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Model F1
Model F1 Recessed
Standard Response
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The Designer® Model F1 Sprinkler
Standard Upright FEB 2 5 2019
Standard Pendent
Extended Coverage Pendent ("l'MA FICA
ConventionalQT ILN' � � ,
Vertical Sidewall
Horizontal Sidewall Upright Pendent
—HSW 1 Deflector
Horizontal Sidewall Extended Coverage
—EC-6 Deflector
The Designerni Model F1 Recessed Sprinkler
Recessed Pendent
Recessed Extended Coverage Pendent
Recessed Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewal Vertical Sidewall Co0enfionAI
Approval Organizations
1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
2. Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada
3. Factory Mutual Research Corp.
4. Loss Prevention Council
5. NYC BS&A No. 587-75-SA
6. Pleniere Assemblee Horizontal Sidewall Recessed Pendent
7. Verband der Schadenversicherer
8. NYC MEA 258-93-E �^'+
UL Listing Category
Sprinklers, Automatic & Open (VNIV) MOT
Patents: US Patent No. 6,374,920 Applies to
Model F1 Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers Extended Coverage Recessed Extended
Horizontal Sidewall Coverage Horizontal
Product Description Sidewall
The F1 Glass Bulb Sprinkler combines the durability of a
standard sprinkler with the attractive low profile of a decora-
tive sprinkler. Whether installed on exposed 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.
Beautifully versatile is the description for the Reliable Model Extended Coverage Recessed Extended
F1 Recessed Designer glass bulb sprinkler. Recessing The Pendent Coverage Pendent
Designer®enhances its already low profile decorative appear-
ance, and facilitates a rapid and perfect installation. At normal temperatures, the glass bulb contains the fluid
Model F1 Recessed Designer's escutcheon is highly ad- in both the liquid phase and in the vapor phase. The vapor
justable.The two piece construction makes field installation a phase can be seen as a small bubble.As heat is applied,the
very easy and rapid task.This also allows ceiling panels to later liquid expands forcing the bubble smaller and smaller as the
be removed without shutting down the fire protection system, liquid pressure increases. Continued heating forces the liq-
thus facilitating maintenance of above ceiling services. uid to push out against the bulb,causing the glass to shatter,
The Designer® Automatic Sprinkler utilizes a frangible opening the waterway and allowing the deflector to distribute
glass bulb. The glass bulb consists of an accurately con- the discharging water.
trolled amount of special fluid hermetically sealed inside of a The F1 Sprinkler temperature rating is identified by the
precisely manufactured glass capsule. This glass bulb is color of the glass bulb capsule as well as frame color where
specially constructed to provide fast thermal response. applicable.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co.,Inc., 525 North MacQuesten Parkway, Mount Vernon, New York 10552
Model F1 Upright, Pendent & Conventional Sprinklers
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Upright Pendent Conventional
Installation Data:
Nominal Sprinkler
Nominal ThreadSprinkler Approval Identification
Orifice Size K Factor Height Organization Numbers SIN
US Metric U ri ht Pendent
Standard-U ri ht SSU and Pendent SSP Deflectors Marked to Indicate Position
'/z" 15mm Yz"NPT RYz 5.6 80 2.2" 56mm 1,2,3,4,5,6,7— R1725 R1715
'%z"(20 nm) 3W,NPT R3/4 ' 8.0 115 2.3" 58mm 1,2,3,4,7,8 R1722 R1712
Yz" 15mm(3) '/z"NPT RYz 5.6 80 2.2" 56mm 7
'%z' 20mm(3) 3/4"NPT R3/4 8.0 115 2.3" 58mm 7
,r" 11mm /z"NPT R'/z 4.2 60 22" 56mm 1,2,8 R1723 R1713
10mm Yz"NPT RYz z 2.8 E���5�6
mm 1,2,8 R1721 R1711
10mm XLH R% 4.2 4,6,7 R1724R1714
Conventional-Install in U ri ht or Pendent Position
10mmXLH R% 4.2 60 56.1mm R1774
15mm Y2" NPT R1/2 5.6 80 56.1mm- 467 R1775
20mm 3/4" NPT R3/o 8.0 115 58.1mm 4,7 R1772
(')LPC Approval up 286°F(141°C)
(2)FM Approval for SSU up to and including 200T(93°C)only.
(3)VdS Approval for Intermediate Response 155T(68°C)only.
2.
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Model F1 Recessed Pendent Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench
2 1/4'NOCE EWl
[57.2—]
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When installed directly into a tee,the escutcheon dimension's
adjustment will be reduced.
Installation Data:
Nominal Sprinkler
Nominal Thread Sprinkler Approval
Orifice Size K Factor Height Organizations Identification
us Metric Numbers (SIN)
15mm "NPT R 5.6 80 2.2" 56mm 1,2,3(2)4,5,7 R1715
" " 20mm "NPT(RYA 8.0 115 2.3" 58mm 1,2,3(2,,4,8 R1712
15mm(4) 11 NPT(Ry,)_ 5.6 80 2.2" 56mm 7
" 20mm 4)
Y,1'NPT(RYJ 8.0 115 2.3" 58mm 7
',(11 mm) "NPT RYz 4.2 60 2.2" 56mm 1,28 R1713
3 " 10mm 11 NPT RYz 2.8 40 2.2" 56mm 1,2,8 R1711 _
10mm R s 4.2 60 56.1 mm 4(3),7 R1714
(2)FM Approval
• Light Hazard—No Limitations.
• Ordinary Hazard—Groups 1 &2,Wet Systems only.
(3)LPC Approval is for 57°C through 93°C ratings.
(4)VdS Approval for Intermediate Response 155°F(68°C)only.
3.
Model F1 Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Position: Upright or Pendent 41
Approval Type: Light Hazard Occupancy
Vertical Sidewall
U.S. Patent No. 6,374,920
Installation Data:
Nominal Sprinkler
Nominal Thread Sprinkler Approval
K Factor Identification
Orifice Size Height Organizations Numbers SIN
US Metric (SIN)
y"(15mm) y"NPT(R}2) 5.6 80 2.2"(56.1mm) 1,2,3,41'),6,8 R1785
LPC Approval is pendent only,57°C through 141°C ratings.
Sprinkler Deflector to
Type Ceiling Distance
Min. - Max.
U ri ht 4"t102mm - 12" 305mm
Pendent 4" 102mm -12" 305mm
Model F1 Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: HSW 1
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
J,/:6 51'5
(5mm-24mm] '.
1 1/4MIN.
T3 .8mm]
2 !;'4" HOLE DIA, 4"-6"
rt/,/8,
[5 7. i3.2mai7 [101.6mm-152-4mm]
CEILING TO
s 112" REDUCER / - DFFLf6'10N
Horizontal Sidewall
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Installation Data:
Nominal Approval Organizations
Sprinkler
Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler
Identification
Orifice I Size Length Light Ordinary Numbers (SIN)
US Metric Hazard Hazard
Yz"(15mm) /z"NPT(RY2) 5.6 80 2.63"(67mm) 1,2,3,5 1,2,5 R1735
Note: UL and ULC Listing permits use with F1 escutcheons, light hazard only.
4.
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Model F1 Extended Coverage Pendent Sprinkler
Deflector: EC Pendent
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Extended Coverage- Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
Nominal Temperature Sprinkler
Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler Approval Ratina Identification
Orifice Size US Metric Height Organizations °F °C Numbers(SIN)
17 " 20mm "NPTR3/A 8.0 115 22" 56mm 1,2,8 135; 155 57;68 R1742 Extended Coverage
15mm "NPT R'/z 5.6 80 2.2" 56mm 1,2,8 135; 155 57;68 R1745 Pendent
COVERAGE AREA
Pressure
Flow Rate Nominal Max. Area
K=8.0 115 K=5.6 80 Width x Length
m L/min psi bar psi bar ft. x ft. m x m
26 98.4 10.6 0,7 21.6 1,5 16 x 16 4.9 x 4.9
33 125.0 17.0 1,2 34.7 2,4 18 x 18 5.5 x 5.5
40 151.4 1 25.0 1,7 51.0 3,5 20 x 20 6.0 x 6.0
Model F1 Recessed Extended Coverage Pendent Sprinkler
Deflector: EC Pendent
Installation Wrench: Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench 2 1/.'HOLE DIA.1
Approval Type: Extended Coverage - Light Hazard Occupancy [572, '
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Extended Coverage
Recessed
r 17FG02A 2 27/32•D/A,
[722--1
When installed directly into a tee,the escutcheon
dimension's adjustment will be reduced.
Installation Data:
Nominal j Temperature Sprinkler
Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler Approval Rating
Orifice Size Height Organizations Identification
US Metric °F °C Numbers (SIN)
'y,"(20mm) Y,"NPTR3/a 8.0 115 2.2" 56mm 1,2,8 135; 155 57;68 R1742
1511 "NPT R''/z 5.6 80 22" 56mm 1,2,8 135; 155 57;68 R1745
COVERAGE AREA
Pressure
Flow Rate Nominal Max. Area
K=8.0 115 K=5.6 80 Width x Length
m L/min psi bar si bar ft. x ft. m x m
26 98.4 10.6 0,7 21.6 1,5 16x16 4.9x4.9
33 125.0 17.0 1,2 34.7 2,4 18 x 18 5.5 x 5.5
40 151.4 25.0 1,7 51.0 3,5 20 x 20 6.0 x 6.0
5.
Model F1 Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: EC-6
Glass Bulb: 3mm 155°F (68°C) Standard, Unless 5mm 135°F (57°C) is Specified
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Extended Coverage— Light Hazard Occupancy
WOF
Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewall
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler Approval Temperature Sprinkler
Orifice Size Height Organizations Ratin Identification
US Metric °F °C Numbers (SIN)
(20mm) %"NPT(R3/4) 8.0 115.3 2.75"(70mm) 1,2,8 135 5mm bulb 57 R1762
155 3mm bulb 68 �
COVERAGE AREA
Max. Area Deflector to
Flow Rate Pressure Width x Length Ceiling Dimensions
Min. - Max.
m L/min psi bar ft. x ft. m x m
36 136.3 20.3 1,4 16 x 22 4.9 x 6.7 4"(102mm)-6"(152mm)
39 147.6 23.8 1,6 16 x 24 4.9 x 7.3 4"(102mm)-6"(152mm)
6.
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Model F1 Recessed Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: EC-6
Glass Bulb: 3mm 155°F (68°C) Only
Installation Wrench: Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Extended Coverage — Light Hazard Occupancy
5186'-�—+i I� 1/8'jJ.zmmJ
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Recessed
Extended Coverage
Horizontal Sidewall RECOMMENDED
WALL HOLE =i 1fi•r;.
1 114'DU (S0.2mm]
r57.2-1 (ll
3/4 A0,LISTMFNT
"'When installed directly into a tee,the escutcheon dimension's
adjustment will be reduced.
Installation Data:
Temperature Sprinkler
Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler Approval RatingIdentification
Orifice Size US Metric Height Organizations of oC Numbers (SIN)
'%Z"(20mm) %" NPT(R3/4) 8.0 115.3 2.75"(70mm) 1,2,8 155 68 R1762
COVERAGE AREA
Max. Area Deflector to Ceiling
Flow Rate Pressure Width x Length Dimensions
Min. -Max.
m L/min psi bar ft.x ft. m x m
36 136.3 20.3 1,4 16 x 22 4.9 x 6.7 4"(102mm)-6"(152mm)
39 147.6 23.8 1,6 16 x 24 4.9 x 7.3 4"(102mm)-6"(152mm))
7.
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Model F1 & F1 Recessed Sprinklers Maintenance
Application The Models F1 and F1 Recessed Sprinklers should
Model F1 and F1 Recessed sprinklers are used in fixed be inspected quarterly and the sprinkler system main-
fire protection systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. tained in accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean sprin-
Care must exercised that the orifice size, temperature rat- klers with soap and water, ammonia or any other
ing, deflector style and sprinkler type are in accordance cleaning fluid. Remove any sprinkler which has been
with the latest published standards of the National Fire Pro- painted (other than factory applied)or damaged in any
tection Association or the approving Authority Having way. A stock of spare sprinklers should be maintained
Jurisdiction. to allow quick replacement of damaged or operated
sprinklers. Prior to installation, sprinklers should be
Installation maintained in the original cartons and packaging until
Model F1 sprinklers are standard response sprinklers in- used to minimize the potential for damage to sprinklers
tended for installation as specified in NFPA 13. They must that would cause improper operation or non-operation.
also be installed with the Model D Sprinkler Wrench specifi-
cally designed by Reliable for use with these sprinklers.
The Model F1 Recessed Sprinklers are to be installed Temperature Ratings
with a maximum recess of 3/4 inch (19mm). The Model F1 Sprinkler Maximum Ambient
Escutcheon illustrated is the only recessed escutcheon to Classification Temperature Temperature Bulb
be used with the Model F1 Pendent and EC Sprinklers.The 'F C of oc Color
use of any other recessed escutcheon will void all approv- Ordinary 135 57 100 38 Orange
als and negate all warranties.When installing Model F1 Re- Ordinary 155 68 100 38 Red
cessed Pendent,EC Pendent,and EC HSW Sprinklers,use Intermediate 175 79 150 66 Yellow
the Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench. Any other type of Intermediate 200 93 150 66 Green
High 286 141 225 107 Blue
wrench may damage these Sprinklers. Extra High 11) 360 182 300 149 Mauve
Glass bulb sprinklers have orange covers to protect the
bulb during the installation process. REMOVE THIS PRO- "Not Available For F1 Recessed
TECTION ONLY AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN HYDRO- Patents: U.S. Patent No. 6,374,920
STATICALLY TESTED AND, WHEN APPLICABLE, THE Applies to Model F1 Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers.
ESCUTCHEONS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. RASCO
wrenches are designed to install sprinklers when covers are Finishes
in place. Standard Finishes
Sprinkler Escutcheon
Bronze Brass
Chrome Chrome
Ordering Information White Polyester Coated"' White Painted
Specify: Special Application Finishes
1. Sprinkler Model Sprinkler Escutcheon
2. Sprinkler Type Bright Brass Bright Brass
3. Orifice Size Black Plated'°' Black Plated
Black Paint""' I Black Paint
4. Deflector Type Off white Off White
Satin Chrome Satin Chrome
5. Temperature Rating: Lead Plated."`
Specify Bulb Size when ordering Wax Coated"'`°'
Wax over Lead
Model F1 EC HSW Sprinkler.
6. Sprinkler Finish ("Other colors and finishes are available on special order.
p Consult factory for details.
7. Escutcheon Finish (where applicable) 200°F(93°C)maximum.
UL and ULC Listed, and NYC Approved Only.
155°F to 200°F(68°C to 93°C)ratings only.
5'286°F(141°C)Sprinklers may be coated for ambient conditions
not exceeding 150°F(661C).
LPC approved for 10mm and 15mm sprinklers only.
The equipment presented in this bulletin is to be installed in accordance with the latest pertinent Standards of the National Fire Protection Association,Fac-
tory 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 80 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
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co.,Inc.
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