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Model FCA Floor Control Assembly

The document is a bulletin describing the Reliable Model FCA Floor Control Assembly, which is designed for use as a floor or zone control assembly in NFPA 13 or 13R sprinkler systems. It has a compact design with grooved component connections for universal application. The assembly includes a butterfly control valve, water flow detector, riser check valve, test and drain valve, and optional pressure relief valves. It is available in sizes from 2" to 4" with pressure ratings from 175 psi to 310 psi.

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Model FCA Floor Control Assembly

The document is a bulletin describing the Reliable Model FCA Floor Control Assembly, which is designed for use as a floor or zone control assembly in NFPA 13 or 13R sprinkler systems. It has a compact design with grooved component connections for universal application. The assembly includes a butterfly control valve, water flow detector, riser check valve, test and drain valve, and optional pressure relief valves. It is available in sizes from 2" to 4" with pressure ratings from 175 psi to 310 psi.

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Bulletin 619 December 2020

Model FCA Floor Control Assembly


For Use in NFPA 13 and NFPA 13R Systems

cULus Listed

Features
• Compact design
• Grooved component connections for universal application
• Horizontal (check valve hinge up) and vertical (flow up)
installation

Product Description
The Reliable Model FCA Floor Control Assembly is designed
for use as a floor or zone control assembly in NFPA 13 or 13R
applications. The product can also be used as a conventional wet
system (shotgun) riser. Grooved connections on each component
allow components to be rotated independently, providing
maximum flexibility in the field. The assembly includes a butterfly
control valve with integral tamper switch, a water flow detector,
and a riser check valve with a pressure gauge and a Model TD
Test & Drain valve. Multiple orifices and pressure relief options
are available for the Model FCA Floor Control Assembly.

Model FCA Valve

Model FCA Technical Data Table A

Size Takeout (Length) Pressure Rating Weight

2" (50mm) 20-5/8” (524mm) 300 psi (20,7 bar) 26 lbs (11.8 kg)

2-1/2" (65mm) 21-1/4" (540mm) 250 psi (17,2 bar) 40 lbs (18.1 kg)

3" (80mm) 21-3/4" (552mm) 250 psi (17,2 bar) 46.5 lbs (21.1 kg)

4" (100mm) 23-1/2" (597mm) 250 psi (17,2 bar) 62 lbs (28.1 kg)

Model FCA Equivalent


Length of Schedule 10 Pipe Table B

Size C = 120

2” (50mm) 16.6

2-1/2” (65mm) 14.0

3” (80mm) 16.3

4” (100mm) 20.1

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Model FCA Dimensions (Refer to Table D) Figure 1

Model FCA Dimensions (Refer to Figure 1) Table C

Size A B C D E F G

6-3/4” 3” 5” 15-3/4” 20-5/8” 13-1/2” 21-1/2”


2” (50mm)
(171mm) (76mm) (127mm) (400mm) (524mm) (343mm) (546mm)

9-1/4” 3-1/4” 5-1/4” 15-1/2” 21-1/4” 14-1/2” 24-1/2”


2-1/2” (65mm)
(235mm) (83mm) (133mm) (140mm) (540mm) (368mm) (622mm)
9-1/2” 3-1/2” 5-1/2” 16-3/4” 21-3/4” 14-1/2” 24-1/2”
3” (76mm)
(241mm) (89mm) (140mm) (425mm) (552mm) (368mm) (622mm)
10-1/2” 4-1/4” 7” 20” 23-1/2” 14-1/2” 26-1/2”
4” (100mm)
(267mm) (108mm) (178mm) (508mm) (597mm) (368mm) (673mm)

Components (Refer to Figure 1) Table D

Item Description

1 Grooved Butterfly Valve

2 Manifold

3 Water Flow Switch

4 Riser Check Valve

5 Test and Drain Valve

6 Pressure Relief Valve

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Installation When required, the Reliable Model FCA Floor Control Assembly
and associated equipment shall periodically be given a
The Reliable Model FCA Floor Control Assembly shall be installed thorough inspection and test. NFPA 25, “Inspection, Testing and
in accordance with NFPA 13, NFPA13R, and the requirements Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems,” provides
of any authorities having jurisdiction. Failure to follow installation minimum maintenance requirements. Replace any components
instructions and/or revisions to the arrangement of the devices found to be corroded, damaged, or worn. Increase the frequency
may void the warranty and/or listing of the product. Prior to of inspections when the valve is exposed to corrosive conditions
installation, verify compatibility of the Model FCA materials with or chemicals that could impact the valve materials.
the water supply and the environment where the valve will be
installed. The Model FCA must be installed in a location where
the temperature is maintained at a minimum of 40°F (4°C). Heat
tracing of wet system valve assemblies is prohibited by NFPA 13.
Guarantee
For Reliable Automatic Sprinkler, Co., Inc. guarantee, terms, and
Connect the inlet of the device to the water supply and the conditions, visit www.reliablesprinkler.com.
outlet of the device to the fire protection system. Ensure proper
direction of flow using the diagrams contained in this bulletin and
on the device. Drain should be piped to a location that will avoid Ordering Information
damage to property and injury to personnel.
Specify:
• Reliable Model FCA Floor Control Valve Assembly
Maintenance • Size: [2”, 2-1/2”, 3” or 4”]
• Orifice Size (K Factor) for Test and Drain Valve:
The owner is responsible for maintaining the fire protection [2” FCA: 4.2 (60), 5.6 (80), 8.0 (115), or 11.2 (160)]
system in proper operating condition. Any system maintenance [2-1/2”, 3”, and 4” FCA: 2.8 (40), 5.6 (80), 8.0 (115), 11.2
or testing that involves placing a control valve or detection/ (160), or 16.8 (240)]
control system out of service may eliminate the fire protection • Pressure Relief Valve Kit for Test and Drain Valve:
that is provided by the fire protection system. Notify any required [175, 185, 210, 260, or 310 psi for 2” FCA]
authorities having jurisdiction and implement appropriate [175, 185, 210, or 260 psi for 2-1/2”, 3”, and 4” FCA]
precautions prior to proceeding.

FCA Floor Control Assembly Ordering Information Part Number Figure 2

6B X X 00 P Y Y Z

Riser Check & Manifold


Drain Valve Options(1) Pressure Relief Valve Options(2)
Size(1)
YY Z
XX
01 = 1” RASCO T&D Valve (K2.8) 1 = 175psi
20 = 2” 02 = 1” RASCO T&D Valve (K4.2) 2 = 185psi
03 = 1” RASCO T&D Valve (K5.6) 3 = 210psi
04 = 1-1/4” RASCO T&D Valve (K4.2) 4 = 260psi
25 = 2-1/2” 05 = 1-1/4” RASCO T&D Valve (K5.6) 5 = 310psi
30 = 3” 06 = 1-1/4” RASCO T&D Valve (K8.0)
07 = 1-1/4” RASCO T&D Valve (K11.2)
08 = 2” RASCO T&D Valve (K5.6)
09 = 2” RASCO T&D Valve (K8.0)
40 = 4” 10 = 2” RASCO T&D Valve (K11.2)
11 = 2” RASCO T&D Valve (K16.8)
12 = 2” RASCO T&D Valve (K4.2)
Note:
P/N 9999970533

(1)
2” FCA has a 1” drain outlet, 2-1/2” and 3” FCA have a 1-1/4” drain outlet, and 4” FCA has a 2” drain outlet.
(2)
Pressure Relief Valve option #5 is not available for sizes 2-1/2”, 3”, and 4” FCA.

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