Greg, I got the same promo from Sprinkguard. The issue is that if the court is used for any serious competitions or tournaments, that would be negated because of the projections. I think the Ravens may be the way to go, but like is said, follow the instructions carefully.
Todd G Williams, PE Fire Protection Design/Consulting Stonington, CT www.fpdc.com On Mar 21, 2013, at 12:32 AM, Greg McGahan <[email protected]> wrote: > This is a company that sent us an email a few weeks ago about some heavy > duty head guards - they look impressive but we have not tried them. > > www.sprinkguard.com > > On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 11:27 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: > >> WARNING!!! If you install Raven heads read the entire installation >> instructions on the tech data sheet to your foreman and then have him read >> it back to you. Then give him an ounce calibrated torque wrench, instruct >> him on the proper use of the tool and then check to make your insurance >> policy is up to date. These heads are very suseptable to damage during >> installation and are to be installed to 7 pounds minimum and 14 pounds >> maximum. That's roughly slightly less than hand tight. After installation, >> inspect the sprinkler for scratches or dents on the painted cap, and FYI, >> that cap IS the fusible link! Good luck! >> Mark at Aero >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: John Drucker [mailto:[email protected]] >> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 03:51 AM >> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: Racquet Ball Court >> >> That's the one Steve, couldn't recall the name. Used successfully in a >> local RB court no problems 5 yrs. >> John Drucker - Mobile Email >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: [email protected] < >> [email protected]> >> To: Charles Thurston <[email protected]>; >> [email protected] <[email protected]> >> Sent: Wed Mar 20 23:47:24 2013 >> Subject: Re: Racquet Ball Court >> >> Look into the Tyco Raven or an eqivalent. Impact resistant, with a locking >> escutcheon. >> >> Steve >> >> Charles Thurston <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Hello Sprinklerforum, >> >> The local city owned facility is having trouble with racquet balls >> hitting the concealed sprinkler heads and knocking the covers off. They >> are open to suggestions and so am I. The balls are hitting at an angle on >> the rebound from the wall at a shallow angle. >> >> Any Ideas for a concealed head guard? I am thinking maybe a 1"x 1" angle >> iron bolted to the ceiling as a deflector 3-5 inches before the head. >> >> -- >> Best regards, >> Charles mailto:[email protected] >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >> >> >> CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY: >> This email message is intended only for the use of the individual or >> entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is >> privileged and confidential, nor is it, unless specifically stated, >> intended to be relied upon by any person or persons other than the >> individual or entity named above and no warranties or representations are >> made or intended to persons or entities not named above. If the reader is >> not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, >> distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If >> you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately >> by telephone, return this message to the address above and delete all >> copies. Thank you. >> >> -------------- next part -------------- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: < >> http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/private/sprinklerforum/attachments/20130320/93416e5c/attachment.html >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum > > > > -- > Greg McGahan > Living Water Fire Protection, LLC <http://www.livingwaterfp.com> > 1160 McKenzie Road > Cantonment, FL 32533 > 850-937-1850 > fax 850-937-1852 > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/private/sprinklerforum/attachments/20130320/4402ac76/attachment.html> > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum
