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<br /> Do not attempt to make-up for insuf- Recessed Pend t Sprinklers Care must be exercised to avoid,dam-
<br /> ficient adjustment in the escutcheon The Series TY B Recessed Pendent age to the sprinkiers before,during,and
<br /> ' plate by under-or over-tightening the Sprinklers must e installed.in accor- after installation.�Sprinklers damaged
<br /> sprinkler.Readjust the position of the dance with the fol owing instructions. by clropping, striking, wrench twist%
<br /> sprinkler fitting to suit. slippage;or the like,rriust 6�e replaced.
<br /> Step A. After in. talling the Style 10 Also, replace any:sprinkler that has�a
<br /> Upright and Pendent Sprinkiers or 40 Mounting .late, as applicable, cracked bulb o�tFiat,ha"s lost liguid f'rom
<br /> The Series TY-B Upright and Pendent over the spr.inkl r threads and with its 6ulb.(Ref.Installation Section:)
<br /> Sprinklers must be installed in accor- pipe-thread seala t applied to_the pipe �
<br /> dance with the following instructions. threads,hand-tig ten the sprinkler into The owner is responsible for .the
<br /> the sprinkler fittin . inspection,testing',and mairifenance of
<br /> Step 1. Install pendent sprinklers in their_fire protection system ancl'cieyices
<br /> the pendent position; install upright Step B.Tighten e_sprinkler into the in compliance`with ttiis-document;as
<br /> sprinklers in the upright position. sprinkler fitting u ing only the W Type, Well as with.the:applicable standards
<br /> 7 Recessed Spn kler VUrench(Figure ���-
<br /> Step 2. With pipe-thread sealant g�.�jith referenc to Figure 3 or 4,the of the Nafional Fire.Protection Associa-
<br /> applied to the pipe tfireads, hand- W Type 7 Fiecess_cl Sprin{cler Wrench tion (e,g.,NFPA 25),,iri addition to the
<br /> tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler to tFie sprinkler w encFi flats. staridarcls of any oth�er authorities hav-
<br /> fitting. ing jurisdiction:Eoritact tfie'installing
<br /> Step C.After the ceiling is installed or cbntractor or sprinkler rrianufacfurer
<br /> Step 3.Tighten the sprinkler into the the finish coat is ,Pplied,slide on the regarciing any questions.
<br /> sprinkler fitting using only the W Type Style 10 or 40 GI sure over the Series '
<br /> Automatic sprinklers are recommended
<br /> 6 Sprinkler Wr.ench (Figure 7). For TY-B Sprinkler a d push the Clo'sure � �
<br /> wax-coated sprinklers, use an 8 or over the Mountin Plate until its flange to b�e inspected,tested,and rriaintained
<br /> 10 inch adjustable_Cre"scent wrench. contacts the ceili g. by a qualifed Inspection Service in
<br /> With reference to Figures 1 through 4, accordance with ,local requirements
<br /> apply the W-Type 7 Sprinkler UVrench - and/or national codes.
<br /> or the adjusta6le Crescent wrench, Care ,a_, d
<br /> as applidable is to be applied to the ' ,
<br /> wrench flats. Mainte�" �ance
<br /> When installing wax-coated sprinklers The TYCO Serie TY-B, 2.8, 5.6, and
<br /> with the�adjustable Crescent.w'rench, g,0 K-factor, lJ right and Pendent
<br /> ezercise`care,to preVent darrmage fo the Sprinklers must b maintained and ser-
<br /> wax coatirig on the sprinkler wrench viced in accorda ce with this section.
<br /> flats or frame arms and,consequently, " �
<br /> exposure of 6are metal to the corrosive Before closing a re protection system
<br /> environt�ient. 'O,pen the jaws of the main control ya ve for .maintenance
<br /> wrench sufficiently wide to pass over Work on the fir protecfiori"system
<br /> #he wrench flats without damaging the that it controls, btain,permission to
<br /> wax coating. Before wrench figHtening shut down tFie:af ected fre,protection
<br /> the sprinkler, adjust the jaws of the system from,, tFi ,proper autho�ities
<br /> wrench to contact only'the sprinkler and notify all pe sonnel �,Vho may be
<br /> wrench flats. After wrench tighte_ning affected by tfiis a�tion.
<br /> the_sprinkler, looseri the wrench jaws The owner mu t .assure that the
<br /> before rerrioving the v,irench. sprinkle�s. are n ,t used ;for hanging
<br /> After installation,inspect the sprinkler any otijects and at ttie sprinklers are
<br /> w�ench flats and frame arms and only cleaned by eans of gently ciust-
<br /> retouch(repair)the wax coating when- ing with a feath_ r duster; otherwise,
<br /> ever the.coatirig has been damaged non-operation in the event of a fire or
<br /> arid bare"inetal is exposed. Retouch inadvertent oper tion may"result.
<br /> tfie wax cbating on the .wrench flats Absence of an _scutcheon, which is
<br /> by g�ently'applying,a heated 1/8 inch used to cover;a learance;tiiay d'elay
<br /> diameter steel roii to the darriaged the time to sprin ler operation in a fire
<br /> areas of wax,to smooth it back over situation.
<br /> areas where bare metal is.exposed.
<br /> Sprinklers,which are fou_nd to be leak-
<br /> �-� ing or gzhibiting. isibl'e signs of corro-
<br /> sion mustlie rep acecl.
<br /> Only retouching of the wax coating Automatic sprin lers must never be
<br /> applied to the wrench f/ats and frame
<br /> arms�s perinitted,and the retouching Rainted, plated, oated, or otherwise
<br /> is to be performed only at the time of altered affer I�aving the �facfo�y.
<br /> tl�e inifial sprinRler installation. Modified sPrinkl Ys mu,st,b'e replaced.
<br /> Sprinklers that.h ve been expo'sed'to
<br /> The stee/rod should be heated only to cbrrosiye p�oclu �s of combustion,but
<br /> the point at which i#can begin io me/t have not operate ,shoUld be replaced
<br /> fhe wax,and appropriate precaufions if they cannot ti_"completely cleanecl
<br /> rieed to be taken when handling the by wiping the s' irikler with a cloth or
<br /> heated rod in order to prevent the by brushing it wi h a soft bristle brush.
<br /> installer from being burned.
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