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Tyco Ultra K17 K-factor Quick Start Manual

Tyco Ultra K17 K-factor Quick Start Manual

Upright control mode specific application sprinkler standard response

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Ultra K17 — 16.8 K-factor
Upright Control Mode Specific Application Sprinkler
Standard Response, 155°F (68°C) & 200°F (93°C)
General
Description
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17,
Standard Response, Upright Control
Mode Specific Application Sprinkler
(Ref. Figure 1) is an automatic sprinkler
of the frangible bulb type. It is intended
for use with National Fire Protection
Association "Control Mode Specific
Application" installation criteria for
the protection of high piled storage. It
may also be utilized as a 16.8 K-factor,
upright, standard response "Storage
Sprinkler" in accordance with Factory
Mutual Loss Prevention Data Sheets.
(See FM 2-0 and 8-9 for specific design
and installation criteria.)
The Ultra K17 Sprinkler can provide a
higher level of protection than other
standard spray sprinklers and, in some
cases, it can provide an economi-
cal advantage by eliminating in-rack
sprinklers.
Applications for the Ultra K17 Upright
Control Mode Specific Application
Sprinkler are expanding beyond the
current "specific application" listings/
approvals. For information regard-
ing research fire tests which may be
acceptable to an authority having juris-
diction, please contact the Technical
Services Department.
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 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.
Page 1 of 4
NOTICE
The Ultra K17, Standard Response,
Upright Control Mode Specific Applica-
tion Sprinkler described herein must be
installed and maintained in compliance
with this document and with the appli-
cable standards of the National Fire
Protection Association, in addition to
the standards of any authorities having
jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair
the performance of these devices.
The owner is responsible for main-
taining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating con-
dition. Contact the installing contrac-
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
TY7153
TY7153 is a redesignation for C7153,
G1887, and S8042.
MAY 2017
Worldwide
www.tyco-fire.com
Contacts
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
FM and NYC Approved
Specific details for laboratory listings and
approvals given in Table A. The approvals
apply to the service conditions indicated in
the Design Criteria section.
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT
Discharge Coefficient
K = 16.8 GPM/psi
1/2
(241,9 LPM/bar
1/2
)
Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Sealing Assembly . .Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Bulb (5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrome Plated Brass
TFP330

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Summary of Contents for Tyco Ultra K17 K-factor

  • Page 1 The Ultra K17, Standard Response, Description Upright Control Mode Specific Applica- tion Sprinkler described herein must be The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17, installed and maintained in compliance Standard Response, Upright Control with this document and with the appli- Mode Specific Application Sprinkler cable standards of the National Fire (Ref.
  • Page 2 (REFER TO THE DESIGN CRITERIA SECTION) Design Installation Care and Criteria Maintenance The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17, Standard Response, Upright Control Mode Specific Application Sprinkler UL and C-UL Listing Requirements The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17, must be installed in accordance with Standard Response, Upright Control The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17,...
  • Page 3 For warranty terms and conditions, visit of the National Fire Protection Asso- www.tyco-fire.com. ciation (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to Ordering the standards of any other authorities WRENCH having jurisdiction.
  • Page 4 TFP330 Page 4 of 4 GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS | 1400 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, PA 19446 | Telephone +1-215-362-0700 Copyright © 2017 Tyco Fire Products, LP. All rights reserved. TEFLON is a registered trademark of DuPont...

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