Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.,
103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Model KFR56
Quick Response
Intermediate Level
Sprinklers
Bulletin 042 Rev
. A
Bulletin 042 Rev. A
Features
1. Upright and pendent installations.
2. ½” (15mm) orifice with a ½” NPT (R½).
Approval Organizations
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and
Certified for Canada (cULus)
2. Factory Mutual Approvals (FM), Pendent only.
UL Listing Category
Sprinklers, Automatic & Open (VNIV)
Product Description
The Reliable Models KFR56 Intermediate Level Sprinklers
include shields which protect the glass bulb from water spray
impingement caused by sprinklers located at a higher eleva-
tion.
Typical applications are for storage racks which require
multi–level sprinklers and beneath open grid catwalks.
Application
Model KFR56 Intermediate Level sprinklers are used in fixed
fire protection systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. Care
must be exercised that the orifice size, temperature rating,
deflector style and sprinkler type are in accordance with the
latest published standards of the National Fire Protection As-
sociation or the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Installation
Model KFR56 are quick response sprinklers and are intend-
ed for installation as specified in NFPA 13. Upright sprinklers
must be installed with the Model D Sprinkler Wrench specifi-
cally designed by Reliable for use with these sprinklers, and
pendent sprinklers must be installed with the Model GFR2
Sprinkler Wrench specifically designed by Reliable for use
with these sprinklers.
Maintenance
The Models KFR56 Sprinklers should be inspected quarterly
and the sprinkler system maintained in accordance with NFPA
25. Do not clean sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia or
any other cleaning fluid. Remove dust by using a soft brush
or gentle vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler which has been
painted (other than factory applied) or damaged in any way. A
stock of spare sprinklers should be maintained to allow quick
replacement of damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior to instal-
lation, sprinklers should be maintained in the original cartons
and packaging until used to minimize the potential for damage
to sprinklers that would cause improper or non-operation.
Model KFR56
Upright Intermediate
Model KFR56
Pendent Intermediate
