Reliable Sidewall concealer swc User manual

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

Model SWC

Concealed Quick Response

Extended Coverage

Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler

Bulletin 163 May 2021

The Sidewall Concealer®

Coverage to 14 ft. x 26 ft.

(4.3m x 7.9m). 300 psi (20,7 bar) Rated.

Features:

1. Tamper resistant cover plate can prevent

the sprinkler from being used for unintended

purposes. No exposed thermal element.

2. 8.0 K Factor.

3. Sprinkler is approved for both

175 psi (12,0 bar) and

300 psi (20,7 bar) applications.

4. Quick response, extended coverage performance.

5. Push-on/thread-off, sturdy convenient cover plate.

6. Factory assembled sprinkler and cup, shipped

complete with protective cap.

7. Sprinkler assembly and cover plate separately packaged.

8. ½” (13mm) adjustment .

9. Utilizes the Model F1FR-300 QREC-9

Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler.

10. Cover plate available in standard white paint, special

bronze, black paint or flat white finishes.

Approval Organizations

1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and UL

certified for Canada (cULus).

2. NYC MEA 258-93-E

Patents: U.S. Patent No. 6,374,919

Product Description

The Reliable Model SWC Concealed Quick Response Extended

Coverage Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler is an attractive, concealed

sprinkler assembly that utilizes a push-on/thread-off cover plate

assembly. The assembly is shipped with a protective cap.

The Model CCP/HSW cover plate is attached to the skirt using

135°F (57°C) ordinary temperature classication solder. The

sprinkler and cup are easily installed into the sprinkler tting using the

Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench.

When the ambient temperature rises, the solder holding the cover

plate melts, allowing the release of this part and thus exposing the

sprinkler inside to the rising ambient temperature.

The Model SWC utilizes a 3.0mm frangible glass bulb. This quick

response enables the sprinkler to apply water to a re sooner than

standard sprinklers of the same temperature rating.

This sprinkler can handle a maximum service pressure of 300 psi

(20,7 bar).

Application and Installation

The Model SWC sprinkler is intended for installation in light

hazard occupancies in accordance with NFPA 13. This sprinkler is

especially well-suited for use in student dormitories, hotels, hospitals

and care facilities, and can be used where the pressure entering the

sprinkler system is in excess of 175 psi (12 bar).

Model SWC Concealed Horizontal Sidewall sprinklers utilize

a Model F1FR-300 QREC-9 Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler with

a threaded cup which is factory attached to the sprinkler. The

assembly is completed by the installation of the attractive, 135°F

(57°C) rated Model CCP/HSW push on / thread off cover plate

assembly.

Apply a PTFE - based thread sealant to the sprinkler threads.

After a 25/8” (67mm) diameter hole is cut in the wall, the sprinkler

is easily installed with the Model GFR1 Wrench. When installing

the sprinkler, the protective cap is removed and the wrench is

positioned into the sprinkler/cup assembly until the two wrench

faces engage the wrenching flats on the sprinkler. The sprinkler

is then tightened into the pipe tting. When inserting or removing

the wrench from the sprinkler/cup assembly, care should be taken

to prevent damage to the sprinkler. DO NOT WRENCH ON ANY

OTHER PART OF THE SPRINKLER. The cover plate assembly

is then pushed onto the cup. Cover plate assemblies provide ½”

(13mm) of cover adjustment. Final adjustment is made by turning

the cover plate clockwise until the skirt flange makes full contact

with the wall surface. Cover plate removal requires turning in the

counter clockwise direction.

Concealed cover plate/cup assemblies are listed only for use

with specic sprinklers. The use of any other concealed cover

plate/cup assembly with the Model F1FR-300 QREC-9 Horizontal

Sidewall Sprinkler or the use of the Model CCP/HSW concealed

cover plate assembly on any sprinkler with which it is not

specically listed will void all guarantees, warranties, listings and

approvals.

Technical Data:

Orice

Size

“K” Factor

Thread

Size

Maximum

Ambient

Temperature

Sprinkler

Identication

Number

(SIN)

Approvals

US Metric

17/32”

(20mm) 8.0 115.3 ¾” (¾) 100°F (38°C) R5962 1, 2

Coverage Area

Flow Rate Pressure

Max. Coverage

Area

Width x Length

Temperature

Rating

Deflector to Ceiling

Dimension

gpm L/min psi bar ft. x ft. m x m Sprinkler Cover inches mm

109.8

13.1

0,9

16 x 14

16 x 16

16 x 18

4.9 x 4.3

4.9 x 4.9

4.9 x 5.5

135°F (57°C)/ 155°F (68°C)

135°F (57°C)

4 - 12

102 - 305

140.1

21.4

1,5

16 x 20

16 x 22

4.9 x 6.0

4.9 x 6.7

135°F (57°C)

4 - 12

102 - 305 102

- 305

147.6

174.1

124.9

23.8

33.1

17.0

1,6

2,25

1,2

14 x 26

18 x 18

4.3 x 7.9

5.5 x 5.5

135°F (57°C)

4 - 6

6 - 12

4 - 12

102 - 153

153 - 305 102

- 305

151.4

174.1

124.9

25.0

33.1

17.0

1,7

2,25

1,2

18 x 22

14 x 26

18 x 18

5.5 x 6.7

4.3 x 7.9

5.5 x 5.5

155°F (68°C)

135°F (57°C)

4 - 12

6 - 12

4 - 12

102 - 305

153 - 305 102

-305

Minimum spacing between sprinklers - 8 feet (2.4m).

Approval Type

Quick Response Extended Coverage - Light Hazard

Note: Do NOT install the Model SWC Sprinkler in locations where there is positive pressure in the cavity behind the sprinkler.

Maintenance

Model SWC Concealed Sprinklers should be inspected

quarterly and the sprinkler maintained in accordance with

NFPA 25. Do not clean sprinklers with soap and water,

ammonia or any other cleaning fluids. Remove dust by using

a soft brush or gentle vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler cover

plate assembly, 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 their original cartons and packaging until

used to minimize the potential for damage to sprinklers that

would cause improper operation or non-operation.

Model SWC Concealed Quick Response

Extended Coverage Horizontal

Sidewall Sprinkler Specication

Sprinklers shall be a [quick response – cULus Listed]

[quick response - New York City MEA Approved (258-93-E)]

extended coverage concealed horizontal sprinkler with EC-9

deflector and adjustable cover plate for light hazard, interior,

non-corrosive applications. Sprinklers to be of bronze frame

construction with brass cover plate and copper alloy retainer

flange assembly. Water seal assembly shall consist of a PTFE

coated Belleville spring washer and machined brass cup

with 3 mm glass bulb containing no plastic parts. Method of

attaching the cover plate to the sprinkler cup shall be a push-

on and thread-off design allowing a ½” cover plate adjustment.

Sprinklers shall have a nominal K-factor of 8.0 (115.3), and

¾” NPT thread. Sprinkler temperature rating shall be 135°F

(57°C) with a cover plate temperature rating of 135°F (57°C).

Sprinklers shall be capable of a maximum coverage area of

16 ft. x 22 ft. (4.9 m x 6.7 m), with a minimum lateral spacing

of 8 ft. (2.4 m). Rated working pressure shall be 300 psi (20,7

bar). A plastic protective cap shall be provided and factory

installed inside the sprinkler cup to protect the sprinkler from

damage, which could occur during construction before the

cover plate is installed. Standard cover plate nish: [White]

[Custom Color– specify]. Concealed horizontal sidewall

sprinklers shall be Reliable Model SWC, SIN R5962 (Bulletin

163).

UL Listing Category

Sprinklers, Automatic and Open

Quick Response Extended coverage Sprinklers

Ordering Information

Specify:

1. Model SWC Sidewall Concealer®

2. Cover Plate Finish.

Installation Wrench

Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench

Installation Aid

A protective plastic cap is included for use during installa-

tion.

Cover Plate Finishes(1)

Standard Finishes

White Paint

Special Application Finishes

Bronze

Black Paint

Flat White Paint

(1) Other colors and nishes are available. Consult factory for details.

Note: Paint or any other coatings applied over the factory

nish will void all approvals and warranties.

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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.

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