Johnson Controls tyco ESFR-17 Manual

Model ESFR-17
16.8 K-factor Upright Sprinkler
Early Suppression, Fast Response
General
Description
TYCO Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-
klers are Early Suppression, Fast
Response (ESFR) sprinklers having a
nominal K-factor of 16.8, see 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 sprinkler protec-
tion 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
rubber tires and roll paper
For more specific criteria, see Table A
in this technical 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-fac-
tor of 16.8, Model ESFR-17 Sprinklers
provide system designers with hydrau-
lic 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
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 with 14.0
K-factor. This feature offers flexibility
when sizing system piping and posi-
tioning the system piping with respect
to the ceiling.
Applications for the TYCO ESFR Sprin-
klers are expanding beyond currently
recognized installation standards. For
information on research fire tests that
may be acceptable to an authority
having jurisdiction, contact Technical
Services.
NOTICE
The Model ESFR-17 Upright 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 must
be referenced to ensure applicabil-
ity and to obtain complete installa-
tion guidelines. The general guidelines
in this data sheet are not intended to
provide complete installation criteria.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
See Table A for sprinkler identification
number.
MARCH 2020
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Technical
Data
Approvals
FM Approved
CE Certified (Certificate of Conformity
1725-CPR-F0012)
Finish
Natural Brass
Physical Characteristics
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copper
Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MONEL
Strut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MONEL
Link Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solder, Nickel
Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Sealing Assembly . . Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Ejection Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INCONEL
Deflector Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass
Additional Technical Data
See Table A for additional technical
data.
Operation
The fusible link assembly is com-
prised of two link halves that are joined
together 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
flowing water.
TFP316