Deluge Valve Assembly

Yes — CA-FIRE provides complete drawing packages for every horizontal deluge valve assembly. The standard package includes:

(1) Certified general arrangement (GA) drawing in PDF and editable AutoCAD format, with overall dimensions, flange face-to-face distances, lifting lug positions, frame mounting hole pattern, and electrical entry locations; (2) P&ID schematic showing all mechanical and electrical interconnections, supervised pressure points, alarm circuit map, and field termination points; (3) Bill of materials with manufacturer part numbers, Ex certification references, and IP ratings for every component; (4) Foundation plan with anchor bolt pattern and load reactions; (5) Cable schedule showing field wiring requirements between the assembly LCP and the FACP.

To request the drawing package for your project, email sales@ca-fire.com with: nominal valve size, working pressure (1.6 or 2.5 MPa), preferred actuation mode, certification scope, and any project-specific dimensional constraints. Standard turnaround for the drawing package is 1–2 business days.

Both terms refer to a complete pre-engineered, factory-built deluge valve station — the difference is in the physical orientation of the components on the steel frame:

The horizontal assembly arranges the deluge valve and all control trim along a horizontal axis, with components mounted at technician working height for walk-around maintenance access. Lower ceiling height needed, larger floor footprint, easier to maintain.

The vertical skid stacks components along a vertical axis, with the deluge valve body upright and trim arranged around it on a compact vertical frame. Smaller floor footprint, larger ceiling height needed, more compact for shipping and offshore installation.

Both terms are used interchangeably in some markets — particularly in BRI export contexts where local engineering vocabulary varies. When CA-FIRE quotes for a "deluge valve assembly", we default to the horizontal format unless the project specification explicitly calls for vertical (or unless the floor footprint is constrained, in which case we'll proactively recommend vertical). Both are available at every nominal size from DN50 to DN350.

Three primary reasons to specify the horizontal assembly:

(1) Ceiling height constraint. The vertical skid needs approximately 2 metres of clearance above the frame for the upright valve column plus cable entry. Many real-world installations — standard 2.4m ceiling industrial spaces, retrofit installations in existing buildings, mechanical mezzanines — simply don't have this clearance available. The horizontal assembly fits comfortably in 1 metre of overhead clearance, which is available almost everywhere.

(2) Walk-around maintenance preference. Some facility owners and maintenance organisations require all routine maintenance to be performed without work-at-height risk. Pressure switches, gauges, drain valves, and the manual trip ball valve all positioned at technician working height eliminates the need for ladders, scaffold, or fall-arrest equipment for routine tasks. Over a 20-year facility lifecycle this is a meaningful labour-cost saving.

(3) Project specification or local norms. Some project specifications and some local engineering norms favour the traditional horizontal valve station layout. When the specification is fixed by the design engineer or the AHJ, supplying a vertical skid would be non-compliant regardless of any technical advantages.

Shipping crate dimensions differ significantly between the two formats. For DN150 size as an example:

Vertical skid: approximately 0.9m × 0.9m × 2.0m (footprint × height) — fits in a smaller crate, more compact shipping volume, easier to handle on offshore platforms where lifting capacity is finite. Lower shipping cost per unit volume but the upright orientation can make truck transport awkward in some markets.

Horizontal assembly: approximately 2.0m × 1.2m × 1.0m (length × width × height) — larger footprint crate but lower height. Easier to handle by forklift in standard warehouses. Better fit for sea container shipping (no height constraint issues at port handling). Generally more economical for inland projects with road-only transport.

Lifting on site: the horizontal format ships on its own structural frame and can be moved into position with standard forklift or pallet-jack handling. The vertical format typically requires overhead crane or gantry for upright positioning. Both formats are supplied with certified lifting lugs.

Yes — the horizontal format is available with either the standard 1.6 MPa diaphragm valve (ZSFM) or the 2.5 MPa piston-type explosion-proof valve (ZSFM-Ex). Specify the working pressure at order; the assembly frame, pipework grade, and pressure-test scope all change accordingly.

The full BOM, factory testing protocol, and Ex certification scope are identical between horizontal and vertical at any given pressure rating — the choice is purely physical orientation. For details on when 2.5 MPa is required vs 1.6 MPa, see the explosion-proof deluge valve product page.

To prepare an accurate quotation, please provide: (1) nominal valve size (DN50–DN350) and quantity of assemblies; (2) working pressure — 1.6 MPa diaphragm or 2.5 MPa piston-type Ex; (3) actuation mode preference — electric solenoid (standard), wet pilot, dry pilot, or all three; (4) installation environment — indoor / outdoor / sheltered; (5) hazardous area classification from the project Ex zone drawing; (6) certification scope — Chinese CNEx (standard), ATEX/IECEx, or UL/FM; (7) connection standards (GB PN16/PN25 flanges or ANSI Class 150/300); (8) any dimensional constraints on the installation envelope — particularly maximum length and ceiling height available.

Whether you need drawings up front for tender or design coordination, mention this in the inquiry — we can provide GA drawing and P&ID alongside the quotation, typically 1–2 business days for the standard CNEx scope or 3–7 business days for ATEX/UL/FM scope. Contact sales@ca-fire.com or WhatsApp +86 18150362095.