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A. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION tion, spacing and positioning of detec- priming chamber. Water will flow from
(Refer to Figure 1, Page 325d) tors, refer to NFPA 72. any open sprinklers or nozzles.
The Viking SUREFIRE™ Dou- NOTE: To return the system to “Normal” condi-
ble-Interlocked Preaction System uti- Viking SUREFIRETM Double Interlocked tions, drain the system piping and re-
lizes a Viking Model E or Model F Deluge Preaction is a complete system, and is place any sprinklers that may have oper-
Valve (A.1), a Viking Easy Riser™ listed as a unit. As such, it is normally ated. Replace any detectors which have
Check Valve (A.2), a PAR-3 Control not possible to modify the components been damaged and re-establish system
Panel (E.9), and EZ trim(s), together of the system controls or their air pressure. Press the “System Reset”
with additional valves, and devices to inter-relation without compromising the button on the PAR-3 Control Panel (E.9)
form a unique operating system. The listing. to clear all alarms.
system piping is pneumatically pressur- Approvals: Trouble conditions:
ized to monitor the integrity of the piping, UL Listed If the system piping and/or the sprinklers
fittings and sprinklers and to act as a FM Approved are damaged and either the AC Power
fail-safe emergency backup to the elec- Patent Pending and/or Standby Battery Power is avail-
trical detection system. The system pip- B. SYSTEM OPERATION able, the low air supervisory switch,
ing is normally dry and may be installed (Refer to Figure 1, Page 325d) (E.6) Detection Circuit Four, will activate
in locations subject to freezing. Built in In the SET condition: a trouble alarm at the PAR-3 Control
with special features to minimize acci- System water supply pressure enters Panel (E.9), when supervisory air drops
dental water damage, unlike other sys - the priming chamber of the Deluge to point just above operation of pneu-
tems, it may be installed where the Valve (A.1) through the 1/4" (8 mm) matic actuator (E.3). The second pole of
fire-detector and/or sprinklers are easily priming line which includes a normally supervisory switch (E.6) activates the
damaged or broken accidentally. In ad- open priming valve (B.1), strainer (B.2), normally open Release Solenoid Valve
dition to special features that offer per- restricted orifice (B.3) and check valve (E.2) closed to prevent water flow
fect fail-safe modes, the Viking (B.4). In the SET condition, water supply through any opened sprinkler(s). In the
SUREFIRETM Double Interlocked pressure is trapped in the priming cham- event of fire that causes the Detector
Preaction Systems also provide excel- ber by check valve (B.4), normally (E.8) to operate when air pressure drops
lent fire protection environment with or closed Emergency Release (B.11), just below the trouble air setting, the air
without electrical power. Equipped with Pneumatic Actuator (E.3), and normally supervisory switch (E.5) linked to nor-
batteries that provide up to ninety (90) closed Release Solenoid Valve (E.1). mally closed solenoid (E.1) will activate
hours of emergency power. If the A.C. Water Supply pressure in the priming the normally closed Solenoid (E.1). The
Power fails and the battery backup chamber holds the clapper of the Deluge normally closed Release Solenoid (E.1)
power expires while the system is oper- Valve (A.1) on the seat due to the differ- will open and water will flow through any
ating, the deluge system will “fail-safe”, ential design of the valve pressure. The open sprinkler(s).
and continue flowing until A.C. Power is clapper separates the inlet chamber If the detection system is damaged or
restored or the system is manually from the outlet chamber, keeping the malfunctions, the PAR-3 Control Panel
shut-off. Unlike the SUREFIRETM Single outlet chamber and system piping dry. (E.9) will go into alarm. In the event of
Interlocked Preaction System, the Dou- In Fire conditions: fire, the Deluge Valve (A.1) will NOT
ble Interlocked is uniquely designed When the detection system (E.8) oper- open and the Emergency Release
where the environment is sensitive to ates, the PAR-3 Control Panel (E.9) acti- (B.11) must be pulled in order to provide
water – water can not flow into the sys- vates a piezo sounder and initiate the water flow through any opened sprin-
tem piping unless both the detector AND appropriate detection alarms. No water kler(s).
sprinkler(s) operate as in the event of enters the system piping at this time. Loss of Power Prior to Operation:
fire. Refer to Section B “System Opera- When sprinkler operates, as cause by If the AC power fails, the SUREFIRETM
tion” for details. heat of a fire, system supervisory air is Double Interlocked Preaction System
Preaction systems are commonly used lost, and the Low Air Pressure Switches continues to operate on the standby bat-
to help minimize accidental water dam- (E.5 and E.6) is activated. Only after teries. Should the AC power and the
age and still provide fast water dis- both indicating circuits have operated, standby batteries fail prior to the opera-
charge during a fire emergency. Consult the PAR-3 Control Panel (E.9) ener- tion of the system, all alarms will be lost.
all Authorities Having Jurisdiction prior gizes normally closed Release Solenoid When DC power drops to a point less
to installing a SUREFIRETM Double In- Valve (E.1) open and normally open Re- than that required to operate normally
terlocked Preaction System. The sys- lease Solenoid Valve (E.2) closed. Pres- closed solenoid valve (E.1), both sole-
tem requires use of a Viking Deluge sure is released from the priming cham- noid output circuits drop out allowing
Valve and trim kit with two electric Re- ber faster than it is supplied through re- normally open solenoid valve (E.2) to
lease Solenoid Valves (E.1) and (E.2) stricted orifice (B.3). The Deluge Valve open. As long as air pressure remains in
controlled by the PAR-3 Control Panel (A.1) clapper opens to allow water flow the system piping, the Pneumatic Actu-
(E.9), Detectors (E.8) and Detector Ca- into the system piping and to alarm de - ator (E.3) will keep the Deluge Valve
ble. The detector temperature must be vices. Water entering the system piping (A.1) from opening. If the system air
lower than the lowest temperature rated increases pressure on the PSOV (B.10), pressure is lost, the Deluge Valve (A.1)
sprinkler being used. For proper loca- which shuts off the water supply to the will open, allowing water to flow into the
Form No. F_020802 Replaces page 325a-j dated October 31, 2002. (Added reference to Model F De-
luge Valve and updated drawings to reflect new Float Check Valve Assembly.)
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system piping and be discharged from D. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS and/or Test Valve (B.15) to drain
any open sprinkler(s). (Refer to Figure 1, Page 325d) the inlet chamber of the Deluge
Taking System Out of Service: Valve (A.1).
Loss of Power During Operation: WARNING: Placing a control valve or C: Disconnect all power sources to
If all power fails while the system is flow- detection system out of service may the PAR-3 Control Panel (E.9)
ing water, the normally open Release eliminate the Fire Protection capabilities prior to performing any mainte-
Solenoid (E.2) will open and the nor- of the system. Prior to proceeding, notify nance or repairs to the detection
mally closed Release Solenoid (E.1) will all Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Con- system (E.8), the panel (E.9), so-
close. The PSOV (B.10) is already pres- sideration should be given to employ- lenoid valves (E.1, E.2), or any
surized closed to prevent pressure in the ment of a Fire Patrol in the affected ar- electrical component of the sys-
chamber from building up. Water from eas. tem.
main supply will continue entering the After a fire, verify that the fire is OUT and 3. Perform all maintenance procedures
system, and through any open sprin- that placing the system out of service rec om mended in PAR-3 Owner’s
kler(s). has been authorized by the appropriate Manual and Technical Data Pages
Manual Operation: Authority Having Jurisdiction. for the individual components of the
Any time the handle inside Emergency Sprinkler systems that have been sub- system that has operated.
Release (B.11) is pulled, pressure is re- jected to a fire must be returned to ser- A. Re place any pip ing, de tec tors
leased from the priming chamber faster vice as soon as possible. The entire (E.8), or sections of detection ca-
than it can be replaced through the prim- system must be inspected for damage ble that have been damaged.
ing line; the Deluge Valve (A.1) will and repaired or replaced as necessary. Note: The complete system operation
open. Water will fill the system piping, 1. If All System Components Are Opera- must be tested after servicing, changing
activating any connected alarms, but will tional: programming, addition or deletion of
not discharge from any closed sprinklers A. Open Auxiliary Drain (B.6). system components or after any modifi-
attached to the system until a sprinkler B. Silence alarms (optional). cation, repair, or adjustm ent to system
has operated, as in a fire. All alarms will 1: To silence electric alarms con- hardware or wiring. All components, cir-
operate normally. After operating the trolled by PAR-3 Control Panel cuits, system operation or software func-
Emergency Release (B.11), do not close (E.9), open panel and press tions known to be affected by a change
the Emergency Release until the system “ALARM SILENCE” must be 100% tested.
is ready to be reset. 2: To silence electric alarms not B. Re place any sprin klers and/or
controlled by PAR-3 Control spray noz zles that have been
C. INSTALLATION damaged or exposed to fire con-
Refer to current Viking Technical Data Panel (E.9), close Alarm
Shut-Off Valve (B.9). ditions.
describing individual components of the
Viking SUREFIRETM Double Interlocked C. To return to service immediately, 4. Restore AC power to PAR-3 Control
(when no maintenance or repairs Panel (E.9). En sure that standby
Preaction System. Technical Data de -
are required) : batteries are charged or charging.
scribing the Viking Deluge Valve and Al ways con nect and turn on AC
other system components are packed 1: Close System Drain (B.6) if
opened in step 1-A. If neces- power source prior to connecting the
with product and in the Viking Engi- standby batteries. Connecting the
neering Design Data book. sary, open System Drain (A.3)
standby batteries to the PAR-3 Con-
Also, refer to applicable installation stan- to drain system and/or Test trol Panel (E.9) before the AC power
dards, codes, and Authorities Having Valve (B.15) to drain the inlet is con nected and turned on may
Jurisdiction. chamber of the Deluge Valve damage the panel.
1. The Deluge Valve (A.1) and EZ Trim (A.1). 5. Return the system to service. Refer to
must be installed only in areas where 2: Restore system air pressure. Section E: “PLACING THE SYSTEM
they will not be subjected to freezing 3: Open PAR-3 Control Panel IN SERVICE”.
temperatures or mechanical dam- (E.4) and press “RESET”.
age. 4: Open Alarm Shut-Off Valve
E. PLACING THE SYSTEM IN
2. All indicating appliances and releas- (B.9) (If it was closed in step SERVICE AT INITIAL START-UP
ing devices must be compatible and B-2 above). (Refer to Figure 1, Page 325d)
ap proved for use with the 5: Verify that all valves are se- Note: Refer to PAR-3 Owner’s Manual,
SUREFIRE TM Dou ble In ter locked cured in their normal operating and instructions provided in Technical
Preaction System. Refer to appropri- position. (Refer to Figure 1, Data describing the Viking Deluge Valve
ate Fire Protection Equipment Ap- Page 325d.) and other system components.
proval Guides and cur rent Vi king 2. If it is nec es sary to re move the To Place the System in Service:
Technical Data describing individual SUREFIRE TM Dou ble In ter locked 1. Verify that the PAR-3 Control Panel
com po nents of the Vi king Preaction system from service: (E.9), Detector Circuits and Detec-
SUREFIRE TM Dou ble In ter locked A: Close the Main Water Supply con- tors have been properly installed and
Preaction System. trol Valve (D.1). energized according to instructions
3. Use only Normally Open Detectors provided in Vi king Technical Data
B: Close Priming Valve (B.1) (op-
(E.8) and approved Cable. and the PAR-3 Owner’s Manual.
tional). If necessary, open Sys-
2. Verify that the system has been prop-
tem Drain (A.3) to drain system erly drained. (When plunger is de -
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pressed on drip check, (B.7) no water 10. When full flow develops from Flow the National Fire Protection Association
should flow.) Sys tem Drain (A.3) Test Valve (B.15), close the Flow Pamphlet that describes care and main-
should be open. Verify that Emer - Test Valve. tenance of sprinkler systems. In addi-
gency Release (B.11) is closed. A: Verify that there is no flow from tion, the Authority Having Jurisdiction
3. Verify that the System Main Water open Auxiliary Drain (B.6). may have additional maintenance, test-
Supply Control Valve (D.1) is closed 11. Close Auxiliary Drain (B.6). ing, and inspection requirements which
and the De luge Valve (A.1) is 12. Fully open and secure the Main Water must be followed.
trimmed according to current Viking Supply Control Valve. (D.1) WARNING: Any system maintenance
Trim Charts and schematic drawings 13. Verify that the Alarm Shut-off Valve which involves placing a control valve or
for the system used. (B.9) is open and that all other valves detection system out of service may
4. Verify that the system water supply are in their normal operating position. eliminate the fire protection capabilities
piping is pressurized up to the closed 14. Depress the plunger of Drip check of that system. Prior to proceeding, no-
System Main Water Supply Control (B.7). No water should flow from the tify all Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Valve (D.1) and the priming line is Drip Check when the plunger is
pressurized up to the closed Priming Consideration should be given to em-
pushed.
Valve (B.1). ployment of a fire patrol in the affected
F. INSPECTIONS and TESTS areas.
5. Restore system air pressure. Make It is imperative that the system be in-
sure all supervisory switches are set spected and tested on a regular basis. G. MAINTENANCE
in accordance with Table 1 and con- NOTICE: The owner is responsible for
Refer to INSPECTIONS and TESTS
nected to proper panel connections maintaining the fire protection system
per wiring diagram 11680. recommended in current Viking Techni-
cal Data describing individual compo- and devices in proper operating condi-
6. Open Priming Valve (B.1). tion.
7. Reset the PAR-3 Control Panel (E.9): nents of the SUREFIRETM Double Inter-
locked Preaction System. Refer to MAINTENANCE INSTRUC-
Open panel and press “RESET”. Re- TION provided in the current Viking
lease Solenoid Valve (E.1) should Where difficulty in performance is expe-
rienced, the manufacturer or their autho- Technical Data describing individual
close. Flow from Release Solenoid components of the Viking Single Inter-
Valve (E.1) to Drain Cup (B.14) rized representative shall be contacted if
any field adjustment is to be made. locked SUREFIRETM Double Inter-
should stop. locked Preaction used.
8. Open Flow Test Valve (B.15). The frequency of the inspections may
vary due to contaminated or corrosive Where difficulty in performance is expe-
9. Partially open Main Wa ter Supply rienced, the valve manufacturer or his
Control Valve (D.1) (If closed). water supplies or corrosive atmo-
spheres. For minimum maintenance authorized representative shall be con-
and inspection requirements, refer to tacted if any field adjustment is to be
made.
AIR SUPERVISORY SWITCH SETTINGS
Detection Detection Detection
Water Supply System Air
Circuit Two Circuit Four Circuit Five
PSI Normal PSI
PSI PSI PSI
0 - 100 15+ 25 20 30
100 - 200 25+ 35 30 40
200 - 250 35+ 45 40 50
See system wiring diagram #11680
Table 1
Components of Fail Safe SUREFIRETM Double Interlock System
SUREFIRETM DBL Interlock Assembly includes below
Deluge System
Valve Deluge Base Trim3 SUREFIRE™ Release Trim
Valve Check Valve
Size
Model No.1 Part No. 1 Galv. Brass Galv. Brass
1 1/2 E-3 L-1 10692 10859 11690-1 11690-2
2 E-1 L-1 10693 10860 11692-1 11692-2
3 E-1 F-1 10694 10861 11702-1 11702-2
4 E-1 F-1 10695 10862 11703-1 11703-2
4 F-1 Vert. F-1 11710-1 11710-2 11934-1 11934-2
6 E-1 F-1 10696 10863 11694-1 11694-2
6 F-1 Vert. F-1 11717-1 11717-2 11936-1 11936-2
8 F-1 Vert. F-1 11076 11161 11705-1 11705-2
1
To order a complete Sure Fire™ Single Interlocked Preaction System, order the Deluge Valve, System Check Valve w /trim and
Preassembled Base and Release Trims together.
2
Release Trim includes N. O. Solenoid Valve, N. C. Solenoid Valve, Pneumatic Actuator and all piping to connect to system check valve.
3
Add suf fix "P" to base trim part numbers f or pre-assembled trim
Table 2
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FIGURE 1
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1-1/2” (40 mm) SUREFIRE™
Release Trim Arrangement
Galvanized Brass
11690-1 11690-2
See separate trim drawing for base Easy
Trim arrangement.
See Table 2 on page 325 c for ordering
complete SUREFIRE™ Assembly
FIGURE 2
1-1/2” SUREFIRE™ Double Interlocked Preaction System
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2” (50 mm) SUREFIRE™
Release Trim Arrangement
Galvanized Brass
11692-1 11692-2
See separate trim drawing for base Easy
Trim arrangement.
See Table 2 on page 325 c for ordering
complete SUREFIRE™ Assembly
FIGURE 3
2” SUREFIRE™ Double Interlocked Preaction System
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PREACTION SYSTEM
3” (80 mm) SUREFIRE™
Release Trim Arrangement
Galvanized Brass
11702-1 11702-2
See separate trim drawing for base Easy
Trim arrangement.
See Table 2 on page 325 c for ordering
complete SUREFIRE™ Assembly
FIGURE 4
3” SUREFIRE™ Double Interlocked Preaction System
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4” (100 mm) SUREFIRE™
Release Trim Arrangement
Galvanized Brass
11703-1 11703-2
See separate trim drawing for base Easy
Trim arrangement.
See Table 2 on page 325 c for ordering
complete SUREFIRE™ Assembly
FIGURE 5
4” SUREFIRE™ Double Interlocked Preaction System
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4” (80 mm) SUREFIRE™
Release Trim Arrangement
Galvanized Brass
11934-1 11934-2
See separate trim drawing for base Easy
Trim arrangement.
See Table 2 on page 325 c for ordering
complete SUREFIRE™ Assembly
FIGURE 6
4” SUREFIRE™ Double Interlocked Preaction System
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6” (150 mm) SUREFIRE™
Release Trim Arrangement
Galvanized Brass
11694-1 11694-2
See separate trim drawing for base Easy
Trim arrangement.
See Table 2 on page 325 c for ordering
complete SUREFIRE™ Assembly
FIGURE 7
6” SUREFIRE™ Double Interlocked Preaction System
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6” (80 mm) SUREFIRE™
Release Trim Arrangement
Galvanized Brass
11936-1 11936-2
See separate trim drawing for base Easy
Trim arrangement.
See Table 2 on page 325 c for ordering
complete SUREFIRE™ Assembly
FIGURE 8
6” SUREFIRE™ Double Interlocked Preaction System
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8” (200 mm) SUREFIRE™
Release Trim Arrangement
Galvanized Brass
11705-1 11705-2
See separate trim drawing for base Easy
Trim arrangement.
See Table 2 on page 325 c for ordering
complete SUREFIRE™ Assembly
FIGURE 9
8” SUREFIRE™ Double Interlocked Preaction System
Replaces page 325a-j dated October 31, 2002. (Added reference to Model F De-
Form No. F_020802
luge Valve and updated drawings to reflect new Float Check Valve Assembly.)
