SUBMITTAL PACKAGE FLEXIBLE SPRINKLER DROP BRAIDED CONNECTIONS...pg 2-6 UNBRAIDED CONNECTIONS...pg 7-9 INSTALLATION...pg 10 ACCESSORIES...pg 11 6/26/2018
BRAIDED CONNECTIONS ARGCO Flexible Sprinkler Drops are designed to reduce labor and installation costs by installing without cutting and threading pipe associated with installing a drop, ar-over and elbows. ARGCO offers and un hoses in 28, 40, 48, 60 and 72 lengths with simple brackets for suspended ceilings. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA): NFPA 1: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes NFPA 1D: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 1R: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in residential Occupancies up to and including four stories in height. NFPA 1 Section 9.2.1...: No hangers are required for flexible connections as long as the length does not exceed 6 feet. American Society for Testing Methods (ASTM): ASTM C65: Standard specifications for the manufacture, performance, and testing of metal suspension systems for acoustical tile and lay-in panel ceilings ASTM C66: Standard practice for installation of metal ceiling suspension systems for acoustical tile and lay-in panels. Factory Mutual (FM): Approved standard for flexible sprinkler hose with threaded end fittings Underwriter s Laboratories (FM): Standard for flexible sprinkler hose with fittings for fire protection service International Building Code (IBC): Flexible Sprinkler Connections are an alternative solution to isnall without seismic escutcheons. System No. Location Spec Section Paragraph Submitted By Date Approved Date Updated 6/26/2018 ARGCO
BRAIDED CONNECTIONS Save Time & Money No cutting, no welding, no threading Perfect for retrofit applications Easy to move for layout changes Most flexible hose in its class. bends minimum radius TECHNICAL DATA Rated Pressure: 175 PSI (12.5 Bars) Max. Service Pressure: 200 PSI (14 Bars) Maximum Ambient Temperature: 225 F Maximum Sprinkler K-factor for ½ outlet: 8.0 gal/mm/(psi)^½ Maximum Sprinkler K-factor for ¾ outlet: 14.0 gal/mm/(psi)^½ Designed for use in wet and dry systems Flexibility Type: Unlimited Hose Diameter: O.D. 1-1/16 / Flow 7/8 Friction Loss Data and Specifications Model AR-BR FLEX-07-050 AR-BR FLEX-10-050 AR-BR FLEX-12-050 AR-BR FLEX-15-050 AR-BR FLEX-18-050 Length 28 (0.6 m) 40 (0.9 m) 48 (1.2 m) 60 (1.5 m) 72 (1.8 m) NPT 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 ITEM # 650165A 650166A 650167A 650168A 650169A Equivalent Length of 1 ft Sch 40 Pipe UL 25 ft ft 9 ft 50 ft 58 ft Max. # of Bends 2 FM 26.7 ft 42.6 ft 5.2 ft 67.8 ft 82.4 ft Max. # of Bends 1 4 4 Min. Bending Radius AR-BR FLEX-07-050 AR-BR FLEX-10-075 AR-BR FLEX-12-075 AR-BR FLEX-15-075 AR-BR FLEX-18-075 28 (0.6 m) 40 (0.9 m) 48 (1.2 m) 60 (1.5 m) 72 (1.8 m) /4 /4 /4 /4 /4 650175A 650176A 650177A 650178A 650179A 21 ft 6 ft 4 ft 52 ft 6 ft 2 22.1 ft 40.6 ft 5.0 ft 64.2 ft 75.5 ft 1 4 4 Anchoring components are intended for use with drop ceilings conforming to ASTM C65 and other major standards when installed in accordance with the standard practice for installation of metal ceiling suspension systems for acoustical tile and lay-in panel, ASTMC C65 or other equivalent standards. System No. Location Spec Section Paragraph Submitted By Date Approved Date Updated 6/261/2018 ARGCO
BRAIDED CONNECTIONS COMPONENTS: 5 4 2 1 8 9 6 7 1. FLEXIBLE TUBE 04 STAINLESS STEEL 2. ISOLATION RING NYLON 66. SEALING GASKET EPDM 4. NUT ZINC PLATED STEEL 5. NIPPLE 1" ZINC PLATED STEEL 6. REDUCING NIPPLE ZINC PLATED STEEL 7. BRAID 04 STAINLESS STEEL 8. COLLAR RING (INNER) 04 STAINLESS STEEL 9. COLLAR RING (OUTER) 04 STAINLESS STEEL 10. SQUARE BAR ZINC PLATED STEEL 11. CENTER BRACKET ZINC PLATED STEEL 12. END BRACKET(S) ZINC PLATED STEEL CHARACTERISTICS: Minimum bend radius Braided (20 mm) Flexibility Type: Limited 12 10 11 HOSE BENDING PARAMETERS Updated 6/26/2018 ARGCO
VENF.EX16260 Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings Page Bottom Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings See General Information for Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings ARGCO 5400 So 66th ST Fort Smith, AR 7290 USA AR-BR FLEX-07-050 EX16260 20(14) 225 1 by 1/2 2. (700) 2.9(100) 25 Limited AR-BR FLEX-10-050 AR-BR FLEX-12-050 AR-BR FLEX-15-050 AR-BR FLEX-18-050 20(14) 225 1 by 1/2. (1000) 20(14) 225 1 by 1/2.9 (1200) 20(14) 225 1 by 1/2 4.9 (1500) 20(14) 225 1 by 1/2 5.9 (1800).9(100) Limited.9(100) 9 Limited.9(100) 50 Limited.9(100) 58 Limited AR-BR FLEX-07-075 20(14) 225 1 by /4 2. (700) 2.9(100) 21 Limited AR-BR FLEX-10-075 AR-BR FLEX-12-075 AR-BR FLEX-15-075 AR-BR FLEX-18-075 20(14) 225 1 by /4. (1000) 20(14) 225 1 by /4.9 (1200) 20(14) 225 1 by /4 4.9 (1500) 20(14) 225 1 by /4 5.9 (1800).9(100) 6 Limited.9(100) 4 Limited.9(100) 52 Limited.9(100) 6 Limited These flexible sprinkler hose with fittings are intended to be installed with Fast Center Bracket and S Bracket assembly in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions dated 2015-04-10. The type flexible sprinkler hose with fittings, ARG-B-FLEX series are intended to be installed with the A-DFM middle and end bracket combination in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions dated 07th of January, 201. The un type flexible sprinkler hose with fittings, ARG-UB FLEX series are intended to be installed with the A-DFM middle and end bracket combination in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions dated 07th of January, 201. The un type flexible sprinkler hose with fittings, AG-UB FLEX series are intended to be installed with the Fast Center Bracket and Side Bracket combination in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions dated August 15, 2016. The type flexible sprinkler hose with fittings, AR-BR series are intended to be installed with Fast Center Bracket and S Bracket assembly in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions dated 01st September, 2017. Last Updated on 2017-10-1 Questions? Print this page Terms of Use Page Top 2018 UL LLC The appearance of a company's name or product in this database does not in itself assure that products so identified have been manufactured under UL's Follow-Up Service. Only those products bearing the UL Mark should be considered to be Certified and covered under UL's Follow-Up Service. Always look for the Mark on the product. UL permits the reproduction of the material contained in the Online Certification Directory subject to the following conditions: 1. The Guide Information, Assemblies, Constructions, Designs, Systems, and/or Certifications (files) must be presented in their entirety and in a non-misleading manner, without any manipulation of the data (or drawings). 2. The statement "Reprinted from the Online Certifications Directory with permission from UL" must appear adjacent to the extracted material. In addition, the reprinted material must include a copyright notice in the following format: " 2018 UL LLC".
for Commercial Suspended Ceilings Flexible sprinkler hose with threaded end fittings are for use in commercial suspended ceilings. The flexible hoses are to be installed according to the manufacturer's directives. Model AR-BR FLEX-07-050 Model NPT in. k-factor Minimum Bend Radius in. (mm) Number of Bends Rated Working Pressure psi (kpa) Hose Assembly length in. (mm) Equivalent Length of 1 in. Schedule 40 Pipe, ft (m) AR-BR FLEX-07-050 1/2 5.6 9-7/8 (250) 1 20 (1400) 28 (700) 26.7 (8.1) 1 in. nominal diameter flexible metal hose for providing a connection to automatic sprinklers in T-Bar Grid commercial suspended ceilings. Approval is limited for use in commercial suspended ceilings with the following bracket systems manufactured by Allied Rubber and Gasket Co., Inc. Center Bracket Types: Bellows Bracket (Model: AR-DK-A) and Fast Center Bracket (Model: AR-DK-B) End Brackets: SS (Model: AR-FK-70) and LS (Model: AR-FK-102) The naming convention for these flexible hose model designations is as follows: Marking Description AR ARGCO BR Braid E 90 Elbow 50 1/2 inch NPT 75 /4 inch NPT Hose Lengths 7 700 mm (28 inch) 10 1000 mm (9 inch 12 1200 mm (47 inch) 15 1500 mm (59 inch) 18 1800 mm (71 inch) Company Name: Allied Rubber & Gasket Company (ARGCO) Company Address: 5816 Dryden Place, Suite 101, Carlsbad, California 92008, USA Company Website: http://argco.com New/Updated Product Listing: No Listing Country: United States of America Certification Type: FM Approved Primary Class of Work: 167-Flex Spklr Hose with Ftngs
UNBRAIDED CONNECTIONS Save Time & Money No cutting, no welding, no threading Perfect for retrofit applications Easy to move for layout changes TECHNICAL DATA UL Approved for Un Rated Pressure: 200 PSI (4 Bar) Max. Burst Pressure: 875 PSI (70 Bar) Maximum Ambient Temperature: 225 F (107 C) Maximum Sprinkler K-factor for ½ outlet: 8.0 gal/mm/(psi)^½ Maximum Sprinkler K-factor for ¾ outlet: 14.0 gal/mm/(psi)^½ Designed for use in wet and dry systems Minimum bend radius Un 4 Flexibility Type: Limited Hose Diameter: O.D. 1-1/16 / Flow 7/8 Friction Loss Data and Specifications UNBRAIDED AR-UB FLEX-07 AR-UB FLEX-10 AR-UB FLEX-12 AR-UB FLEX-15 AR-UB FLEX-18 Length 28 (0.6 m) 40 (0.9 m) 48 (1.2 m) 60 (1.5 m) 72 (1.8 m) ITEM # 650160 650161 650162 65016 650164 1/2 NPT /4 NPT Equivalent Length of 1 ft Sch 40 Pipe* ITEM # 18 ft 650170 ft 650171 4 ft 650172 6 ft 65017 78 ft 650174 Equivalent Length of 1 ft Sch 40 Pipe* 24 ft 41 ft 46 ft 64 ft 80 ft Max. # of Bends 1 2 2 4 Min. Bending Radius 4 4 4 4 4 *Based on UL Listing *Based on UL Listing Anchoring components are intended for use with drop ceilings conforming to ASTM C65 and other major standards when installed in accordance with the standard practice for installation of metal ceiling suspension systems for acoustical tile and lay-in panel, ASTMC C65 or other equivalent standards. System No. Location Spec Section Paragraph Submitted By Date Approved Date Updated 6/26/2018 ARGCO
UNBRAIDED CONNECTIONS MAIN COMPONENTS & MATERIALS 1. FLEXIBLE TUBE 04 STAINLESS STEEL 2. DISCHARGE NIPPLE 1" ZINC PLATED STEEL. INLET NIPPLE ZINC PLATED STEEL 4. NUT ZINC PLATED STEEL 5. SEALING GASKET EPDM 6. ISOLATION RING NYLON 66 7. CENTER BRACKET ZINC PLATED STEEL 8. END BRACKET(S) ZINC PLATED STEEL 9. SQUARE BAR ZINC PLATED STEEL 10. BOLTS & SCREWS ZINC PLATED STEEL HOSE BENDING PARAMETERS Updated 6/26/2018 ARGCO
VENF.EX16260 Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings Page Bottom Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings See General Information for Flexible Sprinkler Hose with Fittings ARGCO 5400 So 66th ST Fort Smith, AR 7290 USA EX16260 AR-UB FLEX-10-050 Un AR-UB FLEX-12-050 Un AR-UB FLEX-15-050 Un AR-UB FLEX-18-050 Un 20 225 1 by 1/2. (1000) 20 225 1 by 1/2.9 (1200) 20 225 1 by 1/2 4.9 (1500) 20 225 1 by 1/2 5.9 (1800) 2 4 Limited 2 4 4 Limited 4 6 Limited 4 4 78 Limited AR-UB FLEX-07-075 Un 20 225 1 by /4 2.(700) 1 4 24 Limited AR-UB FLEX-10-075 Un AR-UB FLEX-12-075 Un AR-UB FLEX-15-075 Un 20 225 1 by /4. (1000) 20 225 1 by /4.9 (1200) 20 225 1 by /4 4.9 (1500) 2 4 41 Limited 2 4 46 Limited 4 64 Limited These flexible sprinkler hose with fittings are intended to be installed with Fast Center Bracket and S Bracket assembly in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions dated 2015-04-10. The type flexible sprinkler hose with fittings, ARG-B-FLEX series are intended to be installed with the A-DFM middle and end bracket combination in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions dated 07th of January, 201. The un type flexible sprinkler hose with fittings, ARG-UB FLEX series are intended to be installed with the A-DFM middle and end bracket combination in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions dated 07th of January, 201. The un type flexible sprinkler hose with fittings, AG-UB FLEX series are intended to be installed with the Fast Center Bracket and Side Bracket combination in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions dated August 15, 2016. The type flexible sprinkler hose with fittings, AR-BR series are intended to be installed with Fast Center Bracket and S Bracket assembly in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions dated 01st September, 2017. Last Updated on 2017-10-1 Questions? Print this page Terms of Use Page Top 2018 UL LLC The appearance of a company's name or product in this database does not in itself assure that products so identified have been manufactured under UL's Follow-Up Service. Only those products bearing the UL Mark should be considered to be Certified and covered under UL's Follow-Up Service. Always look for the Mark on the product. UL permits the reproduction of the material contained in the Online Certification Directory subject to the following conditions: 1. The Guide Information, Assemblies, Constructions, Designs, Systems, and/or Certifications (files) must be presented in their entirety and in a non-misleading manner, without any manipulation of the data (or drawings). 2. The statement "Reprinted from the Online Certifications Directory with permission from UL" must appear adjacent to the extracted material. In addition, the reprinted material must include a copyright notice in the following format: " 2018 UL LLC".
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Determine the approximate place whether the sprinklers will be located. The sprinkler should be located as close as possible to the center of the distance between ceiling grid's T-bars. CONNECT INLET NIPPLE Use a pipe wrench to screw the INLET NIPPLE into the branch outlet. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon tape to the tapered threads to seal and tighten the branch line nipple into the branch line outlet, with 5ft-lbs/50N m. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. ATTACH BRACKET SET Attach SIDE BRACKETS to the main rail of of the T-Bar grid and cross the SQUARE BAR through two SIDE BRACKETS, with the CENTER BRACKET in the middle. Tighten all bolts on the side brackets with ft-lbs/4n m. BENDING AND LOCATING With CENTER BRACKET in the middle of the SQUARE BAR, bend the FLEXIBLE HOSE body as desired (According to hose bending parameters) and locate the DISCHARGE NIPPLE into the CENTER BRACKET and hinge arm and and tighten wing nut with ft-lbs/4n m torque, after the proper location of sprinkler head has beendetermined. CONNECT DISCHARGE NIPPLE Apply Teflon tape to the male threads of the sprinkler. Tighten slip nuts of CENTER BRACKET and install sprinkler head to discharge nipple by following the sprinkler manufacturer's installation instructions. TEST After installation is complete, test the system for leaks in accordance with NFPA guidelines. HOSE BENDING PARAMETERS Updated 6/26/2018 ARGCO
ACCESSORIES 90 Flex Hose Reducing Nipple 650190: 1" x 1/2" 650192: 1" x /4" Flex Hose Reducing Nipple 650181: 1" x 1/2" 650180: 1" x /4" Flex Hose End Brackets 650185: 4" End Brackets (sold each) Flex Hose Center Brackets 650184: Center bracket with hinged lever handle Flex Hose Square Bar 650182: 25" Square bar to fit standard ceiling tile grids Updated 6/26/2018 ARGCO
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