Specifications ti `120 sti/ 7 I01 g,5
Bulletin 136 Rev.M
M odel F1FR
Reliable° Model F1FR Recessed 5-
Q uick Response
Sprinklers
Model F1FR Sprinker T f:
Standard Upright �B 0 20 ;,.
Standard Pendent ' ri° = :
Conventional ., oil-ti
. Vertical Sidewall CITY OF TIGARD P ..
Horizontal Sidewall BUILDING DIVISION ' = .: ' , '
- HSW 1 Deflector
Model Fl FR Recessed Sprinkler Types r
Recessed Pendent
Recessed Horizontal Sidewall Upright Pendent
- HSW 1 Deflector >
Listings & Approvals ,,..,o,:: ' A _ .e,y
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) - ,
2. Listed by Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC) •
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. Certified by FM Approvals 1 .
4. Loss Prevention Council (LPC, UK) • .! _
5. NYC BS &A No. 587 -75 -SA f , � cm ,
6. Meets MIL- S -901C and MIL -STD 167 -1 %.,-, Y_ `
7. Verband der Schadenversicherer (VdS, Germany)
8. NYC MEA 258-93 -E
UL Listing Category Vertical Sidewall Conventional
Sprinklers, Automatic & Open
Quick Response Sprinkler
UL Guide Number -
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Patents: US Patent No 6,374,920 Applies to l � `� '�
- Model Fl FR Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers.
Product Description Horizontal Sidewall Recessed Pendent
Reliable Models F1FR and F1FR Recessed Sprinklers are HSW 1 Deflector (Model FP Shown) I
quick response sprinklers which combine the durability of a
standard sprinkler with the attractive low profile of a decorative
sprinkler. pands, forcing the bubble smaller and smaller as the liquid
The Models Fl FR and Fl FR Recessed automatic sprinklers pressure increases. Continued heating forces the liquid to
utilize a 3.0 mm frangible glass bulb. These sprinklers have push out against the bulb, causing the glass to shatter,
demonstrated response times in laboratory tests which are opening the waterway and allowing the deflector to distrib-
five to ten times faster than standard response sprinklers. This ute the discharging water.
quick response enables the Model F1FR and Fl FR Recessed
sprinklers to apply water to a fire much faster than standard Application
sprinklers of the same temperature rating. Quick response sprinklers are used in fixed fire protec-
The glass bulb consists of an accurately controlled amount tion systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. Care must be
of special fluid hermetically sealed inside a precisely menu- exercised that the orifice size, temperature rating, deflector
factured glass capsule. This glass bulb is specially con- style and sprinkler type are in accordance with the latest
structed to provide fast thermal response. The balance of published standards of the National Fire Protection Asso-
parts are made of brass, copper and beryllium nickel. ciation or the approving Authority Having Jurisdiction.
At normal temperatures, the glass bulb contains the fluid Quick response sprinklers are intended for installation as
in both the liquid and vapor phases. The vapor phase can specified in NFPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and stan-
be seen as a small bubble. As heat is applied, the liquid ex- dard response sprinklers should not be intermixed.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. 525 North MacQuesten Parkway, Mount Vernon, New York 10552
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Model F1 FR Quick Response Upright, Pendent & Conventional Sprinklers ,
• ' Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data: I .
• Sprinlder Type K Factor Sprinkler Identification
Standard- Upright (SSU) and Pendent (SSP) Sprinkler Approval Number (SIN)
U S M etr i c Hei Organization
Deflectors Marked to Indicate Po sition I SSU SSP
; " (15mm) Standard Orifice with y," NPT (R);) Thread 5.6 80 2.2" (56mm) 1,2,3.4,5,6,7 R3625 R3615
'%," (20mm) Large Orifice with 3 NPT (R 8.0 115 I 2:3" (58mm) 1.2,3,4.7,8 R3622 83612.
' 7 1F' (17mm) Small Orifice with ," NPT (R,) Thread • • 4.2 60 I 2.2" (56mm) 1,2,8 I R3623 R3613
3q" (10mm) Small Orifice with Y," NPT (R') Thread I 2.8 40 2.2" (56mm) 1,2.8 I R3621 .. R3611
10mm Orifice XLH with R38" Thread 4.2 60 56mm 4,6,7 I R3624 83614
Conventional-Install in Upright or Pendent Position
10mm Orifice XLH with R3',; Thread 4.2 60 56mm — R3674
15mm Standard Orifice with y" NPT (R, 2) Thread 5.6 80 56mm 4,6,7 •, • R3675
20mm Large Orifice with 3 4" NPT (R /.)Thread 8.0 115 58mm 4,7 R3672
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Upright . . . ' Pendent . • Conventional
Model 'F1 FR Quick Response Recessed Pendent Sp
I Installation Wrench: Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread IC Factor Sprinkler Approval Sprinkler Identification
Orifice Size US I Metric Height Organizations Number (SIN) •
y" (15mm) I }Z• NPT (R1/2) 5.6 I 80 2.2" (56mm) _ 1,2.3,4,5,7,8 R3615
%,," (20mm) • 3;" NPT (R 8.0 115 2.3" (58mm) 1,2,3,8 R3612 - '
' '' /,e" (11mm) • y," NPT (R1/2) ' 4.2 60 2.2" (56mm) 1,2,8 . R3613 .
3q" (10mm) • y" NPT (R' /2) 2.8 40 2.2" (56mm) 1.2,8 R3611 '
10mm R3a ' ' 4:2 - 60 56mm 4,7 R3614 '-
(1) Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions.. .
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OLE IN CEILING
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• (I) REFER TO PI R F7 ESCUTCHEON•CAA TABLE FOR APPROVALS AND puENSIONS (I) REFER TO FR ESCUTCHEON DA7A G_°LE FOR APPROVALS AND Of4rENSIGNS.
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- Model Fl FR Quick Response Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Position: Upright or Pendent
' Approval Type: Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler Approval Sprinkler
Height Organizations Number Orifice Size er (SIN
US � Metric g g Number (SIN)
/" NPT (R' /) 5.6 80 2.2" (56mm) I 1, 2, 3, 6.8
R3685
15mm '/" NPT (R' /) 5.6 80 2.2" (56mm) I 4 t
(1) LPC Approval is for Pendent position only.
- Orientation Deflector to Ceiling
1 Dimension (Min. - Max.)
_A Upright I 4" - 12" (102mm - 305mm)
i n i Pendent 6" - 12" (152mm - 305mm)
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Vertical Sidewall
US Patent No. 6,374,920
Model Fl FR Quick Response Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: HSW 1
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
I Approval Organizations
K Factor and Type of Approval Sprinkler
Identification
Nominal Thread Sprinkler Light Ordinary Number (SIN)
Orifice Size US Metric Length Hazard Hazard
• y" (15mm) z" NPT(R' /) 5.6 80 2.63" (67mm) 1,2,3,5,8 1,2,5,8 R3635
NOTE: UL, ULC and ME.A Listing permits use with Fl or F2 recessed escutcheon.
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( 1 ) REFER TO ESCU.TH'EON OArA TABLE FOR APPROVALS AND DIfr4ENS.CNS.
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Installation
Quick response sprinklers are intended for installation as cleaning fluids. Remove dust by using a soft brush or gen-
specified in NFPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and stan- tie vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler which has been
dard response sprinklers should not be intermixed. painted (other than factory applied) or damaged in any
° The Model F1FR Recessed Quick Response Sprinklers are to way. A stock of spare sprinklers should be maintained to
be installed as shown. The Model Fl or F2 Escutcheons illus- allow quick replacement of damaged or operated sprin-
trated are the only recessed escutcheons to be used with the klers. Prior to installation, sprinklers should be maintained
Model Fl FR Sprinklers. The use of any other recessed escutch- in the original cartons and packaging until used to mini-
eon will void all approvals and negate all warranties. mize the potential for damage to sprinklers that would
When installing Model Fl FR Sprinklers, use the Model D Sprin- cause improper operation or non - operation. .
kler Wrench. When installing Model Fl FR Recessed Pendent or
' Sidewall Sprinklers, use the Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench. Any Sprinkler Types
other type of wrench may damage these sprinklers. Standard Upright
Glass bulb sprinklers have orange bulb protectors to minimize Standard Pendent
bulb damage during shipping, handling and installation. RE-
. MOVE THIS PROTECTION AT THE TIME THE SPRINKLER Conventional '
SYSTEM IS PLACED IN SERVICE FOR FIRE PROTECTION. Re- Sidewall (Vertical, Horizontal HSW1)
moval of the protectors before this time may leave the bulb vul- Recessed Pendent •
nerable to damage. RASCO wrenches are designed to install Recessed Horizontal Sidewall HSW1
• sprinklers when covers are in place. REMOVE PROTECTORS
BY UNDOING THE CLASP BY HAND. DO NOT USE TOOLS Finishes (1) (2) •
TO REMOVE THE PROTECTORS. . .
Standard Finishes
Temperature Ratings
Sprinkler I Escutcheon •
Bronze Brass .
Sprinkler Max. Ambient Bulb Chrome Plated Chrome Plated fat
Classification Temperature Temp. - Color White Polyester C oate d White Painted fat
°C °F
Ordinary 57 135 1oo°F (38°C) Orange Special Application Finishes
Ordinary 68 155 100°F (38"C) Red 'Sprinkler Escutcheon . .
Intermediate 79 175 150°F(66°C) Yellow Bright Brass Bright Brass • .
Intermediate 93 200 ' 150°F(66 °C) Green Black Plated Black Plated
High (1) 141 286 225 °F(107°C) Blue ,
Black Paint Black Paint •
' (') Not available for recessed sprinklers. on White Off White
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. Escutcheon Data Satih Chrome Satin Chrome
' Face ofF1tting 1 Other finishes and colors are available on special order.
Escutcheon App A toCaTiingor Consult the factory for details.' amension modei . Wall Dimension 12) FM Approvals is limited to bronze and brass, chrome or black
1/ n plated finishes only.
Max Recess (38.1mm) Y."- '';e" 13) FP Push - on/Thread -off escutcheon
F1 1,2.4,8 Min Recess ri " (5mm -24mm) '
(19.1mm) Ordering Information
ix Specify: • F2 1 , 2 , 3 . 4 , 5 , 7 , 8 Max Recess (38.1mm) 3;6'- };e"
Min Recess ' 3; " (5mm -17mm) 1. Sprinkler Model . .
(24mm) 2. Sprinkler Type
. . FP 1,2 Max Recessed 1 (11 6" 1/ (38.1mm) 3. Orifice Size
wshoN 4. Deflector Type -
' Thread -off . 1,2 Min Recessed tY,6 1" (25.4mm) - •
(24mm) 5. Temperature Rating
No Dimensional Figure for FP 6. Sprinkler Finish
7. Escutcheon Type . -
Maintenance • 8. Escutcheon Finish (where applicable) •
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The Models F1FR and . F1FR Recessed Sprinklers
should be inspected quarterly. and the sprinkler system Note: When Model F1FR Recessed sprinklers are
maintained in accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean ordered, the sprinklers and escutcheons are packaged
sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia or any other separately.
The equipment presented in this bulletin is to be installed in accordance with the latest pertinent Standards of the National Fee Protection Association. Factory, Mutual Research .
Corporation,.or other similar organizations and•atso with the provisions of governmental codes or ordinances whenever applicable.
Products manufactured and distributed by Reliable have been protecting lite and property for over 80 years, and are installed and serviced by the most highly qualified and reputa-
ble sprinkler contractors located throughout the United States, Canada and foreign countries.
Manufactured by - • .
The Rel iable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. Pepe Re e , (800)431 -1588 (800)84 -60 Sales Offices
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(914)668-3470 Corporate Offices
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