This manual provides installation instructions, design criteria, and maintenance guidelines for the Tyco FASTFLEX Model FB flexible braided hose used in wet…
The Tyco FASTFLEX Model FB Flexible Braided Hose is a unique sprinkler drop assembly designed for use in wet pipe sprinkler systems. It consists of a stainless steel flexible hose, a swivel inlet nipple, a sprinkler reducer, and lightweight ceiling bracket components. This assembly allows for easier installation in false ceilings without cutting pipes and provides flexibility for maneuvering around ducts and trays.
| Maximum service pressure | 16 bar |
|---|---|
| Maximum ambient temperature | 107°C |
| Minimum bend radius | 55 mm |
| Inlet Connection | ISO 7-R 1 |
| Outlet Connection | 1/2 inch NPT or 3/4 inch NPT |
The hose is for wet-pipe systems only, has a minimum bend radius of 55 mm, a maximum service pressure of 16 bar, uses pendent sprinklers with nominal K57, K80, or K115, and has a maximum ambient temperature of 107°C.
No, flexible hoses cannot be joined together to form longer hoses as this creates an assembly with unknown performance.
The maximum torque for the Swivel Inlet Nipple is 35 Nm.