Tyco TY-FRB Series User manual

General
Description
The Series TY-FRB, 5.6 and 8.0 K-fac-
tor Upright and Pendent Intermediate
Level Sprinklers described in this data
sheet are automatic sprinklers of the
“quick response” 3 mm frangible bulb
type. They are “standard spray” sprin-
klers intended for use in fire sprinkler
systems designed in accordance with
the standard installation rules recog-
nized by the applicable Listing or Ap-
proval agency (e.g., UL Listing is
based on NFPA requirements). Both
the Pendent and Upright Sprinklers
produce a hemispherical water distri-
bution pattern below the deflector.
Intermediate Level Sprinklers are pri-
marily designed for use in rack storage
sprinkler systems where their ther-
mally sensitive elements must be
shielded from the water spray of higher
elevation sprinklers that could operate
earlier during a fire. Intermediate Level
Sprinklers are also used in other appli-
cations such as beneath open gridded
catwalks.
Corrosion resistant coatings, where
applicable, are utilized to extend the
life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond
that which would otherwise be ob-
tained when exposed to corrosive at-
mospheres. Although corrosion resis-
tant coated sprinklers have passed the
standard corrosion tests of the appli-
cable approval agencies, the testing is
not representative of all possible cor-
rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it
is recommended that the end user be
consulted with respect to the suitability
of these coatings for any given corro-
sive environment. The effects of ambi-
ent temperature, concentration of
chemicals, and gas/chemical velocity,
should be considered, as a minimum,
along with the corrosive nature of the
chemical to which the sprinklers will be
exposed.
WARNINGS
The Series TY-FRB Sprinklers de-
scribed herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the applica-
ble standards of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, in addition to the
standards of any other authorities hav-
ing jurisdiction. Failuretodosomay
impair the performance of these de-
vices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and de-
vices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
Model/Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers
TY3133 - Upright 5.6K, 1/2"NPT
TY3231 - Pendent 5.6K, 1/2"NPT
TY4133 - Upright 8.0K, 3/4"NPT
TY4231 - Pendent 8.0K, 3/4"NPT
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed.
FM and NYC Approved.
(Refer to Table A for complete approval
information including corrosion resis-
tant status.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Discharge Coefficient
K=5.6GPM/psi
1/2 (80,6 LPM/bar1/2)
K=8.0GPM/psi
1/2 (115,2 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
RefertoTableA
Finishes
Sprinkler: Refer to Table A
† DuPont Registered Trademark
Series TY-FRB — 5.6 and 8.0 K-factor
Upright and Pendent Intermediate Level Sprinklers
Quick Response
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JANUARY, 2005
Technical Services: Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
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.

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FIGURE 1
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY3133) AND PENDENT (TY3231) SPRINKLERS
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS, 5.6 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
*Temperature rating is indicated on the deflector, shield, or adjacent to orifice seat on frame.
**Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request.
*Temperature rating is indicated on the deflector, shield, or adjacent to orifice seat on frame.
**Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request.
FIGURE 1
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY4133) AND PENDENT (TY4231) SPRINKLERS
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS, 8.0 K-FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT
SCREW
SHIELD
UPRIGHT
SHIELD
MODEL S2
SHIELD
(FIELD ASSEMBLED - SEE INSTALLATION SECTION)
2-3/16"
(55,6 mm)
PENDENT
WRENCHING
FLATS
NOMINAL MAKE-IN
7/16" (11,1 mm) 1/2"
NPT
O-RING
(60,3 mm)
(FACTORY ASSEMBLED)
UPRIGHT
1/2"
NPT
(11,1 mm)
MAKE-IN
NOMINAL
7/16"
2-3/8"
3-1/2" (88,9 mm) DIA,
FLATS
WRENCHING
**
3-1/2" (88,9 mm) DIA, **
*
3/4"
NPT
**
SHIELD
UPRIGHT
NOMINAL MAKE-IN
1/2" (12,7 mm)
WRENCHING
FLATS
3/4"
NPT
O-RING
(61,9 mm)
1/2"
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
(12,7 mm) 2-7/16"
(58,7 mm)
2-5/16"
WRENCHING
FLATS
SHIELD
SCREW
3-1/2" (88,9 mm) DIA,
3-1/2" (88,9 mm) DIA,
SHIELD
MODEL S2
**
*
(FIELD ASSEMBLED - SEE INSTALLATION SECTION)
PENDENT
(FACTORY ASSEMBLED)
UPRIGHT

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TYPE TEMP. BULB
LIQUID
NATURAL
BRASS***
135°F/57°C
286°F/141°C
UPRIGHT
(TY3133)
SPRINKLER FINISH (See Note 5)
1, 2, 3, 4
Orange
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
155°F/68°C
175°F/79°C
200°F/93°C
NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) as Quick Response.
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL) as Quick Response.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response.
4. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354-01-E.
5. Where Lead Coated Sprinklers are noted to be UL and C-UL Listed, the sprinklers are UL and C-UL Listed as a Corrosion Resistant
Sprinklers. Where Lead Coated Sprinklers are noted to be FM Approved, the sprinklers are FM Approved as a Corrosion Resistant
Sprinklers.
*** With Zinc Plated Shield.
N/A: Not Available
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
LEAD
COATED
1, 2, 3, 4
K
5.6
1/2"
NPT
PENDENT
(TY3231)
135°F/57°C Orange
155°F/68°C Red
175°F/79°C Yellow
200°F/93°C Green
286°F/141°C Blue
1, 2, 3, 4 N/A
8.0
3/4"
NPT
UPRIGHT
(TY4133)
PENDENT
(TY4231)
135°F/57°C
155°F/68°C
175°F/79°C
200°F/93°C
286°F/141°C
135°F/57°C
155°F/68°C
175°F/79°C
200°F/93°C
286°F/141°C Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Orange
Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Orange
1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4
N/A1, 2, 3, 4

Physical Characteristics
Frame............. Bronze
Button......... Brass/Copper
SealingAssembly ..........
. . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon†
Bulb...............Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . Bronze
Deflector ...........Copper
Shield.......... PlatedSteel
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, allowing the sprinkler to
activate and water to flow.
Design
Criteria
The Series TY-FRB Pendent and Up-
right 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
the requirements of NFPA 13, and FM
Approval is based on the requirements
of FM’s Loss Prevention Data Sheets).
Installation
The Series TY-FRB Sprinklers must be
installed in accordance with the follow-
ing 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 135°F/57°C to 3/32
inch (2,4 mm) for the 286°F/141°C
temperature ratings.
A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained with a torque of 7
to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi-
mum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque
may be used to install sprinklers with
1/2 NPT connections. A leak tight 3/4
inch NPT sprinkler joint should be ob-
tained with a torque of 10 to 20 ft.lbs.
(13,4 to 26,8 Nm). A maximum of 30
ft.lbs. (40,7 Nm) of torque is to be used
to install sprinklers with 3/4 NPT con-
nections. Higher levels of torque may
distort the sprinkler inlet and cause
leakage or impairment of the sprinkler.
— Upright Sprinklers —
The Series TY-FRB Intermediate Level
Upright Sprinklers must be installed in
accordance with the following instruc-
tions.
Step 1. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
Step 2. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 3).
WithreferencetoFigure1or2,the
W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench is to be
applied to the wrench flats.
— Pendent Sprinklers —
The Series TY-FRB Intermediate Level
Pendent Sprinklers must be installed
in accordance with the following in-
structions.
Step 1. ThreadtheS2Shieldontothe
sprinkler threads with the stamped
markings toward the deflector and just
to the end of the threads. The final
assembly step is easier to accomplish
if the Shield is not disengaged by con-
tinuing to turn the Shield past the
threads.
Step 2. Roll the O-Ring over the sprin-
kler threads until it seats against the
Shield.
Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
Step 4. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 3).
WithreferencetoFigure1or2,the
W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench is to be
applied to the wrench flats.
Step 5. Rotate the S2 Shield clockwise
(looking up) so that it slightly com-
presses the O-Ring between the
Shield and sprinkler fitting.
Care and
Maintenance
The Series TY-FRB Sprinklers must be
maintained and serviced in accord-
ance with the following instructions:
NOTES
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system that
it controls, permission to shut down
the affected fire protection system
must be obtained from the proper
authorities and all personnel who may
be affected by this action must be no-
tified.
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-
fied 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 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
liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installation
Section).
Frequent visual inspections are rec-
ommended to be initially performed for
corrosion resistant coated sprinklers,
after the installation has been com-
pleted, to verify the integrity of the cor-
rosion resistant coating. Thereafter,
annual inspections per NFPA 25
should suffice; however, instead of in-
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FIGURE 3
W-TYPE 6 SPRINKLER
WRENCH
WRENCH RECESS
(END "A" USED FOR
1/2" NPT MODELS)
WRENCH RECESS
(END "B" USED FOR
3/4" NPT MODELS
)

specting from the floor level, a random
sampling of close-up visual inspec-
tions should be made, so as to better
determine the exact sprinkler condi-
tion and the long term integrity of the
corrosion resistant coating, as it may
be affected by the corrosive conditions
present.
The owner is responsible for the in-
spection, testing, and maintenance of
their fire protection system and de-
vices in compliance with this docu-
ment, as well as with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in
addition to the standards of any other
authorities having jurisdiction. The in-
stalling contractor or sprinkler manu-
facturer should be contacted relative to
any questions.
It is recommended that automatic
sprinkler systems be inspected,
tested, and maintained by a qualified
Inspection Service in accordance with
local requirements and/or national
code.
Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire
Products are warranted solely to the
original Buyer for ten (10) years
against defects in material and work-
manship when paid for and properly
installed and maintained under normal
use and service. This warranty will ex-
pire ten (10) years from date of ship-
ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war-
ranty is given for products or
components manufactured by compa-
nies not affiliated by ownership with
Tyco Fire Products or for products and
components which have been subject
to misuse, improper installation, corro-
sion, or which have not been installed,
maintained, modified or repaired in ac-
cordance with applicable Standards of
the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion, and/or the standards of any other
Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate-
rials found by Tyco Fire Products to be
defective shall be either repaired or
replaced, at Tyco Fire Products’ sole
option. Tyco Fire Products neither as-
sumes, 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 THE-
ORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES, RE-
GARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCO
FIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMED
ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES,ANDINNOEVENT
SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS’ LI-
ABILITY 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 FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE.
Ordering
Procedure
When placing an order, indicate the full
product name. Refer to the Price List
for complete listing of Part Numbers.
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability.
Upright Sprinkler Assemblies with
Shield and NPT Thread
Connections:
Specify: (Specify Model/SIN), Quick
Response, (specify K-factor), (specify
temperature rating), Series TY-FRB
Upright Intermediate Level Sprinkler
with (specify type of finish or coating),
P/N (specify from Table B).
Pendent Sprinkler Assemblies with
(Shield Ordered Separately) and
NPT Thread Connections:
Specify: (Specify Model/SIN), Quick
Response, (specify K-factor), (specify
temperature rating), Series TY-FRB
Pendent Sprinkler with (specify type of
finish or coating), P/N (specify from
Table C)
Model S2 Pendent Shield & O-Ring:
Specify: S2 Pendent Shield & O-Ring
foe use with (specify 1/2" NPT or 3/4"
NPT) Series TY-B Pendent Sprinklers,
P/N (specify).
1/2" NPT S2
Pendent Shield
& O-Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-070-9-332
3/4" NPT S2
Pendent Shield
& O-Riing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-070-9-342
Sprinkler Wrench:
Specify: W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-000-6-387.
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P/N 57 — XXX — X — XXX
155°F/68°C155
TEMPERATURE
RATING
135°F/57°C135
1
SPRINKLER
TABLE B
PART NUMBER SELECTION
SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS
(UPRIGHT SHIELD INCLUDED WITH SPRINKLER)
175°F/79°C
286
200°F/93°C200
286°F/141°C
175
NATURAL BRASS
MODEL/SIN
7 LEAD COATED343 8.0K UPRIGHT (3/4"NPT)
333 5.6K UPRIGHT (1/2"NPT) TY3133
TY4133
P/N 57 — XXX — X — XXX
155°F/68°C155
TEMPERATURE
RATING
135°F/57°C135
1
SPRINKLER
TABLE C
PART NUMBER SELECTION
SERIES TY-FRB PENDENT SPRINKLERS
(MODEL S2 PENDENT SHIELD & O-RING MUST BE SEPARATELY ORDERED)
175°F/79°C
286
200°F/93°C200
286°F/141°C
175
NATURAL BRASS
MODEL/SIN
7 LEAD COATED391 8.0K PENDENT (3/4"NPT)
371 5.6K PENDENT (1/2"NPT) TY3231
TY4231
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