Tyco TY-FRB Series User manual

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Series TY-FRB – 2.8, 4.2, 5.6, and 8.0 K-Factor
Upright, Pendent, and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
Quick Response, Standard Coverage
General
Description
The TYCO Series TY-FRB 2.8, 4.2, 5.6,
and 8.0 K-factor Upright, Pendent,
and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
described in herein are quick response,
standard coverage, decorative 3 mm
glass bulb-type spray sprinklers. They
are designed for use in light or ordinary
hazard, commercial occupancies such
as banks, hotels, and shopping malls.
The sprinkler, where applicable, is
intended for use in areas with a nished
ceiling. This recessed pendent sprin-
kler uses one of the following recessed
escutcheons:
• Two-piece Style 10 (1/2 in. NPT)
or Style 40 (3/4 in. NPT) Recessed
Escutcheon with 1/2 in. (12,7 mm) of
recessed adjustment or up to 3/4 in.
(19,1 mm) of total adjustment from
the ush pendent position.
• Two-piece Style 20 (1/2 in. NPT)
or Style 30 (3/4 in. NPT) Recessed
Escutcheon with 1/4 in. (6,4 mm) of
recessed adjustment or up to 1/2 in.
(12,7 mm) of total adjustment from
the ush pendent position.
The adjustment provided by the
recessed escutcheon reduces the
accuracy to which the xed pipe drops
to the sprinklers must be cut.
Corrosion-resistant coatings, where
applicable, are utilized to extend the
life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond
what would be obtained when exposed
to corrosive atmospheres. Although
corrosion-resistant coated sprinklers
have passed the standard corrosion
tests of the applicable approval agen-
cies, the testing is not representative
of all possible corrosive atmospheres.
Consequently, it is recommended that
the end user be consulted with respect
to the suitability of these coatings for
any given corrosive environment. The
effects of ambient temperature, con-
centration of chemicals, and gas/
chemical velocity, should be consid-
ered, as a minimum, along with the cor-
rosive nature of the chemical to which
the sprinklers will be exposed.
An intermediate level version of the
Series TY-FRB Pendent Sprinklers
is detailed in technical data sheet
TFP356. Sprinkler guards are detailed
in technical data sheet TFP780.
NOTICE
The Series TY-FRB 2.8, 4.2, 5.6,
and 8.0 K-factor Upright, Pendent,
and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
described herein must be installed
and maintained in compliance with
this document and with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association (NFPA), in addition to
the standards of any 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.
NFPA 13 prohibits installation of 1/2 in.
NPT sprinklers with K-factors greater
than 5.6 in new construction. They are
intended for retrofit in existing sprinkler
systems only.
Sprinkler
Identication
Number (SIN)
T Y1131 . . . Upright 2.8K, 1/2 in. NPT
TY1231 .. Pendent 2.8K, 1/2 in. NPT
TY2131 ...Upright 4.2K, 1/2 in. NPT
TY2231 .. Pendent 4.2K, 1/2 in. NPT
TY3131 ...Upright 5.6K, 1/2 in. NPT
TY3231 .. Pendent 5.6K, 1/2 in. NPT
TY4131 ...Upright 8.0K, 3/4 in. NPT
TY4231 .. Pendent 8.0K, 3/4 in. NPT
TY4831 ...Upright 8.0K, 1/2 in. NPT
TY4931 .. Pendent 8.0K, 1/2 in. NPT

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Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
FM, LPCB, and NYC Approved
EAC Approved
Note: For complete approval information,
including corrosion-resistant status, see
Tables A, B, C and D.
Maximum Working Pressure
See Table E
Discharge Coefficient
K=2.8 gpm/psi½(40,3 Lpm/bar½)
K=4.2 gpm/psi½(60,5 Lpm/bar½)
K=5.6 gpm/psi½(80,6 Lpm/bar½)
K=8.0 gpm/psi½(115,2 Lpm / b ar½)
Temperature Rating
See Tables A and B
Finishes
Sprinkler: See Table D
Recessed Escutcheon: Signal or Pure White,
Grey Aluminum, Jet Black, Chrome Plated,
or Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass/Copper
Sealing Assembly ..Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Deector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper/Bronze
Bushing (K=2.8). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Operation
The glass bulb contains a uid that
expands when exposed to heat. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
uid expands sufciently to shatter the
glass bulb, allowing the sprinkler to
activate and water to ow.
Design
Criteria
The TYCO Series TY-FRB 2.8, 4.2, 5.6,
and 8.0 K-factor Upright, Pendent,
and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers are
intended for re protection systems
designed in accordance with the stan-
dard installation rules recognized by
the applicable Listing or Approval
agency, such as UL Listing based on
the requirements of NFPA 13 and FM
Approval based on the requirements
of the FM Global Loss Prevention Data
Sheets. Use only the style 10, 20, 30,
or 40 recessed escutcheon, as applica-
ble, for recessed pendent installations.
* **
*
**
*
UPRIGHT PENDENT CROSS SECTION
RECESSED PENDENT
7/16"
(11,1 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
ESCUTCHEON
PLATE SEATING
SURFACE
STYLE 10 or 20
RECESSED
ESCUTCHEON
Pipe thread connections per
ISO 7-1 can be provided on
special request.
Temperature rating
is indicated on
Deector.
WRENCH
FLATS
2-3/16"
(55,6 mm)
Sealing
Assembly
Compression
Screw
1
2 Button
Frame
-
-
Bulb
3-
4-6-Deector
5-
7 Bushing
-
1/2" NPT
6
5
1
4
2
3
7
2-7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA.
2-1/4"
(57,2 mm)
1-9/16"
(39,7 mm)
**
* **
*
*
UPRIGHT PENDENT
RECESSED PENDENT
CROSS SECTION
7/16"
(11,1 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
ESCUTCHEON
PLATE SEATING
SURFACE
STYLE 10 or 20
RECESSED
ESCUTCHEON
Pipe thread connections per
ISO 7-1 can be provided on
special request.
Temperature rating
is indicated on
Deector.
WRENCH
FLATS
2-3/16"
(55,6 mm)
2-3/16"
(55,6 mm)
1-1/2"
(38,1 mm)
Sealing
Assembly
Compression
Screw
1/2" NPT
Frame
Button
-
2
1-
Deector6 -
2-7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA.
6
4
5
2
1
3
4-Bulb
3-5-
FIGURE 1
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY1131) AND PENDENT (TY1231) SPRINKLERS
2.8 K-FACTOR, 1/2 IN. NPT
FIGURE 2
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY2131) AND PENDENT (TY2231) SPRINKLERS
4.2 K-FACTOR, 1/2 IN. NPT

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* **
**
*
*
UPRIGHT PENDENT CROSS SECTIONRECESSED PENDENT
7/16"
(11,1 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
ESCUTCHEON
PLATE SEATING
SURFACE
STYLE 10 or 20
RECESSED
ESCUTCHEON
Pipe thread connections per
ISO 7-1 can be provided on
special request.
Temperature rating
is indicated on
Deector.
2-7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA.
1/2" NPT
1
2 Button
Frame
-
-
Bulb4 -6-Deector
5
6
4
2
3
1
3-5-
WRENCH
FLATS
2-3/16"
(55,6 mm)
2-3/16"
(55,6 mm)
1-1/2"
(38,1 mm)
Sealing
Assembly
Compression
Screw
FIGURE 3
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY3131) AND PENDENT (TY3231) SPRINKLERS
5.6 K-FACTOR, 1/2 IN. NPT
*
**
**
*
*
PENDENTUPRIGHT CROSS SECTION
2-1/4"
(57,2 mm)
1-9/16"
(39,7 mm)
2-3/16"
(55,6 mm)
Sealing
Assembly
WRENCH
FLATS
Compression
Screw
Pipe thread connections
per ISO 7-1 can be
provided on special
request.
Temperature rating is
indicated on Deector.
CEILING PLATE
SEATING SURFACE
7/16"
(11,1 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
1
2 Button
Frame
-
-
Bulb
3-
4-
6-Deector
5-
1/2" NPT
5
6
4
2
3
1
* **
**
*
*
UPRIGHT PENDENT CROSS SECTIONRECESSED PENDENT
1/2"
(12,7 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
ESCUTCHEON
PLATE SEATING
SURFACE
STYLE 30 or 40
RECESSED
ESCUTCHEON
Pipe thread connections per
ISO 7-1 can be provided on
special request.
Temperature rating
is indicated on
Deector.
WRENCH
FLATS
Sealing
Assembly
Compression
Screw
3/4" NPT
1
2 Button
Frame
-
-
Bulb
3-
4-6-Deector
5-
5
6
4
2
3
1
2-7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA.
2-5/16"
(58,7 mm)
1-9/16"
(39,7 mm)
2-1/4"
(57,2 mm)
FIGURE 4
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY4131) AND PENDENT (TY4231) SPRINKLERS
8.0 K-FACTOR, 3/4 IN. NPT
FIGURE 5
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY4831) AND PENDENT (TY4931) SPRINKLERS
8.0 K-FACTOR, 1/2 IN. NPT

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Installation
The TYCO Series TY-FRB 2.8, 4.2, 5.6,
and 8.0 K-factor Upright, Pendent, and
Recessed Pendent Sprinklers must
be installed in accordance with this
section.
General Instructions
Do not install any bulb type sprinkler
if the bulb is cracked or there is a loss
of liquid from the bulb. With the sprin-
kler held horizontally, a small air bubble
should be present. The diameter of the
air bubble is approximately 1/16 in.
(1,6 mm) for the 135°F (57°C) and
3/32 in. (2,4 mm) for the 286°F (141°C)
temperature ratings. A leak-tight
1/2 in. NPT sprinkler joint should
be obtained by applying a mini-
mum-to-maximum torque of 7 ft-lb
to 14 ft-lb (9,5 N·m to 19,0 N·m). A
leak tight 3/4 in. NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained with a torque of
10 ft-lb to 20 ft-lb (13,4 N·m to
26,8N·m). Higher levels of torque can
distort the sprinkler inlet and cause
leakage or impairment of the sprin-
kler. Do not attempt to compensate for
insufcient adjustment in the escutch-
eon plate by under or over-tightening
the sprinkler. Re-adjust the position of
the sprinkler tting to suit.
Series TY-FRB Upright and Pendent
Sprinklers
The Series TY-FRB Upright and
Pendent Sprinklers must be installed
in accordance with the following
instructions:
Step 1. Install pendent sprinklers in the
pendent position. Install upright sprin-
klers in the upright position.
Step 2. With pipe thread sealant
applied to the pipe threads, hand-
tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler
tting.
Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler tting using only the W-Type
6 Sprinkler Wrench as shown in
Figure14. Apply the sprinkler wrench
to the sprinkler wrench ats as shown
in Figure 1 to Figure 5.
Series TY-FRB Recessed Pendent
Sprinklers
The Series TY-FRB Recessed Pendent
Sprinklers must be installed in accor-
dance with the following instructions:
Step 1. After installing the Style 10, 20,
30, or 40 Mounting Plate, as applica-
ble, over the sprinkler threads and with
pipe-thread sealant applied to the pipe
threads, hand-tighten the sprinkler into
the sprinkler tting.
Step 2. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler tting using only the W-Type 7
Recessed Sprinkler Wrench as shown
in Figure 15. Apply the sprinkler wrench
to the sprinkler wrench ats as shown
in Figure 1 to 4.
Step 3. After the ceiling is installed
or the nish coat is applied, slide on
the Style 10, 20, 30, or 40 closure over
the Series TY-FRB Recessed Pendent
Sprinkler and push the closure over the
mounting plate until its ange comes in
contact with the ceiling.
Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO Series TY-FRB 2.8, 4.2, 5.6,
and 8.0 K-factor Upright, Pendent, and
Recessed Pendent Sprinklers must be
maintained and serviced in accordance
with this section. Before closing a re
protection system main control valve
for maintenance work on the re pro-
tection system that it controls, obtain
permission to shut down the affected
re protection systems from the proper
authorities and notify all personnel who
may be affected by this action.
Absence of the outer piece of an
escutcheon, which is used to cover
a clearance hole, can delay sprinkler
operation in a re situation.
Sprinklers which 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.
Modied 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 taken to avoid damage
to the sprinklers before, during, and
after installation. Sprinklers damaged
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. For more information, see
Installation section.
The owner is responsible for the
inspection, testing, and maintenance of
their re protection system and devices
in compliance with this document, as
well as with the applicable standards
of the National Fire Protection Associ-
ation such as NFPA 25, in addition to
the standards of any other authorities
having jurisdiction. Contact the install-
ing contractor or sprinkler manufac-
turer regarding any questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are rec-
ommended to be inspected, tested,
and maintained by a qualied Inspec-
tion Service in accordance with local
requirements and/or national codes.
Care must be exercised to avoid
damage to the sprinklers before,
during, and after installation. Sprin-
klers damaged 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. For more informa-
tion, see Installation section.
Initial and frequent visual inspections of
random samples are recommended for
corrosion-resistant sprinklers to verify
the integrity of the corrosion-resistant
material of construction. Thereafter,
annual inspections according to NFPA
25 should sufce. Inspections of cor-
rosion-resistant sprinklers are recom-
mended at close range, instead of from
the oor level per NFPA. Inspection at
close range can better determine the
exact sprinkler condition and the long-
term integrity of the corrosion-resistant
material, which can be affected by the
corrosive conditions present.

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2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
FACE OF
SPRINKLER
FITTING
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
SERIES
TY-FRB
CLOSURE
13/16" (20,6 mm)
1-5/16" (33,3 mm)
1/4" (6,4 mm)
3/4" (19,1 mm)
5/8±1/4"
(15,9±6,4 mm)
1/2±1/8"
(12,7±3,2 mm)
2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
CLOSURE
FACE OF
SPRINKLER
FITTING
1-1/16" (27,0 mm)
1-5/16" (33,3 mm)
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
1/4" (6,4 mm)
1/2" (12,7 mm)
SERIES
TY-FRB
1/2±1/8"
(12,7±3,2 mm)
2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
FACE OF
SPRINKLER
FITTING
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
SERIES
TY-FRB
CLOSURE
1" (25,4 mm)
1-1/4" (31,8 mm)
1/4" (6,4 mm)
1/2" (12,7 mm)
2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
FACE OF
SPRINKLER
FITTING
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
SERIES
TY-FRB
5/8±1/4"
(15,9±6,4 mm)
CLOSURE
3/4" (19,1 mm)
1-1/4" (31,8 mm)
1/4" (6,4 mm)
3/4" (19,1 mm)
FIGURE 6
SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO-PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
2.8 K-FACTOR, 1/2 IN. NPT
FIGURE 7
SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO-PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
2.8 K-FACTOR, 1/2 IN. NPT
FIGURE 8
SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO-PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
4.2 K-FACTOR, 1/2 IN. NPT
FIGURE 9
SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO-PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
4.2 K-FACTOR, 1/2 IN. NPT

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2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
FACE OF
SPRINKLER
FITTING
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
SERIES
TY-FRB
5/8±1/4"
(15,9±6,4 mm)
CLOSURE 1-5/16" (33,3 mm)
13/16" (20,6 mm)
3/4" (19,1 mm)
1/4" (6,4 mm) 1/2±1/8"
(12,7±3,2 mm)
2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
FACE OF
SPRINKLER
FITTING
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
SERIES
TY-FRB
CLOSURE 1-5/16" (33,3 mm)
1-1/16" (27,0 mm)
1/2" (12,7 mm)
1/4" (6,4 mm)
2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
FACE OF
SPRINKLER
FITTING
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
SERIES
TY-FRB
5/8±1/4"
(15,9±6,4 mm)
CLOSURE
3/4" (19,1 mm)
1-1/4" (31,8 mm)
1/4" (6,4 mm)
3/4" (19,1 mm) 1/2±1/8"
(12,7±3,2 mm)
2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
FACE OF
SPRINKLER
FITTING
MOUNTING
PLATE
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
SERIES
TY-FRB
CLOSURE
1" (25,4 mm)
1-1/4" (31,8 mm)
1/4" (6,4 mm)
1/2" (12,7 mm)
WRENCH
RECESS
PUSH WRENCH
IN TO ENSURE
ENGAGEMENT
WITH SPRINKLER
WRENCHING AREA
WRENCH RECESS
(END "A" USED FOR
1/2" NPT MODELS)
WRENCH RECESS
(END "B" USED FOR
3/4" NPT MODELS)
FIGURE 12
SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO-PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 40 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
8.0 K-FACTOR, 3/4 IN. NPT
FIGURE 13
SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO-PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 30 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
8.0 K-FACTOR, 3/4 IN. NPT
FIGURE 14
W-TYPE 6 SPRINKLER
WRENCH
FIGURE 15
W-TYPE 7 RECESSED
SPRINKLER WRENCH
FIGURE 10
SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO-PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
5.6 K-FACTOR, 1/2 IN. NPT
FIGURE 11
SERIES TY-FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO-PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
5.6 K-FACTOR, 1/2 IN. NPT

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K-Factor Type Temperature Bulb Liquid
Color
Sprinkler Finish5
Natural
Brass Chrome Plated Polyesterc
2.8
1/2 in. NPT
Pendent
(TY1231)
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 3, 4
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
Upright
(TY1131)
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
Recessed
Pendent
(TY1231)a
Figure 6
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 4
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
Recessed
Pendent
(TY1231)b
Figure 7
135°F (57°C) Orange
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
NOTES
a. Installed with Style 10 (1/2 in. NPT) or Style 40 (3/4 in. NPT) 3/4 in. Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
b. Installed with Style 20 (1/2 in. NPT) or Style 30 (3/4 in. NPT) 1/2 in. Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
c. Frame and Deector only.
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for use in Canada (C-UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
4. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354-01-E.
5. Where Polyester Coated Sprinklers are noted to be UL and C-UL Listed, the sprinklers are UL and C-UL Listed, the sprinklers are UL and C-UL Listed as corrosion-resistant
sprinklers.
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS FOR
2.8 K-FACTOR SPRINKLERS

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K-Factor Type Temperature Bulb Liquid
Color
Sprinkler Finish3
Natural
Brass Chrome Plated Polyesterc
4.2
1/2 in. NPT
Pendent
(TY2231)
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
Upright
(TY2131)
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
Recessed
Pendent
(TY2231)a
Figure 8
135°F (57°C) Orange
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
Recessed
Pendent
(TY2231)b
Figure 9
135°F (57°C) Orange
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
NOTES
a. Installed with Style 10 (1/2 in. NPT) or Style 40 (3/4 in. NPT) 3/4 in. Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
b. Installed with Style 20 (1/2 in. NPT) or Style 30 (3/4 in. NPT) 1/2 in. Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
c. Frame and Deector only.
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for use in Canada (C-UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
3. Where Polyester Coated Sprinklers are noted to be UL and C-UL Listed, the sprinklers are UL and C-UL Listed, the sprinklers are UL and C-UL Listed as corrosion-resistant
sprinklers.
TABLE B
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS FOR
4.2 K-FACTOR SPRINKLERS

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K-Factor Type Temperature Bulb Liquid
Color
Sprinkler Finish8
Natural Brass Chrome Plated PolyestercLead
Coated
5.6
1/2 in.
NPT
Pendent
(TY3231)
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
Upright
(TY3131)
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 5, 7
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
Recessed
Pendent
(TY3231)a
Figure 10
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 4, 5, 7 N/Ad
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
Recessed
Pendent
(TY3231)b
Figure 11
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 N/A
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
NOTES
a. Installed with Style 10 (1/2 in. NPT) or Style 40 (3/4 in. NPT) 3/4 in. Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
b. Installed with Style 20 (1/2 in. NPT) or Style 30 (3/4 in. NPT) 1/2 in. Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
c. Frame and Deector only.
d. Not available (N/A).
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for use in Canada (C-UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
4. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certication Board (LPCB Ref. No. 007k/04) as Quick Response Sprinklers. Note the following exceptions:
• LPCB does not rate the thermal sensitivity of recessed sprinklers.
• The recessed pendent (TY3231) sprinklers with a 286°F (141°C) temperature rating are not LPCB Approved.
5. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354-01-E.
6. VdS Approved (For details, contact Johnson Controls, Enschede, Netherlands, Tel. [phone]/Fax [phone].)
7. EAC Approved.
8. 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 a Corrosion-Resistant Sprinklers.
TABLE C
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS FOR
5.6 K-FACTOR SPRINKLERS

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K-Factor Type Temperature Bulb Liquid
Color
Sprinkler Finish9
Natural Brass Chrome Plated PolyestercLead
Coated
8.0
3/4 in.
NPT
Pendent
(TY4231)
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 1, 2, 5, 8
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
Upright
(TY4131)
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
Recessed
Pendent
(TY4231)a
Figure 12
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 5, 8 N/Ad
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
Recessed
Pendent
(TY4231)b
Figure 13
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 3, 5, 8 N/A
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
8.0
1/2 in.
NPT
Pendent
(TY4931)
135°F (57°C) Orange
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 1, 2, 5, 8
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
Upright
(TY4831)
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
NOTES
a. Installed with Style 10 (1/2 in. NPT) or Style 40 (3/4 in. NPT) 3/4 in. Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
b. Installed with Style 20 (1/2 in. NPT) or Style 30 (3/4 in. NPT) 1/2 in. Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
c. Frame and Deector only.
d. Not available (N/A).
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., (UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for use in Canada (C-UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
4. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certication Board (LPCB Ref. No. 007k/04) as Quick Response Sprinklers. However, LPCB does not rate the thermal sensitivity of recessed
sprinklers.
5. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354-01-E.
6. VdS Approved (For details, contact Johnson Controls, Enschede, Netherlands, Tel. [phone]/Fax [phone].)
7. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certication Board (LPCB Ref. No. 094a/06) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
8. EAC Approved.
9. 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 a Corrosion-Resistant Sprinklers.
TABLE D
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS FOR
8.0 K-FACTOR SPRINKLERS

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K-Factor Type
Sprinkler Finish
Natural
Brass Chrome Plated Polyester Lead Coated
2.8
1/2 in.
NPT
Pendent (TY1231)
and
Upright (TY1131) 175 psi (12,1 bar) N/A2
Recessed
Pendent (TY1231)
4.2
1/2 in.
NPT
Pendent (TY2231)
and
Upright (TY2131) 175 psi (12,1 bar) N/A
Recessed
Pendent (TY2231)
5.6
1/2 in.
NPT
Pendent (TY3231)
and
Upright (TY3131) 250 psi (17,2 bar)
or 175 psi (12,1 bar)1
Recessed
Pendent (TY3231)
8.0
3/4 in.
NPT
Pendent (TY4231)
and
Upright (TY4131) 175 psi (12,1 bar)
175 psi
(12,1 bar)
Recessed
Pendent(TY4231) N/A
8.0
1/2 in.
NPT
Pendent (TY4931)
and
Upright (TY4831)
175 psi (12,1 bar) 175 psi
(12,1 bar)
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.
2. Not available (N/A).
TABLE E
MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE

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Warranty
For warranty terms and conditions, visit
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Ordering
Procedure
Contact your local distributor for
availability. When placing an order,
indicate the full product name and Part
Number (P/N).
Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT
Thread Connections
Specify: Series TY-FRB (Specify SIN),
(specify K-factor), (specify Pendent or
Upright) Sprinkler (specify) temperature
rating, (specify) nish or coating, P/N
(specify from Table F)
Recessed Escutcheon
Specify: Style (10, 20, 30, or 40)
Recessed Escutcheon with (specify*)
nish, 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
SPRINKLER
FINISH
1NATURAL BRASS
3PURE WHITE
POLYESTER (RAL9010)1
4SIGNAL WHITE
POLYESTER (RAL9003)
5JET BLACK
POLYESTER (RAL9005)2
7LE AD COATED
9CHROME PLATED
TEMPERATURE
RATINGS
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)
SIN
330 2.8K UPRIGHT (1/2 in. NPT) T Y1131
331 2.8K PENDENT (1/2 in. NPT) TY1231
340 4.2K UPRIGHT (1/2 in. NPT) TY2131
341 4.2K PENDENT (1/2 in. NPT) TY2231
370 5.6K UPRIGHT (1/2 in. NPT) TY3131
371 5.6K PENDENT (1/2 in. NPT) TY3231
390 8.0K UPRIGHT (3/4 in. NPT) T Y4131
391 8.0K PENDENT (3/4 in. NPT) TY4231
360 8.0K UPRIGHT (1/2 in. NPT) T Y48 31
361 8.0K PENDENT (1/2 in. NPT) T Y49 31
P/N 57 – XXX – X – XXX
NOTES
1. Eastern Hemisphere sales only.
2. Available in only 2.8K, 4.2K, and 8.0K, 155°F (68°C) and 200°F (93°C); requires longer
lead time to manufacture.
TABLE F
SERIES TY-FRB PENDENT AND UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS
PART NUMBER SELECTION