Tyco TY-FRL Series User manual

General
Description
The Series TY-FRL, 5.6 and 8.0 K-fac-
tor Upright and Pendent Intermediate
Level Sprinklers described in this data
sheet are automatic sprinklers of the
“quick response” solder type. They are
“standard spray” sprinklers intended
for use in fire sprinkler systems de-
signed in accordance with the stand-
ard installation rules recognized by the
applicable Listing or Approval agency
(e.g., UL Listing is based on NFPA
requirements). Both the Pendent and
Upright Sprinklers produce a hemi-
spherical water distribution pattern be-
low the deflector.
Intermediate Level Sprinklers are pri-
marily designed for use in rack storage
sprinkler systems where their ther-
mally sensitive elements must be
shielded from the water spray of higher
elevation sprinklers that could operate
earlier during a fire. Intermediate Level
Sprinklers are also used in other appli-
cations such as beneath open gridded
catwalks.
WARNINGS
The Series TY-FRL 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 of any 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
TY3123 - Upright 5.6K, 1/2"NPT
TY3221 - Pendent 5.6K, 1/2"NPT
TY4123 - Upright 8.0K, 3/4"NPT
TY4221 - Pendent 8.0K, 3/4"NPT
TY3123 is a redesignation for S1991
and G8986.
TY3221 is a redesignation for S1865
and G8972.
TY4123 is a redesignation for S1993
and G8153.
TY4221 is a redesignation for S1867
and G8172.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed.
FM and NYC Approved.
(Refer to Table A for complete ap-
proval information.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Discharge Coefficient
K=5.6GPM/psi
1/2 (80,6 LPM/bar1/2)
K = 8.0 GPM/psi1/2 (115,2 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
RefertoTableA
Finishes
Natural Brass, Chrome Plated
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Strut ..............Monel
Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Hook ..............Monel
Link Assembly . . . . . . . . . Nickel
Ejection Spring . . . . . . . Inconel
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Seal ............. Teflon†
Shield .............Brass
† DuPont Registered Trademark
Series TY-FRL — 5.6 and 8.0 K-factor
Upright and Pendent Intermediate Level Sprinklers
Quick Response
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JULY, 2005
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
to operate in a fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely.

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FIGURE 1
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRL UPRIGHT (TY3123) AND PENDENT (TY3221) SPRINKLERS
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS, 5.6 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
*Temperature rating is indicated on the deflector or shield.
**Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request.
*Temperature rating is indicated on the deflector or shield.
**Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request.
FIGURE 2
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRL UPRIGHT (TY4123) AND PENDENT (TY4221) SPRINKLERS
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS, 8.0 K-FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT
2-3/4"
(69,9 mm)
(11,1 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
7/16"
FACTORY ASSEMBLED UPRIGHT
FACTORY
SHIELD
UPRIGHT
ASSEMBLED
FLANGES
WRENCH
WRENCH
AREA
4-1/8" (104,8 mm) DIA.
FIELD ASSEMBLED PENDENT
2-11/16"
(68,3 mm)
DEFLECTOR
*
*
SERIES
PENDENT
TY-FRL
SPEEDNUT
MODEL S4 SHIELD PACKAGE
PENDENT SERIES TY-FRL &
SEPERATELY ORDERED
COMPRISE PENDENT ASSEMBLY
(SEE ODERING PROCEDURE)
O-RING
SECTION)
(SEE INSTALLATION
MODEL S4 SHIELD
FIELD ASSEMBLED
**
NPT
1/2"
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
FACTORY ASSEMBLED UPRIGHT
FACTORY
SHIELD
UPRIGHT
ASSEMBLED
FLANGES
WRENCH
WRENCH
AREA
4-1/8" (104,8 mm) DIA.
FIELD ASSEMBLED PENDENT
DEFLECTOR*
*
SERIES
PENDENT
TY-FRL
SPEEDNUT
MODEL S4 SHIELD PACKAGE
PENDENT SERIES TY-FRL &
SEPERATELY ORDERED
COMPRISE PENDENT ASSEMBLY
(SEE ODERING PROCEDURE)
O-RING
SECTION)
(SEE INSTALLATION
MODEL S4 SHIELD
FIELD ASSEMBLED
**
NPT
3/4"
2-13/16"
(71,4 mm)
(12,7 mm)
1/2"
(74,6 mm)
2-15/16"

Operation
The fusible link (heat collector) assem-
bly is comprised of two halves that are
joined together by a thin layer of sol-
der. When the rated temperature is
reached, the solder melts and the two
link halves separate, allowing the
sprinkler to operate.
Design
Criteria
The Series TY-FRL Pendent and Up-
right Intermediate Level Sprinklers are
intended for fire protection systems
designed in accordance with the
standard installation rules recognized
by the applicable Listing or Approval
agency (e.g., UL Listing is based on
the requirements of NFPA 13, and FM
Approval is based on the requirements
of FM’s Loss Prevention Data Sheets).
Installation
The Series TY-FRL Sprinklers must be
installed in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions:
NOTE
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 maxi-
mum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque
may be used to install sprinklers with
1/2 NPT connections. A leak tight 3/4
inch NPT sprinkler joint should be ob-
tained with a torque of 10 to 20 ft.lbs.
(13,4 to 26,8 Nm). A maximum of 30
ft.lbs. (40,7 Nm) of torque is to be used
to install sprinklers with 3/4 NPT con-
nections. Higher levels of torque may
distort the sprinkler inlet and cause
leakage or impairment of the sprinkler.
— Upright Sprinklers —
The Series TY-FRL Intermediate Level
Upright Sprinklers must be installed in
accordance with the following instruc-
tions.
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
9 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 3).
With reference to Figure 1 or 2, the
W-Type 9 Sprinkler Wrench is to be
applied to the wrenching area.
— Pendent Sprinklers —
The Series TY-FRL Intermediate Level
Pendent Sprinklers must be installed
in accordance with the following in-
structions.
Step 1. Install the Speed-nut over the
sprinkler threads until it seats against
the sprinkler wrenching area flange as
shown in Figure 1 or 2, as applicable.
Step 2. Install the Shield over the
sprinkler threads, and then roll the O-
Ring over the sprinkler threads until it
is seated firmly against the Shield.
Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied, hand tighten the sprinkler into
the sprinkler fitting.
Step 4. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
9 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 3).
The wrench is to be applied to the
sprinkler wrenching area shown in Fig-
ure 1 or 2, as applicable.
When installed correctly, the O-Ring
will be slightly compressed and the
Shield will be held firmly in place.
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TEMP.
RATING
FRAME
COLOR
CODE
NATURAL
BRASS
SPRINKLER FINISH
1, 2, 3, 4Unpainted165°F/74°C
NOTES:
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 112-04-E.
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
CHROME
PLATED
K = 5.6, UPRIGHT TY3123
K = 5.6, PENDENT TY3221
K = 8.0, UPRIGHT TY4123
K = 8.0, PENDENT TY4221
NATURAL
BRASS
CHROME
PLATED
FIGURE 3
W-TYPE 9 SPRINKLER
WRENCH
WRENCH
RECESS

Care and
Maintenance
The Series TY-FRL 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 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 otherwise
altered after leaving the factory. Modi-
fied or over-heated sprinklers must be
replaced.
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.
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
code.
Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire &
Building 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 & Building Products.
No warranty is given for products or
components manufactured by compa-
nies not affiliated by ownership with
Tyco Fire & Building Products or for
products and components which have
been subject to misuse, improper in-
stallation, corrosion, or which have not
been installed, maintained, modified
or repaired in accordance with applica-
ble Standards of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, and/or the stand-
ards of any other Authorities Having
Jurisdiction. Materials found by Tyco
Fire & Builing Products to be defective
shall be either repaired or replaced, at
Tyco Fire & Building Products’ sole
option. Tyco Fire & Building Products
neither assumes, nor authorizes any
person to assume for it, any other ob-
ligation in connection with the sale of
products or parts of products. Tyco
Fire & Building Products shall not be
responsible for sprinkler system de-
sign errors or inaccurate or incomplete
information supplied by Buyer or
Buyer’s representatives.
IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE &
BUILDING PRODUCTS BE LIABLE,
IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LI-
ABILITY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LE-
GAL THEORY, FOR INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO LABOR
CHARGES, REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER TYCO FIRE & BUILDING
PRODUCTS WAS INFORMED
ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT
SHALL TYCO FIRE & BUILDING
PRODUCTS’ LIABILITY 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 WARRAN-
TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE.
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Ordering
Procedure
When placing an order, indicate the full
product name. Refer to the Price List
for complete listing of Part Numbers.
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability.
Upright Sprinkler Assemblies with
Shield and NPT Thread
Connections:
Specify: (Specify Model/SIN), Quick
Response, (specify K-factor), (specify
temperature rating), Series TY-FRL
Upright Intermediate Level Sprinkler
with (specify finish), P/N (specify from
Table B).
Pendent Sprinkler Assemblies with
(Shield Ordered Separately) and
NPT Thread Connections:
Specify: (Specify Model/SIN), Quick
Response, (specify K-factor), (specify
temperature rating), Series TY-FRL
Pendent Sprinkler with (specify finish),
P/N (specify from Table C)
Model S4 Pendent Shield Package:
Specify: S4 Pendent Shield Package
(one shield / one o-ring/ one speed-
nut) with (specify finish) for use with
(specify 1/2" NPT or 3/4" NPT) Series
TY-FRL Pendent Sprinklers, P/N
(specify).
1/2" NPT S4
Plain Brass
Pendent Shield
Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-952-1-001
1/2" NPT S4
Chrome Plated
Pendent Shield
Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-951-9-001
3/4" NPT S4
Plain Brass
Pendent Shield
Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-152-1-001
3/4" NPT S4
Chrome Plated
Pendent Shield
Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-152-9-001
Sprinkler Wrench:
Specify: W-Type 9 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-000-1-849.
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P/N 58 — XXX — X — XXX
165°F/74°C165
TEMPERATURE
RATING
1
SPRINKLER
TABLE B
PART NUMBER SELECTION
SERIES TY-FRL UPRIGHT INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS
(UPRIGHT SHIELD INCLUDED WITH SPRINKLER)
NATURAL BRASS
MODEL/SIN
153 8.0K UPRIGHT (3/4"NPT)
986 5.6K UPRIGHT (1/2"NPT) TY3123
TY4123 9CHROME PLATED
P/N 58 — XXX — X — XXX
TEMPERATURE
RATING
1
SPRINKLER
TABLE C
PART NUMBER SELECTION
SERIES TY-FRL PENDENT SPRINKLERS
(MODEL S4 PENDENT SHIELD, SPEED-NUT & O-RING MUST BE SEPARATELY ORDERED)
NATURAL BRASS
MODEL/SIN
172 8.0K PENDENT (3/4"NPT)
982 5.6K PENDENT (1/2"NPT) TY3221
TY4221
165 165°F/74°C
9CHROME PLATED

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