Reliable GXLO Manual

K11.2 (160 metric)
(SIN R2921) Upright
(SIN R2916) Pendent
Features
1. Upright cULus Listed as a Control Mode Density Area (CMDA)
sprinkler for storage & non-storage protection.
2. Upright and Pendent FM Approved as Standard-response,
storage and non-storage sprinklers.
3. Standard ¾-inch NPT or ISO 7-R¾ threads; optional ½-inch
NPT or ISO 7-R½ threads for upright retrofit applications only.
Listings & Approvals:
The following organizations provide Listings or Approvals
for Model GXLO sprinklers. See the Technical Data table
for listing and approvals applicable to each sprinkler.
1. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and Underwriters
Laboratories of Canada (cULus) - Upright only.
2. Approved by Factory Mutual (FM) as a storage and
non-storage sprinkler - Upright and Pendent.
UL Guide Number
VNIV
UL Listing Category
Sprinklers, Automatic and Open; Sprinklers for Storage
Protection (Control Mode Density Area)
Technical Data
Nominal K Factor
Sprinkler
US Metric
Type
Upright 0.64
Orifice with 11.2 160
¾" NPT (R¾)
Upright
Retrofit 0.64
11.2 160
Orifice with
½" NPT (R½)
Pendent 0.64
Orifice with 11.2 160
¾" NPT (R¾)
Note: This product has been tested and listed for storage applications
to qualify its use in lieu of 5.6K or 8.0K Factor sprinklers for the
protection of high-piled storage.
Product Description
The Reliable Model GXLO sprinkler is a center strut, solder
in compression, extra large orifice sprinkler that has been de-
signed for storage and non-storage applications. The Model
GXLO sprinkler is available in either an upright or pendent con-
figuration. The Model GXLO sprinkler is available with either
3/4-inch NPT or ISO 7-R3/4 threads. The Model GXLO Upright
is optionally available with either 1/2-inch NPT or ISO 7-R1/2
threads for retrofit applications only.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Sprinkler
Sprinkler
Approvals Identification
Height
Number (SIN)
2.71"
cULus, FM R2921
(68.8mm)
2.82"
cULus, FM R2921
(71.6mm)
2.71"
FM R2916
(68.8mm)
Model GXLO
Standard Spray
Standard Response
Storage and Non-storage Sprinkler
Model GXLO Upright
Design Criteria
The Model GXLO sprinkler is intended for use as a standard
response standard spray sprinkler in hydraulically designed
sprinkler systems with a minimum pressure of 7 psi (0.5 bar) in
accordance with the area/density curves of NFPA 13 or in ac-
cordance with FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets.
The Model GXLO sprinkler is not a "Large Drop" or "ESFR"
sprinkler.
Temperature Ratings
Sprinkler
Classification
Rating
°F °C
Ordinary 165 74
Intermediate 212 100
High 286 141
Optional Guards and Water Shields
Sprinkler Guard or Water Shield
D-6 Guard & Water Shield
GXLO D-7 Guard & Water Shield
Upright
Water Shield
(factory installed)
D-8 Guard
GXLO
Pendent
D-9 Guard & Water Shield
Bulletin 129
May 2019
Model GXLO Pendent
Maximum Ambient
Frame
Temperature
Color
°F °C
100 38 Uncolored
150 66 White
225 107 Blue
Listings &
Approvals
cULus
FM
FM