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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)

Maximum Working Pressure

175 psi (12,1 bar)

Pipe Thread Connections

3/4 Inch NPT or ISO 7-R 3/4

Discharge Coefficient

K=16.8 gpm/psi1/2 (241,9 lpm/bar1/2)

Temperature Ratings

165F (74C) and 212F (100C)

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

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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

In some cases, the installation standards permit a greater coverage area.

individual pipes and conduit 4 inches

(102 mm) diameter or less 3 inch
[DN80] pipe size or less will not
require sprigs)

Minimum Coverage Area

64 ft.2 (5,8 m2) per
NFPA 13 / FM Global 2-0

individual groups of smaller pipe

or conduit having a total width of 4
inches or less

Maximum Spacing
12 feet (3,7 m) for building heights
up to 30 feet (9,1 m)

Operation

10 feet (3,1 m) for building heights

greater 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-Ceiling Distance
3 to 12 inches (76,2 to 304 mm)

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.

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Storage Type

NFPA

FM Global

Open Frame (i.e., no solid shelves)

Single, Double, Multiple-Row, or Portable Rack Storage of
Class I-IV and Group A or B Plastics

Refer to NFPA 13
Chapters 16 and 17

Refer to FM Global
2-0 and 8-9

Solid Pile or Palletized Storage of

Class I-IV and Group A or B Plastics

Refer to NFPA 13
Chapters 14 and 15

Refer to FM Global
2-0 and 8-9

Idle Pallet Storage

Refer to NFPA 13
Chapter 12

Refer to FM Global
2-0, 8-9, and 8-24

Rubber Tire Storage

Refer to NFPA 13
Chapter 18

Refer to FM Global
2-0 and 8-3

Roll Paper Storage

(Refer to the Standard)

Refer to NFPA 13
Chapter 19

Refer to FM Global 8-21

Flammable/Ignitable Liquid Storage

(Refer to the Standard)

N/A

Refer to FM Global 7-29

Aerosol Storage
(Refer to the Standard)

N/A

N/A

Automotive Components in Portable Racks

(Control mode only; refer to the Standard)

N/A

N/A

N/A Not Applicable

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.

Note: Install the Model ESFR-17

Upright Sprinkler in the Upright position (Ref. Figure 2).

WRENCH
RECESS

Step 1. With pipe thread sealant

applied, hand-tighten the sprinkler into
the sprinkler fitting. Do not apply pressure to the Link Assembly, and handle
the Model ESFR-17 Sprinkler only by
the Frame arms.
Step 2. Wrench-tighten the Model
ESFR-17 Upright Sprinkler using only
the W-Type 21 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref.
Figure 2) and by fully engaging (seating)
the wrench on the sprinkler wrench
flats (Ref. Figure 1).
Step 3. After installation, inspect the
Link Assembly of each Model ESFR-17
Sprinkler for damage. In particular,
verify that the Link Assembly and Hook
are positioned as illustrated in Figure
1, and that the Link Assembly is not
bent, creased, or forced out of normal
position in any way. Replace damaged
sprinklers.

"FITTING SIDE"
TOWARDS SPRINKLER
FITTING

FIGURE 2
W-TYPE 21
SPRINKLER WRENCH

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Care and
Maintenance

Limited
Warranty

Ordering
Procedure

TYCO Model ESFR-17 Early Suppression, Fast Response 16.8K Upright

Sprinklers must be maintained and serviced in accordance with this section.

For warranty terms and conditions, visit

www.tyco-fire.com.

Contact your local distributor for availability. When placing an order, indicate
the full product name and part number
(P/N).

Before closing a fire protection system

main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system that
it controls, permission to shut down the
affected fire protection system must be
obtained from the proper authorities
and notify all personnel who may be
affected by this action.

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):

Sprinklers which are found to be

leaking or exhibiting visible signs of
corrosion must be replaced.

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):

Automatic sprinklers must never be

painted, plated, coated, or otherwise altered after leaving the factory.
Modified sprinklers must be replaced.
Sprinklers that have been exposed to
corrosive products of combustion, but
have not operated, should be replaced
if they cannot be completely cleaned
by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush.
Care must be exercised to avoid
damage to the sprinklers before,
during, and after installation. Sprinklers damaged by dropping, striking,
wrench twist/slippage, or the like, must
be replaced. Also, replace any sprinkler that has a cracked bulb or that has
lost liquid from its bulb (Ref. Installation Section).

165F (74C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-447-1-165

212F (100C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-447-1-214

165F (74C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-448-1-165

212F (100C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-448-1-214

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

The owner is responsible for the

inspection, testing, and maintenance of
their fire protection system and devices
in compliance with this document, as
well as with the applicable standards
of the National Fire Protection Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to
the standards of any authorities having
jurisdiction. Contact the installing contractor or product manufacturer with
any questions.
Automatic sprinkler systems are
recommended to be inspected,
tested, and maintained by a qualified
Inspection Service in accordance with
local requirements and/or national
codes.

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