INSTALLATION
NOTES
A leak tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler
joint should be obtained with a torque
of 10 to 20 ft.lbs. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm). A
maximum of 30 ft. lbs. (40,7 Nm) of
torque is to be used to install sprin-
klers with 3/4 inch NPT connections.
Higher levels of torque may distort the
sprinkler inlet with consequent leak-
age or impairment of the sprinkler.
— Upright Sprinklers—
The Model F917 Intermediate Level
Upright Sprinklers must be installed in
accordance with the following instruc-
tions.
1. With pipe thread sealant applied,
hand tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting.
2. Tighten the sprinkler into the sprin-
kler fitting using only the W-Type 9
Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure B).
The wrench is to be applied to the
sprinkler wrenching area shown in
Figure A.
— Pendent Sprinklers—
The Model F917 Intermediate Level
Pendent Sprinklers must be installed
in accordance with the following in-
structions.
1. Roll one of the two required O-Rings
over the sprinkler threads until it
seats against the sprinkler wrench-
ing area flange as shown in Figure
A.
2. Install the Shield over the sprinkler
threads, and then roll the second
O-Ring over the sprinkler threads
until it is seated firmly against the
Shield.
3. With pipe thread sealant applied,
hand tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting.
4. Tighten the sprinkler into the sprin-
kler fitting using only the W-Type 9
Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure B).
The wrench is to be applied to the
sprinkler wrenching area shown in
Figure A.
When installed correctly, the O-
Rings will be slightly compressed
and the Shield will be held firmly in
place.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The Model F917 Intermediate level
Sprinklers must be maintained and
serviced in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions:
NOTE
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system
which it controls, permission to shut
down the affected fire protection sys-
tem must be obtained from the proper
authorities and all personnel who
may be affected by this action must be
notified.
Sprinklers which are found to be leak-
ing or exhibiting visible signs of corro-
sion must be replaced.
Automatic sprinklers must never be
shipped or stored where their tempera-
tures will exceed 100°F/38°C and they
must never be painted, plated, coated,
or otherwise altered after leaving the
factory. Modified or over-heated sprin-
klers must be replaced.
Care must be exercised to avoid dam-
age to the sprinklers - before, during,
and after installation. Sprinklers dam-
aged by dropping, striking, wrench
twist/slippage, or the like, must be re-
placed.
The owner is responsible for the in-
spection, testing, and maintenance of
their fire protection system and de-
vices in compliance with this docu-
ment, as well as with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in
addition to the standards of any other
authorities having jurisdiction. The in-
stalling contractor or sprinkler manu-
facturer should be contacted relative
to any questions.
It is recommended that automatic
TYPE
TEMPERATURE
RATING
FRAME
COLOR
CODE
NATURAL
BRASS
135°F/57°C
360°F/182°C
PENDENT
(SIN G3102)
SPRINKLER FINISH
Unpainted
Unpainted
White
Blue
Red
1, 2, 3
165°F/74°C
212°F/100°C
280°F/138°C
NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
2. Listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation as Rack Storage Sprinklers.
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
UPRIGHT
(SIN G3153)
135°F/57°C
Unpainted
165°F/74°C
Unpainted
212°F/100°C
White
280°F/138°C
Blue
360°F/182°C
Red
1, 2, 3
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
1, 2
FIGURE B
W-TYPE 9 SPRINKLER WRENCH
WRENCH
RECESS
OBSOLETE
