I-VICFLEX.AQD-M_7
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I-VICFLEX.AQD-M
/ Victaulic
®
VicFlex
™
Styles AQD-M Bracket / Installation Instructions
CONNECTION TO THE SPRINKLER PIPING USING THE SUPPLIED NO. 140 MALE NPT OR BSPT
THREAD X GROOVE ADAPTER
WARNING
• The flexible hose shall not be bent or fluctuated up-and-down or side-to-side when pressurized.
Failure to follow this instruction could cause improper sprinkler operation, resulting in death or serious personal injury and property damage.
1.
Apply pipe joint compound or PTFE thread sealant tape to the tapered threads of the No. 140 Male NPT or BSPT Thread x Groove Adapter, in
accordance with the pipe joint compound or tape manufacturer’s instructions. Using a pipe wrench, tighten the adapter into the sprinkler piping.
2.
Follow all applicable instructions on pages 4 – 6 to make the 1-inch/DN25 IGS connection of the Series AH2-CC Flexible Hose.
INSTALLATION OF THE SPRINKLER REDUCER ONTO THE FLEXIBLE HOSE
1.
Confirm that the seal inside the nut of the flexible hose is in place
and is free from damage prior to installation. Connect the nut to the
sprinkler reducer.
•
DO NOT use pipe joint compound or PTFE thread sealant tape on the
fine threads. The seal inside the nut of the flexible hose provides the
leak-proof connection.
•
Tighten the connection nut to a torque of 40 ft-lbs/54 N•m
(approximately 1/2 to 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.
INSTALLING THE STYLE AQD-M BRACKET ONTO THE DUCT
WARNING
• Wear a particle mask and protective gloves during preparation of the duct.
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious respiratory system illness or other personal injury.
NOTE
: Before performing the following steps, determine the location on the duct where the Style AQD-M Bracket will be installed. The location shall
permit easy access to the Style AQD-M Bracket for inspection purposes. Wear a particle mask, safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection during this
phase of installation.
1.
Drill a 1 1/2-inch/38-mm hole into the surface of the duct at the desired location.
1a.
Remove all burrs from the hole.
1b.
Remove all cutting particles from the surface of the duct.
