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HANDLING AND STORAGE
CPVC Pipe and Fittings
Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products resist attack from a
group of chemicals that are corrosive to metallic piping. However, care
must be taken to avoid contact with chemicals that are harmful to CPVC
material. Specific chemicals or chemical vapors that contact CPVC can
weaken or severely damage the material. DO NOT expose Victaulic Fire-
Lock CPVC Sprinkler System Products to edible oils, esters, or ketones.
In addition, DO NOT expose CPVC products to petroleum-based sub-
stances, such as cutting oils, packing oils, traditional pipe thread paste
or dopes, and certain lubricants. Contact Victaulic concerning chemical
compatibility with FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products.
Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System pipe and fittings should be
stored at normal ambient temperatures, which must not exceed the maxi-
mum installation temperature of 150° F.
Victaulic recommends storing FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products
indoors where the product will not be exposed to heat-producing sources
or sunlight. For extended indoor storage, the area must be well ventilated
so that the ambient temperature does not exceed 150º F.
When stored outdoors, Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System
Products must be covered with a non-transparent material to reduce the
risk of extended exposure to sunlight and heat absorption, which could
cause discoloration and weakening of CPVC material. Victaulic FireLock
CPVC Sprinkler System Fittings must be stored in their original containers
to prevent dirt accumulation and to help reduce the possibility of
damage.
Excessive loading (i.e. stacking, point loading, etc.) or excessive strap-
ping or banding must be avoided to prevent CPVC material from warp-
ing. DO NOT drop CPVC products or allow anything to drop on them.
Before installation, CPVC products must be inspected for any scratches,
splits, gouges, or warping that may have occurred from improper han-
dling or storage. Damaged sections of CPVC pipe must be cut out and
discarded. Any damaged fittings must be discarded.
WARNING
• Verify chemical compatibility before exposing Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler
System Products to certain substances.
• Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products must not be subjected to
prolonged sunlight exposure.
• The ambient storage temperature MUST NOT exceed 150° F.
• For outdoor storage, fittings must be stored in the original shipping containers, and
pipe must be covered with a non-transparent material.
• DO NOT install Victaulic FireLock CPVC Sprinkler System Products that have been
damaged during handling or storage.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause system failure, resulting in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
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