Tyco ESFR-17 Quick Start Manual

Model ESFR-17
Early Suppression, Fast Response Pendent Sprinklers
16.8 K-factor
General
Description
The TYCO Model ESFR-17 Pendent
Sprinklers are "Early Suppression,
Fast Response Sprinklers" having
a nominal K-Factor of 16.8. (Refer to
Figure 1.) They are suppression mode
sprinklers that are especially advan-
tageous as a means of eliminating
in-rack sprinklers when protecting
high-piled storage.
Model ESFR-17 Pendent Sprinklers
are primarily used for ceiling-only
sprinkler protection of (but not limited
to) the following storage applications:
• Most encapsulated or non-encap-
sulated common materials including
cartoned, unexpanded plastics
• Cartoned, expanded plastics
• Uncartoned, unexpanded plastics
• Uncartoned, expanded plastics
• Some storage arrangements of rub-
ber tires, roll paper, and aerosols
For more specific criteria, refer to
Table A in this data sheet as well as
the applicable design standard.
The Model ESFR-17 Pendent Sprin-
klers provide the system designer with
hydraulic and sprinkler placement
options not presently available to
traditional ESFR Sprinklers having a
nominal K-Factor of 14.0. In particular,
Model ESFR-17 Pendent Sprinklers
are designed to operate at substan-
tially lower-end head pressures, as
compared to ESFR Sprinklers hav-
ing a nominal K-Factor of 14.0. This
IMPORTANT
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER
WARNING" that provides cau-
tions with respect to handling
and installation of sprinkler sys-
tems and components. Improp-
er handling and installation can
permanently damage
kler 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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feature offers flexibility when sizing
system piping, as well as possibly re-
ducing or eliminating the need for a
system fire pump.
Applications for the ESFR-17 Pendent
Sprinklers are expanding beyond cur-
rently recognized installation stan-
dards. For information on research
fire tests (with flammable liquids and
aerosols, for example) that may be
acceptable to an authority having ju-
risdiction, contact the Technical Ser-
vices department.
NOTICE
The Model ESFR-17 Pendent Sprinklers
described herein must be installed
and maintained in compliance with
this document, as well as with the ap-
plicable standards of the National Fire
Protection Association, in addition to
the standards of any authorities having
jurisdiction (e.g., FM Global). Failure to
do so may impair the performance of
these devices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and
devices in proper operating condi-
tion. Contact the installing contrac-
tor or product manufacturer with any
questions.
In all cases, the appropriate NFPA or
FM installation standard, or other ap-
plicable standard, must be referenced
to ensure applicability and to obtain
complete installation guidelines. The
general guidelines in this data sheet
are not intended to provide complete
Installation criteria.
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
TY7226
a sprin-
MAY 2015
Worldwide
www.tyco-fire.com
Contacts
Technical
Data
Approvals
FM Approved
VdS Approved
LPCB Approved (094b/01 and 007l/01)
NYC under MEA 356-01-E
CE Certified Certificate of Conformity
1725-CPD-H0011
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connections
3/4 inch NPT
ISO 7-R 3/4
Discharge Coefficient
K=16.8 gpm/psi 1/2
1/2
(241,9 lpm/bar )
Temperature Ratings
165°F (74°C)
214°F (101°C)
Finish
Natural Brass
TFP315