tyca. Worldwide voridwide | wyry.tyco-fre.com Ultra K17 — 16.8 K-factor Upright Control Mode Specific Application Sprinkler Standard Response, 155°F (68°C) & 200°F (93°C) General Description The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17, Standard Response, Upright Controi Mode Specific Application Sprinkler (Ret. Figure 1) is an automatic sprin- ler of the frangible bulb type. It is intended for use witn National Fire Pro= tection Association Control Mode Spe- cific Application installation criteria for the protection of high piled storage. It may also be utilized as a 16.8 K-fac- tor, upright, standard response storage sprinkler in accordance wth Factory Mutual Loss Prevention Data Sheets. ‘See FM 2-0 and 8-9 for specific design {and installation ertria The Ultra K17 Sprinkler can provide a higher level of protection than other standard spray sprinklers and, in some cases, it can provide an economi- cal advantage by eliminating in-rack sprinklers. ‘Applications for the Ultra K17 Upright Control Mode Specific Application Sprinkler are expanding beyond the current specific application listings/ approvals. For information regard- Ing research fire tests which may be acceptable to an authority having uris- diction, please contact the Technical Services Department IMPORTANT Refer to Technical Data Sheet ‘TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to regulatory and health information, 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 installation can permanently damage a sprinkler system or its compo- nents and cause the sprinkler to fail to operate in a fre situation or cause itto operate prematurely. 1ot4 The Ula KY? Standard Response, Tei A Siandare Response SR ete oe Sec ea ieee te caisanr eemplares wins Socom and aan ae Se ee euctad Ere Patch ccctuer iusaiion's the slancad of any actors having Jonathon takeetse ry inp Iasurormance these sonken The owner is responsible for mai: ining tothe prolocton sytem td doves in prober operating con Moone Cette he batts eae: eer one aac ot ooy wie Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN) Refer to Table A for sprinkler identification Technical Data ‘Approvals. UL and C-UL Listed FMand NYC Approved Retar to Table C for specife details on laboratory listings and approvals. The approvals apaly to the service conditions, indicated in the Design Criteria section. Finish Natural Brass AUGUST 2018 Physical Characteristics Seung Aiseniy Seniim Nak wiERLON Additional Technical Data te Table A for adaltional technical Operation The glass bulb contains a fluid that ‘expands when exposed to heat, When the rated temperature is reached, the fluid expands sufficiently o shatter the glass bulb, allowing the sprinkler to Activate and flow water. TFP330TFP330 Page 2 of 4 17 Frame ° 2 > Button se 3 - Sealing Assembly . 4° Bubb 4 ve 5 Deflector ° (12,7 mm) ‘Compression Serew" + Temperature rating indeates on detector NOMINAL MAKE-IN T waencn aie: TAT NPT cross SECTION vueRaHT FIGURE 1 ULTRA K1T7, 155°F (68°C) & 200°F (93°C), UPRIGHT SPRINKLER (T¥7153) Design item Description Criteria Sprinkler Identitcation Number (SIN) UL and C-UL Listing Requirements The TYCO 16.8 Keactor, Utra KIT Ietacter gpm? (pm/oar) 76.8 gpnies 418 mbar) Standard Response, Upright Control rer Mode Specific Application Sprin- ‘Temperature Rating *F (°C) OOF es") kler may be installed in accordance 200°F (03°C) With NFBA 12 "Control Mode Specific Tread Si 24 n NPT Application Spine (or Storage Uso)” requirements to provide ceiling only SprnkerGrntation pig protection (that ie, no In-rack sprine Kaers) for high pled storage occupan- | Maximum Wiking Pressure, psi (oa) 175 psi (i299 cies (Solid-ped. palletized and rack Storage including but not limited to ora poh Grass FIV end Group A plastics) using the criteria from NEPA 13. Refer to TABLE A Sable & for additonal information ULTRA K17 UPRIGHT SPRINKLER FM Approval Requirements | TECHNICAL DATA The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17 Sprinklers may be installed with the applicable storage sprinkler guide- lines provided by Factory Mutual. (FM duidelines may differ from ULand C-UL Listing criteria)TFP330 Page 3 of 4 Storage pe NPA FM Gioba Sprinter ype csa storage response Type sa oA system ype wet an ry Wet and ry Temperature Rating“ 60) pete tesoy sr esroy (Open Frame (Le. no solid shelves) Single, Double, Mulsple-How, or Portable Rack Storage of Refer to NFPA 13, Refer to FM 2-0 and 8-9 Glass FIV'and Group A or Plastics Solid Pie or Palletized Storage of| Peet rae Refer to NFPA 13, Referto FM 2-9 and 8-8 lee Pate Storage Refer to NFPA 18 Refer to FM 2-0, 8-8, and 8-24 Rubber Tire Storage Refer to NFPA 13, Refer to FM 2-0 and 8-3, Roll Paper Storage (eter to the Standard) Refer to NFPA 18 Referto FM 8-21 Flammable/lgitable Liquid Storage (Refer tothe Standar<) Retr to NFPASO Refer to FM 7-28 Aerosol Storage (Refer tothe Standare) Refer to NFPA 308, Refer to FM 7-81 ‘Automotive Componerts in Portable Racks (Control mode only; eter to the Standard) Refer to NEPA 13 NA TABLE B ULTRA K17 UPRIGHT SPRINKLER COMMODITY SELECTION AND DESIGN CRITERIA OVERVIEW ‘SPRINKLER FINISH BULB. NATURAL BRASS WITH TYPE TEMPERATURE | iauID (CHROME DEFLECTOR 155°F 68°C) | Red 34 UPRIGHT K16.8 (TY7153) 20°F 30) | Groen 1.2.34 TABLE C LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS (Refer to the Design Criteria section)TFP330 Page 4 of 4 FIGURE 2 W-TYPE 8 SPRINKLER WRENCH Installation The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17, Standard Response. Upright Controi Mode Specific Application Sprinkler must be installed in accordance with this section, General instructions 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 alr bubble should be present, The diameter of the air bubble is approximately 1/16 in, (1,6 mm). A leakctight 3/4 in, NPT sprinkler joint should be obtained by applying a min- imum-to-maximum torque of 7 to 14 Ib-f(8,5 to 18,0 Nem). Higher levels of que can distort the sprinkler Inlat with consequent leakage or impairment of the sprinkler. Step 1. With pipe thread sealant applied to the pipe threads, hand tighten the Ultra K17 Sprinkler into the sprinkler fiting Step 2. Using the W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench (Ret. Figure 2) applied to the sprinkler Wrench Flats (Ret. Figure 1), tighten the Ultra K17 Sprinkler into the sprinkler fiting Care and Maintenance The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17, Standard Response, Upright Control Mode Specific Application Sprinkler must be maintained and serviced in accordance with this section Before closing a fre protection system main control valve for maintenance ‘ork on the fire protection system that itcontrols, permission to shut down the affected fire protection systems must be obtained trom the proper authorities and all personnel wno may be affected by this action must be notified. ‘Sprinklers that are found to be leaking (oF exhibiting visible signs of corosion must be replaced. Automatic sprinklers must never be painted, plated, coated, or other- wise akored after leaving the factory. Modified 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 damage to the sprinklers before, during, and after installation. Sprin- klors damaged by dropping, striking, wrench twistslippage, or the ike, must be replaced. Also, replace any sprinkler that has a cracked bulb or that has lost liquid from its bulb. Refer to instalation ‘section for adcitional information, ‘The owner is responsible for the inspec- tion, testing, and maintenance of thelr fire protection system and devices in compliance with this document, as well as with the applicable standards (of the National Fire Protection Assoc ation, such a NFPA 25, in addition to the standards of any other authorities having jurisdiction. Contact the install. ing contractor or product manufacturer with any questions. ‘Automatic sprinkler systems are rec- ‘ommended to be inspected, tested, land maintained by a qualified Inspec: tion Service in accordance wth local requirements and/or national codes. Limited Warranty For warranty terms and conditions, vist wwwtyeo-fie.com Ordering Procedure Contact your local distributor for aval- ability. When placing an order, indicate full product name and Part Number (PN) Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT Thread Connections Specify: Ultra K17 (TY7153), K = 16.8, Upright Control Mode Specific Appl: cation Sprinkler, Standard Response, (specify) temperature rating, P/N (speci) 195° (¢"0) 200°F (88'6) Sprinkler Wrench Specity: W-Type 8 Sprinkler Wrench, P/N 56-892-1-001 === — johnson Ml Controls