Temperature Ratings and Approvals
Temperature
Classification
Temperature
Rating
Link
Color
Frame
Color
Maximum Ambient
Temperature
Approvals
Sprinkler
Identification
Number
(SIN)
°F
°C
°F
°C
Ordinary
165
74
Black
Uncolored
100
38
cULus, FM, VdS, LPCB, CNBOP
RA1914
Intermediate
212
100
White
White
150
66
cULus, FM, VdS, LPCB, CNBOP
Installation Data
Sprinkler Type
Thread Size
Nominal K-
Factor
Maximum
Working Pressure
Finish
US
Metric
Pendent
¾” (R¾)
16.8
240
175 psi (12.1 bar)
Bronze
Installation Criteria
The following general guidelines are provided for
information only. NFPA and, where applicable, FM
Global standards shall be consulted for complete de-
sign and installation criteria.
Orientation:
Pendent, deflector should be parallel
with the ceiling or roof.
System Type:
Wet Pipe Systems Only.
Maximum area of coverage:
100 ft
2
(9.3m
2
), greater
coverage areas are allowable in some cases.
Minimum area of coverage:
64 ft
2
(5.8m
2
).
Maximum slope ceiling:
2/12 pitch (9.5°).
Maximum spacing:
12 ft (3.7m) for building heights
up to 30 ft (9.1m) and 10 feet (3.1m) for building
heights greater than 30 ft (9.1m).
Minimum spacing:
8 feet (2.4m).
Deflector distance from walls:
At least 4 inches
(102mm) from walls, and no more than one-half the
allowable distance permitted between sprinklers.
Deflector to Top of Storage:
at least 36 in (900mm).
Deflector to ceiling Distance:
6 - 14 in (150 - 350mm)
per NFPA 13.
Center Line of Thermal Sensing
Element To Ceiling Distance:
2 - 13 in (50 - 330mm)
for smooth ceilings or 4 - 13 in (100 - 330mm) for non-
smooth ceilings per FM Data Sheet 2-0.
Maintenance
The Model JL-17 ESFR Sprinkler should be inspected
and the sprinkler system maintained in accordance with
NFPA 25. Do not clean sprinkler with soap and water,
ammonia or any other cleaning fluid. Replace any sprin-
kler that 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 installation, sprinklers should
be maintained in the original cartons and packaging until
used, to minimize the potential for damage to sprinklers
that would cause improper operation or non-operation.
Once operated, automatic sprinklers cannot be reassem-
bled and reused. New sprinklers of the same size, type
and temperature rating must be installed. A cabinet of re-
placement sprinklers should be provided for this purpose.
Model JL-17 ESFR Sprinkler Specification
Sprinklers shall be Early Suppression Fast Response
(ESFR) pendent sprinklers specifically tested and [cULus
Listed] [FM Approved] [VdS Approved] [LPCB Approved]
for commodity storage applications. Sprinkler frame and
deflector to be of bronze construction. Fusible link assem-
bly shall utilize the strut and lever principle of operation with
approved fast response black-painted or white-painted
beryllium-nickel thermal element. Water seal shall consist
of a PTFE coated Bellville spring washer and brass cap as-
sembly containing no plastic parts. ESFR sprinklers shall
have a nominal K-factor of 16.8 (240 metric) with [¾” NPT]
[ISO 7-R¾] threaded end connections. Sprinkler tempera-
ture rating shall be [Ordinary 165°F (74°C)] [Intermediate
212°F (100°C)]. ESFR pendent sprinklers shall be Reliable
Model JL-17 (Bulletin 019).
Ordering Information
Specify
:
1. Sprinkler: Model JL-17
2. Temperature rating: [Ordinary 165°F (74°C)]
[Intermediate 212°F (100°C)]
3. Thread type: [
3
/
4
” NPT] [ISO 7-R
3
/
4
]
2.
