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GeneralDescriptionThe Series TY-B, 5.6 and 8.0 K-factorUpright and Pendent Intermediate

Level Sprinklers described in this datasheet are automatic sprinklers of thestandard response 5 mm frangiblebulb type. They are standard spraysprinklers intended for use in fire sprin-kler systems designed in accordancewith the standard installation rules rec-ognized by the applicable Listing orApproval agency (e.g., UL Listing isbased on NFPA requirements). Boththe Pendent and Upright Sprinklersproduce a hemispherical water distri-bution pattern below the deflector.

Intermediate Level Sprinklers are pri-marily designed for use in rack storagesprinkler systems where their ther-mally sensitive elements must beshielded from the water spray of higherelevation sprinklers that could operateearlier during a fire. Intermediate LevelSprinklers are also used in other appli-cations such as beneath open griddedcatwalks.

Corrosion resistant coatings, whereapplicable, are utilized to extend thelife of copper alloy sprinklers beyondthat which would otherwise be ob-tained when exposed to corrosive at-mospheres. Although corrosion resis-tant coated sprinklers have passed the

standard corrosion tests of the appli-cable approval agencies, the testing isnot representative of all possible cor-rosive atmospheres. Consequently, itis recommended that the end user beconsulted with respect to the suitabilityof these coatings for any given corro-

sive environment. The effects of ambi-ent temperature, concentration ofchemicals, and gas/chemical velocity,should be considered, as a minimum,along with the corrosive nature of thechemical to which the sprinklers will beexposed.

WARNINGSThe Series TY-B Sprinklers describedherein must be installed and main-tained in compliance with this docu-ment, as well as with the applicablestandards of the National Fire Protec-tion Association, in addition to thestandards of any other authorities hav-ing jurisdiction. Failure to do so mayimpair 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 sprinklermanufacturer should be contactedwith any questions.

Model/Sprinkler

IdentificationNumbersTY3153 - Upright 5.6K, 1/2"NPTTY3251 - Pendent 5.6K, 1/2"NPTTY4153 - Upright 8.0K, 3/4"NPTTY4251 - Pendent 8.0K, 3/4"NPT

TechnicalDataApprovalsUL and C-UL Listed.FM and NYC Approved.

(Refer to Table A forcomplete approvalinformation including corrosion resis-tant status.)

Maximum Working Pressure175 psi (12,1 bar)

Discharge CoefficientK = 5.6 GPM/psi1/2 (80,6 LPM/bar1/2)K = 8.0 GPM/psi1/2 (115,2 LPM/bar1/2)

Temperature RatingsRefer to Table A

FinishesSprinkler: Refer to Table A

Series TY-B 5.6 and 8.0 K-factorUpright and Pendent Intermediate Level SprinklersStandard Response

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Technical Services: Tel: (800) 381-9312 / Fax: (800) 791-5500

IMPORTANTAlways refer to Technical DataSheet TFP700 for the INSTALLERWARNING that provides cautionswith respect to handling and instal-lation of sprinkler systems and com-ponents. Improper handling and in-stallation can permanently damagea sprinkler system or its compo-nents and cause the sprinkler to failto operate in a fire situation or causeit to operate prematurely.


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FIGURE 1STANDARD RESPONSE SERIES TY-B UPRIGHT (TY3153) AND PENDENT (TY3251) SPRINKLERS

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS, 5.6 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT

* Temperature rating is indicated on the deflector, shield, or adjacent to orifice seat on frame.**Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request.

* Temperature rating is indicated on the deflector, shield, or adjacent to orifice seat on frame.**Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request.

FIGURE 1STANDARD RESPONSE SERIES TY-B UPRIGHT (TY4153) AND PENDENT (TY4251) SPRINKLERS

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS, 8.0 K-FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT

SCREWSHIELD

UPRIGHTSHIELD

MODEL S2SHIELD

(FIELD ASSEMBLED - SEE INSTALLATION SECTION)

2-3/16"(55,6 mm)

PENDENT

WRENCHINGFLATS

NOMINAL MAKE-IN7/16" (11,1 mm) 1/2"

NPT

O-RING

(60,3 mm)

(FACTORY ASSEMBLED)

UPRIGHT

1/2"NPT

(11,1 mm)

MAKE-INNOMINAL

7/16"

2-3/8"

3-1/2" (88,9 mm) DIA,

FLATSWRENCHING

**

3-1/2" (88,9 mm) DIA, **

*

3/4"NPT

**

SHIELDUPRIGHT

NOMINAL MAKE-IN1/2" (12,7 mm)

WRENCHINGFLATS

3/4"NPT

O-RING

(61,9 mm)

1/2"

NOMINALMAKE-IN

(12,7 mm) 2-7/16"(58,7 mm)2-5/16"

WRENCHINGFLATS

SHIELDSCREW

3-1/2" (88,9 mm) DIA,

3-1/2" (88,9 mm) DIA,

SHIELDMODEL S2

**

*

(FIELD ASSEMBLED - SEE INSTALLATION SECTION)PENDENT

(FACTORY ASSEMBLED)UPRIGHT


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TYPE TEMP. BULB

LIQUID

NATURAL

BRASS***

135F/57C

286F/141C

360F/182C

UPRIGHT

(TY3153)

SPRINKLER FINISH (See Note 5)

1, 2, 3, 4

Orange

Red

Yellow

Green

Blue

Mauve

155F/68C

175F/79C

200F/93C

NOTES:1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL).3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM).4. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354-01-E.5. Where Lead Coated, Wax Coated, and Wax over Lead Coated Sprinklers are noted to be UL and C-UL Listed, the sprinklers are UL

and C-UL Listed as Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers. Where Lead Coated, Wax Coated, and Wax over Lead Coated Sprinklers are notedto be FM Approved, the sprinklers are FM Approved as Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers.

** 150F/66C Maximum Ceiling Temperature.*** With Zinc Plated Shield.N/A: Not Available

TABLE ALABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS

WAX OVER

LEAD COATED

LEAD

COATED

WAX

COATED

1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4

1**,2**, 3**, 4** 1**, 2**, 3**, 4**

1, 2, 3, 4

N/A

K

5.6

1/2"

NPT

PENDENT

(TY3251)

135F/57C Orange

155F/68C Red

175F/79C Yellow

200F/93C Green

286F/141C Blue

360F/182C Mauve

1, 2, 3, 4 N/A

8.0

3/4"

NPT

UPRIGHT(TY4153)

PENDENT

(TY4251)

135F/57C

155F/68C

175F/79C

200F/93C

286F/141C

360F/182C

135F/57C

155F/68C

175F/79C

200F/93C

286F/141C

360F/182C Mauve

Blue

Green

Yellow

Red

Orange

Mauve

Blue

Green

Yellow

Red

Orange

1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4 1, 2, 3, 4

1**, 2**, 3**, 4**

N/A

1**,2**, 3**, 4**

N/A1, 2, 3, 4


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Physical CharacteristicsFrame . . . . . . . . . . . . . BronzeButton . . . . . . . . . Brass/CopperSealing Assembly . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/TeflonBulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GlassCompression Screw . . . . . BronzeDeflector . . . . . . . . . . . CopperShield . . . . . . . . . . Plated Steel

OperationThe glass Bulb contains a fluid whichexpands when exposed to heat. Whenthe rated temperature is reached, thefluid expands sufficiently to shatter theglass Bulb, allowing the sprinkler toactivate and water to flow.

Design

CriteriaThe Series TY-B Pendent and UprightIntermediate Level Sprinklers are in-tended for fire protection systems de-signed in accordance with the stand-ard installation rules recognized by theapplicable Listing or Approval agency(e.g., UL Listing is based on the re-quirements of NFPA 13, and FM Ap-proval is based on the requirements ofFMs Loss Prevention Data Sheets).

InstallationThe Series TY-B Sprinklers must beinstalled in accordance with the follow-ing instructions:

NOTESDo not install any bulb type sprinkler ifthe bulb is cracked or there is a loss ofliquid from the bulb. With the sprinklerheld horizontally, a small air bubbleshould be present. The diameter of theair bubble is approximately 1/16 inch(1,6 mm) for the 135F/57C to 3/32inch (2,4 mm) for the 360F/182Ctemperature ratings.

A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler jointshould be obtained with a torque of 7to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi-mum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torquemay be used to install sprinklers with1/2 NPT connections. A leak tight 3/4inch 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 30ft.lbs. (40,7 Nm) of torque is to be usedto install sprinklers with 3/4 NPT con-nections. Higher levels of torque maydistort the sprinkler inlet and causeleakage or impairment of the sprinkler.

Upright Sprinklers The Series TY-B Intermediate LevelUpright Sprinklers must be installed inaccordance 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 thesprinkler fitting using only the W-Type6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 3),except that an 8 or 10 inch adjustableCrescent wrench is to be used for waxcoated sprinklers. With reference toFigure 1 or 2, the W-Type 6 SprinklerWrench or the Crescent wrench, asapplicable, is to be applied to thewrench flats.

Pendent Sprinklers The Series TY-B Intermediate LevelPendent Sprinklers must be installedin accordance with the following in-

structions.

Step 1. Thread the S2 Shield onto thesprinkler threads with the stampedmarkings toward the deflector and justto the end of the threads. The finalassembly step is easier to accomplishif the Shield is not disengaged by con-tinuing to turn the Shield past thethreads.

Step 2. Roll the O-Ring over the sprin-kler threads until it seats against theShield.

Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap-plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten

the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.Step 4. Tighten the sprinkler into thesprinkler fitting using only the W-Type6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 3).With reference to Figure 1 or 2, theW-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench is to beapplied to the wrench flats.

Step 5. Rotate the S2 Shieldclockwise(looking up) so that it slightly com-presses the O-Ring between theShield and sprinkler fitting.

Wax Coated Sprinklers

When installing wax coated sprinklers

with the adjustable Crescent wrench,additional care needs to be exercisedto prevent damage to the wax coatingon the sprinkler wrench flats or framearms and, consequently, exposure ofbare metal to the corrosive environ-ment. The jaws of the wrench shouldbe opened sufficiently wide to passover the wrench flats without damag-ing the wax coating. Before wrenchtightening the sprinkler, the jaws of thewrench are to be adjusted to just con-tact the sprinkler wrenching flanges.After wrench tightening the sprinkler,loosen the wrench jaws before remov-

ing the wrench.

After installation, the sprinkler wrenchflats and frame arms must be in-spected and the wax coat ing re-

touched (repaired) whenever the coat-ing has been damaged and bare metalis exposed. The wax coating on thewrench flats can be retouched by gen-tly applying a heated 1/8 inch diametersteel rod to the areas of wax that havebeen damaged, to smooth it back overareas where bare metal is exposed.

NOTESOnly retouching of the wax coating ap-plied to the wrench flats and framearms is permitted, and the retouchingis to be performed only at the time ofthe initial sprinkler installation.

The steel rod should be heated only to

the point at which it can begin to meltthe wax, and appropriate precautionsneed to be taken, when handling theheated rod, in order to prevent theinstaller from being burned.

If attempts to retouch the wax coatingwith complete coverage are unsuc-cessful, additional wax can be orderedin the form of a wax stick (the end ofwhich is color coded). Only the correctcolor coded wax is to be used, andretouching of wrench flats and framearms is only permitted at the time ofinitial sprinkler installation. With thesteel rod heated as previously de-scribed, touch the rod to the area re-quiring additional wax with the rod an-gled downward, and then touch thewax stick to the rod approximately one-half inch away from the area requiringretouching. The wax will melt and rundown onto the sprinkler.

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FIGURE 3W-TYPE 6 SPRINKLER

WRENCH

WRENCH RECESS(END "A" USED FOR1/2" NPT MODELS)

WRENCH RECESS(END "B" USED FOR3/4" NPT MODELS)


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Care andMaintenanceThe Series TY-B Sprinklers must bemaintained and serviced in accord-ance with the following instructions:

NOTESBefore closing a fire protection systemmain control valve for maintenancework on the fire protection system thatit controls, permission to shutdown theaffected fire protection system must beobtained from the proper authoritiesand all personnel who may be affectedby this action must be notified.

Sprinklers that are found to be leakingor exhibiting visible signs of corrosionmust be replaced.

Automatic sprinklers must never bepainted, plated, coated or otherwise

altered after leaving the factory. Modi-f ied sprinklers must be replaced.Sprinklers that have been exposed tocorrosive products of combustion, buthave not operated, should be replacedif they cannot be completely cleanedby wiping the sprinkler with a cloth orby 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, wrenchtwist/slippage, or the like, must be re-placed. Also, replace any sprinkler thathas a cracked bulb or that has lostliquid from its bulb. (Ref. InstallationSection).

Frequent visual inspections are rec-ommended to be initially performed forcorrosion resistant coated sprinklers,after the installation has been com-pleted, to verify the integrity of the cor-rosion resistant coating. Thereafter,annual inspect ions per NFPA 25should suffice; however, instead of in-specting from the floor level, a randomsampling of close-up visual inspec-tions should be made, so as to betterdetermine the exact sprinkler condi-tion and the long term integrity of thecorrosion resistant coating, as it may

be affected by the corrosive conditionspresent.

The owner is responsible for the in-spection, testing, and maintenance oftheir fire protection system and de-vices in compliance with this docu-ment, as well as with the applicablestandards of the National Fire Protec-tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), inaddition to the standards of any otherauthorities having jurisdiction. The in-stalling contractor or sprinkler manu-facturer should be contacted relative toany questions.

It is recommended that automaticsprinkler systems be inspected,tested, and maintained by a qualifiedInspection Service in accordance withlocal requirements and/or nationalcode.

LimitedWarrantyProducts manufactured by Tyco FireProducts are warranted solely to theoriginal Buyer for ten (10) yearsagainst defects in material and work-manship when paid for and properlyinstalled and maintained under normaluse and service. This warranty will ex-pire ten (10) years from date of ship-ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war-ran ty i s g iven for p roducts orcomponents manufactured by compa-nies not affiliated by ownership with

Tyco Fire Products or for products andcomponents which have been subjectto misuse, improper installation, corro-sion, or which have not been installed,maintained, modified or repaired in ac-cordance with applicable Standards ofthe National Fire Protection Associa-tion, and/or the standards of any otherAuthorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate-rials found by Tyco Fire Products to bedefective shall be either repaired orreplaced, at Tyco Fire Products soleoption. Tyco Fire Products neither as-sumes, nor authorizes any person toassume for it, any other obligation inconnection with the sale of products or

parts of products. Tyco Fire Productsshall not be responsible for sprinklersystem design errors or inaccurate orincomplete information supplied byBuyer or Buyers representatives.

IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIREPRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON-TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY ORUNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THE-ORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES, RE-GARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCOFIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMEDABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENTSHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LI-ABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNTEQUAL TO THE SALES PRICE.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY ISMADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALLOTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSORIMPLIED,INCLUDING WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-POSE.

OrderingProcedureWhen placingan order, indicate the fullproduct name. Refer to the Price Listfor complete listing of Part Numbers.

Contact your local distr ibutor for avail-ability.

Upright Sprinkler Assemblies withShield and NPT ThreadConnections:Specify: (Specify Model/SIN), Stand-ard Response, (specify K-factor),(specify temperature rating), SeriesTY-B Upright Intermediate Level Sprin-kler with (specify type of finish or coat-ing), P/N (specify from Table B).

Pendent Sprinkler Assemblies with(Shield Ordered Separately) and

NPT Thread Connections:Specify: (Specify Model/SIN), Stand-ard Response, (specify K-factor),(specify temperature rating), SeriesTY-B Pendent Sprinkler with (specifytype of finish or coating), P/N (specifyfrom Table C)

Model S2 Pendent Shield & O-Ring:Specify: S2 Pendent Shield & O-Ringfor use with (specify 1/2" NPT or 3/4"NPT) Series TY-B Pendent Sprinklers,P/N (specify).

1/2" NPT S2Pendent Shield& O-Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-070-9-332

3/4" NPT S2Pendent Shield& O-Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-070-9-342

Sprinkler Wrench:Specify: W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench,P/N 56-000-6-387.

Wax Sticks:(for retouching wrench damagedwax coating)Specify: (Specify color) color codedWax Stick for retouching (specify tem-perature rating) temperature rated Se-ries TY-B Sprinklers, P/N (specify).

Black for 135F . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-065-1-135

Red for 155F . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-065-1-155Yellow for 175F . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-065-1-175Blue for 200F and

286F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-065-1-286

NOTESEach wax stick is suitable for retouch-ing up to twenty-five sprinklers.

The wax used for 286F sprinklers isthe same as for 200F sprinklers, and,therefore, the 286F sprinkler is limitedto the same maximumceiling tempera-ture as the 200F sprinkler ( i .e. ,150F).

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P/N 57 XXX X XXX

360F/182C

155F/68C

360

155

TEMPERATURE

RATING

135F/57C135

1

SPRINKLER

TABLE B

PART NUMBER SELECTIONSERIES TY-B UPRIGHT INTERMEDIATE LEVEL SPRINKLERS

(UPRIGHT SHIELD INCLUDED WITH SPRINKLER)

175F/79C

286

200F/93C200

286F/141C

175

NATURAL BRASS

MODEL/SIN

7 LEAD COATED

6 WAX COATED

286F/141C MAX.

8 WAX OVER LEAD

286F/141C MAX.

543 8.0K UPRIGHT (3/4"NPT)

533 5.6K UPRIGHT (1/2"NPT) TY3153

TY4153

P/N 57 XXX X XXX

360F/182C

155F/68C

360

155

TEMPERATURE

RATING

135F/57C135

1

SPRINKLER

TABLE CPART NUMBER SELECTION

SERIES TY-B PENDENT SPRINKLERS(MODEL S2 PENDENT SHIELD & O-RING MUST BE SEPARATELY ORDERED)

175F/79C

286

200F/93C200

286F/141C

175

NATURAL BRASS

MODEL/SIN

591 8.0K PENDENT (3/4"NPT)

571 5.6K PENDENT (1/2"NPT) TY3251

TY4251

TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446

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