Zurn Industries LLC introduces the Zurn Wilkins Flood Control Integrated System (FCIS), a bundling of three separate components that detect and shut down discharging backflow preventers installed in mechanical rooms or other indoor spaces.
The new Zurn Wilkins FCIS is easy to specify and install, and it protects building owners from flood risk/liability. Flood from a code-mandated reduced pressure (RP) device installed indoors, even when working properly, can result in millions of dollars in cleanup and downtime. The Zurn FCIS can shut off water supply to the backflow–and can be configured to signal the alarm panel and/or divert water to another device.
The Zurn Wilkins FCIS is comprised of the following:
- Reduced Pressure Principle Assembly with Integral Relief Valve Monitor (Models 375AMS/475MS/975XLMS) that employs Zurn’s patented monitor switch that senses a discharge.
- Electronic Solenoid Timer (Model EST) processes signal from flood sensing equipment against a settable time function (to eliminate nuisance trips), and in the case of a fault sends a signal to a solenoid valve and/or alarm device.
- Solenoid Actuated Automatic Control Valve (ZW206) shuts off water through the system.
The Zurn Wilkins FCIS can be shipped fully assembled (with the EST directly mounted on the ACV) for turnkey installation in retrofit and other projects. Additional cables to wire parallel bypass systems and/or backpressure shutoff valves are available as accessories.