Tyco Fire Product Star Pulsar S160 User manual

Pendent & Upright Sprinklers,
Std. Coverage, Std. Response,
Pulsar™ S160, K=16.8, 3/4" NPT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Star 16.8 K-Factor Pulsar S160, Standard Response,
Standard Coverage, Pendent and Upright Sprinklers (Ref.
Figure A) 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 Pulsar S160 Sprinklers are intended for use in fire
sprinkler systems designed in accordance with the stand-
ard installation rules recognized by the applicable Listing
or Approval agency (e.g., UL Listing is based on the re-
quirements of the National Fire Protection Association).
Also, when acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdic-
tion, they may be used with a “Reduced Design Area” as
indicated in Table A.
The 16.8 K-Factor Pulsar S160 Sprinklers were subjected
to full scale, high-piled storage, fire tests to qualify their
use in lieu of 8.0 or 11.2 K-Factor standard spray sprin-
klers for the protection of high-piled storage.
Higher flow rates can be achieved at much lower pre-
sures with the 16.8 K-Factor S160 Sprinklers — making
their use highly advantageous in high density applica-
tions, such as the protection of high-piled storage.
The use of the 16.8 K-Factor S160 Sprinkler also has the
advantage of having a UL and C-UL specific application
listing, which in some cases can subsequently reduce the
design area and the overall water demand of a sprinkler
system. Refer to Table A for details.
Applications for the 16.8 K-Factor Pulsar S160 Pendent
and Upright Sprinklers are expanding beyond the current
listings/approvals. For information regarding research fire
tests which may be acceptable to an Authority Having Ju-
risdiction, please contact the Technical Services Depart-
ment.
WARNING
The 16.8 K-Factor, Pulsar S160 Upright Specific Applica-
tion Storage Sprinklers described herein must be in-
stalled 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 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 manufacturer should be con-
tacted relative to any questions.
OPERATION
The glass bulb contains a fluid which expands when ex-
posed to heat. When the rated temperature is reached,
the fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the glass bulb,
which then allows the sprinkler to activate and flow water.
TECHNICAL DATA
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. FM Approved.
(Laboratory listings and approvals are given in Table A)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT or ISO 7-R3/4
Discharge Coefficient
K = 16.8 GPM/psi1/2 (241,9 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
155°F/68°C, 200°F/93°C, or 286°F/93°C
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics (Ref. Figure 1)
The Pulsar S160 utilizes a dezincification resistant
bronze alloy frame and a 5 mm frangible bulb element.
The button is bronze, and the deflector and compression
screw are brass. The gasketed spring plate is sealed on
both its inside and outside edges with a Teflon  gasket.
SIN S8041 SIN S8040
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INSTALLATION
NOTE
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 horizontal, a small air bubble should be pre-
sent. 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 286°F/141°C rating.
The Pulsar S160 Sprinklers must be installed in accord-
ance with the following instructions.
1. With pipe thread sealant applied to the pipe threads, hand
tighten the S160 Sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
2. Using the W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Fig. B) applied
to the sprinkler Wrench Flats (Ref. Fig. A), tighten the S160
Sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
NOTE
A leak tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler joint should be ob-
tainedwithatorqueof10to20ft.lbs.(13,4to26,8Nm).
Higher levels of torque may distort the sprinkler inlet with
consequent leakage or impairment of the sprinkler.
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FIGURE 1
16.8 K-FACTOR PULSAR S160 PENDENT AND UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS
3/4" NPT
1/2" (12.7 mm)
(60.3 mm)
NOMINAL 2-3/8"
(60.3 mm)
2-3/8"
MAKE-IN
FLAT
WRENCH
FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 8 SPRINKLER WRENCH
RECESS
WRENCH
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TYPE TEMPERATURE BULB
LIQUID
COLOR
NATURAL
BRASS
SPRINKLER FINISH
NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL Listed) and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL Listed) for
the following applications:
16.8 K-Factor S160 Sprinklers may be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 standard sprinkler position and area/density flow calcula-
tion requirements for light, ordinary, or extra hazard occupancies with a minimum residual (flowing) pressure of 7 psi (0,5 bar).
16.8 K-Factor S160 Sprinklers may be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 standard sprinkler position and area/density flow calcula-
tion requirements for high piled storage occupancies with a minimum residual (flowing) pressure of 7 psi (0,5 bar).
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL Listed) and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL Listed) for
the following “specific application” and with ceiling only protection (i.e., no in-rack sprinklers):
16.8 K-Factor S160 Sprinklers, when acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, may be used to protect single, double, multiple-
row, or portable rack storage of Class I-IV commodity, encapsulated or non-encapsulated, as well as cartoned or uncartoned unex-
panded Group A or B plastics, or, cartoned expanded Group A or B plastics, with:
a storage height of up to 20 feet (6,1 m);
a maximum ceiling height of 25 feet (7,6 m);
a minimum deflector to top of storage clearance of 36 inches (0,9 m);
a minimum design density of 0.60 gpm/ft2(34 mm/min);
a minimum residual (flowing) pressure of 7 psi (0,5 bar);
a minimum “Reduced Design Area” of 2000 ft2(186 m2) for wet systems or 2600 ft2(242 m2) for dry systems;
a maximum coverage area of 100ft2(9,3 m2);
NFPA spacing criteria for standard spray sprinklers, i.e. 12 feet (2,7 m)* maximum and 6 feet (1,8 m) minimum;
NFPA deflector-to-ceiling distances; and,
NFPA obstruction criteria for standard spray sprinklers.
* 12’-6" is allowed for 25’ wide bays.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation as follows:
16.8 K-Factor S160 Sprinklers are to be installed in accordance with the applicable “control mode specific area/density” guidelines
provided by Factory Mutual. (FM guidelines may differ from UL and C-UL Listing criteria.)
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
PENDENT
(SIN S8041)
155°F/68°C
200°F/93°C Green
Red
1, 2
Blue286°F/141°C
1, 2, 3
155°F/68°C
UPRIGHT
(SIN S8040) 200°F/93°C
286°F/141°C
Red
Green
Blue
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Pulsar S160 Sprinklers must be maintained and serviced
in accordance with the following instructions:
NOTES
Before closing a fire protection system control valve for
maintenance work on the fire protection system which it
controls, permission to shut down the affected fire protec-
tion system must be obtained from the proper authorities
and all personnel who may be affected by this action
must be notified.
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:
Pulsar S160 Pendent Sprinkler (#8041)
Pulsar S160 Upright Sprinkler (#8040)
W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench (#3950)
Refer to Price List for for complete listing of Part Num-
bers with respect to temperature ratings, etc.
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