Tyco ILLUSION TY5521 User manual

General
Description
The Tyco®ILLUSION™, 11.2 K-fac-
tor, Standard Coverage, Extra Large
Orifice Concealed Pendent Sprinklers
are decorative, fast response solder
type sprinklers featuring a flat cover
plate designed to conceal the sprin-
kler. When limited water pressure is
available and a higher applied water
density is necessary, the ILLUSION is
the best choice for architecturally sen-
sitive areas such as casinos, hotel lob-
bies, office buildings, churches, and
restaurants.
Each unit includes a Cover Plate As-
sembly that conceals the sprinkler op-
erating components above the ceiling.
The separable two-piece design of the
Cover Plate and Support Cup Assem-
blies allows installation of the sprin-
klers and pressure testing of the fire
protection system prior to installation
of a suspended ceiling or application
of the finish coating to a fixed ceiling.
They also permit removal of sus-
pended ceiling panels for access to
building service equipment without
having to first shut down the fire pro-
tection system and remove sprinklers.
Also, the separable two-piece design
of the Sprinkler provides for 3/4 inch
(19,1 mm) of vertical adjustment to
provide a measure of flexibility with
regard to which the length of fixed pipe
drops to the sprinklers must be cut.
The ILLUSION Sprinklers are shipped
with a Disposable Protective Cap. The
Protective Cap is temporarily removed
for installation, and it can be replaced
to help protect the sprinkler while the
ceiling is being installed or finished.
The tip of the Protective Cap can also
be used to mark the center of the ceil-
ing hole into plaster board, ceiling tiles,
etc. by gently pushing the ceiling prod-
uct against the Protective Cap. When
the ceiling installation is complete, the
Protective Cap is removed and the
Cover Plate Assembly installed.
As an option, the ILLUSION Pendent
Sprinklers may be fitted with a silicone
Air and Dust Seal (Ref. Fig. 4). The Air
and Dust Seal is intended for sensitive
areas where it is desirable to stop air
and dust travel through the cover plate
from the area above the ceiling.
NOTICE
The ILLUSION Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers described herein must be
installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document and with the
applicable standards of the National
Fire Protection Association, in addition
to the standards of any other authori-
ties having jurisdiction. Failure to do so
may impair the performance of these
devices.
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.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number
TY5521
ILLUSION™ — 11.2 K-factor
Extra Large Orifice Concealed Pendent Sprinklers
Quick Response, Standard Coverage
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MARCH 2011
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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.

Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed.
(The listings apply only to the service
conditions indicated in the Design Cri-
teria section.)
Approvals for Air & Dust Seal
UL and C-UL Listed for use with the
ILLUSION (TY5521); however, use of
the Air & Dust Seal changes the sprin-
kler response rating from quick to
standard.
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Discharge Coefficient
K = 11.2 GPM/psi1/2
(161,3 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
160°F/71°C Sprinkler/
139°F/59°C Plate
212°F/100°C Sprinkler/
165°F/74°C Plate
Adjustment
3/4 inch (19,1 mm)
Finishes
Cover Plate: Refer to Ordering Proce-
dure section.
Physical Characteristics
Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Saddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
Sealing Assembly . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon*
Solder Link Halves . . . . . . . Nickel
Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Compression Screw . . . . . . Brass
Deflector . . . . . . . Bronze/Brass
Guide Pin Housing . . . . . . Bronze
Guide Pins . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Support Cup . . . . . . Plated Steel
Cover Plate . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
Retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
Cover Plate Ejection Spring . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
* DuPont registered trademark.
Operation
When exposed to heat from a fire, the
Cover Plate, soldered to the Retainer
at three points, falls away to expose
the Sprinkler Assembly. At this point
the Deflector supported by the Guide
Pins drops down to its operational po-
sition.
When the rated temperature of the Sol-
der Link Element is reached, the Link
Element separates, allowing the sprin-
kler to activate and flow water.
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FIGURE 1
THE ILLUSION (TY5521)
CONCEALED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY
PLATE
COVER
EJECTION
SPRING
DIMPLES
WITH THREAD
RETAINER
ASSEMBLY
SEALING
COMPRESSION
SCREW
POSITION)
(OPERATED
DEFLECTOR
HEX
WRENCHING
SPRINKLER
ELEMENT
SOLDER LINK
LEVER
COVER PLATE/RETAINER
SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP
FLUSH WITH
SURFACE IS
SUPPORT CUP
UNTIL MOUNTING
THREAD INTO
SOLDER
TAB
CEILING
DEFLECTOR
ROLL FORMED
THREADS
CUP WITH
SUPPORT
HOUSING
GUIDE PIN
PIN
GUIDE
SADDLE
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
(3/4" NPT)
BODY
CAP

Design
Criteria
The Tyco®ILLUSION™ (TY5521)
Concealed Pendent Sprinklers are UL
and C-UL Listed as quick response -
standard spray sprinklers for use in
accordance with the current NFPA
standard;however,inaccordancewith
its UL and C-UL Listing it cannot be
used for the protection of storage.
The ILLUSION Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers are only listed and ap-
proved with the ILLUSION Concealed
Cover Plates having a factory applied
finish.
The ILLUSION must not be used in
applications where the air pressure
above the ceiling is greater than
that below. Down drafts through the
Support Cup could delay sprinkler
operation in a fire situation.
Installation
The Tyco®ILLUSION™ must be in-
stalled in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions:
NOTICE
A 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler joint should
be obtained with a minimum to maxi-
mum torque of 10 to 20 ft.lbs. (13,4 to
26,8 Nm). Higher levels of torque may
distort the sprinkler inlet with conse-
quent leakage or impairment of the
sprinkler.
Do not attempt to compensate for in-
sufficient adjustment in the Sprinkler
Assembly by under- or over-tightening
the Sprinkler/Support Cup Assembly.
Readjust the position of the sprinkler
fitting to suit.
Step 1. The sprinkler must only be
installed in the pendent position and
with the centerline of the sprinkler per-
pendicular to the mounting surface.
Step 2. Remove the Protective Cap.
Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
Step 4. Wrench tighten the sprinkler
using only the W-Type 18 Sprinkler
Wrench (Ref. Figure 3). The W-Type
18 Sprinkler Wrench is to be applied to
the Sprinkler as shown in Figure 3.
Step 5. Replace the Protective Cap
(Ref. Figure 2) by pushing it upwards
until it bottoms out against the Support
Cup.TheProtectiveCaphelpsprevent
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FIGURE 2
THE ILLUSION PENDENT SPRINKLER INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
(81,0 mm)
3-3/16" DIA.
3/4"
NPT
(63,5 mm)
2-1/2" DIA.
MOUNTING
SURFACE
(4,8 mm)
3/16"
3/32" GAP
(2,4 mm)
FITTING
SPRINKLER
FACE OF
3/8" (9,5 mm)
1-1/8" (28,6 mm)
TIP OPERATED POSITION
DEFLECTOR IN
3/4" (19,1 mm)
ADJUSTMENT
THREADED
SPRINKLER-
SUPPORT CUP
ASSEMBLY
OPERATED
SPRINKLER
2-1/8"±3/8"
±9,5 mm)
(54,0 mm
SPRINKLER-
SUPPORT CUP
ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
COVER-
RETAINER
COVER
PLATE
RETAINER
DISPOSABLE
PROTECTIVE CAP
FIGURE 3
W-TYPE 18 SPRINKLER WRENCH
FRAME
ARM
SUPPORT
CUP
1/2" DRIVE OR
ACCEPTS
ARROWS WITH
ALIGN
FRAME ARMS
RECESS
HEX
WRENCHING
SPRINKLER
WRENCH HEX
7/8" OPEN-END
WREN
C
H

damageto theDeflectorand Arms dur-
ing ceiling installation and/or during
application of the finish coating of the
ceiling. It may also be used to locate
the center of the clearance hole by
gently pushing the ceiling material
against the center point of the Protec-
tive Cap.
NOTICE
As long as the Protective Cap remains
in place, the system is considered to
be “Out of Service”.
Step 6. After theceilinghas beencom-
pleted with the 2-1/2 inch (63,5 mm)
diameter clearance hole and in prepa-
ration for installing the Cover Plate As-
sembly, remove and discard the Pro-
tective Cap, and verify that the
Deflector moves up and down freely. If
the Sprinkler has been damaged and
the Deflector does not move up and
down freely, replace the entire Sprin-
kler assembly. Do not attempt to mod-
ify or repair a damaged sprinkler.
Step 7. When installing an Air and
Dust Seal, refer to Figure 4, otherwise
proceed to Step 8. To attach the Air
and Dust Seal, verify the angle of the
outside edge of the seal is oriented
according to Figure 4. Start the edge
of the Retainer in the grooved slot of
the Air and Dust Seal and continue
around the retainer until the entire Air
and Dust Seal is engaged.
Step 8. Screw on the Cover Plate/Re-
tainer Assembly until the Retainer -
Figure 2 (or Air and Dust Seal - Figure
4) makes contact with the ceiling. Do
not continue to screw on the Cover
Plate/Retainer Assembly such that it
lifts a ceiling panel out of its normal
position. If the Cover Plate/Retainer
Assembly cannot be engaged with the
Support Cup or the Cover Plate/Re-
tainer Assembly cannot be engaged
sufficiently to contact the ceiling, the
Sprinkler Fitting must be repositioned.
Care and
Maintenance
The Tyco®ILLUSION™ must be
maintained and serviced in accord-
ance with the following instructions:
NOTICE
Absence of the Cover Plate Assembly
may delay sprinkler operation in a fire
situation.
When properly installed, there is a
nominal 3/32 inch (2,4 mm) air gap
between the lip of the Cover Plate and
the ceiling, as shown in Figure 2. This
air gap is necessary for proper opera-
tion of the sprinkler by allowing heat
flow from a fire to pass below and
above the Cover Plate to help assure
appropriate release of the Cover Plate
in a fire situation. If the ceiling is to be
repainted after the installation of the
Sprinkler, care must be exercised to
ensure that the new paint does NOT
seal off any of the air gap.
Factory painted Cover Plates MUST
NOT be repainted. They should be re-
placed, if necessary, by factory
painted units. Non-factory applied
paint may adversely delay or prevent
sprinkler operation in the event of a
fire.
Do not pull the Cover Plate relative to
the Enclosure. Separation may result.
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system that
itcontrols,permission toshutdownthe
affectedfireprotectionsystemmustbe
obtained from the proper authorities
and all personnelwho 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 otherwise
altered after leaving the factory. Modi-
fied or over heated sprinklers must be
replaced.
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).
If a sprinkler must be removed, do not
reinstall it or a replacement without
reinstalling the Cover Plate Assembly.
If a Cover Plate Assembly becomes
dislodged during service, replace itim-
mediately.
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.
Automaticsprinklersystemsshouldbe
inspected, tested, and maintained by
a qualified Inspection Service in ac-
cordance with local requirements
and/or national codes.
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FIGURE 4
OPTIONAL AIR AND DUST SEAL FOR THE ILLUSION (TY5521)
COVER
ASSEMBLY
RETAINER
PLATE
SPRINKLERSUPPORT
CUP CEILING
FACE OF
SHOWN
SEAL
ORIENT
BEVELAS
AIR
SEAL
AND DUST
LIP OF
RETAINER COVER PLATE

Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire &
Building Products (TFBP) are war-
ranted solely to the original Buyer for
ten (10) years against defects in mate-
rial 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 TFBP. No
warranty is given for products or com-
ponents manufactured by companies
not affiliated by ownership with TFBP
or for products and components which
havebeensubjectto misuse,improper
installation,corrosion, or which have
not been installed, maintained, modi-
fied or repaired in accordance with ap-
plicable Standards of the National Fire
Protection Association, and/or the
standards of any other Authorities
Having Jurisdiction. Materials found
by TFBP to be defective shall be either
repaired or replaced, at TFBP’s sole
option. TFBP neither assumes, nor
authorizesany persontoassume forit,
any other obligation in connection with
the sale of products or parts of prod-
ucts.TFBPshallnotberesponsiblefor
sprinkler system design errors or inac-
curate or incomplete information sup-
plied by Buyer or Buyer’s repre-
sentatives.
In no event shall TFBP be liable, in
contract, tort, strict liability or under
any other legal theory, for incidental,
indirect,specialorconsequentialdam-
ages, including but not limited to labor
charges, regardless of whether TFBP
was informed about the possibility of
such damages, and in no event shall
TFBP’s liability exceed an amount
equal to the sales price.
Theforegoingwarrantyismadeinlieu
of any and all other warranties, ex-
press or implied, including warranties
ofmerchantabilityandfitnessforapar-
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
Whenplacinganorder,indicatethefull
product name. Contact your local dis-
tributor for availability.
Sprinkler Assembly:
Specify:TY5521,(specifytemperature
rating) ILLUSION Pendent Sprinkler,
P/N (specify).
160°F/71°C 212°F/100°C
TY5521 50-711-1-160 50-711-1-212
Separately Ordered Cover Plate:
Specify: (specify temperature rating)
ILLUSION Cover Plate with (specify
finish), P/N (specify).
139°F/59°C(a) 165°F/74°C(b)
Brass.......56-892-1-135 56-892-1-165
Chrome .....56-892-9-135 56-892-9-165
Signal White (c)
(RAL 9003) . . 56-892-4-135 56-892-4-165
Grey White (d)
(RAL 9002) . . 56-892-0-135 56-892-0-165
Pure White (e)
(RAL 9010) . . 56-892-3-135 56-892-3-165
Custom .....56-892-X-135 56-892-X-165
(a) For use with 160°F/71°C sprinklers.
(b) For use with 212°F/100°C sprinklers.
(c) Previously known as Bright White.
(d) Previously known as Standard White.
(e) Eastern Hemisphere sales only.
Sprinkler Wrench:
Specify: W-Type 18 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-000-1-265.
Air and Dust Seal:
Specify: Air and Dust Seal,
P/N 56-908-1-001.
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