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VicFlex™ sprinkler fittings provide sprinkler installation on suspended ceiling grids utilizing a flexible, stainless steel hose. Refer to Installation Manual (I-AquaFlex) for all applicable ASTM ceiling material and installation standards.The system requires no welding for assembly. The Series AH5 unbraided 7/8" nominal diameter system is UL 2443 Listed for T-Bar Grid suspended ceilings. This Listed system includes the VicFlex™ Style AB-7 bracket. For system dimensions, see pages 5-6.• Series AH5 Unbraided Hose offering includes lengths: 24, 31, 36, 48, 60, 72"/610, 790, 914, 1220, 1525, 1830mm. Note: length includes branch-line nipple and 5.5"/140mm straight reducer.• Available reducers for use with the Series AH5 Unbraided Hose include ½" and ¾"/15 and 20 mm sprinkler connections in 5.5"/140mm straight lengths.System includes nominal 1"/25.4mm NPT/BSPT branch line nipples for attaching to rigid pipe.• VicFlex™ Style AB7 mounting bracket (see page 3)technical specifications Maximum Working temperature: 225°F/107.2°CMaximum Working pressure:• 175 psi/1206 kPaconnections:To branch line (inlet) via 1"/25.4 mm NPT/BSPT male threadTo sprinkler head (outlet) via ½" or ¾"/15 mm or 20 mm NPT/BSPT female threadMinimum Bend Radius:• 4"/102mmMaximum number of Bends per flexible Drop: See friction loss charts later in this document• Do not bend within 2 1/2"/63.5 mm from connection nut.Maximum K-factor of sprinkler to be connected to Reducer: • K5.6/8,1 (S.I.) (½" reducer) • K8.0/11,5 (S.I.) (3/4" reducer)• cULus Listed. Pre-assembled, ready-to-install.• Available in 24" width.• Allows complete lateral alignment of sprinkler during installation.• Features the patented 1-Bee2® open-gate center bracket.• Provides center points and reference marks 6" and 12"/152 mm and 304 mm from the tile edge for ease of positioning without need for measuring.10.89_1Vicflex™ sprinkler fittingsseRies ah5 coRRUGateD (UnBRaiDeD) fleXiBle hose asseMBlYVicfleX™ seRies ah5 UnBRaiDeD hose. VicfleX™ stYle aB7 BRacKet featURes patenteD 1-Bee2® open-Gate centeR BRacKet.10.89fiRe pRotection pRoDUcts – fittinGsJoB/oWneR contRactoR enGineeRSystem No. ______________________________ Submitted By ____________________________ Spec Sect _______________ Para ___________Location ________________________________ Date ___________________________________ Approved _______________________________Date ___________________________________www.victaulic.comVICTAULIC AND VICFLEX ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. © 2013 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.ReV_c®fRiction loss Data - stRaiGht ReDUceRsUL NOTES: 1. The Series AH5 Unbraided Hose has been tested and Listed by UL for use in wet and dry systems per NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D. UL 2443 standards for safety include, but are not limited to, pressure cycling, corrosion resistance, flow characterisitics, vibration resistance, leakage, mechanical and hydrostatic strength. 1Number of Bends: A higher number of bends may be permitted, provided the sum of degrees is equal to or less than the total maximum allowable degrees of bend (e.g. Two 90° bends equal 180°. Three 90° bends equal 270°). EXAMPLE: A 48-inch Series AH5 Unbraided Hose installed with two 30° bends and two 90° bends at a 4-inch bend radius is permitted and considered equivalent to the data in the table shown above. In this example, the total number of degrees is 240°, which is less than the allowable 270°. *These length hoses are only available in certain regions. Contact Victaulic for details. 10.89_2Vicflex™ sprinkler fittings10.89fiRe pRotection pRoDUcts – fittinGswww.victaulic.comVICTAULIC AND VICFLEX ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. © 2013 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.ReV_clength of stainless steel flexible hoseactual length of stainless steel flexible hose inches/mmoutlet sizeequivalent length of 1 inch/33.7mm sch. 40 pipefeet/metersMaximum number of 90° Bends at 4 inch/102mm Bend Radius1inchesUl series ah5 inchesUl (series aQU)24* 28700½ 1825.53/4 329.831 31780½ 2728.23/4 3310.136* 401000½ 44313.43/4 4814.648 481220½ 53316.23/4 5516.860 611540½ 68320.73/4 6319.272 721830½ 73322.33/4 7623.2 5.5"/140 mm straight reducerpRoDUct Details - series ah5 Unbraided hose10.89_3Vicflex™ sprinkler fittings10.89fiRe pRotection pRoDUcts – fittinGswww.victaulic.comVICTAULIC AND VICFLEX ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. © 2013 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.ReV_cNOTE: For assembly options, including factory-installed sprinkler heads, consult Victaulic Product Order Form SF-35 which can be downloaded from www.victaulic.com. Regional availability.item Description1 Hose2 Adapter Ring3 Seal4 Nut5 Nipple1 42352¼ series ah5 Unbraided flexible hose (7/8" nominal Diameter)321344item Description1 24"/610mm Stock Bar2 Patented 1-Bee2 Center bracket3 End Bracket4 Sheet Metal ScrewVicfleX™ stYle aB7• Commercial Suspended Ceilingsfeatures patented 1-Bee2 open-gate center bracket®10.89_4Vicflex™ sprinkler fittings10.89fiRe pRotection pRoDUcts – fittinGswww.victaulic.comVICTAULIC AND VICFLEX ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. © 2013 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.ReV_cseRies ah5 UnBRaiDeD hose anD stYle aB7 BRacKet asseMBlY -sUspenDeD ceilinG GRiD With RecesseD spRinKleRhose clearance chartDimensionUlinches/mmR Minimum Bend Radius4102A Min. 13 5/8346NOTE: Hose is permitted to be bent in alternative configurations. What is shown is a typical T-Bar installation and the corresponding minimum clearance dimensions if one 90º bend is imparted to the hose.RSee ChartASee ChartSee NoteV2708 ½"/12.7 mm MAX. RECESS10.89_5Vicflex™ sprinkler fittings10.89fiRe pRotection pRoDUcts – fittinGswww.victaulic.comVICTAULIC AND VICFLEX ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. © 2013 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.ReV_cseRies ah5 UnBRaiDeD hose anD stYle aB7 BRacKet asseMBlY -sUspenDeD ceilinG GRiD With concealeD spRinKleRhose clearance chartDimensionUlinches/mmR Minimum Bend Radius4102A Min. 14 5/8372NOTE: Hose is permitted to be bent in alternative configurations. What is shown is a typical T-Bar installation and the corresponding minimum clearance dimensions if one 90º bend is imparted to the hose.See Note RSee Chart ASee ChartV3802 ½"/12.7 mm MAX. RECESSfleXiBle hose in-plane BenD chaRacteRisticsMinimumbend radius90°Minimumbend radiusMinimumbend radius2XMinimumbend radiusORMinimumbend radiusMinimumbend radiusMinimumbend radius2XMinimumbend radiusMinimumbend radiusORNote: For out-of-plane (three-dimensional) bends, care must be taken to avoid imparting torque on the hose.one BenD tWo BenDs thRee BenDs10.89_6Vicflex™ sprinkler fittings10.89fiRe pRotection pRoDUcts – fittinGswww.victaulic.comVICTAULIC AND VICFLEX ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. © 2013 VICTAULIC COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.ReV_cWaRRantY Refer to the Warranty section of the current Price List or contact Victaulic for details.This product shall be manufactured by Victaulic or to Victaulic specifications. All products to be installed in accordance with current Victaulic installation/assembly instructions. Victaulic reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligations.noteMateRial specifications • Series AH5 Hosecorrugated flexible hose: SS304adapter Ring: Nylonseal: Nitrile Rubbernut and nipple: Zinc Plated SteelReducer (1/2 or ¾"): Zinc Plated Steel• Style AB7 BracketBracket stock Bar: Zinc Plated Steelend and center Brackets: Zinc Plated Steelstaked center Bracket Wing nut: Zinc Plated Steelend Bracket screw: Zinc Plated Steeltamper-Resistant screw: Zinc Plated Steel series ah5 hoseAssembly Designationoutlet sizeseries aQU hoseAssembly Designationseries af hoseAssembly DesignationAH5-31½AQU-31AF-31H¾ AF-31TAH5-36½AQU-36AF-361H¾ AF-36TAH5-48½AQU-48AF-48H¾ AF-48TAH5-60½AQU-60AF-60H¾ AF-60TAH5-72½AQU-72AF-72H¾ AF-72TMoDel nUMBeR coRRelation 10.89Vicflex™ sprinkler fittings10.89fiRe pRotection pRoDUcts – fittinGsFor complete contact information, visit www.victaulic.com10.89 6324 ReV c UpDateD 02/2013VICTAULIC AND VICFLEX ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF VICTAULIC COMPANY. © 2013 VICTAULIC COMPANY. 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