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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Model E Sprinklers must be maintained and serviced in
accordance with the following instructions:

NOTE

Before closing a fire protection system main control valve
for maintenance work on the fire protection system which
it controls, permission to shut down the affected fire pro-
tection systems must be obtained from the proper authori-
ties and all personnel who may be affected by this action
must be notified.

Sprinklers which are found to be leaking or exhibiting vis-
ible signs of corrosion must be replaced.

Automatic sprinklers must never be shipped or stored
where their temperature will exceed 100°F/38°C and they
must never be painted, plated, coated, or otherwise al-
tered after leaving the factory.

Care must be exercised to avoid damage to the sprinklers
— before, during, and after installation. Sprinklers dam-
aged by dropping, striking, wrench twist/slippage or the
like, must be replaced.

The owner is responsible for the inspection, testing, and
maintenance of their fire protection system and devices in
compliance with this document, as well as with the appli-
cable standards of the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to the standards of any
other authorities having jurisdiction. The installing contrac-
tor or sprinkler manufacturer should be contacted relative
to any questions.

It is recommended that automatic sprinkler systems be in-
spected, tested, and maintained by a qualified Inspection
Service.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Products manufactured by Tyco Fire Products are war-
ranted solely to the original Buyer for ten (10) years
against defects in material and workmanship when paid
for and properly installed and maintained under normal
use and service. This warranty will expire ten (10) years
from date of shipment by Tyco Fire Products. No warranty
is given for products or components manufactured by
companies not affiliated by ownership with Tyco Fire Prod-
ucts or for products and components which have been
subject to misuse, improper installation, corrosion, or
which have not been installed, maintained, modified or re-
paired in accordance with applicable Standards of the Na-
tional Fire Protection Association, and/or the standards of
any other Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Materials found
by Tyco Fire Products to be defective shall be either re-
paired or replaced, at Tyco Fire Products’ sole option.
Tyco Fire Products neither assumes, nor authorizes any
person to assume for it, any other obligation in connec-
tion with the sale of products or parts of products. Tyco
Fire Products shall not be responsible for sprinkler sys-
tem design errors or inaccurate or incomplete information
supplied by Buyer or Buyer’s representatives.

IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS BE LI-
ABLE, IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR UN-
DER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, FOR INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS
WAS INFORMED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE
PRODUCTS’ LIABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL
TO THE SALES PRICE.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF
ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IM-
PLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE.

ORDERING PROCEDURE

Please Specify:

5.6 K-Factor, 1/2 Inch NPT, Model E
Standard Response Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler (#5002)

8.0 K-Factor, 3/4 Inch NPT, Model E
Standard Response Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler (#5009)

Model E Sprinkler Wrench (#5207)

Refer to Price List for for complete listing of Part Num-
bers with respect to temperature ratings, sprinkler fin-
ishes, recessed escutcheon finishes, etc.

STAR SPRINKLER

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7071 S. 13th Street • Suite 103

Oak Creek, WI 53154

www.starsprinkler.com

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OBSOLETE

Summary of Contents for Star E

Page 1: ... to any questions OPERATION A bronze tube sealed by a steel ball holds a fusible alloy The tube is compression loaded and via the tension mechanism the cap seals the sprinkler orifice When the rated temperature is reached the alloy melts the ball is forced inward and the tension mechanism releases the cap which then allows the sprinkler to activate and flow water TECHNICAL DATA Approvals UL and UL...

Page 2: ... with a torque of 10 to 20 ft lbs 13 6 to 27 1 Nm A maximum of 30 ft lbs 40 7 Nm of torque may be used to install sprinklers with 3 4 NPT connections Higher levels of torque may distort the sprinkler inlet with consequent leakage or impairment of the sprinkler 1 The Model E Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers may be installed in either the pendent or upright position and the flow Ref Figure 1 or 2 is to ...

Page 3: ...d Occupancies 4 Approved by the City of New York under MEA 395 91 M TABLE A LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS 280 F 138 C Blue 360 F 182 C Red Natural Brass Chrome Plated K 5 6 in Upright Position S5002 1 2 3 4 2 4 400 F 204 C 520 F 271 C Green Orange K 8 0 in Pendent Position S5009 SPRINKLER FINISH K 8 0 in Upright Position S5009 Temperature Rating Frame Color Code Natural Brass Chrome Plated Nat...

Page 4: ...arranty is given for products or components manufactured by companies not affiliated by ownership with Tyco Fire Prod ucts or for products and components which have been subject to misuse improper installation corrosion or which have not been installed maintained modified or re paired in accordance with applicable Standards of the Na tional Fire Protection Association and or the standards of any o...

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