General Description

Series TY-B, 5.6 K-factor Upright Sprinklers Standard Response, Standard Coverage

The TYCO Series TY-B, 5.6 K-factor, Upright (TY315) and Pendent (TY325) Sprinklers described in this data sheet are standard response, standard coverage, decorative 5 mm glass bulb type spray sprinklers designed for use in light, ordinary, or extra hazard, commercial occupancies such as banks, hotels, shopping malls, factories, refineries, and chemical plants.

The recessed version of the Series TY-B Pendent Sprinkler, where applicable, is intended for use in areas with a finished ceiling. This recessed pendent sprinkler uses one of the following:

• A two-piece Style 15 Recessed Escutcheon with recessed adjustment up to 5/8 in. (15,9 mm) from the flush pendent position.
• A two-piece Style 20 Recessed Escutcheon with recessed adjustment up to 1/2 in. (12,7 mm) from the flush pendent position.

The adjustment provided by the Recessed Escutcheon reduces the accuracy to which the fixed pipe drops to the sprinklers must be cut. 

Intermediate level versions of Series TY-B Sprinklers are described in Technical Data Sheet TFP352. Sprinkler guards and shields are described in Technical Data Sheet TFP780.

NOTICE

The Series TY-B Sprinklers described herein must be installed and maintained in compliance with this document, as well as with the applicable standards of the National Fire Protection Association, in addition to the standards of any other authorities having jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair the performance of these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintaining their fire protection system and devices in proper operating condition. Contact the installing contractor or product manufacturer with any questions.

Sprinkler Identification Numbers (SINs) 

• TY315 Upright 5 6K, 1/2 in NPT
• TY325 Pendent 5 6K, 1/2 in NPT
  
  

Technical Data

Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12.1 bar)
250 psi (17.2 bar)*
* The maximum working pressure of 250 psi (17.2 bar) only applies to the listing by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

Discharge Coefficient
K = 5.6 GPM/psi½ (80,6 LPM/bar½)

Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A in datasheet
Finishes
Sprinkler: Refer to Table B in datasheet
Recessed Escutcheon: White Coated, Black Coated, Chrome Plated, or Brass Plated

Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass/Copper
Sealing Assembly . . . Stainless Steel w/TEFLON
Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze

Operation

The glass bulb contains a fluid which 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 water to flow. 

Design Criteria

The TYCO Series TY-B, 5.6 K-factor, Upright (TY315) and Pendent (TY325) Sprinklers are intended for fire protection systems designed in accordance with the standard installation rules recognized by the applicable Listing or Approval agency (e.g., UL Listing is based on the requirements of NFPA 13, and FM Approval is based on the requirements of the FM Loss Prevention Data Sheets). Only the Style 15 or Style 20 Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable, is to be used for recessed pendent installations.

For more details and further reading, refer to the Attachments.