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FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLERPIPING PRODUCTSTECHNICAL INFORMATIONWEIGHTS & DIMENSIONSJune 1, 2011SUPERSEDES ALL PREVIOUS EDITIONSVisit our web sitewww.spearsmfg.comFG-4-0611Distributed by

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSThe information contained in this publication is based on current information and Product design at the time of publication and is subject to change withoutnotification. Our ongoing commitment to product improvement may result in some variation. No representations, guarantees or warranties of any kind are madeas to its accuracy, suitability for particular applications or results to be obtained therefrom. For verification of technical data or additional information not containedherein, please contact Spears Technical Services Department [West Coast: (818) 364-1611—East Coast: (678) 985-1263].General InformationRECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLERS AND USERS:Plastic piping systems should be ENGINEERED, INSTALLED and OPERATED in accordance with ESTABLISHED DESIGN AND ENGINEERING STANDARDSAND PROCEDURES for plastic piping systems. Suitability for the intended service application should be determined by the installer and/or user prior toinstallation of a plastic piping system. All Installation and maintenance personnel should be trained in the proper handling and installation requirements andprecautions of plastic piping systems. PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY, all piping system components should be inspected for damage or irregularities. Matingcomponents should be checked to assure that tolerances and engagements are compatible. Do not use any components that appear irregular or donot fit properly. Contact the appropriate manufacturer of the component product in question to determine usability. Consult all applicable codes andregulations for compliance prior to installation.Installation must be made in accordance with Spears Manufacturing CompanyFlameGuard CPVC Fire Sprinkler Piping Products Installation Instructions - FG-3NOTE — Individual or group instruction in correct solvent welding procedures is available by contacting your local distributor or your servicing Spears RegionalDistribution Center.SOLVENT CEMENT CONNECTIONS — Spears Manufacturing Company recommends the use of Spears Two Step FS-1 primer with FS-3 solvent cementOR Spears FS-5 One Step solvent cement for joining Spears products. Use of solvent cementing products not approved for CPVC fire sprinkler systems, orfailure to follow installation instructions will automatically void the warranty.THREADED CONNECTION — Spears Manufacturing Company recommends the use of Spears BLUE 75 Thread Sealant. This product has been testedby Spears and the sealant manufacturer for compatibility with the Spears CPVC fire sprinkler products. Consult the sprinkler head manufacturer before usingthis product. WARNING: OTHER PIPE JOINT COMPOUNDS OR PASTES MAY CONTAIN SUBSTANCES THAT COULD CAUSE STRESS CRACKING INTHE CPVC OR OTHER FITTING COMPONENTS. Care must be taken to avoid over torquing - generally 1 to 2 turns beyond finger tight is all that is requiredto make up a threaded connection. Factory testing has indicated 10-25 ft. lbs. of torque is adequate to obtain a leak free seal.GASKET SEALED THREAD CONNECTIONS — This type of connection can only be made with Spears TorqueSafe style Gasket Sealed Female SprinklerAdapters. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF THREAD SEALANT WHEN INSTALLING THIS TYPE OF ADAPTER. Tape or paste may impair proper sealing andfunction. Testing has shown that hand tight until snug is all that is needed to seal this special connection.Dimension ReferenceG (LAYING LENGTH) Intersection of center lines to bottom of socket/thread; 90 elbows,tees, crosses; 1/32 inch.H Intersection of center lines to face of fitting; 90 elbows tees, crosses; 1/32 inch.J Intersection of center lines to bottom of socket/thread; 45 elbows; 1/32 inchPart Number1N Socket bottom to socket bottom; couplings; 1/16 inch.Q Width of flats; 1/16 inch.W Height of cap; 1/16 inch.L Overall length of fittings; 1/16 inch.CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPEM Outside diameter of socket/thread hub; 1/16 inch.SDR 13.5 (ASTM F 442)Nominal SizeAverage age I.D.Approx. Weight 3(76.2)3.500(88.9)2.950(75.0)1.900SPEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSTEESocket x Socket x SocketMGHPart 51-1/2GLHLMApprox. Wt. 7-7/84-3/163.02REDUCING TEESocket x Socket x SocketM1H1MM2GG1G2H2HLPart NumberSizeGG1G2HH1H2LMM1M2Approx. -11/322-27/322-11/32.72MADE IN THE U.S.A.2

FlameGuard REDUCING TEESocket x Socket x SocketCPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTS CONTINUEDM1H1MM2GG1G2H2HLPart 21-7/161-11/3211-13/321-7/32H2M1M2Approx. 5/83-23/323-5/87-1/44-5/323-7/164-5/322.08* Branch Outlet Sized with BushingSPRINKLER HEAD TEEBrass Thread Insert StyleSocket x Socket x FiptM1G1H1MM2GPart 2-1304202-010HLH2G2G1G2HH1H2LMM1M2Approx. Wt. 22-27/321-17/322-27/32.58Not intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cooking3SPEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSSPRINKLER HEAD TEESpecial Reinforced Plastic Thread StyleSocket x Socket x SR FiptM1G1H1M2MGHH2LG2Part NumberSizeGG1G2HH1H2LMM1M2Approx. Wt. .78SPRINKLER HEAD TEEBrass Thread Insert StyleSocket x Fipt x SocketM1G1MH1M2GHLH2G2Part NumberSizeGG1G2HH1H2LMM1M2Approx. Wt. 63-1/21-23/321-23/321-3/16.25Not intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cookingMADE IN THE U.S.A.4

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSSPRINKLER HEAD TEESpecial Reinforced Plastic Thread StyleSocket x SR Fipt x SocketM1G1MH1M2GHH2LG2Part NumberSizeGG1G2HH1H2LMM1M2Approx. Wt. 81-25/323-13/321-3/41-3/41-3/16.21LM1M2Approx. Wt. (Lbs.)STREET TEESpigot x Socket x SocketM1M2PIPEO.D.H1G1G2GH5Part 4SPEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTS90 ELBOWSocket x SocketGHMPart NumberSizeGHMApprox. Wt. 23-23/324-3/161.80SIDE OUTLET ELBOWSocket x Socket x SocketMGHPart NumberSizeGHMApprox. Wt. 161-7/81-5/8.18REDUCING 90 ELBOWSocket x SocketH1G1GM1HMPart NumberSizeGG1HH1MM1Approx. Wt. 1-5/16.11MADE IN THE U.S.A.6

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSSPRINKLER HEAD 90 ELBOWBrass Thread Insert StyleSocket x FiptH1G1GM1HMPart NumberSizeGG1HH1MM1Approx. Wt. 5/162-3/321-17/32.33Not intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cookingSPRINKLER HEAD 90 ELBOWSpecial Reinforced Plastic Thread StyleSocket x SR FiptH1G1GM1HM7Part NumberSizeGG1HH1MM1Approx. Wt. 2-3/321-7/32.19SPEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTS90 STREET ELBOWSpigot x SocketH1G1GM1HPIPE O.D.Part 51-1/24209-02021-23/32H1M1Approx. Wt. 83-7/322-15/162-27/32.6522-1/2 ELBOWSocket x SocketJHMPart -5/321.00MADE IN THE U.S.A.JMApprox. Wt. (Lbs.)7/321-13/32.099/321-25/32.148

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTS22-1/2 STREET ELBOWSpigot x SocketM1H1J1HJPIPE O.D.Part NumberSizeHH1JJ1M1Approx. Wt. -03032-13/322-13/329/1617/324-5/32.9945 ELBOWSocket x SocketJHM9Part NumberSizeHJMApprox. Wt. 7/84-5/321.22SPEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTS45 STREET ELBOWSpigot x SocketH1J1M1H JPIPE O.D.Part NumberSizeHH1JJ1M1Approx. Wt. 625/3213/322-7/8.44CROSSSocket x Socket x Socket x SocketG1L1MH1GHLPart NumberSizeGG1HH1LL1MApprox. Wt. 7/163.37MADE IN THE U.S.A.10

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSREDUCING CROSSSocket x Socket x Socket x SocketM1H1ML1G1GHLPart NumberSizeGG1HH1LL1MM1Approx. Wt. Socket x SocketMNL11Part NumberSizeLM4229-0074229-010NApprox. Wt. 63-15/323/16.484229-030344-3/161/4.89SPEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSREDUCER COUPLINGSocket x SocketM1MNLPart NumberSizeLMM1NApprox. Wt. 52GROOVED COUPLING ADAPTERGroove x SocketPIPEO.D.M1NPart pprox. Wt. 22-7/162.024233-03034-5/164-1/81-7/162.76MADE IN THE U.S.A.12

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSFEMALE ADAPTERBrass Thread Insert StyleSocket x FiptMM1NLPart 20M1NApprox. Wt. /82-7/1611/32.4722-25/322-27/323-3/167/161.05Not intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cookingFEMALE ADAPTERSpecial Reinforced Plastic Thread StyleSocket x SR FiptMM1NL13Part NumberSizeLMM1NApprox. Wt. 2-1/82-1/163/16.20SPEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSFEMALE SPRINKLER HEAD ADAPTERSpecial Reinforced Plastic Thread StyleSocket x SR FiptMM1NLPart NumberSizeLMM1NApprox. Wt. 1x3/42-3/321-3/41-3/81/4.13FEMALE SPRINKLER HEAD ADAPTERSpecial Reinforced Plastic Thread Style with Socket Wrench FlatsSocket x SR FiptMM1M Flat-to-Flat DimensionNLPart NumberSizeLMM1NApprox. Wt. 9W4235-130SR1x1/22-9/321-3/41-3/1613/32.12MADE IN THE U.S.A.14

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSFEMALE SPRINKLER HEAD ADAPTERSpecial Reinforced Plastic Thread w/Metal Thread StartSocket x SR FiptMM1NLPart NumberSizeLMM1NApprox. Wt. GOT FEMALE ADAPTERBrass Thread Insert StyleSpigot x FiptPIPEO.D.M1NLPart NumberSizeLM1N4278-0073/44278-0101Approx. Wt. (Lbs.)2-5/321-3/817/32.152-9/321-11/167/16.22Not intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cookingSPIGOT FEMALE ADAPTERSpecial Reinforced Plastic Thread StyleSpigot x SR FiptPIPEO.D.M1NL15Part Approx. Wt. (Lbs.)1-3/811/32.081-23/3213/32.13SPEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSGASKET SEALED FEMALE SPRINKLER HEAD ADAPTERBrass Thread Insert StyleSocket x Gasket FiptMM1NLPart NumberSizeLMM1NApprox. Wt. (Lbs.)4235-130GS1x1/22-1/321-11/161-3/817/32.17Not intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cookingFEMALE SPRINKLER HEAD ADAPTERBrass Thread Insert StyleSocket x FiptMM1NLPart NumberSizeLMM1NApprox. Wt. 2-5/161-11/161-3/817/32.18Not intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cookingFEMALE SPRINKLER HEAD ADAPTERBrass Thread Insert Style with Long BodySocket x FiptM1MNLPart NumberSizeLMM1NApprox. Wt. (Lbs.)L4235-1301x1/22-3/161-23/321-7/321/2.19Not intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cookingMADE IN THE U.S.A.16

FlameGuard CPVC FIRE SPRINKLER PIPING PRODUCTSFEMALE SPRINKLER HEAD ADAPTERBrass Thread Insert Style with Positioning RingSocket x FiptMM1NLPart NumberSizeLMM1NApprox. Wt. t intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cookingFEMALE SPRINKLER HEAD ADAPTERSpecial Reinforced Plastic Thread Style with Positioning RingSocket x SR FiptMM1NLPart NumberSizeLMM1NApprox. Wt. SPIGOT FEMALE SPRINKLER HEAD ADAPTERBrass Thread Insert StyleSpigot x FiptPIPEO.D.M1NLPart NumberSizeLM1NApprox. Wt. 01x1/22-1/41-3/1611/32.19Not intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption through drinking or cooking17SPEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY