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Page 2 of 3 <br /> SPRINKLER GUARDS <br /> _N411awb <br /> The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058 <br /> Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com <br /> 2.To order the Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard factory installed on the sprinkler, add the suffix"G". <br /> B. To order the Viking Dry Sprinkler Guard (Figure 2 -Top): Order Viking Part No. 08954. <br /> The Dry Sprinkler Guard is NOT Listed or Approved. <br /> Accessories: (Also refer to the"Sprinkler Accessories"section of the Viking data book.) <br /> Sprinkler Wrenches: <br /> For frame style sprinklers equipped with Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard, use Wrench Part No. <br /> 10896W/B (available since 2000)or 05000CW/B (no longer available). For ELO sprinklers <br /> use Wrench Part No. 05118CW/B. 1 <br /> Model E-1 Water Shield for frame style upright sprinklers equipped with Model D-1 <br /> Sprinkler Guards: Part No. 10326 (see form F_012498). <br /> Model F-1 Water Shield for frame style pendent sprinklers equipped with Model D-1 <br /> Sprinkler Guards (see form F_012498): Dry Sprinkler Guard <br /> • For use on '/2" NPT Sprinklers, order Part No. 10323 (Order sprinkler guard separately <br /> • For use on 3/4" NPT Sprinklers (standard and large orifice only, NOT ELO), order Part No. from sprinklers.) <br /> 10324 <br /> 4. INSTALLATION <br /> A. Installing the Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard: Model D-1 Sprinkler Guards can be retrofitted <br /> onto sprinklers that have already been installed on the system. However, it is recommended <br /> to install the guard onto the sprinkler prior to installing the sprinkler on the system and prior <br /> to applying any pipe-joint compound or tape to the external threads of the sprinkler.Consider <br /> ordering the guard factory installed on the sprinkler used. <br /> a. Loosen the screws in the brackets at the base of the sprinkler guard. �•< <br /> b. Spread and hold the two bracket halves (at the base of the sprinkler guard) apart just <br /> enough to place the guard over the deflector and wrench boss of the sprinkler. <br /> c. With the sprinkler inside the sprinkler guard, position the guard so the two halves of the <br /> bracket grip the sprinkler just below the wrench boss, but above the threads. <br /> EmmOrient the sprinkler guard so the screw openings in the base of the guard are <br /> located at the ends of the sprinkler wrench boss (where the sprinkler frame arms <br /> contact the wrench boss). See Figure 1. The standard response dry <br /> d. Thread both screws into the openings provided in the opposite bracket half and tighten pendent sprinkler with 5 mm glass <br /> to secure the base of the guard to the sprinkler. bulb shown above is represen- <br /> e. Apply a small amount of pipe-joint compound or tape to the external threads only,taking tative only.The Dry Sprinkler <br /> care not to allow a build-up of compound in the sprinkler orifice. Guard may be used with Viking <br /> f. Install the sprinkler on the piping using the special sprinkler wrench. DO NOT use the standard or quick response dry <br /> guard to start or thread the sprinkler into the fitting. upright,dry vertical sidewall, <br /> B. Installing the Dry Sprinkler Guard: Dry sprinklers must be installed on the system prior to and dry pendent(including <br /> installing the guard onto the dry sprinklers. Note: When installing the Dry Sprinkler Guard adjustable recessed)sprinklers. <br /> on recessed Dry Pendent or recessed Vertical Dry Sidewall Sprinklers,the Viking Recessed Figure 2 <br /> Escutcheon Cup must be removed and the sprinkler centered in a minimum 2-1/8" (54 mm) <br /> diameter hole prior to installation of the Dry Sprinkler Guard. <br /> a. Remove the retaining ring from the Dry Sprinkler Guard. <br /> b. Spread and hold the two"C" shaped halves of the bracket (at the base of the guard) apart just enough to place the guard <br /> over the deflector and wrench boss of the sprinkler. <br /> c. With the sprinkler inside the guard, position the guard so the"C"shaped bracket halves of the guard grip the sprinkler in the <br /> �ot provided just below the wrench boss. <br /> Orient the sprinkler guard so two of the four guard wires align with the frame arms of the sprinkler. <br /> See Figure 2. <br /> d. Push the retaining ring over the guard toward the base of the sprinkler until the ring snaps firmly into the depression provided <br /> on each of the four wire members of the guard. <br /> e. For recessed dry pendent or recessed vertical dry sidewall sprinklers, re-install the Viking recessed escutcheon cup. <br /> Form No. F_012798 Rev 14.1 <br />