Victaulic® FireLock NXT™ Dry Valve

Series 768N 31.80

Patented

1.0  PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Available Sizes:
• 1 ½ – 8" /40 – 200 mm
Pressure Class:
• Up to 300 psi/2068 kPa/21 Bar
Minimum Air Pressure:
• 13 psi/90 kPa/.90 Bar
Acutation Options:
• Series 776 Low Pressure Actuator
• Optional: Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator
Valve Configurations:
• Bare
• Pre-trimmed: Completely assembled with all necessary trim components.
• Vic-Quick Riser: Pre-trimmed and includes:
• Shut Off Valve (1 ½"/40 mm: Series 728 Ball Valve, 2" – 8"/50 – 200 mm: Series 705 FireLock Butterfly Valve)
• Pre-set high or low air and alarm pressure switches
• Drain kit
• Fire-Pac Series 745 (refer to Victaulic submittal 30.23)
Pipe Preparation:
• Victaulic Original Groove System
Application/Media:
• For use on fire protection systems only.

ALWAYS REFER TO ANY NOTIFICATIONS AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT REGARDING PRODUCT INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR SUPPORT.

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2.0 CERTIFICATION/LISTINGS

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3.0  SPECIFICATIONS - MATERIAL

Body: Ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536, grade 65-45-12.
Clapper: Aluminum bronze UNS-C95500
Latch: Aluminum bronze UNS-C95500
Shafts: Stainless 17-4
Clapper Seal: Peroxide cured EPDM, ASTM D2000
Bushings/Seat O-rings: Nitrile
Springs: Stainless Steel (300 Series)
Diaphragm: Peroxide cured EPDM with fabric reinforcement
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The 1½-inch/48.3-mm and 2-inch/60.3-mm valve sizes contain washers under the heads of the cover plate bolts.

Item Description Item Description

1 Valve Body 11 Cover Plate
2 Clapper 12 Cover Plate Gasket
3 Clapper Seal 13 Cover Plate Bolts
4 Seal Ring 14 Latch
5 Seal Washer 15 Latch Spring
6 Seal Retaining Ring 16 Latch Spring Bushing and O-Ring (Qty. 2)
7 Seal Assembly Bolt 17 Diaphragm
8 Clapper Spring 18 Diaphragm Cover
9 Clapper Shaft 19 Diaphragm Cover Cap Screws (Qty. 8)
10 Clapper Shaft Bushing and O-Ring (Qty. 2) 20 Latch Shaft

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3.0  SPECIFICATIONS - MATERIAL (Continued)

Standard Trim Package:
• Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator – The Series 776 Low-Pressure Actuator is pneumatically actuated and
requires only 13 psi/90 kPa minimum air pressure, regardless of the system supply pressure. This actuator allows
the system to operate with a low air or gas pressure of 7 psi/48 kPa.
• All required pipe nipples and fittings - standard galvanized finish
• All standard trim accessories
• All required gauges
Optional Trim Package: Black Trim for Foam Systems – If the valve is intended for use in a foam system, black
trim must be ordered, per NFPA requirements. Specify this requirement on the order.
Optional Accessories:
Alarm Pressure Switch – Alarm Pressure Switches are designed to activate electrical alarms and control panels
when a sustained flow of water occurs (such as with an open sprinkler). Included in VQR trim.
Air Supervisory Pressure Switch – Air Pressure Supervisory Switches are used to monitor low and high system air
pressure and are factory pre-set. Included in VQR trim.
Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator – The Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator is required when the Series 768N Dry
Valve is installed in large systems to improve response time. Refer to Victaulic submittal 30.64.
Series 760 Water Motor Alarm – The Series 760 Water Motor Alarm is a mechanical device that sounds when a
sustained flow of water occurs (such as with an open sprinkler). Refer to Victaulic submittal 30.32.
Series 75B Supplemental Alarm Device – The Series 75B Supplemental Alarm Device is designed to provide a
continuous alarm for systems equipped with a mechanical device. Refer to Victaulic submittal 30.33.
Series 75D Water Column Kit – The Series 75D Water Column Kit is designed to minimize residual water in the
riser from collecting above the clapper. Refer to Victaulic submittal 30.34.
Air Supply System – The air supply system contains all components for establishing and maintaining air in
the system. The compressor, low-pressure alarms, ball valves, and required trim are included in the air supply
system.
Air Compressor (See page 6 for more on the Victaulic Series 7C7 Compressor Package)
Air Maintenance Trim Assembly
Fire Alarm Control Panels
Drain Connection Kit – Included in VQR option.

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3 Orange shaded areas identify components that are optional equipment.

These components are standard when the VQR assembly is ordered.

Gray shaded areas identify components that are optional equipment.

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4.0 DIMENSIONS

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B2
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D1
B1
B A
A1
F1

K E
H C
Full Open

Dimensions Weight Each

Nominal Without With
Size A A1 B B1 B2 C D D1 E F F1 G H J K L Trim Trim
inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches inches lbs lbs
DN mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm kg kg
1 ½ 9.00 16.37 27.75 32.25 46.00 10.25 13.00 16.25 9.00 10.00 5.50 27.25 3.25 10.25 6.00 8.25 16.7 43.0
DN40 228.60 415.80 705 819 1168 260 330 413 229 254 140 692 83 260 152 210 7.6 19.5
2 9.00 13.83 27.75 32.25 46.00 10.00 13.00 16.50 9.00 10.00 6.75 27.00 3.25 10.25 6.00 8.75 17.0 43.0
DN50 228.60 351.28 705 819 1168 254 330 419 229 254 171 686 83 260 152 222 7.7 19.5
2 ½ 12.61 16.51 29.50 34.25 47.75 12.50 14.00 18.00 9.50 10.00 8.00 25.50 4.00 9.75 6.50 6.75 41.0 65.0
320.29 419.35 749 870 1213 318 356 457 241 254 203 648 102 248 165 171 18.7 29.5
12.61 16.51 29.50 34.25 47.75 12.50 14.00 18.00 9.50 10.00 8.00 25.50 4.00 9.75 6.50 6.75 41.0 65.0
76.1 mm
320.29 419.35 749 870 1213 318 356 457 241 254 203 648 102 248 165 171 18.7 29.5
3 12.61 16.51 29.50 34.25 47.75 12.50 14.00 18.00 9.50 10.00 8.00 25.50 4.00 9.75 6.50 6.75 41.0 66.0
DN80 320.29 419.35 749 870 1213 318 356 457 241 254 203 648 102 248 165 171 18.7 29.9
4 15.03 19.85 30.25 34.75 48.25 15.00 16.00 22.00 11.00 11.25 9.25 25.25 4.75 8.50 8.00 7.00 59.0 95.0
DN100 381.76 504.19 768 883 1226 381 406 559 279 286 235 641 121 216 203 178 26.7 43.0
16.00 22.13 31.25 35.75 50.25 15.25 17.00 28.75 11.00 11.75 11.75 25.50 4.50 8.25 8.25 7.25 80.0 116.0
165.1 mm
406.40 562.10 794 908 1276 387 432 730 279 298 298 648 114 210 210 184 36.2 52.6
6 16.00 22.13 31.25 35.75 50.25 15.25 17.00 28.75 11.00 11.75 11.75 25.50 4.50 8.25 8.25 7.25 80.0 116.0
DN150 406.40 562.10 794 908 1276 387 432 730 279 298 298 648 114 210 210 184 36.2 52.6
8 17.50 23.02 33.00 37.75 51.25 16.25 16.25 25.25 12.25 10.00 13.75 26.00 4.75 8.25 9.25 7.75 122.0 158.0
DN200 444.50 584.71 838 959 1302 413 413 641 311 254 349 660 121 210 235 197 55.3 71.6
NOTES
• The “A” dimension is the actual takeout dimension of the valve body.
• The “A1” dimension is the actual takeout dimension of the valve body with water supply main control valve.
• The “D1” dimension is not a fixed measurement. The drip cup can be rotated to provide more clearance at the back of the trim.
• Components shown as dotted lines denote optional equipment.
• The recommended drain connection kit (shown in orange) is for reference and takeout dimensions. This drain connection comes standard when the VQR
assembly is ordered.

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5.0 PERFORMANCE
Hydraulic Friction Loss
The chart below expresses the flow of water at 65ºF/18ºC through an open valve.
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FLOW RATE – GPM

Frictional Resistance CV Values:

The chart below expresses the frictional resistance of CV values for flow of water at +60°F/+16°C through a
Victaulic Series 768N FireLock NXT. fully open valve are shown in the table below.
Dry Valve in equivalent feet of straight pipe.
Formulas for CV values Where:

Equivalent ΔP = Q 2 /CV2 Flow Coefficient Cv

Nominal Actual Length of Q = CV × √ΔP Q (Flow) GPM
Size Outside Diameter Pipe
inches inches feet ΔP (Pressure Drop) psi
DN mm meters
1 1/2 1.900 3.00 Valve Size Full Open
DN40 48.3 0.914 Actual
2 2.375 9.00 Nominal Outside
DN50 60.3 2.743 Size Diameter Flow Coefficient
2 1/2 2.875 8.00 inches inches Cv
73.0 2.438 mm mm Kv
3.000 8.00 1 1/2 1.900 60
76.1 mm
76.1 2.439 40 48.3 52.0
3 3.500 17.00 2 2.375 110
DN80 88.9 5.182 50 60.3 95.0
4 4.500 21.00 2 1/2 2.875 180
DN100 114.3 6.401 65 73.0 156.0
6.500 22.00 3.000 180
165.1 mm 76.1 mm
165.1 6.706 76.1 156.0
6 6.625 22.00 3 3.500 200
DN150 168.3 6.706 80 88.9 173.0
8 8.625 50.00 4 4.500 350
DN200 219.1 15.240 100 114.3 302.8
6.500 1000
165.1 mm
165.1 865.0
6 6.625 1000
150 168.3 865.0
8 8.625 1500
200 219.1 1499.1

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5.0  PERFORMANCE (Continued)

Air Supply Requirements
• Minimum: 13 psi/90 kPA/.9 Bar regardless of the system water pressure
• Maximum Recommended: 18 psi/124 kPa/1.24 Bar
• Multiple Series 768N FireLock NXT Dry Valves with a common air supply:
• Isolate systems with a Victaulic spring –loaded, soft-seated ball check valve to ensure air integrity and
serviceability of each system.
• Sizing the compressor:
• Engineer/system designer is responsible
• Entire system must be charged to the required air pressure within 30 minutes to meet NFPA requirements
• An oversized compressor will slow down or possibly prevent valve operation
• Compressor filling the system too fast:
• May be necessary to restrict the air supply
• Ensure that air exhausted from an open sprinkler or manual release valve is not replaced by the air supply
system as fast as it is exhausted
• Compressor Requirements
• Base or Riser Mounted Compressors:
• “On” or “low” pressure setting: 13 psi/90 kPA/.9 Bar
• “Off” or “high” pressure setting: 18 psi/124 kPa/1.24 Bar
• Victaulic Series 7C7 riser mounted and pre-set for pressure requirements (refer to Victaulic submittal
30.22).
• If the compressor is not equipped with a pressure switch, the Series 757P Air Maintenance Trim
Assembly with pressure switch should be installed (refer to Victaulic submittal 30.36).
• Shop Air or Tank-Mounted Air Compressors:
• Series 757 Regulated Air Maintenance Trim Assembly should be installed (refer to Victaulic submittal 30.35)
• 13 psi/90 kPA/.9 Bar should be used as the set point for the air regulator
• The compressor cut-in (turn-on) pressure setting should be at least 5 psi/34kPa/34 Bar above the set point of
the air regulator.
• Exploded View Trim: Series 757 Regulated Air Maintenance Trim Assembly (refer to Victaulic submittal 30.35)
• Compressor Requirements and settings for systems installed with series 746 or series 746-LPA dry accelerators
• A tank-mounted air compressor with a Series 757 Regulated AMTA must be used to supply air to system
installed with a Series 746 or Series 746-LPA Dry Accelerator.
• In the event a compressor becomes inoperative, a properly sized tank-mounted air compressor provides
the greatest protection, since air can be supplied continuously to the sprinkler system for an extended time
period.

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6.0 NOTIFICATIONS

WARNING

• Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install, remove, adjust, or maintain any Victaulic piping
­products.
• Depressurize and drain the piping system before attempting to install, remove, adjust, or maintain any Victaulic
piping products.
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury and property damage.

7.0  REFERENCE MATERIALS

30.35: FireLock™ Air Maintenance Trim Assembly Series 757 Submittal
30.36: FireLock™ Air Maintenance Trim Assembly Series 757P Submittal
30.22: FireLock® Compressor Package Series 7C7 Submittal
30.32: FireLock™ Water Motor Alarm Series 760 Submittal
30.65: FireLock™ Low Pressure Actuator Series 776 Submittal
I-768N: FireLock NXT™ Dry Valve Series 768N Installation Manual

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