Johnson Controls tyco TY-B Series Manual

Series TY-B and TY-FRB Sprinklers
Alternate Materials of Construction
Stainless Steel, SMO, and Titanium
General
Description
The TYCO Series TY-B and TY-FRB
Sprinklers are corrosion resistant
sprinklers designed for use in com-
mercial occupancies where corrosive
atmospheres may exist. The TY-B
with its 5 mm diameter heat sensitive
glass bulb is rated standard response,
whereas the TY-FRB with its 3 mm
diameter heat sensitive glass bulb is
rated quick response.
The alternate materials of construc-
tion for the TY-B and TY-FRB Sprin-
klers, that is Stainless Steel, SMO, or
Titanium, are utilized to extend the life
of a sprinkler beyond that which might
be expected of copper alloy sprinklers
exposed to corrosive atmospheres.
Although corrosion resistant sprinklers
have passed the standard corrosion
tests of the applicable approval agen-
cies, the testing is not representative
of all possible corrosive atmospheres.
Consequently, it is recommended that
the end user be consulted with respect
to the suitability of these alternate
materials of construction for any given
corrosive environment. The effects of
ambient temperature, concentration of
chemicals, and gas/chemical velocity,
should be considered, as a minimum,
along with the corrosive nature of the
chemical to which the sprinklers will be
exposed.
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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Upright and Pendent
Horizontal Sidewall
Recessed Pendent
Upright and Pendent Sprinklers
The upright and pendent sprinklers are
standard coverage spray sprinklers
available in either 5.6 or 8.0 K-factor.
The recessed version is intended for
use in areas with a finished ceiling.
The two-piece Style 10 (1/2 in. NPT) or
Style 40 (3/4 in. NPT) Recessed
Escutcheons provide 1/2 in. (12,7mm)
of recessed adjustment or 3/4 in.
(19,1 mm) of total adjustment from the
flush pendent position. The adjustment
provided by the Recessed Escutcheon
reduces the accuracy to which the fixed
pipe drops to the sprinklers must be
cut.
Conventional Sprinklers
The 5.6 or 8.0 K-factor conventional
sprinklers are intended to be installed
either upright or pendent and, in either
position, they produce a spherical
water discharge pattern with approxi-
mately 50% of the discharge upwards
and approximately 50% of the dis-
charge directed downwards.
Conventional sprinklers are generally
used with Ordinary and Extra High
hazard Class Systems as defined by
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Contacts
Conventional
Vertical Sidewall
Recessed Horizontal Sidewall
the automatic sprinkler system instal-
lation rules of the country and author-
ity having jurisdiction. The NATIONAL
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
(NFPA) permits the use of conventional
sprinklers (old style sprinklers) where
special construction features require a
unique water distribution; for fur vaults;
or, replacement of similar sprinklers
that had been installed prior to 1955.
Sidewall Sprinklers
The horizontal and vertical sidewall
sprinklers are designed for installa-
tion along a wall or side of a beam and
just beneath a smooth ceiling. Sidewall
sprinklers are commonly used instead
of upright and pendent sprinklers due
to aesthetics or building construction
considerations, where piping across
the ceiling is not desirable.
A recessed version of the horizon-
tal sidewall sprinkler can be achieved
by using the Style 10 Recessed
Escutcheon.
TFP680