Fast, efficient installation is a main reason BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems is the right choice for light hazard commercial and residential buildings. Our Do's and Don’ts detail best practices and potential pitfalls to help contractors and installers streamline operations and build fire sprinkler systems that protect people and property.
Do's
- Do always verify thread sealants, gasket lubricants, or fire stop materials compatibility at fbcsystemcompatible.com.
- Do verify support hangers can be used with BlazeMaster CPVC.
- Do use the correct tools to cut BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems, such as wheel cutters, approved ratchet cutters, fine toothed saw, or proper power saw.
- Do only use listed solvent cement and always follow application instructions.
- Do keep pipe and fittings in original packaging until needed.
- Do store pipe and fittings with an opaque tarp, if stored outdoors, to avoid direct sunlight.
- Do cut the pipe ends square to ensure a proper solvent cement joint.
- Do deburr the inside of the cut pipe and bevel the outside of the pipe end before solvent cementing.
- Do apply solvent cement to the outside of the pipe first, then fitting, to prevent puddles from developing on the inside of the fitting.
- Do always solvent cement sprinkler head adapters prior to installing sprinkler heads to avoid cement obstructing the waterway.
- Do rotate the pipe 1/4 turn when fitting bottoming pipe in socket when installing the pipe into the fitting during solvent cementing.
- Do support sprinkler head properly to prevent lifting of the head through the ceiling when activated.
- Do keep threaded rod within 1/16 inch of the pipe.
- Do account for movement due to expansion and contraction when designing a fire system.
- Do follow the manufacturer’s recommended cure times prior to pressure testing.
- Do perform hydrostatic testing in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do fill lines slowly and bleed the air from the system prior to pressure testing.
- Do follow the latest NFPA standards for proper use of antifreeze solutions.
- Do cut out the cracked or damaged pipe at least 6 inches before using remaining pipe.
- Do install BlazeMaster CPVC pipe and fittings in wet systems only or specially listed dry systems.
- Do ensure all installers are certified with current BlazeMaster training; training is required every two years.
- Do use flexible metal couplers with BlazeMaster CPVC grooved adapters.
- Do always post job site notifications in high-traffic areas and inform other trades and job overseers for compatibility.
Don'ts
- Do not use petroleum or solvent-based paints, sealants, lubricants or fire stop materials.
- Do not use any glycol-based antifreeze solutions.
- Do not use Teflon™ tape and thread sealants simultaneously.
- Do not use tape or dope when installing specialty sprinkler head adapters like Rapid Seal® and InstaSeal®.
- Do not use solvent cement that is expired, exceeds shelf life, or has become discolored or gelled.
- Do not connect rigid metal couplers to BlazeMaster CPVC grooved adapters.
- Do not use edible oils as a gasket lubricant.
- Do not thread BlazeMaster CPVC pipe.
- Do not allow solvent cement to plug the sprinkler head orifice.
- Do not use solvent cement near sources of heat, open flame, or when smoking.
- Do not pressure test until recommended cure times are met.
- Do not use dull or broken cutting tool blades when cutting pipe.
- Do not use ratchet cutters below 50°F/10°C.
- Do not reference the FBC™ System Compatible Program for brands other than BlazeMaster CPVC, Corzan® CPVC and FlowGuard® CPVC.
- Do not install directly over air plenums; BlazeMaster CPVC must be installed adjacent to a return air grill.
- Do not install tape, insulated wire or cable in direct contact with BlazeMaster CPVC pipe.
BlazeMaster CPVC Cure Times
