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Limitations:
0 CPVC systems'are intended fo;use at a maximum working
pressure of 175 psi and ambient temperature of 150'E'
Product Specifications
Harvel'R'Bl'azemaster' CPVC Fire' �priinkler Pipe
CPVC syst�ms shall employ sprinkler heads having a maximum
temperature rating of 2257 or lower, regardless of type.
CPVC products shall b� inst]alled in wet pipe . systems only.
Air or compressed gas shall never be used for pressure testing.
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CPVC sprinkler systems shall be hydrostatically tested for 2
hours at 200 psi, or 50 psi in excess of the maximum working
pressure when the maximum working pressure exceeds 150 psi.
Lines shall be slowly filled with water and the air bled from the
highest and farthest sprinkler heads before test pressure is'
applied.
e Only Teflon@ tape or a thread sealant specifically approved for
use with Harvel@ CPVC Fire SprinkJer Products shall be used in
makina threaded connections.
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Where freeze protection is required, only a ' '
glycerin based
anti -freeze solutions shall be used and installed in accordance
with NFPA 13. Do not use glycol base anti-fteeze solutions or
contaminated glycerin solutions.
CPVC is not approved for use in combustib'le concealed spaces
where sprinklers are required to �Totect these areas as defined
by NFRA 13, unless certain specific application sprinklers are
installed per their listing, Refer to Harvel's current Installation
Instructions for additional information.
Harvel CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe Dimensions
SDR 13.5 (ASTM F442)
Nominal
Size (in.)
Average
O.D.
Min.
Wall
Average
I.D.
Nom.Wt.
Lbs./Ft.
3/4
1.050
0.078
0.874
1 -
1.315
0.097
1.101
_0168
0.262
1-1/4
1.660
0.123
1.394
0.418.
1-1/2
1.900
0.141
1.598
0.548
2
2.375
0.176
2.003
0.859
2-1/2
2.875
El 3-2
423
1.257
3
3.500
0.259
2.9SO
1.867
"Sample Specification:
CPVC sprinkler piping may be installed in a plenum space
adjacent to, but not over, openings in the ceding such as open
ventilation grills, and require the use of schedule 80 fittings for
use on 11/2" and larger pipe sizes. Refer to Installation
Instructions for additional detail.
9 Minimum protection when installed "concealed" shall consist of
3/8" gypsum wallboard or drywall, suspended membrane
�ceihrfg panels weighing not less than .35 pounds per square foot,
or 1/2" plywood soffits. Minimum protection for NFPA 13R and
13D systems may consist of 1/2" plywood.
e Harvel, BlazeMaster, pipe is Listed for use in exposed
applications with certain limitations. Whein installed without
protection, "exposed",pipe is to be installed beneath smooth, flat,
horizontal ceding construction. Exposed catea ries include:
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standard coverage and residential pendent and sidewal]
sprinkler applications: light hazard extended coverage and
residential sprinkler pendent and sidewall sprinkler
applications, use in unfinished basements with exposed solid
wood joists, light hazard upright quick response sprink]ers,
and system risers (in 13R & 13D oc - cupancies). Refer to Harvel's
installation instructions for specific sprinkler head temperature
ratings and spacing requirements. The product must be installed
in strict accordance with NFPA 13, 13D, 13R and Harvel's
current CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Products Installation
Instructions (HFS-3).
Harvel CPVC Fire Sprinkler Products must be installed in
accordance with Harvel's current installation instructions
(HFS-3).
Refer to this document for current listing limitations and
installation requirements.
ASTM STANDARD D1784 MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION
EQUIVALENTS: t -
Cell Classification 23447 CPVC
7ype IV Grade I CPVC 4120
PIPE SIZES SHOWN ARE
MANUFACTURED IN STRICT
COMPLIANCE WITH ASTM F442 ft,:�
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All CPVC fire sprinkler pipe shall be manufactured from a lype IV, Grade I Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride ('CPVC) compound with a Cell
Ciassification of 23547 per ASTM D1784. Pipe shall be manufactured in strict compliance with ASTM F442 to SDR 13.5 dimensions, con-
sistently meeting the Quality Assurance test requirements of this standard with regard to material, workmanship, burst pressure, fla tten-
ing, and extrusion quality. All CPVC fire sprinkler pipe shall be Listed by Underwriters Laboratories for wet pipe systems, and shall
carry a rated working
g pressure of 175 psi @ 150'F All CPVC fire sprinkler pipe 'shall be installed in accordance with Harvel Plastics, Inc.
�PVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Products Installation Instructions. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 13, 13D, and 13R
must be referenced for design and installation requireients in conjunction with the Installation- Instructions. All CPVC fire sprinkler
pipe shall be manufactured in the USA by an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer and shall be FM and LPCB approved. All CPVC fire sprin-
kler pipe shall be packaged immediately after its manufacture to -prevent damage and shall be'stored indoors after production, at the
manufacturing site, until shipped from factory. This pipe shall bear the logo of the listing agencies, and shall carry the National
Sanitation Foundation (NSF) sea] of approval for potable water applications. All CPVC fire sprinkler pipe shall be Harvel@ BlazeMaster@
pipe as manufactured by HARVELO PLASTICS, INC.
Harvel Olasdcs, Inc. - 300 Kuebler Rd., Eascon, PA 18040-9290 Tel: 610.252.7355 Fax-- 610.253.4436 www.harvelsprinklerpipe.com