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QUICK RESPONSE <br /> AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS <br /> GIL, ,-±, BE GL SERIES <br /> UPRIGHT* PENDENT <br /> FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION VERTICAL SIDEWALL <br /> HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL <br /> CONVENTIONAL (OLD STYLE) <br /> DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION <br /> The Globe Quick Response GL Series Sprinklers are a low profile <br /> yet durable design which utilizes a 3mm frangible glass ampule as the <br /> thermosensitive element. This provides sprinkler operation approxi- <br /> mately six times faster than ordinary sprinklers. While the Quick , , „ ,,tr , z ; <br /> Response Sprinkler provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance, it a , <br /> can be installed wherever standard spray sprinklers are specified when <br /> allowed by the applicable standards. It offers the additional feature of <br /> g <br /> IP I li <br /> reatly increased safety to life and is available in various styles, orifices, <br /> temperature ratings and finishes to meet many varying design require - ' <br /> ments. 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 actuating QUICK RESPONSE <br /> assembly is a hermetically sealed frangible glass ampule that contains UPRIGHT CONVENTIONAL <br /> a precisely measured amount of fluid. When heat is absorbed, the liquid <br /> within the bulb expands increasing the internal pressure. At the <br /> prescribed temperature the internal pressure within the ampule exceeds <br /> the strength of the glass causing the glass to shatter. This results in — <br /> 4 <br /> water discharge which is distributed in an approved pattern depending <br /> upon the deflector style used. <br /> The sprinkler and escutcheon are not factory assembled. As- _ <br /> sembly is done in the field. <br /> TECHNICAL DATA QUICK RESPONSE <br /> • See reverse side for Approvals and Specifications. PENDENT VERTICAL <br /> SIDEWALL <br /> • Temperature Ratings - 135 °F (57 °C), 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), <br /> 200 °F (93 °C), 286 °F (141°C) <br /> • Water Working Pressure Rating - 175 psi (12 Bars) <br /> • Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34 Bars) If, i,M } <br /> 3 3 4q1 <br /> t . • Maximum low temperature glass bulb rating is -67 °F ( -55 °C) <br /> • Frame - bronze • Deflector - brass • Screw - brass <br /> • Bulb seat - copper • Spring - nickel alloy • Seal - teflon <br /> • Bulb - glass with alcohol based solution, 3mm size QUICK RESPONSE <br /> HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL <br /> • SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATING /CLASSIFICATION and COLOR CODING <br /> CLASSIFICATION AVAILABLE SPRINKLER BULB N.F.P.A. MAXIMUM <br /> TEMPERATURES COLOR CEILING TEMPERATURE <br /> ORDINARY ': <br /> ar , a� : ORANGE /RED rt <br /> INTERMEDIATE '' - G , °� <br /> � YELLOW /GREEN p <br /> HIGH g . : ' ", ' . BLUE s y ,.# <br /> 4077AIRPARK DRIVE, STANDISH, MICHIGAN 48658 989 - 8464583 • FAX <br /> DECEMBER 2006 A -20 BULLETIN GL5615, REV. #6 <br />