Tyco Fire Product TY-B Series Manual

Series TY-B – 2.8, 5.6, and 8.0 K-factor
Upright, Pendent, and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
Standard Response, Standard Coverage
General
Description
TYCO Series TY-B, 2.8, 5.6, and 8.0
K-factor, Upright and Pendent Sprin-
klers described in this technical data
sheet are standard response, standard
coverage decorative 5 mm glass bulb
type spray sprinklers designed for use in
light, ordinary, or extra hazard, commer-
cial occupancies such as banks, hotels,
shopping malls, factories, refineries, and
chemical plants.
The recessed version of the Series TY-B
Pendent Sprinkler, where applicable, is
intended for use in areas with a finished
ceiling. It uses a two-piece Style 10 (1/2
inch NPT) or Style 40 (3/4 inch NPT)
Recessed Escutcheon. The Recessed
Escutcheon provides 1/2 inch (12,7 mm)
of recessed adjustment or up to 3/4 inch
(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.
Corrosion resistant coatings, where
applicable, are utilized to extend the life
of copper alloy sprinklers beyond that
which would otherwise be obtained
when exposed to corrosive atmo-
spheres. Although corrosion resistant
coated sprinklers have passed the
standard corrosion tests of the appli-
cable approval agencies, the testing
is not representative of all possible
corrosive atmospheres. Consequently,
it is recommended that the end user
be consulted with respect to the suit-
ability of these coatings for any given
corrosive environment. The effects of
IMPORTANT
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER
WARNING" that provides cau-
tions with respect to handling and
Installation of sprinkler systems and
components. 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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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.
An intermediate level version of the
Series TY-B Pendent Sprinkler can be
obtained by utilizing the Series TY-B
Pendent Sprinkler in combination with
the Model S2 Shield.
NOTICE
The Series TY-B Sprinklers described
herein must be installed and maintained
in compliance with this document, as
well as with the applicable standards of
the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), in addition to the standards of
any other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the perfor-
mance of these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintaining
their fire protection system and devices
in proper operating condition. Contract
the installing contractor or product
manufacturer with any questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers (SINs)
TY1151 – Upright 2.8K, 1/2˝ NPT
TY1251 – Pendent 2.8K, 1/2˝ NPT
TY3151 – Upright 5.6K, 1/2˝ NPT
TY3251 – Pendent 5.6K, 1/2˝ NPT
TY4151 – Upright 8.0K, 3/4˝ NPT
TY4251 – Pendent 8.0K, 3/4˝ NPT
TY4851 – Upright 8.0K, 1/2˝ NPT
TY4951 – Pendent 8.0K, 1/2˝ NPT
NOVEMBER 2014
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Contacts
TFP151