Tyco 16.8 K-factor User manual

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Ultra K17 — 16.8 K-factor
Upright Specific Application Control Mode Sprinkler
Standard Response, 286 °F (141 °C)
General
Description
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17,
286°F (141°C), Standard Response,
Upright Specific Application Control
Mode Sprinklers (Ref. Figure 1) are
automatic sprinklers of the frangible
bulb type. They are intended for use
in specific application, control mode
applications. For details, please contact
the Technical Services Department.
NOTICE
The Ultra K17, Standard Response,
Upright Specific Application Control
Mode Sprinklers described herein must
be installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document and the appli-
cable standards of the National Fire
Protection Association, in addition to
the standards of any authorities having
jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair
the performance of these devices.
The owner is responsible for main-
taining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating con-
dition. Contact the installing contrac-
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
T Y 710 3
Technical
Data
Approvals
FM Approved
UL Listed
EAC Approved
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 in. NPT
Discharge Coefficient
K = 16.8 GPM/psi½(241,9 LPM/bar½)
Ultra K17 (TY7103) Upright
Sprinklers with a 286 °F (141 °C)
temperature rating are available
only to QUELL & VanQuish
Contractors.
Temperature Ratings
286°F (141°C)
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Sealing Assembly ..Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Bulb (5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Deflector ..............Chrome Plated Brass
Design
Criteria
For design criteria, please contact the
Technical Services Department
Operation
The glass bulb contains a fluid that
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 flow water.

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Installation
The TYCO Ultra K17 Sprinklers must
be installed in accordance with this
section.
NOTICE
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).
Step 1. With pipe thread sealant
applied to the pipe threads, hand
tighten the Ultra K17 Sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting.
Step 2. Using the W-Type 8 Sprinkler
Wrench (Ref. Figure 2) applied to the
sprinkler Wrench Flats (Ref. Figure 1),
tighten the Ultra K17 Sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting.
NOTICE
A leak tight 3/4 in. NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained by applying a min-
imum-to-maximum torque of 10 to 20
lb-ft (13,4 to 26,8 N·m). Higher levels of
torque may damage the sprinkler with
consequent leakage or impairment of
the sprinkler.
Type Temperature
Rating Bulb Liquid Color
Sprinkler Finish
Natural Brass
W/ Chrome Deflector
Upright
K = 16.8 (TY7103) 286°F (141°C) Blue 1, 2, 3
NOTES
1. FM Approved
2. UL Listed for use only in dry pipe sprinkler systems
3. EAC Approved
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UPRIGHTCROSS SECTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
-
2
Button
Compression
Screw
Bulb
Sealing Assembly
-
6
-
4
5
-
3
-
Frame
1
-
Deector 2-3/8"
(60,3 mm)
WRENCH
FLAT
Temperature rating is
indicated on deector.
1/2"
(12,7 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
3/4"
NPT
WRENCH
RECESS
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
(Refer to the Design Criteria Section)
FIGURE 2
W-T YPE 8
SPRINKLER WRENCH
FIGURE 1
ULTRA K17, 286°F (141°C), UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS (TY7103)

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Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO Ultra K17 Sprinklers must be
maintained and serviced in accordance
with this section.
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 systems must
be obtained from the proper authorities
and all personnel who may be affected
by this action must be notified.
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 other-
wise altered after leaving the factory.
Modified 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
damage to the sprinklers - before,
during, and after installation. Sprin-
klers damaged by dropping, striking,
wrench twist/slippage, or the like, must
be replaced. Also, replace any sprin-
kler that has a cracked bulb or that has
lost liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installa-
tion Section).
The owner is responsible for the inspec-
tion, testing, and maintenance of their
fire protection system and devices in
compliance with this document, as
well as with the applicable standards
of the National Fire Protection Asso-
ciation (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to
the standards of any other authorities
having jurisdiction. Contact the install-
ing contractor or product manufacturer
with any questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are rec-
ommended to be inspected, tested,
and maintained by a qualified Inspec-
tion Service in accordance with local
requirements and/or national codes.
Limited
Warranty
For warranty terms and conditions, visit
ww.tyco-fire.com.
Ordering
Procedure
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability. When placing an order, indicate
the full product name and Part Number
(P/N).
Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT
Thread Connections
Specify: TY7103, 16.8 K-factor, Ultra
K17, 286°F (141°C), Upright Specific
Application Control Mode Sprinkler,
P/N 51-887-1-286
Sprinkler Wrench
Specify: W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-892-1- 001

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