Tyco ESFR-17 Quick Start Manual

Model ESFR-17
16.8 K-factor Pendent Sprinkler
Early Suppression, Fast Response
General
Description
TYCO Model ESFR-17 Pendent Sprin-
klers are Early Suppression, Fast
Response (ESFR) sprinklers having a
nominal K-factor of 16.8 (Ref. Figures
1 and 2). They are suppression mode
sprinklers that are especially advanta-
geous as a means of eliminating in-rack
sprinklers when protecting high-piled
storage.
Model ESFR-17 Pendent Sprinklers are
primarily used for ceiling-only sprinkler
protection of, but not limited to, the fol-
lowing storage applications:
• most encapsulated or non-encap-
sulated common materials including
cartoned, unexpanded plastics
• cartoned, expanded plastics
• uncartoned, unexpanded plastics
• uncartoned, expanded plastics
• some storage arrangements of
rubber tires, roll paper, and aerosols
For more specific criteria, refer to Table
B in this technical data sheet as well as
the applicable design standard.
The Model ESFR-17 Pendent Sprin-
klers provide the system designer
with hydraulic and sprinkler place-
ment options not presently available
to traditional ESFR Sprinklers having
a nominal K-factor of 14.0. In particu-
lar, Model ESFR-17 Pendent Sprinklers
are designed to operate at substan-
tially lower-end head pressures, as
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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compared to ESFR Sprinklers having
a nominal K-factor of 14.0. This feature
offers flexibility when sizing system
piping, as well as possibly reducing or
eliminating the need for a system fire
pump.
Applications for the ESFR-17 Pendent
Sprinklers are expanding beyond cur-
rently recognized installation stan-
dards. For information on research fire
tests, such as flammable liquids and
aerosols, that may be acceptable to
an authority having jurisdiction, contact
Technical Services.
WARNING
Orange protector must not be removed
until sprinkler is to be placed in service.
The W-Type 35 sprinkler wrench must
be used for proper installation of the
sprinkler. Failure to do so may result in
equipment damage or failure.
NOTICE
The Model ESFR-17 Pendent Sprinklers
described herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the appli-
cable standards of the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), in addi-
tion to the standards of any authorities
having jurisdiction, such as FM Global.
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.
In all cases, the appropriate NFPA or
FM Global installation standard, or
other applicable standard, must be ref-
erenced to ensure applicability and to
obtain complete installation guidelines.
The general guidelines in this technical
data sheet are not intended to provide
complete installation criteria.
AUGUST 2018
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Contacts
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
Refer to Table A for sprinkler identifica-
tion number.
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed
FM Approved
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MONEL
Strut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MONEL
Link Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solder, Nickel
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phosphor Bronze
Sealing Assembly . . Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Additional Technical Data
Refer to Table A for additional techni-
cal data.
TFP317