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A05-0195-011 • 4/07 • #1676

T-Tap Waterflow Detector Specifications

Architectural/Engineering Specifications

Model shall be a WFDT or WFDTNR as manufactured by System Sensor. T-tap waterflow detectors shall be installed on a tee that has a 1˝ NPT branch including:

1˝, 1¼˝, 1½˝ or 2˝ threaded ferrous or brass tee; 1–2˝ copper sweat tees; Central, Spears,® and Victaulic® brand 1˝ CPVC tees; or 1½˝ polybutylene tee as designated

on the drawings and/or as specified herein. Detectors shall mount on any clear pipe span of the appropriate size, either a vertical or horizontal run at least 6˝ from

any fittings or valves which may change water direction, flow rate, or pipe diameter or no closer than 24˝ from a valve or drain. Detectors shall have a sensitivity

in the range of 4 to 10 gallons per minute and a static pressure rating of 250 psi. The retard t-tap detector shall be a sealed mechanical pneumatic unit with visual

indication of actuation. The actuation mechanism shall include a polyethylene vane inserted through the tee fitting and connected by a mechanical linkage to

the delay mechanism. The non-retard t-tap detector shall respond with no time delay to waterflow in the specified direction and range. Outputs shall consist of

dual SPDT switches (Form C contacts). Two conduit entrances (one of which is a knockout type) for standard fittings of commonly used electrical conduit shall be

provided on the detectors. A grounding provision is provided. All detectors shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories for indoor or outdoor use.

Physical/Operating Specifications

Static Pressure Rating

250 PSI

Operating Temperature Range

32°F to 120°F (0°C to 49°C)

Maximum Surge

18 FPS

Enclosure Rating

UL indoor/outdoor rated

Triggering Threshold

Bandwidth (Flow Rate)

4–10 GPM

Cover Tamper Switch

UL models: optional P/N 546-7000

ULC/Canadian models: factory installed

Overall Dimensions,

Installed

WFDT: 4.5˝ H × 3.75˝ W × 6.7˝ L

(11.4cm H × 9.5cm W × 17cm L)

WFDTNR: 3.75˝ H × 3.25˝ W × 4.25˝ L

(9.5cm H × 8.2cm × W × 10.8cm L)

Service Use

Automatic Sprinkler: NFPA 13

One or Two Family Dwelling: NFPA 13D

Residential Occupancies up to 4 Stories: NFPA 13R

National Fire Alarm Code: NFPA 72

Contact Ratings

Two sets of SPDT (Form C)

10.0 A @ 125/250 VAC

2.5 A @ 24 VDC

Shipping Weight

WFDT: 2.6 lbs. (1.2 kg.)

WFDTNR: 1.5 lbs. (0.7 kg.)

Compatible Tee

Fittings

Threaded ferrous and brass tees, copper

sweat tees, CPVC tees, and polybutylene tees

Warranty

3 years

Conduit Entrances

Two openings for ½˝ conduit.

U.S. Patent Numbers

3,845,259; 4,782,333; 5,213,205

Delay

adjustment

dial

NOTE: Retard time may exceed 90 seconds.

Adjust and verify that time does not exceed 90 seconds.

45

TI

M

E

DE

LAY IN SECO

ND

S

M

BE

R

ON

DIAL IS APPR

OX

IM

A

Delay Adjustment Dial

WFDT/WFDTH

BB

COM

COM

WFDT/WFDTH

BB

COM

COM

Typical FACP Connection

To nonsilenceable

initiating zone

of listed FACP

end-of-line

resistor

B

COM

To power

source

compatible

with bell

local

bell

WFDT, WFDTH

switch assembly

Typical Local Bell Connection

Break wire as shown for supervision

of connection. DO NOT allow

stripped wire leads to extend beyond

switch housing. DO NOT loop wires.

NOTE:

Common and B connections

will close when vane is

deflected, i.e., when water is

flowing. Dual switches permit

applications to be combined

on a single detector.

CONTACT RATINGS

125/250 VAC

24 VDC

10 AMPS

2.5 AMPS

T16-0010-XXX

B

COM

A

CO

M

CO

M

SWITCH 1

SWITCH 2

•CAUTION•

ROUTE WIRING

AWAY FROM

SHARP EDGES

& COPONENTS

SWITCH SCHEMATIC

•READY• STATE

Electrical Connections for WFDT

Ordering Information

UL Model

ULC Model

Description

WFDT

WFDTA

Waterflow Detector, Fits 1˝, 1¼˝, 1½˝, 2˝ ferrous and brass threaded tees; 1˝, 1¼˝, 1½˝, 2˝ copper sweat

tees; 1˝ CPVC tees; and 1½˝ polybutylene tees

WFDTNR

WFDTNRA

Waterflow Detector, non-retard, fits same tees as Model WFDT

Accessories

Description

A77-01-02

Replacement terminal block for WFDT

A77-01-08

Replacement terminal block for WFDTNR

A3008-00

Replacement retard mechanism

PRK9

Replacement paddle kit – 12 paddles for WFDT and WFDTNR (see WFDT for sizes)

546-7000

Cover tamper switch kit for WFDT

S07-66-02

Replacement tamper screws for covers of WFDT, WFDTNR

WFDW

Replacement tamper proof wrench for cover of WFDT, WFDTNR

WFDN4

NEMA-4 gasket kit

C58-164-01

Replacement metal cover

C58-195-01

Replacement plastic cover (WFDTNR)

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