Tyco ESFR-17 User manual

General
Description
The Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-
klers (Ref. Figure 1) are “Early Sup-
pression Fast Response Sprinklers”
having a nominal K-factor of 16.8. They
are suppression mode sprinklers, and
they are especially advantageous as a
means of eliminating in-rack sprin-
klers, when protecting rack storage.
TheModelESFR-17isprimarilyde-
signed for use in ceiling only sprinkler
systems (i.e. no in-rack sprinklers) for
the protection of storage heights of
most encapsulated or non-encapsu-
lated common materials including car-
toned unexpanded plastics of up to 30
ft. (9,1 m) with ceiling heights to 35 ft.
(10,7 m), as well as cartoned ex-
panded plastics up to 25 ft.(7,6 m) with
ceiling heights to 30 ft.(9,1 m). In addi-
tion, the protection of some storage
arrangements of roll paper and rubber
tires can be considered.
The ESFR-17 Upright Sprinklers pro-
vide the system designer with an up-
right option over the traditional pen-
dent type ESFR sprinklers. The
offering of a 16.8 K-factor optimizes
hydraulic design when considering up-
right ESFR sprinklers. These features
offer flexibility when sizing the system
piping, as well as positioning the sys-
tem piping with respect to the ceiling.
WARNINGS
The Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-
klers described herein must be in-
stalled and maintained in compliance
with this document, as well as with the
applicable standards of the National
Fire Protection Association, in addition
to the standards of any other authori-
ties having jurisdiction (e.g., FM
Global). Failure to do so may impair
the integrity of these devices.
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
relative to any questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers
SIN TY7126 - (Upright K=16.8)
Technical
Data
Approvals
FM Approved.
(Refer to the Design Criteria Section)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT or ISO 7-R3/4
Discharge Coefficient
K = 16.8 GPM/psi1/2
(241,9 LPM/bar1/2)
Temperature Ratings
165°F/74°C or 214°F/101°C
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame .............Bronze
Deflector........... Copper
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . .
............ StainlessSteel
Hook.............. Monel
Strut.............. Monel
Link Assembly . . . . Solder, Nickel
Button............. Brass
SealingAssembly...........
. . . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon*
EjectionSpring ........Inconel
DeflectorNut ......... Brass
Patents
U.S.A. Patent Numbers 4,580,729
and 5,829,532 may be applicable to
the Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprinkler.
Other patents are pending.
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
allowing water to flow.
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MAY, 2002
Model ESFR-17
Early Suppression Fast Response Upright Sprinklers
16.8 K-factor
Technical Services: Tel: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

Design
Criteria
FM APPROVAL CRITERIA
A. Design Discharge Criteria (Class
I-IV&GroupAPlastics): The
ESFR-17 Upright Sprinklers (SIN
7126) may be used to protect sin-
gle-, double-, and multiple row stor-
age and palletized and solid piled
storage (no open containers or solid
shelves) of Class I, II, III, and IV
commodities encapsulated or unen-
capsulated and cartoned Group A
unexpanded plastics in buildings up
35 ft. (10,7 m) high with storage up
to 30 ft. (9,1 m) high, as well as
cartoned Group A expanded plastics
in building up to 30 ft. (9,1 m) high
with storage up to 25 ft. (7,6 m) high.
Refer to the appropriate FM Global
Data Sheet for details of appropriate
applications and design sprecifica-
tions.
Maximum Maximum Minimum
Storage Ceiling Flowing
Height, Height, Pressure,
Ft.(m) Ft.(m) psi(bar)
30 (9,1) 35 (10,7) 52 (3,6)
25 (7,6) 32 (9,7) 42 (2,9)
25 (7,6) 30 (9,1) 35 (2,4)
Hose Stream Demand and Water
Supply Duration: 250 GPM (950
LPM) and 60 minutes respectively.
B. Design Discharge Criteria (Rub-
ber Tires): The ESFR-17 Upright
Sprinklers (SIN 7126) may be used
to protect rubber tires (on side or on
tread only, not interlaced). Refer to
the appropriate FM Global Data
Sheet for details of appropriate ap-
plications and design sprecifica-
tions.
Maximum Maximum Minimum
Storage Ceiling Flowing
Height, Height, Pressure,
Ft.(m) Ft.(m) psi(bar)
25 (7,6) 30 (19,1) 35 (2,4)
Hose Stream Demand and Water
Supply Duration: 500 GPM (1900
LPM) and 120 minutes respectively.
C. Design Discharge Criteria (Rolled
Paper): The ESFR-17 Upright
Sprinklers (SIN 7126) may be used
to protect heavyweight roll paper,
plastic coated heavyweight roll pa-
per, and mediumweight roll paper.
FM Global Data Sheet for details of
appropriate applications and design
specifications.
Maximum Maximum Minimum
Storage Ceiling Flowing
Height, Height, Pressure,
Ft.(m) Ft.(m) psi(bar)
Heavyweight
25 (7,6) 30 (9,1) 35 (2,4)
Plastic Coated
Heavyweight
20 (6,1) 30 (9,1) 35 (2,4)
Mediumweight
20 (6,1) 35 (10,7) 52 (3,6)
20 (6,1) 30 (9,1) 35 (2,4)
Hose Stream Demand and Water
Supply Duration: 250 GPM (950
LPM) and 60 minutes respectively.
D. Hydraulic Design: Design should
be 12 sprinklers, supplying four
sprinklers on three branch lines, us-
ing Design Discharge Criteria A, B,
or C, as applicable.
E. System Type: Wet-pipe only (no
preaction or dry-pipe).
F. Sprinkler Spacing: The maximum
area of coverage is 100 ft2(9,3m2)
and the minimum area of coverage
is 64 ft2(5,8 m2).
The maximum distance between
sprinklers on branch lines or be-
tween branch lines is 12 ft. (3,7 m)
for buildings up to 30 ft. (9,1 m) high,
and 10 ft. (3,1 m) for buildings higher
than 30 ft. (9,1 m).
The minimum distance between
sprinklers on branch lines or be-
tween branch lines is 8 ft. (2,4 m).
G. Sprinkler Position: Position sprin-
klers so that the centerline of the
thermal sensing element is located
a maximum distance of 13 inches
(330 mm) and a minimum distance
of 4 inches (102 mm) below the ceil-
ing.
H. Obstructions: The Model ESFR-17
Upright Sprinkler (SIN 7126) may be
installed on maximum 3 inch (DN80)
size pipe without the need for sprig-
ups. For all other obstruction criteria,
refer to the appropriate FM Global
Data Sheet 2-2.
I. Other Details: All other details are
the same as for pendent 16.8 K-Fac-
tor ESFR sprinklers as recom-
mended in the following FM Global
Data Sheets:
2-2, “Installation Guidelines for Early
Suppression Fast Response Sprin-
klers
8-3, “Rubber Tire Storage”
8-9, “Storage of Commodities”
8-21, “Roll Paper Storage”
J. Mixed Occupancies:
The Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-
klers (SIN 7126) may be used on the
same system as 16.8 K-Factor
ESFR pendent sprinklers. These
sprinklers may be used in adjacent
non-storage occupancies, which
qualify, for use with quick response
sprinklers as indicated in FM Global
Data Sheet 3-26, Table 2, using de-
sign guidelines as described above.
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SENSITIVE
ELEMENT
(41,3 mm)
TEMPERATURE
RATING ON
DEFLECTOR
4
1
8
7
9
6
5
2
310
1/2"
MAKE-IN
NOMINAL
(12,7 mm)
FLAT
WRENCH
3/
4" NPT
1-5/8"
HEAT
(65,0 mm)
2-9
/
16" DIA.
(92,1 mm)
3-5/8"
* Registered Trademark of DuPont
FIGURE 1
MODEL ESFR-17 EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST RESPONSE
UPRIGHT SPRINKLER
1-Frame
2-Deflector
3-Compression Screw
4-Hook
5-Strut
6-Link Assembly
7-Button
8-Sealing Assembly
9-Ejection Spring
10-Deflector Nut

Installation
The Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-
klers are to be installed in accordance
with the following instructions:
NOTE
Damage to the fusible Link Assembly
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. Damaged sprinklers must be
replaced.
A leak tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler 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.
Step 1. The ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-
kler must be installed in the upright
position.
Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied, hand tighten the sprinkler into
the sprinkler fitting. Do not apply pres-
sure to the Link Assembly, and handle
the ESFR-17 Sprinkler only by the
Frame arms.
Step 3. Wrench tighten the ESFR-17
Sprinkler using only the W-Type 21
Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 2) and
by fully engaging (seating) the wrench
on the sprinkler wrench flats.
Step 4. After installation, inspect the
Link Assembly of each ESFR-17
Sprinkler for damage. In particular,
verify that the Link Assembly and Hook
are positioned as illustrated in Figure
1, and that the Link Assembly has not
been bent, creased, or forced out of its
normal position in any way.
Damaged sprinklers must be replaced.
Care and
Maintenance
The Model ESFR-17 must be main-
tained and serviced in accordance
with the following instructions:
NOTE
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system that
it controls, permission to shut down the
affected fire protection systems must
be obtained from the proper authori-
ties and all personnel who may be
affected by this action must be notified.
Sprinklers that are found to be leaking
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion
must be replaced.
Automatic sprinklers must never be
shipped or stored where their tempera-
ture will exceed 100°F/38°C and they
must never be painted, plated, coated,
or otherwise altered after leaving the
factory. Modified or over-heated sprin-
klers 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.
It is recommended that automatic
sprinkler systems be inspected,
tested, and maintained by a qualified
Inspection Service.
Limited
Warranty
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire
Products are warranted solely to the
original Buyer for ten (10) years
against defects in material and work-
manship when paid for and properly
installed and maintained under normal
use and service. This warranty will ex-
pire ten (10) years from date of ship-
ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war-
ranty is given for products or
components manufactured by compa-
nies not affiliated by ownership with
Tyco Fire Products or for products and
components which have been subject
to misuse, improper installation, corro-
sion, or which have not been installed,
maintained, modified or repaired in ac-
cordance with applicable Standards of
the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion, and/or the standards of any other
Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate-
rials found by Tyco Fire Products to be
defective shall be either repaired or
replaced, at Tyco Fire Products’ sole
option. Tyco Fire Products neither as-
sumes, nor authorizes any person to
assume for it, any other obligation in
connection with the sale of products or
parts of products. Tyco Fire Products
shall not be responsible for sprinkler
system design errors or inaccurate or
incomplete information supplied by
Buyer or Buyer’s representatives.
IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE
PRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON-
TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR
UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THE-
ORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES, RE-
GARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCO
FIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMED
ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES,ANDINNOEVENT
SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS’ LI-
ABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT
EQUAL TO THE SALES PRICE.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS
MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE.
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FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 21
SPRINKLER WRENCH
"FITTING SIDE"
FITTING
TOWARDS SPRINKLER
RECESS
WRENCH

Ordering
Procedure
When placing an order, indicate the full
product name. Please specify the
Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN),
quantity, and temperature rating. Refer
to the Price List for complete listing of
Part Numbers.
Contact your local distributor for avail-
ability.
Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT
Thread Connections:
Specify: (specify temperature rating),
natural brass, TY7126 Upright Sprin-
kler with NPT pipe thread conection,
PSN (specify).
165°F/74°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 58-447-1-165
214°F/101°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 58-447-1-214
Sprinkler Assemblies with ISO
Thread Connections:
Specify: (specify temperature rating),
natural brass, TY7126 Upright Sprin-
kler with ISO pipe thread connection,
PSN (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.
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