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QUICK RESPONSE <br /> GIL ® AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS <br /> ® BE GL SERIES <br /> FIRE SPRINKLER CORPORATION UPRIGHT PENDENT <br /> VERTICAL SIDEWALL <br /> HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL <br /> CONVENTIONAL (OLD STYLE) <br /> DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION <br /> The Globe Quick Response Series GL-QR Sprinklers are <br /> a low profile yet durable design which utilizes a 3mm frangible <br /> glass ampule as the thermosensitive element. This provides r \ <br /> sprinkler operation approximately six times faster than ordinary _ <br /> sprinklers. While the Quick Response Sprinkler provides an `i <br /> 1 ++�` <br /> aesthetically pleasing appearance, it can be installed wherever <br /> standard spray sprinklers are specified when allowed by the ap- L. ,., -„,. <br /> plicable standards. It offers the additional feature of greatly in- QUICK RESPONSE <br /> creased safety to life and is available in various styles, orifices, SERIES GL-QR SERIES GL-QR/CNV <br /> temperature ratings and finishes to meet many varying design UPRIGHT CONVENTIONAL <br /> requirements. Quick Response Sprinklers should be used ad- -- <br /> visedly and under the direction of approving authorities having "�°''�" <br /> jurisdiction. <br /> The heart of Globe's Series GL-QR sprinkler proven ac- ' ' <br /> `- <br /> tuating assembly is a hermetically sealed frangible glass ampule <br /> that contains a precisely measured amount of fluid. When heat is <br /> u <br /> absorbed, the liquid within the bulb expands increasing the inter- <br /> nal pressure. At the prescribed temperature the internal pressure - <br /> within the ampule exceeds the strength of the glass causing the QUICK RESPONSE <br /> glass to shatter. This results in water discharge which is distrib- SERIES GL-QR SERIES GL-QR/SW <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. = T if , <br /> Temperature Ratings - 135°F (57°C) 155°F (68°C) '` " 1 '' <br /> 175°F (79°C), 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) QUICK RES ON LPCB/CE <br /> PCB/CE <br /> Maximum low temperature glass bulb rating is -67°F (-55°C) SIDEWALL HORIZONTAL <br /> Frame - bronze Deflector- brass Screw - brass SERIES GL-QR/SW SIDEWALL <br /> Lodgement Wire - stainless steel Bulb seat- coppe-. SERIES GL-QR/SW <br /> Spring - nickel alloy Seal - teflon <br /> Bulb - glass with alcohol based solution, 3mm size <br /> SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATING/CLASSIFICATION and COLOR CODING <br /> CLASSIFICATION AVAILABLE SPRINKLER BULB COLOR N.F.P.A.MAXIMUM <br /> TEMPERATURES CEILING TEMPERATURE <br /> ORDINARY 135F/155°F 57°C/68°C ORANGE/RED 100°F 38°C <br /> INTERMEDIATE 175°F/200°F 79°C/93°C YELLOW/GREEN 150°F 66°C <br /> HIGH 286°F 141°C BLUE 225°F 107°C <br /> MAR 2018 GFS-100a(Formerly A-20) <br />