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The Fire Protection Handbook, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), contains a
comprehensive description of preaction systems.
The water supply to each preaction system is controlled by a primary control valve which is usually a
deluge valve. Deluge valves manufactured by RELIABLE are described in Section 1.1.1 and 1.1.2. On
occasion, a dry pipe valve (see Section 1.1.3) may be used as the primary control valve for a
NON-INTERLOCK PREACTION SYSTEM. With this arrangement, a detector operating first will cause
water to flow into the sprinkler piping in readiness for the operation of a sprinkler (just like a
single-interlock system). However, whenever a sprinkler head operates first, this system will respond as
a dry pipe system with water flow from the sprinkler within 60 seconds. More information on this type of
combined dry pipe preaction system is provided in Section 3.3.1.
3.2 Hydraulic (Wet Pilot) Activation
3.2.1 Single-Interlock Type
Wet pilot line operation is the simplest and least costly method for arranging a preaction system. The
closed, quick response sprinklers in the pilot line serve as heat detectors over the area to be protected.
The pilot line contains water at the same pressure as the water in the top chamber or push rod chamber
of RELIABLE Deluge Valves (see Figures 1 or 2). Pilot line sprinklers function as both thermal detectors
and releasing devices, and when one or more operate, the resulting water discharge and pressure loss
in the chamber of the deluge valve causes it to open and allow water flow into the sprinkler system
piping. The sprinkler system is now in readiness for conditions that cause a sprinkler head to open and
immediately discharge water on the fire. Note that water discharge from a pilot line sprinkler
contributes little toward fire control. When quick response sprinkler heads are used, quick response
pilot heads should have a lower temperature rating.
Manual emergency pull stations (see Section 1.2.4.1) can provide a remote hydraulic method of
causing water flow into the sprinkler piping when visual indications of fire precede thermal indications.
A wet pilot line installation is subject to the following restrictions:
c) NFPA Pamphlet No. 13, or the Authority Having Jurisdiction, should be consulted
for pilot sprinkler spacing requirements.
d) It is to be installed in accordance with the following table. See the Appendix Section 4.1
for the combination of height and distance limitations
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The trimmings for Model A, B, and BX Deluge Valves are arranged for rapid, compact attachment, and
serve as connection points to alarm and other devices.
Average Supply Maximum Height of Wet Pilot Line Above Deluge Valve
Pressure At Valve Feet (Meters)
All RELIABLE Deluge Valves are listed and approved by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and Factory
Mutual Research Corp. when used with the above trim sets.
Supervision of a hydraulic preaction system may not be required. However, when supervision is
required, a riser check valve must be installed on the system side of the deluge valve to prevent the
supervising pressurized gas (air or dry nitrogen) from escaping through the alarm line of the deluge
valve. A riser check valve is not required, when supervision of the system is not necessary. Supervising
pressure provided by a RELIABLE Model B or C Compressor Panel (see Section 1.4.2.2.1) or a Model
C Pressure Maintenance Device (see Section 1.4.2.2.2) requires the check valve to be capable of
leak-tight sealing for a pressure of 2.0 psi (30 to 40 oz/in2 (0,15 bar)).
This system is not shown in detail because of its limited use. To order this system, use the
wet deluge system. If supervised, you must add a check valve and supervisory air
equipment.
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Pilot line pressure is maintained at a level somewhere between 20 and 50 psi (1,4 and 3,5 bar), and is
simultaneously the pressure in the sprinkler system piping. A Model A Compressor (see Bulletin 275
for proper sizing) and Model B-1 Pressure Maintenance Device should be used to provide this level of
pressure. If a compressed air system is constantly available on the site, than a Model A-2 Pressure
Maintenance Device (see Section 1.4.2.1.2 for maintenance device information) should be used to
simultaneously supply the pilot line and sprinkler piping.
Maintaining pneumatic pressure, according to Table 1, will hold a RELIABLE Dry Pipe Valve (primary
control valve) closed (see Section 1.1.3). This same level of pressure will also hold a Model A Dry Pilot
Actuator releasing device (see Section 1.2.2) closed, preventing system pressure from entering the
intermediate chamber of the dry pipe valve. When one or more pilot heads open, due to fire conditi ons,
the loss of pilot line pressure allows the dry pilot actuator to open. This sufficiently pressurizes the
intermediate chamber of the dry pipe valve causing it to release and flow water into the sprinkler
system. Subsequent opening of one or more sprinkler heads will soon result in water flow on the fire.
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Model A Manual Emergency Pull Stations (see Section 1.2.4.1) can be incorporated into the dry pilot
line, and they should be piped so that discharging pneumatic pressure is directed away from the
person that operated the station. Pneumatic supervision of sprinkler piping leak tightness in a
non-interlock preaction system is accomplished by employing a low pressure switch to activate a
trouble annunciating device when pilot line pressure falls below a predetermined level. Ignoring this
warning can result in a significant loss of pneumatic pressure which will open the primary control (dry
pipe) valve to flow water into the system.
Models A and D Dry Pipe Valves require a basic trim set for convenient and compact connection
points to alarm and other devices. Basic Trim Sets (Figures 1 & 2) provide a main drain connection,
alarm devices connection, alarm test connection, and gauges for water supply and pneumatic
pressures.
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ITEM
No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
1 Isolating Valve OS&Y or Butterfly Type
7 Water Flow Pressure Switch G Model EPS 10-1 (SPDT)
(Optional) Model EPS 10-2 (DPDT)
8 Mechanical Alarm (Optional) D Mod. C (Bulletin 612 & 613)
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It will not discharge water from any of its opened sprinklers. Model A Manual Emergency Pull Stati ons
(see Section 1.2.4.1) can be incorporated into the dry pilot line, and they should be piped so that
discharging pneumatic pressure is directed away from the person operating the station. It is very
important that suitable automatic pressure maintenance equipment (see Section 1.4.2.1) be used to
safeguard against accidental deluge valve operation due to possible pressure leakage in the dry pil ot
line. The dry pilot line trim set, required when pneumatically activating a RELIABLE Model A, B, or BX
Deluge Valve, includes a Model A Dry Pilot Actuator releasing device and a low pressure switch for
supervision purposes. This switch is factory set to activate a warning annunciator whenever pressure
falls below 25 psi (1,7 bar). The switch can be adjusted to other pressure levels, if required.
Appropriate pneumatic pressures for dry pilot lines used with RELIABLE Deluge Valves are given by
the following table:
Water Pressure, psi (bar) Pneumatic Pressure to be Pumped into Dry Pilot Line, psi (bar)
When Model G3 or G3FR Dry Sprinklers are used, a minimum of 15 psi (1.0 bar) pneumatic pressure
should be used.
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ITEM
No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
1 Isolating Valve OS&Y or Butterfly Type
2 Deluge Valve D Mod. A, 2½″ THD x THD or GRV x GRV
Mod. B, 4″ or 6″ FLNG x FLNG or FLNG x GRV
Mod. BX, 4″ or 6″ FLNG x FLNG or FLNG x
GRV
4 Preaction Trim D Mod. A
Single-Interlock Dry Pilot Mod. B & BX
6 Drain Manifold (Optional) D 2½″ Preaction or 4″/ 6″ Preaction
7 Water Flow Pressure Switch G Mod. EPS 10-1 (SPDT)
(Optional) Mod. EPS 10-2 (DPDT)
8 Mechanical Alarm (Optional) D Mod. C (Bulletin 612 & 613)
15 Sprinklers D Closed Type
(Bulletin 110, 117, 131, 136, etc.)
16 Manual Emergency Station D Mod. A
(Optional) Hydraulic (Pilot Line) Type
18 Air Compressor D Mod. A, 13, ¾, 1½ hp (Bulletin 275)
1
D Mod. A, 6 hp (Bulletin 707, Section 1.4.2)
19 Pressure Maintenance D Mod. B-1, Use with Item No. 18
Device (Bulletin 251)
Mod. A-2, Use with N2 or Owner’s Air Supply
(Bulletin 251)
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3.4 Electric Activation (Supertrol System)
Electric activation of a primary control valve requires heat, smoke, or flame detectors (see Sections
1.3.2, 1.3.3, and 1.3.4), which communicate electrically with an electrical releasing control panel (see
Section 1.4.1). Electrically activated preaction systems are generally more costly than hydraulic and
pneumatic systems. However, electrical systems offer the greatest number of features, design
flexibility, speed of operation, and ability to interface with other building services systems.
When the detection section of an electrical preaction system senses the presence of fire, an electrical
signal to the releasing control panel immediately activates an alarm bell circuit and energizes open a
normally closed solenoid releasing valve (see Section 1.2.3). The releasing control panel will
electrically latch a solenoid releasing valve in the open position, and resetting it closed can onl y be
accomplished by operating a resetting switch in the panel, after all detectors and electrical manual
emergency pull stations have been reset.
Manual emergency pull stations (see Section 1.2.4.2) are incorporated electrically into detector
circuits. The single pole, Model BNG-1 is normally used; however, when a releasing control panel is
arranged with the briefly delaying characteristic of cross-zoned operation (see Section1.4.1.2), then
the two-pole, Model BNG-1F station is required. The two-pole station enables activation of both
detector circuits simultaneously; circumventing the delaying characteristic by causing immediate
water flow into the system when fire is visually observed.
A releasing panel must have the capacity to supervise constantly the power supply, detector, alarm
bell, and solenoid releasing valve electrical circuits; and to provide visual and audible trouble
annunciation whenever electrical faults occur in these circuits.
Releasing control panels accept both Class A and Class B detector circuit wiring. Class A wiring,
required by Factory Mutual, uses two (2) wires to each detector, and two (2) wires returning to the
panel. With Class A wiring, a control panel will sound and display trouble signals, and simultaneously
operate an alarm bell and solenoid releasing valve while single and some multiple unrepaired wiring
faults exist.
Class B detector circuit wiring uses two (2) wires to each detector and an end-of-line resistor. With
Class B wiring, the control panel will sound and display trouble signals, but may not operate an al arm
bell and solenoid releasing valve while an unrepaired wiring fault exists.
See page 53 for illustrations of Class A and Class B Wiring.
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In the event of a primary (120/230VAC) power failure, a control panel will automatically switch to battery
power. Batteries are available to supply adequate power to operate the detection, signaling and
releasing components, as required, for a minimum of 60 hours UL and 90 hours FM. Control panels
include a charging circuit which constantly maintains gel cell batteries at full charge.
3.4.1 Non-Interlock Type
This non-interlock system will respond as a true preaction system whenever an electrical detector
operates before a system sprinkler head does. However, if a system sprinkler should operate first, then
the system will respond exactly like a dry pipe system. When a sprinkler head operates, as the result of
being damaged, the inherent safeguarding associated with the preaction systems against accidental
water discharge does not exist with this system. When accidental discharge of water from a sprinkler
head would be a negligible factor, this type of preaction system is the most cost effective of the various
electrical systems.
Maintaining pneumatic pressure, according to the Table below, will hold a RELIABLE Dry Pipe Valve
(Primary Control Valve) closed (see Section 1.1.3).
A Model A Compressor (see Bulletin 275 for proper sizing) and Model B-1 Pressure Maintenance
Device should be used to provide a proper level of pressure. If a compressed air system is constantly
available on the site, then a Model A-2 Pressure Maintenance Device (see Section 1.4.2.1.2 for
maintenance device information) should be used to supply the sprinkler piping.
When Model G3 or G3FR Dry Sprinklers are used, a minimum of 15 psi (1,0 bar) pneumatic
pressure should be used.
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When one (1) electrical detector senses the
presence of fire, the electrical releasing control
panel latches the solenoid releasing valve in the
open position. (Note that arranging detectors in
a cross-zoned pattern will require operation of
two (2) detectors before the solenoid valve can
open.) This pneumatically pressurizes the
intermediate chamber of the dry pipe valve
causing it to release and flow water into the
sprinkler system. Subsequent opening of one
(1) or more sprinkler heads will soon result in
water flow on the fire.
A Model A Manual Emergency Pull Station (see
Section 1.2.4.1) can be incorporated into the
line supplying air pressure to the solenoid valve.
This pull station should be piped so that
discharging pneumatic pressure is directed
away from the person that operated the station.
Figure 1 Model A Dry Pipe Valve - Model A Trimmings
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ITEM
No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
1 Isolating Valve OS&Y or Butterfly Type
7 Water Flow Pressure Switch G Mod. EPS 10-1 (SPDT)
(Optional) Mod. EPS 10-2 (DPDT)
8 Mechanical Alarm (Optional) D Mod. C (Bulletin 612 & 613)
Solenoid Releasing Valve C Mod. 73218BN4UNLVNOC111C2 24VDC
9
(Normally Closed)
10 Releasing Control Panel A Mod. RP-1001
(Optional)
Batteries (2 Required) A Mod. PS 12120 (90 Hrs. Back-up) (FM)
Mod. PS 1270 (60 Hrs. Back-up)
Optional Accessories A Mod. 4XTM Transmitter Module
Mod. 4XLM Annun. Driv. Module
Mod. RZA-4X Remote Annun.
Mod. 4XZM Zone Relay Module
11 Alarm Annunciator (Optional) G Mod. SSM-24-8-24VDC / Polarized Bell
Mod. SSM-24-10-24VDC / Polarized Bell
Mod. H 12/24-24VDC / Polarized Horn
Mod. P2415-24VDC / Polarized Horn Strobe
12 Trouble Annunciator G Mod. SSM-24-6-24VDC / Polarized Bell
Mod. H 12/24-24VDC / Polarized Horn
13 Manual Emergency Station A Mod. BNG-1 (SPDT)
(Optional) 1 & 2 Area Detection
Mod. BNG-1F (DPDT) Cross Zone Detection
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No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
14 Detectors (Optional)
Thermal H Mod. 302 Pendent / Interior, 135°F, 200°F
Thermal Mod. 302H Horizontal / Interior, 135°F, 200°F
Thermal Mod. 302AW Pendent / All Weather, 135°F, 200°F
Adapter Mod. AP-P Adapter Plate (Mod. 302 Only)
Smoke B Mod. PSD7155 Photoelectric
Smoke Mod. CPD7051 Ionization
Base (Required with PSD & B Mod. 70-201000-001
CPD Detectors) Base (2-Wire)
16 Manual Emergency Station D Mod. A
(Optional) Hydraulic (Pilot Line) Type
1
18 Air Compressor D Mod. A, 3 , 3 4, 1 1 2 hp (Bulletin 275)
1
D Mod. A, 6 hp (Bulletin 707, Section 1.4.2)
19 Pressure Maintenance D Mod. B-1, Use with Item No. 18
Device (Bulletin 251)
Mod. A-2, Use with N2 or Owner’s Air Supply
(Bulletin 251)
21 Dry Pipe Valve D Mod. A, 2½ ″ THD x THD or GRV x GRV
Mod. D 4″ or 6″ FLNG x FLNG or FLNG x GRV
22 Basic Trim Set D Mod. A (Bulletin 353)
(Dry Pipe Valve) Mod. D (Bulletin 350)
23 Accelerator (Optional) D Mod. B1 (Bulletin 320 & 322)
Low Pressure Switch Mod. EPS 40-1 (SPDT)
25 G
(10-100 psi)
26 Air Pressure Gauge D Mod. UA 0-250 psi (Bulletin 206)
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3.4.2 Single-Interlock Type Supertrol Systems
Electric single-interlock preaction systems contain several components that differ from those in
non-interlock systems. These add to the cost of a preaction system; however, they do provide desirable
features described below.
The primary control valve is a deluge valve instead of a dry pipe valve, as employed in the non-int erlock
system (see Section 3.4.1). The operating characteristics of RELIABLE Deluge Valves are discussed
in Section 1.1.1 (2½″ (65mm) Model A) and Section 1.1.2 (4″ & 6″ (100mm and 150mm) Model B &
BX).
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A. A fire alarm sounds prior to the operation of a sprinkler which may enable
extinguishing the fire by hand-held means before the operation of any sprinkler head
occurs.
C. Speedy detection and an early fire alarm is provided by fire detectors, without the
delay of water delivery time, in the event of a fire. Note that with a wet-pipe system,
the fire alarm is produced only after water has begun flowing from an operated
sprinkler head.
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Model B/ BX 4″ & 6″
Model A 2½″
* When Model G3 or G3FR Dry Sprin klers are used (Ref. Sec tion 3.1) or when su per vi sory
pressures above 15 psi are preferred, substitute the Model A-2 Pres sure Main te nance De vice
(Item 19) and the Low Pres sure Switch (Item 25) for Item 17.
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ITEM
No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
1 Isolating Valve OS&Y or Butterfly Type
2 Deluge Valve D Mod. A, 2½″ THD x THD or GRV x GRV
Mod. B, 4″ or 6″ FLNG x FLNG or FLNG x GRV
Mod. BX, 4″ or 6″ FLNG x FLNG or FLNG x GRV
Preaction Trim D Mod. A (Bulletin 715)
4
Single-Interlock - Electric Mod. B&BX (Bulletin 716)
6 Drain Manifold (Optional) D 2½″ Preaction or 4″/6″ Preaction
7 Water Flow Pressure Switch G Mod. EPS 10-1 (SPDT)
(Optional) Mod. EPS 10-2 (DPDT)
8 Mechanical Alarm (Optional) D Mod. C (Bulletin 612 & 613)
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Preaction System Design Specifications
Electrical Activation &
Ordering Information
Single - Interlock Type
(1)
System Equipment Manufacturers
(A) Notifier, Division of Pitway Corp. (E) United Electric Controls, Co. (I) Gast Manufacturing, Inc.
(B) Fenwal Inc., Division of W. Kidde & Co., Inc. (F) Meggitt Avionics
(C) Skinner Valve Division, Parker Hannifin Corp. (G) System Sensor, Division of Pitway Corp.
(D) The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. (H) Thermotech, Inc.
ITEM
No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
Trouble Annunciator Mod. SSM-24-6-24VDC / Polarized Bell
12 G
(Optional)
Mod. P2415-24VDC / Polarized Sounder
13 Manual Emergency Station A Mod. BNG-1 (SPDT)
(Optional) 1 & 2 Area Detection
Mod. BNG-1F (DPDT) Cross Zone Detection
14 Detectors (Optional)
Thermal H Mod. 302 Pendent / Interior, 135°F, 200°F
Thermal Mod. 302H Horizontal / Interior, 135°F, 200°F
Thermal Mod. 302AW Pendent / All Weather, 135°F, 200°F
Adapter Mod. AP-P Adapter Plate (Mod. 302 Only)
Smoke B Mod. PSD7155 Photoelectric
Smoke Mod. CPD7051 Ionization
Base (Required with PSD & B Mod. 70-201000-001
CPD Detectors) Base (2-Wire)
15 Sprinklers D Closed Type (Bulletins 110, 117, 131, 136, etc.)
17 Supervisory Pressure D Mod. B Air Compressor Panel 120 VAC / 60HZ
Supply (Optional)
Mod. C Air Compressor Panel 220 VAC / 50HZ
Mod. C Pressure maintenance Device requires 40
to 100 psi Supply
Pressure Maintenance D Mod. B-1 (Bulletin 251)
19
Device (Optional)
1
20 Air Compressor with I Mod. 1 HAB-11T-M100X, 6 hp 2 Gal. Tank
Tank
25 Low Pressure Switch G Mod. EPS 40-1 (SPDT)
(10-100psi) (Optional)
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No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
12 Trouble Annunciator G Mod. SSM-24-6-24VDC / Polarized Bell
(Optional)
Mod. H 12/24-24VDC / Polarized Horn
13 Manual Emergency Station A Mod. BNG-1 (SPDT)
(Optional) 1 & 2 Area Detection
Mod. BNG-1F (DPDT) Cross Zone Detection
14 Detectors (Optional)
Thermal H Mod. 302 Pendent / Interior, 135°F, 200°F
Thermal Mod. 302H Horizontal / Interior, 135°F, 200°F
Thermal Mod. 302AW Pendent / All Weather, 135°F, 200°F
Adapter Mod. AP-P Adapter Plate (Mod. 302 Only)
Smoke B Mod. PSD7155 Photoelectric
Smoke Mod. CPD7051 Ionization
Base (Required with PSD & B Mod. 70-201000-001
CPD Detectors) Base (2-Wire)
15 Sprinklers D Closed Type (Bulletins 110, 117, 131, 136, etc.)
17 Supervisory Pressure D Mod. B Air Compressor Panel 120 VAC / 60HZ
Supply (Optional)
Mod. C Air Compressor Panel 220 VAC / 50HZ
Mod. C Pressure Maintenance Device requires 40
to 100 psi Supply
Air Compressor with Tank Mod. 1 HAB-11T-M100X, 1 6 hp 2 Gal. Tank
20 I
(Optional) (Use with Mod. C Pressure Maintenance Device)
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3.4.2.1 PrePaK Systems
The Reliable PrePaK Preaction Systems are completely self-contained supervised preaction systems
for UL Applications that can be readily installed within a floor space of 4 or 7.5 square feet (0.37 or
2
0.7m ). Installation for the PrePaK (not including exterior devices, i.e., detectors and alarm bells)
requires just three piping connections: a supply line, a system line, and a drain line. Locations of these
piping connections are shown in Reliable Bulletins 723, 724, and 725 Figure 1. Also two 120 VAC
electrical supply connections are required for the Potter Panel and the air compressor.
Each Reliable PrePaK Preaction System contains the following components within their gauge 12 steel
enclosure:
• One of the following Reliable Deluge Valves:
– Model H 1½″ (40mm) Deluge Riser Assembly (see Bulletin 507).
– Model A 2½″ (65mm) Deluge valve (see Bulletin 503).
– Model BX 4″ (100mm) or 6″ (150mm) deluge valve (see Bulletin 501).
• One Reliable Model A-2 Pressure Maintenance Device (see Reliable Bulletin 251)
• One Model G Right-Check Valve, sizes 2½″ - 6″ (see Bulletin 806)
• One Gast Tank-Mounted Air Compressor
– Model 1 HAB-11T-M100X 1 6 hp with 2 Gal. (7.6 liters) Tank (1½″ and 2½″ PrePaK)
– Model 5HCD-108 M550X ¾ hp with 10 gal. (37.9 liters) Tank (4″ and 6″* PrePaK)
* For 6″ systems, a 1 ½ hp compressor is available as an option.
• One Potter Model PFC-4410 Fire Alarm/Releasing Panel (see Potter Manual #5403527)
• All required piping, fittings, gauges, electrical connectors, and electrical devices to utilize the
system in single interlock, single-interlock cross-zoned, double-interlock and double-interlock
cross-zoned applications.
The Reliable PrePaK Preaction Systems utilize the Potter Model PFC-4410 Fire Alarm Releasing Panel.
This fully programmable, microprocessor-based releasing panel is Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Listed and is in compliance with NFPA 13 and NFPA 72.
Because the PFC-4410 is totally zone and output programmable, the Reliable PrePaK can be utilized i n
four different preaction applications without having to rewire any of the factory installed devices. Once
the previously described connections are completed, the 24 VDC detectors, output devices, and relay
contacts may be connected to achieve the desired system implementation.
The PrePaK Preaction System can be used in both single and double-interlock applications. Reliable
Single and Double-Interlock Preaction Systems are designed for water sensitive areas which require
protection from inadvertent water flow into the sprinkler system piping.
The major benefits of Single or Double-Interlock PrePaK Preaction Systems are described in Bulletins
723, 724, 725 and in Section 3.1 of this manual.
Approvals
The Reliable PrePaK Preaction Systems are Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Listed, and UL
Certified for Canada*, as an assembled unit, in the “Special System Water Control Valves-Assembled
Units” category (VKYL). The system components within the PrePaK enclosure are Factory Mutual
Approved as Supertrol Single-Interlock Preaction Systems and Supertrol Double-Interlock Type D
Refrigerated Area Preaction Systems for use in refrigerated rooms or buildings. (Refer to respective
PrePak Bulletins for New York City MEA approvals, guidelines and limitations.)
* Electrical devices and control panel must be specified to meet Canadian requirements. This option is
available.
Technical Data
The Reliable PrePaK Preaction Systems are rated for a minimum supply pressure of 20 psi (1,4 bar)
and a maximum supply pressure of 175 psi (12 bar).
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3.4.3 Double-Interlock Type Supertrol Systems
Electric double-interlock preaction systems can be accomplished with several different arrangements
of all the same components that comprise single-interlock preaction systems. A double-interlock
system is defined as a system which requires the operation of both a detector and a sprinkler before
water is able to flow through a primary control valve (deluge valve) into the sprinkler system pipi ng.
Double-interlock systems are treated as a dry pipe system and therefore are more costly to install than
the single-interlock types.
Recall that single-interlock systems require only the operation of one (1) or two (2) (cross-zoned)
detectors to cause water to flow into the sprinkler piping, making the system ready (wet) for when a
sprinkler subsequently operates. This brief time of waiting for a sprinkler operation could result in an
impairment to fire protection if ambient temperature surrounding the sprinkler system is below freezing.
Not only could ice forming inside the piping become an impairment, it could also cause extensive
damage to the sprinkler system and the area/materials being protected by the system.
Consequently, double-interlock arrangements were developed for fire protection that has as much
assurance as possible that water would continually flow through the deluge valve and open sprinklers
when subfreezing conditions existed. These are the systems of choice for refrigerated warehouses.
Electrical detector activation of the releasing control panel for electrical double-interlock systems is
accomplished in the same manner as activation of single-interlock systems, and the reader is referred
to Section 3.4.2 for a description of electrical activation.
3.4.3.1 Type A
Double-Interlock Supertrol System (Interlocked Dry Pilot Actuator & Solenoid Valve
Releasing Devices)
SUMMARY OF OPERATION
The Model A Compressor and the Model B-1 Air Maintenance Device combine to provide air pressure
in the sprinkler piping at an appropriate level between 20 and 50 psi (1,4 and 3,5 bar). The purpose of
this air is to maintain the Model A Dry Pilot Actuator releasing device in the closed position, thereby
preventing the possibility of water flowing from the push rod or top chamber of the deluge valve. The
dry pilot actuator functions as described in Section 1.2.2. However, a tank mounted air compressor,
supplying air pressure between 50 and 100 psi (3,5 and 6,9 bar) to the Model A-2 pressure
maintenance device, is recommended.
In series with and upstream of the dry pilot actuator is a second releasing device identified as the
solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is activated electrically when a manual electrical emergency station
or a thermal or smoke detector operates and signals the releasing control panel to open the solenoi d
valve.
For this system, the double-interlocking feature requires both the dry pilot actuator and the solenoid
valve to be open simultaneously before the deluge valve will open to permit water flow into the sprinkler
system. When only a sprinkler head operates (or is broken), air pressure will be lowered which opens
the dry pilot actuator and activates the low-pressure switch causing only an alarm annunciation. There
will be no waterflow into the sprinkler system, as long as the solenoid valve remains closed.
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Conversely, if a smoke detector operates (or produces a false alarm), the signal to the control panel
will, in turn, open the solenoid valve. However, the dry pilot actuator will remain closed thereby
preventing the operation of the deluge valve. Again, only an alarm will sound, but there will be no
waterflow into the sprinkler piping.
In a fire scenario, operation of a sprinkler and at least one (1) detector will cause both releasing devices
to open, thereby opening the deluge valve permitting water to flow into the sprinkler piping and out the
open sprinkler head.
Note that the air pressure in the sprinkler piping has the secondary purpose of supervising the integrity
of the sprinkler piping. Any condition that would result in significant pressure reduction, such as a
damaged sprinkler or broken fitting, would cause an alarm device to annunciate until the damage has
been corrected. Also, supervision of various electrical circuits, such as the detector circuit, alarm bell
circuit, solenoid circuit, and power supply circuits are all annunciated by a common trouble bell and
individual circuit lights on the releasing control panel. See Section 1.4.1 for information on the Model
RP1001 Panel.
APPROVALS
The 4 and 6 inch Supertrol Type A Double-
Interlock Preaction Systems are Factory Mutual
Approved for use in refrigerated rooms or
buildings. Refrigerated area sprinkler systems
are FM Approved as complete systems. Only
the approved components for this system as
listed in this bulletin can be used in combination.
Systems are FM Approved for use with thermal
detectors and Class A detector circuit wiring
only.
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Type A Double-Interlock Systems must be used with Latching Deluge Valves such as 4″ (100mm) and
6″ (150mm) Models B & BX.
Non-latching deluge valves may close prematurely if air pressure is permitted to increase above the
Model A Dry Pilot Actuator.
Note: The Model A, 2½″Deluge Valve is not available for Type A Systems.
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No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
1 Isolating Valve OS&Y or Butterfly Type
2 Deluge Valve D
Mod. B, 4″ or 6″ FLNG x FLNG or FLNG x GRV
Mod. BX, 4″ or 6″ FLNG x FLNG or FLNG x GRV
5 Preaction Trim D Mod. B&BX (Bulletin 710)
Double-Interlock Type A
6 Drain Manifold (Optional) D 4″/6″ Preaction
7 Water Flow Pressure Switch G Mod. EPS 10-1 (SPDT)
(Optional) Mod. EPS 10-2 (DPDT)
8 Mechanical Alarm (Optional) D Mod. C (Bulletin 612 & 613)
10 Releasing Control Panel A Mod. RP-1001
(Optional)
Batteries (2 Required) A Mod. PS 12120 (90 Hrs. Back-up) (FM)
Mod. PS 1270 (60 Hrs Back-up)
Optional Accessories A Mod. 4XTM Transmitter Module
Mod. 4XLM Annun. Driv. Module
Mod. RZA-4X Remote Annun.
Mod. 4XZM Zone Module
Alarm Annunciator G Mod. SSM-24-8-24VDC / Polarized Bell
11
(Optional)
Mod. SSM-24-10-24VDC / Polarized Bell
Mod. H 12/24-24VDC / Polarized Horn
Mod. P2415-24VDC / Polarized Horn/Strobe
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12 Trouble Annunciator (Optional) G Mod. SSM-24-6-24VDC / Polarized Bell
Mod. H 12/24-24VDC / Polarized Horn
13 Manual Emergency Station A Mod. BNG-1 (SPDT)
(Optional) 1 & 2 Area Detection
Mod. BNG-1F (DPDT) Cross Zone Detection
14 Detectors (Optional)
Thermal H Mod. 302 Pendent / Interior, 135°F, 200°F
Thermal Mod. 302H Horizontal / Interior, 135°F, 200°F
Thermal Mod. 302AW Pendent / All Weather,
135°F, 200°F
Adapter Mod. AP-P Adapter Plate (Mod. 302 Only)
15 Sprinklers D Closed Type (Bulletins 110, 117, 131, 136, etc.)
18 Air Compressor D Mod. A, 1 3, ¾, 1½ hp (Bulletin 275)
1
Mod. A, 6 hp (Bulletin 707, Section 1.4.2)
19 Pressure Maintenance Device D Mod. B-1, Use with Item No. 18
(Bulletin 251)
Mod. A-2, Use with N2 or Owner’s Air Supply
(Bulletin 251)
23 Accelerator (Optional) D Mod. B1 (Bulletin 320 & 322)
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3.4.3.2 Type D Double-Interlock Supertrol Systems
(Interlocked Detector & Supervisory Pressure Switch)
SUMMARY OF OPERATION
The Type D Double-Interlock Supertrol System contains a pressure switch which activates one detector
circuit in a cross-zoned panel whenever supervising dry nitrogen gas or air pressure in the sprinkl er
piping drops below 5 psi (0,4 bar). Normally, the Model A-2 Pressure Maintenance Device would
maintain the pressure at 7 to 10 psi (0,5 to 0,7 bar) for supervising the sprinkler system integrity. A
special regulator will be required on nitrogen tanks to reduce their 2000 psi (138 bar) pressure down to
approximately 175 psi (12 bar), which is the maximum level required for supplying the Model A-2
device. Refer to Section 3.4.3.3 and Bulletin 253 for information describing Reliable’s Nitrogen
Regulating Device.
When a sprinkler head operates (or is accidentally broken), the resulting reduction of pressure at the low
pressure switch will send a pneumatic signal to the RP1001 Releasing Control Panel causing the panel
to annunciate a “first” alarm. However, there will not be waterflow into the sprinkler piping. Replacing the
broken sprinkler, permitting the pressure to return to the normal 7 to 10 psi (0,5 to 0,7 bar), and pushing
the reset button in the RP-1001 Releasing Control Panel will restore the system to a fire-ready condition.
However, in a fire scenario, the combined operation of a sprinkler and at least one (1) detector on the
second detector circuit will cause the RP-1001 Releasing Control Panel to activate the solenoid valve,
thereby releasing the deluge valve and flowing water into the piping and out the open sprinkler head.
Simultaneously, the waterflow pressure switch mounted in the alarm line trim of the deluge valve will
operate, and it will be used to annunciate a “second” alarm (waterflow) condition. This switch (or
multiples thereof) can also be used to start or stop various items of electrical equipment.
It is likely that during a fire, a detector would operate before a sprinkler. Again, the RP-1001 Releasing
Control Panel would signal a “first” alarm without permitting waterflow into the system. After the fire had
developed sufficient heat to also operate a sprinkler, and subsequently the low pressure switch, only
then would water flow into the sprinkler system and out of the open sprinkler. Of course, the vari ous
“second” alarm actions would also occur.
The pneumatic system supervision feature has already been discussed. Supervision of various
electrical circuits, such as the detector, alarm bell, solenoid valve, and power supply circuits are
annunciated by a common trouble bell and individual circuit lights on the RP-1001 Releasing Control
Panel.
APPROVALS
The 2½″ (65mm), 4″ (100mm), and 6″ (150mm) Supertrol Type D Double-Interlock Preaction Systems
are Factory Mutual Approved for use in refrigerated rooms or buildings. Refrigerated area sprinkler
systems are FM Approved as complete systems. Only the approved components for this system as
listed in this bulletin can be used in combination. Systems are FM Approved for use with thermal
detectors and Class A detector circuit wiring only.
The components of the Supertrol Double-Interlock Preaction Systems are individually listed by
Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada. The 2½″ (65mm), 4″ (100mm), and 6″ (150mm) Type D
Double-Interlock Preaction Systems are Underwriters Laboratories Listed in the Special System Water
Control Valves Double-Interlock Type (VLJH) Category.
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Model BX 4″ & 6″
Note: A Con stant source of pres sure is re quired. A tank mounted air com pres sor is
rec om mended . Dry ni tro gen is an op tion for freezer ap pli ca tions.
Model A 2½″
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No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
1 Isolating Valve OS&Y or Butterfly Type
2 Deluge Valve D Model A, 2½″ THD x THD or GRV x GRV
Model B, 4″ or 6″ FLNG x FLNG or FLNG x GRV
Model BX, 4″ or 6″ FLNG x FLNG or FLNG x GRV
5 Preaction Trim D Model A (Bulletin 713)
Double-Interlock Type D Model B&BX (Bulletin 714)
6 Drain Manifold (Optional) D 2½″ Preaction, 4″/6″ Preaction
7 Water Flow Pressure Switch G Model EPS 10-1 (SPDT)
(Optional) Model EPS 10-2 (DPDT)
8 Mechanical Alarm (Optional) D Model C (Bulletin 612 & 613)
*Priming water should not be used in systems maintained at temperatures below 32°F (0°C) .
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No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
Trouble Annunciator Model SSM-24-6-24VDC / Polarized Bell
12 G
(Optional)
Model H 12/24-24VDC / Polarized Horn
14 Detectors (Optional)
Thermal H Model 302 Pendent / Interior, 135°F, 200°F
Thermal Model 302H Horizontal / Interior, 135°F, 200°G
Thermal Mod. 302AW Pendent / All Weather, 135°F, 200°F
Adapter Model AP-P Adapter Plate (Model 302 Only)
Smoke B Model PSD7125 Photoelectric
Smoke Model CPD7021 Ionization
Base (Required with PSD & Model 70-201000-001
CPD Detectors) Base (2-wire)
15 Sprinklers D Closed Type (Bulletins 110, 117, 131, 136, etc.)
Pressure Maintenance Model A-2, Use with Item number 20
19 D
Device (Bulletin 251)
20 Air Compressor I Model 1HAB-11T-M100X 1 6″ & 2 Gal Tank
Model 5LCA-11T-M550X ¾″ & 20 Gal Tank
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No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
2 Deluge Riser Assembly D/C Model H 1½ Thd x Thd (Bulletin 507)
5 Preaction Trim D Model H (Bulletin 720)
Double-Interlock-Type D
10 Releasing Control Panel A Model RP-1001
(Optional)
Batteries (2 Required) A Model PS 12120 (90 Hrs. Back-up) (FM)
Model PS 1270 (60 Hrs. Back-up)
Optional Accessories A Model 4XTM Transmitter Module
Model 4XLM Annunciator Driv. Module
Model RZA-4X Remote Annunciator
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No. COMPONENT PART (1) DESCRIPTION
Alarm Annunciator (Optional) G Model SSM-24-8-24VDC / Polarized Bell
11
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3.4.3.3 Nitrogen Regulating Device
General Description
Re li able Ni tro gen Reg u lating De vices are used to pro vide ni tro gen pres sure in Re li able Supertrol Dou -
ble-Interlock Preaction Type D Systems or any other Reliable system using a Re li able Model A-2 or
Model C Pres sure Main te nance De vice. The ni tro gen sup ply is ob tained from a high pres sure nitrogen
cylinder.
In stalled at the su per vi sory pres sure port of the sys tem, the Ni tro gen Regu lat ing De vice in cludes a sin-
gle stage pres sure regu la tor equipped with high pres sure in let and low pres sure out let gages. As the
ni tro gen is gradu ally de pleted and the pres sure in side the cyl in der drops, the low pres sur e regu lated
output remains stable. Connected to the regulator is a coiled copper tubing with connector and
adapter for a flexi ble and di rect con nec tion to the above men tioned Re li able pres sure main tenance
devices.
If de sired, an op tional ad just able low pres sure switch kit is avail able. In stalled be tween the Nitrogen
Regu lat ing De vice out let and the Model A-2 or Model C Pres sure Main te nance De vice in let, i t sig nals a
control panel such as the Notifier RP1001 the approachingdepletion of the nitrogen supply.
Figure 1 Ni tro gen Regu lat ing De vice shown with op tional low pres sure switch kit
The Re li able Ni tro gen Regu lat ing De vice is avail able as sem bled, ready for con nec tion to the sys tem.
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Nitrogen Regulating Device
P/N 6304030101 (Item 5 included)
P/N 6304030100 (Without Item 5)
Technical Data
The Reliable Nitrogen Regulating Device consists of components shown in Fig. 1.
The single-stage pressure regulator, made of brass, has a 200-4000 psi (13,8 - 275,8 bar) cylinder
pressure gauge and a 10- 200 psi (0,7 - 13,8 bar) out let pres sure gauge. A coiled ¼″ copper tubing al -
lows for flexibility in connecting the Device to the system air supply inlet.
The low pressure switch kit consisting of galvanized tee, outlet nipple, branch nipple, branch coupling
reducer and adjustable low pressure switch is optional. Mounted between the Nitrogen Regulating
Device and the supervisory pressure inlet, it sends a warning signal to replace a nitrogen cylinder that
is approaching a preset pressure depletion level.
The high pressure nitrogen cyl in der can typi cally be rented from a lo cal source, with rental fees varying
by supplier and cylinder sizes. Typical cylinders are:
* Note: Initial pressure and thus nitrogen weight and volume can vary slightly. Check with your local
supplier.
System Freezer Temperature °F (°C)
Capacity Approx.
Fill Time
(min.)**
Gal. (L) 20° (-6.7°) 0° (-18°) -20° (-29°) -40° (-40°) -60° (-51°)
250 (946.4) 4.49 (2.04) 4.69 (2.13) 4.90 (2.22) 5.13 5.39 (2.44) 1
500 (1892.7) 8.98 (4.07) 9.37 (4.25) 9.80 (4.45) 10.27 10.78 (4.90) 2
750 (2839.0) 13.47 (6.11) 14.06 (6.38) 14.70 (6.67) 15.40 16.17 (7.33) 3
1000 (3785.4) 17.97 (39.62) 18.75 (8.50) 19.60 (8.90) 20.54 21.56 (9.78) 4
When used in conjunction with the Reliable Dou ble-Interlock Type D Pre ac tion Sys tem in a refrigerated
area, the calculatednitrogen sup ply in lbs. (kg.) to pres sur ize var i ous sys tem ca paci ties to 10 psig (0,7
bar) at different freezer temperatures is as follows:
** Note: When used in conjunction with the Reliable Model A-2 Pressure Maintenance Device having
by-pass line open.
The nitrogen used in refrigerated area systems minimizes a possibility of ice buildup and blockage inside
the sys tem pip ing that could pre vent proper sys tem op er a tion. The dew-point of nitrogen compressed to a
maximum of 10 psig (0,7 bar) pressure in the Reliable Double-Interlock Type D Preaction System is -52°F
(-46.7°C).
The fol low ing list of bul le tins de scribes the sys tems and de vices which are used in con junc tion with this
Device:
Supertrol Double-Interlock Type D
Preaction System 4″ & 6″ (100mm &150mm) size 714
2½″ size (65mm) 713
1½″ size (40mm) 720
Control Panel 707/708
Model A-2 Pressure Maintenance Device 251
Model C Pressure Maintenance Device 252
Low Pneumatic Pressure Switch (System Sensor) D770-08-00
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