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Series RFII — 5.6 K- factor
"Royal Flush II" Pendent Concealed Sprinklers
Quick & Standard Response, Standard Coverage
General Cap. The Protective Cap is temporarily
removed for installation, and then it
can be replaced to help protect the Aft
Description sprinkler while the ceiling is being in-
stalled or finished. The tip of the Pro- _
The Series RFII Quick Response tective Cap can also be used to mark
(3 mm bulb) & Standard Response (5 the center of the ceiling hole into plas- *°
mm bulb), 5.6 K- Factor, "Royal Flush ter board, ceiling tiles, etc. by gently -
II" Concealed Pendent Sprinklers are pushing the ceiling product against the
decorative sprinklers featuring a flat Protective Cap. When the ceiling in-
cover plate designed to conceal the stallation is complete the Protective
sprinkler. It is the best choice for archi- Cap is removed and the Cover Plate
tecturally sensitive areas such as hotel Assembly installed.
lobbies, office buildings, churches, As an option, the Series RFII Standard
and restaurants. Response (5 mm bulb) "Royal Flush II"
Each unit includes a Cover Plate As- Concealed Pendent Sprinklers may be
sembly that conceals the sprinkler op- fitted with a silicone Air and Dust Seal UL, C -UL, and NYC. Maximum 175
erating components above the ceiling. (Ref. Fig. 5). The Air and Dust Seal is psi (12,1 bar) by FM.
The separable two -piece design of the intended for sensitive areas where it is
Cover Plate and Support Cup Assem- desirable to stop air and dust travel Technical
blies allows installation of the sprin- through the cover plate from the area
klers and pressure testing of the fire above the ceiling. Data
protection system prior to installation WARNINGS
of a suspended ceiling or application The Series RFII Concealed Pendent Approvals for Series RFII
of the finish coating to a fixed ceiling. PP
They also permit removal of sus Sprinklers described herein must be UL and C -UL Listed. FM Approved.
pended ceiling panels for access to installed and maintained in compli- NYC under MEA 353 -01 -E. LPCB (Ref.
building service equipment without ance w th document, as well as No. 094a/09 for TY3551 & 094a/10 for
having to first shut down the fire pro wi the applicable standards of the TY3531) Approved.
hav system and remove sprinklers. Nat Fire Protection Association, The approvals apply only to the serv-
Also, the separable two-piece design i addition to the standards of any ice conditions indicated in the Design
Al the tee Spr wo pi other authorities having jurisdiction. Criteria section and maximum pres-
inch a th mm) okver provides for design for adjustment, 2 Failure to do so may impair the per- sure ratings indicated in the
formance of these devices. Model /S rinkler Identification Num-
to reduce the accuracy to which the P
length of fixed pipe drops to the span- T owner is responsible for maintain- bens section.
klers must be cut. T. their fire protection system and de- Approvals for Air & Dust Seal
vices in proper operating condition. Part #10908100
The Series RFII Sprinklers are The installing contractor or sprinkler U L and C -UL Li for use with the
shipped with a Disposable Protective manufacturer should be contacted RFII (TY3551 & TY3504) Standard Re-
with any questions. sponse Concealed Sprinkler.
IMPORTANT l /S Temperature Ratings
Model/Sprinkler Always refer to Technical Data 155F/68C Sprinkler - 135F/57C Plate
Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER 200F/93C Sprinkler - 165F/74C Plate
WARNING" that provides cautions Identification Discharge Coefficient
with respect to handling and instal- K = 5.6 GPM /psi (80,6 LPM /bar
lation of sprinkler systems and com- Numbers Adjustment
ponents. Improper handling and in- 1/2 inch (12,7 mm)
stallation can permanently damage TY3551 (5mm bulb) & TY3531 (3 mm Finishes
a sprinkler system or its compo- bulb): maximum 175 psi (12,1 bar) by Cover Plate: Chrome Plated, Brass
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail UL, C -UL, FM, LPCB and NYC. Plated, or White Painted (Custom paint
to operate in a fire situation or cause TY3504 (5 mm bulb) & TY3505 (3 mm matches and colors other than white
it to operate prematurely. bulb): maximum 250 psi (17,3 bar) by are available on request.)
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• Physical Characteristics 1/2° NPT SEALING
Frame Bronze f ASSEMBLY
. Support Cup . Chrome Plated Steel
Guide Pins Stainless Steel
Deflector Bronze FRAM — jjl `Q %�
Compression Screw Brass ' / 1 1 ( %�" � - 1 CAP
,n.tt
Bulb Glass i `•WI
Cap Bronze or Copper SUPPORT ►
Sealing Assembly CUP WITH BULB
Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon* ROLL FORMED )
Cover Plate Brass THREADS _ �I'�`
Retainer Brass A COMPRESSION
Ejection Spring . . Stainless Steel ; ,�'� ' SCREW
111 r
GUIDE
Patents PINS (2) A =
U.S.A. 4,014,388
I — I
.__ ______. 1 DEFLECTOR
1 . . ; , I (DROPPED
Operation DEFLECTOR I i i J L POSITION)
When exposed to heat from a fire, the I SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP
Cover Plate, which is normally sol- I ASSEMBLY
dered to the Retainer at three points,
falls away to expose the Sprinkler As- THREAD INTO 1 ' I RETAINER
sembly. At this point the Deflector sup- SUPPORT ( WITH THREAD
UNTIL MOUNTING �` O O DIMPLES
ported by the Guide Pins drops down SURFACE IS
to its operational position. FLUSH WITH EJECTION
The glass Bulb contains a fluid that CEILING SPRING
expands when exposed to heat. When
the rated temperature is reached, the ,
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the m_ � ;
glass Bulb, activating the sprinkler and
allowing water to flow. SOLDER COVER
TABS (3) COVER PLATE/RETAINER PLATE
Design ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 1
Criteria SERIES RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER
ASSEMBLY
The RFII (TY3551 & TY3504), 5 mm
Bulb Type, Concealed Pendent Sprin- Step 1. The sprinkler must only be
klers are UL and C -UL Listed as stand- Installation installed in the pendent position and
and response - standard spray sprin- with the centerline of the sprinkler per -
klers for use in accordance with the The Series RFII must be installed in pendicular to the mounting surface.
current NFPA standard. They are FM accordance with the following instruc- Step 2. Remove the Protective Cap.
Approved as standard response - tions:
standard spray sprinklers for use in NOTES Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap-
accordance with the current FM Loss plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
Prevention Data Sheets. Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
The RFII (TY3531 & TY3505) 3 mm the bulb is cracked or there is a loss of Step 4. Wrench tighten the sprinkler
Bulb Type, Concealed Pendent Sprin- liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler using only the RFII Sprinkler Wrench
klers are UL and C -UL Listed as quick held horizontally, a small air bubble (R Figure 3). The RFII Sprinkler
should be present. The diameter of the
response - standard spray sprinklers air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch W rench is to be applied to the Sprin-
for use in accordance with the current (1,6 mm) for the 155 °F /68 °C and 3/32 kler as shown in Figure 3.
NFPA standard. They are FM Ap- inch (2,4 mm) for the 200 °F /93 °C tern Step 5. Replace the Protective Cap
proved as standard response - stand- perature ratings. (Ref. Figure 4) by pushing it upwards
and spray sprinklers for use in accord- until it bottoms out against the Support
ante with the current FM Loss A leak tight 1/2 inch NPTsprinklerjoin Cup. The Protective Cap helps prevent
Prevention Data Sheets. should be obtained with a torque of 7 damage to the Deflector and Arms dur-
The Series RFII Concealed Pendent to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi i ng ce installation and /or during
Spri nklers are only listed and ap- mum of 21 ft (28 Nm) of tor application of the finish coating of the
proved with the Series RFII Concealed is to be used to install sprinklers. ceiling. It may also be used to locate
Cover Plates having Se a metallic RFII Conc or sled Higher levels of torque may distort the the center of the clearance hole by
p ainted finish. sprinkler inlet with conse leak gently pushing the ceiling material up
age or impairment of the sprinkler. against the center point of the Protec-
The Series RFII must not be used in Do not attempt to compensate for in tive Cap. p
applications where the air pressure sufficient adjustment in the Sprinkler
above the ceiling is greater than that Assembly by under or over - tightening NOTE
below. Down drafts through the Sup the Sprinkler /Support Cup Assembly. A.s long as the Protective Cap remains
port Cup could delay sprinkler opera Readjust the position of the sprinkler in place, the system is considered to
tion in a fire situation. fitting fo suit. be "Out of Service".
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Series TY -B — 2.8, 5.6, and 8.0 K- factor
Upright, Pendent, and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
Standard Response, Standard Coverage
General cable approval agencies, the testing is
not representative of all possible cor-
rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it
Description is recommended that the end user be - - r `
consulted with respect to the suitability, .-
The Series TY -B, 2.8, 5.6, and 8.0 of these coatings for any given corro-
K- factor, Upright and Pendent Sprin- sive environment. The effects of ambi- r j_
klers described in this data sheet are ent temperature, concentration of
standard response - standard cover -
P chemicals, and gas /chemical velocity,
age, decorative 5 mm glass bulb type should be considered, as a minimum,
spray sprinklers designed for use in along with the corrosive nature of the --m
light, ordinary, or extra hazard, com- chemical to which the sprinklers will be
mercial occupancies such as banks, exposed. �" — ' �°
hotels, shopping malls, factories, refin-
eries, chemical plants, etc. An intermediate level version of the
Series TY -B Pendent Sprinkler can be
The recessed version of the Series obtained by utilizing the Series TY -B
TY -B Pendent Sprinkler, where appli- Pendent Sprinkler in combination with
cable, is intended for use in areas with the Model S2 Shield.
a finished ceiling. It uses a two -piece f
Style 10 (1/2 inch NPT) or Style 40 (3/4 WARNINGS +
inch NPT) Recessed Escutcheon. The The Series TY -f3 Sprinklers described ,P
Recessed Escutcheon provides 1/2 herein must be installed and main - ( 12,7 mm ) of recessed ad tained in compliance with this docu-
4 i` ''
inch i
adjust-
ment or up to 3/4 inch (19,1 mm) of ment, as well as with the applicable
total adjustment from the flush pen standards of the National Fire Protec-
dent position. The adjustment pro tion Association, in addition to the
vided by the Recessed Escutcheon re - standards of any other authorities hav- '.�
duces the accuracy to which the fixed ing jurisdiction. Failure to do so may ,'
pipe drops to the sprinklers must be impair the performance of these de-
cut. vices.
Corrosion resistant coatings, where The owner is responsible formaintain-
applicable, are utilized to extend the ing their fire protection system and de-
life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond vices in proper operating condition.
that which would otherwise be ob - The installing contractor or sprinkler
tained when exposed to corrosive at- manufacturer should be contacted
mospheres. Although corrosion resis- with any questions.
tant coated sprinklers have passed the
standard corrosion tests of the appli— Model/Sprinkler
IMPORTANT Identification
Always refer to Technical Data E til
• Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER Numbers
WARNING" that provides cautions 2
with respect to handling and instal - TY1151 - Upright 2.8K, 1 /2"NPT I -
lation of sprinkler systems and com- TY1251 - Pendent 2.8K, 1/2 "NPT a
' ponents. Improper handling and in- TY3151 - Upright 5.6K, 1/2 "NPT a)
stallation can permanently damage TY3251 - Pendent 5.6K, 1/2 "NPT - a
a sprinkler system or its compo- TY4151 - Upright 8.0K, 3/4 "NPT ce
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail TY4251 - Pendent 8.0K, 3/4 "NPT
to operate in a fire situation or cause TY4851 - Upright 8.0K, 1/2 "NPT a
it to operate prematurely. TY4951 - Pendent 8.0K, 1/2 "NPT o
Page 1 of 8 OCTOBER, 2005 TFP151
Page 2 of 8 TFP151
• ESCUTCHEON 7/16" (11,1 mm)
PLATE SEATING 1/2 ** NOMINAL SSU
• SURFACE NPT MAKE -IN DEFLECTOR
i 6
IN' 5
2 -1/4" �i --- 2- 3/
(57,2 mm) P =11 illt (55,6 mm) I I 4
2
1- 9/16" WRENCH MMO Q ' ''\A 3
(39,7 mm) FL ATS 'IV f �
SSP 7
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
ESCUTCHEON 7/16" (11,1 mm) STYLE 10
PLATE SEATING 1/2" ** NOMINAL RECESSED SSU*
SURFACE NPT MAKE -IN ESCUTCHEON DEFLECTOR
6
i ..._,—
r - 7/16" h% 5
2- 3/16" �� — 7 •
(11,1 mm)
(55,6 mm)
r��r ) ` ��� MAKE NL I I 4
1 -1/2" '?a.. :,;. 2
(38,1 mm) I __ � (5 6 / m) , ' l WRENCH Y 3 i 1 • -� - -. .- -• . —::...a..=.4=.:-. FLATS _ 1 4
SSP DEFLECTOR 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. -- 'd 1/2" NPT **
t '
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
• TFP151 Page 3 of 8
ESCUTCHEON 1/2" (12,7 mm) STYLE 40
PLATE SEATING ** NOMINAL RECESSED
• SURFACE 3/4 " -IN ESCUTCHEON DEFLECTOR
6
i ' S
2- 5/16" }
i,rr �. 7T � 1. N
1 /2" '=
1 1126 - Vi (12,7 mm)
(58,7 mm) ) 11-110111 ��� 7 ' NOMINAL 4
�� MAKE -IN
1 9/16" ♦r ��r� , � .. (39,7 mm) � I I� ( m ) IWrt
57,2 mm 'Is
WRENCH 3
— - --- .- FLATS
1
SSP DEFLECTOR 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. — "I 3/4" 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 7 - Ejection orifice seat on frame.
Screw Spring * * Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.
FIGURE 3
STANDARD RESPONSE SERIES TY -B UPRIGHT (TY4151) AND PENDENT (TY4251) SPRINKLERS
8.0 K- FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT
ESCUTCHEON 7/16" (11,1 mm)
PLATE SEATING 1/2 ** NOMINAL SSU
SURFACE NPT MAKE -IN DEFLECTOR
---=.- r'P�i - fi t, TTI'�11 * 6
t t
�� 5
2 -1/4" .i— —� 2- 3/16"
4, (57,2 mm) d1= A; III (55,6 mm) I I 4
1- 9/16" WRENCH gle lIP 111 2
(39,7 mm) FLATS �— 7
SSP* 1
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
Page 4 of 8 TFP151
SPRINKLER FINISH (See Note 8)
K TYPE TEMP. BULB NATURAL CHROME WHITE*** LEAD WAX WAX OVER
LIQUID BRASS PLATED POLYESTER COATED COATED LEAD COATED
135 °F /57 °C Orange
PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red
2.8 (TY1251) 1, 2, 3 N/A
1/2° and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
NPT UPRIGHT 200 °F /93 °C Green
(TY1151)
286 °F /141 °C Blue
360 °F /182 °C Mauve 1, 2
135 °F /57 °C Orange
PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red
(TY3251) 1, 2,3,4,5,6,7 1,2,3,5 1,2,3,5 1,2,3,5
and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
UPRIGHT 200 °F /93 °C Green
5.6 (TY3151)
286 °F /141 °C Blue 1 ** 2 *« 3 ** 5 ** 1 ** 2 ** 3 ** 5 **
1/2"
NPT 360 °F /182 °C Mauve I N/A
135 °F /57 °C Orange
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red
PENDENT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 1, 2, 4, 5 N/A
(TY3251)* 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
Figure 4 200 °F /93 °C Green
286 °F /141 °C Blue 1, 2
135 °F /57 °C Orange
PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red
(TY4251) 1, 2, 5 1, 2, 3, 5 1, 2, 5
and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
8.0 UPRIGHT 200 °F /93 °C Green
3/4" (TY4151)
286 °F /141 °C Blue 1** ,2**, 3 *« 5 ** T 1 *« 2 *« 5 **
NPT
360 °F /182 °C Mauve I N/A
135 °F /57 °C Orange
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red
PENDENT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 N/A
(TY4251)* 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
Figure 5 200 °F /93 °C Green
286 °F /141 °C Blue 1, 2
135 °F /57 °C Orange
PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red
8 (TY4951)
1/2" and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 1, 2, 3, 5 N/A
NPT UPRIGHT 200 °F /93 °C Green
(TY4851)
286 °F /141 °C Blue
360 °F /182 °C 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.
** 150 °F /66 °C Maximum Ceiling Temperature.
* ** Frame and deflector only Listings and approvals apply to color (Special Order).
N /A: Not Available
TABLE A, LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
TFP151 Page 5 of 8
2 -7/8" DIA.
- L�
5/8 ±1/4" (73,0 mm) 3/4" (19,1 mm)
(15,9±6,4 mm) 2.1/4" DIA. 1/4" (6,4 mm) WRENCH RECESS
(57,2 mm) (END "A" USED FOR
FACE OF MOUNTING 1/2" NPT MODELS)
SPRINKLER PLATE
FITTING
1/8" WRENCH RECESS
(3,2 mm) (END "B" USED FOR
3/4" NPT MODELS)
I i' % FIGURE 7
4 11■ W -TYPE 6 SPRINKLER
MOUNTING ' } WRENCH
SURFACE - _�— - ■
WRENCH
CLOSURE SERIES 1 -1/4" (31,8 mm) RECESS
TY-B 3/4" (19,1 mm)
` !'l
FIGURE 5
SERIES TY -B RECESSED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY
WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
5.6 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT •
PUSH WRENCH
IN TO ENSURE
2 -7/8" DIA. ENGAGEMENT
• (73,0 mm) 3/4 (19,1 mm) WITH SPRINKLER
5/8±1/4" WRENCHING AREA
(15,9±6,4 mm) 2 -1/4" DIA. 1/4" (6,4 mm)
(57,2 mm) 1 FIGURE 8
FACE OF MOUNTING W -TY 7 RECESSED
SPRINKLER PLATE SPRINKLER WRENCH
FITTING
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE 111
CLOSURE SERIES 1- 5/16" (33,3 mm)
TY-B 13/16" (20,6 mm)
FIGURE 6
SERIES TY -B RECESSED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY
WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 40 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
8.0 K- FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT
_ Page 6 of 8 TFP151
ing the wax coating. Before wrench
Technical Installation tightening the sprinkler, the jaws of the
wrench are to be adjusted to just con -
Data The Series TY -B Sprinklers must be tact the sprinkler wrench flats. After
installed in accordance with the follow- wrench tightening the sprinkler, loosen
Approvals ing instructions: the wrench jaws before removing the
UL and C -UL Listed. wrench.
FM, LPCB, VdS, and NYC Approved. NOTES
(Refer to Table A for complete ap- Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if After installation, the sprinkler wrench
proval information including corrosion the bulb is cracked or there is a loss of flats and frame arms must be in
resistant status.) liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler spected and the wax coating re-
held horizontally, a small air bubble touched (repaired) whenever the coat
Maximum Working Pressure should be present The diameter of the
ing has been damaged and bare metal
175 psi (12,1 bar) air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch is exposed. The wax coating on the
Discharge Coefficient (1,6 mm) for the 135 °F /57 °C to 3/32 wrench flats can be retouched by gen-
K = 2.8 GPM /psi (40,3 LPM /barl' inch (2,4 mm) for the 360 °F /182 °C tly applying a heated 1/8 inch diameter
K = 5.6 GPM /psi (80,6 LPM /bar temperature ratings. steel rod to the areas of wax that have
K = 8.0 GPM /psi (115,2 LPM /barli2) been damaged, to smooth it back over
A leak tight 1/2 inch NPTsprinklerjoint areas where bare metal is exposed.
Temperature Ratings should be obtained with a torque of 7
Refer to Table A to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi- NOTES
Finishes mum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque Only retouching of the wax coating ap-
Sprinkler: Reessed Escutcheon: may be used to install sprinklers with plied to the wrench flats and frame
White Coated, Chrome Plated, or 1/2 NPT connections. A leak tight 3/4 arms is permitted, and the retouching
Brass Plated inch NPT sprinkler joint should be ob- is to be performed only at the time of
tained with a torque of 10 to 20 ft.lbs. the initial sprinkler installation.
Physical Characteristics (13,4 (40,7 26,8 Nm). A maximum of 30 The steel rod should be heated only to
Frame Bronze ft.lbs. Nm of torque is to be used
Button Brass /Copper to install sprinklers with 3/4 NPT con- the point at which it can begin to melt
Sealing Assembly nections. Higher levels of torque may the wax, and appropriate precautions
Beryllium Nickel w /Teflont distort the sprinkler inlet and cause need to be taken, when handling the
Bulb Glass leakage or impairment of the sprinkler. heated rod, in order to prevent the
Compression Screw Bronze installer from being burned.
Deflector Copper Do not attempt to make -up for insuffi
pp cient adjustment in the escutcheon If attempts to retouch the wax coating
Bushing (K =2.8) Bronze plate by under- or over - tightening the with complete coverage are unsuc-
sprinkler. Readjust the position of the cessful, additional wax can be ordered
sprinkler fitting to suit. in the form of a wax stick (the end of
Operation The Series TY - Pendent and Up - which is color coded). Only the correct
p - color coded wax is to be used, and
right Sprinklers must be installed in retouching of wrench flats and frame
The glass Bulb contains a fluid which accordance with the following instruc- arms is only permitted at the time of
expands when exposed to heat. When tions. initial sprinkler installation. With the
the rated temperature is reached, the
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the Step 1. Pendent sprinklers are to be steel rod heated as previously de
glass Bulb, allowing the sprinkler to installed in the pendent position, and scribed, touch the rod to the area re
activate and water to flow. upright sprinklers are to be installed in quiring additional wax with the rod an-
the upright position. gled downward, and then touch the
wax stick to the rod approximately
Design Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap- one -half inch away from the area re-
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten quiring retouching. The wax will melt
C riteria the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting. and run down onto the sprinkler.
Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the
The Series TY -B Pendent and Upright sprinkler fitting using only the W - Type The Series TY - Recessed Pendent
Sprinklers are intended for fire protec- 6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 7), Sprinklers must be installed in ac-
tion systems designed in accordance except that an 8 or 10 inch adjustable cordance with the following instruc-
with the standard installation rules rec- Crescent wrench is to be used for wax tions.
ognized by the applicable Listing or coated sprinklers. With reference to
Approval agency (e.g., UL Listing is Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 the W -Type 7 Step A. After installing the Style 10 or
based on the requirements of NFPA Sprinkler Wrench or the adjustable 40 Mounting Plate, as applicable, over
13, and FM Approval is based on the Crescent wrench, as applicable is to the sprinkler threads and with pipe
requirements of FM's Loss Prevention be applied to the wrench flats. thread sealant applied to the pipe
Data Sheets). Only the Style 10 or 40 threads, hand tighten the sprinkler into
Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable, When installing wax coated sprinklers the sprinkler fitting.
is to be used for recessed pendent with the adjustable Crescent wrench,
additional care needs to be exercised Step B. Tighten the sprinkler into the
installations. to prevent damage to the wax coating sprinkler fitting using only the W -Type
on the sprinkler wrench flats or frame 7 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench (Ref.
arms and, consequently, exposure of Figure 8). With reference to Figure 3
bare metal to the corrosive environ or 4, the W Type 7 Recessed Sprinkler
ment. The jaws of the wrench should Wrench is to be applied to the sprinkler
be opened sufficiently wide to pass wrench flats.
over the wrench flats without damag- Step C. After the ceiling has been in-