Tyco K17-231 User manual

General
Description
The 16.8 K-factor, Model K17-231,
Standard Response, Standard Cover-
age, Upright and Pendent Sprinklers
(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-
flector.
The 16.8 K-factor, K17-231 Sprinklers
were subjected to full scale, high-piled
storage, fire 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 flow rates can be achieved at
much lower pressures with the 16.8
K-factor, K17-231 Sprinklers — mak-
ing their use highly advantageous in
high density applications, such as the
protection of high-piled storage.
Applications for the 16.8 K-factor,
Model K17-231 Pendent and Upright
Sprinklers are expanding beyond the
current listings/approvals. For informa-
tion regarding research fire tests which
maybeacceptabletoanAuthority
Having Jurisdiction, please contact the
Technical Services Department.
WARNING
The 16.8 K-factor, Model K17-231 Up-
right and Pendent Sprinklers de-
scribed herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the applica-
ble standards of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, in addition to the
standards of any other authorities hav-
ing jurisdiction. Failuretodosomay
impair the performance of these de-
vices.
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.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number
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. (Specific details for laboratory
listings and approvals given in Table A.
The approvals apply to the service
conditions indicated in the Design Cri-
teria section.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT or ISO 7-R3/4
Discharge Coefficients
K = 16.8 GPM/psi1/2
(241,9 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
RefertoTableA
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame ............ Bronze
Button ............ Bronze
SealingAssembly ..........
. . . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon†
Bulb . . . . . . . Glass (5 mm dia.)
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . .
................. Brass
Deflector ............ Brass
†Registered trademark of DuPont.
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JANUARY, 2005
Model K17-231 — 16.8 K-factor
Upright and Pendent Sprinklers
Standard Response, Standard Coverage
Technical Services: Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
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.

Design Criteria
ULandC-ULListing
Requirements
The 16.8 K-factor, Model K17-231
(TY7151 & TY7251) Sprinklers may be
installed in accordance with NFPA 13
standard sprinkler position and
area/density flow calculation require-
ments for light, ordinary, or extra haz-
ard occupancies with a minimum re-
sidual (flowing) pressure of 7 psi (0,5
bar) in wet or dry pipe sprinkler sys-
tems, or they may be installed in ac-
cordance with NFPA 13 standard
sprinkler position and area/density
flow calculation requirements for high
piled storage occupancies (solid piled,
palletized, rack storage, bin box, and
shelf storage including but not limited
to Class I-IV and Group A plastics) with
a minimum residual (flowing) pressure
of 7 psi (0,5 bar) for wet or dry pipe
systems.
The following two examples are typical
of the types of arrangements permitted
by NFPA 13. For all combinations of
lesser and greater building heights,
lesser and greater storage heights,
storage arrangements, commodity
classifications, and lesser or greater
required design densities, refer to
NFPA 13 for specifics.
Example 1: NFPA 13 provides ceiling
only protection (i.e., no in-rack sprin-
klers) criteria using open frame (i.e. no
solid shelves) single, double, multiple-
row, or portable rack storage (without
the need for in-rack sprinkler protec-
tion) of cartoned or uncartoned unex-
panded Group A or B plastics, or, car-
toned expanded Group A or B plastics,
with:
• a storage height of up to 20 feet (6,1
m);
• a maximum ceiling height of 27 feet
(8,2 m);
• a minimum deflector to top of stor-
age clearance of 18 inches (457
mm);
• a minimum design density of 0.60
gpm/ft2(24,4 mm/min);
• a minimum residual (flowing) pres-
sure 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 ceiling
only protection (i.e., no in-rack sprin-
klers) criteria using open frame (i.e. no
solid shelves) single, double, multiple-
row, or portable rack storage (without
the need for in-rack sprinkler protec-
tion) of cartoned or uncartoned unex-
panded Group A or B plastics, or, car-
toned expanded Group A or B plastics,
with:
• a storage height of up to 25 feet (7,6
m);
• a maximum ceiling height of 30 feet
(9,1 m);
• a minimum deflector to top of stor-
age clearance of 18 inches (457
mm);
• a minimum design density of 0.80
gpm/ft2(32,6 mm/min);
• a minimum residual (flowing) pres-
sure 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 16.8 K-factor, Model K17-231
(TY7151) Upright Sprinklers may be
installed in accordance with the appli-
cable “control mode density/area”
guidelines provided by Factory Mutual.
(FM guidelines may differ from UL and
C-UL Listing criteria.)
Operation
The glass bulb contains a fluid that
expands when exposed to heat. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the
glass bulb, allowing the sprinkler to
activate and flow water.
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TYPE TEMP. BULB
LIQUID
NATURAL
BRASS
286°F/141°C
PENDENT
K=16.8 (TY7251)
SPRINKLER FINISH
1, 2, 4
Red
Green
Blue
155°F/68°C
200°F/93°C
NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL Listed).
2. Listed by 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)
155°F/68°C Red
200°F/93°C Green
286°F/141°C Blue
1, 2, 3, 4UPRIGHT
K=16.8 (TY7151)

Installation
NOTE
Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if
the bulb is cracked or there is a loss of
liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler
held horizontal, a small air bubble
should be present. The diameter of the
air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch
(1,6 mm) for the 155°F/68°C to 3/32
inch (2,4 mm) for the 286°F/141°C rat-
ing.
The Model K17-231 Sprinklers must
be installed in accordance with the fol-
lowing instructions.
1. With pipe thread sealant applied to
the pipe threads, hand tighten the
Model K17-231 Sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting.
2. Using the W-Type 8 Sprinkler
Wrench (Ref. Fig. 2) applied to the
sprinkler Wrench Flats (Ref. Fig. 1),
tighten the Model K17-231 Sprinkler
into the sprinkler fitting.
NOTE
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.
Care and
Maintenance
The Model K17-231 Sprinklers must
be maintained and serviced in accord-
ance with the following instructions:
NOTE
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 authori-
ties 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-
fied sprinklers must be replaced.
Sprinklers that have been exposed to
corrosive 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 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.
It is recommended that automatic
sprinkler systems be inspected,
tested, and maintained by a qualified
Inspection Service in accordance with
local requirements and/or national
codes.
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1-Frame
2 - Button
3 - Sealing Assembly
* Temperature rating is
indicated on deflector.
4 - Bulb
5 - Compression Screw
6 - Deflector*
** Pipe thread
connections per ISO
7/1 can be provided
on special request.
FIGURE 1
MODEL K17-231 UPRIGHT (TY7151) AND PENDENT (TY7251) SPRINKLERS
FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 8 SPRINKLER
WRENCH

Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire
Products are warranted solely to the
original Buyer for ten (10) years
against defects in material and work-
manship when paid for and properly
installed and maintained under normal
use and service. This warranty will ex-
pire ten (10) years from date of ship-
ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war-
ranty is given for products or
components manufactured by compa-
nies not affiliated by ownership with
Tyco Fire Products or for products and
components which have been subject
to misuse, improper installation, corro-
sion, or which have not been installed,
maintained, modified 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 Tyco Fire Products to be
defective shall be either repaired or
replaced, at Tyco Fire Products’ sole
option. Tyco Fire Products neither as-
sumes, nor authorizes any person to
assume for it, any other obligation in
connection with the sale of products or
parts of products. Tyco Fire Products
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 TYCO FIRE
PRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON-
TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR
UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THE-
ORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES, RE-
GARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCO
FIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMED
ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES,ANDINNOEVENT
SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS’ LI-
ABILITY 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 MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE.
Ordering
Procedure
When placing an order, indicate the full
product name. Please specify the
Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN),
quantity, and temperature rating. Refer
to the Price List for complete listing of
Part Numbers.
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability.
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.
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