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STYLE AB4 BRACKET INSTALLATION FOR HAT 

FURRING CHANNEL CEILING SYSTEMS REV_A

INTRODUCTION

Victaulic

®

 VicFlex

™

 Sprinkler Fittings connect the sprinkler piping directly to the sprinkler 

using a flexible hose and fittings and are designed for use in hat furring channel ceiling 
applications.

Ceiling construction shall meet the requirements of ASTM C645 and shall be installed in 
accordance with ASTM C754.

• 

Refer to the “Technical Data for Flexible Hoses” section.

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Refer to the “Important Information Installation” section. 

STYLE AB4 BRACKET ASSEMBLY DRAWING

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Item

Style AB4 Description

1

24-inch/610-mm or 48-inch/1219-mm Square Bar*

2

Center Gate Assembly with Adjustment Screw

3

Style AB4 End Bracket with Wing Screw

4

Wing Screw

5

Relocation Warning Label

6

Sheet Metal Screw (#10 - 24 x 3/8-inch)

*

For the UL Listing, when the 48-inch/1220-mm length bracket is used, the maximum 

sprinkler K-factor is K8.0 and the maximum spacing is 30-inches/762-mm. Square bar 
length is in reference to nominal ceiling grid spacing.

Summary of Contents for VicFlex AB12

Page 1: ...ections of piping that may have been isolated for during testing or due to valve closures positioning are identified depressurized and drained immediately prior to installation removal adjustment or m...

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Page 3: ...annel Ceiling Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM C754 Standards FM and VdS only 26 Wood Joists Studs Installation FM Only for AB1 and FM UL for AB2 28 ASTM C645 Metal Joists Studs in Accordance...

Page 4: ...racket Assembly 57 Adjusting the Location of the V33 V36 or V40 Dry Sprinkler 58 Installation of the Series AH2 or AH2 CC Flexible Hose to the Style AB6 Threaded Inlet Adapter 59 Installation of the S...

Page 5: ...tyle ABBA Bracket 83 Installation Notes for the Style ABMM Bracket 84 Installation Configurations for the Style ABMM Bracket 85 STYLE AQC U BRACKET 87 Introduction 88 AQC U Bracket Installation Compon...

Page 6: ...n Accordance with ASTM C636 Standards 124 Style VB3 and VB4 Brackets Installation for Wood Joists Studs 126 Style VB3 and VB4 Brackets Installation for ASTM C645 Metal Joists Studs Installed in Accord...

Page 7: ...allation for AB1 AB2 AB3 AB4 AB5 AB7 AB10 AB11 AB12 ABBA and ABMM Brackets 150 Ceiling Tile Installation for AB1 and AB2 Brackets 150 VICTAULIC VICFLEX TAMPER EVIDENT LABELS 151 Overview 152 Applying...

Page 8: ...Friction Loss Data FM 171 Series AH2 AH2 CC Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data FM 172 Series AH2 LP AH2 CC LP Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data FM 173 Series AH2 300 AH2 CC 300 Flexible Hose Friction Los...

Page 9: ...exible Hose Friction Loss Data VDS 193 Series AH1 AH1 CC AH2 and AH2 CC Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data LPCB 194 Series AH1 Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data CCC 195 Series AH2 Flexible Hose Friction...

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Page 11: ...I VICFLEX_11 General Information...

Page 12: ...to download on the Victaulic website victaulic com Always follow good piping practices Specified pressures temperatures performance standards and tolerances shall never be exceeded Many applications r...

Page 13: ...e installer shall understand common industry safety standards and potential consequences of improper product installation It is the system designer s responsibility to verify suitability of stainless...

Page 14: ...c standards or equivalent standards and in accordance with applicable building and fire codes Victaulic VicFlex products are intended to be installed in wet dry or preaction actuated systems Deviation...

Page 15: ...flexible hose in a straight configuration Victaulic VicFlex Series AH1 and AH2 Flexible Hoses can be installed for hydrostatic testing and then readjusted for final sprinkler placement once the ceili...

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Page 17: ...I VICFLEX_17 Construction Requirements...

Page 18: ...cturers of hat furring channel ceiling systems Style AB5 Bracket The Victaulic VicFlex Style AB5 Bracket is designed for use on wood or metal joists studs and CD Profile 60 mm channel ceiling systems...

Page 19: ...orilla Grid are products of SBB Inc Topwell is a product of Chyi Lee Industry Co Ltd Tenryo is a product of Tenryo Technology Engineering Co Ltd Topline is a product of Topline System Engineering Co L...

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Page 21: ...I VICFLEX_21 Styles AB1 AB2 and AB10 Brackets Installation Instructions...

Page 22: ...to the Technical Data section STYLE AB1 BRACKET ASSEMBLY DRAWING 2 3 1 5 3 7 6 4 Item Style AB1 Description 1 24 inch 610 mm or 48 inch 1219 mm Square Bar 2 Center Gate Assembly with Wing Nut 3 End B...

Page 23: ...2 Center Gate Assembly with Adjustment Screw 3 End Bracket with Sheet Metal Screw 4 Wing Screw 5 Relocation Warning Label 6 Helical Spring Lock Washer 7 T25 Socket Button Head Cap Screw For the UL Lis...

Page 24: ...KETS FOR ASTM 635 CEILING SUSPENSION SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM 636 STANDARDS WARNING The flexible hose shall not be bent or fluctuated up and down or side to side when pressurized Failure to fol...

Page 25: ...the rails Side Facing the Opening of the Center Gate Assembly 2a For center of tile installations align the end bracket with the center of tile slot of the T bar rail with the side facing the opening...

Page 26: ...Nipple to the Flexible Hose sections 2 Using a T25 drive bit remove the pre installed sheet metal screw from each Style AB2 end bracket NOTE For adjustment purposes the wing screw on top of the Style...

Page 27: ...etrate each sheet metal screw through the T bar rail until the end bracket is seated fully against the T bar rail DO NOT over tighten the screws Over tightening will cause the screws to strip resultin...

Page 28: ...ar resting on top of the metal joists studs 3b Slide the end bracket assembly with the wing screw toward the outside flat surface of the opposite metal joist stud as shown in the graphic above 4 Insta...

Page 29: ...e outside surface of the metal joist stud with the square bar resting on top of the metal joists studs 3b Slide the end bracket assembly with the wing screw toward the outside flat surface of the oppo...

Page 30: ...hall be measured from the outside of the end bracket assembly to the point on the square bar that will butt against the other wood joist stud 4 Place the end bracket assembly removed in step 2 onto th...

Page 31: ...l be measured from the outside of the end bracket assembly to the point on the square bar that will butt against the other metal joist stud 4 Place the end bracket assembly removed in step 2 onto the...

Page 32: ...ists studs 3a Cut the square bar to the length needed to fit between the two wood joists studs This length shall be measured from the outside of the end bracket assembly to the point on the square bar...

Page 33: ...he square bar to the length needed to fit between the two metal joists studs This length shall be measured from the outside of the end bracket assembly to the point on the square bar that will butt ag...

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Page 35: ...I VICFLEX_35 Style AB3 Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 36: ...ceilings along with VicFlex flexible hoses For institutional sprinklers used with the Style AB3 Bracket refer to the specific sprinkler manufacturer s technical data and installation instructions for...

Page 37: ...crete block ceilings 1 Install the flexible hose into the sprinkler piping and the sprinkler reducing nipple onto the flexible hose by following the applicable instructions in the Connection to Sprink...

Page 38: ...hand tight plus 1 2 to 3 4 of a turn NOTE The pivot screw of the center gate assembly is staked to resist removal of the wing nut NOTICE When the Style AB3 is used in institutional applications instal...

Page 39: ...I VICFLEX_39 Style AB4 Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 40: ...efer to the Technical Data for Flexible Hoses section Refer to the Important Information Installation section STYLE AB4 BRACKET ASSEMBLY DRAWING 5 3 3 4 4 6 6 2 1 Item Style AB4 Description 1 24 inch...

Page 41: ...ecting the Sprinkler Reducing Nipple to the Flexible Hose sections 2 Loosen the wing screw on top of each end bracket assembly to allow the end brackets to slide on the square bar 3 Attach the end bra...

Page 42: ...6 Using a 5 16 inch hex drive bit tighten the 10 24 x 3 8 inch sheet metal screw provided with the bracket through the two locations on each end bracket and into the hat furring channels 7 Verify tha...

Page 43: ...I VICFLEX_43 Style AB5 Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 44: ...tion Refer to the Important Installation Information section STYLE AB5 BRACKET ASSEMBLY DRAWING 2 3 1 5 3 4 4 Item Style AB5 Description 1 24 inch 610 mm or 48 inch 1219 mm Square Bar 2 Center Gate As...

Page 45: ...he inside surface of the one wood joist stud with the top of the 90 bend resting on top of the wood joist stud as shown above Repeat this step for the other end bracket assembly 4 Install the Style AB...

Page 46: ...e Hose sections 2 Place an end bracket assembly onto each end of the square bar so that the wing screw is facing inward toward the center gate assembly as shown above 3 Install each end bracket of the...

Page 47: ...bracket assembly onto each end of the square bar so that one of the wing screws is facing inward toward the center gate assembly and the other wing screw is facing outward away from the center gate a...

Page 48: ...reducing nipple onto the flexible hose by following the applicable instructions in the Connection to Sprinkler Piping and Connecting the Sprinkler Reducing Nipple to the Flexible Hose sections 2 Place...

Page 49: ...ckets to the square bar by tightening the wing screw on top of each end bracket assembly until the bottom of the wing screw reaches metal to metal contact with the top of the end bracket 6 Complete th...

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Page 51: ...I VICFLEX_51 Style AB6 Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 52: ...Installation section Refer to Victaulic publication 10 90 for details regarding Style AB6 Bracket Assembly weights The ceiling or wall shall be designed to support the load of the Style AB6 Bracket A...

Page 53: ...m 24 inch 610 mm 1 F to 20 F 3 6 inch 76 152 mm 24 inch 610 mm 18 3 C to 28 9 C 7 12 inch 178 305 mm 30 inch 762 mm 21 F to 30 F 3 6 inch 76 152 mm 24 inch 610 mm 29 4 C to 34 4 C 7 12 inch 178 305 mm...

Page 54: ...mm 21 F to 30 F 3 6 inch 76 152 mm 12 inch 305 mm 29 4 C to 34 4 C 7 12 inch 178 305 mm 18 inch 457 mm 31 F to 40 F 3 6 inch 76 152 mm 12 inch 305 mm 35 0 C to 40 0 C 7 12 inch 178 305 mm 18 inch 457...

Page 55: ...otal weight in pounds kilograms for a Model V33 V36 or V40 Dry Sprinkler a Series AH2 CC and a Style AB6 Bracket Assembly V33 V36 or V40 AB6 Order Length inches mm Weight pounds kilograms AH2 CC 31 AB...

Page 56: ...r Use caution when removing bulb protector to prevent damage to the bulb deflector and frame arms DO NOT use any tools to remove the bulb protector 2 Carefully place sleeve or collar over sprinkler an...

Page 57: ...mbly is installed through the ceiling however the installation steps in this section can be applied to any installation orientation 1 Drill a hole into the ceiling or wall of the freezer Use a 2 inch...

Page 58: ...Slide the barrel of the V33 V36 or V40 Dry Sprinkler up or down to the desired location 3 Retighten each nut located at the back of the Style AB6 Bracket Assembly to a torque of 45 inch lbs 5 1 N m DO...

Page 59: ...flexible hose provides the leak proof connection Tighten the connection nut to a torque of 40 ft lbs 54N m approximately 1 2 to 3 4 of a turn past hand tight NOTE To prevent damage to the seal tighte...

Page 60: ...adapter Allow the assembly to drain 2 After the assembly is drained completely install the plug back into the Style AB6 adapter hand tight plus 11 2 to 3 turns BULB PROTECTOR REMOVAL WARNING Sprinkle...

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Page 62: ...r to the Technical Data section STYLE AB7 BRACKET ASSEMBLY DRAWING 2 3 5 1 6 5 4 4 3 Item Style AB7 Description 1 24 inch 610 mm or 48 inch 1219 mm Square Bar 2 Center Gate Assembly with Wing Nut 3 St...

Page 63: ...he square bar Tighten the wing screw on top of the each end bracket assembly to a torque of 36 inch lbs 4 N m approximately 1 2 to 3 4 of a turn past hand tight to secure the end bracket to the square...

Page 64: ...ly with the sheet metal screw removed in step 2 toward the outside surface of the opposite wood joist stud as shown in the graphic on the following page 1 inch 38 mm Long 10 Wood Screw 4 Total 4 Insta...

Page 65: ...ists studs 3a Slide the end bracket assembly with the sheet metal screw removed in step 2 toward the inside flat surface of the opposite metal joist stud as shown in the graphic below 1 inch 32 mm Lon...

Page 66: ...measured from the outside of the end bracket assembly with the wing screw removed to the point on the square bar that will butt up against the other wood joist stud 4 Place the end bracket assembly re...

Page 67: ...ide of the end bracket assembly with the wing screw removed to the point on the square bar that will butt up against the other metal joist stud 4 Place the end bracket assembly removed in step 2 onto...

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Page 69: ...I VICFLEX_69 Style AB11 Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 70: ...ction Refer to the Important Installation Information section STYLE AB11 BRACKET ASSEMBLY DRAWING SHOWN 5 3 4 1 2 5 3 Item Style AB11 Description 1 24 inch 610 mm or 48 inch 1219 mm Square Bar 2 Cente...

Page 71: ...e end bracket assembly can be loosened to allow the end bracket to slide on the square bar Tighten the wing screw on top of the end bracket assembly to a torque of 36 inch lbs 4 N m approximately 1 2...

Page 72: ...rails tighten the pre installed sheet metal screws using a T25 drive bit Penetrate through the T bar rail until the end bracket is seated fully against the T bar rail DO NOT over tighten the screws Ov...

Page 73: ...I VICFLEX_73 Style AB12 Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 74: ...Bracket is designed for low clearance applications when used with low profile elbows The Style AB12 Bracket provides a means for vertical sprinkler adjustment after the ceiling has been installed and...

Page 75: ...he adjustment screw then push open the center gate assembly NOTE The adjust ment screw of the center gate assembly is staked to resist removal 2a Insert the end of the threaded rod into the Style AB12...

Page 76: ...5 N m until adjustment screw makes metal to metal contact with bottom of gate NOTE The sprinkler reducing nipple can be adjusted after the drywall is installed by using the adjustment screw on the cen...

Page 77: ...hort Elbow Standard Long Elbow Standard Straight Reducer 3 4 inch Rec Conc 3 4 inch Rec Conc 3 4 inch Rec Conc 3 4 inch Rec Conc 3 4 inch Rec Conc Dimensions inches millimeters A Minimum Required Inst...

Page 78: ...I VICFLEX_78 STYLE AB12 BRACKET INSTALLATION FOR SUSPENDED AND HARD LID CEILINGS REV_A 3 8 inch M10 Threaded Rod 3 foot 0 9 meter Maximum Length V2703 inch 12 7 mm 1 8 inch 3 mm 11 8 inch 29 mm R...

Page 79: ...I VICFLEX_79 ABBA ABMM Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 80: ...nstalled in accordance with ASTM C636 SHORT 90 ELBOW REDUCERS ARE TYPICALLY USED WITH CONCEALED SPRINKLERS Refer to the Technical Data for Flexible Hoses section Refer to the Important Information Ins...

Page 81: ...ABMM BRACKET INSTALLATION FOR FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE REV_A STYLE ABBA BRACKET ASSEMBLY DRAWING 2 1 3 4 6 5 Item Description 1 Gate 2 Adjustment Screw 3 Square Bar Retaining Screw 4 Bracket Body 5 Squ...

Page 82: ...e wall or ceiling surface For temporary fire protection configurations 11 2 inch 48 3 mm size sprinkler piping only The Style ABBA Bracket requires a U bolt and two nuts for installation Victaulic doe...

Page 83: ...FM STYLE ABBA BRACKET USED FOR CANTILEVER MOUNT PENDENT CONFIGURATION FM STYLE ABBA BRACKET USED FOR CANTILEVER MOUNT SIDEWALL CONFIGURATION FM STYLE ABBA BRACKET USED FOR TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION UP...

Page 84: ...ing applications or metal wall or ceiling applications Victaulic does not supply the screws for attaching the Style ABMM Bracket to the wall or ceiling The installing contractor shall select screws th...

Page 85: ...YLE ABMM BRACKET ON STYLE AB2 SQUARE BAR AND END BRACKETS FM STYLE ABMM BRACKET ON STYLE AB5 SQUARE BAR AND END BRACKETS FM STYLE ABMM BRACKET USED FOR STANDOFF MOUNT PENDENT CONFIGURATION FM STYLE AB...

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Page 87: ...I VICFLEX_87 Style AQC U Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 88: ...designated representative to confirm requirements for the specific cleanroom application Refer to the Technical Data for Flexible Hoses section Refer to the Important Installation Information section...

Page 89: ...cFlex Style AQC U assembly into the cross block location 4 Align the holes in the swivel bracket of the Victaulic VicFlex Style AQC U with the T Bolts Secure the swivel bracket to the ceiling grid by...

Page 90: ...Gordon VicFlex Sprinkler Assembly VicFlex Series AH2 CC Flexible Sprinkler Hose Exploded View of Installation Components Components provided by ceiling grid manufacturer or others Ceiling Grid Bracke...

Page 91: ...Victaulic VicFlex Style AQC U bracket with the ceiling grid Secure the bracket to the ceiling grid by installing a 4 x 1 4 20 screw supplied with the ceiling grid through each hole in the bracket and...

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Page 93: ...I VICFLEX_93 Style C AQC Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 94: ...g s owner or designated representative to confirm requirements for the specific cleanroom application Refer to the Technical Data for Flexible Hoses section Refer to the Important Information Installa...

Page 95: ...T Bolt supplied with the ceiling grid into the slot of the two opposing ceiling grid sections as shown in the drawing above 2 Insert the Victaulic VicFlex Style C AQC assembly into the cross block lo...

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Page 97: ...I VICFLEX_97 Style AQD M Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 98: ...ible Hoses section Refer to the Important Installation Information section STYLE AH2 CC FLEXIBLE HOSE ASSEMBLY DRAWING 1 2 3 4 Item Series AH2 CC Description 1 Flexible Hose Assembly 2 Coupling Assemb...

Page 99: ...5 1 4 Item Series AH2 CC Description 1 Bracket 2 Sprinkler Reducer 3 Coupling Assembly 4 O Ring 0 984 ID X 0 139 Width 5 Sprinkler Bag Two different bag materials cellophane and polyethylene are provi...

Page 100: ...nkler piping 2 Follow all applicable instructions in the above notice to install the Series AH2 CC Flexible Hose INSTALLING THE STYLE AQD M BRACKET ONTO THE DUCT WARNING A particle mask and protective...

Page 101: ...e in the duct 4a Install a 3 16 stainless steel domed head sealing blind rivet recommended into each drilled hole NOTE Hardware is not included and shall be stainless steel or a material suitable for...

Page 102: ...larger than the cellophane bag 3 Slide the Style 109 Coupling over the bag and O ring SCAN QR CODE FOR ACCESS TO THE I 109 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 Insert sprinkler bag assembly into bracket openi...

Page 103: ...sections of piping that may have been isolated for during testing or due to valve closures positioning are identified depressurized and drained immediately prior to installation removal adjustment or...

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Page 105: ...I VICFLEX_105 Style AQD Bracket Installation Instructions...

Page 106: ...STYLE AQD SPRINKLER FITTING TO THE BRANCHLINE WARNING Victaulic VicFlex products shall not be bent or fluctuated up and down or side to side when pressurized Failure to follow this instruction could c...

Page 107: ...the duct where the Style AQD will be installed The location shall permit easy access to the Style AQD for inspection purposes Wear a particle mask safety glasses hardhat and foot protection during thi...

Page 108: ...ing surface of the mounting block until the surface is rough The surface shall be rough to ensure a proper bond with the duct Remove sanding dust WARNING Adhesives are extremely flammable materials an...

Page 109: ...h Weld are trademarks of 3M Dow Corning is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation 3 Wear protective gloves during this phase of installation Apply an 1 8 1 4 inch 3 6 mm layer of adhesive t...

Page 110: ...m of 24 hours before placing any stress on the joint NOTE Due to temperature humidity etc curing times may vary Consult the adhesive manufacturer s instructions for detailed curing times and additiona...

Page 111: ...the mounting block by turning it clockwise until contact occurs between the union and mounting block Use caution to prevent cross threading DO NOT over tighten the union 8a Using a 3 mm hex key wrenc...

Page 112: ...tallation removal adjustment or maintenance of any Victaulic products Failure to follow this instruction could result in death or serious personal injury and property damage 1 Depressurize and drain t...

Page 113: ...I VICFLEX_113 VS1 Dry Sprinkler Installation Instructions...

Page 114: ...and fitting portions of the Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler may be painted or coated provided that the paint or coating is compatible with stainless steel material This includes penetration through firestop f...

Page 115: ...nd local codes including NFPA 13 standards Failure to properly replace relocate a Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler could affect its performance during a fire resulting in death or serious personal injury and p...

Page 116: ...Wing Nut 3 Style VB2 End Bracket with Tapping Screw 4 Relocation Tamper Evident Warning Label 5 Wing Screw Square bar length is in reference to nominal ceiling grid spacing NOTICE VICTAULIC VICFLEX ST...

Page 117: ...ing Nut 3 Style VB3 End Bracket with Tapping Screw 4 Relocation Tamper Evident Warning Label 5 Wing Screw Square bar length is in reference to nominal ceiling grid spacing NOTICE VICTAULIC VICFLEX STY...

Page 118: ...Head Screw 3 Style VB4 End Bracket with Tapping Screw 4 Relocation Tamper Evident Warning Label 5 Wing Screw Square bar length is in reference to nominal ceiling grid spacing NOTICE VICTAULIC VICFLEX...

Page 119: ...EQUIREMENTS Sidewall Continuous Downward Slope ACCEPTABLE PITCH Inlet Outlet Heated Space Unheated Space Inlet Outlet Low Point UNACCEPTABLE PITCH Unheated Space Heated Space Pendent Continuous Downwa...

Page 120: ...ne fitting to the sprinkler No localized low points shall be present along the length of the Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler Style VS1 Dry Sprinklers in an unheated space are not permitted to be installed int...

Page 121: ...inkler No localized low points shall be present along the length of the sprinkler in the unheated space Refer to the drawing above STYLE VB1 BRACKET INSTALLATION FOR WOOD OR METAL JOISTS STUDS WARNING...

Page 122: ...he lip on the weld fitting An alternative to step 4 is to snap the bracket onto the outlet tube as shown on the left 5 Place the bracket assembly in the desired position on the wood or metal joist stu...

Page 123: ...od or metal joist stud by using two 10 x 11 2 inch long wood screws for wood joists studs shown above or two 10 x 11 2 inch long sheet metal screws for metal joists studs NOTE Victaulic does not suppl...

Page 124: ...the pipe joint compound or tape manufacturer s instructions 1a Using a 2 inch wrench tighten the swivel hex nut at the Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler s inlet to a torque of 30 ft lbs 41N m approximately 1 2...

Page 125: ...ler the maximum spacing is 30 inches 762 mm 2b Apply light downward pressure as shown above to maintain the position of the end bracket flat against the T bar rail To secure the end brackets to the T...

Page 126: ...10 Wood Screws 4 Total Wing Screw 4 Place the end bracket assembly removed in step 2 onto the end of the square bar so that the square bar is flush with the outside of the end bracket assembly Reinsta...

Page 127: ...Screw 1 inch 32 mm Long 10 Sheet Metal Screws 4 Total 4 Place the end bracket assembly removed in step 2 onto the end of the square bar so that the square bar is flush with the outside of the end brac...

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Page 129: ...I VICFLEX_129 Connection to the Sprinkler Piping...

Page 130: ...r nipple in accordance with the pipe joint compound or tape manufacturer s instructions Using a pipe wrench tighten the adapter nipple into the sprinkler piping 2 Confirm that the seal inside the nut...

Page 131: ...ty damage DO NOT REMOVE NUT BOLT FOR INITIAL INSTALLATION 1 DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE COUPLING The Style 108 Coupling of the Series AH1 CC AH1 CC LP AH2 CC AH2 CC LP or AH2 CC 300 Flexible Hose is design...

Page 132: ...ge It is not necessary to remove the gasket from the housings to apply additional lubricant to the gasket sealing lips If the installation or continuous operating temperature is below 0 F 18 C If the...

Page 133: ...rsonal injury or death NOTICE During tightening support the hose near the Style 108 Coupling to verify that the inlet end of the Victaulic VicFlex Model V32 K Factored Sprinkler Assembly remains strai...

Page 134: ...service Any components that exhibit physical damage due to improper assembly shall be replaced before the system is tested or placed into service Failure to follow these instructions could cause join...

Page 135: ...or AH2 CC 300 Flexible Hose 1 Loosen the nut of the Style 108 Coupling Remove the Style 108 Coupling from the end of the Series AH1 CC AH1 CC LP AH2 CC AH2 CC LP or AH2 CC 300 Flexible Hose Spacer Ins...

Page 136: ...n handling the fitting hose assembly the fitting may not be secured completely to the inlet end of the Series AH1 CC AH1 CC LP AH2 CC AH2 CC LP or AH2 CC 300 Flexible Hose 6 Follow the steps in the I...

Page 137: ...from the sprinkler piping 3 Fully disassemble the Style 108 Coupling from the inlet end of the Series AH1 CC AH1 CC LP AH2 CC AH2 CC LP or AH2 CC 300 Flexible Hose by removing the nut bolt gasket and...

Page 138: ...compatible lubricant It is normal for the gasket to have a hazy white appearance after it has been in service 8 Place the lubricated gasket onto the inlet end of the flexible hose then place the Styl...

Page 139: ...I VICFLEX_139 Connecting the Sprinkler Reducing Nipple to the Flexible Hose...

Page 140: ...3 4 of a turn past hand tight NOTE To prevent damage to the seal tighten the assembly by applying torque only to the connection nut and DO NOT exceed the specified torque CONNECTING THE SPRINKLER RED...

Page 141: ...I VICFLEX_141 Sprinkler Reducing Nipple Installation...

Page 142: ...ssembly NOTE The pivot screw of the center gate assembly is staked to resist removal of the wing nut For center of tile installations position the center gate assembly between the two reference marks...

Page 143: ...nipple into the center gate assembly NOTE The adjustment wing screw of the center gate assembly is staked to resist removal For center of tile installations position the center gate assembly between...

Page 144: ...cing nipple into the center gate assembly NOTE The adjustment screw of the center gate assembly is staked to resist removal 2 Close the gate around the sprinkler reducing nipple The gate will snap tog...

Page 145: ...pen the gate NOTE The adjustment screw is staked to resist removal 3 Slide the sprinkler reducing nipple into the bracket body then close the gate Close the gate around the sprinkler reducing nipple N...

Page 146: ...ssembly is staked to resist removal of the wing nut 1b VB4 Remove the button head cap screw from the center bracket assembly Snap the bracket onto the weld fitting as shown above Verify that the slot...

Page 147: ...roximately hand tight plus 1 2 to 3 4 of a turn as shown above NOTE Verify that the washer is seated under the head of the wing nut 3b VB4 Replace the button head cap screw that was removed in step 3b...

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Page 149: ...I VICFLEX_149 Sprinkler Installation...

Page 150: ...umber of turns CEILING TILE INSTALLATION FOR AB1 AND AB2 BRACKETS VicFlex Style AB1 and Style AB2 Brackets allow for the installation of most ceiling tiles after the bracket and VicFlex flexible hose...

Page 151: ...I VICFLEX_151 Victaulic VicFlex Tamper Evident Labels Application Instructions...

Page 152: ...y and property damage TAMPER EVIDENT LABEL FOR THE STYLE AB7 END BRACKET 5897 Rev A Z000AQFLBL A broken seal is an indication that this VicFlex product has been moved from its intended location Reloca...

Page 153: ...ate 2 Wrap the label tightly around to the other side of the Style AB7 end bracket 3 Finish wrapping the label around the Style AB7 end bracket so that the warn ing blocks overlap as shown Repeat thes...

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Page 155: ...I VICFLEX_155 Minimum Bend Radius Guides...

Page 156: ...lexible hoses contain a template that can be cut out and used to check the minimum bend radius for flexible hoses Always follow all instructions in this handbook for the applicable product being insta...

Page 157: ...ility to verify suitability of stainless steel flexible hose for use with the intended fluid media within the piping system and external environment Failure to follow these instructions could cause pr...

Page 158: ...end Radius Minimum Bend Radius Minimum Bend Radius Minimum Bend Radius 2X Minimum Bend Radius MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE RATING OF FLEXIBLE HOSES Maximum Working Pressure Rating Approvals 200 psi 14 Bar...

Page 159: ...ugation heights greater than 1 8 inch 3 2 mm AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOR WET PIPING SYSTEMS INSTALLED WITH STYLE VS1 DRY SPRINKLERS The following table is used when the ambient temperature is maintained b...

Page 160: ...provides listing and approval information related to flexible hose and bracket combinations Approval for Hose Bracket Combination Series AH1 Series AH1 LP AB1 AB11 AB2 AB4 AB5 AB10 AB1 AB5 AB2 AB11 A...

Page 161: ...wing table provides listing and approval information related to flexible hose and bracket combinations Approval for Hose Bracket Combination Series AH1 CC Series AH1 CC LP AB1 AB2 AB4 AB5 AB10 AB1 AB5...

Page 162: ...es listing and approval information related to flexible hose and bracket combinations Approval for Hose Bracket Combination Series AH2 Series AH2 LP AB1 AB11 AB2 AB4 AB5 AB6 AB10 AB1 AB5 AB2 AB11 AB3...

Page 163: ...ble provides listing and approval information related to flexible hose and bracket combinations Approval for Hose Bracket Combination Series AH2 CC Series AH2 CC LP AB1 AB11 AB2 AB4 AB5 AB6 AB10 AB1 A...

Page 164: ...mation related to flexible hose and bracket combinations Approval for Hose Bracket Combination Series AH2 CC 300 Series AH2 300 AB1 AB1 AB2 AB2 AB3 AB3 AB4 AB4 AB5 AB5 AB7 AB7 AB10 AB10 AB12 AB12 ABBA...

Page 165: ...ONS AH4 AH4 LP The following table provides listing and approval information related to flexible hose and bracket combinations Approval for Hose Bracket Combination Series AH4 Series AH4 LP AB1 AB5 AB...

Page 166: ...SE AND BRACKET COMBINATIONS AH5 AND VS1 The following table provides listing and approval information related to flexible hose and bracket combinations Approval for Hose Bracket Combination Series AH5...

Page 167: ...30 SBB Gorilla Grid Ceiling Suzhou Prophen Cleanroom Ceiling Model CK2000 Channel Systems Tenryo Technology Cleanroom System Model T grid Clin Ceilings Topline Cleanroom Ceiling Model C G Daldrop SBB...

Page 168: ...nches 178 mm 76 mm 3 inches 76 mm 3 inches Series AH2 CC 3 2 inches 50 mm Series AH2 CC LP 2 inches 50 mm 7 inches 178 mm 76 mm 3 inches Series AH2 CC LP 3 2 inches 50 mm Series AH2 LP 2 inches 50 mm...

Page 169: ...NECTION The following table provides the type of branchline connection for applicable hose type approvals Connection Size Hose Approval Type 3 4 DN20 BSPT VdS only 1 DN25 NPT BSPT UL FM VdS LPCB CCC 1...

Page 170: ...For other K factor friction loss data refer to Victaulic submittal 10 95 2 7 inch 178 mm minimum bend radius tested with standard 53 4 inch 146 mm length straight reducer 3 A higher number of bends m...

Page 171: ...P 48 1220 1 2 52 8 3 DN15 16 1 3 4 54 4 DN20 16 6 AH1 60 LP AH1 CC 60 LP 60 1525 1 2 67 8 4 DN15 20 7 3 4 70 1 DN20 21 4 AH1 72 LP AH1 CC 72 LP 72 1830 1 2 82 9 4 DN15 25 3 3 4 85 7 DN20 26 1 3 4 inch...

Page 172: ...5 DN20 11 4 1 3 4 inch DN20 outlet data shown with K14 0 For other K factor friction loss data refer to Victaulic submittal 10 85 2 7 inch 178 mm minimum bend radius tested with standard 53 4 inch 14...

Page 173: ...LP 48 48 1220 1 2 25 0 3 DN15 7 6 3 4 24 7 DN20 7 5 AH2 LP 60 AH2 CC LP 60 60 1525 1 2 33 0 4 DN15 10 1 3 4 32 7 DN20 10 0 AH2 LP 72 AH2 CC LP 72 72 1830 1 2 41 1 4 DN15 12 5 3 4 40 7 DN20 12 4 1 3 4...

Page 174: ...60 AH2 CC 300 60 60 1525 1 2 30 2 4 DN15 9 2 3 4 33 9 DN20 10 3 AH2 300 72 AH2 CC 300 72 72 1830 1 2 37 0 4 DN15 11 3 3 4 37 5 DN20 11 4 1 3 4 inch outlet data shown with K14 0 For other K factor fric...

Page 175: ...particular flexible hose bracket combination Model Length of Flexible Hose inches mm Sprinkler K factor Equivalent Length of 1 inch DN25 Schedule 40 Pipe feet meters Maximum Number of 90 Bends AH2 31...

Page 176: ...8 3 4 67 8 92 5 DN20 20 7 28 1 AH3 60 AH3 60 LP 60 1525 1 2 87 4 90 0 4 DN15 26 6 27 4 3 4 91 6 108 6 DN20 27 9 33 1 AH3 72 AH3 72 LP 72 1830 1 2 109 7 105 2 4 DN15 33 4 32 0 3 4 115 5 124 9 DN20 35...

Page 177: ...1525 1 2 35 7 37 2 4 DN15 10 9 11 3 3 4 34 9 30 3 DN20 10 6 9 2 AH4 72 AH4 LP 72 72 1830 1 2 45 9 47 5 4 DN15 14 0 14 5 3 4 41 5 38 6 DN20 12 6 11 7 1 SERIES AH4 REGIONAL AVAILABILITY ONLY 2 3 4 inch...

Page 178: ...Approval Information Flexible Hose and Bracket Combinations section to verify the listings approvals for the particular flexible hose bracket combination Model Length of Flexible Hose inches mm Outle...

Page 179: ...pproval Information Flexible Hose and Bracket Combinations section to verify the listings approvals for the particular flexible hose bracket combination Model Length of Flexible Hose inches mm Outlet...

Page 180: ...s refer to the applicable Listing and Approval Information Flexible Hose and Bracket Combinations section to verify the listings approvals for the particular flexible hose bracket combination Model Le...

Page 181: ...ation Flexible Hose and Bracket Combinations section to verify the listings approvals for the particular flexible hose bracket combination Model Length of Flexible Hose inches mm Outlet Size inches Me...

Page 182: ...ch 76 mm minimum bend radius tested and UL Listed only with standard 53 4 inch 146 mm length straight reducer For the UL Listing when the 48 inch 1220 mm length bracket is used with the Series AH1 AH1...

Page 183: ...N20 23 5 AH1 72 LP 72 1830 1 2 83 0 5 DN15 25 3 3 4 99 0 DN20 30 2 1 3 4 inch DN20 outlet data shown with K14 0 For other K factor friction loss data refer to Victaulic submittal 10 95 For the UL List...

Page 184: ...31 3 AH2 CC 31 3 31 790 1 2 15 0 3 DN15 4 6 3 4 19 0 DN20 5 8 AH2 31 4 AH2 CC 31 4 31 790 1 2 16 0 4 DN15 4 9 3 4 20 0 DN20 6 1 AH2 36 3 AH2 CC 36 3 36 915 1 2 18 0 3 DN15 5 5 3 4 21 0 DN20 6 4 AH2 3...

Page 185: ...sum of degrees is equal to or less than the total maximum allowable degrees of bends e g Two 90 bends equal 180 Three 90 bends equal 270 The minimum bend radius and maximum number of 90 offset bends...

Page 186: ...0 60 1525 1 2 32 0 4 DN15 9 8 3 4 31 0 DN20 9 4 AH2 300 AH2 CC 300 72 72 1830 1 2 40 0 5 DN15 12 2 3 4 36 0 DN20 11 0 1 3 4 inch DN20 outlet data shown with K14 0 For other K factor friction loss data...

Page 187: ...3 31 790 1 2 18 0 3 DN15 5 5 3 4 21 0 DN20 6 4 AH2 LP 31 4 AH2 CC LP 31 4 31 790 1 2 24 0 4 DN15 7 3 3 4 24 0 DN20 7 3 AH2 LP 36 3 AH2 CC LP 36 3 36 915 1 2 19 0 3 DN15 5 8 3 4 23 0 DN20 7 0 AH2 LP 3...

Page 188: ...ns refer to the final installed condition of the hose NOTE Differences in equivalent lengths are due to varying test methods per UL 2443 standards Refer to these standards for additional information r...

Page 189: ...le Hose inches mm Equivalent Length of 1 inch DN25 Schedule 40 Pipe2 feet meters Maximum Number of 90 Bends3 AH2 31 3 AB6 AH2 CC 31 3 AB6 31 790 21 0 6 4 3 AH2 31 4 AB6 AH2 CC 31 4 AB6 31 790 26 0 7 9...

Page 190: ...61 1540 1 2 68 3 DN15 20 7 3 4 63 DN20 19 2 AH5 72 72 1830 1 2 73 3 DN15 22 3 3 4 76 DN20 23 2 1 The 3 4 inch DN20 outlet data is shown with K14 0 For other K factor friction loss data refer to Victa...

Page 191: ...ith K factors of 57 80 and 115 shall be used Tested with a 53 4 inch 146 mm length straight reducer When using a No 101 90 Elbow or a No 102 Straight Tee in place of a Style 108 Coupling on the end of...

Page 192: ...m nominal diameters with K factors of 57 80 and 115 shall be used Tested with a 53 4 inch 146 mm length straight reducer When using a No 101 90 Elbow or a No 102 Straight Tee in place of a Style 108 C...

Page 193: ...ILABILITY ONLY Only VdS Approved pendent spray sprinklers of 10 mm 15 mm and 20 mm nominal diameters with K factors of 57 80 and 115 shall be used Tested with a 53 4 inch 146 mm length straight reduce...

Page 194: ...6 6 0 915 36 DN15 1 2 16 9 55 4 3 6 11 9 3 DN20 3 4 1220 48 DN15 1 2 19 9 65 1 4 3 14 0 3 DN20 3 4 1525 60 DN15 1 2 24 5 80 2 4 1 13 6 3 DN20 3 4 1830 72 DN15 1 2 28 5 93 4 5 5 18 1 3 DN20 3 4 1 Hose...

Page 195: ...for the particular flexible hose bracket combination Model Length of Flexible Hose mm inches Equivalent Length meters feet Straight Configuration Bend Configuration AH1 31 790 31 4 78 15 7 5 80 19 0...

Page 196: ...ose and Bracket Combinations section to verify the listings approvals for the particular flexible hose bracket combination Model Length of Flexible Hose mm inches Equivalent Length meters feet Straigh...

Page 197: ...d Bracket Combinations section to verify the listings approvals for the particular flexible hose bracket combination Model Length of Flexible Hose mm inches Equivalent Length meters feet Straight Conf...

Page 198: ...4 48 48 1220 1 2 27 5 3 DN15 8 3 3 4 28 3 DN20 8 6 AH4 60 60 1525 1 2 35 7 4 DN15 10 9 3 4 34 9 DN20 10 6 AH4 72 72 1830 1 2 45 9 4 DN15 14 0 3 4 41 5 DN20 12 6 1 SERIES AH4 REGIONAL AVAILABILITY ONLY...

Page 199: ...Approval Information Flexible Hose and Bracket Combinations section to verify the listings approvals for the particular flexible hose bracket combination Model Length of Flexible Hose inches mm Outle...

Page 200: ...LD AQB36HLD AH4 48 1 2 AQB48HLD AQB48HLD 3 4 AQB48TLD AQB48HLD AH4 60 1 2 AQB60HLD AQB60HLD 3 4 AQB60TLD AQB60HLD AH4 72 1 2 AQB78HLD AQB78HLD 3 4 AQB78TLD AQB78HLD SERIES AH5 ASSEMBLY MODEL NUMBER CO...

Page 201: ...ofile Long Elbow Reducer Outlet AH1 CC XX LPSE LPSE AH1 CC LP with Low Profile Short Elbow Reducer Outlet AH1 CC XX LPLE LPLE AH1 CC LP with Low Profile Long Elbow Reducer Outlet AH2 XX LPSE LPSE AH2...

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