Report � (10v) S�.f OC) Bulletin 013 Rev. I
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Reliabl ® Models F1 Series
Standard Response o
Standard Spray
Model F156 Sprinkler Types
Standard Upright
Standard Pendent
Conventional 11, to
Vertical Sidewall tiIP
Horizontal Sidewall
Model F156 Recessed Sprinkler Types Upright Pendent Conventional
Pendent/F1/F2/FP
Horizontal Sidewall
Model F142, F1XLH & F128 Sprinkler Types
Standard Upright
Standard Pendent
Model F142, F1XLH & F128 Recessed Sprinkler Vertical Sidewall Horizontal Sidewall Recessed
Types Pendent/F1/F2
Pend ent/F1/F2/FP
Approval Organizations � , ,,"'111*
1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and certified for
Canada (cULus) f,
2. Factory Mutual Approvals (FM) .
3. Loss Prevention Council (LPCB, UK)
4. VdS Schadenverhutung GmbH Recessed Recessed XLH Upright
Horizontal Sidewall Pendent/FP
UL Listing Category
Sprinklers, Automatic&Open(VNIV)
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Product Description !'�' ��
The F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Series Glass Bulb ' `
Sprinkler combines the durability of a standard sprinkler }
with the attractive low profile of a decorative sprinkler. XLH Pendent XLH Recessed XLH Recessed
Whether installed on exposed piping or in an office ceil- Pendent F1/F2 Pendent FP
ing, it is functional and attractive. The F156, F142, F1XLH& F128 Series Automatic Sprin-
Beautifully versatile is the description for the Reliable kler utilizes a 5.0 mm frangible glass bulb.The glass bulb
Models F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Series Recessed consists of an accurately controlled amount of special
glass bulb sprinkler. Recessing the F156, F142, F1XLH& fluid hermetically sealed inside a precisely manufactured
F128 Series enhances its already low profile decorative glass capsule. This glass bulb is specially constructed to
appearance, and facilitates a rapid and perfect installa- provide fast thermal response.
tion. At normal temperatures, the glass bulb contains the
The recessed escutcheon of the Models F156, F142, fluid in both the liquid phase and in the vapor phase. The
F1XLH & F128 are highly adjustable. The two piece con- vapor phase can be seen as a small bubble. As heat is
struction makes field installation a very easy and rapid applied, the liquid expands forcing the bubble smaller
task. This also allows ceiling panels to later be removed and smaller as the liquid pressure increases. Continued
without shutting down the fire protection system, thus fa- heating forces the liquid to push out against the bulb,
cilitating maintenance of above ceiling services. causing the glass to shatter, opening the waterway and
allowing the deflector to distribute the discharging water.
The F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Series Sprinkler tem-
perature rating is identified by the color of the glass bulb
capsule as well as frame color where applicable.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Pintle
(XLH Only)
Deflector —
Load Screw
//asher Bulb
Cup
Fra m e
1111
013FG04
Model F142, F1XLH Upright
Technical data:
Max.
Models Discharge Coefficient Response Thread Working Working
n. Temperature Finish
Size Pressure Pressure Rating
F156 K 5.6
1/2" NPT See
F142
F1XLH K 4.2 Standard (R1/2) 175 PSI 7 PSI "Temperature "Finishee Table"
Ratings"Table
F128 K 2.8
Material Data:
Frame Deflector Load Screw Pintle Cup Washer Bulb
CDA Alloy 260, CDA Alloy 360 CDA Alloy 360 CDA Alloy 651 Nickel Alloy 440 or Alloy 360
DZR Brass CDA Alloy 220 or or or coated with PTFE Adhesive Glass
QM Brass or CDA Alloy 544 CDA Alloy 544 CDA Alloy 693 Tape
CDA Alloy 510
2.
Model F156, Upright, Pendent & Conventional Sprinklers
Model F142, F1XLH & F128 Upright & Pendent Sprinklers
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread Nominal K Factor Sprinkler Approval Sprinkler Identification Number
Orifice Size Height Organization (SIN)
US Metric Upright Pendent
Standard-Upright(SSU)and pendent Deflectors Marked to Indicate Position
1/2" (15mm)(I) 1/2" NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 2.25"(57mm) 1,2,3,4 RA1325(2)(3)(5) RA1314(2)(3)(5)
7/16"(10mm) 1/2" NPT(R1/2) 4.2 60 2.25"(57mm) 1 RA1323(2) RA1313
3/8(10mm) 1/2" NPT(R1/2) 2.8 40 2.25"(57mm) 1,2 RA1321(2)(3)(4) RA1311
Conventional-Install in Upright or Pendent Position
15mm(1) 1/2" NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 57mm 3,4 RA1375(5)
(I)Refer to Bulletin 024 for Special Response Sprinklers(F1S5-56)
(2)cULus Listed corrosion resistant(Polyester coated)sprinkler.
(3)Polyester coated FM Approved sprinkler.
(4)FM Approved for SSU up to and including 200°F(93°C).
(5)Polyester coated LPCB&VdS approved sprinkler RA1325, RA1314&RA1375.
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Upright Pendent Conventional
Model F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Recessed Pendent Sprinklers(')
Installation Wrench: Model GFR2 Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler Sprinkler Identification Number
Orifice Size US Metric Height (SIN)
1/2" (15mm) 1/2" NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 2.25" (57mm) RA1314
7/16"(10mm) 1/2" NPT(R1/2) 4.2 60 2.25"(57mm) RA1313
3/8" (10mm) 1/2"NPT(R1/2) 2.8 40 2.25"(57mm) RA1311
(1)Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals&dimensions
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RECESSED PENDENT W/Ft OR F2 ESCUTCHEON RECESSED PENDENT W/FP ESCUTCHEON R,mNa
•4 4a.5ER NOT FP APCROPP MN F,ESCUTCHEON •SARNKLER NOT FP APPROVED MRE TR ESCUTCHEON
Model F156, F142, F1XLH&F128 F1 or F2 Model F156, F142, F1XLH&F128 FP
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Model F156 Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench ,,,,
Installation Position: Upright or Pendent ".
Approval Type: Light Hazard Occupancy
U.S. Patent No. 6,374,920
111.0
Sprinkler Type Deflector to Ceiling Distance
(Min.-Max.) --
Upright 4"(102mm)- 12"(305mm) .
Pendent 4"(102mm)- 12"(305mm) • i.
Installation Data: Vertical Sidewall
Nominal Nominal K Factor Sprinkler Approval t'> Sprinkler
Orifice Thread Size Height Organizations Identification
US Metric gNumbers(SIN)
1/2"(15mm) 1/" NPT(R1/2) 5.6 8.0 2.25"(57mm) 1,2,3 RA1385(1))2)(3)
")LPC Approval is pendent only,57°C through 141°C ratings.
(2)cULus Listed corrosion resistant(Polyester coated)sprinkler.
(3)cULus Listed&FM Approved corrosion resistant for lead,wax and wax over lead.
Model F156 Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: HSW
Installation Wrench:Model D Sprinkler Wrench
FACE OF FITTING
TO FACE OF CEILING DIMENSION
Fl ESCUTCHEON rer 1
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 1725.4mm]
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 3/8[9.5mm] Efl ESCUTCHEON
F2 ESCUTCHEON AT MAXIMUM RECESS= 1-3/87J4.9mm]
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 3/4[19mm] AT MINIMUM RECESS 2-I/I6[52.4mm]
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 3/8[9.5mm] >�4F1LTF.Tff11M
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = I-5/8[41.Jmm]
-2 1/4"HOLE DIA. ,�I/8" AT MINIMUM RECESS=2-1/16 752.4mm]
[SZ7mm] [3.2mm]
1"X 1/2"REDUCER
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4"-12"
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€ F, rte ^ ; � 4, [49.2m] , ---- 2 27/32"DIA. CEILING TO
f i. #4 `. I L [72.2mm] DEFLECTOR
Y TURN COLLAR UNTIL
TIGHT AGAINST SPRINKLER WRENCH BOSS. FI ESCUTCHEON
j 3/4[19mm]ADJUSTMENT
F2 ESCUTCHEON
1/2[12.7 mJ ADJUSTMENT
RECESSED HSW W/F1 OR F2 ESCUTCHEON •..mo
(I) FM APPROVED FOR 4"- 6"[101 6MM - 152.4MM]CEILING 10 DEFLECTOR.
Horizontal Sidewall
Note: For Recessed HSW Sprinklers use installation wrench GFR2.
Installation Data:Horizontal Sidewall
'j Sprinkler
Nominal K Factor Height Approval Organizations Sprinkler
Nominal Orifice Thread Size Identification
SIN
US Metric Light Hazard Ordinary Numbers Hazard (SIN)
'I 1/2"(15mm) Y" NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 2.63"(67mm) 1,2 1 RA13350)(2)(3)
11JcULus Listed corrosion resistant(Polyester coated)sprinkler.
(2)cULus Listed&FM Approved corrosion resistant for lead,wax and wax over lead.
I ' (3)Polyester coated FM approved sprinkler.
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Application Maintenance
Model F156,F142,F1XLH,F128&Model F156,F142,F1XLH& The Model F156, F142, F1XLH & Model F156, F142, F1XLH
F128 Recessed sprinklers are used in fixed fire protection systems: &F128 Recessed Sprinklers should be inspected quarterly and
Wet,Dry,Deluge or Preaction. Care must exercised that the orifice the sprinkler system maintained in accordance with NFPA 25.
size,temperature rating,deflector style and sprinkler type are in ac- Do not clean sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia or any
cordance with the latest published standards of the National Fire other cleaning fluid. Remove any sprinkler which has been
Protection Association or the approving Authority Having Jurisdic- painted(other than factory applied)or damaged in any way. A
lion Installation. stock of spare sprinklers should be maintained to allow quick
Installation replacement of damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior to instal-
Model F156,F142,F1XLH&F128 Series sprinklers are standard lation, sprinklers should be maintained in the original cartons
response sprinklers intended for installation as specified in NFPA and packaging until used to minimize the potential for damage
13.They must also be installed with the Model D Sprinkler Wrench to sprinklers that would cause improper operation or non-oper-
specifically designed by Reliable for use with these sprinklers. ation.
The Model F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Recessed Sprinklers Temperature Ratings
are to be installed with a maximum recess of 3/4 inch(19mm).The Sprinkler Max.Ambient Bulb
Model F1,F2,and FP Escutcheon illustrated are the only recessed Classification Temperature Temp. Color
escutcheon to be used with the Model F156,F142,F1XLH&F128 Ordinary 57 135 100°F(38°C) Orange
Recessed Sprinklers.The use of any other recessed escutcheon Ordinary 68 155 100°F(38°C) Red
will void all approvals and negate all warranties. When installing Intermediate 79 175 150°F(66°C) Yellow
Model F156, F142, F1XLH&F128 Recessed Sprinklers use the Intermediate 93 200 150°F(66°C) Green
Model GFR2 Sprinkler Wrench. Any other type of wrench may High)') 141 286 225°F(107°C) Blue
damage thesesprinklers. Extra High(1) 182 360 300°F(149°C) Mauve
g (')Not available for recessed Sprinklers.
Note:A leak ght½"NPT(R 1/2)sprinkler Joint can be obtained with Maximum Working Pressure
a torque of 8-18 ft-lbs(10,8-24,4 N-m). Do not tighten sprinklers 175 psi (12 bar)
over maximum recommended torque. It may cause leakage or 100% Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar)
impairment of the sprinklers.
Glass bulb sprinklers have orange covers to protect the bulb dur-
Standard
ingthe installationprocess. REMOVE THIS PROTECTION ONLY Standard Finishes
Sprinkler Escutcheon
AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED Bronze Brass
AND, WHEN APPLICABLE, THE ESCUTCHEONS HAVE BEEN Chrome Chrome
INSTALLED. RASCO wrenches are designed to install sprinklers Polyester Coated(6)7)9) White Pa
Special Application Finishesinted
when covers are in place. Sprinkler Escutcheon
Ordering Information Bright Brass(2) Bright Brass
Specify: Black Plated Black Plated
1. Sprinkler Model Black Paint(3)(9) Black Paint
2. Sprinkler Type Off White 13H9) Off White
3. Orifice Size Satin Chrome Satin Chrome
Lead Plated(3)(4)(8)
4. Deflector Type Wax Coated(3)(4)(5)(8)
5. Temperature Rating: Wax Over Lead(3)(4)(5)(8)
-Specify when ordering (1)Other colors and finishes are available on special order.Consult factory for
-Model F156 Pendent Sprinkler details.Custom color painted sprinklers may not retain their UL Corrosion
6. Sprinkler Finish resistance listing.
7. Escutcheon Finish(where applicable) (2)200°F(93°C)maximum.
Note: When Models F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Recessed Sprinklers (3)UL and ULC listed only.
are ordered,the sprinklers and escutcheons are packaged separately. )4)155°F to 200°F(68°C to 93°C)ratings only.
Escutcheon Data�'� (5)286°F(141°C)sprinklers may be coated for ambient conditions not exceeding
150°F(66°C).
(1) IN:R)SA1 135-cULus and FM permits use with F1 or F2 escutcheons for light (6)cULus listed 'corrosion resistant"applies to SIN Number RA1325(Upright)
hazard y RA1323 (upright), RA1321(Upright), RA1335 (HSW), RA1385(VSW) and
RA1314(Pendent)in standard black or white.Corrosion resistance in other
polyester colors is available upon request.
(7) FM Approved finish as "Polyester Coated" applies only to SIN number
RA1314&RA1321(Pendent)in standard black or white.
(8)FM Approved finish applies only to SIN number RA1335&RA1385.
)9)LPCB and VdS Approved finish applies only to RA1325,RA1314 and RA1375.
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Reliable. . . For Complete Protection
Reliable offers a wide selection of sprinkler components. Following are some of the many
precision-made Reliable products that guard life and property from fire around the clock.
• Automatic sprinklers • Deluge valves
• Flush automatic sprinklers • Detector check valves
• Recessed automatic sprinklers • Check valves
• Concealed automatic sprinklers • Electrical system
• Adjustable automatic sprinklers • Sprinkler emergency cabinets
• Dry automatic sprinklers • Sprinkler wrenches
• Intermediate level sprinklers • Sprinkler escutcheons and guards
• Open sprinklers • Inspectors test connections
• Spray nozzles • Sight drains
• Alarm valves • Ball drips and drum drips
• Retarding chambers • Control valve seals
• Dry pipe valves • Air maintenance devices
• Accelerators for dry pipe valves • Air compressors
• Mechanical sprinkler alarms • Pressure gauges
• Electrical sprinkler alarm switches • Identification signs
• Water flow detectors • Fire department connection
The equipment presented in this bulletin is to be installed in accordance with the latest published Standards of the National Fire Protection Association,Factory
Mutual Research Corporation,or other similar organizations and also with the provisions of governmental codes or ordinances whenever applicable.
Products manufactured and distributed by Reliable have been protecting life and property for over 90 years,and are installed and serviced by the most highly
qualified and reputable sprinkler contractors located throughout the United States,Canada and foreign countries.
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