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Design
Criteria
The following general guidelines pro-
vided for the TYCO Model ESFR-22
Pendent Sprinklers can be used for a
quick reference.
The National Fire Protection Associa-
tion (NFPA) and FM Global (FM Approv-
als) provide installation standards that
must be used to properly design an
automatic sprinkler system utilizing
Early Suppression, Fast Response
(ESFR) Sprinklers. The guidelines pro-
vided by NFPA and FM Approvals may
differ. Consequently, the appropri-
ate standard must be used for a given
installation.
In all cases, the appropriate NFPA or
FM Approvals installation standard
must be referenced to ensure applica-
bility and to obtain complete installa-
tion guidelines. The following general
guidelines are not intended to provide
complete installation criteria.
In addition to this technical data sheet,
the following Technical Data Sheets
describe other TYCO ESFR Sprinklers:
• TFP312 – Model ESFR-25 (TY9226)
K=25.2 Pendent Sprinkler
• TFP315 – Model ESFR-17 (TY7226)
K=16.8 Pendent Sprinkler
• TFP316 – Model ESFR-17 (TY7126)
K=16.8 Upright Sprinkler
• TFP318 – Model ESFR-1 (TY6226)
K=14.0 Pendent Sprinkler
System Type
Wet pipe
Roof Construction
Unobstructed or obstructed construc-
tion (e.g., smooth ceiling, bar joists,
beam and girder, etc.). Where the
depths of the solid structural members
(e.g., beams and stem) exceed 12
inches (302 mm), install ESFR Sprin-
klers in each channel formed by the
structural members.
Ceiling Slope
Maximum 2 inch rise for 12 inch run
(16.7%)
Maximum Coverage Area
100 ft2(9,3 m2)
In some cases, the installation stan-
dards permit a greater coverage area.
Minimum Coverage Area
64 ft2(5,8 m2) per NFPA 13 / FM Global
2-0
Maximum Spacing
• 12 feet (3,7 m) for building heights up
to 30 feet (9,1 m)
• 10 feet (3,1 m) for building heights
greater than 30 feet (9,1 m); in some
cases, installation standards permit
a greater spacing
Minimum Spacing
8 feet (2,4 m)
Minimum Clearance to Commodity
36 inches (914 mm)
Deflector-to-Ceiling Distance
NFPA – 6 to 18 inches (152 to 457 mm)
Centerline of Thermal Sensing
Element-to-Ceiling Distance
FM Global – See FM Global 2-0 for
Storage Sprinklers
Operation
The fusible link assembly is com-
prised of two link halves that are joined
together by a thin layer of solder. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
solder melts and the two link halves
separate, activating the sprinkler and
flowing water.
Installation
TYCO Model ESFR-22 Pendent Sprin-
klers must be installed in accordance
with this section.
General Instructions
Damage to the fusible Link Assem-
bly during installation can be avoided
by handling the sprinkler by the frame
arms only (i.e., do not apply pressure
to the fusible Link Assembly), and by
using the appropriate sprinkler wrench.
Failure to do so can lead to an unstable
link assembly and premature activation
of the sprinkler. Damaged sprinklers
must be replaced.
A leak-tight 1 inch NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained by applying a min-
imum-to-maximum torque of 20 to 30
ft.-lbs. (26,8 to 40,2 Nm). Higher levels
of torque can distort the sprinkler inlet
with consequent leakage or impairment
of the sprinkler.
Note: Install the Model ESFR-22 Pendent
Sprinkler in the pendent position (Ref.
Figure 2).
Step 1. With pipe-thread sealant
applied, hand-tighten the sprinkler into
the sprinkler fitting. Do not apply pres-
sure to the Link Assembly, and handle
the Model ESFR-22 Pendent Sprinkler
only by the Frame arms.
Step 2. Use only the W-Type 32 Sprin-
kler Wrench (Ref. Figure 2) to install
the Model ESFR-22 Pendent Sprinkler.
Fully engage (seat) the wrench recess
on the sprinkler wrench flats (Ref.
Figure 1) and wrench-tighten.
Step 3. After installation, remove
the Protective Sprinkler Cap and
inspect the Link Assembly of each
Model ESFR-22 Pendent Sprinkler for
damage. In particular, verify that the
Link Assembly and Hook are positioned
as illustrated in Figure 1, and that the
Link Assembly is not bent, creased,
or forced out of normal position in any
way. Replace damaged sprinklers.
WRENCH
FLATS
SPRINKLER
CAP
APPLY WRENCH
RECESS TO ESFR-22
FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 32
SPRINKLER WRENCH