Tyco TY-FRB Series User manual

General
Description
The Series TY-FRB, 5.6 K-Factor,
Horizontal and Vertical Sidewall Sprin-
klers described in this data sheet are
quick response - standard coverage,
decorative 3 mm glass bulb type spray
sprinklers designed for use in light and
ordinaryhazard,commercialoccupan-
cies such as banks, hotels, shopping
malls, etc. They are designed for in-
stallation along a wall or the side of a
beam and just beneath a smooth ceil-
ing. Sidewall sprinklers are commonly
used instead of pendent or upright
sprinklers due to aesthetics or building
construction considerations, where
piping across the ceiling is not desir-
able.
The recessed version of the Series
TY-FRB Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
is intended for use in areas with a
finished wall. It uses a two-piece Style
10RecessedEscutcheonwith1/2inch
(12,7 mm) of recessed adjustment or
upto3/4 inch (19,1mm)oftotaladjust-
ment from the flush sidewall position,
or a two-piece Style 20 Recessed Es-
cutcheon with 1/4 inch (6,4 mm) of
recessed adjustment or up to 1/2 inch
(12,7 mm) of total adjustment from the
flush sidewall position. The adjust-
ment provided by the Recessed Es-
cutcheon reduces the accuracy to
which the fixed pipe nipples to the
sprinklers must be cut.
Corrosion resistant coatings, where
applicable, are utilized to extend the
life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond
that which would otherwise be ob-
tained when exposed to corrosive at-
mospheres. Although corrosion resis-
tantcoatedsprinklershave passed the
standard corrosion tests of the appli-
cable approval agencies, the testing is
not representative of all possible cor-
rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it
is recommended that the end user be
consulted with respect to thesuitability
of these coatings for any given corro-
sive environment. The effects of ambi-
ent temperature, concentration of
chemicals, and gas/chemical velocity,
should be considered, as a minimum,
along with the corrosive nature of the
chemicaltowhichthe sprinklerswillbe
exposed.
WARNINGS
The Series TY-FRB 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 ofany other authorities hav-
ing jurisdiction. Failure to do so may
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 sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
Model/Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers
TY3331 - Horizontal
TY3431 - Vertical
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed.
FM, LPCB, and NYC Approved.
(Refer to Table A for complete ap-
proval information including corrosion
resistant status.)
Maximum Working Pressure
RefertoTableB.
Discharge Coefficient
K=5.6GPM/psi
1/2 (80,6 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
RefertoTableA.
Finishes
Sprinkler: Refer to Table A.
Recessed Escutcheon: White Coated,
Chrome Plated, or Brass Plated.
Series TY-FRB — 5.6 K-factor
Horizontal and Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers
Quick Response, Standard Coverage
Page 1 of 6 TFP176
APRIL, 2006
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
tooperatein afire situation orcause
it to operate prematurely.

Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Button......... Brass/Copper
SealingAssembly ..........
. . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon†
Bulb...............Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . Bronze
HSW Deflector . . . . . . . . Bronze
VSWDeflector........Copper
Patents
U.S.A. 5,810,263
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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TYPE TEMP. BULB
LIQUID NATURAL BRASS CHROME PLATED WHITE*** POLYESTER
155°F/68°C
175°F/79°C
200°F/93°C
SPRINKLER FINISH (See Note 11)
RECESSED
HORIZ.
SIDEWALL
(TY3331)*
Figure 3
135°F/57°C Orange
Red
Yellow
Green
1, 2, 4, 9, 10
NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard Occupancies at a
4 to 12 inch (100 to 300 mm) top of deflector to ceiling distance.
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light and Ordinary
HazardOccupanciesata4to12inch(100to300mm)topofdeflectortoceilingdistance.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light Hazard Occupancies at a
4 to 12 inch (100 to 300 mm) top of deflector to ceiling distance.
4. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 007a/04) at a 4 to 6 inch (100 to 150 mm) top of
deflector to ceiling distance. The LPC does not rate the thermal sensitivity of horizontal sidewall sprinklers.
5. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard Occupancies.
6. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories for use in Canada (C-UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard
Occupancies.
7. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response Sprinklers for use in Light Hazard Occupancies.
8. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 094a/06 & 007a/04) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
9. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354-01-E.
10. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 094a/06) at a 4 to 6 inch (100 to 150 mm) top of
deflector to ceiling distance. The LPC does not rate the thermal sensitivity of horizontal sidewall sprinklers.
11. Where Polyester Coated and Lead Coated Sprinklers are noted to be UL and C-UL Listed, the sprinklers are UL and C-UL Listed
as Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers. Where Lead Coated Sprinklers are noted to be FM Approved, the sprinklers are FM Approved as
Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers.
* Installed with Style 10 (1/2" NPT) 3/4" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon.
** Installed with Style 20 (1/2" NPT) 1/2" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon.
*** Frame and deflector only. Listings and approvals apply to color (Special Order).
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
LEAD
COATED
N/A
1, 2, 3, 9
K
5.6
1/2"
NPT
HORIZ.
SIDEWALL
(TY3331)
135°F/57°C Orange
155°F/68°C Red
175°F/79°C Yellow
200°F/93°C Green
286°F/141°C Blue
1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10
5.6
1/2"
NPT
VERTICAL
SIDEWALL
(TY3431)
Installed
Pendent
or
Upright
135°F/57°C
155°F/68°C
175°F/79°C
200°F/93°C
286°F/141°C Blue
Green
Yellow
Red
Orange
5, 6, 7, 8, 9 5, 6, 7, 9
Orange
Red
Yellow
Green
RECESSED
HORIZ.
SIDEWALL
(TY3331)**
Figure 4
135°F/57°C
155°F/68°C
175°F/79°C
200°F/93°C
1, 2, 3, 4, 9 N/A
1, 2, 3, 9
1, 2, 9
† DuPont Registered Trademark

Design
Criteria
The Series TY-FRB Horizontal and
Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers are in-
tended for fire protection systems de-
signed in accordance with the stand-
ard installationrules recognizedby the
applicable Listing or Approval agency
(e.g., UL Listing is based on the re-
quirements of NFPA 13, and FM Ap-
proval is based on the requirements of
FM’s Loss Prevention Data Sheets).
Only the Style 10 or 20 Recessed Es-
cutcheon, as applicable, is to be used
for recessed horizontal installations.
TFP176 Page 3 of 6
FIGURE 1
5.6 K-FACTOR QUICK RESPONSE
SERIES TY-FRB HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL (TY3331) SPRINKLERS
1-Frame
2-Button
3 - Sealing
Assembly
4-Bulb
5 - Compression
Screw
6 - Deflector
*Temperature rating is
indicated on deflector or
adjacent to orifice seat
on frame.
**Pipe thread
connections per ISO 7/1
canbeprovidedon
special request.
24
5
PLATE SEATING
ESCUTCHEON
(11,1 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
SURFACE
13
2-7/8" DIA.
ESCUTCHEON
10 or 20
RECESSED
(73,0 mm)
WRENCH
FLATS
1-1/2"
(38,1 mm)
2-3/16"
(55,6 mm)
7/16"
1-13/16"
(46,0 mm)
STYLE
HAT
DEFLECTOR
1/2"
NPT
6
CENTERLINE
WATERWAY
OF SPRINKLER
9/16"
(14,3 mm)
***
TYPE NATURAL
BRASS CHROME PLATED WHITE POLYESTER
SPRINKLER FINISH
RECESSED HORIZ.
SIDEWALL (TY3331)
NOTES:
1. The maximum working pressure of 250 psi (17,2 bar) only applies to the Listing by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL); the Listing by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL); and, the Approval by the City of New York.
TABLE B, MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE
LEAD
COATED
N/A
K
5.6
1/2"
NPT
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL
(TY3331)
VERTICAL SIDEWALL
(TY3431) 175 PSI (12,1 BAR)
175 PSI (12,1 BAR)
250 PSI (17,2 BAR)
OR
175 PSI (12,1 BAR)
(SEE NOTE 1)

Installation
The Series TY-FRB Sprinklers must
be installed in accordance with the fol-
lowing instructions:
NOTES
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 horizontally, a small air bubble
should be present.The diameter 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 286°F/141°C
temperature ratings.
A leak tight 1/2 inch NPTsprinkler joint
should be obtained with a torque of 7
to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi-
mum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque
may be used to install sprinklers with
1/2 NPT connections. Higher levels of
torque may distort the sprinkler and
cause leakage or impairment of the
sprinkler.
Do not attempt to make-up for insuffi-
cient adjustment in the escutcheon
plate by under- or over-tightening the
sprinkler. Readjust the position of the
sprinkler fitting to suit.
The Series TY-FRB Horizontal and
Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers must be
installed in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions.
Step 1. Horizontal sidewall sprinklers
are to be installed in the horizontal
position with their centerline of water-
wayperpendiculartothebackwall and
parallel to the ceiling. The word “TOP”
on the Deflector is to face towards the
ceiling.
Vertical sidewall sprinklers are to be
installed in the pendent or upright po-
sition with the arrow on the Deflector
pointing away from the wall.
Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 5),
With reference to Figure 1 or 2, the
W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench is to be
applied to the wrench flats.
The Series TY-FRB Recessed Hori-
zontal Sidewall Sprinklers must be
installed in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions.
Step A. Recessed horizontal sidewall
sprinklers are to be installed in the
horizontal position with their centerline
of waterway perpendicular to the back
wall and parallel to the ceiling. The
word “TOP” on the Deflector is to face
towards the ceiling.
Step B. After installing the Style 10 or
20 Mounting Plate over the sprinkler
threads, hand tighten the sprinkler into
the sprinkler fitting.
Step C. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
7 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench (Ref.
Figure 6). With reference to Figure 1,
the W-Type 7 Recessed Sprinkler
Wrenchisto beappliedtothesprinkler
wrench flats.
Step D. After the ceiling has been in-
stalled or the finish coat has been ap-
plied, slide on the Style 10 or 20 Clo-
sure over theSeries TY-FRB Sprinkler
and push the Closure over the Mount-
ing Plate until its flange comes in con-
tact with the ceiling
Care and
Maintenance
The Series TY-BFR Sprinklers must
be maintained and serviced in accord-
ance with the following instructions:
NOTES
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 system
must be obtained from the proper
authorities and all personnel who may
be affected by this action must be no-
tified.
The owner must assure that the sprin-
klers are not used for hanging of any
objects; otherwise, non-operation in
theeventofa fireorinadvertentopera-
tion may result.
Absence of an escutcheon, which is
used to cover a clearance hole, may
delay the time to sprinkler operation in
a fire situation.
Sprinklers that are found to be leaking
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion
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FIGURE 2
5.6 K-FACTOR QUICK RESPONSE
SERIES TY-FRB VERTICAL SIDEWALL (TY3431) SPRINKLERS
1-Frame
2 - Button 3 - Sealing Assembly 4-Bulb 5 - Compression
Screw
6-Deflector
7- Ejection Spring
*Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to orifice seat on frame.
**Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request.
PLATE SEATING
ESCUTCHEON
WRENCH
FLATS
(11,1 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-INSURFACE NPT
1/2"
SECTIONPENDENT UPRIGHT CROSS
3
1
2
5
4
6
*
7
(55,6 mm)
2-3/16"
(38,1 mm)
1-1/2"
SHOWNSHOWN
**
FROM AND BE
PERPENDICULAR
POINTAWAY
TO THE BACK
WALL SURFACE
ARROW MUST
7/16"
2-3/16"
(55,6 mm)

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).
Frequent visual inspections are rec-
ommended tobe initially performed for
corrosion resistant coated sprinklers,
after the installation has been com-
pleted, to verify the integrity of the cor-
rosion resistant coating. Thereafter,
annual inspections per NFPA 25
should suffice; however, instead of in-
specting from the floor level, a random
sampling of close-up visual inspec-
tions should be made, so as to better
determine the exact sprinkler condi-
tion and the long term integrity of the
TFP176 Page 5 of 6
FIGURE 3
SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLER
WITH TWO-PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
FIGURE 5
W-TYPE 6 SPRINKLER WRENCH
WRENCH RECESS
(END "A" USED FOR
1/2" NPT MODELS)
FIGURE 6
W-TYPE 7 RECESSED
SPRINKLER WRENCH
RECESS
WREN
C
H
WITH SPRINKLER
ENGAGEMENT
IN TO ENSURE
WREN
C
HIN
G
AREA
PUSH WRENCH
MOUNTING
3/4"
(
19,1 mm
)
1-1/4" (31,8 mm)
PLATE
CLOSURE
SURFACE
MOUNTING
(73,0 mm)
2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)
1/4"
(
6,4 mm
)
3/4" (19,1 mm)
(3,2 mm)
1/8"
5
/
8±1
/
4"
FACE OF
FITTING
SPRINKLER
(15,9±6,4 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
SERIES
TY-FRB
FIGURE 4
SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLER
WITH TWO-PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
MOUNTING
1"
(
25,4 mm
)
1-1/4" (31,8 mm)
PLATE
CLOSURE
SURFACE
MOUNTING
(73,0 mm)
2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)
1/4"
(
6,4 mm
)
1/2" (12,7 mm)
(3,2 mm)
1/8"
1
/
2±1
/
8"
FACE OF
FITTING
SPRINKLER
(12,7±3,2 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
SERIES
TY-FRB

corrosion resistant coating, as it may
be affected by the corrosive conditions
present.
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.
Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire &
Building Products (TFBP) are war-
ranted solely to the original Buyer for
ten (10) years against defects in mate-
rial 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 TFBP. No
warranty is given for products or com-
ponents manufactured by companies
not affiliated by ownership with TFBP
or for products and components which
havebeensubjecttomisuse,improper
installation,corrosion, or which have
not been installed, maintained, modi-
fied or repaired in accordance with ap-
plicable Standards of the National Fire
Protection Association, and/or the
standards of any other Authorities
Having Jurisdiction. Materials found
by TFBP to be defective shall be either
repaired or replaced, at TFBP’s sole
option. TFBP neither assumes, nor
authorizesanypersontoassumeforit,
any other obligation in connection with
the sale of products or parts of prod-
ucts.TFBP shall notbe responsible for
sprinkler system design errors or inac-
curate or incomplete information sup-
plied by Buyer or Buyer’s repre-
sentatives.
In no event shall TFBP be liable, in
contract, tort, strict liability or under
any other legal theory, for incidental,
indirect,specialorconsequentialdam-
ages, including but not limited to labor
charges, regardless of whether TFBP
was informed about the possibility of
such damages, and in no event shall
TFBP’s liability exceed an amount
equal to the sales price.
Theforegoingwarrantyismadeinlieu
of any and all other warranties, ex-
press or implied, including warranties
ofmerchantabilityandfitnessforapar-
ticular purpose.
This limited warranty sets forth the ex-
clusive remedy for claims based on
failure of or defect in products, materi-
als 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. Refer to the Price
List for complete listing of Part Num-
bers.
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability.
Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT
Thread Connections:
Specify: (Specify Model/SIN), Quick
Response, (specify K-factor), (specify
temperature rating), Series TY-FRB
(specifyHorizontalSidewallor Vertical
Sidewall) Sprinkler with (specify type
of finish or coating), P/N (specify from
Table C).
Recessed Escutcheon:
Specify: Style (10 or 20) Recessed
Escutcheon with (specify*) finish, P/N
(specify*).
* Refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP770.
Sprinkler Wrench:
Specify: W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-000-6-387.
Specify: W-Type 7 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-850-4-001.
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TYCO FIRE & BUILDING PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446
P/N 57 — XXX — X — XXX
155°F/68°C155
TEMPERATURE
RATING
135°F/57°C1351
SPRINKLER
TABLE C
PART NUMBER SELECTION
SERIES TY-FRB HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLERS
175°F/79°C
286
200°F/93°C200
286°F/141°C
175
WHITE POLYESTER
NATURAL BRASS
9
4
MODEL/SIN
CHROME PLATED
7LEAD COATED
378 HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL
375 VERTICAL SIDEWALL
TY3331
TY3431
3WHITE RAL9010)*
* Eastern Hemisphere sales only.