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Series TY-L 5.6 and 8.0 K-factor

Upright, Pendent, and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
Standard Response, Standard Coverage
rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it
General is recommended that the end user be
consulted with respect to the suitability
Description of these coatings for any given corro-
sive environment. The effects of ambi-
The Series TY-L, 5.6 and 8.0 K-factor, ent temperature, concentration of
Upright and Pendent Sprinklers de- chemicals, and gas/chemical velocity,
scribed in this data sheet are standard should be considered, as a minimum,
response - standard coverage, solder along with the corrosive nature of the
type spray sprinklers designed for use chemical to which the sprinklers will be
in light, ordinary, and extra hazard, exposed.
commercial occupancies such as
banks, hotels, shopping malls, facto- An intermediate level version of the
ries, refineries, chemical plants, etc. Series TY-L Pendent Sprinkler can be
obtained by utilizing the Series TY-L
The recessed version of the Series Pendent Sprinkler in combination with
TY-L Pendent Sprinkler, where appli- the Model S Shield.
cable, is intended for use in areas with
a finished ceiling. It uses a two-piece WARNINGS
Style 20 (1/2 inch NPT) or Style 30 (3/4 The Series TY-L Sprinklers described
inch NPT) Recessed Escutcheon. The herein must be installed and main-
Recessed Escutcheon provides 1/4 tained in compliance with this docu-
inch (6,4 mm) of recessed adjustment ment, as well as with the applicable
or up to 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of total standards of the National Fire Protec-
adjustment from the flush pendent po- tion Association, in addition to the
sition. The adjustment provided by the standards of any other authorities hav-
Recessed Escutcheon reduces the ac- ing jurisdiction. Failure to do so may
curacy to which the fixed pipe drops to impair the performance of these de-
the sprinklers must be cut. vices.
Corrosion resistant coatings, where The owner is responsible for maintain-
applicable, are utilized to extend the ing their fire protection system and de-
life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond vices in proper operating condition.
that which would otherwise be ob- The installing contractor or sprinkler
tained when exposed to corrosive at- manufacturer should be contacted TY4811 - Upright 8.0K, 1/2"NPT
mospheres. Although corrosion resis- with any questions. TY4911 - Pendent 8.0K, 1/2"NPT
tant coated sprinklers have passed the
standard corrosion tests of the appli- TY3111 is a redesignation for S1800
cable approval agencies, the testing is and G3111.
not representative of all possible cor-
Model/Sprinkler TY3211 is a redesignation for S1801
and G3112.
IMPORTANT Identification TY4111 is a redesignation for S1810
and G3101.
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the INSTALLER Numbers TY4211 is a redesignation for S1811
WARNING that provides cautions TY3111 - Upright 5.6K, 1/2"NPT and G3102.
with respect to handling and instal- TY3211 - Pendent 5.6K, 1/2"NPT
lation of sprinkler systems and com- TY4811 is a redesignation for S1805.
TY4111 - Upright 8.0K, 3/4"NPT
ponents. Improper handling and in- TY4211 - Pendent 8.0K, 3/4"NPT TY4911 is a redesignation for S1806
stallation 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.

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ESCUTCHEON STYLE 20
WRENCH 1/2"
PLATE SEATING RECESSED
FLANGES NPT
SURFACE ESCUTCHEON
1

WRENCH
AREA 2
2-5/8"
(66,7 mm)
2-5/8"
7/16" 4
(66,7 mm) 3
(11,1 mm)
NOMINAL 2" 5
MAKE-IN (50,8 mm)

7
2-7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA.

UPRIGHT PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT CROSS SECTION

1 - Frame 3 - Ejection 4 - Fusible 6 - Hook * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector.
2 - Sealing Spring Element 7 - Deflector
Button 5 - Strut
** Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.

FIGURE 1
STANDARD RESPONSE SERIES TY-L UPRIGHT (TY3111) AND PENDENT (TY3211) SPRINKLERS
5.6 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT

ESCUTCHEON STYLE 30
WRENCH 3/4"
PLATE SEATING RECESSED
FLANGES NPT
SURFACE ESCUTCHEON
1

WRENCH
2-11/16" AREA 2
(68,3 mm)
1/2" 2-11/16" 4
(12,7 mm) (68,3 mm) 3
NOMINAL
2"
MAKE-IN 5
(50,8 mm)

2-7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. 7

UPRIGHT PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT CROSS SECTION

1 - Frame 3 - Ejection 4 - Fusible 6 - Hook * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector.

2 - Sealing Spring Element 7 - Deflector
Button 5 - Strut ** Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.

FIGURE 2
STANDARD RESPONSE SERIES TY-L UPRIGHT (TY4111) AND PENDENT (TY4211) SPRINKLERS
8.0 K-FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT
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ESCUTCHEON STYLE 20
WRENCH 1/2"
PLATE SEATING RECESSED
FLANGES NPT
SURFACE ESCUTCHEON
1

WRENCH
AREA 2
2-5/8"
(66,7 mm)
2-5/8"
7/16" 4
(66,7 mm) 3
(11,1 mm)
NOMINAL 2" 5
MAKE-IN (50,8 mm)

7
2-7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA.

UPRIGHT PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT CROSS SECTION

1 - Frame 3 - Ejection 4 - Fusible 6 - Hook * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector.
2 - Sealing Spring Element 7 - Deflector
Button 5 - Strut
** Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.

FIGURE 3
STANDARD RESPONSE SERIES TY-L UPRIGHT (TY4811) AND PENDENT (TY4911) SPRINKLERS
8.0 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT

Technical Operation Installation

Data A copper tube sealed by two stainless
steel balls holds a fusible alloy. When
The Series TY-L Sprinklers must be
installed in accordance with the follow-
Approvals the rated temperature is reached, the ing instructions:
UL and C-UL Listed. alloy melts, the balls are forced toward
FM, and LPCB Approved. each other releasing the tension NOTES
(Refer to Table A for complete approval mechanism, allowing the sprinkler to A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint
information including corrosion resis- operate. should be obtained with a torque of 7
tant status.) to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi-
mum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque
Maximum Working Pressure
may be used to install sprinklers with
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Discharge Coefficient
Design 1/2 NPT connections. A leak tight 3/4
inch NPT sprinkler joint should be ob-
K = 5.6 GPM/psi1/2 (80,6 LPM/bar1/2)
K = 8.0 GPM/psi1/2 (115,2 LPM/bar 1/2)
Criteria tained with a torque of 10 to 20 ft.lbs.
(13,4 to 26,8 Nm). A maximum of 30
The Series TY-L Pendent and Upright ft.lbs. (40,7 Nm) of torque is to be used
Temperature Ratings
Sprinklers are intended for fire protec- to install sprinklers with 3/4 NPT con-
Refer to Table A
tion systems designed in accordance nections. Higher levels of torque may
Finishes with the standard installation rules rec- distort the sprinkler inlet and cause
Sprinkler: Refer to Table A ognized by the applicable Listing or leakage or impairment of the sprinkler.
Recessed Escutcheon: White Coated, Approval agency (e.g., UL Listing is Do not attempt to make-up for insuffi-
Chrome Plated, or Brass Plated based on the requirements of NFPA cient adjustment in the escutcheon
Physical Characteristics 13, and FM Approval is based on the plate by under- or over-tightening the
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass requirements of FMs Loss Prevention sprinkler. Readjust the position of the
Sealing Button . . Bronze w/Teflon Data Sheets). Only the Style 20 or 30 sprinkler fitting to suit.
Ejection Spring . . . . Stainless Steel Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable,
is to be used for recessed pendent The Series TY-L Pendent and Up-
Fusible Element . . . Solder, Copper
installations. right Sprinklers must be installed in
. . . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
accordance with the following instruc-
Strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monel
tions.
Hook . . . . . . . . . Bronze/Monel
Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze Step 1. Pendent sprinklers are to be
DuPont Registered Trademark installed in the pendent position, and
upright sprinklers are to be installed in
the upright position.
Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
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SPRINKLER FINISH
K TYPE TEMP. FRAME NATURAL CHROME LEAD WAX WAX OVER
COLOR BRASS PLATED COATED COATED LEAD COATED
RATING CODE
PENDENT (TY3211) 165F/74C Unpainted 1, 2, 3
and 1, 2, 3, 5
212F/100C White
5.6 UPRIGHT (TY3111)
1/2" 280F/138C Blue 1, 2 4 N/A
NPT RECESSED PENDENT 165F/74C Unpainted 1, 2, 3, 5
(TY3211 w/ Style 20) N/A
212F/100C White 1, 2, 3, 5

SPRINKLER FINISH
K TYPE TEMP. FRAME NATURAL CHROME LEAD WAX WAX OVER
COLOR BRASS PLATED COATED COATED LEAD COATED
RATING CODE
PENDENT (TY4211) 165F/74C Unpainted 1, 2, 3
and 1, 2, 3, 5
212F/100C White
8.0 UPRIGHT (TY4111)
3/4" 280F/138C Blue 1, 2 4 N/A
NPT RECESSED PENDENT 165F/74C Unpainted 1, 2, 5
(TY4211 w/ Style 30) N/A
212F/100C White

SPRINKLER FINISH
K TYPE TEMP. FRAME NATURAL CHROME LEAD WAX WAX OVER
COLOR BRASS PLATED COATED COATED LEAD COATED
RATING CODE
PENDENT (TY4911) 165F/74C Unpainted 1, 2, 3
and 1, 2, 3, 5
212F/100C White
8.0 UPRIGHT (TY4811)
1/2" 280F/138C Blue 1, 2 N/A
NPT RECESSED PENDENT 165F/74C Unpainted 1, 2
(TY4911 w/ Style 20) N/A
212F/100C White

NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL).
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM).
4. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) for maximum 150F/68C ambient temperatures.
5. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 094a/03).
N/A: Not Available

TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
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7/161/8" 2-7/8" DIA. 1/2" (12,7 mm)

(11,13,2 mm) (73,0 mm) 1/4" (6,4 mm)
FACE OF 2-1/4" DIA. MOUNTING WRENCH
SPRINKLER (57,2 mm) PLATE RECESS
FITTING
1/8"
(3,2 mm)

MOUNTING
SURFACE 1-3/4" (44,5 mm)
1-1/2" (38,1 mm)
FIGURE 7
W-TYPE 9 SPRINKLER
CLOSURE TY-L
WRENCH

FIGURE 4
SERIES TY-L (TY3211) RECESSED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY WRENCH
WITH TWO-PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT RECESS
STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
5.6 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT

7/161/8" 2-7/8" DIA. 1/2" (12,7 mm)

(11,13,2 mm) (73,0 mm) 1/4" (6,4 mm)
FACE OF 2-1/4" DIA. MOUNTING
SPRINKLER (57,2 mm) PLATE
FITTING
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
FIGURE 8
W-TYPE 10 RECESSED
SPRINKLER WRENCH
MOUNTING
SURFACE 1-3/4" (44,5 mm)
1-1/2" (38,1 mm)
Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the
CLOSURE TY-L sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
9 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 7),
FIGURE 5 except that an 8 or 10 inch adjustable
SERIES TY-L (TY4211) RECESSED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY Crescent wrench is to be used for wax
WITH TWO-PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT coated sprinklers. With reference to
STYLE 30 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON Figures 1, 2, and 3, the W-Type 9
8.0 K-FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT Sprinkler Wrench is to be applied to
the wrench area, or as applicable, the
adjustable Crescent wrench is to be
applied to the wrenching flanges.
7/161/8" 2-7/8" DIA. 1/2" (12,7 mm)
(11,13,2 mm) (73,0 mm) When installing wax coated sprinklers
1/4" (6,4 mm)
with the adjustable Crescent wrench,
FACE OF 2-1/4" DIA. MOUNTING additional care needs to be exercised
SPRINKLER (57,2 mm) PLATE to prevent damage to the wax coating
FITTING on the sprinkler wrench flats or frame
1/8"
(3,2 mm)
arms and, consequently, exposure of
bare metal to the corrosive environ-
ment. The jaws of the wrench should
be opened sufficiently wide to pass
over the wrench flats without damag-
MOUNTING ing the wax coating. Before wrench
SURFACE 1-3/4" (44,5 mm) tightening the sprinkler, the jaws of the
1-1/2" (38,1 mm) wrench are to be adjusted to just con-
tact the sprinkler wrench flats. After
CLOSURE TY-L wrench tightening the sprinkler, loosen
the wrench jaws before removing the
FIGURE 6 wrench.
SERIES TY-L (TY4911) RECESSED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY After installation, the sprinkler wrench
WITH TWO-PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT flats and frame arms must be in-
STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON spected and the wax coating re-
8.0 K-FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT touched (repaired) whenever the coat-
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ing has been damaged and bare metal sprinkler systems be inspected,
is exposed. The wax coating on the Care and tested, and maintained by a qualified
wrench flats can be retouched by gen- Inspection Service in accordance with
tly applying a heated 1/8 inch diameter Maintenance local requirements and/or national
steel rod to the areas of wax that have codes.
been damaged, to smooth it back over The Series TY-L Sprinklers must be
areas where bare metal is exposed. maintained and serviced in accord-
ance with the following instructions: Limited
NOTES
Only retouching of the wax coating ap- Warranty
plied to the wrench flats and frame NOTES
arms is permitted, and the retouching Before closing a fire protection system Products manufactured by Tyco Fire
is to be performed only at the time of main control valve for maintenance Products are warranted solely to the
the initial sprinkler installation. work on the fire protection system that original Buyer for ten (10) years
it controls, permission to shut down the against defects in material and work-
The steel rod should be heated only to affected fire protection system must be manship when paid for and properly
the point at which it can begin to melt obtained from the proper authorities installed and maintained under normal
the wax, and appropriate precautions and all personnel who may be affected use and service. This warranty will ex-
need to be taken, when handling the by this action must be notified. pire ten (10) years from date of ship-
heated rod, in order to prevent the ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war-
installer from being burned. Absence of an escutcheon, which is ranty is given for products or
used to cover a clearance hole, may components manufactured by compa-
If attempts to retouch the wax coating delay the time to sprinkler operation in
with complete coverage are unsuc- nies not affiliated by ownership with
a fire situation. Tyco Fire Products or for products and
cessful, additional wax can be ordered
in the form of a wax stick (the end of components which have been subject
which is color coded). Only the correct Sprinklers that are found to be leaking to misuse, improper installation, corro-
color coded wax is to be used, and or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion sion, or which have not been installed,
retouching of wrench flats and frame must be replaced. maintained, modified or repaired in ac-
arms is only permitted at the time of cordance with applicable Standards of
Automatic sprinklers must never be the National Fire Protection Associa-
initial sprinkler installation. With the painted, plated, coated or otherwise
steel rod heated as previously de- tion, and/or the standards of any other
altered after leaving the factory. Modi- Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate-
scribed, touch the rod to the area re- fied or over-heated sprinklers must be
quiring additional wax with the rod an- rials found by Tyco Fire Products to be
replaced. defective shall be either repaired or
gled downward, and then touch the
wax stick to the rod approximately Care must be exercised to avoid dam- replaced, at Tyco Fire Products sole
one-half inch away from the area re- age to the sprinklers - before, during, option. Tyco Fire Products neither as-
quiring retouching. The wax will melt and after installation. Sprinklers dam- sumes, nor authorizes any person to
and run down onto the sprinkler. aged by dropping, striking, wrench assume for it, any other obligation in
twist/slippage, or the like, must be re- connection with the sale of products or
placed. parts of products. Tyco Fire Products
The Series TY-L Recessed Pendent shall not be responsible for sprinkler
Sprinklers must be installed in ac- Frequent visual inspections are rec- system design errors or inaccurate or
cordance with the following instruc- ommended to be initially performed for incomplete information supplied by
tions. corrosion resistant coated sprinklers, Buyer or Buyers representatives.
after the installation has been com-
Step A. After installing the Style 20 or pleted, to verify the integrity of the cor- IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE
30 Mounting Plate, as applicable, over rosion resistant coating. Thereafter, PRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON-
the sprinkler threads and with pipe annual inspections per NFPA 25 TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR
thread sealant applied to the pipe should suffice; however, instead of in- UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THE-
threads, hand tighten the sprinkler into specting from the floor level, a random ORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,
the sprinkler fitting. sampling of close-up visual inspec- SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
Step B. Tighten the sprinkler into the tions should be made, so as to better DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type determine the exact sprinkler condi- LIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES, RE-
10 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. tion and the long term integrity of the GARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCO
Figure 8). With reference to Figure 1, corrosion resistant coating, as it may FIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMED
2, or 3, the W-Type 10 Recessed Sprin- be affected by the corrosive conditions ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
kler Wrench is to be applied to the present. DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT
sprinkler wrenching flanges. SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LI-
The owner is responsible for the in- ABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT
Step C. After the ceiling has been in- spection, testing, and maintenance of EQUAL TO THE SALES PRICE.
stalled or the finish coat has been ap- their fire protection system and de-
plied, slide on the Style 20 or 30 Clo- vices in compliance with this docu- THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS
sure over the Series TY-L Sprinkler ment, as well as with the applicable MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL
and push the Closure over the Mount- standards of the National Fire Protec- OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
ing Plate until its flange comes in con- tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
tact with the ceiling. addition to the standards of any other OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
authorities having jurisdiction. The in- NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
stalling contractor or sprinkler manu- POSE.
facturer should be contacted relative to
any questions.
It is recommended that automatic
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P/N 53 XXX X XXX

TEMPERATURE
MODEL/SIN RATING
SPRINKLER
111 5.6K UPRIGHT (1/2"NPT) TY3111 165 165F/74C

112 5.6K PENDENT (1/2"NPT) TY3211 1 NATURAL BRASS 212 212F/100C

101 8.0K UPRIGHT (3/4"NPT) TY4111 9 CHROME PLATED 280 280F/138C

102 8.0K PENDENT (3/4"NPT) TY4211 7 LEAD COATED

106 8.0K UPRIGHT (1/2"NPT) TY4811 6 WAX COATED

165F to 280F
107 8.0K PENDENT (1/2"NPT) TY4911 ONLY
8 WAX OVER LEAD
165F and 212F
ONLY

TABLE B
PART NUMBER SELECTION
SERIES TY-L PENDENT AND UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS

Recessed Escutcheon:
Ordering Specify: Style (specify) Recessed Es- Wax Sticks:
cutcheon with (specify finish), P/N (for retouching wrench damaged
Procedure (specify). wax coating)
Specify: (Specify color) color coded
When placing an order, indicate the full 1/2" (15 mm)
Wax Stick for retouching (specify tem-
product name. Refer to the Price List Style 20
Chrome Plated . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-705-9-010 perature rating) temperature rated Se-
for complete listing of Part Numbers. 1/2" (15 mm) ries TY-L Sprinklers, P/N (specify).
Contact your local distributor for avail- Style 20
White Color Red for 165F . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-065-1-155
ability. Coated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-705-4-010 Blue for 212F and
1/2" (15 mm) 280F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-065-1-286
Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT Style 20
Thread Connections: Brass Plated . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-705-2-010
NOTES
Specify: (Specify Model/SIN), Stand- 3/4" (20 mm)
Style 30 Each wax stick is suitable for retouch-
ard Response, (specify K-factor), Chrome Plated . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-705-9-011 ing up to twenty-five sprinklers.
(specify temperature rating), Series 3/4" (20 mm)
TY-L (specify Pendent or Upright) Style 30 The wax used for 280F sprinklers is
Sprinkler with (specify type of finish or White Color the same as for 212F sprinklers, and,
Coated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-705-4-011 therefore, the 280F sprinkler is limited
coating), P/N (specify from Table B). 3/4" (20 mm)
Style 30
to the same maximum ceiling tempera-
Brass Plated . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 56-705-2-011 ture as the 212F sprinkler (i.e.,
150F).
Sprinkler Wrench:
Specify: W-Type 9 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-000-1-849.
Specify: W-Type 10 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-000-1-948.
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TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446