Reliable GFR User manual

Model GFRSprinkler Types
StandardUpright
StandardPendent
Horizontal Sidewall
HSW1 Deflector
Intermediate Level Upright
Intermediate Level Pendent
Conventional
Model GFRRecessed
Sprinkler Types
Recessed Pendent
Recessed Horizontal Sidewall
HSW1 Deflector
Approvals
1.UnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.(UL)
2.Underwriters’LaboratoriesofCanada(ULC)
3. NYC BS&A No. 587-75-SA
6. MIL-S-901C andMIL-STD-167-1
7. NYC MEA 258-93-E
Model GFR
Model GFR Recessed
Quick Response
Sprinklers
TheReliableAutomaticSprinklerCo.,Inc. 525NorthMacQuestenParkway,MountVernon,NewYork10552
Bulletin131Rev.H
UL ListingCategory
Sprinklers,Automatic&Open
QuickResponseSprinkler
UL Guide Number
VNIV
Product Description
Reliable Models GFRand GFR Recessed Sprinklers are
QuickResponsefusiblesoldertypeautomaticsprinklers.
Thesesprinklershavedemonstratedresponsetimesin
laboratorytestswhicharefivetimesfasterthanstandard
responsesprinklers.
This quick response enables the Models GFR and
GFR Re cessed Sprin klers to ap ply wa ter to a fire much
faster than standard response sprinklers of the same
temperaturerating.
Application
Quickresponsesprinklersareusedinfixedfireprotec-
tion sys tems: Wet, Dry, De luge or Preaction. Care must
beexercisedthattheorificesize,temperaturerating,de-
flectorstyleandsprinklerspacingareinaccordancewith
thelatestpublishedstandardsoftheNationalFireProtec-
tionAssociationortheapprovingAuthorityHavingJuris-
diction. Quick response sprinklers are intended for
standardareacoverageandstandardwaterdensitiesas
specified in NFPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and
standardresponsesprinklersshouldnotbeintermixed.
Upright Pendent Intermediate
LevelPendent Intermediate LevelUpright SmallOrificeUpright
Conventional HorizontalSidewall
HSW1Deflector Recessed
HorizontalSidewall
HSW1Deflector
RecessedPendent

Model GFRQuick Response Upright,Pendent&ConventionalSprinklers
2.
Model GFRQuickResponseUpright&PendentIntermediateLevelSprinklers
Upright Pendent SmallOrificeUpright
InstallationWrench: ModelDSprinklerWrench
InstallationData
NOTE Theprotectiveshieldmustbeassembledinthefieldpertheassemblydrawings.
InstallationWrench: Model D Sprin kler Wrench
InstallationData
Pendent
Upright
Conventional
SprinklerType NominalKFactor Sprin klerHeight Approvals
Sprinkler
Identification
Number(SIN)
US Metric SSU SSP
Standard-Upright(SSU) and Pen dent (SSP)
DeflectorsMarkedtoIndicatePosition
½″(15mm)StandardOrificewith½″NPT(R½)Thread 5.6 80 278″(73mm) 1,2,3,6,7 R3125 R3115
716″(11mm)SmallOr ifice with½″NPT(R½) Thread (11mm) 4.2 60 33
16″(81mm) 1,2,3,7 R3213 R3113
38″ (10mm) SmallOri fice with ½″NPT(R½) Thread (10mm) 2.8 40 33
16″(81mm) 1,2,3,7 R3121 R3111
10mmOrificeXLH with R 38Thread 4.2 60 73mm R3124 R3114
1732″(20mm) Large Ori fice with¾″NPT(R¾) Thread 8.0 115 21516″(77mm) 1,2,3,7 R3127 R3117
Conventional-InstallinUprightorPendentPosition R3174
R3175
10mmOrificeXLH with R 38Thread 4.2 60 73mm -------------
15mmStandardOrificewith½″NPT (R½) Thread 5.6 80 73mm -------------
SprinklerType NominalKFactor SprinklerHeight Approvals
Sprinkler
Identification
Number(SIN)
US Metric SSU SSP
StandardUpright(SSU) and Pen dent(SSP)
DeflectorsMarkedtoIndicatePosition
½″(15mm)StandardOrificewith½″NPT (R½) Thread 5.6 80 278″(73mm) 1,2,3,7 R3195 R3115
1732″(20mm) Large Ori fice with¾″NPT(R¾) Thread 8.0 115 21516″(77mm) 1,2,3,7 R3197 R3117

InstallationData
(1) Identifiedbypintleextendingabovedeflector.
ModelGFR Quick Response Horizontal SidewallSprinkler
Installation Wrench:
ModelDSprinklerWrench
3.
Nominal
Orifice Thread Size
NominalK
Factor Sprinkler
Height
ApprovalOrganization
andTypeofApproval Sprinkler
Ident.
Number
(SIN)US Metric Light Hazard Ordinary Hazard
½″(15mm)
716″(11mm)
38″(10mm)
17 32″(20mm)
½″NPT (R½)
½″NPT(R½)
½″NPT(R½)
¾″NPT(R½)
5.6
4.2
2.8
8.2
80
60
41
119
3516″(84mm)
3516″(84mm)
3516″(84mm)
3516″(84mm)
1,2,3,7
1,2,3,7
1,2,3,7
1,2,3,7
1,2,3,7
—
—
—
R3135
R3133
R3131
R3137
Deflector:HSW1
ModelGFR Quick Response Recessed PendentSprinklers
Installation Wrench:
Model GFR1 Sprin kler Wrench
SprinklerType
NominalK
Factor Sprinkler
Height Approvals(2)
Sprinkler
Identification
Number(SIN)US Metric
½″(15mm)StandardOrifice
with½″NPT (R½) Thread
716″(11mm)SmallOrificewith
½″NPT(R½)Thread
38″(10mm)SmallOrifice with
½″NPT (R½) Thread
10mmOrificeXLHwith R38
Thread
17 32″(20mm)LargeOrifice
with¾″NPT(R¾) Thread
5.6
4.2
2.8
4.2
8.0
80
60
40
60
115
278(73mm)
3316 (81mm)
3316 (81mm)
(73mm)
21516 (75mm)
1,2,3,7
1,2,3,7
1,2,3,7
—
1,2,3,7
R3115
R3113
R3111
R3174
R3117
(1) Refertoescutcheondatatableforspecificescutcheonapprovalsanddimensions.
Installation Data
ModelGFR Quick Response Recessed Horizontal SidewallSprinklers
Installation Data
Deflector:HSW1
Installation Wrench:
ModelGFR1SprinklerWrench
Nominal
Orifice
Thread
Size
NPT
NominalK
Factor Sprinkler
Height
Approval
Organization(2)
Type of Ap proval Sprinkler
Identification
Number
(SIN)US Metric Light Hazard Ordinary Hazard
½″(15mm)
716″(11mm)
38″(10mm)
1732″(20mm)
½″(R½)
½″(R½)
½″(R½)
¾″(R½)
5.6
4.2
2.8
8.0
81.0
61.0
40.6
118.2
3516″(84mm)
3516″(84mm)
3516″(84mm)
3516″(84mm)
1,2,3,7
1,2,3,7
1,2,3,7
1,2,3,7
1,2,3,7
—
—
—
R3135
R3133
R3131
R3137
(1) Refertoescutcheondatatableforspecificescutcheonapprovalsanddimensions.

Model GFR& GFR RecessedQuickResponseSprinklers
Finishes(1)(2)
Installation
Quickresponsesprinklersareintendedforstandardarea
coverage and standard water densities as specified in
NFPA-13. Quick response sprinklers and standard re-
sponsesprinklersshouldnotbeintermixed.
TheModelGFRRecessedQuickResponseSprinkleristo
beinstalledasshown. TheModelF1orF2Escutcheonsil-
lustrated are the only recessed escutcheons to be used
with the Model GFRPendentorHorizontalSidewallSprin-
klers. Theuseofanyotherrecessedescutcheonwillvoid
allapprovalsasaquickresponsesprinklerandnegateall
warranties.
When installing Model GFR Sprinklers, use the Model D
Sprinkler Wrench and when installing Model GFR Re-
cessedSprinklers,usetheModelGFR1SprinklerWrench.
Anyothertypeofwrench may causesprinklerdamage.
Maintenance
TheModelsGFRandGFRRecessedSprinklersshouldbe
inspectedquarterlyandthesprinklersystemmaintainedin
accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean the sprinklers
withsoapandwater,ammoniaoranyothercleaningfluids.
Removeanydustusingasoftbrushorgentlevacuuming.
Removeanysprinklerwhichhasbeenpainted(otherthan
factoryapplied)ordamagedinanyway. Astockofspare
sprinklers should be maintained to allow quick replace-
mentofdamagedoroperatedsprinklers. Priortoinstalla-
tion,sprinklersshouldbemaintainedintheoriginalcartons
andpackaginguntilused. Thisminimizesthepotentialfor
damageresultinginimproperoperationornon-operation.
Ordering Information:
Specify
1.Sprinklermodel
2.Sprinklertype
3.Orificesize
4.Temperaturerating
5.Sprinklerfinish
6.Escutcheontype
7.Escutcheonfinish(whereapplicable)
Note:
When RecessedModelGFR/F1 or F2 are or dered, sprin kler
andescutcheonarepackagedseparately.
Sprinkler Types
StandardFinishes
Sprinkler Escutcheon
Bronze
ChromePlated Brass Chrome Plated
SpecialApplicationFinishes
Sprinkler Escutcheon
Bright Brass
Black Plated
Satin Chrome
Bright Brass
Chrome Plated
Satin Chrome
(1) Otherfinishes andcolorsare available,consult factoryfordetails
(2) All sprin klers have black painted sol der links
Classification Sprinkler
Rating MaximumAmbient Temperature
°F °C °F °C
Ordinary 165 74 100 38
212 100 150 66
Temperature Ratings
EscutcheonData
Escutcheon
Model Approvals Adjustment Face of Fitting
ToCeilingor
WallDimension
F1
F2 1,2,3 1,2,3, 34″(19mm)
12″(13mm) 316″-
15 16″(5mm-24mm)
316″- 11 16″(5mm-18mm)
TheequipmentpresentedinthisbulletinistobeinstalledinaccordancewiththelatestpertinentStandardsoftheNationalFireProtectionAssociation,FactoryMutualResearchCorporation,or
othersimilarorganizationsandalsowiththeprovisionsofgovernmentalcodesorordinanceswheneverapplicable.
ProductsmanufacturedanddistributedbyReliablehavebeenprotectinglifeandpropertyforover80years,andareinstalledandservicedbythemosthighlyqualifiedandreputablesprinkler
contractorslocatedthroughouttheUnitedStates,Canadaandforeigncountries.
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Manufacturedby
StandardUpright
StandardPendent
Sidewall
—HorizontalHSW1Deflector
Conventional
Recessed
—Pendent
—HorizontalSidewallHSW1Deflector
Intermediate Level
—Upright
— Pen dent