Tyco Ultra K17 User manual

General
Description
The Tyco®16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17,
155°F/68°C & 200°F/93°C, Standard
Response, Upright Specific Applica-
tion Control Mode Sprinklers (Ref. Fig-
ure 1) are automatic sprinklers of the
frangible bulb type. They are intended
for use with National Fire Protection
Association and Factory Mutual Re-
search Corporation “specific applica-
tion control mode” installation criteria
for the protection ofhigh piled storage.
The Ultra K17 Sprinklers can provide
a higher level of protection than stand-
ard spray sprinklers and, in some
cases,theycanprovideaneconomical
advantage by eliminating in-rack
sprinklers.
Applications for the Ultra K17 Upright
Specific Application Control Mode
Sprinklers are expanding beyond the
current “specific application” list-
ings/approvals. For information re-
garding research fire tests which may
be acceptable to an Authority Having
Jurisdiction, please contact the Tech-
nical Services Department.
NOTICE
The 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17 Upright
Specific Application Control Mode
Sprinklers described herein must be
installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document and with the
applicable standards of the National
FireProtectionAssociation,inaddition
tothestandardsofanyauthoritieshav-
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 manufac-
turer should be contacted with any
questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number
TY7153
TY7153 is a redesignation for C7153,
G1887, and S8042.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. FM and NYC Ap-
proved. (Specific details for laboratory
listings and approvals given in Table
A. The approvals apply to the service
conditions indicated in the Design Cri-
teria section.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT or ISO 7-R3/4
Discharge Coefficients
K = 16.8 GPM/psi1/2
(241,9 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
155°F/68°C and 200°F/93°C
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
SealingAssembly..........
. . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon†
Bulb . . . . . . . Glass (5 mm dia.)
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . .
.................Brass
Deflector . . . Chrome Plated Brass
†Registered trademark of DuPont.
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JANUARY, 2009
Ultra K17 — 16.8 K-factor
Upright Specific Application Control Mode Sprinkler
Standard Response, 155°F/68°C & 200°F/93°C
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
tooperateina firesituationorcause
it to operate prematurely.

Design Criteria
ULandC-ULListing
Requirements
The Tyco®Ultra K17 (TY7153) Sprin-
klers with a 200°F/93°C temperature
rating may be installed in accordance
with NFPA 13 “Specific Application
Control Mode Sprinkler (for Storage
Use)” requirements to provide ceiling
only protection (i.e., no in-rack sprin-
klers) for high piled storage occupan-
cies (Solid-piled, palletized and rack
storage including but not limited to
Class I-IV and Group A plastics) using
the following criteria:
•astorageheightofupto25feet(7,6
m);
•a maximum ceiling height of 30 feet
(9,1 m);
•a minimum aisle width of 8 feet (2,4
m) for rack storage of Group A plas-
tic commodity stored from 20 feet to
25 feet (6,1to 7,6 m) and with ceiling
heights to 30 feet (9,1 m);
•a minimum deflector to top of stor-
age clearance of 36 inches (0,9m);
•a maximum coverage area of 100 ft2
(9,1 m2);
•a minimum coverage area of 80 ft2
(7,3 m2);
•NFPA spacing criteria for large drop
sprinklers, i.e.
12 feet (3,6 m) maximum for unob-
structed construction,
10 feet (3,0 m) maximum for rack
storage applications,
10 feet (3,0 m) maximum for ob-
structed construction, and
8feet(2,4m)minimum;
•NFPA deflector-to-ceiling distances
for large drop sprinklers;
•NFPA obstruction criteria for large
drop sprinklers;
•no additional column protection is
required;
•a hydraulic design of:
15 sprinklers at 10 psi (0,7 bar) for
Class I & II commodities, or
15 sprinklers at 22 psi (1,5 bar) for
Class III, IV, and cartoned or uncar-
toned unexpanded Group A and B
plastics; and,
•wet systems only (including preac-
tion systems that qualify as wet-pipe
systems)
FM Approval Requirements
TheTyco®16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17
(TY7153) Sprinklers may be installed
with the applicable “specific applica-
tion control mode” guidelines provided
byFactoryMutual.(FMguidelinesmay
differ from UL and C-UL Listing crite-
ria.)
Operation
The glass bulb contains a fluid that
expands when exposed to heat. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the
glass bulb, allowing the sprinkler to
activate and flow 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 sprinkler
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 fitting.
Step 2. Using the W-Type 8 Sprinkler
Wrench (Ref. Fig. 2) applied to the
sprinkler Wrench Flats (Ref. Fig. 1),
tighten the Ultra K17 Sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting.
NOTICE
A leak tight 3/4 inch NPTsprinkler joint
should be obtained with a minimum to
maximum torque of 10 to 20 ft.lbs.
(13,4 to 26,8 Nm). Higher levels of
torque may distort the sprinkler with
consequent leakage or impairment of
the sprinkler.
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TYPE TEMP. BULB
LIQUID NATURAL BRASS w/ CHROME DEFLECTOR
SPRINKLER FINISH
Red
Green
155°F/68°C
200°F/93°C
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)
3, 4UPRIGHT
K=16.8 (TY7153) 1, 2, 3, 4

Care and
Maintenance
The Tyco®Ultra K17 Sprinklers must
be maintained and serviced in accord-
ance with the following instructions:
NOTICE
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system that
itcontrols,permissiontoshutdownthe
affected fire protection systems must
be obtained from the proper authori-
ties and all personnel who may be
affectedbythisactionmustbenotified.
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 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 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,replaceanysprinklerthat
has a cracked bulb or that has lost
liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installation
Section).
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.
Automaticsprinkler systems shouldbe
inspected, tested, and maintained bya
qualified Inspection Service in accord-
ance with local requirements and/or
national codes.
TFP330 Page 3 of 4
1-Frame
2-Button
3 - Sealing Assembly
* Temperature rating is
indicated on deflector.
4-Bulb
5 - Compression Screw
6 - Deflector*
** Pipe thread
connections per ISO
7/1 can be provided
on special request.
FIGURE 1
ULTRA K17, 155°F/68°C & 200°F/93°C, UPRIGHT (TY7153) SPRINKLERS
FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 8 SPRINKLER
WRENCH

Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire
Suppression & Building Products
(TFSBP) 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 TFSBP. No warranty is given
for products or components manufac-
tured by companies not affiliated by
ownership with TFSBP or for products
and components which have been
subject to misuse, improper installa-
tion,corrosion, or whichhave not been
installed, maintained, modified or re-
paired 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 TFSBP to
be defective shall be eitherrepaired or
replaced, at TFSBP’s sole option.
TFSBP neither assumes, nor author-
izes any person to assume for it, any
other obligation in connection with the
sale of products or parts of products.
TFSBP shall not be responsible for
sprinkler system design errors or inac-
curate or incomplete information sup-
plied by Buyer or Buyer’s repre-
sentatives.
In no event shall TFSBP be liable, in
contract, tort, strict liability or under
any other legal theory, for incidental,
indirect,special or consequentialdam-
ages, including but not limited to labor
charges, regardless of whether
TFSBP was informed about the possi-
bility of such damages,and in noevent
shall TFSBP’s liability exceed an
amount equal to the sales price.
Theforegoingwarrantyismadeinlieu
of any and all other warranties, ex-
press or implied, including warranties
ofmerchantabilityand fitnessforapar-
ticular purpose.
This limited warranty sets forth the ex-
clusive remedy for claims based on
failure of or defect in products, materi-
als 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
Whenplacinganorder,indicatethefull
product name. Please specify the
Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN),
quantity, and temperature rating. Re-
fer to the Price List for complete listing
of Part Numbers.
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability.
Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT
Thread Connections:
Specify: (specify SIN), 16.8 K-factor,
Ultra K17, (specify temperature rat-
ing), Upright Specific Application Con-
trol Mode Sprinkler, P/N (specify).
Upright (SIN TY7153)
155°F/68°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSN 51-887-1-155
200°F/93°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSN 51-887-1-200
Sprinkler Wrench:
Specify: W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-892-1-001.
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