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Report P -PSZ613 0001 3 1 aag bUr 1-'a-) Bulletin 014 Rev. G CO ReIiabI ® Model Fl FR56 Series cp ,. Fliellable Quick Response C' 0 Standard S V CD En Model Fl FR56 Sprinkler Types _ JAN 2 3 :- Standard Upright ' Standard Pendent �` Cr'YCFT, A ., Conventional 'WIN a D) Vertical Sidewall ►. __ Horizontal Sidewall '= Model F1FR56 Recessed Sprinkler Types Upright Pendent Vertical Sidewall Standard Pendent/F1/F2/FP Horizontal Sidewall - Model F1FR56 Concealed Sprinkler Types Standard Pendent a C4` ' `' \t. Listing & Approvals ' ' 1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Certified for F Canada (cULus). 2. Factory Mutual Approvals (FM) Conventional Horizontal Sidewall 3. Loss Prevention Council (LPCB, UK) 4. VdS Schadenverhutung GmbH UL Listing Category \. ` Sprinklers, Automatic& Open (VNIV) �, :s Quick Response Sprinkler � � Product Description ti rg;� p 4. k., --4.:, ! Reliable Models F1FR56 Series Sprinklers are quick re- - sponse sprinklers which combine the durability of a stan- dard sprinkler with the attractive low profile of a decorative Recessed Recessed sprinkler. Pendent/F1/F2 Horizontal Sidewall The Models F1FR56 Series Recessed automatic sprin- klers utilize a 3.0 mm frangible glass bulb. These sprin- -1• +; =° `+ •`.•• 1 '' klers have demonstrated response times in laboratory tests . r r- ` which are five to ten times faster than standard response ',, ,.:. sprinklers. This quick response enables the Model F1FR56 '. • ' i� t4 Series sprinklers to apply water to a fire much faster than , _. to . 4 •standard sprinklers of the same temperature rating. `' ;�:: `�' '� The glass bulb consists of an accurately controlled amount •.; •:•_:' ••.t •..:•; ••-• t. .. of special fluid hermetically sealed inside a precisely manu- Concealed Recessed factured glass capsule. This glass bulb is specially con- Pendent Pendent/FP structed to provide fast thermal response. At normal temperatures, the glass bulb contains the fluid Application in both the liquid and vapor phases. The vapor phase can Quick response sprinklers are used in fixed fire protec be seen as a small bubble. As heat is applied, the liquid tion systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. Care must be expands, forcing the bubble smaller and smaller as the liq exercised that the orifice size, temperature rating, deflec uid pressure increases. Continued heating forces the liquid tor style and sprinkler type are in accordance with the lat to push out against the bulb, causing the glass to shatter, est published standards of the National Fire Protection As . opening the waterway and allowing the deflector to distrib sociation or the approving Authority Having Jurisdiction. ute the discharging water. Quick response sprinklers are intended for installation as • specified in NFPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and stan- 4 dard response sprinklers should not be intermixed. The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523 Model F1 FR56 Quick Response Upright, Pendent & Conventional Sprinklers Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench Installation Data: Nominal K Factor Sprinkler Identification Number Nominal Thread Sprinkler Approval (SIN) Orifice Size Height Organization US Metric Upright Pendent , Standard-Upright(SSU)and pendent Deflectors Marked to Indicate Position '/"(15mm) 1/21 NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 2.25"(57mm) 1,2,3,4 RA14250) RA1414 01(2) Conventional-Install in Upright or Pendent Position 15mm"' 1/2"NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 57mm 3,4 RA1475 "'cULus listed corrosion resistant(Polyester coated)sprinkler. (2)Polyester coated FM approved sprinkler. R F rte, J Upright Pendent Conventional Model Fl FR56 Quick Response Recessed Pendent Sprinkler Installation Wrench: Model GFR2 Sprinkler Wrench Installation Data: Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler Sprinkler Identification Number Orifice Size US Metric Height (SIN) '/2"(15mm) '/"NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 2.25"(57mm) RA1414 "' Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions. r—2 5/8 Dbl (66.7mm) 2 I/4 ROLE O>A HOLE IN CEILING r— [572mm) — I 15/Ie-0,4 2 5/I6"DK (5B.7mm) 1— (02mmj —� CUP 1" —I— r r___ _—z�l 1 I'x I/2-ROWER I I I ! X I/2 REDUCER Li j TORN COLLAR 1- UNIIL /IGNT AGAINST SPRIN"L£R I I I I NA£N[N BOSS—•\ \ / _/ T�� �_ FACE OF FTFIING TD' CEILING == ADJUSTMENT FIT I CEILING DIMENSION' n aim 0 '7E1112111 �IQ'Ul II FACE OF FITTING " �1 IIII!� .a `IU TO FACE OF CEILING lilt, � I�i1 � i�l 9 DIAfE I+NSfON AI t a' �I � �" 4 ,1 �� -A.(1) ADJUSTMENT 27/J2"DM. OIAFGOI ..- ... 'Y I (I)REFER TO FL A F2 ESCOTCLLEON DATA TABLE FOR APPROVALS AND DIVERSIONS (I)REFER TD FP ESCUTCHEON DATA TABLE FOR APPROVALS AND DIMENSIONS. Model F1FR56/F1 or F2 Model F1FR56/FP 4 2. cJ Model Fl FR56 Quick Response Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench Installation Position: Upright or Pendent - Approval Type: Light Hazard Occupancy Installation Data: Nominal K Factor Sprinkler . Nominal Sprinkler Approval Thread Size Identification Orifice Height Organizations US Metric g Numbers(SIN) h"(15mm) '/z" NPT(R1/2) 5.6 8.0 2.25"(57mm) 1,2,3,4 RA1485(2) 15mm 'h" NPT(R1/2) 5.6 8.0 2.25"(57mm) 4(0 (1)LPC Approval is for pendent position only. (2)cULus Listed corrosion resistant(Polyester coated)sprinkler. Sprinkler Type Deflector to Ceiling Distance ` f (Min.-Max.) s Upright 4"(102mm)- 12"(305mm) _ , 4. Pendent 4"(102mm)- 12" (305mm) t Vertical Sidewall Model Fl FR56 Quick Response Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler Deflector: HSW Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench Installation Data: Horizontal Sidewall Nominal K Factor Sprinkler Approval Organizations Height and Type of Approval Sprinkler Nominal Orifice Thread Size Identification US Metric Light Hazard Ordinary Numbers(SIN) Hazard /z"(15mm) 'h" NPT(R1/2) 5.6 80 2.63"(67mm) 1,2 1 RA1435"' "'cULus Listed corrosion resistant(Polyester coated)sprinkler. 0) 4 _. . 'c- FACE OF FITTING A. TO FACE OF CEILING DIMENSION , - 1 1/4" MIN. r"Y' ` [31.8mm] -2 I/4" HOLE DlA, -.6-1/8" 4"-12" (2) 57.2mm ,� �, l I (3. mmJ [101.6mm-304.8mm) �� E \ CEILING TO '.44,k..••,',.._‘7,-.±k,:..71 1 1" X 1/2"REDUCER DEFLECTOR _ 'I► J. I1 II - Horizontal Sidewall I 15/16" DIA.\i , (49.2mmJ u�� llI.�■�I 2 27/32"DIA. i i " \__T.! --,,a (72.2mm] • l TURN COLLAR UNTIL I TIGHT AGAINST WRENCH BOSS.SPRINKLER \\`! t\.]_ -1 0) ADJUSTMENT OIJFGOJ8 (1) REFER TO ESCUTCHEON DATA TABLE FOR APPROVALS AND DIMENSIONS. (2) FM APPROVED FOR 4" - 6"[101.6MM - 152.4MM] CEILING TO DEFLECTOR. Note: For Recessed HSW Sprinklers use installation wrench GFR2. 3. Model Fl FR56 Quick Response Concealed Pendent Sprinklers Installation Wrench: Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench Technical Data: "K" Factor Temp. Rating Max. Sprinkler Nominal Thread Model Bulb Ambient Approvals Identification Orifice US Metric Size Sprinkler Cover Temp Color Number(SIN) ''/2"(15mm) 5.6 80 '/2" NPT F1FR 135°F/57°C 135°F/57°C 100°F/38°C Orange 1 RA1414 /2"(15mm) 5.6 80 '/2"NPT F1FR 155°F/68°C 135°F/57°C 100°F/38°C Red 1,40> RA1414 1/2"(15mm) 5.6 80 '/"NPT F1FR 175°F/79°C 165°F/74°C 100°F/38°C Yellow 1 RA1414 1/2"(15mm) 5.6 80 1/2"NPT F1FR 200°F/93°C 165°F/74°C 150°F/65°C Green 1 RA1414 "'For VdS only= 155°F/68°C Norbulb and 1/2"[12,7mm]adjustment. 1" . 1/2"REDUCING TEE OR ELBOW 1" , 1/2"REDUCING TT TEE OR ELBOW ��_` ___..r .._.._.. I —' --—k'—'—.-- 1{--- — - 2 5/8"DIA. C .._.._.. 2 5/16" DIA — l' -,T.; HOLE IN CEILING -T .4.:— 2 5;'5"DIA. CUP , 2 5//6"DIA --r{— ,' =x4=�.i HOLE IN CEILING 1 1 1 O MAX. CLIP t-- , ,• 1; f FACE OF FIT7INC I 1/2"MAI. _ .'� a 70 FACE OF CEILING _I �' „ FACE OF FITTING .1 i DIMENSION �1 i TO FACf OF CEILING CEILING i• �l , t,: 1 i_::_,,_ DIMENSION J i_.,.,e. ,<i It�/ �m.�....—.._' -L CEILING ' q �.l " - t 1/2" MAX. J a— ------rA I, �U�®« .... 15 16 5/16"MA.r. � 4,.. COVER ADJUSTMENT / COVER ADJUSTMENT I j / COVER PLATE— — / I COVER PLATE— / ASSfMBL r 3 5 70.. DIA. I A55FMBL r .5 5/16"DIA. — SPRINKLER / SPRINKLER—/ 1/2" ADJUSTMENT o,nw, 5/16" ADJUSTMENT o.nw: Figure 1 Figure 2 Installation Aid A protective cap is included for use during installation. Sprinkler with a threaded Model CCP cup which is fac- Important: The F1FR56 Sprinkler with Model CCP cover tory attached to the sprinkler. The assembly is complet- plate is not an FM Approved combination. ed by the installation of the attractive, low profile, 135°F Installation (57°C) or 165°F (74°C) rated Model CCP push on cover Quick response sprinklers are intended for installation plate assembly. The cover plate and sprinkler cup as- as specified in NFPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and semblies are joined using a cover plate skirt with flexible standard response sprinklers should not be intermixed. tabs for threaded engagement. A choice of two cover The Model F1FR56 Recessed Quick Response Sprin- plate assemblies provide either'Y2" (13mm)or 5/16" (8mm) klers are to be installed as shown.The Model Fl or F2 Es- of cover adjustment. cutcheons illustrated are the only recessed escutcheons Do not install these sprinklers in ceiling which have to be used with the Model F1FR56 Sprinklers. The use positive pressure in the space above. of any other recessed escutcheon will void all approvals After a 25/8" (67mm) diameter hole is cut in the ceil- and negate all warranties. ing, the sprinkler is easily installed with the Model RC1 When installing Model Fl FR56 Sprinklers, use the Mod- Wrench. A Teflon* based thread sealant should be el D Sprinkler Wrench. Use the Model GFR2 Wrench for applied to the sprinkler threads only. The Model RC1 installing F1FR56 Recessed Pendent Sprinklers. Any Wrench is then used to engage the sprinkler wrenching other type of wrench may damage these sprinklers. surfaces and to install the sprinkler in the fitting. When NOTE: A leak tight '/" NPT (R1/2) sprinkler joint can inserting or removing the wrench from the sprinkler/cup be obtained with a torque of 8-18 ft-lbs(10,8-24,4 N-m). assembly, care should be taken to prevent damage to Do not tighten sprinklers over maximum recommended the sprinkler. DO NOT WRENCH ON ANY OTHER PART torque. It may cause leakage or impairment of the sprin- OF THE SPRINKLER. The cover plate is then pushed klers. onto the cup. Final adjustment is made by hand turning The Model Fl FR56/CCP Concealed Sprinkler uses the the cover plate until the skirt flange makes full contact -. 1/2" orifice, 1/2" NPT (R1/2), 135°F (57°C), 155°F (68°C), with the ceiling. Cover plate removal requires turning in 175°F (79°C) or 200°F (93°C) Model F1FR56 Pendent the counter clockwise direction. *DuPont Registered Trade Mark 4. After installation, inspect all sprinklers to ensure that Sprinkler Types there is a gap between the cover plate and ceiling and Standard Upright that the four cup slots are open and free from any air flow Standard Pendent impediment to the space above. Conventional Concealed cover plate/cup assemblies are listed only Recessed Pendent for use with specific sprinklers. The use of any other con- Vertical Sidewall ' cealed cover plate/cup assembly with the Model Fl FR56 Horizontal Sidewall Pendent Sprinkler or the use of the Model CCP Concealed Recessed Horizontal sidewall cover plate assembly on any sprinkler with which it is not Concealed pendent specifically listed my prevent good fire protection and will void all guarantees, warranties, listings and approvals. Maximum Working Pressure Glass bulb sprinklers have orange bulb protectors to 175 psi (12 bar) minimize bulb damage during shipping, handling and 100% Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar) installation. REMOVE THIS PROTECTION AT THE TIME Finishes 0) THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS PLACED IN SERVICE FOR FIRE PROTECTION. Removal of the protectors before this Standard.Finishes Sprinkler Escutcheon Cover plate time may leave the bulb vulnerable to damage. RASCO Bronze Brass wrenches are designed to install sprinklers when covers Chrome Plated Chrome Chrome are in place. REMOVE PROTECTORS BY UNDOING THE Polyester Plated White CLASP BY HAND. DO NOT USE TOOLS TO REMOVE Coated olls1 White Painted THE PROTECTORS. Special Application Finishes Sprinkler Escutcheon Cover plate Temperature Ratings Bright Brass 131 Bright Brass Bright Brass Sprinkler 2 Black Plated Black Plated Satin Max.Ambient Black Paint Black Paint Off White Classification _T emperature Temp. Bulb Color °C °F Off White(2) Off White Black Paint C F Satin Chrome Satin Chrome Black Plated Ordinary 57 135 100°F(38°C) Orange (1) Other finishes and colors are available on special order. Ordinary 68 155 100°F(38°C) Red Consult the factory for details. Intermediate 79 175 150°F(66°C) Yellow (21 cULus Listed only. Intermediate 93 200 150°F(66°C) Green 01 200°F(93°C)maximum. ' High"'1 141 286 225°F(107°C) Blue 141 cULus listed"corrosion resistance"applies to SIN Numbers RA1435 (11 Not available for recessed sprinklers. (HSW),RA1485(VSW),RA1425(Upright)and RA1414(Pendent)in standard black or white. Escutcheon Data (1) (51 FM Approvals finish as"Polyester coated"applies to SIN Number Face of Fitting to RA1414(Pendent)in standard black or white. Escutcheon Approvals Adjustment Dimension Ceiling or Wall Model Dimension Ordering Information Max Recess 1Y2"(38.1mm) 3/16'-15/15" Specify: Fl 1,3,4 . Min Recess__ 1/4"(19.1m) (5mm-2441in) 1. Sprinkler Model F2 1,2,3,4 Max Recess 1 Yi'(38.lrrm) 3/'fi'-'y'fi 2. Sprinkler Type _ Min Recess 1"(25mm) (5mm-17mm) 3. Orifice Size FP Push-ord Max Recessed '/,c"(1 lrrrn) 11/2" (38.1rrm) Threadoff 1'4 Min Recessed 15/16(24rIIn) 1"(25.4mm) 4. Deflector Type (11 SIN RA1435—cULus permits use with Fl, F2 or FP escutcheons for"light 5. Temperature Rating hazard"only,while FM limits use for same hazard with F2 escutcheon only. 6. Sprinkler Finish 7. Escutcheon Type Maintenance 8. Escutcheon Finish (where applicable) The Models F1FR56 and F1FR56 Recessed Sprinklers 9. Cover plate Model should be inspected quarterly and the sprinkler system 10. Cover plate Thread size maintained in accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean 11. Cover plate Temperature sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia or any other 12. Cover plate Adjustment cleaning fluids. Remove dust by using a soft brush or 13. Cover plate Finish gentle vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler which has been painted (other than factory applied) or damaged Note:When Model F1FR56 Recessed sprinklers are ordered,the sprin- klers any way. A stock of spare sprinklers should be main- tained to allow quick replacement of damaged or oper- ated sprinklers. Prior to installation, sprinklers should be maintained in the original cartons and packaging to mini- mize the potential for damage to sprinklers that would cause improper operation or non-operation. 5.