Tyco Fire Protection Products LD User manual

Model LD — 11.2 K-factor
Large Drop Upright Sprinkler, Standard Response
Control Mode Specific Application
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IMPORTANT
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 in-
stallation 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.
General
Description
The TYCO Model LD, 11.2 K-factor
Large Drop Upright Sprinkler, Standard
Response Control Mode Specic Ap-
plication is a glass bulb type automat-
ic sprinkler. It is intended for use with
the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion “large drop sprinkler” installation
criteria for the protection of high piled
storage. The LD Sprinkler can provide
a higher level of protection than stan-
dard spray sprinklers and, in some cas-
es, can provide an economic advantage
by eliminating in-rack sprinklers.
NOTICE
The TYCO Model LD 11.2 K-factor,
Large Drop Upright Sprinkler described
herein must be installed and maintained
in compliance with this document, as
well as with the applicable standards
of the National Fire Protection Asso-
ciation, in addition to the standards of
any other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the perfor-
mance of these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and de-
vices in proper operating condition.
Contact the installing contractor or
manufacturer with any questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number
TY5153 – Upright, 11.2 K
TY5153 is a redesignation of C5153
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. NYC Approved
under MEA 289-04-E
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT or ISO 7-R3/4
Discharge Coefficients
K = 11.2 GPM/psi1/2
(161,3 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
155°F (68°C), 200°F (93°C),
and 286°F (142°C)
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame ................... Bronze
Button................... Bronze
Sealing Assembly. . . . . . . . .Beryllium
Nickel with TEFLON
Bulb .............Glass (5mm dia.)
Compression Screw. . . . . . . . . Brass
Deector................. Bronze
Design
Criteria
The TYCO Model LD, 11.2 K-factor
Large Drop Upright Sprinkler, Standard
Response Control Mode Specic Ap-
plication is only for use with National
Fire Protection Association “large drop
sprinkler” installation criteria.
Operation
The glass bulb contains a uid that ex-
pands when exposed to heat. When the
rated temperature is reached, the uid
expands sufciently to shatter the glass
bulb, allowing the sprinkler to activate
and ow water.
Installation
The Model LD Sprinklers must be in-
stalled in accordance with this section.
General Instructions
Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if
the bulb is cracked or there is a loss
of liquid from the bulb. With the sprin-
kler held horizontal, 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) rating
and 3/32 inch (2,4 mm) for the 286°F
(142°C) rating.
A leak tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained with a torque of 7
to 20 ft.-lbs. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm). Higher
levels of torque can distort the sprin-
kler Inlet with consequent leakage or
impairment of the sprinkler.
Step 1. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
the Model LD Sprinkler into the sprin-
kler tting.
Step 2. Using the W-Type 3 (End B)
Sprinkler Wrench (Figure 2) applied to
the sprinkler Wrench Flats (Figure 1),
tighten the Ultra K17 Sprinkler into the
sprinkler tting.

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Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO Model LD, 11.2 K-factor
Large Drop Upright Sprinkler, Standard
Response Control Mode Specic Ap-
plication must be maintained and ser-
viced in accordance with this section.
Before closing a re protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the re protection system that
it controls, permission to shut down the
affected re protection systems must
be obtained from the proper authorities
and all personnel who may be affected
by this action must be notied.
Sprinklers that are found to be leaking
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion
must be replaced.
Automatic sprinklers must never be
painted, plated, coated, or otherwise
altered after leaving the factory. Modi-
ed sprinklers must be replaced. Sprin-
klers 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 dam-
age to the sprinklers – before, during,
and after installation. Sprinklers dam-
aged by dropping, striking, wrench
twist/slippage, or the like, must be re-
placed. Also, replace any sprinkler that
has a cracked bulb or that has lost liq-
uid from its bulb. (Refer to Installation
Section.)
The owner is responsible for the in-
spection, testing, and maintenance of
their re 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 stan-
dards of any other authorities having
jurisdiction. Contact the installing con-
tractor or sprinkler manufacturer with
any questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are recom-
mended to be inspected, tested, and
maintained by a qualied Inspection
Service in accordance with local re-
quirements and/or national codes.
Ordering
Procedure
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability. When placing an order, indicate
the full product name and Part Num-
ber (P/N).
Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT
Thread Connections
Specify: Model LD (TY5153), K = 11.2,
Upright Large Drop Sprinkler, (specify)
temperature rating, (specify) nish, P/N
(specify)
155°F (68°C) .............. P/N 50-400-2-155
200°F (93°C)..............P/N 50-400-2-200
286°F (141°C) .............P/N 50-400-2-286
Sprinkler Wrench
Specify: W-Type 3 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-895-1-001
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CROSS
SECTION
UPRIGHT
4
5
WRENCH
FLAT
1/2" (12,7 mm)
NOMINAL MAKE-IN
2-3/8"
(60,3 mm)
3/4"
NPT
2
1
3 6
Temperature rating
is indicated on
Deector.
Compression
Screw
-Bulb
2
-
3
Frame
-
1
4
5 Button
-
Sealing
Assembly
Deector
-
-
6
Pipe thread connections
per ISO 7-1 can be
provided on special
request.
APPLY
WRENCH AS
SHOWN
WRENCH
RECESS
(END "B")
FIGURE 1
ULTRA K17, 155°F (68°C) & 200°F (93°C),
UPRIGHT SPRINKLER (TY7153)
FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 3
SPRINKLER WRENCH