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Model B-1 — 3.0 K-factor

Upright and Pendent
Foam-Water Sprinklers
It is recommended that the end user
IMPORTANT be consulted with respect to the suit-
Refer to Technical Data Sheet ability of the materials of construction
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to for any given corrosive environment.
regulatory and health information. The effects of ambient temperature,
Always refer to Technical Data concentration of chemicals, and gas/
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER chemical velocity, should be consid-
WARNING” that provides cautions ered, at a minimum, along with the cor-
with respect to handling and instal- rosive nature to which the sprinklers
lation of sprinkler systems and com- may be exposed.
ponents. Improper handling and
installation can permanently damage The Model B-1 Foam-Water Sprinkler is
a sprinkler system or its compo- a redesignation for the Gem Issue B-1
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail and Star Model B-1 Sprinklers.
to operate in a fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely. NOTICE
The Model B-1 Foam-Water Sprinklers
described herein must be installed and Maximum Working Pressure
Scan the QR code or enter the URL maintained in compliance with this 175 psi (12,1 bar)
in a web browser to access the most document, as well as with the applica-
up-to-date electronic version of this ble standards of the NATIONAL FIRE Discharge Coefficients
document. Data rates may apply. PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA), K=3.0 GPM/psi½ (43,2 LPM/bar½)
in addition to the standards of any other Thread Connection
authorities having jurisdiction. Failure 1/2 in. NPT
to do so may impair the performance
of these devices. Finish
Natural Bronze
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Operation
questions.

Technical TYCO Model B-1 Foam-Water Sprin-

docs.jci.com/tycofire/tfp840 Data klers are designed with a unique ven-

turi-style body. As foam solution (water
Approvals and foam concentrate mixture) flows
through the inlet of the body, air is
General
UL and ULC Listed
drawn into the body through the open-
Discharge outlets and foam concentrates ings adjacent to the wrenching area.
Description are Listed for use together. Refer to the indi-
vidual foam concentrate Listing for operat-
ing limitations and compatibility with the B-1
The foam solution and air mix is then
agitated to create an air-aspirated
TYCO Model B-1 Upright and Pendent Foam-Water Sprinklers as provided in the foam.
Foam-Water Sprinklers are air-aspirat- UL Fire Protection Equipment Directory.
ing foam discharge outlets designed The B-1 Foam-Water Sprinklers are
The Model B-1 Upright and Pendent Foam- designed to discharge foam in a pre-
for use in foam-water deluge systems. Water Sprinklers meet the requirements of:
They are designed for flammable liquid determined discharge pattern, as well
MIL-S-901C as to discharge water similar to stan-
risks where it is desired to apply foam (for light-weight Grade A shock-proof
from overhead sprinklers (either upright dard spray sprinklers. To meet the
equipment)
or pendent) and where follow-up with intent of NFPA 16, foam-water sprin-
MIL-H-24146 klers must be able to sufficiently dis-
plain water in a standard spray sprin-
kler pattern is necessary as in the case tribute water after depletion of the foam
of NFPA 16, “Standard for the Instal- concentrate.
lation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and
Foam-Water Spray Systems.”

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2-1/8" DIA. WRENCHING

(54,0 mm) AREA 1"
DEFLECTOR 1/2" (25,4 mm)
NPT ACROSS
WRENCH
FLATS
BODY
7/16"
(11,1 mm) 3/8" DIA.
5-13/16" NOMINAL (9,5 mm)
(147,6 mm) MAKE-IN

AGITATOR
AGITATOR

7/16" 5-15/16"
(11,1 mm) 3/8" DIA. (150,8 mm)
NOMINAL (9,5 mm)
MAKE-IN
BODY
1"
(25,4 mm)
1/2" ACROSS
NPT WRENCH DEFLECTOR
WRENCHING FLATS 2-1/8" DIA.
AREA (54,0 mm)

UPRIGHT PENDENT
FIGURE 1
MODEL B-1 FOAM-WATER UPRIGHT AND PENDENT SPRINKLERS
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS

Design The applied density (flow per unit of

area) of foam solution must meet the Installation
Criteria requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction for the type flammable
TYCO Model B-1 Foam-Water Sprin-
klers must be installed in accordance
TYCO Model B-1 Upright and Pendent liquid and occupancy. Per NFPA 16, with this section.
Foam-Water Sprinklers are intended coverage density must not be less
than 0.16 gpm/ft² (6,52 mm/min) of General Instructions
for fire protection systems designed in
floor area with a resulting minimum Obtain a leak-tight 1/2 in. NPT sprin-
accordance with the standard instal-
discharge pressure of not less than kler joint by applying a minimum-to-
lation rules for foam-water sprinklers
30 psi (2,1 bar). maximum torque of 7 to 14 ft-lb (9,5 to
systems recognized by the applicable
19,0 N∙m). Higher levels of torque may
Listing agency (for example, UL Listing Foam-water sprinkler spacing must distort the sprinkler inlet and cause
is based on the requirements of NFPA not exceed the requirements of NFPA impairment of the sprinkler.
13 and 16). 13 for extra hazard occupancies and
Graph A provides the nominal dis- the system must be hydraulically cal- Upright and Pendent Sprinklers
charge patterns for reference use. culated to obtain the required density Note: Pendent sprinklers are to be
and discharge pressure. installed in the pendent position;
Note: The discharge patterns shown in upright sprinklers are to be installed in
Graph A are not to be used for design Note: Discharge outlets and foam con- the upright position.
purposes or to disregard standard centrates are listed for use together.
Refer to the individual foam concen- Step 1. With pipe thread sealant
installation rules. applied to the pipe threads, hand
trate listing for operating limitations and
Not less than two (2) foam-water sprin- compatibility with the B-1 Foam-Water tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler
klers are to be installed in any area, Sprinklers as provided in the UL Fire fitting.
regardless of size, in order to obtain Protection Equipment Directory.
pattern overlap. Step 2. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using an 8 in. or 10 in.
adjustable wrench. With reference to
Figures 1 and 2, the adjustable wrench
is only to be applied to the wrench flats
of the wrenching area.
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DATA KEY
WATER DISCHARGE FOAM DISCHARGE
8 or 10 INCH
RADIUS, METERS RADIUS, FEET ADJUSTABLE
3,0 2,0 1,0 0 2 4 6 8 10 WRENCH
0 0

DISTANCE BELOW
DISTANCE BELOW
CEILING, METERS

0,5
2

CEILING, FEET
APPLY TO
1,0 WRENCH
4 FLATS
1,5 ONLY
6
2,0

8 FIGURE 2
2,5 WRENCH FLATS
UPRIGHT
RADIUS, METERS RADIUS, FEET
3,0 2,0 1,0 0 2 4 6 8 10 Limited
Warranty
0 0

DISTANCE BELOW
DISTANCE BELOW
CEILING, METERS

0,5
2

CEILING, FEET
For warranty terms and conditions, visit
1,0 www.tyco-fire.com.
4
1,5 Ordering
Procedure
6
2,0

2,5 8 Contact your local distributor for avail-

PENDENT ability. When placing an order, indi-
GRAPH A cate the full product name, including
NOMINAL DISCHARGE PATTERNS description and part number (P/N).
(SHOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY,
Upright Foam-Water Sprinklers
NOT SUITABLE FOR DESIGN PURPOSES)
Specify: Model B-1 Upright Foam-
Water Sprinkler, P/N 49-210-1-001
Care and Frequent visual inspections are recom-
mended to be initially performed for Pendent Foam-Water Sprinklers
Maintenance sprinklers installed in potentially cor-
rosive atmospheres to verify the integ-
Specify: Model B-1 Pendent Foam-
Water Sprinkler, P/N 49-211-1-001
TYCO Model B-1 Foam-Water Sprin- rity of the materials of construction as
klers must be maintained and serviced they may be affected by the corrosive
in accordance with this section. conditions present for a given installa-
tion. Thereafter, annual inspections per
Before closing a fire protection system NFPA 25 are required.
control valve for maintenance work on
the fire protection system that it con- The owner is responsible for the inspec-
trols, permission to shut down the tion, testing, and maintenance of their
affected fire protection system must fire protection system and devices in
be obtained from the proper authorities compliance with this document, as well
and all personnel who may be affected as with the applicable standards of the
by this action must be notified. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSO-
CIATION (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to
Model B-1 Foam-Water Sprinklers the standards of any other authorities
must never be painted, plated, coated having jurisdiction. Contact the install-
or altered in any way after leaving the ing contractor or product manufacturer
factory; otherwise, the spray perfor- with any questions.
mance may be impaired.
It is recommended that foam-water
Care must be exercised to avoid sprinkler systems be inspected, tested,
damage to the sprinklers before, and maintained by a qualified Inspec-
during, and after installation. Sprin- tion Service in accordance with local
klers damaged by dropping, striking, requirements and/or national codes.
wrench twist/slippage, or the like, must
be replaced.
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