Johnson Controls tyco EC-25 Manual

Model EC-25 (CMDA and CMSA Applications)
25.2 (360) K-factor (360) Upright Sprinkler
Extended Coverage
General
Description
The TYCO Model EC-25, Extended
Coverage 25.2K Upright Sprinkler
is a UL Listed, standard response,
extended coverage Control Mode
Density Area (CMDA) sprinkler for
storage applications. It is also FM
Approved as a quick response,
extended coverage CMDA sprinkler
and as a Control Mode Specific Appli-
cation (CMSA) sprinkler, as well as
FM Approved for storage and non-stor-
age applications.
When used in accordance with
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 13, smoke vents and draft cur-
tains are not required as specified in the
2015 edition of the International Building
Code (IBC) and International Fire Code
(IFC) for CMSA sprinklers with an RTI of
50 or less and a design of 12 or fewer
sprinklers.
These sprinklers offer a maximum cov-
erage area of 196 ft² (18,2 m²), which
is almost double the area offered by
standard coverage sprinklers used for
similar applications.
The Model EC-25 Upright Sprinklers
comply with the criteria for the pro-
tection of retail stores as described in
NFPA 13.
Where the FM Approval is utilized, the
Model EC-25 Upright Sprinkler has
successfully undergone full-scale fire
testing at FM Global for ceiling-only
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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storage and non-storage applica-
tions. When used in conformance with
applicable FM Global Property Loss
Prevention Data Sheets, the Model
EC-25 Upright Sprinkler provides low
hydraulic demand, the spacing advan-
tages of extended coverage, and the
obstruction benefits of an upright
sprinkler.
For more information on applica-
tions and benefits of the Model EC-25
Upright Sprinkler, refer to the available
White Papers at www.tyco-fire.com.
NOTICE
The Model EC-25 Upright Sprinklers
described herein must be installed
and maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the applica-
ble standards of the NFPA, in addition
to the standards of any other authori-
ties having jurisdiction. Failure to do so
may impair the performance 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 sprinkler manufacturer with any
questions.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
Refer to Table A for sprinkler identifica-
tion number.
AUGUST 2018
Worldwide
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Contacts
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed: CMDA
(Standard Response)
FM Approved: CMDA and CMSA
(Quick Response)
NYC Approved under MEA 355-01-E
Approvals only apply to the service condi-
tions indicated in the Design Criteria section.
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
Response Time Index (RTI)
Less than or equal to 50 (m-s)
Additional Technical Data
Refer to Table A for additional techni-
cal 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, allowing the sprinkler to acti-
vate and flow water.
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