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3. TRANSPORT AND HANDLING
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WARNING
A damaged or compromised sprinkler poses the risk of fatal consequences.
Damaged or compromised sprinklers will not operate properly which could lead to loss of life.
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NEVER use a sprinkler that has been exposed to temperatures exceeding the maximum allowed ambient
temperature.
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NEVER use a sprinkler with a loss of liquid from the glass bulb or damage to the fusible element. A small bubble
should be visible within the glass bulb; rotate the sprinkler to a horizontal position while observing the bulb to see
the bubble.
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NEVER use a sprinkler that has been dropped or damaged.
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ALWAYS Protect the sprinkler from mechanical damage during storage, transport, and handling.
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NEVER use sprinklers that have been painted by anyone other than the manufacturer.
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ALWAYS protect sprinklers from being painted during installation or replacement in accordance with the installation
standards.
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NEVER clean sprinklers with anything other than 7 psi or lower compressed air.
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NEVER apply soap, water, ammonia, adhesives, solvents or any other fluids on sprinklers.
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Destroy every damaged or compromised sprinkler.
NOTICE
Protect sprinklers during transport and handling.
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ALWAYS handle the sprinkler with care.
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ALWAYS keep the protective cap on the sprinkler during transport and handling.
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NEVER remove the protective cap until the fire sprinkler system is placed in service and the potential for mechanical
damage no longer exists.
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ALWAYS protect the sprinkler from direct sunlight during transport and handling.
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ALWAYS store sprinkler in a cool, dry, protected area.
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ALWAYS use original manufacturer's shipping containers.
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NEVER store a sprinkler loose in a box, bin, bucket, or other type of container.
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ALWAYS keep the sprinkler separated from other sprinklers.
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NEVER allow metal parts to contact the sprinkler operating elements.
NOTE: If the glass bulb included on the sprinkler has been exposed to ultraviolet light, the color inside the bulb
may fade. This color change does not affect the operation of the sprinkler.
F_030722 Rev 01 August 25, 2022
Handling and Installation
Instructions
Model XT-1 Pendent
Sprinklers
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