Research Update Counterfeit Sprinkler PDF

XL GAP Research Update SPECIAL ISSUE
2015
A Publication of Global Asset Protection Services
COUNTERFEIT SPRINKLERS
The approvals agencies, Underwriters Laboratories and FM Approvals, are constantly watching out
for counterfeit items with their label or stamp on them. Both agencies publish notices when they
discover counterfeit equipment. While most of the counterfeit sprinklers were found in Asia, Middle
East and Europe, the counterfeit sprinklers could be found all over the world.
The fire sprinklers have not been evaluated by either agency to the appropriate standards for safety
and it is unknown if the fire sprinklers comply with any safety requirements.
Fire Sprinkler: Tyco

General
All of the counterfeit Tyco fire sprinklers have the word TYCO embossed on wrench boss of the
sprinkler frame. Three of the four models have the words Job F5 printed on the thermo bulb. The fire
sprinkler was not manufactured by Tyco International, Inc., and the thermo bulb was not
manufactured by Job, GmbH.
Note that the counterfeit fire sprinkler is constructed similar to a fire sprinkler that is authorized to bear
the UL Mark. The noticeable differences include:
• The authentic Tyco sprinkler has a pip cap at the base of the glass bulb to protect the bulb,
while the counterfeit fire sprinkler does not.
• The authentic sprinkler frame has straight lines while the counterfeit sprinkler frame is
rounded.
• The frame finish is smooth on the counterfeit fire sprinkler whereas the authentic fire sprinkler
frame is casted and therefore rougher.
Authentic Sprinkler Counterfeit Sprinkler
Figure 1: Photographs of Authentic vs. Counterfeit Tyco Sprinklers
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Name of Product: Upright TY3151 fire sprinkler.

Identification: The product bears counterfeit UL and FM Marks and the following information on the
sprinkler deflector:
Counterfeit Fire Sprinkler Markings Authentic Fire Sprinkler Markings
UL in a circle, 155ºF/68ºC and TY3151 on the cULus in a circle, 155ºF/68ºC, SU, and TY3151 on
deflector. the deflector.
TYCO cast on both sides of the wrench boss. TYCO incised on one side and the year
manufactured on the other on the wrench boss.
Deflector material is zinc plated steel (magnetic) Deflector material is brass with chrome or painted
white (non-magnetic)
5 mm glass bulb – Job F5. 5 mm Geissler glass bulb – G between two triangles
on one side and lot number on the other.
Figure 2: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco TY3151 Sprinklers
Name of Product: Pendent TY3251 fire sprinkler.

Identification: The counterfeit sprinkler frame is rounded while the authentic sprinkler frame has
straight lines. The product bears counterfeit UL Marks and the following information on the sprinkler
deflector:
cULus in a circle on the side of the frame, 68ºC and cULus in a circle, 155ºF/68ºC, SP, and TY3251 on
SSP on the deflector the deflector
manufactured on the other on the wrench boss..
5 mm glass bulb – Job F5 5 mm Geissler glass bulb – G between two triangles


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straight lines. The product bears counterfeit UL and FM Marks and the following information on the
UL in a circle, 155ºF/68ºC and TY3251 on the cULus in a circle, 155ºF/68ºC, SP, and TY3251 on
deflector. the deflector.


Identification: The product bears counterfeit UL Marks and the following information on the sprinkler
deflector:
68ºC and SSP on the deflector. cULus in a circle, 155ºF/68ºC, SP, and TY3151 on
the deflector.
cULus in a circle on the side of the frame, TYCO and TYCO incised on one side and the year
UL cast on sides of the wrench boss. manufactured on the other on the wrench boss.
5 mm glass bulb – no markings. 5 mm Geissler glass bulb – G between two triangles

Name of Product: Horizontal sidewall PS007 fire sprinkler.

straight lines. The product bears counterfeit UL and FM Marks and the following information on the
UL and cUL in a circle, 55ºF/ 68ºC, without flow cULus in a circle, 155ºF/ 68ºC, Sidewall, R, Top, WH,
direction arrow, and PS007 on the deflector. Q-71, HSW, SIDEWALL, FLOW, flow direction arrow,
and TY3331 on the deflector.

Figure 6: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco PS007 Sprinklers
Name of Product: Upright and pendant T-ZSTZ-15 fire sprinklers

Identification: The counterfeit fire sprinklers can be identified by UL and TYCO marking on the wrench
boss of the fire sprinkler frame and may have model T-ZSTZ-15 on the sprinkler deflector. Sprinklers
manufactured by Tyco that are authorized to bear the UL mark do not have UL and TYCO marking on
the wrench boss.
The upright sprinkler deflector bears a counterfeit UL Mark, the year manufactured, and T-ZSTZ-15-
68°C:
Figure 7: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco T-ZSTZ-15 Upright Sprinklers

The pendant sprinkler has SSP and 68°C on the sprinkler deflector.
Figure 8: Photographs of Counterfeit TycoT-ZSTZ-15 Pendant Sprinklers
Name of Product: Horizontal sidewall fire sprinkler.

Identification: The product bears counterfeit UL and LPC Marks on the sprinkler deflector along with
155ºF 68ºC; the wrench boss is marked TYCO and year manufactured.
Figure 9: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco Sprinklers

Fire Sprinkler: Nanjing Fire Protection Technology Co Ltd, China

The sprinkler was not manufactured by Nanjing Fire Protection Technology Co Ltd and the thermo
bulb was not manufactured by Job, GmbH.
Name of Product: Pendent NX005 fire sprinkler

Identification: On the product: The counterfeit fire sprinkler can be identified by NX and C-I marking
on the wrench boss of the fire sprinkler frame and may have model NX005 on the sprinkler deflector.
Sprinklers manufactured by Nanjing Fire Protection Technology Co Ltd that are authorized to bear the
UL Mark do not have NX and C-I marking on the wrench boss.
Figure 10: Photographs of Counterfeit Nanjing NX005 Sprinklers
Fire Sprinkler: Globe

Although the sprinkler deflector is marked with TY3151, GL5626, GL5651, GL5661, GL5676, or
GL5681 the thermo bulb is marked JOB F5 and the wrench boss is marked GLOBE the fire sprinkler
was not manufactured or labeled by Tyco International, Inc., or Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation; and
the thermo bulb was not manufactured or labeled by Job, GmbH., affiliates or agents.
General
Note that the counterfeit fire sprinkler is marked with the same model number and constructed similar
to a fire sprinkler that is authorized to bear the UL and FM Marks.
The easiest way to determine the counterfeit is the frame finish is smooth whereas the authentic
sprinkler is casted and the roughness shows through the finish. The load screw for the bulb in the
counterfeit is a white compound whereas the authentic sprinkler uses green compound. The
counterfeit sprinkler is marked GLOBE on the wrench boss of the fire sprinkler frame in a different
size and type font.
Name of Product: Upright TY3151 fire sprinkler

sprinkler deflector: TY3151, SU, 155ºF/68ºC, and SU and the wrench boss is marked GLOBE.
The easiest way to determine the counterfeit is the authentic sprinkler uses a G5 bulb whereas the
counterfeit has a F5 bulb. The fire sprinkler model TY3151 that is authorized is not marked GLOBE.

Figure 11: Photographs of Counterfeit Globe TY3151 Sprinklers
Name of Product: Horizontal sidewall GL5626 fire sprinkler

sprinkler deflector: GL5626, Sidewall, 155ºF/ 68ºC, FLOW and arrow, and year manufactured in the
wrong order and the wrench boss is marked GLOBE.
The easiest way to determine the counterfeit is the lower bulb support (pip) is stamped whereas the
authentic sprinkler is a machine pip. On the authentic sprinkler, the deflector has 3 notches, one in
the center near the frame and one on either end.
Figure 12: Photographs of Counterfeit Globe GL5626 Sprinklers

Name of Product: Upright GL5651 (5 mm bulb) fire sprinkler

sprinkler deflector: GL5651, SSP, 155ºF/68ºC, and year of manufacture and the wrench boss is
marked GLOBE.
The easiest way to tell the counterfeit is the text on the authentic sprinkler is orientated toward the
outside while the counterfeit has the year manufactured upside down. The slots at the center of the
deflector are longer in the counterfeit and the load screw is not machined down.
Name of Product: Pendent GL5651 (3 mm bulb) fire sprinkler

Globe does not manufacture a GL5651 quick response sprinkler. For comparison purposes the
GL5601 is used.
sprinkler deflector: 155ºF/68ºC, GL5651, and year of manufacture and the wrench boss is marked
GLOBE.
The easiest way to tell the counterfeit is the lack of QR on the deflector, the authentic sprinkler has
the year manufactured on the tines of the deflector and the counterfeit has the year manufactured
upside down, the slots at the center of the deflector is longer in the counterfeit.

Name of Product: Upright GL5661 fire sprinkler

sprinkler deflector: 155ºF, 68ºC, GL5661, SSU-1, and year of manufacture and the wrench boss is
marked GLOBE.
The easiest way to tell the counterfeit is the load screw for the bulb is smaller.

Name of Product: Horizontal sidewall GL5676 fire sprinkler

Globe does not manufacture a GL5676 horizontal sidewall sprinkler. For comparison purposes the
GL5670 is used.
sprinkler deflector: GL5676, Sidewall, 155ºF/68ºC, FLOW and arrow, and year manufactured in the
wrong order and the wrench boss is marked GLOBE.
The easiest way to determine the counterfeit is; the lower bulb support (pip) is stamped whereas the
authentic sprinkler is a machine pip. On the authentic sprinkler, the deflector has 3 notches, one in
the center near the frame and one on either end.
Name of Product: Concealed pendent GL5681 fire sprinkler

Globe manufactures a GL5681, but it is a dry barrel-type sprinkler. For comparison purposes the
GL5654 is used.
sprinkler deflector: GL5681, 155ºF/68ºC, and year manufactured.
The easiest way to determine the counterfeit is; the authentic sprinkler is not chromed since it will be
concealed, the year manufactured on the authentic sprinkler is on the tines whereas the counterfeit
has it upside down in the center of the deflector, and the cutting of the tines is incorrect.

Fire Sprinkler: Viking

Although the sprinkler deflector is marked with VK100, the thermo bulb is marked JOB F5, and the
wrench boss is marked Viking the fire sprinkler was not manufactured or labeled by Viking
Corporation; and the thermo bulb was not manufactured or labeled by Job, GmbH., affiliates or
agents.
Name of Product: Upright VK 100 fire sprinkler

sprinkler deflector: 155ºF 68ºC, SSU, VK100, and Upright. This looks almost the same as the
authentic, however the font is different. The wrench boss on the counterfeit is marked Viking and M
10, the authentic would be marked VK and M 00 on the wrench boss.

Figure 18: Photographs of Counterfeit Viking Sprinklers
Fire Sprinkler: Kidde Fire Protection; DBA Angus or GW Sprinkler, Denmark

Although the thermo bulb is marked JOB F5 and the wrench boss is marked ANGUS S the fire
sprinkler was not manufactured or labeled by Angus Sprinkler or GW Sprinkler, divisions of Kidde Fire
Protection and the thermo bulb was not manufactured or labeled by Job, GmbH., affiliates or agents.
Note that the counterfeit fire sprinkler is marked with the same model number and constructed similar
to a fire sprinkler that is authorized to bear the FM and LPCB Marks.
Name of Product: Angus Model S K5.6

Identification: The product bears counterfeit FM and LPC Marks and the following information on the
sprinkler deflector: SSP, 68ºC, year of manufacturer, and 32A and the wrench boss is marked
AGNUS S. The main difference is the frame, bulb seat, and load screw for the bulb. The counterfeit
seat is a disk not a bowl and the load screw is a slot not a hex opening.
Figure 19: Photographs of the Authentic and Counterfeit Viking Sprinklers

Fire Sprinkler: Unknown Manufacturer

Product: Upright and Sidewall type Fire Sprinklers
Manufacturer: Unknown
Date of Manufacture: Unknown
Identification: The product bears an unauthorized UL and LPC Marks and the word FIREX.
Figure 20: Photographs of Counterfeit Sprinklers
If you have a question or comment on any research question, please contact Peter Willse, Vice
President – Director of Research, 100 Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103, phone: 860-293-7900,
or peter.willse@xlgroup.com.


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Fire Sprinkler: Tyco

Authentic Sprinkler Counterfeit Sprinkler

Figure 1: Photographs of Authentic vs. Counterfeit Tyco Sprinklers

Name of Product: Upright TY3151 fire sprinkler.

Counterfeit Fire Sprinkler Markings Authentic Fire Sprinkler Markings

Figure 2: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco TY3151 Sprinklers

Name of Product: Pendent TY3251 fire sprinkler.

Counterfeit Fire Sprinkler Markings Authentic Fire Sprinkler Markings

5 mm glass bulb – Job F5 5 mm Geissler glass bulb – G between two triangles

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Figure 3: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco TY3251 Sprinklers

Name of Product: Pendent TY3251 fire sprinkler.

Counterfeit Fire Sprinkler Markings Authentic Fire Sprinkler Markings

Figure 4: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco TY3251 Sprinklers

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Name of Product: Pendent TY3251 fire sprinkler.

Counterfeit Fire Sprinkler Markings Authentic Fire Sprinkler Markings

5 mm glass bulb – no markings. 5 mm Geissler glass bulb – G between two triangles

Figure 5: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco TY3251 Sprinklers

Name of Product: Horizontal sidewall PS007 fire sprinkler.

Counterfeit Fire Sprinkler Markings Authentic Fire Sprinkler Markings

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Figure 6: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco PS007 Sprinklers

Name of Product: Upright and pendant T-ZSTZ-15 fire sprinklers

Figure 7: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco T-ZSTZ-15 Upright Sprinklers

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Figure 8: Photographs of Counterfeit TycoT-ZSTZ-15 Pendant Sprinklers

Name of Product: Horizontal sidewall fire sprinkler.

Figure 9: Photographs of Counterfeit Tyco Sprinklers

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Fire Sprinkler: Nanjing Fire Protection Technology Co Ltd, China

Name of Product: Pendent NX005 fire sprinkler

Figure 10: Photographs of Counterfeit Nanjing NX005 Sprinklers

Fire Sprinkler: Globe

Name of Product: Upright TY3151 fire sprinkler

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Figure 11: Photographs of Counterfeit Globe TY3151 Sprinklers

Name of Product: Horizontal sidewall GL5626 fire sprinkler

Figure 12: Photographs of Counterfeit Globe GL5626 Sprinklers

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Name of Product: Upright GL5651 (5 mm bulb) fire sprinkler

Figure 13: Photographs of Counterfeit Globe GL5651 Sprinklers

Name of Product: Pendent GL5651 (3 mm bulb) fire sprinkler

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Figure 14: Photographs of Counterfeit Globe GL5651 Sprinklers

Name of Product: Upright GL5661 fire sprinkler

Figure 15: Photographs of Counterfeit Globe GL5661 Sprinklers

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Name of Product: Horizontal sidewall GL5676 fire sprinkler

Figure 16: Photographs of Counterfeit Globe GL5676 Sprinklers

Name of Product: Concealed pendent GL5681 fire sprinkler

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Figure 17: Photographs of Counterfeit Globe GL5681 Sprinklers

Fire Sprinkler: Viking

Name of Product: Upright VK 100 fire sprinkler

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