Ultra K17 — 16.8 K-factor
Upright Control Mode Specific Application Sprinkler
Standard Response, 155°F (68°C) & 200°F (93°C)
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AUGUST 2018
TFP330
IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to
regulatory and health information.
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER
WARNING” that provides cautions
with respect to handling and instal-
lation of sprinkler systems and com-
ponents. Improper handling and
installation 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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Contacts
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General
Description
The TYCO 16.8 K-factor, Ultra K17,
Standard Response, Upright Control
Mode Specific Application Sprinkler
(Ref. Figure 1) is an automatic sprin-
kler of the frangible bulb type. It is
intended for use with National Fire Pro-
tection Association Control Mode Spe-
cific Application installation criteria for
the protection of high piled storage. It
may also be utilized as a 16.8 K-fac-
tor, upright, standard response storage
sprinkler in accordance with Factory
Mutual Loss Prevention Data Sheets.
See FM 2-0 and 8-9 for specific design
and installation criteria.
The Ultra K17 Sprinkler can provide a
higher level of protection than other
standard spray sprinklers and, in some
cases, it can provide an economi-
cal advantage by eliminating in-rack
sprinklers.
Applications for the Ultra K17 Upright
Control Mode Specific Application
Sprinkler are expanding beyond the
current specific application listings/
approvals. For information regard-
ing research fire tests which may be
acceptable to an authority having juris-
diction, please contact the Technical
Services Department.
NOTICE
The Ultra K17, Standard Response,
Upright Control Mode Specific Applica-
tion Sprinkler described herein must be
installed and maintained in compliance
with this document and with the appli-
cable standards of the National Fire
Protection Association, in addition to
the standards of any authorities having
jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair
the performance of these devices.
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.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
Refer to Table A for sprinkler identification
number.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
FM and NYC Approved
Refer to Table C for specific details on
laboratory listings and approvals. The
approvals apply to the service conditions
indicated in the Design Criteria section.
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Sealing Assembly . .Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Bulb (5 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Glass
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chrome Plated Brass
Additional Technical Data
Refer to Table A for additional technical
data.
Operation
The glass bulb contains a fluid that
expands when exposed to heat. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the
glass bulb, allowing the sprinkler to
activate and flow water.
