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l ty Worldwide www.tyco-fire.com Ire Protection Contacts I Products Model WS Specific Application Window Sprinklers Horizontal and Pendent Vertical Sidewall 5.6 K-factor General Model WS Window Sprinklers can be used as an open sprinkler for"Outside Descry t�®n Sprinkler Protection against Exposure p . Fire",using the design requirements ofNFPA The TYCO Model WS Specific Appli- cation Window Sprinklers are fast As with any specific application sprin- response,glass bulb-type spray sprin- kler, the installation instructions " + klers available in Horizontal Sidewall included in this data sheet must be pre- and Pendent Vertical Sidewall models. cisely followed. If there are additional , r'''i%.' �VOW local or jurisdictional installation stan-These sprinklers are the first to bedar coesor w s ds/ d findow rinklers onspecifically Listed to provide com- p plete wetting and coverage for heat glazed window systems,this document strengthened, tempered, or ceramic does not relieve the designer/installer glass windows using closed sprin- from these requirements.Consult your local jurisdiction to verify if or when - klers. As part of the testing, the gas these additional guidelines must be !� flow required to achieve the time/ �-- temperature relationship specified in followed. : :. ASTM E119 was established in a test furnace without sprinkler protection.A window assembly protected with the TYCO Model WS Specific Application i•. ' '"� TYCO Model WS Window Sprinklers Window Sprinklers described herein was then installed in the test furnace, must be installed and maintained in and the same gas flow conditions were compliance with this document, as maintained for a two-hour test period. well as with the applicable standards No cracking or visible damage to the recognized by the approval agency, in window was permitted during the test addition to the standards of any author- period, even when a hose stream was ities having jurisdiction.Failure to'do so directed at the window, may impair the performance of these The success of the Model WS Window devices. Sprinklers is based on their fast The owner is responsible for maintain- response thermal sensitivity and on ing their fire protection system and their specially designed deflectors that devices in proper operating condition. ensure that the spray pattern wets the The installing contractor or manufac- entire surface of the window. turer should be contacted with any Based on successful testing, the questions. Model WS Window Sprinklers can be used as interior protection of windows Sprinkler or glazing in a sprinklered building or non-sprinklered building in accordance Identification with Section 104 of the IBC("Alternate Materials,Design and Methods of Con- Number (SIN) struction and Equipment'). Also, the TY3388-Horizontal Sidewall TY3488-Pendent Vertical Sidewall IMPORTANT Always refer to Technical Data TY3388 is a re-designation for C3388 Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER TY3488 is a re-designation for C3488 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. Page 1 of 8 OCTOBER 2016 TFP620