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�� e. �l �� 7��{� �I��d�'#�st�t�� P'V� �'i�� CPVC Pipe Product Specifications Corrosion resistant CPVC fire sprinkler pipe, when installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer's design and instal- lation instructions, is UL and c-UL Listed by Underwriters Laboratories for use in the following: • Meets NFPA 13R and 13D standards for residential occupancies as well as NFPA 13 standards for light hazard occupancies. • Residential occupancies up to and including four stories in height as defined by NFPA 13R. • Residential occupancies as defined in the Standard for Sprinkler Systems in One and Two Family Dwellings, NFPA 13D. • Instal(ation of private fire service mains and their appurtenances, NFPA 24. CPVC fire sprinkler pipe from Viking Plastics shail be employed in wet pipe systems only and are not listed for outdoor use. CPVC pipe must never be used in a system using compressed air or other gases. CPVC pipe from Viking Plastics also carries the follow- • Exposed sidewali sprinkler listing for exposed pipe&fittings ing enhanced listings and approvals: • 24'extended coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12"drop, 155°F • According to UL Listing sprinkler head • Can be flush at return air plenums • 18'extended coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12' drop, 165°F • Exposed system risers NFPA 13D, 13R sprinkler head • Exposed basement NFPA 13D(solid wood joist) • 16'extended coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12"drop, 175°F • Extended coverage(exposed) sprinkler head • 20'spacing on pendent in lieu of 15' • 14'standard coverage sidewall sprinkler, 12"drop,200°F • 18'spacing on sidewall in lieu of 14' sprinkler head • Use with combustible concealed sprinklers • Factory Mutual Approved* • Tyco attic sprinkler head(to protect the floor below) • Factory Mutual Approval exposed • Tyco attic sprinkler head with wet system piping • Factory Mutual Approval above drop-in ceilings (feed main and ridge installation) • Factory Mutual Approval exposed w/So�-Steel soffiting covering system New and enhanced listings and approvals are being pursued.Aiways All CPVC fire sprinkler pipe from Viking Plastics is manufactured in the check with the appropriate Listing and Approval agency for detaiis on USA.All CPVC pipe shall be packaged immediately after its manufacture current listing parameters. to prevent damage and shall be stored indoors after production,at the manufacturing site,until shipped from the factory.The pipe shail bear the CPVC pipe meets all applicable standards for pressure rated applica- logo of the listing agencies,and shall carry the National Sanitation Foun- tion as required in ANSI-NSF Standard 14 and compiies with ANSI-NSF dation(NSF)seal of approval for potabie water applications. Standard fi1 for health effects and are marked with the NSF-pw end use marking. CPVC products are intended for use in areas where the maximum ambi- ent temperature tloes not exceed 150°F(65.5'C).If the ambient tempera- All CPVC fire sprinkler pipe shall be Listed by Underwriters�aboratories ture is expected to exceed this limitation,refer to the manufacturer's DE- for wet pipe systems,and shail carry a rated working pressure of 175 psi SIGN AND INSTALLATION GUIDE for additional information on methods �150°F(12 bar @ 65.5'C)."The FM Approval is limited to use in wet to reduce the pipe exposure temperatures.CPVC pipe is not intended to pipe fire protection sprinkier systems for light hazard occupancies in both be installed in outdoor appiications. CPVC pipe is intended to be used in concealed and exposed appiications with certain restrictions. wet pipe systems only and have not been investigated for use in dry pipe systems.Special installation and design criteria relative to pipe hanger Piping must always be installed in strict accordance to the manufacturer's spacings,piping and sprinkler restraint,sprinkler temperature rating, DESIGN AND INSTALLATION GUIDE,including product storage and piping locations,testing procedures and friction loss characteristics are handling,joining methods,supporting and bracing,expansion and con- specified in the manufacturer's installation instructions provided with the traction allowance and testing,eta National Fire Protection Association pipe.The manufacturer's installation instructions shc dd be reviewed and (NFPA)Standards 13, 13D,and 13R must be referenced for design and the Authority Having Jurisdiction consulted before installation. instailation requirements in conjunction with the installation instructions. � Trusted above all"" ��