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Reliable N252 EC User manual

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Model N252 EC Pendent for
Control Mode
Specific Application (CMSA)
Bulletin 908 Rev. E
Bulletin 908 Rev. E
Model N252 (SIN RA0842)
Nominal K-Factor = 25.2
An Extended Coverage Sprinkler for
Storage Applications
Features
1. Approved by FM Global for the following storage
applications:
Class 1-4, cartoned unexpanded plastic commodi-
ties under ceilings up to and including 35 feet (10.7
m) high. They may be used to protect solid piled,
palletized, shelf or bin box and open frame rack
storage.*
2. For other storage commodities and storage ar-
rangements, see FM Global Data Sheets 8-9.
3. Approved for installation per NFPA 13 (2013) . For
storage commodities, arrangements, and design
criteria: see NFPA 13 chapter 21.
4. Eliminates the need for in-rack sprinklers.*
5. Extended coverage, low pressure, and low flow
demand provides the opportunity to reduce:
• Labor
• Piping and fittings
• Fire pump size
• Tank size
6. 165 °F (74 °C) and 212 °F (100 °C) temperature
ratings.
7. Maximum deflector distance from ceiling is 131
/
2”
(343mm). 12” (305mm) to center line of thermal ele-
ment.
8. This is a Quick Response CMSA sprinkler that
meets the requirements of IFC 2015 for the elimi-
nation of smoke/heat vents in storage occupan-
cies.
9. US Pat. No. 7,624,812
Other Patents Pending.
*See Design Criteria for details, Tables 1 & 2.
N252 EC Pendent
Listings and Approvals
FM Approved as a storage sprinkler.
Product Description
The Model N252 EC Pendent are Control Mode Specific
Application Extended Coverage Sprinklers for Storage
Applications. This includes protection of the storage and
display of Class I through IV commodities encapsulated
or unencapsulated, cartoned unexpanded plastics. The
Model N252 EC sprinklers offer maximum coverage areas
up to 14 ft by 14 ft (196 ft2) as compared to ESFR or Stan-
dard Coverage Control Mode or Control Mode Specific
Application sprinklers with maximum coverage of 100 ft2
(9m2). This offers the advantage of decreasing the number
of required sprinklers, reducing labor and material costs.
The Model N252 EC Pendent Control Mode Specific Appli-
cation Sprinklers is designed for use in ceiling only sprin-
kler systems with no in-rack sprinklers required.
Table 1: Design Criteria for FM Class 4 and Cartoned Unexpanded Plastics in Open Frame Racks
Maximum
Building Height
Feet (m)
Maximum
Storage Height*
Feet (m)
Minimum
Pressure
Psi (bar)
Maximum
Spacing
Feet (m)
Number of
Design
Sprinklers
Hose Stream
Allowance
GPM (L/min)
Water
Supply
Duration
25 (7,5) 20 (6,0) 25 (1.7) 14 x 14 (4,3 x 4,3) 6 250 (950) 1 Hour
30 (9,1) 25 (7,6) 30 (2.1) 14 x 14 (4,3 x 4,3) 6 250 (950) 1 Hour
35 (10,7) 30 (9,1) 40 (2.8) 12 x 12 (3,6 x 3,6) 8 250 (950) 1 Hour
*Storage must be a minimum of 3’ (0.9m) below the deflector
2.
Operation
The Reliable Model N252 Extended Coverage Pendent
Control Mode Specific Application Storage Sprinklers
utilize a levered fusible alloy solder link. When the rated
temperature is reached, the solder melts and the two link
halves separate allowing sprinkler to operate and water
to flow.
FM Approved for the following:
1. Application: These FM Approved extended cover-
age CMSA automatic sprinklers may be used to pro-
tect Class 1 through 4, cartoned unexpanded plastic
commodities under ceilings up to and including 35
ft (10.7 m) high. They may be used to protect any
storage arrangement outlined in Data Sheet 8-9,
however portable racks must meet the guidelines re-
quired to be considered open-frame racks. Maintain
a minimum clearance of 3 ft (0.9 m) between the top
of storage and the sprinkler deflector.
Temperature Rating - The Reliable Model N252 EC
sprinkler is available in nominal temperature ratings
of either 165 °F (70 °C) or 212°F (100°C). Use the
nominally rated 165°F (70°C) sprinkler for all accept-
able applications unless the ambient temperature of
the protected occupancy requires the temperature
rating to be 212°F (100°C).
2. Hydraulic Design: Base the design for these auto-
matic sprinklers as follows:
Solid-Piled, Palletized, Shelf or Bin-Box and Open-
Frame Racks: See table 1
Storage Racks Equipped With Solid Shelves: Base
the design of the ceiling sprinkler system as outlined
above for open-frame racks, however base the need
for, as well as the design of, in-rack sprinkler protec-
tion the same as what is required for K16.8 (K240)
CMSA sprinklers.
Shape of Operating Area: Base the shape of the op-
erating area on a 1.2 shape factor for ceiling slopes
up to 5° or a 1.4 shape factor for ceilings having a
higher slope (up to 10° maximum).
3. System Type: Wet-pipe sprinkler systems or pre-
action sprinkler systems, whose sprinkler protection
design can be based on the equivalent of a wet-pipe
system, are acceptable.
4. Sprinkler Spacing: The minimum and maximum lin-
ear distances between sprinklers. are 10 ft (3.1 m)
and 14 ft (4.2 m), respectively for ceiling heights up
to and including 30 ft (9.0 m); for ceiling heights over
30 ft (9.0 m) and up to 35 ft (10.7 m) the maximum
linear spacing of the sprinkler is reduced to 12 ft (3.6
m), The minimum and maximum area of coverage
per sprinkler is 100 ft2(9 m2) and 196 ft2(18 m2), re-
spectively for ceiling heights up to and including 30
ft (9.0 m); for ceiling heights over 30 ft (9.0 m) and
up to 35 ft (10.7 m) the maximum area spacing of the
sprinkler is reduced to 144 ft2(13.5 m2).
5. Sprinkler Location from Walls: Locate the automat-
ic sprinklers with respect to walls, measured perpen-
dicular to the wall, as follows:
Minimum Horizontal Distance: 4 in. (100 mm)
Maximum Horizontal Distance unless indicated oth-
erwise in either the occupancy-specific data sheet or
the Approval Guide:
a. Wall Angle Greater Than 90°: 7 ft (2.1 m) for
ceilings up to 30 ft (9.0 m) high or 6 ft (1.8 m)
for ceilings over 30 ft (9.0 m) and up to 35 ft
(10.7 m) high.
b. Wall Angle Equal to or Less Than 90°: 10 ft
(3.0 m) for ceilings up to 30 ft (9.0 m) high or
8 ft (2.4 m) for ceilings over 30 ft (9.0 m) and
up to 35 ft (10.7 m) high.
6. Sprinkler Location from Ceilings: Locate the au-
tomatic sprinklers with respect to ceilings in accor-
dance with Data Sheet 2-0. However, the minimum
vertical distance below a ceiling can be reduced to
2 in. (50 mm) for smooth ceilings or 4 in. (100mm) for
non-smooth ceilings.
7. Obstructions: Use the obstruction guidelines out-
lined in D.S. 2-0 for extended coverage automatic
sprinklers in regards to the umbrella pattern. In ad-
dition, use the obstruction guidelines outlined in D.S.
2-0 for pendent automatic sprinklers in regards to
obstructions located below the automatic sprinkler,
except that an individual object up to a maximum
width of 1.25 in; (31 mm) can be tolerated less than
12 in. (300 mm) horizontally away from the sprinkler
as long as the object is located at least16 in. (400
mm) vertically below the sprinkler.
All other design details should be in accordance with
Data Sheet 8-9. All other installation details should be
in accordance with Data Sheet 2-0.
8. FM Global considers this a “Quick Response” Ex-
tended Coverage Sprinkler for use in Data Sheet 8-9.
9. For installations governed by NFPA #13 (2013), the
N252EC fire sprinkler meets the definition of Control
Mode Specific Application (CMSA) Sprinklers and is
approved for installation under chapter 21. Section
3.6.4.1. Section 8.11.1.1 states that CMSA sprinklers
shall be installed in accordance with Section 8.5 and
the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
3.
Fig. 1 - Model N252 EC Pendent
FM Data Sheet 2 - 0, Ceiling to center of thermal element:
Maximum 12”
Fig. 2 - Model N Wrench
Frame Arm
Link Assembly
Model N wrench
Technical Data
Sprinkler
Model Type
Temperature
Rating
Maximum
Ambient
Ceiling Temp.
Nominal
K-Factor
GPM/psi
(LPM/bar)½
Orifice
Size
Thread
Size
Sprinkler Ht.
Inch (mm)
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
°F °C °F °C
N252 EC Pendent 165 74 100 38 25.2
(363) 1 inch 1” NPT
(R1)
3.6
(91,5) RA0842
212 100 150 66
Installation
Model N252 sprinklers are to be installed as shown.
When handling sprinklers, hold sprinklers only on frame
arms and do not apply any force on the link assembly.
For installing Model N252 EC pendent sprinklers use
only the Model N wrench (ref. Fig. 2). Use of wrenches
other than that specified may damage these sprinklers.
Sprinklers should be tightened between 22 to 30 ft.- lbs.
(29,8 - 40,7 Nm) torque. Sprinklers not tightened to rec-
ommended torque may cause leakage or impairment of
the sprinklers. Damaged sprinklers must be replaced im-
mediately.
Maintenance
The Model N252 EC Pendent Control Mode Specific
Application Sprinklers should be inspected and the
sprinkler system maintained in accordance with NFPA
25, and local jurisdictional requirements. Do not clean
sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia, or any other
cleaning fluids or solvents. Remove dust by using a soft
brush or gentle vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler that
has been painted (other than factory-applied) or other-
wise altered after leaving the factory. A stock of spare
sprinklers should be maintained to allow quick replace-
ment of damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior to instal-
lation, sprinklers should be maintained in the original car-
tons and packaging until used to minimize the potential
for damage to sprinkler that would cause improper op-
eration or non-operation.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
(800) 431-1588 Sales Offices
(800) 848-6051 Sales Fax
(914) 829-2042 Corporate Offices
www.reliablesprinkler.com Internet Address
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Paper
Revision lines indicate updated or new data.
EG. Printed in U.S.A. 02/15 P/N 9999970347
The equipment presented in this bulletin is to be installed in accordance with the latest published Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, Factory
Mutual Research Corporation, or other similar organizations and also with the provisions of governmental codes or ordinances whenever applicable.
Products manufactured and distributed by Reliable have been protecting life and property for over 90 years, and are installed and serviced by the most highly
qualified and reputable sprinkler contractors located throughout the United States, Canada and foreign countries.
The tables below represent the minimum number of sprinklers at a minimum start pressure as per FM DS 8-9
Table 1 - Ceiling - Level protection for Solid Piled, Palletized, Shelf or Bin Box storage arrangements
Ceiling Height Class 1, 2 & 3
Class 4
and Cartoned
Unexpanded
Plastics
Cartoned
Expanded
Plastics
Uncartoned
Unexpanded
Plastics
Uncartoned
Expanded
Plastics
10’ (3.0) N/A N/A 6 @ 20 (1.4) 10 @ 7 (0.5)
See Note 4
10 @ 7 (0.5)
See Note 4
15’ (4.5) N/A 6 @ 20 (1.4) 6 @ 20 (1.4) 12 @ 7 (0.5)
See Note 4
8 @ 20 (1.4)
See Note 4
20’ (6.0) 6 @ 20 (1.4) 6 @ 20 (1.4) 6 @ 20 (1.4) 8 @ 20 (1.4)
See Note 4
8 @ 40 (2.8)
See Note 4
25’ (7.5) 6 @ 20 (1.4) 6 @ 20 (1.4) 6 @ 20 (1.4) 8 @ 40 (2.8)
See Note 4
12 @ 40 (2.8)
See Note 4
30’ (9.0) 6 @ 25 (1.7) 6 @ 25 (1.7) 10 @ 40 (2.8)
See Note 4
10 @ 40 (2.8)
See Note 4 N/A
35’ (10.7)
See Note 3 8 @ 40 (2.8) 8 @ 40 (2.8) N/A N/A N/A
Table 2 - Ceiling - Level protection for Open Frame Rack Storage Arrangements
Ceiling Height Class 1, 2 & 3
Class 4
and Cartoned
Unexpanded
Plastics
Cartoned
Expanded
Plastics
Uncartoned
Unexpanded
Plastics
Uncartoned
Expanded
Plastics
15’ (4.5) N/A 6 @ 25 (1.7) 6 @ 25 (1.7) 12 @40 (2.8)
See Note 4
12 @ 40 (2.8)
See Note 4
20’ (6.0) 6 @ 20 (1.4) 6 @ 25 (1.7) 6 @ 25 (1.7) 6 @ 90 (6.2) N/A
25’ (7.5) 6 @ 20 (1.4) 6 @ 25 (1.7) 6 @ 25 (1.7) N/A N/A
30’ (9.0) 6 @ 30 (2.1) 6 @ 30 (2.1) N/A N/A N/A
35’ (10.7)
See Note 3 8 @ 40 (2.8) 8 @ 40 (2.8) N/A N/A N/A
Notes:
1. See FM Data Sheet 8-1 for definitions of commodity classifications.
2. Per Data Sheet 2-0 Section 2.2.3.4.2 the N252EC defaults to extended coverage and the maximum vertical
distance below ceiling is 12” to center of thermal element.
3. For ceiling heights above 30’, maximum sprinkler spacing is 12’ x 12’.
4. 500 GPM hose stream required.

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