Report T-05 2--a3 _ oc -r
I Oc Sly 44 in 014 Rev. D
Model Fl FR Series
e i"a b e® Quick Response o W
Standard Spray
Model Fl FR 56 Sprinkler Types
Standard Upright f" -
Standard Pendent 'f
WIN
Conventional
Vertical Sidewall
46)
Horizontal Sidewall
Model Fl FR 56 Recessed Sprinkler Types
Standard Pendent/F1/F2/FP Upright Pendent
Horizontal Sidewall
y. t
Model Fl FR 56 Concealed Sprinkler Types
Standard Pendent
Listing & Approvals
1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Certified for
Canada(cULus). •
2. Factory Mutual Approvals(FM) Vertical Sidewall Conventional
3. Loss Prevention Council (LPCB, UK)
4. VdS Schadenverhutung GmbH
UL Listing Category
Sprinklers,Automatic&Open(VNIV)
Quick Response Sprinkler 4 •
Product Description
Reliable Models F1FR Series Sprinklers are quick re-
sponse sprinklers which combine the durability of a stan- Horizontal Sidewall Recessed
dard sprinkler with the attractive low profile of a decorative Pendent/F1/F2
sprinkler.
The Models F1FR Series Recessed automatic sprinklers
utilize a 3.0 mm frangible glass bulb.These sprinklers have
demonstrated response times in laboratory tests which _k.
are five to ten times faster than standard response sprin try" /a
klers. This quick response enables the Model F1FR Series
sprinklers to apply water to a fire much faster than standard Ci;
sprinklers of the same temperature rating.
The glass bulb consists of an accurately controlled amount Recessed Recessed
of special fluid hermetically sealed inside a precisely manu Horizontal Sidewall Pendent/FP
factured glass capsule. This glass bulb is specially con-
structed to provide fast thermal response.
Application
At normal temperatures, the glass bulb contains the fluid
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-
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-
dard response sprinklers should not be intermixed.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Model Fl FR Quick Response Upright, Pendent & Conventional Sprinklers
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread Nominal K Factor Sprinkler Approval Sprinkler identification Number
Orifice Size Height Organization t--- (SIN)
' US Metric Upright 1 Pendent
Standard-Upright(SSU)and pendent Deflectors Marked to Indicate Position
1/2"(15mm) 1/2"NPT(RY2) 5.6 L 80 2.25"(57mm) j 1,2,3,4 RA14251 RA1414 '
Conventional-Install in Upright or Pendent Position
15mm.' t/2"NPT(R'/2) 5.6 � 80 57mm 3,4 RA 1475
("cULus listed corrosion resistant(Polyester coated)sprinkler.
(2)Polyester coated FM approved sprinkler.
�m
. 'ilk'Y
1
i
-' 3, �-
Upright Pendent Conventional
Model Fl FR 56 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)
'h"(15mm) 1/2"NPT(R'/2) 5.6 80 2.25"(57mm) RA1414
"' Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions.
—2 5/3"DIA f65.7mmj
'"----2 I/4 FOSE D6.. HOLE AM CEILING
(57.2 J
I 15/16"ON
2 s/16'MIL(58.7mm.1
CUP
...— (49.2mmj _
__1-3 _J L--__._---_J
r
4 I"X 4/2-REDUCER I I T.X I/2"REDUCER
li
TURN COLLAR --- -I' T
SUR l
WRENCN BOSS \ I / 1 (
Ir-11
l /
U. .N—=-.‘�!7 FACE Of MING TO('I CEILING �� _
q M(II �� --,,I...,-,,--A ,���i, (YYHG DIMENSION11111F11111
��.7(' FACE OF F/T7/NG
hi sire f ®« i TO FACE OF CE/LINE
Joy-
..! I iii (I/B- t •.' li.•
DIMENSION
II illi
AawsnuENrp1 ��.11E / .A.0)
2 27/32-.Obi OI/FI I .---.:..•:-_...
. - (72.1) B,•t£f,OT
(I)REFER TO Fl Jr F2 ESCUFCIEON OITA TAWE FOR APPROVALS AND DIMENSIONS. (I)REFER 10 IP ESCUILYEON DATA TABLE FOR APPROVALS AND DIMENSIONS.
Model F1FR 56/F1 or F2 Model F1FR 56/FP
i