Tyco EC-25 Manual

Model EC-25 (CMDA and CMSA Applications)
25.2 (360) K-factor Upright Sprinkler
Extended Coverage
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 EC-25, Extended
Coverage 25.2K Upright Sprinkler
is a UL Listed, standard response,
extended coverage Control Mode
Density Area (CMDA) sprinkler for
storage and non-storage applications
in accordance with the design require-
ments of NFPA 13.
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The Model EC-25 sprinkler may also be
used as a Control Mode Specific Appli-
cation (CMSA) sprinkler in accordance
with the Alternative Sprinkler Systems
Design chapter in NFPA 13.
The Model EC-25 sprinkler is also
FM Approved as a quick response,
extended coverage sprinkler for
storage and non-storage applications
in accordance with FM Global Data
Sheets.
The Model EC-25 sprinkler complies
with the requirements in NFPA 13 for
the protection of storage and display
in retail stores.
When used in accordance with National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13,
smoke vents and draft curtains are
not required as specified in the 2015
edition of the International Building
Code (IBC) and International Fire Code
(IFC) for CMSA sprinklers with an RTI of
50 or less and a design of 12 or fewer
sprinklers.
These sprinklers offer a maximum cov-
erage area of 196 ft² (18,2 m²), which
is almost double the area offered by
standard coverage sprinklers used for
similar applications.
For more information on applica-
tions and benefits of the Model EC-25
Upright Sprinkler, refer to the available
White Papers at www.tyco-fire.com.
NOTICE
The Model EC-25 Upright Sprinklers
described herein must be installed
and maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the applica-
ble standards of the NFPA, in addition
to the standards of any other authori-
ties having jurisdiction. Failure to do so
may impair the performance 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 sprinkler manufacturer with any
questions.
AUGUST 2023
Worldwide
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Contacts
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
Refer to Table A for sprinkler identifica-
tion number.
Technical
Data
Approvals
• UL and C-UL Listed: CMDA
(Standard Response)
• FM Approved: CMDA and CMSA
(Quick Response)
• NYC Approved under MEA 355-01-E
• EAC Approved
Note: Approvals only apply to the
service conditions indicated in the
Design Criteria section.
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
Response Time Index (RTI)
Less than or equal to 50 (m-s)
Additional Technical Data
See Table A
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