Fire Sprinkler Head Installation Tips

Do not use this item for any installation or repair of potable water applications.

Fire sprinkler head installation tips. For the fire sprinkler repair you need. 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. 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.

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. Install using sprinkler head wrenches sold separately or any hand wrench that fits the npt size. Concealed models install in walls or ceilings and fully cover a pendent or sidewall sprinkler head using a concealed fire sprinkler cover plate.

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. Don t let a damaged fire sprinkler head compromise the safety of your home or business call kauffman co.