Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.,
103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Model G6-56
Concealed Quick Response
Sidewall Standard Spray Sprinkler
(SIN RA5035)
Bulletin 050
Bulletin 050
The Sidewall Concealer
™
Nominal 5.6 (80 metric) K-Factor
Designed for Light and Ordinary
Hazard occupancies.
Features:
1. Flat cover plate (Solid or Perforated).
2. Sprinkler is approved for 175 psi (12,0 bar)
applications.
3. Quick response, sidewall standard spray
sprinkler.
4. Push-on/pull-off, sturdy convenient flat cover
plate.
5. Sprinkler, shipped complete with factory in-
stalled protective cap.
6. Sprinkler assembly and cover plate pack-
aged separately.
7. Nominal 5.6 (80 metric) K-Factor.
8. ¼” (6 mm) cover plate adjustment.
9. Cover plate available, either solid or perfo-
rated, in a wide variety of colors and finishes.
Approval Organizations
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. and
UL certified for Canada (cULus).
UL Listing Category
Sprinklers, Automatic and Open
Quick Response
Sidewall Standard Spray Sprinklers
Patents:
U.S. Patent No. 7,353,882, other Patents pending
Product Description
The Reliable Model G6-56 Concealed Quick Response
Sidewall Standard Spray Sprinkler is an attractive, con-
cealed sprinkler assembly that utilizes a push-on/pull-off
cover plate assembly. The sprinkler assembly is shipped
with a protective cap.
The flat cover plate is attached to the skirt using 135°F
(57°C) ordinary temperature classification solder. The sprin-
kler is easily installed into the sprinkler fitting using the Model
G6 Sprinkler Wrench.
When the ambient temperature rises, the solder holding
the cover plate melts, allowing the release of this part and
thus exposing the sprinkler inside to the rising ambient tem-
perature.
The Model G6-56 utilizes a Quick Response soldered link.
This quick response enables the sprinkler to apply water to
a fire sooner than standard response sprinklers of the same
temperature rating.
This sprinkler is listed for a maximum service pressure of
175 psi (12,0 bar).
Application and Installation
The Model G6-56 sprinkler is intended for installation in
accordance with NFPA 13. This sprinkler is especially well-
suited for use in student dormitories, hotels, hospitals and
health care facilities.
Model G6-56 Concealed Horizontal Sidewall sprinklers
utilize a sprinkler assembly with spring loaded deployable
deflector feature. The assembly is completed by the instal-
lation of the attractive, 135°F (57°C) push-on/pull-off cover
plate assembly, which provides ¼” (6 mm) of adjustment.
Apply a Teflon* - based thread sealant to the sprinkler
threads. After a 2
5
/
8
” (66.7mm) diameter hole is cut in the
wall, the sprinkler is easily installed and properly oriented
with the Model G6 Wrench, as follows:
Do not remove the factory installed plastic protective cap
since it is sized to fit inside the G6 wrench. Note that the
sprinkler can only mate when the sprinkler’s deflector orien-
tation tab (Fig. 1) is aligned with wrench’s key-way. The G6
wrench is provided with bubble level pad and TOP mark-
ing, to allow the proper orientation of the horizontal sidewall
deflector. Final leveling can be done after leak proof joint is
obtained with a minimum to maximum torque of 8 to 18 ft-lbs
(11 to 24 N.m). Leave the protective cap on to protect the
sprinkler while the wall is plastered, wallpapered or painted.
The protective cap must be removed and the listed cover
plate installed prior to the sprinkler system being placed in
service.
Concealed cover plate/cup assemblies are listed only for
use with specific sprinklers. The use of any other concealed
cover plate/cup assembly with the Model G6-56 Horizontal
Sidewall Sprinkler or the use of this dedicated concealed
cover plate assembly on any sprinkler with which it is not
specifically listed will void all guarantees, warranties, listings
and approvals.
* DuPont Registered Trademark
