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Series EC-8C – 8.0 K-factor Special Application, Quick 

Response Pendent and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers for 

Corridors and Hallways of Light Hazard Occupancies

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jUNE 2020 

TFP226

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.

Worldwide 

Contacts

www.tyco-fire.com

Discharge Coefficients

K=8.0 gpm/psi

½ 

(115,2 lpm/bar

½

)

Temperature Ratings

155°F (68°C) 

200°F (93°C)

Finish

Sprinkler: Natural Brass, Signal White 

Polyester Coated, Pure White Polyester 

Coated, Jet Black Polyester Coated, or 

Chrome Plated
Recessed Escutcheon: Natural Brass, 

Signal White, Pure White, Jet Black, 

Chrome Plated

Physical Characteristics

Frame  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze

Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brass/Copper

Sealing Assembly  . .Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON

Bulb  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass (3 mm dia.)

Compression Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronze

Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brass

General 

Description

The EC-8C 8.0 K-factor Special Appli-

cation, Quick Response Pendent and 

Recessed Pendent Sprinklers are UL 

Listed for Light Hazard Occupancies 

and were specifically designed for use 

in long, narrow spaces such as corri-

dors or hallways with a maximum cov-

erage area of 28 ft by 10 ft (8,5 m x 3,1 

m). Fewer sprinklers and lower system 

pressure demands are required as 

compared to the traditional extended 

coverage sprinklers. Series EC-8C 

sprinklers are intended for use in auto-

matic sprinkler systems designed in 

accordance per NFPA 13.
The recessed version of the Series 

EC-8C, Pendent Sprinkler intended 

for use in areas with a finished ceiling, 

uses either the two-piece Style 30 or 

40 Recessed Escutcheon. The Style 30 

Recessed Escutcheon provides up 

to 1/2 in. (12,7 mm) of total adjust-

ment from the flush pendent posi-

tion, whereas, the Style 40 provides 

3/4 in. (19,1 mm) of vertical adjustment 

from the flush pendent position. The 

adjustment provided by the Recessed 

Escutcheons reduces the accuracy to 

which the fixed pipe drops to the sprin-

klers must be cut.
Corrosion resistant coatings, where 

applicable, are utilized to extend the life 

of copper alloy sprinklers beyond that 

which would otherwise be obtained 

when exposed to corrosive atmo-

spheres. Although corrosion resistant 

coated sprinklers have passed the 

standard corrosion tests of the appli-

cable approval agencies, the testing is 

not representative of all possible cor-

rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it 

is recommended that the end user be 

consulted with respect to the suitabil-

ity of these corrosion resistant coatings 

for any given corrosive environment. 

The effects of ambient temperature, 

concentration of chemicals, and gas/

chemical velocity, should be consid-

ered, as a minimum, along with the cor-

rosive nature of the chemical to which 

the sprinklers will be exposed.

NOTICE

The Series EC-8C Pendent Sprinklers 

described herein must be installed 

and maintained in compliance with 

this document, as well as with the 

applicable standards of the NATIONAL 

FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, in 

addition to the standards of any other 

authorities having jurisdiction. Failure 

to do so may impair the performance 

of these devices.
The owner is responsible for main-

taining their fire protection system 

and devices in proper operating con-

dition. Contact the installing contrac-

tor or product manufacturer with any 

questions.

Sprinkler 

Identification 

Number (SIN)

TY4282  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . Pendent, 8 .0K

Technical 

Data

Approvals

UL Listed

Note:

 Sprinklers with a polyester finish 

are UL Listed as corrosion-resistant 

sprinklers.

Maximum Working Pressure

250 psi (17,2 bar)

Pipe Thread Connection

3/4 in. NPT

Summary of Contents for tyco EC-8C Series

Page 1: ...reas with a finished ceiling uses either the two piece Style 30 or 40 Recessed Escutcheon The Style 30 Recessed Escutcheon provides up to 1 2 in 12 7 mm of total adjust ment from the flush pendent posi tion whereas the Style 40 provides 3 4 in 19 1 mm of vertical adjustment from the flush pendent position The adjustment provided by the Recessed Escutcheons reduces the accuracy to which the fixed p...

Page 2: ... 4 in NPT sprinkler joint should be obtained with a torque of 10 to 20 lb ft 13 6 to 27 1 N m Higher levels of torque may distort the sprin kler inlet with consequent leakage or impairment of the sprinkler Do not attempt to compensate for insufficient adjustment of an escutch eon plate by under or over tightening the sprinkler Re adjust the position of the sprinkler fitting to suit Step 1 The spri...

Page 3: ...lers permitted in Short Spray Direction Direction parallel to Short Spray Direction only Maintain spacing requirements per Standard or Extended Coverage sprinkler Extended Coverage Sprinkler Series EC 8C Sprinkler Orient Long or Standard Coverage Sprinkler area adjacent to Series EC 8C Sprinkler Sprinklers permitted in Long Spray Direction Short Spray Direction SHORT SPRAY DIRECTION LONG SPRAY DIR...

Page 4: ...rec ommended to be initially performed for corrosion resistant coated sprin klers after the installation has been completed to verify the integrity of the corrosion resistant coating Thereafter annual inspections per NFPA 25 should suffice however instead of inspecting from the floor level a random sampling of close up visual inspections should be made so as to better determine the exact sprinkler...

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