Tyco WS TY3388 Operating Instructions Manual

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Model WS
Specific Application Window Sprinklers,
Horizontal and Pendent Vertical Sidewall
General
Description
The Model WS, 5.6 K-factor, Horizon-
tal Sidewall and Pendent Vertical
Sidewall, Specific Application Window
Sprinklers are fast response, glass
bulb type spray sprinklers.
These sprinklers are the first sprin-
klers ever to be specifically Listed to
provide protection for heat strength-
ened or tempered glass windows us-
ing closed sprinklers. As part of the
testing, the gas flow required to
achieve the time/temperature relation-
ship specified in ASTM E119 was es-
tablished in a test furnace without
sprinkler protection. A window assem-
bly protected with Model WS Specific
Application 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 Specific
Application Window Sprinkler is based
on its specially designed deflector that
ensures that the spray pattern wets the
entire surface of the window, and its
fast response thermal sensitivity.
Based on this successful testing, the
Model WS Specific Application Win-
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 in-
stallation 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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— 5.6 K-factor
dow Sprinkler can be used as interior
protection of windows or glazing in a
sprinklered building or non-sprinklered
building. Also, the Model WS Specific
Application Window Sprinkler can be
used as a open sprinkler for "Outside
Sprinkler Protection against Exposure
Fire", using the design requirements of
NFPA.
As with any specific application sprin-
kler, the installation instructions in-
cluded in this data sheet must be pre-
cisely followed. ICC Evaluation
Service, Underwriters Laboratories of
Canada (ULC), or Building Materials
Evaluation Commission (BMEC)
guidelines apply, consult the specific
approval report.
The 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
of the National Fire Protection Asso-
ciation, in addition to the standards of
any other authorities having jurisdic-
tion. 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 manufac-
turer should be contacted with any
questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number
TY3388 - Horizontal Sidewall
TY3488 - Pendent Vertical Sidewall
TY3388 is a redesignation for C3388.
TY3488 is a redesignation for C3488.
JULY, 2005
WARNING
TFP620