TYCO Model ESFR-22 Pendent Sprinklers are Early Suppression, Fast Response Sprinklers having a nominal K-factor of 22.4 (Ref. to Figure 1). They are suppression-mode sprinklers that are especially advantageous as a means of eliminating the use of in-rack sprinklers when protecting high-piled storage. The Model ESFR-22 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
• uncartoned (exposed) expanded plastics in accordance with NFPA 13 and FM Global standards
• some storage arrangements of rubber tires, roll paper, flammable liquids, and aerosols For more specific criteria, refer to Table A as well as the applicable design standard. The Model ESFR-22 can protect a storage arrangement of 40 ft (12,2 m) with a ceiling height of 45 ft (13,7 m) without requiring in-rack sprinklers. In addition, it can be installed with a maximum deflector-to-ceiling distance of 18 in. (460 mm), Applications for TYCO ESFR Sprinklers are expanding beyond currently recognized installation standards. For information on research fire tests (for example, with flammable liquids and aerosols) that may be acceptable to an authority having jurisdiction, contact Johnson Controls Technical Services.