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Type EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY

Directional Spray Nozzles, Automatic,
Medium Velocity
General consulted with respect to the suitabil-
ity of the materials of construction and
Description finish for any given corrosive environ-
ment. The effects of ambient tempera-
The TYCO Type EA-1 PROTECTO- ture, concentration of chemicals, and
SPRAY Directional Spray Nozzles are gas/chemical velocity should be con-
automatic (frangible bulb) directional sidered, at a minimum, along with the
spray nozzles designed for use in water corrosive nature to which the sprinklers
spray fixed systems for fire protection may be exposed.
applications. They are external deflec- The Type EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY
tor-type nozzles that discharge a uni- Directional Spray Nozzle is a re-desig-
formly filled cone of medium velocity nation for the Gem Type EA-1.
water droplets.
The Type EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY NOTICE
Directional Spray Nozzles are effective The Type EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY
in covering exposed vertical, horizontal, Directional Spray Nozzles described
curved, and irregular shaped surfaces herein must be installed and maintained
in a cooling spray to prevent excessive in compliance with this document, as
absorption of heat from an external well as with the applicable standards
fire and possible structural damage or of the National Fire Protection Associa-
spread of fire to the protected equip- tion, in addition to the standards of any
ment. However, use of an automatic authorities having jurisdiction. Failure
nozzle requires consideration of the to do so may impair the performance
response time of the thermal element. of these devices. Discharge Coefficient
Refer to Table A
The Type EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY The design of individual water spray
Directional Spray Nozzles are also fixed systems can vary considerably, Spray Angles
especially effective for area cover- depending on the characteristics and Refer to Table B
age and are sometimes used in lieu of nature of the hazard, the basic purpose
standard sprinklers where directional Temperature Rating
of the spraying system, the configura- Refer to Table C
spray is considered more appropri- tion of the hazard, and wind/draft con-
ate. In some applications, depending ditions. Because of these variations, Finish and Material
on water design density requirements, as well as the wide range of available Refer to Table D
the Type EA-1 Nozzles are also used for nozzle spray characteristics, the design Thread Connection
fire control or extinguishment. of water spray fixed systems for fire 1/2 in. NPT
The Type EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY protection must only be performed by
experienced designers who thoroughly Physical Characteristics
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in three orifice sizes and a wide variety understand the limitations as well as
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of spray angles (included angle of dis- capabilities of such systems. Deflector ���������������������������������������������������Bronze
charge), as well as temperature ratings The owner is responsible for main- Pin ���������������������������������������������������������������Brass
to provide versatility in system design. Bulb (11 mm dia.) ��������������������������������������� Glass
taining their fire protection system Bulb Seats �������������������������������������������������Bronze
It is recommended that the end user be and devices in proper operating con- Spacer �������������������������������������������������������Bronze
dition. Contact the installing contrac- Button �������������������������������������������������������Bronze
tor or product manufacturer with any Spring Plates �������������������������������������������� Inconel
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Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER Technical Operation
WARNING” that provides cautions The glass bulb contains a fluid that
with respect to handling and instal-
lation of sprinkler systems and com-
Data expands when exposed to heat. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
ponents. Improper handling and Approvals fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the
installation can permanently damage UL and C-UL Listed glass bulb, allowing the nozzle to acti-
a sprinkler system or its compo- FM Approved vate and water to flow.
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail Maximum Working Pressure
to operate in a fire situation or cause 175 psi (12,1 bar)
it to operate prematurely. (Also refer to Figure 2, Note 2)

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Components: BULB
FRAME
1 - Frame 5 - Pin 9 - Lower Bulb 12 - Bushing TEMPERATURE CODE
COLOR
- RATING COLOR
2 - Deflector 6 Button Gasket (1/4" & 3/8" CODE LIQUID
3 - Upper Bulb Seat 7 - Spacer 10 - Gasket orifice only)
4 - Lower Bulb Seat 8 - Spring Plates 11 - Bulb 135°F (57°C) Unpainted Orange
1-3/4" SPRAY ANGLE
175°F (79°C) White Yellow
(44,5 mm) MARKING

2 250°F (121°C) Blue Blue

5 325°F (163°C) Red Mauve

3
400°F (204°C) Green Black
11
3" 9 500°F (260°C) Orange Black
(76,2 mm)
4 TABLE C
7 SELECTION OF
3-7/16" TEMPERATURE RATINGS
(87,3 mm) 8
SIZE
STAMPED ON 6
FINISH & TEMPERATURE
WRENCHING 10 MATERIAL RATINGS
AREA FOR
1/4" & 3/8" 1 Natural Finish All Ratings
ORIFICE 12 Bronze
Chrome Plated 135°F (57°C)
1/2" 7/16" (11,1 mm) Bronze
NPT NOMINAL MAKE-IN 175°F (79°C)
Lead Coated 250°F (121°C)
FIGURE 1 Bronze 325°F (163°C)
TYPE EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY NOZZLE
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS Corrosion-Resistant 135°F (57°C)
Wax-Coated Bronze 175°F (79°C)

TABLE D
ORIFICE MINIMUM K-FACTOR
SIZE DIAMETER SELECTION OF
Inches Inches (mm) GPM/psi½ LPM/bar ½ FINISH AND MATERIALS
1/4 0.220 (5,59) 1.4 20,2
to 4,1 bar). Discharge pressures in
3/8 0.312 (7,92) 2.8 40,3
excess of 60 psi (4,1 bar) will result in a
1/2 0.435 (11,05) 5.6 80,6 decrease in coverage area because the
spray patterns tend to draw inwards
TABLE A at higher pressures. Refer inquiries
SELECTION OF ORIFICE SIZES on higher discharge pressures to the
Technical Services Department.
65° 95° 80° 110° 125° 140° 160° 180° The maximum axial distances between
the nozzle tip and plane-of-protection,
TABLE B for exposure protection, are given in
SELECTION OF SPRAY ANGLES Table E and F. When the axial distance
from the nozzle tip to the plane-of-
Design tion of vessels per NFPA 15, the above
recommended indoor and outdoor
protection is 2 ft (0,6 m) or less, the
Design Spray Profile is the same as
Criteria spacings also apply.
When used for protecting the surfaces
the nominal spray angles of 65 to 140
degrees.
Nozzle Placement of a vessel, for example, the nozzles Heat Sensitivity
Where direct impingement of water are positioned normal to and approx- Because the Type EA-1 PROTEC-
spray onto all of the protected surface imately 2 ft (0,6 m) from the surface. TOSPRAY Directional Spray Nozzles
is required by the authority having juris- This approach, in conjunction with are automatic nozzles, they must be
diction, the nozzles are to be spaced a properly selected spray angle, will located with consideration of their
and directed so that their spray pat- tend to make more effective use of the ability to detect abnormal tempera-
terns will completely cover the plane- spray as well as help minimize the dis- ture increases due to fire. Therefore,
of-protection with the minimum turbance effects of wind/draft condi- it is recommended that NFPA 13 be
required average density. However, it tions on the water spray patterns. reviewed with respect to the rules
is recommended that indoor nozzle that define the permitted distance
Spray Patterns
spacing be 12 ft (3,7 m) or less and that below ceilings and the spacing limita-
The Design Spray Profiles for the nozzle
outdoor nozzle spacing be 10 ft (3,0 m) tions for standard coverage automatic
spray angles of 65 to 180 degrees are
or less. Where rundown or slippage is sprinklers as a function of occupancy
shown in Figure 2 and apply to dis-
planned, for example, exposure protec- hazard.
charge pressures of 20 to 60 psi (1,4
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RADIAL DISTANCE FROM RADIAL DISTANCE FROM

NOZZLE CENTERLINE, FEET NOZZLE CENTERLINE, METERS
0 2 4 6 8 0 0,5 1,0 1,5 2,0 2,5
0 0

AXIAL DISTANCE FROM NOZZLE, METRES

0,5
2
AXIAL DISTANCE FROM NOZZLE, FEET

1,0
180° 180° FIGURE 3
4
160° 1,5 160°
W-TYPE 11
SPRINKLER WRENCH
6
140° 2,0 140°
Step 1. With pipe-thread sealant
8 125° 2,5 applied to the pipe threads, hand-
125°
tighten the nozzle into the nozzle fitting.
110° 3,0
10 110° Step 2. Tighten the nozzle into the
95° nozzle fitting using only the W-Type 11
3,5 95°
12 Sprinkler Wrench (Figure 3), except that
80° an 8 in. or 10 in. adjustable crescent
4,0
80° wrench is to be used for wax-coated
14 nozzles. With reference to Figure 1,
4,5
the W-Type 11 Sprinkler Wrench or the
16 65° 65° adjustable crescent wrench, as appli-
cable, is to be applied to the wrench-
ing area.
AXIAL DISTANCE When installing wax-coated nozzles
with the adjustable crescent wrench,
NOZZLE exercise additional care to prevent
damage to the wax coating on the
PLANE OF nozzle wrenching area or frame
SPRAY PROTECTION arms and, consequently, exposure of
PROFILE bare metal to the corrosive environ-
ment. Sufficiently widen the jaws of
the wrench enough to pass over the
wrenching area without damaging the
FIXED ANGLE RADIAL wax coating. Before wrench-tighten-
(ORIENTATION) DISTANCE ing the nozzle, adjust the jaws of the
wrench to contact the nozzle wrench-
GRAVITY ing area. After wrench-tightening the
NOTES: nozzle, loosen the wrench jaws before
1. Design data obtained from tests in still air. removing the wrench.
2. Design data applies to a residual (flowing) pressure range at the nozzle inlet of 20 to 60 psi (1,4 to 4,1 bar). For
pressures up to 175 psi (12,1 bar) consult Johnson Controls Technical Services. After installation, inspect the nozzle
Refer to the authority having jurisdiction for their minimum required residual pressures.
3. The shapes of the Design Spray Profiles remain essentially unchanged over the maximum Axial Distances shown
wrenching area and frame arms and
in Tables E and F. retouch (repair) the wax coating wher-
4. For axial distances of 2 feet (0,6 meters) and less and for nozzle spray angles of 65° to 140°, the Design Spray ever the coating has been damaged
Profile is the same as the nominal spray angle.
5. The maximum Axial Distances shown in Tables E and F are based on exposure protection.
and bare metal is exposed. Retouch
the wax coating on the wrenching area
FIGURE 2 by gently applying a heated 1/8 in.
WATER DISTRIBUTION DESIGN DATA diameter steel rod to the areas of wax
that have been damaged, smoothing it
Main Pipeline Strainers back over areas where bare metal is
NOTICE exposed.
Main pipeline strainers per NFPA 15 are
required for systems utilizing nozzles Do not install an Type EA-1 Nozzle if
with a flow path less than 3/8 in. (9,5 the bulb is cracked or there is a loss NOTICE
mm) diameter, that is, K=1.4 (Table A), of liquid from the bulb. With the sprin-
Only retouching of the wax coating
and for any system where the water is kler held horizontally, a small air bubble
applied to the wrenching area and
likely to contain obstructive material. should be present. The diameter of the
frame arms is permitted, and the
air bubble is approximately 3/32 in.
retouching is to be performed only at
Installation (2,4 mm) for the 135°F (57°C) to 1/4 in.
(6,4 mm) for the 500°F (260°C) temper-
the time of the initial nozzle installation.

The TYCO Type EA-1 PROTECTO- ature ratings. The steel rod should be heated only
SPRAY Directional Spray Nozzles to the point at which it can begin to
Obtain a leak-tight 1/2 in. NPT nozzle
must be installed in accordance with melt the wax, and appropriate precau-
joint by applying a minimum-to-maxi-
this section. tions need to be taken when handling
mum torque of 7 to 14 ft-lb (9,5 to 19,0
the heated rod in order to prevent the
N∙m). Higher levels of torque can distort
installer from being burned.
the nozzle inlet and cause leakage or
impairment of the nozzle.
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Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance
For 65° Spray Angle For 80° Spray Angle For 95° Spray Angle For 110° Spray Angle
In Feet and inches In Feet and inches In Feet and inches In Feet and inches
Orifice Size Orifice Size Orifice Size Orifice Size
Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2
in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in.
0° 11-9 14-0 15-0 0° 10-0 13-0 14-0 0° 7-0 10-9 12-3 0° 6-0 10-0 11-0
30° 10-0 12-3 13-0 30° 8-3 11-3 11-6 30° 6-3 10-0 10-6 30° 5-6 8-9 9-9
45° 9-0 11-3 12-3 45° 7-3 10-6 10-9 45° 6-0 9-6 9-6 45° 5-3 8-3 8-9
60° 8-6 10-6 11-9 60° 6-9 9-9 10-3 60° 5-9 9-0 9-0 60° 5-0 7-6 8-3
90° 7-6 10-0 10-9 90° 6-0 8-9 9-6 90° 5-0 7-9 8-6 90° 4-6 6-6 7-9
120° 6-3 7-6 8-9 120° 5-3 6-3 7-6 120° 4-0 5-3 6-3 120° 3-6 4-3 5-6
135° 5-9 6-3 7-9 135° 4-9 5-3 6-6 135° 3-6 4-3 5-3 135° 3-0 3-6 4-6
150° 5-3 5-6 7-0 150° 4-3 4-6 5-6 150° 3-3 3-9 4-6 150° 2-9 3-0 3-9
180° 4-9 5-0 6-3 180° 3-9 4-3 5-0 180° 3-0 3-3 4-0 180° 2-6 2-9 3-6

Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance
For 125° Spray Angle For 140° Spray Angle For 160° Spray Angle For 180° Spray Angle
In Feet and inches In Feet and inches In Feet and inches In Feet and inches
Orifice Size Orifice Size Orifice Size Orifice Size
Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2
in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in.
0° 4-6 7-3 10-0 0° 4-0 6-0 9-3 0° 3-6 5-0 7-0 0° 3-0 3-9 6-0
30° 4-3 6-9 8-3 30° 3-6 5-9 7-0 30° 3-3 4-9 5-6 30° 2-9 3-6 5-0
45° 3-9 6-3 7-3 45° 3-3 5-3 6-3 45° 2-9 4-3 4-9 45° 2-6 3-0 4-3
60° 3-3 5-6 6-6 60° 2-9 4-9 5-6 60° 1-9 3-9 4-6 60° 2-3 2-9 3-9
90° 2-6 5-0 5-9 90° 2-0 4-0 4-9 90° 1-6 3-3 3-6 90° 1-3 1-9 3-0
120° 2-3 3-3 4-0 120° 1-9 2-3 3-3 120° 1-3 1-9 3-0 120° 0-9 1-0 2-6
135° 2-0 2-6 3-6 135° 1-6 1-6 2-6 135° 1-0 1-3 2-6 135° 0-6 0-9 2-3
150° 1-9 2-0 3-0 150° 1-6 1-3 2-3 150° 1-0 1-0 1-6 150° 0-6 0-6 1-0
180° 1-9 1-9 2-6 180° 1-3 1-3 1-9 180° 1-0 0-9 1-3 180° 0-6 0-6 0-9

TABLE E
TYPE EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY DIRECTIONAL SPRAY NOZZLES
MAXIMUM AXIAL DISTANCE IN FEET AND INCHES BETWEEN
NOZZLE TIP AND PLANE-OF-PROTECTION FOR EXPOSURE PROTECTION

Care and Exercise care to avoid damage to the

nozzles before, during, and after instal-
having jurisdiction. Contact the install-
ing contractor or product manufacturer
Maintenance lation. Replace nozzles damaged by
dropping, striking, wrench twist/slip-
with any questions.
Water spray fixed systems are rec-
The TYCO Type EA-1 PROTECTO- page, or the like. ommended to be inspected, tested,
SPRAY Directional Spray Nozzles must Frequent visual inspections are rec- and maintained by a qualified Inspec-
be maintained and serviced in accor- ommended to be initially performed tion Service in accordance with local
dance with this section. for nozzles installed in potentially cor- requirements and/or national codes.
Before closing a fire protection system rosive atmospheres to verify the integ-
main control valve for maintenance rity of the materials of construction and
work on the fire protection system finish as they may be affected by the
that it controls, obtain permission to corrosive conditions present for a given
shut down the affected fire protection installation. Thereafter, annual inspec-
system from the proper authorities tions per NFPA 25 are required.
and notify all personnel who may be The owner is responsible for the
affected by this action. inspection, testing, and maintenance of
Type EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY Direc- their fire protection system and devices
tional Spray Nozzles must never be in compliance with this document, as
painted, plated, coated or altered in well as with the applicable standards
any way after leaving the factory; other- of the National Fire Protection Asso-
wise, the spray performance and heat ciation (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition to
sensitivity may be impaired. the standards of any other authorities
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Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance
For 65° Spray Angle For 80° Spray Angle For 95° Spray Angle For 110° Spray Angle
In Meters In Meters In Meters In Meters
Orifice Size Orifice Size Orifice Size Orifice Size
Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2
in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in.
0° 3,6 4,3 4,6 0° 3,0 4,0 4,3 0° 2,7 3,3 3,7 0° 1,8 3,0 3,4
30° 3,0 3,7 4,0 30° 2,5 3,4 3,5 30° 1,9 3,0 3,2 30° 1,7 2,7 3,0
45° 2,7 3,4 3,7 45° 2,2 3,2 3,3 45° 1,8 2,9 2,9 45° 1,6 2,5 2,7
60° 2,6 3,2 3,6 60° 2,1 3,0 3,1 60° 1,8 2,7 2,7 60° 1,5 2,3 2,5
90° 2,3 3,0 3,3 90° 1,8 2,7 2,9 90° 1,5 2,4 2,6 90° 1,4 2,0 2,4
120° 1,9 2,3 2,7 120° 1,6 1,9 2,3 120° 1,2 1,6 1,9 120° 1,1 1,3 1,7
135° 1,8 1,9 2,4 135° 1,4 1,6 2,0 135° 1,1 1,3 1,6 135° 0,9 1,1 1,4
150° 1,6 1,7 2,1 150° 1,3 1,4 1,7 150° 1,0 1,1 1,4 150° 0,8 0,9 1,1
180° 1,4 1,5 1,9 180° 1,1 1,3 1,5 180° 0,9 1,0 1,2 180° 0,8 0,8 1,1

Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance Maximum Axial Distance
For 125° Spray Angle For 140° Spray Angle For 160° Spray Angle For 180° Spray Angle
In Meters In Meters In Meters In Meters
Orifice Size Orifice Size Orifice Size Orifice Size
Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed
Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2 Angle 1/4 3/8 1/2
in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in. in.
0° 1,4 2,2 3,0 0° 1,2 1,8 2,8 0° 1,1 1,5 2,1 0° 0,9 1,1 1,8
30° 1,3 2,1 2,5 30° 1,1 1,8 2,1 30° 1,0 1,4 1,7 30° 0,8 1,1 1,5
45° 1,1 1,9 2,2 45° 1,0 1,6 1,9 45° 0,8 1,3 1,4 45° 0,8 0,9 1,3
60° 1,0 1,7 2,0 60° 0,8 1,4 1,7 60° 0,5 1,1 1,4 60° 0,7 0,8 1,1
90° 0,8 1,5 1,8 90° 0,6 1,2 1,4 90° 0,5 1,0 1,1 90° 0,4 0,5 0,9
120° 0,7 1,0 1,2 120° 0,5 0,7 1,0 120° 0,4 0,5 0,9 120° 0,2 0,3 0,8
135° 0,6 0,8 1,1 135° 0,5 0,5 0,8 135° 0,3 0,4 0,8 135° 0,2 0,2 0,7
150° 0,5 0,6 0,9 150° 0,5 0,4 0,7 150° 0,3 0,3 0,5 150° 0,2 0,2 0,3
180° 0,5 0,5 0,8 180° 0,4 0,4 0,5 180° 0,2 0,3 0,4 180° 0,2 0,2 0,2

TABLE F
TYPE EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY DIRECTIONAL SPRAY NOZZLES
MAXIMUM AXIAL DISTANCE IN METERS BETWEEN
NOZZLE TIP AND PLANE-OF-PROTECTION FOR EXPOSURE PROTECTION
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P/N 49 – XXX – X – XX X

K-FACTOR SPRAY ANGLE FINISH and MATERIAL TEMPERATURE

RATING
7 K = 1.4 (ALL FINISHES)
65 65°
1 NATURAL FINISH BRONZE
8 K = 2.8 135 135°F (57°C)
80 80°
9 K = 5.6 WAX COATED BRONZE
6 175 175°F (79°C)
95 95° 135°F to 175°F ONLY

10 110° LEAD COATED BRONZE 250 250°F (121°C)

7 135°F to 325°F ONLY
25 125° 325 325°F (163°C)

9 CHROME PLATED BRONZE

40 140°

60 160° TEMPERATURE
RATING
81 180° (NATURAL
FINISH BRONZE
ONLY)

400 400°F (204°C)

500 500°F (260°C)

TABLE G
TYPE EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY DIRECTIONAL SPRAY NOZZLES
PART NUMBER SELECTION

Limited Ordering
Warranty Procedure
For warranty terms and conditions, visit When placing an order, indicate the
www.tyco-fire.com. full product name and part number
(P/N). Contact your local distributor
for availability.
Type EA-1 PROTECTOSPRAY
Directional Spray Nozzle
Specify:
• (1.4, 2.8, or 5.6) K-factor orifice
• temperature rating
• finish/coating and material
• (degree) spray angle
• P/N (from Table G)
Sprinkler Wrench
Specify: W-Type 11 Sprinkler Wrench,
P/N 56-452-1-001

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