Tyco CHEC-8.0 Quick Start Manual

Model CHEC—8.0 K-factor
Concealed Horizontal Extended Coverage
Quick Response Light Hazard, Sidewall Sprinklers
General
Description
The TYCO Model CHEC, 8.0 K-factor,
Concealed Horizontal Extended Cov-
erage Quick Response Light Hazard,
Sidewall Sprinklers are decorative, 3
mm bulb type sprinklers featuring a
unique cover plate designed to con-
ceal the sprinkler. It is the best choice
for architecturally sensitive areas such
as dormitories, hotel rooms, reception
areas, office buildings, banquet facili-
ties, conference rooms, and hospitals.
The soft contour of the cover plate op-
timizes a low profile while blending in
with surrounding surfaces. The plate,
while maintaining a fast response sen-
sitivity has been specifically designed
without vent holes to increase its aes-
thetic appeal while helping to avoid
objects from being hung from the
sprinkler (i.e., garment bags, clothes
hangers, etc.) that might otherwise
cause an inadvertent operation.
They are designed for installation
along a wall or the side of a beam
and beneath a smooth and level ceil-
ing. Horizontal sidewall sprinklers are
commonly used in lieu of pendent or
upright sprinklers because of aesthet-
ics or building construction consider-
ations where piping across the ceiling
is not desirable.
They are intended for use in automatic
sprinkler systems designed in accor-
dance with standard installation rules
IMPORTANT
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 in-
stallation can permanently damage
a sprinkler system or its components
and cause the sprinkler to fail to
operate in a fire situation or cause it
to operate prematurely.
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(e.g., NFPA 13) for light hazard occu-
pancies. The fast response thermal
sensitivity rating of the Model CHEC
Sprinklers provides for a quick re-
sponse extended coverage rating up
to a 16 ft. x 16 ft. coverage area.
Each unit includes a Cover Plate As-
sembly that conceals the sprinkler op-
erating components. The separable
two-piece design of the Cover Plate
and Support Cup Assemblies allows
installation of the sprinklers and pres-
sure testing of the fire protection sys-
tem prior to the installation of the wall
or application of a finish coating.
Also, the separable "push-on and
thread-off" two-piece design of the
Sprinkler provides for 1/2 inch (12,7
mm) of horizontal adjustment.
The Model CHEC Sprinklers are
shipped with a Protective Cap. The
Protective Cap is temporarily removed
for installation, and it must be replaced
to help protect the sprinkler while the
wall is being plastered, wallpapered,
or painted. When the wall installation is
complete the Protective Cap must be
removed and the Cover Plate Assem-
bly installed. The Protective Cap must
be removed to ensure proper perfor-
mance of the sprinklers.
NOTICE
The TYCO Model CHEC, 8.0 K-factor,
Concealed Horizontal Extended Cov-
erage Quick Response Light Hazard,
Sidewall Sprinklers described herein
must be installed and maintained in
compliance with this document and
with the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association,
in addition to the standards of any au-
thorities having jurisdiction. Failure to
do so may impair the performance of
these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and de-
vices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
MAY 2013
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Sprinkler
Identification
Number
TY4332 -ECLH HSW, 8.0K, 3/4"NPT
TFP265