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Series EC-5 — 5.6 K-factor

Extended Coverage (Light Hazard)
Pendent and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
General consulted with respect to the suitabil-
ity of these corrosion resistant coatings
Description for any given corrosive environment.
The effects of ambient temperature,
The Series EC-5 Extended Coverage concentration of chemicals, and gas/
Pendent Sprinklers are decorative chemical velocity, should be consid-
glass bulb sprinklers designed for use ered, as a minimum, along with the cor-
in light hazard occupancies. They are rosive nature of the chemical to which
intended for use in automatic sprinkler the sprinklers will be exposed.
systems designed in accordance with
standard installation rules (e.g., NFPA NOTICE
13) for a maximum coverage area of The Series EC-5 Extended Coverage
400 ft2 (37,2 m2), as compared to the Pendent Sprinklers described herein
maximum coverage area of 225 ft 2 must be installed and maintained in
(20,6 m2) for standard coverage sprin- compliance with this document, as well
klers used in light hazard occupancies. as with the applicable standards of the
The recessed version of the EC-5, National Fire Protection Association, in
intended for use in areas with a fin- addition to the standards of any other
ished ceiling, uses the two-piece Style authorities having jurisdiction. Failure
50 Recessed Escutcheon. The Style 50 to do so may impair the performance
Recessed Escutcheon provides up to of these devices.
3/8 inch (9,5 mm) of total adjustment The owner is responsible for main-
from the flush pendent position. The taining their fire protection system
adjustment provided by the Recessed and devices in proper operating con-
Escutcheon reduces the accuracy to dition. Contact the installing contrac-
which the fixed pipe drops to the sprin- tor or product manufacturer with any
klers must be cut. questions.
Corrosion resistant coatings, where
applicable, are utilized to extend the life
of copper alloy sprinklers beyond that
Sprinkler
which would otherwise be obtained
when exposed to corrosive atmo-
Identification
spheres. Although corrosion resistant
coated sprinklers have passed the
Number
Discharge Coefficients
standard corrosion tests of the appli- TY3232 - Pendent, 5.6K K = 5.6 GPM/psi½
cable approval agencies, the testing is TY3232 is a re-designation for C3232 (K = 80,6 LPM/bar½)
not representative of all possible cor-
Temperature Ratings
rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it
is recommended that the end user be Technical 135°F (57°C) and 155°F (68°C)

Data Finish
Sprinkler: Refer to Table A
IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet Approvals Recessed Escutcheon: Brass Plated,
UL and C-UL Listed Signal White, or Chrome Plated
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to FM Approved
regulatory and health information. NYC Approved Physical Characteristics
Frame �������������������������������������������������������Bronze
Always refer to Technical Data Refer to Table A for complete approval Button �������������������������������������������������������Bronze
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER information including corrosion resis- Sealing Assembly. . Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
WARNING” that provides cautions tant status. The approvals apply to Bulb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass (3 mm dia.)
with respect to handling and instal- the service conditions indicated in the
Compression Screw ���������������������������������Bronze
lation of sprinkler systems and com- Deflector �����������������������������������������������������Brass
Design Criteria section.
ponents. Improper handling and
installation can permanently damage Maximum Working Pressure
a sprinkler system or its compo- 175 psi (12,1 bar)
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail Pipe Thread Connection
to operate in a fire situation or cause 1/2 inch NPT
it to operate prematurely.

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SPRINKLER FINISH*
BULB
HAZARD TYPE TEMP. NATURAL CHROME
LIQUID POLYESTER*
BRASS PLATED

LIGHT 135°F (57°C) Orange 1, 2, 5

PENDENT
Refer to Table B for 155°F (68°C) Red 1, 2, 3, 5
UL and C-UL Sensitivity Rating
and 135°F (57°C) Orange 1, 2, 5
Refer to Table C for REC. PENDENT
FM Sensitivity Rating w/Style 50 Esc. 155°F (68°C) Red 1, 2, 3, 5
NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C-UL).
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM).
4. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 113-04-E.
* Where Polyester Coated Sprinklers are noted to be UL and C-UL Listed, the sprinklers are UL and C-UL Listed as Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers. Polyester Coating on Frame
and Deflector only.

TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
(REFER TO THE DESIGN CRITERIA SECTION)

Operation AREA STYLE 135°F (57°C) 155°F (68°C)

The glass bulb contains a fluid that 16 x 16 Pendent QR QR
expands when exposed to heat. When 16 x 16 Style 50 Recessed QR QR
the rated temperature is reached, the
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the 18 x 18 Pendent QR QR
glass bulb, allowing the sprinkler to 18 x 18 Style 50 Recessed QR QR
activate and flow water.
20 x 20 Pendent QR N/A

Design 20 x 20 Style 50 Recessed QR N/A

Criteria
QR: Quick Response
N/A: Not Applicable

TABLE B
The Series EC-5 Extended Cover- SENSITIVITY RATING FOR UL AND C-UL LISTING
age Pendent Sprinklers must only OF SERIES EC-5 SPRINKLERS
be installed in accordance with the
applicable UL and C-UL Listing or FM
Approval requirements as indicated AREA STYLE 135°F (57°C) 155°F (68°C)
below. Only the Style 50 Recessed
16 x 16 Pendent QR QR
Escutcheon is to be used for recessed
installation, as applicable (Ref. Table A, 16 x 16 Style 50 Recessed QR QR
B, and C). 18 x 18 Pendent QR QR
UL and C-UL Listing Requirements
1. The Series EC-5 Sprinklers may be 18 x 18 Style 50 Recessed QR QR
used for the coverage areas shown 20 x 20 Pendent QR QR
in Table D, based on maintaining
20 x 20 Style 50 Recessed QR QR
the minimum specified flow rate
as a function of coverage area and QR: Quick Response
hazard group for all of the sprin- TABLE C
klers in the design area. SENSITIVITY RATING FOR FM APPROVAL
2. With respect to heat sensitivity, the OF SERIES EC-5 SPRINKLERS
Series EC-5 Sprinklers are permit-
ted to be used with unobstruct-
ed construction consisting of flat, DESCRIPTION AREA GPM PSI
smooth ceilings with a pitch of one 16 x 16 26 21.6
in six as defined and permitted by TY3232 (K=5.6)
NFPA 13. 18 x 18 33 34.7
PENDENT
3. The minimum allowable spacing 20 x 20 40 51.0
between the Series EC-5 Sprin- 1 ft = 0.3048 m
klers, to prevent cold soldering, is 1 ft 2 = 0.093 m2
1 gpm = 3.785 lpm
8 feet (2,4 m). 1 psi = 0.06895 bar
4. The Series EC-5 Sprinklers are 1 gpm/ft 2 = 40.74 mm/min
to be installed in accordance with TABLE D
all other requirements of NFPA 13 FLOW CRITERIA FOR UL AND C-UL LISTING
for extended coverage pendent OF SERIES EC-5 SPRINKLERS
sprinklers.
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FM Approval Requirements
Components: 1/2" ESCUTCHEON PLATE
NPT ** SEATING SURFACE
The Series EC-5 Extended Cover-
1 - Frame 1 age Sprinklers are to be installed
2 - Button in accordance with the applicable
3 - Sealing Assembly Factory Mutual Loss Prevention Data
4 - Bulb 2
Sheet. Information provided in the FM
5 - Compression 2-1/16"
Loss Prevention Data Sheets relate
Screw 3 (52,4 mm)
7/16" to, but are not limited to, hydrau-
6 - Deflector * (11,1 mm) lic design, ceiling slope and obstruc-
4 NOMINAL 1-5/16" tions, minimum and maximum
* Temperature rating is (33,3 mm)
indicated on Deflector. MAKE-IN allowable spacing, and deflector-to-
5 ceiling distance.
** Pipe thread
connections per ISO
7-1 can be provided 6* Installation
on special request. The Series EC-5 Extended Coverage
FIGURE 1 Pendent Sprinklers must be installed in
SERIES EC-5 accordance with this section.
EXTENDED COVERAGE PENDENT SPRINKLER (TY3232)
General Instructions
Do not install any bulb type sprinkler
2-7/8" DIA. if the bulb is cracked or there is a loss
9/16±1/8" (73,0 mm) 7/16" (11,1 mm) of liquid from the bulb. With the sprin-
(14,2±3,2 mm) 2-1/4" DIA. 3/16" (4,8 mm) kler held horizontally, a small air bubble
(57,2 mm) should be present. The diameter of the
FACE OF air bubble is approximately 1/16 in. (1,6
SPRINKLER 3/32"
mm).
FITTING (2,4 mm)
A leak-tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained by applying a min-
imum-to-maximum torque of 7 to 14
lbs.-ft. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm).Higher levels
of torque can distort the sprinkler inlet
MOUNTING MOUNTING with consequent leakage or impairment
SURFACE PLATE of the sprinkler.

CLOSURE
Do not attempt to compensate for
1-1/8" (28,6 mm) insufficient adjustment in an Escutch-
eon Plate by under- or over-tightening
7/8" (22,2 mm) the Sprinkler. Re-adjust the position of
FIGURE 2 the sprinkler fitting to suit.
SERIES EC-5 RECESSED PENDENT SPRINKLER ASSEMBLY Pendent Sprinklers
WITH TWO-PIECE 3/8 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT The Series EC-5 Pendent Sprinklers
STYLE 50 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON must be installed in accordance with
the following instructions.
WRENCH Step 1. With pipe-thread sealant
RECESS applied to the pipe threads, hand-
tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler
WRENCH RECESS fitting.
(END "A" USED
FOR TY3232) Step 2. Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 3). With
FIGURE 3 reference to Figure 1, apply the W-Type
W-TYPE 6 SPRINKLER 6 Sprinkler Wrench to the wrench flats.
WRENCH Torque sprinklers 7 to 14 ft.-lbs. (9,5 to
PUSH WRENCH 19,0 Nm).
IN TO ENSURE
ENGAGEMENT Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
WITH SPRINKLER The Series EC-5 Recessed Pendent
WRENCHING AREA Sprinklers must be installed in accor-
FIGURE 4 dance with the following instructions.
W-TYPE 7 RECESSED Step A. After installing the Style 50
SPRINKLER WRENCH Mounting Plate over the sprinkler
threads and with pipe-thread sealant
applied to the pipe threads, hand-
tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler
fitting.
Step B. Tighten the sprinkler into
the sprinkler fitting using only the
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W-Type 7 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench

(Ref. Figure 4). With reference to Figure
Care must be exercised to avoid
damage to the sprinklers before, Limited
1, apply the W-Type 7 Recessed Sprin-
kler Wrench to the sprinkler wrench
during, and after installation. Sprin-
klers damaged by dropping, striking, Warranty
flats. Torque sprinklers 7 to 14 ft.-lbs. wrench twist/slippage, or the like, must For warranty terms and conditions, visit
(9,5 to 19,0 Nm). be replaced. Also, replace any sprin- [Link].
kler that has a cracked bulb or that has
Step C. After the ceiling is installed or
the finish coat is applied, slide on the
Style 50 Closure over the Series EC-5
lost liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installa-
tion Section). Ordering
Sprinkler and push the Closure over the
Mounting Plate until its flange contacts
Frequent visual inspections are rec-
ommended to be initially performed
Procedure
the ceiling (Ref. Figure 2). for corrosion resistant coated sprin- Contact your local distributor for avail-
klers, after the installation has been ability. When placing an order, indicate
Care and completed, to verify the integrity of the
corrosion resistant coating. Thereafter,
the full product name and Part Number
(P/N).
Maintenance annual inspections per NFPA 25 should
suffice; however, instead of inspecting Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT
The Series EC-5 Extended Coverage from the floor level, a random sampling Thread Connections
Pendent Sprinklers must be maintained of close-up visual inspections should Specify: Series EC-5 (TY3232), K=5.6,
and serviced in accordance with this be made, so as to better determine the Extended Coverage Pendent Sprinkler,
section. exact sprinkler condition and the long (specify) temperature rating, (specify)
term integrity of the corrosion resistant finish, P/N (specify):
Before closing a fire protection system
coating as it may be affected by the 135°F (57°C)
main control valve for maintenance
corrosive conditions present. Natural Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-051-1-135
work on the fire protection system that Pure White (RAL9010)*
it controls, permission to shut down the The owner is responsible for the Polyester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-051-3-135
affected fire protection systems must inspection, testing, and maintenance of Signal White (RAL9003)
be obtained from the proper authorities their fire protection system and devices Polyester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-051-4-135
Chrome Plated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-051-9-135
and all personnel who may be affected in compliance with this document, as 155°F (68°C)
by this action must be notified. well as with the applicable standards Natural Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-051-1-155
of the National Fire Protection Asso- Pure White (RAL9010)*
Sprinklers that are found to be leaking
ciation (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to Polyester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-051-3-155
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion
the standards of any other authorities Signal White (RAL9003)
must be replaced. Polyester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-051-4-155
having jurisdiction. Contact the install-
Chrome Plated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-051-9-155
Automatic sprinklers must never be ing contractor or product manufacturer
painted, plated, coated, or other- with any questions. *Eastern Hemisphere sales only
wise altered after leaving the factory. Recessed Escutcheon
It is recommended that automatic
Modified sprinklers must be replaced. Specify: Style 50 Recessed Escutch-
sprinkler systems be inspected, tested,
Sprinklers that have been exposed to eon, (specify*) finish, P/N (specify*)
and maintained by a qualified Inspec-
corrosive products of combustion, but
tion Service in accordance with local *Refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP770
have not operated, should be replaced
requirements and/or national codes.
if they cannot be completely cleaned Sprinkler Wrench
by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or Specify: W-Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench,
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush. P/N 56-000-6-387
Specify: W-Type 7 Recessed Sprinkler
Wrench, P/N 56-850-4-001

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