Model EG-25 Sprinkler Guard
For Model ESFR-25 Pendent Sprinkler
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AUGUST 2018
TFP784
IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to
regulatory and health information.
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER
WARNING” that provides cautions
with respect to handling and instal-
lation of sprinkler systems and com-
ponents. Improper handling and
installation 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.
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General
Description
The TYCO Model EG-25 Sprin-
kler Guard is designed for use with
the TYCO Model ESFR-25 Pendent
Sprinkler and may be located in areas
that make it susceptible to mechanical
or physical damage.
The Model EG-25 Sprinkler Guard,
as seen in Figure 2, provides protec-
tion from mechanical and/or physical
damage, for example, rack storage
sprinkler installations.
The Model EG-25 Sprinkler Guard
is intended for use in fire sprinkler
systems designed in accordance with
the standard installation rules recog-
nized by the applicable Listing agency.
NOTICE
The Model EG-25 Sprinkler Guard
described herein must be installed
and maintained in compliance with
this document and with the appli-
cable standards of the NATIONAL
FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
(NFPA), in addition to the standards
of any Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the perfor-
mance of these devices.
Owners are responsible for maintaining
their fire protection system and devices
in proper operating condition. The
installing contractor or sprinkler man-
ufacturer should be contacted with any
questions.
Technical
Data
Approvals
FM Approved
Finishes
Red painted and zinc chromate
Physical Characteristics
Welded assembly fabricated from carbon
steel
Design
Criteria
In accordance with the requirements
of the NFPA, sprinkler guards shall be
Listed. Sprinkler guards are only Listed
for use with specified sprinklers; there-
fore, the Model EG-25 Sprinkler Guard
should only be used with the TYCO
Model ESFR-25
Pendent
Sprinkler.
Installation
The TYCO Model EG-25 Sprinkler
Guard must be installed onto the TYCO
Model ESFR-25 Sprinkler in accor-
dance with this section and with refer-
ence to Figures 1 and 2:
Note: The Model ESFR-25 Sprinkler
must be installed in accordance with
Technical Data Sheet TFP312 before
installing the Model EG-25 Sprinkler
Guard.
Step 1.
With the clips loose, care-
fully spread the two halves of
the sprinkler guard apart so
the bars pass by the sprinkler
deflector and the base plates pass by
the sprinkler thread relief from the side.
Step 2.
Position the guard on center
relative to the sprinkler, engaging the
base plates evenly onto the sprinkler
thread relief. Align the guard base plate
gaps parallel with the sprinkler frame
arms.
Step 3.
Swivel the first clip to engage
the open end onto the opposing bar
and slide toward the base plates until
fully seated against the base plates
Step 4.
Swivel the second clip to
engage the open end onto the oppos-
ing bar and slide toward the base
plates until fully seated against the
base plates.
Note: The Installation Tool shown in
Figure 2 may be used as an aid when
sliding and seating the clips. Pliers may
be used in addition to the Installation
Tool to facilitate seating the clips.
NOTICE
To complete the installation, the clips
must seat against the base to be fully
seated.
Care and
Maintenance
The TYCO Model EG-25 Sprinkler
Guard does not require any regularly
scheduled maintenance; however,
proper installation of the sprinkler guard
should be verified during the annual
visual inspection of the sprinkler.
NOTICE
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
work on the fire protection system
that it controls, obtain permission to
shut down the affected fire protec-
tion system from the proper authori-
ties and notify all personnel who may
be affected by this action.
Responsibility lies with sprinkler
owners for the inspection, testing,
and maintenance of their fire protec-
tion system and devices in compliance
with this document, as well as with
the applicable standards of the NFPA
(for example, NFPA 25), in addition to
