Tyco FTR-1 Manual

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Model FTR-1 Fixed Temperature Release
For Deluge and Preaction Systems
Wet or Dry Pilot Release Service
General
Description
The Model FTR-1 Fixed Temperature
Release is a fixed-temperature, heat
detector intended for wet or dry pilot
release service. As such it can be used
for pilot line service, instead of stand-
ard sprinklers, to activate deluge and
preaction systems equipped with
either wet or dry pilot line detection.
The FTR-1, while resembling a stand-
ard sprinkler in construction, follows
the installation rules for a listed fixed
temperature heat detector as opposed
to the standard rules of using standard
sprinklers as pilot sprinklers.
FTR-1 features a fast response ther-
mal element, extended spacings as
compared to using standard sprinklers
as pilot sprinklers, and corrosion resis-
tant assembly option for outdoor appli-
cations, i.e., Teflon * coated, not avail-
able in the offering of standard
sprinklers.
Both the white Polyester and gray Tef-
lon* coatings can be used for decora-
tive applications, and both of these
finishes are UL Listed as corrosion-re-
sistant. The Teflon* coated FTR-1 fea-
tures a stainless steel button and
compression screw making it a more
desirable choice where maximum cor-
rosion resistance is a consideration.
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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Corrosion resistant coatings are util-
ized to extend the life of copper alloy
construction beyond that which would
otherwise be obtained when exposed
to corrosive atmospheres. Although
the corrosion resistant coatings have
passed the standard corrosion tests
performed by UL, the testing is not
representative of all possible corrosive
atmospheres. Consequently, it is rec-
ommended that the end user be con-
sulted with respect to the suitability of
these coatings for any given corrosive
environment. The effects of ambient
temperature, concentration of chemi-
cals, and gas/chemical velocity,
should be considered, as a minimum,
along with the corrosive nature of the
chemical to which the FTR-1's will be
The
exposed.
As an option the Model FTR-1 Fixed
Temperature
equipped a Model G1 Sprinkler Guard
described in Technical Data Sheet
TFP780.
WARNINGS
The Model FTR-1 Fixed Temperature
Release 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 authori-
ties having 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.
JULY, 2004
Release may be
Identification
Number
TY3030
TFP1388