Tyco WS Manual

Model WS Specific Application Window Sprinklers
Horizontal and Pendent Vertical Sidewall
5.6 K-factor
General
Description
The TYCO Model WS
Application Window Sprinklers are fast
response, glass bulb-type spray sprin-
klers available in Horizontal Sidewall
and Pendent Vertical Sidewall models.
These sprinklers are the first to be
specifically Listed to provide complete
wetting and coverage for heat strength-
ened, tempered, or ceramic glass
windows using closed sprinklers.
As part of the testing, the gas flow
required to achieve the time/temper-
ature relationship specified in ASTM
E119 was established in a test furnace
without sprinkler protection. A window
assembly protected with the TYCO
Model WS Window Sprinklers was
then installed in the test furnace, and
the same gas flow conditions were
maintained for a two-hour test period.
No cracking or visible damage to the
window was permitted during the test
period, even when a hose stream was
directed at the window.
The success of the Model WS Window
Sprinklers is based on their fast
response thermal sensitivity and on
their specially designed deflectors that
ensure that the spray pattern wets the
entire surface of the window.
Based on successful testing, the
Model WS Window Sprinklers can be
used as interior protection of windows
or glazing in a sprinklered building or
non-sprinklered building in accordance
with Section 104 of the IBC ("Alternate
Materials, Design and Methods of
Construction and Equipment"). Also,
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
components. 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.
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the Model WS Window Sprinklers
can be used as an open sprinkler for
"Outside Sprinkler Protection against
Exposure Fire", using the design
requirements of NFPA.
Specific
As with any specific application sprin-
kler, the installation
included in this data sheet must be
precisely followed. If there are addi-
tional local or jurisdictional installation
standards/codes for window sprinklers
on glazed window systems, this docu-
ment does not relieve the designer/
installer from these requirements.
Consult your local jurisdiction to verify
if or when these additional guidelines
must be followed.
NOTICE
TYCO Model WS Specific Application
Window Sprinklers described herein
must be installed and maintained in
compliance with this document, as
well as with the applicable standards
recognized by the approval agency, in
addition to the standards of any author-
ities 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 condition.
The installing contractor or manufac-
turer should be contacted with any
questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
TY3388 - Horizontal Sidewall
TY3488 - Pendent Vertical Sidewall
TY3388 is a re-designation for C3388
TY3488 is a re-designation for C3488
MAY 2014
instructions
TFP620