PENDENT, RECESSED PENDENT, AND UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS
MODEL F916
STANDARD RESPONSE, SOLDER TYPE, 2.8 K-FACTOR, 1/2" NPT**
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 2.8 K-Factor Model F916 Pendent
and Upright Sprinklers (Ref. Figure A)
are automatic sprinklers of the “stand-
ard response” fusible solder
type.
They are “standard spray sprinklers”
intended for use in fire sprinkler sys-
tems designed in accordance with the
standard installation rules recognized
by the applicable Listing or Approval
agency (e.g., UL Listing is based on
NFPA 13 requirements). The Pendent
and Upright Sprinklers produce a
hemispherical water distribution pat-
tern below the deflector.
The recessed version of the Model
F916 Pendent Sprinkler is obtained by
utilizing the Model F916 Pendent
Sprinkler in combination with the
Model F700 Recessed Escutcheon
(Ref. Figures A and B). The F700 Re-
cessed Escutcheon provides 1/2 inch
(12,7 mm) of recessed adjustment or
up to 3/4 inch (19,1 mm) of adjustment
from the flush pendent position.
The F700 has a separable two-piece
design, and the adjustment provided
by the F700 substantially reduces the
accuracy to which the length of fixed
pipe drops to the sprinklers must be
cut. Also, the Closure has a 1/2 inch
(12,7 mm) wide flange which provides
ample clearance for covering the
mounting hole.
Wax and lead coatings are utilized to
extend the life of copper alloy sprin-
klers beyond that which would other-
wise be obtained when exposed to cor-
rosive atmospheres. Although wax
and
lead
coated
sprinklers
have
passed the standard corrosion tests of
the applicable approval agencies, the
testing is not representative of all pos-
sible corrosive atmospheres. Conse-
quently, it is recommended that the
end user be consulted with respect to
the suitability of these corrosion resis-
tant coatings for any given corrosive
environment. The effects of ambient
temperature, concentration of chemi-
cals,
and
gas/chemical
velocity,
should be considered, as a minimum,
along with the corrosive nature of the
chemical to which the sprinklers will be
exposed.
APPROVALS AND STANDARDS
Laboratory listings and approvals for
the 2.8 K-Factor Model F916 Pendent,
Recessed Pendent, and Upright Sprin-
klers are given in Table A.
WARNING
The 2.8 K-Factor Model F916 Pen-
dent, Recessed Pendent, and Upright
Sprinklers described herein must be
installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document, as well as
applicable standards of the National
Fire Protection Association, in addi-
tion to the standards of any other
authorities having jurisdiction. Fail-
ure to do so may impair the integrity
of these devices.
The owner is responsible for main-
taining their fire protection system
and devices in proper operating con-
dition. The installing contractor or
manufacturer should be contacted
relative to any questions.
Installation of the Model F916 Pen-
dent Sprinkler in a recessed escutch-
eon other than the Model F700 will
void all sprinkler warranties, as well
as possibly void the sprinklers Ap-
provals and/or Listings.
TECHNICAL DATA
The 2.8 K-Factor Model F916 Pen-
dent, Recessed Pendent, and Upright
Sprinklers are rated for use at a maxi-
mum service pressure of 175 psi (12,1
bar) and they are available in the tem-
perature ratings and finishes indicated
in Table A.
Printed in U.S.A. 3-01
TD514H
FIGURE A
2.8 K-FACTOR MODEL F916 PENDENT (SIN G3122) AND UPRIGHT (SIN G3121) SPRINKLERS
1 - Frame
2 - Gasketed Button
3 - Ejection Spring
4 - Fusible Element
*
Temperature rating is indicated on the Deflector.
**
Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on special request.
5 - Strut
6 - Hook
7 - Deflector
8 - Bushing
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