Tyco DS-1 Series Manual

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Series DS-1 — 5.6 K-factor
Dry Type Sprinklers
Standard Response, Standard Coverage
General
Description
The Tyco Series DS-1, 5.6 K-factor,
®
Standard Response, Standard Cover-
age, Dry Type Sprinklers are decorative
5 mm glass bulb automatic sprinklers
designed for the following typical uses:
• where pendent sprinklers are re-
quired on dry pipe systems that are
exposed to freezing temperatures
(e.g. sprinkler drops from unheated
portions of buildings)
• where sprinklers and/or a portion
of the connecting piping may be
exposed to freezing temperatures
(e.g. sprinkler drops from wet sys-
tems into freezers, sprinkler sprigs
from wet systems into unheated
attics, or horizontal piping exten-
sions through a wall to protect an
unheated area of a building)
• where sprinklers are used on sys-
tems that are seasonably drained
to avoid freezing (e.g. vacation re-
sort areas)
WARNINGS
The Series DS-1 Dry Type Sprinklers
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
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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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.
The Series DS-1 Dry Type Sprinklers
must only be installed in fittings that
meet the requirements of the Design
Criteria section.
Model/Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers
TY3255 - (Pendent)
TY3155 - (Upright)
TY3355 - (Horizontal Sidewall)
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed.
FM and NYC Approved.
(Refer to Table A)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Inlet Thread Connection
1 inch NPT (Standard Order)
ISO 7-R1
Discharge Coefficient
K = 5.6 GPM/psi
1/2
(80,6 LPM/bar 1/2 )
Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A
Finishes
Sprinkler: Natural Brass, Chrome
Plated, White Polyester
Escutcheon: White Coated or Chrome
Plated, Brass Plated
JANUARY, 2008
Physical Characteristics
Inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Yoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Casing . . . . Galvanized Carbon Steel
Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Bulb Seat . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . Bronze
Deflector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Guide Tube . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Water Tube . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Sealing Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon*
Escutcheon . . . . . . . . . . Carbon Steel
*Registered Trademark of DuPont
Patents
U.S.A. Patent No. 5,188,185
TFP500