Reliable F156 Series Manual

The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Models F1 Series
Standard Response
Sprinklers
Model F156 Sprinkler Types
Standard Upright
Standard Pendent
Conventional
Vertical Sidewall
Horizontal Sidewall
Model F156 Recessed Sprinkler Types
Pendent/F1/F2/FP
Horizontal Sidewall
Model F142, F1XLH and
F128 Sprinkler Types
Standard Upright
Standard Pendent
Model F142, F1XLH and F128
Recessed Sprinkler Types
Pendent/F1/F2/FP
Approval Organizations
1. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. & certified for Canada (cULus)
2. Factory Mutual Approvals (FM)
3. Loss Prevention Council (LPCB, UK)
4. VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH
5. EC Certificate: 0786-CPD-40237 (RA1314)
0786-CPD-40253 (RA1325)
0786-CPD-40254 (RA1375)
UL Listing Category
Sprinklers, Automatic and Open (VNIV).
Product Description
The F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Series Glass Bulb Sprinkler
combines the durability of a standard sprinkler with the
attractive low profile of a decorative sprinkler. Whether installed
on exposed piping or in an office ceiling, it is functional and
attractive.
Beautifully versatile is the description for the Reliable Models
F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Series Recessed glass bulb
sprinkler. Recessing the F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Series
enhances its already low profile decorative appearance, and
facilitates a rapid and perfect installation.
The recessed escutcheon of the Models F156, F142, F1XLH
& F128 are highly adjustable. The two piece construction
makes field installation a very easy and rapid task. This also
allows ceiling panels to later be removed without shutting
down the fire protection system, thus facilitating maintenance
of above ceiling services.
The F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Series Automatic Sprinkler
utilizes a 5.0 mm frangible glass bulb. The glass bulb consists
of an accurately controlled amount of special fluid hermetically
sealed inside a precisely manufactured glass capsule. This
glass bulb is specially constructed to provide fast thermal
response.
At normal temperatures, the glass bulb contains the fluid
in both the liquid phase and in the vapor phase. The vapor
phase can be seen as a small bubble. As heat is applied, the
liquid expands forcing the bubble smaller and smaller as the
liquid pressure increases. Continued heating forces the liquid
to push out against the bulb, causing the glass to shatter,
opening the waterway and allowing the deflector to distribute
the discharging water.
The F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Series Sprinkler temperature
rating is identified by the color of the glass bulb capsule as well
as frame color where applicable.
Recessed
Pendent F1/F2
Horizontal Sidewall
Pendent ConventionalUpright
Vertical Sidewall
Recessed Horizontal
Sidewall
Recessed Pendent/FP XLH Upright
XLH Pendent XLH Recessed
Pendent F1/F2
XLH Recessed
Pendent FP
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Model F142, F1XLH Upright
PINTLE (XLH ONLY)
DEFLECTOR
WASHER
FRAME
LOAD SCREW
BULB
CUP
Technical data:
Models Nominal K-factor Response Thread Size Max. Working
Pressure
Min.
Working
Pressure
Temperature
Rating Finish
F156 5.6 (80 Metric)
Standard
1/2" NPT
(R
1/2)175 psi (1) 7 psi See “Temperature
Ratings” Table See “Finish Table”
F142
F1XLH 4.2 (60 Metric)
F128 2.8 (40 Metric)
Material Data:
Frame Deflector Load Screw Pintle Cup Washer Bulb
DZR Brass
QM Brass
CDA Alloy 260,
CDA Alloy 220
or
CDA Alloy 510
CDA Alloy 360
or
CDA Alloy 544
CDA Alloy 360
or
CDA Alloy 544
CDA Alloy 651
or
CDA Alloy 693
Nickel Alloy 440 or Alloy 360
coated with PTFE Adhesive Tape Glass
(1) Model F156 upright, pendent, and recessed pendent sprinklers (SIN RA1325 and RA1314) are cULus Listed for 250 psi (17 bar).

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Model F156, Upright, Pendent and Conventional Sprinklers
Model F142, F1XLH and F128 Upright and Pendent Sprinklers
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal
Orifice Thread Size Nominal K-factor Sprinkler
Height Approval Organization
Sprinkler Identification
Number (SIN)
US Metric Upright Pendent
Standard-Upright (SSU) and pendent Deflectors Marked to Indicate Position
1/2" (15 mm) (1) 1/2" NPT (R 1/2)5.6 80 2.25" (57 mm) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 RA1325 (2)(3)(5)(6) RA1314 (2)(3)(5)(6)
7/16" (10 mm) 1/2" NPT (R 1/2)4.2 60 2.25" (57 mm) 1RA1323 (2)(6) RA1313 (6)
3/8" (10 mm) 1/2" NPT (R 1/2)2.8 40 2.25" (57 mm) 1RA1321(2)(6) RA1311(6)
Conventional-Install in Upright or Pendent Position
15 mm (1) 1/2" NPT (R
1/2)5.6 80 57 mm 3, 4, 5 RA1375(5)
(1) Refer to Bulletin 024 for Special Response Sprinklers (F1S5-56)
(2) cULus Listed corrosion resistant (Polyester coated) sprinkler.
(3) Polyester coated FM Approved sprinkler.
(4) -----
(5) Polyester coated LPCB & VdS approved sprinkler RA1325, RA1314 and
RA1375.
(6) Electroless Nickel PTFE Plated - UL listed Corrosion Resistant
Model F156, F142, F1XLH and F128 Recessed Pendent Sprinklers(1)
Installation Wrench: Model GFR2 Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal
Orifice Thread Size Nominal K-factor Sprinkler Height Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN)
US Metric
1/2" (15 mm) 1/2" NPT (R 1/2)5.6 80 2.25" (57 mm) RA1314 (2)
7/16" (10 mm) 1/2" NPT (R 1/2)4.2 60 2.25" (57 mm) RA1313 (2)
3/8" (10 mm) 1/2" NPT (R 1/2)2.8 40 2.25" (57 mm) RA1311 (2)
(1) Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions
(2) Electroless Nickel PTFE Plated - cULus listed Corrosion Resistant
Pendent ConventionalUpright
Model F156, F142, F1XLH and F128 F1 or F2 Model F156, F142, F1XLH and F128 FP
TURN COLLAR
UNTIL TIGHT
AGAINST SPRINKLER
WRENCH BOSS
F1 ESCUTCHEON
3/4" (19 mM)
ADJUSTMENT
F2 ESCUTCHEON
1/2" (12.7 mM)
ADJUSTMENT
FACE OF FITTING TO FACE OF
CEILING DIMENSION
F1 ESCUTCHEON
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 1" (25.4 mM)
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 3/8" (9.5 mM)
F2 ESCUTCHEON
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 3/4" (19 mM)
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 3/8" (9.5 mM)
F1 ESCUTCHEON
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 7/8" (22.2 mM)
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 1 5/8" (41.3 mM)
F2 ESCUTCHEON
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 1 1/8" (28.6 mM)
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 1 5/8" (41.3 mM)
1" x 1/2"
REDUCER
1/8"
(3.2 mM)
2 27/32" DIA.
(72.2 mM)
RECESSED PENDENT W/F1 OR F2 ESCUTCHEON
*SPRIKLER NOT FM APPROVED WITH F1 ESCUTCHEON
2 1/4" HOLE
DIA. (57.2 mM)
1 15/16" DIA.
(49.2 mM)
RECESSED PENDENT W/FP ESCUTCHEON
*SPRINKLER NOT FM APPROVED WITH FP ESCUTCHEON
2 5/8" DIA. (66.7 mM)
HOLE IN CEILING
2 5/16" DIA.
(58.7 mM) CUP
CEILING
1/2" (12.7 mM)
ADJUSTMENT
3 1/4" DIA.
(82.6 mM)
1" x 1/2" REDUCER
FACE OF FITTING TO FACE OF
CEILING DIMENSION
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 1 1/2" (38 mM)
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 1" (25.4 mM)
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 9/16" (14.3 mM)
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 1" (25.4 mM)

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Horizontal Sidewall
Model F156 Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Position: Upright or Pendent
Approval Type: Light Hazard Occupancy
U.S. Patent No. 6,374,920
Sprinkler Type Deflector to Ceiling Distance
(Min. - Max.)
Upright 4" (102 mm) - 12" (305 mm)
Pendent 4" (102 mm) - 12" (305 mm)
Installation Data:
Nominal Orifice Thread Size Nominal K-factor Sprinkler Height Approval
Organizations (1) Sprinkler Identification
Numbers (SIN)
US Metric
1/2" (15 mm) 1/2" NPT (R 1/2)5.6 80 2.25" (57 mm) 1, 2, 3 RA1385 (1)(2)(3)(4)
(1) LPC Approval is pendent only, 57 °C through 141 °C ratings.
(2) cULus Listed corrosion resistant (Polyester coated) sprinkler.
(3) cULus Listed & FM Approved corrosion resistant for lead, wax and wax over lead.
(4) Electroless Nickel PTFE Plated - cULus listed Corrosion Resistant
Model F156 Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: HSW
Installation Wrench: Model
D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data: Horizontal Sidewall
Nominal Orifice Thread Size Nominal K-factor Sprinkler
Height
Approval Organizations Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers (SIN)
US Metric Light Hazard Ordinary Hazard
1/2" (15 mm) 1/2" NPT (R 1/2)5.6 80 2.63" (67 mm) 1, 2 1RA1335 (1)(2)(3)(4)
(1) cULus Listed corrosion resistant (Polyester coated) sprinkler.
(2) cULus Listed and FM Approved corrosion resistant for lead, wax and wax over lead.
(3) Polyester coated FM approved sprinkler.
(4) Electroless Nickel PTFE Plated - cULus listed Corrosion Resistant
Vertical Sidewall
Note: For Recessed HSW Sprinklers use installation wrench GFR2. FM and cULus
permits use with F1 or F2 escutcheons for “Light Hazard” only.
FACE OF FITTING TO FACE OF CEILING DIMENSION
F1 ESCUTCHEON
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 1" (25.4 mM)
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 3/8" (9.5 mM)
F2 ESCUTCHEON
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 3/4" (19 mM)
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 3/8" (9.5 mM)
2 1/4 HOLE DIA. (57.2 mM)
1" x 1/2" REDUCER
1 15/16" DIA.
(49.2 mM)
TURN COLLAR UNTIL TIGHT
AGAINST SPRINKLER
WRENCH BOSS
F1 ESCUTCHEON
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 1 3/8" (34.9 mM)
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 2 1/16" (52.4 mM)
F2 ESCUTCHEON
AT MAXIMUM RECESS = 1 5/8" (41.3 mM)
AT MINIMUM RECESS = 2 1/16" (52.4 mM)
2 27/32" DIA.
(72.2 mM)
(1)
4 - 12" (101.6 - 304.8 mM)
CELILING TO DEFLECTOR
F1 ESCUTCHEON
A3/4" (19 mM) ADJUSTMENT
F2 ESCUTCHEON
1/2" (12.7 mM) ADJUSTMENT
1/8"
(3.2 mM)
RECESSED HSW W/F1 OR F2 ESCUTCHEON
(1) FM APPROVED FOR 4 - 6" (101.6 - 152.4 mM) SEILING TO DEFLECTOR

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Application
Model F156, F142, F1XLH, F128 and Model F156, F142,
F1XLH and F128 Recessed sprinklers are used in fixed fire
protection systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. Care must
exercised that the orifice size, temperature rating, deflector style
and sprinkler type are in accordance with the latest published
standards of the National Fire Protection Association or the
approving Authority Having Jurisdiction Installation.
Installation
Model F156, F142, F1XLH and F128 Series sprinklers
are standard response sprinklers intended for installation as
specified in NFPA 13. They must also be installed with the
Model D Sprinkler Wrench specifically designed by Reliable for
use with these sprinklers.
The Model F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Recessed Sprinklers
are to be installed with a maximum recess of 3/4" (19 mm).
The Model F1, F2, and FP Escutcheon illustrated are the only
recessed escutcheon to be used with the Model F156, F142,
F1XLH & F128 Recessed Sprinklers. The use of any other
recessed escutcheon will void all approvals and negate all
warranties. When installing Model F156, F142, F1XLH & F128
Recessed Sprinklers use the Model GFR2 Sprinkler Wrench.
Any other type of wrench may damage these sprinklers.
Note: A leak tight 1/2" NPT (R1/2) sprinkler joint can be obtained
with a torque of 8-18 ft-lb (11-24 N-m). Do not tighten sprinklers
over maximum recommended torque. It may cause leakage or
impairment of the sprinklers.
Glass bulb sprinklers have orange covers to protect the bulb
during the installation process. REMOVE THIS PROTECTION
ONLY AFTER THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN HYDROSTATICALLY
TESTED AND, WHEN APPLICABLE, THE ESCUTCHEONS
HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. RASCO wrenches are designed to
install sprinklers when covers are in place.
Ordering Information
Specify:
1. Sprinkler Model
2. Sprinkler Type
3. Nominal K-factor
4. Temperature Rating
5. Sprinkler Finish
6. Thread Type: [1/2" NPT] [ISO 7-1R
1/2]
7. Escutcheon Finish (where applicable)
Note: When Models F156, F142, F1XLH & F128 Recessed
Sprinklers are ordered, the sprinklers and escutcheons are
packaged separately.
Escutcheon Data (1)
(1) SIN: RA1335 – cULus and FM permits use with F1 or F2 escutcheons for light
hazard only.
Maintenance
The Model F156, F142, F1XLH & Model F156, F142, F1XLH &
F128 Recessed Sprinklers should be inspected and the sprinkler
system maintained in accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean
sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia or any other cleaning
fluid. Replace any sprinkler which has been painted (other
than factory applied) or damaged in any way. A stock of spare
sprinklers should be maintained to allow quick replacement of
damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior to installation, sprinklers
should be maintained in the original cartons and packaging until
used to minimize the potential for damage to sprinklers that
would cause improper operation or non-operation.
Temperature Ratings
Classification
Sprinkler
Temperature Max. Ambient
Temp. Bulb Color
°C °F
Ordinary
Ordinary
Intermediate
Intermediate
High (1)
Extra High (1)
Ultra High (1)(2)
57
68
79
93
141
182
260
135
155
175
200
286
360
500
100 °F (38 °C)
100 °F (38 °C)
150 °F (66 °C)
150 °F (66 °C)
225 °F (107 °C)
300 °F (149 °C)
475 °F (246 °C)
Orange
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Mauve
Black
(1) Not available for recessed Sprinklers.
(2) cULus listed for SIN RA1325 and RA1314 only.
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12 bar)
SIN RA1325 & RA1314 cULus listed for 250 psi (17 bar)
100% Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar)
Finish (1)
Standard Finishes
Sprinkler Escutcheon
Bronze
Chrome
Polyester Coated (6)(7)(9)
Brass
Chrome
White Painted
Special Application Finishes
Sprinkler Escutcheon
Electroless Nickel PTFE (3)(10)
Bright Brass (2)
Black Plated
Black Paint (3)(9)
Off White (3)(9)
Chrome Dull
Lead Plated (3)(4)(8)
Wax Coated (3)(4)(5)(8)
Wax Over Lead (3)(4)(5)(8)
Electroless Nickel PTFE
Bright Brass
Black Plated
Black Paint
Off White
Chrome Dull
(1) Other colors and finishes are available on special order. Consult factory for
details. Custom color painted sprinklers may not retain their UL Corrosion
resistance listing.
(2) 200 °F (93 °C) maximum.
(3) UL and ULC listed only.
(4) 155 °F to 200 °F (68 °C to 93 °C) ratings only.
(5) 286 °F (141 °C) sprinklers may be coated for ambient conditions not
exceeding 150 °F (66 °C).
(6) cULus listed “corrosion resistant” applies to SIN Number RA1325 (Upright)
RA1323 (upright), RA1321(Upright), RA1335 (HSW), RA1385(VSW) and
RA1314 (Pendent) in standard black or white. Corrosion resistance in
other polyester colors is available upon request.
(7) FM Approved finish as “Polyester Coated” applies to SIN number
RA1314, RA1335 & RA1325 in standard black or white.
(8) FM Approved finish applies only to SIN number RA1335 & RA1385.
(9) LPCB and VdS Approved finish applies only to RA1325, RA1314 and
RA1375.
(10) cULus listed Corrosion Resistant applies to SIN RA1325, RA1314,
RA1323, RA1313, RA1321, RA1311, RA1385 and RA1335.

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