Johnson Controls tyco AQUAMIST ULF AM34 User manual

Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Type ULF AM34 Horizontal Sidewall Nozzles
Automatic (Closed)
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IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
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.
Worldwide
Contacts
www.tyco-fire.com
General
Description
TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Type ULF AM34 Horizontal Sidewall
Nozzles are closed (automatic) nozzles
intended for use with engineered, water
mist systems. They are low-pressure
nozzles that utilize a single fluid jet
impinging on a diffuser to produce a
spray having a range of water droplet
sizes suitable for the control of Class
A fires.
It is recommended that the end-user
be consulted with respect to the suit-
ability of the materials of construction
for any given corrosive environment.
The effects of ambient tempera-
ture, concentration of chemicals, and
gas/chemical velocity should be con-
sidered, at a minimum, along with the
corrosive nature to which the nozzles
may be exposed.
NOTICE
The AQUAMIST Type ULF AM34
Nozzles described herein must be
installed and maintained in compliance
with this document and with the appli-
cable standards of the VdS CEA 4001
“Sprinkler Systems Planning and Instal-
lation”, or EN12845 “Automatic Sprin-
kler Systems - Design, Installation and
Maintenance”, in addition to the stan-
dards of any authorities having jurisdic-
tion. Failure to do so may impair the
performance of these devices.
The design of individual water mist
systems can vary considerably,
depending on the characteristics and
nature of the hazard and the basic
purpose of the water mist system.
Because of these variations, the design
of water mist systems for fire protec-
tion must only be performed by expe-
rienced designers who thoroughly
understand the limitations as well as
capabilities of such systems.
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.
Approvals
TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST Type
ULF AM34 Horizontal Sidewall Nozzles
are VdS approved when used as part
of an engineered, wet-pipe water mist
system. In particular, the VdS approval
was performed in accordance with the
accommodations portion of VdS test
protocol “Protection of Office Spaces
and Accommodation Areas with Water
Mist Sidewall Sprinklers”, dated April,
2016.
Technical
Data
Discharge Coefficient
K=25,9 LPM/bar½(K=1.8 GPM/psi½)
Thread Connection
1/2 in. NPT
Response Time Index (RTI)
Quick Response
Finish
Natural Brass
Pure White
Signal White
Chrome Plated
Temperature Ratings
57ºC (135ºF)
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Orifice Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Sealing Assembly ..Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Ejection Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass
Diffuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
The smallest waterway (orifice) diam-
eter of the Orifice Insert is nominally
7,54 mm (0.297 in.). The diameter of the
Inlet Strainer perforations is nominally
3,2 mm (0.125 in.).
Design
Criteria
Obtain guidance for the design of a
water mist system that utilizes the
TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Type ULF AM34 Horizontal Sidewall
Nozzles from the Technical Services
department.
Installation
TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST Type
ULF AM34 Horizontal Sidewall Nozzles
must be installed in accordance with
this section.
Do not install any bulb type nozzle
if the bulb is cracked or there is a
loss of liquid from the bulb. With the
nozzle held horizontally, a small air
bubble should be present. The diam-
eter of the air bubble is approximately
1,6 mm (1/16 in.) for the 57°C (135°F)
temperature rating.

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A leak-tight 1/2 in. NPT nozzle joint
should be obtained by applying a min-
imum-to-maximum torque of 9,5 to
19,0 N∙m (7 to 14 lb-ft). Higher levels
of torque can distort the nozzle inlet
and cause leakage or impairment of
the nozzle.
Type ULF AM34
The AQUAMIST Type ULF AM34
Nozzles must be installed in accor-
dance with the following instructions.
Step 1. Install the Type ULF AM34
Nozzles in the horizontal position as
shown in Figure 1.
Step 2. With pipe thread sealant
applied to the pipe threads, hand-
tighten the nozzle into the nozzle fitting.
Step 3. Tighten the nozzle into
the nozzle fitting using only the
W-Type 6 Wrench. Refer to Figure 3
for more information. With reference to
Figure 1, apply the W-Type 6 Wrench to
the wrench flats. Align the hood of the
diffuser so it is parallel to the ceiling.
Step 4. After installation is complete,
remove the bulb protector from the
nozzle.
Type ULF AM34 Recessed
The Type ULF AM34 AQUAMIST
Recessed Nozzles must be installed
in accordance with the following
instructions.
Step A. Install the Recessed Type
ULF AM34 in the horizontal position as
shown in Figure 2.
Step B. After installing the Style 20
Mounting Plate, as applicable, over
the nozzle threads and with pipe-thread
sealant applied to the pipe threads,
hand-tighten the nozzle into the nozzle
fitting.
Step C. Tighten the nozzle into the
nozzle fitting using only the W-Type 7
Recessed Sprinkler Wrench. Refer to
Figure 4 for more information. With
reference to Figure 1, apply the
W-Type 7 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench
to the nozzle wrench flats.
Components:
Strainer
Sealing
Frame
Button
Diffuser
Bulb
Assembly
Ejection
Spring
Orice Insert
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
8
7
1
4
5
3
2
31,0 mm
(1.22")
42,9 mm
(1-11/16")
60,3 mm
(2-3/8")
17,5 mm
(11/16")
5
8
7 6
WRENCH
FLATS
2
431
1/2" NPT
17,5 mm
(11/16")
ESCUTCHEON
PLATE SEATING
SURFACE
11,1 mm (7/16")
NOMINAL MAKE-IN
TOP-OF-
DIFFUSER
STYLE 20
RECESSED
ESCUTCHEON
WRENCH
FLATS
73,0 mm DIA.
(2-7/8")
73,0 mm DIA.
(2-7/8")
MOUNTING
PLATE
FACE OF
NOZZLE
FITTING
11,1±3,2 mm
(7/16±1/8")
MOUNTING
SURFACE
6,4 mm (1/4")
12,7 mm (1/2")
AM34
CLOSURE
57,2 mm DIA.
(2-1/4")
3,2 mm
(1/8")
28,6 mm
(1-1/8")
34,9 mm
(1-3/8")
WRENCH RECESS
(END "A" USED
FOR AM34)
WRENCH
RECESS
PUSH WRENCH
IN TO ENSURE
ENGAGEMENT
WITH NOZZLE
WRENCHING AREA
FIGURE 3
W-TYPE 6 WRENCH
FIGURE 1
TYPE ULF AM34 AQUAMIST NOZZLE
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 2
STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
FOR USE WITH THE
TYPE ULF AM34 AQUAMIST NOZZLE
FIGURE 4
W-TYPE 7 RECESSED WRENCH

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Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Type ULF AM34 Horizontal Sidewall
Nozzles must be maintained and ser-
viced 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, obtain permission to
shut down the affected fire protection
system from the proper authorities
and notify all personnel who may be
affected by this action.
Nozzles which are found to be leaking
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion
must be replaced.
Automatic nozzles must never be
painted, plated, coated, or other-
wise altered after leaving the factory.
Modified nozzles must be replaced.
Nozzles 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 nozzle with a cloth or by
brushing it with a soft bristle brush.
Care must be exercised to avoid
damage to the nozzles before, during,
and after installation. Nozzles damaged
by dropping, striking, wrench twist/
slippage, or the like, must be replaced.
Also, replace any nozzle that has a
cracked bulb or that has lost liquid from
its bulb. Refer to the Installation section
for more information.
Frequent visual inspections are recom-
mended to be initially performed for
nozzles installed in potentially corro-
sive atmospheres to verify the integ-
rity of the materials of construction
and finish as they may be affected by
the corrosive conditions present for a
given installation. Thereafter, annual
inspections per applicable standards
are required, in addition to inspec-
tions required by the authority having
jurisdiction.
The owner is responsible for the
inspection, testing, and maintenance of
their fire protection system and devices
in compliance with this document, as
well as with the applicable standards
of any other authorities having juris-
diction. Contact the installing contrac-
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.
Water mist systems should be in-
spected, tested, and maintained by a
qualified Inspection Service in accor-
dance with local requirements and/or
national codes.
Step D. After the wall has been
installed or the finish coat has been
applied, slide on the Style 20 Closure
over the Type ULF AM34 Nozzle and
push the Closure over the Mounting
Plate until its flange comes in contact
with the wall.
Step E. After installation is complete,
remove bulb protector from nozzle.
Note: Absence of a Style 20 Recessed
Escutcheon, which is used to cover a
clearance hole, can delay the time to
nozzle operation in a fire situation.
Limited
Warranty
For warranty terms and conditions, visit
www.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).
Type ULF AM34 AQUAMIST Nozzles
Specify: Type ULF AM34 AQUAMIST
Nozzle with 57ºC (135ºF) tempera-
ture rating, finish (specify), and P/N
(specify):
Natural Brass .................49-034-1-135
Pure White (RAL9010)a. . . . . . . . .49-034-3-135
Signal White (RAL9003)b. . . . . . . .49-034-4-135
Chrome Plated ................49-034-9-135
a. Eastern Hemisphere sales only
b. Formerly known as Bright White
Escutcheon
Specify: Style 20 Recessed Escutch-
eon with (specify*) finish, P/N (specify*)
* Refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP770
Wrench
Specify: W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-000-6-387
Specify: W-Type 7 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-850-4-001

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