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QUICK RESPONSE <br /> L ®®�� AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS <br /> �t� GL SERIES <br /> moo <br /> ®,! R. I D <br /> �, ,a�� �,��;���r ; ���E <br /> UPRIGHT PENDENT <br /> :-, SPA,, ,�;, ;i2 tv���3, ; Ekt I 'il 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 /> am <br /> glass ampule as the thermosensitive element. This provides l <br /> sprinkler operation approximately six times faster than ordinary ' ,q <br /> sprinklers. While the Quick Response Sprinkler provides an •. <br /> aesthetically pleasing appearance, it can be installed wherever <br /> standard spray sprinklers are specified when allowed by the ap- <br /> plicable <br /> standards. It offers the additional feature of greatly in- - <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- -- a7a <br /> visedly and under the direction of approving authorities having l ' <br /> jurisdiction. ` <br /> The heart of Globe's Series GL-QR sprinkler proven ac- ir i <br /> A f <br /> tuatin assemblyis a hermetically frangibler,g t Ily sealed glass ampule r � , <br /> that contains a precisely measured amount of fluid. When heat is <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. r <br /> • Temperature Ratings - 135°F (57°C), 155°F (68°C), ,1,,, C <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 RESPONSE <br /> • Maximum low temperature glass bulb rating is -67°F (-55°C) HORIZONTAL LPCB/CE <br /> SIDEWALL HORIZONTAL <br /> Frame — bronze . Deflector— brass • Screw— brass <br /> SERIES GL-QR/SW SIDEWALL <br /> • Lodgement Wire - stainless steel • Bulb seat- copper 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 />