Tyco ESFR-17 User manual

General
Description
The TYCO Model ESFR-17 Upright
Sprinklers are “Early Suppression,
Fast Response Sprinklers” having a
nominal K-factor of 16.8 (Figure 1).
They are suppression mode sprinklers
that are especially advantageous as a
means of eliminating in-rack sprinklers
when protecting high-piled storage.
Model ESFR-17 Sprinklers are
primarily used for ceiling-only sprin-
kler protection of (but not limited to)
the following storage applications:
• Most encapsulated or non-encap-
sulated common materials including
cartoned, unexpanded plastics.
• Cartoned, expanded plastics.
• Some storage arrangements of rub-
ber tires and roll paper.
For more specic criteria, refer to
Table 1 in this data sheet as well as
the applicable design standard.
The Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-
klers provide the system designer with
an upright option to the traditional
pendent ESFR Sprinklers. With a K-
factor of 16.8, Model ESFR-17 Sprin-
klers provide system designers with
hydraulic and sprinkler placement
options not presently available to
traditional ESFR Sprinklers having
a K-factor of 14.0. In particular, the
Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprinklers are
designed to operate at substantially
lower-end head pressures compared
to ESFR Sprinklers with 14.0 K-fac-
tors. This feature offers exibility when
sizing system piping and positioning
the system piping with respect to the
ceiling.
Applications for the TYCO ESFR
Sprinklers are expanding beyond cur-
rently recognized installation stan-
dards. For information on research re
tests that may be acceptable to an au-
thority having jurisdiction, contact the
Technical Services department.
NOTICE
The Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprinklers
described herein must be installed
and maintained in compliance with
this document, as well as with the ap-
plicable standards of the National Fire
Protection Association, in addition to
the standards of any authorities having
jurisdiction (e.g., FM Global). Failure to
do so may impair the performance of
these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and
devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
In all cases, the appropriate NFPA or
FM installation standard must be ref-
erenced to ensure applicability and
to obtain complete installation guide-
lines. The general guidelines in this
data sheet are not intended to provide
complete installation criteria.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
TY7126
Technical
Data
Approvals
FM Approved
CE Certied Certicate of Conformity
1725-CPD-H0012
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connections
3/4 inch NPT
ISO 7-R3/4
Discharge Coefficient
K = 16.8 GPM/psi1/2
(241,9 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
165°F (74°C)
214°F (101°C)
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
Deector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Compression Screw. . . . . . . . . . .Stainless
Steel
Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monel
Strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monel
Link Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . Solder, Nickel
Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
Sealing Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . Beryllium
Nickel w/TEFLON
Ejection Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inconel
Deector Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass
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Model ESFR-17
Early Suppression, Fast Response Upright Sprinklers
16.8 K-factor
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IMPORTANT
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER
WARNING” that provides cau-
tions with respect to handling
and installation of sprinkler sys-
tems and components. Improp-
er handling and installation can
permanently damage a sprin-
kler system or its components
and cause the sprinkler to fail
to operate in a fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely.

Design
Criteria
The following general guidelines pro-
vided for the TYCO Model ESFR-17
Upright Sprinklers may be used for
quick reference.
The National Fire Protection Associa-
tion (NFPA) and FM Global (FM) pro-
vide installation standards that must
be used to properly design an auto-
matic sprinkler system utilizing Early
Suppression, Fast Response (ESFR)
Sprinklers. The guidelines provided by
NFPA and FM may differ; consequent-
ly, the appropriate standard must be
used for a given installation.
In all cases, the appropriate NFPA or
FM installation standard must be ref-
erenced to ensure applicability and
to obtain complete installation guide-
lines, since the following general
guidelines are not intended to provide
complete installation criteria.
In addition to this data sheet, the fol-
lowing 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
• TFP318 — Model ESFR-1 (TY6226),
K=14.0 Pendent Sprinkler
System Type
Wet pipe system
Roof Construction
Unobstructed or obstructed construc-
tion; for example, smooth ceiling, bar
joists, beam and girder, and so forth.
Where the depths of the solid struc-
tural members (beams and stem, for
example) exceed 12 inches (302 mm),
install ESFR Sprinklers in each chan-
nel 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 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)
Minimum Spacing
8 feet (2,4 m)
Minimum Clearance to Commodity
36 inches (914 mm)
NFPA 13 — Deflector-to-Ceiling
Distance
3 to 12 inches (76 to 305 mm)
FM 2-0
Consult FM and/or FM Guidelines
for allowable deector-to-ceiling dis-
tances as well as thermal-sensing
element-to-ceiling criteria.
Obstructions Below Upright ESFR
Sprinklers, Including Branch Lines
Per the requirements of FM, obstruc-
tions below upright ESFR Sprinklers
can be ignored as follows:
• Open-web bar joists or trusses hav-
ing chords no more than 4 inches
(102 mm) wide.
• Bridging or wind bracing no more
than 4 inches (102 mm) wide.
• Individual pipes and conduit 4 inches
(102 mm) diameter or less 3 inch
(DN80) pipe size or less will not re-
quire sprigs).
• Individual groups of smaller pipe
or conduit having a total width of 4
inches or less.
Operation
The fusible link assembly is 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, activating the sprinkler and
owing water.
Components:
9
2
6
5
4
3
1
7
8
10
2-9/16" DIA.
(65,0 mm)
3-5/8"
(92,1 mm)
1/2"
(12,7 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
WRENCH
FLATS
1-5/8"
(41,3 mm)
THERMAL
SENSING
ELEMENT
TEMPERATURE
RATING
3/4" NPT
-
2 Deector
Ejection Spring
Sealing
Assembly
Hook
Compression
Screw
-
8
-
4
7-
3-
Frame1 -
Button
Link Assembly
-
6
5-Strut
Deector Nut
9-
10 -
FIGURE 1
MODEL ESFR-17 UPRIGHT, EARLY SUPPRESSION, FAST RESPONSE
UPRIGHT SPRINKLER 16.8 K-FACTOR
TFP316
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Storage Type NFPA FM
Open Frame (that is, no solid shelves)
Single, Double, Multiple-Row, or Portable Rack Storage
of Class I-IV and Group A or B Plastics
Refer to NFPA 13, Chapters 16 and 17. Refer to FM 2-0 and 8-9.
Solid Pile or Palletized Storage of Class I-IV
and Group A or B Plastics Refer to NFPA 13, Chapters 14 and 15. Refer to FM 2-0 and 8-9.
Idle Pallet Storage Refer to NFPA 13, Chapter 12. Refer to FM 2-0, 8-9, and 8-24.
Rubber Tire Storage Refer to NFPA 13, Chapter 18. Refer to FM 2-0 and 8-9.
Rolled Paper Storage (Refer to the standard.) Refer to Chapter 13, Chapter 19. Refer to FM 8-21.
Flammable Liquid Storage (Refer to the standard.) N/A N/A
Aerosol Storage (Refer to the standard.) N/A N/A
Automotive Components in Portable Racks
(Control mode only; refer to the standard.) N/A N/A
N/A = Non-Applicable
TABLE 1
MODEL ESFR-17 UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS
COMMODITY SELECTION AND DESIGN CRITERIA OVERVIEW
Installation
The TYCO Model ESFR-17 Upright
Sprinklers must be installed in accor-
dance with this section.
General Instructions
Avoid damage to the fusible Link As-
sembly during installation by using
the Frame arms only to handle the
sprinkler (that is, do not apply pres-
sure 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 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler
joint should be obtained by applying
a minimum-to-maximum torque of 10
to 20 ft./lbs. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm). Higher
levels of torque can distort the sprin-
kler inlet with consequent leakage or
impairment of the sprinkler.
Step 1. Install the Model ESFR-17 Up-
right Sprinkler in the Upright position
(Figure 2).
Step 2. With pipe-thread sealant ap-
plied, hand-tighten the sprinkler into
the sprinkler tting. Do not apply pres-
sure to the Link Assembly, and handle
the Model ESFR-17 Sprinkler only by
the Frame arms.
Step 3. Wrench-tighten the Model
ESFR-17 Upright Sprinkler using only
the W-Type 21 Sprinkler Wrench (Fig-
ure 2) and by fully engaging (seating)
the wrench on the sprinkler wrench
ats (Figure 1).
Step 4. After installation, inspect the
Link Assembly of each Model ESFR-
17 Sprinkler for damage. In particu-
lar, 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
RECESS
"FITTING SIDE"
TOWARDS SPRINKLER
FITTING
FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 21
SPRINKLER WRENCH
TFP316
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Ordering
Procedure
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability. When placing an order, indi-
cate the full product name and Part
Number (P/N).
Sprinkler Assemblies
Specify: Model ESFR-17 (TY7126),
K=16.8, Early Suppression, Fast Re-
sponse Upright Sprinkler with (spec-
ify) temperature rating, natural brass,
P/N (specify).
165°F (74°C) ...............P/N 58- 447-1-165
214°F (101°C) ..............P/N 58-447-1-214
Special-Order Sprinkler
Assemblies with ISO 7/1 Thread
Connections
Specify: Model ESFR-17 (TY7126),
K=16.8, Early Suppression, Fast Re-
sponse Upright Sprinkler with ISO
7/1 thread connection, (specify) tem-
perature rating, natural brass, P/N
(specify).
165°F (74°C) .............. P/N 58-448-1-165
214°F (101°C) ............. P/N 58-448-1-214
Sprinkler Wrench
Specify: W-Type 21 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-001-0-686.
Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO Model ESFR-17 Sprinklers
must be maintained and serviced in
accordance with this section.
Before closing a re protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the re protection system that
it controls, permission to shut down
the affected re protection system
must be obtained from the proper au-
thorities and notify all personnel who
may be affected by this action.
Sprinklers which are found to be leak-
ing or exhibiting visible signs of corro-
sion must be replaced.
Automatic sprinklers must never be
painted, plated, coated, or other-
wise altered after leaving the factory.
Modied sprinklers must be replaced.
Sprinklers that have been exposed to
corrosive products of combustion, but
have not operated, should be replaced
if they cannot be completely cleaned
by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush.
Care must be exercised to avoid dam-
age to the sprinklers - before, during,
and after installation. Sprinklers dam-
aged by dropping, striking, wrench
twist/slippage, or the like, must be
replaced. Also, replace any sprinkler
that has a cracked bulb or that has
lost liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installa-
tion Section.)
The owner is responsible for the in-
spection, testing, and maintenance of
their re protection system and devic-
es in compliance with this document,
as well as with the applicable stan-
dards of the National Fire Protection
Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in addi-
tion to the standards of any authorities
having jurisdiction. Contact the install-
ing contractor or sprinkler manufac-
turer regarding any questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are
recommended to be inspected,
tested, and maintained by a qualied
Inspection Service in accordance with
local requirements and/or national
codes.
TFP316
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