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PENDENT, RECESSED PENDENT, AND UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS
UNIVERSAL MODEL A
STANDARD RESPONSE, 5 mm BULB TYPE, 5.6 K- FACTOR, 1/2r" NPT **
ESCUTCHEON 7/16" (11,1 mm) MODEL F700
PLATE SEATING NOMINAL RECESSED
SURFACE 1 /2" *` MAKE -IN ESCUTCHEON SSU*
NPT i DEFLECTOR i: r - 5
2 -3/16 — r (11,1 mm)
(55,6 mm) T i is NOMINAL - 4
-0 ! MAKIE -IN L
1.1/2" wrr�nw 1 2.3/16" r 2
(38,1 mm) 1 FNVVRENC1
(55,6 mm) 3 / i
i . . . _.., , - FLATS J l
SSP DEFLECTOR* 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. --- 1/2" NPT ** r
PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT UPRIGHT CROSS SECTION
S - Frame 3 - Gaskeled 4 - Bulb 6. Deflector * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to
2 -Belton Spring 5. Compression orifice seat on frame.
Plato Screw ** Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.
FIGURE A
5.6 K- FACTOR STANDARD RESPONSE MODEL A PENDENT (SIN G7571) AND UPRIGHT (SIN G7570) SPRINKLERS
rosive atmospheres. Although wax WARNING
GENERAL DESCRIPTION and lead coated sprinklers have The 5.6 IC-Factor Model A Pendent,
passed the standard corrosion tests of Recessed Pendent, and Upright
The 5.6 K-Factor Standard Response
Universal Model A Pendent, Recessed the applicable approval agencies, the Sprinklers described herein ,rust be
testing is not representative of all pos installed and maintained in co,npli-
Pendent, and Upright Sprinklers (Ref.
Figure A) are automatic sprinklers of Bible corrosive atmospheres. Conse- ante with this document, as well as
Fi
Fi response" frangible bulb quently, it is recommended that the applicable standards of the National
the "standard
type. They are "standard spray sprin- th the suitability corrosion of these rrosion respect
- ti to the standards Association,
of other
kiers" Intended for use in fire sprinkler taut coatings for any given corrosive authorities having jurisdiction. Fail -
systems designed in accordance with environment. The effects of ambient ure to do so may impair the integrity
the standard installation rules recog- temperature, concentration of chemi- of these devices.
nized
oval t he applicable g Li ti Lgt or A - cats and gas /chemical velocity, The owner is responsible for main-
based on NFPA 13 requirements). The should be considered, as a minimum, raining their fire protection system
Pendent, Recessed Pendent, and Up- along with the corrosive nature of the and devices in proper operating con -
chemical to which the sprinklers will be ditio,c. The. installing contractor or
right Sprinklers all produce a homi-
exposed.
spherical water distribution pattern be- manufacturer should be contacted
the deflector. NOTE relative to any questions.
The recessed versions of the Model A The intermediate level version of the Installation of Model A Pendent
Sprinkler are obtained by utilizing the Model A Pendent Sprinkler is ob- Sprinklers in recessed escutcheons
Model A Pendent Sprinkler in combi- rained by utilizing the Model A Pen- other than the F700 will void all
nation with the Model F700 Recessed dent Sprinkler (SIN G7571) in co,nbi- sprinkler warranties, as cuall as pos-
Escutcheon (Ref. Figures A and B). nation with the Model Q-67 Shi sibly void the sprinkler's Approvals
The F700 Recessed Escutcheon pro- described in Technical Data Sheet and /or Listings.
vides 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of recessed TD501M.
adjustment or up to 3/4 inch (19,1 mm)
of adjustment from the flush pendent TECHNICAL DATA
position. APPROVALS AND STANDARD The 5.6 K- Factor Model A Pendent,
Wax and lead coatings are utilized to Laboratory listings and approvals for Recessed Pendent, and Upright Sarin-
- - extond the life of copper alloy sprin- the 5.6 K- Factor Model A Pendent, kiers are rated for use at a maximum
kiers beyond that which would other- Recessed Pendent, and Upright Sprin- service pressure of 175 psi (12,1 bar)
wise be obtained when exposed to cor- kiers are given in Table A. and they are available in the tempera -
Printod in U.S.A. 3 -01 TD516M
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SPRINKLER FINISH
TYPE TEMPERATURE BULB NATURAL CHROME POLYESTER LEAD CORROPROOF CORROPROOF
RATING LIQUID BRASS PLATED COATED COATED WAX WAX OVER
COLOR _ (AU Colors) COATED LEAD COATED
135 °F /5TC Orange i
PENDENT , 155 °F /68 °C . Red _.
(G7571) 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 3
and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
UPRIGHT 1,2.3.5,6,7 1, 2,3
(G7570) 200 °F /93 °C Green
286F/141°C Blue 1 " ",2' *, 3 "" 1"", 2'", 3 "'
360 °F /182 °C Mauve N/A
135 °F /57 ° C Orange
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Rad
1,2,4,6,7 1,2,67 N/A
PENDENT 175 "F /79 "C Yellow
(G1$71)'
200 °F /93 "C Green
NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
. 2. Listed by Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation.
4. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation. (FM limits recessed sprinklers to light and ordinary hazards, and recessed
sprinklers used for ordinary hazards are limited to wet pipe systems or preaction systems qualifying as wet pipe systems)
5. Approved by the Loss Prevention Council (United Kingdom).
6. Approved by the Scientific Services Laboratory (Australia).
7. Accepted by the City of New York under MEA 241 -94 -E.
• Installed with 1/2" Model F700 Recessed Escutcheon.
"" 150 °F /66 °C Maximum Ceiling Temperature.
N/A: Not Available
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
ture ratings and finishes indicated in liquid from the bulb. With the sprin- coated sprinklers. With reference 10
Table A. kler field horizontal, a small air bub- Figure A, the W -Type 6 Sprinkler .
The nominal flow "Q" in GPM (LPM) Is bleshould be present, The diameter of Wrench or the Crescent wrench, as .
determined by the following formula: the air bubble is approximately I /16 applicable, is to be applied to the .
inch (1,6' min) for the 135 °F /57 °C to wrench flats.
Q _ Kj 3/32 inch (2,4 min) for the When installing wax coated sprinklers
where tho nominal discharge coeffi- 360 °F /183 °C temperature rating with the adjustable Crescent wronch,
cient "K" equals 5.6 (80,7) and "p" A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler additional care needs to be exercised
equals the residual flowing pressure in joint should be obtained with a torque to prevent damage to the wax coating
psi (bar). of 7 to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A on the sprinkler wrench flats or frame
The Frame of the Model A Sprinkler maximum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nnr,) of arms and, consequently, exposure of
(Ref. Figure A), is a dezincification re- torque may be used to install sprin- bare metal to the corrosive environ-
sistant bronze, and the Deflector is klers with I/ 2 NP'C connections. ment. The jaws of the wrench should
brass. The Button and Compression Higher levels of torque may distort the be opened sufficiently wide to pass
Screw are bronze. The Gasketed sprinkler inlet with consequent leak- over the wrench flats without damag-
Spring Plate consists of a beryllium age or impairment of the sprinkler. ing the wax coating. Before wrench
nickel disc spring that is sealed on When an escutcheon plate is utilized, tightening the sprinkler, the Jaws of the
both its inside and outside faces With do not attempt to make-up for insuffi- wrench are to be adjusted to just Ion-
a Teflont gasket. The standard re- cient escutcheon plate adjustment by tact the sprinkler wrenching flanges.
sponse Model A Sprinklers utilize a 5 under- or over - tightening the
sprin— After wrench tightening the sprinkler,
mm diameter frangible bulb. Tablo A kler. Readjust the position of the loosen the wrench jaws before remov-
indicates the bulb liquid color as a sprinkler fitting to suit. ing the wrench.
function of temperature rating. The Model A Pendent and Upright After installation, the sprinkler wrench
NOTES Sprinklers must be installed in ac- flats and frame arms must be in-
frtquiries concerning the appropriate- cordance with the following instruc- spected and the wax coating re-
ness of wax or lead coated sprinklers lions. touched (repaired) whenever the coat -
for a given corrosive environment Step 1. Pendent sprinklers are to be ing has been damaged and bare metal
is exposed. The wax coating on the
should be submitted to the attention installed on the pendent position, and
wrench flats can retouched
of the Technical Services Department. upright sprinklers are to be installed In to 1/8 Inch diameter
Wax or lead coated sprinklers are not the upright position. s teel rod r od t d t o a o the areas area a Beer
steel of wax that have
suitable for use in open sprinkler ap- Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap been damaged, to smooth it back over
plicn tions, plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten areas where bare metal is exposed.
the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting. NOTES
Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the Only retouching of the wax coating
INSTALLATION sprinkler fitting using only the W -Type applied to the wrench flats on.d frain.e -
• T' 6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure C), arms is permitted, and the retouching
Do not install any bulb sprinkler if the except that an 8 or 10 inch adjustable is to be performed only at the time of
bulb is cracked or there is a lass of Crescent wrench Is to be used for wax the initial sprinkler installation.
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FULLY RECESSED HIGH ADJUSTMENT Z DMENSIONSt DIMENSIONS
Up to 1/2 Inch adjustment from Up to 3/4 inch adjustment from RENCH RECESS
• mnimum 1/4 inch to maximum the flush ceiling positon to 3/4 D "A' USED FOR
3/4 inch recssed position. Inch recessed position, " NPT MODELS)
Dim. Inches MM Dim. Inches MM
FIGURE C
A- 5/8 ±1/8tt 15,913,2 A- 1/2±1/411 12,7±6,4 W 6 SPRINKLER WRENCH
8 -Min. 3/4 19,1 B -Min. 3/4 19,1 - '
Et -Nom. 1 25,4 8 -Nom. 1 -1/8 28,6 WRENCH
8 -Max. 1.1/4 31,8 8 -Max. 1 -1/2 38,1 RECESS
C -Min, 1/4 6,4 C -Min. FLUSH ---
C -Max. 3/4 19,1 C-Max. 3/4 19,1 .4 : :47 .
r
..... 2 -7/e" DIA.
(73,O mm)
2 -1/4^ DiA. -.,,. _ _._, : - /
(57,2 mm) !
FACE OF PUSH WRENCH
FITTING IN TO ENSURE
1 - t MOUNTING ENGAGEMENT
SURFACE WITH SPRINKLER
U
? om� I /� �' I W RENCHING AREA
A ' FIGURE 0
L J' i W -TYPE 7 RECESSED
' SPRINKLER WRENCH
2b
a 2a' � 1/5" Closure over the Mounting Plato until lit
1 (3,2 mm) its flange comes in contact with the .
1_..... -� �— ceiling.
•
t For best overall appearance.
Remaining 1/4 (6,4 1- Modal A Pendent Sprinkler CARE AND MAINTENANCE
'ft 9 (� 4 mm ) of 2. Model F7oo Recessed Escutcheon
adjustmant can be used to compensate a- Mounting Plata The Model A Sprinklers must be main -
for variations In sprinkler make -in and b- Closuro tained and serviced in accordance
fitting tako out.
FIGURE B with the following instructions:
MODEL A RECESSED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY NOTES
WITH TWO -PIECE MODEL F700 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON Before closing a fire protection system.
, control valve for maintenance work
on the fire protection system which it
The steel rod should be heated only to modated by the Model F700 Recessed controls, permission to shut down the
the point at which it can begin to melt Escutcheon. affected fire protection systen► must be
the wax, and appropriate precautions For best overall appearance, use Di - obtained from the proper authorities
need to be taken, when handling the mension "A" indicated under the "Fully and all personnel who may be affected
heated rod, in order to prevent the Recessed Dimensions" heading of by this action must be notified.
installer from being burned. Figure B. Otherwise, use Dimension Absence of an escutcheon., which is
If attempts to retouch the were coating "A" under the "High Adjustment Di- used to cover a clearance hole, may
with complete coverage are unsuccess- mensions" heading. In either case, the delay the time to sprinkler operation
Ail, additional wax can be ordered in • remaining adjustment can be used to in a fire situation.
the form of a wax stick (the end of compensate for the possible manufac- Sprinklers which are found to be leak -
which is color coded). Only the correct turing variations in take -out of the fit- ing or exhibiting visible signs of corro-
color coded wax is to be used, and ting, as well as in the make -in of the Sion must be replaced.
retouching of wrench flats and frame sprinklers (as permitted by ANSI Automatic sprinklers must never be
amts is only permitted at the time of B1.20.1). shipped or stored where their tempera-
initial sprinkler installation. With Step B. After installing the F700 tures will exceed 100 °F /38 "C and they
the steel rod heated as previously de- Mounting Plate over the sprinkler must never be painted, plated, coated
scribed, touch the rod to the area re- threads, hand tighten the sprinkler into or otherwise altered after leaving the
attiring additional wax with the rod the sprinkler fitting. factory. Modified sprinklers must be
angled downward, and then.touch the Step C. Tighten the sprinkler into the replaced. Sprinklers that have been
wax stick to the rod approximately sprinkler fitting using only the W -Type exposed to corrosive products of corn-
one-half inch away from the area re- 7 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. bustion, but have not operated, should
a uiring retouching. The wax will melt Figure D). With reference to Figure A, be replaced if they cannot be com-
and run down onto the sprinkler. the W -Type 7 Recessed Sprinkler pietely cleaned by wiping the sprinkler
The Modol A Accessed Pendent Wrench is to be applied to the sprinkler with a cloth or by brushing it with a soft
Sprinklers must be installed in ac- wrench flats. bristle brush.
cordance with the following instruc- Stop. D. After the ceiling has been in- Care must be exercised to avoid dam-
- • lions. stalled or the finish coat has been ap- age to the sprinklers — before, during,
Step A. Verify that the face of the plied, slide on the F700 Closure over and after installation. Sprinklers dam -
sprinkler fitting is within the proper the Model A Sprinkler and push the aged by dropping, striking, wrench
range of distance which can be accom-
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twist/slippage, Or the like, must be re-
placed. Also, replace any sprinkler that PSN 57 - XXX - X X X X
has a cracked bulb or that has lost
liquid from its bulb (ref. Installation _ I I
Section Note). 1 TEMPERATURE • .
r �
Frequent visual inspections are rec- RATING
=mended to be initially performed for SPRINKLER
wax and/or lead coated sprinklers, af- FINISH 135 135 "F /57 °C
ter the installation has been Com- 1 NATURAL BRASS 155 155°F/68 °C
pleted, to verify the long term potential
Integrity of the sprinkler coatings. 4 WHITE POLYESTER 175 175 "F /79 °C
Thereafter, annual inspections per
NFPA 25 should suffice; however, in- TYPE 9 CHROME PLATED 200 200 °F /93 °C
stead of inspecting from the floor level, _
a random sampling of close -up visual 57t SR PENDENT 7 LEAD COATED 286 286 °F /141 °C
inspections should be made, so as to
better determine the exact sprinkler 570 SR UPRIGHT 6 WAX COATED 360 360"F/162°C
condition and the long term integrity of -
286'F/141°C _ _
the wax and /or lead coating, as it may MAXIMUM
be affected by the corrosive conditions 8 WAX OVER LEAD
present. 286 °F /141 °C
p MAXIMUM
The owner is responsible for the in- TABLE B
spection, testing, and maintenance of
their fire protection system and de- PRODUCT SYMBOL NUMBER SELECTION
vices in compliance with this dOcu- 5.6 K- FACTOR MODEL A PENDENT AND UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS
ment, as well as with the applicable WITH 1/2 INCH NPT CONNECTIONS
standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE Sprinkler Assemblies with ISO 7/1
addition to the standards of any other PRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON- Thread Connections:
authorities having jurisdiction. The in- TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY Specify: 5.6 K- Factor, (specify tem-
stalling contractor or sprinkler manu- OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL perature rating), Standard Response
facturer should be contacted relative THEORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDI- Model A (specify Pendent or Upright)
to any questions. RECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUEN- Sprinkler with (specify type of finish or
It Is recommended that automatic TIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT coating) and with thread connection
sprinkler systems be inspected, NOT LIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES, per ISO 7/1.
tested, and maintained by a qualified REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCO Recessed Escutcheon: Inspection Service. FIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMED Specify: 1/2" (15 mm) Model F700 Re-
DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT
ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH cessed Escutcheon with (specify liin-
LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS' ish), PSN (specify). LI- 1/2" (15 mm) P700
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire ABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT EQUAL Plated PSN 56 -701.3 -010
Products are warranted solely to the EQUAL TO THE SALES PRICE. 112• (15 mm) F700
original Buyer for ten (10) years THE FORE DING W RRANTY JS While Color
against defects In material and work- ' MADE IN LIEU OF ANY A AL Coated PSN 56 -701.4 -010
against
manship when paid for and properly OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS
installed and maintained under normal OR IMPL/EDJIILCL n�G W BRAN- Sprinkler Wrench:
use and service. This warranty will ex- TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND Specify: W -Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench,
pire ten (10) years from date of shi FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- PSN 56- 000.6 -387.
ment by Tyco years No war- POSE. Specify: W -Type 7 Sprinkler Wrench,
ranty is given for products or PSN 56-850-4-001.
components manufactured by compa• Corroproof Wax Sticks:
nies not affiliated by ownership with ORDERING PROCEDU (for retouching wrench damaged
Tyco Fire Products or for products and A Product Symbol Number (PSN) is wax coating)
components which have been subject not specified when ordering sprinklers Specify: (Specify color) color coded
to misuse, improper installation, corro- with thread connections per ISO 7/1. Wax Stick for retouching (specify tem-
sion, or which have not been installed, When ordering Corroproof wax coated perature rating) temperature rated
maintained, modified or repaired in ac- g p Model A Sprinklers, PSN (specify).
=dance with applicable Standards of sprinklers, consideration should be Black for 135 °F PSN 56 -065 -1 -135
the National Fire Protection Associa- given to ordering Corroproof Wax Red for 155 °F PSN 56.065.1 -155
tion, and/or the standards of any other Sticks for field repairing any wax coat- Yellow for 175 °F PSN 56 -065 -1 -175
Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate- ing on the sprinkler wrenching area Blue for 200 °F and
vials found by Tyco Fire Products to be that may become damaged during 286°F PSN 56- 065 -1.286
defective shall be either repaired or sprinkler installation.
replaced, at Tyco Fire Products' sole Contact your local distributor for avail-
NOTES
option. Tyco Fire Products neither as- ability.
ing u wax stick is suitable for retouch
-
p nor authorizes any person to ng up to twenty-five sprinklers.
mimes, y Sprinkler Assemblies: The wax used for 286 °F sprinklers is
a for it, any other f obligation Specify: 5.6 K- Factor, (specify tem- the some as for 200 °F sprinklers, and,
art c on n wi p du uc s or or perature rating), Standard Response therefore, the 286 °I% sprinkler is lirn-
shall not res th t e . T e o onsco of ible for sprinkler Model A (specify Pendent or Upright) i ted to the same nzoxirltrtrn ceiling] `-
system design rr ors or inaccurate or Sprinkler with (specify type of finish or temperature its t -WOW sprinkler incomplete incomplete info supplied by
coating), PSN (specify from Table B). i.e., 150 °F).
Buyer or Buyer's representatives. "Special Order"
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