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Model ESFR-17
16.8 K-factor Upright Sprinkler
Early Suppression, Fast Response
General
Description
TYCO Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprinklers are Early Suppression, Fast
Response (ESFR) sprinklers having a
nominal K-factor of 16.8 (Ref. 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 protection of (but not limited to) the following
storage applications:
most encapsulated or non-encapsulated common materials including
cartoned, unexpanded plastics
cartoned, expanded plastics
some storage arrangements of
rubber tires and roll paper
For more specific criteria, refer to Table
A in this technical data sheet as well as
the applicable design standard.
The Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprinklers provide the system designer with
an upright option to the traditional
pendent ESFR Sprinklers. With a K-factor of 16.8, Model ESFR-17 Sprinklers
provide system designers with hydraulic 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-factors. This feature offers flexibility
IMPORTANT
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the INSTALLER
WARNING that provides cautions
with respect to handling and installation of sprinkler systems and components. Improper handling and
installation 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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when sizing system piping and positioning the system piping with respect
to the ceiling.
Applications for the TYCO ESFR Sprinklers are expanding beyond currently
recognized installation standards. For
information on research fire tests that
may be acceptable to an authority
having jurisdiction, contact Tyco Fire
Protection Products (TFPP) Technical
Services.
NOTICE
The Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprinklers
described herein must be installed and
maintained in compliance with this document, as well as with the applicable
standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 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 maintaining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating condition. Contact the installing contractor or product manufacturer with any
questions.
In all cases, the appropriate NFPA or
FM Global installation 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)
TY7126
DECEMBER 2015
Technical
Data
Approvals
FM Approved
CE Certified (Certificate of Conformity
1725-CPD-H0012)
Discharge Coefficient
Temperature Ratings
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
TFP316
TFP316
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2-9/16" DIA.
(65,0 mm)
TEMPERATURE
RATING
10
Components:
1 - Frame
2 - Deflector
3 - Compression
Screw
4 - Hook
5 - Strut
6 - Link Assembly
7 - Button
8 - Sealing
Assembly
9 - Ejection Spring
10 - Deflector Nut
2
3
WRENCH
FLATS
THERMAL
SENSING
ELEMENT
3-5/8"
(92,1 mm)
5
6
1/2"
(12,7 mm)
NOMINAL
MAKE-IN
1-5/8"
(41,3 mm)
3/4" NPT
FIGURE 1
MODEL ESFR-17 UPRIGHT SPRINKLER, 16.8K
EARLY SUPPRESSION, FAST RESPONSE
Design
Criteria
The following general guidelines provided for the TYCO Model ESFR-17
Upright Sprinklers may be used for
quick reference.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and FM Global (FM Approvals) provide installation standards that
must be used to properly design an
automatic sprinkler system utilizing
Early Suppression, Fast Response
(ESFR) Sprinklers. The guidelines provided by NFPA and FM Global may
differ; consequently, the appropriate
standard must be used for a given
installation.
In all cases, the appropriate NFPA or
FM Global installation standard must
be referenced to ensure applicability and to obtain complete installation
guidelines, since the following general
guidelines are not intended to provide
complete installation criteria.
In addition to this technical data sheet,
the following data sheets describe
other TYCO ESFR Sprinklers:
TFP312
Model ESFR-25 (TY9226)
K=25.2 Pendent Sprinkler
TFP315
Model ESFR-17 (TY7226)
K=16.8 Pendent Sprinkler
TFP318
Model ESFR-1 (TY6226)
K=14.0 Pendent Sprinkler
System Type
Wet Pipe
Roof Construction
Unobstructed or obstructed construction (e.g., smooth ceiling, bar joists,
beam and girder, and so forth)
Where the depths of the solid structural members (e.g., beams and stem)
exceed 12 inches (302 mm), install
ESFR Sprinklers in each channel
formed by the structural members.
Ceiling Slope
Maximum 2 inch rise for 12 inch run
(16.7%)
Maximum Coverage Area
100 ft.2 (9,3 m2)
FM Global
Centerline of Thermal Sensing
Element-to-Ceiling Distance
Refer to FM Global 2-0 for Storage
Sprinklers.
Obstructions below Upright ESFR
Sprinklers, Including Branchlines
Per the requirements of FM, obstructions below upright ESFR Sprinklers
can be ignored as follows
open-web bar joists or trusses
having chords no more than 4
inches (102 mm) wide
bridging or wind bracing no more
than 4 inches (102 mm) wide
Maximum Spacing
12 feet (3,7 m) for building heights
up to 30 feet (9,1 m)
Operation
The fusible link assembly is comprised of two link halves that are joined
together by a thin layer of solder. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
solder melts and the two link halves
separate, activating the sprinkler and
flowing water.
TFP316
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Storage Type
NFPA
FM Global
Refer to NFPA 13
Chapters 16 and 17
Refer to FM Global
2-0 and 8-9
Refer to NFPA 13
Chapters 14 and 15
Refer to FM Global
2-0 and 8-9
Refer to NFPA 13
Chapter 12
Refer to FM Global
2-0, 8-9, and 8-24
Refer to NFPA 13
Chapter 18
Refer to FM Global
2-0 and 8-3
Refer to NFPA 13
Chapter 19
N/A
Aerosol Storage
(Refer to the Standard)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
TABLE A
MODEL ESFR-17 UPRIGHT SPRINKLER
COMMODITY SELECTION AND DESIGN CRITERIA OVERVIEW
Installation
TYCO Model ESFR-17 Early Suppression, Fast Response 16.8K Upright
Sprinklers must be installed in accordance with this section.
General Instructions
Avoid damage to the fusible Link
Assembly during installation by using
the Frame arms only to handle the
sprinkler (i.e., do not apply pressure
to the fusible Link Assembly) and by
using the appropriate sprinkler wrench.
Failure to do so can lead to an unstable
link assembly and premature activation
of the sprinkler. Damaged sprinklers
must be replaced.
A leak-tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler
joint should be obtained by applying a minimum-to-maximum torque of
10 to 20 lbs.-ft. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm).
Higher levels of torque can distort the
sprinkler inlet with consequent leakage
or impairment of the sprinkler.
WRENCH
RECESS
"FITTING SIDE"
TOWARDS SPRINKLER
FITTING
FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 21
SPRINKLER WRENCH
TFP316
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Care and
Maintenance
Limited
Warranty
Ordering
Procedure
Contact your local distributor for availability. When placing an order, indicate
the full product name and part number
(P/N).
Sprinkler Assemblies
Specify: Model ESFR-17 Early Suppression, Fast Response 16.8K Upright
Sprinklers (TY7126), (specify temperature rating), with Natural Brass finish,
P/N (specify):
Special Order
Sprinkler Assemblies with
ISO 7-1 Thread Connection
Specify: Model ESFR-17 Early Suppression, Fast Response 16.8K Upright
Sprinklers (TY7126) with ISO 7-1
thread connection, (specify temperature rating), with Natural Brass finish,
P/N (specify):
Sprinkler Wrench
Specify: W-Type 21 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-001-0-686