Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST Nozzles
Type ULF AM30
Automatic (Closed)
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FEBRUARY 2016
TFP2201
IMPORTANT
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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General
Description
TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Nozzles Type ULF AM30 are closed
(automatic) nozzles intended for use
with engineered, water-mist systems.
They are low-pressure nozzles that
utilize a single fluid jet impinging on a
diffuser to produce a spray having a
range of water droplet sizes suitable
for the control of Class A fires and the
protection of data centers.
It is recommended that the end user
be consulted with respect to the suit-
ability of the materials of construction
for any given corrosive environment.
The effects of ambient temperature,
concentration of chemicals, and gas/
chemical velocity should be consid-
ered, at a minimum, along with the cor-
rosive nature to which the nozzles may
be exposed.
NOTICE
The TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Nozzles Type ULF AM30 de scribed
herein must be installed and maintained
in compliance with this document and
with the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), in addition to the standards
of any authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the perfor-
mance of these devices.
The design of individual water mist
systems can vary considerably,
depending on the characteristics and
nature of the hazard and the basic
purpose of the water mist system.
Because of these variations, the design
of water mist systems for fire protec-
tion must only be performed by expe-
rienced designers who thoroughly
understand the limitations as well as
capabilities of such systems.
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.
Approvals
The TYCO Type ULF AM30 AQUA-
MIST Nozzles in a 57°C (135°F) tem-
perature rating and in a natural brass
finish is VdS approved when used as
part of an engineered wet pipe low
pressure system. Testing was per-
formed in accordance with VdS Test
Protocol, “Fire tests for false floors and
false ceilings as a completion of the fire
tests ‘Office, OH1’ and similar,” dated
December 6, 2007.
The TYCO Type ULF AM30 AQUA-
MIST Nozzles in a 57°C (135°F) or
68°C (155°F) temperature rating and in
a natural brass finish are FM Approved
for the protection of data processing
equipment rooms/halls in either wet
pipe or single-interlock preaction con-
figurations. Testing for the single-inter-
lock preaction data center application
was conducted in accordance with FM
Approvals 5560 “Approval Standard for
Water Mist Systems.”
Technical
Data
Discharge Coefficient
K=8,5 lpm/bar
1/2
(K=0.59 gpm/psi
1/2
)
Thread Connection
1/2 Inch NPT
Finish
Natural Brass
Temperature Ratings
Refer to Table A
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Orifice Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Sealing Assembly . .Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Ejection Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass
Diffuser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Loading Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
The smallest waterway (orifice) diam-
eter of the Orifice Insert is nominally
4,4 mm (0.172 in.). The diameter of the
Inlet Strainer perforations is nominally
3,2 mm (0.125 in.).
Design
Criteria
Obtain guidance for the design of a
water mist system that utilizes the
TYCO Ultra Low Flow AQUAMIST
Nozzles Type ULF AM30 from the Tech-
nical Services department.
Temperature
Rating
Bulb
Fluid Color
57
°
C (135
°
F)
Orange
68
°
C (155
°
F)
Red
79
°
C (175
°
F)
Yellow
93
°
C (200
°
F)
Green
141
°
C (286
°
F)
Blue
182
°
C (360
°
F)
Mauve
TABLE A
TEMPERATURE RATING
SELECTION
