Tyco EC-11 Series Quick Manual

Series EC-11 and EC-14 Sprinklers,
11.2 K and 14.0 K Upright and Pendent
Extended Coverage Light and Ordinary Hazard
General
Description
TYCO Series EC-11 and EC-14
Extended Coverage Upright and
Pendent Sprinklers are decorative
glass-bulb sprinklers designed for use
in light or ordinary hazard occupancies.
They are intended for use in automatic
sprinkler systems designed in accor-
dance with standard installation rules,
such as NFPA 13, for a maximum cov-
erage area of 400 ft (37,2 m
2
pared to the maximum coverage area
of 130 ft (12,1 m ) for standard cover-
2 2
age sprinklers used in ordinary hazard
occupancies, Series EC-11 and EC-14
Extended Coverage Sprinklers feature
a UL and C-UL Listing that permits their
use with unobstructed or non-combus-
tible obstructed ceiling construction as
defined and permitted by NFPA 13, as
well as a specific application listing for
use under concrete tees.
Series EC-11 and EC-14 Extended Cov-
erage Sprinklers have been fire tested
to compare their performance to that
of standard coverage spray sprinklers.
These tests have shown that the pro-
tection provided is equal to or more
effective than standard coverage spray
sprinklers.
Corrosion-resistant coatings, where
applicable, help extend the life of
copper alloy sprinklers beyond that
which occurs when exposed to
corrosive atmospheres. Although
corrosion-resistant coated sprinklers
IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to
regulatory and health information.
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
Installation can permanently damage
a sprinkler system or its compo-
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail
to operate in a fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely.
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passed standard corrosion tests of
the applicable approval agencies, this
testing is not representative of all pos-
sible corrosive atmospheres. Conse-
quently, it is recommended that the end
user be consulted with respect to the
suitability of these corrosion-resistant
coatings for any given corrosive envi-
ronment. The effects of ambient tem-
perature, concentration of chemicals,
and gas/chemical velocity should be
considered, along with the corrosive
nature of the chemical to which the
sprinklers will be exposed.
) as com-
2
NOTICE
Series EC-11 and EC-14 Extended Cov-
erage Sprinklers described herein must
be installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document, as well as
with the applicable standards of the
NFPA, in addition to the standards of
any other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the perfor-
mance of these devices.
The owner is responsible for main-
taining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating con-
dition. Contact the installing contrac-
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers
TY5137 Upright, 11 2K
TY5237 Pendent, 11 2K
TY6137 Upright, 14 0K
TY6237 Pendent, 14 0K
TY5137 is a re-designation for C5137, G1894, and S2510
TY5237 is a re-designation for C5237, G1893, and S2511
TY6137 is a re-designation for C6137, G1896, and S2610
TY6237 is a re-designation for C6237, G1895, and S2611
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Technical
Data
Approvals
TYCO Series EC-11 and EC-14
Extended Coverage Upright and
Pendent Sprinklers are UL and C-UL
Listed. Refer to Table A for complete
sprinkler approval information including
corrosion-resistant status. The approv-
als apply to the service conditions indi-
cated in the Design Criteria section.
Series EC-11 and EC-14 Extended Cov-
erage Sprinklers are FM Approved.
Refer to Table A for complete sprinkler
approval information including corro-
sion-resistant status. The approvals
apply to the service conditions indi-
cated in the Design Criteria section.
TFP220