BlazeMaster Fire Sprinkler Pipe Specifications Sheet

Application:Corrosion resistant fire sprinkler pipe, IPS sizes 3/4" through 3",for use in wet automatic fire sprinkler systems. When installed inaccordance with GF Harvel’s Installation Instructions, this pipe isListed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for use in: Light HazardOccupancies as defined in the Standard for Installation ofSprinkler systems (NFPA 13); Residential Occupancies up to andincluding four stories in height (NFPA 13R); and ResidentialOccupancies as defined in the Standard for Sprinkler Systems inOne and Two Family Dwellings and Mobile Homes (NFPA 13D).GF Harvel BlazeMaster‚ pipe is UL Listed for use in Return AirPlenums (NFPA 90A), System Risers per NFPA 13 Light Hazard,13R and 13D, Exposed installations, Garages per NFPA 13R, andfor use as Underground Fire Service Mains (NFPA 24) wheninstalled in accordance with GF Harvel CPVC Fire Sprinkler PipeInstallation Instructions.Scope:This specification outlines minimum manufacturing requirementsfor Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) standard dimensionratio (SDR) 13.5 series iron pipe size (IPS) fire sprinkler pressurepipe. Pipe is intended for use in wet automatic fire sprinkler systems when installed in accordance with Georg Fischer HarvelLLC CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Products Installation Instructions.GF Harvel BlazeMaster‚ pipe carries a maximum working pres-sure of 175 psi @ 150°F. Pipe meets or exceeds applicable indus-try standards and requirements as set forth by the AmericanSociety for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the National SanitationFoundation (NSF), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL). GF HarvelBlazeMaster‚ fire sprinkler pipe is approved by the Factory MutualCorporation (FM) and the Loss Prevention Certification Board(LPCB). Refer to current approval guide and installation anddesign manual for installation limitations.CPVC Materials:The material used in the manufacture of the pipe shall be a rigidchlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) compound, Type IV GradeI, with a Cell Classification of 23447 as defined in ASTM D1784.The compound and the finished product shall be orange in color,and shall be approved by the National Sanitation Foundation(NSF) for use with potable water. Material used shall be domestically produced BlazeMaster‚ CPVC material as provided by Noveon, Inc. (formerly the BFGoodrich Company).System Design:The CPVC sprinkler system shall be hydraulically calculated usinga Hazen-Williams C factor of 150, and shall be designed in strictaccordance with the Standard for Installation of SprinklerSystems, NFPA 13 Light Hazard, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D as applicable.Dimensions:GF Harvel BlazeMaster CPVC fire sprinkler pipe shall be manufactured to Standard Dimension Ratio (SDR) 13.5 dimensions in strict accordance to the requirements of ASTMF442 for physical dimensions and tolerances. Each production run of pipe manufactured in compliance to this standard, shallalso meet the test requirements for materials, workmanship, burst pressure, flattening, and extrusion quality defined in ASTM F442. Furthermore, this pipe shall consistently meet orexceed the physical performance test requirements of the appropriate approval/listing agency(s) follow-up procedures established for the product. Marking:Product marking shall meet the requirements of ASTM F 442 andthe Listing agency. Marking shall include: the phrase GF Harvel®BlazeMaster® (or the manufacturers’ trademark when privatelylabeled); the nominal pipe size; the type of material and materialdesignation code; the SDR series and pressure rating for water(SDR 13.5; 175 psi @ 150°F); the ASTM designation F 442; thelogo of the Listing and Approval agencies (UL, FM, LPCB, etc.);the independent laboratory’s seal of approval for potable waterusage (NSF-pw); the date and time of manufacture; and the ULassigned control number (2N95). Installation Procedures:All installation procedures such as storage and handling, solventcement joining techniques, pipe support spacing, bracing,allowance for thermal expansion/contraction, component assembly techniques, and testing etc. shall be in strict accordancewith Georg Fischer Harvel LLC Installation Instructions and theUL Listing which includes installation limitations.System Components:Fittings used shall be UL Listed CPVC fittings and shall meet orexceed the requirements of ASTM F437 (Sch 80 threaded), ASTMF437 (Sch 80 socket), or ASTM F438 (Sch 40 socket) as applicable,such as those manufactured by Spears Manufacturing Co. orequivalent. Solvent cements used shall be those referenced inGeorg Fischer Harvel LLC Installation Instructions (such asSpears FS-5 or equivalent), which meet or exceed the require-ments of ASTM F656 and ASTM F493, and shall be approved bythe National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for use with potablewater. Socket type joints, sizes 3/4" - 3", shall be made up usingthe One-Step solvent cement joining method. The solvent cementjoining method chosen shall be applied in strict accordance withthe appropriate procedures as outlined in Georg Fischer HarvelLLC Installation Instructions.Maintenance:Maintenance shall be in accordance with the Standard forInspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Based SprinklerSystems as defined by NFPA 25.©2012 Georg Fischer Harvel LLC • 300 Kuebler Road, Easton, PA 18040 • 610-252-7355 • Fax: 610-253-4436 • Harvel.comProduct SpecificationsGF Harvel® BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinkler PipeProductSpecificationsGFHarvel®BlazeMaster®Limitations:• CPVC systems are intended for use at a maximum working pressure of 175 psi and ambient temperature of 150°F.• CPVC systems shall employ sprinkler heads having a maximumtemperature rating of 225°F or lower, regardless of type.• CPVC products shall be installed in wet pipe systems only.• Air or compressed gas shall never be used for pressure testing.• CPVC sprinkler systems shall be hydrostatically tested for 2hours at 200 psi, or 50 psi in excess of the maximum workingpressure when the maximum working pressure exceeds 150 psi.Lines shall be slowly filled with water and the air bled from thehighest and farthest sprinkler heads before test pressure isapplied.• Only Teflon® tape or a thread sealant specifically approved foruse with GF Harvel CPVC Fire Sprinkler Products shall be usedin making threaded connections.• Where freeze protection is required, only glycerin based anti-freeze solutions shall be used and installed in accordancewith NFPA 13. Do not use glycol base anti-freeze solutions orcontaminated glycerin solutions.• CPVC is not approved for use in combustible concealed spaceswhere sprinklers are required to protect these areas as definedby NFPA 13, unless certain specific application sprinklers areinstalled per their listing. Refer to GF Harvel’s currentInstallation Instructions for additional information.• CPVC sprinkler piping may be installed in a plenum space adjacent to, but not over, openings in the ceiling such as openventilation grills, and require the use of schedule 80 fittings foruse on 11/2" and larger pipe sizes. Refer to InstallationInstructions for additional detail.• Minimum protection when installed “concealed” shall consist of:3/8" gypsum wallboard or drywall, suspended membrane ceiling panels weighing not less than .35 pounds per square foot,or 1/2" plywood soffits. Minimum protection for NFPA 13R and13D systems may consist of 1/2" plywood.• GF Harvel BlazeMaster‚ pipe is Listed for use in exposed applications with certain limitations. When installed withoutprotection, “exposed” pipe is to be installed beneath smooth, flat,horizontal ceiling construction. Exposed categories include: standard coverage and residential pendent and sidewall sprin-kler applications, light hazard extended coverage and residentialsprinkler pendent and sidewall sprinkler applications, use inunfinished basements with exposed solid wood joists, light haz-ard upright quick response sprinklers, and system risers (in 13R& 13D occupancies). Refer to GF Harvel’s installation instruc-tions for specific sprinkler head temperature ratings and spacingrequirements. The product must be installed in strict accor-dance with NFPA 13, 13D, 13R and GF Harvel’s current CPVCFire Sprinkler Piping Products Installation Instructions (HFS-3). • GF Harvel CPVC Fire Sprinkler Products must be installed in accordance with GF Harvel’s current installation instructions (HFS-3).Refer to this document for current listing limitations and installation requirements.ASTM STANDARD D1784 MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION EQUIVALENTS:Cell Classification 23447 = CPVCType IV Grade I = CPVC 4120PIPE SIZES SHOWN ARE MANUFACTURED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH ASTM F442Sample Specification:All CPVC fire sprinkler pipe shall be manufactured from a Type IV, Grade I Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) compound with a CellClassification of 23447 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, flatten-ing, and extrusion quality. All CPVC fire sprinkler pipe shall be Listed by Underwriters Laboratories for wet pipe systems, and shallcarry a rated working pressure of 175 psi @ 150°F. All CPVC fire sprinkler pipe shall be installed in accordance with Georg FischerHarvel LLC CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Products Installation Instructions. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards 13,13D, and 13R must be referenced for design and installation requirements in conjunction with the Installation Instructions. All CPVC firesprinkler pipe shall be manufactured in the USA by an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer and shall be FM and LPCB approved. All CPVCfire sprinkler 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 NationalSanitation Foundation (NSF) seal of approval for potable water applications. All CPVC fire sprinkler pipe shall be GF Harvel®BlazeMaster® pipe as manufactured by Georg Fischer Harvel LLC.GF Harvel CPVC Fire Sprinkler Pipe DimensionsSDR 13.5 (ASTM F442)Nominal Average Min. Average Nom.Wt.Size (in.) O.D. Wall I.D. Lbs./Ft.3/4 1.050 0.078 0.874 0.1681 1.315 0.097 1.101 0.2621-1/4 1.660 0.123 1.394 0.4181-1/2 1.900 0.141 1.598 0.5482 2.375 0.176 2.003 0.8592-1/2 2.875 0.213 2.423 1.2573 3.500 0.259 2.950 1.867MANAGEMENTSYSTEMS2©2012 Georg Fischer Harvel LLC • 300 Kuebler Road, Easton, PA 18040 • 610-252-7355 • Fax: 610-253-4436 • Harvel.comProduct SpecificationsGF Harvel® BlazeMaster® CPVC Fire Sprinkler PipeGFHarvel ®BlazeMaster®ProductSpecifications