Tyco Fire Product TY-B Series Quick Start Manual

Series TY-B — 5.6 and 8.0 K-factor
Upright and Pendent Intermediate Level Sprinklers
Standard Response
General
Description
The Series TY-B, 5.6 and 8.0 K-fac-
tor Upright and Pendent Intermedi-
ate Level Sprinklers described in this
data sheet are automatic sprinklers of
the "standard response" 5 mm fran-
gible bulb type. They are "standard
spray" sprinklers intended for use in
fire sprinkler systems designed in ac-
cordance with the standard installa-
tion rules recognized by the applica-
ble Listing or Approval agency (e.g.,
UL Listing is based on NFPA require-
ments). Both the Pendent and Upright
Sprinklers produce a hemispherical
water distribution pattern below the
deflector.
Intermediate Level Sprinklers are pri-
marily designed for use in rack stor-
age sprinkler systems where their
thermally sensitive elements must be
shielded from the water spray of high-
er elevation sprinklers that could op-
erate earlier during a fire. Intermediate
Level Sprinklers are also used in oth-
er applications such as beneath open
gridded catwalks.
Corrosion resistant coatings, where
applicable, are utilized to extend the
life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond
that which would otherwise be ob-
tained when exposed to corrosive at-
mospheres. Although corrosion resis-
tant coated sprinklers have passed the
standard corrosion tests of the appli-
cable approval agencies, the testing is
not representative of all possible cor-
rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it
IMPORTANT
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER
WARNING" that provides cau-
tions with respect to handling
and installation of sprinkler sys-
tems and components. Improp-
er handling and installation can
permanently damage
kler system or its components
and cause the sprinkler to fail
to operate in a fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely.
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is recommended that the end user be
consulted with respect to the suitabil-
ity of these coatings for any given cor-
rosive environment. The effects of am-
bient 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.
NOTICE
The Series TY-B Sprinklers described
herein must be installed and main-
tained in compliance with this docu-
ment, as well as with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, in addition to the
standards of any other authorities
having jurisdiction. Failure to do so
may impair the performance of these
devices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and
devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers
TY3153 Upright 5 6K, 1/2" NPT
TY3251 Pendent 5 6K, 1/2" NPT
TY4153 Upright 8 0K, 3/4" NPT
TY4251 Pendent 8 0K, 3/4" NPT
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
FM and NYC Approved
(Refer to Table A for complete approv-
al information including corrosion re-
sistant status.)
a sprin-
JUNE 2014
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Discharge Coefficient
K = 5.6 GPM/psi 1/2 (80,6 LPM/bar
K = 8.0 GPM/psi 1/2 (115,2 LPM/bar
Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A
Finishes
Sprinkler: Refer to Table A
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass/Copper
Sealing Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beryllium
Nickel w/TEFLON
Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Deflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plated Steel
1/2 )
1/2 )
TFP351