Tyco AQUAMIST ULF AM27 User manual

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General
Description
The TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Nozzles Type ULF AM27 are closed (au-
tomatic) nozzles intended for use with
engineered, water-mist systems. They
are low-pressure nozzles that utilize a
single fluid jet impinging on a diffuser
to produce a spray having a range of
water droplet sizes suitable for the con-
trol of Class A fires.
It is recommended that the end user
be consulted with respect to the suit-
ability of the materials of construction
and finish for any given corrosive envi-
ronment. The effects of ambient tem-
perature, concentration of chemicals,
and gas/chemical velocity should be
considered, at a minimum, along with
the corrosive nature to which the nozzles
may be exposed.
NOTICE
The Type ULF AM27 AQUAMIST Nozzles
described herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this docu-
ment and with the applicable standards
of the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion, in addition to the standards of any
authorities having jurisdiction. Failure to
do so may impair the performance of
these devices.
The design of individual water mist sys-
tems can vary considerably, depend-
ing on the characteristics and nature
of the hazard and the basic purpose
of the water mist system. Because of
these variations, the design of water
mist systems for fire protection must
only be performed by experienced
designers who thoroughly understand
the limitations as well as capabilities of
such systems.
The owner is responsible for maintaining
their fire protection system and devices
in proper operating condition. The install-
ing contractor or nozzle manufacturer
should be contacted with any questions.
Approvals
The TYCO Type ULF AM27 AQUAMIST
Nozzles in a 57°C/135°F temperature
rating and in a natural brass finish are
Factory Mutual Approved when used
as part of an engineered, wet pipe wa-
ter mist system. In particular, the FM
Approval testing was performed in ac-
cordance with FM Class 5560, Approval
Standard for Water Mist Systems.
Technical
Data
Discharge Coefficient
K = 11,7 LPM/bar1/2
(K = 0.81 GPM/psi1/2)
Thread Connection
1/2 inch NPT
Finish
Natural Brass, Chrome Plated, or White
Coated
Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A.
Physical Characteristics
Frame ....................Brass
Strainer ..................Copper
Orifice Insert ..............Bronze
Button ...................Bronze
Sealing Assembly ........Beryllium
Nickel w/Teflon†
Ejection Spring ......Stainless Steel
Bulb ......................Glass
Diffuser/Loading Screw ... Stainless
Steel
The smallest waterway (orifice) diam-
eter of the Orifice Insert is nominally 4,3
mm (0.169 inches). The diameter of the
Inlet Strainer perforations is nominally
3,2 mm (0.125 inches).
Patent
Patent pending
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
installation can permanently dam-
age 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.
†DuPont Registered Trademark
Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST Nozzles
Type ULF AM27
Automatic (Closed)
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2 Orifice Insert
Assembly
Sealing5 -
Components:
Strainer1 -
2
1
Diffuser/
Loading
7-
Screw
SHAPE
DIFFUSER
3
6
5
7
Frame3 -
Bulb6 -
4
Button
-
4
Ejection
Spring
-
8
8
(1")
25,4 mm
FLATS
WRENCH
SURFACE
PLATE SEATING
ESCUTCHEON
(13/16")
20,6 mm
61,9 mm
(2-7/16")
(11/16")
17,5 mm
11,1 mm
MAKE-IN
NOMINAL
(7/16")
NPT
1/2"
(1.22")
31,0 mm
WRENCH RECESS
(USE ONLY
END "A")
AM27
(2-7/8") DIA.
73,0 mm
57,2 mm
(2-1/4") DIA.
MOUNTING
NOZZLE
SURFACE
FITTING
FACE OF
11,1±3,2 mm
(7/16±1/8")
MOUNTING
PLATE
17,4 mm (11/16")
11,1 mm (7/16")
3,2 mm
(1/8")
12,7 mm (1/2")
6,4 mm (1/4")
C
L
O
S
U
RE
RECESS
WRENCH
WITH SPRINKLER
ENGAGEMENT
IN TO ENSURE
WRENCHING AREA
PUSH WRENCH
-
2 Orifice Insert
Assembly
Sealing5 -
Components:
Strainer1 -
2
1
Diffuser/
Loading
7-
Screw
SHAPE
DIFFUSER
3
6
5
7
Frame3 -
Bulb6 -
4
Button
-
4
Ejection
Spring
-
8
8
(1")
25,4 mm
FLATS
WRENCH
SURFACE
PLATE SEATING
ESCUTCHEON
(13/16")
20,6 mm
61,9 mm
(2-7/16")
(11/16")
17,5 mm
11,1 mm
MAKE-IN
NOMINAL
(7/16")
NPT
1/2"
(1.22")
31,0 mm
WRENCH RECESS
(USE ONLY
END "A")
AM27
(2-7/8") DIA.
73,0 mm
57,2 mm
(2-1/4") DIA.
MOUNTING
NOZZLE
SURFACE
FITTING
FACE OF
11,1±3,2 mm
(7/16±1/8")
MOUNTING
PLATE
17,4 mm (11/16")
11,1 mm (7/16")
3,2 mm
(1/8")
12,7 mm (1/2")
6,4 mm (1/4")
C
L
O
S
U
RE
RECESS
WRENCH
WITH SPRINKLER
ENGAGEMENT
IN TO ENSURE
WRENCHING AREA
PUSH WRENCH
WRENCH RECESS
(USE ONLY
END "A")
-
2 Orifice Insert
Assembly
Sealing5 -
Components:
Strainer1 -
2
1
Diffuser/
Loading
7-
Screw
SHAPE
DIFFUSER
3
6
5
7
Frame3 -
Bulb6 -
4
Button
-
4
Ejection
Spring
-
8
8
(1")
25,4 mm
FLATS
WRENCH
SURFACE
PLATE SEATING
ESCUTCHEON
(13/16")
20,6 mm
61,9 mm
(2-7/16")
(11/16")
17,5 mm
11,1 mm
MAKE-IN
NOMINAL
(7/16")
NPT
1/2"
(1.22")
31,0 mm
WRENCH RECESS
(USE ONLY
END "A")
AM27
(2-7/8") DIA.
73,0 mm
57,2 mm
(2-1/4") DIA.
MOUNTING
NOZZLE
SURFACE
FITTING
FACE OF
11,1±3,2 mm
(7/16±1/8")
MOUNTING
PLATE
17,4 mm (11/16")
11,1 mm (7/16")
3,2 mm
(1/8")
12,7 mm (1/2")
6,4 mm (1/4")
C
L
O
S
U
RE
RECESS
WRENCH
WITH SPRINKLER
ENGAGEMENT
IN TO ENSURE
WRENCHING AREA
PUSH WRENCH
FIGURE 3
TYPE W6 WRENCH
FIGURE 1
TYPE ULF AM27 AQUAMIST NOZZLE
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 2
TYPE ULF AM27 AQUAMIST NOZZLE
WITH STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
FIGURE 4
TYPE W7 WRENCH
TABLE A
SELECTION OF
TEMPERATURE RATINGS
Temperature
Rating
Bulb Fluid
Color
57°C/135°F Orange
68°C/155°F Red
79°C/175°F Yellow
93°C/200°F Green
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Design
Criteria
Obtain guidance for the design of a wa-
ter-mist system that utilizes the TYCO
Type ULF AM27 AQUAMIST Nozzles
from the Technical Services department.
Installation
The TYCO Type ULF AM27 AQUAMIST
Nozzles must be installed in accordance
with the following instructions.
NOTICE
Do not install any bulb-type nozzle if the
bulb is cracked or there is a loss of liq-
uid from the bulb. With the nozzle held
horizontally, a small air bubble should be
present. The diameter of the air bubble
is approximately 1,6 mm (1/16 inch) for
the 57°C/135°F to 2,4 mm (3/32 inch)
for the 93°C/200°F temperature ratings.
Obtain a leak-tight 1/2 inch NPT nozzle
joint by applying a minimum-to-maxi-
mum torque of 9,5 to 19,0 Nm (7 to 14
ft.-lbs.). Higher levels of torque can dis-
tort the nozzle inlet and cause leakage
or impairment of the nozzle.
Do not attempt to compensate for insuffi-
cient adjustment in the escutcheon plate
by under or over-tightening the nozzle.
Re-adjust the position of the nozzle fit-
ting to suit.
Type ULF AM27
The Type ULF AM27 AQUAMIST Nozzles
must be installed in accordance with
the following instructions.
Step 1. Install the Type ULF AM27 in the
pendent position as shown in Figure 1.
Step 2. With pipe-thread sealant ap-
plied to the pipe threads, hand-tighten
the nozzle into the nozzle fitting.
Step 3. Tighten the nozzle into the
nozzle fitting using only the W-Type 6
Wrench (refer to Figure 3). With refer-
ence to Figure 1, apply the W-Type 6
Wrench to the Wrench Flats.
Type ULF AM27 Recessed
The Type ULF AM27 AQUAMIST Re-
cessed Nozzles must be installed in ac-
cordance with the following instructions.
Step 1. Install the Recessed Type ULF
AM27 in the pendent position as shown
in Figure 2.
Step 2. After installing the Style 20
Mounting Plate, as applicable, over the
nozzle threads and with pipe-thread seal-
ant applied to the pipe threads, hand-
tighten the nozzle into the nozzle fitting.
Step 3. Tighten the nozzle into the nozzle
fitting using only the W-Type 7 Wrench
(refer to Figure 4). With reference to
Figure 1, apply the W-Type 7 Wrench
to the nozzle Wrench Flats.
Step 4. After the ceiling has been in-
stalled or the finish coat has been ap-
plied, slide on the Style 20 Closure over
the Type ULF AM27 Nozzle and push
the Closure over the Mounting Plate
until its flange comes in contact with
the ceiling.
Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO Type ULF AM27 AQUAMIST
Nozzles must be maintained and ser-
viced in accordance with the following
instructions.
NOTICE
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system that
it controls, obtain permission to shut
down the affected fire protection system
from the proper authorities and notify
all personnel who may be affected by
this action.
Absence of an escutcheon, which is
used to cover a clearance hole, can
delay the time to nozzle operation in a
fire situation.
Exercise care to avoid damage to Type
ULF AM27 Nozzles before, during and
after installation. Never paint, plate,
coat, or otherwise alter nozzles after
they leave the factory.
To prevent impaired performance, re-
place nozzles that:
• were modified or over-heated.
• were damaged by dropping, strik-
ing, wrench twisting, wrench slip-
page, or the like.
• are leaking or showing visible signs
of corrosion.
• were exposed to corrosive products
of combustion but not operated if
they cannot be completely cleaned
by wiping the nozzle with a cloth
or by brushing it with a soft bristle
brush.
• have a cracked bulb or have lost liq-
uid from the bulb. (Refer to the In-
stallation section.)
Frequent visual inspections are recom-
mended to be initially performed for
nozzles installed in potentially corro sive
atmospheres to verify the integrity of the
materials of construction and finish as
they may be affected by the corrosive
conditions present for a given instal-
lation. Thereafter, annual inspections
per NFPA 25 are required, in addition
to inspections required by the authority
having jurisdiction.
Responsibility lies with the owner for the
inspection, 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 Association
(for example, NFPA 20, 25, and 750), in
addition to the standards of any other
authorities having jurisdiction. Contact
the installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer regarding any questions.
Water-mist fixed systems should be in-
spected, tested, and maintained by a
qualified Inspection Service in accor-
dance with local requirements and/or
national codes.
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Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire Sup-
pression & Building Products (TFSBP)
are warranted solely to the original Buy-
er for ten (10) years against defects in
material and work manship when paid
for and properly installed and main-
tained under normal use and service.
This warranty will ex pire ten (10) years
from date of ship ment by TFSBP. No
warranty is given for products or com-
ponents manufac tured by companies
not affiliated by ownership with TFSBP
or for products and components which
have been subject to misuse, improper
installa tion, corrosion, or which have not
been installed, maintained, modified or
re paired in accordance with applicable
Standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association, and/or the standards
of any other Authorities Having Juris-
diction. Materials found by TFSBP to
be defective shall be either repaired
or replaced, at TFSBP’s sole option.
TFSBP neither assumes, nor author izes
any person to assume for it, any other
obligation in connection with the sale of
products or parts of products. TFSBP
shall not be responsible for sprinkler
system design errors or inac curate or
incomplete information sup plied by
Buyer or Buyer’s repre sentatives.
In no event shall TFSBP be liable, in
contract, tort, strict liability or under
any other legal theory, for incidental,
indirect, special or consequential dam-
ages, including but not limited to labor
charges, regardless of whether TFSBP
was informed about the possi bility of
such damages, and in no event shall
TFSBP’s liability exceed an amount
equal to the sales price.
The foregoing warranty is made in lieu
of any and all other warranties, ex press
or implied, including warranties of mer-
chantability and fitness for a par ticular
purpose.
This limited warranty sets forth the ex-
clusive remedy for claims based on
failure of or defect in products, materi-
als or components, whether the claim
is made in contract, tort, strict liability
or any other legal theory.
This warranty will apply to the full ex-
tent permitted by law. The invalidity,
in whole or part, of any portion of this
warranty will not affect the remainder.
Ordering
Procedure
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability. When placing an order, indicate
the full product name and P/N.
Type ULF AM27
AQUAMIST Nozzles
Specify: Type ULF AM27 AQUAMIST
Nozzle with (type of) finish and (specify)
tem perature rating, P/N (specify).
Natural Brass
57°C/135°F . . . . . . . . . . .P/N 49-212-1-135
68°C/155°F. . . . . . . . . . .P/N 49-212-1-155
79°C/175°F . . . . . . . . . . .P/N 49-212-1-175
93°C/200°F . . . . . . . . . .P/N 49-212-1-200
Chrome Plated
57°C/135°F . . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-9-135
68°C/155°F. . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-9-155
79°C/175°F . . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-9-175
93°C/200°F . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-9-200
Signal White*
(RAL 9003)
57°C/135°F . . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-4-135
68°C/155°F. . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-4-155
79°C/175°F . . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-4-175
93°C/200°F . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-4-200
* Previously known as Bright White
Pure White**
(RAL 9010)
57°C/135°F . . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-3-135
68°C/155°F. . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-3-155
79°C/175°F . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-3-175
93°C/200°F . . . . . . . . . P/N 49-212-3-200
** Eastern Hemisphere sales only
Recessed Escutcheon
Specify: Style 20 Recessed Escutcheon
with (specify*) finish, P/N (specify*).
* Refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP770.
Wrench
Specify: Type W6 Wrench,
P/N 56-000-6-387.
Specify: Type W7 Wrench,
P/N 56-850-4-001.
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TFP2227
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