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SECTION 15300 (CONT.)
Pipes, Valves and Fittings for Fire Protection Systems
Part 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Anvil International, which is located at: 110 Corporate Dr. Suite 10 ; Portsmouth, NH 03801; Tel: 603-422-8000;
Fax: 603-422-8033; Email: nwright-ross@anvilintl.com; Web: www.anvilintl.com
B. Substitutions: Not permitted.
C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS
A. Grooved Butterfy Valve: Gruvlok Figure AE-7722-3A, 2 to 10 inches (51 mm to 254 mm). 300 PSI (2.1 MPa) rated UL/FM approved grooved-end
with two (2) switches; one is a supervisory switch and the other is an auxiliary switch. Tamper resistant screws shall be provided to attach the
cover of the actuator.
B. Check Valves: Gruvlok Figure 78FP, 2 to 12 inches (51 to 305 mm): 300 PSI (2.1 MPa) rated, UL/ULC listed and FM approved grooved-end.
C. Couplings for Fire Protections Systems - Gruvlok UL/ULC listed and/or FM approved. Figure 7000 (Flexible) and 7400 (Rigidlok) Grade "E"
EPDM Type A, "C" Style Gaskets (DRI-SEAL), Type E EPDM, or Flush Gap Gasket.
D. Grooved Fittings for Fire Protection Piping Systems: Gruvlok Fire-Rite short pattern fttings, 90 degree elbows and tees in 2 to 8 inches (51 mm
to 203 mm) or Gruvlok standard pattern fttings, 2 to 12 inches (51 to 305 mm). Cast ductile conforms to ASTM A-536 Ductile Iron to Grade 65-45-12.
Fittings are painted to industry specifcation and are available galvanized. Fire-RiteSYMBOL 212 fttings are UL/ULC listed and FM approved.
E. Expansion Compensation Loop:
1. A fexible pipe loop that absorbs and compensates for multi-plane movements simultaneously while reduce piping stress.
2. Anvil Star Tri-Flex Loop as manufactured by Anvil Star Fire Products Div. of Anvil International, or pre-approved equal.
a. Model ANVL2 (+/-2 inches (51 mm) movement).
b. Model ANVL4 (+/-4 inches (102 mm) movement).
c. Model ANVL8 (+/-8 inches (203 mm) movement).
3. Construction shall be 3 equal length sections of annular corrugated stainless steel close-pitch hose (made in USA) with stainless steel over
braid (made in USA) that will absorb or compensate for pipe movements in all 6 degrees of freedom (3 coordinate axes, plus rotation about
those axes) simultaneously.
a. The corrugated metal hose, braid(s), and a stainless steel ring-ferrule/band (material gauge not less than .048 inch (1.2 mm) shall be
integrally seal-welded using a 100 percent circumferential, full penetration TIG welds. End fttings shall be selected per application.
b. Design for pressure testing to 1.5 times their maximum rated working pressure and a minimum 4:1 (burst to working) safety factor.
c. Individually leak tested by the manufacturer using air-under-water or hydrostatic pressure.
d. In fre protection systems provide pipe loop that is Factory Mutual tested and approved for use in fre protection piping systems. Sizes
2 inches to 3 inches (51 mm to 76 mm) ID shall be FM Approved for 300 psi (2.1 MPa) working pressure at ambient temperature, and sizes
4 inches to 12 inches (102 mm to 305 mm) ID shall be FM Approved for 175 psi (1.2 MPa) working pressure at ambient temperature.
4. Warranty: Provide a 3-year product warranty when installed in accordance with all specifcations and installation instructions as described
in the Anvil Star Tri-Flex Loop Installation and Maintenance Instructions.
2.3 SPRINKLER HEADS
A. Manufacturer:
1. Viking, Central, Reliable or equal.
2. Type: Refer to schedule on drawings for head type required for different building areas.
2.4 PIPING
A. Steel Piping:
1. Refer to Section 15050 for fre protection piping material.
B. Copper Piping:
1. Refer to Section 15050 for fre protection piping material.
2.5 ACCESS PANELS
A. Provide access panels as required by Section 08310 - Access Doors and Panels.
2.6 FIRESTOPPING MATERIALS
A. Provide fre stopping assemblies as required by Section 07840 - Firestopping.
2.7 EQUIPMENT SUPPORTS
A. Fabricate equipment supports not provided by equipment manufacturer from structural grade steel meeting requirements of Section 05120
Structural Steel. Submit calculations with shop drawings.
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