Tyco Fire Product Star SuperNova S120 User manual

Quick Response - Std. Coverage
Upright and Pendent
Intermediate Level Sprinklers
SuperNova™ S120
K=5.6 and 8.0
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Star SuperNova S120, 5.6 and 8.0 K-Factor, Upright
and Pendent, Intermediate Level Sprinklers are quick re-
sponse - standard coverage, fusible solder type spray
sprinklers primarily designed for use in rack storage sprin-
kler systems. The Shields are intended to help prevent
water spray from higher elevation sprinklers, which could
operate earlier during a fire, from wetting the fusible ele-
ment of lower elevation sprinklers, e.g., sprinklers located
in rack storage or sprinklers located beneath open grid-
ded catwalks.
WARNINGS
The SuperNova S120 Sprinklers described herein must
be installed and maintained in compliance with this docu-
ment, as well as with the applicable standards of the Na-
tional Fire Protection Association, in addition to the stand-
ards 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.
OPERATION
The fusible link (heat collector) assembly is comprised of
two link halves which are joined together by a thin layer
of solder. When the rated temperature is reached, the sol-
der melts and the two link halves separate, which then al-
lows the sprinkler to activate and flow water.
TECHNICAL DATA
Approvals
UL and ULC Listed. FM Approved.
(Refer to Table A. 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
1/2 inch NPT for K=5.6
3/4 inch NPT for K=8.0
Discharge Coefficient
K=5.6GPM/psi
1/2 (80,7 LPM/bar1/2)
K=8.0GPM/psi
1/2 (115,2 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
165°F/74°C or 212°F/100°C
Finish
Sprinkler: Natural Brass or Chrome Plated
Physical Characteristics (Ref. Figure 1)
The SuperNova S120 utilizes a bronze frame. The strut
and hook are bronze; the button, deflector, and shield
are brass; the orifice seal is Teflon  ; and, the two halves
of the fusible link assembly are nickel.
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DuPont Registered Trademark
SIN S1991
K=5.6 Upright
With Q-53 Shield
SIN S1865
K=5.6 Pendent
With Separately
Ordered Q-52
Shield/O-Ring/Speednut
SIN S1993
K=8.0 Upright
With Q-53 Shield
SIN S1867
K=8.0 Pendent
With Separately
Ordered Q-52
Shield/O-Ring/Speednut
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DESIGN CRITERIA
The 5.6 and 8.0 K-Factor, SuperNova S120 Upright and
Pendent, Intermediate Level Sprinklers are intended for
fire protection systems designed in accordance with the
standard installation rules recognized by the applicable
Listing or Approval agency (e.g., UL Listing is based on
NFPA 13 requirements).
INSTALLATION
The 5.6 and 8.0 K-Factor, SuperNova S120 Sprinklers
must be installed in accordance with the following instruc-
tions:
NOTES
A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint should be ob-
tained with a torque of 7 to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 14,0 Nm). A
maximum of 21 ft.lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque is to be used to
install sprinklers with 1/2 inch NPT connections. Higher
levels of torque may distort the sprinkler inlet with conse-
quent leakage or impairment of the sprinkler.
A leak tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler joint should be ob-
tainedwithatorqueof10to20ft.lbs.(13,4to26,8Nm).
A maximum of 30 ft.lbs. (40,2 Nm) of torque is to be used
to install sprinklers with 3/4 inch NPT connections. Higher
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FIGURE 1
5.6 K-FACTOR, SUPERNOVA S120
UPRIGHT AND PENDENT INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS
FIGURE 2
8.0 K-FACTOR, SUPERNOVA S120
UPRIGHT AND PENDENT INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS
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levels of torque may distort the sprinkler inlet with conse-
quent leakage or impairment of the sprinkler.
The O-ring seal for pendent sprinklers must be installed
to prevent possible dripping of spray onto the fusible link,
due to clearance between the shield mounting hole and
the threaded end of the sprinkler.
1. Upright sprinklers must be installed only in the upright
position and pendent sprinklers must be installed only in
the pendent position. The centerline of the sprinkler
must be vertical.
2. Upright sprinklers are shipped preassembled, and pen-
dent sprinklers are to be field assembled. Refer to Fig-
ure 1 or 2, as applicable, for proper orientation of parts
for the pendent sprinkler. The speednut is installed by ro-
tating it clockwise over the sprinkler pipe threads, and
the O-ring is rolled over the sprinkler pipe threads.
When properly installed, the O-ring and speednut will be
slightly compressed, thereby firmly holding the shield in
its proper position.
3. With pipe thread sealant applied to the pipe threads,
hand tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
Wrench tighten the Sprinkler using only the W-Type 11
Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 3). The wrench recess of
the W-Type 11 is to be applied to the sprinkler wrench-
ing area (Ref. Figure 1 or 2, as applicable).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The 5.6 and 8.0 K-Factor, SuperNova S120 Sprinklers
must be maintained and serviced in accordance with the
following instructions:
NOTE
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.
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 temperature will exceed 100°F/38°C and they
must never be painted, plated, coated, or otherwise al-
tered after leaving the factory. Modified or over-heated
sprinklers must be replaced.
Care must be exercised to avoid damage - before, dur-
ing, and after installation. Sprinklers damaged by drop-
ping, striking, wrench twist/slippage, or the like, must be
replaced.
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.
RECESS
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ONLY USE
SUPERNOVA
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#2849
FIGURE 3
W-TYPE 11 SPRINKLER WRENCH
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Temperature
Rating
Frame
Color Code
Natural
Brass
Chrome
Plated
Natural
Brass
165°F/74°C
212°F/100°C
Plain
White
K = 5.6 Upright (S1991)
K = 8.0 Upright (S1993)
Notes:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as Quick Response Sprinklers.
2. Listed by Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada as Quick Response Sprinklers.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation as Quick Response Rack Storage Sprinklers.
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
Chrome
Plated
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
K = 5.6 Pendent (S1865)
K = 8.0 Pendent (S1867)
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
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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:
5.6 K-Factor, SuperNova S120/Q-53
Upright Intermediate Level Sprinkler (#1991)
5.6 K-Factor, SuperNova S120 Pendent Sprinkler (#1865)
plus one SuperNova 1/2" NPT S120/Q-52 Pendent Shield
(#1568-07/09), one O-Ring (#1426-02), and one Speed-
nut (#1400)
8.0 K-Factor, SuperNova S120/Q-53
Upright Intermediate Level Sprinkler (#1993)
8.0 K-Factor, SuperNova S120 Pendent Sprinkler (#1867)
plus one SuperNova 3/4" NPT S120/Q-52 Pendent Shield
(#1568-08/10), one O-Ring (#1426-02), and one Speed-
nut (#1400-01)
W-Type 11 Sprinkler Wrench (#2849)
Refer to Price List for for complete listing of Part Num-
bers with respect to temperature ratings, sprinkler fin-
ishes, etc.
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