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- HSW 1 Deflector
Horizontal Sidewall Extended Coverage Upright Pendent
- EC6 Deflector
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Product Description e a �;
T Reliable F1 Glass Bulb Sprinkler combines the ?
durability of a standard sprinkler with the attractive low
profile of a decorative sprinkler. Whether installed on ex- Vertical Sidewall Conventional
•. - --, posed piping or in an office ceiling, it is functional and
) attractive. The Horizontal and Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers
.- provide an equally attractive appearance when ceiling
piping cannot be used. c, 1
Beautifully versatile is the description for the Reliable III; 4 .1/ (!! ., :140)
Model F1 Recessed f ®esigner glass bulb sprinkler. Re- 'au, . 2 � I .,
cessing The Designer enhances its already low profile - — Di v
decorative appearance, and facilitates a rapid and perfect
installation.
The Model F1 Recessed Designer's escutcheon is highly Horizontal Sidewall Recessed Pendent
adjustable. The two piece construction makes field instal-
lation a very easy and rapid task. This also allows ceiling
panels to later be removed without shutting down the fire 1 41k ,
protection system, thus facilitating maintenance of above \ .
ceiling services. / Ii l'-
The Designer Automatic Sprinkler utilizes a frangible 1�1�‘
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lass bulb. The glass bulb consists of an accurately con- "'
trolled amount of special fluid hermetically sealed inside of
a precisely manufactured glass capsule. This glass bulb is Recessed Extended
specially constructed to provide fast thermal response. Extended Coverage Coverage Horizontal
At normal temperatures, the glass bulb contains the fluid Horizontal Sidewall Sidewall
in both the liquid phase and in the vapor phase. The vapor
phase can be seen as a small bubble. As heat is applied,
the liquid expands forcing the bubble smaller and smaller -=
as the liquid pressure increases. Continued heating forces _ a, �, , ��
the liquid to push out against the bulb, causing the glass to 1 41.1 ���I
shatter, opening the waterway and allowing the deflector
to distribute the discharging water.
The F1 Sprinkler temperature rating is identified by the
color of the lass bulb capsule as well as frame color where
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applicable. Pendent Coverage Pendent
. The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. 525 North MacQuesten Parkway, Mount Vernon, New York 10552
Moc Fl Upright, Pendent & Conventional Sprinklers
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench _
Installation Data: v , '" -
Sprinkler Type "K" Factor Sprinkler Approval lti " Orb
US Metric Height Organizations
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Standard - Upright (SSU) and Pendent (SSP) ; I., I til Deflectors Marked to Indicate Position ,
1 /2" Standard Orifice with ' /2 "NPT (R' /2) Thread 5.62 81.0 2.2" 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 -
I 17 /32" Large Orifice with 3 /4" NPT (R 3 /4) Thread 8.0 115.3 2.3" 1,2,3,8
7 /16" Small Orifice with' /2" NPT (R1/2) Thread ( ') 4.24 61.0 2.54" 1,2,8
3 /8" Small Orifice with 1/2" NPT (R /2) Thread (1) (2) 2.82 40.6 2.54" 1,2,3,8 Upright Pendent
10mm Orifice XLH with R Thread 4.10 59.1 56.1mm 4,6,7
Conventional - Install in Upright or Pendent Position
10mm Orifice XLH with R Thread 4.10 59.1 56.1mm ( i
15mm Standard Orifice with 1 /2" NPT (R /2) Thread 5.62 81.0 56.1mm 4,6,7 I �
20mm Large Orifice with 3/4" NPT (R Thread 8.0 115.3 58.4mm 413' q 14 RA
( "Small Orifice identified by a pintle extending beyond the deflector. ti k
(2) FM Approval for SSU only, up to 200°F.
(3) 135 °F thru 286 °F ratings only.
Model Fl Recessed Pendent Sprinkler Upright (') Conventional
Installation Wrench: Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data: - 2 ,,.- KOLE Ou
Nominal Thread "K" Factor Sprinkler Approval - 3"6 0"
Orifice Size US Metric Height Organizations r -
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' /2" (15mm) 1 /2" NPT (R /2) 5.62 81.0 2.2" (56.1mm) 1,2,3 ,/2 REOUCCR
TURN COLLAR �' �� '
UNTIL r
17/32" 3 NPT 8.0 115.3 2.3" 1,2,3 » ` NC� SPRINKLER ` r
7 /16 "(1) 1/2 " NPT 4.24 61.0 2.54" 1,2,8 I -__-� °
3 (v 1 /2" NPT 2.82 40.6 2.54" 1,2,8 T- ''''7"' Ji7;�r/ - -
3/. eauSluE "r Il
10mm R 3 /8 4.10 59.1 56.1mm 414),7 f I i i �� ��� _1___1
(" Identified by a pintle extending beyond the deflector. N k /e _I f
(2) When installed directly into a lee the escutcheon adjustment will be reduced. k
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(3) FM Approval
• Ordinary Hazard - Groups 1 & 2, Wet Systems only. 2 27 /J2" OR
• Light Hazard - No (4) LPC Approval Limitations.
provals XLH, OH I and OH 1I Occupancies only.
Model Fl Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Position: Upright or Pendent - _
Approval Type: Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data: ( : ii
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Nominal Thread "K" Factor Sprinkler Approval
Orifice Size US Metric Height Organizations itASeo . /
' /2 (15mm) 1/2" NPT (R' /2) 5.62 81.0 2.2 (56.1mm) 1,2,3,4
(') LPC Approval is pendent only.
Model Fl Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: HSW 1
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
"K" Factor Approval Organizations _ 1 `_ j
Nominal Thread Sprinkler II -
Orifice Size Length Light Ordinary �� II'� � .-
US Metric A,(
Hazard Hazard ,
1 /2" %z' NPT 5.62 81.0 2.63" 1,2,3,5 1,2,5
Note: UL and ULC Listing permits use with F1 escutcheons. light hazard only.
2.
Il4, Fl Extended Coverage Pendent Sprinkler
Deflector: EC Pendent .
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
0 Approval Type: Extended Coverage — Light Hazard Occupancy O3Sdti
Installation Data: Use The Data Given Below For The Fl Recessed 1. )i
Extended Coverage Pendent Sprinkler. I
Model Fl Recessed Extended Coverage Pendent Sprinkler -
Deflector: EC Pendent
Installation Wrench: Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Extended Coverage — Light Hazard Occupancy — 2 '/e "°Lf D"
Installation Data: — ' 1 0"
"K" Factor Te erature r
Nominal Thread " Sprinkler Approval m Rating ` =s= __
Orifice Size US Height Organizations
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!URN COLLAR , �It 1 r 1/7 ',mat
17 /32" 3/4" NPT 8.0 2.2" 1,2,8 135,155 " r,MUST RINKLER r I / )
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1 /2 " 1 /2 " NPT 5.62 2.2" 1,2,8 135,155 ' ' — ' '
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COVERAGE AREA 1— � - iJ`71�iL -1
15/16'
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Flow Pressure Max. Area
Rate (psi) Width x Length
(GPM) K =8.0 K =5.6 (ft.) x (ft.) `!-' /�J
26 10.6 21.6 16 x 16 II ._' i•
33 17.0 34.7 18 x 18 1 27 /.17" DM
40 25.0 51.0 20 x 20
t' When installed directly into a tee the escutcheon adjustment will be reduced.
Model Fl Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: EC 6
Glass Bulb: 3mm 155 °F Standard, Unless 5mm 135 °F is Specified
z.z.7%, Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
-,: Approval Type: Extended Coverage — Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread "K" Factor Sprinkler Approval Tempperature
Orifice Size US Height Organizations RatF g
135 (5mm)
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17 /32" 3 /4" NPT 8.0 2.75" 1,2,8 or
155 (3mm)
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COVERAGE AREA •
Flow Max. Area Deflector to
Rate Pressure Width x Length Ceiling Dimension
(GPM) (psi) (ft.) x (n•) Min. (in) – Max. (in)
36 20.3 16 x 22 4 — 10
39 23.8 16 x 24 4 — 10
Model Fl Recessed Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: EC 6
Glass Bulb: 3mm 155 °F Only \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\
Installation Wrench: Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Extended Coverage — Light Hazard Occupancy 5 r
Installation Data: ■
"K" Factor Temperature 1 \ no.. 5.R.0 COU R
Nominal Thread Sprinkler Approval Rating m ow S nt rcmr » RG ' KS r
Orifice Size US Height Organizations PF _ r, J1 Boss.
17 /32 " 4 " 3 " NPT 8.0 2.75" 1,2,8 155 , ,,� 1���������llll��
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COVERAGE AREA ` -fie
Flow • Max. Area Deflector to F i)
Rate Pressure Width x Length Ceiling Dimension RECO �uEM000 `' ,..L1 (GPM) (psi) (ft.) x,(ft.) Min. (in) – Max. (in) ' �j � � ' rne-
36 20.3 16 x 22 4 — 10 I J/. xandI.ERr
39 23.8 16 x 24 4 — 10 _
. (1) When installed directly into a tee the escutcheon adjustment will be reduced.
3.
M F1 & Fl Recessed Sprinklers
Application Installation
Model Fl sprinklers are used in fixed fire protection Model Fl sprinklers are standard response sprinklers 0
systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. Care must be intended for installation as specified in NFPA 13. They
exercised that the orifice size, temperature rating, deflec- must also be installed with the Model D Sprinkler Wrench
for style and sprinkler type are in accordance with the latest specifically designed by Reliable for use with these sprin-
published standards of the National Fire Protection Asso- klers.
ciation or the approving authority having jurisdiction. The Model Fl Recessed Sprinklers are to be installed
Maintenance with a maximum recess of 3/4 inch. The Model G/F1
The Models Fl and Fl Recessed Sprinklers should be Escutcheon illustrated is the only recessed escutcheon to
inspected quarterly and the sprinkler system maintained be used with the Model Fl Pendent and EC Sprinklers.
in accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean sprinklers with The use of any other recessed escutcheon will void all
soap and water, ammonia or any other cleaning fluid. approvals and negate all warranties. When installing
Remove dust by using a soft brush or gentle vacuuming. Model Fl Recessed Pendent and EC Pendent Sprinklers
Remove any sprinkler which has been painted (other than use the Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench. When installing
factory applied) or damaged in any way. A stock of spare Model Fl Recessed EC HSW Sprinklers use the Model
sprinklers should be maintained to allow quick replace- GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench. Any other type of wrench may
ment of damaged or operated sprinklers. damage these sprinklers.
Approval Organizations Temperature Ratings
1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc Sprinkler
2. Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada Classification Temperature Bulb
Color
3. Factory Mutual °C °F
4. Loss Prevention Council Ordinary 57 135 Orange
5. NYC BS &A No. 587 -75 -SA Ordinary 68 155 Red
6. Pleniere Assemblee Intermediate 79 175 Yellow
Intermediate 93 200 Green
7. Verband der Sachversicherer (n
High 141 286 Blue
8. NYC MEA 258 -93 -E Extra High (1) 182 360 Mauve
ULI Listing Category ( ' i Not Available For Ft Recessed.
Sprinklers, Automatic & Open (VNIV)
Ordering Information Standard Finishes
Specify: Sprinkler Escutcheon
1. Sprinkler Model Bronze Bright Brass Plated
2. Sprinkler Type Bright Brass Plated (3) Satin Brass Plated
3. Orifice Size Bright Chrome Plated Bright Chrome Plated
4. Deflector Type Satin Chrome Plated Satin Chrome Plated
Specify Bulb Size when ordering Model Fl EC Enamel Painted (2 Enamel Painted (2)
Sprinkler. Polyester Coated Black Plated
HSW S
p Black Plated
5. Temperature Rating Lead Plated (4)
6. Sprinkler Finish Wax Coated (4)
7. Escutcheon Finish (where applicable) Wax Lead
(2) UL and ULC Listed and LPC Approved Only. Black, Off White and White are
standard colors.
l 3) 200°F Maximum. g y
155°F To 200°F Ratings Only.
The equipment presented in this bulletin is to be installed in accordance with the latest pertinent 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 70 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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