Title: TFP340_03_2007.pdf
Installation The Series ELO-231 Sprinklers must be installed in accordance with the fol- lowing instructions:NOTES Aleaktight3/4inchNPTsprinklerjoint shouldbeobtainedwithatorqueof10 to20ft.lbs.(13,4to26,8Nm).Amaxi- mum of 30 ft.lbs. (40,7 Nm) of torque is to be used to install sprinklers with 3/4 NPT connections. A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint should be ob- tained with a torque of 7 to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). Amaximum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque may be used to install sprinklers with 1/2 NPT con- nections. Higher levels of torque may distort the sprinkler inlet and cause leakageorimpairmentofthesprinkler.Do not attempt to make-up for insuffi- cient adjustment in the escutcheon plate by under- or over-tightening the sprinkler. Readjust the position of the sprinkler fitting to suit."FITTING SIDE" TOWARDS SPRINKLER FITTINGWRENCH RECESS (END "A")FIGURE2 W-TYPE3SPRINKLER WRENCH