Submittal Sheet

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Document No.U087670
Date ： Jan/11/2019
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The following instructions must be implemented for the maintenance and service of the Model FR-QR.
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Wet pipe sprinkler systems must be maintained at a minimum temperature of 40°F / 4°C to prevent freezing and
bursting of the pipe and/or sprinklers.
Automatic sprinklers are not to be tested with a heat source. Operation of the heat responsive element can result.
Absence of the Outer Ring from the D1 or D2 Recessed Escutcheon, which is used to cover the clearance hole, can
delay sprinkler operation in a fire situation.
In preparation for maintenance of the fire protection system, permission to close the main control valve must be
obtained from the proper authorities, and all affected parties by this action, and must be informed before the
maintenance session can commence.
Do NOT enclose any sprinklers within drapes, curtains, or valances.
Do NOT hang anything from the sprinklers.
Do NOT clean the sprinklers with soap and/or water, detergents, ammonia, cleaning fluids, or other chemicals.
Remove dust, lint, cobwebs, cocoons, insects, and larvae by gently brushing with a feather duster or gently
vacuuming with a soft bristle (i.e., dusting) brush attachment.
Exercise suitable safety precautions in the use and storage of highly flammable materials. The rapid rate of fire
development and spread of these materials can reduce the ability of the sprinkler system to aid in the control of a fire
involving such hazards.
Leaking or corroded sprinklers must be replaced.
Automatic Sprinklers must be kept in a cool and dry place.
Automatic sprinklers must never be physically altered, such as painted, plated, or coated, once shipped from the
factory. If the sprinklers have been in any way modified, they must be replaced.
Great caution must be applied to prevent damage to the sprinklers at all stages - before, during, and after installation.
Damaged units because of dropping, hitting, over-tightening, or wrench slippage, must be replaced.
When remodeling, such as by adding false beams or light fixtures or changing the location of compartment walls, first
verify that the new construction will not violate the installation requirements of the applicable standards of NFPA.
Alter the new construction and/or the sprinkler system to suit the requirements of this document and the applicable
NFPA regulations.
The owner is responsible for the maintenance of the sprinkler system, including inspection and testing of its
compliance with this document, as well as the standards of the National Fire Protection Association (e.g., NFPA 25),
and the regulations of any other authorities having jurisdiction. The owner should direct any questions regarding the
above rules and regulations to the installing contractors or the sprinkler manufacturer. It is recommended that
automatic sprinkler systems be inspected, tested, and maintained by a qualified Inspection Service in accordance
with NFPA 25.