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6.0 NOTIFICATIONS
WARNING
• Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install any Victaulic
products.
• Always verify that the piping system has been completely depressurized and
drained immediately prior to installation, removal, adjustment, or maintenance of
any Victaulic products.
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury
and property damage.
• These products shall be used only in fire protection systems that are designed and installed in accordance with current, applicable
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, etc.) standards, or equivalent standards, and in accordance with applicable
building and fire codes. These standards and codes contain important information regarding protection of systems from freezing
temperatures, corrosion, mechanical damage, etc.
• The installer shall understand the use of this product and why it was specified for the particular application.
• The 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 materials for use with the intended fluid media within the piping system
and external environment.
• The material specifier shall evaluate the effect of chemical composition, pH level, operating temperature, chloride level, oxygen level,
and flow rate on materials to confirm system life will be acceptable for the intended service.
Failure to follow installation requirements and local and national codes and standards could compromise system integrity or cause
system failure, resulting in death or serious personal injury and property damage.
WARNING
• It is the responsibility of the system designer to verify suitability of Type 304/304L stainless steel flexible hose
for use with the intended fluid media.
• The effect of chemical composition, pH level, operating temperature, chloride level, oxygen level, and flow rate
on Type 304/304L stainless steel flexible hose must be evaluated by the material specifier to confirm system
life will be acceptable for the intended service.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause product failure, resulting in serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
Victaulic VicFlex Series AH2 and AH2-CC Flexible Sprinkler Fittings may be painted provided the paint is compatible
with stainless steel and zinc-plated carbon steel or ductile iron. Care should be taken to ensure the sprinkler and any
associated concealed coverplate are not painted.
Victaulic VicFlex Series AH2 and AH2-CC penetrating through non-fire rated gypsum wall (drywall) will function as
designed, provided the components are installed in accordance with the respective installation instructions referenced
in this document.
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