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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 sufciently 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)
