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6 GENERAL INFORMATION
Standard Warnings
•WARNING
Never remove any piping component nor correct or modify any piping deficiencies without first de-pressurizing and draining the system. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury, property damage, and/or impaired device performance.
It is the designer’s responsibility to select products suitable for the intended service and to ensure that pressure ratings and performance data are not exceeded. Material and gasket selection should be verified to be compatible for the specific application. Always read and understand the installation instructions.
GRINNELL Mechanical Products described herein must be installed and maintained in compliance with this document, as well as with the appli- cable standards of the Approval agency, in addition to the standards of any other authorities having jurisdiction. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or impair the performance of these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintaining their mechanical system and devices in proper operating condition. Contact the installing contractor or product manufacturer with any questions.
1. Read and understand all instructions before installing any GRINNELL Mechanical Products.
2. Be sure to wear appropriate safety equipment.
3. Verify that the system is de-pressurized and drained before starting any installation, repair, or modification.
The owner is responsible for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of their fire protection system and devices in accordance with the applica- ble standards of the National Fire Protection Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to the standards of any authority having jurisdiction. Contact the installing contractor or product manufacturer with any questions. Any impairment must be immediately corrected. It is recommended that automatic sprinkler systems be inspected, tested, and maintained by a qualified Inspection Service.
Hanging, bracing, and restraint of fire protection system piping must be performed in accordance with NFPA 13, and, as applicable, in accor- dance with the installation rules recognized by the applicable approval agency (e.g., VdS).
• Orange - non lead (standard)
• Fire Brigade Red - non lead (optional)
• Hot Dipped Galvanized conforming to ASTM A-153
Care and Maintenance
Pipe Support
Finishes