Tyco DS-3 Series Manual

Technical Services: Tel: (800) 381-9312 / Fax: (800) 791-5500
Series DS-3 — 11.2 K-factor**
Dry Type Sprinklers, Hor. Sidewall (Std. Response)
Extended Coverage Ordinary Hazard (ECOH)
General
Description
The Series DS-3, 11.2 K-factor, Stand-
ard Response, Extended Coverage
Ordianary Hazard (ECOH), Horizontal
Sidewall, Dry Type Sprinklers are
decorative glass bulb automatic sprin-
klers. They are intended for use in
applications where the sprinklers
and/or a portion of the connecting pip-
ing may be exposed to freezing tem-
peratures (e.g., horizontal piping ex-
tensions through a wall to protect an
unheated area of a building). The Se-
ries DS-3 Extended Coverage Hori-
zontal Sidewall Sprinklers
signed for extended coverage use in
ordinary hazard occupancies (ECOH)
per NFPA 13.
The DS-3 provides protection of cov-
erage areas up to 16 ft. x 20 ft. (320
2
ft ) as compared to standard coverage
horizontal sidewall sprinklers having a
maximum coverage area of 10 ft. x 10
2
ft. (100 ft ) for ordinary hazard occu-
pancies.
WARNINGS
The Series DS-3 Dry Type Sprinklers
described herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the applica-
ble standards of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, in addition to the
standards of any other authorities hav-
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.
Page 1 of 6
ing jurisdiction. Failure to do so may
impair the performance of these de-
vices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and de-
vices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
The Series DS-3 Dry Type Sprinklers
must only be installed in fittings that
meet the requirements of the Design
Criteria section.
Installation of Series DS-3 Sprinklers
in a recessed installation will void all
sprinkler warranties, as well as void
the sprinkler's laboratory approvals.
are de-
Model/Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers
TY5339
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed.
(Refer to Table A and the Design Cri-
teria Section)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Inlet Thread Connection
1 inch NPT (Standard)
ISO 7-R1
**Discharge Coefficient
Refer to Table B
Temperature Ratings
155°F/68°C & 200°F/93°C
Finishes
Sprinkler: Natural Brass, Chrome
Plated, White Polyester
Escutcheon: Brass Plated, , Chrome
Plated, White Coated
MAY, 2007
Physical Characteristics
Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Yoke . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Casing . . Galvanized Carbon Steel
Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Bulb Seat . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . Bronze
Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Guide Tube . . . . . Stainless Steel
Water Tube . . . . . Stainless Steel
Spring . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Sealing Assembly . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon*
Pin . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Button Spring . . . . Stainless Steel
Helper Spring . . . . Stainless Steel
Escutcheon . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . Plated or Coated Carbon Steel
*Registered Trademark of DuPont
Patents
Patent Pending
TFP550