• Installed upstream of Reduced Pressure Zone
Backow Preventer.
• Normally Open Valve - Closes when discharge from
RPZ Relief Valve is sensed or by engaging Solenoid
Manual Operator.
• Limit Switch provides local visual and remote
electrical indication of valve closure.
• Valve must be manually reset. Pressure gauge
(provided) indicates valve reset for automatic service
• Anti-Scale Coated Main Valve Stem for added
5
protection.
• Fail Safe operation - Valve closes upon Main Valve
or Pilot Diaphragm failure.
Standard Components
1 - Main Valve (Single Chamber)
2 - 3-Way Solenoid
3 - Manual Reset Ball Valve
Port 1 - Valve Cover
Port 2 - Pressure
Port 3 - Atmosphere
4 - JB113 Junction Box
5 - FS99 Flow Sensor
6 - Pressure Gauge
L - Limit Switch
X - Isolation Cocks
FC - Flo-Clean Strainer
Operations
The Watts Flood Protection Shutdown Valve system
prevents catastrophic property damage that can occur due to Relief Valve discharge and/or a blocked or
overwhelmed oor drain during normal relief valve operation. Typical conditions which can cause continuous
relief valve discharge are:
• Fouled First Check Seat due to dirt, debris or rocks
• Failed First Check Spring
• Clogged or blocked Relief Valve Sensing Line
• Relief Valve Diaphragm failure
The Watts 113-12RFP Flood Protection Shutdown
Valve is a normally open valve designed to be installed
upstream of a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) Backow
Prevention device. It is normally open and closes driptight when continuous relief valve discharge through the
drain pipe is sensed by the FS99 Flow Sensor, energiz-
ing the Solenoid Pilot. The Solenoid Pilot is equipped
with a Manual Operator which simulates power when
manually engaged. The valve mounted JB113 Junction
Box is equipped with an adjustable time delay to avoid
valve closure due to intermittent or nuisance relief valve
discharge. The Limit Switch provides local visual and
remote electrical indication of valve closure. The valve
remains closed and cannot re-open if ow stops or electrical service is interrupted, and must be manually reset
after the RPZ is diagnosed and/or repaired.
The valve comes complete with the valve mounted JB113
Junction Box with adjustable time delay, pre-wired Solenoid Valve, Manual Reset with Pressure Gauge, Limit
Switch and FS99 Flow Sensor (eld installed). Fail-safe
operation is assured by closing valve upon Main Valve
or Pilot Diaphragm failure and a specially coated Main
Maximum continuous flow based on velocity of 20 ft. per second.
Maximum intermittent flow based on velocity of 25 ft. per second.
The Cv Factor of a value is the flow rate in US GPM at 60° F that will cause a 1 psi drop in pressure.
The factors stated are based upon a fully open valve.
Cv factor can be used in the following equations to determine Flow (Q) and Pressure Drop (∆ P):
CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO CONNECT MAIN POWER
AND FS99 FLOW SENSOR TO JB113 JUNCTION BOX
The valve mounted JB113 Junction Box is a lockable NEMA 4 enclosure equipped with an adjustable time delay,
electrical relay and terminal strip. There are three 3/4 inch conduit connections. The valve solenoid is prewired.
The valve is normally open and closes drip-tight when continuous relief valve discharge through the drain pipe is
sensed by the FS99 Flow Sensor.
The valve mounted JB113 Junction Box is equipped with an adjustable time delay to avoid valve closure due to
intermittent or nuisance relief valve discharge. The time delay is adjusable from 0-30 seconds.
Adjusting the dial clockwise increases the time delay for valve closure. Adjusting the dial counterclockwise decreases the time delay for valve closure.
The FS99 Flow Sensor is eld installed in the
discharge piping from the RPZ Relief Valve.
The FS99 senses water in the discharge piping signaling the JB113 Junction Box to close
the valve.
From RPZ
Relief Valve
(with Air Gap)
Sensor Probes installed
1/4 inch above pipe
To Floor Drain
NOTE TO INSTALLING CONTRACTOR
• Client/Contractor to provide installation Tee for Flow Sensor.
• Install Flow Sensor in RPZ discharge line in HORIZONTAL position as shown.
• Sensor Probes should be cut to length and installed 1/4 inch above pipe bottom.
• ENSURE SENSOR PROBES DO NOT CONTACT PIPE BOTTOM OR SIDES.
• CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO CONNECT MAIN POWER AND FS99 FLOW
SENSOR TO JB113 JUNCTION BOX
The valve Solenoid is prewired to the JB113 Junction Box and is equipped with a Manual Operator. Turning Manual Operator in (clockwise) approximatly 5-6 turns simulates electricity to the
Solenoid. Turning Manual Operator out (counterclockwise) returns the valve to electrical stand-by
service. Manual operator must be disengaged for
normal valve operation.
Disengaged
ABC
Male PipeFemale PipeLength
Thread (in)Thread (in) Thread (in)
1/41/811/16
3/81/47/8
1/23/87/8
Engaged
A
B
The valve pilot circuit is equipped with a Model 60
Flo-Clean Strainer which is used to lter the uid
passing through the control pilot circuit, and provide protection to pilot circuit speed controls and
pilots. It is installed in the inlet body port of the
main valve, exposing the strainer element to main
line ow. The currents and ow across the screen
create a self-scouring effect, cleaning the lter element.
The Model 51 Single Limit Switch provides local
visual and remote electrical indication of valve
position. The adjustable collar is set to contact the
trip arm when the main valve is closed. The collar
can be positioned on the stem by loosening the
set-screw to actuate the switch upon valve closure.
The single pole double throw Micro-Switch can be
connected to the building monitoring system to
indicate valve closure.
• Prior to installation ush line to remove debris.
• Install valve upstream of the RPZ Backow Assembly.
• For ease of valve service and electrical connections do not install valve vertically. Install
valve horizontally “in line” (valve cover facing UP), so ow arrow matches ow through the
line. Consult factory prior to ordering if installation requirements are other than described.
• Vertical installation of valves larger than 6” is not recommended and may result in poor valve
performance and increased maintenance requirements.
• Install inlet and outlet isolation valves. NOTE: When using buttery valves, insure disc does
not contact control valve. Damage or improper valve seating may occur.
• Provide adequate clearance for valve servicing and maintenance.
• Install pressure gauges to monitor valve inlet and outlet pressure.
• Connect cover discharge control tubing to oor drain. Consult “Valve Cover Capacity” chart
on page 2 to determine volume of cover uid displaced when valve is operated.
F1113-12RFP (Angle)
FS99 Flow Sensor
• Install FS99 Flow Sensor HORIZONTALLY in RPZ Relief Valve discharge line for proper
operation. Do not install vertically. Consult factory if ow sensor other than FS99 is used.
• Client / Contractor to provide 2” FNPT installation Tee for Flow Sensor. Sensor Probes must
be eld cut to length and installed 1/4” above pipe bottom for proper operation
• Insure sensor probes do not contact installation Tee bottom or sidewalls.
• Line Voltage to FS99 Flow Sensor is 10 volts maximum.
Electrical Connections
• Certied Electrician to connect JB113 Junction Box and FS99 Flow Sensor according to
factory schematic to appropriate power source and terminal strip locations.
• Line Voltage to FS99 Flow Sensor is 10 volts.
• Power supply to JB113 Junction Box is 120 VAC 60HZ Single Phase.
• Connect Limit Switch (if equipped) to remote alarm or auxiliary connection as required by
project specications.
• Pre-set Time Delay to 15 seconds.
• Insure Solenoid is disengaged by turning Manual Operator counterclockwise (out / left).
Proper Automatic Control Valve start-up requires bringing the valve into service in a controlled manner.
All adjustments to control pilots and speed controls should be made slowly, allowing the valve to respond
and the system to stabilize. NOTE: Control Valves should be set-up in a dynamic (owing) condition
for proper start-up. Provisions for ow must be made to insure proper settings.
1. Refer to valve schematic. Disengage Solenoid by turning Manual Operator counterclockwise (out).
Locate and open Manual Reset Ball Valve. Open upstream and downstream isolation valves to
allow controlled lling of the Valve and Backow Assembly. Open all Isolation Ball Valves.
2. Inlet pressure will open the valve fully. Close Manual Reset Ball Valve.
3. Engage Solenoid by turning (red) Manual Operator clockwise (in) to simulate electrical shutdown
signal. Inlet pressure will be indicated on Pressure Gauge and valve will begin to close. Due to
low / no ow condition, valve closure may be slower than normal operation. When valve is fully
closed adjust Limit Switch trip arm and trip collar to actuate Limit Switch.
4. Disengage Solenoid by returning Manual Operator out (counterclockwise) and open Manual Reset
Ball Valve. Pilot System Pressure Gauge will drop to zero. Valve will open fully and is ready for
electrical activation. Allow for cover volume to discharge to oor drain. Refer to chart on Page 2
for Cover Chamber Volume. Close Manual Reset Ball Valve.
F1113-12RFP (Angle)
5. Open JB113 Junction Box. Apply power and observe the clear Electric Relay Control.
6. Pour adequate amount of water into RPZ Relief Valve Air Gap until the RED LED indicator light on
the Electrical Relay illuminates / ashes. This indicates the FS99 Flow Sensor is properly installed
and is sensing water in the discharge piping.
7. Trap water in discharge piping and observe RED LED on Electrical Relay. Solenoid will energize
when duration of Adjust Time Delay elapses. Valve will go closed and must be manually reset.
Adjust Time Delay to Customer / Project specications. To manually reset valve refer to Step 4.
8. For nal test simulate actual RPZ Relief Valve discharge and observe oor drain for excessive
pooling or ooding. Re-adjust time delay and valve speed controls as needed to achieve desired
valve closure time.
The Flood Protection Shutdown Valve shall be a normally open Diaphragm Valve installed upstream of the
Reduced Pressure Zone Backow Assembly, and automatically close if the RPZ relief valve begins to discharge.
A Time Delay supplied in the JB113 Junction Box shall prevent the valve from closing on intermittent discharges
from the RPZ relief valve. If continuous Relief Valve discharge occurs, the FS99 Flow Sensor installed horizontally
in the RPZ Relief Valve discharge piping shall send a signal to the JB113 Junction Box energizing Solenoid to
close the main valve. Once closed the Flood Protection Shutdown Valve must be manually reset.
The JB113 Junction Box shall be valve mounted with the Solenoid pre-wired. The FS99 Flow Sensor shall
be provided with the valve package and shall be eld installed in a horizontal position in the RPZ Relief Valve
discharge piping. Vertical installation of the Flow Sensor shall not be acceptable. The valve shall be equipped
with a Limit Switch to provide local visual and remote electrical indication of valve closure.
The Reduced Pressure Zone Backow Assembly, Flood Protection Shutdown Valve, JB113 Junction Box and
FS99 Flow Sensor shall be provided by the same manufacturer and be covered by a single warranty policy.
The main valve shall be a hydraulically operated, single diaphragm actuated, globe or angle pattern valve.
Y-pattern valves shall not be permitted. The valve shall contain a disc and diaphragm assembly that forms a
sealed chamber below the valve cover, separating operating pressure from line pressure. The diaphragm shall
be constructed of nylon reinforced Buna-N, and shall not seal directly against the valve seat and shall be fully
supported by the valve body and cover. Rolling diaphragm construction will not be allowed and there shall be no
pistons operating the main valve or any pilot controls.
F1113-12RFP (Angle)
The main valve body and cover shall be Ductile Iron ASTM A536, and all internal cast components shall be
Ductile Iron or CF8M (316) Stainless Steel. All Ductile Iron components, including the body and cover, shall be
lined and coated with an NSF 61 Certied Epoxy Coating applied by the electrostatic heat fusion process. All
main valve throttling components (valve seat and disc guide) shall be Stainless Steel. The valve body and cover
must be machined with a 360-degree locating lip to assure proper alignment.
The disc and diaphragm assembly shall contain a Buna-N synthetic rubber “Quad Seal” that is securely retained on
3-1/2 sides by a disc retainer and disc guide. Diaphragm assemblies utilizing bolts or cap screws for component
retention will not be permitted. Direction of ow through the valve shall be the over-the-disc design, causing the
valve to close upon diaphragm failure.
The exposed portion of the Quad Seal shall contact the valve seat and seal drip-tight. The disc and diaphragm
assembly must be guided by two separate bearings, one installed in the valve cover and one concentrically
located within the valve seat, to avoid deection and assure positive disc-to-seat contact. Center guided valves
will not be permitted. The main valve stem shall be Xylan coated to avoid the effects of mineral or hard water
build-up. The main valve spring shall be the manufacturer’s heavy or extra heavy spring design. All necessary
repairs shall be made from the top of the valve while the body remains in line.
The Pilot Control System shall contain a Flo-Clean Strainer, NEMA 4, 120 VAC 60HZ 3-Way Solenoid with Manual
Operator, Manual Reset Ball Valve, Pressure Gauge, Single Limit Switch, JB113 Junction Box and Isolation Ball
Valves on all body connections. The JB113 Junction Box shall be valve mounted and the FS99 Flow Sensor shall
be eld installed.
The valve shall be Watts Model 113-12RFP (globe) or 1113-12RFP (angle) Flood Protection Shutdown Valve.
Note: These curves
represent catastrophic
or worst case discharge
rates. These curves
were developed by pressurizing the outlet of
the backflow preventer
with the second check
valve’s internals removed
from the body.
Watts product specifications in U.S. customary units and metric are approximate and are provided for reference only. For precise measurements,
please contact Watts Technical Service. Watts reserves the right to change or modify product design, construction, specifications, or materials without prior notice and without incurring any obligation to make such changes and modifications on Watts products previously or subsequently sold.
Note: These curves
represent catastrophic
or worst case discharge
rates. These curves
were developed by pressurizing the outlet of
the backflow preventer
with the second check
valve’s internals removed
from the body.
Note: These curves
represent catastrophic
or worst case discharge
rates. These curves
were developed by pressurizing the outlet of
the backflow preventer
with the second check
valve’s internals removed
from the body.
Note: These curves
represent catastrophic
or worst case discharge
rates. These curves
were developed by pressurizing the outlet of
the backflow preventer
with the second check
valve’s internals removed
from the body.
Typical Flow Rates as
sized by floor drain
manufacturers
gpmlpm
552092
1124263
1706464
35013305
Drain
Size
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