Tyco TY-B Series User manual

General
Description
The Model G1 & G4 Sprinkler Guards
(Ref. Figure 1) are designed for use
with specific types of Series TY-B, TY-
FRB, TY-L, and TY-FRL Sprinklers that
may be located in areas that make
them susceptible to mechanical or
physical damage. Table A provides
compatibility details.
The Model G1/S1 & G4/S3 Sprinkler
Guards with Shields (Ref. Figure 2), in
addition to providing protection from
mechanical or physical damage,
shields the sprinkler from water spray
of higher elevation sprinklers (e.g.,
rack storage sprinkler installations).
When the G1/S1 and G4/S3 are used
with the Series TY-B, TY-FRB, TYL,
and TY-FRL Sprinklers shown in Table
A, the assemblies form Upright Inter-
mediate Level Sprinklers intended for
use in fire sprinkler systems designed
in accordance with the standard instal-
lation rules recognized by the applica-
ble Listing agency (i.e., UL Listing is
based on NFPA requirements).
The G1 and G4 are a redesignation for
the Gem F938 & F937, and the G1/S1
& G4/S3 are a redesignation for the
Gem F938/Q-76 and F937/Q-75.
WARNINGS
The Model G1 & G4 Sprinkler Guards
and G1/S1 & G4/S3 Sprinkler Guards
with Shields described herein must be
installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document, as well as
with the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association,
in addition to the standards of any
other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the integ-
rity 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 relative to
any questions.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. FM Approved.
(Refer to Table A)
Finishes
Red Painted and Zinc Chromate
Physical Characteristics
Welded assembly fabricated from
carbon steel
Design Criteria
In accordance with the requirements
of the NFPA, sprinkler guards shall be
listed. Guards are only listed for use
with specified sprinklers; therefore, the
G1, G4, G1/S1, and G4/S3 must only
be used with the Series TY-B, TY-FRB,
TY-L, and TY-FRL Sprinklers shown in
Table A.
Installation
The Models G1, G4, G1/S1, and
G4/S3 are to be installed as follows:
Step 1. TheG1,G4,G1/S1,orG4/S3
is to be mounted on the sprinkler after
the sprinkler has been installed in ac-
cordance with its applicable technical
data sheet.
Step 2. With the Clips loose, first
spread the two halves of the Sprinkler
Guard just enough to pass by the
sprinkler deflector from the side. Then,
once again spread the two halves of
the Sprinkler Guard just enough to
pass over the sprinkler “thread relief”
or “wrenching area”, as applicable,
portion of the sprinkler. (Refer to Table
A, as well as Figures 1 and 2.)
Step 3. With the Sprinkler Guard posi-
tionedonthe“thread relief” or
“wrenching area” portion of the
sprinkler, as applicable, engage the
Clips and then slide the Clips until they
Model G1 & G4 Sprinkler Guards
Model G1/S1 & G4/S3 Guards with Shields
Series TY-B, TY-FRB, TY-L, and TY-FRL Sprinklers
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seat against the Base to complete the
installation as shown in Figures 1 and
2.
To help assist with the sliding of the
Clips the Guard Installation Tool may
be used as shown in Figure 3. In addi-
tion, pliers can be used to facilitate the
final seating of the Clips.
NOTES
The Clips must seat against the Base
in order to be considered fully seated
and in order to complete the installa-
tion.
The G1,G4, G1/S1, and G4/S3 may be
located in any position relative to the
sprinkler frame arms.
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TABLE A — LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
8.0 (3/4" NPT)
8.0 (1/2" NPT)
8.0 (1/2" NPT)
8.0 (3/4" NPT)
8.0 (3/4" NPT)
8.0 (3/4" NPT)
8.0 (3/4" NPT)
8.0 (1/2" NPT)
8.0 (1/2" NPT)
8.0 (3/4" NPT)
8.0 (3/4" NPT)
8.0 (3/4" NPT)
HSW 5.6 G7578TY3351
Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation.
G7575
G7330
G7331
G7371
G7390
G7391
G7378
G7370
G3111
G3112
G3113
G3101
G3102
G8973
G8971
G8974
G7375
G8972
G8946
G8174
G8172
APPROVALS & NOTES:
TY-FRL
2.
1.
TY1121
TY1221
TY3121
TY3221
TY3321
TY4121
TY4221
TY-FRB
TY3331
TY3431
TY3111
TY3211
TY3311
TY4811
TY4911
TY4111
TY4211
TY-L
TY3451
TY1131
TY1231
TY3131
TY3231
TY4131
TY4231
Upright
Pendent
Pendent
Upright
HSW
Upright
Pendent
S1879
S1880
S1864
S1865
S1878
S1866
S1867
5.6
2.8
5.6
2.8
5.6
VSW
HSW
HSW
VSW
Pendent
Upright
Pendent
Upright
Pendent
Upright
Upright
Pendent
Upright
Pendent
Pendent
Upright
S1800
S1801
S1803
S1805
S1810
S1811
S1806
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
5.6
2.8
2.8
GEM
SIN
G7571
G7560
G7561
G7590
G7570
G7591
SPRINKLER
SERIES TFP
TY3151
TY3251
TY4851
TY4951
TY4151
TY4251
TY-B
SIN TYPE
SPRINKLER
Pendent
Upright
Upright
Pendent
Upright
Pendent
STAR
SIN
SPRINKLER
K-FACTOR
5.6
5.6
N/A
G4 (1)Thread Relief
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
G1/S1 (1)
N/A
G1/S1 (1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
G4 (1, 2)
G4 (1)
G4 (1, 2)
G4 (1)
G4 (1)
G4 (1)
Thread Relief
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Wrench Area
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
G4 (1)
G4 (1, 2)
G4 (1)
G1 (1, 2)
G4 (1)
G1/S1 (1)
N/A
N/A
G1/S1 (1)
(APPROVALS)
GUARD WITH
SHIELD MODEL
N/A
(APPROVALS)
MOUNTING
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
LOCATION
Thread Relief
GUARD
G1 (1, 2)
G1 (1, 2)
G1 (1, 2)
G1 (1, 2)
MODEL
G1 (1, 2)
G1 (1, 2)
Not Applicable for noted sprinkler.N/A
No SIN, Listing or Approval
N/A
G1 (1, 2)
G1 (1, 2)
G1 (1)
G1 (1)
G1 (1)
G1 (2) & G4 (1)
G1 (2) & G4 (1) G4/S3 (1)
G4 (1)
G4 (1, 2)
G4 (1)
G4/S3 (1)
G4/S3 (1)
G4/S3 (1)
G4/S3 (1)
G4 (1)
G7531
G7530
TY1251
TY1151 Upright
Pendent 2.8
2.8 N/A
N/A
Thread Relief
Thread Relief
G1 (1)
G1 (1)
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Care and
Maintenance
The Models G1, G4, G1/S1, and
G4/S3 do not require any regularly
scheduled maintenance; however,
proper installation of the Sprinkler
Guards should be verified during the
annual visual inspection of the sprin-
klers.
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.
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
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FIGURE 1
MODEL G1 AND G4 SPRINKLER GUARDS — DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 2
MODEL G1/S1 AND G4/S3 SPRINKLER GUARDS WITH SHIELDS — DIMENSIONS
(87,3 mm)
PLATE (73,0 mm)
Model G1 Guard
Shown with Series TY-FRB Sprinkler
(58,7 mm)
2-5/16"
GUARD
BAR
CLIP
SPRINKLER
BASE PLATE
ENGAGED BY
THREAD RELIEF
2-7/8" DIA.
BASE
SPRINKLER
BASE PLATE
ENGAGED BY
WRENCH AREA
BAR
Shown with Series TY-FRL Sprinkler
Model G4 Guard
3-7/16"
(73,0 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
BASE
PLATE
(ENGAGED)
(ENGAGED)
GUARD
CLIP
(88,9 mm)
3-1/2"
ENGAGED BY
THREAD RELIEF
SPRINKLER
BASE PLATE
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm)
4" DIA.
With Model S1 Shield
Shown with Series TY-B Sprinkler
Model G1 Guard
(101,6 mm)
PLATE
BASE
2-3/8"
(60,3 mm)
BAR
SPRINKLER
WRENCH AREA
ENGAGED BY
BASE PLATE
WITH
SCREW
S1 SHIELD
WITH
SCREW
GUARD
S3 SHIELD
(73,0 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
Model G4 Guard
With Model S3 Shield
Shown with Series TY-L Sprinkler
BASE
PLATE
4-3
/
4" DIA.
(120,7 mm)
(ENGAGED)
CLIP
(ENGAGED)
CLIP
GUARD
BAR
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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
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability.
G1 Sprinkler Guard:
Specify: Model G1 Sprinkler Guard
having a (specify) finish, P/N (specify).
Red Painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-938-1-001
Zinc Chromate . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-938-9-001
G4 Sprinkler Guard:
Specify: Model G4 Sprinkler Guard
having a (specify) finish, P/N (specify).
Red Painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-937-1-001
Zinc Chromate . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-937-9-001
G1/S1 Guard with Shield:
Specify: Model G1/S1 Sprinkler Guard
with Shield having a (specify) finish,
P/N (specify).
Red Painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-938-1-066
Zinc Chromate . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-938-9-066
G4/S3 Guard with Shield:
Specify: Model G4/S3 Sprinkler Guard
with Shield having a (specify) finish,
P/N (specify).
Red Painted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-937-1-066
Zinc Chromate . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-937-9-066
Additonal* Clip Installation Tool:
Specify: Clip Installation Tool for
G1 & G4 Sprinkler Guards,
P/N (56-000-8-597).
* The Clip Installation Tool is included with
orders in original cartons.
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FIGURE 3
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446
ADJACENT BARS, PRESS SECOND CLIP
CAREFULLY SPREAD BASE PLATES APART AND FIT
SPRINKLER SHOWN
MODEL G1 GUARD &
SERIES TY-FRB PENDENT
BARS AND SLIDE TOWARD BASE
PLATES
U
NTIL SN
UG
LOCATION PER TABLE A AND FIGURES 1 or 2
ONTO SPRINKLER AT APPROPRIATE MOUNTING
WITH SPRINKLER PROPERLY INSTALLED,
SWIVEL CLIPS OVER ADJACENT
ADJACENT
BAR
CLIP
PLATES
BASE
TOOL (SHIPPED WITH
SLOT
CLIP FULLY
ENGAGED
FIRST
GUARDS)
ENGAGED
CLIP FULLY
FIRST
CLIP INSTALLATION
BAR
& SERIES TY-L UPRIGHT
WITH MODEL S3 SHIELD
MODEL G4 GUARD
SPRINKLER SHOWN
CLIP
CLIP
TOOL
INSTALLATION
MAY BE
USED
A PLIER
SECOND
ENGAGED
CLIP FULLY
T
O
WARD BASE PLATES
U
NTIL F
U
LLY EN
G
A
G
ED
WITH INSTALLATION TOOL APPLIED OVER
CLIP
INSTALLATION
TOOL
CLIP
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