trim Horizontal Schematic 9

SH3-TD Basic Dry Pilot Trim Horizontal Schematic 10

SH3-TWT Basic Wet Pilot Trim with Test and Alarm Trim Horizontal Schematic 11

SH3-TDT Basic Dry Pilot Trim with Test and Alarm Trim Horizontal Schematic 12

SH3-TWD Basic Wet Pilot Trim with Drip and Drain Trim Horizontal Schematic 13

SH3-TDD Basic Dry Pilot Trim with Drip and Drain Trim Horizontal Schematic 14

SH3-NTW Basic Wet Pilot Trim with Test and Alarm Trim & Drip and Drain Trim Horizontal Schematic 15

SH3-NTD Basic Dry Pilot Trim with Test and Alarm Trim & Drip and Drain Trim Horizontal Schematic 16

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d) Type SH3-NTW and SH3-NTD (g) The responsibility of maintenance of the protection
system and devices in proper operating condition lies with
This trim type is a combination of components of the owner of the system.
normal trim along with the test and alarm trim as well as
the drip and drain trim. A solenoid valve for electric remote SYSTEM TESTING PROCEDURE
actuation and pressure switch for sensing & annunciation
are optional. (i) Keep the upstream side of the stop valve partially open.
To avoid water flow to system side close the system side
RESETTING PROCEDURE FOR THE stop valve. This valve is to be kept in open position after the
testing is completed.
DELUGE VALVE
(ii) Let any of the release devices to trip. This will result in
(i) Close the upstream side stop valve provided below the
a sudden drop of water pressure in the deluge valve top
deluge valve
chamber which in turn will open the deluge valve. Close the
upstream side stop valve immediately.
ii) Open both the drain valves/ drain plugs and close when
the flow of water has ceased
(iii) Reset the valve as per the procedure given under heading
“RESETTING PROCEDURE FOR THE DELUGE VALVE”
(iii) Close the release device/replace the Sprinkler if
release was through Sprinkler/QB Detector
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
iv) Inspect and release if required, or close the section of
the detection system subjected to “Fire condition” Installed system piping network must be flushed properly
before placing the Deluge valve in service.
(v) In case of dry pilot detection system, open the air
supply valve to build-up air pressure. Open the A qualified and trained person must commission the system.
priming valve fully. Open the upstream side of the stop valve After few initial successful tests, an authorized person must
provided below the Deluge valve. No water should flow be trained to perform inspection and testing of the system.
into the system. It is recommended to have regular inspection and test run
of the system as per NFPA guideline or in accordance to the
vi) Where priming shut off valve is provided for resetting, in organisation having local jurisdiction.
addition to above steps press the knob on actuator while
(i) WARNING
resetting
Inspection and testing is to be carried out only by authorised
CAUTION and trained personnel. DO NOT TURN OFF the water
supply or close any valve to make repair(s) or test the valve,
(a) Do not close the priming valve, downstream and without placing a roving fire patrol in the area covered by
upstream stop valves, while the system is in service. the system. Also inform the local security personnel and
central alarm station, so that there is no false alarm signal.
(b) The releasing device must be maintained in the open
position, when actuated, to prevent the deluge valve from It is recommended to carry out physical inspection of the
closure if anti shut off valve is not provided. system at least twice in a week. The inspection should
verify that all the control valves are in proper position as per
(c) While using a Deluge valve in the wet pilot system the the system requirement and that there are no damages to
height and the length of the wet pilot detection line is to be any component.
limited as shown in the wet pilot sprinkler height limitation
graph. The frequency of inspections must be increased in the
presence of contaminated water supplies, corrosive/
(d) Do not connect the Sprinkler Alarm outlet drain line to scaling water supplies, and corrosive atmospheres.
close a common drain as it may create back pressure and
Sprinkler Alarm may not function. (ii) NORMAL CONDITION

(e) Deluge valve must have support to absorb sudden (a) All main valves are open and are sealed with tamper
opening or closing vibration shock to the piping. proof seal

(f) To avoid water damage, take precautions when opening (b) Drain valves must be kept closed
the water supply main control valve, since water will flow
from all open system valves. (c) No leak or drip is detected from the drip valve

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(d) All the gauges except the system side water pressure
gauge, should show the required pressure

(e) There should be no leakage in the system

(iii) NORMAL CONDITION TEST

(a) The system should be checked for normal condition at

least once in a week

(b) Test the sprinkler alarm bell or electric alarm by turning

the alarm test valve to the test position. The alarm should
sound. This test should be carried out at least once in a
week
(c) Depress the drip valve knob. Significant accumulation
indicates a possible seat leakage

(d) Conduct the water flow test as per the procedure of

system testing at least once a month

(iv) PERIODIC CHECK

Conduct the water flow test by actuating few of the release

devices provided in the system. Clean all strainer(s) and
priming line restriction. This test is to be carried out at least
once in three months.

ABNORMAL CONDITION
(i) ALARM FAILS TO SOUND

(a) Check for any obstruction in the alarm test line, make
certain that the sprinkler alarm is free to operate

(b) If an electric alarm is provided, check the electrical

circuitry to the alarm

(ii) FALSE TRIPS

(a) Check for clogging in priming line, restriction orifice

check valve, priming valve & strainer

(b) Leakage in the release system

(c) The deluge air panel orifice clogged or low supply

pressure

(iii) LEAKAGE THROUGH THE DELUGE VALVE

(a) Damaged deluge valve seat or obstruction on the seat

face by foreign object

(b) Leakage in release system

(c) Partly clogged priming line restriction orifice check valve

(d) Low air pressure on release system line or leakage in

release system

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 DELUGE VALVE MODEL - SD-DVH3

Dimension in mm. (Approximate)

Valve
‘A’ ‘B’
Nominal Size
200 NB 552 332
150 NB 462 282
100 NB 412 245
80 NB 372 232
50 NB 320 232

PART LIST
PART NO. QTY. MATERIAL
ITEM DESCRIPTION
200 NB 150 NB 100 NB 80 NB 50 NB 200 NB 150 NB 100 NB 80/50NB SPECIFICATION
1 NA NA NA NA NA Housing 1 1 1 1 Ductile Iron

2 H3202 H3602 H3102 H3802 H3502 “O” Ring 1 1 1 1 Neoprene Rubber

3 H3203 H3603 H3103 H3803 H3503 Seat 1 1 1 1 Stainless Steel*

4 H3204 H3604 H3104 --- --- Bolt 8 4 4 --- Stainless Steel

5 H3205 H3605 H3105 H3805 H3505 Rubber Clamp 1 1 1 1 Ductile Iron**

6 H3206 H3606 H3106 H3806 H3506 Rubber Seat 1 1 1 1 Neoprene Rubber

7 H3207 H3607 H3107 H3807 H3507 Clapper 1 1 1 1 Ductile Iron**

8 H3208 H3608 H3108 H3808 H3508 Diaphram 1 1 1 1 Neoprene Rubber

9 H3209 H3609 H3109 H3809 H3509 Clamp Ring 1 1 1 1 Ductile Iron**

10 H3210 H3610 H3110 H3810 H3510 Bolt 12 8 8 8 Stainless Steel

11 H3211 H3611 H3111 H3811 H3511 “O” Ring 1 1 1 1 Neoprene Rubber

12 H3212 H3612 H3112 H3812 H3512 Spindle 1 1 1 1 Stainless Steel

13 H3213 H3613 H3113 H3813 H3513 Nut 1 1 1 1 Stainless Steel

14 H3214 H3614 H3114 H3814 H3514 Lock Nut 1 1 1 1 Stainless Steel

15 H3215 H3615 H3115 H3815 H3515 Spring 1 1 1 1 Stainless Steel

16 H3216 H3616 H3116 H3816 H3516 Adaptor 1 1 1 1 Brass

17 NA NA NA NA NA Cover 1 1 1 1 Ductile Iron

18 H3218 H3618 H3118 H3818 H3518 Bolt 16 12 12 12 Carbon Steel

19 H3219 H3619 H3119 H3819 H3519 “O” Ring 1 1 1 1 Neoprene Rubber

20 H3220 H3621 H3120 H3820 H3520 Plug 1 1 1 1 Steel Plated

21 H3221 --- --- --- --- Allen Bolt 6 --- --- --- Stainless Steel

NA - Part Replacement Not Available

* Stainless Steel is standard supply Bronze is optional supply.
** Ductile Iron is standard supply Bronze/Stainless Steel is optional supply.

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 SCHEMATIC FOR WET PILOT BASIC
FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING

SH3-TW

SCHEMATIC FOR DRY PILOT BASIC TRIM

FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING

SH3-TD

DV Deluge Valve Valve Swing Check Valve

SV Solenoid Valve --- By User Angle Valve
G Sprinkler Alarm (WMG) ** Optional DPA Dry Pilot Actuator
M Emergency Release Station Strainer RN-A Restriction Nozzle (Air Line)
RN Restriction Nozzle (Priming Line) OD Open Drain SCV Swing Check Valve
PS1 Low Air Alarm Pressure Switch PG Pressure Guage
PS2 Waterflow Pressure Alarm Switch

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 SCHEMATIC FOR WET PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH TEST AND ALARM TRIM
FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING

SH3-TWT

SCHEMATIC FOR DRY PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH TEST AND ALARM TRIM
FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING

SH3-TDT

DV Deluge Valve Valve Swing Check Valve

SV Solenoid Valve --- By User Angle Valve
G Sprinkler Alarm (WMG) ** Optional DPA Dry Pilot Actuator
M Emergency Release Station Strainer RN-A Restriction Nozzle (Air Line)
RN Restriction Nozzle (Priming Line) OD Open Drain SCV Swing Check Valve
PS1 Low Air Alarm Pressure Switch PG Pressure Guage
PS2 Waterflow Pressure Alarm Switch

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 SCHEMATIC FOR WET PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH DRIP AND DRAIN TRIM
FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING

SH3-TWD

SCHEMATIC FOR DRY PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH DRIP AND DRAIN TRIM
FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING

SH3-TDD

DV Deluge Valve Valve Swing Check Valve

SV Solenoid Valve --- By User Angle Valve
G Sprinkler Alarm (WMG) ** Optional DPA Dry Pilot Actuator
M Emergency Release Station Strainer RN-A Restriction Nozzle (Air Line)
RN Restriction Nozzle (Priming Line) OD Open Drain SCV Swing Check Valve
PS1 Low Air Alarm Pressure Switch PG Pressure Guage
PS2 Waterflow Pressure Alarm Switch

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 SCHEMATIC FOR WET PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH TEST AND ALARM TRIM &
DRIP AND DRAIN TRIM FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING

SH3-NTW

SCHEMATIC FOR DRY PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH TEST AND ALARM TRIM &
DRIP AND DRAIN TRIM FOR VERTICAL MOUNTING

SH3-NTD

DV Deluge Valve Valve Swing Check Valve

SV Solenoid Valve --- By User Angle Valve
G Sprinkler Alarm (WMG) ** Optional DPA Dry Pilot Actuator
M Emergency Release Station Strainer RN-A Restriction Nozzle (Air Line)
RN Restriction Nozzle (Priming Line) OD Open Drain SCV Swing Check Valve
PS1 Low Air Alarm Pressure Switch PG Pressure Guage
PS2 Waterflow Pressure Alarm Switch

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 SCHEMATIC FOR WET PILOT BASIC TRIM
FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING

SH3-TW

SCHEMATIC FOR DRY PILOT BASIC TRIM

FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING

SH3-TD

DV Deluge Valve Valve Swing Check Valve

SV Solenoid Valve --- By User Angle Valve
G Sprinkler Alarm (WMG) ** Optional DPA Dry Pilot Actuator
M Emergency Release Station Strainer RN-A Restriction Nozzle (Air Line)
RN Restriction Nozzle (Priming Line) OD Open Drain SCV Swing Check Valve
PS1 Low Air Alarm Pressure Switch PG Pressure Guage
PS2 Waterflow Pressure Alarm Switch

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 SCHEMATIC FOR WET PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH TEST AND ALARM TRIM
FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING

SH3-TWT

SCHEMATIC FOR DRY PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH TEST AND ALARM TRIM
FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING

SH3-TDT

DV Deluge Valve Valve Swing Check Valve

SV Solenoid Valve --- By User Angle Valve
G Sprinkler Alarm (WMG) ** Optional DPA Dry Pilot Actuator
M Emergency Release Station Strainer RN-A Restriction Nozzle (Air Line)
RN Restriction Nozzle (Priming Line) OD Open Drain SCV Swing Check Valve
PS1 Low Air Alarm Pressure Switch PG Pressure Guage
PS2 Waterflow Pressure Alarm Switch

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 SCHEMATIC FOR WET PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH DRIP AND DRAIN TRIM
FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING

SH3-TWD

SCHEMATIC FOR DRY PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH DRIP AND DRAIN TRIM
FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING

SH3-TDD

DV Deluge Valve Valve Swing Check Valve

SV Solenoid Valve --- By User Angle Valve
G Sprinkler Alarm (WMG) ** Optional DPA Dry Pilot Actuator
M Emergency Release Station Strainer RN-A Restriction Nozzle (Air Line)
RN Restriction Nozzle (Priming Line) OD Open Drain SCV Swing Check Valve
PS1 Low Air Alarm Pressure Switch PG Pressure Guage
PS2 Waterflow Pressure Alarm Switch

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 SCHEMATIC FOR WET PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH TEST AND ALARM TRIM &
DRIP AND DRAIN TRIM FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING

SH3-NTW

SCHEMATIC FOR DRY PILOT BASIC TRIM WITH TEST AND ALARM TRIM &
DRIP AND DRAIN TRIM FOR HORIZONTAL MOUNTING

SH3-NTD

DV Deluge Valve Valve Swing Check Valve

SV Solenoid Valve --- By User Angle Valve
G Sprinkler Alarm (WMG) ** Optional DPA Dry Pilot Actuator
M Emergency Release Station Strainer RN-A Restriction Nozzle (Air Line)
RN Restriction Nozzle (Priming Line) OD Open Drain SCV Swing Check Valve
PS1 Low Air Alarm Pressure Switch PG Pressure Guage
PS2 Waterflow Pressure Alarm Switch

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 SPRINKLER HEIGHT LIMITATION

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* 2.3 PSI Pressure loss @ 15 feet per second (4.57 met/sec) velocity having flow of 594 LPM thru 50NB DV
* 4.7 PSI Pressure loss @ 15 feet per second (4.57 met/sec) velocity having flow of 1308 LPM thru 80NB DV
* 4.7 PSI Pressure loss @ 15 feet per second (4.57 met/sec) velocity having flow of 2255 LPM thru 100NB DV
* 7.5 PSI Pressure loss @ 15 feet per second (4.57 met/sec) velocity having flow of 5117 LPM thru 150NB DV
* 8.4 PSI Pressure loss @ 15 feet per second (4.57 met/sec) velocity having flow of 8854 LPM thru 200NB DV

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