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Installation
TYCO Series TY-FRB 5.6 and 8.0 K-
factor Extended Coverage Horizontal
Sidewall Sprinklers Quick and Stan-
dard Response (Light Hazard) must
be installed in accordance with this
section.
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).
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). A
leak tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained with a torque of 10
to 20 ft.-lbs. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm). Higher
levels of torque may distort the sprin-
kler inlet and cause leakage or impair-
ment of the sprinkler.
Do not attempt to make-up for insuf-
ficient adjustment in the escutcheon
plate by under- or over-tightening the
sprinkler. Readjust the position of the
sprinkler fitting to suit.
Series TY-FRB EC
Sidewall Sprinkler
The Series TY-FRB EC Sidewall Sprin-
klers must be installed in accordance
with the following instructions:
Step 1. Horizontal sidewall sprinklers
are to be installed with their center-
line perpendicular to the back wall and
parallel to the ceiling. The word “TOP”
on the deflector is to face towards the
ceiling.
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 3).
With reference to Figures 1 and 2, the
W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench is to be
applied to the sprinkler wrench flats.
Series TY-FRB Recessed EC
Sidewall Sprinkler
The Series TY-FRB Recessed EC
Sidewall Sprinklers must be installed
in accordance with the following
instructions:
Step 1. Horizontal sidewall sprinklers
are to be installed with their center-
line perpendicular to the back wall and
parallel to the ceiling. The word “TOP”
on the deflector is to face towards the
ceiling.
Step 2. After installing the Style 10,
20, 30, or 40 Mounting Plate, as appli-
cable, over the sprinkler threads and
with pipe thread sealant applied to the
pipe threads, hand tighten the sprin-
kler into the sprinkler fitting.
Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
7 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench (Ref.
Figure 4). With reference to Figure 1
or 2, the W-Type 7 Recessed Sprinkler
Wrench is to be applied to the sprin-
kler wrench flats.
Step 4. After the wall has been in-
stalled or the finish coat has been ap-
plied, slide on the Style 10, 20, 30, or
40 Closure over the Series TY-FRB
Sprinkler and push the Closure over
the Mounting Plate until its flange
comes in contact with the wall.
Care and
Maintenance
TYCO Series TY-FRB 5.6 and 8.0 K-
factor Extended Coverage Horizontal
Sidewall Sprinklers Quick and Stan-
dard Response (Light Hazard) must
be maintained and serviced in accor-
dance with this section.
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 au-
thorities and all personnel who may
be affected by this action must be
notified.
The owner must assure that the sprin-
klers are not used for hanging of any
objects; otherwise, non-operation in
the event of a fire or inadvertent op-
eration 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
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
damage to the sprinklers before,
during, and after installation. Sprin-
klers damaged by dropping, strik-
ing, 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. (Refer
to Installation Section.)
Frequent visual inspections are rec-
ommended to be initially performed
for corrosion resistant coated sprin-
klers, after the installation has been
completed, to verify the integrity of the
corrosion resistant coating. Thereaf-
ter, 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
corrosion resistant coating, as it may
be affected by the corrosive condi-
tions present.
The owner is responsible for the in-
spection, testing, and maintenance of
their fire protection system and devic-
es in compliance with this document,
as well as with the applicable stan-
dards of the National Fire Protection
Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in addi-
tion to the standards of any other au-
thorities having jurisdiction. Contact
the installing contractor or product
manufacturer with any questions.
It is recommended that automat-
ic sprinkler systems be inspected,
tested, and maintained by a qualified
Inspection Service in accordance with
local requirements and/or national
codes.
WRENCH RECESS
1/2" NPT MODELS)
WRENCH RECESS
(END "B" USED FOR
RECESS
PUSH WRENCH
IN TO ENSURE
ENGAGEMENT
WITH SPRINKLER
FIGURE 3
W-T YPE 6
SPRINKLER WRENCH
FIGURE 4
W-TYPE 7 RECESSED
SPRINKLER WRENCH