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WARNINGS
The SHIELD must be installed and maintained in
compliancewiththisdocument.Depressurizeanddrainthe
piping system before attempting to install, remove, or adjust
anySprinklers.Failuretodosomayimpairtheperformance
ofthesesprinklers.Theownerisresponsibleformaintaining
the re protection system and devices in operation.
WRENCH DESCRIPTION
The Sprinkler Wrench is a tool specically designed for
installingSHIELDSprinklers.Thesespecialwrenchesmust
be used to provide the proper leverage when tightening the
sprinklerandtominimizeslippageduringinstallation.Any
otherwrenchmaydamagethesprinkler.
INSTALLATION
All SHIELD Sprinklers must be installed according to
NFPA 13 Standards.Deviations from these requirements
and standards or any alteration to the sprinkler itself will
void any warranty made by manufacturer. In addition,
installation must also meet local government provisions,
codesandstandardsasapplicable.
The system piping must be properly sized to insure the
minimumrequiredowrateatthesprinkler.Checkforthe
proper model, style, orice size and temperature rating
prior to installation.Installsprinklersafterthepipingisin
place to avoid mechanical damage, replace any damaged
units.Wetpipesystemsmustbeprotectedfromfreezing.
Upon completion of the installation, the system must be
testedperrecognizedstandards.Intheeventofathread
task, remove the unit, apply new pipe joint compound or
tape,andreinstall.
ADDITIONAL
RecessedSprinkler-Toinstalltheescutcheonplate,align
with it and push or thread over the sprinkler body into the
upper support piece, until the outer edge of the escutcheon
meetsthemountingsurface.
INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
Step1.Theunitmustbeinstalledinthehorizontalsidewall
positionfortheHorizontalSidewallSprinklers.
Step2.Useonlyanon-hardeningpipejointcompoundor
tapeseal.Applyonlytothemalethreads.
Step3.Handtightenthesprinklerintotting.
Step 4. For Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers, use a
standard wrench. Tighten the unit into the tting. A
lead-tightjointrequiresonly7to14ft.-lbs(9.5to19.0Nm)of
torque.Atangentialforceof14to28ft.-lbs(62.3to124.5N)
deliveredthrougha6”(150mm)handlewilldeliveradequate
torque. Once torque level reach over 21ft.-lbs(28.6Nm)
it may distort the orice seal, resulting in leakage. For
exposedpipingsystems,thesprinklershouldbeoriented
sotheframearmsareparallelwiththebranchlinepipe.
CAUTION
Do not over-tighten or under-tighten the sprinkler to
compensate for inaccurateescutcheonplate adjustment.
Protectionclipsareusedtoprotectitsbulb.Pleasehave
cliponatalltimesduringtransportation.
MAINTENANCE
Sprinklers must never be altered after manufacture. Any
alteration such as painting and coating will directly harm
thesprinklerandcausemalfunctions.Sprinklerincontact
with corrosive products should be replaced if they cannot
becleanedcompletely.
Visual inspections are recommended after installation.
After installation, a close-up inspection annually will
sufce.
Inspection and maintenance of re protection system is
the responsibility of the owner. It is recommended that
automatic sprinkler system be inspected and tested
accordingtolocaland/ornationalregulations.
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