esfr 17 upright

GeneralDescriptionThe Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-klers (Ref. Figure 1) are “Early Sup-pression Fast Response Sprinklers”having a nominal K-factor of 16.8.Theyare suppression mode sprinklers thatare especially advantageous as ameans of eliminating in-rack sprin-klers, when protecting rack storage.

The Model ESFR-17 is primarily de-signed for use in ceiling only sprinklersystems (i.e. no in-rack sprinklers) forthe protection of storage heights ofmost encapsulated or non-encapsu-lated common materials including car-toned unexpanded plastics of up to 30ft. (9,1 m) with ceiling heights to 35 ft.(10,7 m), as well as cartoned ex-panded plastics up to 25 ft. (7,6 m) withceiling heights to 30 ft.(9,1 m). In addi-tion, the protection of some storagearrangements of rubber tires and rollpaper can be considered.

The ESFR-17 Upright Sprinklers pro-vide the system designer with an up-right option over the traditional pen-dent type ESFR sprinklers. Theoffering of a 16.8 K-factor optimizeshydraulic design when considering up-right ESFR sprinklers. These featuresoffer flexibility when sizing the systempiping, as well as positioning the sys-tem piping with respect to the ceiling.

WARNINGSThe Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-klers described herein must be in-stalled and maintained in compliancewith this document, as well as with theapplicable standards of the NationalFire Protection Association, in additionto the standards of any other authori-ties having jurisdiction (e.g., FMGlobal). Failure to do so may impairthe performance 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 sprinklermanufacturer should be contactedwith any questions.

SprinklerIdentificationNumbersSIN TY7126 - (Upright K=16.8)

TechnicalDataApprovalsFM Approved.

Maximum Working Pressure175 psi (12,1 bar)

Pipe Thread Connection3/4 inch NPT or ISO 7-R3/4

Discharge CoefficientK = 16.8 GPM/psi1/2

(241,9 LPM/bar1/2)

Temperature Ratings165°F/74°C or 214°F/101°C

FinishNatural Brass

Physical CharacteristicsFrame . . . . . . . . . . . . . BronzeDeflector . . . . . . . . . . . CopperCompression Screw . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel

Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monel

Strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MonelLink Assembly . . . . Solder, NickelButton . . . . . . . . . . . . . BrassSealing Assembly . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon*Ejection Spring . . . . . . . InconelDeflector Nut . . . . . . . . . . Brass

*Registered trademark of DuPont.

PatentsU.S.A. Patent Numbers:4,580,729 5,829,5326,336,509Patents pending.

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Model ESFR-17Early Suppression Fast Response Upright Sprinklers16.8 K-factor

Technical Services: Tel: (800) 381-9312 / Fax: (800) 791-5500

IMPORTANTAlways refer to Technical DataSheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLERWARNING” that provides cautionswith respect to handling and instal-lation of sprinkler systems and com-ponents. Improper handling and in-stallation can permanently damagea sprinkler system or its compo-nents and cause the sprinkler to failto operate in a fire situation or causeit to operate prematurely.

Design CriteriaNOTE

The National Fire Protection Associa-tion (NFPA) and FM Global (FM) pro-vide installation standards that mustbe used to properly design an auto-matic sprinkler system utilizing EarlySuppression Fast Response (ESFR)Sprinklers. The guidelines provided byNFPA and FM may differ; conse-quently, the appropriate standard mustbe used for a given installation.

The following data sheets describe theESFR Sprinklers offered by Tyco FireProducts:

TFP312 — Model ESFR-25 (TY9226),K=25.2 Pendent Sprinkler


TFP316 — Model ESFR-17 (TY7126),K=16.8 Upright Sprinkler


The following general guidelines pro-vided for ESFR Sprinklers offered byTyco Fire Products may be used for aquick reference to help select the ap-propriate Tyco Fire Products’ ESFRSprinkler:

NOTEIn all cases, the appropriate NFPA orFM installation standard must be refer-enced to assure applicability and toobtain complete installation guide-lines, since the following generalguidelines are not intended to providecomplete installation criteria.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

System Type: Wet pipe system.

Roof Construction: Unobstructed orobstructed construction. For example:smooth ceiling, bar joists, beam andgirder, etc.

NOTEWhere the depths of the solid struc-tural members (beams, stem, etc.) ex-ceed 12 inches (302 mm), ESFRSprinklers shall be installed in eachchannel formed by the structural mem-bers.

Ceiling Slope: Maximum 2 inch risefor 12 inch run (16.7%).

Building Heights, Storage Heights,and Commodity: Refer to Table A.

Maximum Coverage Area:100 ft2 (9,3 m2). In some cases, theinstallation standards permit a greatercoverage area.

Minimum Coverage Area:80 ft2 (7,4 m2) per NFPA 13, and64 ft2 (5,8 m2) per FM 2-2

Maximum Spacing: 12 feet (3,7 m) forbuilding heights up to 30 feet (9,1 m),and 10 feet (3,1 m) for building heightsgreater than 30 feet (9,1 m).

Minimum Spacing:8 feet (2,4 m).

Minimum Clearance To Commodity:36 inches (914 mm).

NFPA 13 — Deflector To CeilingDistance:

ESFR-1 (K=14.0) Pendent:6 to 14 inches (152 to 356 mm).



FM 2-2 — Deflector To CeilingDistance:

ESFR-17 (K=16.8) Upright:5 to 14 inches (121 to 356 mm).



FM 2-2 — Thermal Sensing ElementTo Ceiling Distance:

ESFR-17 (K=16.8) Upright:4 to 13 inches (102 to 330 mm).


ESFR-17 (K=16.8) Pendent:4 to 13 inches (102 to 330 mm)


Obstructions BelowUpright ESFR Sprinklers(Including Branchlines):

Per the requirements of FM, obstruc-tions below upright ESFR Sprinklerscan be ignored as follows:

• Open-web bar joists or trusses hav-ing chords no more than 4 inches(102 mm) wide,

• Bridging or wind bracing no morethan 4 inches (102 mm) wide,

• Individual pipes and conduit 4inches (102 mm) diameter or less(i.e. 3 inch (DN80) pipe size or lesswill not require sprigs), or

• Individual groups of smaller pipe orconduit having a total width of 4inches or less.

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(41,3 mm)

TEMPERATURERATING ON

DEFLECTOR

4

1

8

7

9

6

5

2

3 10

1/2"

MAKE-INNOMINAL(12,7 mm)

FLATWRENCH

3/4" NPT

1-5/8"

(65,0 mm)2-9/16" DIA.

(92,1 mm)3-5/8"

SENSINGTHERMAL

ELEMENT

FIGURE 1, MODEL ESFR-17 EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST RESPONSE UPRIGHT SPRINKLER

1-Frame2-Deflector3-Compression Screw4-Hook5-Strut6-Link Assembly7-Button8-Sealing Assembly9-Ejection Spring10-Deflector Nut

TFP316 of 8

double, multiple-row, or portable rackOpen frame (i.e. no solid shelves) single,

storage of Class I - IV and Group A or Bplastics

(Refer to NFPA 13 or FM 8-9 and 2-2See Table A-1

for details)

I - IV and Group A or B plasticsSolid pile or palletized storage of Class


for details)

Idle pallet storage


for details)

Rolled Paper Storage (See Standard)

Flammable Liquid Storage (See Standard)

Aerosol Storage (See Standard)

NFPA FM NFPA FM NFPA FM NFPA FM

BUILDING HEIGHTS, STORAGE HEIGHTS, AND COMMODITYTABLE A

(See Design Criteria Section)

Automotive Components in Portable Racks(Control Mode Only, See Standard)

Comparison to Other TFP ESFR Sprinklers

K = 25.2PENDENTESFR-25

13

30

30B

8-21

7-31

13

TFP312See Data Sheet

K = 16.8

30B

13

PENDENTESFR-17


K = 14.0PENDENT

ESFR-1


13

30

30B

8-21

7-29

7-31

K = 16.8

8-21

UPRIGHTESFR-17

Rubber Tire Storage


for details)

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Minimum Flow Pressure, PSI (BAR)Storage

Maximum

Height,Feet(m)

BuildingMaximum

Height,Feet(m)

(7,6)25

(9,1)30

(9,1)30

(9,7)32

(9,1)30

(9,7)32

(12,2)40

(9,1)30

(9,7)32

(10,7)35

(12,2)40

(13,7)45

(6,1)20

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(10,7)35

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(9,1)30

(10,7)35

(12,2)40

Commodity

Class II,Class I,

Class III, andClass IVEncapsulated orUnencapsulated

CartonedUnexpandedPlastics

Uncartoned

UnexpandedPlastics

CartonedExpanded Plastics

Uncartoned

Expanded Plastics

-and-

(13,7)45

(12,2)40

(Exposed)

(Exposed)

One level of in-rack sprinklers is required.*

RACK STORAGETABLE A-1



(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(1,0)15

(1,4)20

(1,4)20

(2,1)30

(1,4)20

(2,1)30

(1,7)25

(2,8)40

(2,8)40

(3,4)50

NFPA FM

(3,4)50





K = 14.0PENDENT

ESFR-1


K = 16.8UPRIGHTESFR-17

(5,2)75

(6,8)100

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(4,1)60

(4,1)60

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(4,1)60

(4,1)60

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(4,1)60

(4,1)60

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

NFPA FM

(6,2)90

(6,2)90

(6,2)90

(6,2)90

* *

* *

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(2,9)42

(2,9)42

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(2,9)42

(2,9)42

(3,6)52

(3,6)52

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(2,9)42

(2,9)42

(3,6)52

(3,6)52

(3,6)52

(3,6)52

NFPA FM

(4,3)63

(4,3)63

(4,3)63

(4,3)63

* *

* *

(2,4)35

(2,9)42

(2,4)35

(2,9)42

(3,6)52

NFPA FM

TFP316 of 8

(5,2)75

(6,8)100

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(4,1)60

(2,9)42

(2,9)42

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(4,1)60

(2,9)42

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

(3,6)52

(3,6)52

(6,2)90

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(4,1)60

(4,1)60

(2,9)42

(2,9)42

(2,9)42

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

(3,6)52

(3,6)52

(3,6)52

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

(3,6)52

(3,6)52

(6,2)90

NFPA FM NFPA FMNFPA FM

(4,1)60

(2,9)42

(4,1)60

(2,9)42



K = 14.0PENDENT

ESFR-1


K = 16.8UPRIGHTESFR-17


Maximum

Height,Feet(m)

BuildingMaximum

Height,Feet(m)

(7,6)25

(9,1)30

(12,2)40

(9,1)30

(9,7)32

(9,1)30

(9,7)32

(12,2)40

(13,7)45

(9,1)30

(9,7)32

(10,7)35

(12,2)40

(13,7)45

(13,7)45

(6,1)20

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(10,7)35

(10,7)35

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(9,1)30

(10,7)35

(10,7)35

(12,2)40

Class II,Class I,

Class III, andClass IVEncapsulated orUnencapsulated

CartonedUnexpandedPlastics

CartonedExpanded Plastics

Uncartoned

Expanded Plastics

-and-

Commodity

PALLETIZED AND SOLID PILED STORAGETABLE A-2


Uncartoned

UnexpandedPlastics

(Exposed)

(Exposed)


(4,1)60

(4,1)60

(4,1)60

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(1,0)15

(1,4)20

(1,4)20

(2,1)30

(1,4)20

(2,1)30

(1,7)25

(2,8)40

(2,8)40

(3,4)50

(2,8)40

(3,4)50

NFPA FM



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Maximum

Height,Feet(m)

BuildingMaximum

Height,Feet(m)

(9,1)30

(9,1)30

(9,7)32

(12,2)40

(7,6)25

(6,1)20

(7,6)25

(7,6)25

(10,7)35

Type and

Wood or Plastic

Arrangement

Wood on Floor(12,2)

40(10,7)

35

IDLE PALLET STORAGETABLE A-3


(9,7)32

(7,6)25

(10,7)35

In-rack

Plastic on Floor

-and-

(6,1)20

(9,7)32

(6,1)20

(9,1)30


(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(2,4)35

(3,4)50

(2,4)35

(4,1)60

(2,9)42

(5,2)75

(3,6)52

NFPA FM NFPA FM NFPA FMNFPA FM

ESFR-17 ESFR-25ESFR-17

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(4,1)60

(3,6)52

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(2,9)42

(3,6)52

(2,9)42

(3,6)52

(2,9)42

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(3,6)52

(2,9)42

(3,6)52

(2,9)42

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

(4,1)60

(4,1)60

(4,1)60

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(3,4)50

(2,4)35

(4,1)60

(2,9)42

(5,2)75

(3,6)52

K = 16.8UPRIGHT

K = 25.2PENDENT


K = 16.8PENDENT


ESFR-1

K = 14.0PENDENT


OperationThe fusible link assembly is comprisedof two link halves that are joined to-gether by a thin layer of solder. Whenthe rated temperature is reached, thesolder melts and the two link halvesseparate activating the sprinkler andallowing water to flow.

InstallationThe Model ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-klers are to be installed in accordancewith the following instructions:

NOTEDamage to the fusible Link Assemblyduring installation can be avoided byhandling the sprinkler by the framearms only (i.e., do not apply pressureto the fusible Link Assembly), and byusing the appropriate sprinklerwrench. Damaged sprinklers must bereplaced.

A leak tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler jointshould be obtained with a torque of 10to 20 ft.lbs. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm). Higher

levels of torque may distort the sprin-kler inlet with consequent leakage orimpairment of the sprinkler.

Step 1. The ESFR-17 Upright Sprin-kler must be installed in the uprightposition.

Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap-plied, hand tighten the sprinkler intothe sprinkler fitting. Do not apply pres-sure to the Link Assembly, and handlethe ESFR-17 Sprinkler only by theFrame arms.

Step 3. Wrench tighten the ESFR-17Sprinkler using only the W-Type 21Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 2) andby fully engaging (seating) the wrenchon the sprinkler wrench flats.

Step 4. After installation, inspect theLink Assembly of each ESFR-17Sprinkler for damage. In particular,verify that the Link Assembly and Hookare positioned as illustrated in Figure1, and that the Link Assembly has notbeen bent, creased, or forced out of itsnormal position in any way.

Damaged sprinklers must be replaced.

TFP316 of 8


Maximum

Height,Feet(m)

BuildingMaximum

Height,Feet(m)

(9,1)30

(7,6)25

Piling Method

On-Side or On-Tread

RUBBER TIRE STORAGETABLE A-4



*

in Palletized PortableRacks, Open PortableRacks, or Fixed Rackswithout Solid Shelves

(10,7)35

(7,6)25

On-Side in PalletizedPortable Racks, OpenPortable Racks, orFixed Racks withoutSolid Shelves

Laced Tires in OpenPortable Steel Racks (7,6)

25(9,1)30

On-Side in PalletizedPortable Racks (7,6)

25(12,2)

40

UL Listed as an equivalency to K14 ESFR protection*

(2,4)35

(2,4)35

(3,6)52

(3,6)52

(3,6)52

(3,5)50

(3,5)50

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

(5,2)75

(2,4)35

(1,4)20

(1,0)15

(1,7)25

NFPA FM NFPA FM NFPA FMNFPA FM

ESFR-17 ESFR-25ESFR-17

K = 16.8UPRIGHT

K = 25.2PENDENT


K = 16.8PENDENT


ESFR-1

K = 14.0PENDENT


FIGURE 2W-TYPE 21

SPRINKLER WRENCH

"FITTING SIDE"

FITTINGTOWARDS SPRINKLER

RECESSWRENCH

Care andMaintenanceThe Model ESFR-17 must be main-tained and serviced in accordancewith the following instructions:

NOTEBefore closing a fire protection systemmain control valve for maintenancework on the fire protection system thatit controls, permission to shut down theaffected fire protection systems mustbe obtained from the proper authori-ties and all personnel who may beaffected by this action must be notified.

Sprinklers that are found to be leakingor exhibiting visible signs of corrosionmust be replaced.

Automatic sprinklers must never bepainted, plated, coated, or otherwisealtered after leaving the factory. Modi-fied or over-heated sprinklers must bereplaced.

Care must be exercised to avoid dam-age - before, during, and after instal-lation. Sprinklers damaged by drop-ping, striking, wrench twist/slippage,or the like, must be replaced.

The owner is responsible for the in-spection, testing, and maintenance oftheir fire protection system and de-vices in compliance with this docu-ment, as well as with the applicablestandards of the National Fire Protec-tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), inaddition to the standards of any otherauthorities having jurisdiction. The in-stalling contractor or sprinkler manu-facturer should be contacted relative toany questions.

It is recommended that automaticspr inkler systems be inspected,tested, and maintained by a qualifiedInspection Service in accordance withlocal requirements and/or nationalcodes.

LimitedWarrantyProducts manufactured by Tyco FireProducts are warranted solely to theoriginal Buyer for ten (10) yearsagainst defects in material and work-manship when paid for and properlyinstalled and maintained under normaluse and service. This warranty will ex-pire ten (10) years from date of ship-ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war-ranty is given for products orcomponents manufactured by compa-nies not affiliated by ownership withTyco Fire Products or for products andcomponents which have been subjectto misuse, improper installation, corro-sion, or which have not been installed,maintained, modified or repaired in ac-cordance with applicable Standards ofthe National Fire Protection Associa-tion, and/or the standards of any otherAuthorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate-rials found by Tyco Fire Products to bedefective shall be either repaired orreplaced, at Tyco Fire Products’ soleoption. Tyco Fire Products neither as-sumes, nor authorizes any person toassume for it, any other obligation inconnection with the sale of products orparts of products. Tyco Fire Productsshall not be responsible for sprinklersystem design errors or inaccurate orincomplete information supplied byBuyer or Buyer’s representatives.

IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIREPRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON-TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY ORUNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THE-ORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT,SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES, RE-GARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCOFIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMEDABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCHDAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENTSHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS’ LI-ABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNTEQUAL TO THE SALES PRICE.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY ISMADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALLOTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS ORIMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-POSE.

OrderingProcedureWhen placing an order, indicate the fullproduct name. Please specify theSprinkler Identification Number (SIN),quantity, and temperature rating. Referto the Price List for complete listing ofPart Numbers.

Contact your local distributor for avail-ability.

Sprinkler Assemblies with NPTThread Connections:Specify: (specify temperature rating),natural brass, TY7126 Upright Sprin-kler, P/N (specify).

165°F/74°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 58-447-1-165214°F/101°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 58-447-1-214

Sprinkler Assemblies with ISOThread Connections:Specify: (specify temperature rating),natural brass, TY7126 Upright Sprin-kler with ISO pipe thread connection,P/N (specify).

165°F/74°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 58-448-1-165214°F/101°C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 58-448-1-214

Sprinkler WrenchSpecify: W-Type 21 Sprinkler Wrench,P/N 56-001-0-686.

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TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446

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