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A complete line of UL Listed and FM Approved
quick response extended coverage sprinklers -�.,
for light hazard applications. s
Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers are approved ' '
for installation 4"to 12"(102mm-305mm) ilk. r . -� 1
Model Fl FR56 QREC Sprinkler Types
Pendent Extended Coverage Recessed Extended
Horizontal Sidewall EC-8 Pendent Coverage Pendent F1/F2
Model Fl FR56 QREC Recessed Sprinkler Typesy � .�>'z -- : =;
Recessed Extended Coverage Pendent F1/F2/FP - _ �`. _
Recessed Extended coverage Horizontal Sidewall 4.
Model Fl FR56 QREC Concealed =f
Extended Coverage Pendent i 7'
Approval Organizations
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and Extended Coverage Extended Coverage
Certified for Canada ) Pendent Concealed Horizontal Sidewall EC-8
2. Factory Mutual Approvalsvats (FM)
UL Listing Category
Sprinklers, Automatic& Open ~ '
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Quick Response Extended Coverage Sprinkler(VNIV) -
Product Description A; -t .
Reliable Models F1FR56 QREC and F1FR56 QREC Re-
cessed Sprinklers are quick response sprinklers which
combine the durability for a standard sprinkler with the at- Recessed Extended
tractive low profile of a decorative sprinkler. Coverage Horizontal
The Models F1FR56 QREC and Fl FR56 QREC Recessed Sidewall EC-8
Automatic Sprinklers utilize a 3.0mm frangible glass bulb.
These sprinklers have demonstrated response times in When the ceiling temperature rises, the solder holding
laboratory tests which are five times faster than standard the cover plate melts,allowing the release of this part and
response sprinklers. This quick response enables these thus exposing the Model Fl FR56 QREC sprinkler inside to
sprinklers to apply water to a fire much faster than stan the rising ambient temperature.
dard sprinklers of the same temperature rating. The Temperature rating of the sprinkler identified by the
Model Fl FR56 QREC Quick Response Extended Cover- color of the glass bulb.
age Concealed Sprinkler is an attractive, low profile con- The glass bulb consists of an accurately controlled
cealed sprinkler assembly. This sprinkler assembly uti- amount of special fluid hermetically sealed inside a pre-
lizes a Model Fl FR56 QREC pendent sprinkler in a Model cisely manufactured glass capsule.This glass bulb is spe-
CCP cup and push-on thread-off cover plate assembly. cially constructed to provide fast thermal response.
The cup is securely factory threaded on the sprinkler's in- Application
let end. The assembly is shipped with a protective cap. Quick response sprinklers are used in fixed fire protection
The sprinkler and cup are easily installed into the sprinkler systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. Care must be exer-
fitting using the Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench. The cover cised that the orifice size, temperature rating, deflector style
plate assembly is attached to the sprinkler cup using a and sprinkler type are in accordance with the latest published
flexible tooth threaded engagement. The cover plate is standards of the National Fire Protection Association or the ap-
attached to the skirt using 135°F(57°C)ordinary tempera- proving authority having jurisdiction.Quick response sprinklers
ture classification solder, are intended for installation as specified in NFPA 13.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Model F1 FR5& Quick Response Extended Coverage Pendent Sprinkler
Deflector: EC
• Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Quick Response Extended Coverage- Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
t M
Nominal Thread "K"Factor Sprinkler Approval Temperature Sprinkler
Orifice Size US ® Length Organizations Rating
Identification
MP
/2" '/z"NPT �� Numbers(SIN)
(15mm) (R1/2) 5.6 80 2.25" 135
(57mm) 155III
Table 1
Covera+e Area
Flow Pressure Max.Area
Rate psi(bar) Width x Len.th
gpm Umin K=5.6(80) ®®
26 98.4 21.6 (1,5) 16 x 16 4.9 x 4,9
33 125.0 34.7 (2,4)
40 151.4 18 x 18 5.5 x 5.5
51.0 (3,5) 20 x 20 6.0 x 6.011/
(1)135°F(57°C)only.
Model F1 FR56 Recessed Quick Response Extended Coverage PendSprinkler
Deflector: EC Pendent S p r
Installation Wrench: Model GFR2 Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Quick Response Extended Coverage- Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread "K"Factor Sprinkler Approval Temperature Sprinkler
Orifice Sizeimi Length Organizations Rating Identification
''/2" Yz"NPT Numbers(SIN)
(15mm) (R1/2) ® 2.25" 135 57
80
(57mm)
(')See table 1 for Coverage Area. 155 68
2 1/4"HOLE DIA.
[57.1HOLE 2 5/6"DIA. [66.7mmJ
1 15/16"DIA HOLE IN CE/LING
[49.21mm) 2 5/16"OIA. (5@.JmmJ
r- CUP
= -±.:7..__�
r _
TURN COLLAR _ 1"X 3/4"REDUCER
UNTIL TIGHT T OR _____ - i"X 1/2"REDUCER
AGAINST SPRINKLER 1"X 1/2"REDUCER r -I
WRENCH BOSS _ 1
1 1 %
I .•..•w_ 1 FACE OF F/TT/NG TO \ /
�i/,; __--_ .- CEILING DIMENSION(2)
���� � CEILING Lr -- J
ADJUSTMENT(V(z) p, 1/@" -_- _
[ 7Bmm]
FACE OF FITTINGANN
�\ ,\ TIF-=-_r ITO FACE OF CEILING
\\\ DIMENSION
7•
It
A"`2' 1%%
ADJUSTMENT 11
A,(z)
2 27/32 DIA. ••-
[72.23mmJ 028FG01A -•, 028202A
Model F1FR56(REC Ft/F2
Model F1FR56 OREC FP
Fig, 1
11)When installed directly into a tee, the escutcheon adjustment Fig. 2
will be reduced.
(21 Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions.
2.
Model F1 FR56 Quick Response Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: EC-8
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Quick Response Extended Coverage-Light Hazard Occupancy
t Installation Data:
Nominal Thread "K"Factor S rinkler ApprovalSprinkler
p Temperature Identification
Orifice Size US Metric Length Organizations Rating • �f
Number(SIN) ;
Model Fl FR56 Quick Response Extended Coverage Concealed Pendent Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Quick Response Extended Coverage- Light Hazard Occupancy
Technical Data:
1 Nominal Thread "K"Factor Approval Sprinkler
Orifice Size US Metric Organizations Identification
Number(SIN)
1/2" 1/2" 5.6 80 1 RA2845
(15mm) (R1/2)
Thread Model Temp.Rating Max.Ceiling Bulb
Size Sprinkler Cover Temp. Color
1/2"NPT F1FR 135°F 135°F 100°F
(R1/2) QREC 57°C 57°C 38°C Orange
1/2"NPT F1FR 155°F 135°C 100°F
(R1/2) QREC _ 68°C 57°C 38°C Red
Coverage Area
Flow Rate Pressure Max.Enclosure Area
psi(bar) Width x Length
gpm(Urn) K=5.6(80) ft.x ft.(m x m)
26(98.4) 21.6(1,5) 16 x 16(4.9 x 4.9)
33(125.0) 34.7(2,4) 18 x 18(5.5 x 5.5)
40(151.4) _ 51.0(3,5) 20 x 20(1)(6.0 x 6.0)/1I
(1)135°F(57°C)Only
Note: 1 bar= 100 kPa
1"x 1/2"REDUCING
TEE OR ELBOW TEE OR ELBOEWUCING
fF-
---_� _ r-�' 2 5/8"D/A. --'"--'"-.1 __� r-"'- 2 5/5"DIA.
2 5/16"D/A - _ HOLE IN CEILING 2 5/16"0/4 - - - HOLE IN CEILING
CUP -__ -' 6.emsosnimni. ( UP tones
1 1/2"MAXMAX.
FACE Of FITTING i _ 1 1/2"MAX.
TO FACE OF CE/LING i:.� FACE OF FITTING
TT:Ti i i i, DIMENSION _ "� _ TO FACE OF CEILING
555 5„5 DIMEISION
CEILING .. '%% _%.'2,___i_ CEILING •• 'ai"..i
1/2"MAX. .-----=�-- 15/16" 5/16"MAX. '---.. 3/4"
COVER ADJUSTMENT COVER ADJUSTMENT
COVER PLATE— COVER PLATE— t
ASSEMBLY 3 5/16"DIA. f ASSEMBLY 3 5/16"DIA.
SPRINKLER / SPRINKLER—/
1/2" ADJUSTMENT wore, 5/16" ADJUSTMENT wo.m:
Fig.4 Fig. 5
Installation Aid:
A protective cap is included for use during installation.
Installation
Quick response sprinkler are intended for installation as Model F1FR56 QREC Concealed Sprinklers use 135°F
specified in NFPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and Stan- (57°C)or 155°F(68°C)Model Fl FR QREC Pendent Sprin-
dard response sprinklers should not be intermixed. klers with a threaded Model CCP cup which is factory at-
The Model Fl FR56 Recessed QREC Sprinklers are to be tached to the sprinkler.The assembly is completed by the
installed as shown. The Model Fl or F2 Escutcheons il- installation of the attractive, low profile, 135°F(57°C)rated
lustrated are the only recessed escutcheons to be used cover plate assembly. The cover plate and sprinkler cup
with the Model Fl FR56 EC Sprinklers.The use of any other are joined using a flexible tooth threaded engagement. A
recessed escutcheon will void all approvals and negate all choice of two cover plate assemblies provides either 1/2"
warranties. (13mm)or 5/8"(8mm)of cover adjustment.
S When installing Model Fl FR56 QREC Sprinklers,use the Do not install these sprinklers in ceilings which have pos-
Model D Sprinkler Wrench. When installing Model F1FR itive pressure in the space above,
QREC Recessed Pendent or Sidewall Sprinklers, use the The sprinkler cup is factory attached to the Model F1FR56
Model GFR2 Sprinkler Wrench. Any other type of wrench QREC Sprinkler.A Teflon"-based thread sealant should be
may damage these sprinklers. applied to the sprinkler threads only.
*DuPont Registered Trademark.
4.
Escutcheon Data:
After a 25/8 (67mm) inch diameter hole is cut in the ceil- Face of Fitting
Escutcheon A°
ing, the sprinkler is easily installed with the Model RC1 Model Adjustment
Dimension to ceiling
Wrench. When installing a sprinkler, the protective cap Wall Dimension
•
is removed and the wrench is positioned into the sprin- Fl Max Recessed 11/2"(38.1m n) 3/16"-15/,6"
Min Recessed 3/4'(19.1mm)(2) (5m-24mm)
kler/cup assembly until the two wrench faces engage the Max Recessed 11/2"(38.1mm)(1) 3/,6"-11/16"
wrenching flats on the Model F1FR56 QREC Sprinkler. F2 Min Recessed 1"(25mm)(2) (5m-17mm)
The sprinkler is then tightened into the pipe fitting. When FP Push-on/ Max Recessed 7/16"(11mm) 11/2"(38.1mm)
inserting or removing the wrench from the sprinkler/cup Thread-off Min Recessed 5/16"(24mm) 1"(25mm)
assembly, care should be taken to prevent damage to f2 EC Pendent.
the sprinkler. DO NOT WRENCH ON ANY OTHER PART EC HSW.
OF THE SPRINKLER. The cover plate assembly is then Temperature Rating
pressed into the cup. Final adjustment is made by turning Maximum
the cover plate until the skirt flange makes full contact with Sprinkler Ambient Bulb
g Classification Temperature
the ceiling surface. Cover plate removal requires turning in Temperature Color
the counter clockwise direction. °F °C °F °C
After installation, inspect all sprinklers to ensure that Ordinary 135 57 100 38 Orange
Ordinary 155 68 100 38 Red
there is a gap between the cover plate and ceiling and
that the four cup slots are open and free from any air flow
impediment to the space above. Maximum Working Pressure
Concealed cover plate/cup assemblies are listed only 175 psi (12 bar)
for use with specific sprinklers. The use of any other con 100/o Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar)
cealed cover plate/cup assembly with the Model Fl FR56 Finishes(1)
QREC Pendent Sprinkler or the use of the Model CCP con- Standard Finishes
cealed cover plate assembly on any sprinkler with which Sprinkler(2) Escutcheon Coverplate
it is not specifically listed may prevent good fire protection Bronze Brass
and will void all guarantees, warranties, listings and ap- Chrome Plated Chrome Plated Chrome
White&Black Polyester Coated(3) White Painted White
provals, Special Application Finishes
Glass bulb sprinklers have orange bulb protectors to Sprinkler(2) Escutcheon Coverplate
minimize bulb damage during shipping, handling and Electroless
installation. REMOVE THIS PROTECTION AT THE TIME Electroless Nickel Nickel PTFE
THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS PLACED IN SERVICE FOR PTFE(Teflon®)*(3)
Bright Brass (Teflon®)* Bright Brass
FIRE PROTECTION. Removal of the protectors before this Black Plated Bright Brass Black Plating
time may leave the bulb vulnerable to damage. RASCO Black Paint Black Plated Black Paint
wrenches are designed to install sprinklers when covers Off White Black Paint Off White
Chrome Dull Off White
are in place. REMOVE PROTECTORS BY UNDOING THE Chrome Dull
CLASP BY HAND. DO NOT USE TOOLS TO REMOVE (1)Other colors and finishes are available on special order.Consult factory
THE PROTECTORS. for details.
(2)FM Approvals limited to Bronze, Bright Brass, Satin Chrome Plated,
Maintenance Black Plated and Polyester Coated.
The Models F1FR56 QREC and F1FR56 QREC Re- (3)cULus Listed Corrosion Resistant Sprinkler.
cessed Sprinklers should be inspected quarterly and the Note:Paint or any other coating applied over the factory finish will void
sprinkler system maintained in accordance with NFPA approvals and waranties.
25. Do not clean sprinklers with soap and water, ammo- Ordering Information
nia or any other cleaning fluids, Remove dust by using Specify:
a soft brush or gentle vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler 1. Sprinkler Model
which has been painted (other than factory applied) or 2. Sprinkler Type
damaged in any way. A stock of spare sprinklers should 3. Orifice Size
be maintained to allow quick replacement of damaged or 4. Deflector Type
operated sprinklers. Prior to installation, sprinklers should 5. Temperature Rating
be maintained in the original cartons and packaging until 6. Sprinkler Finish
• used to minimize the potential for damage to sprinklers 7. Escutcheon Finish (where applicable)
that would cause improper operation or non-operation. 8. Coverplate Finish(where applicable)
9. Coverplate Finish(where aplicable)
10. Coverplate Adjustment
11. Coverplate Thread Size
12. Coverplate Temperature Rating
Note: When Model F1FR56 QREC Recessed sprinklers are ordered,
the sprinklers, escutcheons and coverplates are packaged
*DuPont Registered Trademark separately.
5.
Reliable1 . 1For 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
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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.
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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