I-V9
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Style V9 Victaulic
®
FireLock
™
IGS
™
Installation-Ready
™
Sprinkler Coupling
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
INCORRECT - Orignal Groove System (OGS) Groove Profile
CORRECT - IGS Groove Profile
The Style V9 Victaulic
®
FireLock
™
IGS
™
Installation-Ready
™
Sprinkler
Coupling shall be used
ONLY
with sprinkler piping connections that are
prepared to Victaulic IGS proprietary groove specifications.
DO NOT
attempt to install the Style V9 on sprinkler piping connections that are
prepared to any other groove specification. Refer to Victaulic publication
25.14 for the IGS groove specification, which can be downloaded at
victaulic.com.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INITIAL
INSTALLATION OF A STYLE V9
DO NOT REMOVE
NUT/BOLT FOR INITIAL
INSTALLATION
1. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE STYLE V9:
The Style V9 is designed
so that the installer does not need to remove the bolt and nut for
installation. This facilitates installation by allowing the installer to directly
install the Style V9 onto the sprinkler piping’s grooved end.
2. CHECK GROOVED END OF
SPRINKLER PIPING:
The outside
surface of the sprinkler piping,
between the groove and the end
of the sprinkler piping, shall be
generally free from indentations,
projections, weld seam anomalies,
and roll marks to ensure a leak-
tight seal. All oil, grease, loose
paint, dirt, and cutting particles
shall be removed.
The sprinkler piping’s outside diameter (“OD”), groove dimensions,
and maximum allowable flare diameter shall be within the tolerances
published in current Victaulic IGS specifications, publication 25.14,
which can be downloaded at victaulic.com.
Gasket Grade
Color Code Mark
3.
Check the gasket to verify
that it is suitable for the intended
service. The color code identifies
the material grade. Refer to
Victaulic publication 05.01 for
the color code chart, which can
be downloaded at victaulic.com.
Refer to the "NOTICE" on the
following page for important
gasket information.
3a.
If any conditions listed in the "NOTICE" are met, apply a thin coat of
a compatible lubricant, such as Victaulic Lubricant or silicone lubricant,
only to the gasket sealing lips.
CAUTION
• If any conditions listed in the "NOTICE" are met, a thin coat of a
compatible lubricant shall be applied only to the gasket sealing
lips to prevent pinching, rolling, or tearing during installation.
Failure to use a compatible lubricant may cause gasket damage,
resulting in joint leakage and property damage.
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.
• The Style V9 Victaulic
®
FireLock
™
IGS
™
Installation-Ready
™
Sprinkler Coupling 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 Style V9 shall be used only for sprinkler-piping-to-sprinker connections. DO NOT use the Style V9 for pipe-to-pipe connections.
• These installation instructions are intended for an experienced, trained installer. 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.
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.
