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POST INDICATOR VALVE SWITCH [1 record]

Record 1 2017-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Prevention
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
CONT

[Sprinkler system supervisory devices.] An indicator post valve supervisory switch. The operating stem of the switch is held against the movable target assembly by springs within the switch housing. The switch end of the operating stem carries an insulator which separates contact springs and opens the electric circuit when the target assembly is moved in the valve closing direction ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévention des incendies
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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