Tyco Fire Product Star Luminous S176 User manual

Standard Response
Standard Coverage
Dry Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers
Luminous™ S176, 5 mm Bulb
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Star Luminous S176, 5.6 K-Factor, Standard Re-
sponse, Standard Coverage, Dry Horizontal Sidewall
Sprinklers are decorative glass bulb automatic sprinklers
designed for use in applications where the sprinklers
and/or a portion of the connecting piping may be exposed
to freezing temperatures (e.g., horizontal piping exten-
sions from a wet pipe sprinkler system through a wall to
protect a freezer or unheated area of a building).
The Luminous S176, 5 mm Bulb, Dry Horizontal Sidewall
Sprinklers are “standard response - standard orifice
spray sprinklers” and are available in a wide range of op-
erating temperatures and order lengths. The Luminous
S176 Sprinklers are intended for use in fire sprinkler sys-
tems designed in accordance with the standard installa-
tion rules recognized by the applicable Listing or Ap-
proval agency (e.g., UL Listing is based on NFPA 13
requirements).
They are designed for installation along a wall and just be-
neath a smooth ceiling. Installed with their centerline of
waterway horizontal, these sprinklers produce a quarter-
spherical water distribution pattern that is predominately
directed downward and outward from the sprinkler with a
portion of the spray being directed towards the backwall.
The Standard Escutcheon for the Luminous S176 is a
separable two-piece design which allows installation of
the sprinklers and pressure testing of the fire protection
system, prior to wall construction and/or application of a
finish coat to the wall. It also permits refinishing of a wall
surface without having to first shut down the fire protec-
tion system and remove the sprinklers.
WARNINGS
The Luminous S176 Standard Response, Dry Horizontal
Sidewall Sprinklers described herein must be installed
and maintained in compliance with this document, as well
as with the applicable standards of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, in addition to the standards of any
other authorities having jurisdiction. Failure to do so may
impair the integrity of these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintaining their fire protec-
tion system and devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler manufacturer should
be contacted relative to any questions.
The Luminous S176 Standard Response, Dry Horizontal
Sidewall Sprinklers must only be installed in fittings that
meet the requirements of the Design Criteria section.
OPERATION
When the Luminous S176 is in service, water is pre-
vented from entering the assembly by the Plug & O-ring
(Ref. Figure 2) in the Inlet of the Sprinkler. 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, and the Bulb Seat is
released. The compressed Spring is then able to expand
and push the Water Tube as well as the Guide Tube out-
ward. This action simultaneously pulls inward on the
Yoke, withdrawing the Plug & O-ring from the Inlet, which
then allows the sprinkler to activate and flow water.
TECHNICAL DATA
Approvals
UL and ULC Listed. FM Approved.
NYC Approved (MEA 212-98-E).
(Refer to Table A.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Discharge Coefficient
K=5.6GPM/psi
1/2 (80,6 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
135°F/57°C to 360°F/182°C (Refer to Table A)
Finishes
Sprinkler: Natural Brass, Chrome Plated, White Polyester
Escutcheon: White Coated or Chrome Plated
(Colors other than white are available on request.)
Physical Characteristics (Ref. Figure 1)
The Plug and Inlet are brass, and the O-ring is silicone
rubber. The Casing is galvanized carbon steel. The Frame
is bronze, the Deflector is brass, and the Compression
Screw is bronze. The Water Tube is brass, and the Bulb
Seat, Spring, and Yoke are stainless steel. The Guide
Tube sub-assembly is constructed of stainless steel and
brass. The two pieces of the Escutcheon are low carbon
steel.
Patents
U.S.A. Patent Number 5,188,185 is applicable to the Lumi-
nous S176 Dry Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers.
DESIGN CRITERIA
The Luminous S176 Dry Sprinklers are to be installed in
the 1 inch NPT outlet of a malleable iron threaded tee fit-
ting per ANSI B16.3 or cast iron threaded tee fitting per
ANSI B16.4 with the end sprinkler fitting on a branch line
to be plugged as shown in Figure 1.
SIN S3234
Standard Escutcheon
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NOTE
Do not install the Luminous S170 into any other type fit-
ting without first consulting the Technical Services Depart-
ment. Failure to use the appropriate fitting may result in:
failure of the sprinkler to properly operate due to binding
of the inlet Plug; or, insufficient engagement of the inlet
pipe threads with consequent leakage.
When Dry Sprinklers are to be used in wet pipe sprinkler
systems protecting areas subject to freezing tempera-
tures (e.g., coolers or freezers), consideration must be
given to the appropriate length of the sprinkler that will
prevent freezing of the water in the connecting pipes, due
to conduction. When the temperature surrounding the wet
pipe sprinkler system is maintained at a minimum tem-
perature of 40°F/4°C, the following are the minimum rec-
ommended lengths between the face of the sprinkler fit-
ting and the outside surface of the protected area (i.e.,
length exposed to minimum ambient of 40°F/4°C):
•12 inches (300 mm) when the temperature within the
protected area is -20°F/-29°C
•18 inches (450 mm) when the temperature within the
protected area is -40°F/-40°C
•24 inches (600 mm) when the temperature within the
protected area is -60°F/-51°C
For protected area temperatures between those given
above, the minimum recommended length from the face
of the fitting to the outside of the protected area may be
determined by interpolating between the indicated values.
NOTE
When Dry Sprinklers penetrate a wall into an area subject
to freezing, the clearance space around the Sprinkler
Casing must be completely sealed in order to prevent the
leakage of moist air into the freezing area which might re-
sult in the formation of condensate around the Frame, De-
flector, Bulb Seat, or Bulb. Failure to prevent the forma-
tion of condensate could result in the build-up of ice
around the releasing components and, consequently,
either an inadvertent operation of the sprinkler or im-
paired operation due to reduced thermal sensitivity.
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SPRINKLER FITTING
(REFER TO DESIGN
1" NPT (ISO 7/1 ON SPECIAL REQUEST)
SURFACE
MOUNTING
4" ± 1/8"
(101.6 ± 3.2 mm)
2-1/2" (63.5 mm) MINIMUM
"A"
O
RDER LEN
G
TH
48" (1.22 m) MAXIMUM
(44.5 mm)
1-3/4" DIA.
FLAT
WRENCH
(WALL)
CRITERIA SECTION)
(76.2 mm)
3" DIA.
3.5°
5/16"
(7.9 mm)
CENTERLINE
OF WATERWAY
SPRINKLER
FITTING
FACE OF
IN 1/4" INCREMENTS
FIGURE 1
LUMINOUS S176 SR DRY HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLER
SPRINKLER FINISH
Temperature
Rating
Bulb
Color Code
Natural
Brass
Chrome
Plated
135°F/57°C
155°F/68°C
175°F/79°C
Red
Yellow
Orange
SIN S3234
“A” Order Length:
2-1/2 to 48 inches
(63,5 to 1219,2 mm)
Deflector-to-Ceiling
Distance:
4 to 12 inches
(100 to 300 mm)
See Note 5
1, 2, 3. 4
Notes:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Light or
Ordinary Hazards.
2. Listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada for use in
Light or Ordinary Hazards.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation for use in
Light or Ordinary Hazards.
4. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 212-98-E.
5. To meet the requirement of a deflector-to-ceiling distance of
4to12inches,thecenterlineofthesprinklerwaterway
shown in Figure 1 must be 4-5/16 to 12-5/16 inches below
the ceiling.
TABLE A
LUMINOUS S176 STANDARD RESPONSE (SR)
DRY HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLER
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
200°F/93°C
286°F/141°C
Green
Blue
1, 2, 3, 4
1, 2, 3, 4
360°F/182°C Mauve 1, 2, 4
Polyester
(All
Colors)
1, 2, 4
1, 2, 4
1, 2, 4
1, 2, 4
1, 2, 4
1, 2, 4
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INSTALLATION
The Luminous S176 must be installed in accordance with
the following instructions:
NOTES
The Luminous S176 must only be installed in fittings that
meet the requirements of the Design Criteria section.
Refer to the Design Criteria section for other important re-
quirements regarding sealing of the clearance space
around the Sprinkler Casing.
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 135°F/57°C rating to 1/8 inch
(3,2 mm) for the 360°F/182°C rating.
A leak tight 1 inch NPT sprinkler joint should be obtained
withatorqueof20to30ft.lbs.(26,8to40,2Nm).Higher
levels of torque may distort the sprinkler inlet with conse-
quent leakage or impairment of the sprinkler.
Do not attempt to compensate for insufficient adjustment
in an Escutcheon Plate by under- or over-tightening the
Sprinkler. Readjust the position of the sprinkler fitting to
suit.
1. The sprinkler must be installed only in the horizontal po-
sition, and the word “TOP” on the deflector must face up-
wards toward the ceiling.
2. With pipe thread sealant applied to the pipe threads,
hand tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
3. Wrench tighten the sprinkler by wrenching on the Cas-
ing with a pipe wrench whenever the casing is readily ac-
cessible. Otherwise, use a W-Type 7 Sprinkler Wrench
(Ref. Figure 3). The wrench recess of the W-Type 7 is to
be applied to the sprinkler wrench flats (Ref. Figure 1).
4. After the wall construction is completed or the finish coat
has been applied to the wall (as applicable), slide on the
outer piece of the Escutcheon until it comes in contact with
the wall (Ref Figure 4).
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FIGURE 2
LUMINOUS S176 SR DRY HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLER
ASSEMBLY
WATER
TUBE
GUIDE
TUBE HOLEINLET
INSERT DEFLECTOR5mm
SCREW
COMPRESSIO
N
O-RING
PLUG &
BULB
SEAT
YOKE
1" NPT
CASING
SPRING
VENT
FRAME
BULB
FIGURE 3
W-TYPE 7
(#2349) SPRINKLER
WRENCH
RECESS
WREN
C
H
ENSURE ENGAGEMENT WITH
PUSH WRENCH IN TO
SPRINKLER WREN
C
HIN
G
AREA
FIGURE 4
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INSTALLATION
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The Luminous S176 must be maintained and serviced in
accordance with the following instructions:
NOTES
Absence of the outer piece of an escutcheon, which is
used to cover a clearance hole, may delay the time to
sprinkler operation in a fire situation.
Before closing a fire protection system main control valve
for maintenance work on the fire protection system which
it controls, permission to shut down the affected fire pro-
tection systems must be obtained from the proper authori-
ties and all personnel who may be affected by this action
must be notified.
It is recommended that the piping connected to Dry Sprin-
klers be periodically checked to assure that proper pitch
and drainage is in accordance with the minimum require-
ments of the National Fire Protection Association if the
piping is subject to freezing temperatures.
A Vent Hole is provided in the Bulb Seat (Ref. Figure 2)
to indicate if the Dry Sprinkler is remaining dry. Evidence
of leakage from the Vent Hole is an indication that there
may be weepage past the O-ring seal and, therefore, it is
an indication that the sprinkler needs to be removed for
determining the cause of leakage (e.g. an improper instal-
lation or an ice plug). The fire protection system control
valve must be closed and the system drained before re-
moving the sprinkler.
Sprinklers which are found to be leaking or exhibiting vis-
ible signs of corrosion must be replaced.
Automatic sprinklers must never be shipped or stored
where their temperatures 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 corro-
sive 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. Sprinklers dam-
aged 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 Note).
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 appli-
cable standards of the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to the standards of any
other authorities having jurisdiction. The installing contrac-
tor or sprinkler manufacturer should be contacted relative
to any questions.
It is recommended that automatic sprinkler systems be in-
spected, tested, and maintained by a qualified Inspection
Service.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire Products are war-
ranted 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 Prod-
ucts or for products and components which have been
subject to misuse, improper installation, corrosion, or
which have not been installed, maintained, modified or re-
paired in accordance with applicable Standards of the Na-
tional Fire Protection Association, and/or the standards of
any other Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Materials found
by Tyco Fire Products to be defective shall be either re-
paired 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 connec-
tion with the sale of products or parts of products. Tyco
Fire Products shall not be responsible for sprinkler sys-
tem design errors or inaccurate or incomplete information
supplied by Buyer or Buyer’s representatives.
IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS BE LI-
ABLE, IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR UN-
DER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, FOR INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 IM-
PLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE.
ORDERING PROCEDURE
Please Specify:
1. Luminous S176, 5.6 K-Factor, SR Dry Horizontal
Sidewall Sprinkler (#3234)
Dry Sprinklers are furnished based upon Order Length
as measured from the face of the wall to the face of the
sprinkler fitting in which the individual sprinkler is to be
installed. After the measurement is taken, round it to
the nearest 1/4 inch increment.
Refer to Figure 1 for available “A” Order Lengths:
2. W-Type 7 Sprinkler Wrench (#2349)
Refer to Price List for complete listing of Part Numbers
with respect to temperature ratings, finishes, order
lengths, etc.
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