Reliable F1FR Series User manual

The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Model F1FR Series
Quick Response
Standard Spray
Bulletin 014 Rev. D
Bulletin 014 Rev. D
Model F1FR 56 Sprinkler Types
Standard Upright
Standard Pendent
Conventional
Vertical Sidewall
Horizontal Sidewall
Model F1FR 56 Recessed Sprinkler Types
Standard Pendent/F1/F2/FP
Horizontal Sidewall
Model F1FR 56 Concealed Sprinkler Types
Standard Pendent
Listing & Approvals
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and Certified for
Canada (cULus).
Factory Mutual Approvals (FM)
Loss Prevention Council (LPCB, UK)
VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH
UL Listing Category
Sprinklers, Automatic & Open (VNIV)
Quick Response Sprinkler
Product Description
Reliable Models F1FR Series Sprinklers are quick re-
sponse sprinklers which combine the durability of a stan-
dard sprinkler with the attractive low profile of a decorative
sprinkler.
The Models F1FR Series Recessed automatic sprinklers
utilize a 3.0 mm frangible glass bulb. These sprinklers have
demonstrated response times in laboratory tests which
are five to ten times faster than standard response sprin-
klers. This quick response enables the Model F1FR Series
sprinklers to apply water to a fire much faster than standard
sprinklers of the same temperature rating.
The glass bulb consists of an accurately controlled amount
of special fluid hermetically sealed inside a precisely manu-
factured glass capsule. This glass bulb is specially con-
structed to provide fast thermal response.
At normal temperatures, the glass bulb contains the fluid
in both the liquid and vapor phases. The vapor phase can
be seen as a small bubble. As heat is applied, the liquid
expands, forcing the bubble smaller and smaller as the liq-
uid pressure increases. Continued heating forces the liquid
to push out against the bulb, causing the glass to shatter,
opening the waterway and allowing the deflector to distrib-
ute the discharging water.
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Pendent
Conventional
Recessed
Pendent/F1/F2
Upright
Application
Quick response sprinklers are used in fixed fire protec-
tion systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. Care must be
exercised that the orifice size, temperature rating, deflec-
tor style and sprinkler type are in accordance with the lat-
est published standards of the National Fire Protection As-
sociation or the approving Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Quick response sprinklers are intended for installation as
specified in NFPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and stan-
dard response sprinklers should not be intermixed.
Vertical Sidewall
Horizontal Sidewall
Recessed
Horizontal Sidewall
Recessed
Pendent/FP

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Pendent Conventional
Upright
Model F1FR Quick Response Upright, Pendent & Conventional Sprinklers
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal
Orifice
Thread
Size
Nominal K Factor Sprinkler
Height
Approval
Organization
Sprinkler Identification Number
(SIN)
US Metric Upright Pendent
Standard-Upright (SSU) and pendent Deflectors Marked to Indicate Position
½” (15mm) ½” NPT(R½) 5.6 80 2.25” (57mm) 1, 2, 3, 4 RA1425(1) RA1414 (1)(2)
Conventional-Install in Upright or Pendent Position
15mm(1) ½” NPT(R½) 5.6 80 57mm 3,4 RA1475
(1) cULus listed corrosion resistant (Polyester coated) sprinkler.
(2) Polyester coated FM approved sprinkler.
Model F1FR 56/F1 or F2
Model F1FR 56 Quick Response Recessed Pendent Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model GFR2 Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal
Orifice
Thread
Size
K Factor Sprinkler
Height
Sprinkler Identification Number
(SIN)
US Metric
½” (15mm) ½” NPT(R½) 5.6 80 2.25” (57mm) RA1414
(1) Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions.
Model F1FR 56/FP

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Model F1FR Quick Response Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Position: Upright or Pendent
Approval Type: Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
Nominal
Orifice Thread Size
Nominal K Factor Sprinkler
Height
Approval
Organizations
Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers (SIN)
US Metric
½” (15mm) ½” NPT (R1/2) 5.6 8.0 2.25” (57mm) 1,2,3,4 RA1485
15mm ½” NPT (R1/2) 5.6 8.0 2.25” (57mm) 4(1)
(1) LPC Approval is for pendent position only.
Sprinkler Type Deflector to Ceiling Distance
(Min. - Max.)
Upright 4” (102mm) - 12” (305mm)
Pendent 4” (102mm) - 12” (305mm)
Model F1FR Quick Response Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: HSW
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data: Horizontal Sidewall
Nominal Orifice Thread Size
Nominal K Factor Sprinkler
Height
Approval Organizations
and Type of Approval Sprinkler
Identification
Numbers (SIN)
US Metric Light Hazard Ordinary
Hazard
½” (15mm) ½” NPT (R1/2) 5.6 80 2.63” (67mm) 1,2 1 RA1435
Horizontal Sidewall
Vertical Sidewall

Model F1FR Quick Response Concealed Pendent Sprinklers
Installation Wrench: Model RC1 Sprinkler Wrench
Technical Data:
Nominal
Orifice
“K” Factor Thread
Size Model
Temp. Rating Max.
Ambient
Temp
Bulb
Color Approvals
Sprinkler
Identification
Number(SIN)
US Metric Sprinkler Cover
½” (15mm) 5.6 80 ½” NPT F1FR 135°F/57°C 135°F/57°C 100°F/38°C Orange 1, 2 RA1414
½” (15mm) 5.6 80 ½” NPT F1FR 155°F/68°C 135°F/57°C 100°F/38°C Red 1, 2, 4(1) RA1414
½” (15mm) 5.6 80 ½” NPT F1FR 175°F/79°C 165°F/74°C 100°F/38°C Yellow 1, 2 RA1414
½” (15mm) 5.6 80 ½” NPT F1FR 200°F/93°C 165°F/74°C 100°F/38°C Green 1, 2 RA1414
(1) For VdS only = 155°F/68°C Norbulb and 1/2” [12,7mm] adjustment.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Installation Aid
A protective cap is included for use during installation.
Important: The F1FR 56 Sprinkler with Model CCP cover
plate is not an FM Approved combination.
Installation
Quick response sprinklers are intended for installation
as specified in NFPA 13. Quick response sprinklers and
standard response sprinklers should not be intermixed.
The Model F1FR 56 Recessed Quick Response Sprin-
klers are to be installed as shown. The Model F1 or F2 Es-
cutcheons illustrated are the only recessed escutcheons
to be used with the Model F1FR 56 Sprinklers. The use
of any other recessed escutcheon will void all approvals
and negate all warranties.
When installing Model F1FR 56 Sprinklers, use the
Model D Sprinkler Wrench. Use the Model GFR2 Wrench
for installing F1FR 56 Recessed Pendent Sprinklers. Any
other type of wrench may damage these sprinklers.
NOTE: A leak tight ½” NPT (R1/2) sprinkler joint can
be obtained with a torque of 8-18 ft-lbs (10,8 - 24,4 N-m).
Do not tighten sprinklers over maximum recommended
torque. It may cause leakage or impairment of the sprin-
klers.
The Model F1FR 56/ CCP Concealed Sprinkler uses the
½” orifice, ½” NPT (R1/2), 135°F (57°C), 155°F (68°C),
175°F (79°C) or 200°F (93°C) Model F1FR 56 Pendent
Sprinkler with a threaded Model CCP cup which is fac-
tory attached to the sprinkler. The assembly is complet-
ed by the installation of the attractive, low profile, 135°F
(57°C) or 165°F (74°C) rated Model CCP push on cover
plate assembly. The cover plate and sprinkler cup as-
semblies are joined using a cover plate skirt with flexible
tabs for threaded engagement. A choice of two cover
plate assemblies provide either ½” (13mm) or 5/16” (8mm)
of cover adjustment.
Do not install these sprinklers in ceiling which have
positive pressure in the space above.
After a 25/8” (67mm) diameter hole is cut in the ceil-
ing, the sprinkler is easily installed with the Model RC1
Wrench. A Teflon* based thread sealant should be
applied to the sprinkler threads only. The Model RC1
Wrench is then used to engage the sprinkler wrenching
surfaces and to install the sprinkler in the fitting. 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 is then pushed
onto the cup. Final adjustment is made by hand turning
the cover plate until the skirt flange makes full contact
with the ceiling. Cover plate removal requires turning in
the counter clockwise direction.
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After installation, inspect all sprinklers to ensure that
there is a gap between the cover plate and ceiling and
that the four cup slots are open and free from any air flow
impediment to the space above.
Concealed cover plate/cup assemblies are listed only
for use with specific sprinklers. The use of any other con-
cealed cover plate/cup assembly with the Model F1FR
56 Pendent Sprinkler or the use of the Model CCP Con-
cealed cover plate assembly on any sprinkler with which
it is not specifically listed my prevent good fire protection
and will void all guarantees, warranties, listings and ap-
provals.
Glass bulb sprinklers have orange bulb protectors to
minimize bulb damage during shipping, handling and
installation. REMOVE THIS PROTECTION AT THE TIME
THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IS PLACED IN SERVICE FOR
FIRE PROTECTION. Removal of the protectors before this
time may leave the bulb vulnerable to damage. RASCO
wrenches are designed to install sprinklers when covers
are in place. REMOVE PROTECTORS BY UNDOING THE
CLASP BY HAND. DO NOT USE TOOLS TO REMOVE
THE PROTECTORS.
Temperature Ratings
Classification
Sprinkler
Temperature Max. Ambient
Temp. Bulb Color
°C °F
Ordinary
Ordinary
Intermediate
Intermediate
High (1)
57
68
79
93
141
135
155
175
200
286
100°F (38°C)
100°F (38°C)
150°F (66°C)
150°F (66°C)
225°F (107°C)
Orange
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
(1) Not available for recessed sprinklers.
Escutcheon Data (1)
Escutcheon
Model Approvals Adjustment “A” Dimension
Face of Fitting to
Ceiling or Wall
Dimension
F1 1, 3, 4 Max Recess
Min Recess
1½” (38.1mm)
3/4” (19.1mm)
3/16” - 15/16”
(5mm - 24mm)
F2 1, 2, 3, 4 Max Recess
Min Recess
1 ½” (38.1mm)
1” (25mm)
3/16” - 11/16”
(5mm - 17mm)
FP Push-on/
Thread-off 1, 4 Max Recessed Min Recessed
7/16” (11mm)
15/16 (24mm)
11/2” (38.1mm)
1” (25.4mm)
(1) SIN: RA1435 - cULus and FM permits use with F1 or F2 escutcheons for light
hazard only.
Maintenance
The Models F1FR 56 and F1FR 56 Recessed Sprinklers
should be inspected quarterly and the sprinkler system
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 which has
been painted (other than factory applied) or damaged
in any way. A stock of spare sprinklers should be main-
tained to allow quick replacement of damaged or oper-
ated sprinklers. Prior to installation, sprinklers should be
maintained in the original cartons and packaging to mini-
mize the potential for damage to sprinklers that would
cause improper operation or non-operation.
Sprinkler Types
Standard Upright
Standard Pendent
Conventional
Recessed Pendent
Vertical Sidewall
Horizontal Sidewall
Recessed Horizontal sidewall
Concealed pendent
Finishes (1)
Standard Finishes
Sprinkler Escutcheon Cover plate
Bronze
Chrome Plated
White Polyester
Coated (4)(5)
Brass
Chrome
Plated
White Painted
Chrome
White
Special Application Finishes
Sprinkler Escutcheon Cover plate
Bright Brass (3)
Black Plated
Black Paint (2)
Off White (2)
Satin Chrome
Bright Brass
Black Plated
Black Paint
Off White
Satin Chrome
Bright Brass
Satin
Off White
Black Paint
Black Plated
(1) Other finishes and colors are available on special order.
Consult the factory for details.
(2) cULus Listed only.
(3) 200°F (93°C) maximum.
(4) cULus listed “corrosion resistance” applies to SIN Numbers
RA1425 (Upright) and RA1414 (Pendent) in standard black or white.
(5) FM Approvals finish as “Polyester coated” applies to SIN Number
RA1414 (Pendent) in standard black or white.
Ordering Information
Specify:
Sprinkler Model
Sprinkler Type
Orifice Size
Deflector Type
Temperature Rating
Sprinkler Finish
Escutcheon Type
Escutcheon Finish (where applicable)
Cover plate Model
Cover plate Thread size
Cover plate Temperature
Cover plate Adjustment
Cover plate Finish
Note: When Model F1FR 56 Recessed sprinklers are ordered, the
sprinklers and escutcheons are packaged separately.
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