Tyco Fire Product TFR MAX Instruction Manual

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Model TFP MAX — 5.6 K-factor
Institutional Pendent Sprinklers
Quick Response, Standard Coverage
General
Description
The Model TFP MAX, 5.6 K-factor, In-
stitutional Pendent Sprinklers are
quick response - standard coverage,
spray sprinklers designed for use in
areas such as correctional, detention,
and mental health care facilities.
The unique features of the Model TFP
MAX provide a tamper resistant sprin-
kler design that helps eliminate the
opportunity for individuals to injure
themselves or others with components
of a fire sprinkler. At the same time, the
Model TFP MAX optimizes an aes-
thetically appealing flush design that
conceals most of the operating parts,
and provides added protection for the
heat sensitive glass bulb element.
WARNING
The Model TFP MAX Institutional Pen-
dent Sprinklers described herein must
be installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document, as well as
with the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association,
in addition to the standards of any
other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the per-
formance of these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and de-
vices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or manufac-
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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turer should be contacted with any
questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number
SIN TY3291
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed.
(Refer to the Design Criteria section.)
NYC under MEA 351-01-E.
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Inlet Thread Connection
1/2 inch NPT
Discharge Coefficient
1/2
K = 5.6 GPM/psi
1/2
(80,6 LPM/bar )
Temperature Ratings
135°F/57°C, 155°F/68°C, 175°F/79°C,
or 200°F/93°C
Finishes
Sprinkler: Chrome Plated
Escutcheon: Chrome Plated
Physical Characteristics
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Deflector Reinforcement . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Deflector Post . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Deflector Post Pin . . . . . . Bronze
Deflector Core . . . . . . . . Bronze
Compression Screw . . . . . Bronze
Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Release Spring . . . . . . . . Bronze
Core Sleeve . . . . . . . . .
Sealing Assembly . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/ Teflon*
Bulb Insert . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass
Dust Cover . . Chrome Plated Steel
APRIL, 2004
Patents
U.S.A. Patent No. 6,123,153.
Operation
In the standby condition, the design of
the Model TFP MAX is such that a
dynamic load of 75 lbs. (34 kg) or more
applied to the linkage mechanism will
release the sprinkler.
properly installed, the escutcheon is
held fast to the ceiling to deter its re-
moval. The shape of the escutcheon
cannot be grasped easily, which fur-
ther deters tampering.
A glass bulb operating element is pro-
tected within the linkage mechanism of
the Model TFP MAX. The 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. Shattering of
the glass bulb releases the linkage
mechanism that holds the sprinkler
closed, allowing the deflector to extend
downward and water to flow.
Copper
Also, when
TFP652