Tyco DSB-2 Quick Start Manual

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Model DSB-2
Dry Sprinkler Boot
For Use With TFP Dry Type Sprinklers
General
Description
The Tyco Model DSB-2 Dry Sprin-
®
kler Boot (Ref. Figure 1) is designed
for use with TFP Dry Type Sprinklers.
When properly installed, it will help
close the air gap created by the clear-
ance hole through a wall or ceiling
through which the dry type sprinkler
has penetrated.
The DSB-2 is intended predominately
for use with clearance holes through
freezer ceiling structures. In these
types of installations, due to the great-
er temperature difference between the
inside and outside of the freezer than
found with other type installations, the
potential for the formation of conden-
sation in the sprinkler and subsequent
ice build-up is increased. If this con-
densation is not controlled, ice build-
up can occur that might damage the
dry type sprinkler and/or
proper operation in a fire situation.
The DSB-2 is intended to help stop
the air exchange between the inside
and outside of the freezer (or any oth-
er type of similar construction) to help
prevent transfer of moist air into the
freezer space. The use of the DSB-2
provides a quick and efficient means
of closing the air gap created by the
dry type sprinkler clearance hole. The
DSB-2 provides the added feature of
eliminating the occurrence of crack-
ing of some commonly used sealants,
that subsequently allows the passage
of moist air.
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WARNINGS
The Model DSB-2 Dry Sprinkler Boot
described herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the applica-
ble standards of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, in addition to the
standards of any other authorities hav-
ing 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
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
Technical
Data
Approvals
The Tyco Model DSB-2 Dry Sprinkler
®
Boot does not require laboratory ap-
prevent
proval to be installed in accordance
with the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association.
The use of the DSB-2 does not alter
any of the applicable laboratory ap-
provals for TFP Dry Type Sprinklers.
The 2007 edition of NFPA 13, Section
8.4.10.2 requires that dry sprinklers
connected to wet pipe sprinkler
systems protecting insulated freezer
structures, the
around the sprinkler barrel shall be
sealed.
Dry Type Sprinkler Compatibility
and Technical Data Sheet
Reference
Series DS-1, Standard Response
Standard Coverage,
Pendent, Upright
and HSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TFP500
Series DS-1, Quick Response
Standard Coverage,
Pendent, Upright
and HSW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TFP510
DECEMBER, 2007
Series DS-C, Standard Coverage
Concealed Pendent . . . . . . . TFP515
Series DS-ECC, Extended Coverage
Concealed Pendent . . . . . . . TFP518
Series DS-1, Extended Coverage
Horizontal Sidewall . . . . . . . TFP520
Series DS-2, Standard
Coverage Pendent . . . . . . . . TFP530
Series DS-2, Extended
Coverage Pendent . . . . . . . . TFP540
Series DS-3, ECOH
Horizontal Sidewall . . . . . . . TFP550
Use of the Model DSB-2 Dry Sprinkler
Boot with non-TFP Dry Type Sprinklers
will void the warranty. Failure may re-
sult due to dimensional differences in
the outside diameter of the barrel. The
DSB-2 has not been tested with any
non-TFP Dry Type Sprinklers with re-
clearance space
gard to fit or performance.
Physical Characteristics
The Boot is EPDM, the Strap Ties
are nylon, and the Adhesive is ethyl
cyanoacrylate based. The adhesive
is formulated for instant bonding of
the Boot to metal, plastic, or rubber
surfaces.
Patents
U.S.A. 7,213,319
NOTE
TFP59