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Reliable F3-80 Series Manual

Reliable F3-80 Series Manual

Standard-response dry sprinkler
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Features
Various trim options available
Sprinklers and trim available in a wide variety of standard and
special application finishes
Standard 1" NPT or ISO7-R1 inlet fitting
Listed corrosion resistant combinations of sprinkler and trim
available
Product Description
Model F3-80 dry sprinklers are standard-response, standard
coverage sprinklers with a nominal K-factor of 8.0 (115 metric).
Available in pendent and horizontal sidewall configurations,
Model F3-80 dry sprinklers utilize a 5mm glass bulb ordinary,
intermediate, or high temperature classification operating
element.
Model F3-80 dry sprinklers are intended for installation on wet
pipe, dry pipe, or preaction systems in accordance with NFPA 13
or other applicable installation standards.
Model F3-80 dry sprinklers are available in a variety of trim
options and finish combinations as shown on the following pages.
The Reliable escutcheons and cover plates shown are the only
escutcheons and cover plates listed for use with the sprinkler.
The use of any other escutcheon or cover plate will void all
guarantees, warranty, listing, and approvals.
Table A provides a basic summary of Model F3-80 dry sprinklers.
Additional technical information is provided on the following
individual sprinkler pages.
Model F3-80 Dry Sprinkler Summary
Sprinkler Model
F3-80 Dry Pendent
F3-80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall
*Note: Approvals may not apply to all trim, inlet thread, temperature, and/or finish combinations. See pages 2-10 for additional technical
information.
K-Factor
gpm/psi
Approvals*
1/2
(lpm/bar
)
1/2
8.0 (115)
8.0 (115)
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Standard-Response Dry Sprinkler
(Note: Not all versions of sprinkler shown,
please see pages 2-10)
Max. Working
Pressure
psi (bar)
cULus
175 (12.0)
cULus
175 (12.0)
Bulletin 060 November 2023
Model F3-80 Series
K-factor 8.0 (115 metric)
Table A
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
RA6012
RA6032

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Summary of Contents for Reliable F3-80 Series

  • Page 1 2-10) The Reliable escutcheons and cover plates shown are the only escutcheons and cover plates listed for use with the sprinkler. The use of any other escutcheon or cover plate will void all guarantees, warranty, listing, and approvals.
  • Page 2 Model F3-80 Dry Pendent: Standard Escutcheon - SIN RA6012 Table B “A” Dimension Temperature Temperature Rating Glass Bulb Color Approvals Sprinkler Guard in (mm) Classification °F (°C) Ordinary 155°F (68°C) 175°F (79°C) Yellow 2” to 36” (50mm to Intermediate 900mm) in 1/4” (6mm) cULus increments 200°F (93°C)
  • Page 3 Model F3-80 Dry Pendent: HB Escutcheon - SIN RA6012 Table C “A” Dimension Temperature Temperature Rating Glass Bulb Color Approvals Sprinkler Guard in (mm) Classification F (C) Ordinary 155°F (68°C) 175°F (79°C) Yellow 3½” to 36” (90mm to Intermediate 900mm) in 1/4” (6mm) cULus increments 200°F (93°C)
  • Page 4 Model F3-80 Dry Pendent: FP Escutcheon - SIN RA6012 Table D “A” Dimension Temperature Temperature Rating Glass Bulb Color Approvals Sprinkler Guard in (mm) Classification °F (°C) Ordinary 155°F (68°C) 175°F (79°C) Yellow ” to 36” (90mm to 900mm) in 1/4” (6mm) cULus Intermediate increments...
  • Page 5 Model F3-80 Dry Pendent: CCP Cover Plate - SIN RA6012 Table E “A” Dimension Temperature Temperature Rating Glass Bulb Color Approvals Sprinkler Guard in (mm) Classification F (C) Ordinary 155°F (68°C) 175°F (79°C) Yellow ” to 36” (90mm to Intermediate 900mm) in 1/4”...
  • Page 6 Model F3-80 Dry Pendent: No Escutcheon - SIN R6012 Table F Order Dimension Temperature Temperature Rating Glass Bulb Color Approvals Sprinkler Guard in (mm) Classification °F (°C) Ordinary 155°F (68°C) 175°F (79°C) Yellow 5” to 36” (125mm to Intermediate 900mm) in 1/4” (6mm) cULus increments 200°F (93°C)
  • Page 7 Model F3-80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall: Standard Escutcheon - SIN RA6032 Table G “A” Dimension Temperature Temperature Rating Glass Bulb Color Approvals Sprinkler Guard in (mm) Classification °F (°C) Ordinary 155°F (68°C) 175°F (79°C) Yellow 2” to 36” (50mm to 900mm) in 1/4” (6mm) Intermediate cULus increments...
  • Page 8 Model F3-80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall: HB Escutcheon - SIN RA6032 Table H “A” Dimension Temperature Temperature Rating Glass Bulb Color Approvals Sprinkler Guard in (mm) Classification °F (°C) Ordinary 155°F (68°C) 175°F (79°C) Yellow ” to 36” (90mm to cULus Intermediate 900mm) in 1/4”...
  • Page 9 Model F3-80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall: FP Escutcheon - SIN RA6032 Table J “A” Dimension Temperature Temperature Rating Glass Bulb Color Approvals Sprinkler Guard in (mm) Classification °F (°C) Ordinary 155°F (68°C) 175°F (79°C) Yellow ” to 48” (90mm to cULus Intermediate 900mm) in 1/4”...
  • Page 10 Model F3-80 Dry Horizontal Sidewall: No Escutcheon - SIN R5334 Table I Order Dimension Temperature Temperature Rating Glass Bulb Color Approvals Sprinkler Guard in (mm) Classification °F (°C) Ordinary 155°F (68°C) 175°F (79°C) Yellow 5” to 36” (125mm to Intermediate 900mm) in 1/4”...
  • Page 11: Installation (General)

    Figure 9). Care must be taken not to damage the deflector during installation. Reliable Model F3-80 dry sidewall sprinklers may be installed in Do not over-tighten sprinklers into fittings. It is recommended ductile or malleable cast iron threaded tees, or CPVC tees and...
  • Page 12 Figure 10 Bulletin 060 Page 12 of 16 November 2023 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 13 Figure 11 Bulletin 060 Page 13 of 16 November 2023 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 14 Figure 12 Acceptable and Unacceptable Installation Practices ACCEPTABLE INSTALLATIONS FOR DRY PENDENT SPRINKLERS UNACCEPTABLE INSTALLATIONS FOR DRY PENDENT SPRINKLERS PLUG THREADED THREADED THREADED THREADED WELD-O-LET ELBOW PLUG COUPLING PLUG NOTES: NOTES: EXPOSED LENGTH OF DRY BARREL INSIDE OF CONDITIONED SPACE TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS BULLETIN AND NFPA 13. IN ADDITION TO THE UNACCEPTABLE INSTALLATIONS ABOVE, DRY PENDENT SPRINKLERS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED INTO MECHANICAL TEES (SADDLE OR U-BOLT STYLE), OR INTERNALLY GASKETED CPVC FITTINGS.
  • Page 15: Material Specifications

    Material Specifications Figure 13 NOTE: PIPE WRENCH MAY ONLY BE USED ON OUTER STEEL BARREL OF SPRINKLER COMDRYDET13 APPEARANCE OF DEFLECTOR WILL VARY DEPENDING ON MODEL Bulletin 060 Page 15 of 16 November 2023 www.reliablesprinkler.com...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    (FP Recessed and CCP trims) Maintenance Ordering Information Specify: Reliable Model F3-80 series sprinklers should be inspected and the sprinkler system maintained in accordance with NFPA 25, as well as the requirements of any Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Model F3-80 Dry Sprinkler Prior to installation, sprinklers should remain in the original •...