Report F/466401 - 005
1,2)K147 SW 65 Bulletin 148 Rev.D
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am�= ,. Model F1 FR Recessed
Quick Response Extended
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Coverage Sprinklers o
A complete line of UL Listed and FM ApprovedRECEIVED
quick response extended coverage sprinklers
for light hazard applications.
APR 2 2 � �
Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers are approved ` `' /CITY OFT
for installation 4" 12" (102mm 305mm)
below the ceiling. ILDING D:§ �� H
Model F1FR QREC Sprinkler Types
Extended Coverage Pendent � ` _
Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewall Extended Coverage Recessed Extended
• EC-8 Deflector Pendent Coverage Pendent
• EC-9 Deflector
Model Fl FR QREC Recessed Sprinkler Types - .
Recessed Extended Coverage Pendent
Recessed Extended Coverage Horizontal f ;� j /,
Sidewall: -®-- -"
• EC-8 Deflector
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• EC-9 Deflector . �
Approval Organizations
1. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. Recessed Extended
2. Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Extended Coverage Coverage Horizontal Sidewall
3. Factory Mutual Research Corporation Horizontal Sidewall EC 8 EC-8
4. NYC MEA 258-93-E
UL Listing Category
Sprinklers, Automatic & Open ;� '' -` ,
Quick Response Extended Coverage Sprinkler ;;_ 4 r
UL Guide Number
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VNIV ,
Note:Consult appropriate FM Installation Standards
regarding limitations of room size, ceiling height and
minimum wall fire resistance rating. Extended Coverage Recessed Extended
Product Description Horizontal Sidewall EC-9 Coverage Horizontal Sidewall
Reliable Models F1FR QREC and F1FR QREC Recessed EC-9
Sprinklers are quick response sprinklers which combine the structed to provide fast thermal response. The balance of
durability for a standard sprinkler with the attractive low pro- parts are made of brass, copper and beryllium nickel.
file of a decorative sprinkler. The temperature rating of the sprinkler is identified by the
The Models F1FR QREC and F1FR QREC Recessed Auto- color of the glass bulb.
matic Sprinklers utilize a 3.0mm frangible glass bulb. These Application
sprinklers have demonstrated response times in laboratory Quick response sprinklers are used in fixed fire protec-
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tests which are five times faster than standard response tion systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. Care must be !_
sprinklers. This quick response enables these sprinklers to exercised that the orifice size, temperature rating, deflector
apply water to a fire much faster than standard sprinklers of style and sprinkler type are in accordance with the latest
th- sme temperature rating. published standards of the National Fire Protection Asso-
Tha glass bulb consists of an accurately controlled amount ciation or the approving authority having jurisdiction. Quick
o; -,c) sial fluid hermetically sealed inside a precisely manu- response sprinklers are intended for installation as specified
rd:a:red glass capsule. This glass bulb is specially con- in NFPA 13.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
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'., Model F1 FR Quick Response Extended Coverage Pendent Sprinkler
Deflector: EC :
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Quick Response Extended Coverage-Light Hazard Occupancy --
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Installation Data:
"K" Factor Sprinkler _ .' +
Nominal Thread Sprinkler Temperature") Approval Identification
Orifice Size US Metric Length Rating Organizations
Number(SIN)
17/32" 3/4"NPT 8.0 115 2.2" 135°F(57°C) 1,2,3,4 R4842 *kit.:
(20mm) (R3/4) (56.1mm) 155°F(68°C)
Y2" 'h" NPT 5.6 80 2.1" 135°F(57°C )
(15mm) (R1/2) (53.4mm) 155 F(68 C) 1,2,4 R4845 .
(1)FM Approval of pendent sprinkler- 135°F(57°C)only
Model Fl FR Recessed Quick Response Extended Coverage Pendent Sprinkler
Deflector: EC
Installation Wrench: Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Quick Response Extended Coverage-Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread
"K" Factor Sprinkler Temperature['[ Approval(2)
Sprinkler
Identification- Orifice Size US Metric Length Rating Organizations
Number(SIN)
17/32" 3/4" NPT 8.0 115 2.2" 135°F(57°C) 1, 2,3,4 R4842
(20mm) (R3/4) (56.1mm) 155°F(68°C)
1" 1/2"NPT 5.6 80 2.1" 135°F(57°C)
1,2,4 R4845
(15mm) (RY) (53.4mm) 155°F(68°C)
o'FM Approval of recessed sprinkler-135°F(57°C)only.
/2)Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions.
2 1/4"HOLE DIA.
!- [57.75.-]
COVERAGE AREA 5/76 DIA
Pressure,psi(bar) Maximum f [49.2'--] -
Flow Rate Coverage Area
gpm(L/min) K=8.0 K=5.6 Width x Length
(1 15) (80) ( m) - 7 X 3/4 REDUCER
ft.x ft. m X TURN COLLAR �� oR
UNTIL TIGHT 7j' I"X 7/2 REDUCER
AGAINST SPRINKLER
26 (98.4) II
0' (115) 16 x 16 (4.9 x 4.9) WRENCH 8055 _
(0,7) I / FACE OF FITTING TO
�� �� a LING DIMENSION'217 01
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33 (125.0) 34.7 18 x 18 (5.5 x 5.5) 1 � 'Z'(1 _
(1,2) (2,4) ' x. __ I/8..
ADJUSTMENT l2) OD'S \ '- -epi [[3.79.m]
25.0 51.0
40 (151.4) (1,7) (3,5) 20 x 20 (6.0 x 6.0)'3) t 7�➢ 11
(3) 135°F(57°C)only for both Pendent and Recessed Pendent.
2 27/32 DIA.
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Model Fl FR 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
Installation Data:
"K" Factor Sprinkler ;:_- ,
Nominal Thread Sprinkler Approval Temperature
Orifice Size Length Organizations RatingIdentification
US Metric 9 9 Number(SIN) : _
1/2 1/2 NPT 2.8" 135°F (57°C)
(15mm) (R1/2) 5.6 80 (71.1mm) 1, 2,3,4 155°F (68°C) R4865
175°F (79°C)
Model F1 FR Recessed Quick Response Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: EC-8
Installation Wrench: Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Quick Response Extended Coverage-Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread "K" Factor Sprinkler Approval(2) Temperaturet't Sprinkler
Orifice Size US Metric Length Organizations Rating Identification
Number(SIN)
135°F (57°C)
(15mm) '/z(RNPT 5.6 80 (7121mm) 1,2,3,4 155°F (68°C) R4865
175°F (79°C)
("FM Approval of recessed sprinkler - 135°F(57°C)only
'='Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions.
COVERAGE AREA
Flow Rate Pressure Maximum Deflector to Ceiling
gpm(Umin) psi(bar) Coverage Area Dimension
Width x Length Min.-Max.
UL FM UL FM ft.x ft.(m x m) Inches(mm)
26 (98.4) 26 (98.4) 21.4 (1,5) 21.4 (1,5) 16 x 16 (4.9 x 4.9) 4- 12 (102-305)
29 (109.8) 30 (113.6) 26.6 (1,8) 28.5 (2,0) 16 x 18 (4.9 x 5.5) 4- 12 (102-305)
32 (121.1) 33 (125.0) 32.4 (2,2) 34.5 (2,4) 16 x 20 (4.9 x 6.0 4- 12 (102-305)
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Model Fl FR Quick Response Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: EC-9
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Quick Response Extended Coverage-Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread "K" Factor Sprinkler Approval(2) Temperature Sprinkler
Identification rOrifice Size US Metric Length Organizations Rating
Number(SIN) - I
7/32" 3/a" NPT 2.85 135°F (57°C)
(20mm) (RN) 8.0 115 (72.4mm) 1,2,3,4 155°F (68°C) R4862
175°F (78°C)
Model Fl FR Quick Response Extended Coverage Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: EC-9
Installation Wrench: Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench
Approval Type: Quick Response Extended Coverage-Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
COVERAGE AREA
Flow Rate Pressure Maximum Deflector to Ceiling E
gpm(L/min) psi(bar) Coverage Area Temperature Approval(2) Dimension
UL FM UL FM Width x Length Ratingo> Organizations Min.-Max.
ft.x ft.(m x m) Inches(mm)
26 (98.4) - 10.6 (0,7) - 16x16 (4.9x4.9) 6-12 (153-305)
29 (109.8) 32 (121.1) 13.1 (0,9) 16.0 (1,1) 16x16 (4.9x4.9) 135°F (57°C) 4 12 (102 305)
' 29 (109.8) 36 (136.3) 13.1 (0,9) 20.2 (1,4) 16 x 18 (4.9 x 5.5) 155°F (68°C) 1,2,3,4 4-12 (102-305)
32 (121.1) 40 (151.4) 16.0 (1,1) 25.0 (1,7) 16x20 (4.9x6.0) 4-12 (102-305)
36 (136.3) 44 (166.6) 20.2 (1,4) 30.2 (2,1) 16x22 (4.9x6.7) 175°F (78°C) 4-12 (102-305)
. 39 (147.6) 48 (181.7) 23.8 (1,6) 36.0 (2,5) 16x24 (4.9x7.3) 4-12 (102-305)
33(124.9) 17.0(1,2) 18 x 18(5.5 x 5.5) 135°F (57°C) 4- 12(102-305)
39(147.6) 23.8(1,6) 14 x 26(4.3 x 7.9) 135°F (57°C) 4-6(102- 153)
40(151.4) 25.0(1,7) 18 x 22(5.5 x 6.7) 135°F (57°C) 4- 12(102-305)
46(174.1) 33.1 (2,25) 14 x 26(4.3 x 7.9) 135°F (57°C) 1,2 6- 12(153-305)
33(124.9) 17.0(1,2) 18 x 18(5.5 x 5.5) 155°F (68°C) 4-12(102-305)
40(151.4) 25.0(1,7) 18 x 22(5.5 x 6.7) 155°F (68°C) 4- 12(102-305)
46(174.1) 33.1 (2,25) 14 x 26(4.3 x 7.9) 155°F (68°C) 6- 12(153-305)
(1'FM Approval of recessed sprinkler- 135°F only.
(2)Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions.
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FACE OF FITONG TOM
CEILING DIMENSION I F7".
\` `\ 4"TO 12"
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N- TURN SPRING COLLAR
_ , UNTIL TIGHT AGAINST
SPRINKLER WRENCH
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• OlA IN , 2 27/32"ON
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-RECOMMENDED \\ALL HOLE \l 1..__..A.(2)
2 7/4 DIAMETERn\V
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ADJUSTMENT(2) 159FG0214BFG02
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I`- :ddel F1 FR & F1FR Recessed Quick Response Extended Coverage Sprinklers
• Installation Finishest'>
Qui response sprinkler are intended for installation as Standard Finishes
,;:ecif ed in NEPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and stan-
u reponse sprinklers should not be intermixed. Sprinkler(2) Escutcheon
i-e Model F1FR Recessed QREC Sprinklers are to be in- Bronze Brass
,' liar
:Is :Mown. The Model Fl or F2 Escutcheons illustrat- Chrome Plated Chrome Plated
ore r he only recessed escutcheons to be used with the White Polyester Coated White Painted
Model Fl FR Sprinklers. The use of any other recessed es- Special Application Finishes
cutcheon will void all approvals and negate all warranties. Sprinkler(2) Escutcheon •
When installing Model F1FR QREC Sprinklers, use the Bright Brass Bright Brass
Model D Sprinkler Wrench. When installing Model F1FR Black Plating Black Plating
QREC Recessed Pendent or Sidewall Sprinklers, use the Black Paint Black Paint
Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench. Any y other type of wrench Off WhiteSatin Off White
may damage these sprinklers. Chrome Satin Chrome
Glass bulb sprinklers have orange bulb protectors to 1'>Other colors and finishes are available on special order. Consult
minimize bulb damage during shipping, handling and in- factory for details.
stallation. REMOVE THIS PROTECTION AT THE TIME THE (2)FM Approval limited to bronze,bright and satin chrome plated,
SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS PLACED IN SERVICE FOR FIRE and polyester coated only.
PROTECTION. Removal of the protectors before this time
may leave the bulb vulnerable to damage. RASCO wrench- Escutcheon Data
es are designed to install sprinklers when covers are in Escutcheon „A„ Face of Fitting
place. REMOVE PROTECTORS BY UNDOING THE CLASP Model Approvals Adjustment Dimension to Ceiling or
BY HAND. DO NOT USE TOOLS TO REMOVE THE PRO- Wall Dimension
3!a"(19mm)>'> 3/16'(5mm)-
TECTORS. F1 1,2,4 3/4"(19mm) 13/e"(35mm)>2> 5h6"(24mm)
Maintenance 1" (25mm)1'> 3/,6'(5mm)-
The Models F1 FR QREC and F1FR QREC Recessed F2 1,2,3,4 1/2" (13mm) 19/16' (40mm)2> "',6'(18mm)
Sprinklers should be inspected quarterly and the sprin- >'"EC Pendent
kler system maintained in accordance with NFPA 25. Do (2)EC HSW
not clean sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia or any
. other cleaning fluids. Remove dust by using a soft brush or Ordering Information
gentle vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler which has been Specify:
painted(other than factory applied)or damaged in any way. 1. Sprinkler Model
A stock of spare sprinklers should be maintained to allow 2. Sprinkler Type
quick replacement of damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior 3. Orifice Size
to installation, sprinklers should be maintained in the original 4. Deflector Type
cartons and packaging until used to minimize the potential 5. Temperature Rating
for damage to sprinklers that would cause improper opera- 6. Sprinkler Finish
tion or non-operation. 7. Escutcheon Type
8. Escutcheon Finish (where applicable)
Temperature Ratings
Sprinkler Maximum Note: When Model F1 FR Recessed sprinklers are or-
^l:3ssification Rating Ambient Temp. Bulb dered, the sprinklers and escutcheons are pack-
,F °C of ,C Color aged separately.
Ordinary 135 57 100 38 Orange
Ordinary 155 68 100 38 Red
Intermediate 175 79 150 66 Yellow
Sprinkler Types
Extended Coverage Pendent
Extended Coverage Sidewall
• EC-8 HSW Deflector
• EC-9 HSW Deflector
• f3.ecessed Extended Coverage Pendent
.�:cced Extended Coverage Sidewall
• EC-8 HSW Deflector
• tC;-.`:- HSW Deflector
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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 gaugesldentification signs
• Electrical sprinkler alarm switches • Fire department connection
• Water flow detectors
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.
Productsmanufactured 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.
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