Bulletin 172 May 2019

Model J112 and JL112 Sprinklers

Extended Coverage Sprinklers for
Light Hazard and Ordinary Hazard
cULus Listed
K11.2 (160 metric)

Product Description
Model J112 and JL112 series sprinklers are cULus Listed
extended coverage spray sprinklers intended for installation
in accordance with NFPA 13. The sprinklers also have cU-
Lus Listed Specific Application Criteria for installation under
concrete tee construction in accordance with the require-
ments documented in this bulletin. Coverage areas up to
400 ft2 (37 m2) per sprinkler with a maximum spacing of up
to 20 ft by 20 ft (6.1 m by 6.1 m) are permitted for both Light
Hazard and Ordinary Hazard occupancies. Listed flows and
pressures for each hazard classification and sprinkler spac-
ing are provided in this bulletin. Model J112 and JL112 se- Model JL112 Upright Model J112 Upright
ries sprinkler are cULus Listed as quick-response sprinklers
for Light Hazard occupancies. When used in the Ordinary
Hazard occupancies, Model J112 and JL112 series sprin-
klers are cULus Listed as quick-response for spacings up
to 14 ft by 14 ft (4.3 m by 4.3 m) and standard-response for
other listed spacings up to 20 ft by 20 ft (6.1 m by 6.1 m).

Model J112 Pendent and J112 Upright sprinklers use a

glass bulb operating element and are cULus Listed as
Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers when ordered with White
Polyester, Black Polyester, or Electroless Nickel PTFE (ENT)
finish. Model JL112 Pendent and JL112 Upright sprinklers
use a fusible link operating element. Model J112 Pendent Model JL112 Pendent Model J112 Pendent
and Model JL112 Pendent sprinklers are cULus Listed for
use with the Model F2 and Model FP recessed escutch-
eons, which provide up to ½ inch (13 mm) of adjustment. In
addition, for Ordinary Hazard occupancies, the Model J112
Pendent and Model JL112 Pendent sprinklers are cULus
Listed for use with the Model F1 recessed escutcheon that
provides up to ¾ inch (19 mm) of adjustment.

Application
Model J112 and JL112 series sprinklers are intended for
installation in Light Hazard and Ordinary Hazard occupan-
cies in accordance with NFPA 13. The sprinklers must be
installed in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13
F1/F2 Recessed Escutcheon FP Recessed Escutcheon
for extended coverage spray sprinklers and the require-
ments identified in this bulletin. In addition to the installation
requirements of NFPA 13, cULus Listed Specific Application
Criteria for installation under concrete tee construction is
provided in this bulletin.

Model J112 and JL112 Series Sprinkler Summary Table A

Sprinkler Identification Number
Model Orientation Operating Element
(SIN)
J112 Pendent Glass Bulb RA7216
JL112 Pendent Fusible Link R7216
J112 Upright Glass Bulb RA7326
JL112 Upright Fusible Link R7326

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 Model J112 Pendent Sprinkler SIN RA7216
Technical Specifications Finishes
Style: Extended Coverage Pendent (See Table G)
Threads: 3/4” NPT or ISO 7-1R3/4
Nominal K-Factor: 11.2 (160 metric) Sensitivity
Max. Working Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar) (See Table B)
Min. Spacing: 8 ft. (2.4 m)
Temperature Ratings
Material Specifications 155°F (68°C)
Thermal Sensor: Glass Bulb 200°F (93°C)
Cup: Bronze Alloy 286°F (141°C)
Frame: Brass Alloy
Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy with PTFE Recessed Escutcheons
Load Screw: Bronze Alloy F1-3/4” (19mm) adjustment (Ordinary Hazard only)
Kick Spring: Steel Alloy F2-1/2” (13mm) adjustment
Deflector: Brass Alloy FP-1/2” (13mm) adjustment

Sprinkler Wrench Listings and Approvals

Model J1 cULus Listed
Model RJ (recessed) cULus Listed as Corrosion Resistant
with White Polyester, Black Polyester,
and ENT finish only

Model J112 Pendent Sprinkler Components Figure 1

Listed Design Criteria and Sensitivity Table B

Ordinary Hazard Ordinary Hazard
Max. Spacing Light Hazard
Group 1 Group 2
ft. x ft.
(m x m) Flow Pressure Flow Pressure Flow Pressure
gpm (l/m) psi (bar) gpm (l/m) psi (bar) gpm (l/m) psi (bar)
12 x 12 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8)
(3.7 x 3.7) QR QR QR QR QR QR
14 x 14 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8)
(4.3 x 4.3) QR QR QR QR QR QR
16 x 16 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8) 51 (193) 20.7 (1.4)
(4.9 x 4.9) QR QR SR SR SR SR
18 x 18 33 (125) 8.7 (0.60) 49 (186) 19.1 (1.3) 65 (246) 33.7 (2.3)
(5.5 x 5.5) QR QR SR SR SR SR
20 x 20 40 (152) 12.8 (0.88) 60 (227) 28.7 (2.0) 80 (303) 51.0 (3.5)
(6.1 x 6.1) QR QR SR SR SR SR
QR = Quick-response
SR = Standard-response

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 Model JL112 Pendent Sprinkler SIN R7216
Technical Specifications Finishes
Style: Extended Coverage Pendent (See Table G)
Threads: 3/4” NPT or ISO 7-1R3/4
Nominal K-Factor: 11.2 (160 metric) Sensitivity
Max. Working Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar) (See Table C)
Min. Spacing: 8 ft. (2.4 m)
Temperature Rating*
Material Specifications 165°F (74°C)
Thermal Sensor: Nickel Alloy Solder Link 212°F (100°C)
Frame: Brass Alloy
Levers: Brass Alloy Recessed Escutcheons
Cap: Bronze Alloy F1-3/4” (19mm) adjustment (Ordinary Hazard only)
Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy with PTFE F2-1/2” (13mm) adjustment
Load Screw: Bronze Alloy FP-1/2” (13mm) adjustment
Deflector: Brass Alloy
Strut: Copper Alloy Listings and Approvals
cULus Listed
Sprinkler Wrench
Model J1 *Chrome and white polyester finish is supplied
Model RJ (recessed) with white link regardless of temperature rating

Model J112 Pendent Sprinkler Components Figure 2

Listed Design Criteria and Sensitivity Table C

Ordinary Hazard Ordinary Hazard
Max. Spacing Light Hazard
Group 1 Group 2
ft. x ft.
(m x m) Flow Pressure Flow Pressure Flow Pressure
gpm (l/m) psi (bar) gpm (l/m) psi (bar) gpm (l/m) psi (bar)
12 x 12 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8)
(3.7 x 3.7) QR QR QR QR QR QR
14 x 14 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8)
(4.3 x 4.3) QR QR QR QR QR QR
16 x 16 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8) 51 (193) 20.7 (1.4)
(4.9 x 4.9) QR QR SR SR SR SR
18 x 18 33 (125) 8.7 (0.60) 49 (186) 19.1 (1.3) 65 (246) 33.7 (2.3)
(5.5 x 5.5) QR QR SR SR SR SR
20 x 20 40 (152) 12.8 (0.88) 60 (227) 28.7 (2.0) 80 (303) 51.0 (3.5)
(6.1 x 6.1) QR QR SR SR SR SR
QR = Quick-response
SR = Standard-response

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 Model J112 Upright Sprinkler SIN RA7326
Technical Specifications Finishes
Style: Extended Coverage Upright (See Table G)
Threads: 3/4” NPT or ISO 7-1 R3/4
Nominal K-Factor: 11.2 (160 metric) Sensitivity
Max. Working Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar) (See Table D)
Min. Spacing: 8 ft. (2.4 m)
Temperature Rating
Material Specifications 155°F (68°C)
Thermal Sensor: Glass Bulb 200°F (93°C)
Cup: Bronze Alloy 286°F (141°C)
Frame: Brass Alloy
Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy with PTFE Sprinkler Wrench
Load Screw: Bronze Alloy Model J1
Kick Spring: Steel Alloy
Deflector: Brass Alloy Listings and Approvals
cULus Listed
cULus Listed as Corrosion Resistant
with White Polyester, Black Polyester,
and ENT finish only

Model J112 Upright Sprinkler Components Figure 3

Listed Design Criteria and Sensitivity Table D

Ordinary Hazard Ordinary Hazard
Max. Spacing Light Hazard
Group 1 Group 2
ft. x ft.
(m x m) Flow Pressure Flow Pressure Flow Pressure
gpm (l/m) psi (bar) gpm (l/m) psi (bar) gpm (l/m) psi (bar)
12 x 12 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8)
(3.7 x 3.7) QR QR QR QR QR QR
14 x 14 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8)
(4.3 x 4.3) QR QR QR QR QR QR
16 x 16 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8) 51 (193) 20.7 (1.4)
(4.9 x 4.9) QR QR SR SR SR SR
18 x 18 33 (125) 8.7 (0.60) 49 (186) 19.1 (1.3) 65 (246) 33.7 (2.3)
(5.5 x 5.5) QR QR SR SR SR SR
20 x 20 40 (152) 12.8 (0.88) 60 (227) 28.7 (2.0) 80 (303) 51.0 (3.5)
(6.1 x 6.1) QR QR SR SR SR SR
QR = Quick-response
SR = Standard-response

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 Model JL112 Upright Sprinkler SIN R7326
Technical Specifications Finishes
Style: Extended Coverage Upright (See Table G)
Threads: 3/4” NPT or ISO 7-1 R3/4
Nominal K-Factor: 11.2 (160 metric) Sensitivity
Max. Working Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar) (See Table E)
Min. Spacing: 8 ft. (2.4 m)
Temperature Rating*
Material Specifications 165°F (74°C)
Thermal Sensor: Nickel Alloy Solder Link 212°F (100°C)
Frame: Brass Alloy
Levers: Brass Alloy Sprinkler Wrench
Strut: Brass Alloy Model J1
Cap: Bronze Alloy
Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy with PTFE Listings and Approvals
Load Screw: Bronze Alloy cULus Listed
Deflector: Brass Alloy
*Chrome and white polyester finish is supplied
with white link regardless of temperature rating

Model JL112 Upright Sprinkler Components Figure 4

Listed Design Criteria and Sensitivity Table E

Ordinary Hazard Ordinary Hazard
Max. Spacing Light Hazard
Group 1 Group 2
ft. x ft.
(m x m) Flow Pressure Flow Pressure Flow Pressure
gpm (l/m) psi (bar) gpm (l/m) psi (bar) gpm (l/m) psi (bar)
12 x 12 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8)
(3.7 x 3.7) QR QR QR QR QR QR
14 x 14 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8)
(4.3 x 4.3) QR QR QR QR QR QR
16 x 16 30 (114) 7.2 (0.50) 39 (148) 12.1 (0.8) 51 (193) 20.7 (1.4)
(4.9 x 4.9) QR QR SR SR SR SR
18 x 18 33 (125) 8.7 (0.60) 49 (186) 19.1 (1.3) 65 (246) 33.7 (2.3)
(5.5 x 5.5) QR QR SR SR SR SR
20 x 20 40 (152) 12.8 (0.88) 60 (227) 28.7 (2.0) 80 (303) 51.0 (3.5)
(6.1 x 6.1) QR QR SR SR SR SR
QR = Quick-response
SR = Standard-response

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 Model J112 and JL112 Specific Application Criteria for Use Under Concrete Tee Construction cULus Listed
The Model J112 and JL112 pendent and upright sprinklers are cULus Listed for installation under concrete tee construction in ac-
cordance with the following specific application criteria:
• Max. Tee Depth: 2’- 6” (0.8m)
• Max. Tee Stem Spacing: 7’- 6” (2.3m)
• Min. Tee Stem Spacing: 3’- 0” (0.9m)
• Max. Tee Length: 32’- 0” (9.8m) or baffles not less than the depth of the tees must be installed so that the longitudinal space
between baffles does not exceed 32ft (9.8m) in length.
• Max. Deflector distance below Tee: 1” (25mm)
• Comply with obstructions to the Sprinkler Discharge Pattern Development requirements of the NFPA13 where deflector is lo-
cated above bottom of tee.

Application and Installation for Use Under Concrete Tee Figure 5

2’-6” (0.8m)
1” (25mm) max. max.

1” (25mm) max.
7’-6” (2.3m) max.
3’-0” (0.9m) min.

Model FP Escutcheon Model F1/F2 Escutcheon

Installation Dimensions Figure 6 Installation Dimensions Figure 7

Note: The Model FP, F1, or F2 may be used for ordinary hazard occupancies. For light hazard occupancies, the Model FP or F2
recessed escutcheon must be used. Model J112 and JL112 sprinklers with Model F1 recessed escutcheon are not listed for use
in light hazard occupancies.

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 Sprinkler & Escutcheon Finishes (1) Table G
Sprinkler Finishes Special Application Sprinkler Finishes
Sprinkler F1, F2, & FP Escutcheons
(3)
Sprinkler F1, F2, & FP(3) Escutcheons
Bronze Brass Bright Brass Bright Brass
Chrome Plated Chrome Plated Dull Chrome Dull Chrome
White Polyester (2) White Polyester Black Polyester (2) Black Polyester
Custom Color Polyester Custom Color Polyester
Electroless Nickel PTFE (2) (4) Type 316 Stainless Steel
Notes: (1) Paint or any other coating applied over the factory finish will void all approvals and warranties.
(2)
cULus Listed Corrosion Resistant when ordered with Model J112 Pendent (RA7216) or Model J112 Upright (RA7326).
(3)
The Model FP escutcheon assembly consists of an unfinished galvanized cup with a finished escutcheon ring.
(4)
Available with Model J112 Pendent (RA7216) and Model J112 Upright (RA7326) only.

Installation J1 Wrench RJ Wrench

Glass bulb sprinklers have orange bulb protectors to minimize

bulb damage during shipping, handling, and installation. Re-
liable sprinkler installation wrenches are designed to install
sprinklers with bulb protectors in place. Remove the bulb pro-
tector at the time when the sprinkler system is placed in service
for fire protection. Removal of the bulb protector before this time
may leave the bulb vulnerable to damage. Remove bulb protec-
tors by undoing the clasp by hand. Do not use tools to remove
bulb protectors.

Models J112 and JL112 series sprinklers must be installed

with the Reliable sprinkler installation wrench identified in this
bulletin. Any other wrench may damage the sprinkler. Recom-
mended installation torque is 14 to 20 lb.ft (19 to 27 N.m). Do Listings and Approvals
not tighten sprinklers over the maximum recommended installa-
tion torque. Exceeding the maximum recommended installation
Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. and certified by
torque may cause leakage or impairment of the sprinkler.
Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (cULus)
Recessed pendent sprinklers are to be installed as shown in
Fig. 6 or Fig 7., as applicable to the specific model being in- UL Listing Category
stalled. Models J112 and JL112 series recessed pendent sprin-
klers may only be installed with the Reliable Model F1, Model Sprinklers, Automatic and Open Extended Coverage Sprinklers
F2, or Model FP recessed escutcheon. The use of any other UL Guide Number – VNIV.
recessed escutcheon will void all approvals and negate all war-
ranties. The Reliable Model FP escutcheon may not be used Ordering Information
in ceilings having positive pressure with respect to the space
below. Ensure that the openings in the Model FP escutcheon/ Specify:
can assembly are unobstructed following installation.
1. Sprinkler Model: [J112 Pendent] [JL112 Pendent]
[J112 Upright] [JL112 Upright]
Maintenance 2. Temperature Rating: J112: [155°F (68°C)] [200°F (93°C)]
Models J112 and JL112 series sprinklers should be inspect- [286°F (141°C)]
ed and the sprinkler system maintained in accordance with JL112: [165°F (74°C)] [212°F (100°C)]
NFPA 25. Do not clean sprinklers with soap and water, ammo- 3. Finish: (See Table G)
nia or any other cleaning fluids. Remove dust by gentle vacu- 4. Escutcheon (Pendent Only; for 3/4” threads)
uming. Replace any sprinkler which has been painted (other Model F1 (Ordinary Hazard Only)
than factory applied) or damaged in any way. A stock of spare Model F2
sprinklers should be maintained to allow quick replacement of Model FP
damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior to installation, sprinklers
should be maintained in the original cartons and packaging un-
til used to minimize the potential for damage to sprinklers that
would cause improper operation or non-operation.
P/N 9999970310

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