Tyco Ultra K17 K-factor Quick Start Manual

Ultra K17 — 16.8 K-factor
Upright Specific Application Control Mode Sprinkler
Standard Response, 155°F (68°C) & 200°F (93°C)
General
Description
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17,
Standard Response, Upright Specific
Application Control Mode Sprinklers
(Ref. Figure 1) are automatic sprinklers
of the frangible bulb type. They are in-
tended for use with National Fire Pro-
tection Association "specific applica-
tion control mode" installation criteria
for the protection of high piled storage.
They 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 spe-
cific design and installation criteria).
The Ultra K17 Sprinklers can provide
a higher level of protection than other
standard spray sprinklers and, in some
cases, they can provide an economi-
cal advantage by eliminating in-rack
sprinklers.
Applications for the Ultra K17 Upright
Specific Application Control Mode
Sprinklers are expanding beyond the
current "specific application" listings/
approvals. For information regarding re-
search fire tests which may be accept-
able to an authority having jurisdiction,
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
Installation of sprinkler systems and
components. Improper handling and
installation can permanently damage
a sprinkler 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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NOTICE
The Ultra K17, Standard Response, Up-
right Specific Application Control Mode
Sprinklers described herein must be in-
stalled and maintained in compliance
with this document and with the ap-
plicable 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 maintain-
ing their fire protection system and de-
vices in proper operating condition. The
installing contractor or sprinkler manu-
facturer should be contacted with any
questions.
Model/Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
TY7153
TY7153 is a redesignation for C7153,
G1887, and S8042.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. FM and NYC Ap-
proved. (Specific details for laboratory
listings and approvals given in Table A.
The approvals apply to the service con-
ditions 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
and
(241,9 LPM/bar 1/2 )
FEBRUARY 2012
Technical Services
Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A
Finish
Natural Brass.
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Sealing Assembly. . . . . . . . .Beryllium
Bulb (5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glass
Compression Screw. . . . . . . . . Brass
Deflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrome
1/2
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Nickel w/TEFLON
Plated Brass
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