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A-65 Standard Sprinkler (Upright, Pendent, Sidewall, and Conventional)
GL Series Upright • Pendent Vertical Sidewall Horizontal Sidewall Conventional (Old Style)
Description and Operation
The Globe GL Series Sprinkler is a low profile yet durable design which utilizes a frangible glass ampule as the thermosensitive element. While the sprinkler provides an aesthetically pleasing appearance, it can be installed wherever standard spray sprinklers are specified. This sprinkler series is available in various styles, orifices, temperature ratings and finishes to meet varying design requirements.
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 - 135°F (57°C),
155°F (68°C), 175°F (79°C), 200°F (93°C) ,
286°F (141°C), 360°F (182°C) - 500°F (260°C) Available Upon Request Without Approvals
- Water Working Pressure Rating - 175 psi (12 Bars)
- Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34 Bars)
- Maximum low temperature glass bulb rating is
-67°F (-55°C)
- Frame - bronze
- Deflector - brass
- Screw - brass
- Bulb seat - copper
- Spring - nickel alloy
- Seal - teflon
- Bulb - glass with glycerin solution, 5mm size
Sprinkler Temperature Rating/Classification and Color Coding
| Classification | Available Sprinkler Temperatures | Bulb Color | N.F.P.A. Maximum Ceiling Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary | 135°F/155°F | 57°C/68°C | Orange/Red | 100°F | 38°C |
| Intermediate | 175°F/200°F | 79°C/93°C | Yellow/Green | 150°F | 66°C |
| High | 286°F | 141°C | Blue | 225 °F | 107°C |
| Extra High | 360°F | 182°C | Mauve | 300°F | 149°C |
Specifications
| Nominal 'K' Factor | Thread Size | Length1 | Finishes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | (39 metric) | 1/2" NPT | 2 1/4" (5.7 cm) | Factory Bronze Satin Chrome2 Bright Chrome4 White Polyester4 Black Polyester4 Wax Coated3,4 Lead Coated2,4 Wax over Lead3,4 |
| 4.2 | (59 metric) | 1/2" NPT | 2 1/4" (5.7 cm) | |
| 5.6 | (80 metric) | 1/2" NPT | 2 1/4" (5.7 cm) | |
| 7.8 | (111 metric) | 1/2" NPT | 2 1/4" (5.7 cm) | |
| 8.1 | (116 metric) | 3/4" NPT | 2 7/16" (6.2 cm) | |
Note:
- Metric conversions are approximate.
- 1 Horizontal Sidewall is 2 9/16".
- 2 Finishes available on special order.
- 3 Wax Coating UL listed up to 200°F only.
- 4 cULus listed corrosion resistant- Polyester must be specified on order.
Approvals
| Style | Sin Model | Orifice Size | 135° 57° | 155° 68° | 175° 79° | 200° 93 | 286° 141° | 360° 182° | cULus | FM | LPC | CE | "NYC - DOB MEA 101-92-E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upright | GL2861 | 2.8 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | – | • |
| GL4261 | 4.2 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | – | • | |
| GL5661 | 5.6 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| GL8161 | 7.8* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | - | – | – | • | |
| GL8164 | 8.1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Pendent | GL2851 | 2.8 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | – | • |
| GL4251 | 4.2 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | – | • | |
| GL5651 | 5.6 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| GL8151 | 7.8* | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | • | |
| GL8156 | 8.1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | |
| Vertical Sidewall † |
GL5675 | 5.6 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | • |
| GL8176 | 8.1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | – | • | |
|
Horizontal |
GL2870 | 2.8 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | – | • |
| GL4270 | 4.2 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | – | • | |
| GL5670 | 5.6 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | • | |
| GL8171 | 8.1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | – | – | |
| Conventional (Old Style) |
GL5668 | 5.6 | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | • | • | – |
| GL8169 | 8.1 | • | • | • | • | • | • | – | – | • | • | – |
Note:
- § Horizontal sidewall UL listed for deflector 4" to 12"below the ceiling, FM approved 4" to 6".
- † Vertical sidewall UL listed for light hazard only.
Pendent vertical sidewall UL listed for 6' min. spacing.
Upright vertical sidewall UL listed for 9' min. spacing. - *1/2" NPT
Ordering Information
When ordering please specify the following.
- Quantity
- Model Number
- Style
- Orifice
- Thread Size
- Temperature
- Finishes desired
- Quantity - Wrenches - P/N 325390 (1/2"); P/N 312366 (L.O.)
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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: GL5661 Last Revised: December 2006 Revision: 3