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Vane type waterflow detector (Vane type waterflow switch)

Vane type waterflow detector (Vane type waterflow switch)

Category
  • Certificate: UL Listed / FM Approved
  • Standard: UL 346, comply to NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 72
  • Trigger threshold: Flow rate 4 ~ 10 GPM
  • Max surge: 18 FPS (Feet per second)
  • Retard time: 0-90 second delay, field replaceable
  • Temperature: 0°C to 49°C
  • Pressure rating: 250 / 450 / 300 psi
  • Surface: FBE coating as AWWA C550

Product Details

Vane type waterflow detector (Vane type waterflow switch) installed in wet sprinkler system provides an electrical alarm. When water movement deflects the vane inserted in waterway, and the motion is transmitted to an alarm-actuating switch after a predetermined time delay.

Available size

Compatible steel pipe Connection Working pressure (psi) Ref. No.
Pipe 1″ ~ 2″ / DN25 ~ 50 Threaded, NPT 250 / 450 V8501 (UL/FM)*
Pipe 2″ / DN50 U-bolt 450 V8502 (UL/FM)
Pipe 2-1/2″ / DN65 U-bolt 450 V8503 (UL/FM)
Pipe 3″ / DN80 U-bolt 450 V8504 (UL/FM)
Pipe 4″ / DN100 U-bolt 450 V8505 (UL/FM)
Pipe 5″ / DN125 U-bolt 450 V8506 (UL/FM)
Pipe 6″ / DN150 U-bolt 450 V8507 (UL/FM)
Pipe 8″ / DN200 U-bolt 450 V8508 (UL/FM)
Pipe 10″ / DN250 U-bolt 300 V8509 (UL)

Note: *For threaded type, 12 different paddles are furnished. The threaded waterflow detector fits pipe size 1″, 1-1/4″, 1-1/2″ and 2″ through its 1″ NPT end threading into a tee (Tee size includes 1″ x 1″ x 1″, 1-1/4″ x 1-1/4″ x 1″, 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ x 1″, 2″ x 2″ x 1″). When installation, the installer shall select the proper paddle for the pipe size and tee type, so to ensure the proper installation depth and clearance of the waterflow detector to the tee.

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