HomeMy WebLinkAboutGL5615 5.6K SSUMAR 2018 GFS-100a (Formerly A-20)
• See reverse side for Approvals and Specifications.
• Temperature Ratings - 135°F (57°C), 155°F (68°C),
175°F (79°C), 200°F (93°C), 286°F (141°C)
• Water Working Pressure Rating - 175 psi (12 Bars)
• Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34 Bars)
• Maximum low temperature glass bulb rating is -67°F (-55°C)
• Frame - bronze • Deflector - brass • Screw - brass
• Lodgement Wire - stainless steel • Bulb seat - copper
• Spring - nickel alloy • Seal - teflon
• B u l b - g l a s s w i t h a l c o h o l b a s e d s o l u t i o n , 3 m m s i z e
CLASSIFICATION AVAILABLE SPRINKLER
TEMPERATURES BULB COLOR N.F.P.A. MAXIMUM
CEILING TEMPERATURE
ORDINARY
INTERMEDIATE
HIGH
135°F/155°F
175°F/200°F
286°F
57°C/68°C
79°C/93°C
141°C
ORANGE/RED
YELLOW/GREEN
BLUE
100°F
150°F
225°F
38°C
66°C
107°C
QUICK RESPONSEAUTOMATIC SPRINKLERSGL SERIESUPRIGHT PENDENTVERTICAL SIDEWALL HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL CONVENTIONAL (OLD STYLE)
UPRIGHTSERIES GL-QR
SERIES GL-QR
SERIES GL-QR/CNV
SERIES GL-QR/SW
SERIES GL-QR/SWSERIES GL-QR/SW
CONVENTIONAL
PENDENT VERTICAL
SIDEWALL
QUICK RESPONSE
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The Globe Quick Response Series GL-QR Sprinklers are
a low profile yet durable design which utilizes a 3mm frangible
glass ampule as the thermosensitive element. This provides
sprinkler operation approximately six times faster than ordinary
sprinklers. While the Quick Response Sprinkler provides an
aesthetically pleasing appearance, it can be installed wherever
standard spray sprinklers are specified when allowed by the ap-
plicable standards. It offers the additional feature of greatly in-
creased safety to life and is available in various styles, orifices,
temperature ratings and finishes to meet many varying design
requirements. Quick Response Sprinklers should be used ad-
visedly and under the direction of approving authorities having
jurisdiction.
The heart of Globe's Series GL-QR sprinkler proven ac-
tuating assembly is a hermetically sealed frangible glass ampule
that contains a precisely measured amount of fluid. When heat is
absorbed, the liquid within the bulb expands increasing the inter-
nal pressure. At the prescribed temperature the internal pressure
within the ampule exceeds the strength of the glass causing the
glass to shatter. This results in water discharge which is distrib-
uted in an approved pattern depending upon the deflector style
used.
QUICK RESPONSE
SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATING/CLASSIFICATION and COLOR CODING
TECHNICAL DATA
QUICK RESPONSE
HORIZONTAL
SIDEWALL
LPCB/CE
HORIZONTAL
SIDEWALL
QUICK RESPONSE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS GL SERIES UPRIGHT PEN-DENT VERTICAL SIDEWALL HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL CONVENTIONAL (OLD STYLE)QUICK RESPONSE AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS GL SERIES UPRIGHT PEN-DENT VERTICAL SIDEWALL HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL CONVENTIONAL (OLD STYLE)GFS-100a (Formerly A-20)GFS-100a (Formerly A-20)
MAR 2018 GFS-100a (Formerly A-20)PRINTED U.S.A.
NOTE: METRIC CONVERSIONS ARE APPROXIMATE.
1HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL IS 2 9/16”.
2FINISHES AVAILABLE ON SPECIAL ORDER.
3AVAILABLE AS cULus LISTED CORROSION RESISTANT WHEN SPECIFIED ON ORDER.
SPECIFICATIONS
1SPRINKLERS SHALL BE LIMITED AS PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF NFPA13 AND ANY OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS.
§HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL cULus LISTED FOR DEFLECTOR 4” TO 12” BELOW THE CEILING, FM APPROVED 4” TO 6” BELOW THE CEILING.
¤INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE TO BS5306 AND ANY OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS.
†PENDENT VERTICAL SIDEWALL cULus LISTED FOR 6’ MIN. SPACING.
†UPRIGHT VERTICAL SIDEWALL cULus LISTED FOR 9’ MIN. SPACING.
OH: ORDINARY HAZARD
LH: LIGHT HAZARD
*1/2” NPT, FOR RETROFIT ONLY
2 LPCB REF. NO. 147c/05ORDERING INFORMATION
4077 AIRPARK DRIVE, STANDISH, MICHIGAN 48658
F A X 9 8 9 - 8 4 6 - 9 2 3 1
www.globesprinkler.com
989-846-4583
1-800-248-0278
GLOBE® PRODUCT WARRANTY
Globe agrees to repair or replace any of its own manufactured
products found to be defective in material or workmanship for a
period of one year from date of shipment.
For specific details of our warranty please refer to Price List
Terms and Conditions of Sale (Our Price List).
• Quantity • SIN • Style • Orifice
• Thread Size • Temperature • Finishes desired
• Quantity - Wrenches - P/N 325390 (1/2”);
P/N 312366 (L.O.)
SPECIFY
LISTINGS/APPROVALS
QUICK RESPONSEAUTOMATIC SPRINKLERSUPRIGHT PENDENT VERTICAL SIDEWALL HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL CONVENTIONAL (OLD STYLE)
STYLE SIN K
FACTOR HAZARD1
TEMPERATURE
cULus FM LPCB2 CE
NYC - DOB
MEA
101-92-E135°F
(57°C)
155°F
(68°C)
175°F
(79°C)
200°F
(93°C)
286°F
(141°C)
UPRIGHT
GL2815
GL4215
GL5615
GL8115*
GL8118
2.8
4.2
5.6
8.0* (½” NPT)
8.0
LH
LH
LH/OH
LH/OH
LH/OH
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
---
---
X
---
X
---
---
X
---
X
---
---
X
---
X
X
X
X
X
X
PENDENT
GL2801
GL4201
GL5601
GL8101*
GL8106
2.8
4.2
5.6
8.0* (½” NPT)
8.0
LH
LH
LH/OH
LH/OH
LH/OH
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
---
---
X
---
X
---
---
X
---
X
---
---
X
---
X
X
X
X
X
X
VERTICAL
SIDEWALL†
GL5632
GL8133
5.6
8.0
LH
LH
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
---
---
---
---
---
---
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HORIZONTAL
SIDEWALL
GL2826§
GL4226§
GL5626§
GL5627¤
GL8127§
2.8
4.2
5.6
5.6
8.0
LH
LH
LH/OH
LH/OH
LH/OH
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
---
X
---
---
X
---
---
---
---
---
X
---
---
---
---
X
---
X
X
X
---
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CONVENTIONAL
(OLD STYLE)
GL5624
GL8125
5.6
8.0
LH/OH
LH/OH
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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---
---
X
---
X
X
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NOMINAL “K” FACTOR THREAD SIZE LENGTH1 FINISHES
2.8 (40 metric)1/2”NPT (15mm)2 1/4” (5.7cm)
Factory Bronze
Chrome
White Polyester3
Black Polyester2,3
4.2 (60 metric)1/2”NPT (15mm)2 1/4” (5.7cm)
5.6 (80 metric)1/2”NPT (15mm)2 1/4” (5.7cm)
8.0 (115 metric)1/2”NPT (15mm)2 1/4” (5.7cm)
8.0 (115 metric)3/4”NPT (20mm)2 7/16” (6.2cm)