Shield SD1010 - SHIELD Upright, Pendent & Recessed Pendent 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 compound or
tapeseal.Applyonlytothemalethreads.
Step3-Handtightenthesprinklerintotting.
Step 4 - For Upright and Pendent 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to28ft.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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