Tyco Fire Product CENTRAL ELO-16 GB Instruction Manual

CENTRAL
Model ELO-16 GB
11.2 K-factor
Standard Response
Extended Coverage Ordinary Hazard
Flush, Recessed or Extended Dry Pendent Glass Bulb Automatic Sprinkler
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General
Description
The Central Model ELO-16 GB, 11.2
K-factor Standard Response Extended
Coverage Ordinary Hazard, Dry
Pendent Sprinklers are decorative glass
bulb automatic sprinklers designed for
use
where pendent sprinklers are
required on dry pipe systems that are
exposed to freezing temperatures
(e.g. sprinkler drops from unheated
portions of buildings), or
where sprinklers and/or a portion of
the connecting piping may be
exposed to freezing temperatures
(e.g. sprinkler drops from wet
systems into freezers), or
where pendent sprinklers are used on
systems that are seasonably drained
to avoid freezing (e.g. vacation resort
areas).
The ELO-16 GB Dry Pendent Sprinklers
are available in a wide range of
operating temperatures and order
lengths.
The ELO-16 GB Dry Pendent Sprinklers
are listed for use in ordinary hazard
occupancies, with a standard response
thermal sensitivity at spacings up to 16'
x 16' (4,9 x 4,9 m). When used in
ordinary hazard occupancies, the ELO-
16 GB Dry Pendent Sprinklers may be
installed in unobstructed and non-
combustible obstructed construction.
The ELO-16 GB Dry Pendent Sprinklers
are intended for use in fire sprinkler
systems designed in accordance with
the standard installation rules recog-
nized by the applicable Listing or
Approval agency (e.g., UL Listing is
based on NFPA 13 requirements). They
ELO-16 GB Dry Pendent
produce a hemispherical water dis-
charge pattern below the deflector.
The Recessed, Flush, and Extended
Escutcheons for the ELO-16 GB Dry
Pendent Sprinklers are separable two-
piece designs which allow installation of
the sprinklers and pressure testing of
the fire protection system prior to
Installation of a suspended ceiling. They
also permit removal of suspended
ceiling panels without having to first
shut down the fire protection system
and remove the sprinklers.
Operation: When the ELO-16 GB Dry
Pendent Sprinkler is in service, water is
prevented from entering the assembly
by the Plunger Assembly, a Plug & O-
ring in the Inlet (Spool) of the Sprinkler.
The glass Bulb contains a fluid which
expands when exposed to heat. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the
glass Bulb, and the Bulb Seat is
released. The GuideTube drops,
allowing the Plug & O-ring to withdraw
from the Inlet, which then allows the
sprinkler to activate and flow water.
WARNING
The ELO-16 GB Dry Pendent Sprinklers
described herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association, in addition to the
standards of any other authorities
having jurisdiction. Failure to do so may
impair the integrity of these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and
devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
relative to any questions.
The ELO-16 GB Dry Pendent Sprinklers
must only be installed in fittings that
meet the requirements of the Design
Criteria section.
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ELO-16 GB
Dry Pendent
Extended
Coverage
Sprinklers
No. 5-13.0