Reliable F3QR80 Dry Pendent Operator's manual

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Model F3QR80 Dry
K8.0 (115 metric)
Quick-Response,
Standard Spray Sprinklers
Bulletin 061 Rev. A
Bulletin 061 Rev. A
Features
1. Available in the following configurations:
• 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 es-
cutcheon
• Horizontal Sidewall with Model FP recessed es-
cutcheon
2. Available with 1” NPT or ISO7-1R1 inlet fitting.
3. Sprinklers, escutcheons, and cover plates are avail-
able in a wide variety of standard and special appli-
cation finishes.
4. White polyester and black polyester finish sprinklers
are cULus Listed as Corrosion Resistant.
Product Description
Model F3QR80 Dry sprinklers are quick-response, stan-
dard coverage sprinklers with a nominal K-Factor of 8.0
(115 metric). Model F3QR80 Dry sprinklers all use a 3 mm
glass bulb operating element. See the Temperature Rat-
ings table in this Bulletin for available temperature ratings.
Model F3QR80 Dry sprinklers are intended for installation
on wet-pipe, dry-pipe, or preaction sprinkler systems in ac-
cordance with NFPA 13.
Model F3QR80 Dry sprinklers are available with a vari-
ety of escutcheon options as illustrated in Figs. 1 through 3
and Figs. 5 through 7. In addition, Model F3QR80 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 finishes are identified
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 F3QR80
Dry sprinklers; the use of any other recessed escutcheon or
cover plate with Model F3QR80 Dry sprinklers will void all
guarantees, warranties, listings and approvals.
Inlet fittings are available with 1” NPT or ISO 7-1R1, threads.
See the Available Configurations, Listings, and Approvals
table in this Bulletin for further information on Model F3QR80
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)

2.
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)
F3QR80 Dry
Pendent
Standard
Escutcheon
2” to 36”
(50 to 914 mm)
cULus, NYC
1” NPT
or
ISO7-1R1
RA6112
HB Extended Escutcheon 3-1/2” to 36”
(90 to 914 mm)
FP Recessed Escutcheon
CCP Cover Plate
F3QR80 Dry
Horizontal Sidewall
Standard Escutcheon 2” to 36”
(50 to 914 mm) cULus(2), NYC(2)
1” NPT
or
ISO7-1R1 RA6132 HB Extended Escutcheon 3-1/2” to 36”
(90 to 914 mm)
FP Recessed Escutcheon
(1) For available temperature ratings and finishes see the Temperature Ratings and Finishes tables, respectively, in this Bulletin.
(2) cULus Listing and NYC for Light Hazard and Ordinary Hazard only.
Patents
Model F3QR80 Dry series sprinklers may be covered by one or more of the following patents:
US Patent No. 5,775,431
US Patent No. 5,967,240
Listing and Approval Agencies
See the Available Configurations, Listings, and Approvals table in this Bulletin for listings and approvals applicable to
each available configuration.
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and UL Certified 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 configurations see the Available Configurations, 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)
Electroless Nickel PTFE
Black Polyester
Customer Color Polyester
Satin Chrome
Black Paint
Custom Color Paint
Black Plating
Black Polyester(2)
Custom Color Polyester
(1) Standard and Model HB escutcheons are supplied with both the can and escutcheon finished. Model FP escutcheons are supplied with the escutcheon
finished; the cup is galvanized steel with no further finish.
(2) cULus Listed as a Corrosion Resistant Sprinkler.
(3) Brass finish available for standard, Model FP escutcheon only.

3.
Note: The sprinkler can protrudes ¼” when escutcheon is in nominal position. Escutcheon adjustment provides -¼” (-6mm) to +1¼” (+32mm) “A”
dimension adjustment range.
Fig. 1
Model F3QR80 Dry Pendent Sprinkler with Standard Escutcheon (SIN RA6112)
“A” Dim. 2” to 36” (51mm to 914mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments
Sprinkler Guard: Model C2

Model F3QR80 Dry Pendent Sprinkler with Model HB Extended Escutcheon (SIN RA6112)
“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
4.

Note: Do not install the Model F3QR80 Dry Pendent sprinkler with the Model FP escutcheon in ceilings which have positive pressure in the space
above.
Fig. 3
5.
Model F3QR80 Dry Pendent Sprinkler with Model FP Recessed Escutcheon (SIN RA6112)
“A” Dim. 31/2” to 36” (89mm to 914mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments

Model F3QR80 Dry Pendent Sprinkler with Model CCP Cover Plate (SIN RA6112)
“A” Dim. 31/2” to 36” (89mm to 914mm) in 1/4” (6mm) increments
Note: Do not install the Model F3QR80 Dry Pendent sprinkler with the Model CCP cover plate in ceilings which have positive pressure in the space
above.
Fig. 4
6.

7.
Note: The sprinkler can protrudes ¼” when escutcheon is in nominal position. Escutcheon adjustment provides -¼” (-6mm) to +1¼” (+32mm) “A”
dimension adjustment range.
Fig. 5
Model F3QR80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler with Standard Escutcheon (SIN RA6132)
“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

8.
Model F3QR80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler with Model HB Escutcheon (SIN RA6132)
“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

9.
Model F3QR80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler with Model FP Recessed Escutcheon (SIN RA6132)
“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 F3QR56 Dry Horizontal Sidewall sprinkler with the Model FP escutcheon in walls which are positively pressurized with
respect to the protected space.
Fig. 7

10.
Fig. 8