CONVENTIONAL SPRINKLERS
ISSUE D QUARTZOID
®
STANDARD RESPONSE, 11 mm BULB TYPE, K=5.6, 1/2" NPT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 5.6 K-Factor Issue D Quartzoid
Conventional (Old Style) Sprinklers
(Ref. Figure A) are very extra high and
ultra high temperature rated automatic
sprinklers of the frangible bulb type.
These sprinklers are intended to be
installed either pendent or upright, and
in in either position, they produce a
spherical water discharge pattern with
approximately 50% of the discharge
directed upwards and 50% of the dis-
charge directed downwards.
Conventional sprinklers are generally
used with Ordinary or Extra High Haz-
ard Class Systems, as defined by the
automatic sprinkler system installation
rules of the country and authority hav-
ing jurisdiction. The NFPA permits the
use of “Old Style Sprinklers” where
special construction features require a
unique water distribution or for the re-
placement of similar sprinklers that
had been installed prior to 1955.
APPROVALS AND STANDARDS
Laboratory listings and approvals for
the 5.6 K-Factor, Issue D Conventional
Sprinklers are given in Table A.
WARNING
The 5.6 K-Factor, Issue D Conven-
tional Sprinklers described herein
must be installed and maintained in
compliance with this document, as
well as applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association,
in addition to the standards of any
other authorities having jurisdiction.
Failure to do so may impair the integ-
rity 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 Issue D Conventional
Sprinklers in recessed escutcheons
will void all sprinkler warranties, as
well as possibly void the sprinklers
Approvals and/or Listings.
TECHNICAL DATA
The 5.6 K-Factor Issue D Conven-
tional Sprinklers are rated for use at a
maximum service pressure of 175 psi
(12,1 bar) and they are available in the
temperature ratings and finishes indi-
cated in Table A.
The flow “Q” in GPM (LPM) as deter-
mined by the following formula:
where the nominal discharge coeffi-
cient “K” equals 5.6 (80,7); and, “p”
equals the residual flowing pressure in
psi (bar).
Table A indicates the frame color code
and bulb liquid color as a function of
temperature rating.
INSTALLATION
NOTES
Do not install any bulb type sprinkler
if the bulb is cracked or there is a loss
of liquid from the bulb. With the
sprinkler held horizontal, a small air
bubble should be present. The diame-
ter of the air bubble is approximately
1/4 inch (6,4 mm).
A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler
joint should be obtained with a torque
of 7 to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A
maximum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of
torque is to be used to install the
sprinklers. Higher levels of torque
may distort the sprinkler inlet with
consequent leakage or impairment of
the sprinkler.
The Issue D Sprinklers must be in-
stalled in accordance with the follow-
ing instructions.
Step 1.
The deflector is to be parallel
to the ceiling or roof, as applicable.
Step 2.
With pipe thread sealant ap-
plied, hand tighten the sprinkler into
the sprinkler fitting.
Step 3.
Tighten the sprinkler into the
sprinkler fitting using only the W-Type
11 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure B).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The Issue D Sprinklers must be main-
tained and serviced in accordance
with the following instructions:
NOTE
Before closing a fire protection system
control valve for maintenance work
on the fire protection system which it
controls, permission to shut down the
affected fire protection system must be
obtained from the proper authorities
and all personnel who may be affected
by this action must be notified.
Sprinklers which are found to be leak-
ing or exhibiting visible signs of corro-
sion must be replaced.
Automatic sprinklers must never be
shipped or stored where their tempera-
tures will exceed 100°F/38°C and they
must never be painted, plated, coated
or otherwise altered after leaving the
factory. Modified sprinklers must be
replaced. Sprinklers that have been
exposed to corrosive products of com-
bustion, but have not operated, should
be replaced if they cannot be com-
pletely cleaned by wiping the sprinkler
with a cloth or by brushing it with a soft
bristle brush.
Care must be exercised to avoid dam-
age to the sprinklers — before, during,
and after installation. Sprinklers dam-
aged by dropping, striking, wrench
twist/slippage, or the like, must be re-
Q
K p
=
Printed in U.S.A. 3-01
TD510M
FIGURE A
5.6 K-FACTOR ISSUE D
CONVENTIONAL (SIN G1030)
SPRINKLERS
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