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Model ELOC — 11.2 K-factor

Extra Large Orifice Concealed Pendent Sprinklers
Quick and Standard Response, Extended Coverage
They are intended for use in automatic
IMPORTANT sprinkler systems designed in accor-
Refer to Technical Data Sheet dance with standard installation rules
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to such as NFPA 13. The fast response
regulatory and health information. thermal sensitivity rating of the sprin-
Always refer to Technical Data kler provides for a quick response
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER extended coverage (QREC) rating up
WARNING” that provides cautions to an 18 ft x 18 ft (5.5 m x 5.5 m) cov-
with respect to handling and instal- erage area.
lation of sprinkler systems and com-
ponents. Improper handling and Each unit includes a cover plate assem-
installation can permanently damage bly that conceals the sprinkler operat-
a sprinkler system or its compo- ing components above the ceiling. The
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail separable two-piece design of the
to operate in a fire situation or cause cover plate and support cup assem-
it to operate prematurely. blies allows installation of the sprin-
klers and pressure testing of the fire NOTICE
protection system prior to installation The Model ELOC Pendent Sprinklers
of a suspended ceiling or application described herein must be installed
Scan the QR code or enter the URL of the finish coating to a fixed ceiling.
in a web browser to access the most and maintained in compliance with
They also permit removal of suspended this document and with the applica-
up-to-date electronic version of this ceiling panels for access to build-
document. Data rates may apply. ble standards of the National Fire Pro-
ing service equipment without having tection Association, in addition to the
to first shut down the fire protection standards of any authorities having
system and remove sprinklers. jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair
Also, the separable two-piece design the performance of these devices.
of the sprinkler provides for 3/4 in. The owner is responsible for main-
(19,1  mm) of vertical adjustment to taining their fire protection system
provide a measure of flexibility with and devices in proper operating con-
regard to which the length of fixed pipe dition. Contact the installing contrac-
drops to the sprinklers must be cut. tor or product manufacturer with any
The sprinklers are shipped with a dis- questions.
posable protective cap. The protective
cap is temporarily removed for instal- Sprinkler
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lation, and it can be replaced to help
protect the sprinkler while the ceiling Identification
is being installed or finished. The tip of
the protective cap can also be used to Number
General mark the center of the ceiling hole into
plaster board, ceiling tiles, or relevant TY5522

Description surfaces by gently pushing the ceiling Note: TY5522 is a redesignation for C5522.
product against the protective cap.
The TYCO Model ELOC, 11.2 K-fac- When the ceiling installation is com-
tor, Extended Coverage, Light Hazard, plete the protective cap is removed
Extra Large Orifice Concealed (ELOC) and the cover plate assembly installed.
Pendent Sprinklers are decorative, As an option, the Model ELOC Pendent
fast response solder type sprinklers Sprinklers may be fitted with a silicone
featuring a flat cover plate designed air and dust seal as shown in Figure 4.
to conceal the sprinkler. When limited The air and dust seal is intended for
water pressure is available, the sprin- sensitive areas where it is desirable
kler is the best choice for architec- to stop air and dust travel through the
turally sensitive areas such as hotel cover plate from the area above the
lobbies, office buildings, churches, and ceiling.
restaurants.

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Technical BODY
(3/4" NPT)
SEALING
ASSEMBLY
Data
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed CAP
SPRINKLER
NYC Approved under MEA 177-03-E WRENCHING
Note: The listings apply only to the service HEX
conditions indicated in the Design Criteria SADDLE
section.
Approvals for Air & Dust Seal COMPRESSION
UL and C-UL Listed SUPPORT
CUP WITH SCREW
For complete approval information, see ROLL FORMED
Table A. THREADS
Maximum Working Pressure LEVER
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Discharge Coefficient GUIDE
K= 11.2 gpm/psi½ (161,3 Lpm/bar½) PIN
SOLDER LINK
Temperature Rating ELEMENT
160°F (71°C) Sprinkler/139°F (59°C) Plate
212°F (100°C) Sprinkler/165°F (74°C) Plate GUIDE PIN
HOUSING
Adjustment DEFLECTOR
3/4 in. (19,1 mm)
(OPERATED
Finishes DEFLECTOR POSITION)
See Ordering Procedure section
Physical Characteristics SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP
Body �����������������������������������������������������������Brass ASSEMBLY
Cap �����������������������������������������������������������Bronze
Saddle ���������������������������������������������������������Brass
Sealing Assembly. . Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Solder Link Halves ������������������������������������ Nickel
Lever ���������������������������������������������������������Bronze THREAD INTO RETAINER
Compression Screw �����������������������������������Brass SUPPORT WITH THREAD
Deflector ���������������������������������������� Bronze/Brass CUP UNTIL DIMPLES
Guide Pin Housing �����������������������������������Bronze MOUNTING
Guide Pins ������������������������������������ Stainless Steel
Support Cup �������������������������������������Plated Steel
SURFACE IS EJECTION
Cover Plate �������������������������������������������������Brass FLUSH WITH SPRING
Retainer �������������������������������������������������������Brass CEILING
Cover Plate Ejection Spring. . . . . Stainless Steel

Operation
When exposed to heat from a fire, the COVER PLATE/RETAINER
SOLDER COVER
cover plate that is normally soldered to ASSEMBLY
TAB PLATE
the retainer at three points, falls away
to expose the sprinkler assembly. At FIGURE 1
this point the deflector supported by MODEL ELOC PENDENT SPRINKLER
the guide pins drops down to its oper- ASSEMBLY (TY5522)
ational position.
When the rated temperature of the RESPONSE MINIMUM
SPACING
solder link element is reached, the link RATING FLOW/PRESSURE
element separates, allowing the sprin- 16 ft x 16 ft 30.0 gpm/7.2 psi
kler to activate and flow water. QUICK1 (4,9 m x 4,9 m) (113,6 Lpm/0,50 bar)

Design
18 ft x 18 ft 33.0 gpm/8.7 psi
QUICK1 (5,5 m x 5,5 m) (124,9 Lpm/0,60 bar)

Criteria STANDARD 20 ft x 20 ft
(6,1 m x 6,1 m)
40.0 gpm/12.8 psi
(151,4 Lpm/0,88 bar)
The Model ELOC Pendent Sprinklers NOTES
1. The 16 ft x 16 ft (4,9 m x 4,9 m) and 18 ft x 18 ft (5,5 m x 5,5 m) coverage areas are rated standard response
are UL and C-UL Listed for use in when the air and dust Seal as shown in Figure 4 is utilized.
light hazard occupancies, using the
design criteria in Table A, in addition TABLE A
to the requirements specified in the MODEL ELOC 160°F (71°C) AND 212°F (100°C)
current NFPA 13 for extended cover- PENDENT SPRINKLER (TY5522)
age pendent sprinklers. HYDRAULIC DESIGN CRITERIA

The ELOC pendent sprinklers are only

listed and approved with the ELOC
concealed cover plates having a factory
applied finish.
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2-1/2" DIA. SPRINKLER-

(63,5 mm) 3/4" (19,1 mm) SUPPORT CUP
FACE OF
THREADED ASSEMBLY
3/4" SPRINKLER
NPT ADJUSTMENT FITTING
OPERATED
SPRINKLER

COVER
2-1/8"±3/8" PLATE
(54,0 mm RETAINER
3/32" GAP ±9,5 mm)
(2,4 mm)

3/8" (9,5 mm)

COVER- SPRINKLER- MOUNTING 1-1/8" (28,6 mm)
RETAINER SUPPORT CUP 3/16" SURFACE
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY (4,8 mm)
3-3/16" DIA. DISPOSABLE DEFLECTOR IN
(81,0 mm) TIP PROTECTIVE CAP OPERATED POSITION
FIGURE 2
MODEL ELOC PENDENT SPRINKLER INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS

The sprinkler must not be used in appli-

cations where the air pressure above SPRINKLER
the ceiling is greater than that below. WRENCHING
Down drafts through the support cup HEX
could delay sprinkler operation in a fire
situation. FRAME
ARM
Installation SUPPORT
The TYCO Model ELOC Pendent Sprin- CUP
klermust be installed in accordance
with this section.
General Instructions
A leak tight 3/4 in. NPT sprinkler joint
should be obtained with a minimum to
maximum torque of 10 ft-lb to 20 ft-lb
(13,4 N·m to 26,8 N·m). Higher levels WRENCH HEX
of torque may distort the sprinkler inlet RECESS
with consequent leakage or impairment
of the sprinkler. ALIGN
ARROWS WITH
Do not attempt to compensate for FRAME ARMS
insufficient adjustment in the sprinkler
assembly by under-or over-tightening ACCEPTS
the sprinkler/support cup assembly. 1/2" DRIVE OR
Readjust the position of the sprinkler 7/8" OPEN-END
fitting to suit. WRENCH
Step 1. The sprinkler must only be FIGURE 3
installed in the pendent position and W-TYPE 18 SPRINKLER WRENCH
with the centerline of the sprinkler per-
pendicular to the mounting surface. upwards until it bottoms out against Step 6. When the ceiling is completed
Step 2. Remove the protective cap. the support cup. The protective cap with the 2-1/2 in. (63,5 mm) diameter
helps prevent damage to the deflec- clearance hole and in preparation for
Step 3. With pipe thread sealant tor and arms during ceiling installation installing the cover plate assembly,
applied to the pipe threads, hand and/or during application of the finish remove and discard the protective cap,
tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler coating of the ceiling. It may also be and verify that the deflector moves up
fitting. used to locate the center of the clear- and down freely. If the sprinkler has
Step 4. Wrench tighten the sprinkler ance hole by gently pushing the ceiling been damaged and the deflector does
using only the W-Type 18 Sprinkler material against the center point of the not move up and down freely, replace
Wrench shown in Figure 3. Apply the protective cap. the entire sprinkler assembly. Do not
wrench to the sprinkler as shown in attempt to modify or repair a damaged
Figure 3. NOTICE sprinkler.
As long as the protective cap remains Step 7. When installing an air and
Step 5. Replace the protective cap in place, the system is considered to be
as shown in Figure 2 by pushing it dust seal, refer to Figure 4, otherwise
“Out of Service”. proceed to Step 8. To attach the air and
dust seal, verify the angle of the outside
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SUPPORT
CUP
SPRINKLER FACE OF
CEILING
ORIENT
SEAL
Limited
COVER
BEVEL AS
SHOWN
Warranty
PLATE
RETAINER
For warranty terms and conditions, visit
ASSEMBLY www.tyco-fire.com.

Ordering
AIR
Procedure
AND DUST Contact your local distributor for avail-
LIP OF COVER SEAL ability. When placing an order, indicate
RETAINER PLATE the full product name and Part Number
(P/N).
FIGURE 4
OPTIONAL AIR AND DUST SEAL FOR MODEL ELOC (TY5522) Sprinkler Assembly
Specify: TY5522, (specify temperature
edge of the seal is oriented accord- Factory painted cover plates must not rating) Model ELOC Pendent Sprinkler,
ing to Figure 4. Start the edge of the be repainted. They should be replaced, P/N (specify):
retainer in the grooved slot of the air if necessary, by factory painted 160°F (71°C)
and dust seal and continue around the units. Non-factory applied paint may TY5522 ������������������������������������������� 50-701-1-160
retainer until the entire air and dust seal adversely delay or prevent sprinkler 212°F (100°C)
is engaged. operation in the event of a fire. TY5522 �������������������������������������������50-701-1-212
Step 8. Screw on the cover plate/ Do not pull the cover plate relative to Separately Ordered Cover Plate
retainer assembly until the retainer the enclosure. Separation may result. Specify: (specify temperature rating)
(see Figure 2) or air and dust seal (see Model ELOC Cover Plate with (specify
Sprinklers that are found to be leaking
Figure 4) contacts with the ceiling. Do finish), P/N (specify):
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion
not continue to screw on the cover must be replaced. 139°F (59°C)(a)
plate/retainer assembly such that it lifts Grey White (RAL9002) . . . . . . . . . 56-892-0-135
a ceiling panel out of its normal posi- Automatic sprinklers must never be Brass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-892-1-135
tion. If the cover plate/retainer assem- painted, plated, coated, or other- Pure White (RAL9010) (c) . . . . . . . .56-892-3-135
bly cannot be engaged with the support wise altered after leaving the factory. Signal White (RAL9003) . . . . . . . 56-892-4-135
cup or the cover plate/retainer assem- Modified sprinklers must be replaced. Chrome ������������������������������������������ 56-892-8-135
Custom ������������������������������������������ 56-892-X-135
bly cannot be engaged sufficiently to Sprinklers that have been exposed to
contact the ceiling, the sprinkler fitting corrosive products of combustion, but 165°F (74°C)(b)
must be repositioned. have not operated, should be replaced Grey White (RAL9002) . . . . . . . . . 56-892-0-165
Brass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-892-1-165
if they cannot be completely cleaned
Care and
Pure White (RAL9010) (c) . . . . . . . 56-892-3-165
by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or Signal White (RAL9003) . . . . . . . 56-892-4-165
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush. Chrome ������������������������������������������ 56-892-9-165

Maintenance Care must be exercised to avoid

damage to the sprinklers before,
Custom ������������������������������������������ 58-892-X-165
NOTES
a. For use with 160°F (71°C) sprinklers
The TYCO Model ELOC Pendent Sprin- during, and after installation. Sprin- b. For use with 212°F (100°C) sprinklers
kler must be maintained and serviced klers damaged by dropping, striking, c. Eastern Hemisphere sales only
in accordance with this section. wrench twist/slippage, or the like, must Sprinkler Wrench
Before closing a fire protection system be replaced. Also, replace any sprinkler Specify: W-Type 18 Sprinkler Wrench,
main control valve for maintenance that has a cracked bulb or that has lost P/N 56-000-1-265
work on the fire protection system that liquid from its bulb - see the Installa-
it controls, permission to shut down the tion Section.) Air and Dust Seal
affected fire protection system must be Specif y: Air and Dust Seal,
The owner is responsible for the P/N 56-908-1-001
obtained from the proper authorities inspection, testing, and maintenance of
and all personnel who may be affected their fire protection system and devices
by this action must be notified. in compliance with this document, as
Absence of the cover plate assem- well as with the applicable standards
bly may delay sprinkler operation in a of the National Fire Protection Associ-
fire situation. When properly installed, ation such as NFPA 25, in addition to
there is a nominal 3/32 in. (2,4 mm) air the standards of any other authorities
gap between the lip of the cover plate having jurisdiction. Contact the install-
and the ceiling, as shown in Figure 2. ing contractor or product manufacturer
This air gap is necessary for proper with any questions.
operation of the sprinkler. If the ceiling Automatic sprinkler systems should be
is to be repainted after the installation inspected, tested, and maintained by a
of the sprinkler, care must be exercised qualified Inspection Service in accor-
to ensure that the new paint does not dance with local requirements and/or
seal off any of the air gap. national codes.

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TFP250
Change History Appendix

ISSUE DATE NOTES

Page 1, added QR code and URL to allow convenient access to electronic version from printed docu-
ment; Page 4, changed corporate address and telephone number to 1467 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston,
08-22
RI 02910 | Telephone +1-401-781-8220, formerly 1400 Pennbrook Parkway, Lansdale, PA 19446 | Tele-
phone +1-215-362-0700.
Updated Tyco® branding and document format; Added Johnson Controls copyright; Added disclaimer
08-18 stating specifications and information subject to change without notice; Added reference to Regulatory
and Health Warning Technical Data Sheet TFP2300.
05-17 Updated limited warranty information.
04-15 Corrected Optional Air and Dust Seal illustration caption to Figure 4, formerly Figure 5.
05-13 Updated and standardized RAL color finishes.
03-11 Updated patent information.
Changed Temperature Rating of Cover Plate to 139°F (59°C), formerly 135°F (57°C); Updated standard
05-08
order cover plate finishes.
Added reference to Installer Warning data sheet TFP700; Added NYC Approved; Added White (RAL9010)
01-05
finish for Eastern Hemisphere sales.
04-03 New Technical Data Sheet TFP250 describes Model ELOC Concealed Pendent Sprinkler.

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