Bulletin 417 July 2023

Model E

Bulletin 417 July 2023

4” (100 mm), 6” (150 mm)
and 8” (200 mm)
Alarm Check Valves
with Model E3 Trim

Features
1. Made expressly for all wet-pipe
sprinkler systems.
2. Valve’s grooved seat design insures
positive water flow alarm operation.
3. Precision retard chamber prevents
false alarms under variable pressure
conditions.
4. External by-pass aids prevention of
false alarms under all supply pressure
conditions.
5. Installation in either vertical or
horizontal positions.
6. Three connection styles available:
• ANSI flanged inlet and outlet
• ANSI flanged inlet and grooved
outlet
• Metric flanged inlet and outlet
7. Galvanized trim styles available:
• Individual part trim
• Pre-assembled trim
• Factory trimmed valve
8. Pressure relief trim approved by
Factory Mutual Corporation. (FM)
Approvals & Listings: The Reliable Model E Alarm Check Valve acts as a
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories and certified by UL Water Flow Alarm Device in wet pipe sprinkler systems.
for Canada (cULus) The design allows for installation under both variable
2. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corp. (FM) and constant supply pressure conditions. When water
3. LPC (UK) flows in the sprinkler system due to the operation of
4. Scientific Services Laboratory (SSL, Australia) one or more Automatic Fire Sprinklers the Alarm Valve
5. Conforms to EN 12259-2 metric sizes only (CE) opens, allowing continuous flow of water into the system
6. UKCA: 0832-UKCA-CPR-S5042 and a transmission of an alarm, both electrically and
mechanically.

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Operation
Variable Pressure U.S. Flange Dimensions In Inches (mm)
The Reliable Model E Alarm Check Valve in its closed and Valve Bolt Bolt Flange Flange No.
open positions is shown in Fig.1 and Fig. 2. The closed position is Size Circle Dia. Hole Dia. Outside Thickness Bolts
maintained as long as the water pressure in the sprinkler system 4”(100mm) 7½ 3/4 9 15/16 8
6”(150mm) 9½ 7/8 11 1 8
piping above the Alarm Valve is greater than, or equal to, the supply 8”(200mm) 11¾ 7/8 13½ 11/8 8
pressure. A flow of water in the system piping, resulting from the •
Threaded openings per ANSI B 2.1
discharge through one or more fused Automatic Sprinkler(s), •
Reliable’s standard trim sets are compatible with US
causes the Clapper to rise off its Grooved Seat and permits water Flanged and Grooved Valves.
from the supply to enter the system for distribution on the fire. • Color— Black
Virtually all sprinkler systems piping contain confined air. If b. US Standard Flanged Inlet and Grooved Outlet
a water hammer or pressure surge occurs in the supply line, the • Inlet flange mates with ANSI B 16.1 (125 lb.) Flange.
increased pressure will compress the confined air and cause the • Outlet groove per ANSI/AWWA C606
Alarm Valve Clapper to lift intermittently which may result in false U.S. Groove Dimensions In Inches (mm)
alarms. The Model E Alarm Check Valve prevents false alarms Valve Outlet Groove Groove Outlet Face
under these conditions using two features: Size Dia. Dia. Width To Groove
a. The By-Pass connection with Check Valve (Figure 3 & 4” (100mm) 4.500 (114) 4.334 (110) 3/8 (9.5) 5/8 (16)
4) allows pressure surges from the supply to by-pass 6” (150mm) 6.625 (168) 6.455 (168) 3/8 (9.5) 5/8 (16)
8” (200mm) 8.625 (219) 8.441 (214) 7/16 (11.11) ¾ (19)
the Alarm Valve Clapper. An excess system pressure
is thus created which steadies the Clapper. Should • Threaded openings per ANSI B 2.1
• Reliable’s standard trim sets are compatible with US
a heavy surge unseat the Clapper and permit water Flanged and Grooved Valves.
to flow into the alarm line, the Retard Chamber then • Color— Black
comes into action.
c. Metric Flanged Inlet and Outlet
b. Drain Orifice Restriction from / to the Retard Cham- • 100mm & 150mm valve plain face flanges mate with
ber allows intermittent flows to be drained before the DIN2501, NF-E-29-282, ISO 2084 NP10 and NP16
Chamber fills and activates the Alarms. and BS4504 NP10 and NP16.
Constant Pressure • 200mm valve raised face flanges mate with DIN
The operation of the Model E Alarm Check Valve in installations 2501, ISO 2084 NP16 and BS4504 NP16.
where the water pressure is constant, is the same as described Metric Flange Dimensions in Millimeters
above, with this exception: The Retard Chamber is not required and Bolt Bolt Flange
Valve Raised Face Flange No.
Circle Hole Outside
water passing through the Groove in the Alarm Check Valve Seat Size Dia. Ht. Thickness Bolts
Dia. Dia. Dia.
flows directly to and activates the Mechanical and Electrical Alarms. 100mm 180 18.3 — — 229 23.8 8
Valve Description 150mm 241 22.2 — — 279 25.4 8
1. Rated working pressure 175 psi (12,3 bar). 200mm 295 22.2 268 3 343 28.6 12
2. Factory hydrostatic test pressure 350 psi (24,6 bar). • Threaded openings per ISO 7/1 R.
3. End and trim connections—Three valve connection • Reliable’s standard trim sets may be used with Metric
styles are available. Valves providing trim is assembled carefully and ex-
tra thread sealant is applied to connections between
a. US Standard Flanged Inlet and Outlet Flanges valves and trim.
mate with ANSI B 16.1 (125 lb.) Flange • Color— Red
• Flanges mate with ANSI B 16.1 (125 lb.) Flange

Model E Alarm Valve

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

2.
4. Face to Face Dimension Model E3 Trim Description
• For 4” (100 mm) Model —11¾” (299 mm) The E3 trim sets for the Reliable Model E Alarm Valve (Figs. 3 &
• For 6” (150 mm) Model —13½” (343 mm) 4) are arranged for rapid, easy and compact attachment, and serve
• For 8” (200 mm) Model —14 ½” (368 mm) as connection points to Reliable alarm and other devices. They also
5. Shipping Weight act as a means for testing the system to operate. The Model E alarm
Flanged Inlet and Grooved valves are available in two trims and may be installed in the vertical
Flanged Inlet and Outlet
Outlet or horizontal position in the main supply to the wet pipe system:
4” (100 mm) 80 lb. (36.3 kg) 70 lb. (31.8 kg) • Constant Pressure, Closed Drain - Retard Chamber is not
6” (150 mm) 116 lb. (52.6 kg) 102 lb. (46.3 kg)
8” (200 mm) 155 lb. (70.3 kg) 143 lb. (64.9 kg) required. The Model E3 trim comes as a constant pressure trim.
This trim set is used where water supply pressure does not vary,
6. Friction Loss—Expressed in Equivalent Length of Pipe, Based
such as a gravity tank. The mechanical sprinkler alarm line auto-
on Hazen & Williams formula with C = 120.
matically drains to the 2” (50mm) main drain line.
Equiv Length
4” (100 mm) 17’ (5.18 m) • Variable Pressure with Closed Retard Chamber Drain—
6” (150 mm) 27’ (8.23 m) Retard Chamber is required. This trim is used where water
8” (200 mm) 29’ (8.84 m) supply pressures vary. The mechanical sprinkler alarm line
• Installation position—All sizes may be installed either automatically drains to the 2” (50mm) main drain line.
vertically or horizontally. .
• Variable Pressure with Open Retard Chamber Drain —
Retard chamber is required.
Optional Drain Line Kit required (see Figs. 3 & 4).
This trim set is used where water supply pressures vary. An
open drip cup is provided to drain the retard chamber and the
mechanical sprinkler alarm line. This drain connection should
be piped separately from the 2” main drain.

Fig. 3

3.
Note: Ordering Information— Specify:
• The trim set permits both vertical (Fig. 3) and horizon- • Valve Size — 4” (100mm), 6” (150mm) or 8” (200mm). When
tal (Fig. 4) installations. size is specified in mm, a metric valve per 3.c will be supplied.
• A Reliable TD test and drain valve segment is option-
al, to be purchased separately, as a replacement to • Inlet and Outlet Connection—Either Flanged/Flanged or
the Drain valve (see optional Kit in Figs. 3 & 4). Flanged/Grooved.
• All trim sets can be fitted with an optional Pressure • Type of Trim—Constant Pressure or Variable Pressure/Open
Relief Trim Kit (see optional kit in Figs. 3 & 4) to relieve Drain or Variable Pressure/Closed Drain.
pressures above 175 psi in the sprinkler system, as • Style of Trim—Individual Part Trim or Pre-Assembled
required by NFPA 13 2010 edition and newer.
• Additional Equipment—Retard Chamber, Mechanical Sprinkler
• Pressure Relief Trim Kit—Required with a wet pipe system
Alarm, Pressure Relief Trim Kit, and Pressure Alarm Switch must
when a rise in ambient temperature can cause system pressure
be separately ordered.
to exceed 175 psi (12 bar) or with gridded systems.
Pressure relief trim is not intended for use in relieving water ham-
mer or fire pump surges. It must be installed and maintained in
compliance with NFPA 13, local codes and the authority having
jurisdiction.
Trim Kits are available, galvanized in three trim styles:
• Individual part trim
• Pre-assembled trim
• Factory trimmed valve
Alarm valves are listed and approved by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. and Factory Mutual Research Corp. only when
used with the valve manufacturer’s trim sets.

Fig. 4

4.
Model E3 Trim Illustrations Vertical & Horizontal
Installation Measurement in Inches (mm)
Valve A B C D E F G H I J K L M
4 7 10½ 16½ 6 16¾ 15 3½ 5¾ 12 4½ 6½ 10 8¼
(100) (178) (267) (419) (152) (426) (381) (89) (146) (305) (114) (165) (254) (210)
6
7 11½ 17½ 7 15¼ 16½ 4¼ 7 12 4½ 6½ 10 6¾
(150)
(194) (292) (445) (178) (387) (419) (108) (178) (305) (114) (165) (254) (172)
(165)
8 7 11½ 17½ 7 15¼ 16½ 4¼ 7 12 4½ 6½ 10 6¾
(200) (194) (292) (445) (178) (387) (419) (108) (178) (305) (114) (165) (254) (172)

Vertical Trim, Variable Pressure - Top View

Horizontal Trim, Variable Pressure - Top View

5.
Model E3 Trim Illustrations Vertical & Horizontal
Installation Measurement in Inches (mm)
Valve A B C D E F G H I J K L M
4 7 10½ 16½ 6 16¾ 15 3½ 5¾ 12 4½ 6½ 10 8¼
(100) (178) (267) (419) (152) (426) (381) (89) (146) (305) (114) (165) (254) (210)
6
7 11½ 17½ 7 15¼ 16½ 4¼ 7 12 4½ 6½ 10 6¾
(150)
(194) (292) (445) (178) (387) (419) (108) (178) (305) (114) (165) (254) (172)
(165)
8 7 11½ 17½ 7 15¼ 16½ 4¼ 7 12 4½ 6½ 10 6¾
(200) (194) (292) (445) (178) (387) (419) (108) (178) (305) (114) (165) (254) (172)

Vertical Trim, Variable Pressure - Front Elevation

Horizontal Trim, Variable Pressure - Front Elevation

6.
Model E3 Trim Illustrations Vertical & Horizontal
Installation Measurement in Inches (mm)
Valve A B C D E F G H I J K L M
4 7 10½ 16½ 6 16¾ 15 3½ 5¾ 12 4½ 6½ 10 8¼
(100) (178) (267) (419) (152) (426) (381) (89) (146) (305) (114) (165) (254) (210)
6
7 11½ 17½ 7 15¼ 16½ 4¼ 7 12 4½ 6½ 10 6¾
(150)
(194) (292) (445) (178) (387) (419) (108) (178) (305) (114) (165) (254) (172)
(165)
8 7 11½ 17½ 7 15¼ 16½ 4¼ 7 12 4½ 6½ 10 6¾
(200) (194) (292) (445) (178) (387) (419) (108) (178) (305) (114) (165) (254) (172)

Vertical Trim, Constant Pressure - Front Elevation

Horizontal Trim, Constant Pressure - Front Elevation

7.
Reliable...For Complete Protection
Reliable offers a wide selection of sprinkler components. Following are some of the many pre-
cision-made Reliable products that guard life and property from fire around the clock.

• Automatic sprinklers • Deluge valves

• Flush automatic sprinklers • Detector check valves

• Recessed automatic sprinklers • Check valves

• Concealed automatic sprinklers • Electrical system

• Adjustable automatic sprinklers • Sprinkler emergency cabinets

• Dry automatic sprinklers • Sprinkler wrenches

• Intermediate level sprinklers • Sprinkler escutcheons and guards

• Open sprinklers • Inspectors test connections

• Spray nozzles • Sight drains

• Alarm valves • Ball drips and drum drips

• Retarding chambers • Control valve seals

• Dry pipe valves • Air maintenance devices

• Accelerators for dry pipe valves • Air compressors

• Mechanical sprinkler alarms • Pressure gauges

• Electrical sprinkler alarm switches • Identification signs

• Water flow detectors • Fire department connection

The equipment presented in this bulletin is to be installed in accordance with the latest published Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, Factory Mutual
Research Corporation, or other similar organizations and also with the provisions of governmental codes or ordinances whenever applicable.
Products manufactured and distributed by Reliable have been protecting life and property for over 90 years, and are installed and serviced by the most highly qualified
and reputable sprinkler contractors located throughout the United States, Canada and foreign countries.
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