Tyco 16.8 K-factor User manual

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TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to

regulatory and health information.

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

installation 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.

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Ultra K17 — 16.8 K-factor

Upright Speciﬁc Application Control Mode Sprinkler

Standard Response, 286 °F (141 °C)

General

Description

The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17,

286°F (141°C), Standard Response,

Upright Speciﬁc Application Control

Mode Sprinklers (Ref. Figure 1) are

automatic sprinklers of the frangible

bulb type. They are intended for use

in speciﬁc application, control mode

applications. For details, please contact

the Technical Services Department.

NOTICE

The Ultra K17, Standard Response,

Upright Speciﬁc Application Control

Mode Sprinklers described herein must

be installed and maintained in compli-

ance with this document and the appli-

cable standards of the National Fire

Protection Association, in addition to

the standards of any authorities having

jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair

the performance of these devices.

The owner is responsible for main-

taining their fire protection system

and devices in proper operating con-

dition. Contact the installing contrac-

tor or product manufacturer with any

questions.

Sprinkler

Identiﬁcation

Number (SIN)

T Y 710 3

Technical

Data

Approvals

FM Approved

UL Listed

EAC Approved

Maximum Working Pressure

175 psi (12,1 bar)

Pipe Thread Connection

3/4 in. NPT

Discharge Coefﬁcient

K = 16.8 GPM/psi½(241,9 LPM/bar½)

Ultra K17 (TY7103) Upright

Sprinklers with a 286 °F (141 °C)

temperature rating are available

only to QUELL & VanQuish

Contractors.

Temperature Ratings

286°F (141°C)

Finish

Natural Brass

Physical Characteristics

Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze

Sealing Assembly ..Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON

Bulb (5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass

Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass

Deﬂector ..............Chrome Plated Brass

Design

Criteria

For design criteria, please contact the

Technical Services Department

Operation

The glass bulb contains a ﬂuid that

expands when exposed to heat. When

the rated temperature is reached, the

ﬂuid expands sufﬁciently to shatter the

glass bulb, allowing the sprinkler to

activate and ﬂow water.

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Installation

The TYCO Ultra K17 Sprinklers must

be installed in accordance with this

section.

NOTICE

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 horizontal, a small air bubble

should be present. The diameter of the

air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch

(1,6 mm).

Step 1. With pipe thread sealant

applied to the pipe threads, hand

tighten the Ultra K17 Sprinkler into the

sprinkler ﬁtting.

Step 2. Using the W-Type 8 Sprinkler

Wrench (Ref. Figure 2) applied to the

sprinkler Wrench Flats (Ref. Figure 1),

tighten the Ultra K17 Sprinkler into the

sprinkler ﬁtting.

NOTICE

A leak tight 3/4 in. NPT sprinkler joint

should be obtained by applying a min-

imum-to-maximum torque of 10 to 20

lb-ft (13,4 to 26,8 N·m). Higher levels of

torque may damage the sprinkler with

consequent leakage or impairment of

the sprinkler.

Type Temperature

Rating Bulb Liquid

Color

Sprinkler Finish

Natural Brass

W/ Chrome Deﬂector

Upright

K = 16.8 (TY7103) 286°F (141°C) Blue 1, 2, 3

NOTES

1. FM Approved

2. UL Listed for use only in dry pipe sprinkler systems

3. EAC Approved

UPRIGHTCROSS SECTION

Button

Compression

Screw

Bulb

Sealing Assembly

Frame

Deector 2-3/8"

(60,3 mm)

WRENCH

FLAT

Temperature rating is

indicated on deector.

1/2"

(12,7 mm)

NOMINAL

MAKE-IN

3/4"

NPT

WRENCH

RECESS

TABLE A

LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS

(Refer to the Design Criteria Section)

FIGURE 2

W-T YPE 8

SPRINKLER WRENCH

FIGURE 1

ULTRA K17, 286°F (141°C), UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS (TY7103)

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Care and

Maintenance

The TYCO Ultra K17 Sprinklers must be

maintained and serviced in accordance

with this section.

Before closing a ﬁre protection system

main control valve for maintenance

work on the ﬁre protection system that

it controls, permission to shut down the

affected ﬁre protection systems must

be obtained from the proper authorities

and all personnel who may be affected

by this action must be notiﬁed.

Sprinklers that are found to be leaking

or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion

must be replaced.

Automatic sprinklers must never be

painted, plated, coated, or other-

wise altered after leaving the factory.

Modiﬁed sprinklers must be replaced.

Sprinklers that have been exposed to

corrosive products of combustion, but

have not operated, should be replaced

if they cannot be completely cleaned

by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or

by brushing it with a soft bristle brush.

Care must be exercised to avoid

damage to the sprinklers - before,

during, and after installation. Sprin-

klers damaged by dropping, striking,

wrench twist/slippage, or the like, must

be replaced. Also, replace any sprin-

kler that has a cracked bulb or that has

lost liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installa-

tion Section).

The owner is responsible for the inspec-

tion, testing, and maintenance of their

ﬁre protection system and devices in

compliance with this document, as

well as with the applicable standards

of the National Fire Protection Asso-

ciation (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to

the standards of any other authorities

having jurisdiction. Contact the install-

ing contractor or product manufacturer

with any questions.

Automatic sprinkler systems are rec-

ommended to be inspected, tested,

and maintained by a qualiﬁed Inspec-

tion Service in accordance with local

requirements and/or national codes.

Limited

Warranty

For warranty terms and conditions, visit

ww.tyco-ﬁre.com.

Ordering

Procedure

Contact your local distributor for avail-

ability. When placing an order, indicate

the full product name and Part Number

(P/N).

Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT

Thread Connections

Specify: TY7103, 16.8 K-factor, Ultra

K17, 286°F (141°C), Upright Speciﬁc

Application Control Mode Sprinkler,

P/N 51-887-1-286

Sprinkler Wrench

Specify: W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench,

P/N 56-892-1- 001

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