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UICK RESPONSE <br /> A umwvc SPRINKLERS <br /> GL SERIES <br /> UPRIGHT - PENDENT <br /> FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION VERTICAL SIDEWALL <br /> HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL <br /> CONVENTIONAL (OLD STYLE) <br /> DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION <br /> Z <br /> The Globe Quick Response GL Series Sprinklers are a <br /> low profile yet durable design which utilizes a 3mm frangible glass <br /> ampule as the thermosensitive element This provides sprinkler <br /> operation approximately six times faster than ordinary sprinklers. <br /> While the Quick Response Sprinkler provides an aesthetically <br /> pleasing appearance, it can be installed wherever standard spray <br /> sprinklers are specified when allowed by the applicable stan- <br /> dards. It offers the additional feature of greatly increased safe- QUICK RESPONSE <br /> UPRIGHT CONVENTIONAL <br /> ty to life and is available in various styles, orifices, temperature <br /> ratings and finishes to meet many varying design requirements. <br /> Quick Response Sprinklers should be used advisedly and under <br /> the direction of approving authorities having jurisdiction. <br /> The heart of Globe's GL Series sprinkler proven actuat- <br /> 461S__ <br /> in assembly is a hermetically sealed frangible glass ampule that <br /> Contain s-a••pr'ecise'ly-measured=amount-ofAuid.- When­heat-is�-abw <br /> sorbed, the liquid within the bulb expands increasing the internal <br /> pressure. At the prescribed temperature the internal pressure R', <br /> within,the ampule exceeds the strength of the glass causing the '41 <br /> glass to shatter. This results in water discharge which is distrib- QUICK RESPONSE <br /> uted in an approved pattern depending upon the deflector style PENDENT VERTICAL <br /> used. SIDEWALL <br /> TECHNICAL DATA <br /> • See reverse side for Approvals and Specifications. <br /> •Temperature Ratings- 135'F (57'C), 155°F (68'C), <br /> 175°F (79-C), 200°F (93-C), 286-F (141-C) <br /> •Water Working Pressure Rating- 175 psi (12 Bars) <br /> Facto <br /> Bars_ydr <br /> •Maximum— murn low temperature glass fjillb rating Is-67°F (-55°C) QUICK RESPONSE <br /> • Frame- bronze - Deflector-brass • Screw- brass HORIZONTAL LPC/CE <br /> • Lodgement Wire-stainless steel - Bulb seat-copper SIDEWALL HORIZONTAL <br /> • Spring- nickel alloy - Seal -teflon SIDEWALL <br /> • Bulb-glass with alcohol based solution, 3mm size <br /> aSPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATING/CLASSIFICATION and COLOR CODING <br /> CLASSIFICATION AVAILABLE SPRINKLER BULB COLOR N.F.P.A.MAXIMUM <br /> TEMPERATURES CEILING TEMPERATURE <br /> ORDINARY ORANGE/RED ya A0 <br /> INTERMEDIATE YELLOW/GREEN <br /> HIGH <br /> APR 2017 GFS-100a(FormerlyA-20) <br />