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Reliable B1 Instructions For Installation, Operation Care And Maintenance

Reliable B1 Instructions For Installation, Operation Care And Maintenance

Accelerator with integral accelo-check

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Instructions for
Installation, Operation,
Care and Maintenance
Features
1. Quickens the operation of dry pipe valves.
2. Increases the number of automatic sprin-
klers controlled by one dry pipe valve.
3. Equalizes rapidly as dry system is being
fi lled with air to required pressure.
4. Adjusts without operation for small fl uc-
tuations in system air pressure.
5. Dependable in operation, compact and
light-weight construction.
6. Accelo-Check prevents water and debris
from entering critical areas, minimizing
the need of removing cover plates, etc. to
reset or clean internal mechanisms.
7. Tested and approved for use with all Reli-
able dry pipe valves and dry systems.
8. UL Listed, FM Approved
General
The Reliable Model B1 Accelerator with its integral Ac-
celo-Check (anti-flooding device) is used to speed up the
operation of both dry pipe valves (in dry-type automatic
sprinkler systems) and deluge valves (in pre-action sprin-
kler systems). Both of these system types utilize pressur-
ized air, instead of water, in their piping as to avoid expo-
sure to water sensitive areas and/or freezing conditions.
The accelerated operation of the dry pipe valve floods
the sprinkler system with water permitting a substantial in-
crease in both the number of sprinklers that can be con-
trolled by one dry pipe valve and the volume of the dry
system that can be installed.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Model B1
Accelerator
with Integral
Accelo-Check
Patent number 3,785,440
Approvals
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
2. Underwriters' laboratories of Canada for up to 1500
gal. (5678 liters) systems.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation
4. Loss Prevention Council
5. NYC B5&A No. 587-75-SA.
Bulletin 323
E
Rev.

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  • Page 1 The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523...
  • Page 2: Accelerator Operation

    Accelerator Operation The Model B1 Accelerator is basically a normally-closed the Model B1 Accelerator speeds up the purging of the valve with ½” NPT ports, that is highly sensitive to the rate of air side of the Model LP Actuator, which in turn, vents the air pressure change in a dry pipe sprinkler system.
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  • Page 9 60 seconds. • Reliable’s Accelerator is UL Listed for system volumes to 1500 gallons. This capability is also approved by FM. • System pneumatic pressure must be maintained at a minimum of 15 psi in order for the Accelerator to be effective.
  • Page 10 Recommended Periodic Inspections DDX,EX Dry Systems & Model DDX Type F The following inspections should be performed on the Model B1 Accelerator on a weekly basis. Preaction Systems 1. Check that the correct system air pressure has been (Refer to Figs. 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6) set.
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance & Trouble Shooting (Refer to Fig. 1) The following table provides a simplified, trouble-shooting guide which indicates the necessary corrective maintenance for the more common problems, which may occur. Symptom Probable Cause Correction Air flows rapidly through The Push-Rod is in the held down position by Clean or replace as needed.
  • Page 12 Mutual Research Corporation, or other similar organizations and also with the provisions of governmental codes or ordinances whenever applicable. Products manufactured and distributed by Reliable have been protecting life and property for over 90 years, and are installed and serviced by the most highly qualified and reputable sprinkler contractors located throughout the United States, Canada and foreign countries.