ALARM VALVE

MODEL: SDH-AVA

TECHNICAL DATA :
NOMINAL SIZE 200, 150, 100, & 80 NB

END CONNECTION Flange X Flange

Flange X Groove
Groove X Groove

MAXIMUM 17.5 Bar (250 PSI)*

WORKING PRESSURE
to open, allowing continuous flow of water into the
THREADED OPENING BSPT
system and transmittal of alarm, both electrical and
mechanical.
MOUNTING Vertical

FLANGE CONNECTION ANSI B16.42 #150 OPERATION

(Flange drilling mtaching
to ANSI B 16.5 #150) The fire protection system initially when being
pressurized, will allow water to flow into the system
TRIM Galvanlsed fitting with until the water supply and system pressure is
Brass Valves equalized and the clapper closes the waterway.
Once the pressure is stabilized, the fire protection
FACTORY HYDROSTATIC 35 Kg./ Sq.cm. (500PSI) system is ready to be placed in service and then the
TEST PRESSURE alarm control valve must be opened. Under normal
condition, the water pressure gauge connected
FRICTIONAL LOSS IN 200 NB 7.5 Mtrs. to the system side of the alarm valve would show
TERMS OF EQUIVALENT 150 NB 7 Mtrs. a higher or equal pressure reading than the water
LENGTH OF PIPE (C-120) 100 NB 6.1 Mtrs. pressure gauge connected to the supply side of
80 NB 4.7 Mtrs. the valve. This occurs because of the bypass line
connecting downstream
FINISH Red RAL 3000 and upstream side of the alarm valve, which allows
water pressure surge to pass without lifting the valve
ORDERING Specify Size of valve, Flange clapper off its seat, thereby causing excessive high
INFORMATION Connection, Trim Details and pressure surge entrapped in the system side due to
Pipe OD presence of a check valve, which generally prevents
false alarm.
REFERENCE NFPA 13 and NFPA 25
Sudden high pressure surge, as might be
encountered by the start-up of a large fire pump may
* For 200 NB FM Approval is rated upto 200PSI (14 Bar) lead the valve clapper to lift momentarily, allowing
water to flow through grooves in the valve seat to
the retard
chamber. The water in the alarm line is automatically
DESCRIPTION drained out, which helps to prevent false alarm due
to successive transient surge in supply pressure.
Alarm Valve is a double seated clapper check valve with grooved Restriction assembly located beneath the retard
seat design, which ensures positive water flow for alarm operation chamber consists of inlet and drain restriction
and is designed for installation in wet pipe sprinkler system. orifices, which are established by considering the
External bypass prevents false alarm under all supply pressure volume of the retard chamber to meet the listing
condition. In the event of variable pressure condition, false alarm and approval requirement with regard to time-to
is prevented with the provision of retard chamber, thus the design alarm. These requirements represent a balancing of
allows for installation under both variable and constant supply the need to reduce the possible false alarm due to
pressure condition. a transient surge in supply pressure and to achieve
desired minimum time- to- alarm following a sprinkler
Operation of one or more automatic fire sprinklers causes the operation.
water to flow into the sprinkler system causing the alarm valve

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In constant pressure installation, the retard chamber is not quarterly or as demanded by local authorities to ensure
required and the water passing through the groove in the reliable and trouble free operation and service.
alarm valve seat flows directly through restriction nozzle
assembly to activate the mechanical and electrical alarm. 1. Inspection and testing is to be carried out only by an
authorized person. DO NOT TURN OFF the water supply
valve to undertake repair work or to test the valve, without
INSTALLATION placing a roving fire patrol in the area covered by the
system. The patrol should continue until the system is back
1. SHIELD Sprinkler alarm valve, Model-SDH-AVA must into service. Also do inform the local security personnel and
be installed vertically. alarm control station, so that a false alarm is not signaled.

2. The alarm valve must be installed in a readily visible and 2. Open the alarm test valve. Verify that the sprinkler
accessible location and provision to be made in such a alarm bell and/or the pressure alarm switch/ electric alarm
way that alarm line drain is visible and accessible. properly actuate. Close the alarm test valve and verify that
water has ceased to flow from the alarm line drain.
3. Where water pressure fluctuates, the variable pressure
trim with retard chamber must be used. Under non- 3. Clean the 20 NB (3/4”) strainer provided on the sprinkler
fluctuating water pressure condition, the constant alarm bell line.
pressure trim, which does not include retard chamber,
may be used. 4. Clean the strainer of restriction assembly.

4. The valve must be installed with trim in accordance 5. Inspect the check valve clapper located on the bypass
with the trim data. Failure to follow the appropriate trim line.
connection guidelines may prevent the device from
functioning properly as well as void listing, approval and FALSE ALARM
the manufacturer’s warranty.
1. Inspect the valve rubber clapper face. If worn or
5. Care must be exercised while installing the check valve damaged, replace it. Be certain that dirt, stone or any other
in the trim to ascertain that they are located with the arrow foreign object have not accumulated under the clapper face
mark on the check valve body and pointed in proper and lodged in the groove or holes. Clean the clapper face
direction. thoroughly. If the seat ring surface is nicked or scoured,
it might be possible to repair the same using lapping
6. The contraction and expansion associated with
compound. If not, replace the complete valve or return it to
an excessive volume of trapped air could cause the
the manufacturer’s works for repair.
waterway clapper to cycle open and shut. This may result
in false alarm or an intermittent alarm. To avoid these, it is
2. If sprinkler alarm bell is not functioning or the impeller is
recommended to have breather valve in the system piping
jammed, please follow the maintenance guideline provided
network and a vent valve at the extreme end of the system
in the catalogue for sprinkler alarm bell.
to bleed-off the air.
3. If pressure alarm switch gives a steady signal, but sprinkler
7. The ball valve provided on the alarm line must be kept
alarm generates an intermittent alarm, check sprinkler alarm
open and strapped in set position.
bell shaft. If both the sprinkler alarm bell and pressure alarm
switch are generating intermittent alarm then check for the
8. Pipe connecting the retard chamber and sprinkler alarm
possible air which is trapped within the sprinkler system.
bell must be supported properly to avoid loading on the
Trapped air is to be bled off. Also the intermittent alarm
retard chamber.
may occur due to sudden pressure drop and increase in the
system. These problems can be corrected by maintaining a
9. All the newly installed system pipes must be flushed
steady supply.
properly before alarm valve is put into service.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION

1. The UL Listing, FM Approval and manufacturer’s warranty
A qualified and trained person must commission the
are valid only when the alarm valve is installed with trim set
system. After few initial successful tests an authorised
and installed as per installation guidelines.
person must be trained to perform inspection and testing
of the system.
2. Pressure relief valve is required with wet pipe system, when
a rise in ambient temperature can cause system pressure
It is recommended to carry out physical inspection of the
to exceed 17.5 Bar (250 PSI). A 17.7 Bar relief valve setting
system at least twice a week. The inspection should verify
should be used.
that all the control valves are in proper position as per
the requirement of the system and no damage has taken
3. For proper operation of the wet system and to minimize
place to any component.
unwanted false alarm, it is important to remove trapped air
from the system. The air trapped in the system may also
It is recommended that the alarm valve and its accessories
cause intermittent operation of the Water Motor Alarm during
should be examined and performed for following at least
sustained flow of water.

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 WEIGHT IN KG GROOVE PIPE SIZE
Valve Size Flange x Flange x Groove x Normal Size Pipe OD in MM
Flange Groove Groove 80 NB 89
200 65 54 44 100 NB 114.3
150 42 35.8 28 150 NB 165.1
100 27 22.1 17.3 150 NB 168.3
80 18 15 12.1 200 NB 219.1

Note: For 150 NB standard supply is 168.3 mm OD pipe Groove. For

165.1mm specify in order.

NOMINAL PRESSURE LOSS VS FLOW

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 ALARM VALVE, MODEL – SDH-AVA

FLANGE X GROOVE 2

1
1
7

11 3

GROOVE X GROOVE 6
9
5
9 12
4
8 FLANGE X FLANGE
13
11
10

PART LIST

PART NO. QTY.

ITEM 200 150 100 80 DESCRIPTION 200 150 100 80 MATERIAL
NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB SPECIFICATION
Housing (Flange x
1 NA NA NA NA 1 1 1 1 Ductile Iron
Flange)
Housing (Flange x
1 AV2014 AV1514 AV1014 AV8014 1 1 1 1 Ductile Iron
Groove)
Housing (Groove x
1 AV2014 AV1515 AV1015 AV8015 1 1 1 1 Ductile Iron
Groove)
2 NA NA NA NA Seat 1 1 1 1 Bronze

3 AV2003 AV1503 AV1003 AV8003 Clapper Bush 2 2 2 2 Brass

4 AV2004 AV1504 AV1004 AV8004 Hex. Head Bolt 4 1 1 1 Stainless Steel

5 AV2005 AV1505 AV1005 AV8005 Rubber Clamp 1 1 1 1 Stainless Steel

6 AV2006 AV1506 AV1006 AV8006 Rubber Seat 1 1 1 1 Neoprene Rubber

7 AV2007 AV1507 AV1007 AV8007 Clapper 1 1 1 1 Ductile Iron

8 AV2008 AV1508 AV1008 AV8008 Hinge Pin 1 1 1 1 Stainless Steel

9 AV2009 AV1509 AV1009 AV8009 Body Bush 2 2 2 2 Brass

10 AV2010 AV1510 AV1010 AV8010 Hex. Head Bolt 6 6 4 4 Steel

11 AV2011 AV1511 AV1011 AV8011 Sq. Head Plug 2 2 2 2 Forged Steel

12 AV2012 AV1512 AV1012 AV8012 Cover Gasket 1 1 1 1 Neoprene Rubber

13 AV2013 AV1513 AV1013 AV8013 Cover 1 1 1 1 Ductile Iron

NA: Parts replacement not available

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 CONSTANT PRESSURE TRIM FOR ALARM VALVE

GROOVE X GROOVE FLANGE X GROOVE

17 17
25
NO 16
14 15 NO 24
14 D
15 18

16
13
FLANGE X FLANGE

2
29

28
30
1
#
NC 12
# 2 2
2,29
10
22 1
# 19 11 9
28 28 8 4
NO
2 5 7
*
21 10 1,28 3
6 1,28
# 26
23 27 1 19
2
29 3

26

20
Notes
Optional Trim
D
Drain
D
To suit at site by installer
Normally Open
Normally Closed

When pressure switch is supplied then

Sl.No. 22 plug not required.

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 CONSTANT PRESSURE TRIM FOR ALARM VALVE
ITEM CODE QTY
DESCRIPTION SIZE
NO. NO. 200NB 150 NB 100 NB 80 NB
1 AV01 Hex Nipple �” 4 4 5 2
2 AV02 Tee �” 3 3 3 2
3 AV03/1 Elbow �” 2 2 2 ---
3 AV03/2 Elbow ½” --- --- --- 2
4 AV04/1 Pipe Nipple �” X 150 mm Long 1 --- --- ---
4 AV04/2 Pipe Nipple �” X 130 mm Long --- 1 --- ---
4 AV04/3 Pipe Nipple �” X 100 mm Long --- --- 1 ---
4 AV04/4 Pipe Nipple ½” X 100 mm Long --- --- --- 1
5 AV05/1 Pipe Nipple �” X 100 mm Long 1 --- --- ---
5 AV05/2 Pipe Nipple �” X 80 mm Long --- 1 --- ---
6 AV06/1 Pipe Nipple ½” X 100 mm Long 1 --- --- 1
6 AV06/2 Pipe Nipple ½” X 80 mm Long --- 1 1 ---
7 AV07/1 Union �” 1 1 1 ---
7 AV07/2 Union ½” --- --- --- 1
8 AV08/1 Swing Check Valve �” 1 1 1 ---
8 AV08/2 Swing Check Valve ½” --- --- --- 1
9 AV09/1 Pipe Nipple �” X 70 mm Long 1 1 --- ---
9 AV09/2 Pipe Nipple �” X 60 mm Long --- --- 1 ---
9 AV09/3 Pipe Nipple ½” X 70 mm Long --- --- --- 1
10 AV10 Ball Valve ½” 2 2 2 2
11 AV11 Reducing Hex Nipple �” X ½” --- --- --- 1
12 AV12 Reducing Hex Nipple �” X ¼” 1 1 1 1
13 AV13 Reducing Hex Nipple ½” X ¼” 1 1 1 1
14 AV14 Ball Valve ¼” 2 2 2 2
15 AV15 Hex Nipple ¼” 2 2 2 2
16 AV16 Elbow ¼” 2 2 2 2
17 AV17 Pressure Gauge ¼” 2 2 2 2
18 AV18/1 Alarm Test Line Assembly ½” --- --- --- 1
18 AV18/2 Alarm Test Line Assembly ½” --- --- 1 ---
18 AV18/3 Alarm Test Line Assembly ½” --- 1 --- ---
18 AV18/4 Alarm Test Line Assembly ½” 1 --- --- ---
19 AV19 Reducing Bush �” X ½” 2 2 2 1
20 AV20 Restriction Nozzle Assembly --- 1 1 1 1
21 AV21 Y Type Strainer �” 1 1 1 1
22 AV22 Plug ½” 1 1 1 1
23 AV23/1 Sprinkler Alarm --- 1 1 1 1
23 AV23/2 Sprinkler Alarm --- 1 1 1 1
24 AV24/1 Hex Nipple 2” 1 1 1 ---
24 AV24/2 Hex Nipple 1¼” --- --- --- 1
25 AV25/1 Angle Valve 2” 1 1 1 ---
25 AV25/2 Angle Valve 1¼” --- --- --- 1
26 AV26 Pipe Nipple ½” X 60 mm Long 2 2 2 2
27 AV27 Pipe Nipple �” X 80 mm Long 1 1 1 1
28 AV28 Hex Nipple ½” 3 3 3 5
29 AV29 Tee ½” 2 2 2 3
30 AV30 Pressure Switch (Optional) ½” 1 1 1 1

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 VARIABLE PRESSURE TRIM FOR ALARM VALVE

GROOVE X GROOVE FLANGE X GROOVE

17 17
25
30 NO 16
14
# 15 NO 24
14 D
# 15 18

16
13
@ FLANGE X FLANGE
22
19 2
29
#
2 28
*
21 1
1 #
27 NC 12
# 23
2 2,29
# 10
1
11 9
28 28 8 4
NO
5 7
31
10 1,28 3
6 1,28
D
D 26
32 # 2
29
19
3

# 26

20
Notes
Optional Trim
D Drain
To suit at site by installer
Normally Open
Normally Closed

When pressure switch is supplied then

Sl.No. 22 plug not required.

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 VARIABLE PRESSURE TRIM FOR ALARM VALVE
ITEM CODE QTY
DESCRIPTION SIZE
NO. NO. 200NB 150 NB 100 NB 80 NB
1 AV01 Hex Nipple �” 4 4 5 2
2 AV02 Tee �” 3 3 3 2
3 AV03/1 Elbow �” 2 2 2 ---
3 AV03/2 Elbow ½” --- --- --- 2
4 AV04/1 Pipe Nipple �” X 150 mm Long 1 --- --- ---
4 AV04/2 Pipe Nipple �” X 130 mm Long --- 1 --- ---
4 AV04/3 Pipe Nipple �” X 100 mm Long --- --- 1 ---
4 AV04/4 Pipe Nipple ½” X 100 mm Long --- --- --- 1
5 AV05/1 Pipe Nipple �” X 100 mm Long 1 --- --- ---
5 AV05/2 Pipe Nipple �” X 80 mm Long --- 1 --- ---
6 AV06/1 Pipe Nipple ½” X 100 mm Long 1 --- --- 1
6 AV06/2 Pipe Nipple ½” X 80 mm Long --- 1 1 ---
7 AV07/1 Union �” 1 1 1 ---
7 AV07/2 Union ½” --- --- --- 1
8 AV08/1 Swing Check Valve �” 1 1 1 ---
8 AV08/2 Swing Check Valve ½” --- --- --- 1
9 AV09/1 Pipe Nipple �” X 70 mm Long 1 1 --- ---
9 AV09/2 Pipe Nipple �” X 60 mm Long --- --- 1 ---
9 AV09/3 Pipe Nipple ½” X 70 mm Long --- --- --- 1
10 AV10 Ball Valve ½” 2 2 2 2
11 AV11 Reducing Hex Nipple �” X ½” --- --- --- 1
12 AV12 Reducing Hex Nipple �” X ¼” 1 1 1 1
13 AV13 Reducing Hex Nipple ½” X ¼” 1 1 1 1
14 AV14 Ball Valve ¼” 2 2 2 2
15 AV15 Hex Nipple ¼” 2 2 2 2
16 AV16 Elbow ¼” 2 2 2 2
17 AV17 Pressure Gauge ¼” 2 2 2 2
18 AV18/1 Alarm Test Line Assembly ½” --- --- --- 1
18 AV18/2 Alarm Test Line Assembly ½” --- --- 1 ---
18 AV18/3 Alarm Test Line Assembly ½” --- 1 --- ---
18 AV18/4 Alarm Test Line Assembly ½” 1 --- --- ---
19 AV19 Reducing Bush �” X ½” 2 2 2 1
20 AV20 Restriction Nozzle Assembly --- 1 1 1 1
21 AV21 Y Type Strainer �” 1 1 1 1
22 AV22 Plug ½” 1 1 1 1
23 AV23/1 Sprinkler Alarm --- 1 1 1 1
23 AV23/2 Sprinkler Alarm --- 1 1 1 1
24 AV24/1 Hex Nipple 2” 1 1 1 ---
24 AV24/2 Hex Nipple 1¼” --- --- --- 1
25 AV25/1 Angle Valve 2” 1 1 1 ---
25 AV25/2 Angle Valve 1¼” --- --- --- 1
26 AV26 Pipe Nipple ½” X 60 mm Long 2 2 2 2
27 AV27 Pipe Nipple �” X 80 mm Long 1 1 1 1
28 AV28 Hex Nipple ½” 3 3 3 5
29 AV29 Tee ½” 2 2 2 3
30 AV30 Pressure Switch (Optional) ½” 1 1 1 1
31 AV31 Retard Chamber, Model - RC9 --- 1 1 1 1
32 AV32 Hex Nipple �” 1 1 1 1

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 CONSTANT PRESSURE TRIM - SCHEMATIC
FLANGE X FLANGE
DOWNSTREAM.
(TO SYSTEM) SYSTEM SUPPLY
PRESSURE PRESSURE
PG PG

PS *
*G

AT
~
TO DRAIN
AC

TO DRAIN

UPSTREAM.
(FROM SUPPLY)

VARIABLE PRESSURE TRIM - SCHEMATIC

FLANGE X FLANGE
DOWNSTREAM.
(TO SYSTEM) SYSTEM SUPPLY
PRESSURE PRESSURE
PG PG

PS *
*G

AT RC
~
TO DRAIN
AC

TO DRAIN

UPSTREAM.
(FROM SUPPLY)

Abbreviation & Symbols

Non Return Valve Stop Valve AV Alarm Valve
Valve AC Sprinkler Alarm G Sprinkler Alarm
Control Valve
Angle Valve PS Pressure Switch
Optional
Strainer RC Retard Chamber
NO Normally Open
NC Normally Closed AT Sprinkler Alarm
OD Open Drain Test Valve
Restriction Nozzle
Assembly PG Pressure Gauge --- By User

NOTE:-
1) Sprinkler alarm control valve must be kept normally open if this 2) Sprinkler alarm test valve must be kept normally closed
valve is kept closed the sprinkler alarm bell/electric alarm will not condition. Valve is opened to test the sprinkler alarm bell/
signal. electrical alarm.

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 CONSTANT PRESSURE TRIM - SCHEMATIC
FLANGE X GROOVE
DOWNSTREAM.
(TO SYSTEM) SYSTEM SUPPLY
PRESSURE PRESSURE
PG PG

PS *
*G

AT
~
TO DRAIN
AC

TO DRAIN

UPSTREAM.
(FROM SUPPLY)

VARIABLE PRESSURE TRIM - SCHEMATIC

FLANGE X GROOVE
SYSTEM SUPPLY
PRESSURE PRESSURE
PG PG

PS *
*G

AT RC
~
TO DRAIN
AC

TO DRAIN

Abbreviation & Symbols

Non Return Valve Stop Valve AV Alarm Valve
Valve AC Sprinkler Alarm G Sprinkler Alarm
Control Valve
Angle Valve PS Pressure Switch
Optional
Strainer RC Retard Chamber
NO Normally Open
NC Normally Closed AT Sprinkler Alarm
OD Open Drain Test Valve
Restriction Nozzle
Assembly PG Pressure Gauge --- By User

NOTE:-
1) Sprinkler alarm control valve must be kept normally open if this 2) Sprinkler alarm test valve must be kept normally closed
valve is kept closed the sprinkler alarm bell/electric alarm will not condition. Valve is opened to test the sprinkler alarm bell/
signal. electrical alarm.

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 CONSTANT PRESSURE TRIM - SCHEMATIC
GROOVE X GROOVE
DOWNSTREAM.
(TO SYSTEM) SYSTEM SUPPLY
PRESSURE PRESSURE
PG PG

PS *
*G

AT
~
TO DRAIN
AC

TO DRAIN

UPSTREAM.
(FROM SUPPLY)

VARIABLE PRESSURE TRIM - SCHEMATIC

GROOVE X GROOVE

Abbreviation & Symbols

Non Return Valve Stop Valve AV Alarm Valve
Valve AC Sprinkler Alarm G Sprinkler Alarm
Control Valve
Angle Valve PS Pressure Switch
Optional
Strainer RC Retard Chamber
NO Normally Open
NC Normally Closed AT Sprinkler Alarm
OD Open Drain Test Valve
Restriction Nozzle
Assembly PG Pressure Gauge --- By User

NOTE:-
1) Sprinkler alarm control valve must be kept normally open if this 2) Sprinkler alarm test valve must be kept normally closed
valve is kept closed the sprinkler alarm bell/electric alarm will not condition. Valve is opened to test the sprinkler alarm bell/
signal. electrical alarm.

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 INSTALLATION DIMENSION WITH TRIM
FLANGE X FLANGE

A) Constant Pressure Trim

WITH CONSTANT PRESSURE TRIM
SIZE 80 NB 100 NB 150 NB 200 NB
A 279 312 331 350
B 457 464 486 527
E

C 434 434 434 443

D 127 140 173 192
E 201 219 234 269
D

F 262 274 320 378

Unit : mm
C
F

A B

WITH VARIABLE PRESSURE TRIM

B) Variable Pressure Trim
SIZE 80 NB 100 NB 150 NB 200 NB
A 279 312 331 350
B 482 488 510 551
E

C 588 588 588 597

D 127 140 173 192
E 201 219 234 269
F 262 274 320 378
D

Unit : mm
C
F

A B

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 INSTALLATION DIMENSION WITH TRIM
FLANGE X GROOVE

A) Constant Pressure Trim

WITH CONSTANT PRESSURE TRIM
SIZE 80 NB 100 NB 150 NB 200 NB
A 279 312 331 350
E

B 457 464 486 527

C 434 434 434 443
D 127 140 173 204
E 201 219 234 269
D

F 275 291 317 395

Unit : mm
C
F

A B

WITH VARIABLE PRESSURE TRIM

B) Variable Pressure Trim
SIZE 80 NB 100 NB 150 NB 200 NB
A 279 312 331 350
B 482 488 510 551
E

C 588 588 588 597

D 127 140 173 204
E 201 219 234 269
F 275 291 317 395
D

Unit : mm
C
F

A B

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 INSTALLATION DIMENSION WITH TRIM
GROOVE X GROOVE

A) Constant Pressure Trim

WITH CONSTANT PRESSURE TRIM
SIZE 80 NB 100 NB 150 NB 200 NB
A 279 312 331 350
E

B 457 464 486 527

C 434 434 434 443
D 127 140 173 204
E 201 219 234 269
D

F 280 300 324 405

Unit : mm
C
F

A B

WITH VARIABLE PRESSURE TRIM

B) Variable Pressure Trim
SIZE 80 NB 100 NB 150 NB 200 NB
A 279 312 331 350
B 482 488 510 551
C 588 588 588 597
E

D 127 140 173 204

E 201 219 234 269
F 280 300 324 405
D

Unit : mm
C
F

A B

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