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5
2-1/4" 2-3/16"
4
(57,2 mm) (55,6 mm)
2
1-9/16" WRENCH 3
(39,7 mm) FLATS
1
7
SSP *
DEFLECTOR CROSS
PENDENT UPRIGHT SECTION
1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to
2 - Button Assembly 5 - Compression 7 - Bushing orifice seat on frame.
Screw
** Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.
FIGURE 1
STANDARD RESPONSE SERIES TY-B UPRIGHT (TY1151) AND PENDENT (TY1251) SPRINKLERS
2.8 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
7/16" 5
2-3/16" (11,1 mm)
(55,6 mm) NOMINAL 4
MAKE-IN
1-1/2" 2
2-3/16"
(38,1 mm)
(55,6 mm)
WRENCH 3
FLATS
1
SSP DEFLECTOR * 2-7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. 1/2" NPT **
PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT UPRIGHT CROSS SECTION
1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to
2 - Button Assembly 5 - Compression orifice seat on frame.
Screw
** Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.
FIGURE 2
STANDARD RESPONSE SERIES TY-B UPRIGHT (TY3151) AND PENDENT (TY3251) SPRINKLERS
5.6 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
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1/2" 5
2-5/16" (12,7 mm)
(58,7 mm) NOMINAL 4
MAKE-IN
2
1-9/16" 2-1/4"
(39,7 mm) (57,2 mm)
3
WRENCH
FLATS
1
SSP DEFLECTOR * 2-7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. 3/4" NPT **
PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT UPRIGHT CROSS SECTION
*6
5
2-1/4" 2-3/16"
(57,2 mm) (55,6 mm) 4
1-9/16" WRENCH 2
(39,7 mm) FLATS
3
1
SSP *
DEFLECTOR CROSS
PENDENT UPRIGHT SECTION
1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to
2 - Button Assembly 5 - Compression orifice seat on frame.
Screw
** Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.
FIGURE 4
STANDARD RESPONSE SERIES TY-B UPRIGHT (TY4851) AND PENDENT (TY4951) SPRINKLERS
8.0 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
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135F/57C Orange
PENDENT
155F/68C Red
2.8 (TY1251) 1, 2, 3 N/A
1/2" and 175F/79C Yellow
NPT UPRIGHT 200F/93C Green
(TY1151)
286F/141C Blue
360F/182C Mauve 1, 2
135F/57C Orange
PENDENT
155F/68C Red
(TY3251) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 5 1, 2, 3, 5 1, 2, 3, 5
and 175F/79C Yellow
UPRIGHT 200F/93C Green
(TY3151)
5.6 286F/141C Blue 1**,2**, 3**, 5** 1**, 2**, 3**, 5**
1/2"
NPT 360F/182C Mauve N/A
135F/57C Orange
RECESSED
155F/68C Red
PENDENT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 N/A
(TY3251)* 175F/79C Yellow
Figure 4 200F/93C Green
286F/141C Blue 1, 2
135F/57C Orange
PENDENT
155F/68C Red
(TY4251) 1, 2, 5 1, 2, 3, 5 1, 2, 5
and 175F/79C Yellow 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
UPRIGHT 200F/93C Green
8.0
(TY4151)
3/4" 286F/141C Blue 1**,2**, 3**, 5** 1**, 2**, 5**
NPT
360F/182C Mauve N/A
135F/57C Orange
RECESSED
155F/68C Red
PENDENT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 N/A
(TY4251)* 175F/79C Yellow
Figure 5 200F/93C Green
286F/141C Blue 1, 2
135F/57C Orange
PENDENT
155F/68C Red
8.0 (TY4951)
1/2" and 175F/79C Yellow 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 N/A
NPT UPRIGHT 200F/93C Green
(TY4851)
286F/141C Blue
360F/182C Mauve
NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL).
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM).
4. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 007k/03).
5. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354-01-E.
6. VdS Approved (For details contact Tyco Fire & Building Products, Enschede, Netherlands, Tel. 31-53-428-4444/Fax 31-53-428-3377).
7. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 094a/05).
8. Where Polyester Coated, Lead Coated, Wax Coated, and Wax over Lead Coated Sprinklers are noted to be UL and C-UL Listed, the
sprinklers are UL and C-UL Listed as Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers. Where Lead Coated, Wax Coated, and Wax over Lead Coated
Sprinklers are noted to be FM Approved, the sprinklers are FM Approved as Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers.
* Installed with Style 10 (1/2" NPT) or Style 40 (3/4" NPT) 3/4" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
** 150F/66C Maximum Ceiling Temperature.
*** Frame and deflector only. Listings and approvals apply to color (Special Order).
TABLE A, LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
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SPRINKLER FINISH
K TYPE NATURAL CHROME WHITE LEAD WAX WAX OVER
BRASS PLATED POLYESTER COATED COATED LEAD COATED
NOTE:
1. The maximum working pressure of 250 psi (17,2 bar) only applies to the Listing by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL); the Listing by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL); and, the Approval by the City of New York.
Technical Operation
Data The glass Bulb contains a fluid which
expands when exposed to heat. When
Approvals the rated temperature is reached, the
UL and C-UL Listed. fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the
FM, LPCB, VdS, and NYC Approved. glass Bulb, allowing the sprinkler to
(Refer to Table A for complete ap- activate and water to flow.
proval information including corrosion
resistant status.)
Maximum Working Pressure
Design
Refer to Table B. Criteria
Discharge Coefficient
K = 2.8 GPM/psi1/2 (40,3 LPM/bar1/2) The Series TY-B Pendent and Upright
K = 5.6 GPM/psi1/2 (80,6 LPM/bar1/2) Sprinklers are intended for fire protec-
K = 8.0 GPM/psi1/2 (115,2 LPM/bar1/2) tion systems designed in accordance
with the standard installation rules rec-
Temperature Ratings ognized by the applicable Listing or
Refer to Table A. Approval agency (e.g., UL Listing is
Finishes based on the requirements of NFPA
Sprinkler: Refer to Table A. 13, and FM Approval is based on the
Recessed Escutcheon: White Coated, requirements of FMs Loss Prevention
DuPont Registered Trademark
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm) 3/4" (19,1 mm)
5/81/4"
(15,96,4 mm) 1/4" (6,4 mm) WRENCH RECESS
2-1/4" DIA. (END "A" USED FOR
(57,2 mm) 1/2" NPT MODELS)
FACE OF MOUNTING
SPRINKLER PLATE
FITTING
1/8" WRENCH RECESS
(3,2 mm) (END "B" USED FOR
3/4" NPT MODELS)
FIGURE 7
W-TYPE 6 SPRINKLER
WRENCH
MOUNTING
SURFACE
WRENCH
SERIES 1-1/4" (31,8 mm) RECESS
CLOSURE
TY-B 3/4" (19,1 mm)
FIGURE 5
SERIES TY-B RECESSED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY
WITH TWO-PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
5.6 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
PUSH WRENCH
IN TO ENSURE
ENGAGEMENT
2-7/8" DIA.
WITH SPRINKLER
(73,0 mm) 3/4" (19,1 mm) WRENCHING AREA
5/81/4"
(15,96,4 mm) 2-1/4" DIA. 1/4" (6,4 mm)
FIGURE 8
(57,2 mm) W-TYPE 7 RECESSED
FACE OF MOUNTING
SPRINKLER PLATE SPRINKLER WRENCH
FITTING
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
Installation
The Series TY-B Sprinklers must be
installed in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions:
MOUNTING NOTES
SURFACE Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if
the bulb is cracked or there is a loss of
CLOSURE SERIES 1-5/16" (33,3 mm) liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler
TY-B held horizontally, a small air bubble
13/16" (20,6 mm) should be present. The diameter of the
air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch
(1,6 mm) for the 135F/57C to 3/32
FIGURE 6 inch (2,4 mm) for the 360F/182C
SERIES TY-B RECESSED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY temperature ratings.
WITH TWO-PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 40 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON A 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint should
8.0 K-FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT be obtained with a minimum to maxi-
mum torque of 7 to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to
19,0 Nm). A 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler
joint should be obtained with a mini-
mum to maximum torque of 10 to 20
ft.lbs. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm). Higher levels
of torque may distort the sprinkler inlet
and cause leakage or impairment of
the sprinkler.
Do not attempt to make-up for insuffi-
cient adjustment in the escutcheon
plate by under- or over-tightening the
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sprinkler. Readjust the position of the The Series TY-B Recessed Pendent and after installation. Sprinklers dam-
sprinkler fitting to suit. Sprinklers must be installed in ac- aged by dropping, striking, wrench
cordance with the following instruc- twist/slippage, or the like, must be re-
The Series TY-B Pendent and Up-
tions. placed. Also, replace any sprinkler
right Sprinklers must be installed in
that has a cracked bulb or that has lost
accordance with the following instruc- Step A. After installing the Style 10 or
liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installation
tions. 40 Mounting Plate, as applicable, over
Section).
the sprinkler threads and with pipe
Step 1. Pendent sprinklers are to be
thread sealant applied to the pipe Frequent visual inspections are rec-
installed in the pendent position, and
threads, hand tighten the sprinkler into ommended to be initially performed for
upright sprinklers are to be installed in
the sprinkler fitting. corrosion resistant coated sprinklers,
the upright position.
after the installation has been com-
Step B. Tighten the sprinkler into the
Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap- pleted, to verify the integrity of the cor-
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten rosion resistant coating. Thereafter,
7 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench (Ref.
the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting. annual inspections per NFPA 25
Figure 8). With reference to Figure 3
should suffice; however, instead of in-
Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the or 4, the W-Type 7 Recessed Sprinkler
specting from the floor level, a random
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type Wrench is to be applied to the sprinkler
sampling of close-up visual inspec-
6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 7), wrench flats.
tions should be made, so as to better
except that an 8 or 10 inch adjustable
Step C. After the ceiling has been in- determine the exact sprinkler condi-
Crescent wrench is to be used for wax
stalled or the finish coat has been ap- tion and the long term integrity of the
coated sprinklers. With reference to
plied, slide on the Style 10 or 40 Clo- corrosion resistant coating, as it may
Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 the W-Type 7
sure over the Series TY-B Sprinkler be affected by the corrosive conditions
Sprinkler Wrench or the adjustable
and push the Closure over the Mount- present.
Crescent wrench, as applicable is to
ing Plate until its flange comes in con-
be applied to the wrench flats.
tact with the ceiling. The owner is responsible for the in-
When installing wax coated sprinklers spection, testing, and maintenance of
with the adjustable Crescent wrench, their fire protection system and de-
additional care needs to be exercised Care and vices in compliance with this docu-
to prevent damage to the wax coating ment, as well as with the applicable
on the sprinkler wrench flats or frame Maintenance standards of the National Fire Protec-
arms and, consequently, exposure of tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in
bare metal to the corrosive environ- The Series TY-B Sprinklers must be addition to the standards of any other
ment. The jaws of the wrench should maintained and serviced in accord- authorities having jurisdiction. The in-
be opened sufficiently wide to pass ance with the following instructions: stalling contractor or sprinkler manu-
over the wrench flats without damag- facturer should be contacted relative
ing the wax coating. Before wrench NOTES to any questions.
tightening the sprinkler, the jaws of the Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance Automatic sprinkler systems should be
wrench are to be adjusted to just con-
work on the fire protection system that inspected, tested, and maintained by
tact the sprinkler wrench flats. After
it controls, permission to shut down the a qualified Inspection Service in ac-
wrench tightening the sprinkler, loosen
affected fire protection system must be cordance with local requirements
the wrench jaws before removing the
obtained from the proper authorities and/or national codes.
wrench.
and all personnel who may be affected
After installation, the sprinkler wrench by this action must be notified.
flats and frame arms must be in-
spected and the wax coating re- The owner must assure that the sprin-
touched (repaired) whenever the coat- klers are not used for hanging of any
ing has been damaged and bare metal objects; otherwise, non-operation in
is exposed. The wax coating on the the event of a fire or inadvertent opera-
wrench flats can be retouched by gen- tion may result.
tly applying a heated 1/8 inch diameter Absence of an escutcheon, which is
steel rod to the areas of wax that have used to cover a clearance hole, may
been damaged, to smooth it back over delay the time to sprinkler operation in
areas where bare metal is exposed. a fire situation.
NOTES Sprinklers that are found to be leaking
Only retouching of the wax coating ap- or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion
plied to the wrench flats and frame must be replaced.
arms is permitted, and the retouching Automatic sprinklers must never be
is to be performed only at the time of painted, plated, coated or otherwise
the initial sprinkler installation. altered after leaving the factory. Modi-
The steel rod should be heated only to fied sprinklers must be replaced.
the point at which it can begin to melt Sprinklers that have been exposed to
the wax, and appropriate precautions corrosive products of combustion, but
need to be taken, when handling the have not operated, should be replaced
heated rod, in order to prevent the if they cannot be completely cleaned
installer from being burned. by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush.
Care must be exercised to avoid dam-
age to the sprinklers - before, during,
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TABLE C
PART NUMBER SELECTION
SERIES TY-B PENDENT AND UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS
2007 TYCO FIRE & BUILDING PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446