Model WMA-1 Water Motor Alarm

Hydraulically Operated
Mechanical Sprinkler Alarm
General Technical
Description Data
The TYCO Model WMA-1 Water Mo-
Approvals
tor Alarm is a hydraulically operated
UL and ULC Listed
outdoor alarm designed for use with
FM Approved
fire protection system waterflow de-
tection valves. It is lightweight yet rug- LPCB Approved
VdS Approved
ged, and it can be used in conjunction
with alarm check, dry pipe, deluge, Gong Finish
and preaction valves to sound a local Red or Aluminum
alarm.
The Water Motor Alarm is suitable Working Water Pressure Range
for mounting to any type of rigid wall 7 to 300 psi (0,5 to 20,7 bar)
and can accommodate a wall thick-
ness range of 2 to 18 inches (50 to Nozzle K-factor
450 mm). It is provided with a listed 0.7 gpm/psi1/2 (10,1 lpm/bar1/2)
and approved TYCO Model WMA-1 Y-
Strainer for use in the alarm line. Y-Strainer
3/4 inch, cast iron, 20 mesh screen
The Model WMA-1 utilizes a light-
weight, impeller design that can pro- Trim Components
duce a very high sound pressure Galvanized steel nipples and cast iron
level. The Gong, Gong Mount, and fittings
Water Motor Housing are fabricated
from corrosion-resistant aluminum al-
loys. The polymer drive bearings do
not require lubrication, and the Gong
is closely fitted to the Gong Mount
to eliminate the need for a separate
cover.
The Model WMA-1 Water Motor Alarm
is a redesignation for the Central
Model F-2, Gem Model F630, and Star
Model S450.
Item 8. In order to minimize any wall
staining that can be created by drain Installation Step 10. Hold the Gong Mount in
position against the wall, engage the
water, it is recommended that the Coupling with the Drive Shaft, and
The TYCO Model WMA-1 Water Motor
drain piping from the Water Motor be then carefully thread the Striker Shaft
galvanized steel, brass, or other suit- Alarm must be installed in accordance
with this section. Bearing onto the Sleeve. Securely
able corrosion-resistant material. tighten the Striker Shaft Bearing using
Item 9. Drain water must be directed Step 1. Mark the through-wall loca- a pair of toungue-and-groove pliers
to prevent accidental damage to prop- tions for the centerlines of the Sleeve on the 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) hex end.
erty or danger to persons when the and Drain Outlet. The Drain Outlet
must be located at least 10 inches Step 11. Spin the Striker by hand and
alarm is operating or thereafter. verify that it spins freely, without any
(250 mm) below the Sleeve per Figure
Item 10. The alarm line drain, at the 2. sign of binding. If it does not, make
waterflow detection valve, must be the necessary adjustments.
maintained at a minimum temperature Step 2. Make 1-1/2 inch (38 mm) di-
ameter holes straight through the wall Step 12. Install the Gong and securely
of 40°F (4°C). tighten the Cap Nut. The identifica-
at both locations.
Item 11. A single Water Motor Alarm tion sign lettering must be orientated
may be connected to the alarm lines Step 3. Cut the non-threaded end of horizontally.
from a maximum of three separate fire the Sleeve to a length equal to that of
the wall thickness plus 0 to 1/8 inch Step 13. Test the Water Motor Alarm
protection systems. However, when by opening the alarm test valve in
two or three alarm lines are intercon­ (0 to 3 mm). Thread the cut end to 3/4
inch NPT per ANSI B1.20.1. the trim of the waterflow detection
nected, each alarm line must be pro­ valve. The alarm must be clear and
vided with the following: Step 4. Install the alarm line piping steady. If it is not, make the necessary
• a 3/4 inch Model WM-1 Y-Strainer up to and including the Union half per adjustments.
(P/N 52-271-1001), and Item 4, Figure 2.
• a 3/4 inch Check Valve with 3/32 Note: Use thread sealant sparingly on NOTICE
inch orifice (P/N 52-403-1-005) male threads only.
Testing of the Water Motor Alarm may
Strainers must be located at the alarm Step 5. Prior to initiating installation result in operation of other associated
outlet in the trim of each of the water- of the Water Motor Alarm, mount the alarms. Consequently, notification
flow detection valves. Check valves Drain Trim (less the Wall Plate and 45° must be given to the owner and the
must be located between each strain- Elbow) as well as the balance of alarm fire department, central control sta-
er and the interconnection with the line piping, including the other Union tion, or other signal station to which
alarm line from another system. half, to the Water Motor. the alarms are connected.
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NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. STRIKER ARM

1 Water Motor . . . . . . 1 92-630-1-012
COUPLING
2 Support Washer . . . 1 NR
SPACER
3 Drive Shaft Sleeve . 1 NR
4 Drive Shaft . . . . . . . 1 NR COUPLING
5 Gong Mount . . . . . . 1 NR 3/4" NPS
6 Striker . . . . . . . . . . . 1 See (a)
7 Gong . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 See (a) STRIKER
8 Cap Nut . . . . . . . . . 1 See (a) SHAFT
(a) Red Gong Repair STRIKER BEARING
Kit includes items: RING 2
6, 7 (red), and 8 . . . 1 92-630-1-025
CROSS-SECTION VIEW
(a) Aluminum Gong Repair OF STRIKER (ITEM 6)
Kit includes items:
6, 7 (alum.), and 8 . . 1 92-630-2-025

NR: Not Replaceable

3
6

7
4
IMPELLER

NOZZLE

INLET
DRAIN
5

INTERNAL VIEW OF
WATER MOTOR (ITEM 1)
8

FIGURE 1
MODEL WMA-1 WATER MOTOR ALARM ASSEMBLY
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2"
(50,8 mm)
7/8" 3/4" NPS
(22,2 mm) 2-3/4" 2-7/16"
1-3/8" (69,9 mm) (61,9 mm)
(34,2 mm)
WATER
MOTOR 8-1/2" DIA.
SLEEVE END (215,9 mm)
2-9/16" T/O 2-1/2" T/O 3/4" NPT
(65,0 mm) (63,5 mm) THREADED
BY INSTALLER

1-13/16"
(46,0 mm) 10"
(254,0 mm)
DRAIN CL
3/4" NPT 1" NPT MINIMUM
INLET DRAIN
A

3/4" (DN20) NPS 1" (DN25) NPS 2-1/16"

GALVANIZED GALVANIZED (52,4 mm) B
STEEL OR 4 STEEL OR INLET CL
BRASS PIPE BRASS PIPE C
1 1
D
3
RIGID WALL
2 STRUCTURE
3/4"
Y-STRAINER 16" (457,2 mm)
LOCATION FOR CLEAN-OUT
SEPARATELY ORDERED MAXIMUM
STRAINER SUMP PLUG
ELECTRICALLY SUPERVISED 2" (50,8 mm)
CLEAN-OUT N.O. ALARM CONTROL VALVE MINIMUM
CAP (SEE NOTE 4)
NOTES: STANDARD INLET TRIM OPTIONAL DRAIN TRIM
1. All installation dimensions are shown at nominal value. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
2. All dimensions are in inches and (mm).
1 3/4" x 3" Nipple . . . . . 2 A 1" 90° Elbow . . . . . . . 1
3. Items shown in dotted lines are not included with the WMA-1. 2 3/4" 90° Elbow . . . . . . 1 B 1" 45° Elbow . . . . . . . 1
4. Consult local Authority Having Jurisdiction for mechanical 3 3/4" x 1/4" x 3/4" Tee C Wall Plate . . . . . . . . . 1
alarm isolating control valve requirements. with 1/4" Plug. . . . . . . 1 D 1" x 1'-6" Pipe,
5. All included trim components are galvanized. 4 3/4" Union . . . . . . . . . 1 T.O.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FIGURE 2
MODEL WMA-1 WATER MOTOR ALARM TYPICAL INSTALLATION
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Care and Limited

Maintenance Warranty
The TYCO Model WMA-1 Water Motor For warranty terms and conditions,
Alarm must be maintained and ser- visit www.tyco-fire.com.
viced in accordance with this section.
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
Ordering
work on the fire protection system that
it controls, obtain permission to shut
Procedure
down the affected fire protection sys- Orders for the WMA-1 Water Motor
tem from the proper authorities and Alarm Assembly, Optional Drain Trim,
notify all personnel who may be af- and replacement parts must include
fected by this decision. the description and Part Number
(P/N).
Testing of the Water Motor Alarm may
result in operation of other associated The complete Model WMA-1 Alarm
alarms. Consequently, notification Assembly includes the Model
must be given to the owner and the WMA-1 Water Motor Alarm, Model
fire department, central control sta- WM-1 Strainer, and Standard Inlet
tion, or other signal station to which Trim.
the alarms are connected.
WMA-1 Water Motor Alarm
If the alarm was silenced during op-
eration, the alarm control valve must Assembly
be reopened immediately after the Specify one of the following:
fire protection system is restored to Red Finish Gong . . . . . . . . . . P/N 52-630-1-001P
service. Aluminum Finish Gong . . . . . P/N 52-630-2-001P

The owner is responsible for the in- Optional Drain Trim

spection, testing, and maintenance of Specify: Optional Drain Trim for
their fire protection system and devic- Model WMA-1 Water Motor Alarm,
es in compliance with this document, P/N 52-630-2-002
as well as with the applicable stan-
dards of the National Fire Protection Separately Ordered
Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition Alarm Control Valve
to the standards of any other authori- Specify: UL/FM 3/4 Inch Ball Valve,
ties having jurisdiction. Contact the P/N 92-300-1-006
installing contractor or product manu-
facturer regarding any questions. Separately Ordered Parts for
Automatic sprinkler systems are rec- Multiple Systems
ommended to be inspected, tested, Specify: Model WM-1 Y-Strainer,
and maintained by a qualified Inspec- P/N 52-271-1-001
tion Service in accordance with local (One Y-Strainer is required for two
requirements and/or national codes. systems; two Y-Strainers are required
The following procedures and in- for three systems.)
spections should be performed as Specify: 3/4 Inch Check Valve with
indicated, in addition to any specific 3/32 Inch Orifice, P/N 52-403-1-005
requirements of the NFPA, and any (Two Check Valves are required for
impairment must be immediately two systems; three Check Valves are
corrected: required for three systems.)
Step 1. The Model WMA-1 Water Mo-
tor Alarm does not require any regu- Replacement Parts for
larly scheduled maintenance. Rotating Water Motor Alarm
parts do not require lubrication. It Specify (description) for use with
is recommended, however, that fire Model WMA-1 Water Motor Alarm,
alarms be periodically operated, i.e., P/N (see Figure 1)
inspected, to verify that they generate
a clear and steady sound. Correct any
impairment immediately.
Step 2. The inspection should be
made quarterly or more frequently, as
may be necessary for locations sub-
ject to vandalism.
The Y-Strainer and Sump are to be
cleaned out after each operation of
the Water Motor Alarm and after the
alarm line piping has been drained.