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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I-AQUAFLEX
AquaFlex® Stainless Steel Sprinkler Fittings
WARNING WARNING
• R
ead and understand all instructions
• These installation instructions are intended for an experienced,
before attempting to install any Victaulic
trained installer.
AquaFlex® products.
• The user must understand the purpose of these products,
• Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot
common industry standards for safety, and the potential
protection during installation.
consequences of improper product installation.
Failure to follow these instructions could
Failure to follow these instructions could cause improper sprinkler
cause improper sprinkler operation, resulting
operation, resulting in serious personal injury and/or property
in serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
damage.
INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION

AquaFlex Stainless Steel Sprinkler Fittings connect the branch line • Victaulic AquaFlex products must be installed according to
to the sprinkler using a flexible stainless steel hose and reducer. current, applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA
The flexible stainless steel hose and fittings are intended for direct 13, 13D, 13R, etc.) standards or equivalent standards for wet or
connection to the sprinkler and are particularly suited for use in dry systems. Deviations from these standards or alterations to
suspended ceiling applications. Each drop assembly comes with one AquaFlex products or sprinklers will void any Victaulic warranty. In
stainless steel flexible hose, one branch line connection nipple, one addition, installations must meet provisions of the local authority
sprinkler reducing nipple, and the 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket or the Hat having jurisdiction and local codes, as applicable.
Channel Bracket. • If intended for use with drop ceilings, reference must be made to
Victaulic AquaFlex unbraided flexible stainless steel hoses are cULus specific ceiling constructions, such as intermediate and heavy-
Listed, City of Los Angeles (RR5659) Approved, and accepted for use duty ceilings as described in the Standard Specification for the
by the City of New York Department of Buildings (MEA 60-05-E). Manufacture, Performance, and Testing of Metal Suspension
Victaulic AquaFlex braided flexible stainless steel hoses are FM Systems for Acoustical Tile and Lay-In Panel Ceilings (ASTM
Approved, City of Los Angeles (RR5659) Approved, and accepted for C635) when installed in accordance with the Standard Practice for
use by the City of New York Department of Buildings (MEA 60-05-E). Installation of Metal Ceiling Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile
and Lay-In Panels (ASTM C636).
Flexible stainless steel hoses are available in lengths from 31 - 72
inches/787 - 1829 mm with either 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch NPT threaded • Victaulic AquaFlex Stainless Steel Sprinkler Fittings and/or the
outlets. 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket or Hat Channel Bracket must not be
intermixed with other manufacturer’s products.
TECHNICAL DATA • Refer to the specific product submittal for applications and
Maximum Working Pressure: listing information. These submittals are located in Sections
200 psi/1375 kPa (FM Approval for Braided System) 10 and 40 of the Victaulic G-100 Catalog or on the Victaulic
175 psi/1206 kPa (UL Listing for Unbraided System) website at www.victaulic.com. In addition, when installing
Victaulic FireLock® Automatic Sprinklers with Victaulic
Maximum Ambient Temperature: 225° F/107° C
AquaFlex Stainless Steel Sprinkler Fittings, refer to the I-40
Connection to Branch Line: 1-inch NPT/BSPT Installation and Maintenance Instructions for details on sprinkler
Minimum Bend Radius of Flexible Stainless Steel Hose: installation requirements.
7 inches/178 mm (FM Approval for Braided System) • Size the piping system to provide the minimum required flow rate
4 inches/102 mm (UL Listing for Unbraided System) for the sprinkler system.
Maximum Number of 90° Bends Per Flexible Stainless Steel Hose: • Flush the system to remove foreign material. Continue to flush the
Refer to the “Friction Loss Data” section on page 2. NOTE: The system until water runs clear.
flexible stainless steel hose should not be bent within
• DO NOT install sprinkler system piping through heating ducts.
2 1/2 inches/64 mm of the connection nut at both ends.
DO NOT connect sprinkler system piping to domestic hot water
Maximum K-Factor of Sprinkler to be Connected to Sprinkler systems. DO NOT install sprinklers where they will be exposed
Reducing Nipple for Unbraided System: to temperatures that exceed the maximum ambient temperature
5.6 for 1/2-inch rating for the sprinkler.
8.0 for 3/4-inch
• The flexible stainless steel hose should not be bent or fluctuated
Maximum K-Factor of Sprinkler to be Connected to Sprinkler up-and-down or side-to-side when it is pressurized for test.
Reducing Nipple for Braided System:
• The flexible stainless steel hose should not be bent within
5.6 for 1/2-inch
14.0 for 3/4-inch
• Flexible stainless steel hose and fittings have limited flexibility and
are intended only to be installed with bends at their respective
minimum bend radii.
• Protect wet piping systems from freezing temperatures.
“Important Installation Information” continued on the following page
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• If construction is altered, refer to applicable standards to determine STAINLESS STEEL FLEXIBLE HOSE BEND
if additional sprinklers are required.
CHARACTERISTICS
• The owner is responsible for maintaining the fire protection system
in proper operating condition.
• For minimum maintenance and inspection requirements, refer
to NFPA 25 and the NFPA pamphlet that describes the care Minimum
bend radius 2X
and maintenance of sprinkler systems. In addition, the authority Minimum Minimum
having jurisdiction may have additional maintenance, testing, and 90°
bend radius bend radius
inspection requirements that must be followed.
WARNING OR
• Re-location of AquaFlex products MUST be performed by
qualified personnel familiar with the system’s original design
criteria, sprinkler listings/approvals, and state and local codes 2X
(including NFPA 13 standards). Minimum
bend radius
Minimum
Failure to re-locate this AquaFlex product properly could affect its bend radius Minimum
performance during a fire, resulting in serious personal injury and bend radius
property damage.
OR
Minimum
bend radius
Minimum
bend radius
Minimum
bend radius
NOTE: For out-of-plane (three-dimensional) bends, care must be taken

to avoid imparting torque on the flexible stainless steel hose.
FRICTION LOSS DATA
Equivalent Length of 1-inch/33.7-mm
Length of Stainless Steel Actual Length of Stainless Steel Flexible Hose Schedule 40 Pipe Maximum Number
Flexible Hose inches/mm Outlet Size feet/meters of 90° Bends at
4-inch/102-mm
inches FM UL inches FM* UL‡ Bend Radius §
N/A 18
28 1/2
24 N/A 5.5 2
700 32
3/4 N/A
9.8
9.6 27
31 1/2
31 2.9 8.2
31 780 2
790 8.2 33
3/4
2.5 10.1
11.0 44
40 1/2
36 3.4 13.4
36 1000 3
915 9.9 48
3/4
3.0 14.6
17.1 53
48 1/2
48 5.2 16.2
48 1220 3
1220 16.5 55
3/4
5.0 16.8
21.4 68
61 1/2
60 6.5 20.7
60 1540 3
1525 20.1 63
3/4
6.1 19.2
27.3 73
72 1/2
72 8.3 22.3
72 1830 3
1830 26.2 76
3/4
7.9 23.2
‡ Series AQU at 4-inch/102-mm minimum bend radius and straight reducers

* Series AQB at 7-inch/178-mm minimum bend radius and straight reducers
§ 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°).
For friction loss data for elbows, refer to Victaulic submittal 10.85.
EXAMPLE: A 48-inch Series AQU 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°.
NOTE: Differences in equivalent lengths are due to varying test methods, per UL 2443 and FM 1637 standards. Refer to these standards for additional
information regarding friction loss test methods.
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ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS – 1BEE2 ONE-PIECE BRACKET

Stainless Steel
Flexible Tube Branch Line
Connection
Nut
1BEE One-Piece
Bracket Assembly
Branch Line
Connection
Nipple
Connection
Nut
Sprinkler
Reducing Nipple
ASTM C635
Center Gate Ceiling/Rail
Wing Nut Assembly with Assembly
Wing Nut
4
Sprinkler 3
#8 x ½-inch
Self-Drilling Screw
Item Description 4
1 24-inch/610-mm or 48-inch/1219-mm
Long Square Bar 3
2 Center Gate Assembly with Wing Nut
3 End Bracket Assembly with Wing Nut
4 Sheet Metal Screw
ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS – HAT CHANNEL BRACKET
Item Description 3
1 24-inch/610-mm or 48-inch/1219-mm
Long Square Bar 4
2 Center Gate Assembly with Wing Nut
3 Wing Nut Bolt with Cup Point
4 Hat Channel End Bracket
5 Wing Nut Bolt with Cone Point
6 Self-Drilling Screw (#10-16 x ½-inch)
6
5
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INSTALLATION FOR ASTM C635 METAL

CEILING SUSPENSION SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM C636 STANDARDS
WARNING
• The flexible stainless steel hose should not be bent or
fluctuated up-and-down or side-to-side when it is pressurized
for test.
operation, resulting in serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
3. Connect the nut of the flexible stainless steel hose to the sprinkler
reducing nipple. DO NOT use pipe joint compound or Teflon*
tape on the fine threads of the sprinkler reducing nipple, since the
flat gasket on the end of the flexible stainless steel hose provides
the leak-proof connection. Tighten the connection to a maximum
torque of 15 ft-lbs/20 N•m. NOTE: To prevent damage to the seal,
DO NOT exceed the specified torque on the nut.
1. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon* tape to the tapered threads

of the branch line connection nipple. NOTE: DO NOT use a
combination of pipe joint compound and tape. Using a pipe
wrench, tighten the branch line connection nipple into the branch
line.
2. Connect the nut of the flexible stainless steel hose to the branch
line connection nipple, as shown above. DO NOT use pipe joint
compound or Teflon* tape on the threads of the branch line
connection nipple, since the flat gasket on the end of the flexible
stainless steel hose provides the leak-proof connection. Tighten 4. Attach the end brackets of the 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket to the
the connection to a maximum torque of 15 ft-lbs/20 N•m. NOTE: rails of an ASTM C635 metal ceiling suspension system installed
To prevent damage to the seal, DO NOT exceed the specified in accordance with ASTM C636 standards. Make sure the ends of
torque on the nut. the 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket engage the rails, as shown above.
Tighten the wing nuts to a torque of 3 ft-lbs/4 N•m to secure the
ends to the rails.
* Teflon is a registered trademark of the DuPont Company
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5. For installations that must meet cULus Listing requirements, or for

added tamper resistance, tighten a #8 x 1/2-inch self-drilling screw 7. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon* tape to the male threads of
through the 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket and ceiling grid at the two the sprinkler. Install the sprinkler into the sprinkler reducing nipple
locations on the bracket. NOTE: A tamper-evident label is available by following the sprinkler manufacturer’s installation instructions.
and can be applied to one or both of the end brackets.
8. After installation is complete, test the system for leaks in
accordance with NFPA guidelines.
6. Move the center gate assembly of the 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket to

the desired location, then slide the sprinkler reducing nipple into
the center gate assembly.
6a. Close the gate around the sprinkler reducing nipple. Swing the
pivot screw into the slot on the gate, and tighten the wing nut to a
torque of 3 ft-lbs/4 N•m to secure the sprinkler reducing nipple in
the desired location. NOTE: The pivot screw is staked to prevent
the wing nut from being backed off/removed completely.
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2 X 4 WOOD JOIST/STUD INSTALLATION 2 X 4 METAL JOIST/STUD INSTALLATION

(FM ONLY) (FM ONLY)
1. Perform steps 1 - 3 of the “Installation for ASTM C635 Metal 1. Perform steps 1 - 3 of the “Installation for ASTM C635 Metal
Ceiling Suspension Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM Ceiling Suspension Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM
C636 Standards” section. C636 Standards” section.
2. Remove the sheet metal screw from only one end bracket 2. Remove the sheet metal screw from only one end bracket
assembly of the 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket. assembly of the 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket. Slide the end bracket
2a. Remove the wing nut from each of the end bracket assemblies. assembly toward the center of the square bar.
3. Place the end bracket assembly (with the sheet metal screw still 2a. Remove the wing nut from each of the end bracket assemblies.
installed) up against the outside surface of the wood joist/stud with 3. Place the end bracket assembly (with the sheet metal screw still
the square bar resting on top of the wood joists/studs. installed) up against the outside surface of the metal joist/stud with
3a. Slide the end bracket assembly (with the sheet metal screw the square bar resting on top of the metal joists/studs.
removed in step 2) toward the outside surface of the opposite 3a. Slide the end bracket assembly (with the sheet metal screw
wood joist/stud, as shown in the graphic below. removed in step 2) toward the inside, flat surface of the opposite
metal joist/stud, as shown in the graphic below.
1¼-inch/32-mm
Long #10
Self-Drilling
1½-inch/38-mm Long
#10 Wood Screw Sheet Metal
(4 Total) Screws
(4 Total)
4. Install the modified 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket assembly to the

wood joists/studs by using four, 1 1/2-inch/38-mm long #10 wood 4. Install the modified 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket assembly to the
screws in the locations noted in the graphic shown above. metal joists/studs by using four, 1 1/4-inch/32-mm long #10 self-
5. Using an 1/8-inch/3-mm drill bit, drill a hole down through the end drilling sheet metal screws in the locations noted in the graphic
bracket assembly (with the sheet metal screw removed in step shown above.
2) and into the square bar to accommodate re-installation of the 5. Using an 1/8-inch/3-mm drill bit, drill a hole down through the end
sheet metal screw. bracket assembly (with the sheet metal screw removed in step
6. Re-install the sheet metal screw into the end bracket assembly/ 2) and into the square bar to accommodate re-installation of the
square bar. sheet metal screw.
7. Perform steps 6 - 8 of the “Installation for ASTM C635 Metal 6. Re-install the sheet metal screw into the end bracket assembly/
Ceiling Suspension Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM square bar.
C636 Standards” section to complete the installation. 7. Perform steps 6 - 8 of the “Installation for ASTM C635 Metal
NOTE: For wood joists/studs larger than 2 x 4, longer sprinkler reducing Ceiling Suspension Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM
nipples should be used. C636 Standards” section to complete the installation.
NOTE: For metal joists/studs larger than 2 x 4, longer sprinkler reducing
nipples should be used.
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ALTERNATIVE WOOD JOIST/STUD INSTALLATION ALTERNATIVE METAL JOIST/STUD INSTALLATION

(FM ONLY) (FM ONLY)
1. Perform steps 1 - 3 of the “Installation for ASTM C635 Metal 1. Perform steps 1 - 3 of the “Installation for ASTM C635 Metal
Ceiling Suspension Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM Ceiling Suspension Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM
C636 Standards” section. C636 Standards” section.
2. Remove the sheet metal screw from only one end bracket 2. Remove the sheet metal screw from only one end bracket
assembly of the 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket. Remove the end assembly of the 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket. Remove the end
bracket assembly from the square bar. bracket assembly from the square bar.
2a. Remove the wing nut from each of the end bracket assemblies. 2a. Remove the wing nut from each of the end bracket assemblies.
3. Measure the distance between the wood joists/studs. 3. Measure the distance between the metal joists/studs.
3a. Cut the square bar to the length needed to fit between the two 3a. Cut the square bar to the length needed to fit between the two
wood joists/studs. This length must be measured from the outside metal joists/studs. This length must be measured from the outside
of the end bracket assembly (with the wing nut removed) to the of the end bracket assembly (with the wing nut removed) to the
point on the square bar that will butt up against the other wood point on the square bar that will butt up against the other metal
joist/stud. joist/stud.
4. Place the end bracket assembly, removed in step 2, onto the end 4. Place the end bracket assembly, removed in step 2, onto the end
of the square bar so that the square bar is flush with the outside of the square bar so that the square bar is flush with the outside
of the end bracket assembly. Mark the new location where the of the end bracket assembly. Mark the new location where the
sheet metal screw will be re-installed. Drill an 1/8-inch/3-mm hole at sheet metal screw will be re-installed. Drill an 1/8-inch/3-mm hole at
the mark on the square bar to accommodate re-installation of the the mark on the square bar to accommodate re-installation of the
sheet metal screw. sheet metal screw.
5. Re-install the end bracket assembly to the square bar with the 5. Re-install the end bracket assembly to the square bar with the
sheet metal screw removed in step 2. sheet metal screw removed in step 2.
1¼-inch/32-mm
1½-inch/38-mm Long Long #10
#10 Wood Screw Self-Drilling
(4 Total) Sheet Metal
Screws
(4 Total)
6. Install the modified 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket assembly between 6. Install the modified 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket assembly between
the wood joists/studs by using four, 1 1/2-inch/38-mm long #10 the metal joists/studs by using four, 1 1/4-inch/32-mm long #10 self-
wood screws in the locations noted in the graphic shown above. drilling sheet metal screws in the locations noted in the graphic
7. Perform steps 6 - 8 of the “Installation for ASTM C635 Metal shown above.
Ceiling Suspension Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM 7. Perform steps 6 - 8 of the “Installation for ASTM C635 Metal
C636 Standards” section to complete the installation. Ceiling Suspension Systems Installed in Accordance with ASTM
C636 Standards” section to complete the installation.
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INSTALLATION FOR ASTM C645 HAT FURRING

CHANNEL CEILING SYSTEMS INSTALLED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM C754 STANDARDS
(FM ONLY)
WARNING
• The flexible stainless steel hose should not be bent or
fluctuated up-and-down or side-to-side when it is pressurized
for test.
operation, resulting in serious personal injury and/or property 3. Connect the nut of the flexible stainless steel hose to the sprinkler
damage. reducing nipple. DO NOT use pipe joint compound or Teflon*
tape on the fine threads of the sprinkler reducing nipple, since the
flat gasket on the end of the flexible stainless steel hose provides
the leak-proof connection. Tighten the connection to a maximum
torque of 15 ft-lbs/20 N•m. NOTE: To prevent damage to the seal,
DO NOT exceed the specified torque on the nut.
1. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon* tape to the tapered threads

of the branch line connection nipple. NOTE: DO NOT use a
combination of pipe joint compound and tape. Using a pipe
wrench, tighten the branch line connection nipple into the branch
line.
2. Connect the nut of the flexible stainless steel hose to the branch
line connection nipple, as shown above. DO NOT use pipe joint
compound or Teflon* tape on the threads of the branch line 4. Attach the end brackets to the ASTM C645 hat furring channel
connection nipple, since the flat gasket on the end of the flexible ceiling system installed in accordance with ASTM C754 standards.
stainless steel hose provides the leak-proof connection. Tighten Make sure the end brackets engage the hat furring channels,
the connection to a maximum torque of 15 ft-lbs/20 N•m. NOTE: as shown above. Tighten the wing nuts loosely to maintain
To prevent damage to the seal, DO NOT exceed the specified engagement with the hat furring channels. The wing nuts will be
torque on the nut. tightened completely in later steps.
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5. Place the center gate assembly onto the square bar, as shown 7. Adjust the bracket assembly to the appropriate location on the hat
above. furring channel.
8. Tighten the wing nut on the side of each end bracket to a torque
of 3 ft-lbs/4 N•m to secure the end brackets to the hat furring
channels.
6. Insert the square bar/center gate assembly into each end bracket,
as shown above.
9. Tighten the wing nut on the top of each end bracket to a torque of
3 ft-lbs/4 N•m to secure the end brackets to the square bar.
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10. Tighten a #10-16 x 1/2-inch self-drilling screw through the two

locations on each end bracket and into the hat furring channels.
11a. Close the gate around the sprinkler reducing nipple. Swing the
pivot screw into the slot on the gate, and tighten the wing nut to a
torque of 3 ft-lbs/4 N•m to secure the sprinkler reducing nipple in
the desired location. NOTE: The pivot screw is staked to prevent
the wing nut from being backed off/removed completely.
12. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon* tape to the male threads of
the sprinkler. Install the sprinkler into the sprinkler reducing nipple
by following the sprinkler manufacturer’s installation instructions.
13. After installation is complete, test the system for leaks in
accordance with NFPA guidelines.
11. Move the center gate assembly to the desired location, then slide
the sprinkler reducing nipple into the center gate assembly.
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NOTES
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I-AQUAFLEX

AquaFlex® Stainless Steel Sprinkler Fittings

INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION

“Important Installation Information” continued on the following page

inspection requirements that must be followed.

NOTE: For out-of-plane (three-dimensional) bends, care must be taken

‡ Series AQU at 4-inch/102-mm minimum bend radius and straight reducers

ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS – 1BEE2 ONE-PIECE BRACKET

ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS – HAT CHANNEL BRACKET

INSTALLATION FOR ASTM C635 METAL

1. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon* tape to the tapered threads

5. For installations that must meet cULus Listing requirements, or for

6. Move the center gate assembly of the 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket to

* Teflon is a registered trademark of the DuPont Company

2 X 4 WOOD JOIST/STUD INSTALLATION 2 X 4 METAL JOIST/STUD INSTALLATION

4. Install the modified 1BEE 2 One-Piece Bracket assembly to the

ALTERNATIVE WOOD JOIST/STUD INSTALLATION ALTERNATIVE METAL JOIST/STUD INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION FOR ASTM C645 HAT FURRING

1. Apply pipe joint compound or Teflon* tape to the tapered threads

* Teflon is a registered trademark of the DuPont Company

10. Tighten a #10-16 x 1/2-inch self-drilling screw through the two

* Teflon is a registered trademark of the DuPont Company

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