Cla-Val 800GS User Manual

INSTALLATION / OPERATION / MAINTENANCE

BODY INTRODUCTION

The Cla-Val Deluge 800 Series Valve is a pressure operated in-line
axial valve. It is actuated by a tube diaphragm. It is comprised of 3
major components; Tube 1, Barrier 2 and Body 3.
The tube forms a drip tight seal around the barrier when the pressure
is equalized between the valve inlet and the control chamber. When
pressure is removed from the control chamber the valve is open.
Forty p.s.i. inlet pressure is the minimum recommended operating
pressure.
Maximum pressure rating for deluge service is 250 p.s.i. (See ANSI
std. B-16.5).
The tube diaphragm is a one piece homogeneous nitrile rubber part,
which is extremely durable. The ends of the tube are thick solid rub­ber designed to fit between mating flanges. This design eliminates
the possibility of cutting the tube diaphragm due to over tightening or
piping misalignment during installation.

CLOSED

Water pressure (equal to inlet pressure) from valve
inlet is applied to the control chamber. Valve closes
bubble tight.

OPEN

When pressure in the control chamber is
relieved the valve opens.

Note: Each valve is equipped with items indicated on drawings listed on page 3.
The adjustable pressure switch has single pole double throw contacts.
See data sheets for pressure switch and solenoid operated valve.

800 Series Deluge

FIRE DELUGE VALVE

(Tubular Diaphragm Valve)

Inlet Outlet Inlet

Outlet

DELUGE OPERATION

Control Options

Electric Operation
Pneumatic Operation
Hydraulic Operation
Manual Operation

FLOW

FLOW

MAINTENANCE
The only maintenance normally required is periodic inspection of
the control system to insure there is no buildup of solids that might
cause poor performance. This is usually accomplished by cleaning
the strainer screen. Also, see pilot valve maintenance bulletin.

Established client fire and safety systems test guidelines must be
followed. NFPA 25 Standard for the Inspection, Testing and
Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems must also
be followed.

CAUTION: BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE DISASSEMBLY
OF ANY CLA-VAL PRODUCT, STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH
YOUR FACILITIES ESTABLISHED SAFETY PROCEDURE FOR
ISOLATING, TESTING OR EXHAUSTING PRESSURE FROM A
CONTROL SYSTEM OR DEVICE IS REQUIRED.

MEDIA CONTROL SYSTEMS CONTAIN HIGH LEVELS OF
STORED ENERGY. DO NOTATTEMPTTO CONNECT, DISCON­NECT OR REPAIR THESE PRODUCTS WHENEVER A SYSTEM
IS PRESSURIZED.

NOTE: ALWAYS EXHAUST THE PRESSURE FROM THE SYS­TEM BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE WORK. FAILURE
TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

TUBE DIAPHRAGM REPLACEMENT
If it becomes necessary to replace the tube diaphragm, use the fol-

lowing procedure:
A. TOOLS REQUIRED

1 - Nylon or rubber hammer
2 - 1" dia. x 3’ long wooden dowels
1 - 5/8" dia. x 3’long wooden dowel (Used to get 1" dowel into position)
1 - Replacement tube diaphragm
2 - Replacement o-rings

B. REMOVAL (IMPORTANT: Protect all coated surfaces during this
operation.) (Note: The outlet end of the tube diaphragm is 1/8"
thicker than the inlet end.)

1. Follow depressurization and removal permit procedures in effect
at the site.

2. Remove valve from line.

3. Remove control tubing connecting end pieces and control
chamber. Mark inlet and center for reassembly, i.e. "line-up marks"

4. Remove control chamber assembly bolts.

5. Remove barrier by hitting on inlet end of barrier rod with rubber
hammer. Remove barrier, nuts and rod.

Install new O-rings.

6. Remove tube diaphragm from control chamber by forcing inlet
end of tube to center of control chamber using 1" dowel.

7. Once inlet end of tube is inside the control chamber, place 1"
wooden dowel between tube and control chamber on the inlet end
and push it all the way through. After the dowel is protruding from
both ends of the control chamber, push down on the tube
diaphragm and force it out of the control chamber.

This is best done with the control chamber in a vise.
Remember to protect the coated surfaces.

C. ASSEMBLY (IMPORTANT: Protect all coated surfaces during
this operation.)

1. Place tube diaphragm into control chamber as follows:
(Note: The outlet end of the tube diaphragm is 1/8" thicker than the
inlet end.)

a) Grease end of tube and the inside of control chamber.

(WD-40 is a satisfactory lubricant).

b) Fold inlet end of tube and push into control chamber to within 1"
of the opposite end.

This operation best done on the floor on top of a corrugated box or
piece of plywood.

c) Place the inlet end up on the floor.
(Be sure to protect all coated surfaces.)

d) Depress tube to center using large or small wooden dowel.
Small dowel is used on 3" & 4" tube diaphragms to make space for
the large dowel.

e) Insert wooden dowel between tube diaphragm and control
chamber and leave in place.

f) Force rubber open in another spot and insert another wooden

dowel.
g) Force solid rubber ends over lip of control chamber with wooden

dowels. (Similar to removing a tire from a rim).
h) Place the outlet end up on the floor.

2. Install new O-rings and barrier assembly rod, washers and nuts.
Make sure that the barrier is centered over the unthreaded portion
of the shaft. (Note: The end of the shaft with the threaded portion
is installed on the inlet side of the barrier.)

3. Install barrier into tube diaphragm. (Use grease, WD-40 or
soapy water for lubrication). (Note: The thicker end of the tube
diaphragm must be on the outlet end (white stripe). The barrier fins
must also be on the outlet end).

4. Center the barrier assembly inside of the tube diaphragm.

5. Assemble the end pieces to the control chamber.

6. The control chamber body assembly flange bolts only require 45
foot pounds of torque to seal the tube diaphragm. The flanges are
metal to metal externally.

The tube diaphragm is suspended from these flanges internally,
providing a seal. The sealing capability of this assembly is very
good due to the compression of the thick solid rubber ends of the
tube diaphragm.

7. Inlet End - Torque the bolts to maximum 45 foot pounds
maintaining an even space all the way around until flanges touch.

8. Outlet End "White Stripe" - Torque the bolts to maximum 45 foot
pounds maintaining an even space all the way around until flanges
touch.
(Note: The outlet end of the tube diaphragm is 1/8" thicker than the
inlet end.)

9. Reassemble control tubing.

10. Assembly is complete. Return valve to service.

TROUBLESHOOTING
If trouble is experienced with the operation of the valve, it usually
falls into one of the following categories:

SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE

ACTION

Valve leaks, will 1) Trash caught Remove valve,
not close drip tight. between tube clean.
& barrier.

2) Tube diaphragm Remove valve,
failure. (very unlikely replace tube
possibility) diaphragm.

Valve will not 1) Strainer plugged Remove strainer
open, close or screen and
operates clean.
sluggishly.

2) Dirt in control Remove,
system or valve clean trim and
trim orifice. orifice.

3) Dirt in pilot Remove pilot,
valve inspect and

clean. See
specific pilot
instructions.

4) Dirt in solenoid Remove SOV,
valve or incorrect inspect and
voltage clean. Verify

correct voltage
to coil.

Pipes move, bang 1) Water hammer and/ May require
or rattle or hydraulic surge system hydraulic

analysis.

2) Valve operating Change closing
too fast speed orifice

in control
tubing, or
install opening
speed orifice
in pilot
exhaust.

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N-Deluge Valve

OPERATING DESCRIPTION FOR DELUGE VALVE
A. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

1.The operation of the basic valve is described above.

2. Reference Data
a) Cla-Val Job No.:

b) Cla-Val Dwg. No(s).
(Note: Detailed parts list on a Cla-Val dwg)
B. OPERATION

1. The valve is trimmed and constructed as indicated on the drawing
referenced above.

2. The pilot is a Cla-Val 150-300, Manual Reset Deluge pilot.
Opening Speed – The calculated opening speed for an 8" valve

is 8 seconds from full closed to full open. Flow starts immediately.
If the opening speed proves to be too fast, an orifice can be
installed in the pilot exhaust port.

Closing Speed – Controlling closing speed eliminates surges and
water hammer caused by closing to rapidly.
The closing speed is approximately 25 seconds. This should
eliminate surges. The valve trim is fitted with an orifice nipple in
the control tubing. The closing speed orifice bores are:

4" Valve - .0781" dia.
6" Valve - .1250" dia.
8" Valve - .1719" dia.

C. PILOT OPERATION

1. Electric – A normally de-energized 3-way N.O. solenoid pro­vides water or air pressure to the control port of the deluge pilot.
When power is applied to the solenoid coil, inlet to the solenoid
valve is blocked and pressure on the deluge pilot control port is
exhausted to atmosphere. In turn, water pressure trapped in the
control chamber of the main valve is exhausted to atmosphere via
the deluge pilot exhaust port causing the main valve to open.

2. Manual Override – Manual operation of the main valve is done
with a quarter turn ball valve which exhausts water pressure from
the control chamber of the main valve causing it to open.

OPERATING DESCRIPTION FOR DELUGE VALVE (con't)
The I.D. of the manual override valve is greater than the closing
speed orifice. Therefore, the control chamber empties faster than
it is filled.

INSTALLATION
All valves are 150 pound flat faced flanged ends. Use normal
piping installation practices to install. i.e., good alignment is
essential.

The control chamber body assembly flange bolts only require 45
foot pounds of torque to seal the tube diaphragm. The flanges are
metal to metal externally. The tube diaphragm is suspended from
these flanges internally, providing a seal. The sealing capability of
this assembly is very good due to the compression of the thick
solid rubber ends of the tube diaphragm.

MOUNTING POSITION
The valve can be mounted vertically or horizontally. It is usually
preferred to mount so that the adjusting screw or any other acces­sory controls are easily accessible.