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Victaulic FireLock I-800 Installation Manual

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DESIGN AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Sprinkler System Products DESIGN AND INSTALLATION MANUAL If you need additional copies of any instructions, or if you have questions about the safe and proper installation of Victaulic products, contact Victaulic. For the most up-to-date information on Victaulic products, visit: www.victaulic.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QUICK REFERENCE Frequently Referenced Sections Page(s) Handling and Storage of CPVC Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chemical Compatibility with CPVC Pipe and Fittings .
  • Page 4 Appendix A – Design Criteria for Combustible Concealed Installations Incorporating Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products and Victaulic Model V2502 or Viking Coin™ (VK900) Specific Application Sprinklers . . . . . . . . 52 Appendix B –...

  • Page 5: Purpose Of This Manual

    . If you have any questions, or if you need additional copies of this manual, contact Victaulic at (800) PICK VIC or (800) 742-5842 .

  • Page 6: Installer Safety Instructions

    Victaulic FireLock CPVC System . These instructions contain important information . If you need additional copies, or if you have any questions about the safe installation and use of this system, contact Victaulic Company, P .O . Box 31, Easton, PA 18044-0031 USA, Telephone 800-PICK-VIC or 800-742-5842 .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    . They provide unique advantages over traditional sprinkler piping systems through superior hydraulics, ease of installation and handling, and quick assembly using readily available, inexpensive tools . In addition, Victaulic Style #899 FireLock CPVC One-Step Solvent Cement eliminates the need for primers that are typical in two-step cementing processes .

  • Page 8: Helpful Information - English And Metric Conversion Chart

    The English measurements, given throughout this manual, are the actual values . It is important that accurate metric conversions are made to ensure proper installation of Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products . Convert Imperial (U.S.) to Metric Convert Metric to Imperial (U.S.)

  • Page 9: Handling And Storage Of Cpvc Pipe And Fittings

    HANDLING AND STORAGE OF CPVC PIPE AND FITTINGS Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System pipe and fittings should be stored at normal ambient temperatures, which must not exceed the maximum installation temperature of 150°F . Victaulic recommends storing FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products indoors where the product will not be exposed to heat-producing sources or sunlight .

  • Page 10: Chemical Compatibility With Cpvc Pipe And Fittings

    CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY WITH CPVC PIPE AND FITTINGS When combining steel with Victaulic FireLock CPVC products in a system, all steel components must be degreased then flushed thoroughly to remove internal and external oils before assembly . FireLock CPVC products may be damaged by chemicals that are not corrosive to metallic piping .

  • Page 11: Handling And Storage Of One-Step Solvent Cement

    HANDLING AND STORAGE OF ONE-STEP SOLVENT CEMENT Victaulic Style #899 FireLock CPVC One-Step Solvent Cement must be stored out of direct sunlight in ambient temperatures between 40°F and 110°F . The solvent cement may be used for a period of two years from the date stamped on the container . Expired solvent cement must be discarded in an environmentally friendly fashion, in accordance with local regulations .

  • Page 12: System Approvals, Listings, Usage, And Standards

    International for use in potable water ® systems (refer to page 19 for more information) . Victaulic Style #899 FireLock CPVC One-Step Solvent Cement meets ASTM-F493 and NSF International requirements . National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 13, 13R, and 13D must be referenced for design and installation requirements in addition to this manual .

  • Page 13: Ordinary Hazard Installations

    . ” Follow all instructions contained in this manual for proper installation of Victaulic FireLock CPVC pipe and fittings . Exposed Installations: Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products are UL Listed for use in installations without protection (exposed), with the following restrictions: •...

  • Page 14: Return Air Plenums Installations

    The end-use application is limited to unobstructed construction only . • Solvent cemented joints may be made with Victaulic Style #899 FireLock CPVC One- Step Solvent Cement or any of the solvent cement products listed in this manual . Return Air Plenums Installations:...

  • Page 15: Combustible Concealed Installations With Specific-Application Sprinklers

    For installations involving 2-inch x 10-inch solid wood joists or 2-inch x 12-inch solid wood joists, all solvent cement joints must be made by using Victaulic Style #899 FireLock CPVC One-Step Solvent Cement or any of the solvent cement products listed in this manual .
  • Page 16 FIGURE “B” FIGURE “C” When installing Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products perpendicular (system mains) to solid wood joists, UL Listed support devices must be used to mount the piping directly to the bottom of the solid wood joists . In addition, it is acceptable to cut holes in the solid wood joists at or below the center depth of the solid wood joist for support .

  • Page 17: System Risers (Protected And Exposed)

    . System Risers (Protected and Exposed): Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products are UL Listed for use as system risers in accordance with NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D with the following limitations . CPVC risers must be installed in accordance with NFPA 13, “Support of Risers . ”...
  • Page 18 Figure “A” FIRELOCK CPVC SPRINKLER I-800_16 SYSTEM PRODUCTS REV_J...

  • Page 19: Garage Installations

    Garage Installations: Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products are suitable for use in garages requiring sprinklers, as defined in NFPA 13R, with the following requirements: Minimum protection consisting of either one layer of -inch thick gypsum or -inch thick plywood must be provided .

  • Page 20: Cold Temperature Areas

    . • Antifreeze solutions of water and USP or CP grade GLYCERIN are acceptable for use with Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products . Refer to NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D . WARNING •...

  • Page 21: Underground Fire Service

    Sprinkler System Products with solvent cemented joints in sizes inch through 2 inches . Factory Mutual: Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products are FM Approved for use only in wet pipe systems, as defined in: • Light Hazard occupancies, as defined in NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems”...

  • Page 22: Use With Other Manufacturers' Pipes, Fittings, And Solvent Cements

    (800-331-7325) and Tremco (800-321-7906) . Contact Victaulic for further information . Heat Sources and Open Ceiling Areas: Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler Systems must be laid out so that the piping is not closely exposed to heat producing sources, such as light fixtures, ballasts, and steam lines . Pipe must not be positioned directly over open ventilation grills .

  • Page 23: Installation & Joining Section

    INSTALLATION & JOINING SECTION Cutting the Pipe: Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System pipe can be cut easily with a ratchet cutter, wheel-type plastic tubing cutter, a power saw, or any other fine-tooth saw . Tools used to cut CPVC must be designed for plastic use and must be in good condition, in accordance with the tool manufacturer’s recommendations .

  • Page 24: Deburring And Beveling

    Fitting Preparation: WARNING • Before assembling any Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products, all components must be inspected for cuts, scratches, gouges, split ends, or any other irregularities that have occurred during shipping and handling. Failure to check all products for damage before installation could result in significant property damage, joint failure, and/or joint leakage.

  • Page 25: Solvent Cement Application

    . • Special care shall be exercised when assembling Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products in temperatures below 40° F . In colder temperatures, extra time must be allowed for the solvent cement to set . Extra care should be taken to prevent damaging the pipe during handling .
  • Page 26 . DO NOT attempt to heat solvent cement . Contact Victaulic at (800) PICK VIC or (800) 742-5842 with any questions concerning usability .
  • Page 27 . WARNING • Follow all instructions contained in this manual when solvent cementing Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products. • Too much solvent cement can cause clogged waterways or pipe failure. • DO NOT allow excess solvent cement to puddle in the pipe and fitting assembly.

  • Page 28: Set And Cure Times

    Assembly: • After applying solvent cement, insert the pipe into the fitting socket immediately, while rotating the pipe a quarter turn until the pipe bottoms out at the fitting stop . At this time, align the fitting properly for the installation . The pipe must bottom out at the fitting stop .
  • Page 29 Minimum Cure Times for Victaulic Style #899 FireLock CPVC One-Step Solvent Cement Prior to Pressure Testing Table 1 – 225-psi (Maximum) Test Pressure Size Ambient Temperature During Cure Actual Outside Nominal Diameter Diameter inches/mm inches/mm 60°F to 120°F 40°F to 59°F 0°F to 39°F...

  • Page 30: Threaded Connections

    Threaded Connections: Threaded connections require application of a thread sealant that has been tested and approved for use with CPVC material . Victaulic recommends the use of Spears Manufacturing Blue 75 Thread Sealant or IPS Weld-On Teal Seal . These products have been tested specifically for compatibility with Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products .
  • Page 31 . When a pipe wrench is used, Victaulic recommends the use of a smooth-jawed wrench or a strap wrench when installing threaded connections . DO NOT use tools with teeth or conventional pipe wrenches on any part of a fitting for CPVC pipe .

  • Page 32: Transition To Other Materials

    B. Insert all bolts, flat washers (place one washer under the bolt head and one under the nut), and nuts . NOTE: Victaulic does not supply bolts, nuts, washers, and gaskets . Make sure the faces of the mating surfaces are flush against the gasket before bolting down the flanges .
  • Page 33 The following recommendations are based on the use of two standard flat washers, standard nuts, and an -inch thick EPDM full-face gasket . Actual field conditions may require a variation in these recommendations . Size Recommended Torque Nominal Diameter Actual Outside Diameter inches/mm inches/mm ft-lbs...

  • Page 34: Grooved Connections

    Install the gasket over the pipe end . Make sure the gasket lip does not overhang the pipe end . Align the Victaulic FireLock CPVC No . 832 Grooved Adapter with the IPS pipe end . Slide the gasket into position, and make sure it is centered between the grooves in the IPS pipe and the adapter .
  • Page 35 As an added precaution, and to enhance the structural design of the system, Victaulic suggests a hanger or support be located at or near the grooved adapter joint . This hanger or support can be placed on either side of the coupling . However, this is not a requirement, since the hanger spacing values, shown in the table above, meet minimum UL requirements .

  • Page 36: System Acceptance Testing (Hydrostatic Pressure Test)

    SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE TESTING (HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TEST) When an installation is complete and joints are cured properly per the requirements listed in this manual, the system should be pressure tested with water to 200 psi for 2 hours . Refer to Table 2 in the “Set and Cure Times” section for curing conditions at 200 psi . The system should be pressure tested with water to 50 psi in excess of the maximum pressure when the maximum system pressure will be maintained above 150 psi .

  • Page 37: Painting Pipe And Fittings

    PAINTING PIPE AND FITTINGS The UL Listing DOES NOT cover painted CPVC fire sprinkler piping products . Use of certain paints, such as oil-based, can damage CPVC fire sprinkler piping products . Before painting any CPVC fire sprinkler piping products, consult with the local authority having jurisdiction for restrictions, and contact the paint supplier to confirm compatibility with CPVC material .

  • Page 38: Cut-In Procedures For System Modification Or Repair

    Failure to follow this instruction could cause serious personal injury and/or product damage. Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products can be used to make modifications or repairs to existing systems . Several fitting combinations can be used to tie into an existing system or to replace a section between fixed, cut-in points .
  • Page 39 . WARNING • Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products must never be used or tested in a system that contains compressed air or other gases. • Air must be removed from piping systems. Entrapped air can generate excessive surge pressures.

  • Page 40: Accessories

    • Refer to the “Engineering Data” section for recommended hanger spacing. Pipe hangers and support devices, used with Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products, must be listed as a UL Category VIXH (Support Devices for Thermoplastic Sprinkler Piping) and/or VFXT (Hangers, Pipe) . Refer to the UL website for manufacturers of products that comply with these categories .
  • Page 41 CPVC One-Hole Wrap-Around Strap: The CPVC one-hole wrap-around strap is designed to support CPVC piping systems only when the hanger tab is in the vertical position and the screw-type fastener is in the horizontal position . These straps can be used as pipe restraints when the hanger tab is in the downward position;...
  • Page 42 CPVC Two-Hole 90° Side Mount Strap: The CPVC side-mount strap is designed to support CPVC piping systems when attached to a horizontal beam with the screw-type fasteners in the horizontal position . In this case, the pipe hangs below the beam . This strap provides a benefit when overhead clearance is limited .
  • Page 43 . Metal Studs: Extreme caution must be taken when installing Victaulic FireLock CPVC pipe and fittings into metal studs, since the studs may puncture or gouge the pipe . Grommets made of plastic, which are commonly used in the plumbing industry, can be used for protection .

  • Page 44: Adjustable Sprinkler Adapter Installation Instructions

    The adjustable sprinkler adapter must be installed in accordance with the “Solvent Cementing Procedures” outlined in this manual . Victaulic recommends solvent cementing the drop/riser pipe into the adjustable sprinkler adapter first . Then, the drop/riser pipe can be solvent cemented into the drop/riser tee or elbow .

  • Page 45: Engineering Data Section

    ENGINEERING DATA SECTION Pipe and Fitting Specifications: Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Pipe is produced in SDR 13 .5 dimensions, as specified in ASTM F-442 . V ictaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Fittings are produced in Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 dimensions, in accordance with ASTM F-437, ASTM F-438, and ASTM F-439 .

  • Page 46: Hanger/Support Spacing

    HANGER/SUPPORT SPACING Since Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Pipe is rigid, it requires fewer supports than flexible, plastic systems . Refer to the “Pipe Hangers” section for details on hangers that are suitable for specific installations . • Vertical runs must be supported so that the weight of the run is not on a fitting or a joint .
  • Page 47 Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Pipe due to the reasons mentioned above . Any supporting device that requires a hammer, power nailer, and/or nails for installation CANNOT be used with the Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System . FIRELOCK CPVC SPRINKLER...
  • Page 48 . The pipe must be braced against the vertical lift-up with the closest hanger . Two common methods are used to brace Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Pipe: One technique uses a standard band hanger by positioning the threaded support...

  • Page 49: Riser Supports

    Exposed Installations: For exposed Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System installations that incorporate pendent or sidewall sprinklers, Listed support devices for thermoplastic sprinkler piping, or other listed support devices shall be used to mount the piping directly to the ceiling or sidewall .

  • Page 50: Trenching

    TRENCHING The trench for underground fire service applications should be of adequate width to allow convenient installation, while at the same time being as narrow as possible . Minimum trench widths may be utilized by joining pipe outside of the trench and lowering it into the trench after adequate joint strength has been achieved .

  • Page 51: Snaking/Deflection Of Pipe

    SNAKING/DEFLECTION OF PIPE NOTICE • After CPVC pipe has been solvent cemented, snake the pipe, according to the following recommendations, beside the trench during its required drying time. • Be especially careful not to apply any stress that will disturb the undried joint. •...
  • Page 52 Maximum Bending Deflections for Given Lengths of CPVC, SDR 13.5 (73°F) Pipe Size Length of Run (L) in feet inch Pipe Deflection (D) in inches 15.4 31.3 45.1 70.5 90.6 124.4 195.9 282.1 383.9 — — — 12.3 25.0 36.0 56.3 72.3 100.1 156.5 225.2 306.6 400.4 — —...

  • Page 53: Backfilling

    BACKFILLING CAUTION • Underground pipe must be thoroughly inspected and tested for leaks prior to backfilling (refer to section on hydrostatic pressure testing). Failure to follow this instruction could result in system failure. During periods of hot weather, backfilling should only be done early in the morning when the line is fully contracted, and there is no chance of insufficiently dried joints being subjected to contraction stresses .

  • Page 54: Appendix A - Design Criteria For Combustible Concealed Installations

    The insulation must be secured in place with metal wire netting. The metal wire netting is intended to hold the insulation in place if the insulation becomes wetted by the operation of a Victaulic Model V2502 or a Viking Coin (VK900) sprinkler during a fire.
  • Page 55 2 inches maximum (refer to Figure 2, Example 2) . The sprinkler must be installed only in the upright position . When the Victaulic Model V2502 or Viking Coin (VK900) Specific Application Sprinkler is used in an installation with a pitched roof...
  • Page 56 (whichever is smaller) . The Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System piping can then be used to supply the Victaulic Model V2502 or Viking Coin (VK900) Specific Application Sprinklers as well as the sprinklers below the ceiling . All other instructions in this design and installation manual must be referenced during system installation .
  • Page 57 FIRELOCK CPVC SPRINKLER I-800_55 SYSTEM PRODUCTS REV_J...
  • Page 58 FIRELOCK CPVC SPRINKLER I-800_56 SYSTEM PRODUCTS REV_J...

  • Page 59: Appendix B - Design Criteria For Combustible Concealed Installations Involving Victaulic Firelock Cpvc Sprinkler System Products And Tyco Fire Products Model Cc1 Combustible Concealed Sprinklers

    Additional Information: • When Model CC1 Combustible Concealed Sprinklers are used in Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler Systems, the bottom of horizontally run pipe must not exceed 4 inches above the ceiling . The CPVC piping can then be used to supply the Model CC1 Combustible Concealed Sprinklers as well as the sprinklers below the ceiling .

  • Page 60: Material Properties

    MATERIAL PROPERTIES Table I Modulus of Elasticity & Stress vs. Temperature Temperature °F Property Modulus of Elasticity 3.90 3.84 3.78 3.70 3.46 3.21 3.05 2.84 “E” x 10 Working Stress 1,900 1,785 1,630 1,485 1,345 1,270 “S” psi Table II Physical &...

  • Page 61: Expansion And Contraction

    = Length of Run in Feet ∆T = Temperature Change in °F Example: How much will a 40 foot run of 2-inch Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Pipe expand if the expected ambient temperature will range from 45°F to 85°F? ∆L = 12 eL (∆T)
  • Page 62 Expansion Loop Offset Configurations Loop 2/5 l 6" 6" 1/5 l O set 1/4 l 1/2 l 1/4 l Change of Direction Long Run of Pipe = Hanger or Guide = Restraint Hangers or guides should only be placed in the loop, offset or change of direction as indicated above .
  • Page 63 Example: How much expansion can be expected in a 200-foot run of 2-inch Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Pipe, and how long should the expansion loop be to compensate for this expansion (the expected temperature range will be from 40°F to 110°F)?

  • Page 64: Style #899 Firelock Cpvc One-Step Solvent Cement Msds Sheet

    Information on this form is furnished solely for the purpose of compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and shall not be used for any other purpose. Victaulic urges the customers receiving this Material Safety Data Sheet to study it carefully to become aware of the hazards, if any, of the product involved.
  • Page 65 SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation Skin Contact Eye Contact Ingestion EFFECT OF OVEREXPOSURE ACUTE: Inhalation: Severe overexposure may result in nausea, dizziness, headache. Can cause drowsiness, irritation of eyes and nasal passages. Skin Contact: Skin irritant.

  • Page 66: Warranty

    ® W A R R A N T Y Except as otherwise mandated by law, Victaulic (the “Company”) warrants that the goods which have been directly manufactured by them shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years, from the date of shipment . CUSTOMER...
  • Page 68 +46 42 88440 fax +46 42 88449 www.victaulic.com WCAS-6VDKG6 UPDATED 3/2008 I-800 2755 REV J Z000800000 VICTAULIC IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF VICTAULIC COMPANY . © 2008 VICTAULIC COMPANY . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED . PRINTED IN THE USA .

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