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Installation Instructions Model F3QR56 Dry sprinklers must only be installed in the following fittings: 1. The side outlet of an ANSI B 16.3 class 150 (malleable or ductile) or ANSI B16.4 class 125 (cast) iron pipe tee 2. The run outlet of an ANSI B 16.3 class 150 (malleable or ductile) or ANSI B16.4 class 125 (cast) iron pipe tee, with the side outlet plugged (wet-pipe systems only) 3. Spears Manufacturing Company Brass Thread In- sert Style or Special Reinforced Plastic Thread Style Listed adapter or tee (wet-pipe systems only) (gasket sealed outlets shall not be used) 4. Any Listed CPVC sprinkler adapter or tee only in ac- cordance with Fig. 12 and upon verification that the CPVC adapter or tee does not interfere with the sprin- kler’s inlet (wet-pipe systems only) (gasket sealed outlets shall not be used) Model F3QR56 dry sprinklers must not be installed into el- bows, welded outlets, gasket sealed outlets, or couplings. Installation of the Model F3QR56 Dry sprinkler is not recom- mend in copper pipe systems, as this may reduce the life expectancy of the sprinkler. In all dry-pipe system installations, the Model F3QR56 Dry sprinkler must be installed with protrusion into the fitting in accordance with Fig. 1 through Fig. 10 in this Bulletin. Do not install Model F3QR56 Dry sprinklers with the standard (long) inlet fitting into CPVC fittings that have an internal obstruction (see Fig. 12); this will damage the sprinkler, the fitting, or both. Model F3QR56 Dry sprinklers are available with a short “PL” inlet fitting for installation on CPVC fittings of wet-pipe sprinkler systems only. Model F3QR56 Dry sprinklers connected to wet-pipe sys- tems must be installed with the Exposed Minimum Barrel Length required by Fig. 11 located in a Heated Area. An orange protective clip is factory installed on the sprin- kler to protect the glass bulb thermal element from dam- age. The clip should remain in place during installation of the sprinkler and be removed when the sprinkler system is placed in service. Sprinklers with 3/4” NPT and ISO7-1R3/4 inlets are supplied with a protective cap on the inlet that must be removed before installation. Use the following steps for installation: 1. Cut a hole in the wall or ceiling directly in-line with the outlet of the fitting. See the Installation Data table for the recommended hole diameter based on the es- cutcheon or cover plate option selected. 2. Apply pipe joint compound or PTFE tape to the male threads of the sprinkler’s inlet fitting. 3. Install the sprinkler in the fitting using the installation wrench specified in the Installation Data table. The Model F3R wrench is designed to be inserted into the groves in the sprinkler’s wrench boss as shown in Fig. 13. The Model XLO2 wrench is designed to fit into the cup and engage the wrench boss as shown in Fig. 14. Do NOT wrench any part of the sprinkler assembly other than the wrench boss. When inserting or remov- ing the wrench from the sprinkler, care should be tak- en to prevent damage to the sprinkler. The sprinkler is then tightened into the pipe fitting to achieve a leak free connection. The recommended minimum to max- imum installation torque is 22 - 30 lb-ft (30 – 40 N-m) for 1” NPT and ISO7-1R1 sprinklers, and 14 - 20 lb-ft (19 – 27 N-m) for 3/4” NPT and ISO7-1R3/4 sprinklers. 3a. Alternatively, where access to the outer tube of the sprinkler is available, the Model F3QR56 Dry sprinkler may be installed using a pipe wrench. The pipe wrench shall only be permitted to inter- face with the galvanized steel outer tube portion of the sprinkler (Item #8 in Fig. 15). Do NOT wrench any other portion of the sprinkler assembly. A pipe wrench can install the sprinkler into the fitting with a large amount of torque; consideration should be given to the need for future removal of the sprin- kler because the installation torque will have to be matched or exceeded to remove the sprinkler. The recommended minimum to maximum installation torque is 22 - 30 lb-ft (30 – 40 N-m) for 1” NPT and ISO7-1R1 sprinklers, and 14 - 20 lb-ft (19 – 27 N-m) for 3/4” NPT and ISO7-1R3/4 sprinklers. 4. Standard and Model HB escutcheons can be in- stalled by slipping the escutcheon over the can until the escutcheon is seated against the ceiling or wall. Model F1 escutcheons are installed by pressing the escutcheon onto the collar until the escutcheon is seated against the ceiling or wall. The Model FP es- cutcheon is installed by pressing or threading the es- cutcheon into the cup by hand; the escutcheon can be tightened against the ceiling or wall by turning the escutcheon in a clockwise direction and removed by turning the escutcheon in a counter-clockwise direc- tion. To install the Model CCP cover plate, first remove the protective clip. Install the Model CCP cover plate on the sprinkler by pressing or threading the cover plate into the cup by hand; the cover plate can be tightened against the ceiling by turning the cover plate in a clockwise direction and removed by turning the cover plate in a counter-clockwise direction. 5. Remove the orange protective clip when placing the sprinkler system in service. 18.