Viking A-1 Technical Data Manual

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TECHNICAL DATA

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

MODEL A-1

1. DESCRIPTION

SPEED CONTROL ASSEMBLY

The Viking Speed Control Assembly provides adjustment of the opening speed of Viking Deluge
Valves, and adjustment of both the opening and closing speed of Viking Flow Control Valves.
Water hammer, which may result from the opening of a deluge valve or opening and closing
of a flow control valve, may be reduced by adjusting opening and/or closing speed. Also, use
of the speed control assembly, along with the Viking Pilot Pressure Regulating Valve, enables
pressure regulation for reducing high water supply (inlet) pressures to lower outlet pressures.

The speed control assembly is factory assembled for easy installation, and is listed for optional
use with Viking Deluge and Flow Control Valves equipped with Conventional Trim. The Viking
Speed Control Assembly is required when a Viking Flow Control Valve is equipped with a Viking
Pilot Pressure Regulating Valve.

2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS:

UL Listed for use with UL Listed Viking Deluge Valves and Flow Control Valves
equipped with Conventional Trim.
UL Listed as a required component when UL Listed Viking Flow Control Valves are equipped with the Viking Pilot Pressure
Regulating Valve.
FM Approved - Deluge Sprinkler Systems, Preaction Sprinkler Systems, Refrigerated Area Sprinkler Systems, On-Off Multi
Cycle Sprinkler Systems

3. TECHNICAL DATA

Specifications:

Water Working Pressure Rating: For use up to 250 PSI (17.2 bar)

Material Standards:

Refer to Chart in Figure 1.

Ordering Information:

Part Numbers: 08780 (Galvanized) or 11181 (Brass)
Shipping Weight: Approximately 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)
Available since 1994.

Viking Technical Data may be found on

The Viking Corporation’s Web site at

http://www.vikinggroupinc.com.

The Web site may include a more recent

edition of this Technical Data Page.

4. INSTALLATION

General Installation Instructions:

The Viking Deluge Valve or Flow Control Valve used must be trimmed with Conventional Trim and installed in an area not subject
to freezing temperatures or physical damage. When corrosive atmospheres and/or contaminated water supplies are present, it is
the owner’s responsibility to verify compatibility with the Valve, Trim, Speed Control Assembly, and associated equipment.

For proper operation and approval, the Speed Control Assembly must be installed according to the appropriate Viking Deluge
Valve or Flow Control Valve Trim Chart and Viking schematic drawings for the system being installed. Trim Charts are provided in
the Speed Control Assembly Package.

1. Verify that the Viking Deluge Valve Trim or Flow Control Valve Trim used is Conventional Trim (Refer to Figure 2). If the trim has
been installed, verify that it has been installed according to current trim charts.

2. Verify that the system is out of service and that the Deluge or Flow Control Valve Conventional Trim has been de-pressurized
and properly drained.

3. On valves with trim installed, remove the pipe connecting the priming chamber to the trim by loosening the two unions pro­vided.

4. Remove plastic thread protectors from the Speed Control Assembly.

5. Apply a small amount of pipe joint compound or tape to the external threads of all pipe connections required. Take care not to
allow any compound, tape, or other foreign matter inside any of the nipples or openings of the Speed Control Assembly or other
trim components.

6. Remove the union parts from the pipe removed in step 3 and install them on the 1/2” (15 mm) NPT nipples provided on the
Speed Control Assembly.

7. Install the Speed Control Assembly as shown on the appropriate Viking Trim Chart provided in Figure 2.

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Replaces page 533a-d, dated January 4, 2010.

(Revised the Replacement Parts list. Updated to ANSI style.)

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Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Hydrostatic Test:

CAUTION

When a Pressure Operated Relief Valve (PORV) is installed in the Deluge or Flow Control Valve trim, DO NOT subject
the PORV to a 200 psi (13.8 bar) hydrostatic system test unless the 1/2” trim piping connecting the outlet chamber of
the Deluge or Flow Control Valve to the operating (single ported) end of the PORV is disconnected and plugged during
the test. Remove the plugs and re-connect the piping before placing the system in service.

4-A. PLACING IN SERVICE

A. PROCEDURE FOR DELUGE VALVES:

1. Adjust speed control to the initial setting for deluge valves:
a. Fully OPEN the needle valve controlling flow into the priming chamber. This needle valve is marked “SLOW CLOSE”.
b. Fully CLOSE the needle valve controlling flow out of the priming chamber. (This needle valve is marked “SLOW OPEN”.)

Then partially open it, turning it approximately one and one-half turn counter-clockwise.

2. Place the system in service according to instructions printed in current Technical Data for the Viking Deluge Valve used.

3. Perform Trip Test to test the deluge valve opening speed with initial settings as described in step 1. (Opening the emer-

gency release will trip the system.)

CAUTION

Performing a trip test results in operation of the Deluge Valve. Water will flow into the sprinkler piping and out of any
open sprinklers. Take necessary precautions to prevent damage.

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SPEED CONTROL ASSEMBLY

a. Observe the time required for the deluge valve to open.

4. Reset the deluge valve according to instructions printed in current Technical Data for the valve used.

5. Adjustment procedure for deluge valves:
a. If the opening speed observed in step 3 was too fast, turn the needle valve marked “SLOW OPEN” clockwise.

NOTE: Needle valves are modified to prevent complete closure. Fully closing the needle valves will not prevent the
Deluge Valve from operating.

b. If the opening speed was too slow, turn the needle valve marked “SLOW OPEN” counter-clockwise.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the desired operating speed is achieved.

B. PROCEDURE FOR FLOW CONTROL VALVES:

1. Adjust speed control to initial setting for flow control valves:
a. Fully CLOSE BOTH needle valves, then partially open them, turning both approximately one and one-half turns coun-

terclockwise.

2. Place the system in service according to instructions printed in current Technical Data for the Viking Flow Control Valve

used.

3. Perform Trip Test to test the flow control valve operating speed with initial settings as described in step 1.

CAUTION

Performing a trip test results in operation of the Flow Control Valve. Water will flow into the sprinkler piping and out of
any open sprinklers. Take necessary precautions to prevent damage.

a. Observe the time required for the flow control valve to open.

4. Reset the releasing device used to trip the system.
a. Observe the time required for the flow control valve to reset.

5. Adjustment procedure for flow control:
a. If the opening speed observed in step 3 was too fast, turn the needle valve marked “SLOW OPEN” clockwise.

NOTE: Needle valves are modified to prevent complete closure. Fully closing the needle valves will not prevent the
Flow Control Valve from operating.

b. If the opening speed was too slow, turn the needle valve marked “SLOW OPEN” counter-clockwise.
c. If the closing (resetting) speed observed in step 3 was too fast, turn the needle valve marked “SLOW CLOSE” clock-

wise.

d. If the closing (resetting) speed was too slow, turn the needle valve marked “SLOW CLOSE” counter-clockwise.

6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the desired operating speed is achieved.

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Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

MODEL A-1

5. OPERATION (Refer to Figure 1.)

SPEED CONTROL ASSEMBLY

The Viking Model A-1 Speed Control Assembly consists of a pre-assembled galvanized or brass pipe loop for installation between
the priming chamber and trim of the Viking Deluge or Flow Control Valve used.

One leg of the loop is equipped with a check valve to allow flow into the priming chamber only. The other leg is equipped with a
check valve that only allows flow out of the priming chamber.

Both legs are equipped with a special needle valve to adjust flow into or out of the priming chamber. The needle valves are modi­fied to prevent complete closure, thus ensuring that fully closing the needle valves will not prevent the deluge valve or flow control
valve from operating. An additional strainer is provided in the outlet leg of the assembly to prevent the possibility of contaminants
entering release line devices.

With both needle valves fully opened, flow into the priming chamber will allow the valve to set at maximum speed and flow out of
the priming chamber will allow the valve to trip at maximum speed. By partially or fully closing the appropriate needle valve, the
setting and/or tripping speed can be reduced.

6. INSPECTIONS, TESTS, AND MAINTENANCE

After installation, the speed control assembly is considered a trim component of the valve on which it is installed. Refer to
Maintenance instructions provided in Technical Data for the valve used. Observe and apply all notices, warnings, cautions, and
recommended procedures pertaining to trim components for the valve used.

Perform all recommended inspections, testing, and maintenance procedures on a regular basis; at least as often as the minimum
frequencies recommended in Technical Data for the valve used.

Strainer Maintenance Procedures: (Refer to Figure 1.)

NOTE: Flushing of strainer may be performed after the Deluge Valve or Flow Control Valve has operated. If the system is
in operation when the strainer flushing plug is removed, water will flow from the opening.

1. To prevent operation of the deluge valve or flow control valve, verify that the main water supply control valve is closed.

2. Close the priming valve.

3. The speed control assembly and associated trim may be de-pressurized by temporarily opening the emergency release.

4. To flush the strainer screen:
a. Use the appropriate wrench to remove the strainer flushing plug.

CAUTION

Plug and trim may be pressurized.

b. Open the priming valve. Allow water to flow from the opening until it appears clear and free of debris.
c. Close the priming valve.
d. Re-install the flushing plug.

5. To remove the strainer screen for inspection and cleaning:
a. Use the appropriate wrench to loosen and remove the brass hex bushing and sealing washer.
b. The strainer screen can be removed for inspection.

CAUTION

Hex bushing and trim may be pressurized.

c. Flush the screen with fresh water until clean.
d. Place the metal sealing washer over the threads of the hex-bushing.
e. Carefully insert the screen into the seat provided in the hex bushing.
f. Install the hex bushing with the screen. Use the appropriate wrench. DO NOT over-tighten.

6. When strainer maintenance is complete, place the system in service according to instructions printed in current Technical Data

for the Viking Flow Control Valve used.

a. Verify that the main water supply control valve and priming valve are open.

7. AVAILABILITY

The Viking Speed Control Assembly is available through a network of domestic and international distributors. See the Viking Corp.
Web site for closest distributor or contact The Viking Corporation.

8. GUARANTEES

For details of warranty, refer to Viking’s current list price schedule or contact Viking directly.

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Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

MODEL A-1

SPEED CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Figure 1 - Replacement Parts

ITEM

NO.

1 01488A 01488A 1/4” Strainer

2 -- -- 1/2” x 1/2” x 1/4” Tee Galvanized Steel Brass 1
3 -- -- 1/2” x 1-1/2” Nipple Galvanized Steel Brass 2
4 03945A 03945A 1/2” Check Valve Brass Brass 1
5 -- -- 1/2” x Clo. Nipple Galvanized Steel Brass 6
6 * * 1/2” Releasing Speed Control Needle Valve Bronze Bronze 2

7 * * Label, Slow Close

8 -- -- 1/2” x 1/2” x 1/2” Tee Galvanized Steel Brass 1
9 -- -- 1/2” Union Galvanized Steel Brass 1

10 -- -- 1/2” x 1/4” x 1/2” Tee Galvanized Steel Brass 1

11 * * Label, Slow Open

12 -- -- 1/2” x 1/4” Hex Bushing Galvanized Steel Brass 1
13 -- -- 1/4” x Clo. Nipple Galvanized Steel Brass 3
14 -- -- 1/4” x 90° Ell Galvanized Steel Brass 1
15 08431 08431 1/2” In-line Check Valve Bronze Bronze 1
16 -- -- 1/4” Pipe Plug Brass Brass 1
17 -- -- Cap, Thread 2
18 -- -- 1/2” x 2” Nipple Galvanized Steel Brass 1

--Indicates replacement part is not available.

* Indicates replacement part only available in Sub-Assembly below.

6, 7, 11 08791 08791 Replacement Needle Package

PART NUMBER

GALVANIZED BRASS GALVANIZED BRASS

DESCRIPTION

Bronze and
Stainless Steel

Aluminum, Silk
Screened

Aluminum, Silk
Screened

SUB-ASSEMBLY

MATERIAL

Bronze 1

Aluminum, Silk
Screened

Aluminum, Silk
Screened

NO.

REQ’D

1

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The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

The Viking Speed Control Assembly may be used on Viking Angle Style Deluge or Flow Control Valves equipped with
Conventional Trim installed according to the current conventional trim chart for the valve used. For Releasing Devices and
modular trim, refer to current Technical Data for the releasing device used. Viking Deluge Valves, Flow Control Valves,
Conventional Trim Packages, Releasing Devices, and the Speed Control Assembly must be ordered separately.

MODEL A-1

SPEED CONTROL ASSEMBLY

Form No. F_091794 16.04.28 Rev 16.1

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Replaces page 533a-d, dated January 4, 2010.

(Revised the Replacement Parts list. Updated to ANSI style.)