Tyco G5 Sprinkler Guard User manual

Model G5 Sprinkler Guards for
Use with Series DS-1 Sprinklers
Standard, Deep, and No Escutcheons
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General
Description
The TYCO Model G5 Sprinkler Guards
are designed for use with Series DS-1
Sprinklers located in areas that make
the sprinklers susceptible to mechani-
cal or physical damage.
NOTICE
The Model G5 Sprinkler Guard can be
installed only on sprinklers with stan-
dard and deep escutcheons, as well as
sprinklers without escutcheons. This
Sprinkler Guard cannot be installed in
recessed applications.
The Model G5 Sprinkler Guards de-
scribed herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this
document and with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association, in addition to the stan-
dards of any authorities having jurisdic-
tion. Failure to do so may impair the
performance of these devices.
Owners are responsible for maintaining
their fire protection system and devic-
es in proper operating condition. The
installing contractor or sprinkler manu-
facturer should be contacted with any
questions.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL Listed
Physical Characteristics
Welded assembly fabricated from
carbon steel
Finishes
Zinc Chromate
Design
Criteria
In accordance with the requirements of
the NFPA, sprinkler guards shall be list-
ed. Guards are only listed for use with
the Series DS-1 Sprinklers.
Installation
The TYCO Model G5 Sprinkler Guard
must be installed in accordance with
the following instructions.
NOTICE
These instructions require, at the mini-
mum, a 9/64” Allen Wrench.
1. Install sprinklers with applicable
escutcheon in accordance with the
Model DS-1 Sprinkler data sheets
(TFP500, TFP510, or TFP560), as
well as Table A on Page 4.
2. With Bulb Protector removed, care-
fully pass the Guard over the Deec-
tor without damaging the Sprinkler.
The Sprinkler Guard is designed to
t over the Deector without remov-
ing the screws. However, if required
to allow adequate passage over the
Deector, loosen the Screws and
separate the Base Plates. Open the
Guard slightly. Refer to Figure 2A.
3. Align the center-line of the Guard
with the center-line of the Sprinkler
while directing the Base Plates to-
ward the sprinkler. Refer to Figure
2B.
4. Align the Grips with the Wrench
Flats and guide into position. Proper
position is achieved when the Base
Plates are seated against the Frame
Base. Refer to Figure 2B.
5. While holding the Guard in position
rmly against the Frame Base, al-
ternately tighten the Screws with a
9/64” Allen Wrench until evenly snug
and the Grips uniformly engage the
Wrench Flats. Refer to Figure 2C.
6. Apply the nal torque of 5 to 6 ft.-
lbs. evenly to both Screws Refer to
Figure 2C.
7. Inspect installation of the Guard to
verify the following. Refer to Figure
2D.
• The Guard center-line is in-line
with the Sprinkler center-line.
• The Base Plates are fully seated
against the Frame Base.
• The Grips are evenly engaged
with the Sprinkler Wrench Flats.
• The Screws are equally engaged
across the Base Plates.
NOTICE
The Base Plates must seat against the
Frame Base to be fully seated and to
complete the installation. The Model G5
Sprinkler Guard may be located in any
position relative to the sprinkler frame
arms.

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SLIGHTLY
ALTER ALIGNMENT
AS NECESSARY TO
CLEAR SPRINKLER
DEFLECTOR.
GUIDE BASE
PLATES OVER
SPRINKLER.
DO NOT
DAMAGE
SPRINKLER
BULB.
GRIP
GRIP
RELIEF
SPRINKLER
WRENCH
FLAT
SPRINKLER
FRAME BASE
BASE
PLATES
ORIENT GUARD
WITH GRIPS
ALIGNED TO
WRENCH FLATS
AS SHOWN.
GUARD AND
SPRINKLER
PARTIALLY
CUT AWAY TO
SHOW DETAIL
SEPARATE
BASE PLATES
FOR ADEQUATE
INSTALLATION
CLEARANCE.
INSTALL SPRINKLER
(WITH ESCUTCHEON
AS APPLICABLE)
LOOSEN
OR REMOVE
SCREWS AS
NEEDED.
FIGURE 2A
MODEL G5 SPRINKLER GUARD
— INSTALLATION STEP 1 —
FIGURE 2B
MODEL G5 SPRINKLER GUARD
— INSTALLATION STEP 2 —

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APPLY FINAL
5-6 ft. lbs. TORQUE
TO EACH SCREW.
PROPERLY
POSITION GUARD,
HOLD IN PLACE,
AND ALTERNATELY
TIGHTEN SCREWS
WITH 9/64" ALLEN
WRENCH UNTIL
EVENLY SNUG.
FIGURE 2C
MODEL G5 SPRINKLER GUARD
— INSTALLATION STEP 3 —
INSPECT
GUARD FOR
PROPER
INSTALLATION.
EVENLY ENGAGE
WRENCH FLATS BY
BASE PLATE GRIPS.
BASE
PLATE
GRIP
SPRINKLER
WRENCH
FLAT
GRIP
RELIEF
FULLY SEAT BASE
PLATES AGAINST
FRAME BASE.
PROPER
ENGAGEMENT
OF BASE PLATES
ON SPRINKLER
WRENCH FLATS
AND FRAME BASE
FIGURE 2D
MODEL G5 SPRINKLER GUARD
— INSTALLATION STEP 4 —

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3"
(76,2 mm)
2-3/4"
(69,9 mm)
3-11/16"
(93,7 mm)
VARIES PER
ESCUTCHEON
OPTION
3-11/16"
(93,7 mm)
SERIES DS-1
DRY-TYPE
PENDENT
SPRINKLER
MODEL G5
SPRINKLER
GUARD
2"
(50,8 mm)
VARIES PER
ESCUTCHEON
OPTION
REFER TO SERIES DS-1 DATA
SHEETS FOR SPRINKLER DESIGN
CRITERIA AND INSTALLATION
DIMENSIONS.
2-3/4"
(69,9 mm)
SERIES DS-1
DRY-TYPE HSW
SPRINKLER
3"
(76,2 mm)
MODEL G5
SPRINKLER
GUARD
1-1/2"
(38,1 mm)
*
*
*
FIGURE 1
MODEL G5 SPRINKLER GUARD
— DIMENSIONS —
Sprinkler Series TFP SIN Sprinkler Type* Sprinkler Nominal
K-Factor
Mounting
Location
Approvals
Model G5 Guard
DS-1 TY3255 Pendent 5.6 Wrench Area (1)
DS-1 TY3235 Pendent 5.6 Wrench Area (1)
DS-1 TY3355 HSW 5.6 Wrench Area (1)
DS-1 TY3335 HSW 5.6 Wrench Area (1)
DS-1 Stainless Steel TY3230 Pendent 5.6 Wrench Area (1)
DS-1 Stainless Steel TY3250 Pendent 5.6 Wrench Area (1)
DS-1 Stainless Steel TY3337 HSW 5.6 Wrench Area (1)
DS-1 Stainless Steel TY3357 HSW 5.6 Wrench Area (1)
*The Model G5 Guard can be installed only on sprinklers with standard and deep escutcheons, as well as sprinklers without escutcheons. This Sprinkler
Guard cannot be installed in recessed applications.
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories
TABLE A
MODEL G5 SPRINKLER GUARD
— APPLICATION GUIDE —

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Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO Model G5 Sprinkler Guard
does not require any regularly sched-
uled maintenance, However, proper in-
stallation of the Sprinkler Guard should
be veried during the annual visual in-
spection of the sprinklers.
NOTICE
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance work
on the fire protection system that it con-
trols, 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.
Responsibility lies with sprinkler own-
ers for the inspection, testing, and
maintenance of their fire protection
system and devices in compliance with
this document, as well as with the ap-
plicable standards of the National Fire
Protection Association (for example,
NFPA 25), in addition to the standards
of any other authorities having jurisdic-
tion. Contact the installing contractor or
sprinkler manufacturer regarding any
questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are recom-
mended to be inspected, tested, and
maintained by a qualified Inspection
Service in accordance with local re-
quirements and/or national codes.
Owners must ensure that sprinklers
are not used for hanging of any
objects and that the sprinklers are
only cleaned by means of gently
dusting with a feather-duster. Other-
wise, inadvertent sprinkler operation
may result.
Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire
Suppression & Building Products
(TFSBP) are warranted 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
TFSBP. No warranty is given for prod-
ucts or components manufactured by
companies not afliated by ownership
with TFSBP or for products and com-
ponents which have been subject to
misuse, improper installation, corro-
sion, or which have not been installed,
maintained, modied 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 TFSBP to be defective
shall be either repaired or replaced, at
TFSBP’s sole option. TFSBP neither
assumes, nor authorizes 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 inaccurate or incomplete in-
formation supplied by Buyer or Buyer’s
representatives.
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 possibility 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, express
or implied, including warranties of mer-
chantability and tness for a particular
purpose.
This limited warranty sets forth the ex-
clusive remedy for claims based on fail-
ure of or defect in products, materials
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
availability. When placing an order,
indicate the full product name and Part
Number (P/N).
Model G5 Sprinkler Guard
Specify Model G5 Sprinkler Guard
with a Zinc Chromate nish and
P/N 56-938-9-000.

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