Installation, Maintenance, and Testing Manual I-759

FireLock Alarm Check Valve

Series 759

Hang these instructions on the

installed valve for easy future reference

warning
WARNING
A
 lways read and understand all installation instructions before
attempting to install any Victaulic piping products.
Always wear safety glasses and foot protection.
F
 ailure to follow instructions and warnings can result in serious
personal injury, property damage, and/or valve failure.
If you need additional copies of this manual, or if you have any
questions about the safe operation of this valve, contact
Victaulic Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031, USA,
Telephone: 001-610-559-3300.

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Table of Contents Hazard Identification

Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Definitions for identifying the various hazard levels are
Installer Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 provided below. When you see this symbol, be alert to the
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 possibility of personal injury. Carefully read and fully
Section View Drawing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 understand the message that follows.
Dimensions for Standard Trim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dimensions for Excess Pressure Pump Trim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WARNING
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 T
 he use of the word WARNING identifies the presence
Hydrostatic Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 of hazards or unsafe practices that could result in death or
Placing the System in Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 serious personal injury if instructions, including recommended
Inspection and Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 precautions, are not followed.
Monthly Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Main Drain Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 CAUTION
Five Year Internal Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 The use of the word CAUTION identifies possible hazards or
unsafe practices that could result in personal injury and prod-
Removing Clapper Facing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
uct or property damage if instructions, including recommended
Assembling Clapper Facing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 precautions, are not followed.
Installing Clapper Assembly into
Body of Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing Cover Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 NOTICE
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
The use of the word NOTICE identifies special instructions
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
that are important but not related to hazards.

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Installer Safety Instructions

WARNING

A
 n experienced, trained installer must install this product in accordance with all instructions. These
instructions contain important information.

Depressurize and drain the piping system before attempting to install, remove, adjust, or maintain any
Victaulic piping products.

Failure to follow these instructions can cause product failure, resulting in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
If you need additional copies of this literature, or if you have any questions about the safe installation
and use ofthis valve, contact Victaulic Company, P.O. Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031 USA, Telephone:
001-610-559-3300.

General Precautions Maintenance and Testing Precautions

1. Read and understand all instructions and refer to the trim 1. Notify the authority having jurisdiction. Always notify the
diagrams before proceeding with the installation, maintenance, authority having jurisdiction before performing any maintenance
and testing of this Victaulic Series 751 FireLock Alarm Check that eliminates the fire protection provided by the system.
Valve.
2. Follow national requirements and/or requirements of the local
2. Inspect the shipment. Make sure all components are included authority having jurisdiction for system testing and inspection
in the shipment and that all necessary tools are available for schedules. The building owner or their representative is
installation. responsible for inspecting the system in accordance with current
3. Use only recommended accessories. Accessories and equipment national requirements or in accordance with the requirements of
that are not approved for use with this alarm check valve may the local authority having jurisdiction (whichever is more stringent).
cause improper system operation. 3. Depressurize and drain the system completely before performing
4. Wear safety glasses, hardhat, foot protection, and hearing any maintenance. Water under pressure can cause the cover plate
protection. Wear hearing protection if you are exposed to long to blow off during removal if the system is not depressurized and
periods of noisy job-site operations. drained completely.

5. Prevent back injury. Larger and pre-trimmed valves are heavy and 4. Protect the valve from freezing temperatures, foreign matter,
require more than one person or mechanical lifting equipment to and corrosive atmospheres. Any condition that might degrade the
position and install the assembly. Always practice proper lifting system or affect system performance must be avoided.
techniques.
6. Avoid using electrically powered tools in dangerous
environments. When using electrically powered tools for
installation, make sure the area is moisture-free. Keep the work
area well lit, and allow enough space to accommodate proper
installation of the valve, trim, and accessories.
7. Watch for pinch points. Do not place fingers under the valve
body where they could be pinched by the weight of the valve. Use
caution around spring-loaded components (i.e. clapper assembly).
8. Keep work areas clean. Cluttered areas, benches, and slippery
floors can create hazardous working conditions.
9. PROTECT THE SYSTEM FROM FREEZING CONDITIONS. THE
VALVE AND SUPPLY PIPING MUST BE PROTECTED FROM
FREEZING TEMPERATURES AND MECHANICAL DAMAGE.

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Introduction
The following instructions are a guide for proper installation of Victaulic Series 759 FireLock Alarm Check Valves. These instructions involve pipe that
is properly prepared and grooved in accordance with Victaulic specifications.

NOTICE
Drawings and/or pictures in this manual may be exaggerated for clarity.
This product and this installation, maintenance, and testing manual contain trademarks, copyrights, and/or patented features that are the
exclusive property of Victaulic.

SEction View Drawing

10

5
15
2

3
14

9 8 7 6

11

12

13
Exaggerated for Clarity

Quantity
6 & 8 Valves/
3 Valve/ 4 Valve/ 168,3 &
No. Part Name 88,9 mm 114,3 mm 219,1 mm
1 Valve Body 1 1 1
2 Cover Plate 1 1 1
3 Cover Plate Bolt 5 5 5
4 Cover Plate Gasket 1 1 1
5 Clapper Spring 2-Part 1-Part 2-Part
6 Shaft Retaining Plug 2 2 2
7 Clapper Arm Washer 2 2 2
8 Clapper Shaft 1 1 1
9 Spring Bushing 2 1 0
10 Clapper 1 1 1
11 Clapper Seal 1 1 1
12 Brass Clapper Retaining Ring 1 1 1
13 Bolt/Washer 1 1 1
14 Seat O-Ring 1 1 1
15 Seat Ring 1 1 1

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dimensions for standard trim

D
G B

I
C E F H D
VALVE SIZE Dimensions Aprx. Weight Each
inches/mm lbs/kg
Nominal Actual
inches Outside Without
Actual mm Dia.in./mm A B C D E F G H I Trim With Trim
GROOVED X GROOVED
3 3.500 10.50 17.00 24.00 9.00 11.00 13.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 17.0 29.0
88,9 88,9 266,7 431,8 609,6 228,6 279,4 330,2 127,0 127,0 50,8 7,7 13,2
3.000 10.50 17.00 24.00 9.00 11.00 13.00 5.00 5.00 2.00 17.0 29.0
76,1 mm 76,1 266,7 431,8 609,6 228,6 279,4 330,2 127,0 127,0 50,8 7,7 13,2
4 4.500 11.37 17.00 27.00 9.00 15.00 12.00 5.00 6.00 2.00 30.0 40.0
114,3 114,3 288,5 431,8 685,8 228,6 381,0 304,8 127,0 152,4 50,8 13,6 18,1
6 6.625 14,10 19.00 30.00 10.00 16.00 14.00 6.00 7.00 1.00 63.0 73.0
168,3 168,3 358,1 482,6 762,0 254,0 406,4 355,6 152,4 177,8 25,4 28,6 34,0
6.500 14,10 19.00 30.00 10.00 16.00 14.00 6.00 7.00 1.00 63.0 73.0
165,1 mm 165,1 358,1 482,6 762,0 254,0 406,4 355,6 152,4 177,8 25,4 28,6 34,0
8 8.625 17.00 22.00 32.00 10.00 16.00 16.00 7.00 8.00 94.0 109.0
219,1 219,1 431,8 558,8 812,8 254,0 406,4 406,4 177,8 203,2 N/A 42,6 49,4

dimensions for excess pressure pump trim

D G
K B
A

J I
C E F H D

VALVE SIZE Dimensions Aprx. Weight Each

inches/mm lbs/kg
Nominal Actual
inches Outside Without
Actual mm Dia.in./mm A B C D E F G H I J K Trim With Trim
GROOVED X GROOVED
3 3.500 10.50 12.00 28.00 8.00 12.00 17.00 7.00 5.00 2.00 13.00 5.00 17.0 29.0
88,9 88,9 266,7 304,8 711,2 203,2 304,8 431,8 177,8 127,0 50,8 330,2 127,0 7,7 13,2
3.000 10.50 12.00 28.00 8.00 12.00 17.00 7.00 5.00 2.00 13.00 5.00 17.0 29.0
76,1 mm 76,1 266,7 304,8 711,2 203,2 304,8 431,8 177,8 127,0 50,8 330,2 127,0 7,7 13,2
4 4.500 11.37 14.00 32.00 9.00 15.00 17.00 7.00 6.00 2.00 12.00 5.00 30.0 40.0
114,3 114,3 288,8 355,6 812,8 228,6 381,0 431,8 177,8 152,4 50,8 304,8 127,0 13,6 18,1
6 6.625 14,10 16.00 36.00 10.00 16.00 20.00 9.00 7.00 1.00 14.00 6.00 63.0 73.0
168,3 168,3 358,1 406,4 914,4 254,0 406,4 508,0 228,6 177,8 25,4 355,6 152,4 28,6 34,0
6.500 14,10 16.00 36.00 10.00 16.00 20.00 9.00 7.00 1.00 14.00 6.00 63.0 73.0
165,1 mm 165,1 358,1 406,4 914,4 254,0 406,4 508,0 228,6 177,8 25,4 355,6 152,4 28,6 34,0
8 8.625 17.00 18.00 38.00 10.00 17.00 21.00 9.00 8.00 0.50 15.00 7.00 94.0 109.0
219,1 219,1 431,8 457,2 965,2 254,0 431,8 533,4 228,6 203,2 12,7 381,0 177,8 42,6 49,4

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Exploded View Drawing Trim Components

Series 759 Alarm Check Valve
(Optional Accessories Also Shown)
Grooved x Grooved

14 Normally
Closed
7
13

14
SERIES 760
WATER MOTOR
ALARM
ULC

150

9
FM

11
F

6
1

12

Normally
Open

10
3
2

4
5

To Drain

To Drain

BILL OF MATERIALS
1 Series 759 FireLock Alarm Check Valve 8 System Pressure Gauge (0-300 psi/0-2068 kPa)
2 System Main Drain Valve 9 Alarm Test Ball Valve (NC)
3 Style 005 FireLock Rigid Coupling (Optional) 10 Alarm Line Ball Valve (NO)
4 Series 705W Butterfly Valve (Optional) 11 Bypass Swing Check Valve
5 Alarm Line Drain Restrictor (1/16") 12 Series 752 Retard Chamber (Optional)
6 Gauge Valve 13 Series 760 Water Motor Alarm (Optional)
7 Water Supply Pressure Gauge (0-300 psi/0-2068 kPa) 14 EPS-10 Alarm Pressure Switch (Optional)

NO = Normally Open; NC = Normally Closed

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Exploded View Drawing Trim Components

Series 759 Alarm Check Valve with excess pressure pump trim
(Optional Accessories Also Shown)
Grooved x Grooved

Excess Pressure
Pump Switch

From Excess
Pressure Pump
12
13
11 6
Normally 7
Closed
15
Normally
Open

Normally From Excess

Closed Pressure Pump 12

9
Normally
6
Closed
1

SERIES 760
WATER MOTOR
ULC
ALARM
14
150
C\v
FM
F

15
Normally
Open

10
2
3

5
To Drain
4

To Drain

BILL OF MATERIALS
1 Series 759 FireLock Alarm Check Valve 9 Alarm Test Ball Valve (NC)
2 System Main Drain Valve 10 Alarm Line Ball Valve (NO)
3 Style 005 FireLock Rigid Coupling (Optional) 11 Bypass Swing Check Valve
4 Series 705W Butterfly Valve (Optional) 12 Excess Pressure Pump Isolation Ball Valve
5 Alarm Line Drain Restrictor (1/16") 13 Pressure Switch Isolation Ball Valve
6 Gauge Valve 14 Series 760 Water Motor Alarm (Optional)
7 Water Supply Pressure Gauge (0-300 psi/0-2068 kPa) 15 EPS-10 Alarm Pressure Switch (Optional)
8 System Pressure Gauge (0-300 psi/0-2068 kPa)

NO - Normally Open; NC = Normally Closed

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INSTALLATION PLACING THE SYSTEM IN SERVICE

For proper operation and approval, you must install the valve in accordance When the wet system is ready to be placed in service, verify that all equipment
with the trim diagrams for the Series 759 Alarm Check Valve. Victaulic is heated and protected properly from freezing temperatures and physical
provides specific trim drawings with the valve or trim kit for vertical and damage.
horizontal installations. Install the Victaulic Series 752 Retard Chamber in
variable pressure installations. 1. Confirm that the systems main drain is shut and that
the system is free of leaks.
The Series 759 Alarm Check Valve must NOT be located in an area that is
subject to freezing temperatures. In addition, the valve must NOT be 2. Open the inspectors test valve and any auxiliary
located in an area where physical damage may occur. It is the owners drains provided for the removal of air from the system.
responsibility to confirm material compatibility of the Series 759 Alarm
Check Valve, trim, and associated accessories when a corrosive atmosphere CAUTION
or contaminated water is present. F
 or proper operation of alarms in a wet system, it is important to
ensure that all air is removed from the system. Auxiliary vents may
Before installing the valve, flush the water supply piping thoroughly to
be required in order to free trapped air in the system.
ensure that no foreign objects are present.
Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury,
All sizes of the Victaulic Series 759 Alarm Check Valves can be installed property damage, and/or valve leakage.
vertically. Only 4/114,3 mm and 6/168,3 mm valves can be installed
horizontally. When installed vertically, the arrow on the body must point
upward, and the arrow on the swing check valve in the bypass line must Alarm Test
point upward. Ball Valve

When installed horizontally, the valves cover must face upward, and the
arrow on the swing check valve in the bypass line must match the direction Alarm Line
of the water flow. Ball Valve
1. Confirm that all required drawings and information for the installation
of the valve are available.

2. Apply a small amount of Teflon* pipe tape to the external threads of all
pipe connections. Be careful not to get any tape, compound, or other
foreign substances into the valve or the inside of any nipples or valve
openings.

3. Install the Victaulic Series 759 Alarm Check Valve in accordance with
3. Close the alarm line ball valve to prevent the alarms from operating
the applicable trim drawings. Make sure the trim drawing matches
while the system is filling. Alarms and electric panels, controlled by
the systems requirements (i.e. vertical trim for a vertical installation
an alarm flow switch installed on the riser, cannot be interrupted.
and retard chamber for variable pressure installation).
NOTE: If there is a potential for alarm activation, notify the local
fire companies that the system is being serviced.
*Teflon is a registered trademark of I.E. Dupont de Nemours.

HYDROSTATIC TESTING CAUTION

The Victaulic Series 759 Alarm Check Valve is manufactured and listed to a T
 ake precautions when opening the water supplys main control
maximum working pressure of 175 psi/1205 kPa. The valve is factory tested valve, since water will flow from all open system valves.
to 350 psi/2413 kPa. It can be hydrostatically tested at 175 psi/1205 kPa Failure to do so could result in personal injury and property damage.
and/or 50 psi/345 kPa above the normal water supply
pressure for two hours for acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction.

WARNING
If air testing is required, do
not exceed 40-psi/275-kPa
air pressure.
Failure to follow this instruction
could result in serious personal
injury, property damage, and/or
valve leakage. Water Supply
Main Control Valve

4. Open the water supplys main control valve slowly.

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5. Allow the system to fill with water completely. Allow water to flow from
the inspectors test station (and any other system vents) until all WARNING
trapped air is removed from the system. A ny servicing that requires taking the valve
6. Once a steady flow of water from the open system drains occurs, and out of service may eliminate the fire protection
all air exhausts from the system, close the inspectors test connection provided. Before servicing or testing the system,
and any auxiliary drains in the system. notify the local authority having jurisdiction
7. Record the pressures of the system. The upper system gauge should about the service being performed. Consider a
be equal to or greater than the lower water supply gauge. fire patrol for the affected areas during system
servicing.
Alarm Test Failure to follow these instructions could result in
Ball Valve serious personal injury and/or property damage.

MONTHLY INSPECTION
Alarm Line It is recommended that a visual inspection be performed on the alarm check
Ball Valve valve and trim on a monthly basis.
1. Record the system and water supply pressures. It is normal for the
systems water pressure to be higher than the water supplys pressure
because of the check valve trapping pressure surges above the
clapper. Confirm that the water supplys pressure is in the range of
normal pressures observed in the area. A significant loss in the supplys
pressure could indicate an adverse condition in the water supply.
2. Check for mechanical damage or corrosion. If found, replace the
affected parts.

8. Open the alarm line ball valve. Confirm that all trim valves are in their 3. Confirm that the valve and trim are not subject to freezing conditions.
normal operating positions 4. If the valve is installed in a variable pressure system, confirm that no
excessive leakage is occurring from the orifice. It is normal for some
WARNING leakage, since pressure surges lift the clapper and allow water into the
intermediate chamber.
T he alarm line ball valve must be open
5. Verify that all valves are in their normal operating positions.
to allow the alarms
to activate.
Failure to follow this instruction could MAIN DRAIN TEST
result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage. Perform the main drain test on a frequency required by the current NFPA-25
code. The authority having jurisdiction in your area may require that you
perform these tests on a more frequent basis. Verify these requirements by
contacting the authority having jurisdiction in your affected area.
9. Notify the local authority having jurisdiction, remote station alarm
1. Inform the authority having jurisdiction, remote station alarm monitors,
monitors, and those in the affected area that the valve and system are
and anyone in the affected area that the test will be performed.
in service.
2. Perform and record the monthly visual inspection.
CAUTION 3. Confirm that sufficient drainage is in place for a fullflow drain test.
The owner is responsible for maintaining the alarm check system in 4. Record the water supplys pressure and the systems pressure.
proper operating condition.
It is important that you inspect and test this alarm check system Alarm Test
regularly, according to proper procedures. Ball Valve
The Victaulic Series 759 Alarm Check Valve and trim must not be
exposed to foreign matter, corrosive atmospheres, freezing conditions,
contaminated water supplies, or any other condition that could impair Alarm Line
the proper operation of the system. Ball Valve
You must modify the frequency of inspections in the presence of any
environmental conditions that could degrade the systems operation.
The National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet, which describes
the care and maintenance of sprinkler systems, outlines the minimum
requirements for tests and inspections.
In addition, the local authority having jurisdiction may have
maintenance, inspection, and test requirements that you must follow.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious personal
injury, property damage, and/or system failure.
5. Close the alarm line ball valve.

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CAUTION WARNING
If you do not want to activate the alarms, close the alarm line ball T he alarm line ball valve must be open
valve. to allow the alarms
Failure to do so may cause an unnecessary disruption of activities, to activate.
a false fire alarm, or other conditions. Failure to follow this instruction could
result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
System Main
Drain Valve
12. Notify the authority having jurisdiction, remote station alarm monitors,
and those in the affected area that the valve is back in service. Provide
test results, as required, to the authority having jurisdiction.

FIVE-YEAR INTERNAL INSPECTION

WARNING
A ny system service that requires taking this
alarm check valve out of service may eliminate
the fire protection provided. Before servicing
6. Open the systems main drain valve fully. or testing the system, notify the local authority
having jurisdiction about the service being
7. While the systems main drain valve is fully open, record the water
performed. Consider a fire patrol for the
supplys pressure as the residual pressure.
affected areas during system servicing.
8. Compare the residual water supply pressure reading taken above to Failure to follow these instructions could result in
the readings taken in previous main drain tests. If there is degradation serious personal injury and/or property damage.
in the residual water supply pressure readings, restore the proper
water supply. Inspection of all internal parts is recommended every five years, or sooner,
if results of tests and inspections indicate the necessity for more frequent
System Main internal inspections.
Drain Valve 1. Inform the authority having jurisdiction, remote station alarm monitors,
and anyone in the affected area that the test will be performed.

9. Close the systems main drain valve slowly.

10. Record the water pressures established after closing the systems Water Supply
main drain valve. Main Control Valve

Alarm Test 2. Close the water supplys main control valve to take the system out of
Ball Valve service.

Alarm Line
Ball Valve

11. Open the alarm line ball valve, and make sure that all valves are in their
proper operating positions.

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System Main
Drain Valve

3. Open the systems main drain valve, and allow the system to
drain. It may be necessary to open the inspectors test station and
auxiliary vents to drain the system 5. Remove the bolts and the cover plate.

WARNING
A lways depressurize the valve
completely before loosening the cover
plate bolts. The cover will blow off
if these bolts are loosened while the
valve is pressurized.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in serious personal injury, property
damage, and/or product damage.

5. Remove the bolts and the cover plate. 6. Inspect the clapper and
spring. Wipe away any contaminants,
dirt, and mineral deposits. DO NOT use solvents
or abrasives. NOTE: the spring may be in one or 6. Inspect the clapper and spring. Wipe away any contaminants,dirt,
two pieces, depending on valve size. Refer to the following and mineral deposits. DO NOT use solvents or abrasives. NOTE: the
chart for details. spring may be in one or two pieces, depending on valve size. Refer
7. Before proceeding with steps 8 12, become familiar to the following chart for details.
with the valves internal components (called out in the
7. Before proceeding with steps 8 12, become familiar with the
following table).
valves internal components (called out in the following table).

VALVE
SIZE
Inches Type of No. of No. of
(mm) Clapper Spring Spring Bushings Clapper Washers
3
4. After all pressure is released from the system, loosen all bolts that 80 2-Part 2 2
attach the cover plate to the valve. NOTE: Do not remove any bolts 4
until all bolts are loosened. 100 1-Part 1 2
6
150 2-Part None 2
8
200 2-Part None 2

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4- Inch (100mm) Valve

One Port
Clapper Spring

One Clapper One Clapper

Arm Washer Arm Washer
One Spring
Bushing

9. Push the shaft out of the valve body.

All Other Size Valves

Two Port
Clapper Spring

One Clapper One Clapper

Arm Washer Node 1 Arm Washer

Note 1: 3 (80 mm) valves would have two spring bushings installed on 10. Remove the shaft, spring, and bushing (if included) from the valve.
the shaft. NOTE: Be careful not to lose the two, thin clapper arm washers. These
washers need to be reinstalled later.

8. Remove the two shaft retaining plugs from the valve body.
11. Remove the clapper from the valve body, and inspect the seal.

12. Place the system back in service, according to the

instructions on page 7.

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Series 759

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
A lways depressurize the valve
completely before loosening the cover
plate bolts. The cover will blow off
if these bolts are loosened while the
valve is pressurized.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in serious personal injury, property
damage, and/or valve leakage.

WARNING
4. Remove the seal from the clapper
A ny system service that requires taking this
alarm check valve out of service may eliminate
the fire protection provided. Before servicing
or testing the system, notify the local authority
having jurisdiction about the service being
performed. Consider a fire patrol for the
affected areas during system servicing.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious personal injury and/or property damage.

REMOVING CLAPPER SEAL

1. Perform steps 1 - 11 of the Five-Year Internal Inspection
section, starting on page 9.

5. Inspect the seal. If it is torn, or if it shows any signs of

wear, replace the seal.

ASSEMBLING CLAPPER SEAL

2. Remove the single bolt/washer from the clapper.

1. Install the seal onto the clapper. Make sure the seal is
pushed all the way down.

3. Remove the brass retaining ring from the clapper.

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2. Install the brass retaining ring onto the clapper over 2. For 4-inch/100 mm valves, insert the shaft through both clapper arms/
the rubber seal. clapper arm washers, the one-part spring, and the spring bushing. All
components must be re-installed, as shown in the above photo.

One Clapper One Clapper

Arm Washer Arm Washer

Node 1

3. Bolt the retaining ring to the clapper with the bolt/

washer provided. Tighten the bolt/washer sufficiently, 2a. For all other size valves, insert the shaft through both
and apply an additional 1/4-turn to ensure a proper seal. clapper arms/clapper arm washers and the two-part
spring. Since these size valves contain two-part springs,
make sure the two sections are re-installed, as shown in
INSTALLING CLAPPER ASSEMBLY INTO BODY the above photo.
OF VALVE
NOTE 1: 3-inch/80 mm valves must have two spring bushings
re-installed on the shaft.

1. Place the clapper on the seat ring with the seal facing down. Make
sure the holes in the clappers arms align with the holes in the body of
the valve. 3. Apply dope or tape to the two shaft retaining plugs. Tighten the shaft
retaining plugs into the valve body.

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Series 759

INSTALLING COVER PLATE

1. Verify that the cover gasket is in good condition and replace, if
necessary. Align the cover plate gasket with the holes on the cover plate.
Insert one bolt through the cover plate and the cover gasket.

2. Align the cover plate to the valve, and insert the cover bolts. Ensure
that the spring arms are rotated to their installed position.

3. Tighten all cover bolts alternately and evenly. Tighten the cover bolts to
the proper torque per the chart below. DO NOT over-tighten or under-
tighten these bolts.

Recommended Cover Bolt Torque

VALVE
SIZE Torque
Inches ft.-lbs
(mm) (Nm)
3 60
80 81
4 100
100 136
6 115
150 156
8 100
200 136

4. Place the system back in service by following the Placing the System in
Service section on page 7.

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FireLock European Alarm Check Valve Stations
Series 751

Problem Possible Cause Solution

The systems water pressure gauge is fluctuating The check valve in the bypass line is installed Check the orientation of the bypass check valve.
with the supply pressure. backward. The arrow must point from the supply side to the
system side.

Debris is present in the bypass check valve. Remove the threaded cap to the check valve, and
remove any debris. Ensure that the clapper is free
to move.

Water is leaking from the intermediate chamber. Water is getting past the seal. Check the clapper seal and seat for physical
damage. Check for the presence of debris.

The water motor gong is not ringing, or the ringing No water is going into the intermediate chamber. Ensure that the intermediate chambers holes in
is weak. the seat ring are free from debris.

Water from the alarm line could be leaking out of Ensure that there are check valves isolating each
the alarm line of another valve. valves alarm line.

The wrong restrictor size is installed in the alarm Confirm that the proper restrictor size is on the
line. alarm line. If not, re-install the proper restrictor
size.

WARRANTY
We warrant all products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal conditions of use and service. Our obligation under
this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at our option at our factory any product which shall within one year after delivery to original buyer be
returned with transportation charges prepaid, and which our examination shall show to our satisfaction to have been defective.
THIS WARRANTY IS MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE BUYERS SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE FOR THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS AS PROVIDED HEREIN. THE BUYER AGREES THAT NO OTHER REMEDY (INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOST SALES, INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY OR
ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS) SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO HIM.
Victaulic neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale of such products.
This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, which has been repaired or altered in any
manner outside of Victaulics factory or which has been used in a manner contrary to Victaulics instructions or recommendations. Victaulic shall not
be responsible for design errors due to inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by Buyer or its representatives.

EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 5, 2001

This product shall be manufactured by Victaulic Company. All products to be installed in accordance with current Victaulic installation/assembly instructions.
Victaulic reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligations.

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