Tyco Ultra K17 Manual

Ultra K17 — 16.8 K-factor
Upright Control Mode Specific Application Sprinkler
Standard Response, 155°F (68°C) & 200°F (93°C)
General
Description
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17,
Standard Response, Upright Control
Mode Specific Application Sprinkler
(Ref. Figure 1) is an automatic sprinkler
of the frangible bulb type. It is intended
for use with National Fire Protection As-
sociation "Control Mode Specific Appli-
cation" installation criteria for the pro-
tection of high piled storage. It may also
be utilized as a 16.8 K-factor, upright,
standard response "Storage Sprinkler"
in accordance with Factory Mutual Loss
Prevention Data Sheets. (See FM 2-0
and 8-9 for specific design and instal-
lation criteria.)
The Ultra K17 Sprinkler can provide a
higher level of protection than other
standard spray sprinklers and, in some
cases, it can provide an economi-
cal advantage by eliminating in-rack
sprinklers.
Applications for the Ultra K17 Upright
Control Mode Specific Application
Sprinkler are expanding beyond the
current "specific application" listings/
approvals. For information regarding re-
search fire tests which may be accept-
able to an authority having jurisdiction,
please contact the Technical Services
Department.
IMPORTANT
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 in-
stallation 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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NOTICE
The Ultra K17, Standard Response, Up-
right Control Mode Specific Application
Sprinkler described herein must be in-
stalled and maintained in compliance
with this document and with the ap-
plicable standards of the National Fire
Protection 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 sprinkler manufacturer with any
questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
TY7153
TY7153 is a redesignation for C7153,
G1887, and S8042.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed, FM and NYC Ap-
proved. (Specific details for laboratory
listings and approvals given in Table A.
The approvals apply to the service con-
ditions indicated in the Design Criteria
section.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT
Discharge Coefficient
K = 16.8 GPM/psi
1/2
(241,9 LPM/bar )
1/2
OCTOBER 2013
Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A
Finish
Natural Brass.
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Sealing Assembly. . . . . . . . .Beryllium
Nickel w/TEFLON
Bulb (5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glass
Compression Screw. . . . . . . . . Brass
Deflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chrome
Plated Brass
TFP330