Tyco Fire Product Gem FR-1 Instruction Manual

TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS, 7071 S. 13th Street, Suite 103 Oak Creek, WI 53154 — www.gemsprinkler.com
HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLERS
MODEL FR-1 FAST RESPONSE
QR-EC/EC, SOLDER TYPE, 8.0 K-FACTOR, 3/4" NPT**
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 8.0 K-Factor (17/32 inch orifice),
Model FR-1 QR-EC/EC Horizontal
Sidewall Sprinklers (Ref. Figure A) are
automatic sprinklers of the "quick re-
sponse" fusible solder type. They are
"extended coverage spray sidewall
sprinklers" intended for use in fire
sprinkler systems designed in accord-
ance with the standard installation
rules recognized by the applicable
Listing or Approval agency (e.g., UL
Listing is based on NFPA 13 require-
ments).
Extended coverage horizontal side-
wall sprinklers with coverage areas up
to 16 ft. x 24 ft. ( 4,9 m x 7,3 m) are
generally used in lieu of pendent and
upright sprinklers because of building
construction or installation economy
considerations. They are designed for
installation along a wall or the side of
a beam and just beneath a smooth and
level ceiling.
APPROVALS AND STANDARDS
Laboratory listings and approvals for
the 8.0 K-Factor Model FR-1 QR-
EC/EC Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers
are given in Table A.
WARNING
The 8.0 K-Factor Model FR-1 QR-
EC/EC Horizontal Sidewall Sprin-
klers described herein must be in-
stalled and maintained
compliance with this document, as
well as applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association,
in addition to the standards of any
other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the integ-
rity of these devices.
The owner is responsible for main-
taining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating con-
dition. The installing contractor or
manufacturer should be contacted
relative to any questions.
Installation of the Model FR-1 QR-
EC/EC Horizontal Sidewall Sprin-
klers in recessed escutcheons will void
all sprinkler warranties, as well as
possibly void the sprinkler’s Approv-
als and/or Listings.
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1 - Frame
2 - Strut
3 - Deflector
4 - Hook
5 - Link
Assembly
6 - Ejection
Spring
7 - Button
8 - Gasket
*
Temperature rating is indicated on the Deflector.
**
Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request.
MODEL FR-1 QR-EC/EC HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL SPRINKLERS
TECHNICAL DATA
The 8.0 K-Factor Model FR-1 QR-
in
EC/EC Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers
are rated for use at a maximum service
pressure of 175 psi (12,1 bar) and they
are available in the temperature rat-
ings and finishes indicated in Table A.
The flow "Q" in GPM (LPM) is deter-
mined by the following formula:
Q = K p
where the nominal discharge coeffi-
cient "K" equals 8.0 (115,2) and "p"
equals the residual flowing pressure in
psi (bar).
The FR-1 utilizes a dezincification re-
sistant bronze alloy frame. The strut is
silicone bronze and the deflector is
brass. The Hook is phosphor bronze,
the two halves of the Link Assembly
FIGURE A
8.0 K-FACTOR (SIN G8170)
are nickel, the Ejection Spring is In-
conel, the Button is brass, and the
Gasket is Teflon .
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