Bulletin 056
Page 21 of 24
December 2016
www.reliablesprinkler.com
Listing & Approval Agency
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and UL Canada (cULus)
Listing Category: Sprinklers, Automatic and Open
Guide Number: VNIV, VNIV7
Installation
Reliable Attic sprinklers are intended to be installed in ac-
cordance with NFPA 13 and the requirements of other ap-
plicable authorities having jurisdiction. In addition, Reliable
Attic sprinklers must also be installed in accordance with
the requirements contained in this Bulletin.
Installation Reliable Attic Sprinklers only in the orientation
specified in Figure 23.
Installation Orientation
Figure 23
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Install Model DD Series sprinklers with the deflector
parallel to the floor and arrows on deflector pointing
down the roof slope in both directions.
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Install Model DS56 sprinklers with the frame arms per-
pendicular to the roof deck and the arrow on the de-
flector pointing down the roof slope.
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Install Model GP56 sprinklers with the deflector parallel
to the roof deck and the arrow on the deflector pointing
down the roof slope.
Follow installation requirements specified in the individual
sprinkler data sheets in this bulletin. Figure 24 illustrates
select installation criteria for each sprinkler.
Installation Dimensions
Figure 24
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Where Reliable Attic Sprinklers are installed on wet-pipe
sprinkler systems with CPVC pipe, the CPVC pipe must be
protection in accordance with the pipe manufacturer’s in-
stallation instruction as well as the requirements in Figure
25.
