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Series TY -B — 5.6 and 8.0 K- factor
Conventional (Old Style) Sprinklers
Standard Response
cable approval agencies, the testing is
General not representative of all possible cor-
rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it : f„
Description is recommended that the end user be
consulted with respect to the suitability ° "r
The Series TY -B, 5.6 and 8.0 K- factor, of these ccoatings for any given corro
Conventional Sprinklers described in sive environment. The effects of ambi- I
this data sheet are standard response ent temperature, concentration of - - -- AP,.
- standard coverage, decorative 5 mm chemicals, and gas /chemical velocity , ,, �•
glass bulb type spray sprinklers. "
9 YP P Y P should be considered, as a minimum, ,
These sprinklers are intended to be along with the corrosive nature of the
installed either pendent or upright, and chemical to which the sprinklers will be
in either position, they produce a exposed. ° .
spherical water discharge pattern with «
approximately 50% of the discharge
directed upwards and approximately WARNINGS
50% of the discharge directed down-
wards. The Series TY -B Sprinklers described Technical
herein must be installed and main -
Conventional sprinklers are generally tained in compliance with this docu- Data
used with Ordinary and Extra High ment, as well as with the applicable
Hazard Class Systems, as defined by standards of the National Fire Protec-
the automatic sprinkler system instal tion Association, in addition to the Approvals
U and
UL and
lation rules of the country and authority standards of any other authorities hay- U, and NY Listed.
having jurisdiction. The NFPA permits ing jurisdiction. Failure to do so may LPCB, VdS, Approved. lete
the use of "Old Style Sprinklers" where impair the performance of these de- information nor t Table for -
special construction features require a vices. incll uding g corrosion resisesis or
tent status.)
unique water distribution; for the pro-
tection of fur vaults; or, the replace The owneris responsible for maintai Maximum Working Pressure
ment of similar sprinklers that had ing their fire protection system and de 175 psi (12,1 bar)
been installed prior to 1955. vices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler Discharge Coefficient
Corrosion resistant coatings, where manufacturer should be contacted K = 5.6 GPM /psi (80,6 LPM/bar /
applicable, are utilized to extend the with any questions. K = 8.0 GPM /psi (115,2 LPM /bar
life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond
that which would otherwise be ob- Temperature Ratings
R
tained when exposed to corrosive at- Refer to Table A
mospheres. Although corrosion resin- Model /Sprinkler Finishes
taut coated sprinklers have passed the Sprinkler: Refer to Table A
standard corrosion tests of the appli-
Identification Physical Characteristics
Frame Bronze
IMPORTANT Numbers Button Brass /Cop Y
Always refer to Technical Data Sealing Assembly %
Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER TY3651 - 5.6K, 1/2 "NPT Beryllium Nickel w/Teflont E
WARNING" that provides cautions TY4651 - 8.0K, 3/4 "NPT B Glass f2
with respect to handling and instal- Compression Screw Bronze F
lation of sprinkler systems and corn Deflector Cop e
ponents. Improper handling and in- 6
stallation can permanently damage g
a sprinkler system or its compo- cc
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail o
to operate in a fire situation or cause 13
it to operate prematurely. o
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Sprinklers o
Features
1. Upright and pendent installations. ,,,•.
2. Available as either a standard .
response Model Fl or quick _�
response Model F1 FR.
3. Temperature ratings of 135 °F
(57 °C), 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F Model F1 Model F1
(79 °C), 200 °F (93 °C) and 286 °F Upright Intermediate Pendent Intermediate
(141°C) for Models Fl and F1FR; the
Model Fl is also available in
additional rating of 360°F (182°C)
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4. 1 /2" (15mm) orif ice with a' /2" NPT (R1/2).
17 " mm orifice with 3/4" NPT R .
5. /2 2 (0 ) o ce th / ( /)
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Listings & Approvals
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Model F1FR Model F1FR
2. Listed by Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC) Upright Intermediate Pendent Intermediate
3. Certified by FM Approvals
4. NYC MEA No. 258 -93 -E
UL Listing Category Sprinkler Wrench specifically designed by Reliable for
Sprinklers, Automatic & Open (VNIV) use with these sprinklers, and pendent sprinklers must be
installed with the Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench specifi-
cally designed by Reliable for use with these sprinklers.
Product Description Glass bulb sprinklers have orange covers to protect the
The Reliable Models Fl and F1FR Intermediate Level bulb during the installation process. REMOVE THIS
Sprinklers include shields which protect the glass bulb PROTECTION ONLY AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN
from water spray impingement caused by sprinklers lo- HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED AND, WHEN APPLICA-
cated at a higher elevation. BLE, THE ESCUTCHEONS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Typical applications are for storage racks which require RASCO wrenches are designed to install sprinklers
multi —level sprinklers and beneath open grid catwalks. when covers are in place.
Application Maintenance
Model F1 and Fl FR Intermediate Level sprinklers are The Models Fl and Fl FR Sprinklers should be inspected
used in fixed fire protection systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge quarterly and the sprinkler system maintained in accor-
or Preaction. Care must be exercised that the orifice dance with NFPA 25. Do not clean sprinklers with soap
size, temperature rating, deflector style and sprinkler and water, ammonia or any other cleaning fluid. Remove
type are in accordance with the latest published stan- dust by using a soft brush or gentle vacuuming. Remove
dards of the National Fire Protection Association or the any sprinkler which has been painted (other than factory
Authority Having Jurisdiction. applied) or damaged in any way. A stock of spare sprin-
Installation klers should be maintained to allow quick replacement of
damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior to installation,
Model Fl sprinklers are standard response sprinklers sprinklers should be maintained in the original cartons
and Model F1FR are quick response sprinklers. Both and packaging until used to minimize the potential for
types are intended for installation as specified in NFPA damage to sprinklers that would cause improper or
13. Upright sprinklers must be installed with the Model D non - operation.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 525 North MacQuesten Parkway, Mount Vernon, New York 10552