Fire Sprinkler Head Installation Tips

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Fire sprinkler head installation tips.

Install using sprinkler head wrenches sold separately or any hand wrench that fits the npt size. They are triggered when the liquid filled bulb bursts at the rated temperature. These sprinkler heads react to heat up to five times faster than other sprinkler heads. Besides spare sprinkler heads nfpa 25 section 5 4 1 5 5 6 stipulates that your sprinkler cabinet should contain a wrench specified by the manufacturer of the spare sprinkler heads for their installation plus a list of the sprinkler heads installed on the property.

Free shipping on orders over 99 we only ship within the united states. Heads must be installed and maintained according to national fire protection association nfpa standards. Sprinkler heads sit just below or flush with the ground so a sturdy trowel should be suitable for digging up the head. This heat sensitive plate detaches at temperatures roughly 20 degrees lower than the fire sprinkler head allowing the concealed sprinkler s deflector to drop and the head to activate.

Concealed models install in walls or ceilings and fully cover a pendent or sidewall sprinkler head using a concealed fire sprinkler cover plate. We provide 24 hour service for our customers in the houston area to ensure you don t leave your building vulnerable to fire any longer than necessary.