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Victaulic FireLock 751 Series Installation, Maintenance, And Testing Manual

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INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND TESTING MANUAL
Series 751 FireLock
Alarm Check Valve Stations
• Series 751 FireLock
European Alarm Check Valve Stations shall be used only in fire protection systems that are designed and installed
™
in accordance with current, applicable local and national fire protection standards and in accordance with applicable building and fire
codes. These standards and codes contain important information regarding protection of systems from freezing temperatures, corrosion,
mechanical damage, etc.
• These installation instructions are intended for an experienced, trained installer. The installer shall understand the use of this product and
why it was specified for the particular application.
• The installer shall understand common industry safety standards and potential consequences of improper product installation.
Failure to follow installation requirements and local and national codes and standards could compromise system integrity or cause system
failure, resulting in death or serious personal injury and property damage.
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European
™
WARNING
• Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install any Victaulic products.
• Always verify that the piping system has been completely depressurized and drained
immediately prior to installation, removal, adjustment, or maintenance of any Victaulic
products.
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection.
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury and
property damage.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE
INSTALLED VALVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SERIES 751 FIRELOCK™ EUROPEAN ALARM CHECK VALVE STATION
VDS, CE, UKCA, FM, EAC VERSION SHOWN
(LPCB, FG, AND SBSC TRIM ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL)
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  • Page 1 (LPCB, FG, AND SBSC TRIM ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL) WARNING • Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install any Victaulic products. • Always verify that the piping system has been completely depressurized and drained immediately prior to installation, removal, adjustment, or maintenance of any Victaulic products.
  • Page 2 SERIES 751 FIRELOCK ™ EUROPEAN ALARM CHECK VALVE STATIONS THIS QUICK REFERENCE SECTION IS FOR PLACING THE SYSTEM IN SERVICE AND FOR PERFORMING REQUIRED WATER FLOW ALARM TESTS. AN EXPERIENCED, TRAINED INSTALLER SHALL READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FULL CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL AND ALL WARNING MESSAGES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE SYSTEM INTO SERVICE.
  • Page 3 System Test System Valve System Main Pressure Drain Valve Gauge Water Supply Pressure Gauge Alarm Line Ball Valve Water Supply Main Control Valve VDS, CE, UKCA, FM, EAC VERSION SHOWN REQUIRED WATER FLOW ALARM TEST Refer to current, applicable local and national fire protection standards to perform water flow alarm tests. The authority having jurisdiction in the area may require these tests on a more frequent basis.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Exploded View Drawings ....... . . 8 install, remove, adjust, or maintain any Victaulic piping products.

  • Page 5: Important Installation Information

    Remove all plastic caps and foam spacers from the valve. Install the valve assembly into the riser with two Victaulic rigid Optional Series 760 couplings. Refer to the instructions, supplied with the coupling, Water Motor Alarm for complete installation requirements.

  • Page 6: European Trim Dimensions

    I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual EUROPEAN TRIM DIMENSIONS: VDS, CE, UKCA, FM, EAC VERSION A 4-INCH/DN100 FIRELOCK™ EUROPEAN ALARM CHECK VALVE STATION WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IS SHOWN BELOW Size Dimensions - inches/mm Weight Actual Outside...
  • Page 7 I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual EUROPEAN TRIM DIMENSIONS: LPCB VERSION A 4-INCH/DN100 FIRELOCK™ EUROPEAN ALARM CHECK VALVE STATION WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IS SHOWN BELOW Size Dimensions - inches/mm Weight Actual Outside Approx. Nominal Diameter Each...
  • Page 8 I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual EUROPEAN TRIM DIMENSIONS: FG VERSION A 4-INCH/DN100 FIRELOCK™ EUROPEAN ALARM CHECK VALVE STATION WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IS SHOWN BELOW Size Dimensions - inches/mm Weight Actual Outside Approx. Nominal Diameter Each...
  • Page 9 I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual EUROPEAN TRIM DIMENSIONS: SBSC VERSION A 4-INCH/DN100 FIRELOCK™ EUROPEAN ALARM CHECK VALVE STATION WITH OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT IS SHOWN BELOW Size Dimensions - inches/mm Weight Actual Outside Approx. Nominal Diameter Each...

  • Page 10: Trim Components Exploded View Drawing

    I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual TRIM COMPONENTS – EXPLODED VIEW DRAWING Gray shaded areas identify components that are standard when the VQR is ordered. Orange shaded areas identify components that are optional equipment. All non-shaded components are standard for their respective trim con gurations.

  • Page 11: Internal Valve Components - Section View And Exploded View Drawings

    I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual INTERNAL VALVE COMPONENTS – SECTION VIEW AND EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS Clapper Clapper Seal Alarm Outlet Seat Exaggerated for Clarity Valve is shown in the “set” position 8-inch/DN200 Valve Size Only All Other Valve Sizes Item Description...

  • Page 12: Initial System Setup

    I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual SECTION I • Initial System Setup I-751.Europe_9 REV_G...
  • Page 13 I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual INITIAL SYSTEM SETUP Step 6: Open the water supply main control valve (Item 3) slowly. Allow the WARNING system to fill with water completely. Allow water to flow from the remote system test valve (inspector’s test connection) and any auxiliary drains •...

  • Page 14: Resetting The System

    I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual SECTION II • Resetting the System I-751.Europe_11 REV_G...
  • Page 15 I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual RESETTING THE SYSTEM Step 1: Close the water supply main control valve (Item 3). Step 2: Open the system main drain valve (Item 9). Confirm that the system is drained.

  • Page 16: Inspection/Testing Requirements

    I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual SECTION III • Inspection/Testing Requirements WARNING • The building owner or their representative is responsible for maintaining the fire protection system in proper operating condition. • To ensure proper system operation, reference current, applicable local and national fire protection standards, along with applicable building and fire codes, for valve inspection requirements.
  • Page 17 I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual DAILY/WEEKLY INSPECTION Confirm that all valves are in their normal operating positions (refer to the table below). Refer to current, applicable local and national fire protection standards Valve Normal Operating Position to perform daily/weekly inspections.

  • Page 18: Required Main Drain Test

    I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual SECTION IV • Required Main Drain Test WARNING • The building owner or their representative is responsible for maintaining the fire protection system in proper operating condition. •...
  • Page 19 I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual REQUIRED MAIN DRAIN TEST WARNING Refer to current, applicable local and national fire protection standards • The alarm line ball valve or alarm line monitoring ball valve(s) to perform main drain tests.

  • Page 20: Required Water Flow Alarm Test

    I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual SECTION V • Required Water Flow Alarm Test WARNING • The building owner or their representative is responsible for maintaining the fire protection system in proper operating condition. •...
  • Page 21 I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual REQUIRED WATER FLOW ALARM TEST Confirm that all valves are in their normal operating positions (refer to the table below). Refer to current, applicable local and national fire protection standards to perform water flow alarm tests.

  • Page 22: Required Internal Inspection

    I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual SECTION VI • Required Internal Inspection WARNING • Depressurize and drain the piping system before attempting to remove the cover plate from the valve. • The building owner or their representative is responsible for maintaining the fire protection system in proper operating condition.
  • Page 23 I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual REQUIRED INTERNAL INSPECTION CAUTION Refer to current, applicable local and national fire protection standards • DO NOT use solvents or abrasives on or near the valve body seat to perform internal inspections.
  • Page 24 I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual SECTION VII • Removing and Replacing the Clapper Seal (All Sizes) • Removing and Replacing the Clapper Assembly (All Sizes) • Installing the Cover Plate Gasket and Cover Plate WARNING •...

  • Page 25: Removing And Replacing The Clapper Seal (All Sizes)

    Discard the old clapper seal and replace it with a new, Victaulic- supplied clapper seal assembly. Proceed to step 6a for the 8-inch/ DN200 size or step 7 for all other sizes.
  • Page 26 Clean out any holes that are plugged in the valve body seat ring. 6.500 DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR ABRASIVES. If the clapper requires 165.1 replacement, contact Victaulic and follow the “Removing and Replacing the Clapper Assembly (All Sizes)” instructions on the following page. REQUIRED SELF-SEALING SCREW TORQUES FOR 3-INCH/DN80...

  • Page 27: Removing And Replacing The Clapper Assembly (All Sizes)

    • DO NOT use solvents or abrasives on or near the valve body seat Perform steps 1 – 5 of Section VI, Required Internal Inspection. ring. • Use only Victaulic-supplied replacement parts. Failure to follow these instructions could cause improper valve operation, resulting in property damage.

  • Page 28: Installing The Cover Plate Gasket And Cover Plate

    114.3 operation, resulting in property damage. 6.500 165.1 Verify that the cover plate gasket is in good condition. If the gasket 6.625 is torn or worn, replace it with a new, Victaulic-supplied gasket. DN150 168.3 8.000 DN200 203.2 Place the system back in service by following Section II, Resetting the System.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    I-751.Europe / European Alarm Check Valve Stations / Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual SECTION VIII • Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING – SYSTEM Problem Possible Cause Solution The system water pressure gauge is fluctuating with the supply The check valve in the bypass line is installed backward. Check the orientation of the bypass check valve.
  • Page 30 For complete contact information, visit victaulic.com I-751.Europe 3580 REV G UPDATED 07/2023 ZI00751VDS VICTAULIC AND FIRELOCK ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OR TRADEMARKS OF VICTAULIC COMPANY AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND/OR OTHER COUNTRIES. © 2023 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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