Tyco Fire Product EC-17 User manual

General
Description
The Tyco®Model EC-17 Extended
Coverage Pendent Sprinklers (Ref.
Figure 1) are “Control-Mode Extended
Coverage Sprinklers” having a nomi-
nal K-factor of 16.8. Their use is espe-
cially advantageous as a means of de-
creasing the number of required
sprinklers to protect occupancies re-
quiring an area/density application of
water.
Features:
•The EC-17 Sprinklers offer a maxi-
mum coverage area of 196 ft2(18,2
m2) at a maximum spacing of 14 feet
(4,3 m), almost double that of stand-
ard coverage sprinklers used for
similar applications.
•The EC-17 Sprinklers offer a maxi-
mum coverage area of 144 ft2(13,4
m2) at a maximum spacing of 15 ft.
(4,3 m) which can be beneficial to
maximizing sprinkler line spacing.
•The 144 ft2(13,4 m2) coverage with
maximum spacing of 15 ft. (4,3 m)
for the EC-17 Sprinklers can be
beneficial for retrofitting an existing
system to a higher applied water
density, especially where the sys-
tem had utilized sprinklers having a
maximum sprinkler spacing of 15
feet (4,3 m).
TherecessedversionoftheModelEC-
17 Pendent Sprinkler is intended for
use in areas with a finished ceiling. It
uses a two-piece Style 30 (3/4 inch
NPT) Recessed Escutcheon with 1/4
inch (6,4 mm) of recessed adjustment,
or up to 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of total
adjustment from the flush pendent po-
sition. The adjustment provided by the
RecessedEscutcheonreducestheac-
curacy to which the fixed pipe drops to
the sprinklers must be cut.
Applications for the Model EC-17
Sprinklers are expanding beyond the
current testing. For information re-
garding additional research fire tests
that may be acceptable to an Authority
Having Jurisdiction please contact the
Technical Services Department.
WARNINGS
The Model EC-17 Sprinklers de-
scribed herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the applica-
ble standards of the National Fire Pro-
tection Association, in addition to the
standards ofany other authorities hav-
ing jurisdiction. Failure to do so may
impair the performance of these de-
vices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and de-
vices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number
SIN TY7228 - (Pendent K=16.8)
Model EC-17 — 16.8 K-factor
Extended Coverage Area Density Sprinklers
Pendent and Recessed Pendent
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NOVEMBER, 2007
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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 in-
stallation can permanently damage
a sprinkler system or its compo-
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail
tooperate in a firesituationorcause
it to operate prematurely.
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Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. (Approvals only
apply to the service conditions indi-
cated in the Design Criteria section.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT
Discharge Coefficient
K = 16.8 GPM/psi1/2
(241,9 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
160°F/71°C or 212°F/100°C
Finish
NaturalBrass,White,orChrome
Plated
Physical Characteristics
Frame..............Brass
Deflector . . . . . Phosphor Bronze
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . .
............StainlessSteel
Hook ..............Monel
Strut...............Monel
Link Assembly . . . . Solder, Nickel
Button..............Brass
SealingAssembly ..........
. . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon†
Patents
Patent Pending
Operation
The fusible link assemblyis comprised
of two link halves that are joined to-
gether by a thin layer of solder. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
solder melts and the two link halves
separate allowing the sprinkler to acti-
vate and flow water.
Design
Criteria
The Tyco®Model EC-17 Extended
Coverage Pendent Sprinklers (SIN
TY7228) are UL and C-UL Listed, with
the exception of using plastic pallets
as described in 5.6.2.6 of NFPA 13-
2007 , for installation in accordance
with the extended coverage pendent
spray sprinkler requirements of NFPA
13, or other applicable NFPA stand-
ards, when used in conjunction with
the following guidelines :
•Suitable for the protection of extra
hazard and high-piled storage occu-
pancies where area/density design
criterion are provided.
•Suitable for “unobstructed” or “non-
combustible obstructed” construc-
tion.
•The Model EC-17 Sprinklers, having
been specifically tested and listed
for noncombustible obstructed con-
struction, are suitable for use within
trusses or bar joists having non-
combustible web members greater
than1inch(25,4mm) whenapplying
the four times obstruction criteria
rule defined under “Obstructions to
Sprinkler Discharge Pattern Devel-
opment”.
•The maximum area of coverage per
sprinkler is 196 sq. ft. (18,2 m2).
•The maximum distance between
sprinklersis 15feet(4,6m) whenthe
coverage does not exceed 144 ft.2
(13,4 m2), and the maximum dis-
tance between sprinklers is 14 feet
(4,3 m) when the coverage does not
exceed 196 ft2(18,2 m2).
•The minimum distance between
sprinklers is 8 feet (2,44 m).
•The minimum flow requirement is to
be based on the design density ap-
plied over the actual area of cover-
age per sprinkler.
For example: when sprinkler spac-
ing is 14 feet by 12 feet - 6 inches
(4,3 x3,8 m) or 175ft2(16,3m2), and
the design density is 0.3 gpm/ft2
(16,3 mm/m), the sprinkler design
flow rate is 53 GPM (200 LPM) and
the required design pressure is 10
psi (0,7 bar).
•The minimum clearance between
the deflector and the top of storage
is 36 inches (0,9 m).
•The ordinary and intermediate tem-
perature rated EC-17 Sprinklers
have been investigated for use in
high-piled storage occupancies at
the hydraulic demand normally as-
sociated with high temperature
sprinklers.As such,theEC-17sprin-
klers are listed storage sprinklers
having a K-factor greater than 11.2
and having ordinary and intermedi-
ate temperature ratings (i.e., 160F
and 212F). Consequently, the EC-
17 Sprinklers, in accordance with
the NFPA 13, may be used in con-
junction with the density curves for
high temperature sprinklers.
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FIGURE 1, MODEL EC-17 EXTENDED COVERAGE PENDENT SPRINKLER
6*
2-3/4"
2"
WRENCH
FLATS
SEATING SURFACE
ESCUTCHEON PLATE
NPT
3/4"
1
2
3
4
5
-
2 Button
Temperature
Deflector
Compression
Screw
Link
Sealing
-
8
*
-
4
7-
3-
*
C
omponents:
Frame1 -1/2" (12,7 mm)
NOMINAL MAKE-IN
rating is indicated 78
(69,9 mm)
(50,8 mm)
Hook
Stem
-
6
5-
on deflector.
Assembly
Assembly
PENDENTCROSS SECTION RECESSED PENDENT
2-7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA.
STYLE 30
ESCUTCHEON
RECESSED
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Installation
NOTES
Damage to the fusible Link Assembly
during installation can be avoided by
handling the sprinkler by the frame
arms only and by usingthe appropriate
sprinkler wrench. Do not grip or apply
any force to the Fusible Link Assem-
bly. Damaged sprinklers must be re-
placed immediately.
A leak tight 3/4 inch NPTsprinkler joint
should be obtained with a torque of 10
to 20 ft.lbs. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm). Higher
levels of torque may distort the sprin-
kler inlet with consequent leakage or
impairment of the sprinkler.
The Model EC-17 Pendent Sprin-
klers must be installed in accordance
with the following instructions:
Step 1. The EC-17 Sprinkler must be
installed in the pendent position.
Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied, hand tighten the sprinkler into
the sprinkler fitting. Do not apply any
forceto theLinkAssembly,and handle
the EC-17 Sprinkler only by the Frame
arms.
Step 3. Wrench tighten the EC-17
Sprinkler using only the W-Type 3
Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 3) and
by fully engaging (seating) the wrench
on the sprinkler wrench flats.
TheModel EC-17 Recessed Pendent
Sprinklers must be installed in ac-
cordance with the following instruc-
tions.
Step A. After installing the Style 30
Mounting Plate over the sprinkler
threads, and with pipe thread sealant
applied to the pipe threads, hand
tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler
fitting.
Step B. Wrench tighten the EC-17
Sprinkler using only the W-Type 24
Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 4) and
fully engaging (seating) the wrench on
the sprinkler wrench flats.
Step C. After the ceiling has been in-
stalled, slide the Style 30 Closure over
the Model EC-17 Sprinkler and push
the Closure over the Mounting Plate
until its flange comes in contact with
the ceiling.
Care and
Maintenance
The Tyco®Model EC-17 must be
maintained and serviced in accord-
ance with the following instructions:
NOTE
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system that
itcontrols,permissiontoshutdownthe
affected fire protection systems must
be obtained from the proper authori-
ties and all personnel who may be
affectedbythisactionmustbenotified.
Sprinklers that are found to be leaking
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion
must be replaced.
Automatic sprinklers must never be
painted, plated, coated, or otherwise
altered after leaving the factory. Modi-
fied or over-heated sprinklers must be
replaced.
Care must be exercised to avoid dam-
age - before, during, and after instal-
lation. Sprinklers damaged by drop-
ping, striking, wrench twist/slippage,
or the like, must be replaced.
The owner is responsible for the in-
spection, testing, and maintenance of
their fire protection system and de-
vices in compliance with this docu-
ment, as well as with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in
addition to the standards of any other
authorities having jurisdiction. The in-
stalling contractor or sprinkler manu-
facturer should be contacted relative
to any questions.
Automaticsprinklersystemsshouldbe
inspected, tested, and maintained by a
qualified Inspection Service in accord-
ance with local requirements and/or
national code.
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FIGURE 3
W-TYPE 3
SPRINKLER WRENCH
"FITTING SIDE"
FITTING
TOWARDS SPRINKLER
RECESS
WRENCH
(END "B")
1/4" (6,4 mm)
1/2" (12,7 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
SPRINKLER
FITTING
FACE OF
(12,7±3,2 mm)
1/2±1/8"
(57,2 mm)
2-1/4" DIA.
2-7/8" DIA.
(73,0 mm)
CLOSURE
1-1/2" (38,1 mm)
1-1/4" (31,8 mm)
MOUNTING
PLATE
(3,2 mm)
1/8"
FIGURE 2
MODEL EC-17 RECESSED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY
WITH TWO-PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 30 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
FIGURE 4
W-TYPE 24
RECESSED SPRINKLER
WRENCH
RECESS
2
WRENCH
WRENCH
HEX
1
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Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire &
Building Products (TFBP) are war-
ranted solely to the original Buyer for
ten (10) years against defects in mate-
rial and workmanship when paid for
and properly installed and maintained
under normal use and service. This
warranty will expire ten (10) years
from date of shipment by TFBP. No
warranty is given for products or com-
ponents manufactured by companies
not affiliated by ownership with TFBP
or for products and components which
havebeensubject tomisuse,improper
installation,corrosion, or which have
not been installed, maintained, modi-
fied or repaired in accordance with ap-
plicable Standards of the National Fire
Protection Association, and/or the
standards of any other Authorities
Having Jurisdiction. Materials found
by TFBP to be defective shall be either
repaired or replaced, at TFBP’s sole
option. TFBP neither assumes, nor
authorizesanypersontoassumeforit,
any other obligation in connection with
the sale of products or parts of prod-
ucts.TFBP shall not beresponsiblefor
sprinkler system design errors or inac-
curate or incomplete information sup-
plied by Buyer or Buyer’s repre-
sentatives.
In no event shall TFBP be liable, in
contract, tort, strict liability or under
any other legal theory, for incidental,
indirect,specialor consequentialdam-
ages, including but not limited to labor
charges, regardless of whether TFBP
was informed about the possibility of
such damages, and in no event shall
TFBP’s liability exceed an amount
equal to the sales price.
Theforegoingwarrantyismadeinlieu
of any and all other warranties, ex-
press or implied, including warranties
ofmerchantabilityandfitnessforapar-
ticular purpose.
This limited warranty sets forth the ex-
clusive remedy for claims based on
failure of or defect in products, materi-
als or components, whether the claim
is made in contract, tort, strict liability
or any other legal theory.
This warranty will apply to the full ex-
tent permitted by law. The invalidity, in
whole or part, of any portion of this
warranty will not affect the remainder.
Ordering
Procedure
Whenplacinganorder,indicatethefull
product name. Please specify the
Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN),
quantity, and temperature rating. Re-
fer to the Price List for complete listing
of Part Numbers.
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability.
Sprinkler Assemblies:
Specify: (specify temperature rating),
(specify finish), Model EC-17
(TY7228) Extended Coverage Pen-
dent Sprinkler, P/N (specify).
Natural Brass
160°F/71°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 51-310-1-160
212°F/100°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 51-310-1-212
Chrome Plated
160°F/71°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 51-310-9-160
212°F/100°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 51-310-9-212
White Polyester
160°F/71°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 51-310-4-160
212°F/100°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 51-310-4-212
Recessed Escutcheon:
Specify: Style 30 Recessed Escutch-
eon with (specify finish),P/N (specify).
Chrome Plated. . . . . . . . . . . . PSN 56-705-9-011
White Color Coated. . . . . . . . PSN 56-705-4-011
Brass Plated . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSN 56-705-2-011
Sprinkler Wrench
Specify: W-Type 3 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-895-1-001.
Specify: W-Type 24 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-000-6-856.
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