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<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
<br /> 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
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<br /> pleasing appearance, it can be installed wherever standard spray
<br /> sprinklers are specified when allowed by the applicable standards. €`
<br /> It offers the additional feature of greatly increased safety to life and
<br /> is available in various styles, orifices, temperature ratings and
<br /> finishes to meet many varying design requirements. Quick QUICK RESPONSE
<br /> Response Sprinklers should be used advisedly and under the UPRIGHT CONVENTIONAL
<br /> direction of approving authorities having jurisdiction.
<br /> The heart of Globe's GL Series sprinkler proven actuating
<br /> assembly is a hermetically sealed frangible glass ampule that
<br /> contains a precisely measured amount of fluid. When heat is -.„
<br /> absorbed, the liquid within the bulb expands increasing the internal ''
<br /> pressure. At the prescribed temperature the internal pressure
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<br /> within the ampule exceeds the strength of the glass causing the
<br /> glass to shatter. This results in water discharge which is distributed v.;
<br /> in an approved pattern depending upon the deflector style used. QUICK •ESPONSE
<br /> TECHNICAL DATA PENDENT VERTICAL
<br /> •See reverse side for Approvals and Specifications. SIDEWALL
<br /> •Temperature Ratings - 135°F (57°C), 155°F (68°C),
<br /> 175°F (79°C), 200°F (93°C), 286°F (141°C) r,
<br /> •Water Working Pressure Rating - 175 psi (12 Bars) `f ' 0 1
<br /> •Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34 Bars)
<br /> •Maximum low temperature glass bulb rating is -67°F (-55°C) QUICK RESPONSE
<br /> •Frame - bronze • Deflector- brass • Screw- brass HORIZONTAL LPC/CE
<br /> •Lodgement Wire-stainless steel • SIDEWALL HORIZONTAL
<br /> •Bulb seat- copper • Spring - nickel alloy • Seal -teflon SIDEWALL
<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
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<br /> 4077AIRPARKDRIVE,STANDISH,MICHIGAN 48658 989-846-4583 • FAX 989-846-9231 .__
<br /> JULY 2012 A-20 BULLETIN GL5615, REV. #9.,-' ;
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