Victaulic UM Series Installation, Maintenance, & Testing Manual

Victaulic UM Series Installation, Maintenance, & Testing Manual

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INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION, AND TESTING INSTRUCTIONS
Series UM Universal Manifold Assembly
(With or Without Control Valve)
• The Series UM Universal Manifold Assembly 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.
• These installation instructions are intended for an experienced, trained installer. The installer shall understand the use of this product and
why it was specified for the particular application.
• The installer shall understand common industry safety standards and potential consequences of improper product installation.
Failure to follow installation requirements and local and national codes and standards could compromise system integrity or cause system
failure, resulting in death or serious personal injury and property damage.
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WARNING
• Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install any Victaulic products.
• Always verify that the piping system has been completely depressurized and drained
immediately prior to installation, removal, adjustment, or maintenance of any Victaulic
products.
• Confirm that any equipment, branch lines, or sections of piping that may have been isolated
for/during testing or due to valve closures/positioning are identified, depressurized, and
drained immediately prior to installation, removal, adjustment, or maintenance of any
Victaulic products.
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury and property
damage.
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  • Page 1 (With or Without Control Valve) WARNING • Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install any Victaulic products. • Always verify that the piping system has been completely depressurized and drained immediately prior to installation, removal, adjustment, or maintenance of any Victaulic products.
  • Page 2 * UL Listed under File EX27312 Riser Manifold with Flow Detection † The control valve for 1 1/4 – 1 1/2-inch/42.4 – 48.3-mm sizes is the Victaulic Series 728 FireLock™ Ball Valve. The control valve for 2 – 8-inch/60.3 – 219.1-mm sizes is the Victaulic Series 705 FireLock™ Butterfly Valve ** NFPA 13 requirement that relief valve is UL Listed –...
  • Page 3 I-UM / Series UM Universal Manifold Assembly / Installation, Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Instructions INSTALLATION • The UM is shipped preassembled in a single box. Confirm that adequate space is available for the assembly. • Flush water supply piping. Before installing the UM, flush the water supply piping thoroughly to remove all foreign material. •...
  • Page 4 I-UM / Series UM Universal Manifold Assembly / Installation, Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Instructions CONTROL VALVE WIRING The following wiring instructions apply to both the Victaulic Series 728 FireLock ™ Ball Valve and Victaulic Series 705 FireLock ™ Butterfly Valve.
  • Page 5 I-UM / Series UM Universal Manifold Assembly / Installation, Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing Instructions TESTING Refer to NFPA 25, FM Datasheets, or any applicable local requirements to perform testing. The authority having jurisdiction in the area may require these tests on a more frequent basis. Verify these requirements by contacting the authority having jurisdiction in the affected area. Before proceeding with any tests involving water flow, the following precautions shall be taken.
  • Page 6 For complete contact information, visit victaulic.com I-UM 15847 REV A UPDATED 03/2021 Z0000UM000 VICTAULIC AND FIRELOCK ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OR TRADEMARKS OF VICTAULIC COMPANY AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND/OR OTHER COUNTRIES. © 2021 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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