DATA SHEET

WOM-4 Automatic Detailed Dimensions

Water-Oscillating Monitor
82.5°
MAXIMUM

Description 82.5°
The ANSUL® WOM-4 automatic water-oscillating monitor is a MAXIMUM
master stream device for fixed locations and is designed for use
with water or foam. The sweep is pre-set at installation to cover 16 3/8 IN.
the hazard area and is also field adjustable. 416 mm
AFN-2 NOZZLE
The water flowing through the device powers the monitor to
oscillate up to 165° horizontally. This eliminates the need for
wiring or hydraulic controls. Elevation is pre-set by use of a
ELEVATION
handwheel worm gear drive. HANDWHEEL
30 3/4 IN.
781 mm
Water fog, straight bore, or air-aspirating nozzles may be used FILTER CLEAN-
with the WOM-4 1,750 gpm (3,785 Lpm) capacity monitor. 24 3/8 IN.
OUT (HEX)
Automatic nozzles should not be used. For more information, 620 mm
see the following data sheets:
n Air Aspirating Foam Nozzle AFN-2 (Form No. F-86187-2) TEST HOSE
SPEED NOZZLE
CONNECTION TYPICAL
n Master Stream Monitor Nozzles (Form No. F-8586-5) 5 3/4 IN.
TEST/RUN CONTROL ACCESS ADAPTOR
SELECTOR VALVE FOG NOZZLE
147 mm
n Self-Educting Master Foam Nozzles (Form No. F-99132-05)
11/16 DIA. × 1 IN.
13 IN. LG. SLOTS 4 PL 22° – 30°
330 mm 4 IN. ANSI 150#
Features 11 1/2 IN.
292 mm
STEEL FLANGE:
9 IN. O.D. EIGHT
The WOM-4 automatic water-oscillating monitor has the 3/4 IN. BOLTS ON
following features: 16 IN. A 7 1/2 IN. B.C.
406 mm 4 1/2 IN.
n Elevation lock is easily set to any angle with the handwheel (114 mm)
6 3/8 IN.
n Externally accessible controls including the test connection, 162 mm
selector valve, speed control valve, and in-line filter 32 5/8 IN.
829 mm
n Quick winterization is easy with no need for the readjustment 001241

of end stops, breaking of plumbing, or use of glycol pumps

n Simple functionality of the manual override reduces training Inlet
requirements n Type: Eight hole aluminum flange
n Simple automatic valve circuit uses only one four-way water
n Size: 4 in. (102 mm)
valve
n Weight: 150 lb (69 kg)
n Reliable chain drive is fully accessible by an easily removable
cover Discharge
n All working parts are made or plated with corrosion-resistant n Special flanged connection for AFN-2 nozzle
materials
n NH nozzle adaptor is required for master stream nozzles

Vertical Range Setting

Specifications and Materials
The vertical range setting is 24° below horizontal to 90° above
The WOM-4 automatic water-oscillating monitor is operated horizontal.
by a reciprocating, water-powered piston and cylinder. A small
flow of water that by-passes the monitor inlet through a four- Arc of Oscillation
way valve drives the cylinder. A stroke adjustment nut at each The arc of oscillation is 0° through to 165°. When used
end of a threaded rod actuates the toggle action four-way valve. with a dispersed pattern, a 165° monitor sweep results in
This automatically reverses the cylinder at each end of the 180° coverage. A dispersed pattern with a reduced range is
stroke. A stainless roller chain is attached to the cylinder heads required to meet foam application rates. The stock setting
and engages a sprocket on the monitor base. This converts the is 82.5° to either side of front center. The arc sweep is field
reciprocating cylinder motion to the oscillating motion. adjustable in 7.5° increments throughout 360°.

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Specifications and Materials Application
(Continued) n Aircraft Hangars n Chemical Processes

n Fueling Areas n Lumber Mills

Weight
n Helipads n Coal Storage
The weight is 130 lb (59 kg) without a nozzle.
n Refineries n Paper Mills
Operating Pressure n Tank Farms n Dust Abatement
The maximum operating pressure is 10.34 bar (150 psi). n Docks n Satellite Facilities

Material Used n Railroad Yards n Exposure Protection

n Waterway: A-356-T6 anodized aluminum

n Chain: Stainless steel

Ordering Information
n Tube fittings, cylinder heads, valves, and piston: Brass
When ordering WOM-4 automatic water-oscillating monitor, use
n Rigid tubings: Stainless steel the following information:
n Flex tubing: Nylon Approximate
n Rod: Stainless steel and hard chrome plated
Shipping Weight
Part Number Model lb (kg)
n Finish on chassis and covers: Enamel over primer
402675 WOM-4 150 (68.0)
n Fasteners: Stainless steel
400987 Support Stand 70 (31.7)
n Cylinder: Oriented fiberglass in epoxy matrix with
non-corrosive, lubricating, isophthalic polyster lining Adaptors
n Seals: BunaN and Teflonn Part Number Description
n Swivels: Anodized aluminum 73743 WOM-4 Flange × 2 1/2 NH Aluminum
n Ball: Stainless steel 415794 WOM-4 Flange × 2 1/2 NH Brass
n Working steel parts - plated with bright zinc 431039 WOM-4 Flange × 3 1/2 NH Brass

Mounting
Direct to 4 in. (102 mm) 150 lb (68 kg) raised face flange. If Oscillating Monitor Nozzle Data
plumbing is not adequate to support the monitor, four holes for
5/8 in. (16 mm) diameter bolts are provided in the chassis for To determine the maximum arc of oscillation and achieve a
mounting. A stand is available for floor mounting. specific foam application rate (gpm/ft2) given a known nozzle
flow rate and range, use the following formula:
Test connection Formula: X° = F (360°)
Externally accessible 3/4 in. – 11 1/2 TPI NHT (garden hose) (R)2 (π)(A)
brass female swivel fitting with screen.
Where: X = Maximum arc of oscillation in degrees
Speed Control R = Nozzle range in ft
Externally accessible brass needle valve. π = 3.1416

"Run-Test" Selector F = Nozzle flow rate in gpm

Externally accessible 3-way brass body ball valve with stainless A = Application rate in gpm/ft2
steel ball and Teflon seats with provision for security seal in Example: Given −
"run" position.
n Nozzle flow rate of 1,250 gpm at 100 psi, (330 gpm at 6.9 bar)
Filter n Desired nozzle range of 125 ft (1,500 m)
Brass body and cap with reusable 90 micron sintered bronze n Desired application rate of 0.1 gpm/ft2 (AFFF)
element. The cap is externally accessible for standard cleaning.
Note: A 30 in.2 (19,355 mm2) self-cleaning, 25 micron stainless steel strainer What is the maximum arc of oscillation allowable?
is optional.
X° = F (360°)
Freeze Protectable (R)2 (π)(A)
Freeze protectable without the use of tools, glycol pumping
X° = (1,250)(360)
devices, adjustment of end stops, or breaking of plumbing.
(125)2 (3.1416)(0.1)
Manual Operation X° = 92°
Possible use of selector valve and removal of ring pin.

Nozzle
ANSUL model AFN-2 air aspirating foam nozzle or adapter with
non-aspirated master stream nozzles for water and Aqueous
Film Forming Foam (AFFF) use.
Optional Support Stand Friction Loss vs Flow Rate

1/2 IN. (13 mm) DIAMETER 4 1/4 in. Waterway, 4 in. Flange, and 4 in. Outlet
MOUNTING HOLES (8 PL)
bar (psi)
2.76 40

22° – 30° 2.07 30

14 IN.
(356 mm)

1.38 20

11 1/2 IN.
(292 mm)
20 1/4 IN.
(514 mm)
4 1/4 IN.
(108 mm) 27 1/2 IN.
(699 mm) 0.69 10

PRESSURE LOSS
0.34 5
26 1/8 IN.
(664 mm)

0.21 3

0.14 2

001239a

Note: Pipes and flanges are not supplied by ANSUL.

0.07 1
gpm 300 500 1,000 2,000 3,000
(Lpm) (1,136) (1,893) (3,785) (7,571) (11,356)
FLOW RATE 001243

Note: The converted values in this document are provided for dimensional
reference only and do not reflect an actual measurement.
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