Report (ft S Bulletin 120 Rev. I
oModel G/F1 ET-
Relimable Recessed
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Features FEE 2 7 2018
1 . Highly decorative and adjustable CITY U.'. _I IGA D
recessed pendent sprinkler. BUILDING DiVllf .
2. Rapid and easy installation.
3. Compensating angular ceiling
alignment
4. /" (19mm) Adjustment to flush pendent
position. '` emov,
5. 1 (13mm) Adjustment for recessed
position with 1/4" (6mm) minimum
recess. ti >
6. Various finishes available to match any
decor.
Listings and Approvals
1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
2. Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada(ULC)
3. NYC BS&A No. 587-75-SA
4. Loss Prevention Council (LPC, UK)
•XLH, OHI and OHII Occupancies Only
5. Verband der Sachversicherer(VdS, Germany)
Note:Unless otherwise indicated,approvals are ordinary
hazard without limitations.Small orifice sprinklers are lira- The impressively large adjustment in the escutcheon
ited to light hazard occupancies. eliminates the expense of re-cutting drop nipples as is
necessary with the non-adjustable pendent sprinklers.
Product DescriptionThis recessed sprinkler's small profile does not disrupt
the overhead aesthetics, and yet one glance upward
Attractively versatile is the description for the Reliable gives visual assurance of the finest in fire protection and
Model G/F1 Recessed Automatic Sprinkler. The Model decorative appearance of an automatic sprinkler system.
G/F1 Recessed Sprinkler facilitates a rapid and perfect The Reliable Model G Automatic Sprinkler is the heart of
installation. When this sprinkler is used in place of any the Model G/F1 Recessed Sprinkler.This sprinkler utilizes
standard pendent sprinkler a more attractive and easier the center strut solder in compression principle of con-
installation is the result. struction. The fusible alloy, captured in the cylinder of a
The Model G/F1 Recessed escutcheon is highly ad- small solder capsule by a stainless steel ball, acts as the
justable. The two piece construction makes field instal- trigger of the sprinkler. When the fusible alloys melts, the
lation a very easy and rapid task. The escutcheon collar sprinkler's operating parts spring free from the sprinkler
threads onto the sprinkler inlet end and the sprinkler and clearing the waterway and allowing the deflector to dis-
collar are easily installed into the drop nipple using the tribute the discharging water.
Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench. The escutcheon sleeve is Reliable sprinklers should be installed in accordance
then simply pushed onto the collar after the ceiling panels with the standards of the government body or Authority
are installed. This also allows the ceiling panels to later Having Jurisdiction. The sprinklers must also be installed
be removed without shutting down the sprinkler system with the Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench, specifically de-
protection, thus facilitating maintenance of above ceiling signed by Reliable for use with these sprinklers.
services.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Installation Data:
Nominal Sprinkler
Orifice Size K Factor Thread Height Approvals Identification
Number
US Metric (SIN)
1/2(15mm) 5.6 80 '/2"NPT(R'/2) 2'/e"(73mm) UL,ULC,BS&A,LPC UK,VdS R1015
'/,6'(11mm) 4.2 60 1/2"NPT(R 1/2) 278"(73mm) UL,ULC,BS&A, R1013
3/B"(9.5mm) 2.8 40 '/2"NPT(R 1/2) 27/8"(73mm) UL,ULC,BS&A, R1011
17/32"(13.5mm) 8.0 115 3A"NPT(R3/A) 215/16"(74.5mm) UL,ULC R1017
10mm 4.2 60 R 3/8" 73mm VdS R1014
Standard Finishes Ordering Information
Sprinkler Escutcheon 1. Temperature rating
2. Sprinkler finish
Bronze Brass Plated 3. Escutcheon finish
Chrome Plated Chrome Plated
White Polyester Coated' White Painted 4. Orifice size
(1) Only frame and deflector are coated, operating parts are chrome 5. Inlet thread
plated.UL Listed and BS&A Approved only.
Note: Sprinkler and escutcheon are packaged sepa-
rately. Other finishes and colors are available on special
order, consult factory for details.
Temperature Ratings
Sprinkler Frame Maximum
Classification Temperature Color Ambient Temperature
°F °C (As Required) °F °C
Ordinary 135 57 Uncolored 100 38
Ordinary 165 74 Uncolored 100 38
Intermediate 212 100 White 150 66
Maintenance I I5/16•D14-
Model G/F1 Recessed Sprinklers® should be L _ _ ,
inspected and the sprinkler system maintained l'T , ,
in accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean sprin- TURN COLLAR UNTIL �� REDUCER
TIGHT AGAINST SPRINKLER i
klers with soap and water, ammonia or any other WRENCH BOSS. I )
cleaning fluids. Remove any sprinkler that has " 2I/<•DM
been painted (other than factory applied) or a RECOMMENDED
_� CEILING NDE 041.
damaged in any way. A stock of spare sprinklers E%%%%%;
should be maintained to allow quick replace- -- iJJJ - �,� I�,
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ment of damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior /B AOT3/4 ENT(2) _1 5/I6
to installation, sprinklers should be maintained in I '-bpi.--.111 1_ ��
the original cartons and packaging to minimize
the potential for damage to sprinklers that would
cause improper operation or non-operation. "!'6•r" u
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(2)A recessed sprinkler installed directly into a tee reduces
the adjustment of the escutcheon.
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.
Manufactured by
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