Tyco F950 Quick Start Manual

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLER
MODEL F950 SOLDER TYPE, l/2" ORIFICE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The l/2 inch orifice Model F950 Inter-
mediate Level Sprinklers are a fusible
solder type, automatic sprinkler. They
are primarily designed for use in rack
storage sprinkler systems, where their
fusible elements must be shielded from
the water spray of higher elevation
sprinklers which could operate earlier
during a fire. Intermediate Level
Sprinklers are also used in applications
such as beneath open gridded cat-
walks. Figures A and B illustrate the
upright and pendent versions, respec-
tively.
APPROVALS AND STANDARDS
The l/2 inch orifice Model F950 Inter-
mediate Level Sprinklers are listed by
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. as well
as Underwriters' Laboratories of Can-
ada. They are approved by the New
York City Board of Standards and
Appeals under Calendar Number 334-
79-SA and by the Factory Mutual
Research Corp. who classifies them
as Rack Storage Sprinklers.
Listings and approvals only apply to
the temperature ratings and finishes
stated in the Technical Data section.
WARNING
The Intermediate Level 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 Association, in addi-
tion to the standards of any other
authon'ties having jurisdiction. Fail-
ure to do so may impair the integ-
n'ty of this device.
The owner is responsible for muintain-
ing his fire protection system and
devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or manufac-
turer should be contacted relative to
any questions,
TECHNICAL DATA
The sprinkler Shield is a sturdy 4-l/8
inch diameter .05 inch thick brass
plate. It is factory assembled in the
case of the upright sprinkler (Figure
A). Field assembly of the shield com-
ponents to the pendent sprinker is re-
quired (Figure B). The Speednut,
Shield and O-ring Seal can be quickly
installed over the threaded end of the
spiinkler.
Detail information for the l/2 inch
Printed in
U.S.A. 3-83
PIPE FITTING
DEFLECTOR)
FIGURE B - PENDENT
HORIZONTAL SPACING "H" IN
PENDENT
CASE 1
HORIZONTALSPACING "H" IN FEET
UPRIGHT
CASE 2
HORIZONTAL SPACING '9," IN FEE,
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Hi
UPRIGHT
CASE 3
The horizontal spacing "H" and vertical spacing "V" between any two l/2 inch orifice F950
Sprinklers described in Cases 1, 2, or 3 must NOT be such that the intercept of the two values
falls within the shaded area. See lnstallatlon Sectlon for additional Instructions.
If overhead or adjacent sprinklers are of types other than the l/2 inch orifice F950, use the
lorlzontal and vertical spacing limits given in their respective lntermedlate Level Sprinkler
Tech Data sheets.
Example: For a horizontal spacing of 9 feet In Case 1 the vertical spacing must be less than
! feet 6 inches (Point A) or more than 7 feet 3 inches (fioint 6).
FIGURE C - INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS AND SPACING CRITERIA
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