Figure 2 - Model BV-QR, Upright, Pendent & Rec. Pendent Sprinkler
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. - (K = 4.2 & 5.6)
2. Listed by Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada. - (K = 4.2 & 5.6)
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation. - (K = 5.6)
4. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 466-92-E Vol. III. - (K = 4.2 & 5.6)
* Pendent Only.
** Only Approved with the Series BV Res/QR (Vented) Recessed Escutcheon Assy.
SPRINKLER FINISH & STYLE
Temperature
Bulb Natural Chrome Polyester Recessed
Rating Color Code Brass Plated
Coated
135
°
F/57
°
C
Orange
155
°
F/68
°
C
Red
175
°
F/79
°
C
Yellow
200
°
F/93
°
C
Green
250
°
F/121
°
C
Blue
1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3*,4 1,2,3**,4
1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3*,4 1,2,3**,4
1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3*,4 1,2,3**,4
1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3*,4 1,2,3**,4
1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4 1,2,3*,4
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Table 1 - Laboratory Listings and Approvals, Model BV-QR
CENTRAL
1-1/16
(27,0 mm)
WRENCH
FLAT
2-1/16"
(52,4 mm)
1/2" NPT
CENTRAL
2-1/16"
(52,4 mm)
1-1/16"
(27,0 mm)
1/2" NPT
CENTRAL
3/8" (9,5 mm)
Min.
3/4" (19,1 mm)
Max.
2-7/8" (73,0 mm)
2" (50,8 mm) Min.
2-1/4" (57,2 mm) Max.
FACE OF
REDUCING
COUPLING
FINISHED
CEILING LINE
MODEL BV Res/QR
RECESSED
ESCUTCHEON
ELEVATION VIEW
RECESSED
SUPPORT CUP
OUTER
ESCUTCHEON
RING
Sprinkler Identification Number
SIN C2201 - BV-QR Pend (K=4.2)
SIN C2101 - BV-QR UP (K=4.2)
SIN C3201 - BV-QR Pend (K=5.6)
SIN C3101 - BV-QR UP (K=5.6)
SIN C4201 - BVLO-QR Pend (K=8.0)
SIN C4101 - BVLO-QR UP (K=8.0)
Approvals
UL, ULC & C-UL Listed.
FM & NYC Approved
(Refer to Table 1 - 2. The approvals apply
only to the service conditions indicated in
the Design Criteria Section)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
250 psi (17,3 bar) UL & ULC (K=5.6)
Pipe Thread Connection
1/2 inch NPT - (K=4.2 & 5.6)
3/4 inch NPT - (K=8.0)
Discharge Coefficient
K = 4.2 GPM/psi
1/2
(60,5 LPM/bar
1/2
)
K = 5.6 GPM/psi
1/2
(80,6 LPM/bar
1/2
)
K = 8.0 GPM/psi
1/2
(115,2 LPM/bar
1/2
)
Temperature Ratings
135
°
F/57
°
C, 155
°
F/68
°
C, 175
°
F/79
°
C
200
°
F/93
°
C, 250
°
F/121
°
C
Finishes
Sprinkler: White Polyester, Chrome Plated,
or Natural Brass
Rec. Escutcheon: White Coated, Chrome
Plated, or Brass Plated
Corrosion Resistant Coatings
Sprinkler: White Polyester (UL only)
Head Guard & Water Shield:
G-3 (Guard) - (K=5.6) Up & Pend.
WSG-3 (Guard & Shield) - (K=5.6) Up
WS-3 (Shield) - (K=5.6) Pendent
(See Data Sheet 3-13.0 for details)
Physical Characteristics
The Model BV-QR & BVLO-QR Upright,
Pendent & Rec. Pendent Sprinklers utilize
a dezincification resistant (DZR) bronze
frame and a 3 mm bulb. The two-piece
button assembly is brass and copper. The
sprinkler frame orifice is sealed with a
gasketed spring plate (Belleville Seal)
consisting of a beryllium nickel disc spring
that is sealed on both its inside and outside
edges with a Teflon
TM
gasket. The
compression screw is bronze, & the
deflector is brass.
Technical
Data
OBSOLETE
