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Series TY-B 5.6 K-factor

Horizontal and Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers
Standard Response, Standard Coverage
Corrosion resistant coatings, where
General applicable, are utilized to extend the
life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond
Description that which would otherwise be ob-
tained when exposed to corrosive at-
The Series TY-B, 5.6 K-factor, Hori- mospheres. Although corrosion resis-
zontal and Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers tant coated sprinklers have passed the
described in this data sheet are stand- standard corrosion tests of the appli-
ard response - standard coverage, cable approval agencies, the testing is
decorative 5 mm glass bulb type spray not representative of all possible cor-
sprinklers designed for use in light and rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it
ordinary hazard, commercial occupan- is recommended that the end user be
cies such as banks, hotels, shopping consulted with respect to the suitability
malls, etc. They are designed for in- of these coatings for any given corro-
stallation along a wall or the side of a sive environment. The effects of ambi-
beam and just beneath a smooth ceil- ent temperature, concentration of
ing. Sidewall sprinklers are commonly chemicals, and gas/chemical velocity,
used instead of pendent or upright should be considered, as a minimum,
sprinklers due to aesthetics or building along with the corrosive nature of the
construction considerations, where chemical to which the sprinklers will be
piping across the ceiling is not desir- exposed.
able.
The recessed version of the Series WARNINGS
TY-B Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler is The Series TY-B Sprinklers described
intended for use in areas with a fin- herein must be installed and main-
ished wall. It uses a two-piece Style 10 tained in compliance with this docu-
Recessed Escutcheon. The Recessed ment, as well as with the applicable
Escutcheon provides 1/2 inch (12,7 standards of the National Fire Protec-
mm) of recessed adjustment or up to tion Association, in addition to the
3/4 inch (19,1 mm) of total adjustment standards of any other authorities hav-
from the flush sidewall position. The ing jurisdiction. Failure to do so may
adjustment provided by the Recessed impair the performance of these de-
vices.
Technical
Escutcheon reduces the accuracy to
which the fixed pipe nipples to the The owner is responsible for maintain- Data
sprinklers must be cut. ing their fire protection system and de- Approvals
vices in proper operating condition. UL and C-UL Listed.
The installing contractor or sprinkler FM, LPCB, and NYC Approved.
manufacturer should be contacted (Refer to Table A for complete ap-
with any questions. proval information including corrosion
resistant status)
IMPORTANT
Always refer to Technical Data Maximum Working Pressure
Sheet TFP700 for the INSTALLER
WARNING that provides cautions
Model/Sprinkler Refer to Table B.
Discharge Coefficient
with respect to handling and instal-
lation of sprinkler systems and com-
Identification K = 5.6 GPM/psi1/2 (80,6 LPM/bar1/2)

ponents. Improper handling and in-

stallation can permanently damage
Numbers Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A.
a sprinkler system or its compo- TY3351 - Horizontal Finishes
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail TY3451 - Vertical Sprinkler: Refer to Table A.
to operate in a fire situation or cause Recessed Escutcheon: White Coated,
it to operate prematurely. Chrome Plated, and Brass Plated.

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SPRINKLER FINISH (See Note 10)

K TYPE TEMP. BULB NATURAL CHROME WHITE*** LEAD WAX WAX OVER
LIQUID BRASS PLATED POLYESTER COATED COATED LEAD COATED

135F/57C Orange
HORIZ.
155F/68C Red
SIDEWALL 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 1, 2, 3, 9 1, 2, 3, 9 1, 2, 3, 9 1, 2, 3, 9
(TY3351) 175F/79C Yellow
200F/93C Green
5.6 286F/141C Blue 1**, 2**, 3**, 9** 1**, 2**, 3**, 9**
1/2"
NPT 360F/182C Mauve 1, 2, 4, 9 1, 2, 9 N/A
RECESSED 135F/57C Orange
HORIZ.
155F/68C Red
SIDEWALL 1, 2, 3, 9 N/A
(TY3351)* 175F/79C Yellow
Figure 3 200F/93C Green
135F/57C Orange
VERTICAL
155F/68C Red
5.6 SIDEWALL 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 5, 6, 7, 9 5, 6, 7, 9 5, 6, 7, 9
1/2" (TY3451) 175F/79C Yellow
NPT Installed 200F/93C Green
Pendent
or 286F/141C Blue 5**, 6**, 7**, 9** 5**, 6**, 7**, 9**
Upright 360F/182C Mauve 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 N/A

NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard Occupancies at a 4 to 12 inch (100 to 300 mm)
top of deflector to ceiling distance.
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL) for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard Occupancies at a 4 to 12
inch (100 to 300 mm) top of deflector to ceiling distance.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) for use in Light Hazard Occupancies at a 4 to 12 inch (100 to 300 mm)
top of deflector to ceiling distance.
4. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 094a/05 & 007k/03) at a 4 to 6 inch (100 to 150 mm) deflector
to ceiling distance.
5. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard Occupancies.
6. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL:) for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard Occupancies.
7. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) for use in Light Hazard Occupancies.
8. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 094a/05 & 007k/03).
9. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354-01-E.
10. Where Polyester Coated, 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 noted to be FM Approved, the sprinklers are FM Approved as Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers.
* Installed with Style 10 (1/2" NPT) 3/4" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon.
** 150F/66C Maximum Ceiling Temperature.
*** Frame and deflector only. Listings and approvals apply to color (Special Order).

TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS

Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Button . . . . . . . . . Brass/Copper
Operation Design
Sealing Assembly . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon
The glass Bulb contains a fluid which
expands when exposed to heat. When
Criteria
DuPont Registered Trademark

Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass the rated temperature is reached, the The Series TY-B Horizontal and Verti-
Compression Screw . . . . . Bronze fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the cal Sidewall Sprinklers are intended
HSW Deflector . . . . . . . . Bronze glass Bulb, allowing the sprinkler to for fire protection systems designed in
VSW Deflector . . . . . . . . Copper activate and water to flow. accordance with the standard installa-
tion rules recognized by the applicable
Patents Listing or Approval agency (e.g., UL
U.S.A. 5,810,263 Listing is based on the requirements of
NFPA 13, and FM Approval is based
on the requirements of FMs Loss Pre-
vention Data Sheets). Only the Style
10 Recessed Escutcheon is to be used
for recessed horizontal installations.
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SPRINKLER FINISH
K TYPE NATURAL CHROME WHITE LEAD WAX WAX OVER
BRASS PLATED POLYESTER COATED COATED LEAD COATED

HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL 250 PSI (17,2 BAR)

(TY3351) OR 175 PSI (12,1 BAR)
175 PSI (12,1 BAR)
5.6 RECESSED HORIZ.
1/2" SIDEWALL (TY3351) (SEE NOTE 1) N/A
NPT
VERTICAL SIDEWALL
(TY3451) 175 PSI (12,1 BAR)

NOTES:
1. The maximum working pressure of 250 psi (17,2 bar) only applies to the Listing by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL); the Listing by
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL); and, the Approval by the City of New York.

TABLE B, MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE

Installation * Temperature rating is

indicated on deflector
DEFLECTOR
HAT 5
or adjacent to orifice
The Series TY-B Sprinklers must be
seat on frame.
installed in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions: ** Pipe thread
connections per ISO
7/1 can be provided on
special request.
NOTES
Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if 6* 4 2 3 1
the bulb is cracked or there is a loss of
liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler 9/16" WRENCH 1/2" **
held horizontally, a small air bubble (14,3 mm) FLATS NPT
should be present. The diameter of the
air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch
(1,6 mm) for the 135F/57C to 3/32
inch (2,4 mm) for the 360F/182C
temperature ratings.
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- 1-13/16" 7/16"
mum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque (46,0 mm) (11,1 mm)
may be used to install sprinklers with CENTERLINE NOMINAL
1/2 NPT connections. Higher levels of OF SPRINKLER MAKE-IN
torque may distort the sprinkler inlet 1 - Frame WATERWAY
and cause leakage or impairment of 2 - Button 1-1/2"
3 - Sealing (38,1 mm)
the sprinkler. Assembly
Do not attempt to make-up for insuffi- 4 - Bulb
5 - Compression
2-3/16"
cient adjustment in the escutcheon Screw (55,6 mm)
plate by under- or over-tightening the 6 - Deflector ESCUTCHEON
sprinkler. Readjust the position of the PLATE SEATING
STYLE 10
sprinkler fitting to suit. SURFACE
RECESSED
The Series TY-B Horizontal and Ver- ESCUTCHEON
tical Sidewall Sprinklers must be in-
stalled in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions.
2-7/8" DIA.
Step 1. Horizontal sidewall sprinklers (73,0 mm)
are to be installed in the horizontal
position with their centerline of water-
way perpendicular to the back wall and
parallel to the ceiling. The word TOP
on the Deflector is to face towards the
ceiling.
Vertical sidewall sprinklers are to be
installed in the pendent or upright po- FIGURE 1
sition with the arrow on the Deflector 5.6 K-FACTOR STANDARD RESPONSE
pointing away from the wall. SERIES TY-B HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL (TY3351) SPRINKLERS
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Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap-

plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten ARROW MUST
the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting. POINT AWAY
7/16" FROM AND BE
Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the ESCUTCHEON (11,1 mm) PERPENDICULAR
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type PLATE SEATING NOMINAL TO THE BACK
6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 4), SURFACE 1/2" ** MAKE-IN WALL SURFACE
except that an 8 or 10 inch adjustable NPT
Crescent wrench is to be used for wax *6
coated sprinklers. With reference to
Figure 1 or 2, the W-Type 6 Sprinkler 5
Wrench or the Crescent wrench, as 2-3/16" 2-3/16"
applicable, is to be applied to the (55,6 mm) (55,6 mm) 4
wrench flats.
When installing wax coated sprinklers 1-1/2" WRENCH 2
with the adjustable Crescent wrench, (38,1 mm) FLATS
additional care needs to be exercised 7 3
to prevent damage to the wax coating
on the sprinkler wrench flats or frame 1
arms and, consequently, exposure of
bare metal to the corrosive environ-
SHOWN SHOWN CROSS
ment. The jaws of the wrench should PENDENT UPRIGHT SECTION
be opened sufficiently wide to pass
over the wrench flats without damag- 1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector
ing the wax coating. Before wrench 2 - Button Assembly 5 - Compression 7- Ejection Spring
tightening the sprinkler, the jaws of the Screw
wrench are to be adjusted to just con-
tact the sprinkler wrench flats. After
wrench tightening the sprinkler, loosen * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to orifice seat on frame.
the wrench jaws before removing the ** Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request.
wrench.
After installation, the sprinkler wrench FIGURE 2
flats and frame arms must be in- 5.6 K-FACTOR STANDARD RESPONSE
spected and the wax coating re- SERIES TY-B VERTICAL SIDEWALL (TY3451) SPRINKLERS
touched (repaired) whenever the coat-
ing has been damaged and bare metal
is exposed. The wax coating on the threads, hand tighten the sprinkler into
wrench flats can be retouched by gen- the sprinkler fitting.
tly applying a heated 1/8 inch diameter
steel rod to the areas of wax that have Step C. Tighten the sprinkler into the
been damaged, to smooth it back over sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
areas where bare metal is exposed. 7 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench (Ref.
Figure 5). With reference to Figure 1,
NOTES the W-Type 7 Recessed Sprinkler
Only retouching of the wax coating ap- Wrench is to be applied to the sprinkler
plied to the wrench flats and frame wrench flats.
arms is permitted, and the retouching Step D. After the ceiling has been in-
is to be performed only at the time of stalled or the finish coat has been ap-
the initial sprinkler installation. plied, slide on the Style 10 Closure
The steel rod should be heated only to over the Series TY-B Sprinkler and
the point at which it can begin to melt push the Closure over the Mounting
the wax, and appropriate precautions Plate until its flange comes in contact
need to be taken, when handling the with the ceiling.
heated rod, in order to prevent the
installer from being burned.
The Series TY-B Recessed Horizon-
tal Sidewall Sprinklers must be in-
stalled in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions.
Step A. Recessed horizontal sidewall
sprinklers are to be installed in the
horizontal position with their centerline
of waterway perpendicular to the back
wall and parallel to the ceiling. The
word TOP on the Deflector is to face
towards the ceiling.
Step B. After installing the Style 10
Mounting Plate over the sprinkler
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5/81/4"
(15,96,4 mm)
WRENCH RECESS
FACE OF (END "A" USED FOR
MOUNTING
SPRINKLER 1/2" NPT MODELS)
SURFACE
FITTING

FIGURE 4
W-TYPE 6 SPRINKLER WRENCH
CLOSURE

2-7/8" DIA.
WRENCH
(73,0 mm) RECESS
SERIES
TY-B 2-1/4" DIA.
(57,2 mm)

MOUNTING
PLATE

PUSH WRENCH
1/8" IN TO ENSURE
(3,2 mm) ENGAGEMENT
WITH SPRINKLER
1-1/4" (31,8 mm) 3/4" (19,1 mm) WRENCHING AREA

3/4" (19,1 mm) 1/4" (6,4 mm)

FIGURE 5
FIGURE 3 W-TYPE 7 RECESSED
SERIES TY-B RECESSED HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLER SPRINKLER WRENCH
WITH TWO-PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON

painted, plated, coated or otherwise corrosion resistant coating, as it may

Care and altered after leaving the factory. Modi-
fied sprinklers must be replaced.
be affected by the corrosive conditions
present.
Maintenance Sprinklers that have been exposed to
corrosive products of combustion, but The owner is responsible for the in-
The Series TY-B Sprinklers must be have not operated, should be replaced spection, testing, and maintenance of
maintained and serviced in accord- if they cannot be completely cleaned their fire protection system and de-
ance with the following instructions: by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or vices in compliance with this docu-
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush. ment, as well as with the applicable
NOTES standards of the National Fire Protec-
Before closing a fire protection system Care must be exercised to avoid dam- tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in
main control valve for maintenance age to the sprinklers - before, during, addition to the standards of any other
work on the fire protection system that and after installation. Sprinklers dam- authorities having jurisdiction. The in-
it controls, permission to shut down the aged by dropping, striking, wrench stalling contractor or sprinkler manu-
affected fire protection system must be twist/slippage, or the like, must be re- facturer should be contacted relative
obtained from the proper authorities placed. Also, replace any sprinkler that to any questions.
and all personnel who may be affected has a cracked bulb or that has lost
by this action must be notified. liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installation It is recommended that automatic
Section). sprinkler systems be inspected,
The owner must assure that the sprin- tested, and maintained by a qualified
klers are not used for hanging of any Frequent visual inspections are rec- Inspection Service in accordance with
objects; otherwise, non-operation in ommended to be initially performed for local requirements and/or national
the event of a fire or inadvertent opera- corrosion resistant coated sprinklers, codes.
tion may result. after the installation has been com-
pleted, to verify the integrity of the cor-
Absence of an escutcheon, which is rosion resistant coating. Thereafter,
used to cover a clearance hole, may annual inspections per NFPA 25
delay the time to sprinkler operation in should suffice; however, instead of in-
a fire situation. specting from the floor level, a random
Sprinklers that are found to be leaking sampling of close-up visual inspec-
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion tions should be made, so as to better
must be replaced. determine the exact sprinkler condi-
tion and the long term integrity of the
Automatic sprinklers must never be be
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P/N 57 XXX X XXX

SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE
MODEL/SIN RATING

578 HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL TY3351 1 NATURAL BRASS 135 135F/57C

575 VERTICAL SIDEWALL TY3451 4 WHITE POLYESTER 155 155F/68C

3 WHITE (RAL9010)* 175 175F/79C

9 CHROME PLATED 200 200F/93C

7 LEAD COATED 286 286F/141C

6 WAX COATED 360 360F/182C

286F/141C MAX.

8 WAX OVER LEAD

286F/141C MAX.
* Eastern Hemisphere sales only.

TABLE C
PART NUMBER SELECTION
SERIES TY-B HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLERS

any other legal theory, for incidental,

Limited indirect, special or consequential dam-
ages, including but not limited to labor
Ordering
Warranty charges, regardless of whether TFBP Procedure
was informed about the possibility of
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire & such damages, and in no event shall When placing an order, indicate the
Building Products (TFBP) are war- TFBPs liability exceed an amount full product name. Refer to the Price
ranted solely to the original Buyer for equal to the sales price. List for complete listing of Part Num-
ten (10) years against defects in mate- bers.
rial and workmanship when paid for The foregoing warranty is made in lieu
of any and all other warranties, ex- Contact your local distributor for avail-
and properly installed and maintained
press or implied, including warranties ability.
under normal use and service. This
warranty will expire ten (10) years of merchantability and fitness for a par-
ticular purpose. Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT
from date of shipment by TFBP. No
Thread Connections:
warranty is given for products or com- This limited warranty sets forth the ex- Specify: (Specify Model/SIN), Stand-
ponents manufactured by companies clusive remedy for claims based on ard Response, (specify K-factor),
not affiliated by ownership with TFBP failure of or defect in products, materi- (specify temperature rating), Series
or for products and components which als or components, whether the claim TY-B (specify Horizontal Sidewall or
have been subject to misuse, improper is made in contract, tort, strict liability Vertical Sidewall) Sprinkler with (spec-
installation, corrosion, or which have or any other legal theory. ify type of finish or coating), P/N (spec-
not been installed, maintained, modi-
This warranty will apply to the full ex- ify from Table C).
fied or repaired in accordance with ap-
plicable Standards of the National Fire tent permitted by law. The invalidity, in
whole or part, of any portion of this Recessed Escutcheon:
Protection Association, and/or the Specify: Style 10 Recessed Escutch-
standards of any other Authorities warranty will not affect the remainder.
eon with (specify*) finish, P/N (spec-
Having Jurisdiction. Materials found ify*).
by TFBP to be defective shall be either
repaired or replaced, at TFBPs sole * Refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP770.
option. TFBP neither assumes, nor
authorizes any person to assume for it, Sprinkler Wrench:
any other obligation in connection with Specify: W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench,
the sale of products or parts of prod- P/N 56-000-6-387.
ucts. TFBP shall not be responsible for
sprinkler system design errors or inac- Specify: W-Type 7 Sprinkler Wrench,
curate or incomplete information sup- P/N 56-850-4-001.
plied by Buyer or Buyers repre-
sentatives.
In no event shall TFBP be liable, in
contract, tort, strict liability or under

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