Tyco K17-231 Quick Manual
Tyco K17-231 Quick Manual

Tyco K17-231 Quick Manual

16.8 k-factor upright and pendent sprinklers

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Model K17-231 — 16.8 K-factor
Upright and Pendent Sprinklers
Standard Response, Standard Coverage
General
Description
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Model
K17-231, Standard Response, Standard
Coverage, Upright and Pendent Sprin-
klers (Ref. Figure 1) are automatic sprin-
klers of the frangible bulb type. They
are standard response spray sprinklers
which produce a hemispherical water
distribution pattern below the deflector.
The 16.8 K-factor, K17-231 Sprinklers
were subjected to full scale, high-piled
storage, fire tests to qualify their use
in lieu of 8.0 or 11.2 K-factor standard
spray sprinklers for the protection of
high-piled storage.
Higher flow rates can be achieved at
much lower pressures with the 16.8
K-factor, K17-231 Sprinklers — making
their use highly advantageous in high
density applications, such as the pro-
tection of high-piled storage.
Applications for the 16.8 K-factor,
Model K17-231 Pendent and Upright
Sprinklers are expanding beyond the
current listings/approvals. For infor-
mation regarding research fire tests
which may be acceptable to an author-
ity having jurisdiction, please contact
the Technical Services Department.
NOTICE
The 16.8 K-factor, Model K17-231
Upright and Pendent Sprinklers
described herein must be installed
and maintained in compliance with
this document and with the applica-
IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to
regulatory and health information.
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER
WARNING" that provides cautions
with respect to handling and instal-
lation of sprinkler systems and com-
ponents. Improper handling and
Installation can permanently damage
a sprinkler system or its compo-
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail
to operate in a fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely.
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ble standards of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, in addition to the
standards of any authorities having
jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair
the performance of these devices.
The owner is responsible for main-
taining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating con-
dition. Contact the installing contrac-
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
Refer to Table A for sprinkler identifica-
tion numbers.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
FM Approved
NYC Approved
Refer to Table C for specific details on labo-
ratory listings and approvals. The approvals
apply to the service conditions indicated in
the Design Criteria section.
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Sealing Assembly . . Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Bulb (5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Additional Technical Data
Refer to Table A for additional techni-
cal data.
AUGUST 2018
Worldwide
www.tyco-fire.com
Contacts

Operation

The glass bulb contains a fluid that
expands when exposed to heat. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the
glass bulb, allowing the sprinkler to
activate and flow water.
TFP332

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  • Page 1 Worldwide www.tyco-fire.com Contacts Model K17-231 — 16.8 K-factor Upright and Pendent Sprinklers Standard Response, Standard Coverage General ble standards of the National Fire Pro- tection Association, in addition to the Description standards of any authorities having jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair the performance of these devices.
  • Page 2 Temperature rating is indicated on de ector. WRENCH 3/4" FLAT CROSS SECTION UPRIGHT PENDENT FIGURE 1 MODEL K17-231 UPRIGHT (TY7151) AND PENDENT (TY7251) SPRINKLERS Design Item Description Criteria TY7151 TY7251 Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN) UL and C-UL Listing Requirements TY7151 is a redesignation for C7151, G1888, and S8040 TY7251 is a redesignation for C7251, G1889, and S8041 The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Model K17-231...
  • Page 3 (Control mode only; refer to the Standard) Notes: 1. Refer to Table C for laboratory listings and approvals. N/A – Not Applicable TABLE B MODEL K17-231 UPRIGHT AND PENDENT SPRINKLERS COMMODITY SELECTION AND DESIGN CRITERIA OVERVIEW SPRINKLER FINISH BULB TYPE...
  • Page 4 TFP332 Page 4 of 4 Care and Limited Maintenance Warranty For warranty terms and conditions, visit The TYCO Ultra K17 Sprinklers must be www.tyco-fire.com maintained and serviced in accordance with this section. Ordering Before closing a fire protection system WRENCH...

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