SERIES 769N FIRELOCK NXT™ ACTUATED VALVE WITH ELECTRIC AUTOCONVERT

DRY RELEASE PREACTION TRIM AND REDUNDANT SOLENOID VALVE

THIS WALL CHART IS A GUIDE FOR PLACING THE SYSTEM IN SERVICE AND FOR PERFORMING WATER
FLOW ALARM TESTS.
AN EXPERIENCED, TRAINED INSTALLER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FULL CONTENTS OF
THE INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND TESTING MANUAL AND ALL WARNING MESSAGES BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE SYSTEM INTO SERVICE.

INITIAL SYSTEM SETUP

NOTICE
Before proceeding with initial system setup, verify that the following steps have been completed:
• Verify that the system air feed piping is connected to the location indicated on the trim drawing.
• Verify that an approved control panel is installed for proper system operation.

THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO SOLENOIDS THAT ARE CLOSED (DE-ENERGIZED). IF THE SOLENOIDS ARE OPEN
(ENERGIZED), RESET THE CONTROL PANEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE SYSTEM IN SERVICE.
Step 1: Auto Vent
Confirm that all system drains are shut and that the system is free of leaks. Sleeve of
Series 776 Ball Drip
Step 2: Low-Pressure Plunger
Confirm that the system has been depressurized. The gauges should indicate zero pressure. Actuator
Step 2a: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, confirm that the isolation ball valve is closed.
Step 2b: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, open the 1/4-turn vent ball valve.
Step 3:
Confirm that the alarm test ball valve is closed.
Step 4:
Charge the system with air by turning on the compressor or by opening the fast-fill ball valve on the AMTA. Charge the system to System
13 psi/90 kPa/0.9 Bar minimum. Main
Step 5: Drain
When the system reaches approximately 10 psi/69 kPa/0.7 Bar, and no additional moisture is being released from the Auto Vent, pull up on the Valve
Auto Vent Sleeve of the Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator. NOTE: The Auto Vent Screw should seal and remain in the set (“UP”) position.
Step 6:
When system air pressure is established, close the fast-fill ball valve on the AMTA.
Step 7:
Open the slow-fill ball valve on the AMTA. NOTE: Failure to leave the slow-fill ball valve open may allow system pressure to drop, resulting in valve Water Supply
operation in the event of a system leak. Main Control
Step 8:
Valve
Open the charge line ball valve. Allow water to flow through the auto drain tube. Auto Drain
Sleeve
Step 9:
Open the manual pull station valve to bleed off any air that is present, then close the manual pull station valve. Verify that the charge line pressure Water
is equal to the supply pressure and that the auto drain is set by pulling up on the auto drain sleeve. Verify that no water is draining from the Series Supply
776 Low-Pressure Actuator or any solenoid actuators. Main Drain
Charge Valve
Step 9a: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, close the 1/4-turn vent ball valve. Line
Step 9b: If a Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is installed, open the isolation ball valve. This will set the accelerator. Ball
Step 10: Valve Alarm
Open the water supply main drain valve. Test
Step 11:
Ball
Open the water supply main control valve slowly until water flows steadily from the open water supply main drain valve.
Valve
Step 12:
Close the water supply main drain valve when a steady flow of water occurs.
Step 13:
Open the water supply main control valve fully. WATER FLOW ALARM TEST
Step 14: Perform the water flow alarm test on a frequency required by the c­ urrent NFPA-25 code. The authority having jurisdiction in the area may require these tests on
Confirm that all valves are in their normal operating positions (refer to the table below). a more frequent basis. Verify these requirements by contacting the authority having jurisdiction in the affected area.
1. Notify the authority having jurisdiction, remote station alarm monitors, and those in the affected area that the water flow alarm test will be performed.
NORMAL OPERATING POSITIONS FOR VALVES 2. Open the water supply main drain valve fully to flush the water supply of any contaminants.
Normal Operating Normal Operating 3. Close the water supply main drain valve.
Valve Position Valve Position
4. Open the alarm test ball valve. Confirm that mechanical and electrical alarms are activated and that remote monitoring stations, if provided, receive an alarm
Slow-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA
Water Supply Main Control Valve Open Open ­signal.
(if applicable)
Fast-Fill Ball Valve of the Victaulic AMTA 5. Close the alarm test ball valve after verifying proper operation of all alarms.
Water Supply Main Drain Valve Closed Closed
(if applicable)
6. Push in the ball drip plunger on the alarm manifold assembly to verify that there is no pressure in the alarm line.
Isolation Ball Valve for Series 746-LPA
System Main Drain Valve Closed Open 7. Verify that all alarms stopped sounding, that the alarm line drained properly, and that remote station alarms reset properly.
Dry Accelerator (if ­applicable)
Charge Line Ball Valve of the Priming Manifold 1/4-Turn Vent Ball Valve for Series 746-LPA 8. Confirm that the ball drip on the alarm manifold assembly is not leaking water or air.
Open Closed
Assembly Dry Accelerator (if ­applicable)
Alarm Test Ball Valve of the Priming Manifold 9. Provide test results to the authority having jurisdiction, if required.
Closed
Assembly

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