Tyco Fire Product CENTRAL Ultra K17 User manual

Operation: The glass bulb contains a
fluid which expands when exposed to
heat. When the rated temperature is
reached, the fluid expands sufficiently to
shatter the glass bulb, which then allows
the sprinkler to activate & flow water.
WARNING
The Ultra K17 Upright Sprinklers
described herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Protection
Association, in addition to the standards
of any other authorities having jurisdic-
tion. Failure to do so may impair the
integrity of these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and
devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
relative to any questions.
Sprinkler Identification Number
SIN C7153
Approvals
UL & C-UL Listed. FM Approved
(Refer to Tables 1, 2 & 3. The approvals
apply only to the service conditions
indicated in the Design Criteria Section)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT
Discharge Coefficient
K = 16.8 GPM/psi1/2 (241,9 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
155o F/68oC, 200oF/93oC
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Model Ultra K17
16.8 K-factor
Specific Application
Storage Sprinkler
Upright Glass Bulb Automatic Sprinkler
No. 3-3.0
General
Description
The Central Model Ultra K17, 16.8
K-Factor, Standard Response, Upright,
Specific Application Storage Sprinklers
are automatic sprinklers of the frangible
bulb type. They are "standard response
- spray sprinklers" which produce a
hemispherical water distribution pattern
below the deflector.
The Ultra K17 Specific Application
Storage Sprinklers are intended for use
in fire sprinkler systems designed in
accordance with the standard installa-
tion rules recognized by the applicable
Listing or Approval agency (e.g., UL
Listing is based on the requirements of
the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion), as well as in accordance with their
"specific application" listing/approvals.
The Ultra K17 Specific Application
Storage Sprinklers were subjected to
full scale, high-piled storage, fire tests to
qualify their use with reduced pressure
and design areas for the protection of
high-piled storage. The use of the
Ultra K17 Specific Application Storage
Sprinklers in some cases can subse-
quently reduce the design area and the
overall water demand of a sprinkler
system.
Applications for the Ultra K17 Specific
Application Storage Sprinklers are
expanding beyond the current "specific
application" listings/approvals. For
information regarding research fire tests
which may be acceptable to an
Authority Having Jurisdiction, please
contact the Technical Services Depart-
ment.
Technical
Data
CENTRAL ULTRATM K17TM 2-01
Specific
Application
Upright
Sprinklers
Finishes
Sprinkler: Natural Brass with Chrome
Deflector
Physical Characteristics
The Model Ultra K17 Upright Sprinklers
utilize a dezincification resistant (DZR)
bronze frame and a 5 mm bulb. The
two-piece button assembly is brass and
copper. The sprinkler frame orifice is
sealed with a gasketed spring plate
(Belleville Seal) consisting of a beryllium
nickel disc spring that is sealed on both
its inside and outside edges with a
TeflonTM gasket. The compression
screw is bronze, & the deflector is
brass.
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Design
Criteria
Figure 1 - Model ULTRA K17, Upright Sprinkler Figure 2 - Cross Section
Model ULTRA K17, Upright Sprinkler
Figure 3 - W-Type 8, Sprinkler Wrench (Part #1068)
The Model Ultra K17, 16.8 K-factor Upright Specific
Application Storage Sprinklers (Ref. Table 1) are UL and
C-UL Listed for use in accordance with design parameters
set forth in Table 2 of this Data Sheet. If a sprinkler system
is designed in accordance with Table 2, additional column
protection is not required.
The Model Ultra K17, 16.8 K-Factor Upright Specific
Application Storage Sprinklers (Ref. Table 1) are FM
Approved for use in accordance with Table 3 of this Data
Sheet. These sprinklers are approved as "Control Mode
Specific Application Sprinklers". If a sprinkler system is
designed in accordance with FM Loss Prevention Data
Sheet 8-9 (3.3.8.2), additional column protection is not
required.
Table 1 - Laboratory Listings and Approvals
The Model Ultra K17 Upright Sprinklers must be installed in
accordance with the following instructions.
NOTES
Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if the bulb is cracked or
there is a loss of liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler held
horizontally, a small air bubble should be present. The
diameter of the air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch (1,6 mm)
for the 155
° F/68 ° C to 3/32 inch (2,4 mm) for the 200 ° F/93 ° C
rating.
A leak tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler joint should be obtained
with a torque of 10 to 20 ft.lbs. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm). A maxi-
mum of 30 ft.lbs. (40.7 Nm) of torque is to be used to install
3/4 inch NPT sprinklers. Higher levels of torque may distort
the sprinkler inlet with consequent leakage or impairment of
the sprinkler.
Step 1. Upright sprinklers must be installed only in the upright
position. The deflector is to be parallel to the ceiling, roof, or
mounting surface, as applicable.
Step 2. With pipe thread sealant applied to the pipe threads,
hand tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting using
only the W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 3). With
reference to Figure 1, the W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench is to be
applied to the wrench flats only.
SPRINKLER
FRAME
DEFLECTOR
GLASS BULB
OPERATING
ELEMENT
GASKETED
SPRING PLATE
(BELLEVILLE
SEAL)
BUTTON
ASSEMBLY
COMPRESSION
SCREW
WRENCH
RECESS
SPRINKLER FINISH
Temperature Bulb Natural
Rating Color Code Brass
155°F/68°C Red
200°F/93°C Green
3
1,2,3
Installation
1-3/4
(44,5 mm)
WRENCH
FLAT
ELEVATION VIEW
2-3/8"
(60,3 mm)
7/16"
(11,1 mm)
3/4" NPT
Notes:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories for use in Canada.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation.
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Temperature Rating: 200°F/93°C
Hydraulic Design Criteria:
The density required is 0.80 gpm/sq. ft. (32.6 mm/min).
Design Area: For wet systems 2000 sq. ft. (186 m2)
and for dry systems use 4500 sq. ft.
(418.5 m2)
Spacing: Maximum spacing is 100 sq. ft. (9.3 m2) and
the minimum is 70 sq. ft. (6.5 m2). The
maximum distance between sprinklers is
12'-0" (3.7 m) - 12'-6"(3.8 m) spacing is
allowed in 25'-0"(7.6 m) bays. Minimum
spacing is 6'-0" (1.8 m) apart unless
separated by baffles.
Obstructions: NFPA criteria for standard spray
sprinklers.
Type of Storage: Single, double, multiple-row and
portable rack storage (No Solid
Shelves) and solid piled or
palletizied storage.
Commodity: Class I-IV, encapsulated or non-
encapsulated. Group A and B plastics -
cartoned, expanded or unexpanded as
well as exposed, unexpanded.
Maximum Storage Height: 25'-0" (7.6 m)
Clearance: 36" (914 mm) minimum from deflector to
top of storage.
Max. Ceiling Height in Area of Storage: 30'-0" (9.1 m)
Construction Type: All types - deflector distances per
NFPA 13.
System Type: Wet or dry
Table 2 - ULTRAK17 UL & C-UL Specific Application Guidelines
Table 3 - ULTRA K17 Factory Mutual Specific Application Guidelines
Hydraulic Design Criteria:
Class I & II commodities:
Class III, & IV, and cartoned
and Uncartoned unexpanded
Group A and B plastics:
Design Area: Calculate the Hydraulicaly most
demanding 5 Sprinkler Heads on 3
Branch Lines.
Spacing: Maximum spacing is 100 sq. ft. (9.3 m2) and
the minimum is 80 sq. ft. (7.4 m2). The
maximum distance between sprinklers is
12'-0" (3.7 m). Minimum spacing is 8'-0"
(2.4 m).
Other Details: See Factory Mutual Loss
Prevention Data Sheets 8-9
Type of Storage: Single, double, multiple-row and
portable rack storage (No Solid
Shelves) and solid piled or
palletizied storage.
Maximum Storage Height: 25'-0"(7.6 m)
Clearance: 36" (914 mm) minimum from deflector to
top of storage.
Max. Ceiling Height in Area of Storage: 30'-0" (9.1 m)
Construction Type: All types - deflector distances per
Factory Mutual Loss Prevention
Data Sheets 2-8N.
System Type: Wet & Single Interlock Preaction
Temperature Rating: 155°F/68°C or 200°F/93°C
15 Sprinklers at
22 psi (1.5 bar)
15 Sprinklers at
10 psi (0.7 bar)
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Ordering Information: When placing
an order, indicate the full product name.
Please specify the quantity, model,
style, orifice size, temperature rating,
type of finish or coating, and sprinkler
wrench. Refer to price list for complete
listing of Part Numbers.
Teflon is a trademark of the DuPont Corp.
The Model Ultra K17Upright Sprinklers
must be maintained and serviced in
accordance with the following instruc-
tions.
NOTES
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system it
controls, permission to shut down the
affected fire protection systems must be
obtained from the proper authorities.
All personnel who may be affected by
this action must be notified.
Sprinklers which are found to be
leaking or exhibiting visible signs of
corrosion must be replaced.
Automatic sprinklers must never be
shipped or stored where their tempera-
tures will exceed 100°F/38°C and they
must never be painted, plated, coated
or otherwise 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 - before, during, and after
installation. Sprinklers damaged by
dropping, striking, wrench twist/
slippage, or the like, must be replaced.
Also, replace any sprinkler that has a
cracked bulb or that has lost liquid from
its bulb (Ref. Installation Section).
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
the National Fire Protection Association
(e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to the
standards of any other authorities
having jurisdiction. The installing
contractor or sprinkler manufacturer
should be contacted relative to any
questions.
It is recommended that automatic
sprinkler systems be inspected, tested,
and maintained by a qualified Inspec-
tion Service.
Care &
Maintenance
Ordering
Information
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire
Products are warranted solely to the
original Buyer for ten (10) years against
defects in material and workmanship
when paid for and properly installed and
maintained under normal use and
service. This warranty will expire ten
(10) years from date of shipment by
Tyco Fire Products. No warranty is
given for products or components
manufactured by companies not
affiliated by ownership with Tyco Fire
Products or for products and compo-
nents which have been subject to
misuse, improper installation, corrosion,
or which have not been installed,
maintained, modified or repaired in
accordance with applicable Standards
of the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion, and/or the standards of any other
Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Materi-
als found by Tyco Fire Products to be
defective shall be either repaired or
replaced, at Tyco Fire Products' sole
option. Tyco Fire Products neither
assumes, nor authorizes any person to
assume for it, any other obligation in
connection with the sale of products or
parts of products. Tyco Fire Products
shall not be responsible for sprinkler
system design errors or inaccurate or
incomplete information supplied by
Buyer or Buyer's representatives.
IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE
PRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON-
TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR
UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL
THEORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDI-
RECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCO
FIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMED
ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT
SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS'
LIABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT
EQUAL TO THE SALES PRICE.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS
MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
Limited
Warranty
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