Globe GL4231 User manual

DEC 2016 GFS-330 (Formerly A-4)
RESIDENTIAL
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS
MODEL GL4231
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL
RECESSED HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
RESIDENTIAL
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL
RESIDENTIAL
RECESSED
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL
TECHNICAL DATA
• See reverse side for Approvals and Specifications.
• Temperature Rating - 155°F (68°C), 175°F (79°C)
• 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
• Lodgement Wire - stainless steel •Bulb seat - copper
• Spring - nickel alloy •Seal - teflon
• Bulb - glass with alcohol based solution, 3mm size
• Escutcheon Assembly - steel
SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATING/CLASSIFICATION and COLOR CODING
CLASSIFICATION BULB COLOR
ORDINARY 155°F 68°C RED 100°F 38°C
INTERMEDIATE 175°F 79°C YELLOW 150°F 66°C
AVAILABLE SPRINKLER
TEMPERATURES N.F.P.A. MAXIMUM CEILING TEMPERATURE
The Globe Model GL4231 Residential Horizontal Sidewall
Sprinklers have a durable design which utilizes a 3mm frangible
glass ampule as the thermosensitive element. They feature econ-
omy, aesthetics and low flow.
The combination of the 3mm frangible glass ampule and specially
designed deflector make the Model GL4231 Sprinklers the ultimate
in life safety and fire control. These Globe Horizontal Sidewall and
Recessed Horizontal Sidewall Residential Sprinklers have met the
strict requirements of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. as described
in the UL Standard for Residential Sprinklers for Fire Protection
Service, UL 1626, and should be used accordingly. These sprin-
klers should also be installed in accordance with the appropriate
NFPA Standard 13, 13D or 13R and under the direction of the ap-
proving authorities having jurisdiction.
The heart of Globe's Model GL4231 sprinklers proven actuating
assembly is a hermetically sealed frangible glass ampule that con-
tainsaprecisely measuredamountoffluid. When heatisabsorbed,
theliquidwithinthebulbexpandsincreasingtheinternalpressure.At
the prescribed temperature the internal pressure within the ampule
exceeds the strength of the glass causing the glass to shatter. This
resultsinwaterdischargewhichisdistributedinanapprovedpattern.
The sprinkler and escutcheon are not factory assembled.
Assembly is done in the field.

DEC 2016 GFS-330 (Formerly A-4)
NOTE: METRIC CONVERSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
1FINISHES AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL ORDER.
2AVAILABLE AS cULus LISTED CORROSION RESISTANT WHEN SPECIFIED ON ORDER.
SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS
INSTALLATION DATA FOR FLAT AND SLOPED CEILINGS**
WALL
CEILING
RETAINER
CUP
1 29/32" DIA.
2" MIN. DIA.
HOLE IN CEILING
2 15/16" DIA.
4" MIN.
6" MAX.
1" MIN.
1 3/4" MAX.
1/8"
1/8" MIN.
5/8" MAX. - 1/2" ADJ.
7/8" MAX. - 3/4" ADJ.
1" x 1/2" REDUCER
CROSS SECTION ORDERING INFORMATION
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).
• Quantity •Model Number •Style
• Orifice •Temperature •Finishes desired
• Quantity - Wrenches - P/N 325390
• Quantity - Recessed Wrenches - P/N 327102
• Quantity - Protective Caps - P/N 327109-CAP (Friction
Fit Recessed)
1/2” OR 3/4” ADJUSTMENT RECESSED
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL
SPECIFY
RESIDENTIAL
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS
MODEL GL4231
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL
RECESSED HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL
NOTE: METRIC CONVERSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
WHEN THESE SPRINKLERSARE USED IN NFPA 13 SYSTEMS,A 0.1 DESIGN DENSITY MINIMUM SHALL BE UTILIZED.
REFER TO PAGE 2 OF GLOBE’S RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER INSTALLATION GUIDE (BULLETIN R.S.I.G.) FOR NFPA 13DAND 13R REQUIREMENTS.
FOR COVERAGE AREA DIMENSIONS LESS THAN OR BETWEEN THOSE INDICATED, USE THE MINIMUM REQUIRED FLOW FOR THE NEXT HIGHEST
COVERAGE AREA FOR WHICH HYDRAULIC DESIGN CRITERIAARE STATED.
THE LENGTH x WIDTH REFERS TO THE BACKWALL WHERE THE SPRINKLER IS LOCATED (WIDTH) x HORIZONTAL THROW OF THE SPRINKLER (LENGTH).
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3
SIN
MODEL NOMINAL “K” FACTOR THREAD SIZE LENGTH FINISHES cULus CE NYC - DOB MEA 101-92-E
GL4231 4.2 ( 60 metric) 1/2”NPT
(15mm) 2 1/2” (6.4cm)
Factory Bronze
Chrome
White Polyester2
Black Polyester1,2
XX
SIN
MODEL STYLE
TEMPERATURE MAX. AREA OF
COVERAGE3
Feet (Meters)
• *MIN.
PRES-
SURE
P.S.I.
(bars)
*MIN.
FLOW
G.P.M. (L/min.)
DEFLECTOR
TO CEILING
DISTANCE
Inches (mm)
MIN. DISTANCE
BETWEEN
SPRINKLERS
Feet (Meters)
155°F
(68°C) 175°F (79°C)
GL4231 HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL RECESSED
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL XX
12 (3.7) x 12 (3.7) 9.6 (.66) 13 (49)
4 (101.6)
to
6 (152.4) 8 (2.4)
14 (4.3) x 14 (4.3) 12.8 (.88) 15 (57)
16 (4.9) x 16 (4.9) 14.5 (1.00) 16 (61)
16 (4.9) x 18 (5.5) 20.5 (1.41) 19 (72)
16 (4.9) x 20 (6.1) 30.0 (2.07) 23 (87)