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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 />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 <br />insert, SofTorqueTA° design with Special Reinforced (SR) plastic <br />threads and compressible gasket or QuickTorqueTM with similar <br />features plus brass threads. <br />Full Assortment of Specialty Products & Fitting <br />Configurations <br />Spears® FlameGuard° products provide the specialty fittings needed <br />in today's fire sprinkler systems. The GripLocTA° Elbow, Tee, Cap and <br />Coupling and GripLocTA° Repair Coupling for quick no -cement repairs; <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 <br />full assortment of fittings including Grooved Coupling Adapters, Unions <br />and Flanges sizes 3/4" through 3". <br />r- Flamc-Guards USA <br />All <br />rM• FlameGuard® USA <br />Complete Size Range of CPVC Pipe <br />Spears® FlameGuard° CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe is available <br />in sizes 3/4" to 3"; and conforms to ASTM F 442 standard for <br />SDR 13.5 CPVC pipe. <br />&t <br />• <br />Lead Free <br />TorqueSafe TM, SofforqueTM & <br />QuickTorqueTMFittings <br />Lead Free <br />GripLoJmElbow, Tee, Cap, Coupling & <br />Repair Couplings <br />Lead Free <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 />