Tyco Ultra K17 K-factor User manual

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IMPORTANT
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER
WARNING” that provides cautions
with respect to handling and
installation of sprinkler systems and
components. Improper handling and
installation can permanently damage
a sprinkler system or its components
and cause the sprinkler to fail to
operate in a fire situation or cause it
to operate prematurely.
Ultra K17 — 16.8 K-factor
Upright Specific Application Control Mode Sprinkler
Standard Response, 155°F (68°C) & 200°F (93°C)
Technical Services
800-381-9312
[phone]
www.tyco-fire.com
NOTICE
The Ultra K17, Standard Response, Up-
right Specific Application Control Mode
Sprinklers described herein must be in-
stalled and maintained in compliance
with this document and with the ap-
plicable standards of the National Fire
Protection Association, 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 de-
vices in proper operating condition. The
installing contractor or sprinkler manu-
facturer should be contacted with any
questions.
Model/Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
TY7153
TY7153 is a redesignation for C7153,
G1887, and S8042.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. FM and NYC Ap-
proved. (Specic details for laboratory
listings and approvals given in Table A.
The approvals apply to the service con-
ditions indicated in the Design Criteria
section.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT
Discharge Coefficient
K = 16.8 GPM/psi1/2
(241,9 LPM/bar1/2)
General
Description
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17,
Standard Response, Upright Specic
Application Control Mode Sprinklers
(Ref. Figure 1) are automatic sprinklers
of the frangible bulb type. They are in-
tended for use with National Fire Pro-
tection Association “specic applica-
tion control mode” installation criteria
for the protection of high piled storage.
They may also be utilized as a 16.8
K-factor, upright, standard response
“Storage Sprinkler” in accordance with
Factory Mutual Loss Prevention Data
Sheets. (see FM 2-0 and 8-9 for spe-
cic design and installation criteria).
The Ultra K17 Sprinklers can provide
a higher level of protection than other
standard spray sprinklers and, in some
cases, they can provide an economi-
cal advantage by eliminating in-rack
sprinklers.
Applications for the Ultra K17 Upright
Specic Application Control Mode
Sprinklers are expanding beyond the
current “specic application” listings/
approvals. For information regarding re-
search re tests which may be accept-
able to an authority having jurisdiction,
please contact the Technical Services
Department.
Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A
Finish
Natural Brass.
Physical Characteristics
Frame ................... Bronze
Button................... Bronze
Sealing Assembly. . . . . . . . .Beryllium
Nickel w/TEFLON
Bulb (5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glass
Compression Screw. . . . . . . . . Brass
Deector.................Chrome
Plated Brass

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Design
Criteria
UL and C-UL Listing Requirements
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17
(TY7153) Sprinklers may be installed
in accordance with NFPA 13 “Specif-
ic Application Control Mode Sprinkler
(for Storage Use)” requirements to pro-
vide ceiling only protection (that is, no
in-rack sprinklers) for high piled storage
occupancies (Solid-piled, palletized and
rack storage including but not limited to
Class I-IV and Group A plastics) using
the criteria from NFPA 13.
FM Approval Requirements
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17
(TY7153) Sprinklers may be installed
with the applicable “storage sprinkler”
guidelines provided by Factory Mutual.
(FM guidelines may differ from UL and
C-UL Listing criteria.)
Operation
The glass bulb contains a uid that ex-
pands 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 ow water.
Installation
NOTICE
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 horizontal, a small air bubble
should be present. The diameter of the
air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch
(1,6 mm).
The Ultra K17 Sprinklers must be in-
stalled in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions:
Step 1. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
the Ultra K17 Sprinkler into the sprin-
kler tting.
Step 2. Using the W-Type 8 Sprinkler
Wrench (Fig. 2) applied to the sprinkler
Wrench Flats (Fig. 1), tighten the Ultra
K17 Sprinkler into the sprinkler tting.
NOTICE
Obtain a 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler joint
by applying a minimum to maximum
torque of 7 to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm).
Higher levels of torque can distort the
sprinkler Inlet with consequent leakage
or impairment of the sprinkler.
Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO Ultra K17 Sprinklers must be
maintained and serviced in accordance
with the following instructions:
NOTICE
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 systems 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-
ed sprinklers must be replaced. Sprin-
klers that have been exposed to corro-
sive 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).
SPRINKLER FINISH
TYPE TEMPERATURE BULB
LIQUID
NATURAL BRASS WITH
CHROME DEFLECTOR
UPRIGHT K=16.8
(TY7153)
155°F (68°C) Red 3, 4
200°F (93°C) Green 1, 2, 3, 4
NOTES:
(1) Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL Listed).
(2) Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in
Canada (C-UL Listed).
(3) Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM Approved).
(4) Approved by the City of New York under
MEA 177-03-E.
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
(Refer To The Design Criteria Section)

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UPRIGHTCROSS SECTION
1
2
3
4
5
6
-
2 Button
Compression
Screw
Bulb
Sealing Assembly
-
6
-
4
5-
3-
Frame1 -
Deector 2-3/8"
(60,3 mm)
WRENCH
FLAT
Temperature rating is
indicated on deector.
1/2"
(12,7 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
3/4"
NPT
WRENCH
RECESS
The owner is responsible for the in-
spection, 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 Association
(for example, NFPA 25), in addition to
the standards of any other authorities
having jurisdiction. The installing con-
tractor or sprinkler manufacturer should
be contacted relative to any questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are recom-
mended to be inspected, tested, and
maintained by a qualied Inspection
Service in accordance with local re-
quirements and/or national codes.
FIGURE 1
ULTRA K17, 155°F (68°C) & 200°F (93°C), UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS (TY7153)
FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 8
SPRINKLER WRENCH

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Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire
Protection Products (TFPP) are war-
ranted solely to the original Buyer for
ten (10) years against defects in ma-
terial 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 TFPP. No warran-
ty is given for products or components
manufactured by companies not af-
liated by ownership with TFPP or for
products and components which have
been subject to misuse, improper in-
stallation, corrosion, or which have not
been installed, maintained, modied or
repaired in accordance with applicable
Standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association, and/or the standards
of any other Authorities Having Juris-
diction. Materials found by TFPP to be
defective shall be either repaired or re-
placed, at TFPP’s sole option. TFPP
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. TFPP
shall not be responsible for sprinkler
system design errors or inaccurate or
incomplete information supplied by
Buyer or Buyer’s representatives.
In no event shall TFPP be liable, in con-
tract, tort, strict liability or under any
other legal theory, for incidental, in-
direct, special or consequential dam-
ages, including but not limited to labor
charges, regardless of whether TFPP
was informed about the possibility of
such damages, and in no event shall
TFPP’s 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 warranties of mer-
chantability and tness for a particular
purpose.
This limited warranty sets forth the ex-
clusive remedy for claims based on fail-
ure of or defect in products, materials
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. Please specify the
Sprinkler Identication Number (SIN),
quantity, and temperature rating. Refer
to the Price List for complete listing of
Part Numbers.
Contact your local distributor for
availability.
Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT
Thread Connections
Specify: (specify SIN), 16.8 K-factor,
Ultra K17, (specify temperature rating),
Upright Specic Application Control
Mode Sprinkler, P/N (specify).
Upright (SIN TY7153)
155°F (68°C) ...........P/N 51-887-1-155
200°F (93°C) .......... P/N 51-887-1-200
Sprinkler Wrench
Specify: W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-892-1- 001.