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APPLICABLE STANDARDS <br />American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)-SEI/ASCE 7-05, <br />Section 13.5.6 Suspended Ceilings <br />ASTM INTERNATIONAL <br />• ASTM C635Standard Specification forthe Manufacture, Perform an ce, <br />and Testing of Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay -in <br />Panel Ceilings <br />• ASTM C636Standard Practicefor Installation of Metal Ceiling <br />Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay -In Panels <br />• FM Global Technologies LLC (FM)- FM Class Number 1637 Approval <br />Standard for Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Threaded End Fittings <br />INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC) <br />• ICC International Building Code QBC), 2006 <br />-Section 803.9Acousbeal Ceiling Systems <br />-Section 1613 Earthquake Loads <br />NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) <br />• NFPA 13Standard forthe Installation of Sprinkler Systems <br />• NFPA 13DStandard for the Installation ofSprinkler Systems inOne- <br />and Two -Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes <br />NFPA 13R Standard forthe Installation of Sprinkler Systems in <br />Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height <br />Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) - U L2443 Standard for Flexible <br />Sprinkler Hose with Fittings for Fire Protection Service <br />APPROVALS <br />Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) - UL Listed, VENF <br />EX5269, Flexible Sprinkler Hose Fitting <br />PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES <br />Test reports are available to design professionals upon <br />request. <br />PREPARATORYWORK <br />Installation should only be performed by qualified and <br />licensed technicians in the fire protection field. Consult NFPA, <br />FM, ULand state and local guidelines priorto installation. <br />METHODS <br />Each FlexHead ceiling sprinkler connection includes a <br />mounting bracket and a 1-piece, leaktested FlexHead <br />sprinkler drop. <br />Attach the bracketto the t-bar ceiling grid; then attach <br />the FlexHead sprinklerto the sub -main. Secure the sprinkler <br />to the bracket. Test installation of sprinkler system for any <br />leaks per NFPA guidelines. <br />BUILDING CODES <br />Current data on building code requirements and product <br />compliance may be obtained from the manufacturer's tech- <br />nical support specialists. Installation must comply with the <br />requirements of applicable local, state and national <br />code jurisdictions. <br />COST <br />Budget installed cost information may be obtained from the <br />manufacturer upon request. <br />MAINTENANCE <br />Contactthe manufacturer for complete maintenance <br />information. <br />TECHNICAL SERVICES <br />Design assistance and technical support are available upon <br />request from the manufacturer's trained staff. <br />FILING SYSTEMS <br />• MANU-SPEC® <br />• Additional product information is available from the <br />manufacturer upon request <br />PRECAUTIONS <br />Consult the manufacturer's installation instructions for <br />complete installation information. Failure to followthe cited <br />instructions may cause personal injury. During maintenance <br />or inspection of FlexHead product, the facility fire protection <br />system must be inactive. Do not attempt relocation or <br />maintenance of FlexHead product while fire protections <br />system is live. <br />DISCLAIMER <br />It is the responsibility of the system designer to verify suitability of <br />300-series stainless steel flexible hose for use with the <br />intended fluid media within the piping system and external <br />environments. The effect of chemical composition, p H level, operating <br />temperature, chloride level, oxygen level, and flow <br />rate on 300-series stainless steel flexible hose must be <br />evaluated by the material specifier to confirm system life <br />will be acceptable for the intended service. <br />Failure to follow these instructions could causeproduct failure, <br />resulting in serious personal injury and/or property damage. <br />17 <br />