Tyco TY-B Series User manual

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Series TY-B, 5.6 K-factor
Upright and Pendent Intermediate Level Sprinklers
Standard Response
Page 1 of 6 MARCH 2013 TFP352
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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.
General
Description
The Series TY-B, 5.6 K-factor Upright
and Pendent Intermediate Level Sprin-
klers described in this data sheet are
automatic sprinklers of the “standard
response” 5 mm frangible bulb type.
They are “standard spray” sprinklers
intended for use in fire sprinkler sys-
tems designed in accordance with the
standard installation rules recognized
by the applicable Listing or Approval
agency (e.g., UL Listing is based on
NFPA requirements). Both the Pen-
dent and Upright Sprinklers produce
a hemispherical water distribution pat-
tern below the deflector.
Intermediate Level Sprinklers are pri-
marily designed for use in rack stor-
age sprinkler systems where their
thermally sensitive elements must be
shielded from the water spray of high-
er elevation sprinklers that could op-
erate earlier during a fire. Intermediate
Level Sprinklers are also used in oth-
er applications such as beneath open
gridded catwalks.
For additional Series TY-B Sprinkler
information, see Technical Data Sheet
TFP152. For additional Guard and
Shield information, see Technical Data
Sheet TFP780.
Notice
The Series TY-B Sprinklers described
herein must be installed and main-
tained in compliance with this docu-
ment, as well as with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, in addition to the
standards of any other authorities
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
devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers
TY315 .......... Upright 5.6K, 1/2” NPT
TY325 ..........Pendent 5.6K, 1/2” NPT
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
FM Approved
(Refer to Table A for complete approv-
al information.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
250 psi (17,2 bar)*
* The Maximum Working Pressure of 250 psi (17,2
bar) only applies to the listing by Underwriters
Laboratory.
Discharge Coefficient
K=5.6 GPM/psi1/2 (80,6 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A
Finishes
TY-B Sprinkler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
G1/S1 Guard with Shield .....Red or Zinc
G1 Guard .................Red or Zinc
S2 Shield ...................... Zinc
Physical Characteristics
Frame ....................... Bronze
Button................. Brass/Copper
Sealing Assembly........Stainless Steel
w/TEFLON
Bulb ......................... Glass
Compression Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Deflector.....................Copper
G1 and G1/S1 Guard ...Painted or Plated
Steel
S2 Shield ................Plated Steel
Operation
The glass bulb contains a fluid which
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 water to flow.

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*
**
**
*
TY-B
2-3/8"
(60,3 mm)
3"
(76,2 mm) MODEL G1
GUARD
2-7/8"
(73,0 mm)
GUARD
BAR
GUARD
BASE PLATE
7/16" (11,1 mm)
NOMINAL MAKE-IN
3-1/2" DIA.
(88,9 mm)
MODEL S2
SHIELD WITH
O-RING
GUARD CLIP
ENGAGED
AGAINST GUARD
BASE PLATES
SPRINKLER
THREAD RELIEF
ENGAGED BY GUARD
BASE PLATES
1/2"
NPT
TY-B Sprinkler,
G1 Guard, and
S2 Shield with
O-Ring are
ordered seperately.
Temperature
rating is indicated
on Deector.
Pipe thread
connections per
ISO 7-1 can be
provided on
special request.
**
*
**
*
2-3/8"
(60,3 mm)
3"
(76,2 mm)
MODEL G1/S1
GUARD WITH
SHIELD
2-7/8"
(73,0 mm)
GUARD
BAR
GUARD
BASE PLATE
7/16" (11,1 mm)
NOMINAL MAKE-IN
GUARD CLIP
ENGAGED
AGAINST GUARD
BASE PLATES
SPRINKLER
THREAD RELIEF
ENGAGED BY GUARD
BASE PLATES
1/2"
NPT
TY-B Sprinkler
and G1/S1 Guard
with Shield are
ordered seperately.
Temperature
rating is indicated
on Deector.
Pipe thread
connections per
ISO 7-1 can be
provided on
special request.
TY-B
FACTORY ASSEMBLED
SHIELD
4" DIA.
(101,6 mm)
**
**
*
*
7/16" (11,1 mm)
NOMINAL MAKE-IN
3-1/2" DIA.
(88,9 mm)
MODEL S2
SHIELD WITH
O-RING
1/2"
NPT
TY-B Sprinkler
and S2 Shield
with O-Ring are
ordered seperately.
Temperature
rating is indicated
on Deector.
Pipe thread
connections per
ISO 7-1 can be
provided on
special request.
TY-B
2"
(50,8 mm) SPRINKLER
WRENCH
FLATS
FIguRe 2
SeRIeS TY-B PeNdeNT (TY325) INTeRMedIATe LeveL SPRINkLeR
WITh S2 ShIeLd ANd g1 guARd
FIguRe 1
SeRIeS TY-B uPRIghT (TY315) INTeRMedIATe LeveL SPRINkLeR
WITh g1/S1 guARd WITh ShIeLd
FIguRe 3
SeRIeS TY-B PeNdeNT (TY325) INTeRMedIATe LeveL SPRINkLeR
WITh S2 ShIeLd

KTYPE TE MP. BULB
LIQUID
SPRINKLER FINISH
NATURAL BRASS
5.6
1/2”
NPT
UPRIGHT
(TY315)
with Guard/
Shield
(G1/S1)
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 3
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
360°F (182°C) Mauve 1, 2
PENDENT
(TY325)
with Guard/
Shield
(G1/S2) or
Shield only
(S2)
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 3
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
360°F (182°C) Mauve 1, 2
NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL).
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM).
TABLe A
LABORATORY LISTINgS ANd APPROvALS
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WITH SPRINKLER PROPERLY INSTALLED,
CAREFULLY SPREAD BASE PLATES APART AND FIT
GUARD ONTO SPRINKLER ENGAGING SPRINKLER
THREAD RELIEF BY BASE PLATES
SWIVEL CLIPS OVER ADJACENT
BARS AND SLIDE TOWARD BASE
PLATES UNTIL SNUG
ADJACENT
BAR
BASE
PLATES
BASE
PLATES
FIRST
CLIP FULLY
ENGAGED
FIRST
CLIP FULLY
ENGAGED
INSTALLATION TOOL
(SHIPPED WITH
GUARDS)
BAR
SLOT
INSTALLATION
TOOL
A PLIER
MAY BE
USED
SECOND
CLIP FULLY
ENGAGED
WITH INSTALLATION TOOL APPLIED OVER
ADJACENT BARS, PRESS SECOND CLIP
TOWARD BASE PLATES UNTIL FULLY ENGAGED
INSTALLATION
TOOL
SERIES TY-B
UPRIGHT
SPRINKLER
MODEL
G1 GUARD
MODEL
S2 SHIELD
SERIES TY-B
PENDENT
SPRINKLER
MODEL
G1/S1 GUARD
WITH SHIELD
CLIP
CLIP
CLIP
FIguRe 4
INSTALLATION PROceduReS FOR MOdeL g1 guARd ANd S2 ShIeLd (PeNdeNT SPRINkLeR)
ANd MOdeL g1/S1 guARd WITh ShIeLd (uPRIghT SPRINkLeR)

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Design
Criteria
The Series TY-B Upright and Pen-
dent Intermediate Level Sprinklers
are intended for fire protection sys-
tems designed in accordance with the
standard installation rules recognized
by the applicable Listing or Approv-
al agency (e.g., UL Listing is based
on the requirements of NFPA 13, and
FM Approval is based on the require-
ments of FM’s Loss Prevention Data
Sheets).
Installation
The Series TY-B, 5.6 K-factor Upright
and Pendent Intermediate Level Sprin-
klers must be installed in accordance
with this section.
General Instructions
Do not install any bulb type sprin-
kler if the bulb is cracked or there is
a loss of liquid from the bulb. With the
sprinkler held horizontally, a small air
bubble should be present. The diam-
eter of the air bubble is approximately
1/16 inch (1,6 mm) for the 135°F (57°C)
to 3/32 inch (2,4 mm) for the 360°F
(182°C) temperature ratings.
A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained with a torque of 7
to 14 ft.-lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). Higher
levels of torque may distort the sprin-
kler inlet and cause leakage or impair-
ment of the sprinkler.
Upright Sprinklers
The Series TY-B Intermediate Level
Upright 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 sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
Step 2. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 5).
With reference to Figure 1, the W-Type
6 Sprinkler Wrench is to be applied to
the wrench flats.
Step 3. Mount the Model G1/S1
Guard with Shield on the sprinkler.
With the Clips loose, spread the two
halves of the Sprinkler Guard enough
to pass by the sprinkler deflector from
the side.
Step 4. Spread the two halves of
the Sprinkler Base Plate enough to
pass over the sprinkler Thread Relief
portion of the sprinkler. (Refer to
Figure 1.)
Step 5. With the Sprinkler Guard po-
sitioned on the Thread Relief portion
of the sprinkler, engage the Bars with
Clips from opposing Guard Halves,
then slide the Clips down until they are
seated against the Base Plates, com-
pleting the installation as shown in
Figure 1 and 4.
NOTE: To help assist with the sliding
of the Clips, use the Guard Installation
Tool as shown in Figure 4. Additional-
ly, pliers can be used to facilitate the
final seating of the Clips.
Notice
The Clips must seat against the Base
Plates to be fully seated in order to
complete the installation. The Model
G1/S1 Guard with Shield may be lo-
cated in any position relative to the
sprinkler frame arms.
Pendent Sprinklers
The Series TY-B Intermediate Level
Pendent Sprinklers must be installed
in accordance with the following
instructions.
Step A. Thread the S2 Shield on to
the sprinkler threads with the stamped
markings toward the deflector and
just to the end of the threads. The fi-
nal assembly step is easier to accom-
plish if the Shield is not disengaged by
continuing to turn the Shield past the
threads.
Step B. Roll the O-Ring over the
sprinkler threads until it seats against
the Shield.
Step C. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
Step D. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 5).
With reference to Figure 2 or 3, the W-
Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench is to be ap-
plied to the wrench flats.
Step E. Rotate the S2 Shield clock-
wise (looking up) so that it slightly
compresses the O-Ring between the
Shield and sprinkler fitting.
Note: Installation of the S2 Shield only
is completed at this point (Ref. Figure
3). If installing a G1 Guard, proceed to
the next step.
Step F. Mount the Model G1 Guard
on the sprinkler. With the Clips loose,
spread the two halves of the Sprinkler
Guard enough to pass by the sprinkler
deflector from the side.
Step G. Spread the two halves of
the Sprinkler Base Plate enough to
pass over the sprinkler Thread Relief
portion of the sprinkler. (Refer to
Figure 2.)
Step H. With the Sprinkler Guard po-
sitioned on the Thread Relief portion
of the sprinkler, engage the Bars with
Clips from opposing Guard Halves,
then slide the Clips up until they are
seated against the Base Plates, com-
pleting the installation as shown in
Figure 2 and 4.
NOTE: To help assist with the sliding
of the Clips, use the Guard Installation
Tool as shown in Figure 4. Additional-
ly, pliers can be used to facilitate the
final seating of the Clips.
Notice
The Clips must seat against the Base
Plates to be fully seated in order to
complete the installation. The Model
G1 Guard may be located in any po-
sition relative to the sprinkler frame
arms.
WRENCH RECESS
(USE ONLY
END "A")
FIguRe 5
W-TYPe 6 SPRINkLeR
WReNch

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Care and
Maintenance
The Series TY-B, 5.6 K-factor Upright
and Pendent Intermediate Level Sprin-
klers must be maintained and ser-
viced in accordance with this section.
Before closing a fire protection sys-
tem main control valve for mainte-
nance work on the fire protection sys-
tem that it controls, permission to shut
down the affected fire protection sys-
tem must be obtained from the prop-
er 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 other-
wise altered after leaving the factory.
Modified 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
replaced. Also, replace any sprinkler
that has a cracked bulb or that has
lost liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installa-
tion 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 Pro-
tection Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in
addition to the standards of any oth-
er authorities having jurisdiction. The
installing contractor or sprinkler man-
ufacturer should be contacted relative
to any questions.
It is recommended that automatic
sprinkler systems be inspected, test-
ed, and maintained by a qualified In-
spection Service in accordance with
local requirements and/or national
code.
Ordering
Procedure
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability. When placing an order, indi-
cate the full product name and Part
Number (P/N).
Series TY-B Intermediate Sprinklers
are comprised of separately ordered
components: Sprinkler, Guard, and/or
Shield.
Upright Sprinkler Assemblies with
NPT Thread Connections
Specify: Series TY-B Upright Interme-
diate Level Sprinkler, TY315, K=5.6,
Standard Response, (specify) tem-
perature rating, (specify) finish, P/N
(specify from Table B).
Pendent Sprinkler Assemblies with
NPT Thread Connections
Specify: Series TY-B Pendent Sprin-
kler. TY325, K=5.6, Standard Re-
sponse, (specify) temperature rating,
(specify) finish, P/N (specify from Ta-
ble B).
Model G1/S1 Guard with Shield
Specify: Model G1/S1 Sprinkler Guard
with Shield, (specify) finish, P/N
(specify).
Red Painted .........P/N 56-938-1-066
Zinc Chromate . . . . . . . P/N 56-938-9-066
Model G1 Sprinkler Guard
Specify: Model G1 Sprinkler Guard,
(specify) finish, P/N (specify).
Red Painted ......... P/N 56-938-1-001
Zinc Chromate . . . . . . . P/N 56-938-9-001
Model S2 Pendent Shield with
O-Ring
Specify: Model S2 Pendent Shield with
O-Ring, 1/2” NPT, Series TY-B Pen-
dent Sprinklers, P/N 56-070-9-332.
Sprinkler Wrench
Specify: W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-000-6-387.
Additional*Guard Installation Tools
Specify: Guard Installation Tool for
Model G1 Sprinkler Guards, P/N
56-000-8-597.
* The Guard Installation Tool is included with
orders in original carton quantities.
P/N 77 – XXX – X – XXX
SIN
570 5.6K UPRIGHT2(1/2˝ NPT)1TY315
571 5.6K PENDENT3(1/2˝ NPT)1TY325
TABLe B
SeRIeS TY-B uPRIghT ANd PeNdeNT SPRINkLeRS
PART NuMBeR SeLecTION
SPRINKLER
FINISH
1NATURAL BRASS
TEMPERATURE
RATING
135 135°F (57°C)
155 155°F (68°C)
175 175°F (79°C)
200 200°F (93°C)
286 286°F (141°C)
360 360°F (182°C)
1. Use suffix “I” for ISO 7-1 connection, for example, 77-570-1-175-I
2. Upright G1/S1 Guard with Shield Assembly must be ordered
separately.
3. Model S2 Pendent Shield with O-Ring, and Optional Model G1 Guard
must be ordered separately.

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