
TFP460
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NFPA 13D, 13R, and 13 as applica-
ble for residential sprinklers as well as
with the obstruction criteria described
within the TYCO Technical Data Sheet
TFP490.
Operational Sensitivity
The sprinkler must be located relative
to the mounting surface as shown in
Figure 2.
Sprinkler Spacing
The minimum spacing between sprin-
klers is 8 feet (2,4 m). The maximum
spacing between sprinklers cannot
exceed the length of the coverage area
(Table A) being hydraulically calculated
(e.g., a maximum of 12 feet for a 12 ft. x
12 ft. coverage area or 20 feet for a 20
ft. x 20 ft. coverage area.)
Sprinkler Fittings
The following fittings may be used:
•
The 1 inch NPT outlet or run of a
malleable or ductile iron threaded
tee ttings that meet the dimen-
sional requirements of ANSI B16.3
(Class 150)
•
The 1 inch NPT outlet or run of a
cast iron threaded tee ttings that
meet the dimensional requirements
of ANSI B16.4 (Class 125).
For dry pipe systems, only use the
side outlet of maximum 2-1/2 inch
size reducing tees when locating
the Series LFII Dry Type Residen-
tial Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
directly below the branch line. Oth-
erwise, use the configuration shown
in Figure 5 to assure complete
drainage from above the Series
LFII Sprinklers and the branch line.
Do not install the Series LFII
Dry Type Residential Recessed
Pendent Sprinklers into elbow fit-
tings. The Inlet of the sprinkler can
contact the interior of the elbow,
potentially damaging the Inlet seal.
Only use the configuration in Figure 4
where the sprinkler fitting and water-
filled pipe above the sprinkler fitting
are not subject to freezing and where
the length of the Series LFII Sprinkler
has the minimum exposure length
per Figure 6. Refer to the Expo-
sure Length section and Table C.
•
The 1 inch NPT outlet of a
GRINNELL Figure 730 Mechanical
Tee in wet pipe systems only
•
The 1 inch NPT CPVC outlet of a
1” x 1” x 1” NPT Sprinkler Head
Adapter Tee (P/N 80249) in wet pipe
systems only
•
The 1 inch NPT CPVC outlet of a
1” x 1” NPT Female Adapter (P/N
80145) in wet pipe systems only
•
The 1 inch NPT outlet of a 1” x 1”
x 1” NPT CPVC Sprinkler Head
Adapter Tee (P/N 80259) in either
wet or dry pipe systems
NOTICE
Do not install the Series LFII Dry Type
Residential Recessed Pendent Sprin-
klers into any other type fitting without
first consulting the Technical Services
Department. Failure to use the appro-
priate fitting may result in the following:
•
failure of the sprinkler to operate
properly due to formation of ice over
the Inlet Plug or binding of the Inlet
Plug.
•
insufficient engagement of the in-
let pipe threads with consequent
leakage.
Drainage
Branch, cross, and feed-main piping
connected to Series LFII Dry Type Res-
idential Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
and subject to freezing temperatures
must be pitched to allow proper drain-
age, in accordance with the minimum
requirements of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association for dry pipe sprin-
kler systems.
Exposure Length
When using Series LFII Dry Type Resi-
dential Recessed Pendent Sprinklers in
wet pipe sprinkler systems to protect
areas subject to freezing temperatures,
use Table C to determine a sprinkler’s
appropriate exposed barrel length to
prevent water from freezing in the con-
necting pipes due to conduction. The
exposed barrel length measurement
must be taken from the face of the
sprinkler fitting to the surface of the
structure or insulation that is exposed
to the heated area. Refer to Figure 6 for
an example.
Clearance Space
When connecting an area subject to
freezing and an area containing a wet
pipe sprinkler system, the clearance
space around the sprinkler barrel of Dry
Type Residential Recessed Pendent
Sprinklers must be sealed, in accor-
dance with the National Fire Protection
Association. Due to temperature differ-
ences between two areas, the potential
for the formation of condensation in the
sprinkler and subsequent ice build-up
is increased. If this condensation is not
controlled, ice build-up can occur that
might damage the dry type sprinkler
and/or prevent proper operation in a
re situation.
Use of the Model DSB-2 Dry Sprin-
kler Boot, described in Technical Data
Sheet TFP591 and shown in Figures
4 through 6, can provide the recom-
mended seal.
Ambient Temperature
Exposed to Discharge
End of Sprinkler
Temperatures for Heated Area(a)
40°F (4°C) 50°F (10°C) 60°F (16°C
Minimum Exposed Barrel Length, Inches (mm)(b)
40°F (4°C) 0 0 0
30°F (-1°C) 0 0 0
20°F (-7°C) 4 (100) 0 0
10°F (-12°C) 8 (200) 1 (25) 0
0°F (-18°C) 12 (305) 3 (75) 0
-10°F (-23°C) 14 (355) 4 (100) 1 (25)
-20°F (-29°C) 14 (355) 6 (150) 3 (75)
-30°F (-34°C) 16 (405) 8 (200) 4 (100)
-40°F (-40°C) 18 (455) 8 (200) 4 (100)
-50°F (-46°C) 20 (510) 10 (255) 6 (150)
-60°F (-51°C) 20 (510) 10 (255) 6 (150)
Notes:
a. For protected area temperatures that occur between values listed above, use the next cooler temperature
b. These lengths are inclusive of wind velocities up to 30 mph (18,6 kph)
TABLE C
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED LENGTHS OF EXPOSED
SPRINKLER BARRELS IN WET PIPE SYSTEMS