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Series ELO-231 FRB — 11.2 K-factor
Upright and Pendent Sprinklers
Quick Response, Standard Coverage
ELO-231 FRB Pendent Sprinkler with
General
the WS-2 Shield.If there is a possibility
of the pendent intermediate level ver-
Description sion being exposed to mechanical •� ►
damage, a G-2 Guard can be added.
The 11.2 K-factor, Series ELO-
231 FRB. Quick Response, Standard WARNINGS
Coverage,Upright and Pendent Sprin- The 11.2 K-factor, Series ELO
kiers (Ref. Figure 1) are automatic 231FRB Upright and Pendent Sprin-
sprinklers of the frangible bulb type. klers described herein must be in-
They are "quick response - spray stalled and maintained in compliance
sprinklers"that produce a hemispheri- with this document, as well as with the
cal water distribution pattern below the applicable standards of the National
deflector. Fire Protection Association,in addition -
The 11.2 K factor; ELO-231 FRB Up to the standards of any other authori- --
right and Pendent Sprinklers were ties having jurisdiction. Failure to do
so may impair
the
performance ofsubjected to full scale, high—piled stor-
age,fire tests to qualify their use in lieuthese devices.
of 5.6 or 8.0 K-factor standard spray The owner is responsible for maintain •
-
sprinklers for the protection of high- ing their fire protection system and de-
piled storage. vices in proper operating condition.
Higher flow rates can be achieved at The installing contractor or manufac-
much lower pressures with the 11.2 turer should be contacted with any r ;>
K-factor, ELO-231 FRB Sprinklers — questions.
making their use highly advantageous Installation of Series ELO-231FRB
in high density applications, such as Pendent Sprinklers in recessed es-
the protection of high-piled storage. cutcheons will void all sprinkler war-
For in-rack applications an upright in- ranties, as well as possibly void the
termediate level version of the Series sprinkler's Approvals and/or Listings.
ELO-231 FRB Sprinklers can be ob-
tained by utilizing the Series ELO- Model/Sprinkler
231 FRB Upright Sprinkler with the
WSG-2 Guard&Shield,and a pendent identification
intermediate level version of the Se-
ries ELO-231 FRB Sprinklers can be Numbers
obtained by utilizing the Series
TY5131 - Upright 11.2K, 3/4"NPT
TY5231 - Pendent 11.2K,3/4"NPT
IMPORTANT TY5131 is a redesignation for C5131.
Always refer to Technical Data , TY5231 is a redesignation for C5231,
Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER G1870, and S2551.
WARNING" that provides cautions
with respect to handling and instal-
lation of sprinkler systems and com-
ponents. Improper handling and in-
stallation can permanently damage
a sprinkler system or its compo-
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail
to operate in a fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely.
Page 1 of 4 MARCH, 2007 TFP344
Page 2 of 4 TFP344
SPRINKLER FINISH
TYPE TEMPERATURE BULB NATURAL CHROME
LIQUID BRASS PLATED
155°F/68°C Red
UPRIGHT 200°F/93°C Green 1,2,3,4
(TY5131)
286°F/141°C Blue
155°F/68°C Red
PENDENT 20OF/93°C Green 1,2,3,4
(TY5231)
286°F/141°C Blue
NOTES:
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories,Inc.(UL Listed).
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.for use in Canada(C-UL Listed).
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation(FM Approved).
4. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 291-04-E.
TABLE A
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
FOR 11.2 K-FACTOR SERIES ELO-231FRB UPRIGHT AND PENDENT SPRINKLERS
(Refer to the Design Criteria Section)
Technical Design Criteria Installation
Data UL and C-UL Listing The Series ELO-231 FRB Sprinklers
Requirements must be installed in accordance with
Approvals The 11.2 K-factor, Model ELO the following instructions:
UL and C-UL Listed. FM and NYC Ap- 231 FRB (TY5131 & TY5231) Sprin-
proved. (Refer to Table A for complete NOTES
approval information including corro- klers are to be installed in accordance Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if
sion resistant status. The approvals with NFPA 13 standard sprinkler posi the bulb is cracked or there is a loss of
apply to the service conditions indi tion and area/density flow calculation liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler
cated in the Design Criteria section.) requirements for light, ordinary, or ex-
. held horizontally, a small air bubble
tra hazard occupancies, as well as should be present. The diameter of the
Maximum Working Pressure high piled storage occupancies (solid air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch
175 psi (12,1 bar) piled,palletized,rack storage,bin box, (1,6 mm) for the 155°F/68°C to 3/32
Dischar a Coefficient and shelf storage including but not lim-
g ited to Class I-IV and GroupA plastics) inch (2,4 mm) for the 286°F/141°C
K= 11.2 GPM/psi1/2 with a minimum residul (flowing) temperature ratings.
(161,4 LPM/bars/2) pressure of 7psi (0,5 bar)for wet pipe A leak tight 3/4 inch NPT sprinkler joint
PP 9 P
Temperature Ratings systems only. should be obtained with a torque of 10
Refer to Table A to 20 ft.lbs. (13,4 to 26,8 Nm).A maxi-
Finishes FM Approval mum of 30 ft.lbs. (40,7 Nm) of torque
Sprinkler: Refer to Table A Requirements is to be used to install sprinklers with
The 11.2 K-factor, Model ELO 3/4 NPT connections. Higher levels of
231 FRB (TY5131 & TY5231) Sprin torque may distort the sprinkler inlet
Physical Characteristics klers are to be installed in accordance and cause leakage or impairment of
Frame Bronze with the applicable"control mode den- the sprinkler.
Cap Bronze sity/area" guidelines provided by Fac- Do not attempt to make-up for insuffi-
Sealing Assembly tory Mutual for wet systems only. (FM cient adjustment in the escutcheon
Beryllium Nickel w/Teflont guidelines may differ from UL and C- plate by under- or over-tightening the
Bulb (3 mm dia.) Glass UL Listing criteria.) sprinkler. Readjust the position of the
Compression Screw Bronze sprinkler fitting to suit.
Deflector Bronze Operation The Series ELO-231FRB Upright
t Registered trademark of DuPont. and Pendent Sprinklers must be in-
The glass bulb contains a fluid that stalled in accordance with the follow
expands when exposed to heat.When ing instructions.
the rated temperature is reached, the Step 1. Pendent sprinklers are to be
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the installed in the pendent position, and
glass bulb, allowing the sprinkler to upright sprinklers are to be installed in
activate and water to flow. the upright position.
Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap-
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Temperature rating is indicated on deflector.
" Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be
provided on special request. 3/4.** ESCUTCHEON
NPT SEATING
■ SURFACE 1
THREAD / t f Components:
//lam I I
i RELIEF 2 , 1 - Frame
! Si�+��`� 2 Seal
2-13/16"' WRENCH 3 Assembly
(71,4 mm)
11h
2-1/16" 3 - Cap
FLATS
TYP. Mi
(52,4 mm) 4 I4 Bulb
�, 5 -1 ,i •041.„0, 5 l_�
__I`. Screw
_ �- / __ 6 - Deflector*
■ 6 ■
t1/2"(12,7 mm) 1
NOMINAL MAKE-IN
UPRIGHT PENDENT CROSS '
TY5131 TY5231 SECTION
FIGURE 1
11.2 K-FACTOR SERIES ELO-231 FRB
UPRIGHT-3/4"NPT(TY5131)AND PENDENT-3/4"NPT(TY5231)SPRINKLERS
plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
SIDE"
Care sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting. Care and TOWARDS SPRINKLER
Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the Maintenance FITTING
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
3 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 2). Series ELO-231FRB Sprinklers must �4
With reference to Figure 1,the W-Type be maintained and serviced in accord- u`
3 Sprinkler Wrench is to be applied to ance with the following instructions:
the wrench flats. WRENCH
NOTES RECESS
Before closing a fire protection system (END"A")
control valve for maintenance work on
the fire protection system that it con- FIGURE 2
trols, permission to shut down the of W_TYPE 3 SPRINKLER
fected fire protection system must be WRENCH
obtained from the proper authorities
and all personnel who may be affected
by this action must be notified. their fire protection system and de-
Sprinklers that are found to be leaking vices in compliance with this docu-
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion ment, as well as with the applicable
must be replaced. standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in
Automatic sprinklers must never be be addition to the standards of any other
painted, plated, coated or otherwise authorities having jurisdiction. The in-
altered after leaving the factory. Modi- stalling contractor or sprinkler manu-
tied sprinklers must be replaced. facturer should be contacted relative
Sprinklers that have been exposed to to any questions.
corrosive products of combustion, but
have not operated,should be replaced It is recommended that automatic
if they cannot be completely cleaned sprinkler systems be inspected,
by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or tested, and maintained by a qualified
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush. Inspection Service in accordance with
local requirements and/or national
Care must be exercised to avoid dam- code.
age to the sprinklers—before,during,
and after installation. Sprinklers dam-
aged by dropping, striking, wrench
twist/slippage, or the like, must be re-
placed.Also,replace any sprinkler that
has a cracked bulb or that has lost
liquid from its bulb (ref. Installation
Section Note).
The owner is responsible for the in-
spection, testing, and maintenance of
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