Vane type waterflow alarm switch with retard – Potter Releasing Systems User Manual

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VSR

VANE TYPE WATERFLOW

ALARM SWITCH WITH RETARD

MFG. #5401146 - REV L

3/09

To remove knockouts: Place screwdriver at

inside edge of knockouts, not in the center.

Notes:

1. The Model VSR has two switches, one can be used to operate a central

station, proprietary or remote signaling unit, while the other contact

is used to operate a local audible or visual annunciator.

2. A condition of LPC Approval of this product is that the electrical

entry must be sealed to exclude moisture.

3. For supervised circuits, see “Switch Terminal Connections”

drawing and warning note (Fig. 4).

DWG 1146-4

Fig. 5 Typical Electrical Connections

Fig. 2

Do not drill into the base as this creates

metal shavings which can create

electrical hazards and damage the

device. Drilling voids the warranty.

Fig. 4 Switch Terminal Connections Clamping

Plate Terminal

Fig. 3

Break out thin section of cover when

wiring both switches from one conduit

entrance.

Testing

The frequency of inspection and testing for the Model VSR and its associated protective monitoring system shall be in accordance with applicable

NFPA Codes and Standards and/or the authority having jurisdiction (manufacturer recommends quarterly or more frequently).
If provided, the inspector’s test valve shall always be used for test purposes. If there are no provisions for testing the operation of the flow detection

device on the system, application of the VSR is not recommended or advisable.

A minimum flow of 10 GPM (38 LPM) is required to activate this device.

Advise the person responsible for testing of the fire protection system that this system must be tested in accordance

with the testing instructions.

Fig. 7 Mounting Dimensions

DWG. 1146-12

POWER SOURCE

SUITABLE FOR BELL

WATERFLOW ZONE

ON FIRE PANEL

EOLR

BELL

DWG. 1146-14

3.50 in

(89.0 mm)

2.34 in

(59.4 mm)

PIPE DIA.

+ 5.25 in

(+ 133.4 mm)

5.56 in

(141.2 mm)

2.00 in

(50.8 mm)

U-BOLT NUT

U-BOLT WASHER

PIPE SADDLE

PIPE

PLASTIC PADDLE

U-BOLT

NOMINAL PIPE DIA. +1.75 in (+44.5 MM) FOR DN 50 – DN 65 2–2.5 in

NOMINAL PIPE DIA. +2.125 in (+54.0 MM) FOR DN 80 – DN 200 3–8 in

DWG 1146-15

GREEN GROUND

SCREWS

Fig. 8

An uninsulated section of a single conductor should not be looped

around the terminal and serve as two separate connections. The

wire must be severed, thereby providing supervision of the

connection in the event that the wire become dislodged from under

the terminal. Failure to sever the wire may render the device

inoperable risking severe property damage and loss of life.
Do not strip wire beyond 3/8" of length or expose an uninsulated

conductor beyond the edge of the terminal block. When using

stranded wire, capture all strands under the clamping plate.

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