INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Determine the approximate place where the sprinklers will be located. The sprinkler should
belocated asclose as possibleto the center ofthedistance between ceiling grid'sT-bars.
CONNECT INLET NIPPLE
Use a pipe wrenchto screwthe INLETNIPPLE intothebranch
outlet. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon tape to the
tapered threads to seal and tighten the branch line nipple into
the branch line outlet, with 35ft-lbs/50N•m.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
ATTACH BRACKET SET
Attach SIDE BRACKETS to the main rail of the T-Bargrid
and cross the SQUARE BAR through two SIDE BRACKETS,
with the CENTER BRACKET in the middle. Tighten all
bolts on the side brackets with 3ft-lbs/4N•m.
BENDING AND LOCATING
With CENTER BRACKET in the middle ofthe SQUARE BAR,
bendtheFLEXIBLEHOSE bodyasdesired(Accordingtohose
bending parameters) and locate the DISCHARGE NIPPLE into
the CENTER BRACKET and hinge arm and tighten wing nut
with 3ft-lbs/4N•m torque, after the proper location of sprinkler
head hasbeen determined.
CONNECT DISCHARGE NIPPLE
Apply Teflon tape to the male threads of the sprinkler.
Tighten slip nuts of CENTER BRACKET and install sprinkler head
to discharge nipple by following the sprinkler
manufacturer's installation instructions.
TEST
After installation is complete, test the system for leaks in
accordance with NFPA guidelines.
ADDITIONAL SECURITY
Simply add 4x1”sheet metal
screws to build a tamper
resistant installation.
