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A Concealed Sprinkler . •
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With 1/2" (13mm) or
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11/2" (38mm) Adjustment . .
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Features - ...
1. Cover plate assembly attachment with '/2" " .
(13mm) adjustment. Does not require clips -
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or springs.
2. 11/2" (38mm) Total adjustment provided by i . - - •
adjustable inlet versions.
3. Adjustable inlet version available with either .
1" NPT male or female threads eliminating
costly reducing coupling.
4. Smooth aesthetic ceiling profile. - --
5. Available in white or other color painted or The Concealer® is designed for use where aesthetic ap-
brass, chrome, or black plated finishes. pearance is important. Offices, hospitals, motels and restau-
6. Ordinary and intermediate temperature rants are but a few of the applications where it can be used.
ratings. It is available in different orifice sizes allowing the designer
to optimize system performance, thereby achieving a most
• 7. Multiple orifices for design flexibility. efficient installation.
Approvals & Listings The Concealer® can eliminate the need for precise cutting
1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) of drop nipples. The cover plate assembly can be adjusted
2. Underwriters Laboratories of Canada. (ULC) without tools so it mates accurately with the ceiling. The fire
3. N.Y.C. BS &A No. 587-75-SA. protection system need not be shut down to adjustor remove
the cover plate assembly.
Note: Approvals are for light and ordinary hazard, except for small Product Description
orifice sprinklers which are limited to light hazard occupancies.
The cup and skirt are fabricated from plated steel and are in- The Reliable Model G4 Concealer® standard response
tended for interior non corrosive applications. uses the proven Model G fusible element in a standard style
sprinkler frame with a drop -down deflector. This assembly is
U.S. Patent No. 4,880,063. recessed into the ceiling and concealed by a flat cover plate.
This threaded engagement provides 1/2" (13mm) of cover ad-
Application [ic, justment. The flat cover plate is attached to the skirt using
The Reliable Model G4 Conceal- an ordinary temperature classification solder. This results in
er® is the most versatile concealed
, a strong cover plate assembly with an ordinary temperature
sprinkler available. It provides the rating, and an intermediate temperature sprinkler which can
best form of fire protection while - be installed in 150 °F (66 °C) environments. When the ceiling
offering an attractive appearance temperature rises, the solder holding the cover plate to the
and '/z" (13mm) of cover adjustment for ease of instal- skirt melts, the flat cover plate released thus exposing the
lation. The adjustable 1" NPT inlet versions have 11/2" sprinkler inside to the rising ambient temperature.
(38mm) of total adjustment and also eliminates the need The subsequent fusing of the sprinkler element opens the
for a reducing coupling. The small diameter cover plate waterway and causes the deflector to drop into position to
assembly is easily attached and blends into the ceiling, distribute the discharging water. Any secure engagement of
• concealing the most dependable fire protection available, the threads between the cover plate and cup will assure that
an automatic sprinkler system. the drop -down deflector is properly located below the ceiling
. when a sprinkler operates.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Installation
Do not install The Concealer® in ceilings which have posi- the coupling reducer hex flats. After the ceiling has been in-
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' tive pressure in the space in the space above. stalled with holes for the sprinkler, each telescoping inlet sec -
After a 2' /a inch diameter hole is cut in the ceiling, the sprin- tion is to be adjusted with the G4 Wrench. Install the cover
kler is to be installed with the Model G4 Wrench. The wrench plate assembly by hand turning it clockwise until it is tight
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has drive tangs which insert into cup slots. When installing against the ceiling.
a sprinkler the wrench is first positioned into the sprinkler/ Maintenance
cup assembly until the wrench tangs engage drive slots in The Model G4 Concealer® should be inspected quarterly
the top of the cup (there are two sets of mating drive slots in
the cup). The sprinkler is then tightened into the pipe fitting. and the sprinkler system maintained in accordance with
When inserting or removing the wrench from the sprinkler/ NFPA 25. Do not clean sprinklers with soap and water, am
cup assembly care should be taken to prevent damage to monia or any other cleaning fluids. Remove any sprinkler that
the sprinkler. DO NOT WRENCH ON ANY OTHER PART OF has been painted (other than factory applied) or damaged in
THE SPRINKLER /CUP ASSEMBLY. any way. A stock of spare sprinklers should be maintained
The adjustable inlet versions are similar to the standard to allow quick replacement of damaged or operated sprin-
Model G4 except that an addition 1" (25mm) of adjustment is klers. Prior to installation, sprinklers should be maintained in
provided by means of a telescoping inlet section that threads the original cartons and packaging to minimize the potential
in or out of a stationary coupling reducer (either 1 male or 1 for damage to sprinklers that would cause improper opera
female) as shown in Fig. 2 or Fig. 3. These sprinklers must be tion or non operation.
installed before the ceiling is in place, by wrenching on only Ordering Information Cover Plate Finishes to
Temperature Ratings 1. Sprinkler Model Standard Finishes
2. Temperature Rating Bronze
• Classification Sprinkler Cover Plate Max. Ambient '3. Nominal.Orifice Chrome Plated
Temp. 4. Flat Cover Plate Finish . White
Ordinary 135 °F /57 °C 135 °F /57 °C 100 °F /38 °C 5. Inlet Type . Special Application
Ordinary 165 °F /74 °C 135 °F /57 °C 100 °F /38 °C Note: Unless otherwise specified, the Finishes
• Ordinary 165 °F /74 °C •165 °F /74 °C 150 °F /66 °C 165 °F (74 °C) sprinkler will be Black Plated .
Intermediate 212 °F /100 °C 165 °F /74 °C 150 °F /66 °C provided with the 165 °F (74 °C) Bright Brass
Installation Data cover. Off White
. Black Paint
Sprinkler Total Nominal Nominal Sprinkler "' Other colors and finishes
Inlet Adjustment Orifice K Factor Thread Approvals Identification are available. Consult factory
US Metric Number (SIN) for details
Non- Adjustable W (13mm) 'h" (15mm) 5.6 80 1/2" NPT (R1/2) 1,2,3 R2115 Note: Paint or any other coat-
- Non - Adjustable /2" (13mm) 'AO (11mm) 4.2 60 V2" NPT (R'h) 1,2,3 R2113 ings applied over the factory
Non - Adjustable 1/2" (13mm) 3 /a" (10mm) 2.8 40 %z" NPT (R'/) 1,2,3 R2111 finish will void all approvals
and warranties.
Adjustable 11/2" (38mm) '/" (15mm) 5.6 80 1" NPT Male or Female 1,2,3 R2118
Adjustable 11/2" (38mm) ' /w" (11mm) 4.2 60 1" NPT Male or Female 1,2,3 R2113 Installation Wrench
Adjustable 11/2" (38mm) ' /3" (10mm) 2.8 40 1" NPT Male or Female 1,2,3 R2112 Model G4 Sprinkler Wrench
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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.
' Productsmanufactured 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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1. 11/2" (38mm) Total adjustment provided
by adjustable inlet versions. ^ .
2. '/2" (13mm) Total adjustment provided by " ''
economical standard inlet version. - ,i► ►..!, - i
• 3. Adjustable inlet version available with �° •'` ' -� ' . ' " ..
either 1" NPT male or female threads
eliminating costly reducing coupling.
4. Small diameter escutcheon.
- 5. Available in brass, chrome or white finish.
le orifice sizes for design flexibility. The Model G Recessed Sprinkler's threaded
6. Multiple g Y two -piece construction makes initial field installation a
• 7. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. very easy task. It allows ceilings panels to be removed
& Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada. without shutting down the fire protection thus facilitating
maintenance of above ceiling services. The adjustable
Approved by Factory Mutual Research one inch NPT inlet versions have one and one half inches
Corp. & Loss Prevention Council, NYC of adjustment which eliminates both the normally required
BS &A No., 587- 75 -SA. reducing coupling and the need to accurately cut drop
nipples. This sprinkler can be adjusted after the ceiling is
in place and even while the system is pressurized elimi-
nating the final corrections to pipe hangers or ceilings that
Product Description might otherwise be required.
P The Reliable Model G Automatic Sprinkler is the heart
Today's modern buildings demand that a sprinkler not of the Recessed Sprinkler. This sprinkler utilizes the cen-
only provide the best fire protection but also achieve an ter strut solder in compression principle of construction.
attractive appearance. Reliable's Model G Recessed The fusible alloy, captured in the cylinder of a small solder
Sprinkler meets both criteria. It combines the fire fighting capsule by stainless steel ball, acts as the trigger of the
capability of a proven sprinkler with the smallest practica- sprinkler. When the fusible alloy melts, the sprinkler oper-
ble recessing unit. Its small profile does not disrupt the ating parts sprinkler free from the sprinkler clearing the
overhead aesthetics, and yet one vertical glance upward waterway and allowing the deflector to distribute the dis-
gives a visual assurance of the finest in fire protection, an charging water.
automatic sprinkler system.
- The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Installation
The Reliable Model G Recessed Sprinkler has been serted into the special Reliable Model RC -1 Installation
designed with ease of installation in mind. A choice of Wrench. This wrench must be used. The wrenching
three inlets with up to one inch adjustment coupled with pads of the sprinkler easily slip into the rectangular
the 1/2" (13mm) escutcheon adjustment enables most cut-outs of the wrench as the outside diameter locates the
system to be installed using pre-cut drop nipples. The threaded cup. A 1/2" (13mm) drive ratchet can then he
adjustment can be accomplished after the ceiling instal- used for installation and tightening.
lation and while the system is pressurized thereby provid- Figure 5 shows the removal of the wrench. Care
ing sprinkler protection before construction is completed. should be taken during this procedure to avoid hitting the
The Non - Adjustable inlet version (Figure 1) Consists of deflector with the wrench. The wrench should be lowered
the Reliable Model G Sprinkler with an attached cup re- until it clears the sprinkler. The installation completed by
cessed in the ceiling. A ceiling hole of 21/2" (67mm) diam threading the escutcheon on until it contacts the ceiling.
eter is recommended. To avoid leaving smudge marks on the ceiling, the Reli-
The Adjustable inlet version uses the same sprinkler as able Model FEA Flush Sprinkle Escutcheon Wrench
the Non - Adjustable inlet version uses the same sprinkler should be used. See Bulletin 205
as the Non - Adjustable inlet type except the 1 of additional Note:
adjustment is provided by a telescoping sprinkler inlet 1. Use hex wrench on Coupling Reducer to tighten Ad-
section that threads in or out of a stationary Coupling Re- justable Sprinkler into fittings. Do not use RC -1 •
ducer (either 1 male or 1 female) as shown in figures 2 or Wrench for this purpose.
3. The Sprinkler -Cup assembly comes attached to the in-
let Coupling Reducer Comes attached to the inlet Cou 2. Do not install the Model G Recessed Sprinkler in ceil
pling Reducer and is retained from separation past its ings which have positive pressure in the space above.
maximum adjustment length by a snap ring. This combi- Maintenance
nation is simply installed after the system drop nipple, el- The Model G Recessed Pendent Sprinklers should be
bow or tee has been "roughed in" to• the dimensions inspected quarterly and the sprinkler system maintained
shown in figures 2 or 3. Wrenching means are provided in accordance with NFPA 20. Do not clean sprinklers with
by hex flats on the coupling reducer as depicted in the soap and water, ammonia or any other cleaning fluid. Re-
figures -do not wrench on any other' part of the sprinkler. 'move any sprinkler that has been painted (other that fac-
After.the ceiling tiles have been.cut and installed in place tory applied) or damaged in any way. A stock of spare
(a 21/4" {57mm}hole is. recommended), the sprinkler can sprinklers should be maintained to allow quick replace -
be adjusted using the RC -1 Concealed Wrench. ment of damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior to installa-
When using the wrench in this application, however, tion, sprinklers should be maintained in the original
do not over - torque beyond the adjustment stops. cartons and packaging until used to minimize the poten-
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sprinkler, with the attached sprinkler cup combination in- operation for damage no to sprinklers tion. that would cause improper
operation or non - operation.
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Technical Data
"K" Factor Sprinkler
Total Approval Identification
Sprinkler Inlet Adjustment Nominal Orifice U.S. I Metric Thread Organizations Number (SIN)
Non- Adjustable ' / z " (13mm) ' / z " (15mm) 5.62 81.0 % z " NPT ( R ' / z ) 1, 2.3, 4, 5, R1015
Non - Adjustable %s" (13mm) <6" (11mm) 424 61.0 %z" NPT (R'h) 1, 3, 4 R1013
Non - Adjustable Yf (13mm) %" (10mm) 2.82 40.6 %z" NPT (R'/z) 1, 3, 4 R1011
Non - Adjustable '/z" (13mm) ' %2" (20mm) 7.96 114.7 '/" NPT (R1) 1, 3 R1016
Adjustable 11/2" (38mm) '/z' (15mm) 5.53 79.7 1" NPT Male or Female 1, 2, 3, 4 R1118
Adjustable 11/2"(38mm) %8 (11mm) 4.24 61.0 1" NPT Male or Female 1,3,4 R1113
Adjustable 1' /z" (38mm) 38" (10mm) 2.75 39.2 1" NPT Male or Female 1, 3, 4 R1117
Adjustable 11/2" (38mm) 15mm 5.53 79.7 RI Male or Female 5 R1118
Sprinkler escutcheon provides /2 (13mm) of the total adjustment. Adjustable inlets, when used, provide 1 (25mm) of the total adjustment.
"' Identified by pintle extending above the deflector.
Temperature Ratings Ordering Information
Maximum Ambient Specify:
Sprinkler Rating Temperature 1. Temperature Rating
Classification °F °C °F °C 2. Nominal Orifice
Ordinary 135 57 103 38 3. Sprinkler Finish
Ordinary 165 74 100 38 4. Escutcheon Finish
Intermediate 212 100 150 66 5. Sprinkler Type: Either Non - Adjustable Inlet (Fig. 1); 1"
Male Adjustable Inlet (Fig. 2); 1" Female Adjustable
Approval Organizations Inlet (Fig.3)
1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
2. Factory Mutual Research Corp. Finishes (1)
• Light Hazard Occupancies - No limitations Standard Finishes
• Ordinary Hazard Occuncies - Groups 1 & 2, Wet Sprinkler Escutcheon
Systems Only
3. Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Chrome Brass
Chrome
4. NYC BS & A No. 587 -75 -SA white Painted a white Painted
5. Loss Prevention Council Special Application
• XLH, OHI and OHII Occupancies Only Sprinkler Escutcheon
6. NYC MEA 258-93-E Bright Brass Q Bright Brass
- Note: Unless otherwise indicated, Ordinary hazard a - lated Black Plated
rY p Satin Satin Satin
provals are without limitations. X (11mm) and % (10mm) Polyester Coated w PoyesterCoated
orifice sprinklers are limited to light hazard occupancies. ° Other color Finishes available upon request. Consult Factory for
details.
ra Only frame, deflector and cap are plated
°' Only frame and deflector are painted or coated. Operating parts
are chrome plated. UL Listed and MEA Approved only.
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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
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• 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
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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 Re-
search 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:
- - Manufactured - by
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