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 described in this technical
data sheet are corrosion resistant sprin-
klers designed for use in commercial
occupancies where corrosive atmo-
spheres 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 sen-
sitive glass bulb is rated quick response.
The alternate materials of construction
for the TY-B and TY-FRB Sprinklers, 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 cor-
rosion resistant sprinklers have passed
the standard corrosion tests of the ap-
plicable approval agencies, the test-
ing 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 construc-
tion for any given corrosive environment.
The effects of ambient temperature, con-
centration of chemicals, and gas/chemi-
cal velocity, should be considered, as a
minimum, along with the corrosive nature
of the chemical to which the sprinklers
will be exposed.
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
installation can permanently dam-
age 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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