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Series EC-8 — 8.0 K-factor
Extended Coverage (Light Hazard)
Pendent and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
General
Description
The Series EC-8 Extended Coverage
Pendent Sprinklers are decorative
glass bulb sprinklers designed for use
in light hazard occupancies. They are
intended for use in automatic sprinkler
systems designed in accordance with
standard installation rules (e.g., NFPA
13) for a maximum coverage area of
2 2
400 ft (37,2 m ), as compared to the
maximum coverage area of 225 ft
2
(20,6 m ) for standard coverage sprin-
klers used in light hazard occupancies.
The recessed version of the EC-8, in-
tended for use in areas with a finished
ceiling, uses either the two-piece Style
30 or 40 Recessed Escutcheon. The
Style 30 Recessed Escutcheon pro-
vides up to 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of total
adjustment from the flush pendent po-
sition, whereas, the Style 40 provides
3/4 inch (19,1 mm) of vertical adjust-
ment from the flush pendent position.
The adjustment provided by the Re-
cessed Escutcheons reduces the ac-
curacy to which the fixed pipe drops to
the sprinklers must be cut.
Corrosion resistant coatings, where
applicable, are utilized to extend the
life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond
that which would otherwise be ob-
tained when exposed to corrosive at-
mospheres. Although corrosion resis-
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 compo-
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail
to operate in a fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely.
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tant coated sprinklers have passed the
standard corrosion tests of the appli-
cable approval agencies, the testing is
not representative of all possible cor-
rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it
is recommended that the end user be
consulted with respect to the suitability
of these corrosion resistant coatings
for any given corrosive environment.
The effects of ambient temperature,
concentration of chemicals, and
gas/chemical velocity, should be con-
sidered, as a minimum, along with the
corrosive nature of the chemical to
2
which the sprinklers will be exposed.
WARNINGS
The Series EC-8 Extended Coverage
Sprinklers described herein must be
installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document, as well as
with the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association,
in addition to the standards of any
other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the per-
formance 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.
Model/Sprinkler
Identification
Number
TY4232 - Pendent, 8.0K
TY4232 is a redesignation for C4232.
MARCH, 2007
Technical
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. FM and NYC Ap-
proved. (Refer to Table A for complete
approval information including corro-
sion resistant status. The approvals
apply to the service conditions indi-
cated in the Design Criteria section.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
3/4 inch NPT
Discharge Coefficients
1/2
K = 8.0 GPM/psi
1/2
(115,2 LPM/bar )
TFP223