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Reliable DD56-6 Bulletin

Reliable DD56-6 Bulletin

Specific application attic sprinklers for sloped combustible and noncombustible light hazard concealed spaces
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Models DD56-6, DD56-27, DD80-6, DD80-27, DS56, & GP56
Specific Application Sprinklers
for Sloped Combustible and Noncombustible Light Hazard Concealed Spaces
Product Features
DD80 Series sprinklers provide coverage for spans up
to 70 ft (21 m) with one row of sprinklers
DD56 Series sprinklers provide coverage for spans up
to 40 ft (12 m) with one row of sprinklers.
Model DS56 sprinkler provides coverage up to
6 ft x 40 ft (1.8 m x 12 m)
Model GP56 sprinkler provides coverage up to
10 ft x 15 ft (3.0 m x 4.6 m)
All models use a 212°F (100°C) temperature rated
fusible-link operating element
Product Description
Reliable Attic Sprinklers are cULus Listed Specific Appli-
cation sprinklers. The sprinklers are available for protection
of combustible and non-combustible light hazard con-
cealed spaces with roof/ceiling slopes of 4:12 to 8:12. Re-
liable Attic Sprinklers are upright sprinklers listed for use
on wet-pipe or dry-pipe sprinkler systems. All Reliable
Attic sprinklers use a 212°F (100°C) temperature rated
fusible-link operating element that is Listed for installation
where the maximum ceiling temperature is up to 150°F
(66°C). Table A provides a summary of available Reliable
Attic sprinklers.
Attic Sprinkler Summary
Nominal
Sprinkler
K-Factor
1/2
Model
gpm/psi
1/2
(L/min/bar
5.6
DD56-6
(80)
5.6
DD56-27
(80)
8.0
DD80-6
(115)
8.0
DD80-27
(115)
5.6
DS56
(80)
5.6
GP56
(80)
Max. Coverage Area
Thread Size
(Measured on Floor)
NPT or
ISO7-1
)
½
½
6 x 66 or 5 x 70
¾
(1.8 x 20 or 1.5 x 21)
6 x 66 or 5 x 70
¾
(1.8 x 20 or 1.5 x 21)
½
½
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Model DD56
Model DS56
Roof Slope
ft x ft
(m x m)
6 x 40
4:12 to <6:12
(1.8 x 12)
6 x 40
6:12 to 8:12
(1.8 x 12)
4:12 to <6:12
6:12 to 8:12
6 x 40
4:12 to 8:12
(1.8 x 12)
10 x 15
4:12 to 8:12
(3.0 x 4.6)
Bulletin 056 December 2016
Attic Sprinklers
cULus Listed
Attic Sprinklers
Model DD80
Model GP56
Table A
Sprinkler
Design Criteria
Identification
Number (SIN)
Table B
RA5624
Table C
RA5694
Table D
RA5622
Table E
RA5692
Table F
RA5625
Table G
RA5695

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  • Page 1 Bulletin 056 December 2016 Models DD56-6, DD56-27, DD80-6, DD80-27, DS56, & GP56 Attic Sprinklers Specific Application Sprinklers cULus Listed for Sloped Combustible and Noncombustible Light Hazard Concealed Spaces Attic Sprinklers Product Features  DD80 Series sprinklers provide coverage for spans up to 70 ft (21 m) with one row of sprinklers ...
  • Page 2 Wet-pipe with steel or Listed CPVC pipe Load Screw: Bronze Alloy Dry-pipe with steel pipe Deflector: Bronze Alloy Model DD56-6 Sprinkler Components and Dimensions Figure 1 Model DD56-6 Minimum Required Flow and Residual Pressure Table B Max. Coverage Flow Pressure Area...
  • Page 3 Model DD56-27 Specific Application Sprinkler SIN RA5694 Technical Specifications Installation Criteria Style: Upright Sprinkler Spacing Orientation: Deflector horizontal Max: 6 ft (1.8 m) across roof slope Threads: 1/2” NPT or ISO 7-1R1/2 Min: 4 ft (1.2 m) across roof slope Nominal K-Factor: 5.6 (80 metric) Min: 26 ft (7.9 m) down the roof slope Max.
  • Page 4 Model DD80-6 Specific Application Sprinkler SIN RA5622 Technical Specifications Installation Criteria Style: Upright Sprinkler Spacing Orientation: Deflector horizontal Max: 6 ft (1.8 m) across roof slope Threads: 3/4” NPT or ISO 7-1R3/4 Min: 4 ft (1.2 m) across roof slope Nominal K-Factor: 8.0 (115 metric) Min: 26 ft (7.9 m) down the roof slope Max.
  • Page 5 Model DD80-27 Specific Application Sprinkler SIN RA5692 Technical Specifications Installation Criteria Style: Upright Sprinkler Spacing Orientation: Deflector horizontal Max: 6 ft (1.8 m) across roof slope Threads: 3/4” NPT or ISO 7-1R3/4 Min: 4 ft (1.2 m) across roof slope Nominal K-Factor: 8.0 (115 metric) Min: 26 ft (7.9 m) down the roof slope Max.
  • Page 6 Model DS56 Specific Application Sprinkler SIN RA5625 Technical Specifications Installation Criteria Style: Upright Sprinkler Spacing Orientation: Frame arms perpendicular to roof Max: 6 ft (1.8 m) across roof slope deck Min: 4 ft (1.2 m) across roof slope Threads: 1/2” NPT or ISO 7-1R1/2 Min: 26 ft (7.9 m) down the roof slope Nominal K-Factor: 5.6 (80 metric) measured parallel to the roof deck...
  • Page 7 Model GP56 Specific Application Sprinkler SIN RA5695 Technical Specifications Installation Criteria Style: Upright Sprinkler Spacing Orientation: Top of deflector parallel to roof deck Max: 10 ft (3.0 m) across roof slope Threads: 1/2” NPT or ISO 7-1R1/2 measured along the floor Nominal K-Factor: 5.6 (80 metric) Max: 15 ft (4.6 m) up and down roof Max.
  • Page 8 Figures 7 through 21. Design criteria for Reliable Attic Application Sprinklers must be in accordance with Table H based on the minimum flows and pressures for each sprinkler in Ta- Reliable Attic Sprinklers are cULus Specific Application bles B through G. Provide additional sprinklers beyond sprinklers intended for installation in accordance with this obstructions where required by Figure 22.
  • Page 9 Reliable Attic Sprinkler Hydraulic Design Criteria Table H Number or (Area) of Sprinklers Included in Hydraulic Design (Select Hydraulically Most Remote Sprinklers of Each Type) Sprinklers in Attic Wet Pipe Sprinkler System Dry Pipe Sprinkler System pí~åÇ~êÇ= pí~åÇ~êÇ= apRS= dmRS=...
  • Page 10 Model DD Series Sprinkler – Example Layout (Not to Scale) Figure 7 Model DS56 Sprinkler – Example Layout (Not to Scale) Figure 8 Bulletin 056 Page 10 of 24 December 2016 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 11 Model DD Series Sprinklers at Ridge with Model DS56 Sprinklers Beyond Obstruction Figure 9 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Model DS56 Sprinklers at Ridge with Model DS56 Sprinklers Beyond Obstruction Figure 10 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Bulletin 056 Page 11 of 24 December 2016 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 12 Model DD Series Sprinklers at Ridge with Model GP56 Sprinklers Beyond Obstruction Figure 11 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Model DS56 Sprinklers at Ridge with Model GP56 Sprinklers Beyond Obstruction Figure 12 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Bulletin 056 Page 12 of 24 December 2016 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 13 Model DD Series Sprinklers at Ridge with Model GP56 Sprinklers at Dormer or Cross Figure 13 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Bulletin 056 Page 13 of 24 December 2016 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 14 Model DD Series Sprinklers at Ridge with Standard Spray Sprinklers at Dormer or Cross Figure 14 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Bulletin 056 Page 14 of 24 December 2016 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 15 Model DD Series Sprinklers at Ridge with Model DD Series Sprinklers in Dormers Figure 15 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Model DD Series Sprinklers at Ridge with Model GP56 Sprinklers at Eave Figure 16 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Bulletin 056 Page 15 of 24 December 2016 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 16 Model DS56 Sprinklers at Ridge with Model GP56 Sprinklers at Eave Figure 17 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Model DD Series Sprinklers at Ridge with DS56 Sprinklers at Hip or Ell Figure 18 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Bulletin 056 Page 16 of 24 December 2016 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 17 Model DS56 Sprinklers at Ridge with DS56 Sprinklers at Hip or Ell Figure 19 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Model DD Series Sprinklers at Ridge with Standard Spray Sprinklers at Hip or Ell Figure 20 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Bulletin 056 Page 17 of 24 December 2016...
  • Page 18 Model DS56 Sprinklers at Ridge with Standard Spray Sprinklers at Hip or Ell Figure 21 Example Layout (Not to Scale) Bulletin 056 Page 18 of 24 December 2016 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 19 Obstruction Criteria Figure 22 Additional sprinklers required beyond obstruction greater than 6” (150 Additional sprinklers not required due to obstruction 6” (150 mm) or mm) in height or where a minimum 3-1/2” (90 mm) gap is not provided less in height with a minimum 3-1/2” (90 mm) gap provided between between the top of the obstruction and the roof deck.
  • Page 20 Additional sprinklers required below stiffeners: (1) less than 1’-0” (300 Additional sprinkler not required below stiffeners meeting all of the mm) below Reliable Attic sprinklers, (2) more than 7-1/2” (190 mm) in following criteria: (1) min. 1’-0” (300 mm) below Reliable Attic sprin- width, (3) where gaps between stiffeners are less than 1’-0”...
  • Page 21: Installation

    Guide Number: VNIV, VNIV7 jçÇÉä=aa=pÉêáÉë= Installation Reliable Attic sprinklers are intended to be installed in ac- cordance with NFPA 13 and the requirements of other ap- plicable authorities having jurisdiction. In addition, Reliable Attic sprinklers must also be installed in accordance with the requirements contained in this Bulletin.
  • Page 22 Installation Requirements for Use of Reliable Attic Sprinklers with Listed CPVC Pipe Figure 25 Min.18" (450 mm) Heat producing or releasing device Maintain at least 18" (450 mm) between CPVC pipe and heat producing or releasing devices. Offset (A) must not exceed 6" (150 mm) Max.
  • Page 23 Installation Requirements for Use of Reliable Attic Sprinklers with Listed CPVC Pipe (Continued) Figure 25 Model GP56 sprinkler Model GP56 sprinkler Max. 3'-0" Max. 3'-0" Angled sprig Angled sprig (900 mm) (900 mm) Noncombustible Min. 6" (150 mm) Min. 6" (150 mm)
  • Page 24: Ordering Information

    Model DS56 sprinklers. The use of any other vacuuming without touching the sprinkler. wrench to installed Reliable Attic sprinklers is not permitted Replace any sprinkler which has been painted (other than and may damage the sprinkler. Insert the specified wrench factory applied).

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