Quick Response - Std. Coverage
Institutional Pendent Sprinklers
StarMax™ S100, K=5.6
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The StarMax S100, 5.6 K-Factor, Institutional Pendent
Sprinklers are quick response - standard coverage, spray
sprinklers designed for use in correctional, detention, and
mental health care facilities. The quick response rating of
the StarMax S100 enables its use in compliance with the
newest NFPA standards requiring the use of quick re-
sponse sprinklers for all light hazard occupancies.
The unique features of the StarMax S100 provide a tam-
per resistant sprinkler design that helps eliminate the op-
portunity for individuals to injure themselves or others
with a fire sprinkler. At the same time, the StarMax S100
optimizes on an aesthetically appealing flush design that
conceals most of the operating parts, and provides added
protection for the heat sensitive glass bulb element.
WARNINGS
The StarMax S100 Pendent Sprinklers described herein
must be installed and maintained in compliance with this
document, as well as with the applicable standards of the
National Fire Protection Association, in addition 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 maintaining their fire protec-
tion system and devices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler manufacturer should
be contacted relative to any questions.
OPERATION
In the standby condition, the design of the StarMax is
such that a suspended load of 75 lbs. (34 kg) or more ap-
plied to the linkage mechanism will release the sprinkler.
Also, when properly installed, the escutcheon is held fast
to the ceiling to deter removal of the escutcheon. The
shape of the escutcheon cannot easily be grasped, which
further deters tampering.
A glass bulb operating element is protected within the link-
age mechanism of the StarMax. The bulb contains a fluid
which expands when exposed to heat. When the rated
temperature is reached, the fluid expands sufficiently to
shatter the glass bulb. Shattering of the glass bulb re-
leases the linkage mechanism holding the sprinkler
closed, which then allows the sprinkler to activate by al-
lowing the deflector to extend downward, and water to
flow.
TECHNICAL DATA
Approvals
UL and C-UL Listed. NYC Accepted (MEA 136-99-E).
(The S102 listings apply only to the service conditions in-
dicated in the Design Criteria section.)
Maximum Working Pressure
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Pipe Thread Connection
1/2 inch NPT
Discharge Coefficient
K = 5.6 GPM/psi
1/2
(80,6 LPM/bar
1/2
)
Temperature Ratings
135°F/57°C, 155°F/68°C, 175°F/79°C, or 200°F/93°C
Finish
Sprinkler: Chrome
Escutcheon: Chrome
Physical Characteristics
The StarMax S100 utilizes a brass body and bronze me-
chanical linkage with an enclosed 2.5 mm diameter glass
bulb; a silicone orifice seal; and, a deflector assembly of
bronze and copper. The escutcheon is decorative plated
1/32 inch (0,8 mm) thick sheet metal.
Patents
U.S.A. Patent No. 6,123,153 applies to the StarMax S100
Institutional Pendent Sprinklers.
DESIGN CRITERIA
The 5.6 K-Factor, StarMax S100 (SIN S2687) Institutional
Pendent Sprinklers are intended for use with fire protec-
tion systems designed in accordance with the standard in-
stallation rules recognized by the applicable Listing or Ap-
proval agency (e.g., UL Listing is based on NFPA 13
requirements).
Only the Institutional Escutcheons shown in Figure 2 can
be utilized with the StarMax S100, and only a maximum
of three Spacers (#1752) can be utilized with Style D or E
Institutional Escutcheons when vertical adjustment is de-
sired.
NOTE
Integrity of the tamper resistant design of the Institutional
Escutcheons is dependent on the piping installation de-
SIN S2687
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