Victaulic VicFlex I-VICFLEX User manual

I-VICFLEX
FIELD INSTALLATION HANDBOOK
Victaulic®VicFlex™ Products
Revision A 03/2021
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Table of Contents
GENERAL
INFORMATION ....................................................................... 11
Hazard Identification ...................................................................12
Introduction.................................................................................12
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS ........................................... 17
STYLES AB1, AB2, AND AB10 BRACKETS ............................... 21
Introduction.................................................................................22
Style AB1 Bracket Assembly Drawing ..........................................22
Style AB2 Bracket Assembly Drawing ..........................................23
Style AB10 Bracket Assembly Drawing ........................................24
Installation of Style AB1, AB2, and AB10 Brackets for ASTM
635 Ceiling Suspension Systems in Accordance with ASTM 636
Standards....................................................................................24
Installation of the Style AB2 Bracket for ASTM C645 Hat Furring
Channel Ceiling Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM C754
Standards (FM and VdS only) ......................................................26
Wood Joists/Studs Installation
(FM Only for AB1 and FM/UL for AB2) ........................................28
ASTM C645 Metal Joists/Studs in Accordance with ASTM C754
Standards Installation (FM Only for AB1 and
FM/UL for AB2)...........................................................................29
Alternative #1 – Wood Joist/Stud Installation
(FM Only for AB1 and AB2).........................................................30
Alternative #1 – Metal Joist/Stud Installation
(FM Only for AB1 and AB2).........................................................31
Alternative #2 – Wood Joist/Stud Installation
(FM Only for AB1 and AB2).........................................................32
Alternative #2 – Metal Joist/Stud Installation
(FM Only for AB1 and AB2).........................................................33
STYLE AB3 BRACKET ............................................................ 35
Introduction.................................................................................36
Style AB3 Bracket Assembly Drawing ..........................................36
Installation of the Style AB3 Surface-Mount Bracket on a Wall or
Ceiling.........................................................................................37

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STYLE AB4 BRACKET ............................................................ 39
Introduction.................................................................................40
Style AB4 Bracket Assembly Drawing..........................................40
Installation of AB4 Bracket for ASTM C645 Hat Furring Channel
Ceiling Systems in Accordance with ASTM C754 Standards......... 41
STYLE AB5 BRACKET ............................................................ 43
Introduction.................................................................................44
Style AB5 Bracket Assembly Drawing ..........................................44
Installation for Wood Joists/Studs.................................................45
STYLE AB6 BRACKET ............................................................ 51
Introduction.................................................................................52
Dry Sprinkler Installation Example................................................52
Technical Data for Models V33, V36, AND V40 Dry Sprinklers.....53
Assembly Weights .......................................................................55
Notes For Preparation of Sleeve And Skirt And Recessed
Configurations .............................................................................56
Installation of the Style AB6 Bracket Assembly ............................57
Adjusting the Location of the V33, V36, or V40 Dry Sprinkler.......58
Installation of the Series AH2 or AH2-CC Flexible Hose to the
Style AB6 Threaded Inlet Adapter................................................59
Installation of the Skirt, Recessed Escutcheon, or Flush Plate......59
Instructions for Using the Style AB6 Adapter for Draining the
Assembly ....................................................................................60
Bulb Protector Removal...............................................................60
STYLE AB7 BRACKET ............................................................ 61
Introduction.................................................................................62
Style AB7 Bracket Assembly Drawing ..........................................62
Installation of Style AB7 Bracket Assembly for ASTM C635 Ceiling
Suspension Systems installed in Accordance with ASTM C636
Standards....................................................................................63
Installation for Wood Joists/Studs
(FM Only) ....................................................................................64
Installation for ASTM C645 Metal Joists/Studs in Accordance
with ASTM C754 Standards (FM Only).........................................65
Alternative Wood Joists/Studs Installation (FM Only).....................66
Alternative Metal Joist/Stud Installation (FM Only)........................67

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STYLE AB11 BRACKET........................................................... 69
Introduction.................................................................................70
Style AB11 Bracket Assembly Drawing ........................................70
Installation of Style AB11 Brackets for ASTM C635 Ceiling
Suspension Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM C636 or
ASTM C754 Standards ................................................................71
STYLE AB12 BRACKET........................................................... 73
Introduction.................................................................................74
Style AB12 Bracket Assembly Drawing ........................................74
Installation of Style AB12 Brackets Onto 3/8-inch/M10 Threaded
Rod.............................................................................................75
Style AB12 Bracket Installation Dimensions .................................77
ABBA/ABMM BRACKET .......................................................... 79
Introduction.................................................................................80
Style ABMM Bracket Assembly Drawing ......................................80
Style ABBA Bracket Assembly Drawing........................................81
Installation Notes for the Style ABBA Bracket ..............................82
Installation Configurations for the Style ABBA Bracket .................83
Installation Notes for the Style ABMM Bracket .............................84
Installation Configurations for the Style ABMM Bracket ................85
STYLE AQC-U BRACKET......................................................... 87
Introduction.................................................................................88
AQC-U Bracket Installation Components (Standard Installation) ...88
Attaching the Style AQC-U to the Cleanroom Ceiling Grid
(Gordon Installation) ....................................................................90
STYLE C-AQC BRACKET ......................................................... 93
Introduction.................................................................................94
Connection to the Sprinkler Piping Using an Adapter Nipple and
a Style C-AQC Sprinkler...............................................................94
Attaching the Style C-AQC to the Cleanroom Ceiling Grid .............95
STYLE AQD-M BRACKET ........................................................ 97
Introduction.................................................................................98
Style AH2-CC Flexible Hose Assembly Drawing ...........................98
Style AQD-M Bracket Assembly Drawing .....................................99
Connection to the Sprinkler Piping Using the Supplied No. 140
Male NPT or BSPT Thread X Groove Adapter ............................100
Installing the Style AQD-M Bracket onto the Duct ......................100
Sprinkler Installation ..................................................................102
Sprinkler Bag Inspection/Maintenance.......................................103

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STYLE AQD BRACKET .......................................................... 105
Introduction...............................................................................106
Connecting the Style AQD Sprinkler Fitting to the Branchline .....106
Installing the Style AQD onto the Duct .......................................107
Inspection ................................................................................. 112
VS1 DRY SPRINKLER ............................................................113
Introduction............................................................................... 114
Important Installation Information .............................................. 114
Style VS1 Sprinkler Assembly Drawing....................................... 115
Style VB1 Bracket Assembly Drawing ........................................ 115
Style VB2 Bracket Assembly Drawing ........................................ 116
Style VB3 Bracket Assembly Drawing ........................................ 117
Style VB4 Bracket Assembly Drawing ........................................ 118
Style VS1 Sprinkler Assembly Pitching Requirements................. 119
Style VB1 Bracket Installation for Wood or Metal Joists/Studs.....121
Style VB2, Style VB3, and VB4 Brackets- Installation for ASTM
C635 Ceiling Suspension Systems Installed with Lay-in Tiles
(in Accordance with ASTM C636 Standards) .............................124
Style VB3 and VB4 Brackets - Installation for Wood Joists/
Studs ........................................................................................126
Style VB3 and VB4 Brackets – Installation for ASTM C645 Metal
Joists/Studs Installed in Accordance with ASTM C754
Standards..................................................................................127
CONNECTION TO THE SPRINKLER PIPING............................ 129
Connection to the Sprinkler Piping Using an Adapter Nipple and a
Series AH1,
AH1-LP, AH2, AH2-LP, AH2-300, AH3,
AH3-LP, AH4, AH4-LP, AH5, or AH2-638 VICTAULIC®VicFlex™
Flexible Hose ............................................................................130
1-inch/DN25 IGS™Connection to the Sprinkler Piping Using a
Series AH1-CC, AH1-CC-LP, AH2-CC, AH2-CC-LP, or AH2-CC-300
VICTAULIC®VicFlex™Flexible Hose ...........................................131
Instructions for the Initial Use of A Victaulic®Firelock™No. 101 90°
Elbow or No. 102 Straight Tee Installation-Ready™Fitting with a
VICTAULIC®VicFlex™Flexible Hose
(1-inch/DN25 IGS™Connection) ................................................135
Instructions for Reassembly of a Series AH1-CC, AH1-CC-LP, AH2-
CC, AH2-CC-LP, or AH2-CC-300 VICTAULIC®VicFlex™ Flexible
Hose .........................................................................................137

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CONNECTING THE SPRINKLER REDUCING NIPPLE TO THE
FLEXIBLE HOSE................................................................... 139
Connecting the Sprinkler Reducing Nipple to the Flexible Hose
(AB1/AB2/AB3/AB4/AB5/AB7/AB8/AB10/ABBA/ABMM) ............140
Connecting the Sprinkler Reducing Nipple to the Flexible Hose
(AB11/AB12) .............................................................................140
SPRINKLER REDUCING NIPPLE INSTALLATION......................141
Sprinkler Reducing Nipple Installation for
Style AB1/AB7/AB10/AB11 Brackets ..........................................142
Sprinkler Reducing Nipple Installation for the Style AB2
Bracket .....................................................................................143
Sprinkler Reducing Nipple Installation for Style AB4/AB5/AB8
Brackets....................................................................................144
Sprinkler Reducing Nipple Installation for Style ABBA/ABMM
Brackets....................................................................................145
Sprinkler Reducing Nipple Installation for Style VB2/VB3/VB4
Brackets....................................................................................146
SPRINKLER INSTALLATION .................................................. 149
Sprinkler Installation for AB1, AB2, AB3, AB4, AB5, AB7, AB10,
AB11, AB12, ABBA, and ABMM Brackets .................................150
Ceiling Tile Installation for AB1 and AB2 Brackets......................150
VICTAULIC®VICFLEX™TAMPER-EVIDENT LABELS ..................151
Overview ..................................................................................152
Applying the Tamper-Evident Label to the Style AB7 End
Bracket .....................................................................................153
MINIMUM BEND RADIUS GUIDES......................................... 155
Minimum Bend Radius Guide USAGE........................................156
TECHNICAL DATA................................................................. 157
Flexible Hose Bend Characteristics............................................158
Maximum Working Pressure Rating of Flexible Hoses ................158
Maximum Ambient Temperature Rating of Flexible Hoses..........159
Ambient Temperature for Wet Piping Systems Installed with Style
VS1 Dry Sprinklers ....................................................................159
Listing and Approval Information – Flexible Hose and Bracket
Combinations (AH1/AH1-LP)......................................................160
Listing and Approval Information – Flexible Hose and Bracket
Combinations (AH1-CC/AH1-CC-LP) ..........................................161
Listing and Approval Information – Flexible Hose and Bracket
Combinations (AH2/AH2-LP) .....................................................162
Listing and Approval Information – Flexible Hose and Bracket
Combinations (AH2-CC/AH2-CC-LP)..........................................163

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Listing and Approval Information – Flexible Hose and Bracket
Combinations (AH2-CC-300/AH2-300 AND AH3/AH3-LP).........164
Listing and Approval Information – Flexible Hose and Bracket
Combinations (AH4/AH4-LP).....................................................165
Listing and Approval Information – Flexible Hose and Bracket
Combinations (AH5 AND VS1) ........................................... 166
Listing and Approval Information – Sprinkler Fittings for Cleanroom
Applications and Ceiling Grid Manufacturer Combinations
(AQC-U and C-AQC)..................................................................167
Listing and Approval Information– Sprinkler Fittings for Duct
Applications and Duct Material Combinations
(AQD and AQD-M) ....................................................................167
Flexible Hose Minimum Bend Radius........................................168
Branchline Connection ..............................................................169
Series AH1/AH1-CC Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (FM) ........ 170
Series AH1-LP/AH1-CC-LP Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data
(FM).......................................................................................... 171
Series AH2/AH2-CC Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (FM) .......172
Series AH2-LP/AH2-CC-LP Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data
(FM)..........................................................................................173
Series AH2-300/AH2-CC-300 Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (FM)
174
Series AH2-AB6/AH2-CC-AB6 Friction Loss Data (FM).............. 175
Series AH3/AH3-LP Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (FM) ........ 176
Series AH4/AH4-LP Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (FM) ........177
Style AQC-U Flexible Hose Sprinkler Fitting Friction Loss Data
(FM).........................................................................................178
Style C-AQC Flexible Hose Sprinkler Fitting Friction Loss Data
(FM)..........................................................................................179
Style AQD-M Flexible Hose Sprinkler Fitting Friction Loss Data
(FM)..........................................................................................180
Style AQD Flexible Hose Sprinkler Fitting Friction Loss Data
(FM)..........................................................................................181
Series AH1/AH1-CC Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (UL) .........182
Series AH1-LP Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (UL) .................183
Series AH2/AH2-CC Friction Loss Data (UL) ..............................184
Series AH2-300/AH2-CC-300 Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data
(UL) ..........................................................................................186
Series AH2-LP/AH2-CC-LP Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data
(UL) ..........................................................................................187

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Series AH2-AB6/AH2-CC-AB6 Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data
(UL) ..........................................................................................189
Series AH5 Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (UL)......................190
Series AH1, AH1-CC, AH1-LP, and AH1-CC-LP Flexible Hose
Friction Loss Data (VDS)............................................................191
Series AH2, AH2-CC, AH2-LP, and AH2-CC-LP Flexible Hose
Friction Loss Data (VDS)............................................................192
Series AH3, AH3-LP and AH4 Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data
(VDS) ........................................................................................193
Series AH1, AH1-CC, AH2, and AH2-CC Flexible Hose Friction
Loss Data (LPCB)......................................................................194
Series AH1 Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (CCC) ....................195
Series AH2 Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (CCC)....................196
Series AH3 Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (CCC)....................197
Series AH4 Flexible Hose Friction Loss Data (CCC)....................198
Style C-AQC Flexible Hose Sprinkler Fitting Friction Loss Data
(CCC) ........................................................................................199
Series AH4 Assembly Model Number Correlation ..................... 200
Series AH5 Assembly Model Number Correlation ..................... 200
Low-Profile Elbow Product Marking Information .........................201

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