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I-40INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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Victaulic

®

FireLock

™

Automatic Sprinklers

™

Automatic Sprinklers shall be used only in fire protection systems that are designed and installed in accordance with

current, applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, etc.) standards, or equivalent standards, and in accordance

with applicable building and fire codes. These standards and codes contain important information regarding protection of systems from

freezing temperatures, corrosion, mechanical damage, etc.

why it was specified for the particular application.

VdS standards, CEA 4001 standards, National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, etc.) standards or equivalent

standards. Deviations from these standards or alterations to

sprinklers (including painting and coating) will void any Victaulic

warranty and will impact system integrity. Installations shall meet

the provisions of the local authority having jurisdiction and local

• Refer to the specific Victaulic product submittal for applications

and listing information. Submittals can be downloaded at

• DO NOT install sprinklers where they will be exposed to

temperatures that exceed the maximum ambient temperature

rating for the sprinkler and sprinkler fittings.

• DO NOT install sprinklers that have been dropped or struck by

another object, even if they do not appear damaged. Never install

glass bulb sprinklers if the bulb is cracked or if there is a loss of

liquid from the bulb. Discard and replace any sprinklers that are

damaged or show signs of corrosion.

• Before installation, verify that the sprinkler is the proper model,

orifice size, and temperature rating for the intended application.

material. Continue to flush the system until water runs clear.

• DO NOT paint, coat, plate, or alter sprinklers. Sprinklers that have

been altered from their manufactured condition may not function

properly and will void any agency listings and/or approvals.

• DO NOT clean sprinklers with soapy water, detergents, ammonia,

• Sprinklers that have operated SHALL NOT be reassembled or

• If construction is altered, the building owner or their representative

• The building owner or their representative is responsible for

• For minimum maintenance and inspection requirements, refer to

Sprinklers SHALL be performed by qualified personnel familiar

with the system’s original design criteria, sprinkler listings/

approvals, and state and local codes (including NFPA 13

standards).

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1. Inspect the sprinkler for any signs of physical damage and the

• Bulb protectors shall be removed from all sprinklers before the

• DO NOT use any tools to remove bulb protectors.

Failure to follow these instructions will cause improper sprinkler

operation, resulting in death or serious personal injury and property

before the sprinkler system is placed into service. NOTE: Bulb

protectors on all upright sprinklers, or on any sprinklers installed

more than 10 feet/3 meters above the floor, can be removed

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compound to the male threads only.

920/Style 920N Mechanical-T Bolted Branch Outlets and Style 922

®

Outlet-T products. Dry Sprinklers can be installed into CPVC

fittings (excluding elbows) that do not interfere with thread penetration.

Use a sample fitting to confirm proper engagement. Verify that the

exposed minimum barrel length in the heated space is measured and

maintained in accordance with the table below.

The following table is used when the ambient temperature is maintained

between 40° F/4° C and 60°F/16°C around the wet piping system.

EXPOSED BARREL AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°F/°C)

40°F/4°C 50°F/10°C 60°F/16°C

1. Install the guard onto the sprinkler. Verify that the tabs on the

After installation is complete, the entire sprinkler system shall be tested

in accordance with current, applicable NFPA (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, etc.)

standards, or equivalent standards, and in accordance with applicable

building and fire codes. In addition, the authority having jurisdiction may

have additional maintenance, testing, and inspection requirements that

replacement of any Victaulic sprinklers.

valve out of service may eliminate the

fire protection provided. A fire patrol is

strongly recommended for the affected

areas.

notify the authority having jurisdiction.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious

personal injury and property damage.

manual for the system valve to relieve all pressure and drain all

water from the system.

Install the new sprinkler in accordance with the instructions in the

“Standard Sprinkler Installation” section on page 2 or the “Dry

Sprinkler Installation” section on page 3 . Verify that sprinklers are

replaced with the proper model, style, orifice size, temperature

the appropriate installation, maintenance, and testing manual for

that have operated shall be replaced. Sprinklers that have been

exposed to corrosive, combustible products or high ambient

temperatures shall be replaced. Contact the authority having

jurisdiction in the local area for replacement requirements.

VdS Approval Information