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Fire Sprinkler Heads

Glass Bulb

Fusible Link

Pendant Style

Upright Style

Sprinkler heads must be installed and maintained according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Install using sprinkler-head wrenches (sold separately) or any hand wrench that fits the NPT size.

Pendant-style sprinkler heads are designed to be suspended below support piping. They can be used with exposed piping or finished ceilings.

Upright-style sprinkler heads are designed to be installed above support piping and can only be used with exposed piping.

Glass-bulb sprinkler heads are triggered when the liquid-filled bulb bursts at the rated temperature.

Fusible-link sprinkler heads are triggered by a soft metal alloy that melts at the rated temperature.

Temperature
Rating, ° F	Color Code	Max. Pressure, psi	Material	Specifications Met	Choose a Style	Flow Rate		Each
1/2 NPT Male Connection
Glass Bulb
155°	Red	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	74 gpm @ 175 psi	00000000	000000
175°	Yellow	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	74 gpm @ 175 psi	00000000	00000
200°	Green	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	74 gpm @ 175 psi	00000000	00000
286°	Blue	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	74 gpm @ 175 psi	00000000	00000
360°	Purple	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	74 gpm @ 175 psi	00000000	00000
Fusible Link
165°	__	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	74 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	00000
212°	White	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	74 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	00000
280°	Blue	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	74 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	00000
3/4 NPT Male Connection
Glass Bulb
155°	Red	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	105 gpm @ 175 psi	00000000	00000
175°	Yellow	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	105 gpm @ 175 psi	00000000	00000
200°	Green	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	105 gpm @ 175 psi	00000000	00000
286°	Blue	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	105 gpm @ 175 psi	00000000	00000
360°	Purple	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	105 gpm @ 175 psi	00000000	00000
Fusible Link
165°	__	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	105 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	000000
212°	White	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	105 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	000000
280°	Blue	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	105 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	000000

Wrench for Glass-Bulb Sprinkler Heads	0000000	Each	0000000
Wrench for Fusible-Link Sprinkler Heads	0000000	Each	000000

Quick-Response Fire Sprinkler Heads

Pendant Style

Upright Style

These sprinkler heads react to heat up to five times faster than other sprinkler heads. They are triggered when the liquid-filled bulb bursts at the rated temperature. Heads must be installed and maintained according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. Install using sprinkler-head wrenches (sold separately) or any hand wrench that fits the NPT size.

Pendant-style sprinkler heads are designed to be suspended below support piping. They can be used with exposed piping or finished ceilings.

Upright-style sprinkler heads are designed to be installed above support piping and can only be used with exposed piping.

Temperature
Rating, ° F	Color Code	Max. Pressure, psi	Material	Specifications Met	Choose a Style	Gender	Flow Rate		Each
1/2 NPT Male Connection
155°	Red	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	Male	74 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	000000
175°	Yellow	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	Male	74 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	00000
200°	Green	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	Male	74 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	00000
286°	Blue	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	Male	74 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	00000
3/4 NPT Male Connection
155°	Red	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	Male	105 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	000000
175°	Yellow	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	Male	105 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	000000
200°	Green	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	Male	105 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	000000
286°	Blue	175	Brass	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant, Upright	Male	105 gpm @ 175 psi	0000000	000000

Wrench for Sprinkler Heads

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Two-Piece Cover Plates for Fire Sprinkler Heads

Snap these two-piece covers around existing sprinkler heads without having to disassemble or drain the system. Also known as escutcheons, they give your sprinkler heads a clean look.

For 1/2 NPT Pipe Size
For Sprinkler Head Style	Material	Dp.	ID	OD		Each
Pendant	Plastic	5/8"	3/4"	3"	000000	00000
Pendant	Chrome-Plated Steel	1/4"	3/4"	3"	000000	0000
For 3/4 NPT Pipe Size
Pendant	Chrome-Plated Steel	1/4"	1"	3"	000000	0000

Adjustable-Depth Two-Piece Cover Plates for Fire Sprinkler Heads

Chrome-Plated Steel

White Painted Steel

Snap these two-piece covers around existing sprinkler heads without having to disassemble or drain the system. Also known as escutcheons, they give your sprinkler heads a clean look.

						Chrome-Plated Steel		White Painted Steel
Dp. Range	For Sprinkler Head Style	For Pipe Size	For Thread Type	ID	OD		Each		Each
1/4"-1 5/8"	Pendant	1/2	NPT	3/4"	3 3/4"	000000	000000	000000	00
3/4"-1 7/8"	Pendant	1/2	NPT	3/4"	3 3/4"	000000	00000	000000	00
2"-3"	Pendant	1/2	NPT	3/4"	3 1/2"	000000	00000	0000000	000000
3"-4"	Pendant	1/2	NPT	3/4"	4 1/2"	000000	00000	0000000	00000
3"-5"	Pendant	1/2	NPT	3/4"	4 1/2"	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Cover Plates for Fire Sprinkler Heads

Install this cover at the same time as a new sprinkler head. Also known as an escutcheon, it gives your sprinkler head a clean look.

For Sprinkler Head Style	For Pipe Size	For Thread Type	Material	Dp. Range	ID	OD		Each
Pendant	1/2	NPT	Chrome-Plated Steel	2"-3"	3/4"	3 1/2"	000000	000000

Fire Sprinkler Head Guards

Protect sprinkler heads from damage and tampering.

For 1/2 NPT Pipe Size
For Sprinkler Head Style	Dia.	Ht.	Material	Color		Each
Pendant, Upright	4"	2 1/2"	Steel	Red	0000000	000000
For 3/4 NPT Pipe Size
Pendant, Upright	4"	2 1/2"	Steel	Red	0000000	00000

Recessed Fire Sprinkler Heads

Glass Bulb

Fusible Link

Use these sprinkler heads for low-profile fire safety. Install using required wrenches (sold separately).

Glass-bulb sprinkler heads are triggered when the liquid-filled bulb bursts at the rated temperature.

Fusible-link sprinkler heads are triggered by a soft metal alloy that melts at the rated temperature.

Sprinkler Heads

1/2 NPT Male Connection
Temperature										Cover Plates		Required Wrenches
Rating, °F	Color Code	Flow Rate	Max. Pressure, psi	Recess Dia.	Recess Dp.	Material	Specifications Met		Each		Each		Each
Glass Bulb
155°	Red	74 gpm @ 175 psi	175	1 15/16"	1"	Chrome-Plated Bronze	FM Approved, UL Listed	00000000	000000	00000000	000000	00000000	0000000
175°	Yellow	74 gpm @ 175 psi	175	1 15/16"	1"	Chrome-Plated Bronze	FM Approved, UL Listed	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
200°	Green	74 gpm @ 175 psi	175	1 15/16"	1"	Chrome-Plated Bronze	FM Approved, UL Listed	00000000	00000	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
Fusible Link
165°	__	74 gpm @ 175 psi	175	1 15/16"	1"	Chrome-Plated Bronze	FM Approved, UL Listed	00000000	000000	00000000	00000	00000000	000000
212°	White	74 gpm @ 175 psi	175	1 15/16"	1"	Chrome-Plated Bronze	FM Approved, UL Listed	00000000	000000	00000000	00000	00000000	000000

Concealed Fire Sprinkler Heads

An inconspicuous cover plate provides a clean look for sprinkler heads. When the plate's temperature rating is reached, it falls away to expose the sprinkler head. The head itself has a liquid-filled glass bulb that bursts at the rated temperature to trigger the sprinkler. Install using required wrenches (sold separately).

Sprinkler Heads

1/2 NPT Male Connection
		Temperature							Cover Plates		Required Wrenches
Plate Temperature Rating, ° F	Plate Color	Rating, °F	Color Code	Flow Rate	Specifications Met	Sprinkler Head Style		Each		Each		Each
139°	Chrome	155°	Red	74 gpm @ 175 psi	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant	00000000	0000000	00000000	000000	0000000	0000000
139°	White	155°	Red	74 gpm @ 175 psi	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant	00000000	000000	00000000	00000	0000000	000000
165°	Chrome	200°	Green	74 gpm @ 175 psi	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant	00000000	000000	00000000	00000	0000000	000000
165°	White	200°	Green	74 gpm @ 175 psi	FM Approved, UL Listed	Pendant	00000000	000000	00000000	00000	0000000	000000

Fire Sprinkler Head Stoppers

Prevent water from spraying without having to shut down the entire sprinkler system. To reach the sprinkler head, insert any 3/4" to 1" dia. pole (not included) into the stopper base.

For Sprinkler Head Style	Base ID		Each
Pendant, Upright	1"	0000000	000000

Continuous Spray Heads for Sprinklers

Half Circle
Spray
Pattern

Circle Spray Pattern

Adjustable
Circle
Spray Pattern

Connect these spray heads to the riser of an underground sprinkler system. They cannot be sold to the regions listed due to local energy efficiency requirements.

Style B heads pop up when the water flow begins and retract when it ends.

	Spray
Style	Pattern	Radius, ft.	Spray Head Material	Base Material	Pressure, psi	Flow Rate, gpm	Pipe Size	Gender	Thread Type	Overall Ht.	Extended Head Ht.	Cannot Be Sold To		Each
A	Circle	12-15	Brass	Plastic	15-30	3.2-4	1/2	Female	NPT	1 1/8"	__	CA, CO, DC, HI, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA	0000000	00000
A	Half Circle	12-15	Brass	Plastic	15-30	1.6-2.2	1/2	Female	NPT	1 1/8"	__	CA, CO, DC, HI, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA	0000000	0000
B	Adjustable Circle	8-15	Plastic	Plastic	15-30	0.2-0.9	1/2	Female	NPT	6"	4"	__	0000000	00000
B	Half Circle	8-15	Plastic	Plastic	15-30	1.3-1.9	1/2	Female	NPT	6"	4"	__	0000000	00000

Impulse Spray Heads for Sprinklers

Adjustable
Circle
Spray Pattern

These heads cover over twice as much area as continuous spray heads. They have an arm that strikes the stream of water for a rotating, pulsed spray. Connect them to the riser of an underground sprinkler system.

Style A pops up when the water flow begins and retracts when it ends. Style B heads remain above ground and are typically mounted to a riser pipe.

	Spray
Style	Pattern	Radius, ft.	Spray Head Material	Base Material	Pressure, psi	Flow Rate, gpm	Pipe Size	Gender	Thread Type	Overall Ht.	Extended Head Ht.		Each
A	Adjustable Circle	22-45	Plastic	Plastic	25-50	1.5-8.4	3/4	Female	NPT	12 1/2"	3 1/2"	00000000	000000
B	Adjustable Circle	20-40	Brass	Brass	25-50	3.4-5	1/2	Male	NPT	4 3/8"	__	0000000	00000
B	Adjustable Circle	50-80	Brass	Brass	35-100	7.8-44	1	Male	NPT	8 1/2"	__	0000000	000000