Victaulic VicFlex Style AB6 User manual

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1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Description by Component
Style AB6 Bracket: Optimized for cold storage applications
Dry Sprinkler
Available Models
• Series FL-QR/DRY - please refer to publication 45.01
• Series FL-QR/DRY/SW - please refer to publication 45.02
• Series FL-QR/DRY/C - please refer to publication 45.03
• Series FL-QR/DRY/ST - please refer to publication 45.04
• Series FL-SR/DRY - please refer to publication 45.51
• Series FL-SR/DRY/SW - please refer to publication 45.52
• Series FL-SR/DRY/C - please refer to publication 45.53
• Series FL-SR/DRY/ST - please refer to publication 45.54
Available Styles
• Pendent, Horizontal Sidewall
Available Escutcheons
• Recessed, Sleeve and Skirt, Flush, Concealed
Maximum Working Temperature
• Standard: 150°F/65°C (EPDM/Neoprene foam)
• (Optional) High: 225°F/107°C (Silicone closed-cell foam)
Maximum Working Pressure
• 175 psi/1375 kPa/12 bar
Victaulic®VicFlex™Sprinkler Fittings
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1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)
Hose
• Series AH2 Braided Hose (1”/25mm Nominal ID): 48"/1220 mm. Note: nominal length includes adapter nipple
and 5.75"/140 mm straight reducer.
• Series AH2-CC Braided Hose (1”/25mm Nominal ID): 48"/1220 mm. Note: nominal length includes captured
coupling and 5.75"/140 mm straight reducer.
• Minimum Bend Radius of Flexible Hose:
• 7"/178 mm (FM Approval)
• 2"/51 mm (cULus Listed)
• Maximum Number of Bends per Flexible Hose: See friction loss charts in section 5.0 Performance
Connections
• To branch line (inlet) via 1"/25 mm NPT/BSPT male thread or 1"/25 mm IGS™ Groove refer to publication 25.14.
2.0 CERTIFICATION/LISTINGS
3.0 SPECIFICATIONS – MATERIAL
Style AB6 Bracket Assembly:
Bracket: Carbon Steel, Zinc-Plated
U-bolt: Carbon Steel, Zinc-Plated
Hex Nut: Carbon Steel, Zinc-Plated
Adapter: Carbon Steel, Zinc Plated
Plug: Carbon Steel, Zinc Plated
Seal (specify choice):
EPDM/Neoprene (150°F/65°C)
Silicone closed cell foam (225°F/107°C)
Washer: Carbon Steel, Zinc-Plated
Screw: Carbon Steel, Zinc-Plated
Dry Sprinkler:
Please refer to respective submittal publications in section 1.0 Product Description for dry sprinkler material specifications.
Series AH2 Braided Flexible Hose:
Flexible Hose: 300-series Stainless Steel
Collar/Weld Fitting: 300-series Stainless Steel
Gasket Seal: Victaulic EPDM
Isolation Ring: Nylon
Nut and Nipple: Carbon Steel, Zinc Plated

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3.0 SPECIFICATIONS – MATERIAL (CONTINUED)
Series AH2-CC
Flexible Hose: 300-series Stainless Steel
Collar/Weld Fitting: 300-series Stainless Steel
Gasket Seal: Victaulic EPDM
Isolation Ring: Nylon
Coupling Retainer Ring: Polyethylene
Nut and Nipple: Carbon Steel, Zinc Plated
Reducer (½"/15 mm or ¾"/20 mm): Carbon Steel, Zinc-Plated
Housing: Ductile iron conforming to ASTM A 536, Grade 65-45-12. Ductile iron conforming to ASTM A 395, Grade
65-45-15, is available upon special request.
Coupling Housing Coating:
Orange enamel (North America, Asia Pacific).
Red enamel (Europe).
Hot dipped galvanized.
Grade “E” EPDM (Type A) Vic-Plus™Pre-lubricated Gasket
EPDM (Violet Color Code). Applicable for wet and dry (oil-free air) fire protection systems only. Listed/Approved for
continuous use in wet and dry systems. Listed/Approved for dry systems at -40°F/-40°C and above. Not compatible
for use with hot water services or steam services.
Note: Reference should always be made to publication I-100 Victaulic Field Installation Handbook for gasket lubrication
instructions.
Note: Services listed are General Service Guidelines only. It should be noted that there are services for which these
gaskets are not compatible. Reference should always be made to publication 05.01 Victaulic Gasket Selection Guide
for specific gasket service guidelines and for a listing of services which are not compatible.
Bolts/Nut: Zinc electroplated carbon steel, trackhead meeting the physical and chemical requirements of ASTM A 449
and physical requirements of ASTM A 183.
Linkage: CrMo Alloy Steel zinc electroplated per ASTM B633 Zn/Fe 5, Type III Finish

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4.0 DIMENSIONS
Sprinkler Barrel Length Selection
End seal
D
A
Cold space
Heated space
Wall or ceiling
of freezer
Insulation
1"/33.7 mm
Adapter
2" Hole Saw
Required for V36 and V40
2-¾" Hole Saw Required
for V33 (De-burr Hole on
Both Sides of the Ceiling
or Wall)
VicFlex™ Style AB6 bracket
assembly with integral seal
Plug
Temperature Maintained at 40°F/4.4°C Minimum
Ambient Temperature
Exposed to Discharge
End of Sprinkler
“D”
Freezer Ceiling
or Wall Thickness
“A”
Order Length
Down to 20°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152 mm 12"/305 mm
Down to -6.7°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305 mm 18"/457 mm
19°F to 0°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152 mm 18"/457 mm
-7.2°C to -17.8°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305 mm 24"/610 mm
-1°F to -20°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152 mm 24"/610 mm
-18.3°C to -28.9°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305 mm 30"/762 mm
-21°F to -30°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152 mm 24"/610 mm
-29.4°C to -34.4°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305 mm 30"/762 mm
-31°F to -40°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152 mm 24"/610 mm
-35.0°C to -40.0°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305 mm 30"/762 mm
Temperature maintained at 60°F/15.6°C
Ambient Temperature
Exposed to Discharge
End of Sprinkler
“D”
Freezer Ceiling
or Wall Thickness
“A”
Order Length
Down to 20°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152mm 12"/305 mm
Down to -6.7°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305mm 18"/457 mm
19°F to 0°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152mm 12"/305 mm
-7.2°C to -17.8°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305mm 18"/457 mm
-1°F to -20°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152mm 12"/305 mm
-18.3°C to -28.9°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305mm 18"/457 mm
-21°F to -30°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152mm 12"/305 mm
-29.4°C to -34.4°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305mm 18"/457 mm
-31°F to -40°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152mm 12"/305 mm
-35.0°C to -40.0°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305mm 18"/457 mm
Temperature maintained at 50°F/10°C
Ambient Temperature
Exposed to Discharge
End of Sprinkler
“D”
Freezer Ceiling
or Wall Thickness
“A”
Order Length
Down to 20°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152mm 12"/305 mm
Down to -6.7°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305mm 18"/457 mm
19°F to 0°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152mm 12"/305 mm
-7.2°C to -17.8°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305mm 18"/457 mm
-1°F to -20°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152mm 18"/457 mm
-18.3°C to -28.9°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305mm 18"/457 mm
-21°F to -30°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152mm 18"/457 mm
-29.4°C to -34.4°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305mm 24"/610 mm
-31°F to -40°F 3 – 6"/76 – 152mm 18"/457 mm
-35.0°C to -40.0°C 7 – 12"/178 – 305mm 24"/610 mm

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4.1 DIMENSIONS
Product Details and Optional Components
AA
Hose Dimension
Model A
inches
mm
AH2-48 42.3
1073
AH2-CC-48 41.5
1054
Note: Please reference section 5.0 Performance for complete list of Style AB6 Bracket listing and approval information
with Series AH2-CC and Series AH2 lengths.

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5.0 PERFORMANCE
Friction Loss Data
Series AH2 and AH2-CC Braided Hose for use with Style AB6 VicFlex Bracket Assembly
Model
EQL
Max Bends
feet
meters
AH2-48
AH2-CC-48
24.0 3
7.3
AH2-48
AH2-CC-48
37.0 8
11.3
Friction Loss Data
Series AH2 and AH2-CC Braided Hose for use with Style AB6 VicFlex Bracket Assembly
EQL
Model Sprinkler K-factor
feet
meters Max Bends
AH2-48
AH2-CC-48 K5.6 23.4 3
7.1
AH2-48
AH2-CC-48 K8 35.5 3
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6.0 NOTIFICATIONS
WARNING
• Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install any Victaulic
products.
• Always verify that the piping system has been completely depressurized and
drained immediately prior to installation, removal, adjustment, or maintenance of
any Victaulic products.
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury
and property damage.
• These products shall be used only in fire protection systems that are designed and installed in accordance with current, applicable
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, etc.) standards, or equivalent standards, and in accordance with applicable
building and fire codes. These standards and codes contain important information regarding protection of systems from freezing
temperatures, corrosion, mechanical damage, etc.
• The installer shall understand the use of this product and why it was specified for the particular application.
• The installer shall understand common industry safety standards and potential consequences of improper product installation.
• It is the system designer's responsibility to verify suitability of materials for use with the intended fluid media within the piping system
and external environment.
• The material specifier shall evaluate the effect of chemical composition, pH level, operating temperature, chloride level, oxygen level,
and flow rate on materials to confirm system life will be acceptable for the intended service.
Failure to follow installation requirements and local and national codes and standards could compromise system integrity or cause
system failure, resulting in death or serious personal injury and property damage.
WARNING
• It is the responsibility of the system designer to verify suitability of Type 304/304L stainless steel flexible hose
for use with the intended fluid media.
• The effect of chemical composition, pH level, operating temperature, chloride level, oxygen level, and flow rate
on Type 304/304L stainless steel flexible hose must be evaluated by the material specifier to confirm system
life will be acceptable for the intended service.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause product failure, resulting in serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
Victaulic VicFlex Series AH2 and AH2-CC Flexible Sprinkler Fittings may be painted provided the paint is compatible
with stainless steel and zinc-plated carbon steel or ductile iron. Care should be taken to ensure the sprinkler and any
associated concealed coverplate are not painted.
Victaulic VicFlex Series AH2 and AH2-CC penetrating through non-fire rated gypsum wall (drywall) will function as
designed, provided the components are installed in accordance with the respective installation instructions referenced
in this document.
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7.0 REFERENCE MATERIALS
Assembly Weights
The values in the table below are the total weight in pounds/kilograms for a Model V33, V36, or V40 Dry Sprinkler, a
Series AH2-CC Flexible Hose (water-filled), and a Style AB6 Bracket Assembly.
Sprinkler Barrel Order Length Weight
Hose Model Sprinkler Model
inches
mm
lb
kgs
AH2-48-AB6
AH2-CC-48-AB6 V33/V36 12 9.1
305 4.1
AH2-48-AB6
AH2-CC-48-AB6 V40 12 8.7
305 3.9
AH2-48-AB6
AH2-CC-48-AB6 V33/V36 18 10.1
457 4.6
AH2-48-AB6
AH2-CC-48-AB6 V40 18 9.6
457 4.4
AH2-48-AB6
AH2-CC-48-AB6 V33/V36 24 11.1
610 5.0
AH2-48-AB6
AH2-CC-48-AB6 V40 24 10.5
610 4.8
AH2-48-AB6
AH2-CC-48-AB6 V33/V36 30 11.1
762 5.0
AH2-48-AB6
AH2-CC-48-AB6 V40 30 10.4
762 4.7
I-VICFLEX-AB6: Vicflex™ Style AB6 Assembly - Cold storage installation manual
I-40:Firelock™ Automatic Sprinklers Installation Manual
Series FL-QR/DRY - please refer to publication 45.01
Series FL-QR/DRY/SW - please refer to publication 45.02
Series FL-QR/DRY/C - please refer to publication 45.03
Series FL-QR/DRY/ST - please refer to publication 45.04
Series FL-SR/DRY - please refer to publication 45.51
Series FL-SR/DRY/SW - please refer to publication 45.52
Series FL-SR/DRY/C - please refer to publication 45.53
Series FL-SR/DRY/ST - please refer to publication 45.54
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User Responsibility for Product Selection and Suitability
Each user bears final responsibility for making a determination as to the suitability of
Victaulic products for a particular end-use application, in accordance with industry
standards and project specifications, and the applicable building codes and related
regulations as well as Victaulic performance, maintenance, safety, and warning
instructions. Nothing in this or any other document, nor any verbal recommendation,
advice, or opinion from any Victaulic employee, shall be deemed to alter, vary, supersede,
or waive any provision of Victaulic Company's standard conditions of sale, installation
guide, or this disclaimer.
Intellectual Property Rights
No statement contained herein concerning a possible or suggested use of any material,
product, service, or design is intended, or should be constructed, to grant any license
under any patent or other intellectual property right of Victaulic or any of its subsidaries or
affiliates covering such use or design, or as a recommendation for the use of such
material, product, service, or design in the infringement of any patent or other intellectual
property right. The terms “Patented” or “Patent Pending” refer to design or utility patents
or patent applications for articles and/or methods of use in the United States and/or other
countries.
Note
This product shall be manufactured by Victaulic or to Victaulic specifications. All products
to be installed in accordance with current Victaulic installation/assembly instructions.
Victaulic reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and standard
equipment without notice and without incurring obligations.
Installation
Reference should always be made to I-VICFLEX-AB1-AB2-AB10, I-VICFLEX-AB4,
I-VICFLEX-AB7, or I-VICFLEX-AB8 for the product you are installing. Handbooks are
included with each shipment of Victaulic products for complete installation and assembly
data, and are available in PDF format on our website at www.victaulic.com.
Warranty
Refer to the Warranty section of the current Price List or contact Victaulic for details.
Trademarks
Victaulic and all other Victaulic marks are the trademarks or registered trademarks of
Victaulic Company, and/or its affiliated entities, in the U.S. and/or other countries.
7.0 REFERENCE MATERIALS (CONTINUED)
VicFlex™Style AB6 Bracket
SF-DRYSPRINKLERS 17227 REV D 01/2022
© 2022 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
VICFLEX™STYLE AB6 ASSEMBLY DRY SPRINKLER ORDER FORM
SHIP TO:
Name: Date of Order:
Address: Purchase Order:
Ship Via:
City: Tag:
State/Prov.: Signature*:
Zip/Postal Code:
PART CODE CONFIGURATOR: Configure the part code with options from chart below. DO NOT circle pipe order lengths. Input appropriate length and quantity for each
in the chart below. Please attach additional forms if extra ordering space is needed. Separate forms must be completed for each configuration ordered.
Class Style Connection Deflector Temperature Response K-Factor Sprinkler
Finish
Escutcheon
Finish
Sprinkler
Barrel
Length
Escutcheon
Style
Bracket
Style
Hose
Style
Hose
Length
A = VicFlex™33 = V33 1
(Concealed)
36 = V36
(Std. Pendent/
Horizontal
Sidewall)
40 = V40 2
(Std. Pendent)
3= 1" NPT B= Std.
Pendent
C= Horizontal
Sidewall 3
P= Concealed
C= 155°F/68°C
F= 200°F/93°C
J= 286°F/141°C
Q= Quick
S= Standard
4= 5.6K
5= 8.0K
6= 11.2K
2= Chrome
4= White
(RAL 9010)
B= Black
N= VC-250 4
0= Painted
Cold Rolled
Steel, Finish
Matches
Sprinkler
Finish
X= Stainless
Steel
W= White
(RAL 9010)
Painted
Stainless Steel
120 = 12"
180 = 18"
240 = 24"
300 = 30"
11 = Flush
12 = Recessed
13 = Sleeve
& Skirt
15 = Concealed
17 =
Interchangeable
Escutcheons
5
UB6 = AB6 2= AH2
(NPT)
3= AH2
(BSPT)
8= AH2-CC
(Captured
Coupling)
4= 48"
Total Sprinklers with
specs identical to part code
configuration above
A 3 4UB6
1V33 Sprinkler only available with Escutcheon Finish 0(Painted Cold Rolled Steel, Finish Matches Sprinkler Finish),
and Escutcheon Style 15 (Concealed).
2 V40 Sprinkler only available with Deflector B(Standard Pendent), K-Factor 6(K11.2), and Sprinkler Finish 4(White RAL 9010) and N(VC-250).
3 Horizontal Sidewall not available with interchangeable escutcheons.
4VC-250 coating is only available with stainless steel escutcheons. UL and FM approved corrosion resistant coating, and VdS and LPCB recognized
and approved alternate coating. Appears chrome in color. Not available with concealed sprinklers.
5Only available with pendent sprinklers; Sleeve and Skirt, Recessed and Flush escutcheons included with a plain barrel sprinkler.
* I agree to purchase the dry sprinklers specified on this form, which are NON-RETURNABLE & NOT CANCELLABLE.
Send completed order form to [email protected]
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