CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The Model TFP1 must be maintained and serviced in ac-
cordance with the following instructions:
NOTES
It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to
provide a copy of this document to the owner or his
representative, and in turn, it is the obligation of the
owner to provide a copy of this document to a suc-
ceeding owner.
Wet pipe sprinkler systems must be maintained at a
minimum temperature of 40°F/4°C to prevent freezing
and bursting of the pipe and/or sprinklers.
Automatic sprinklers are not to be tested with a heat
source. Operation of the heat responsive element can
result.
Absence of an Escutcheon Plate may delay the time
to sprinkler operation in a fire situation.
Before closing a fire protection system main control
valve for maintenance work on the fire protection sys-
tem which it controls, permission to shut down the af-
fected fire protection system must be obtained from
the proper authorities and all personnel who may be
affected by this action must be notified.
Do NOT enclose sprinklers within drapes, curtains, or
valances.
Do NOT hang anything from the sprinklers.
Do NOT cleanse the sprinklers with soap and water,
detergents, ammonia, cleaning fluids, or other chemi-
cals. Remove dust, lint, cobwebs, cocoons, insects,
and larvae by gently brushing with a feather duster or
gently vacuuming with a soft bristle (i.e., dusting)
brush attachment.
Exercise suitable safety precautions in the use and
storage of highly flammable materials. The rapid rate
of fire development and spread of which can be
caused by such materials can reduce the ability of
the sprinkler system to aid in the control of a fire in
which they are involved.
Sprinklers which are found to be leaking or exhibiting vis-
ible signs of corrosion must be replaced.
Automatic sprinklers must never be shipped or stored
where its temperature will exceed 100°F/38°C and they
must never be painted, plated, coated, or otherwise al-
tered after leaving the factory. Modified or over heated
sprinklers must be replaced.
Care must be exercised to avoid damage - before, dur-
ing, and after installation. Sprinklers damaged by drop-
ping, striking, wrench twist/slippage, or the like, must be
replaced.
The Model TFP1 must only be replaced with pendent
sprinklers which are listed for residential fire protection
service and which have the same nominal K-factor, the
same coverage area, and the same or lower flow ratings
(as indicated under “Hydraulic Design Criteria”).
When remodeling, such as by adding false beams or light
fixtures or changing the location of compartment walls,
first verify that the new construction will not violate the in-
stallation requirements stated under WARNINGS. Alter
the new construction and/or the sprinkler system to suit
the requirements of this document.
The owner is responsible for the inspection, testing, and
maintainance of their fire protection system and devices
in compliance with this document, as well as with the ap-
plicable standards of the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to the standards of any
other authorities having jurisdiction. The installing contrac-
tor or sprinkler manufacturer should be contacted relative
to any questions.
It is recommended that automatic sprinkler systems be in-
spected, tested, and maintained by a qualified Inspection
Service.
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