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Installation
TYCO Model ESFR-17 Early Suppres-
sion, Fast Response 16.8K Pendent
Sprinklers must be installed in accor-
dance with this section.
General Instructions
Avoid damage to the fusible link assem-
bly during installation by using only the
Casing to handle the sprinkler and by
using the appropriate sprinkler wrench.
Do not apply pressure to the fusible
link assembly. Failure to do so can
lead to an unstable link assembly and
premature activation of the sprinkler.
Damaged sprinklers must be replaced.
Model ESFR-17 Dry Type Sprinklers
must only be installed in ttings/con-
nections that meet the requirements
of the Design Criteria section. See
the Design Criteria section for other
important requirements regarding
piping design, exposure length, and the
sealing of the clearance space around
the sprinkler casing.
If a sprinkler using a threaded con-
nection (verus a grooved connec-
tion) requires replacement, remove
the sprinkler using only the W-Type
26 Sprinkler Wrench. Fully engage the
wrench on the inlet wrench hex, as
shown in Figure 5. Replace with the
new sprinkler following the installation
instructions in this section.
Threaded Connection
Instructions
A leak-tight 1 1/4 in. NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained by applying a min-
imum-to-maximum torque of 45 lb-ft
to 65 lb-ft (61 N∙m to 88 N∙m). Higher
levels of torque can distort the sprin-
kler inlet with consequent leakage or
impairment of the sprinkler.
Note: Install the Model ESFR-17 Dry Type
Pendent Sprinkler in the pendent position
as shown in Figure 5 by carefully raising the
pendent sprinkler through the clearance
hole. The deflector of the pendent sprinkler
is to be parallel to the ceiling.
Step 1. Apply a non-hardening pipe
thread sealant such as TEFLON to the
male 1 1/4 in. NPT inlet threads.
Step 2. Wrench-tighten the Model
ESFR-17 Dry Type Sprinkler using only
the W-Type 26 Sprinkler Wrench and
by fully engaging the wrench on the
inlet wrench hex as shown in Figure
5. For reference, the “FRAME ARMS”
marking can be used to align the frame
arms with the system pipe as shown in
Figure 6.
Step 3. After installation, inspect the
link assembly of each Model ESFR-17
Dry Type Sprinkler for damage. In par-
ticular, 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.
Step 4. Install the insulation rings of the
insulating seal assemblies by slipping
the insulation rings around the sprin-
kler casing as shown in Figure 7. Place
the inserts over the insulation rings by
sliding the inserts around the casing.
Place the housings over the inserts and
insulation rings ensuring that the slot
on the housings are 180 degrees to the
inserts slot. Ensure that the insulating
seal assemblies are snug against the
refrigerated storage ceiling. Secure the
insulating seal assemblies to the ceiling
using two self-tapping screws for each
assembly.
Grooved Connection
Instructions
The following instructions are based
on using the 2 in. Figure 705 Grooved
Flexible Coupling or the 2 in. Figure 577
Grooved Rigid Coupling.
Step 1. Inspect the exterior groove
and the end connection of the mating
grooved connection and sprinkler to
verify all burrs, loose debris, dirt, chips,
paint and other foreign materials such
as grease are removed. Sealing sur-
faces must be free from sharp edges,
projections, indentations, and/or other
defects.
Step 2. Verify that the coupling and
gasket grade are correct for the appli-
cation intended. Refer to Technical
Data Sheet TFP1895 for additional
gasket information. The sealing edges
and the outer surfaces of the gasket
should be covered with a ne layer of
lubricant. To prevent deterioration of
the gasket material, a silicone lubricant
should be used to prevent freezing of
the lubricant.
Step 3. Install the Model ESFR-17
Dry Type Pendent Sprinkler in the
pendent position as shown in Figure
4 and Figure 7, by carefully raising the
pendent sprinkler through the clear-
ance hole. The deector of the pendent
sprinkler is to be parallel to the ceiling.
Also, ensure that the “FRAME ARMS”
markings on the sprinkler casing are
aligned with the system pipe as shown
in Figure 6.
Step 4. Install the gasket by placing it
over the sealing portion of the grooved
inlet connection so that the gasket lip
does not extend beyond the end of
the groove sealing surface. Bring end
of the grooved inlet together with end
of grooved tting ensuring vertical and
horizontal alignment. Slide the gasket
over both sealing surfaces.
Step 5. With one bolt and nut removed,
separate the coupling housings and
place over the gasket. Verify that the
coupling housings are over the gasket
and that the coupling housing keys are
fully engaged into the grooves.
Step 6. Insert the bolt and nut into the
coupling and nger tighten both nuts.
Verify that the bolt heads are fully
recessed in the housing.
The 2 in. Figure 705 Grooved Flexible
Coupling Housing bolt pads must be
in metal-to-metal contact. For exible
coupling deection data, refer to Tech-
nical Data Sheet TFP1820.
The 2 in. Figure 577 Grooved Rigid
Coupling has an intended gap of up to
1/16 of an inch at each pad to allow
for positive rigid gripping onto the
pipe. The patented tongue and groove
design provides protection to the back
of the gasket during installation.
Step 7. Alternate between both sides of
the coupling when tightening the bolts.
Torque bolts to 30 lb-ft (41 N∙m).
Step 8. Install the insulation rings of the
insulating seal assemblies by slipping
the insulation rings around the sprin-
kler casing as shown in Figure 7. Place
the inserts over the insulation rings by
sliding the inserts around the casing.
Place the housings over the Inserts and
insulation rings ensuring that the slot
on the housings is 180 degrees to the
inserts slot. Ensure that the Insulating
seal assemblies are snug against the
refrigerated storage ceiling. Secure the
insulating seal assemblies to the ceiling
using two self-tapping screws for each
assembly.