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GUARDS AND WATER
TECHNICAL DATA
SHIELDS FOR
XT1 SPRINKLERS
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4. Once the sprinkler is inside the frame and the guard is properly oriented, rotate the guard 90 degrees in either direction so
the activation element T-hinge is not blocked. See Figures 4 and 5.
5. Close the guard and tighten the torx screw.
Alternatively, the guard can
be rotated 180° so the T-hinge
pocket on the opposite side is
facing outward.
90°
Activation element
T-hinge facing outward.
Figure 4: Orienting the Sprinkler
Figure 5: Closing the Guard
6. VERIFY THAT THE SPRINKLER IS PROPERLY ORIENTED WITHIN THE GUARD. SEE FIGURE 6 BELOW.
Improper installation will impede
proper sprinkler operation. In this
example, the sprinkler activation
element T-hinge is not facing
outward and is blocked.
Figure 6: Improper Alignment
Form No. F_021319
20.10.06
Rev 20.2
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