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Model F156 Recessed Sprinkler Types Upright Pendent Conventional
Pendent/F1/F2/FP
Horizontal Sidewall
Model F142, F1XLH & F128 Sprinkler Types
Standard Upright N. •
Standard Pendent
Model F142, F1XLH & F128 Recessed Sprinkler
Vertical Sidewall Horizontal Sidewall Recessed
Types PendentlFl/F2
Pendent/F1/F2/FP —
Approval Organizations
1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and certified for ■ ,N ' 4 4.
Canada(cULus)
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2. Factory Mutual Approvals(FM) r' '
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)
Product Description 4,I 't ���� ( !
The F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Series Glass Bulb
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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 cell- PendentFl/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
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Model F142,F1XLH Upright
Technical data:
Max. Min.
Models Discharge Coefficient Response Thread Working Working 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 See
Ratings"Table "Finish 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
. US Metric Upright I Pendent
Standard-Upright(SSU)and pendent Deflectors Marked to Indicate Position
1/2"(15mm)() 1/2r'NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 2.25x'(57mm) 1,2,3,4 RA1325(2x3)(5x6) RA1314)2x3)(5x6(
7/16"(10mm) 1/2"NPT(R1/2) 4.2 60 _ 2.25"(57mm) 1 RA1323(2x6) RA1313(6)
3/8(10mm) 1/2"NPT(R1/2) 2.8 40 2.25"(57mm) 1,2 RA1321(2)(6) RA1311(6)
Conventional-install in Upright or Pendent Position
15mm(1) 1/2"NPT(R1/2) I 5.6 80 I 57mm I 3,4 I RA1375(5)
("Refer to Bulletin 024 for Special Response Sprinklers(F1S5-56)
(2)cULus Listed corrosion resistant(Polyester coated)sprinkler.
(3)Polyester coated FM Approved sprinkler.
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(5)Polyester coated LPCB&VdS approved sprinkler RA1325,RA1314&RA1375.
I (6)Electroless Nickel PTFE(Teflon®)R Plated -UL listed Corrosion Resistant
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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(2)
7/16"(10mm) 1/2"NPT(R1/2) 4.2 60 2.25"(57mm) RA1313(2)
3/8"(10mm) 1/2"NPT(R1/2) 2.8 40 2.25"(57mm) RA1311(2)
1)Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals&dimensions
(2)Electroless Nickel PTFE(Teflon®)"Plated -cULus listed Corrosion Resistant
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RECESSED PENDENT win OR F2 ESCUTCHEON RECESSED PENDENT W/FP ESCUTCHEON ",>«R).
• •SPRNA(ER NOT FR MOW,•TTN 7r ESCUTCMON •SPRO/CLER NOT FAA APPROVED Wu FP ESCUTCSLON
Model F156,F142,F1XLH&F128 F1 or F2 Model F156,F142,F1XLH&F128 FP
"DuPont Registered Trademark
3.
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
Sprinkler Type Deflector to Ceiling Distance
(Min.-Max.)
Upright 4"(102mm)-12"(305mm)
Pendent 4"(102mm)-12"(305mm)
Installation Data: Vertical Sidewall
Nominal Nominal K Factor Sprinkler Approval(1) Sprinkler
Orifice Thread Size Identification
US Metric Height Organizations
Numbers(SIN)
1/2"(15mm) 'h"NPT(R1/2) 5.6 8.0 2.25"(57mm) 1,2,3 RA13851'Il20x4I
(1)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.
(4)Electroless Nickel PTFE(Teflon®)'Plated -cULus listed Corrosion Resistant
Model F156 Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector:HSW
Installation Wrench:Model D Sprinkler Wrench
FACE OF FITTING
TO FACE OF CEILING DIMENSION
F1 ESCUTCHEON A
AT MAXIMUM RECESS= 1725.4mmJ
AT MINIMUM RECESS=3/879.5mmJ I Fl ESCUTCHEON
• P2 ESCUTCHEON AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 1-3/8734.9mmJ
Al MAXIMUM RECESS - 3/4779mm] AT MINIMUM RECESS=2-7/16752.4mmJ
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 3/879.5mm] f2 ESCUTCHEON
AT MAXIMUM RECESS= 7-5/8747.3mm]
2 7/4"HOLE DIA. AT AT MINIMUM RECESS = 2-1/1 6 752.4mm]
[572mm]
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(49.2mm] I I.- �I' 2 27/32"DM. CEILING TO
• `�` i��� [72.2mm] DEFLECTOR
TURN COLLAR UNTIL
TIGHT AGAINST SPRINKLER
WRENCH BOSS. �, Fl ESCUTCHEON
3/4719mm)ADJUSTMENT
F2 ESCUTCHEON
7/2772.7mm]ADJUSTMENT
RECESSED HSW W/F1 OR F2 ESCUTCHEON •=••••
(I)FM APPROVED FOR 4"- 6"(707 6MM - 1.52.404 CEILING TO DEFLECTOR
Horizontal Sidewall Note: For Recessed HSW Sprinklers use installation wrench GFR2.
FM and cULus permits use with Fl or F2 escutcheons for
"Light Hazard" only.
Installation Data:Horizontal Sidewall
Nominal K Factor Sprinkler A roval Organizations
Height pp g Sprinkler
Nominal Orifice Thread Size — - Identification
US Metric Light Hazard Ordinary Numbers(SIN)
Hazard
• '/"(15mm) 1/2"NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 2.63"(67mm) 1,2 1 RA1335(1x2x30)
1'>cULus Listed corrosion resistant(Polyester coated)sprinkler.
(2)cULus Listed&FM Approved corrosion resistant for lead,wax and wax over lead.
• (3)Polyester coated FM approved sprinkler.
(4)Electroless Nickel PTFE(Teflon®)'Plated -cULus listed Corrosion Resistant
'DuPont Registered Trademark
4.
Application Maintenance
Model F156,F142,F1XLH,F128&Model F156,F142,F1XLH& The Model F156, F142, F1XLH&Model F156, F142, F1X-
F128 Recessed sprinklers are used in ftced fire protection systems: LH & F128 Recessed Sprinklers should be inspected and
Wet Dry,Deluge or Preaction. Care must exercised that the orifice the sprinkler system maintained in accordance with NFPA
size,temperature rating,deflector style and sprinkler type are in ac- 25. Do not clean sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia
cordance with the latest published standards of the National Are or any other cleaning fluid. Remove any sprinkler which has
Protection Association or the approving Authority Having Jurisdic- been painted (other than factory applied) or damaged in
tion Installation, any way. A stock of spare sprinklers should be maintained
Installation to allow quick replacement of damaged or operated sprin-
Model F156,F142,F1XLH&F128 Series sprinklers are standard klers. Prior to installation, sprinklers should be maintained
response sprinklers intended for installation as specified in NFPA in the original cartons and packaging until used to minimize
13.They must also be installed with the Model D Sprinkler Wrench the potential for damage to sprinklers that would cause im-
specifically designed by Reliable for use with these sprinklers. proper operation or non-operation.
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
Temperature
Model Fl,F2,and FP Escutcheon iNusirated are the only recessed Classification °� °F 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
Extra High 182 360 I 300°F(149°C) Mauve
damage these sprinklers. ")Not available for recessed Sprinklers.
Note:A leak tight 1/2"NPT(R1 r2)sprinkler joint can be obtained with
a torque of 8-18 ft-lbs(10,8-24,4 Nan). Do not tighten sprinklers Maximum Working Pressure
over maximum recommended torque. It may cause leakage or 175 psi (12 bar)
impairment of the sprinklers. 100% Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi(34.5 bar)
Glass bulb sprinklers have orange covers to protect the bulb dur-
Finish")
ing the installation process. REMOVE THIS PROTECTION ONLY Sprinkler Standard Finishes Escutcheon
AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED Bronze Brass
AND,WHEN APPLICABLE,THE ESCUTCHEONS HAVE BEEN Chrome Chrome
INSTAI I FD. RASCO wrenches are designed to install sprinklers Polyester Coated(6x7x9) White Painted _
hes
when covers are in place. Sprinkleial Application Finisr
Ordering information Electroless Nickel Electroless Nickel
Specify: PTFE(Teflon®)•(3x1o) PTFE(Teflon®)`
1. Sprinkler Model Bright Brass(2) Bright Brass
2. Sprinkler Type Black Plated Black Plated
3. Orifice Size Black Paint3x91 Black Paint
4. Deflector Type Off White(3x9) Off White
5. Temperature Rating: Chrome Dull Chrome Dull
-Specify when ordering Lead Plated(30x8)
-Model F156 Pendent Sprinkler Wax Coatedox'xfixfi)
6. Sprinkler Finish Wax Over Lead(3x4x5x6)
7. Escutcheon Finish(where applicable) "'Other colors and finishes are available on special order.Consult factory for
Note:When Models F156, F142,F1XLH&F128 Recessed Sprinklers details.Custom color painted sprinklers may not retain their UL Corrosion
are ordered,the sprinklers and escutcheons are packaged separately. resistance listing.
0200°F(93°C)maximum.
Escutcheon Data(1) PUL and ULC listed only.
(4 155°F to 200°F(68°C to 93°C)ratings only.
I''SIN:RA1335-cULus and FM permits use with Fl or F2 escutcheons for light (5)286.F(141°C)sprinklers may be coated for ambient conditions not exceeding
hazard only. 150°F(66°C).
(6)cULus listed"corrosion resistant"applies to SIN Number RA1325(Upright)
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'Poyester Coated"applies to SIN number RA1314,
RA1335&RA1325 in standard black or white.
(6)FM Approved finish applies only to SIN number RA1335&RA1385.
(9)LPCB and NMS Approved finish applies only to RA1325,RA1314 and RA1375.
(1D)cULus listed Corrosion Resistant applies to SIN RA1325,RA1314,RA1323,
RA1313,RA1321,RA1311,RA1385 and RA1335
• 'DuPont Registered Trademark
5.
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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