Viking F-1 Technical Data Manual

May 7, 2014

Deluge Valves 218a

DELUGE VALVE, MODEL F-1

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]

1. DESCRIPTION

The Viking Model F-1 Deluge Valve is a quick opening, differential diaphragm and flood
valve with one moving mechanism. The Deluge Valve is used to control water flow in
Deluge and Preaction sprinkler systems. The valve is held closed by system water pres­sure trapped in the priming chamber; keeping the outlet chamber and system piping
dry. In fire conditions, when the releasing system operates, pressure is released from
the priming chamber. The Deluge Valve clapper opens to allow water to flow into the
system piping.

Features:

Field replaceable Diaphragm and Seat Rubbers

1.
Designed for installation in the horizontal or vertical position

2.
Designed to be reset without opening the valve

3.
Compatible with Hydraulic, Pneumatic and/or Electric Release Systems

4.

NOTE: FOR PART NUMBERS OF ACCESSORIES, REFER TO VIKING LIST PRICE SCHEDULE.

2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS:

U.L. Listed - Guide No. VLFT & VLJH
C-UL Listed
FM Approved - Deluge Sprinkler Systems, Preaction Sprinkler Systems, Refrigerated Area Sprinkler Systems
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) - Certificate No. 05-HS502910C-PDA
NYC Department of Buildings - MEA 89-92-E Vol XXXI
CE - Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC

STRAIGHT THROUGH STYLE

2-1/2” (DN65) - 8” (DN200)

3. TECHNICAL DATA

Specifications:

Maximum Working Water Pressure: 250 PSI (17.4 bar)
Style: Straight through
Connections: See Table 1.
Factory tested: to 500 psi (34.5 bar)
Valve differential: 2:1 (priming chamber to inlet chamber)
Priming chamber supply restriction (required): 0.0625” (1.6 mm)
Color of Valve: Red
Friction loss: Refer to Table 1.
Cv Factor: Refer to Table 1.

Material Standards:

Refer to Figure 2.

Ordering Information:

Part Numbers - Refer to Table 1
8” - Manufactured since 2002
4” & 6” - Manufactured since 2003
2-1/2” & 3” - Manufactured since 2004

ACCESSORIES:

Refer to Current VIKING PRICE LIST for Part Numbers.

A Conventional Trim Trim package for use with the Model F-1 Deluge Valve. The trim package includes the VALVE ACCESSORY

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PACKAGE and the fittings and nipples shown on the Viking Deluge Valve Conventional Trim Chart Trim Chart for the valve used.
Trim Charts are provided in trim packages and the Viking Engineering and Design Data book. For optional factory assembled
“modular” trim packages, refer to the Viking list price schedule or contact the manufacturer.
A Deluge VALVE ACCESSORY PACKAGE includes required trim components. This package is needed when Viking Trim

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Packages are not used.
Auxiliary Components are required for specific valve functions. For complete operating trim requirements, refer to system data

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for the system used. System data is provided in the Viking Engineering and Design Data book.

Additional accessories are available and may be required for system operation or supervision. Refer to the system description and
technical data for complete operating trim requirements for the system used.

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.

Form No. F_110802

Replaces page 218a-j, dated April 15, 2011.

(Updated friction loss and weight values fo DN150 FF)

Deluge Valves 218b

May 7, 2014

DELUGE VALVE, MODEL F-1

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]

DESCRIPTION Nominal Size Part Number Friction Loss* Cv Factor Shipping Weight
Threaded

Flange/Flange

Flange/Groove

Flange Drilling / Pipe O.D.

Groove/Groove

*Expressed in equivalent length of Schedule 40 pipe based on Hazen & Williams C=120

4. INSTALLATION (Refer to Figure 1 identification of trim components.)

A. General Instruction

Viking Straight Through Deluge Valves may be installed in the horizontal or vertical position.

1.
The valve must be installed in an area not subject to freezing temperatures or physical damage.

2.
The valve must be trimmed according to current Viking Trim Charts and appropriate instructions for the system used. Trim Charts

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are printed in the Viking Engineering and Design Data book, and are provided with trim packages.

Remove all plastic protectors from the openings of the Deluge Valve.

a.

Apply a small amount of pipe joint compound or tape to the external threads of all pipe connections required. Take care not to

b.

allow any compound, tape, or other foreign matter inside any of the nipples or openings of the valve or trim components.
Viking Model F-1 Deluge Valve Conventional Trim Charts are provided with Trim Packages and in the Viking Engineering and

c.

Design Data book.
Verify that all system components are rated for the water working pressure of the system.

d.

Hydrostatic Test:

The Model F-1 Deluge Valve is manufactured and listed for use at a maximum Water Working Pressure of 250 PSI (17.2 bar). The
valve is factory tested at 500 PSI (34.5 bar). Model F-1 Deluge Valves may be hydrostatically tested at 300 PSI (20.7 bar) and/or 50
PSI (3.4 bar) above the normal Water Working Pressure, for limited periods of time (two hours), for the purpose of acceptance by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction. If air testing is required, do not exceed 60-PSI (4.1 bar) air pressure.

NOTE: NEVER CONDUCT THE HYDROSTATIC TEST AGAINST THE PRESSURE OPERATED RELIEF VALVE. (P.O.R.V.) TEMPORAR­ILY REMOVE THE P.O.R.V. FROM THE TRIM AND PLUG TRIM OPENINGS WHILE CONDUCTING THE HYDROSTATIC TEST.

TRIM NOTE: DISCHARGE PIPING FROM THE AUXILIARY DRAIN VALVE, THE FLOW TEST VALVE, AND ALL SYSTEM DRAINS
SHOULD BE KEPT SEPARATE. DO NOT CONNECT THE OUTLET OF THE DRIP CHECK TO ANY OTHER DRAIN.

The priming line must be connected upstream of the system water supply main control valve or to a constant source of water at

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a pressure equal to the system water supply.

Pipe O.D.

NPT 65 mm 2½" 12401 12 ft. (3.6 m) 155 67 lbs. (30 kg)

Flange Drilling

ANSI 3" 12014 12 ft. (3.6 m) 155 82 lbs. (37 kg)
ANSI 4" 11953 21 ft. (6.5 m) 428 146 lbs. (66 kg)
ANSI 6" 11955 39 ft. (11.9 m) 839 271 lbs. (123 kg)
ANSI 8" 11991 57 ft. (17.4 m) 1577 466 lbs. (212 kg)

ANSI/Japan 6" 11964 39 ft. (11.9 m) 839 271 lbs. (123 kg)

PN10/16 DN80 12026 12 ft. (3.6 m) 155 82 lbs. (37 kg)
PN10/16 DN100 11965 21 ft. (6.5 m) 428 127 lbs. (58 kg)
PN10/16 DN150 11956 39 ft. (11.9 m) 839 271 lbs. (123 kg)

PN10 DN200 11995 57 ft. (17.4 m) 1577 418 lbs. (190 kg)
PN16 DN200 11999 57 ft. (17.4 m) 1577 466 lbs. (212 kg)

ANSI / 89 mm 3" 12018 12 ft. (3.6 m) 155 75 lbs. (34 kg)
ANSI / 114 mm 4" 11952 21 ft. (6.5 m) 428 136 lbs, (62 kg)
ANSI / 168 mm 6" 11954 39 ft. (11.9 m) 839 261 lbs. (118 kg)

PN10/16 / 89 mm DN80 12030 12 ft. (3.6 m) 155 75 lbs. (34 kg)
PN10/16 / 114 mm DN100 11958 21 ft. (6.5 m) 428 136 lbs. (62 kg)
PN10/16 / 165 mm DN150 12640 39 ft. (11.9 m) 839 261 lbs. (118 kg)
PN10/16 / 168 mm DN150 11954 39 ft. (11.9 m) 839 261 lbs. (118 kg)

Pipe O.D.

73 mm 2½" / DN65 12403 12 ft. (3.6 m) 155 67 lbs. (30 kg)
76 mm DN80 12729 12 ft. (3.6 m) 155 67 lbs. (30 kg)

89 mm 3" / DN80 12022 12 ft. (3.6 m) 155 64 lbs. (29 kg)
114 mm 4" / DN100 11513 21 ft. (6.5 m) 428 127 lbs. (58 kg)
165 mm DN150 11910 39 ft. (11.9 m) 839 245 lbs. (111 kg)
168 mm 6" / DN150 11524 39 ft. (11.9 m) 839 245 lbs. (111 kg)
219 mm 8" / DN200 11018 57 ft. (17.4 m) 1577 403 lbs. (183 kg)

STRAIGHT THROUGH STYLE

2-1/2” (DN65) - 8” (DN200)

∆P

Q= Cv

Q= Flow

Cv= Flow Factor (GPM/1 PSI ∆P)

∆P= Pressure Loss through Valve

S= Specific Gravity of Fluid

Table 1 - Valve

Part Numbers and

Specifications

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S

May 7, 2014

Deluge Valves 218c

DELUGE VALVE, MODEL F-1

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]

After the Deluge Valve is set, operation of the Deluge Valve requires the release of priming water from the priming chamber. This

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may be by automatic or manual operation of the release system. Viking Deluge Valves are compatible with hydraulic, pneumatic,
and electric release systems. For specific Trim arrangements refer to Trim Charts and System Data describing the system being
installed. Trim Charts are printed in the Viking Engineering and Design Data book, and are provided with trim packages. System
Data sheets are printed in the Viking Engineering and Design Data book.

Hydraulic Release Systems: See Figures 3-6 for the maximum allowable elevation of hydraulic release piping above the

a.

Deluge Valve. If the maximum height of hydraulic release piping exceeds the limit shown in Figures 3-6 for the valve used,
use a Pneumatic or Electric Release System.
Pneumatic Release Systems: A Viking Pneumatic Actuator is required between the release system connection provided on

b.

deluge valve trim and pneumatic release system piping.
Electric Release Systems: Solenoid Valves, System Control Panels, and Electrical Detectors must be compatible. Consult

c.

appropriate listing and/or approval guides.

NOTE: FOR OPERATION AT WATER PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF 175 PSI (12.1 BAR), A 250 PSI (17.2 BAR) RATED SOLENOID VALVE
MUST BE USED. REFER TO APPROPRIATE VIKING TECHNICAL DATA PAGE FOR TYPE OF SYSTEM USED.

CAUTION: OPERATION OF VIKING DELUGE VALVES BY PRESSURIZING THE PRIMING CHAMBER WITH AIR PRESSURE OR ANY
OTHER PRESSURIZED GAS IS NOT RECOMMENDED OR APPROVED.

STRAIGHT THROUGH STYLE

2-1/2” (DN65) - 8” (DN200)

B. Placing the Valve in Service

For Deluge Valves equipped with Conventional Deluge Valve Trim, follow steps 1 through 10 (and 11 & 12 if applicable) below.

Verify:

1.

The system Main Water Supply Control Valve (D.1) is closed and the Deluge Valve is trimmed according to current Viking Trim

a.

Charts and schematic drawings for the system used.
The system has been properly drained.

b.

Auxiliary Drain (B.13) is open.

c.

The Emergency Release (B.9) is closed.

d.

The system water supply piping is pressurized up to the closed Main Water Supply Control Valve (D.1) and the priming line

e.

is pressurized up to the closed Priming Valve (B.1).

For Systems equipped with:

2.

Hydraulic Release Systems:

a.

Verify that all releasing devices are set and that any Inspector’s Test Valve and/or auxiliary drain valves are closed.

i.

Open Priming Valve (B.1).Allow the hydraulic release system to fill. When priming pressure gauge (B.7) indicates that the

ii.

release piping and priming chamber pressure is equal to system supply pressure, proceed to step 3.
Proceed to step 3.

iii.

Pneumatic Release Systems:

b.

Set the release system.

i.

Open Priming Valve (B.1).

ii.

Proceed to step 3.

iii.

Electric Release Systems:

c.

Open Priming Valve (B.1).

i.

Set the electric release system.

ii.

Proceed to step 3.

iii.

Open Flow Test Valve (B.11).

3.
Partially open Main Water Supply Control Valve (D.1).

4.
When full flow develops from the Flow Test Valve (B.11), close the Flow Test Valve. Verify that there is no flow from the open

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Auxiliary Drain (B.13).
Close Auxiliary Drain (B.13).

6.
Fully open and secure the Main Water Supply Control Valve (D.1).

7.
Verify that the Alarm Shut-off Valve (B.6) is open and that all other valves are in their normal** operating position.

8.
Depress the plunger of Drip Check (B.14). No water should flow from the Drip Check when the plunger is pushed.

9.
Check for, and repair all leaks.

10.
On new installations, those systems that have been placed out of service, or where new equipment has been installed, trip test

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the system to verify that all equipment functions properly. Refer to INSPECTION, TESTS AND MAINTENANCE paragraph 6-II-C:
ANNUAL Trip Test instructions.

CAUTION! PERFORMING A TRIP TEST RESULTS IN OPERATION OF THE DELUGE VALVE. WATER WILL FLOW INTO THE SPRIN­KLER PIPING. TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

After completing a trip test, perform SEMI-ANNUAL maintenance.

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