Shield SD1010 - SHIELD Conventional Sprinkler Installation & Safety; Warnings; Wrench Description; Installation Guide

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WARNINGS
TheSHIELDSprinklers mustbeinstalled andmaintained
incompliancewiththisdocument.Depressurizeanddrain
the piping system before attempting to install, remove,
oradjustanySprinklers.Failure todo somayimpair the
performanceofthesesprinklers.Theownerisresponsible
formaintaining the re protection systemand devicesin
operation.
WRENCH DESCRIPTION
The Sprinkler Wrench is a tool specically designed for
installingSHIELDSprinklers.Thesespecialwrenchesmust
be used to provide the proper leverage when tightening the
sprinklerandtominimizeslippageduringinstallation.Any
otherwrenchmaydamagethesprinkler.
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,
codesandstandardsasapplicable.
The system piping must be properly sized to insure the
minimumrequiredowrateatthesprinkler.Checkforthe
proper model, style, orice size and temperature rating
prior to installation.Installsprinklersafterthepipingisin
place to avoid mechanical damage, replace any damaged
units.Wetpipesystemsmustbeprotectedfromfreezing.
Upon completion of the installation, the system must be
testedperrecognizedstandards.Intheeventofathread
task, remove the unit, apply new pipe joint compound or
tape,andreinstall.
ADDITIONAL
Recessed Sprinkler - To install the escutcheon plate,
align with it and push or thread over the sprinkler body
into the upper support piece, until the outer edge of the
escutcheonmeetsthemountingsurface.
INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
Step1.Theunitmustbeinstalledintheuprightpositionfor
the Upright Sprinklers, and in the Pendent position for the
PendentSprinkler,PendentRecessedSprinkler.
Step2.Useonlyanon-hardeningpipejointcompouindor
tapeseal.Applyonlytothemalethreads.
Step3.Handtightenthesprinklerintotting.
Step 4. For Conventional Sprinklers, use a standard
wrench.Tightentheunitintothetting.Alead-tightjoint
requires only 7 to 14ft.-lbs (9.5 to 19.0Nm) of torque. A
tangentialforceof14to28ft.-lbs(62.3to124.5N)delivered
througha6”(150mm)handlewilldeliveradequatetorque.
Once torque level reach over 21ft.-lbs (28.6Nm) it may
distortthe orice seal, resulting in leakage. For exposed
piping systems, the sprinkler should be oriented so the
framearmsareparallelwiththebranchlinepipe.
CAUTION
Do not over-tighten or under-tighten the sprinkler to
compensateforinaccurateescutcheonplateadjustment.
Protectionclipsareusedtoprotect itsbulb.Pleasehave
cliponatalltimesduringtransportation.
MAINTENANCE
Sprinklers must never be altered after manufacture. Any
alteration such as painting and coating will directly harm
thesprinklerandcausemalfunctions.Sprinklerincontact
with corrosive products should be replaced if they cannot
becleanedcompletely.
Visual inspections are recommended after installation.
After installation, a close-up inspection annually will
sufce.
Inspection and maintenance of re protection system is
the responsibility of the owner. It is recommended that
automatic sprinkler system be inspected and tested
accordingtolocaland/ornationalregulations.
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