Bulletin 612 January 2023
Model C Mechanical Sprinkler Alarm
Features
• Dependable - Pelton Wheel Type
• Prompt - Positive Operation
• Nylon Bearings - No Lubrication Needed
• Compact - Lightweight - Easily Installed
• Rust-Free Cast Aluminum Gong. No Gong Cover Needed
• Gong Available in Red and Bright Metallic Finishes
• Self-Setting After Operation Eliminating Need of Removing
Covers, Plates, Etc. to Reset Internal Mechanisms
• Maximum allowable flowing pressure 232 psi (16 bar)
Product Description
The Reliable Model C Mechanical Alarm, also called a water
motor and gong, is the hydro-mechanical alarm of Reliable Wet
and Dry Pipe Automatic Sprinkler Systems. Usually mounted
on an outside building wall and energized by water flowing from Model C Mechanical Sprinkler Alarm
the alarm (wet) or dry pipe valve, it automatically sounds a
continuous piercing alarm when the sprinkler system operates to
extinguish a fire. Installation
The Reliable Model C Mechanical Sprinkler Alarm is easily
Listings and Approvals installed. As illustrated in the figure below, a ¾” (20mm) support
Type Approvals pipe of appropriate length runs through the wall supporting
the pelton wheel body on the inside wall surface and the gong
ANSI UL, cULus, FM Approved assembly on the exterior wall surface. The entire assembly can
be secured and aligned by simply screwing the body onto the
UL, cULus, FM, support pipe, compressing the wall support washer.
VdS Schadenverhütung,
Metric Loss Prevention Council (LPC), CE, The drive shaft is furnished in a standard length of 18” for a 14”
European Standard EN 12259-4, (355mm) wall. Longer shafts for thicker walls are furnished on
UKCA: 0832-UKCA-CPR-S5080 request. The drive shaft can be installed by removing the body
cover and pelton wheel from the body.
Operation
The gong has a raised boss at its center so that identification
When an alarm (wet) or dry pipe valve is operated by the fusing nameplates can be retained by the ” gong bolt. A standard fire
of one or more automatic sprinklers due to fire, water flows alarm identification sign for attachment below sprinkler alarm
through the ¾ inch strainer, and ¾ inch piping that connects the gongs can be supplied by Reliable.
mechanical sprinkler alarm to the alarm or dry pipe valve. On
entering the mechanical sprinkler alarm inlet, the water passes The Mechanical Sprinkler Alarm shall be located as near to the
through the nozzle and impinges against the pelton wheel alarm (wet) or dry pipe valve as practicable to avoid long runs
blades causing the pelton wheel to rotate. The striker assembly or many fittings in the piping that connects to such devices.
connected to the pelton wheel by the drive shaft also rotates Galvanized or brass pipe of a size not less than ¾” (20mm) is to
causing the striker to impact against the gong producing a be used. The ¾” (20mm) Strainer, provided with the Mechanical
continuous piercing alarm. The water, after impinging against the Sprinkler Alarm, must be installed at the alarm outlet of the water
pelton wheel, drains off through the 1-inch drain outlet in the body flow detecting device. For CE application, it is required that the
housing. provided strainer be installed close to the Model C mechanical
sprinkler alarm using the supplied 2² (50.8mm) long nipple.
The alarm continues to sound as long as water is flowing through When a retarding chamber is used in connection with an alarm
the sprinkler system. It may be shut off by closing the alarm valve, the strainer shall be located at the outlet of the retarding
control valve located in the piping line connecting the mechanical chamber. The 1-inch drain outlet should discharge into an open
sprinkler alarm with the alarm (wet) or dry pipe valve. Reliable drain.
Model C Mechanical Sprinkler Alarm is self setting after each
operation, eliminating the need of removing cover plates, etc. to
reset internal mechanisms.
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Model C Mechanical Sprinkler Alarm Components and Dimensions Figure 1
List of Model C Mechanical
Sprinkler Alarm Parts Table A
Item Part Number Description ASA Metric
91006603 Body, ASA 1 0
1
91006604 Body, Metric 0 1
92106603 Cover, ASA 1 0
2
92106616 Cover, Metric 0 1
3 93706602 Gasket, Cover 1 1
Screw, Body Cover &
4 95606604 6 6
Adapter
5 96906603 Washer, Wall Support 1 1
6 98604402 Plug, Clean-out 1 1
7 97006603 Pelton Wheel 1 1
8 90506603 Bearing 2 2
9** 96206603 Shaft, Drive, 18” 1 1
10 93806612 Gong 1 1
11 91106601 Bolt, Gong 1 1
12 95106603 Wall Plate 1 1
13 90086601 Adapter, Drive Shaft 1 1
14 73020063 Striker Assembly 1 1
15 78650200 Strainer, ¾” 24 Mesh 1 1
16 98543232 Nipple, ¾” x 2” Long, Galv. 0 1
17 98580011 Nozzle, Brass 0 1
Note: Should replacement parts be needed, use only genuine Reliable made
parts. When ordering, specify part number, name, and model of the unit.
**Where wall thickness requires added length, order additional
PN 96206605 (36” length) drive shaft.
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Maintenance
The owner is responsible for maintaining all parts of the fire
protection system in proper operating condition. Any system
maintenance or testing that involves placing a system component
out of service may eliminate the fire protection that is provided by
the fire protection system.
The Reliable Model C Mechanical Sprinkler Alarm shall
periodically be given a thorough inspection and test. NFPA
25, “Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Based
Fire Protection Systems,” provides minimum maintenance
requirements. System components shall be tested, operated,
cleaned and inspected at least annually and parts replaced as
required.
Guarantee
For the Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. guarantee, terms,
and conditions, visit [Link].
Ordering Information
Specify:
Model C Sprinkler Alarm
• ANSI (US) Version, PN 6302000300
• Metric (European) Version, PN 6302000100
P/N N9999970059
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