Victaulic FireLock V2906 Installation And Maintenance Instructions

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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• Victaulic ® FireLock ™ Automatic Sprinklers 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.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
• Victaulic ® FireLock ™ Automatic Sprinklers shall be installed
according to current, applicable Factory Mutual (FM) standards,
VdS standards, CEA 4001 standards, National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, etc.) standards or equivalent
standards and in accordance with applicable building and fire
codes. Deviations from these standards or alterations to sprinklers
(including painting and coating) will void any Victaulic warranty
and will impact 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.
Refer to the specific Victaulic product publication for
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applications and listing information. Product publications can be
downloaded at victaulic.com.
• Transport and store sprinklers in a cool, dry environment in their
original packaging. To prevent damage, DO NOT empty sprinklers
into bags or buckets.
• 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.
• DO NOT connect sprinkler system piping to domestic hot water
systems.
DO NOT allow electrical wiring or other cabling to be hung or
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wrapped around the sprinkler piping system.
DO NOT install sprinklers and sprinkler fittings where ambient
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conditions may fall below or exceed the maximum listed or
approved temperature ratings.
DO NOT install sprinklers that have been dropped or struck by
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another object, even if they do not appear damaged. Never install
glass bulb sprinklers if the bulb is cracked or if there is a loss of
liquid from the bulb. Discard and replace any sprinklers that are
damaged or show signs of corrosion.
• Before installation, verify that the sprinkler is the proper model,
orifice size, and temperature rating for the intended application.
• Protect wet piping systems from freezing temperatures.
• To avoid damage, install sprinklers into the fittings only after the
sprinkler system piping is in place.
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• 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.
WARNING
DO NOT paint, coat, plate, or alter sprinklers. Sprinklers that have
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been altered from their manufactured condition may not function
properly and will void any agency listings and/or approvals and
impact system integrity.
• DO NOT test sprinklers with a heat source. The glass bulb can
weaken or shatter if exposed to a heat source during testing.
DO NOT clean sprinklers with soapy water, detergents, ammonia,
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cleaning fluids, or other chemicals. Remove any dust, lint, etc. with
a soft, dry cloth.
Sprinklers that have operated SHALL NOT be reassembled or
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reused. When replacing sprinklers, use new sprinklers of the same
type, orifice, temperature, and response.
• Inspect sprinklers on a regular basis for corrosion, mechanical
damage, obstructions, etc. The frequency of inspections may vary
due to corrosive atmospheres/water supplies and activities around
the sprinklers.
DO NOT hang anything from or attach anything to sprinklers.
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Obstructing the discharge pattern will affect the sprinkler's
performance in the event of a fire.
• If construction is altered, the building owner or their representative
is responsible for referencing applicable standards to determine if
additional sprinklers or other system adjustments are required.
• The building owner or their representative is responsible for
maintaining the fire protection system in proper operating
condition.
• After installation is complete, the entire sprinkler system shall
be tested in accordance with applicable standards that describe
the care and maintenance of sprinkler systems. In addition, the
authority having jurisdiction may have additional maintenance,
testing, and inspection requirements that shall be followed. NOTE:
A successful test is not a substitute for proper system installation
and maintenance.
• Replacement/relocation of Victaulic
Sprinklers SHALL be performed by qualified personnel familiar
with the system's original design criteria, sprinkler listings/
approvals, and local codes.
Failure to follow this instruction could affect system performance
during a fire, resulting in death or serious personal injury and
property damage.
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