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Report (42) c s 71271) tqco RECEIVED Worldwide Fire Protection MAR 10 2015 Contacts www.tyco-fire.com Products CITY OF TIGARD • BUILDING DIVISION RAPID RESPONSE Series LFII Residential 4.9 K-factor Concealed Pendent Sprinklers, Flat Plate Wet Pipe and Dry Pipe Systems General The Series LFII Residential Concealed Pendent Sprinklers(TY3596)has been Description designed with heat sensitivity and wa- ter distribution characteristics proven • The TYCO RAPID RESPONSE Se- to help in the control of residential fires ries LFII Residential 4.9 K-factor Con- and to improve the chance for occu- cealed Pendent Sprinklers (TY3596) pants to escape or be evacuated. 41111F— are decorative, fast response, fus- The Series LFII Residential Concealed - ible solder sprinklers designed for use Pendent Sprinklers (TY3596) are in residential occupancies such as shipped with a Disposable Protective homes, apartments, dormitories, and Cap. The Protective Cap is temporar- hotels. ily removed for installation, and then The cover plate assembly conceals it can be replaced to help protect the the sprinkler operating components sprinkler while the ceiling is being in- NOTICE above the ceiling.The flat profile of the stalled or finished. The tip of the Pro- cover plate provides the optimum aes- tective Cap can also be used to mark The Series LFII Residential Con- thetically appealing sprinkler design. the center of the ceiling hole into plas- cealed Pendent Sprinklers (TY3596) In addition, the concealed design of ter board, ceiling tiles, etc. by gently described herein must be installed the Series LFII Residential Concealed pushing the ceiling product against and maintained in compliance with Pendent Sprinklers (TY3596) provides the Protective Cap. When the ceiling this document and with the applica- 1/2 inch(12,7 mm)vertical adjustment. installation is complete the Protective ble standards of the National Fire Pro- ' This adjustment provides a measure of Cap is removed and the Cover Plate tection Association, in addition to the flexibility when cutting fixed sprinkler Assembly installed. standards of any authorities having ju- drops. risdiction. Failure to do so may impair Dry Pipe System Application the performance of these devices. • The Series LFII Residential Concealed The Series LFII Residential Concealed The owner is responsible for maintain- Sprinklers are intended for use in the Pendent Sprinklers offers a laboratory ing their fire protection system and de- following scenarios: approved option for designing dry pipe vices in proper operating condition. residential sprinkler systems,whereas,• wet and dry pipe residential sprin- The installing contractor or sprinkler most residential sprinklers are labora- kler systems for one- and two-fam- manufacturer should be contacted ily dwellings and mobile homes per tory approved for wet systems only. with any questions. NFPA 13D Through extensive testing, it has been • wet and dry pipe residential sprin- determined that the number of design kler systems for residential occu- sprinklers (hydraulic design area) for Sprinkler pancies up to and including four the Series LFII I Residential Concealed Identification stories in height per NFPA 13R Pendent Sprinklers(TY3596)need not be increased over the number of de- • wet and dry pipe sprinkler systems sign sprinklers (hydraulic design area) Number for the residential portions of any as specified for wet pipe sprinkler sys- occupancy per NFPA 13 tems, as is accustomed for density/ TY3596 area sprinkler systems designed per NFPA 13. Consequently,the Series LFII Residen- tial Concealed Pendent Sprinklers of- ferIMPORTANT the features of non-water filled pipe Always refer to Technical Data in addition to not having to increase y the number of design sprinklers (hy- Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER draulic design area) for systems de- WARNING" that provides cautions signed to NFPA 13, 13D,or 13R. with respect to handling and instal- lation of sprinkler systems and com- ponents. Improper handling and in- stallation can permanently damage a sprinkler system or its compo- - nents and cause the sprinkler to fail to operate in a fire situation or cause it to operate prematurely. Page 1 of 6 FEBRUARY 2014 TFP442 TFP442 Page 2 of 6 BODY FSEALING WRENCH (1/2"NPT) ,` ASSEMBLY RECESS 1 CAP I r• /�_%� ��" SPRINKLER WRENCHING 7 SADDLE I AREA St i \/ l SUPPORT i� COMPRESSION INPUSH TO WRENCH ENSURE CUP WITH h MI—E1 SCREW ENGAGEMENT ROLL FORMED i WITH SPRINKLER THREADS WRENCHING AREA d..� LEVER FIGURE 2 n sW-TYPE 18 GUIDE I SPRINKLER WRENCH PIN � :"1‘-')111 SOLLINK ELEMENT GUIDE PIN HOUSING _ __ DEFLECTOR -_„ — ;3 (OPERATED DEFLECTOR POSITION) SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP ASSEMBLY THREAD INTO I RETAINER SUPPORT I i WITH THREAD CUP UNTIL 9 1 DIMPLES MOUNTING t, 0 O SURFACE IS ) FLUSH WITH CEILING EJECTION SPRING -' ■ - iimimiim SOLDER J COVER PLATE/RETAINER COVER TAB ASSEMBLY PLATE FIGURE 1 RAPID RESPONSE SERIES LFII RESIDENTIAL CONCEALED PENDENT SPRINKLER(TY3596) 2-1/2"DIA. SPRINKLER- (63,5 mm) 1/2"(12,7 mm) FACE OF SUPPORT ASSEMBLYCCUP 1/2" THREADED SPRINKLER NPT ADJUSTMENT FITTING \— I OPERATED � SPRINKLER---------_____J..7•••—i 1-7/8"±1/4„ COVER It — (47,6 mm PLATE 1ii1__ = 1/8"GAP ±6,4 mm) RETAINER( )32 m. .._.„_ t7/8"(22,2 mm) COVER- SPRINKLER- MOUNTINGRETAINER SUPPORT CUP 1-1/8"(28,6 mm) ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY 3/16" SURFACE \ I. � .I (4,8 mm) ----_ 3-3/16"DIA. DISPOSABLE DEFLECTOR IN (81,0 mm) TIP PROTECTIVE CAP OPERATED POSITION FIGURE 3 RAPID RESPONSE SERIES LFII RESIDENTIAL CONCEALED PENDENT SPRINKLER(TY3596) INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS/PROTECTIVE CAP/ACTIVATED DEFLECTOR ti TFP442 Page 3 of 6 Technical Design Criteria Dry Pipe System Water Delivery When using the Series LFII Residen- Data The TYCO RAPID RESPONSE Series tial Concealed Pendent Sprinklers LFII Residential Concealed Pendent (TY3596)in dry pipe sprinkler systems, the time for water delivery must not ex Sprinklers (TY3596) are UL and C-UL Approvals ceed 15 seconds for the most remote UL and C-UL Listed. NYC Approved Listed for installation in accordance operating sprinkler. under MEA 44-03-E-2NSF.Certified to with this section. NSF/ANSI 61. Note: When conditions exist that are Obstruction to Water Distribution The TYCO RAPID RESPONSE Series outside the scope of the provided cri- Sprinklers are to be located in accor- LFII Residential Concealed Pendent teria, refer to the Residential Sprinkler dance with the obstruction rules of Sprinklers are only listed with the Se Design Guide TFP490 for the manu- NFPA 13D, 13R, and 13 as applicable ries LFII Concealed Cover Plates hav facturer's recommendations that may for residential sprinklers as well as with ing a factory-applied finish. be acceptable to the authority having the obstruction criteria described with- jurisdiction. in the Technical Data Sheet TFP490. These Cover Plates and their part numbers can be found in the Ordering System Types Operational Sensitivity Procedure section at the end of this Per the UL Listing, wet pipe and dry The sprinklers are to be installed rela- data sheet. pipe systems may be utilized. Per the tive to the ceiling mounting surface as C-UL Listing, only wet pipe systems shown in Figure 3. Maximum Working Pressure may be utilized. 175 psi(12,1 bar) Refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP485 Sprinkler Spacing about the use of residential sprinklers The minimum spacing between sprin- Discharge Coefficient in residential dry pipe systems. klers is 8 feet (2,4 m). The maximum K=4.9 GPM/psis/2(70,6 LPM/bar1/2) spacing between sprinklers cannot ex- Ceiling Types ceed the length of the coverage area Temperature Rating Smooth flat horizontal, or beamed, or (Ref. Table A or B) being hydraulically 160°F(71°C)Sprinkler with 139°F sloped, in accordance with the 2013 calculated(e.g., maximum 12 feet for a (59°C)Cover Plate Edition of NFPA 13D, 13R, or 13 as 12 ft.x 12 ft.coverage area, or 20 feet applicable. for a 20 ft.x 20 ft.coverage area). Vertical Adjustment The Series LFII must not be used in 1/2 inch(12,7 mm) Hydraulic Design (NFPA 13D and 13R) applications where the air pressure Finishes For systems designed to NFPA 13D above the ceiling is greater than that Refer to Ordering Procedure section or NFPA 13R, the minimum required below. Down drafts through the Sup- - sprinkler flow rates are given in Ta- port Cup could delay sprinkler opera- Physical Characteristics bles A and B as a function of tern- tion in a fire situation. Body Brass perature rating and the maximum Cap Bronze allowable coverage areas. The sprin- Saddle Brass kler flow rate is the minimum re- Sealing Assembly Beryllium quired discharge from each of the Nickel w/TEFLON total number of "design sprinklers" as Soldered Link Halves Nickel specified in NFPA 13D or NFPA 13R. Lever Bronze The number of "design sprinklers" Compression Screw Brass specified in NFPA 13D and 13R for wet Deflector Copper or Brass pipe systems is to be applied when Guide Pin Housing Bronze designing dry pipe systems. Guide Pins Stainless Steel or Bronze Support Cup Steel Hydraulic Design Cover Plate Copper (NFPA 13) Retainer Brass For systems designed to NFPA 13,the Cover Plate Ejection Spring Stainless Steel number of design sprinklers is to be the four most hydraulically demanding Operation sprinklers. The minimum required dis- charge from each of the four sprinklers When exposed to heat from a fire, the is to be the greater of the following: Cover Plate, which is normally sol- dered to the Support Cup at three • The flow rates given in Tables A points,falls away to expose the Sprin- and B as a function of temperature kler Assembly. At this point the De- rating and the maximum allowable flector supported by the Arms drops coverage area. down to its operated position.The fus- • A minimum discharge of 0.1 gpm/ ible link of the Sprinkler Assembly is ft2 over the"design area"comprised comprised of two link halves that are of the four most hydraulically soldered together with a thin layer of demanding sprinklers for actual solder. When the rated temperature is coverage areas protected by the reached, the solder melts and the two four sprinklers. link halves separate allowing the sprin- kler to activate and flow water. The number of "design sprinklers" - specified in NFPA 13 for wet pipe sys- tems is to be applied when designing dry pipe systems. TFP442 Page 4 of 6 WET PIPE SYSTEM Minimum Flow and Residual PressuretbNo Maximum Maximum Coverage Spacing Ordinary Temp.Rating Minimum Area Ft. 160°F(71°C) Ft.x Ft. Deflector to Installation Spacing (m x m) (m) Flow Pressure Ceiling Type Ft. GPM PSI (m) (L/min) (bar) 12 x 12 12 13 7.0 Smooth (3,7 x 3,7) (3,7) (49,2) (0,48) Ceilings ---, - 7/8 to 1-1/8 14 x 14 14 13 7.0 inches (4,3 x 4,3) (4,3) (49,2) (0,48) Beamed 16 x 16 16 13 7.0 Ceilings per 8 (4,9 x 4,9) (4,9) (49,2) (0,48) NFPA 13D or Concealed (2 4) 13R,or 13. Installed in 18 x 18 18 17 12.0 beam (5,5 x 5,5) (5,5) (64,3) (0,83) 7/8 to 1-1/8 -- inches below 20 x 20 20 20 16.7 bottom of (6,1 x 6,1) (6,1) (75,7) (1,15) beam (a) For coverage area dimensions less than or between those indicated,use the minimum required flow for the next highest coverage area for which hydraulic design criteria are stated. (b) Requirement is based on minimum flow in GPM(LPM)from each sprinkler.The associated residual pressures are calculated using the nominal K-factor.Refer to Hydraulic Design under the Design Criteria section. (c) For NFPA 13 residential applications,the greater of 0.1 gpm/ft2 over the design area of the flow in accordance with the criteria in this table must be used. TABLE A WET PIPE SYSTEM SERIES LFII RESIDENTIAL 4.9 K-FACTOR FLAT-PLATE CONCEALED PENDENT SPRINKLER(TY3596) NFPA 13D, 13R,AND 13 HYDRAULIC DESIGN CRITERIA DRY PIPE SYSTEM Minimum Flow and Residual Pressure No Maximum Maximum Coverage Spacing Ordinary Temp.Rating Areat•I g 160°F(71°C) Minimum Ft.x Ft. Ft' Deflector to Installation Spacing (m x m) (m) Flow Pressure Ceiling Type Ft. GPM PSI (m) (L/min) (bar) 12 x 12 12 13 7.0 Smooth (3,7 x 3,7) (3,7) (49,2) (0,48) Ceilings 7/8 to 1-1/8 14 x 14 14 14 8.2 inches (4,3 x 4,3) (4,3) (53,0) (0,57) Beamed 16 x 16 16 15 9.4 Ceilings per 8 (4,9 x 4,9) (4,9) (56,8) (0,65) NFPA 13D or Concealed (2 4) 13R,or 13. Installed in 18 x 18 18 18 13.5 beam (5,5 x 5,5) (5,5) (68,1) (0,93) 7/8 to 1-1/8 inches below 20 x 20 20 21 18.4 bottom of (6,1 x 6,1) (6,1) (79,5) (1,27) beam (a) For coverage area dimensions less than or between those indicated,use the minimum required flow for the next highest coverage area for which hydraulic design criteria are stated. (b) Requirement is based on minimum flow in GPM(LPM)from each sprinkler.The associated residual pressures are calculated using the nominal K-factor.Refer to Hydraulic Design under the Design Criteria section. (c) For NFPA 13 residential applications,the greater of 0.1 gpm/ft2 over the design area of the flow in accordance with the criteria in this table must be used. TABLE B DRY PIPE SYSTEM . RAPID RESPONSE SERIES LFII RESIDENTIAL 4.9 K-FACTOR FLAT-PLATE CONCEALED PENDENT(TY3596) NFPA 13D, 13R,AND 13 HYDRAULIC DESIGN CRITERIA TFP442 Page 5 of 6 Installation Step 6. Screw on the Cover Plate As- Care must be exercised to avoid dam- sembly until its flange comes in con- age-before, during, and after installa- The TYCO RAPID RESPONSE Series tact with the ceiling. tion.Sprinklers damaged by dropping, LFII Residential Concealed Pendent Do not continue to screw on the Cover striking, wrench twist/slippage, or the • Sprinklers (TY3596) must be installed Plate Assembly such that it lifts a ceil- like,must be replaced. in accordance with this section. ing panel out of its normal position. The owner is responsible for the in- General Instructions If the Cover Plate Assembly cannot spection, testing, and maintenance of Damage to the fusible Link Assembly be engaged with the Mounting Cup their fire protection system and devic during installation can be avoided by or the Cover Plate Assembly cannot es in compliance with this document, tan- handling the sprinkler by the support be engaged sufficiently to contact the as well as with the applicable cup only(i.e., do not apply pressure to ceiling, the Sprinkler Fitting must be dards of the National Fire Protection the fusible Link Assembly). repositioned. Association(e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to the standards of any other authori- A 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint should ties having jurisdiction. The installing be obtained with a minimum to maxi- Care and contractor or sprinkler manufacturer mum torque of 7 to 14 ft.-lbs. (9,5 to should be contacted relative to any 19,0 Nm). Higher levels of torque may Maintenance questions. distort the sprinkler inlet with copse The owner must assure that the sprin- quent leakage or impairment of the The TYCO RAPID RESPONSE Se klers are not used for hanging any ob- sprinkler. ries LFII Residential Concealed Pen jects and that the sprinklers are only Do not attempt to compensate for in- dent Sprinklers (TY3596) must P Pcleaned by means of gently dusting sufficient adjustment in the Cover be maintained and serviced in with a feather duster; otherwise, non- Plate/Retainer Assembly by under-or accordance with this section. operation in the event of a fire or inad over-tightening the Sprinkler. Readjust Before closing a fire protection system vertent operation may result. the position of the sprinkler fitting to main control valve for maintenance Automatic sprinkler systems should be suit. work on the fire protection system inspected,tested,and maintained bya which it controls, permission to shut p Step 1.The sprinkler must only be in- down the affected fire protection sys qualified Inspection Service in accor- stalled in the pendent position and dance with local requirements and/or with the centerline of the sprinkler per- tern must be obtained from the prop national codes. pendicular to the mounting surface. er authorities and all personnel who may be affected by this action must be Step 2. Remove the Protective Cap. notified. Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap- Absence of a Cover Plate may de- • plied to the pipe threads,and using the lay the sprinkler operation in a fire W-Type 18 Wrench shown in Figure 2, situation. install and tighten the Sprinkler/Sup-When properly installed, there is a port Cup Assembly into the fitting.The W-Type 18 Wrench will accept a 1/2 nominal 1/8 inch (3,2 mm) air gap be inch ratchet drive. tween the lip of the Cover Plate and the ceiling, as shown in Figure 3. This Step 4. Replace the Protective Cap by air gap is necessary for proper op- pushing it upwards until it bottoms out eration of the sprinkler by allowing against the Support Cup. The Protec- heat flow from a fire to pass below tive Cap helps prevent damage to the and above the Cover Plate to help as- Deflector and Guide Pins during ceil- sure appropriate release of the Cover ing installation and/or during applica- Plate in a fire situation. If the ceiling is tion of the finish coating of the ceil- to be repainted after the installation of ing. It may also be used to locate the the Sprinkler, care must be exercised center of the clearance hole by gen- to ensure that the new paint does not tly pushing the ceiling material against seal off any of the air gap. the center point of the Cap. Factory painted Cover Plates must Note: As long as the protective Cap not be repainted. They should be re- remains in place, the system is consid- placed, if necessary, by factory paint- ered to be "Out Of Service". ed units. Non-factory applied paint Step 5. After the ceiling has been may adversely delay or prevent sprin- completed with the 2-1/2 inch(63 mm) kler operation in the event of a fire. diameter clearance hole and in prep- Do not pull the Cover Plate relative to aration for installing the Cover Plate the Enclosure.Separation may result. Assembly, remove and discard the Protective Cap,and verify that the De- Sprinklers which are found to be leak- flector moves up and down freely. ing or exhibiting visible signs of corro sion must be replaced. If the Sprinkler has been damaged and Automatic sprinklers must never be the Deflector does not move up and down freely, replace the entire Sprin- painted, plated, coated, or otherwise kler assembly.Do not attempt to modi- altered after leaving the factory. Modi fy or repair a damaged sprinkler. fied or over heated sprinklers must be replaced. TFP442 Page 6 of 6 Limited Warranty For warranty terms and conditions, visit www.tyco-fire.com. Ordering Procedure When placing an order, indicate the full product name. Contact your local distributor for availability. Sprinkler Assembly Specify: Series LFII (TY3596), K= 4.9, Residential Concealed Pendent Sprin- kler without Cover Plate Assembly, P/N 51-112-1-160 Cover Plate Assembly Specify: Cover Plate Assembly hav- ing a (specify) finish for the Series LFII (TY3596), K = 4.9, Residential Concealed Pendent Sprinkler, P/N (specify): Ivory(RAL1015) P/N 56-202-0-135 Beige(RAL1001) P/N 56-202-2-135 Pure White(b)(RAL9010) P/N 56-202-3-135 Signal White(a)(RAL9003) P/N 56-202-4-135 Grey White(RAL9002) P/N 56-202-5-135 Brown(RAL8028) P/N 56-202-6-135 Black(RAL9005) P/N 56-202-7-135 Brushed Brass P/N 56-202-8-135 Brushed Chrome P/N 56-202-9-135 Custom Paint P/N 56-202-X-135 (a)Previously known as Bright White. (b)Eastern Hemisphere sales only. Note: All Custom Cover Plates are painted using Sherwin Williams Interior Latex Paint. Contact TYCO Customer Service with any questions related to custom orders. 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