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Spears° FlameGuard° . . . The Leader in Innovative <br /> CPVC Fire Sprinkler System Products <br /> Pioneer in Molded-in Metal Insert Head Adapters <br /> Patent No. 5,437,481 <br /> Spears®pioneered the development of the FlameGuard°molded-in- <br /> place metal thread insert for connection of sprinkler heads to CPVC fire <br /> sprinkler systems,plus Metal FIPT threaded female adapters for metal- <br /> to-plastic transitions. <br /> Developed the Special Reinforced (SR) Head Adapters <br /> Patent No. 5,582,439 <br /> Spears® FlameGuard°continuous improvement program developed <br /> the technology to produce a superior patented plastic threaded fitting <br /> - the Special Reinforced(SR)Design. This unique design incorporates <br /> a patented thermoplastic compression process that equalizes stresses <br /> generated by tapered thread joint make-up. All CPVC plastic body and <br /> threads provide a more uniform construction and improved corrosion <br /> resistance. <br /> Lead Free <br /> Revolutionary Gasket Sealed Head Adapter Choices <br /> Patent No. 8,474,472 - 8,297,663 - 7,458,613 <br /> •Requires NO Thread Sealants •Eliminates Stress <br /> •Prevents Over Tightening •Provides Easy Frame Alignment <br /> Spears®revolutionary Gasket Sealed Head Adapters feature an <br /> elastomer gasket seal at the base of the threads. The gasket seal <br /> allows a modified thread design that eliminates radial stress and <br /> associated problems typical with tapered thread joint make up. <br /> Choose from TorqueSafeTm design with rotating brass thread TorqueSafeTM,SofrorqueTM& <br /> insert, SofTorqueTm design with Special Reinforced (SR) plastic QuickTorqueTMFittings <br /> threads and compressible gasket or QuickTorqueTM with similar Lead Free <br /> features plus brass threads. <br /> Full Assortment of Specialty Products &Fitting <br /> Configurations <br /> Spears® FlameGuard°products provide the specialty fittings needed 99 <br /> in today's fire sprinkler systems. The GripLocTA° Elbow,Tee, Cap and <br /> Coupling and GripLocTA° Repair Coupling for quick no-cement repairs; io% <br /> the Adjustable Drop Nipple for fine-tuning to finished ceiling height; <br /> and Ringed Head Adapter for ease of locating during installation. Plus a CripLocTMElbow,Tee,Cap,Coupling& <br /> full assortment of fittings including Grooved Coupling Adapters,Unions Repair Couplings <br /> Lead Free <br /> and Flanges sizes 3/4"through 3". <br /> r- <br /> Complete Size Range of CPVC Pipe FlarneGuard�' <br /> Spears®Fla meGuard°CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe is available <br /> in sizes 3/4" to 3"; and conforms to ASTM F 442 standard for "75,FlameGuard® USA <br /> SDR 13.5 CPVC pipe. usa <br /> Spears® Solvent Cements & Thread Sealant <br /> FlameGuard°products should be installed using Spears®FS-5 One-Step Solvent Cement. For threaded <br /> joints,use Spears® BLUE 75"Thread Sealant that has been tested for compatibility with FlameGuard° <br /> CPVC Fire Sprinkler Products. Spears®TorqueSafe TM, SofTorqueTm and QuickTorqueTA° Gasket <br /> Sealed Adapter requires no sealant. Consult sprinkler head manufacturer prior to use. <br /> ©Copyright 2016 Spears®Manufacturing Company. All Rights Reserved.Printed in the United States of America 06/16. FG-2-0215 <br />