In connection with the use of aquatherm Firestop, the following is to be observed. The “scope of use” of plastic pipe shall be agreed between the plastic suppliers, purchaser/installer, authority having jurisdiction, and/or insurer in accordance with document supplier “Installation Instructions” but subject to the following criteria taking precedence.

» Use of plastic pipe and fittings is subject to water authority agreement for the territory concerned.

» LPCB approved quick response sprinklers shall be used with exposed (i.e. fire exposure) plastic pipe and fittings.

» Plastic pipe and fittings are suitable for use only with wet pipe systems.

» Use of additives is only permitted in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions.

» Care should be exercised to ensure that joints are adequately cured, in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, prior to pressurisation.

» Plastic pipe and fittings shall not be installed outdoors.

» Not suitable for drinking water.

» Where plastic pipe and fittings are exposed (i.e. fire exposure), the system shall be installed close to a flat ceiling construction.

» Sprinkler systems which employ plastic pipe and fittings shall be designed where possible to ensure there are no ‘no flow’ sections of pipework in the event of sprinkler operation.

» The system of pipes must be installed in accordance with the aquatherm installation instructions, which include the LPCB conditions of use agreed with aquatherm.

» The maximum normal ambient temperature of use shall not exceed 70° C.

» The products shall only be installed by LPCB certificated or registered installing companies (see Part 5, Section 1A and 1B above) or by firms outside the UK who can provide evidence of personnel training in the installation of the product. It is recommended that firms engaged in the installation of this product are also be certificated to ISO 9000.

Working parameter:

» max. working temperatur : 70° C (158° F)

» max. working pressure: 12.0 bar (174 PSI)