Pipe Fittings

These fittings are suitable for interconnecting piping, valves and other components in both wet and dry automatic sprinkler systems.
Installation should be according to applicable sprinkler system fabrication rules. These rules limit the minimum size of sprinkler piping
to 1 in., nominal. FM Approved pipe fittings of smaller sizes are intended for use as valve trim, gauge connections, and for other
peripheral service. The water flow path of the sprinkler system cannot be designed using smaller sizes than 1 in., nominal. Unless
otherwise noted in the listing, these fittings have 175 psi (1205 kPa) rated working pressure.
Threaded connections on fittings can be made to FM Approved threadable thinwall pipe or to Schedule 40 pipe. Refer to the "Steel
Pipe" listings for a summary of the various types of FM Approved steel pipe suitable for threading or grooving."
The fittings manufacturer's installation instructions must be observed in all cases. When connections are made to FM Approved pipe,
the pipe manufacturer's installation instructions must also be followed.
Unless otherwise stated below, the maximum ambient temperature to which these fittings should be subjected is 225°F (107°C).

Pipe Fittings
Shandong Zhihua Pipe Industry, Pipe Fittings
Rated Working
Product Fitting
Nominal Pipe Size, in. Pressure, Remarks
Designation Description
psi (kPa)
33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9, 108,
114.3,
XGQT01 90° Elbow 300 (2070) c
133, 139.7, 159, 165.1, 168.3, 219.1, 273.0,
323.9
33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9, 108,
XGQT02 45° Elbow 114.3, 300 (2070) c
133, 139.7, 159, 165.1, 168.3, 219.1
XGQT09 22.5° Elbow 114.3, 165.1, 219.1 300 (2070) c
XGQT9 11.25° Elbow 114.3, 165.1, 219.1 300 (2070) c
33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9, 108,
114.3,
XGQT03 Equal Tee 300 (2070) c
133, 139.7, 159, 165.1, 168.3, 219.1, 273.0,
323.9
60.3 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3
73.0 x 42.4, 48.3, 60.3
76.1 x 48.3, 60.3
88.9 x 48.3, 60.3, 73.0, 76.1
108 x 76.1, 88.9
Reducing Tee (Grooved
XGQT04 114.3 x 60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9 300 (2070) c
Outlet)
139.7 x 60.3, 76.1, 88.9, 114.3
159 x 76.1, 88.9, 108, 114.3
165.1 x 60.3, 76.1, 88.9, 114.3, 139.7
168.3 x 60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9, 114.3
219.1 x 114.3, 139.7, 159, 165.1, 168.3
60 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3
73.0 x 42.4, 48.3, 60.3
76.1 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3
88.9 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1
108 x 76.1, 88.9
Reducing Tee (Threaded
XGQT04S 114.3 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9 300 (2070) b, c
Outlet)
139.7 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9
159 x 76.1, 88.9
165.1 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9
168.3 - 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 73.0, 88.9
219.1 x 76.1, 88.9
60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9, 114.3, 139.7, 159,
XGQT07 Equal Cross 165.1, 300 (2070) c
168.3, 219.1
Reducing Cross 139.7 x 114.3
XGQT7 300 (2070) c
(Grooved Outlet) 165.1 x 114.3

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 114.3 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9
Reducing Cross
XGQT7S 139.7 x 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9 300 (2070) b, c
(Threaded Outlet)
165.1 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9
33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9, 114.3,
XGQT06 End Cap 139.7, 300 (2070) c
165.1, 168.3, 219.1
60.3 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3
73.0 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3
76.1 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3
88.9 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 73.0, 76.1
108 x 76.1, 88.9
114.3 x 60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9
XGQT5 Concentric Reducer 133 x 108, 114.3 300 (2070) c
139.7 x 60.3, 76.1, 88.9, 114.3
159 x 60.3, 76.1, 88.9, 108, 114.3, 133
165.1 x 60.3, 76.1, 88.9, 114.3, 139.7
168.3 x 60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9, 114.3, 139.7
219.1 x 60.3, 76.1, 88.9, 114.3, 139.7, 165.1,
168.3
60.3 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3
73.0 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3
76.1 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3
88.9 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 73.0, 76.1
108 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9
Concentric Reducer 114.3 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9
XGQT5S 300 (2070) b, c
(Threaded Outlet) 139.7 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9
159 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9
165.1 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9
168.3 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9
219.1 x 33.7, 42.4, 48.3, 60.3, 76.1, 88.9,
114.3
165.1 x 88.9, 114.3
XGQT05 Eccentric Reducer 300 (2070) c
219.1 x 114.3, 139.7, 165.1
60.3, 73.0, 76.1, 88.9, 108, 114.3, 133, 139.7,
Flange Adapter (Grooved
XGQT8 159, 300 (2070) a, c
Outlet)
165.1, 168.3, 219.1

Remarks:
a. Supplied with Class 125 Flanges
b. Threads per ANSI B1.20.1 - 1983
c. Available with Cut Grooves

Company Name: Shandong Zhihua Pipe Industry Co Ltd

Zhang Jia Village, Fang an Subdistrict , Fangzi District , Weifang City, Shandong Province 262113
Company Address:
, China
Company Website: http://wfzhihua.com
New/Updated Product
No
Listing:
Listing Country: China
Certification Type: FM Approved
Class of Work: 1920-Coupling & Fitting, All Type

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Grooved Couplings or Fittings
Grooved couplings are used to join pipe and fittings in both wet and dry sprinkler systems. Unless otherwise noted, these couplings are intended to provide some flexibility in piping systems. Typical applications are in sprinkler risers, in feed mains passing through walls from one building area to another, in
locations subject to earthquakes, in the discharge line from aboveground pump suction tanks, in new connections to existing feed mains and in air or water fire service lines subject to excessive vibration or difficult alignment.
Unless otherwise noted, these couplings are limited to use with rolled or cut groove-ended pipe, valves and fittings, at a minimum rated working pressure of 175 psi (1205 kPa) and are suitable for aboveground service. Higher rated pressures are noted in the text of the listing. Selection of pipe schedules
for use with grooved pipe couplings should be made according to applicable FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets installation standards. These pipe schedules determine system pressure ratings and may take precedence over the higher rated working pressures listed for some couplings.
Installation must be made according to the manufacturer's instructions and requirements. Where couplings are used to join FM Approved pipe, the pipe manufacturer's installation instructions and requirements must also be observed. Grooves should be made according to ANSI/AWWA C606 (latest
edition), "Grooved and Shouldered Joints", unless otherwise specified.
FM Approved grooved pipe couplings joining steel pipe may be used in underground service, subject to the installation restrictions placed upon the pipe and to the coupling manufacturer's recommendations and requirements.
Unless otherwise stated in the listing, these couplings have been evaluated for a maximum ambient temperature of 225°F (107°C), suitable for use in normal warehouse protection. For special applications, temperatures, or environments, the manufacturer's recommendations and requirements are to be
followed.

Grooved Couplings, Standard-Flexible

These couplings join pipe, valves or fittings having equal nominal-sized diameters.

Model XGQT1N

Rated Working Pressures for Model XGQT1N Flexible Coupling by Pipe a, b, c

Pipe Description
Nominal Pipe Size

1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12

(33.7) (42.7) (48.3) (60.3) (73.1) (76.1) (88.9) (108) (114.3) (133) (139.7) (141.3) (159) (165.1) (168.3) (216.3) (219.1) (267.4) (273) (318.5) (323.9)

Schedule 40, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Cut Groove (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

Schedule 40, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Roll Groove (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

Schedule 10, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Rolled Groove (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

0.188” Wall, 300 300

Rolled Groove (2070) (2070)

0.250” Wall, 300

Rolled Groove (2070)

GB/T 3091, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Cut Groove d (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

GB/T 3091, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Rolled Groove d, e (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

Remarks:
a.) Minimum schedule cut groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 40; 8 inch or larger, Schedule 30
b.) Minimum schedule rolled groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 10; 8 or 10 inch - 0.188 inch (5 mm) wall; 12 inch – 0.250 in. wall
c.) All couplings in table above, Approved when supplied with a Grade E EDPM gasket using standard gasket lubricant
d.) FM Approved for use with rolled or cut groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 40 steel sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications
e.) FM Approved for use with rolled groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 10 steel sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications

Company Name: Shandong Zhihua Pipe Industry Co Ltd

Company Address: Zhang Jia Village, Fang an Subdistrict , Fangzi District , Weifang City, Shandong Province 262113 , China

Company Website: http://wfzhihua.com

New/Updated Product Listing: No

Listing Country: China

Certification Type: FM Approved

Class of Work: 1920-Coupling & Fitting, All Type

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Grooved Couplings or Fittings
Grooved couplings are used to join pipe and fittings in both wet and dry sprinkler systems. Unless otherwise noted, these couplings
are intended to provide some flexibility in piping systems. Typical applications are in sprinkler risers, in feed mains passing through
walls from one building area to another, in locations subject to earthquakes, in the discharge line from aboveground pump suction
tanks, in new connections to existing feed mains and in air or water fire service lines subject to excessive vibration or difficult
alignment.
Unless otherwise noted, these couplings are limited to use with rolled or cut groove-ended pipe, valves and fittings, at a minimum
rated working pressure of 175 psi (1205 kPa) and are suitable for aboveground service. Higher rated pressures are noted in the text
of the listing. Selection of pipe schedules for use with grooved pipe couplings should be made according to applicable FM Global
Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets installation standards. These pipe schedules determine system pressure ratings and may take
precedence over the higher rated working pressures listed for some couplings.
Installation must be made according to the manufacturer's instructions and requirements. Where couplings are used to join FM
Approved pipe, the pipe manufacturer's installation instructions and requirements must also be observed. Grooves should be made
according to ANSI/AWWA C606 (latest edition), "Grooved and Shouldered Joints", unless otherwise specified.
FM Approved grooved pipe couplings joining steel pipe may be used in underground service, subject to the installation restrictions
placed upon the pipe and to the coupling manufacturer's recommendations and requirements.
Unless otherwise stated in the listing, these couplings have been evaluated for a maximum ambient temperature of 225°F (107°C),
suitable for use in normal warehouse protection. For special applications, temperatures, or environments, the manufacturer's
recommendations and requirements are to be followed.

Grooved Couplings, Reducing-Flexible

These couplings join pipe, valves or fittings having different nominal pipe diameters.

Model XGQT1B
Max Working
Product Nominal Pipe Size,
Groove Type Pressure, Remarks
Designation mm
psi (kPa)
73 x 60
76 x 60
89 x 60, 73
Rolled Groove, 300
XGQT1B 114 x 60, 73, 76, 89 a, b, c, d, e
Cut Groove (2070)
165 x 114
168 x 89, 114
219 x 165, 168

Remarks:
a. Minimum schedule cut groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 40; 8 inch or larger, Schedule 30
b. Minimum schedule rolled groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 10; 8 inch or larger, 0.188 inch (5 mm) wall
c. Approved when supplied with a Grade E EPDM gasket.
d. FM Approved for use with rolled or cut groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 40
steel sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications.
e. FM Approved for use with rolled groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 10 steel
sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications.

Company Name: Shandong Zhihua Pipe Industry Co Ltd

Zhang Jia Village, Fang an Subdistrict , Fangzi District , Weifang City, Shandong Province 262113
Company Address:
, China
Company Website: http://wfzhihua.com
New/Updated Product
No
Listing:
Listing Country: China
Certification Type: FM Approved
Class of Work: 1920-Coupling & Fitting, All Type

© 2007-2020 FM Approvals. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 1

Grooved Couplings or Fittings
Grooved couplings are used to join pipe and fittings in both wet and dry sprinkler systems. Unless otherwise noted, these couplings are intended to provide some flexibility in piping systems. Typical applications are in sprinkler risers, in feed mains passing through walls from one building area to another, in
locations subject to earthquakes, in the discharge line from aboveground pump suction tanks, in new connections to existing feed mains and in air or water fire service lines subject to excessive vibration or difficult alignment.
Unless otherwise noted, these couplings are limited to use with rolled or cut groove-ended pipe, valves and fittings, at a minimum rated working pressure of 175 psi (1205 kPa) and are suitable for aboveground service. Higher rated pressures are noted in the text of the listing. Selection of pipe schedules
for use with grooved pipe couplings should be made according to applicable FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets installation standards. These pipe schedules determine system pressure ratings and may take precedence over the higher rated working pressures listed for some couplings.
Installation must be made according to the manufacturer's instructions and requirements. Where couplings are used to join FM Approved pipe, the pipe manufacturer's installation instructions and requirements must also be observed. Grooves should be made according to ANSI/AWWA C606 (latest
edition), "Grooved and Shouldered Joints", unless otherwise specified.
FM Approved grooved pipe couplings joining steel pipe may be used in underground service, subject to the installation restrictions placed upon the pipe and to the coupling manufacturer's recommendations and requirements.
Unless otherwise stated in the listing, these couplings have been evaluated for a maximum ambient temperature of 225°F (107°C), suitable for use in normal warehouse protection. For special applications, temperatures, or environments, the manufacturer's recommendations and requirements are to be
followed.

Grooved Couplings, Standard-Rigid

These couplings join pipe, valves or fittings having equal diameters.

Model XGQT1

Rated Working Pressures for Model XGQT1 Rigid Coupling by Pipe a, b, c

Pipe Description
Nominal Pipe Size

1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12

(33.7) (42.7) (48.3) (60.3) (73.1) (76.1) (88.9) (108) (114.3) (133) (139.7) (141.3) (159) (165.1) (168.3) (216.3) (219.1) (267.4) (273) (318.5) (323.9)

Schedule 40, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Cut Groove (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

Schedule 40, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Roll Groove (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

Schedule 10, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Rolled Groove (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

0.188” Wall, 300 300

Rolled Groove (2070) (2070)

0.250” Wall, 300

Rolled Groove (2070)

GB/T 3091, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Cut Groove d (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

GB/T 3091, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Rolled Groove d, e (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

Remarks:
a.) Minimum schedule cut groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 40; 8 inch or larger, Schedule 30
b.) Minimum schedule rolled groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 10; 8 or 10 inch - 0.188 inch (5 mm) wall; 12 inch – 0.250 in. wall
c.) All couplings in table above, Approved when supplied with a Grade E EDPM gasket using standard gasket lubricant
d.) FM Approved for use with rolled or cut groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 40 steel sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications
e.) FM Approved for use with rolled groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 10 steel sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications

Company Name: Shandong Zhihua Pipe Industry Co Ltd

Company Address: Zhang Jia Village, Fang an Subdistrict , Fangzi District , Weifang City, Shandong Province 262113 , China

Company Website: http://wfzhihua.com

New/Updated Product Listing: No

Listing Country: China

Certification Type: FM Approved

Class of Work: 1920-Coupling & Fitting, All Type

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Grooved Couplings or Fittings
Grooved couplings are used to join pipe and fittings in both wet and dry sprinkler systems. Unless otherwise noted, these couplings are intended to provide some flexibility in piping systems. Typical applications are in sprinkler risers, in feed mains passing through walls from one building area to another, in
locations subject to earthquakes, in the discharge line from aboveground pump suction tanks, in new connections to existing feed mains and in air or water fire service lines subject to excessive vibration or difficult alignment.
Unless otherwise noted, these couplings are limited to use with rolled or cut groove-ended pipe, valves and fittings, at a minimum rated working pressure of 175 psi (1205 kPa) and are suitable for aboveground service. Higher rated pressures are noted in the text of the listing. Selection of pipe schedules
for use with grooved pipe couplings should be made according to applicable FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets installation standards. These pipe schedules determine system pressure ratings and may take precedence over the higher rated working pressures listed for some couplings.
Installation must be made according to the manufacturer's instructions and requirements. Where couplings are used to join FM Approved pipe, the pipe manufacturer's installation instructions and requirements must also be observed. Grooves should be made according to ANSI/AWWA C606 (latest
edition), "Grooved and Shouldered Joints", unless otherwise specified.
FM Approved grooved pipe couplings joining steel pipe may be used in underground service, subject to the installation restrictions placed upon the pipe and to the coupling manufacturer's recommendations and requirements.
Unless otherwise stated in the listing, these couplings have been evaluated for a maximum ambient temperature of 225°F (107°C), suitable for use in normal warehouse protection. For special applications, temperatures, or environments, the manufacturer's recommendations and requirements are to be
followed.

Grooved Couplings, Standard-Rigid

These couplings join pipe, valves or fittings having equal diameters.

Model XGQT2

Rated Working Pressures for Model XGQT2 Rigid Angle Coupling by Pipe a, b, c
Pipe Description
Nominal Pipe Size

1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12

(33.7) (42.7) (48.3) (60.3) (73.1) (76.1) (88.9) (108) (114.3) (133) (139.7) (141.3) (159) (165.1) (168.3) (216.3) (219.1) (267.4) (273) (318.5) (323.9)

Schedule 40, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Cut Groove (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

Schedule 40, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Roll Groove (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

Schedule 10, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Rolled Groove (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

0.188” Wall, 300 300

Rolled Groove (2070) (2070)

0.250” Wall, 300

Rolled Groove (2070)

GB/T 3091, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Cut Groove d (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

GB/T 3091, 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
Rolled Groove d, e (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070) (2070)

Remarks:
a.) Minimum schedule cut groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 40; 8 inch or larger, Schedule 30
b.) Minimum schedule rolled groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 10; 8 or 10 inch - 0.188 inch (5 mm) wall; 12 inch – 0.250 in. wall
c.) All couplings in table above, Approved when supplied with a Grade E EDPM gasket using standard gasket lubricant
d.) FM Approved for use with rolled or cut groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 40 steel sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications
e.) FM Approved for use with rolled groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 10 steel sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications

Company Name: Shandong Zhihua Pipe Industry Co Ltd

Company Address: Zhang Jia Village, Fang an Subdistrict , Fangzi District , Weifang City, Shandong Province 262113 , China

Company Website: http://wfzhihua.com

New/Updated Product Listing: No

Listing Country: China

Certification Type: FM Approved

Class of Work: 1920-Coupling & Fitting, All Type

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Grooved Couplings or Fittings
Grooved couplings are used to join pipe and fittings in both wet and dry sprinkler systems. Unless otherwise noted, these couplings
are intended to provide some flexibility in piping systems. Typical applications are in sprinkler risers, in feed mains passing through
walls from one building area to another, in locations subject to earthquakes, in the discharge line from aboveground pump suction
tanks, in new connections to existing feed mains and in air or water fire service lines subject to excessive vibration or difficult
alignment.
Unless otherwise noted, these couplings are limited to use with rolled or cut groove-ended pipe, valves and fittings, at a minimum
rated working pressure of 175 psi (1205 kPa) and are suitable for aboveground service. Higher rated pressures are noted in the text
of the listing. Selection of pipe schedules for use with grooved pipe couplings should be made according to applicable FM Global
Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets installation standards. These pipe schedules determine system pressure ratings and may take
precedence over the higher rated working pressures listed for some couplings.
Installation must be made according to the manufacturer's instructions and requirements. Where couplings are used to join FM
Approved pipe, the pipe manufacturer's installation instructions and requirements must also be observed. Grooves should be made
according to ANSI/AWWA C606 (latest edition), "Grooved and Shouldered Joints", unless otherwise specified.
FM Approved grooved pipe couplings joining steel pipe may be used in underground service, subject to the installation restrictions
placed upon the pipe and to the coupling manufacturer's recommendations and requirements.
Unless otherwise stated in the listing, these couplings have been evaluated for a maximum ambient temperature of 225°F (107°C),
suitable for use in normal warehouse protection. For special applications, temperatures, or environments, the manufacturer's
recommendations and requirements are to be followed.

Grooved Split Flanges-Flexible

Split Flanged-These fittings join pipe, valves or fittings having equal diameters.

Model XGQT08
Max Working Pressure,
Product Nominal Pipe Size, Bolt
Remarks psi
Designation mm Pattern
(kPa)
60, 73, 76, 89, 108, 114, 133, 140, 141, 159, 165, 168, 219, a, b, c, d, 300
XGQT08 ANSI 150
273, 325 e, (2070)

Remarks:
a. Minimum schedule cut groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 40; 8 inch or larger, Schedule 30
b. Minimum schedule rolled groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 10; 8 or 10 inch - 0.188 inch (5 mm) wall; 12 inch –
0.250 inch (6.35 mm) wall
c. Approved when supplied with a Grade E EPDM gasket.
d. FM Approved for use with rolled or cut groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 40
steel sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications
e. FM Approved for use with rolled groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 10 steel
sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications

Company Name: Shandong Zhihua Pipe Industry Co Ltd

Zhang Jia Village, Fang an Subdistrict , Fangzi District , Weifang City, Shandong Province 262113
Company Address:
, China
Company Website: http://wfzhihua.com
New/Updated Product
No
Listing:
Listing Country: China
Certification Type: FM Approved
Class of Work: 1920-Coupling & Fitting, All Type

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Pipe Fittings
These fittings are suitable for interconnecting piping, valves and other components in both wet and dry automatic sprinkler systems.
Installation should be according to applicable sprinkler system fabrication rules. These rules limit the minimum size of sprinkler piping
to 1 in., nominal. FM Approved pipe fittings of smaller sizes are intended for use as valve trim, gauge connections, and for other
peripheral service. The water flow path of the sprinkler system cannot be designed using smaller sizes than 1 in., nominal. Unless
otherwise noted in the listing, these fittings have 175 psi (1205 kPa) rated working pressure.
Threaded connections on fittings can be made to FM Approved threadable thinwall pipe or to Schedule 40 pipe. Refer to the "Steel
Pipe" listings for a summary of the various types of FM Approved steel pipe suitable for threading or grooving."
The fittings manufacturer's installation instructions must be observed in all cases. When connections are made to FM Approved pipe,
the pipe manufacturer's installation instructions must also be followed.
Unless otherwise stated below, the maximum ambient temperature to which these fittings should be subjected is 225°F (107°C).

Fittings, Side Outlet, Rigid

These fittings allow installation of a perpendicular branch line of reduced size, while joining inline pipes of equal diameters. These
fittings bolt over a hole in the run pipe, and allow installation of a perpendicular branch line of reduced size. The maximum branch
line size is one pipe size reduced from the run pipe size.

Models XGQT3, XGQT3S and XGQT3U

Nominal Run by Max Working
Product Fitting
Outlet Sizes, Remarks Pressure,
Designation Description
mm psi (kPa)
60 x 42, 48
73 x 42, 48
76 x 42, 48
89 x 42, 48, 60
108 x 76, 89
Mechanical Tee, 300
XGQT3 114 x 33, 42, 48, 60, 73, 76, 89 a, b, c, e, f
Grooved Outlet (2070)
140 x 42, 48, 60, 76, 89
141 x 42, 48, 60, 76
165 x 42, 48, 60, 76, 89, 114
168 x 42, 48, 60, 73, 76, 89, 114
219 x 60, 76, 89, 114
60 x 33, 42
73 x 33, 42, 48
76 x 33, 42, 48
89 x 33, 42, 48, 60
108 x 33, 42, 48, 60, 73, 76, 89
114 x 33, 42, 48, 60, 73, 76, 89
Mechanical Tee, 300
XGQT3S 133 x 33, 42, 48, 60, 76, 89 a, b, c, d, e, f
Threaded Outlet (2070)
140 x 33, 42, 48, 60, 76, 89
141 x 33, 42, 48, 60, 76, 89
159 x 33, 42, 48, 60, 76, 89
165 x 33, 42, 48, 60, 76, 89
168 x 33, 42, 48, 60, 73, 76, 89
219 x 33, 42, 48, 60, 76, 89, 114
33 x 21
42 x 21, 26, 33
48 x 21, 26, 33
Mechanical Tee, 300
XGQT3U 60 x 21, 26, 33, 42 a, b, c, d, e, f
Threaded Outlet (2070)
73 x 21, 26
76 x 21, 26, 33
89 x 33

Remarks:
a. Minimum schedule cut groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 40; 8 inch or larger, Schedule 30
b. Minimum schedule rolled groove pipe to be joined: 6 inch or smaller, Schedule 10; 8 inch or larger, 0.188 inch (5 mm) wall
c. Approved when supplied with a Grade E EPDM gasket.
d. Approved when supplied with NPT female threads.
e. FM Approved for use with rolled or cut groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 40
steel sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications
f. FM Approved for use with rolled groove GB/T 3091 steel sprinkler pipe with wall thicknesses comparable to Schedule 10 steel
sprinkler pipe per ASME B36.10-2004 specifications

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 Company Name: Shandong Zhihua Pipe Industry Co Ltd
Zhang Jia Village, Fang an Subdistrict , Fangzi District , Weifang City, Shandong Province 262113
Company Address:
, China
Company Website: http://wfzhihua.com
New/Updated Product
No
Listing:
Listing Country: China
Certification Type: FM Approved
Class of Work: 1920-Coupling & Fitting, All Type

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