Tyco ILLUSION User manual

Page 1 of 4 AUGUST 2022 TFP184
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installation can permanently damage
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to operate in a fire situation or cause
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ILLUSION — 11.2 K-factor
Extra Large Orice Concealed Pendent Sprinklers
Quick & Standard Response, Standard Coverage
General
Description
The TYCO ILLUSION, 11.2 K-factor,
Extra Large Orice Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers quick, response, standard
coverage, are decorative, fast response
solder type sprinklers featuring a at
cover plate designed to conceal the
sprinkler. When limited water pres-
sure is available and a higher applied
water density is necessary, the ILLU-
SION sprinkler is the best choice for
architecturally sensitive areas such as
casinos, hotel lobbies, ofce buildings,
churches, and restaurants.
Each unit includes a cover plate assem-
bly that conceals the sprinkler operat-
ing 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 re
protection system prior to installation
of a suspended ceiling or application
of the nish coating to a xed ceiling.
They also permit removal of suspended
ceiling panels for access to build-
ing service equipment without having
to rst shut down the re protection
system and remove sprinklers.
Also, the separable two-piece design
of the sprinkler provides for 3/4 in.
(19,1 mm) of vertical adjustment to
provide a measure of exibility with
regard to which the length of xed 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 nished. The
tip of the protective cap can also be
used to mark the center of the ceiling
hole into plaster board, ceiling tiles, etc.
by gently pushing the ceiling product
against the protective cap. When the
ceiling installation is complete, the pro-
tective cap is removed and the cover
plate assembly installed.
As an option, the ILLUSION pendent
sprinklers may be tted with a silicone
air and dust seal as shown in Figure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 TYCO ILLUSION Concealed
Pendent Sprinklers described herein
must be installed and maintained in
compliance with this document and
with the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), in addition to the standards of
any other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the perfor-
mance 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
Identication
Number (SIN)
TY5521

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Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
Note: The listings apply only to the service
conditions indicated in the Design Criteria
section.
Approvals for Air and Dust Seal
UL and C-UL Listed for use with the
TYCO ILLUSION (TY5521) sprinkler
Note: Use of the air and dust seal changes
the sprinkler response rating from quick to
standard.
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Discharge Coefficient
K = 11.2 GPM/psi½(161,3 LPM/bar½)
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 in. (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
Deector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Operation
When exposed to heat from a re, the
cover plate, soldered to the retainer at
three points, falls away to expose the
sprinkler assembly. At this point the
deector supported by the guide pins
drops down to its operational position.
When the rated temperature of the
solder link element is reached, the link
element separates, allowing the sprin-
kler to activate and ow water.
Design
Criteria
The TYCO ILLUSION, 11.2 K-factor,
Extra Large Orice Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers are UL and C-UL Listed as
quick response -standard spray sprin-
klers for use in accordance with the
current NFPA standard; however, in
accordance with its UL and C-UL
Listing it cannot be used for the pro-
tection of storage.
The ILLUSION Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers are only listed and approved
with the ILLUSION Concealed Cover
Plates having a factory applied nish.
The ILLUSION sprinkler 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 re situation.
Installation
The TYCO ILLUSION, 11.2 K-factor,
Extra Large Orice Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers must be installed in accor-
dance with this section.
General Instructions
A 3/4 in. NPT sprinkler joint should be
obtained with a minimum to maximum
torque of 10 ft-lb to 20 ft-lb (13,4 N·m to
26,8 N·m). Higher levels of torque may
distort the sprinkler inlet with conse-
quent leakage or impairment of the
sprinkler.
SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP
ASSEMBLY
COVER PLATE/RETAINER
ASSEMBLY
LEVER
DEFLECTOR
SADDLE
BODY
(3/4" NPT)
CAP
COVER
PLATE
EJECTION
SPRING
RETAINER
WITH THREAD
DIMPLES
SOLDER
TAB
SEALING
ASSEMBLY
COMPRESSION
SCREW
DEFLECTOR
(OPERATED
POSITION)
SPRINKLER
WRENCHING
AREA
SOLDER LINK
ELEMENT
SUPPORT
CUP WITH
ROLL FORMED
THREADS
GUIDE
PIN
GUIDE PIN
HOUSING
THREAD INTO
SUPPORT
CUP UNTIL
MOUNTING
SURFACE IS
FLUSH WITH
CEILING
FIGURE 1
THE ILLUSION (TY5521)
CONCEALED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY

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Do not attempt to compensate for
insufcient adjustment in the sprinkler
assembly by under-or over-tightening
the sprinkler/support cup assembly.
Readjust the position of the sprinkler
tting 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
applied to the pipe threads, hand
tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler
tting.
Step 4. Wrench tighten the sprinkler
using only the W-Type 18 Sprinkler
Wrench shown in Figure 3. The wrench
is to be applied to the sprinkler as
shown in Figure 3.
Step 5. Replace the protective cap
shown in Figure 2 by pushing it
upwards until it bottoms out against
the support cup. The protective cap
helps prevent damage to the deec-
tor and arms during ceiling installation
and/or during application of the nish
coating of the ceiling. It may also be
used to locate the center of the clear-
ance hole by gently pushing the ceiling
material against the center point of the
protective cap.
NOTICE
As long as the protective cap remains
in place, the system is considered to be
“Out of Service”.
Step 6. After the ceiling has been
completed with the 2-1/2 in. (63,5 mm)
diameter clearance hole and in prep-
aration for installing the cover plate
assembly, remove and discard the pro-
tective cap, and verify that the deector
moves up and down freely. If the sprin-
kler has been damaged and the deec-
tor does not move up and down freely,
replace the entire sprinkler assembly.
Do not attempt to modify or repair a
damaged sprinkler.
Step 7. When installing an air and dust
seal, see Figure 4 for reference and
follow this step; 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/
retainer assembly until the retainer as
shown in Figure 2, or air and dust seal
as shown in 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/retainer assem-
bly cannot be engaged sufciently to
contact the ceiling, the sprinkler tting
must be repositioned.
3-3/16" DIA.
(81,0 mm)
2-1/2" DIA.
(63,5 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
3/16"
(4,8 mm)
FACE OF
SPRINKLER
FITTING
DEFLECTOR IN
OPERATED POSITION
3/4" (19,1 mm)
THREADED
ADJUSTMENT
SPRINKLER-
SUPPORT CUP
ASSEMBLY
OPERATED
SPRINKLER
SPRINKLER-
SUPPORT CUP
ASSEMBLY
COVER-
RETAINER
ASSEMBLY
COVER
PLATE
RETAINER
DISPOSABLE
PROTECTIVE CAP
3/4"
NPT
TIP
3/8" (9,5 mm)
1-1/8" (28,6 mm)
3/32" GAP
(2,4 mm)
2-1/8"±3/8"
(54,0 mm
±9,5 mm)
FRAME
ARM
SUPPORT
CUP
ACCEPTS
1/2" DRIVE OR
7/8" OPEN-END
WRENCH
ALIGN
ARROWS WITH
FRAME ARMS
SPRINKLER
WRENCHING
HEX
WRENCH HEX
RECESS
FIGURE 2
THE ILLUSION PENDENT SPRINKLER INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 3
W-TYPE 18 SPRINKLER WRENCH

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Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO ILLUSION, 11.2 K-factor,
Extra Large Orifice Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers must be maintained and
serviced in accordance with this
section.
Absence of the cover plate assembly
may delay sprinkler operation in a fire
situation.
When properly installed, there is a
nominal 3/32 in. (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
operation 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 replaced,
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
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 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.
Modified or over heated sprinklers must
be replaced.
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. For informa-
tion about replacing a sprinkler, see the
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 it
immediately.
The owner is responsible for the
inspection, testing, and maintenance of
their re protection system and devices
in compliance with this document, as
well as with the applicable standards
of the National Fire Protection Associ-
ation such as 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 should be
inspected, tested, and maintained by
a qualied inspection service in accor-
dance with local requirements and/or
national codes.
Limited
Warranty
For warranty terms and conditions, visit
www.tyco-re.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 Assembly
Specify: ILLUSION (TY5521), Extra
Large Orifice Concealed Pendent
Sprinkler with (specify) temperature
rating and (specify) nish, P/N (specify).
160°F (71°C)
TY5521 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-711-1-160
212°F (100°C)
TY5521 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-711-1-212
Separately Ordered Cover Plate
Specify: ILLUSION Cover Plate,
(specify) temperature rating with
(specify) nish, P/N (specify):
139°F (59°C)(a)
Grey White (RAL9002) . . . . . . . . . 56-892-0-135
Brass ....................... 56-892 - 1-135
Pure White (c) (RAL9010) . . . . . . . . 56-892-3-135
Signal White (RAL9003) . . . . . . . . 56-892-4-135
Brush Chrome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-892-8-135
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-892-9-135
Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-892-X-135
165°F (74°C)(b)
Grey White (RAL9002) . . . . . . . . . 56-892- 0-165
Brass .......................56 - 892- 1 - 1 65
Pure White (c) (RAL9010) . . . . . . . . 56-892-3-165
Signal White (RAL9003) . . . . . . . . 56-892-4-135
Brush Chrome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-892-8-165
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-892-9-165
Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-892-X-165
NOTES
a. For use with 160°F (71°C) sprinklers
b. For use with 212°F (100°C) sprinklers
c. 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
COVER
PLATE
RETAINER
ASSEMBLY
SPRINKLERSUPPORT
CUP
FACE OF
CEILING
ORIENT
SEAL
BEVEL AS
SHOWN
AIR
AND DUST
SEAL
LIP OF
RETAINER
COVER
PLATE
FIGURE 4
OPTIONAL AIR AND DUST SEAL FOR THE ILLUSION (TY5521)

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Change History Appendix
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Contacts
www.tyco-fire.com
1467 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910 | Telephone [phone]
© 2022 Johnson Controls. All rights reserved. All specifications and other information shown were current as of document revision date and are subject to change without notice.
ISSUE DATE NOTES
08-22
Page 1, added QR code and URL to allow convenient access to electronic version from printed docu-
ment; Page 4, changed corporate address and telephone number to 1467 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston,
RI 02910 | Telephone [phone], formerly 1400 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, PA 19446 | Tele-
phone [phone].
08-18
Updated Tyco® branding and document format; Added Johnson Controls copyright; Added disclaimer
stating specications and information subject to change without notice; Added reference to Regulatory
and Health Warning Technical Data Sheet TFP2300.
05-18
Changed Cover Plate part numbers: Brush Chrome, 135°F (57°C) to 56-892-8-135, formerly 56-892-
9-135, 165°F (74°C) to 56-892-8-165, formerly 56-892-9-165; Chrome, 135°F (57°C) to 56-892-9-135,
formerly 56-892-8-135, 165°F (74°C) to 56-892-9-165, formerly 56-892-8-165.
04-17 Updated limited warranty information.
03-13 Updated and standardized RAL color nishes.
03-11 Updated patent information.
05-08 New Technical Data Sheet TFP184 describes ILLUSION 11.2 K-factor Concealed Pendent Sprinkler.