TECHNICAL BULLETIN

MODEL 100D-B
Deluge Valve- Electronically Actuated
UL Listed
Function
Opens on demand to provide water flow to the fire protection sprinkler system.
Pilot system can be hydraulically, pneumatically, or manually operated.
Opening of valve is by electrical signal to solenoid or by manual opening.

Features
The WATTS ACV 100D-B deluge valve meets all requirements for UL Listed,
fire protection service. The design and features incorporated into the
WATTS ACV valve assure dependable performance and long life.

Specifications

100D-B
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Air/Hydraulic Pressure Line

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ATMOSPHERE
2

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ATMOSPHERE

3
Y

FC

FLOW
1

Body and Cover: Ductile Iron - ASTM A536 Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated
Cast Steel - ASTM A216 WCB Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated
Seat (trim): Stainless Steel AISI 316 (CF8M) -Xylan Coated
Internals: (stem, seat seal retainer, retainer plate and seat):
Stainless Steel AISI 303 or 316
Diaphragm washers: Ductile Iron- ASTM A536 Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated (6" & 8")
Steel- ASTM A36 Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated (4" & 10")
Stem: Stainless Steel AISI 303 - Xylan Coated
Spring: Stainless Steel AISI 302
Elastomers: BUNA- N
100M Pneumatic/Hydraulic Control:
Body & Cover- Bronze -ASTM B61 or Stainless Steel AISI 316 (CF8M)
Seat & Stem-Stainless Steel AISI 316
Elastomers- BUNA-N
Solenoid: Brass or Stainless Steel/ Explosion Proof-Nema 4,7,9

Flow Direction Shown: Under the Seat

COMPONENTS
1 - Main Valve - Deluge
2 - 100M (Pneumatic/Hydraulic Control)
3 - Fixed Orifice Restriction
CLOSES VALVE
4 - Ball Valve
OPENS VALVE
5 - 3-Way Solenoid
FC - Flow-Clean Strainer

Control Tubing: Copper or Stainless Steel

Fittings: Brass,Stainless Steel
2" NPT drain ports provide test and drainage

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Operation
Figure 100D-B Deluge Valve is controlled by a 3-way direct-acting solenoid which controls the position of the Fig. 100M
Pnematic/Hydraulic pilot.
When the solenoid is de-enegerized, ports 1 and 3 are connected (port 2 is blocked). Pressure is routed to the cover
of the pneumatic/hydraulic control. The pneumatic/hydraulic control closes, closing the main valve.
When the solenoid is energized, port 1 and 2 are connected (port 3 is blocked). The cover of the pneumatic/hydraulic
control is vented. The control opens, opening the main valve.
An isolation ball valve in the control circuit provides a manual by-pass/ override of the pneumatic/hydraulic control.
Opening the ball valve will open the main valve. This ball valve is to be CLOSED during normal operation.
8550 Hansen Road . Houston, TX 77075 . Telephone 713.943.0688 . Fax 713.944.9445 www.wattsacv.com

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DIMENSIONS

INSTALLATION
(TYPICAL)

DETECTION
CONTROL PANEL

Field Installed
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NOTE:
Avoid mounting valve in
vertical discharge position
(valve stem horizontal orcover pointed side ways).
Valves mounted in this
position may not perform
as tested and approved.

STEM
ST
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TO FIRE
PROTECTION
SYSTEM

INSTALLATION/ START-UP
Start-up of a deluge valve requires that proper procedures
be followed:
- Clear the line of slag and other debris.
- Close upstream system isolation valve, if so equipped.
- Install the valve so that the FLOW ARROW marked
on the valve body matches the flow through the line.
- Ensure that the manual by-pass isolation ball valve
is closed.
- Connect actuating air/hydraulic pressure source to
port 3 of the solenoid control.
STEP 1 Energize the solenoid to check actuation and to
confirm connection to power source.
STEP 2 De-energize the solenoid for initial valve filling.

STEP 5 Partially open the manual ball valve to vent

air trapped in the cover chamber. Close
when fluid begins to vent. Caution: Do not
remove or loosen top cover plug while valve
is under pressure.
STEP 6 Energize the solenoid. This will vent the
pneumatic/hydraulic control cover chamber,
causing the main valve to open.
STEP 7 De-energize the solenoid. This will pressure the
pneumatic/hydraulic control cover chamber,
causing the main valve to close.
STEP 4 Open manual by-pass ball valve to ensure that
the main valve opens. MANUAL BY-PASS BALL
VALVE MUST BE CLOSED DURING NORMAL
OPERATION OF VALVE.

STEP 3 Activate the air/hydraulic pressure source.

STEP 4 Pressure the line, opening the upstream isolation
valve slowly.

*Where difficulty in performance is experienced, WATTSACV or an authorized representative shall be contacted if any
field adjustment is to be made.

8550 Hansen Road . Houston, TX 77075 . Telephone 713.943.0688 . Fax 713.944.9445 www.wattsacv.com