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Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST Nozzles
Type ULF AM30
Automatic (Closed)
General
Description
TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Nozzles Type ULF AM30 are closed
(automatic) nozzles intended for use
with engineered, water-mist systems.
They are low-pressure nozzles that
utilize a single fluid jet impinging on a
diffuser to produce a spray having a
range of water droplet sizes suitable
for the control of Class A fires and the
protection of data centers.
It is recommended that the end user
be consulted with respect to the suit-
ability of the materials of construction
for any given corrosive environment.
The effects of ambient temperature,
concentration of chemicals, and gas/
chemical velocity should be consid-
ered, at a minimum, along with the cor-
rosive nature to which the nozzles may
be exposed.
NOTICE
The TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Nozzles Type ULF AM30 de­scribed
herein must be installed and main-
tained in compliance with this docu-
ment and with the applicable standards
of the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION (NFPA), in addition to
the standards of any authorities having
jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair
the performance of these devices.
The design of individual water mist
systems can vary considerably,
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 fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely.
Page 1 of 2 AUGUST 2018 TFP2201
Contacts
depending on the characteristics and
nature of the hazard and the basic
purpose of the water mist system.
Because of these variations, the design
of water mist systems for fire protec-
tion must only be performed by expe-
rienced designers who thoroughly
understand the limitations as well as
capabilities of such systems.
The owner is responsible for main-
taining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating con-
dition. Contact the installing contrac-
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.
Approvals Temperature Bulb
The TYCO Type ULF AM30 AQUA- Rating Fluid Color
MIST Nozzles in a 57°C (135°F) tem- 57°C (135°F) Orange
perature rating and in a natural brass
finish is VdS approved when used as 68°C (155°F) Red
part of an engineered wet pipe low 79°C (175°F) Yellow
pressure system. Testing was per-
formed in accordance with VdS Test 93°C (200°F) Green
Protocol, “Fire tests for false floors and 141°C (286°F) Blue
false ceilings as a completion of the fire
182°C (360°F) Mauve
tests ‘Office, OH1’ and similar,” dated
December 6, 2007. TABLE A
TEMPERATURE RATING
The TYCO Type ULF AM30 AQUA-
MIST Nozzles in a 57°C (135°F) or SELECTION
68°C (155°F) temperature rating and in
a natural brass finish are FM Approved Physical Characteristics
Frame ���������������������������������������������������������Brass
for the protection of data processing
Strainer ���������������������������������������������������� Copper
equipment rooms/halls in either wet Orifice Insert ���������������������������������������������Bronze
pipe or single-interlock preaction con- Button �������������������������������������������������������Bronze
figurations. Testing for the single-inter- Sealing Assembly. . Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
lock preaction data center application Ejection Spring ���������������������������� Stainless Steel
was conducted in accordance with FM Bulb ������������������������������������������������������������� Glass
Approvals 5560 “Approval Standard for Diffuser �����������������������������������������������������Bronze
Loading Screw �����������������������������������������Bronze
Water Mist Systems.”
The smallest waterway (orifice) diam-
Technical eter of the Orifice Insert is nominally
4,4 mm (0.172 in.). The diameter of the
Data Inlet Strainer perforations is nominally
3,2 mm (0.125 in.).
Discharge Coefficient
K=8,5 lpm/bar1/2 (K=0.59 gpm/psi1/2 )
Design
Thread Connection
1/2 Inch NPT Criteria
Finish Obtain guidance for the design of a
Natural Brass water mist system that utilizes the
Temperature Ratings TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Refer to Table A Nozzles Type ULF AM30 from the Tech-
nical Services department.
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DIFFUSER
SHAPE
WRENCH RECESS
(USE ONLY
END "A")
1.22"
(31,0 mm)
FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 6 WRENCH
7 Components:
8
1 - Strainer Frequent visual inspections are recom­
1-11/16" 6 2 - Orifice Insert mended to be initially performed for
(42,9 mm) 9
3 - Frame nozzles installed in potentially corro­
WRENCH 5 4 - Button sive atmospheres to verify the integ­
2-3/8" FLATS 5 - Sealing rity of the materials of construction
(60,3 mm) 4 Assembly and finish as they may be affected by
6 - Bulb the corrosive conditions present for a
11/16"
3 7 - Loading given installation. Thereafter, annual
(17,5 mm)
Screw inspections per applicable standards
2 8 - Diffuser are required, in addition to inspec­
11/16" 9 - Ejection
(17,5 mm)
1/2" NPT tions required by the authority having
7/16" (11,1 mm) Spring
NOMINAL 1 jurisdiction.
MAKE-IN The owner is responsible for the
inspection, testing, and maintenance of
FIGURE 1
their fire protection system and devices
TYPE ULF AM30 AQUAMIST NOZZLE
in compliance with this document, as
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
well as with the applicable standards
of any other authorities having juris­
Installation Care and diction. Contact the installing contrac­
tor or product manufacturer with any
TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Nozzles Type ULF AM30 must be
Maintenance questions.
Water mist systems should be in­
installed in accordance with this TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST spected, tested, and maintained by a
section. Nozzles Type ULF AM30 must be main­ qualified Inspection Service in accor­
Do not install any bulb type nozzle if tained and serviced in accordance with dance with local requirements and/or
the bulb is cracked or there is a loss this section. national codes.
of liquid from the bulb. With the nozzle Before closing a fire protection system
held horizontally, a small air bubble
should be present. The diameter of
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system
Limited
the air bubble is approximately 1,6 mm
(1/16 in.) for the 57°C (135°F) to 2,4 mm
that it controls, obtain permission to
shut down the affected fire protection
Warranty
(3/32 in.) for the 182°C (360°F) temper­ system from the proper authorities For warranty terms and conditions, visit
ature ratings. and notify all personnel who may be www.tyco-fire.com.
A leak-tight 1/2 inch NPT nozzle joint affected by this action.
should be obtained by applying a min­
imum-to-maximum torque of 9,5 to
Nozzles which are found to be leaking
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion
Ordering
19,0 Nm (7 to 14 lb-ft). Higher levels
of torque can distort the nozzle inlet
must be replaced. Procedure
Automatic nozzles must never be Contact your local distributor for avail­
and cause leakage or impairment of
painted, plated, coated, or other­ ability. When placing an order, indicate
the nozzle.
wise altered after leaving the factory. the full product name and part number
Type ULF AM30 Modified nozzles must be replaced. (P/N).
The Type ULF AM30 AQUAMIST Nozzles that have been exposed to
Nozzles must be installed in accor­ corrosive products of combustion, but Type ULF AM30 AQUAMIST Nozzles
dance with the following instructions: have not operated, should be replaced Specify: Type ULF AM30 AQUA­
if they cannot be completely cleaned MIST Nozzle with Natural Brass finish,
Step 1. Install the Type ULF AM30 in the (specify) temperature rating, P/N
by wiping the nozzle with a cloth or by
upright position as shown in Figure 1. (specify):
brushing it with a soft bristle brush.
Step 2. With pipe thread sealant 57°C (135°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-230-1-135
Care must be exercised to avoid
ap­p lied to the pipe threads, hand- 68°C (155°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-230-1-155
damage to the nozzles before, during,
tighten the nozzle into the nozzle fitting. 79°C (175°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-230-1-175
and after installation. Nozzles damaged 93°C (200°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-230-1-200
Step 3. Tighten the nozzle into the by dropping, striking, wrench twist/ 141°C (286°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-230-1-286
nozzle fitting using only the W-Type 6 slippage, or the like, must be replaced. 182°C (360°F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49-230-1-360
Wrench (Ref. to Figure 2). With refer­ Also, replace any nozzle that has a Wrench
ence to Figure 1, apply the W-Type 6 cracked bulb or that has lost liquid from Specify: W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench,
Wrench to the wrench flats. its bulb (Ref. Installation section). P/N 56-000-6-387

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