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VANE TYPE WATERFLOW
iheSymbolo/Profectran ALARM SWITCH WITH RETARD
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-,:, .-. ServicePreasure: Upto450PS1 (31 BqR)
Mlnim um Flow Rate forAlarm: l0 GPM(38l PM)
Maximum Surge: 18 FPS (5,5 m/s)
ContactRatinga: TwosetsofSPOT (FortnC)
��" 15.0Ampsat 125/250VAC
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��# . ,.: � ConAUitEnfrences: Twoknodcoutsprovidedforll2" CanduM
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� s � gaskel and dle-cast housing.
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-%,,� conduit (tting.
`��'"j �` � + ' • TemperetureRange: 40°F/120°F, 4,5°Cl49'C
^� -� °.'-�� • Non-corrosive &leeve facfory installed in saddle.
. � � Caudon: This tlevice is not intended torapplieations in explosNe
�� environmenta.
SizaaAvaila6le: Steelpipeschedules7�thru40, sizes2"thm8"
951387 pipe 50mm thru 200mm
Note: ForcopperorplasticpipeuseModaIVSR-CF.
Service Use:
11.5. Pat. No. 3821989 Automatic5prinkler NFPA-13
� CanatlianPat. NO. 1009660 9neorlwofamilydwelling NFPA-130
OfherPatents Pending Residentialoccupancyuptofoursfories NPPp-13R
PotterElectdc, Rd., 1gg0 NationalFireplartnCode NFPA-72
Optionai: CoverTamperSwilch Nit, Stock Na. 0090018
GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTALLAiION; See Fig2
The Model VSR-F is e vene type waterFlow switch for use on These devices may be mounted on honzontel or vertiwl pipe.
� wet sprinkler systems. It is UL Listed and FM Approved for On horimntal pipe they should be installetl on the lop sida of the
use on steel pipe; schedules 10 ihrough 40, sizes 2" Ihm 8" pipe where ihey will be accessihle. The units should not be in-
(SOmm thru 2�Omm). stalled within 6" (i5cm) of a ftting which changes Ihe direction of
LPC approved sizes are 2" thru B° (SOmm thru ZODmm).
ihe waterflow or within 24" (60 cm) of a valve or tlrain.
The unit may also be used as a sectional waterilow detector ���n the system and drill a hole in the pipe using a Grcular saw
on large systems, in a slow speed tlrill. The 2" (50mm) and 2 1@" (BSmm) devicea
The unit contains two singie pole, double throw, snap actlon �quire a hole with a diameter of 1 7!4" + 1/g" _ 7��6" (33mm
switches and an adjustable, instantty recycling pneumatic re- �mm). All other sizes require a hole wifh a diameter of 2" t7/8"
�artl. The switches are actuated when a flow of 70 gal�ons per (SOmm 32mm�.
minufe (38 LPM) or more occurs dovmsfream of the device. Clean the inside pipe of all growlh or other matenel For a dis-
The flow wndition must exist for a periotl of time necessary to tance equal to the pipe diameter on eliher side ot the hole.
overcome ihe selected relard period. Roll the vane so that it may be Inserletl into the hole; do not bend
ENCLOSURE: The unit is enclosed in a general purpose. die- ar crease It. Insert the vane so that ihe arrow on the saddle
cast housing, The cover is held in place vii�h two tamper resis- Points in the diredion of the watertlow. �nstall the saddle strap
tant screws which require a speclal key fpr removal. A field in- and tighten nuts alternately to an eventuai 50 fl-Iba. (68 n-m) of
stallable cover lamper switch is available as an oplion which torque (see Flg. 2J. The vane must not rub the inside of the pipe
may be used to indicafe unauthorized removal of the covec See or bind in any wdy,
bulletin no. 5400775 for instellation instructions of this switch. Specifications subject lo change without notice.
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single conductor ahould not - �
bB loopetl Bround the termi- CoverTamper ROLL PAOOIE IN
(with covat In place) arrosrcE oinECrbx
nal and aerve as two sepa- �F wa�cwnow
rate conneclions. The w'�re r� y�+"�,
must be severetl, ihere6y 1 1� DWELiiDN Or
providing supervision of the Ed E�J f� WATERGLOw �
oonnedlon in the event that c.`«n <wm� ��� `�
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FIG. 3 TYpICALELECTRICALCONNECTIONS noTes:
� FIG. 4
, 1 . The Modal VSR-F has hvo To remove knockouts: PIaCe
switches, ona can be usetl to sC�eWdriver af ed 8 of knack-
�"�"�,� �.,.,,,, ,� �� operate e centrel s�aYOn, pro- oUta, no� in Ihe CEflt2f.
. � plie�pry or remote slgnaling
unit, while the opie( p�map 16
usetl to apy�e e local audlhle
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2. ArvnditlonafLPCAppravalo/
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�.r�C.� � w Cal entry must be sealed to
M�.�°e", : ,�„ exUUde molsiure.
9. For supervlsad cfrcults sae o 0
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tions' Arawing and cau�ion
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AFPLICATION WARNINGI
- Due to the possibility of unintended discharges caused by pressure surges, trappetl air, or short retard times, waterflow swifches
ihat are monitoring wet pipe apnnkler systems should not be used as the sole initiating device to discharge AFFF, deluge, or
Chemical suppression systems.
TESTINO
accord�ance withfappl�j ble NFPA Ctodes end Stenda'rds and/or he aulhor'ty hav ng ju sdiclion (manufaqurer recommendg
. quarterly ar mora lrequenlly).
If provitletl, the Inspectors fest valve, fhat is usually Iocatetl at the end of the most remote 6ranch Ilne, should aMraya be ueed for
test purposes. If there are no provisions (or testing the operetian of the flow Getecfion device on the eystem, applita0on of the
V3R-F is not recommended or edvisable.
A minimum Ilow of 10 gpm (3B Lpm) is required to activate this tlevice.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please advise the person responsible for tes�ing o/ (he fire protection system ihai ihis system muat be
tested in accordance with Ihe testing instructions.
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