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Series DS-1 Dry-type Sprinklers must
only be installed in fittings that meet
Data
the requirements of the Design Crite-
docs.jci.com/tycofire/series-ds-1- ria section.
5_6-k-dry-sprink-pen-up-side
Sprinkler
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
General Identification
FM Approved
NYC Approved under MEA 352-01-E)
Description
LPCB Approved, Reference No. 094a/11
Numbers (SINs) CE Certified, Certificate of Conformity
No. 2831-CPR-S2015
TYCO Series DS-1 5.6K Pendent, TY3255 – Pendent EAC Approved
Upright, and Horizontal Sidewall, Stan- TY3155 – Upright See Tables A and B for Approvals details.
dard Response (5 mm bulb), Standard TY3355 – Horizontal Sidewall
Coverage Dry-type Sprinklers are dec- Maximum Working Pressure
orative glass bulb automatic sprinklers 175 psi (12,1 bar)
typically used where: Inlet Thread Connections
1 in. NPT
• pendent sprinklers are required ISO 7-R 1
on dry pipe systems that are
exposed to freezing temperatures; Discharge Coefficient
for example, sprinkler drops from K=5.6 gpm/psi½ (80,6 lpm/bar½)
unheated portions of buildings Temperature Ratings
See Tables A and B.
SPRING
INLET
BAND
WATER WRENCH
TUBE FLAT
CASING
SPRINKLER FINISH
SPRINKLER ESCUTCHEON TEMPERATURE BULB
TYPE TYPE RATING COLOR CODE NATURAL CHROME POLYESTER*
BRASS PLATED
135°F (57°C) Orange
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
STANDARD
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
360°F (182°C) Mauve 1, 2, 3, 6 1, 2, 6
135°F (57°C) Orange
155°F (68°C) Red
1, 2, 3, 5, 6 1, 2, 5, 6
175°F (79°C) Yellow
RECESSED
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue 1, 2, 6
Failure to use the appropriate fitting pipe sprinkler systems, branch, cross, must be taken from the face of the
may result in one of the following: and feed-main piping connected to Dry sprinkler fitting to the surface of the
Sprinklers and subject to freezing tem- structure or insulation that is exposed
• failure of the sprinkler to operate to the heated area. See Figure 11 for
properly due to formation of ice peratures must be pitched for proper
drainage. an example.
over the Inlet Plug or binding of the
Inlet Plug Exposure Length For protected area temperatures
When using Dry Sprinklers in wet pipe between those given above, the
• insufficient engagement of the minimum recommended length from
sprinkler systems to protect areas
Inlet pipe-threads with consequent the face of the fitting to the outside of
subject to freezing temperatures, use
leakage the protected area may be determined
Table C to determine a sprinkler’s
appropriate exposed barrel length to by interpolating between the indicated
Drainage values.
In accordance with the minimum prevent water from freezing in the con-
requirements of the NATIONAL FIRE necting pipes due to conduction. The
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION for dry exposed barrel length measurement
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SPRINKLER FINISH
SPRINKLER ESCUTCHEON TEMPERATURE BULB
TYPE TYPE RATING COLOR CODE NATURAL CHROME POLYESTER***
BRASS PLATED
135°F (57°C) Orange
155°F (68°C) Red
175°F (79°C) Yellow
STANDARD
200°F (93°C) Green
286°F (141°C) Blue
360°F (182°C) Mauve
135°F (57°C) Orange
155°F (68°C) Red
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3 PENDENT (TY3255) FIGURE 5
PENDENT (TY3255) WITH STANDARD PENDENT (TY3255)
WITH STANDARD ESCUTCHEON RECESSED ESCUTCHEON WITH DEEP ESCUTCHEON
Care and
CRITERIA SECTION)
FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7
Maintenance PENDENT (TY3255)
WITHOUT ESCUTCHEON
UPRIGHT (TY3155)
WITHOUT ESCUTCHEON
TYCO Series DS-1 5.6K Pendent,
Upright, and Horizontal Sidewall,
Standard Response, Standard Cover-
age Dry-type Sprinklers must be main-
tained and serviced in accordance with
this section.
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system
that it controls, obtain permission to
shut down the affected fire protection
systems from the proper authorities
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ORDER LENGTHS:
and notify all personnel who may be
2-3/4" to 48" (69,9 to 1219,2 mm) affected by this action.
IN 1/4" (6,4 mm) INCREMENTS Absence of the outer piece of an
2-3/8" ± 1/8"
(60,3 ± 3,2 mm) escutcheon, which is used to cover a
FACE OF FACE OF
clearance hole, may delay the time to
SPRINKLER MOUNTING sprinkler operation in a fire situation.
FITTING SURFACE A Vent Hole is provided in the Bulb
Seat (see Figure 1) to indicate if the Dry
Sprinkler is remaining dry. Evidence of
3" DIA. leakage from the Vent Hole indicates
(76,2 mm) potential leakage past the Inlet seal
3.5° and the need to remove the sprinkler
to determine the cause of leakage;
1-3/4" DIA.
SPRINKLER FITTING
(44,5 mm)
for example, an improper installation
(REFER TO DESIGN CENTERLINE 5/16" or an ice plug. Close the fire protec-
CRITERIA SECTION) OF WATERWAY (7,9 mm) tion system control valve and drain the
FIGURE 8 system before removing the sprinkler.
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL (TY3355) Sprinklers which are found to be
WITH STANDARD ESCUTCHEON leaking or exhibiting visible signs of
corrosion must be replaced.
ORDER LENGTHS: Automatic sprinklers must never be
1/2" to 45-3/4" (12,7 to 1162,1 mm) painted, plated, coated, or other-
IN 1/4" (6,4 mm) INCREMENTS wise altered after leaving the factory.
4-1/4" ± 1/8"
(108,0 ± 3,2 mm) Modified sprinklers must be replaced.
2-1/2" DIA. FACE OF Sprinklers that have been exposed to
FACE OF (63,5 mm) MOUNTING corrosive products of combustion, but
SPRINKLER SURFACE have not operated, should be replaced
FITTING if they cannot be completely cleaned
by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or
3-1/2" DIA.
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush.
(88,9 mm) Care must be exercised to avoid
3.5° damage to the sprinklers before,
during, and after installation. Sprin-
SPRINKLER FITTING klers damaged by dropping, striking,
(REFER TO DESIGN CENTERLINE 5/16" wrench twist/slippage, or the like, must
CRITERIA SECTION) OF WATERWAY (7,9 mm) be replaced. Also, replace any sprinkler
FIGURE 9 that has a cracked bulb or that has lost
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL (TY3355) liquid from its bulb. See the Installation
WITH DEEP ESCUTCHEON section.
The owner is responsible for the
ORDER LENGTHS: inspection, testing, and maintenance of
5-1/2" to 48" (139,7 to 1219,2 mm) their fire protection system and devices
IN 1/4" (6,4 mm) INCREMENTS MINIMUM
in compliance with this document, as
2-1/4" (57,2 mm) well as with the applicable standards
DEFLECTOR TO
of the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
FACE OF ASSOCIATION, such as NFPA 25, in
SPRINKLER MOUNTING
SURFACE addition to the standards of any other
FITTING authorities having jurisdiction. Contact
the installing contractor or product
manufacturer with any questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are rec-
3.5° ommended to be inspected, tested,
5/16" and maintained by a qualified Inspec-
(7,9 mm) tion Service in accordance with local
SPRINKLER FITTING
(REFER TO DESIGN CENTERLINE requirements and/or national codes.
CRITERIA SECTION) OF WATERWAY
FIGURE 10
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL (TY3355)
WITHOUT ESCUTCHEON
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HEATED EXPOSURE
AREA LENGTH
(SEE DESIGN
DSB-2 CRITERIA
INTENDED SECTION)
FOR FREEZER
STRUCTURES
FIGURE 11
EXPOSURE LENGTH
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