Tyco ESFR-17 Manual

Model ESFR-17
16.8 K-factor Upright Sprinkler
Early Suppression, Fast Response
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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General
Description
The TYCO Model ESFR-17 Upright-
Sprinklers are Early Suppression, Fast
Response (ESFR) sprinklers with a
nominal K-factor of 16.8. The sprinkler
assembly is shown in 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:
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• Most encapsulated or non-encap-
sulated common materials including
cartoned, unexpanded plastics
• Cartoned, expanded plastics
• Some storage arrangements of rub-
ber tires and roll paper
For more specific criteria, see Table A
and 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
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.
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.
APRIL 2022
Worldwide
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Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
See Table A
Technical
Data
Approvals
FM Approved
EAC Approved
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
TFP316