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2 ( s -003-19 Li5D C) Id Calsslea(; CLIC(' Fire & Building bfK, 2 N Products Technical Services: Tel: (800)381-9312/Fax: (800)791-5500 Model 513 (13) Riser Manifold 1-1/2 thru 6 Inch (DN4O thru DN15O) For NFPA 13 Sprinkler Systems General Technical Description Data The Figure 513 (13) Riser Manifolds Approvals 0 described in this technical data sheet The Figure 513 (13) Riser Manifolds provide the necessary waterflow with a cover tamper switch for the wa- alarm, pressure gauge, alarm test ori- terflow alarm switch are UL Listed, fice, drain, and sight glass equipment ULC Listed, and FM Approved. in a single assembly for use in NFPA The Figure 513 (13) Riser Manifolds • 13 sprinkler systems as follows: without a cover tamper switch for the NFPA 13* waterflow alarm switch are UL Listed • 1 1/2 Inch (DN40) and FM Approved. Male Thread x Female Thread Maximum Working Pressure r • 1-1/2 thru 6 Inch(DN40 thru DN150) 175 psi (12,1 bar) Groove x Groove Test Orifice 5.6K(80K) 'Although the Riser Manifold described in Assembly this data sheet is intended for NFPA 13 nections and/or listed mechanical sprinkler systems,it may be used for NFPA The manifold body of the Figure 513 is grooved connections, as applicable 13D or 13R residential sprinkler systems, ductile iron, whereas the manifold where a test orifice of 5.6K(80K)is accept- body of the Figure 13 is cast iron. The Step 2. Connect the drain line, and able. two assemblies are completely inter- then close the drain valve. changeable in function, application, Step 3. Refer to Figure 3 for wiring The variety of sizes and grooved end and end-to-end laying length. guidance. All wiring must be per- connections allow cost effective and Finish formed in accordance with the Author- easy transition to check valves,control Red painted. ity Having Jurisdiction and/or the Na- valves, and system piping. The Riser tional Electrical Code. Manifolds may be installed in either the to Figure 4 for optional horizontal (flow switch on top)or verti- Installation Step 4.relief valRefere. cal (flow going up) for both single sprinkler rises and floor control in high The Riser Manifolds may be installed Step 5. Place the system in service by rises. in either the horizontal (flow switch on filling the system with water.When fill- top) or vertical (flow going up). The ing the system, partially open the con- WARNING inlet of the Riser Manifold may be di- trol valve to slowly fill the system. Fill- The Riser Manifolds described herein rectly connected to a shut-off control ing the system slowly will help avoid must be installed and maintained in valve. damaging the waterflow alarm switch. compliance with this document, as After the system is fully pressurized, well as with the applicable standards NOTES completely open the control valve. of the National Fire Protection Asso- Where applicable pipe thread sealant ciation, in addition to the standards of is to be applied sparingly. Use of a Step 6. Secure all supply valves any other authorities having jurisdic- non-hardening pipe thread sealant is open. tion. Failure to do so may impair the recommended. performance of these devices. Never remove any piping component The owner is responsible for maintain- nor correct or modify any piping defi- ing their fire protection system and de- ciencies without first depressurizing vices in proper operating condition. and draining the system. The installing contractor or sprinkler Step 1. Install the manifold body with manufacturer should be contacted the flow arrow pointing in the down- with any questions. stream position using threaded con- Page 1 of 6 APRIL, 2006 TFP962