Victaulic VicFlex I-VICFLEX Field Installation Handbook page 14

California Customers – Proposition 65 Compliance:
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
The below instructions apply to all Victaulic
information, always refer to the specific product's installation instructions featured in this
handbook.
• To protect hoses from dirt, debris, moisture, and other environmental factors,
hoses shall remain in factory packaging and be stored in a dry location prior to
installation.
Failure to protect hoses may cause product failure, resulting in joint leakage and
property damage.
• Victaulic VicFlex
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National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, etc.) standards or
equivalent standards and in accordance with applicable building and fire codes.
Victaulic VicFlex
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actuated systems. Deviations from these standards or alterations to Victaulic
VicFlex products or sprinklers will void any Victaulic
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system integrity. Installations shall meet the provisions of the local authority
having jurisdiction and local codes, as applicable, and shall comply with all design
specifications.
• Victaulic VicFlex
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flexible sprinkler products.
• For recessed sprinklers, a standard long elbow reducer is recommended.
• For concealed sprinklers, a short 90° elbow reducer is recommended.
• Refer to the specific Victaulic
information. In addition, when installing Victaulic
Sprinklers with Victaulic
Installation and Maintenance Instructions for details on sprinkler installation
requirements. Product publications and installation instructions can be
downloaded at victaulic.com.
• Size the piping system to meet or exceed the minimum required flow rate for the
sprinkler system.
• Per NFPA requirements, flush the system to remove foreign material. Continue to
flush the system until water runs clear.
DO NOT install sprinkler system piping through heating ducts.
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WARNING:
• The painted surface of these products can expose you to
chemicals, including BBP, which are known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For
more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
• Brass components, even those manufactured from "low lead" or
"no lead" brass can expose you to trace amounts of chemicals,
such as lead, which is known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects of other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
products shall be installed according to current, applicable
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products are intended to be installed in wet, dry, or preaction
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products shall not be intermixed with other manufacturer's
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VicFlex
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VicFlex products. For additional
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CAUTION
product publication for applications and listing
Sprinkler Fittings, refer to the I-40
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GENERAL INFORMATION REV_A
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FireLock Automatic
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