Tyco Fire Product STAR S160E Manual

Upright Specific Application
Storage Sprinklers,
Pulsar™ S160E, K=16.8, 3/4" NPT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Star 16.8 K-Factor Pulsar S160E, Standard Re-
sponse, Upright Specific Application Storage Sprinklers
(Ref. Figure A) are automatic sprinklers of the frangible
bulb type. They are "standard response - spray sprinklers"
which produce a hemispherical water distribution pattern
below the deflector.
The Pulsar S160E Sprinklers are intended for use in fire
sprinkler systems designed in accordance with the stand-
ard installation rules recognized by the applicable Listing
or Approval agency (e.g., UL Listing is based on the re-
quirements of the National Fire Protection Association),
as well as in accordance with their "specific application"
listing/approvals.
The 16.8 K-Factor S160E Sprinklers were subjected to
full scale, high-piled storage, fire tests to qualify their use
with reduced pressure and design areas for the protec-
tion of high-piled storage. The use of the 16.8 K-Factor
S160E Upright Specific Application Storage Sprinklers in
some cases can subsequently reduce the design area
and the overall water demand of a sprinkler system. Re-
fer to Table A for details.
Applications for the Pulsar S160E Designer Upright Spe-
cific Application Storage Sprinklers are expanding be-
yond the current "specific application" listings/approvals.
For information regarding research fire tests which may
be acceptable to an Authority Having Jurisdiction, please
contact the Technical Services Department.
WARNING
The 16.8 K-Factor, Pulsar S160E Upright Specific Appli-
cation Storage Sprinklers described herein must be in-
stalled and maintained in compliance with this document,
as well as with the applicable standards of the National
Fire Protection Association, in addition to the standards
of any other authorities having jurisdiction. Failure to do
so may impair the integrity of these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintaining their fire protec-
tion system and devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or manufacturer should be con-
tacted relative to any questions.
TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS
Customer Service/Sales: Tel: (800) 558-5236 • Fax: (414) 570-5010
Technical Services: Tel: (800) 381-9312 • Fax: (800) 791-5500
SIN S8042
OPERATION
The glass bulb contains a fluid which expands when ex-
posed to heat. When the rated temperature is reached,
the fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the glass bulb,
which then allows the sprinkler to activate and flow water.
TECHNICAL DATA
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. FM Approved.
(Laboratory listings and approvals are given in Table A)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT or ISO 7-R3/4
Discharge Coefficient
1/2
K = 16.8 GPM/psi (241,9 LPM/bar
Temperature Ratings
155°F/68°C or 200°F/93°C
Finish
Natural Brass with Chrome Plated Deflector
Physical Characteristics (Ref. Figure 1)
The Pulsar S160E utilizes a dezincification resistant
bronze alloy frame and a 5 mm frangible bulb element.
The button is bronze, and the deflector and compression
screw are brass. The gasketed spring plate is sealed on
both its inside and outside edges with a Teflon V gasket.
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