Reliable F3-80 dry pendent User manual

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523

Model F3-80 Dry

K8.0 (115 metric)

Standard-Response,

Standard Spray Sprinklers

Bulletin 060 February 2021

Features

1. Available in the following congurations:

• Pendent with standard escutcheon

• Pendent with Model HB extended escutcheon

• Pendent with Model FP recessed escutcheon

• Concealed Pendent with Model CCP cover plate

• Horizontal Sidewall with Standard escutcheon

• Horizontal Sidewall with Model HB extended escutch-

eon

• Horizontal Sidewall with Model FP recessed escutch-

eon

2. Available with 1” NPT or ISO7-1R1 inlet tting.

3. Sprinklers, escutcheons, and cover plates are available

in a wide variety of standard and special application n-

ishes.

4. White polyester and black polyester nish sprinklers are

cULus Listed as Corrosion Resistant.

Product Description

Model F3-80 Dry sprinklers are standard-response, stan-

dard coverage sprinklers with a nominal K-Factor of 8.0

(115 metric). Model F3-80 Dry sprinklers all use a 5 mm

glass bulb operating element. See the Temperature Rat-

ings table in this Bulletin for available temperature ratings.

Model F3-80 Dry sprinklers are intended for installation on

wet-pipe, dry-pipe, or preaction sprinkler systems in accor-

dance with NFPA 13.

Model F3-80 Dry sprinklers are available with a variety

of escutcheon options as illustrated in Figs. 1 through 3

and Figs. 5 through 7. In addition, Model F3-80 Dry Pen-

dent sprinklers are also available with the Model CCP coni-

cal concealed cover plate as illustrated in Fig. 4. Available

sprinkler, escutcheon, and cover plate nishes are identied

in the Finishes table in this Bulletin. The Model FP escutch-

eon, and Model CCP cover plate are the only recessed es-

cutcheons and cover plate listed for use with Model F3-80

Dry sprinklers; the use of any other recessed escutcheon

or cover plate with Model F3-80 Dry sprinklers will void all

guarantees, warranties, listings and approvals.

Inlet ttings are available with 1” NPT or ISO 7-1R1

threads.

See the Available Congurations, Listings, and Approvals

table in this Bulletin for further information on Model F3-80

Dry sprinklers.

CCP Cover Plate

(See Fig. 4)

FP Recessed Escutcheon

(See Fig. 3)

Standard Escutcheon

(See Fig. 1)

HB Escutcheon

(See Fig. 2)

Recessed FP

Horizontal Sidewall

(See Fig. 7)

Horizontal Sidewall / HB

(See Fig. 6)

Horizontal Sidewall

(See Fig. 5)

Available Congurations, Listings, and Approvals

Sprinkler

Model

Escutcheon or

Cover Plate

Available Length

(See Figs. 1 - 7)

Listings and

Approvals(1)

Inlet

Threads

Sprinkler Identication

Number (SIN)

F3-80 Dry

Pendent

Standard

Escutcheon

2” to 36”

(50 to 914 mm)

cULus, NYC

1” NPT

ISO7-1R1

RA6012

HB Extended Escutcheon 3-1/2” to 36”

(90 to 914 mm)

FP Recessed Escutcheon

CCP Cover Plate

F3-80 Dry

Horizontal Side-

wall

Standard Escutcheon 2” to 36”

(50 to 914 mm) cULus(2), NYC(2)

1” NPT

ISO7-1R1 RA6032

HB Extended Escutcheon 3-1/2” to 36”

(90 to 914 mm)

FP Recessed Escutcheon

(1) For available temperature ratings and nishes see the Temperature Ratings and Finishes tables, respectively, in this Bulletin.

(2) cULus Listing and NYC for Light Hazard (existing) and Ordinary Hazard only.

Listing and Approval Agencies

See the Available Congurations, Listings, and Approvals table in this Bulletin for listings and approvals applicable to each

available conguration.

1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and UL Certied for Canada (cULus)

2. Permitted in New York City based on UL Listing per Local Law 33/2007 (NYC)

Technical Data

Maximum Listed and Approved Working Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar)

Nominal K-Factor: 8.0 gpm/psi1/2 (115 L/min/bar1/2)

Temperature

Classication Glass Bulb Color Sprinkler

Temperature Rating

Cover Plate

Temperature Rating

Maximum Ceiling

Temperature

Listings and

Approvals(1)

Ordinary Orange 135°F (57°C) 135°F (57°C) 100°F (38°C)

cULus, NYC

Red 155°F (68°C)

Intermediate Yellow 175°F (79°C) 165°F (74°C) 150°F (66°C)

Intermediate Green 200°F (93°C) 165°F (74°C) 150°F (66°C)

High Blue 286°F (141°C) None 225°F (107°C)

165°F (74°C) 150°F (66°C)

(1) For listed and approved sprinkler, escutcheon, and inlet congurations see the Available Congurations, Listings, and Approvals table in this Bulletin.

Finishes

Component Sprinkler Escutcheon(1) Cover Plate

Standard Finishes

Bronze Brass(3) White Paint

White Polyester(2) White Polyester Chrome

Chrome Chrome

Special Application Finishes

Electroless Nickel PTFE(2) Type 316 Stainless Steel

Satin Chrome

Black Paint

Custom Color Paint

Black Plating

Black Polyester(2) Black Polyester

Custom Color Polyester

Customer Color Polyester

Wax Coated(4)

High Temp. Wax Coated(5)

Lead Plated(4)

Wax Over Lead(4)

High Temp. Wax Over Lead(5)

(1) Standard and Model HB escutcheons are supplied with both the can and escutcheon nished. Model FP escutcheons are supplied with the escutcheon nished;

the cup is galvanized or stainless steel with no further nish.

(2) cULus Listed as a Corrosion Resistant Sprinkler.

(3) Brass nish available for standard Model FP escutcheons only.

(4) Wax coating, lead plating, and wax over lead nishes are Listed and available for 155°F (68°C), 175°F (79°C), and 200°F (93°C) activation temperature sprinklers

only.

(5) High temperature wax coating and high temperature wax over lead nishes are Listed and available for 286°F (141°C) activation temperature sprinklers only and

shall only be installed where maximum ceiling temperature does not exceed 150°F (66°C).

Note: The sprinkler can protrudes ¼” when escutcheon is in nominal position. Escutcheon adjustment provides -¼” (-6mm) to +1¼” (+32mm) “A” dimen-

sion adjustment range.

Fig. 1

Model F3-80 Dry Pendent Sprinkler with Standard Escutcheon (SIN RA6012)

“A” Dim. 2” to 36” (51mm to 914mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments

Model F3-80 Dry Pendent Sprinkler with Model HB Extended Escutcheon (SIN RA6012)

“A” Dim. 3½” to 36” (89mm to 914mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments

Note: The sprinkler can protrudes 1¼” when escutcheon is in nominal position. Escutcheon adjustment provides -½” (-12.7mm) to +½” (+12.7mm) “A”

dimension adjustment range.

Fig. 2

Note: Do not install the Model F3-80 Dry Pendent sprinkler with the Model FP escutcheon in ceilings which have positive pressure in the space above.

Fig. 3

Model F3-80 Dry Pendent Sprinkler with Model FP Recessed Escutcheon (SIN RA6012)

“A” Dim. 31/2” to 36” (89mm to 914mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments

Model F3-80 Dry Pendent Sprinkler with Model CCP Cover Plate (SIN RA6012)

“A” Dim. 31/2” to 36” (89mm to 914mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments

Note: Do not install the Model F3-80 Dry Pendent sprinkler with the Model CCP cover plate in ceilings which have positive pressure in the space above.

Fig. 4

Note: The sprinkler can protrudes ¼” when escutcheon is in nominal position. Escutcheon adjustment provides -¼” (-6mm) to +1¼” (+32mm) “A” dimen-

sion adjustment range.

Fig. 5

Model F3-80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler with Standard Escutcheon (SIN RA6032)

“A” Dim. 2” to 48” (51mm to 1219mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments for 1” connections or 2”

to 36” (51mm to 914mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments for 3/4” connections

Model F3-80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler with Model HB Escutcheon (SIN RA6032)

“A” Dim. 31/2” to 48” (89mm to 1219mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments for 1” connections or

3½” to 36” (89mm to 914mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments for 3/4” connections

Note: The sprinkler can protrudes 1¼” when escutcheon is in nominal position. Escutcheon adjustment provides -½” (-12.7mm) to +½” (+12.7mm) “A”

dimension adjustment range.

Fig. 6

Model F3-80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler with Model FP Recessed Escutcheon (SIN RA6032)

“A” Dim. 31/2” to 48” (89mm to 1219mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments for 1” connections or

3½” to 36” (89mm to 914mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments for 3/4” connections

Note: Do not install the Model F3-80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall sprinkler with the Model FP escutcheon in walls which are positively pressurized with respect

to the protected space.

Fig. 7