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ChemicalCompatibility ................................... 55
Paint ...................................................55 4. INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Handling & Storage of TYCO CPVC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Handling - Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Storage - Pipe & Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Handling - Solvent Cements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Storage - Solvent Cements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Solvent - Cement Spills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Joining CPVC Pipe and Fittings with
One-Step Solvent Cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Estimating Cement Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 De-burring and Beveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Solvent Cement Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Set and Cure Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 TFP-500 or TFP-600 Solvent Cement Cure Times. . . . . . . . . . . .64 System Acceptance Testing (Hydrostatic Pressure Test) . . . . .65 Limited Pressurized Air or Nitrogen Testing Allowance. . . . . . .65
JoiningPipeandFittingsinAdverseConditions .............. 66 In Cold Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 In Hot Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
TransitiontoOtherMaterials............................... 67 Brass Threaded Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Sprinkler Installation in Rapid Seal Adapter (RSA) Fittings. . . .68 Gasket Replacement in Rapid Seal Adapter (RSA) Fittings. . . .69 GroovedCouplingAdapterConnections ...................70
Penetrating Fire Rated Walls & Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Freeze Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Use of Dry Type Sprinklers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Use and Cautions with Glycerin Antifreeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Batt Insulation Requirements and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Batt Insulation Installation Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Cut-in Procedure for System Modification and Repair . . . . . . . . . 73 5.VisitWWW.TYCO-FIRE.COM............................... 76 6. APPENDIX A - PIPE FITTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 7. APPENDIX B - DO’S AND DON’TS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 8.IMPORTANTINFORMATION .............................. 101
Important Information with Regards to Your TYCO CPVC Fire SprinklerSystem ....................................... 101 Notification to Jobsite Building Trades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
