Globe GL Series User manual

DEC 2016 GFS-530a (Formerly A-60)
QUICK RESPONSE
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS
GL SERIES DRY TYPE
UPRIGHT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATING/CLASSIFICATION and COLOR CODING
• Water Working Pressure Rating - 175 psi (12 Bars)
• Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34 Bars)
• Maximum low temperature glass bulb rating is -67°F (-55°C)
• Frame - bronze •Deflector - brass •Screw - brass
•Bulb Seat - brass •Spring - nickel alloy •Seal - teflon
•Retainer - brass •Pin - stainless steel
•Torsion Spring - stainless steel •Orifice Insert - brass
• Bulb - glass with alcohol based solution, 3mm size
• 3/4”NPT or 1”NPT •Outer Tube - galvanized steel pipe •Inner Tube - stainless steel
TECHNICAL DATA
• See reverse side for Approvals and Specifications.
• Temperature Ratings -
135°F (57°C), 155°F (68°C), 175°F (79°C)
200°F (93°C), 286°F (141°C)
UPRIGHT
CLASSIFICATION AVAILABLE SPRINKLER
TEMPERATURES BULB COLOR N.F.P.A. MAXIMUM CEILING TEMPERATURE
ORDINARY
INTERMEDIATE
HIGH
135°F/155°F
175°F/200°F
286°F
57°C/68°C
79°C/93°C
141°C
ORANGE/RED
YELLOW/GREEN
BLUE
100°F
150°F
225°F
38°C
66°C
107°C
The Globe Quick Response GLSeries Dry Type Upright Sprinkler is
designedforuseinspecialapplicationssuchasfreezingenvironments.
As an example, they may be efficiently used when connected to a wet
type sprinkler system and extended into an unheated attic space.
The Globe Quick Response GL Series Dry Type Upright Sprinkler
utilizes a 3mm frangible glass ampule as the thermosensitive element.
This provides sprinkler operation approximately six times faster than
ordinary sprinklers. At the ampule's rated temperature, the sprinkler
opens releasing the bulb seat, causing the inner tube assembly to
move, allowing the spring assembly to pivot alongside the inner tube.
At this time, water flows through the sprinkler and is distributed by the
deflector,inanapproveddischargepattern.Itcanbeinstalledwherever
standard spray sprinklers are specified but offers the additional feature
of greatly increased safety to life. Quick Response Sprinklers should
be used advisedly and under the direction of approving authorities
having jurisdiction.
The heart of Globe's GLSeries sprinkler proven actuating assembly
isahermeticallysealedfrangibleglassampulethatcontainsaprecisely
measuredamount offluid. When heat isabsorbed, theliquid withinthe
bulb expands increasing the internal pressure. At the prescribed tem-
perature the internal pressure within the ampule exceeds the strength
oftheglasscausingtheglasstoshatter. Thisresultsinwaterdischarge
which is distributed in an approved pattern.

DEC 2016 GFS-530a (Formerly A-60)
NOTE: METRIC CONVERSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
1FINISHES AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL ORDER.
2cULus LISTED CORROSION RESISTANT WHEN SPECIFIED ON ORDER.
SPECIFICATIONS
APPROVALS
PRINTED U.S.A.
4077 AIRPARK DRIVE, STANDISH, MICHIGAN 48658
FAX [phone]
www.globesprinkler.com
989-846-4583
1-800-248-0278
GLOBE®PRODUCT WARRANTY
Globe agrees to repair or replace any of its own manufactured
products found to be defective in material or workmanship for a
period of one year from date of shipment.
For specific details of our warranty please refer to Price List
Terms and Conditions of Sale (Our Price List).
1SPRINKLERS SHALL BE LIMITEDAS PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA13 AND ANY OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS.
*FM APPROVED 155°F (68°C), 200°F (93°C), AND 286°F (141°C)
LH: LIGHT HAZARD; OH: ORDINARY HAZARD
SIN MODEL NOMINAL
“K” FACTOR THREAD SIZE LENGTH FINISHES
GL5639 5.6 (80 metric) 1”NPT cULus Variable to 48”
FM Variable to 36”
Factory Bronze
Chrome
White Polyester2
Black Polyester1,2
GL5640 5.6 (80 metric) 3/4”NPT
GL8139 8.0 (115 metric) 1”NPT
STYLE SIN
MODEL HAZARD1135°F (57°C) 155°F (68°C) 175°F (79°C) 200°F (93°C) 286°F (141°C) *FM cULus
NYC
DOB
MEA
101-92-E
MIN.
DISTANCE
BETWEEN
SPRINKLERS
Feet (Meters)
MIN.
OPERATING
PRESSURE
psi (Bars)
Upright
GL5639 LH/OH X X X X X X X X
6 (1.8) 12 (0.8)GL5640 LH/OH X X X X X --- X X
GL8139 LH/OH X X X X X --- X X
"B"
4 3/4" MIN. 3/4"NPT
4 1/2" MIN. 1"NPT
1 1/2" MIN. DIA.
HOLE IN CEILING
3" DIA. 3/8"
TOP OF
DEFLECTOR
FACE OF
TEE
FITTING
TEE FITTING
ANSI B16.3 CLASS 155 OR
ANSI 16.4 CLASS 125
CROSS SECTION IMPORTANT INSTALLATION DATA
Globe GL Series Dry Pendent Sprinklers should be
installed in accordance with the requirements set
forth in NFPA 13. These sprinklers are to be installed
using a pipe wrench applied to the outer tube. When
this is not possible, the proper sprinkler head wrench
may be used with extreme care for lengths up to
approximately 18”. Excessive force may distort the
frame thus destroying the unit.
The GL Series Dry Sprinkler must not be installed in a
short radius 90° elbow. When installing in other than an
iron tee, the clearances between the end of the sprin-
kler and fitting should be checked.
When installed in a wet system extending into a
freezing area see chart on Dry Caution Sheet for
minimum exposed barrel length to prevent ice
plugs. Please refer to our Dry Caution Sheet for further
important installation data.
QUICK RESPONSE
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS
GL SERIES DRY TYPE UPRIGHT
ORDERING INFORMATION
•Quantity •Model Number •Style •Orifice •Temperature
•Finishes desired • Quantity - Wrenches - P/N 333010
“B” Dimension - Distance from face of fitting to the top of the
deflector.
SPECIFY