
5.
* When lled with the Rapid Air – Fill Shutoff Valve open.
If the air compressor in the Model DDX-LP PrePaK system is
to be used to initially ll the sprinkler system with air, the steel
enclosure door should remain open in order to provide maxi-
mum intake air flow to the air compressor. The air compressor
is connected to a storage tank. This tank functions as a reser-
voir, providing make-up air to compensate for small, intermittent
leaks in the sprinkler system. It should be noted that signicant
leaks may overburden this storage tank, thereby causing the air
compressor to continuously cycle on and off.
The factory-installed system low air pressure switch may need
on-site adjustment to correspond with the air pressure values
found in Table A. Adjustment, if required, should be made ac-
cording to Potter Bulletin 5401564 included with the switch.
System Electrical Requirements
All 24 VDC electrical connections in the Reliable Model DDX-
LP PrePaK system are translated to a water tight terminal box
mounted on the inside of the enclosure. All eld wiring connec-
tions are made at this terminal box.
A separate power connection is provided for the optional air
compressor.
Note: The air compressor must be connected to a grounded
metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding
terminal or lead on the product. Power supply wiring must con-
form to all required safety codes and be installed by a qualied
person. Check that the supply voltage agrees with that listed on
compressor nameplate.
The Reliable Model DDX-LP PrePaK system is available with
the following factory installed electrical devices:
1. A system low air pressure switch, which is used to moni-
tor sprinkler piping.
2. An alarm pressure switch, which indicates actuation of
the system.
3. An optional low nitrogen pressure switch, which indicates
a depleted nitrogen supply.
4. An optional air compressor.
5. A supervised supply side butterfly water control valve.
6. A optional supervised system side butterfly water control
valve.
The factory electrical connections of these devices are illus-
trated in Fig. 3.
Maintenance
The Reliable DDX-LP PrePaK system and associated equip-
ment shall periodically be given a thorough inspection and test.
NFPA 25, Standard for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of
Water Based Fire Protection Systems, provides minimum main-
tenance requirements. Systems should be tested, operated,
cleaned and inspected at least annually, and parts replaced as
required. Periodically open the condensate drain valve beneath
the air tank to drain any condensate accumulation. Reliable
Technical Bulletins 338 and 519 provide additional informa-
tion for maintaining the Model DDX-LP PrePaK system Deluge
Valve.
System Setup (Refer to Figure 2)
1. Close the main valve controlling water supply to the Model
DDX-LP PrePaK system deluge valve. Also, close the two
¼” valves supplying air or nitrogen to the system.
2. Close the pushrod chamber supply valve.
3. Open the main drain valve and drain the system.
4. Open all drain valves and vents at low points throughout
the system, closing them when flow of water has stopped.
5. Open the Manual Emergency Release valve. Note: The
above steps accomplish the relieving of pressure in the
pushrod chamber of the deluge valve.
6. Push in the plunger of ball drip valve to force the ball from
its seat, and drain any water in the alarm line.
7. Push in and rotate the deluge valve’s external reset knob
counter-clockwise (when facing valve) until you hear a dis-
tinct clicking noise, indicating that the clapper has reset.
Note: The reset knob can be rotated only after pressure
in the pushrod chamber is reduced to atmospheric condi-
tions (0 psig).
8. Inspect and replace any portion of the sprinkler system
subjected to re conditions.
9. Verify that the following valves are in their respective posi-
tions prior to continuing:
Manual Emergency Release - open
Main Drain Valve - open
Alarm Line Valve - open
Alarm Test Valve - closed
Condensate Drain valve - closed
Air/Nitrogen Supply Valves - closed
10. Open pushrod chamber supply valve and allow water to
ll the pushrod chamber. Close the Manual Emergency
Release valve after any trapped air has had a chance to
escape from the deluge valve’s pushrod chamber.
11. Upon seeing this solid flow of water coming out of the
Model LP Dry Pilot Actuator, open the Rapid-Air Fill Valve
thereby rapidly applying compressed air or nitrogen into
the Model LP Dry Pilot Actuator and the sprinkler system
until the pressure conforms to Table A levels, as indicat-
ed by the system air pressure gauge. The Model LP Dry
Pilot Actuator will eventually close during this pressuriz-
ing process and water will stop flowing through the drain
tube. At this point, the pressure gauge on the pushrod
chamber pressure will equalize to the available water
supply pressure. Once the actuator is set up correctly,
close the Rapid-Air Fill Valve and open the Regulated Air
Shutoff Valve.
Note: For systems using nitrogen as the primary source,
the system may be set up using the nitrogen source fol-
lowing the steps above. The air compressor, if present,
may then be placed into operation as the backup pneu-
matic source.
12. Open the alarm line valve.
13. If the Model B1 Accelerator Kit is installed, open valve P.
Prior to opening valve P, be sure that the Model B1 Ac-
celerator has been successfully reset per Reliable Tech-
nical Bulletin 323.
Note: The B1 Accelerator requires a minimum of 15 psi
(1,0 bar) supervisory air or nitrogen pressure for proper
operation.