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ORDINARY HAZARD
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS
MODELS GL1121 & GL1113
UPRIGHT PENDENT
RECESSED PENDENT
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The Globe GL Series Extended Coverage Ordinary
Hazard Extra Large Orifice Sprinkler is a low profile yet
durable design which utilizes a 3mm frangible glass ampule as
the thermosensitive element. While the sprinkler provides an
aesthetically pleasing appearance, it serves to protect various
areas of coverage. This sprinkler series is available in various
styles, temperature ratings and several finishes to meet many
varying design requirements. The Globe GL Series Extended
Coverage Ordinary Hazard Extra Large Orifice Sprinkler is to
be installed per NFPA 13 guidelines.
The heart of Globe's GL Series sprinkler proven actuat-
ing assembly is a hermetically sealed frangible glass ampule EXTENDED COVERAGE
that contains a precisely measured amount of fluid. When heat ORDINARY HAZARD
UPRIGHT
is absorbed, the liquid within the bulb expands increasing the
GL1121
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.
TECHNICAL DATA
See reverse side for Approvals and Specifications.
Temperature Ratings -
155F (68C), 175F (79C), 200F (93C), 286F (141C) EXTENDED COVERAGE
Water Working Pressure Rating - 175 psi (12 Bars) ORDINARY HAZARD
Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34 Bars) PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT
Maximum low temperature glass bulb rating is 67F(-55C) GL1113
Frame - bronze Deflector - brass Screw - brass
Bulb seat - copper Spring - nickel alloy Seal - teflon
Bulb - glass with alcohol based solution, 3mm size
Escutcheon Assembly - steel
GL1121 UPRIGHT
QUICK
X --- X --- 14 (4.3) x 14 (4.3) 7 (.48) 30 (114) 12 (.83) 39 (148)
RESPONSE PENDENT
GL1113
RECESSED PENDENT
2 15/16" DIA.
CEILING
GLOBE PRODUCT WARRANTY
RETAINER
1/8" Globe agrees to repair or replace any of its own manufactured
1" MIN.
1 3/4" MAX. 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
CROSS SECTION Terms and Conditions of Sale (Our Price List).