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Specifications FR57 10 -- oo l i+ 95 i w . 5%, / ( �--co� 'nch1VED • tqco Fire Suppression 0 V 16 2010 & Building Products - - - ciTY o oTIGpRD BUILDING DIVISION Technical Services: Tel: (800) 381 -9312 / Fax: (800) 791 -5500 Email: techserv@tycofp.com Series RFII —' 5.6 K- factor • "Royal Flush II" Concealed Pendent Sprinklers • Quick & Standard Response, Standard Coverage • General The Series RFII Sprinklers are shipped with a Disposable Protective Cap. The Descr iption Protective Cap is temporarily removed p during installation and replaced to help . The Tyco® Series'RFII Quick Response protect the sprinkler during ceiling in- ... (3 -mm bulb) and Standard Response stallation or finish. The tip of the Pro - •* (5 -mm bulb), . 5.6 K- Factor, 'Royal tective Cap can be used to mark the. Flush II" Concealed Pendent Sprin- center of the ceiling hole into plaster y -- klers are decorative sprinklers featur- board or ceiling tiles by gently push- ing a flat cover plate designed to con- ing the ceiling product against the Pro- ' _ - • ceal the sprinkler. These sprinklers are tective Cap. When ceiling installation optimal for architecturally sensitive ar- is complete, the Protective Cap is re- • eas such as hotel lobbies, office build- moved and the Cover Plate /Retainer ings, churches, and restaurants. Assembly is installed. Sprinkler Each sprinkler includes a Cover Plate/ As an option, the Series RFII Standard Response (5 -mm bulb) "Royal Flush II" Retainer Assembly and a Sprinkler/ Concealed Pendent Sprinklers can be Identification Support Cup Assembly. The separa- ble, two -piece assembly design pro - fitted with a silicone Air and Dust Seal. Num (SIN) • vides the following benefits: (Refer to Figure 5.) The Air and Dust • Seal is intended for sensitive areas TY3531 — 3 mm bulb • Allows installation of the sprinklers where it is desirable to prevent air and TY3551 — 5 mm bulb and 'pressure testing of the fire pro- . dust from 'the area above the ceiling to tection system prior to installation pass through the cover plate. of a suspended ceiling or applica- tion of the finish coating to a fixed NOTICE • ceiling. The Series RFII Concealed Pendent • Permits the - removal of suspended Sprinklers described herein must be ceiling panels for access to building installed and maintained in compliance service equipment without, having with this document and with the appli- to first shut down the fire protection cable standards of the National Fire system and remove sprinklers. Protection Association, in addition to • Provides for 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of the standards of any authorities having vertical -adjustment to allow a mea- jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair sure of flexibility in determining the the performance of these devices. length of fixed piping to cut for the The owner is responsible for maintain - sprinkler drops. ing their fire protection system and de- vices in proper operating condition. The installing contractor or sprinkler • manufacturer should be contacted IMPORTANT with any questions. Always refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER WARNING" that provides, cautions 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 components and cause the sprinkler to fail to • operate in a fire situation or cause it to operate prematurely. Page 1 of 6 OCTOBER 2009 TFP181 TFP181 • Page 2 of 6 Technical 1/2° NPT % / SEALING Data ASSEMBLY Sprinkler Approvals FRAME II, k� -1 Approvals apply only to the service / CAP conditions indicated in the Design Cri- i an � teria section. 1 1$ • TY3531 (3 -mm Bulb) is UL Listed, SUPPORT CP WITH C -UL Listed, LPCB Approved (Ref. ROLL FORMED 1 II BULB No. 094a/10), VdS Approved (Cer- THREADS l ` tificate No. G 4090007), and NYC } Approved (MEA 353 -01 -E) as Quick \ COM PRESSION Response. r i p' �,III S CREW • TY3531 (3 -mm Bulb) is FM Ap- PINS (2) % A � % proved as Standard Response. I I - Factory Mutual does not approve DEFLECTOR any concealed sprinklers for quick 1 , , (DROPPED response. DEFLECTOR I - i i % POSITION) C - r • TY3551 (5 -mm Bulb) is UL Listed, ; SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP C -UL. Listed, FM Approved, LPCB I ASSEMBLY I Approved (Ref. No. 094a/9), and NYC Approved (MEA 353 -01 -E) as . THREAD INTO , I Standard Response. SUPPORT CUP ) RETAINER � • I WITH THREAD Approvals for Air and Dust Seal UNTIL MOUNTING % 0 0 J DIMPLES UL and C -UL Listed for use with the SURFACE IS RFII Standard Response Concealed FLUSH WITH EJECTION Sprinkler (TY3551). CEIUNG SPRING Maximum Working Pressure Maximum 250 psi (17,3 bar) by UL, r . C -UL, and NYC; Maximum 175 psi (12,1 bar) by FM, SOLDER COVER VdS, and LPCB TABS (3) COVER PLATE/RETAINER PLATE Temperature Rating ASSEMBLY 155 °F /68 °C Sprinkler with 139 °F /59 °C Plate FIGURE 1 200 °F /93 °C Sprinkler with MODEL RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER 165 °F /74 °C Plate ASSEMBLY Discharge Coefficient . K= 5.6 GPM /psit (80,6 LPM /bar Adjustment Design NOTICE 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) Do not use the Series RFII in applica- Cr tions where the air pressure above the Finishes See the Ordering Procedure section. The Tyco® Series RFII Concealed Pen drafts is u than t pri kler S. Down d dent Sprinklers are intended for fire drafts thrroough h the Sprinkler /Support Physical Characteristics Cup Assembly can delay sprinkler op- Frame Bronze protection systems designed in ac- eration in a fire situation. Support Cup. .. Chrome Plated Steel cordance with the standard instal - Guide Pins Stainless Steel lation rules recognized by the appli- Deflector Bronze cable Listing or Approval agency; for Compression Screw Brass example, UL Listing is based on NFPA Bulb Glass 13 and VdS Approval is based on the Cap Bronze or Copper CEA 4001. Sealing Assembly Beryllium For more information on LPCB and Nickel w/ Teflont VdS Approvals, contact Tyco Fire Sup - Cover Plate Brass pression & Building Products at the • Retainer Brass following office: Ejection Spring Stainless Steel 9 Enschede, Netherlands • Telephone: 31 -53- 428 -4444 Fax: 31-53-428-3377 The Series RFII Concealed Pendent Sprinklers are only listed and approved with the Series RFII Concealed Cover Plates having a factory applied finish. DuPont Registered Trademark • TFP181 • - Page 3 of 6 FACE OF CLEARANCE HOLE Operation - SPRINKLER t — DIAMETER - When exposed to heat from a fire, the FITTING DIMENSION C j Cover Plate, normally soldered to the ft , SPRINKLER expose Retainer the at three Sprinkler /Support pointsfalls away Cup to SUPPORT CUP Assembly. \ ASSEMBLY Ili i� The Deflector — supported, by the 1/2° (12,7 mm) ,____= Guide Pins —then drops down to its THREADED operational position. D ADJUSTMENT � The glass Bulb contains a fluid that ex pands when exposed to heat. When FACE OF CEILING, i� o the rated temperature is reached, the RETAINING RING sufficiently fluid expands suciently to shatter the MOUNTING L. glass Bulb, activating the sprinkler and SURFACE j i I r allowing water to flow. \ / / , l F IE ` CLEARANCE H i. i i . HOLE - .M . T _. . --_-_--_ 3/16° to 11/16' MANUFACTURER DEFLECTOR COVER PLATE ---- - -y EENnil (4,8 to 17,5 mm) PRESET GAP IN DROPPED RETAINER . • 1 Ilk 11 REFERENCE 3/32° (2,4 mm) POSITION ASSEMBLY . • . I I I i COVER PLATE . COVER PLATE — PROFILE DEPTH - DIAMETER . ' l ;] DIMENSIO B DIMENSION A • _MI A: 3 -1/4 inches (82,6 mm) C: 2 -3/8 to 2 -5/8 inches (60,3 to 66,7 mm) B: 3/16 inches (4,8 mm) D: 1 -3/4 to 2 -1/4 inches (44,5 to 57,2 mm) FIGURE 2 SERIES CONCEALED SPRINKLER INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS FIGURE 4 DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE CAP - -- :loll —_� FRAME � _ _ _ ' ARM Ir - 1i i SUPPORT i ) 1 1 T 4 � MI ' AL 1I1 4 •• 0 SQUARE • ALIGN " \ ARROWS WITH FRAME ARMS M al r ACCEPTS 0 1/2" SOCKET M — DRIVE FIGURE 3 RFII SPRINKLER WRENCH TFP181 • Page 4 of 6 Installation Do not attempt to modify or repair a This air gap is necessary for proper damaged sprinkler. operation of the sprinkler. If the cell- The Tyco® Series RFII must be in- Step 7. When installing an Air and Dust ing requires repainting after sprinkler stalled in accordance with the follow- Seal, refer to Figure 5; otherwise, pro- installation, ensure that the new paint . ing instructions. ceed to Step 8. To attach the Air and does not seal off any of the air gap. Dust Seal, verify the angle of the out- Do not pull the Cover Plate relative to NOTICE., side edge of the seal is oriented ac- the Enclosure. Separation may result. Do not install any bulb - type sprinkler if cording to Figure 5. Start the edge of Replace sprinklers that: the bulb is cracked or there is a loss the Retainer in the grooved slot of th e . of liquid from the bulb. With the sprin Air and Dust Seal and continue around • are leaking or exhibiting visible signs kler held horizontally, a small air bub the retainer until the entire Air and Dust of corrosion. ble should be present. The diameter Seal i s engaged • were modified or over - heated. of the air bubble is approximately 1/16 Step 8. Screw on the Cover. Plate/ Never paint, plate, coat, or otherwise inch (1,6 mm) for the 155 °F /68 °C and Retainer Assembly until the Retainer 3/32 inch (2,4 mm) for the 200 °F /93 °C (shown in Figure 2) or the Air and Dust alter automatic sprinklers after they temperature ratings. Seal (shown in Figure 5) contacts the leave the factory. Never repaint facto - ceiling. Do not continue to screw on ry-painted Cover Plates. If necessary, Obtain a 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint replace them with factory - painted by applying a minimum to maximum the Cover P a ceiling panel Assembly ut of its Non-factory units. on -aco applied y g so that it lifts a ceiling panel out of its ry PP paint can torque of 7 to 14 ft. - lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 normal position. If you cannot engage adversely delay or prevent sprinkler Nm). Higher levels of torque can dis . the Cover Plate /Retainer Assembly operation in the event of a fire. tort the sprinkler Inlet with consequent with the Support Cup or you cannot Exercise care to avoid damage to leakage or impairment of the sprinkler. engage the Cover Plate /Retainer As- sprinklers before, during, and after in- Do not attempt to compensate for in sembly sufficiently to contact the ceil- stallation. Replace sprinklers damaged sufficient adjustment in the Sprinkler ing, you must reposition the Sprinkler by dropping, striking, wrench twisting, by under or over - tightening the Sprin Fitting. wrench slipping, or the like. Also, re- kler /Support Cup Assembly. Re adjust place any sprinkler that has a cracked the position of the sprinkler fitting t bulb or that has lost liquid from. its suit. ��r� and bulb. (Refer to the Installation section.) Step 1. Install the sprinkler only in the Maintenance If you must remove a sprinkler, do not pendent position with the center -line reinstall it or a replacement without.re- of the sprinkler perpendicular to the The Tyco® Series RFII must be installing the Cover Plate /Retainer As- - mounting surface. maintained and serviced in accordance sembly. If a Cover Plate /Retainer As- Step 2. Remove the Protective Cap. with the following instructions. sembly becomes dislodged during service, replace it immediately. Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap- NOTICE Res onsibilit lies with s rinkler own - plied to the pipe threads, hand - tighten P Y P the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting. Before closing a fire protection sys = ers for the inspection, testing, and Step 4. Wrench - tighten the sprinkler tem main control valve for maintenance maintenance of their fire protection using only the RFII Sprinkler Wrench. work on the fire protection system that system and devices in compliance with it controls, obtain permission to shut this document, as well as with the ap - (Refer to Figure 3.) Apply the RFII (Refer Wrench to the Sprinkler as down the affected fire protection sys plicable standards of the National Fire shown in Figure 3. tern from the proper authorities and no Protection Association (for example, tify all personnel who may be affected NFPA 25), in addition to the standards Step .5. Replace the Protective Cap by this action. . of any other authorities having jurisdic- by pushing it upwards until it bottoms Absence of the Cover Plate /Retainer tion. Contact the installing contractor out against the Support Cup. (Refer or sprinkler manufacturer regarding to Figure 4.) The Protective Cap helps Assembly can delay sprinkler opera- any questions. prevent damage to the Deflector and tion in a fire situation. Arms during ceiling installation and /or When properly installed, there is 'a Automatic sprinkler systems should be finish. You can also use the Protective nominal 3/32 inch (2,4 mm) air gap be- inspected, tested, and maintained by a Cap to locate the center of the clear- tween the lip of the Cover Plate and the qualified Inspection Service in accor- gently pushing the ceiling dance with local requirements and /or ance hole by g y P g g ceiling, as shown in Figure 2. national code. material up against the center point of the Protective Cap. SUPPORT SPRINKLER FACE OF ORIENT NOTICE CUP / CEILING SEAL As long as the Protective Cap remains ___ ;j��` j SHOWN in place, the system is considered T P VE AI 4 BEVEL AS A i "Out of Service". � ` + i R ETAINER - Step 6. After the ceiling has been com- ij ;�; A SSEMBLY � pleted with the 2 -1/2 inch (63,5 mm) l. , .\ �• diameter clearance hole and in prepa- q - i, -- ' ration for installing the Cover Plate /Re- „ / � CLEAN tamer Assembly, remove and discard / �� MIMI e w ARV ROOM the Protective Cap. Verify that the De- — .........i- -- SEAL Hector moves up and down freely. - -- LIP OF COVER - RETAINER PLATE If the Sprinkler is damaged and the FIGURE 5 Deflector does not move up and down OPTIONAL AIR AND DUST SEAL FOR SERIES RFII TY3551 emir freely, replace the entire Sprinkler. • TFP18i • Page 5 of 6 Limited Ordering Warranty Procedure Products manufactured by Tyco Fire Contact your local distributor for Suppression & Building Products availability. When placing an order, (TFSBP) are warranted solely to the indicate the full product name. original Buyer for ten (10) years against defects in material and workmanship Sprinkler /Support Cup Assembly when paid for and properly installed Specify: (SIN), . (temperature rating and maintained under normal use and from . below) Series RFII Concealed service. This warranty will expire ten Pendent Sprinkler, P/N (specify). (10) years from date of shipment by TFSBP. No warranty is given for prod- 155 °F /66 °C 200°F /93 °C ucts or components manufactured by TY3531 51- 792 -1 -155 51- 792 -1 -200 companies not affiliated by ownership TY3551 51- 790 -1 -155 51- 790 -1 -200 with TFSBP or for products and com- ponents which have been subject to Separately Ordered Cover Plate/ misuse, improper installation, corro- sion, or which have not been installed, Retainer Assembly: maintained, modified or repaired in ac- Specify: (temperature rating from be- cordance with applicable Standards of low) Series RFII Concealed Cover Plate the National Fire Protection Associa- with (finish), P/N (specify). tion,' and /or the standards of any other 139 °F /59 °C(a) 165 °F /74 °C(b) Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate- Brass 56 -i92 -1 -135 56- 792 -1 -165 rials found by TFSBP to be defective Chrome 56 -792 -9 -135 56- 792 -9 -165 shall be either repaired or replaced, at Signal White • - TFSBP's sole option. TFSBP neither.. (RAL 9003) 56- 792 -4 -135 56- 792 -4 -165 assumes, .nor authorizes' any person Grey White to assume for it, any other obligation (RAL 9002) 56- 792 -0 -135 56 -792 -0 -165 in connection with the sale of prod- Pure White. (c) ucts or parts of products. TFSBP shall (RAL 9010) 56- 792 -3 -135 56- 792 -3 -165 not be responsible for sprinkler system Custom 56- 792 -X -135 56- 792 -X -165 design errors or inaccurate or incom- (a) For use with 155 °F /68 °C sprinklers. plete information supplied by Buyer or (b) For use with 200 °F /93 °C sprinklers. Buyer's representatives. (c) Eastern Hemisphere sales only. In no event shall TFSBP be liable, in Sprinkler Wrench • contract, tort, strict liability or under Sprinkler Wrench, Specify: RFII Sprin any other legal theory, for incidental, P/N Specify: RFII Sprin • indirect; special or. consequential dam- ages, including but not limited to labor charges, regardless of whether TFSBP Air and Dust Seal • was informed about the possibility of Specify: Air and Dust Seal, such damages, and in no event shall .P /N 56- 908 -1 -001. TFSBP's . liability exceed an amount • equal to the sales price. - • The foregoing warranty is made in lieu of any and all other warranties, ex- press or implied. including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, This limited warranty sets forth the ex- clusive remedy for claims based on failure of or defect in products, materi- als or components, whether the claim is made in contract, tort, strict liability or any other legal theory. This warranty will apply to the full ex- tent permitted by law. The invalidity, in whole or part, of any portion of this warranty will not affect the remainder. • • • TFP181 Page 6 of 6 CO • • 2008 - 2009 TYCO FIRE SUPPRESSION & BUILDING PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446 tqcci Fire Suppression & Budding Products Technical Services 800-381-93121+1-401-781-8220 www.tyco - fire.com Series TY -FRB — 2.8, 4.2, 5.6, and 8.0 K- Factor Upright, Pendent, and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers Quick Response, Standard Coverage G eneral Corrosion- resistant coatings, where - - applicable, are utilized to extend the - -- Description life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond _ vr:'t' �t� `f�`� that which would otherwise be obtained .- -R.. The TYCO Series TY -FRB, 2.8, 4.2, 5.6, when exposed to corrosive atmo - . , .1•' \' and 8.0 K- factor, Upright and Pendent spheres. Although corrosion - resistant I; . " coated sprinklers have passed the p ill - I `rt . 1 . Sprinklers described in this data sheet p ( ;j I Jj are quick response, standard coverage, standard corrosion tests of the appli- I, - decorative 3 mm glass bulb -type spray approval agencies, testing cable a royal a encies, the testin is 4 l om ,. ' - sprinklers designed for use in light or not representative of all possible cor- ,• , _ ordinary hazard, commercial occupan- rosive atmospheres. Consequently, ,� — __ cies such as banks, hotels, and shop- it is recommended that the end user - ping malls. be consulted with respect to the suit- ability of these coatings for any given The recessed version of the Series TY- corrosive environment. The effects of FRB Pendent Sprinkler, where applica- ambient temperature, concentration of - a ble, is intended for use in areas with a chemicals, and gas /chemical velocity, finished ceiling. This recessed pendent should be considered, as a minimum, VIM uses one of the following, along with the corrosive nature of the • A two -piece Style 10 (1/2 inch NPT) chemical to which the sprinklers will be ,• .n, > , - . or Style 40 (3/4 inch NPT) Recessed exposed. :' C 1 , Escutcheon with 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of An intermediate level of the Series TY- l recessed adjustment or up to 3/4 inch FRB Pendent Sprinklers is detailed \ •!` =' 'Y (19,1 mm) of total adjustment from the in Technical Data Sheet TFP356, and flush pendent position, or a Sprinkler Guards are detailed in Tech- • - � ` • A two -piece Style 20 (1/2 inch NPT) nical Data Sheet TFP780. or Style 30 (3/4 inch NPT) Recessed Escutcheon with up (6,4 mm) of CE re Model /Sprinkler recessed ssed adjustment or up to o 1/2 inch The he Series TY-FRB Concealed Pendent (12,7 mm) of total adjustment from the Sprinklers described herein must be flush pendent position. installed and maintained in compliance Identification The adjustment provided by the with this document and with the appli- Number (SIN) Recessed Escutcheon reduces the cable standards of the National Fire accuracy to which the fixed pipe drops Protection Association, in addition to to the sprinklers must be cut. the standards of any authorities having TY1131: Upright 2.8K, 1/2" NPT jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair TY1231: Pendent 2.8K, 1/2" NPT the performance of these devices. TY2131: Upright 4.2K, 1/2" NPT Owners are responsible for maintaining TY2231: Pendent 4.2K, 1/2 " NPT their fire protection system and devices TY3131: Upright 5.6K, 1/2" NPT IMPORTANT in proper operating condition. The TY3231: Pendent 5.6K, 1/2" NPT installing contractor or sprinkler manu- TY4131: Upright 8.0K, 3/4" NPT Always refer to Technical Data facturer should be contacted with any TY4231: Pendent 8.0K, 3/4" NPT Sheet TFP700 for the `INSTALLER questions. TY4831: Upright* 8.0K, 1/2" NPT WARNING" that provides cautions TY4931: Pendent* 8.0K, 1/2" NPT with respect to handling and . installation of sprinkler systems and components. Improper handling and installation can permanently damage a sprinkler system or its components - and cause the sprinkler to fail to operate in a fire situation or cause it to operate prematurely. 'Eastern Hemisphere Sales Only Page 1 of 10 JULY 2010 TFP171 • • TFP171 • Page 2 of 10 - 7/16" (11,1 mm) ESCUTCHEON - STYLE 10 or 20 * NOMINAL PLATE SEATING RECESSED SSU 1/2 MAKE -IN SURFACE ESCUTCHEON DEFLECTOR NPT /1____ i 6* r-1T:'* =Ttr� ' �� 5 + 7/16" i 111115- 5 r q J (11,1 mm) 2 -1/4" I =A (57,2 mm) `- P � — 2 MAKE -IN e NOMINAL 1 3 y f (55,6 mm) 1 �.� I 1- 9/16" �I� WRENCH (39,7 mm) I 1 4I 1 _� FLATS 7 - /:�►4?. 1 .�'Sr:, 1/2" NPT SSP DEFLECTOR — 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. -- CROSS SECTION UPRIGHT PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT 1 - Frame 3 - Sealing l 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector . Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to Assembly 5 ' - Compression orifice seat on frame. 2 - Button Screw 7 - Bushing FIGURE 1 • QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY1131) AND PENDENT (TY1231) SPRINKLERS .2.8 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT • 7/16" (11,1 mm) ESCUTCHEON STYLE 10 or 20 * NOMINAL PLATE SEATING RECESSED SSU MAKE -IN 1/2 SURFACE ESCUTCHEON DEFLECTOR NPT 7/16 °. rr (11,1 mm) + 2 -3/16° 11�1:`a 4 I i NOMINAL git owl (55,6 mm) D WI - - _ �rr� MAKE -IN I I L 2 7 ' , (55,6 mm) I 11111111B1111 I 1-1 m WRENCH 110 777,,,��� l ,1 mm) • 3 1 _�= FLATS -- — (38 _.., - 1 t 1/2° NPT SSP DEFLECTOR — 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. - CROSS SECTION UPRIGHT PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT 1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector • Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to Assembly 5 - Compression orifice seat on frame. 2 - Button Screw FIGURE 2 QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY2131) AND PENDENT (TY2231) SPRINKLERS 4.2 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT TFP171 Page 3 of 10 • ..... - • 7/16'°.(11,1 mm) ESCUTCHEON - - STYLE 10 or 20 * NOMINAL PLATE SEATING RECESSED SSU 1/2". . SURFACE ESCUTCHEON DEFLECTOR NPT 1 5 !ffii 7/16 " ; � r (11,1 mm) f �-- 2 -3/16° , _ � � 4 I NOMINAL Alir MAKE -IN Olt FEN= (55,6 mm) � ��- 2 O, V ( WRENCH jg 1 2-3/ m) j E / le (38 -1 / /2° li 3 FLATS i L = - s % 1 t za- 1/2" NPT SSP DEFLECTOR * - 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. - CROSS SECTION UPRIGHT PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT 1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector • Temperature'rating.is indicated on deflector or adjacent to • • Assembly 5 - Compre office seat on frame. • 2 - Button Screw • • FIGURE 3. • QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY3131) AND PENDENT (TY3231) SPRINKLERS 5:6 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT • 1/2" (12,7 mm) ESCUTCHEON . STYLE 30 or 40 SSU * NOMINAL 3/4 PLATE SEATING RECESSED • DEFLECTOR MAKE -IN NPT SURFACE ESCUTCHEON ...--• 7 I . . . • 5 M! 1/2 I '� (12, 2 5/16° �1�(�� 4 . NOMINAL )111 111 (58,7 mm) � Y MAKE IN • � low • 2-1/4" �r 1- 9/16" • k (57 mm) j �a (39,7 mm) if 3 I it i I 3/4" NPT SSP DEFLECTOR 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. - CROSS SECTION UPRIGHT PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT 1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector *Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to Assembly 5 - Compression orifice seat on frame. • 2 - Button Screw FIGURE 4 QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY4131) AND PENDENT (TY4231) SPRINKLERS 8.0 K- FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT • TFP171 . Page 4of10 7/16° (11,1 mm) • - - • SSU * NOMINAL 1/2" DEFLECTOR MAKE -IN NPT 5 i=I 7/16° 4 i NOMINAL I ' A�� (57,2 / 1, MAKE -IN 1 mm) 2 �r ` 2 -3/1 i ��� 1 -9/16" - 3 (55, mm) FLATS (39,7 mm) o t 1 _ 1 1 SSP * CROSS 1/2" NPT DEFLECTOR SECTION UPRIGHT PENDENT • 1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector • Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to • Assembly 5 - Compression orifice seat on frame. 2 - Button Screw • FIGURE 5 • QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (774831) AND PENDENT (TY4931) SPRINKLERS 8.0 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT • • Technical Operation inch (1,6 mm) for the 135 °F /57 °C and 3/32 inch (2,4 mm) for the 286 °F /141 °C Data The glass Bulb contains a fluid that temperature ratings. expands when exposed to heat. When Obtain a leak -tight 1/2 inch NPT sprin- Approvals the rated temperature is reached, the kler joint by applying a minimum to UL and C -UL Listed fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the maximum torque of 7 to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 FM, LPCB, and NYC Approved glass Bulb, allowing the sprinkler to to 19,0 Nm). Higher levels of torque Refer to Table A and B for complete activate and water to flow. can distort the sprinkler Inlet with con - approval information including . sequent leakage or impairment of the corrosion- resistant status. • D esi g n sprinkler. Maximum Working Pressure Do not attempt to compensate for • Refer -to Table C. Criteria insufficient adjustment in the Escutch- eon Plate by under- or over - tightening Discharge Coefficient The TYCO Series TY - FRB Pendent the sprinkler. Re- adjust the position of 2. and Upright Sprinklers are. intended the sprinkler fitting to suit. K =2.8 GPM /psiv (40,3 LPM /bart� for K =4.2 GPM /psis / (60,5 LPM /barti2) fire protection systems designed in The Series TY -FRB Pendent and accordance with the standard installa- K= 5.6-GPM /psil (80,6 LPM /bars /2) tion rules recognized by the applicable Upright Sprinklers must be installed K =8.0 GPM /psi (115,2 LPM /bartl2) Listing or Approval agency (such as, UL in accordance with the following Listing is based on the requirements of instructions. Temperature Rating NFPA 13, and FM Approval is based on 1. Install Pendent sprinklers in the Refer to Table A and B. the requirements of FM's Loss Preven- pendent position. Install upright Finishes tion Data Sheets). Only the Style 10, sprinklers in the upright position. Sprinkler: Refer to Table A and B. 20, 30, or 40 Recessed Escutcheon, as 2. With pipe- thread sealant applied to Recessed Escutcheon: White Coated, applicable, is to be used for recessed the pipe threads, hand - tighten the Chrome Plated, or Brass Plated. pendent installations. sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting. Physical Characteristics Installation 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the sprin- Frame Bronze kler fitting using only the W-Type 6 Button Brass /Copper The TYCO Series TY -FRB Sprinklers Sprinkler Wrench (Figure 14). With Sealing Assembly Beryllium must be installed in accordance with reference to Figures 1 through Nickel w/Teflont the following instructions. 5, apply the W-Type 6 Sprinkler Bulb Glass Wrench to the sprinkler wrench Compression Screw Bronze NOTICE flats. Deflector Copper /Bronze Bushing (K =2.8) Bronze Do not install any bulb -type sprinkler if the bulb is cracked or there is a loss of liquid from the bulb. With the sprin- kler held horizontally, a small air bub- ble should be present. The diameter t R egistered Trademark of Dupont of the air bubble is a 1/16 TFP171 • Page 5 of 10 SPRINKLER FINISH (See Note 5) • K TYPE TEMPERATURE BULB LIQUID NATURAL CHROME WHITE*** FACTOR COLOR BRASS PLATED POLYESTER • 135 °F /57 °C Orange PENDEN) 155 °F /68 °C Red and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 1, 2, 3, 4 UPRIGHT (TY1131) 200 °F /93 °C Green • 286 °F /141 °C Blue 135 °F /57 °C Orange • 2.8 • RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red 1/2" NPT PENDENT (TY1231)* 175'F/79°C Yellow Figure 6 200F/93°C Green 1,2,4 135 °F /57 °C Orange • RECESSED C Red 1 55 F/68 PENDENT. ° ° (TY1231) "• 175 °F /79 °C Yellow . • • Figure 7 200 °F /93 °C Green • • 135 °F /57 °C . , Orange • PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red ' (TY2231) and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow UPRIGHT (TY2131) 200 °F /93°C Green 286 °F /141 °C Blue 135 °F /57 °C Orange • 4.2 RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red 1, 2 1/2" NPT PENDENT (TY2231)* 175 °F /79 °C Yellow Figure 8 200 °F /93 °C Green 135 °F /57 °C , Orange • RECESSED • PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red (TY2231) ** 175 °F /79 °C Yellow • Figure 9 200F/93°C Green • • • NOTES: • - 1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers. 2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for use in Canada (C -UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers. 3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response Sprinklers. 4. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354 -01 -E. • 5. Where Polyester Coated Sprinklers are noted to be UL and C -UL Listed, the sprinklers are UL and C -UL Listed 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. • Installed with Style 20 (1/2" NPT) or Style 30 (3/4" NPT) 1/2" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable. ▪ Frame and Deflector only. Listings and approvals apply to color (Special Order). N /A: Not Available TABLE A LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS FOR 2.8 AND 4.2 K- FACTOR SPRINKLERS • • • TFP171 Page 6 of 10 • SPRINKLER FINISH (See Note 8) K TYPE TEMPERATURE BULB LIQUID NATURAL CHROME WHITE * ** LEAD •• FACTOR COLOR BRASS PLATED POLYESTER COATED 135 °F /57 °C Orange PENDENT (TY3231) 155 °F /68 °C Red and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 5 UPRIGHT 20OF/93°C Green (TY3131) 286 °F /141 °C Blue • 135 °F /57 °C Orange RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red 5.6 PENDENT 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 1, 2, 4, 5 N/A 1/2" NPT (TY3231)* Figure 10 200 °F /93 °C Green 286 °F /141 °C Blue 135 °F /57 °C. Orange • RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red • • PENDENT 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 N/A (TY3231) ** Figure 11 200 °F /93 °C .Green • • 286 °F /141 °C Blue • • 135 °F /57 °C • Orange PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red • (TY4231) and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 5 UPRIGHT 200 °F /93 °C Green (TY4131) 286 °F /141 °C Blue • 135 °F /57 °C Orange RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red . 8.0 PENDENT 3/4" NPT (TY4231)* 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 1, 2, 5 N/A Figure 12 200 °F /93 °C Green 286 °F /141 °C Blue. 135 °F /57 °C Orange RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red • PENDENT 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 1, 2, 3, 5 N/A . (TY4231)** Figure 13 200 °F /93 °C Green • 286 °F /141 °C Blue . • • • • • 135 °F /57 °C Orange .. • PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red (TY4931) 1/28 NPT and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 5 UPRIGHT 200 °F /93 °C Green (TY4831) 286 °F /141 °C Blue NOTES: 1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers. 2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for use in Canada (C -UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers. 3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response Sprinklers. 4. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 007k/04) as Quick Response Sprinklers. However, LPCB does not rate the thermal sensitivity of recessed sprinklers. 5. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354 -01 -E. 6. VdS Approved (For details, contact Tyco Fire Suppression & 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/06) as Quick Response Sprinklers. 8. Where Polyester Coated and 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 Sprinklers are noted to be FM Approved, the sprinklers are FM Approved as a Corrosion - Resistant Sprinklers. Installed with Style 10 (1/2" NPT) or Style 40 (3/4" NPT) 3/4" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable. Installed with Style 20 (1/2" NPT) or Style 30 (3/4" NPT) 1/2" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable. Frame and Deflector only. Listings and approvals apply to color (Special Order). N /A: Not Available TABLE B LABORATORY LISTINGS AND' APPROVALS FOR 5.6 AND 8.0 K- FACTOR SPRINKLERS • • • TFPi.71. • • Page 7 of 10 • _ _ . -. _.. _ _SPRINKLER FINISH - • K NATURAL CHROME WHITE LEAD • FACTOR TYPE BRASS PLATED POLYESTER COATED PENDENT (TY1231) and i 2.8 UPRIGHT (TY1131) 1/2" NPT 75 PSI (12,1 BAR) N/A RECESSED PENDENT (TY1231) • ' PENDENT (TY2231) and • 4.2 UPRIGHT (TY2131) 1/2" NPT 175 PSI (12,1 BAR) N/A RECESSED PENDENT (TY2231) PENDENT (TY3231) 175 PSI UPRIGHT.(TY3131) 250 PSI (17,2 BAR) . (12,1 BAR) 5.6 — OR 175 PSI (12,1 BAR) 1/2" NPT (SEE NOTE 1) • • RECESSED N/A , , - PENDENT (TY3231) . • • • ' PENDENT (TY4231) 175 PSI • ' and (12,1 BAR) 8 t UPRIGHT(TY4131) 3/4" NPT 175 PSI (12,1 BAR) — RECESSED N/A • PENDENT (TY4231) PENDENT (TY4931) • • 1/2 NPT and 175 PSI (12,1 BAR 12,5 BAR UPRIGHT (TY4831) ( ) NOTES: 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. • ' TABLE C . MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE . . The Series TY -FRB Recessed Pendent • Care and Exercise care to avoid damage to Sprinklers must be installed in accor- - sprinklers before, during, and after • dance with the following instructions. installation. Never paint, plate, coat, Maintenance or otherwise alter automatic sprinklers 1. After installing the Style 10, 20, 30, after they leave the factory. or 40 Mounting Plate, as applica- The TYCO Series TY -FRB must be • ble, over the sprinkler threads and maintained and serviced in accordance Replace sprinklers that: with pipe-thread 'sealant applied to with the following instructions. • were modified or over - heated. the pipe threads, hand - tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting. • were damaged by dropping, striking, NgT/CE ` wrench twisting, wrench slippage, or 2. Tighten the sprinkler into the sprin- Before closing a fire protection system the like. kler fitting using only the W 7 main control valve for maintenance Recessed Sprinkler Wrench (Fig • are leaking or exhibiting visible signs p g - work on the fire protection system ure 15). With reference to Figures 1 that it controls, obtain permission to of corrosion. to 4, apply the W -Type 7 Recessed shut down the affected fire protection • were exposed to corrosive products Sprinkler Wrench to the sprinkler systems from the proper authorities of combustion but have not oper- wrench flats. and notify all personnel who may be ated, if you cannot easily remove 3. After ceiling installation and finish affected by this action. combustion by- products with a cloth. ing, slide on the Style 10, 20, 30, or Absence of the outer piece of an • have a cracked bulb or have lost liq- 40 Closure over the Series TY -FRB escutcheon, which is used to cover uid from the bulb. Refer to the Instal- , Sprinkler and push the Closure over a clearance hole, can delay sprinkler lation section in this data sheet. the Mounting Plate until its flange operation in a fire situation. • comes in contact with the ceiling. • TFP171 • Page 8 of 10 • 2 -7/8° DIA. 2 -7/8" DIA. (73,0 mm) • 5/8±1/4" -� 3/4" (19,1 mm) 1/2±1/8" (73,0•mm) 1/2" (12,7 mm) (15,9±6,4 mm) 2 -1/4" DIA. 1/4° (6,4 mm) (12,713,2 mm) 2 -1/4" DIA. 1/4" (6,4 mm) FACE OF (57,2 mm) MOUNTING FACE OF (57,2 mm) MOUNTING SPRINKLER PLATE SPRINKLER PLATE FITTING FITTING 1/8" / 1/8" .. (3,2 mm) .� (3,2 mm) E 1111 I J11SflJ' AMIR Par \ � P z -J O U FACE / S MOUNTING SURFACE .459rti�. . / ,vyIn. CLOSURE SERIES 1 -5/16" (33,3 mm) CLOSURE SERIES 1 -5/16" (33,3 mm) TY-FRB 13/16" (20,6 mm) TY-FRB 1 -1/16° (27,0 mm) FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT WITH TWO -PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON 2.8 K-FACTOR, 1 /2 INCH NPT 2.8 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT • • 2 -7/8" DIA. _ 2 -7/8" DIA. _ (73,0 mm) " (73,0 mm 5/8 ±1/4" mm) 1/2 ±1/8° ) 3/4" mm (19,1 1/2" (12,7 mm) (15,9±6,4 mm) 2_1/4" DIA. 1/4 "(6,4 mm) (12,7±3,2 mm) 2-1/4" DIA. 1/4 "(6,4 mm) FACE OF (57,2 mm) (57,2 mm) MOUNTING FACE OF MOUNTING SPRINKLER PLATE SPRINKLER : PLATE ' FITTING FITTING 1/8" / 1/8" �i . (3,2 mm) .. (3,2 ' • _� fll� / 71M =- 1111.k �. G% t - ,�� r,,. L MOUNTING ��' f MOUNTING q� SURFACE SURFACE , -__ _.. .. • CLOSURE SERIES . 1 -1/4° (31,8 mm) • CLOSURE SERIES • 1 -1/4" (31,8 mm) TY -FRB 3/4° (19,1 mm) TY-FRB 1" (25,4 mm) FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT WITH TWO -PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON 4.2 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT 4.2 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT Initial and frequent visual inspections of Responsibility lies with the owner for Care must be exercised to avoid dam - random samples are recommended for the inspection, testing, and mainte- age to the sprinklers - before, during, corrosion - resistant sprinklers to verify nance of their fire protection system and after installation. Sprinklers dam - the integrity of the corrosion - resistant and devices in compliance with this aged by dropping, striking, wrench material of construction. Thereafter, document, as well as with the appli- twist /slippage, or the like, must be annual inspections per NFPA 25 should cable standards of the National Fire replaced. Also, replace any sprinkler suffice. Protection Association (for example, that has a cracked bulb or that has lost Inspections of corrosion - resistant NFPA 25), in addition to the standards liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installation sprinklers are recommended at close of any other authorities having jurisdic- Section). tion range, instead of from the floor level . Contact the installing contractor or Initial and frequent visual inspections of • per NFPA. Inspection at close range sprinkler manufacturer regarding any random samples are recommended for can better determine the exact sprin- questions. corrosion - resistant sprinklers to verify kler condition and the long -term integ- Automatic sprinkler systems are rec- the integrity of the corrosion - resistant rity of the corrosion - resistant material, ommended to be inspected, tested, material of construction. Thereafter, ' which can be affected by the corrosive and maintained by a qualified Inspec- annual inspections per NFPA 25 should conditions present. tion Service in accordance with local suffice. requirements and /or national codes. • • TFP171 Page 9 of 10 2 -7/8" DIA. 2 -7/8" DIA. 5/8 ±1/4" (73,0 mm) 3/4° (19,1 mm) (73,0 mm) 1/2 ±1/8" 1/2" (12,7 mm) (15,9±6,4 mm) 2 1/4" DIA. 1 /4" (6,4 mm) (12,7±3,2 mm) 2.1/4" DIA. 1/4" (6,4 mm) FACE OF (57,2 mm) MOUNTING FACE OF (57,2 mm) -- l r____ ____- SPRINKLER PLATE SPRINKLER MOUNTING PLATE FITTING FITTING 1/8" 1/8" • (3,2 mm) / .. (3,2 mm) .11111 7- di � I�r 4i } -- 1 I MOUNTING • MOUNTING e ' p/ i f SURFACE SURFACE .�._.. / � ; ■ • CLOSURE SERIES 1 -1/4" (31,8 mm) CLOSURE SERIES 1 -1/4° (31,8 mm) TY-FRB 3/4° (19,1 mm) TY-FRB 1" (25,4 mm) • FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED PENDENT SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT WITH TWO -PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON 5.6 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT 5.6•K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT 2 -7/8" DIA. • ' 2 -7/8" DIA.' • • 5/8 ±1/4" (73,0 mm) 3/4" (19,1 mm) • 1/2±1/8" (73,0 mm) 1/2" (12,7 mm) • (15,9±6,4 mm) 2 -1/4" DIA. 1/4° (6,4 mm) - (12,7±3,2 mm) " - 2 -1/4" DIA. 1/4° (6,4 mm) FACE OF ( 57,2 mm) MOUNTING FACE OF (57,2 mm) MOUNTING SPRINKLER PLATE SPRINKLER PLATE FITTING FITTING 1/8" 1/8" �� (3,2 mm) • a (3,2 mm) • S ri %�, t • / d am, / � � — 1 MOUNTING � I � MOUNTING ' � • I SURFACE SURFACE . / • . CLOSURE SERIES 1- 5/16" (33,3 mm) . CLOSURE " SERIES 1- 5/16" (33,3 mm) - • ,TY -FRB 13/16° (20,6 mm) • TY-FRB 1 -1/16" (27,0 mm) FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT . SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT WITH TWO -PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT STYLE 40 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON STYLE 30 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON 8.0 K- FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT 8.0 K- FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT Inspections of corrosion - resistant sprinklers are recommended at close � WRENCH • range, instead of from the floor level RECESS per NFPA. Inspection at close range WRENCH RECESS can better determine the exact sprin- (END °A" USED FOR kler condition and the long -term integ- 1/2° NPT MODELS) rity of the corrosion - resistant material, , which can be affected by the corrosive conditions present. _, t WRENCH RECESS (END "B" USED FOR �;'..' 3/4° NPT MODELS) PUSH WRENCH IN TO ENSURE ENGAGEMENT WITH FIGURE 14 SPRINKLER WRENCHING AREA W -TYPE 6 SPRINKLER FIGURE 15 WRENCH W -TYPE 7 RECESSED SPRINKLER WRENCH • TFP171 Page 10 of 10 - . P/N 57 - XXX - X - XXX - -• - • MODEL/SIN SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE FINISH RATINGS 330 2.8K UPRIGHT (1 /2 "NPT) TY1131 1 NATURAL BRASS 135 135 °F (57 °C) 331 2.8K PENDENT (1 /2 "NPT) TY1231 4 WHITE POLYESTER 155 155 °F (68 °C) 340 4.2K UPRIGHT (1 /2 "NPT) TY2131 3 WHITE (RAL9010)' 175 175 °F (79 °C) 341 4.2K PENDENT (1 /2 "NPT) TY2231 9 CHROME PLATED 200 200 °F (93 °C) • 370 5.6K UPRIGHT (1/2 "NPT) TY3131 7 LEAD COATED 286 286 °F (141 °C) • 371 5.6K PENDENT (1/2 "NPT) TY3231 390 8.0K UPRIGHT (3 /4 "NPT) TY4131 391 • 8.0K PENDENT (3 /4 "NPT) TY4231 . 360 8.0K UPRIGHT (1 /2 "NPT) TY4831' • Eastern Hemisphere sales only. 361 8.0K PENDENT (1 /2 "NPT) TY4931' TABLE D PART NUMBER SELECTION SERIES TY-FRB PENDENT AND UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS Limited responsible for sprinkler system design Ordering errors or inaccurate or incomplete infor- mation supplied by Buyer or Buyer's Warranty • representatives. Procedure • Products manufactured by Tyco Fire In no event shall TFSBP be liable, in Contact your local distributor for Suppression & Building Products contract, tort, Strict liability or under availability. When placing an order, (TFSBP) are warranted solely to , the . any other legal theory, for incidental, indicate the full product name and Part • original Buyer for -ten (10) years against indirect, special or consequential dam- Number (P /N). • defects in material and workmanship ages, including but not limited to labor when paid for and properly installed charges, regardless of whether TFSBP Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT and maintained under normal use and was informed about the possibility of Thread Connections service. This warranty will expire ten such damages, and in no event shall Specify (Specify Model/SIN), T FSBPar s from date i of shipment t by TFSBP's liability exceed an amount Response, (specify K-factor), spec (specify ucts or components manufactured by equal to the sales price. temperature rating), Series TY -FRB companies not affiliated by ownership The foregoing warranty is made in lieu (specify Pendent or Upright) Sprinkler with TFSBP or for products and corn- of any and all other warranties. express with (specify type of finish or coating), ponents which have been subject to or implied, including warranties of mer- P/N (specify from Table D). misuse, improper installation, corro- chantability and fitness for a particular Recessed Escutcheon: • sion, or which have not been installed, purpose, Specify: Style (10, 20, 30, or 40) maintained, modified or repaired in This limited warranty sets forth the Recessed Escutcheon with (specify') accordance with applicable Standards exclusive remedy for claims based on finish, P/N (specify *). of the National Fire Protection Associa- failure of or defect in products, materi- tion, and /or the standards of any other als or components, whether the claim is Sprinkler Wrench Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate- made in contract, tort, strict liability or Specify: W -Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench, rials found by TFSBP to be defective any other legal theory. P/N 56- 000 -6 -387. shall be either repaired or replaced, at TFSBP's sole option. TFSBP neither This warranty will apply to the full Specify: W -Type 7 Sprinkler Wrench, assumes, nor authorizes any person extent permitted by law. The invalidity, P/N 56- 850 -4 -001. to assume for it, any other obligation in in whole or part, of any portion of this ' Refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP770. connection with the sale of products or warranty will not affect the remainder. - parts of products. TFSBP shall not be Copyright © 2007 -2010 Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products. All rights reserved. tLICD Fire & Building Products Technical Services: Tel: (800) 381 -9312 / Fax: (800) 791 -5500 Series TY -FRB — 5.6 K- factor Horizontal and Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers Quick Response, Standard Coverage General ment provided by the Recessed Es- _ cutcheon reduces the accuracy to /, ."-- which the fixed pipe nipples to the Description sprinklers must be cut. _ The Series TY -FRB, 5.6 K- Factor, Corrosion resistant coatings, where — Horizontal and Vertical Sidewall Sprin- applicable, are utilized to extend the `�, �' ' �.. I klers described in this data sheet are life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond I quick response - standard coverage, that which would otherwise be ob- i decorative 3 mm glass bulb type spray tained when exposed to corrosive at- : .4, sprinklers designed for use in light and mospheres. Although corrosion resis- ordinary hazard, commercial occupan tant coated sprinklers have passed the cies such as banks, hotels, shopping standard corrosion tests of the appli- • malls, etc. They are designed for in- cable approval agencies, the testing is stallation along a wall or the side of a not representative of all possible cor- beam and just beneath a smooth cell- rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it . ing. Sidewall sprinklers are commonly is recommended that the end user be _�,� used instead of pendent or upright consulted with respect to the suitability sprinklers due to aesthetics or building of these coatings for any given corro- - construction considerations, where sive environment. The effects of ambi- piping across the ceiling is not desir- ent temperature, concentration of able. chemicals, and gas /chemical velocity, should be considered, as a minimum, The recessed version of the Series along with the corrosive nature of the L ' TY -FRB Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler chemical to which the sprinklers will be is intended for use in areas with a exposed. Y finished wall. It uses a two -piece Style • 10 Recessed Escutcheon with 1/2 inch WARNINGS (12,7 mm) of recessed adjustment or The Series TY - FRB Sprinklers de- up to 3/4 inch (19,1 mm) of total adjust- scribed herein must be installed and ment from the, flush sidewall position, maintained in compliance with this /, or a two -piece Style 20 Recessed Es- document, as well as with the applica- Technical cutcheon with 1/4 inch (6,4 mm) of ble standards of the National Fire Pro - recessed adjustment or up to 1/2 inch tection Association, in addition to the Data (12,7 mm) of total adjustment from the standards of any other authorities hav- flush sidewall position. The adjust- ing jurisdiction. Failure to do so may Approvals impair the performance of these de UL and C - Listed. vices. FM, LPCB, and NYC Approved. The owner is responsible for maintain (Refer to Table A for complete ap- ing their fire protection system and de proval information including corrosion IMPORTANT vices in proper operating condition. resistant status.) The installing contractor or sprinkler Max Working Pressure Always refer to Technical Data manufacturer should be contacted g Refer to Table B. Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER with any questions. WARNING" that provides cautions Discharge Coefficient with respect to ha ling and instal M Odel�Spr>inkler K = 5.6 GPM /psi / (80,6 LPM /barl' lation of sprinkler s stems and corn- Temperature Ratings stallation • so patio n can Improper permanently handling and damage - Identification Refer to Table A. g llatio etl e a sprinkler system or its compo- Finishes nents and cause the sprinkler to fail Numbers Sprinkler: Refer to Table A. to operate in a fire situation or cause Recessed Escutcheon: White Coated, it to operate prematurely. TY3331 - Horizontal Chrome Plated, or Brass Plated. TY3431 - Vertical Page 1 of 6 APRIL, 2006 TFP176 • • Page 2 of 6 TFP176 • SPRINKLER FINISH (See Note 11) K TYPE TEMP. - BULB NATURAL CHROME • WHITE*'* -- LEAD LIQUID BRASS PLATED POLYESTER COATED 135"F/57°C Orange HORIZ. 155 °F /68 °C Red SIDEWALL 1,2,3,4,9,10 1,2,3,9 1,2,3,9 (TY3331) 175 °F /79 °C Yellow 200 °F /93 °C Green • 5.6 286 °F /141 °C • Blue 1/2" NPT RECESSED 135 °F /57 °C Orange HORIZ. 155 °F /68 °C Red SIDEWALL 1, 2, 4, 9, 10 1, 2, 9 N/A (TY3331)' 175 °F /79 °C Yellow Figure 3 200"F/93°C Green RECESSED 135 °F /57 °C Orange • HORIZ. 155 °F /68 °C • Red SIDEWALL 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 N/A • (TY3331)" 175 °F /79 °C Yellow Figure 4 200 °F /93 °C Green • • • - VERTICAL 135"F/57°C Orange • SIDEWALL 155 °F /68 °C Red . • 5.6 (TY3431) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 5, 6, 7, 9 1/2" Installed .175 °F /79 °C Yellow NPT Pendent 200 °F /93 °C Green or Upright 286 °F /141 °C Blue NOTES: 1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard Occupancies at a 4 to 12 inch (100 to.300 mm) top of deflector to ceiling distance. 2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for use in Canada (C -UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard Occupancies at a 4 to 12 inch (100 to 300 mm) top of deflector to ceiling distance. 3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light Hazard Occupancies at a ' 4 to 12 inch (100 to 300 mm) top of deflector to ceiling distance. 4. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 007a/04) at a 4 to 6 inch (100 to 150 mm) top of deflector to ceiling distance. The LPC does not rate the thermal sensitivity of horizontal sidewall sprinklers. 5. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard Occupancies. 6. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories for use in Canada (C -UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard • Occupancies. . • 7. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response. Sprinklers for use in Light Hazard Occupancies. 8. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref.-No. 094a/06 & 067a/04) as Quick Response Sprinklers. 9. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354 -01 -E. 10. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 094a/06) at a 4 to 6 inch (100 to 150 mm) top of deflector to ceiling distance. The LPC does not rate the thermal sensitivity of horizontal sidewall sprinklers. 11. Where Polyester Coated and 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 Sprinklers are noted to be FM Approved, the sprinklers are FM Approved as Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers. * Installed with Style 10 (1/2" NPT) 3/4" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon. *' Installed with Style 20 (1/2" NPT) 1/2" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon. *" Frame and deflector only. Listings and approvals apply to color (Special Order). TABLE A • LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS • Physical Characteristics Op Frame Bronze Button Brass /Copper Sealing Assembly The glass Bulb contains a fluid which Beryllium Nickel w /Teflont expands when exposed to heat. When 22 Bulb Glass the rated temperature is reached, the 07 Compression Screw Bronze fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the HSW Deflector Bronze glass Bulb, allowing the sprinkler to cc VSW Deflector Copper activate and water to flow. o Patents U.S.A. 5,810,263 o' 4 — • • TFP176 Page 3 of 6 SPRINKLER FINISH . . K .. _. • TYPE . . NATURAL - CHROME= -- -WHITE •- LEAD .. -. • BRASS PLATED POLYESTER COATED • HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL 250 PSI (17,2 BAR) • . (TY3331) ' OR 175 PSI (12,1 BAR) 175 PSI (12,1 BAR) 5.6 RECESSED HORIZ. 1/2" SIDEWALL (TY3331) (SEE NOTE 1) N/A NPT . VERTICAL SIDEWALL (TY3431) . 175 PSI (12,1 BAR) . NOTES: 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. • TABLE B, MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE • • Design ' • . * Temperature rating is • . DEFLECTOR • indicated on deflector or. • HAT • 5 • • . Criteria . • • adjacent to orifice seat �'0a on frame. . The Series TY - FRB Horizontal. and * *Pipe thread �� " Vertical:Sidewall Sprinklers •are,in_ connections per ISO 7/1 . t 61QNONti, , • tended for fire protection systems de- can be provided on' \ signed . in accordance with the stand- special request. - • • ard installation rules recognized by the • 6* • 4 2 3 1 applicable Listing or Approval agency (e.g., UL Listing is 'based on the re- 9/16" WRENCH 1/2 " ** . quirements of NFPA 13, and FM Ap (14,3 mm) FLATS NPT proval is based on the requirements of F■'s Loss Prevention Data Sheets). �.. - , Only the Style 10 or 20 Recessed Es- ` ∎ � -- • • for recessed / • I �j; nllllllllllllllIlI • 1lllllllli11lllll� rece is to bens., � O O � �I Il , for ssed d horizontal i nstallations � • . 1- 13/16" 7/16 ". • I . (46,0 mm) (11,1 mm) f . • • CENTERLINE . NOMINAL . • • . OF•SPRINKLER MAKE -IN - . • • . WATERWAY F. 1 -1/2" ' • ' • (38,1 mm) 2- 3/16" (55,6 mm) 1 -Frame STYLE ESCUTCHEON 2-Button 3 - Sealing 10 or 20 — PLATE SEATING • Assembly RECESSED I SURFACE 4 - Bulb ESCUTCHEON 5 - Compression Screw 6 - Deflector / 1� 8" it .,,,„„„„„, 1 (73 -7/ ,0 mm DIA. ) " • _ . FIGURE 1 . 5.6 K- FACTOR QUICK RESPONSE . SERIES TY -FRB HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL (TY3331) SPRINKLERS • • Page 4 of 6 • TFP176 Installation ARROW MUST POINT AWAY The Series TY -FRB Sprinklers must 7/16" FROM AND BE h '. be installed in accordance with the fol- ESCUTCHEON (11,1 mm) PERPENDICULAR ' 1 lowing instructions: PLATE SEATING ° ** NOMINAL TO THE BACK SURFACE NPT Do MAKE -IN WALL SURFACE NOTES Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if _ * 6 the bulb is cracked or there is loss of } —�! *f‘ 5 liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler held horizontally, a small air bubble 2 - 3/16" ,� 2 - 3/16" I should be present. The diameter of the (55,6 mm) f dILMIh I (55,6 mm) I ' 4 air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch if (1,6 mm) for the 135 °F /57 °C to 3/32 _ e = . inch (2,4 mm) for the 286 °F /141 °C (3g, / mm) FLA NCH � i 6 P 2 t emperature ratings. ■ 7 A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint — � - !� 0 i should be obtained with a torque of 7 1 to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi- SHOWN SHOWN CROSS mum of21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque PENDENT UPRIGHT SECTION may be used to install sprinklers with 1/2 NPT connections. Higher levels of • . torque may distort the sprinkler and 1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb , 6 - Deflector cause leakage or impairment of the 2 - Button Assembly 5 - Compression 7- Ejection Spring sprinkler. • Screw Do not attempt to make -up for insuffi- . cient adjustment in the escutcheon * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to orifice seat on frame. . plate by under- or over - tightening the * *Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request. • sprinkler. Readjust the position of the sprinkler fitting to suit. FIGURE 2 The Series TY -FRB Horizontal and 5.6 K- FACTOR QUICK RESPONSE Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers must be SERIES TY -FRB VERTICAL SIDEWALL (TY3431) SPRINKLERS installed in accordance with the follow- • ing instructions. Step 1.Horizontal sidewall sprinklers are to be • installed in the horizontal . position with their centerline of water- Step B. After installing the Style 10 or • way perpendicular to the back wall and 20. Mounting Plate over the sprinkler Care: and parallel to the ceiling. The word "TOP" threads, hand tighten the sprinkler into , on the Deflector is to face towards the the sprinkler fitting. M aintenance • ceiling. Step C. Tighten the sprinkler into the Vertical sidewall sprinklers are to be sprinkler fitting using only the W -Type be maintained ned and and serviced Sprinklers accord- installed in the pendent or upright po- 7 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. sition with the arrow on the Deflector Figure 6). With reference to Figure 1, ante with the following g instructions: in acn : pointing away from the wall. - the W -Type 7 Recessed Sprinkler NOTES Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap- Wrench is to be applied to the sprinkler Before closing a fire protection system plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten Wrench flats. main control valve for maintenance the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting. Step D. After the ceiling has been in- work on the fire protection system that Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the stalled or the finish coat has been ap- it controls, permission to shut down sprinkler fitting using only the W -Type plied, slide on the Style 10 or 20 Clo- the affected fire protection system 6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 5), sure over the Series TY -FRB Sprinkler must be obtained from the proper With reference to Figure 1 or 2, the and push the Closure over the Mount- authorities and all personnel who may W -Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench is to be ing Plate until its flange comes in con- be affected by this action must be no applied to the wrench flats. tact with the ceiling tified. The owner must assure that the sprin- The Series TY - FRB Recessed Hori klers are not used for hanging of any zontal Sidewall Sprinklers must be objects; otherwise, non - operation in installed in accordance with the follow- the event of a fire or inadvertent opera- ing instructions. tion may result. Step A. Recessed horizontal sidewall Absence of an escutcheon, which is sprinklers are to be installed in the used to cover a clearance hole, may horizontal position with their centerline delay the time to sprinkler operation in of waterway perpendicular to the back a fire situation. wall and parallel to the ceiling. The word "TOP" on the Deflector is to face Sprinklers that are found to be leaking towards the ceiling. or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion • TFP176 Page 5 of 6 y 5/8±1 /4" G (15,9±6,4 mm) MOUNTING FACE OF E D "A' RECESS SURFACE /RNC (END 2 MODELS) SPRINKLER " NPT MO FITTING A FIGURE 5 CLOSURE rai W -TYPE 6 SPRINKLER WRENCH ,41_ 2 -7/8" DIA. SERIES Fed (73 mm) WRENCH TY FRB _ RECESS __I III (57,2 DIA. I ow& (57,2 mm) WI MOUNTING ' PLATE • �� i y 1/8" • PUSH WRENCH (3,2 mm) IN TO ENSURE . ENGAGEMENT 1 -1/4" (31,8 mm) 3/4" (19,1 mm)' WITH SPRINKLER 3/4" (19,1 mm) • ' 1/4" (6,4 mm) — . WRENCHING AREA • FIGURE 3 FIGURE 6 SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLER . W -TYPE 7 RECESSED WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT SPRINKLER WRENCH STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON •1/2 ±1/8" must be replaced. • • • (12,7±3,2 mm) Automatic sprinklers must never be FACE OF painted, plated,, coated or otherwise MOUNTING SPRINKLER altered after leaving the factory. Modi- SURFACE fied sprinklers must be replaced, • FITTING Sprinklers that have been exposed to corrosive products of combustion, but have not operated, should be replaced. CLOSURE • J . • if they cannot be completely cleaned • by wiping the sprinkler with a - cloth or by brushing it with a soft bristle brush. ,,,,,,,0_,...... Ill 2 -7/8" DIA. Care must be exercised to avoid dam - SERIES rial (73,0 mm) age to the sprinklers - before, during, TY FRB - 2 -1/4" DIA. and after installation. Sprinklers dam - �Wil (57,2 mm) aged by dropping, striking, wrench twist/slippage, or the like, must be re- ! placed. Also, replace any sprinkler MOUNTING ( I that has a cracked bulb or that has lost PLATE M liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installation r1 Section). • Frequent visual inspections are rec- 1/8" ommended to be initially performed for y 1- (3,2 mm) corrosion resistant coated sprinklers, L after the installation has been com- pleted, to verify the integrity of the cor- 1-1/4" (31,8 mm) _ 1/2" (12,7 mm) rosion resistant coating. Thereafter, • 1" (25,4 mm) 1/4" (6,4 mm) annual inspections per NFPA 25 should suffice; however, instead of in- FIGURE 4 specting from the floor level, a random SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLER sampling of close -up visual inspec- WITH TWO -PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT tions should be made, so as to better STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON determine the exact sprinkler condi- tion and the long term integrity of the • • Page 6 of 6 TFP176 • ° P/N 57 - XXX - X - XXX I SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE MODEUSIN RATING 378 HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL TY3331 1 NATURAL BRASS 135 135 °F /57 °C 375 VERTICAL SIDEWALL TY3431 4 WHITE POLYESTER 155 155 °F /68 °C 3 WHITE RAL9010)• 175 175Ff79°C 9 CHROME PLATED 200 200 °F /93 °C 7 LEAD COATED 286 286 °F /141 °C TABLE C • Eastern Hemisphere sales only. PART NUMBER SELECTION SERIES TY -FRB HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLERS corrosion resistant coating, as it may standards • of any other Authorities Ordering be affected by the. corrosive conditions Having Jurisdiction. Materials found present. • by TFBP to be defective shall be either repaired or replaced, at TFBP's sole P rocedure The owner is responsible for the in- option. TFBP neither assumes, nor spection, testing, and maintenance of authorizes any person to assume for it, When placing an order, indicate the their fire protection system and de- any other obligation in connection with full product name. Refer to the Price vices in compliance with this docu- the sale of products or parts of prod- List for complete listing of Part Num- ment, as well as with the applicable ucts. TFBP shall not be responsible for bers. standards of the National Fire Protec- sprinkler system design errors or inac- Contact your local distributor for avail- - tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in curate or incomplete information sup- ability. addition to the standards of any other plied by Buyer or Buyer's repre- authorities having jurisdiction. The in- sentatives. Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT stalling contractor or sprinkler manu- In no event shall TFBP be liable, in Thread Connections: facturer should be contacted relative contract, tort, strict liability or under Specify: (Specify•Model /SIN), Quick - to any questions. any other legal theory, for incidental, Response, (specify K-factor), (specify 9 rY. s P (P fY s ) (P fY It is recommended that automatic indirect, special or consequential dam- temperature rating), Series TY -FRB sprinkler systems be inspected, ages, including but not limited to labor (specify Horizontal Sidewall or Vertical tested, and maintained by a qualified charges, regardless of whether TFBP Sidewall) Sprinkler with (specify type Inspection Service in accordance with was informed about the possibility of of finish or coating), P/N (specify from local requirements and /or national such damages, and in no event shall Table C). codes. TFBP's liability exceed an 'amount • equal to the sales price. Recessed Escutcheon: Specify: Style (10 or 20) Recessed Limited The foregoing warranty is made in lieu Specify: with (specify *) finish, P/N of any and all other warranties ex- s ' Warranty (specify*). ) of merchantability and fitness for a par- • Refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP770. Products manufactured by Tyco Fire & ficular purpose, Building Products (TFBP) are war- This limited warranty sets forth the ex- Sprinkler Wrench: ranted solely to the original Buyer for clusive remedy for claims based on Specify: W -Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench, ten (10) years against defects in mate- failure of or defect in products, materi- P/N 56- 000 -6 -387. rial and workmanship when paid for als or components, whether the claim S eci W-Type and properly installed and maintained is made in contract, tort, strict liability - YP 7 Sprinkler Wrench, under normal use and service. This Y P// N 566- 850 -4 -001. warranty will expire ten (10) years or any other legal theory. from date of shipment by TFBP. No This warranty will apply to the full ex- warranty is given for products or com- tent permitted by law. The invalidity, in . ponents manufactured by companies whole or part, of any portion of this not affiliated by ownership with TFBP warranty will not affect the remainder. or for products and components which have been subject to misuse, improper installation, corrosion, or which have not been installed, maintained, modi- • fled or repaired in accordance with ap- plicable Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, and /or the TYCO FIRE & BUILDING PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446 [Page Too Large for OCR Processing] [Page Too Large for OCR Processing] [Page Too Large for OCR Processing]