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A-26 Automatic Sprinklers GL Series 10MM Upright • Pendent • Recessed Pendent
Quick Response Automatic Sprinklers GL Series 10MM
Upright • Pendent • Recessed Pendent
Description and Operation
The Globe Quick Response GL Series 10mm Sprinklers are a low profile yet durable design which utilizes a 3mm frangible glass ampule as the thermosensitive element. This provides sprinkler operation approximately six times faster than ordinary sprinklers. While the Quick Response 10mm Sprinkler provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance, it can be installed wherever standard spray sprinklers are specified when allowed by the applicable standards. It offers the additional feature of greatly increased safety to life and is available in various styles, temperature ratings and finishes to meet many varying design requirements. Quick Response Sprinklers should be used advisedly and under the direction of approving authorities having jurisdiction.
The heart of Globe's GL Series sprinkler-proven actuating assembly is a hermetically sealed frangible glass ampule that contains a precisely measured amount of fluid. When heat is absorbed, the liquid within the bulb expands, increasing the internal pressure. At the prescribed temperature, the internal pressure within the ampule exceeds the strength of the glass, causing the glass to shatter. This results in water discharge which is distributed in an approved pattern, depending upon the deflector style used.
The sprinkler and escutcheon are not factory assembled. Assembly is done in the field.
Technical Data
- Temperature Ratings - 57°C (135°F), 68°C (155°F), 79°C (175°F), 93°C (200°F), 141°C (286°F)
- Water Working Pressure Rating - 12 Bars
- Factory tested hydrostatically to 34 Bars
- Maximum low temperature glass bulb rating is
-55°C (-65°F ).
- Frame - bronze
- Deflector - brass
- Screw - brass
- Bulb seat - copper
- Spring - nickel alloy
- Seal - teflon
- Bulb - glass with alcohol based solution, 3mm size
Sprinkler Temperature Rating/Classification and Color Coding
| Classification | Available Sprinkler Temperatures | Bulb Color | N.F.P.A. Maximum Ceiling Temperature |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | 57°C/68°C | 135°F/155°F | Orange/Red | 38°C | 100°F |
| Intermediate | 79°C/93°C | 175°F/200°F | Yellow/Green | 66°C | 150°F |
| High | 141°C | 286°F | Blue | 107°C | 225°F |
Specifications
| Nominal 'K' Factor | Thread Size | Length | Finishes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 METRIC | 10mm (ISO 7/1-R3/8) |
5.7 cm | Factory Bronze Satin Chrome1 Bright Chrome White Polyester2 Black Polyester2 Lead Coated1 |
Note:
- Metric conversions are approximate.
- 1Finishes available on special order.
- 2Available as c-UL listed corrosion resistant when specified on order.
Approvals
| Style | Sin Model | K Factor | 57°C (135°F) | 68°C (155°F) | 79°C (175°F) | 93°C (200°F) | 141°C (286°F) | cULus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upright | GL4221 | 57 Metric | • | • | • | • | • | • |
| Pendent Recessed Pendent |
GL4202 | 57 Metric | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Cross Sections
Ordering Information
When ordering, please specify the following:
- Quantity
- Model Number
- Style
- Orifice
- Thread Sizes
- Temperature
- Finishes desired
- Quantity - Wrenches - P/N 325390
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Globe Product Warranty
Globe agrees to repair or replace any of its own manufactured products found to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment.
For specific details of our warranty please refer to Price List Terms and Conditions of Sale (Our Price List).
Bulletin: GL4202 Last Revised: December 2009