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Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST System
for the Protection of
Data Processing Equipment Rooms/Halls
Table of
Contents
Sections
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FM Approval &
Application Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Protection Objectives . . . . . . . . . 2
System Components . . . . . . . . . . 2
General System
Design Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Care & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 14
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Ordering Procedure . . . . . . . . . 14
Figures
Conceptual View of
Hot Aisle Containment
AQUAMIST System . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conceptual View of
Cold Aisle Containment
AQUAMIST System . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Above-Floor Design Criteria . . . . 4
Hot Aisle Containment System
below Grated Ceiling . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hot Aisle Containment System
below Grated Ceiling –
Elevation View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Below-Floor Area-of-Coverage
Design Criteria –
Cable Tray Between Grates . . . . 9
Below-Floor Area-of-Coverage
Design Criteria –
Cable Tray under Grates . . . . . . 10
Below-Floor Local Application
Design Criteria – AM29 . . . . . . . 12
Below-Floor Local Application
Design Criteria – AM30 . . . . . . . 13
Graphs
Type ULF AM29
Obstruction Criteria...................... 5
Type ULF AM30
Obstruction Criteria...................... 8
Page 1 of 14
Training
Training provided by Tyco Fire Protec-
tion Products (TFPP) is mandatory prior
to bidding, designing, procurement of
components, installation, and main-
taining of TYCO Ultra Low Flow (ULF)
AQUAMIST Water Mist Systems. These
systems are unique in their intent and
design. Anyone involved at any level
must thoroughly understand the limita-
tions and capabilities of such systems.
FM Approval &
Application
Criteria
The TYCO Type ULF AM29 and
Type ULF AM30 AQUAMIST Nozzles
are listed by FM Approvals to be used
as part of an engineered, wet or preac-
tion water mist system. These systems
may be considered for use in data
processing equipment rooms and
related facilities, which include control
rooms, process control rooms, diag-
nostic equipment, and critical systems
and equipment associated with data
centers. The FM Approval applies
to the service conditions described
below and in the System Design Cri-
teria section.
Cables
All grouped cables and cable trays
(power and data) are to be installed
in accordance with FM Global Prop-
erty Loss Prevention Data Sheet 5-31,
“Cable and Bus Bars.” The commu-
nication and data cables used in the
protected data processing equipment
room/hall must meet one of the follow-
ing criteria:
• FM Approved Group 1-4910, or
• FM Approved Group 1, or
• plenum-rated cable Listed to
Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
Standard 910, or
• cable that has a maximum flame
spread distance of 1,5 m (5 ft.) or
less when tested in accordance
with NFPA 262 “Standard Method
MAY 2015
Contacts
of Test for Flame Travel and Smoke
of Wires and Cables for Use in Air-
Handling Spaces,” or
• propagating cable with a maximum
Fire Propagating Index (FPI) of 24
in accordance with FM Approval
Standard 3972, “Test Standard for
Cable Fire Propagation”
Occupancy and Storage
The TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
System for the Protection of Data Pro-
cessing Equipment Rooms/Halls is
only suitable for the protection of data
processing equipment and power and
data cables. For this reason, there are
restrictions on how packaging and
waste is stored.
New data processing equipment with
packaging awaiting installation are to
be located in storage and staging areas
separate from data processing equip-
ment rooms (i.e., where fire involving
the storage will not expose critical
equipment). Where storage and staging
areas are not available, limit in-process
packaged equipment in data process-
ing equipment rooms to a temporary
basis with regular removal of the pack-
aging during the installation.
NOTICE
The TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUA-
MIST System described herein must
be installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document and with the
standards recognized by the authority
having jurisdiction (i.e., CEN/TS 14972
“Fixed Firefighting Systems – Watermist
Systems – Design and Installation” or
NFPA 750 “Water Mist Fire Protection
Systems”). Failure to do so may impair
the performance of this system.
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.
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Protection
Objectives
The TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
System is designed to protect above-
floor and below-floor configurations as
well as hot aisle and cold aisle setups
when installed in accordance with the
System Design Criteria. Conceptual
views of hot and cold aisle contain-
ment systems are shown in Figures 1
and 2, respectively. This system also
protects concealed spaces up to 1 m
(3.3 ft.) in height within the data pro-
cessing equipment rooms/halls.
Copies of the fire test report are avail-
able upon request from the Technical
Services department.
System
Components
• TYCO Type ULF AM29 and/or
Type ULF AM30 Nozzles
(Refer to Technical Data Sheets
TFP2229 and TFP2201.)
• T YCO AQUAMIST Mist Con-
trol Center (MCC)
(Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2270.)
In cases where local Approvals are
required, other FM Approved pump
skids may be used.
• TYCO Preaction System with DV-5
Deluge Valve Single Interlock, Super-
vised – Electric Actuation
(Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP1420.)
• FM Approved detection equipment
• TYCO Flexible Hose Connections
(Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP720.)
TYCO Flexible Hose Connections
are only FM Approved at a maximum
service pressure of 12 bar (175 psi)
and can therefore only be used in
systems where the supply is no
greater than 12 bar (175 psi). TYCO
Flexible Hose Connections cannot
be used in conjunction with the
TYCO AQUAMIST MCC Pump Skid.
General System
Design Criteria
System Type
Wet pipe or single interlock dry pipe
preaction with a maximum 30-second
water delivery delay
Data Processing Equipment
Room/Hall Construction
Data processing equipment rooms/
halls and related facilities are to be
constructed using noncombustible
materials. Particular attention should
be given to using plenum rated wires/
cables, plenum rated raceways /
routing assemblies, non-fire-propagat-
ing hot/cold aisle containment materi-
als, and noncombustible filters and
insulation. Plastic materials, including
those of fire-retardant composition,
can produce large quantities of smoke
and should not be used. If plastic mate-
rials are used, ensure they are specifi-
cation tested to FM Approval Standard
4910, “Cleanroom Materials Flamma-
bility Test Protocol” (FM4910 plastics).
Suspended ceilings are to be con-
structed of Class I materials.
Floors, raised floors, and structural
supporting members of raised floors
are to be constructed of noncombus-
tible materials. Whenever possible,
cable raceways and routing assemblies
should be constructed of noncombus-
tible materials. When cable raceways
and routing assemblies must be con-
structed of plastic, one of the following
options should be used:
• FM Approvals 4910 specifications
tested plastics listed in the Building
Materials section of the Approval
Guide (FM4910 plastics), or
• Plenum-rated plastic raceways
listed to Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) Standard 2024
Maximum System Size
52,000 ft.2 (4830 m2)
Sizes for System
Pipe (Tube) and Fittings
Mains and branchlines are to be
minimum DN20 (3/4 inch) pipe or tube
size.
NOTICE
Failure to use the appropriately sized
nozzle drop nipples may impair system
performance by restricting flow to the
nozzle inlet strainer.
When nozzles are installed inside
outlets of tee fittings, the tee fittings
must be such that the nozzle inlet
strainer does not protrude into the
inside of the pipe (tube) run.
When nozzles are installed in elbow
fittings, the elbow fittings must be of
a type that will allow clearance for the
nozzle inlet strainer.
Material for System
Pipe (Tube) and Fittings
Selection and installation of pipe (tube)
and fittings must be in accordance with
the specifications of NFPA 750 “Water
Mist Fire Protection Systems.”
GRINNELL G-PRESS Press-Fit Stain-
less Steel Pipe and Fittings or threaded
Schedule 40S Type 304 or 316 stain-
less steel pipe per ASTM A312 with
minimum Class 150 threaded cast
stainless steel fittings per MSS SP-114
may be used. Additionally, stainless
steel pipe per DIN 17440 and stainless
steel fittings per ISO 49 may be used.
The sealant used for making up
threaded stainless steel pipe connec-
tions must be of a type that is rated for
use with stainless steel.
Plain-end Schedule 5S or 10S Type
316 stainless steel pipe per ASTM A312
with minimum Class 150 socket weld
cast stainless steel fittings per MSS
SP-114 may be used.
These combinations of stainless steel
pipe and Class 150 fittings are suitable
for use at a maximum service pressure
of 20,7 bar (300 psi) and a maximum
ambient service temperature of 66oC
(150oF).
Water Supply
The water supply must be taken from
a source that is equivalent in quality to
a potable source with respect to par-
ticulate and dissolved solids.
FM Approved pumps and pump con-
trollers must conform to the applicable
requirements of NFPA 20 “Standard
for the Installation of Stationary Pumps
for Fire Protection”. Water tanks must
conform to the applicable requirements
of NFPA 22, “Standard for Water Tanks
for Private Fire Protection.”
Hangers
Selection and installation of the piping
system hangers must be FM Approved
and in accordance with the specifica-
tions of NFPA 13, “Standard for the
Installation of Sprinkler Systems,”
except that the term “nozzle” is to be
substituted for “sprinkler.”
Valves and Pressure Gauges
Valves, valve identification, and pres-
sure gauges must be FM Approved and
conform to the applicable requirements
of NFPA 15, “Standard for Water Spray
Fixed Systems for Fire Protection.”
Corrosion Resistance
The Type ULF AM29 is only to be used
in environments for which the materi-
als of construction specified in Tech-
nical Data Sheet TFP2229 will provide
acceptable corrosion resistance. Any
questions should be referred to the
Technical Services department. The
pipe (tube), fittings, hangers, and
hanger components must be suitable
for use in the application environment.
The Type ULF AM30 is only to be used
in environments for which the materi-
als of construction specified in Tech-
nical Data Sheet TFP2201 will provide
acceptable corrosion resistance. Any
questions should be referred to the
Technical Services department. The
pipe (tube), fittings, hangers, and
hanger components must be suitable
for use in the application environment.
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LOOSE SEAL BARRIER

FOR PRESSURE BALANCE

CRAC COLD AISLE SERVER HOT AISLE SERVER COLD AISLE

CABINET CABINET
(SIDE VIEW) (SIDE VIEW)

FIGURE 1
CONCEPTUAL VIEW OF HOT AISLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM

LOOSE SEAL BARRIER

FOR PRESSURE BALANCE

CRAC HOT AISLE SERVER COLD AISLE SERVER HOT AISLE

CABINET CABINET
(SIDE VIEW) (SIDE VIEW)

FIGURE 2
CONCEPTUAL VIEW OF COLD AISLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM
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3,7 x 3,7 m
(12 x 12 ft)
MAX.
TOP OF CABLE TRAY

CEILING
44 to 102 mm
NOZZLE 1,75 m (1.75 to 4 in)
(5.74 ft) DIFFUSER-
MIN. DISTANCE TO-CEILING
CABLE
DISTANCE
TRAY

5,0 m (16.40 ft)

SERVER SERVER MAX. HEIGHT
CABINET CABINET
*1,5 m/s (4.92 fps) (SIDE VIEW) (SIDE VIEW)
MAX. VELOCITY

RAISED
FLOOR

AIRFLOW * AIRFLOW * 1,0 m (3.28 ft)

MAX. HEIGHT

FIGURE 3
ULF AQUAMIST FOR DATA CENTERS
TYPICAL ABOVE-FLOOR DESIGN CRITERIA

Hydraulic Calculations Waterflow Alarms Above-floor

Hydraulic calculations for the water
mist system are to be made as part
of the design of the piping system,
to verify that the minimum required
flowing pressure is available at each
nozzle in the design area.
• Where the water flow velocity does
not exceed 7,6 m/s (25 ft./sec.),
hydraulic calculations may be made
using the Hazen-Williams formula.
• Where the water flow velocity
exceeds 7,6 m/s (25 ft./sec.), the
hydraulic calculations are to be
made using the Darcy-Weisbach
formula.
When designing hydraulically balanced
wet and single interlock preaction
water mist systems using FM Approved
calculation methods, such as Tyco’s
SprinkCALC software, the water deliv-
ery delay to the most remote nozzle will
not exceed 30 seconds. According to
FM Global Property Loss Prevention
Data Sheet 5-32, Table 1 (July 2012),
water will fill the piping system upon
detection activation in a single interlock
preaction system; therefore, when the
nozzles activate, water will be ready for
discharge resulting in a water delivery
delay of no more than 30 seconds.
Waterflow alarm systems are to be
installed, tested, and maintained in
accordance with CEN or NFPA stan-
dards, as applicable.
Flushing Connection
Systems with underground water
supply connections are to be provided
with a suitable flushing connection at
the inlet to the automatic water control
valve for the system. The flushing con-
nection is to be of sufficient size to
establish a flow rate not less than the
water demand rate of the system.
NOTICE
Suitable provision is to be made for
the disposal of flushing water. Flush-
ing water must be directed such that
it will not cause accidental damage to
property or danger to persons.
Design Criteria
Nozzle Type
ULF AM29
Protection Area
Unlimited
Nozzle Temperature Ratings
57°C (135°F) and 68°C (155°F)
Nozzle Orientation
The TYCO Type ULF AM29 Nozzle is
to be installed in the pendent position.
Nozzle Spacing and Location
Type ULF AM29 Nozzles are to be
installed at a maximum spacing of
3,7 m x 3,7 m (12 ft. x 12 ft.), with a
maximum distance of 1,8 m (6 ft.) from
walls. The minimum spacing to prevent
non-operation of adjacent nozzles is
1,8 m (6 ft.).
The diffuser-to-ceiling distance must
be 45 to 102 mm (1.75 to 4 in.).
A typical layout of the Above-Floor
Design is illustrated in Figure 3. These
design criteria also apply to cold aisle
systems.
Nozzle Pressure
7,6 to 17,2 bar (110 to 250 psi)

H H
V V
ELEVATION
400
BELOW DIFFUSER, MILLIMETERS
MAXIMUM DISTANCE 'V'
300
200
100
0 0
0,5 1,0
DISTANCE 'H'
TO OBSTRUCTION,
METERS
Construction
Ceilings are to be of smooth construc-
tion with a maximum slope of 5o (1/12).
The maximum height of the ceiling is
limited to 5 m (16.4 ft.).
Any installed cable trays must have a
minimum clearance of 1,75 m (5.75 ft.)
from the ceiling.
The TYCO ULF AQUAMIST System
for the Protection of Data Process-
ing Equipment Rooms/Halls is
FM Approved for the protection of sin-
gle-tier cable trays only.
Design Demand
The water supply shall be capable of
supplying 60 minutes of water to the
most remote eighteen (18) nozzles in
the system.
Ventilation
The ULF AQUAMIST System designed
to protect data processing equip-
ment rooms and related facilities can
be installed in data processing equip-
ment rooms/halls that have a maximum
horizontal air flow of 1,2 m/s (4 ft./sec.)
and a maximum upward air velocity of
1,5 m/s (4.9 ft./sec.) through the perfo-
rated floor openings. For rooms/halls
where ventilation exceeds these limits,
an automatic interlock for the shutdown
of the ventilation system must be pro-
vided in the protected area.
OR
15
BELOW DIFFUSER, INCHES
MAXIMUM DISTANCE 'V'
10
5
1,5 2,0
GRAPH A
TYPE ULF AM29
OBSTRUCTION CRITERIA
Obstructions
The maximum allowable vertical and
horizontal distance that the bottom of a
continuous or non-continuous obstruc-
tion can be away from the Type ULF
AM29 diffuser is provided in Graph A.
Non-continuous features at the ceiling
such as columns and light fixtures are
not considered obstructions.
Hot Aisle
Containment System
Protection
Hot aisle containment systems are
designed so that physical barriers
divide the hot air exhausted from the
data processing equipment from the
cooler supply air flowing into the equip-
ment racks. A typical layout is shown
in Figure 1. To protect hot aisle con-
tainment systems, the nozzle spacing
is altered from the typical above-floor
layout to the layouts as illustrated in
Figures 4 and 5.
Construction
Ceilings above the hot aisle are typi-
cally grated. Ceilings outside of the hot
aisle containment system are to be of
smooth construction with a maximum
slope of 5o (1/12). The barriers dividing
the hot aisle from the cooler supply air
are considered walls.
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H
H
V
V
ELEVATION
6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
DISTANCE 'H'
TO OBSTRUCTION,
INCHES
The maximum height of the ceiling is
limited to 5 m (16.4 ft.).
Any installed cable trays must have a
minimum clearance of 1,75 m (5.75 ft.)
from the ceiling.
Nozzle Spacing and Location
Type ULF AM29 Nozzles are to be
installed within the hot aisle contain-
ment system at a maximum spacing
of 1,22 m (4 ft.) x 1,22 m (4 ft.), with
a maximum distance of 0,61 m (2 ft.)
from walls.
Type ULF AM29 Nozzles are to be
installed outside of the hot aisle con-
tainment system at a maximum spacing
of 3,7 m x 3,7 m (12 ft. x 12 ft.), with a
maximum distance of 1,8 m (6 ft.) from
walls. The minimum spacing to prevent
non-operation of adjacent nozzles is
1,8 m (6 ft.).
The diffuser-to-ceiling distance must
be 45 to 102 mm (1.75 to 4 in.).
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OUTSIDE
FLOOR
AREA

PLASTIC GRATED NOZZLE BELOW

WALL CEILING GRATED CEILING

0,6 m
CONTAINMENT (2 ft)
SERVER MAX.

1,8 m 0,6 m
(6 ft) CONTAINMENT
SERVER (2 ft)
MAX. MAX.

NOZZLE
1,2 m
(4 ft)
MAX.

3,7 m 3,7 m 1,8 m

(12 ft) (12 ft) (6 ft)
MAX. MAX. MAX.

OUTSIDE
FLOOR WALL
AREA

FIGURE 4
ULF AQUAMIST FOR DATA CENTERS
TYPICAL HOT AISLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM BELOW GRATED CEILING
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3,7 m 1,8 m GRATED PLASTIC

(12 ft) (6 ft) CEILING WALL CEILING
MAX. MAX.
TOP OF CABLE TRAY

44 to 102 mm
NOZZLE 1,75 m (1.75 to 4 in)
(5.74 ft) DIFFUSER-
MIN. DISTANCE TO-CEILING
CABLE
DISTANCE
TRAY

5,0 m (16.40 ft)

SERVER SERVER MAX. HEIGHT
CABINET CABINET
(SIDE VIEW) (SIDE VIEW)

FIGURE 5
ULF AQUAMIST FOR DATA CENTERS
TYPICAL HOT AISLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM BELOW GRATED CEILING – ELEVATION VIEW

Below-floor The TYCO ULF AQUAMIST System Obstructions

Design Criteria
TFPP offers two protection schemes
for below-floor coverage in data pro-
cessing equipment rooms/halls, an
Area-of-Coverage Design and a Local
Application Design. The Area-of-Cov-
erage Design uses a square nozzle
spacing to be employed throughout an
entire below-floor area regardless of
cable tray size or location. The Local
Application Design uses linear nozzle
spacing and is designed to fit the spe-
cific cable trays in use. Either design
can be used alone or in conjunction
with an above-floor design. The design
criteria for both designs are explained
in the sections that follow.
Floor Height
1,0 m (3.3 ft.)
Protection Area
Unlimited
Nozzle Pressure
7,6 to 17,2 bar (110 to 250 psi)
Construction
The TYCO ULF AQUAMIST System
for the Protection of Data Process-
ing Equipment Rooms/Halls is
FM Approved for two below-floor con-
struction scenarios. The first type fea-
tures cable trays installed between floor
grates, which is illustrated in Figure 6.
The second type features cable trays
installed directly below floor grates,
which is illustrated in Figure 7.
for the Protection of Data Process-
ing Equipment Rooms/Halls is
FM Approved for the protection of sin-
gle-tier cable trays only.
Design Demand
The system needs only to be designed
for the most demanding areas. In data
processing equipment rooms/halls that
have both above and below floor pro-
tection, both areas of protection shall
be considered during design. If a data
processing equipment room/hall is
designed only for below floor protec-
tion, the water supply shall be capable
of supplying 60 minutes of water to
the most remote minimum number of
nozzles in the system. For Area-of-Cov-
erage Design, the minimum number of
nozzles per design area is six (6). For
Local Application Design, the minimum
number of nozzles per design area is
four (4).
Ventilation
The ULF AQUAMIST System designed
to protect data processing equip-
ment rooms and related facilities
can be installed in data processing
equipment rooms/halls that have a
maximum upward air velocity of 1,5 m/s
(4.9 ft./sec.) through the perforated
floor openings. For rooms/halls where
ventilation exceeds these limits, an
automatic interlock for the shutdown
of the ventilation system must be pro-
vided in the protected raised floor area.
The maximum allowable vertical and
horizontal distance that the bottom
of a continuous or non-continuous
obstruction can be from the Type ULF
AM30 diffuser is provided in Graph B.
Non-continuous features at the ceiling
such as open web beams (minimum
70% open) are not to be considered
obstructions.
The maximum allowable vertical and
horizontal distance that the bottom of a
continuous or non-continuous obstruc-
tion can be away from the Type ULF
AM29 diffuser is provided in Graph A.
Non-continuous features at the ceiling
such as columns are not to be consid-
ered obstructions.
Area-of-Coverage Design
Nozzle Type
ULF AM30
Nozzle Temperature Ratings
57°C (135°F) and 68°C (155°F)
Nozzle Orientation
The Type ULF AM30 Nozzle is to be
installed in the upright position.
Nozzle Spacing and Location
Type ULF AM30 Nozzles are to be
installed at a maximum spacing of
3,7 x 3,7 m (12 x 12 ft.), with a maximum
distance of 1,8 m (6 ft.) from walls. The
minimum spacing to prevent non-oper-
ation of adjacent nozzles is 1,8 m (6
ft.). In scenarios where nozzle spacing
dictates that a nozzle be installed on
the floor grate (including the edge), the
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ELEVATION
BELOW DIFFUSER, MILLIMETERS

300

SYSTEM PRESSURE, BAR

BELOW DIFFUSER, INCHES

MAXIMUM DISTANCE 'V'

SYSTEM PRESSURE, PSI

MAXIMUM DISTANCE 'V'
8,6 12
250 125
10
200
10,3 8
150 150
12,1 6
175
100 4
13,8 200
50 15,5 2 225
17,2 250
0 0
0,2 0,4 0,6 0,8 1,0 1,2 1,4 1,6 1,8 2,0 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
DISTANCE 'H' DISTANCE 'H'
TO OBSTRUCTION, TO OBSTRUCTION,
METERS INCHES
GRAPH B
TYPE ULF AM30
OBSTRUCTION CRITERIA

nozzle shall not be installed further than
51 mm (2 in.) inset from the edge of
the grate.
The maximum distance from the dif-
fuser to the raised floor is 76 mm (3 in.).
Typical layouts of the Area-of-Coverage
design are illustrated in Figures 6 and 7.
Design Demand
There must be a minimum of six (6)
Type ULF AM30 Nozzles installed per
design area.
Local Application Design
Nozzle Type
ULF AM29 or ULF AM30
Nozzle Temperature Ratings
Type ULF AM29:
57°C (135°F) and 68°C (155°F)
Type ULF AM30:
57°C (135°F) and 68°C (155°F)
Nozzle Orientation
The Type ULF AM29 Nozzle is to be
installed in the pendent position.
The Type ULF AM30 Nozzle is to be
installed in the upright position.
Nozzle Spacing and Location
Type ULF AM29 Nozzles are to be
installed at a maximum linear spacing
of 2,4 m (8 ft.) with a maximum dis-
tance of 1,8 m (6 ft.) from walls. The
minimum spacing to prevent non-oper-
ation of adjacent nozzles is 1,8 m (6 ft.).
The Nozzles must be installed along
the length of the cable tray offset 0 to
0,3 m (0 to 12 in.) from the side of the
tray as shown in Figure 8.
The maximum distance from the Type Concealed Space
ULF AM29 Nozzle diffuser to the raised Design Criteria
floor is 197 mm (7.75 in.).
Nozzle Type
A typical layout of the AM29 Local Type ULF AM30 Nozzle
Application design is illustrated in
Figure 8. Nozzle Temperature Ratings
57°C (135°F) and 68°C (155°F)
Type ULF AM30 Nozzles are to be
installed at a maximum linear spacing Nozzle Orientation
The Type ULF AM30 Nozzle is to be
of 3,7 m (12 ft.), with a maximum dis-
installed in the upright position.
tance of 1,8 m (6 ft.) from walls. The
minimum spacing to prevent non-
Nozzle Pressure
operation of adjacent nozzles is 1,8 m
7,6 to 17,2 bar (110 to 250 psi)
(6 ft.). The nozzles must be installed
along the length of the cable tray offset Protection Area
0 to 0,3 m (0 to 12 in.) from the side of Unlimited
the tray as shown in Figure 9.
Nozzle Spacing and Location
The maximum distance from the Type Type ULF AM30 Nozzles are to be
ULF AM30 Nozzle diffuser to the raised installed at a maximum spacing of
floor is 76 mm (3 in.). 3,7 x 3,7 m (12 x 12 ft.), with a maximum
distance of 1,8 m (6 ft.) from walls. The
A typical layout of the AM30
Local Application design is illustrated minimum spacing to prevent non-oper-
in Figure 9. ation of adjacent nozzles is 1,8 m (6 ft.).
The maximum distance from the dif-
Design Demand
There must be a minimum of four (4) fuser to ceiling is 76 mm (3 in.).
Type ULF AM29 Nozzles or four (4) Design Demand
Type ULF AM30 Nozzles installed The water supply shall be capable of
along the length of the cable tray in the supplying 60 minutes of water to the
most hydraulically remote location per most remote six (6) nozzles in the
design area. system.
Construction
The concealed space is to be con-
structed with noncombustible
materials.
Ceilings are to be of smooth construc-
tion with a maximum slope of 5o (1/12).
The maximum height of the concealed
space is limited to 1 m (3.3 ft.).
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3,7 m (12 ft)

0 to 3,7 m MAX.
(0 to 12 ft)
3,7 m (12 ft)
MAX.

CABLE
TRAY NOTES:
0 to 3,7 m
UPRIGHT 1. NOZZLES CAN BE LOCATED
(0 to 12 ft)
NOZZLE 1 DIRECTLY BENEATH FLOOR
GRATES 51 mm (2 in) MAX.
FLOOR FROM EDGE
GRATE

PLAN RAISED
FLOOR

76 mm (3 in)
DIFFUSER-TO-
1,0 m (3.28 ft) 305 mm (12 in) CABLE UPRIGHT RAISED FLOOR RAISED
MAX. HEIGHT MIN. CLEARANCE TRAY NOZZLE MAX. DISTANCE FLOOR

ELEVATION
FIGURE 6
ULF AQUAMIST FOR DATA CENTERS
TYPICAL BELOW-FLOOR AREA-OF-COVERAGE DESIGN CRITERIA – CABLE TRAY BETWEEN GRATES
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3,7 m (12 ft)

MAX.

3,7 m (12 ft) 0 to 3,7 m

MAX. (0 to 12 ft)

0 to 3,7 m CABLE FLOOR

(0 to 12 ft) TRAY GRATE

NOTES:
UPRIGHT 1. NOZZLES CAN BE LOCATED
NOZZLE 1 DIRECTLY BENEATH FLOOR
GRATES 51 mm (2 in) MAX.
FROM EDGE

PLAN RAISED
FLOOR

76 mm (3 in)
DIFFUSER-TO-
1,0 m (3.28 ft) 305 mm (12 in) CABLE UPRIGHT RAISED FLOOR RAISED
MAX. HEIGHT MIN. CLEARANCE TRAY NOZZLE MAX. DISTANCE FLOOR

ELEVATION
FIGURE 7
ULF AQUAMIST FOR DATA CENTERS
TYPICAL BELOW-FLOOR AREA-OF-COVERAGE DESIGN CRITERIA – CABLE TRAY UNDER GRATES

Ventilation
The ULF AQUAMIST System designed
to protect data processing equip-
ment rooms and related facilities can
be installed in concealed spaces that
have a maximum upward air velocity of
1,5 m/s (4.9 ft./sec.) through the perfo-
rated floor openings. For rooms/halls
where ventilation exceeds these limits,
an automatic interlock for the shutdown
of the ventilation system must be pro-
vided in the protected raised floor area.
Obstructions
The maximum allowable vertical and
horizontal distance that the bottom
of a continuous or non-continuous
obstruction can be from the Type ULF
AM30 diffuser is provided in Graph B.
Non-continuous features at the ceiling
such as open web beams (minimum
70% open) are not to be considered
obstructions.
Detection
For data processing equipment
rooms and halls, FM Approved very
early warning fire detection (VEWFD)
systems are to be installed in accor-
dance with FM Global Data Sheet 5-32,
Data Centers and Related Facilities,
and the manufacturer’s instructions.
Proper placement of the smoke detec-
tion needs to be considered due to the
high air flow environment based upon
the hazard configuration. At a minimum,
placement of smoke detection in the
return air flow is recommended.
Operation
The mechanisms by which the TYCO
Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST System
described herein acts to control cable
fires can be a combination of the fol-
lowing factors:
• heat extraction from the fire as
water is converted into vapor and
the fuel is cooled
• reduced oxygen levels as the water
vapor displaces oxygen near the fire
• direct impingement wetting and
cooling of the combustibles
• enveloping of the protected area
to pre-wet adjacent combusti-
bles, cool gases and other fuels
in the area, as well as block the
transfer of radiant heat to adjacent
combustibles
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Installation Note: TYCO Flexible Hose Connections
are only FM Approved at a maximum
service pressure of 12 bar (175 psi) and
All Listed materials are to be installed
can therefore only be used in systems
in accordance with their FM Approval
where the supply is no greater than
Listing. All other materials and devices
12 bar (175 psi). TYCO Flexible Hose
are to be installed in accordance
Connections cannot be used in con-
with the applicable manufacturer’s
junction with the TYCO AQUAMIST
instructions.
MCC Pump Skid.
NOTICE
Pipe, tube, and nipples are to have the
burrs and fins removed after cutting.
Apply pipe-thread sealant to male
threads only. When using TEFLON tape,
do not start the tape any closer than
one thread from the inlet of any pipe
connection or the AQUAMIST Nozzles
(strainer end).
In order to remove foreign materials
that may have entered underground
mains during the course of the instal-
lation, underground mains and lead-in
connections to system risers are to
be thoroughly flushed, as required by
NFPA 750, “Standard on Water Mist
Fire Protection Systems,” before con-
nection is made to the system piping.
Refer to the Flushing Connection
requirements under the System Design
Criteria section.
Prior to installation, each pipe or tube
section is to be swabbed internally, by
running a clean rag, sponge, or other
absorbent material down through it, as
needed to meet the internal cleanliness
requirements of NFPA 750, “Standard
on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems.”
Any attached appurtenances, includ-
ing the AQUAMIST Nozzles, subject to
a system working (service) pressure of
12 bar (175 psi) or less are to be hydro-
statically tested at 13,8 bar (200 psi) or,
3,5 bar (50 psi) in excess of the system
working pressure, whichever is greater.
For system working pressures in excess
of 12 bar (175 psi), the hydrostatic pres-
sure test is to be performed at 150% of
the normal working pressure.
The hydrostatic test pressure is to be
maintained without loss of pressure for
two (2) hours. The loss in pressure is
to be determined by either a drop in
gauge pressure or visual leakage.
For a single interlock preaction system
design, refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP1420 for system installation instruc-
tions and the valve setting procedure.
When using TYCO Flexible Hose Con-
nections in this system, refer to Techni-
cal Data Sheet TFP720 for installation
instructions.
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FLOOR
GRATE NOTES:
1. NOZZLES CAN BE LOCATED 2. THIS DESIGN APPROACH
ON EITHER SIDE OF CABLE ALSO APPLIES TO FLOOR
TRAY BUT NOT DIRECTLY GRATE-OVER-CABLE TRAY
CABLE ABOVE CONSTRUCTION
TRAY

0 to 305 mm AM29
(0 to 12 in) 1 2,4 m (8 ft) NOZZLE
MAX.

PLAN RAISED
FLOOR

197 mm (7.75 in)

DIFFUSER-TO-
1,0 m (3.28 ft) 305 mm (12 in) CABLE AM29 RAISED FLOOR RAISED
MAX. HEIGHT MIN. CLEARANCE TRAY NOZZLE MAX. DISTANCE FLOOR

ELEVATION
FIGURE 8
ULF AQUAMIST FOR DATA CENTERS
TYPICAL BELOW-FLOOR LOCAL APPLICATION DESIGN CRITERIA – AM29
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FLOOR
GRATE NOTES:
1. NOZZLES CAN BE LOCATED 2. THIS DESIGN APPROACH
ON EITHER SIDE OF CABLE ALSO APPLIES TO FLOOR
TRAY BUT NOT DIRECTLY GRATE-OVER-CABLE TRAY
CABLE ABOVE CONSTRUCTION
TRAY

0 to 305 mm AM30
(0 to 12 in) 1 3,7 m (12 ft) NOZZLE
MAX.

PLAN RAISED
FLOOR

76 mm (3 in)
DIFFUSER-TO-
1,0 m (3.28 ft) 305 mm (12 in) CABLE AM30 RAISED FLOOR RAISED
MAX. HEIGHT MIN. CLEARANCE TRAY NOZZLE MAX. DISTANCE FLOOR

ELEVATION
FIGURE 9
ULF AQUAMIST FOR DATA CENTERS
TYPICAL BELOW-FLOOR LOCAL APPLICATION DESIGN CRITERIA – AM30
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Care and Underground lead-in connections to

the system riser are to be flushed at Limited
Maintenance least annually at a flow rate not less
than the water demand rate of the Warranty
TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST system. The flushing operation is to be For warranty terms and conditions, visit
Water Mist Systems must be main- continued for a sufficient time to ensure www.tyco-fire.com.
tained and serviced in accordance with thorough cleaning.
this section. The strainers in the TYCO AQUAMIST
Pump Skid must be cleaned after every
Ordering
Before closing a fire protection system
control valve for inspection or main- system operation.
Procedure
tenance work on the fire protection Responsibility lies with the owner for
system that it controls, permission to the inspection, testing, and mainte- Ordering information is provided in
shut down the affected fire protection nance of their fire protection system separate component Technical Data
system must first be obtained from and devices in compliance with this Sheets. Refer to System Component
the proper authorities and all person- document, as well as with the require- section for data sheet descriptions and
nel who may be affected by this action ments of the NFPA 750, “Standard on numbers.
must be notified. Water Mist Fire Protection Systems,” in
After placing a fire protection system addition to the standards of the author-
in service, notify the proper authorities ity having jurisdiction. Contact the
and advise those responsible for moni- installing contractor or product manu-
toring proprietary and/or central station facturer with any questions.
alarms. For a single-interlock preaction system
Exercise care to avoid damage to design, refer to Technical Data Sheet
AQUAMIST Nozzles before, during TFP1420 for system maintenance
and after installation. Never paint, plate, procedures.
coat, or otherwise alter nozzles after
they leave the factory. Replace nozzles
damaged by dropping, striking, wrench
twisting, wrench slippage, or the like.
Water mist systems for fire protec-
tion service require regularly sched-
uled care and maintenance by trained
personnel. It is recommended that the
AQUAMIST Nozzles be periodically
inspected for loading/obstructions,
improper orientation, or other evidence
of impaired protection. The inspections
should be scheduled at least annually
but more frequently if found to be nec-
essary and corrective action taken
immediately to ensure that the AQUA-
MIST Nozzles will perform as intended
in the event of a fire.
Water mist systems for fire protection
should be inspected, tested, and main-
tained by a qualified Inspection Service
in accordance with all of the following:
• NFPA 25, “Standard for the Inspec-
tion, Testing, and Maintenance
of Water-based Fire Protection
Systems”
• FM Global Property Loss Prevention
Data Sheet 2-81
• FM Global Property Loss Prevention
Data Sheet 4-2
• local requirements and/or national
codes

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