Tyco K17-231 User manual

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IMPORTANT
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER
WARNING” that provides cautions
with respect to handling and
installation of sprinkler systems and
components. Improper handling and
installation can permanently damage
a sprinkler system or its components
and cause the sprinkler to fail to
operate in a fire situation or cause it
to operate prematurely.
Model K17-231 — 16.8 K-factor
Upright and Pendent Sprinklers
Standard Response, Standard Coverage
Technical Services
800-381-9312
[phone]
www.tyco-fire.com
NOTICE
The 16.8 K-factor, Model K17-231 Up-
right and Pendent Sprinklers described
herein must be installed and maintained
in compliance with this document and
with the applicable standards of the Na-
tional Fire Protection Association, in ad-
dition to the standards of any 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 manufac-
turer should be contacted with any
questions.
Model/Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
TY7151 -Upright, 16.8K
TY7251 -Pendent, 16.8K
TY7151 is a redesignation for C7151,
G1888, and S8040.
TY7251 is a redesignation for C7251,
G1889, and S8041.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. FM and NYC Ap-
proved. (Specic details for laboratory
listings and approvals given in Table A.
The approvals apply to the service con-
ditions indicated in the Design Criteria
section.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT
Discharge Coefficient
K = 16.8 GPM/psi1/2
(241,9 LPM/bar1/2)
General
Description
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Model
K17-231, Standard Response, Standard
Coverage, Upright and Pendent Sprin-
klers (Ref. Figure 1) are automatic sprin-
klers of the frangible bulb type. They
are “standard response spray sprin-
klers” which produce a hemispherical
water distribution pattern below the
deector.
The 16.8 K-factor, K17-231 Sprinklers
were subjected to full scale, high-piled
storage, re tests to qualify their use
in lieu of 8.0 or 11.2 K-Factor standard
spray sprinklers for the protection of
high-piled storage.
Higher ow rates can be achieved at
much lower pressures with the 16.8 K-
factor, K17-231 Sprinklers — making
their use highly advantageous in high
density applications, such as the pro-
tection of high-piled storage.
Applications for the 16.8 K-factor, Mod-
el K17-231 Pendent and Upright Sprin-
klers are expanding beyond the cur-
rent listings/approvals. For information
regarding research re tests which may
be acceptable to an authority having ju-
risdiction, please contact the Technical
Services Department.
Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A
Finish
Natural Brass.
Physical Characteristics
Frame ................... Bronze
Button................... Bronze
Sealing Assembly. . . . . . . . .Beryllium
Nickel w/TEFLON
Bulb (5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glass
Compression Screw. . . . . . . . . Brass
Deector.................. Brass

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Design
Criteria
UL and C-UL Listing Requirements
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Model K17-231
(TY7151 & TY7251) Sprinklers may be
installed in accordance with NFPA 13
standard sprinkler position and area/
density ow calculation requirements
for light, ordinary, or extra hazard oc-
cupancies with a minimum residual
(owing) pressure of 7 psi (0,5 bar) in
wet or dry pipe sprinkler systems, or
they may be installed in accordance
with NFPA 13 standard sprinkler posi-
tion and area/density ow calculation
requirements for high piled storage oc-
cupancies (solid piled, palletized, rack
storage, bin box, and shelf storage in-
cluding but not limited to Class I-IV and
Group A plastics) with a minimum resid-
ual (owing) pressure of 7 psi (0,5 bar)
for wet or dry pipe systems.
The following two examples are typical
of the types of arrangements permit-
ted by NFPA 13. For all combinations
of lesser and greater building heights,
lesser and greater storage heights,
storage arrangements, commodity
classications, and lesser or greater re-
quired design densities, refer to NFPA
13 for specics.
Example 1: NFPA 13 provides ceil-
ing only protection (that is, no in-rack
sprinklers) criteria using open frame
(that is, no solid shelves) single, double,
multiple-row, or portable rack storage
(without the need for in-rack sprinkler
protection) of cartoned or uncartoned
unexpanded Group A or B plastics, or,
cartoned expanded Group A or B plas-
tics, with:
• a storage height of up to 20 feet
(6,1 m);
• a maximum ceiling height of 27 feet
(8,2 m);
• a minimum deector to top of
storage clearance of 18 inches
(457 mm);
• a minimum design density of 0.60
gpm/ft2(24,4 mm/min);
• a minimum residual (owing)
pressure of 7 psi (0,5 bar);
• a minimum design area of 2000 ft2
(186 m2) for wet systems or 2600 ft2
(242 m2) for dry pipe systems
Example 2: NFPA 13 provides ceil-
ing only protection (that is, no in-rack
sprinklers) criteria using open frame
(that is, no solid shelves) single, double,
multiple-row, or portable rack storage
(without the need for in-rack sprinkler
protection) of cartoned or uncartoned
unexpanded Group A or B plastics, or,
cartoned expanded Group A or B plas-
tics, with:
• a storage height of up to 25 feet
( 7, 6 m) ;
• a maximum ceiling height of 30 feet
(9,1 m);
• a minimum deector to top of
storage clearance of 18 inches
(457 mm);
• a minimum design density of
0.80 gpm/ft2(32,6 mm/min);
• a minimum residual (owing)
pressure of 7 psi (0,5 bar);
• a minimum design area of 2000 ft2
(186 m2) for wet systems or 4500 ft2
(418 m2) for dry pipe systems
FM Approval Requirements
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Model K17-231
(TY7151) Upright Sprinklers may be in-
stalled in accordance with the applica-
ble “control mode density/area” guide-
lines provided by Factory Mutual. (FM
guidelines may differ from UL and C-UL
Listing criteria.)
SPRINKLER FINISH
TYPE TEMPERATURE BULB
LIQUID NATURAL BRASS
UPRIGHT
K=16.8 (TY7151)
155°F (68°C) Red
1, 2, 3, 4200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
PENDENT
K=16.8 (TY7251)
155°F (68°C) Red
1, 2, 4200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
NOTES:
(1) Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL Listed).
(2) Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in
Canada (C-UL Listed).
(3) Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM Approved).
(4) Approved by the City of New York under MEA 177-03-E.
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
(Refer To The Design Criteria Section)

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UPRIGHT PENDENTCROSS SECTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
-
2 Button
Compression
Screw
Bulb
Sealing Assembly
-
6
-
4
5-
3-
Frame1 -
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
Operation
The glass bulb contains a uid that ex-
pands when exposed to heat. When the
rated temperature is reached, the uid
expands sufciently to shatter the glass
bulb, allowing the sprinkler to activate
and ow water.
Installation
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).
The TYCO Model K17-231 Sprinklers
must be installed in accordance with
the following instructions.
Step 1. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
the Model K17-231 Sprinkler into the
sprinkler tting.
Step 2. Using the W-Type 8 Sprin-
kler Wrench (Ref. Fig. 2) applied to the
sprinkler Wrench Flats (Ref. Fig. 1),
tighten the Model K17-231 Sprinkler into
the sprinkler tting.
NOTICE
A leak tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained with a torque of 10
to 20 ft.lbs. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm). Higher
levels of torque may distort the sprin-
kler inlet with consequent leakage or
impairment of the sprinkler
FIGURE 1
ULTRA K17, 155°F (68°C) & 200°F (93°C), UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS (TY7153)
FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 8
SPRINKLER WRENCH
Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO Ultra K17 Sprinklers must be
maintained and serviced 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, 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 otherwise
altered after leaving the factory. Modi-
ed sprinklers must be replaced. Sprin-
klers that have been exposed to corro-
sive 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 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).
The owner is responsible for the in-
spection, 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 Association
(for example, NFPA 25), in addition to
the standards of any other authorities
having jurisdiction. The installing con-
tractor or sprinkler manufacturer should
be contacted relative to any questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are recom-
mended to be inspected, tested, and
maintained by a qualied Inspection
Service in accordance with local re-
quirements and/or national codes.

Copyright © 2005, 2012 Tyco Fire Protection Products. All rights reserved.
TEFLON is trademark of The DuPont Corporation.
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Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire
Protection Products (TFPP) are war-
ranted solely to the original Buyer for
ten (10) years against defects in ma-
terial 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 TFPP. No warran-
ty is given for products or components
manufactured by companies not af-
liated by ownership with TFPP or for
products and components which have
been subject to misuse, improper in-
stallation, corrosion, or which have not
been installed, maintained, modied or
repaired 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 TFPP to be
defective shall be either repaired or re-
placed, at TFPP’s sole option. TFPP
neither assumes, nor authorizes any
person to assume for it, any other ob-
ligation in connection with the sale of
products or parts of products. TFPP
shall not be responsible for sprinkler
system design errors or inaccurate or
incomplete information supplied by
Buyer or Buyer’s representatives.
In no event shall TFPP be liable, in con-
tract, tort, strict liability or under any
other legal theory, for incidental, in-
direct, special or consequential dam-
ages, including but not limited to labor
charges, regardless of whether TFPP
was informed about the possibility of
such damages, and in no event shall
TFPP’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
When placing an order, indicate the
full product name. Please specify the
Sprinkler Identication Number (SIN),
quantity, and temperature rating. Refer
to the Price List for complete listing of
Part Numbers.
Contact your local distributor for
availability.
Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT
Thread Connections
Specify: (specify SIN), 16.8 K-factor,
Model K17-231,(specify temperature
rating), (specify Pendent or Upright)
Sprinkler, P/N (specify).
Upright (SIN TY7151)
155°F (68°C) ..........PSN 51-888-1-155
200°F (93°C) ......... PSN 51-888-1-200
286°F (141°C) ........ PSN 51-888-1-286
Pendent (SIN TY7251)
155°F (68°C) ..........PSN 51-889-1-155
200°F (93°C) ......... PSN 51-889-1-200
286°F (141°C) ........ PSN 51-889-1-286
Sprinkler Wrench
Specify: W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-892-1-001.