Specifications G ti r vv-7 - GO /- 7/)
. tqco Fire & Building RECEIVED
Products AUG 08 2001
CITY OF TIGAML
Technical Services: Tel: (800) 381 -9312 / Fax: (800) 791 -5500 BUILDING DIVISION
Series TY -FRB — Z8, 4.2, 5.6, and 8.0 K- factor
Upright, Pendent, and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
Quick Response, Standard Coverage
General mospheres. Although corrosion resis-
tant coated sprinklers have passed the
standard corrosion tests of the appli- ..,
Description cable approval agencies, the testing is - ,:
not representative of all possible cor-
The Series TY -FRB, 2.8, 4.2, 5.6, and rosive atmospheres. Consequently, it i
8.0 K- factor, Upright and Pendent is recommended that the end user be r 4 I:
Sprinklers described in this data sheet consulted with respect to the suitability 1 j
are quick response - standard cover- of these coatings for any given corro-
age, decorative 3 mm glass bulb type sive environment. The effects of ambi- ,
spray sprinklers designed for use in ent temperature, concentration of .0...
light or ordinary hazard, commercial chemicals, and gas /chemical velocity, --- ,:-*
occupancies such as banks, hotels, should be considered, as a minimum,
shopping malls, etc. along with the corrosive nature of the ,
The recessed version of the Series chemical to which the sprinklers will be
- TY -FRB Pendent Sprinkler, where ap- exposed. �� ■
plicable, is intended for use in areas An intermediate level versions of the --o
with a finished ceiling. It uses either a Series TY -FRB Pendent Sprinklers are
two-piece Style 10 (1/2 inch NPT) or detailed in Technical Data Sheet 0 0016 - =
Style 40 (3/4 inch NPT) Recessed Es- TFP356, and Sprinkler Guards are de-
cutcheon with 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of tailed in Technical Data Sheet TFP780 {
recessed adjustment or up to 3/4 inch
(19,1 mm) of total adjustment from the WARNINGS k /
flush pendent position, or a two -piece The Series TY -FRB Sprinklers de- r r
Style 20 (1/2 inch NPT) or Style 30 (3/4 scribed herein must be installed and "',,. „
inch NPT) Recessed Escutcheon with maintained in compliance with this ".�
1/4 inch (6,4 mm) of recessed adjust- document, as well as with the applica- •
ment or up to 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of ble standards of the National Fire Pro TY3231 - Pendent 5.6K, 1/2 "NPT
total adjustment from the flush pen- tection Association, in addition to the TY4131 - Upright 5.6K, 3/4 "NPT
dent position. The adjustment provided standards of any other authorities hay- TY4231 - Pendent 8.0K, 3/4 "NPT
by the Recessed Escutcheon reduces ing jurisdiction. Failure to do so may
the accuracy to which the fixed pipe impair the performance of these de-
drops to the sprinklers must be cut. vices. Technical
Corrosion resistant coatings, where The owner is responsible for maintain- Data
applicable, are utilized to extend the ing their fire protection system and de-
life of copper alloy sprinklers beyond vices in proper operating condition.
that which would otherwise be ob- The installing contractor or sprinkler Approvals
tained when exposed to corrosive at- manufacturer should be contacted UL and C -UL Listed.
with any questions. FM, LPCB, and NYC Approved.
(Refer to Table A for complete approval
IMPORTANT information including corrosion resis-
Always refer to Technical Data tant status.)
Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER Model /Sprinkler Maximum Working Pressure
WARNING" that provides cautions
with respect to handling and instal- Identification 175 psi (12,1 bar)
lation of sprinkler systems and com- Discharge Coefficient
ponents. Improper handling and in- Numbers K = 2.8 GPM /psi (40,3 LPM /bar /
stallation can permanently damage K = 4.2 GPM /psi (60,5 LPM /barli
. a sprinkler system or its compo- TY1131 - Upright 2.8K, 1/2 "NPT K = 5.6 GPM /psi (80,6 LPM /barli
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail TY1231 - Pendent 2.8K, 1/2 "NPT K = 8.0 GPM /psi (115,2 LPM /bar /
to operate in a fire situation or cause TY2131 - Upright 4.2K, 1/2 "NPT Temperature Ratings
it to operate prematurely. TY2231 - Pendent 4.2K, 1/2"NPT Refer to Table A and B
TY3131 - Upright 5.6K, 1/2 "NPT
Page 1 of 8 JULY, 2004 TFP171
Page 2 of 8 TFP171
. ESCUTCHEON 7/16" (11,1 mm) STYLE 10 or 20
PLATE SEATING ** NOMINAL RECESSED *
SURFACE 1/2 MAKE -IN ESCUTCHEON SSU
NPT I DEFLECTOR
/ 1 6 •
�_.
..-7----- rrr - -i -I to , , r'T'��
ir_m 7/16 I I 5
2 1 /4" �� } 111 (11,1 mm) 4
(57,2 mm)
1 A
� �1� MAKE -IN NOMINL
11 A 2
1- 9/16" I' r �
(39,7 mm) r 2 3/16" ` A 3
i II
FLATS (55,6 mm)$� 1
09--11 II
7
SSP DEFLECTOR — 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. 1/2" NPT
PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT UPRIGHT CROSS SECTION
1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to
2 - Button Assembly 5 - Compression 7 - Bushing orifice seat on frame.
Screw * * Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.
FIGURE 1
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY-FRB UPRIGHT (TY1131) AND PENDENT (TY1231) SPRINKLERS
2.8 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
ESCUTCHEON 7/16" (11,1 mm) STYLE 10 or 20
PLATE SEATING ** NOMINAL RECESSED
SURFACE NP MAKE
1 -IN ESCUTCHEON DEFLECTOR
6
ral /3%
2- 3/16" 5
(11,1 mm)
(55,6 mm) r � Ate- I 7/16"
NOMINAL ; 4
t X MAKE -IN � r
1 1/2" ii � I/ `, ;#1' " . l� 2
(38,1 mm) W - - (55,6 mm) 3
■ . FLATS
..- _ - - - -- = l 6 i 1
SSP DEFLECTOR * - 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. — 1/2" NPT ** 1
PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT UPRIGHT CROSS SECTION
1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to
2 - Button Assembly 5 - Compression orifice seat on frame.
Screw * * Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.
FIGURE 2
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY -FRB UPRIGHT (TY2131) AND PENDENT (TY2231) SPRINKLERS
4.2 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
m
Finishes Bulb Glass Ego
Sprinkler: Refer to Table A and B Compression Screw Bronze Operation
. Recessed Escutcheon: White Coated, Deflector Copper /Bronze
Chrome Plated, or Brass Plated Bushing (K =2.8) Bronze The glass Bulb contains a fluid which E
expands when exposed to heat. When a)
P hysical Characteristics the rated temperature is reached the 'm
Frame Bronze fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the cc
Button Brass /Copper glass Bulb, allowing the sprinkler to 0
S Assembly activate and water to flow. a
Beryllium Nickel w/Teflont °
TFP171 Page 3 of 8
• ESCUTCHEON 7/16" (11,1 mm) STYLE 10 or 20
PLATE SEATING ** NOMINAL RECESSED
SURFACE 1/2 MAKE -IN ESCUTCHEON DEFLECTOR
NPT
6
l .----
_ 7/16" !fi 5
2- 3/16" '�� I ( 11,1 mm 4
1 -1/2" ) i
(55,6 mm) f—I � � � NOMINAL
7�� MAKE -IN ' w I I P
r ! 2-3/16 . , i 2
(38,1 mm WRENCH (55,6 mm)
FLATS 3
1 i ' — " 7 — I I I .-...-w.k.w.‘,- 1 ."--'•------- U. 14 i 1
SSP DEFLECTOR - 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. 1/2" NPT **
PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT UPRIGHT CROSS SECTION
1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to
2 - Button Assembly 5 - Compression orifice seat on frame.
Screw ** Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.
FIGURE 3
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY -FRB UPRIGHT (TY3131) AND PENDENT (TY3231) SPRINKLERS
5.6 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
ESCUTCHEON 1/2" (12,7 mm) STYLE 30 or 40
PLATE SEATING ** NOMINAL RECESSED
• SURFACE NP MAKE-IN ESCUTCHEON SSU*
T DEFLECTOR
i'r i ::'7T' %MIT 6*
(12,7 f n' 5
2- 5/16" 12,7 mm I NOMINAL ( )
(58,7 mm) 4 111111 111111 � OM t
MAKE IN II pr
1- 9/16" I JFLATS 1�1 ! 2
2 -1/4" (39,7 mm) WRENCH = (57,2 mm)
3 rf
.93 1011
SSP DEFLECTOR * - 2 -7/8" (73,0 mm) DIA. 3/4" NPT f
PENDENT RECESSED PENDENT UPRIGHT CROSS SECTION
1 - Frame 3 - Sealing 4 - Bulb 6 - Deflector * Temperature rating is indicated on deflector or adjacent to
2 - Button Assembly 5 - Compression orifice seat on frame.
Screw
* * Pipe thread connections per ISO 7/1 can be provided on
special request.
FIGURE 4
QUICK RESPONSE SERIES TY -FRB UPRIGHT (TY4131) AND PENDENT (TY4231) SPRINKLERS
8.0 K- FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT
Listing is based on the requirements of
Design NFPA 13, and FM Approval is based installation
•
on the requirements of FM's Loss Pre
Criteria vention Data Sheets ). Only the Style The Series TY -FRB Sprinklers must be
10, 20, 30, or 40 Recessed Escutch- installed in accordance with the follow -
The Series TY - FRB Pendent and Up- eon, as applicable, is to be used for ing instructions:
- right Sprinklers are intended for fire recessed pendent installations.
protection systems designed in ac- , NOTES
cordance with the standard installation Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if
rules recognized by the applicable the bulb is cracked or there is a loss of
Listing or Approval agency (e.g., UL liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler
Page 4 of 8 TFP171
SPRINKLER FINISH (See Note 7) inch NPT sprinkler joint should be ob-
K TYPE TEMP. BULB NATURAL CHROME WHITE*** tained with a torque of 10 to 20 ft.lbs.
LIQUID BRASS PLATED POLYESTER (13,4 to ,7,8 Nm) of A maximum sto be of 30
ft.lbs. (40, 7 Nm) of torque is to be used
to install sprinklers with 3/4 NPT con -
135°F/57°C Orange nections. Higher levels of torque may
PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red distort the sprinkler inlet and cause
(TY1231) 1, 2, 3, 5 leakage or impairment of the sprinkler.
and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
UPRIGHT Do not attempt to make -up for insuffi-
200 °F /93 °C Green cient adjustment in the escutcheon
(TY1131)
2.8 286 °F /141 °C Blue plate by under- or over - tightening the
1/2" sprinkler. Readjust the position of the
NPT 135 °F /57 °C Orange sprinkler fitting to suit.
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red
PENDENT The Series TY -FRB Pendent and Up-
(TY1231)° 175 °F /79 °C Yellow right Sprinklers must be installed in
Figure 5 accordance with the following instruc-
200 °F /93 °C Green 1, 2, 5 tions.
135 °F /57 °C Orange Step 1. Pendent sprinklers are to be
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red installed in the pendent position, and
PENDENT upright sprinklers are to be installed in
(TY1231)•• 175 °F /79 °C Yellow the upright position.
Figure 6 200 °F /93 °C Green Step 2. With pipe thread sealant ap-
135 °F /57 °C ' Orange plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
PENDENT the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
(TY2231) 155 °F /68 °C Red Step 3. Tighten the sprinkler into the
and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow sprinkler fitting using only the W -Type
UPRIGHT 200 °F /93 °C Green 6 Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure 13).
4.2 (TY2131 With reference to Figures 1, 2, 3, and
286 °F /141 °C Blue 2 4, the W -Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench is to
1/2" be applied to the sprinkler wrench
NPT 135 °F /57 °C Orange flats.
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red
PENDENT
(TY2231)• 175 °F /79 °C Yellow The Series TY -FRB Recessed Pen -
Figure 7 200 °F /93 °C Green dent Sprinklers must be installed in
accordance with the following instruc-
135°F/57°C Orange tions.
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red Step A. After installing the Style 10.
PENDENT 20, 30, or 40 Mounting Plate, as appli-
(TY2231)** 175 °F /79 °C Yellow cable, over the sprinkler threads and
Figure 8 200 °F /93 °C Green with pipe thread sealant applied to the
pipe threads, hand tighten the sprin-
NOTES: kler into the sprinkler fitting.
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers. Step B. Tighten the sprinkler into the
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C -UL) as Quick Response sprinkler fitting using only the W - Type
Sprinklers. 7 Recessed Sprinkler Wrench (Ref.
Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response Sprin
klers. Figure 14). With reference to Figure 1,
5. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354 -01 -E. 2, 3, and 4, the W - Type 7 Recessed
7. Where Polyester Coated Sprinklers are noted to be UL and C -UL Listed, the sprin- Sprinkler Wrench is to be applied to
klers are UL and C -UL Listed as Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers. the sprinkler wrench flats.
Installed with Style 10 (1/2" NPT) or Style 40 (3/4" NPT) 3/4" Total Adjustment Step C. After the ceiling has been in-
Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable. stalled or the finish coat has been ap-
"' Installed with Style 20 (1/2" NPT) or Style 30 (3/4" NPT) 1/2" Total Adjustment
plied, slide on the Style 10, 20, 30, or
Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable. p y
"' Frame and Deflector only. Listings and approvals apply to color (Special Order). 40 Closure over the Series TY
N /A: Not Available Sprinkler and push the Closure over
TABLE A the Mounting Plate until its flange
comes in contact with the ceiling.
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
2.8 AND 4.2 K- FACTOR SPRINKLERS
held horizontally, a small air bubble A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint
should be present. The diameter of the should be obtained with a torque of 7
air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi -
(1,6 mm) for the 135 °F /57 °C to 3/32 mum of 21 ft. lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque
inch (2,4 mm) for the 286 °F /141 °C may be used to install sprinklers with
temperature ratings. 1/2 NPT connections. A leak tight 3/4
TFP171 Page 5 of 8
• SPRINKLER FINISH (See Note 8)
K TYPE TEMP. BULB NATURAL CHROME WHITE *** LEAD
LIQUID BRASS PLATED POLYESTER COATED
135 °F /57 °C Orange
PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red
(TY3231) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3, 5
and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
UPRIGHT 200 °F /93 °C Green
5.6 (TY3131)
286 °F /141 °C Blue
1/2"
NPT 135 °F /57 °C Orange
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red
PENDENT 1, 2, 4, 5 N/A
(TY3231)* 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
Figure 9 200 °F /93 °C Green
135F/57°C Orange
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red
PENDENT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 1, 2, 4, 5 N/A
(TY3231) ** 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
Figure 10 200 °F /93 °C Green
135 °F /57 °C Orange
PENDENT 155 °F /68 °C Red
(TY4231)
1, 2, 5
and 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
1,2,3,4,5,6,7
UPRIGHT 200 °F /93 °C Green
8.0 (TY4131)
286 °F /141 °C Blue
3/4"
NPT 135F/57°C Green
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Orange
PENDENT 1, 2, 4, 5 N/A
(TY4231)* 175 °F /79 °C Red
Figure 11 200 °F /93 °C Yellow
135 °F /57 °C Orange
RECESSED 155 °F /68 °C Red
PENDENT 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 N/A
(TY4231) ** 175 °F /79 °C Yellow
Figure 12 200 °F /93 °C Green
NOTES:
1: Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
2. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in Canada (C -UL) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
3. Approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FM) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
4. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 007k/04) as Quick Response Sprinklers; however, the
LPCB does not rate the thermal sensitivity of recessed sprinklers.
5. Approved by the City of New York under MEA 354 -01 -E.
6. VdS Approved (For details contact Tyco Fire & Building Products, Enschede, Netherlands, Tel. 31 -53- 428- 4444/Fax 31 -53- 428 - 3377).
7. Approved by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB Ref. No. 094a/06) as Quick Response Sprinklers.
8. Where Polyester Coated and Lead Coated Sprinklers are noted to be UL and C -UL Listed, the sprinklers are UL and C -UL Listed as
Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers. Where Lead Coated Sprinklers are noted to be FM Approved, the sprinklers are FM Approved as a
Corrosion Resistant Sprinklers.
Installed with Style 10 (1/2" NPT) or Style 40 (3/4" NPT) 3/4" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
'* Installed with Style 20 (1/2" NPT) or Style 30 (3/4" NPT) 1/2" Total Adjustment Recessed Escutcheon, as applicable.
*'* Frame and Deflector only. Listings and approvals apply to color (Special Order).
N /A: Not Available
TABLE B
LABORATORY LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
5.6 AND 8.0 K- FACTOR SPRINKLERS
•
. Page 6 of 8 ITN 71
• 2 -70 DIA. 2 -7/8" DIA.
5/8±1/4" (73,0 mm) 3/4" (19,1 mm) 1/2±1/8" (73,0 mm) 1/2" (12,7 mm)
(15,9±6,4 mm) 2 -1/4" DIA. 1/4" (6,4 mm) (12,7±3,2 mm) 2 -1/4" DIA. 1/4" (6,4 mm)
FACE OF (57,2 mm) MOUNTING FACE OF (57,2 mm) MOUNTING
SPRINKLER PLATE SPRINKLER PLATE
FITTING FITTING
1/8" / 1/8"
��' (3,2 mm) �� (3, mm)
��1611, . c hill, , M'
I ��11� i =. I _ 'D
MOUNTING II , �' 1
MOUNTING r :
�� SURFACE
��
SURFACE , AP-reti�� d/l!1 \`a '
CLOSURE SERIES 1- 5/16" (33,3 mm) CLOSURE SERIES 1- 5/16" (33,3 mm)
TY -FRB 13/16" (20,6 mm) TY -FRB 1- 1/16" (27,0 mm)
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED PENDENT SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT WITH TWO -PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
2.8 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT 2.8 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
- 2 -7/8" DIA. 2 -7/8" DIA. _
(73,0 mm) 3/4" (19,1 mm) (73,0 mm)
5/8±1/4"
1/2±1/8" 1/2" (12,7 mm)
(15,9a-6,4 mm) 2 -1/4" DIA. 1/4° (6,4 mm) (12,7±3,2 mm) 2 -1/4" DIA. y 1/4" (6,4 mm)
FACE OF (57,2 mm) MOUNTING FACE OF (57 mm) MOUNTING
SPRINKLER PLATE SPRINKLER PLATE
FITTING FITTING
1/8" 1/8"
J 1_ 1IlIi
(3,2 mm) �� (3,2 mm)
I _ I -, �
• \ SURFACE /
MOUNTING . II SURFACE .- --
CLOSURE SERIES 1 -1/4" (31,8 mm) CLOSURE SERIES 1 -1/4" (31,8 mm)
TY -FRB 3/4" (19,1 mm) TY -FRB 1" (25,4 mm)
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8
SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED PENDENT SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT WITH TWO -PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
4.2 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT 4.2 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
/�
used to cover a clearance hole, may and after installation. Sprinklers dam -
Care and delay the time to sprinkler operation in aged by dropping, striking, wrench
a fire situation. twist/slippage, or the like, must be re-
Maintenance Sprinklers that are found to be leaking placed.
as a cracked p bulb or has lost
The Series TY -FRB Sprinklers must be or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installation
maintained and serviced in accord- must be replaced. Section).
ance with the following instructions: Automatic sprinklers must never be
painted, plated, coated or otherwise Frequent visual inspections are rec
NOTES altered after leaving the factory. Modi- ommended to be initially performed for
Before closinga fire protection system Pied sprinklers must be replaced. corrosion resistant coated sprinklers,
• main control valve for maintenance Sprinklers that have been exposed to after the installation has been corn -
work on the fire protection system that corrosive products of combustion, but pleted, to verify the integrity of the cor-
it controls, permission to shutdown the have not operated, should be replaced rosion resistant coating. Thereafter,
affected fire protection system must be if they cannot be completely cleaned annual inspections per NFPA 25
- obtained from the proper authorities by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or should suffice; however, instead of in-
and all personnel who may be affected by brushing it with a soft bristle brush. specting from the floor level, a random
by this action must be notified. sampling of close -up visual inspec-
Care must be exercised to avoid dam- tions should be made, so as to better
Absence of an escutcheon, which is age to the sprinklers - before, during, determine the exact sprinkler condi-
TFP171 Page 7 of 8
2 -7/8° DIA. _ 2 -7/8° DIA.
5/8x1/4° ( mm) 3/4' (19,1 mm) (73,0 mm)
1/2x1/8° 1/2° (12,7 mm)
(15,9±6,4 mm) 1/4° (6,4 mm) (12,7±3,2 mm
2-1/4 DIA. ) 2 -1/4" DIA. 1/4° (6,4 mm)
FACE OF (57,2 mm) MOUNTING FACE OF (57,2 mm)
MOUNTING
SPRINKLER PLATE SPRINKLER
PLATE
FITTING FITTING
1/8" 1/8'
j �' (3,2 mm) i ow (3,2 mm)
ail ,
AIVAllgts w
II, II I 1 ' MOUNTING V' 1
MOUNTING SURFACE
SURFACE RMr_ I _.�;_. w
CLOSURE SERIES 1 -1/4' (31,8 mm) CLOSURE SERIES 1 -1/4° (31,8 mm)
TY -FRB 3/4 (19,1 mm) TY -FRB 1 (25,4 mm)
FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10
SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED PENDENT SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT WITH TWO -PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 10 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON STYLE 20 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
5.6 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT 5.6 K- FACTOR, 1/2 INCH NPT
2 -7/8° DIA. 2 -7/8° DIA.
5/8x1/4° (73,0 mm) 3/4 (19,1 mm) 1/2±1/8' (73,0 mm) 1/2 (12,7 mm)
(15,9±6,4 mm) 2 -1/4' DIA. 1/4' (6,4 mm) (12,7±3,2 mm) 2 -1/4° DIA. 1/4° (6,4 mm)
FACE OF (57,2 mm) MOUNTING FACE OF (57,2 mm) MOUNTING
SPRINKLER PLATE SPRINKLER - PLATE
FITTING FITTING
1/8 1/8"
Ili (3,2 mm) i (3,2 mm)
.W..
% / /,• / I __ i I \ ,
, i , I MOUNTING 1
MOUNTING . SURFACE
SURFACE i 1 r
CLOSURE SERIES 1 -5/16° (33,3 mm) CLOSURE SERIES 1 -5/16° (33,3 mm)
TY -FRB 13/16' (20,6 mm) TY -FRB 1 -1/16' (27,0 mm)
FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12
SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED PENDENT SERIES TY -FRB RECESSED PENDENT
WITH TWO -PIECE 3/4 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT WITH TWO -PIECE 1/2 INCH TOTAL ADJUSTMENT
STYLE 40 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON STYLE 30 RECESSED ESCUTCHEON
8.0 K- FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT 8.0 K- FACTOR, 3/4 INCH NPT
tion and the long term integrity of the
corrosion resistant coating, as it may WRENCH
be affected by the corrosive conditions RECESS
present.
WRENCH RECESS hp-
The owner is responsible for the in- (END "A" USED FOR
spection, testing, and maintenance of 1/2" NPT MODELS)
their fire protection system and de- � .,
vices in compliance with this docu- ` IIIJJJ
ment, as well as with the applicable WRENCH RECESS ��'
standards of the National Fire Protec-
tion Association NFPA 25), in (END "B" USED FOR PUSH WRENCH
(e.g., g 3/4 NP MODELS) IN TO ENSURE
addition to the standar o any ot ENGAGEMENT
. authorities having jurisdiction. The in- WITH SPRINKLER
stalling contractor or sprinkler manu- FIGURE 13 WRENCHING AREA
facturer should be contacted relative to W -TYPE 6 SPRINKLER
any questions. WRENCH
It is recommended that automatic FIGURE 14
. sprinkler systems be inspected, local requirements and /or national W -TYPE RECESSED
tested, and maintained by a qualified codes. SPRINKLER WRENCH
Inspection Service in accordance with
Page 8 of 8 TFP171
P/N 57 - XXX - X - XXX
I I
TEMPERATURE
MODEUSIN RATING
SPRINKLER
330 2.8K UPRIGHT (1/2 "NPT) TY1131 135 135 °F /57 °C
331 2.8K PENDENT (1/2 "NPT) TY1231 1 NATURAL BRASS 155 155 °F /68 °C
340 4.2K UPRIGHT (1/2 "NPT) TY2131 4 WHITE POLYESTER 175 175 °F /79 °C
341 4.2K PENDENT (1/2 "NPT) TY2231 3 WHITE (RAL9010)' 200 200 °F /93 °C
370 5.6K UPRIGHT (1/2 "NPT) TY3131 9 CHROME PLATED 286 286F/141°C
371 5.6K PENDENT (1/2 "NPT) TY3231 7 LEAD COATED
390 8.0K UPRIGHT (3/4 "NPT) TY4131
391 8.0K PENDENT (3/4 "NPT) TY4231 ' Eastern Hemisphere sales only.
TABLE C
PART NUMBER SELECTION
SERIES TY -FRB PENDENT AND UPRIGHT SPRINKLERS
ORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, Recessed Escutcheon:
Limited SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL Specify: Style (specify) Recessed Es-
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT cutcheon with (specify finish), P/N
Warranty LIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES, RE- (specify).
GARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCO
Products manufactured by Tyco Fire FIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMED 1/2" (15 mm)
Products are warranted solely to the ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH Style 10
original Buyer for ten (10) years DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT Chrome Plated P /N56- 701 -9 -010
against defects in material and work- SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS' LI White Coated P/N 56- 701 -4 -010
manship when paid for and properly ABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT White Brass Plated Plated 0' P/N 56-701-3-010
P/N 56- 701 -2 -010
installed and maintained under normal EQUAL TO THE SALES PRICE.
use and service. This warranty will ex- THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS 1/2' (15 mm)
pire ten (10) years from date of ship- Style 20
ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war- MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND AL L Chrome Plated P/N 56- 705 -9 -010
ranty is given for products or OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR White Coated P /N56- 705 -4 -010
components manufactured by compa IMPLIED. INCLUDING WARRANTIES White RAL9010° P/N 56- 705 -3 -010
Hies not affiliated by ownership with OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT- Brass Plated P/N 56- 705 -2 -010
Tyco Fire Products or for products and NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR 3/4° (20 mm)
components which have been subject POSE Style 30
to misuse, improper installation, corro- Chrome Plated P/N 56- 705 -9 -011
sion, or which have not been installed, White Coated P/N 56- 705 -4 -011
maintained, modified or repaired in ac- Ordering r White Plated 0' P/N 56- 705 -3 -011
cordance with applicable Standards of ereng Brass Plated P/N 56- 705 -2 -011
the National Fire Protection Associa- Procedure 3/4" (20 mm)
tion, and /or the standards of any other Style 40
Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate- 0E1114 a09ml Local distributor for avail- Chrome Plated P/N 56- 700 -9 -010
rials found by Tyco Fire Products to be abg� ,indicate the White Coated P/N 56- 700 -4 -010
defective shall be either repaired or full product While RAL9010 P/N 56- 700 -3 -010
replaced, at Tyco Fire Products' sole name. Refer to Brass Plated P/N 56- 700 -2 -010
option. Tyco Fire Products neither as- the Price List for
o
P Y complete listing 'Eastern Hemisphere sales only.
sumes, nor authorizes any person to of Part Numbers.
assume for it, any other obligation in Sprinkler Wrench:
connection with the sale of products or Sprinkler Assemblies with NPT Specify: W -Type 6 Sprinkler Wrench,
parts of products. Tyco Fire Products Thread Connections: ' P/N 56- 000 -6 -387.
shall not be responsible for sprinkler Specify: (Specify Model /SIN), Quick
system design errors or inaccurate or Response, (specify K- factor), (specify Specify: W -Type 7 Sprinkler Wrench,
incomplete information supplied by temperature rating), Series TY-FRB P/N 56- 850 -4 -001.
Buyer or Buyer's representatives. (specify Pendent or Upright) Sprinkler
•
IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE With (specify type of finish or coating),
PRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON P/N (specify from Table C).
TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR
UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THE -
TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446
. tqco I Fire & Building
Products
Technical Services: Tel: (800) 381 -9312 / Fax: (800) 791 -5500
Series RFII — 5.6 K- factor
"Royal Flush II" Pendent Concealed Sprinklers
Quick & Standard Response, Standard Coverage
General Cap. The Protective Cap is temporarily
removed for installation, and then it
can be replaced to help protect the dialk
Description sprinkler while the ceiling is being in-
stalled or finished. The tip of the Pro -
The Series RFII Quick Response tective Cap can also be used to mark _ _
(3 mm bulb) & Standard Response (5 the center of the ceiling hole into plas-
mm bulb), 5.6 K- Factor, "Royal Flush ter board, ceiling tiles, etc. by gently _ _°.� _ ;
II" Concealed Pendent Sprinklers are pushing the ceiling product against the �,.- _
decorative sprinklers featuring a flat Protective Cap. When the ceiling in-
cover plate designed to conceal the stallation is complete the Protective
sprinkler. It is the best choice for archi- Cap is removed and the Cover Plate
tecturally sensitive areas such as hotel Assembly installed.
lobbies, office buildings, churches, As an option, the Series RFII Standard
and restaurants. Response (5 mm bulb) "Royal Flush II"
Each unit includes a Cover Plate As- Concealed Pendent Sprinklers may be
sembly that conceals the sprinkler op- fitted with a silicone Air and Dust Seal UL, C -UL, and NYC. Maximum 175
erating components above the ceiling. (Ref. Fig. 5). The Air and Dust Seal is psi (12,1 bar) by FM.
The separable two-piece design of the intended for sensitive areas where it is
Cover Plate and Support Cup Assem- desirable to stop air and dust travel Technical
blies allows installation of the sprin- through the cover plate from the area
klers and pressure testing of the fire above the ceiling. Data
protection system prior to installation WARNINGS
of a suspended ceiling or application The Series RFII Concealed Pendent Approvals for Series RFII
of the finish coating to a fixed ceiling. Sprinklers described herein must be U and C -UL Listed. FM Approved.
They also permit removal of sus- installed and maintained in compli- NYC under MEA 353 -01 -E. LPCB Ref.
pended ceiling panels for access to p "
building service equipment without ante with this document, as well as No. 094a/09 for TY3551 & 094a/10 for
having to first shut down the fire pro w ith the applicable standards of the TY3531) Approved.
hav system and remove sprinklers. Nat Fire Protection Association, The approvals apply only to the serv-
rwo piig i addition to the standards of any ice conditions indicated in the Design
Also, the separable two -piece design f the the Sprinkler other authorities having jurisdiction. Criteria section and maximum pres-
inch the th mm) of vertical p provides dees s for ign for 1/2 Failure to do so may impair the per- sure ratings indicated in the
formance of these devices. Model/Sprinkler Identification Num-
to reduce the accuracy to which the
length of fixed pipe drops to the sprin- The owner is responsible for maintain- tiers section.
klers must be cut. i p ng their fire protection system and de- Approvals for Air & Dust Seal
vices in proper operating condition. (Part #10908100)
The Series RFII Sprinklers are The installing contractor or sprinkler g p RFII and C-UL Listed for use with the
shipped with a Disposable Protective
manufacturer should be contacted RFII (TY3551 & TY3504) Standard Re-
with any questions. sponse Concealed Sprinkler.
Always refer P to R Technical Data Model /Sprinkler 155F/68C Ratings
155F/68C Sprinkler - 135F/57C Plate
Sheet TFP700 for the `INSTALLER 200F/93C Sprinkler - 165F/74C Plate
WARNING" that provides cautions Identification Discharge Coefficient
. with respect to handling and instal- K = 5.6 GPM /psi (80,6 LPM /bar /2 )
lation of sprinkler systems and corn- Numbers Adjustment
ponents. Improper handling and in- 1/2 inch (12,7 mm)
stallation can permanently damage TY3551 (5mm bulb) & TY3531 (3 mm Finishes
- a sprinkler system or its compo- bulb): maximum 175 psi (12,1 bar) by Cover Plate: Chrome Plated, Brass
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail UL, C -UL, FM, LPCB and NYC. Plated, or White Painted (Custom paint
to operate in a fire situation or cause TY3504 (5 mm bulb) & TY3505 (3 mm matches and colors other than white
it to operate prematurely. bulb): maximum 250 psi (17,3 bar) by are available on request.)
Page 1 of 4 JULY, 2004 TFP181
Page 2 of 4 TFP181
• Physical Characteristics 1/2' NPT /, SEALING
Frame Bronze , f ASSEMBLY
Support Cup . Chrome Plated Steel
Guide Pins Stainless Steel FRAME _��� � �%�
Deflector Bronze �
Compression Screw Brass /� 1 iiii �� 1 CAP
Bulb Glass �`�a�'�
Cap Bronze or Copper SUPPORT 1 l
Sealing Assembly CUP WITH BULB
Beryllium Nickel w/TBfrass ROLL FORMED — �I'
Cover Plate Brass THREADS
Retainer Brass A ! 1 COMPRESSION
Ejection Spring .... Stainless Steel r SCREW
GUIDE ; = r MI% P I FE Patents PINS (2) ' I A r A B AI I
U.S.A. 4,0
������, DEFLECTOR
i I
(DROPPED
Opera tion DEFLECTOR I i y ; POSITION)
Operation c-i r _r
When exposed to heat from a fire, the I SPRINKLER/SUPPORTCUP
Cover Plate, which is normally sol- ASSEMBLY
dered to the Retainer at three points,
falls away to expose the Sprinkler As THREAD INTO I RETAINER
sembl . At this oint the Deflector su SUPPORT CUP : WITH THREAD
y p p UNTIL MOUNTING O DIMPLES
ported by the Guide Pins drops down SURFACE IS
to its operational position. FLUSH WITH EJECTION
The glass Bulb contains a fluid that CEILING SPRING
expands when exposed to heat. When
the rated temperature is reached, the
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter then miloom;
glass Bulb, activating the sprinkler and
allowing water to flow. SOLDER COVER
TABS (3) COVER PLATE/RETAINER PLATE
ASSEMBLY
Design FIGURE 1
Criteria SERIES RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER
ASSEMBLY
The RFII (TY3551 & TY3504), 5 mm
Bulb Type, Concealed Pendent Sprin- Step 1. The sprinkler must only be
klers are UL and C -UL Listed as stand- Installation installed in the pendent position and
and response - standard spray sprin- with the centerline of the sprinkler per -
klers for use in accordance with the The Series RFII must be installed in pendicular to the mounting surface.
current NFPA standard. They are FM accordance with the following instruc- Step 2. Remove the Protective Cap.
Approved as standard response - tions:
standard spray sprinklers for use in Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap-
accordance with the current FM Loss NOTES plied to the pipe threads, hand tighten
Prevention Data Sheets. Do not install any bulb type sprinkler if the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting.
The RFII (TY3531 & TY3505) 3 mm the bulb is cracked or there is a loss of Step 4. Wrench tighten the sprinkler
Bulb T e, Concealed Pendent S rin liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler us only the RFII Sprinkler Wrench
yp p held horizontally, a small air bubble
klers are UL and C -UL Listed as quick should be present. The diameter of the (Ref Figure 3). The RFII Sprinkler
response - standard spray sprinklers air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch Wrench i s to be applied to the Sprin-
for use in accordance with the current (1,6 mm) for the 155 °F /68 °C and 3/32 kler as shown in Figure 3.
NFPA standard. They are FM Ap- inch (2,4 mm) for the 200 °F /93 °C tem- Step 5. Replace the Protective Cap
proved as standard response - stand- perature ratings. (Ref. Figure 4) by pushing it upwards
and spray sprinklers for use in accord- until it bottoms out against the Support
ante with the current FM Loss A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler Cup. The Protective Cap helps prevent
Prevention Data Sheets. should be obtained with a torque o 7 damage to the Deflector and Arms dur-
to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi-
The Series RFII Concealed Pendent ing ceiling installation and /or during
Sprinklers Seri are only listed and a mum of 21 ft.lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque application of the finish coating of the
y p is to be used to install sprinklers. ceiling. It may also be used to locate
proved with the Series RFII Concealed Higher levels of torque may distort the g' y
• Cover Plates having a metallic or white sprinkler inlet with consequent leak- the center of the clearance hole by
painted finish. age or impairment of the sprinkler. gently pushing the ceiling material up
against the center point of the Protec-
The Series RFII must not be used in
Do not attempt to compensate for in- tive Cap.
• applications where the air pressure sufficient adjustment in the Sprinkler
above the ceiling is greater than that Assembly by under- or over - tightening NOTE
below. Down drafts through the Sup- the Sprinkler /Support Cup Assembly. As long as the Protective Cap remains
port Cup could delay sprinkler opera- Readjust the position of the sprinkler in place, the system is considered to
tion in a fire situation. fitting to suit. be "Out of Service ".
Registered Trademark of DuPont
TFP181 Page3of4
• FACE OF CLEARANCE HOLE r _ CLEARANCE
`SPRINKLER L DIAMETER HOLE
FITTING DIMENSION C )
i SPRINKLER SUPPORT CUP
ASSEMBLY
1/2" (12,7 mm)
THREADED
D ADJUSTMENT I
i
FACE OF CEILING, ,
RETAINING RING I —
FIGURE 4
MOUNTING t' r DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE CAP
SURFACE / /
J Step 6. After the ceiling has been corn-
�= pleted with the 2 -1/2 inch (63,5 mm)
' 1r B s 1*11■ diameter clearance hole and in prepa
i 1 1
Y ration for installing the Cover Plate As-
-_� sembly, remove and discard the Pro
T r tective Cap, and verify that the
3/16" to 11/16" MANUFACTURER DEFLECTOR COVER PLATE Deflector moves up and down freely. If
(4,8 to 17,5 mm) PRESET GAP IN DROPPED RETAINER the Sprinkler has been damaged and
REFERENCE 3/32" (2,4 mm) POSITION ASSEMBLY the Deflector does not move up and
down freely, replace the entire Sprin-
COVER PLATE COVER PLATE kler assembly. Do not attempt to mod-
- PROFILE DEPTH DIAMETER � ify or repair a damaged sprinkler.
DIMENSION B DIMENSIONA Step 7. When installing an Air and
Dust Seal, refer to Figure 5, otherwise
. proceed to Step 8. To attach the Air and
A: 3 -1/4" (82,6 mm) C: 2 -3/8" to 2 -5/8" (60,3 to 66,7 mm) Dust Seal, verify the angle of the out -
B: 3/16" (4,8 mm) D: 1 -3/4" to 2 -1/4" (44,5 to 57,2 mm) side edge of the seal is oriented ac-
cording to Figure 5. Start the edge of
• FIGURE 2 the Retainer in the grooved slot of the
SERIES RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER Air and Dust Seal and continue around
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS the retainer until the entire Air and
Dust Seal is engaged.
NOTE
The Air and Dust Seal is only to be
installed on the periphery of the Re
i
i MM ER tainer.
FRAM _ `__�'. - - - - -�
Step 8. Screw on the Cover Plate /Re-
1111 ARM ' (� tain Assembly until the Retainer -
110111 - I - � i � Figure 2 (or Air and Dust Seal - Figure
SUPPORT 5) contacts with the ceiling. Do not
continue to screw on the Cover
CUP I I Plate /Retainer Assembly such that it
t ' (% L_IMIII i ' lifts a ceiling panel out of its normal
I■I position. If the Cover Plate /Retainer
Assembly cannot be engaged with the
- -- — - O Support Cup or the Cover Plate /Re-
7/8" (23 mm) tainer Assembly cannot be engaged
SQUARE sufficiently to contact the ceiling, the
Sprinkler Fitting must be repositioned.
ALIGN J
ARROWS WITH care and
FRAME ARMS (PS;
.
Maintenance
ACCEPTS \ -- ' The Series RFII must be maintained
� r
0 1/2" SOCKET — and serviced in accordance with the
DRIVE following instructions:
NOTES
FIGURE 3 Absence of the Cover Plate Assembly
RFII SPRINKLER WRENCH may delay sprinkler operation in a fire
situation.
Page 4 of 4 TFP181
• When properly installed, there is a SUPPORT SPRINKLER FACE OF ORIENT
nominal 3/32 inch (2,4 mm) air gap CUP CEILING SEAL
between the lip of the Cover Plate and r K BEVEL AS
the ceiling, as shown in Figure 2. This �_�` CO VER / j SHOWN
air gap is necessary for proper opera- ; PL ATE � G.j��
tion of the sprinkler. If the ceiling is to II ` : RETAINER - •
be repainted after the installation of J i 1 1 ASSEMBLY ∎am
the Sprinkler, care must be exercised " - -
to ensure that the new paint does NOT ' �_ I ! � :
seal off any of the air gap. i� � ��
Ail* CLEAN
Factory painted Cover Plates MUST ,���, �� �'- ROOM
NOT be repainted. They should be re- � —� -- LIP OF COVER SEAL
placed, if necessary, by factory RETAINER PLATE
painted units. FIGURE 5
Do not pull the Cover Plate relative to OPTIONAL AIR AND DUST SEAL FOR SERIES RFII (TY3551 & TY3504)
the Enclosure. Separation may result.
Before closing a fire protection system Inspection Service in accordance with DAMAGES, AND IN NO EVENT
main control valve for maintenance local requirements and /or national SHALL TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS' LI-
work on the fire protection system that codes. ABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT
it controls, permission to shutdown the EQUAL TO THE SALES PRICE.
affected fire protection system must be THE FOREGOING, WARRANTY IS
obtained from the proper authorities ILi MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL,
and all personnel who maybe affected OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
by this action must be notified. warranty IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
Sprinklers that are found to be leaking OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT -
or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion Products manufactured by Tyco Fire NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
must be replaced. Products are warranted solely to the POSE.
Automatic sprinklers must never be original Buyer for ten (10) years
paint, plated, coated must
otherwise be against defects in material and work -
painted,
altered , plated,
leaving the fo otherw manship when paid for and properly Ordering
i s e
fied sprinklers must be replaced. installed and maintained under normal
Sprinklers that have been exposed to use and service. This warranty will ex- Procedure
or rr
Sprinklers
products of combustion, but pire ten (10) years from date of ship -
co not operated, should be replaced ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war- When placing an order, indicate the full
ranty is given for products or product name. Contact our local dis-
if they cannot be completely cleaned P Y
by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or components manufactured by compa- tributor for availability.
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush. Hies not affiliated by ownership with Sprinkler Assembly:
Tyco Fire Products or for products and
Specify: SIN
Care must be exercised to avoid dam- components which have been subject p y: ( ), (specify temperature
age to the sprinklers - before, during, to misuse, improper installation, corro- rating) Series RFII Concealed Pen -
and after installation. Sprinklers dam- sion, or which have not been installed, dent Sprinkler, P/N (specify).
aged by dropping, striking, wrench maintained, modified or repaired in ac-
applicable Standards of 155F/68C 2790 -93c
twist/slippage, or the like, must be re- cordance with a
placed. Also, replace any sprinkler that PP TY35 51-790-1-155 51-790-1-200
P P Y P the National Fire Protection Associa- TY350 4 51- 796-1 -155 51- 796 -1 -200
has a cracked bulb or that has lost tion, and /or the standards of any other TY3531 51- 792 -1 -155 51 -792 -1 -200
liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installation Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Mate - TY3505 51- 797 -1 -155 51- 797 -1 -200
Section). rials found by Tyco Fire Products to be
If a sprinkler must be removed, do not defective shall be either repaired or Separately Ordered Cover Plate:
reinstall it or a replacement without replaced, at Tyco Fire Products' sole Specify: (specify temperature rating)
reinstalling the Cover Plate Assembly. option. Tyco Fire Products neither as- Series RFII Concealed Cover Plate
If a Cover Plate Assembly becomes sumes, nor authorizes any person to with (specify finish), P/N (specify).
dislodged during service, replace it im- assume for it, any other obligation in
mediately. connection with the sale of products or 135F/57C(a) 165F/74C'(b)
parts of products. Tyco Fire Products Brass 56- 792 -1 -135 56- 792 -1 -165
P P Y Bright Brass 56- 792 -2 -135 56- 792 -2 -165
The owner is responsible for the in- shall not be responsible for sprinkler Chrome 56- 792 -9 -135 56- 792 -9 -165
spection, testing, and maintenance of system design errors or inaccurate or Brushed Chrome 56- 792 -8 -135 56- 792 -8 -165
their fire protection system and de- incomplete information supplied by White 56- 792 -3 -135 56- 792 -3 -165
White (RAL9010)• 56- 792 -3 -135 56- 792 -3 -165
vices in compliance with this docu- Buyer or Buyer's representatives. Bright White 56- 792 -4 -135 56- 792 -4 -165
ment, as well as with the applicable IN NO EVENT SHALL TYCO FIRE Off White 56- 792 -5 -135 56- 792 -5 -165
standards of the National Fire Protec- PRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON- Black 56- 792 -6 -135 56- 792 -6 -165
tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR Custom 56- 792 -X-135 56- 792 -X -165
• addition to the standards of any other UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THE- (a) For use with 100F/93C sprinklers.
jurisdiction. The in- (b) For use with 200F/93C
sales s only.
authorities having 1 ORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, • Eastern Hemisphere sales only.
stalling contractor or sprinkler manu- SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
facturer should be contacted relative to DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT Sprinkler Wrench:
any questions. LIMITED TO LABOR CHARGES, RE- Specify: RFII Sprinkler Wrench,
It is recommended that automatic GARDLESS OF WHETHER TYCO P/N 56-000-1-075.
sprinkler systems be inspected, FIRE PRODUCTS WAS INFORMED Air and Dust Seal:
tested, and maintained by a qualified ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH Specify: Air and Dust Seal,
P/N 56- 908 -1 -001.
TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS, 451 North Cannon Avenue, Lansdale, Pennsylvania 19446
Bulletin 136 Rev.O Co
•
...
® Model F1F
Model F1 FR Recessed 5.
Quick Response
Sprinklers o
Model Fl FR Sprinkler Types
Standard Upright # ,-
Standard Pendent 1 - A. _
Conventional . l "-` .
• Vertical Sidewall i :. ;
Horizontal Sidewall r:f: F,.�, < \
- HSW 1 Deflector ' . '. .' _:
Model Fl FR Recessed Sprinkler Types
Recessed Pendent Upright Pendent
Recessed Horizontal Sidewall
- HSW 1 Deflector
Listings & Approvals
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) / �
2. Listed by Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada (ULC) : I
3. Certified by FM Approvals
4. Loss Prevention Council (LPC, UK) ) r' : �
) t t i '
5. NYC BS &A No. 587 -75 -SA � ''
6. Meets MIL- S -901C and MIL -STD 167-1 ..., .;...;_- ....- 1-., - .•°
7. Verband der Schadenversicherer (VdS, Germany)
8. NYC MEA 258 -93 -E
. UL Listing Category Vertical Sidewall Conventional
Sprinklers, Automatic & Open
Quick Response Sprinkler
. UL Guide Number .— -
VNIV
0. f`;
i 2 Patents: US Patent No. 6,374,920 Applies to f1tF !!!�'a'
Model Fl FR Vertical Sidewall Sprinklers.
Product Description Horizontal Sidewall Recessed Pendent
Reliable Models Fl FR and Fl FR Recessed Sprinklers are HSW 1 Deflector (Model FP Shown)
quick response sprinklers which combine the durability of a pands, forcing the bubble smaller and smaller as the liquid
standard sprinkler with the attractive low profile of a decorative pressure increases. Continued heating forces the liquid to
sprinkler. push out against the bulb, causing the glass to shatter,
The Models F1 FR and Fl FR Recessed automatic sprinklers opening the waterway and allowing the deflector to distrib-
utilize a 3.0 mm frangible glass bulb. These sprinklers have ute the discharging water.
demonstrated response times in laboratory tests which are
five to ten times faster than standard response sprinklers. This Application
quick response enables the Model Fl FR and El FR Recessed Quick response sprinklers are used in fixed fire protec-
sprinklers to apply water to a fire much faster than standard tion systems: Wet, Dry, Deluge or Preaction. Care must be
sprinklers of the same temperature rating. exercised that the orifice size, temperature rating, deflector
The glass bulb consists of an accurately controlled amount style and sprinkler type are in accordance with the latest
of special fluid hermetically sealed inside a precisely manu- published standards of the National Fire Protection Asso-
• factored glass capsule. This glass bulb is specially con- ciation or the approving Authority Having Jurisdiction.
structed to provide fast thermal response. The balance of Quick response sprinklers are intended for installation as
parts are made of brass, copper and beryllium nickel. specified in NEPA 13, FM Global Loss Prevention Data
• At normal temperatures, the glass bulb contains the fluid Sheet 2 -8N or other applicable standards. Quick response
in both the liquid and vapor phases. The vapor phase can sprinklers and standard response sprinklers should not be
be seen as a small bubble. As heat is applied, the liquid ex- intermixed.
The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
. Model Fl FR Quick Response Upright, Pendent & Conventional Sprinklers
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
1 K Factor Identification
Sprinkler Type Sprinkle Approv Number (SIN)
US I Metric Height Organization i SSU SSP
Standard - Upright (SSU) and Pendent (SSP) Deflectors Marked to Indicate Position
1 2' LSmmJ Standard Orifice with 1 7' NPT (91 Thread I 5.6 1 80 2.2 " 56mm , 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 R3625 R3615
17 ,2' (20mm) Large Orifice with 3 4 " NPT (R1/4)Thread 8.0 j 115 2.3" (58mm) 1,2,3,4,7,8 R3622 R3612
7 1 2' (17mm) Small Orifice with 1 ," NPT (R Thread 4.2 I 60 2.2" (56mm) 1,2,8 I R3623 R3613
3 4 " (10mm) Small Orifice with ' NPT (R Thread I 2.8 40 2.2" (56mm) 1,2,8 R3621 R3611 — I
10mm Orifice XLH with R Thread 4.2 I 60 56mm 4,6,7 R3624 R3614
Conventional-Install in Upright or Pendent Position _ _
10mm Orifice XLH with R Thread F4.2 I 60 56mm — l R3674 I
15mm Standard Orifice with 1 2' NPT (R Thread I 5.6 I 80 56mm 4,6,7 R3675 .
20mm Large Orifice with 3/4" NPT (R %)Thread - 8.0 1 115 58mm 1 4,7 ; R3672
•
•
11) Polyester coated upright UL and ULC listed corrosion resistant.
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Upright Pendent Conventional
• Model F1 FR Quick Response Recessed Pendent Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler Approval l) Sprinkler Identification
Orifice Size US Metric Height Organizations Number (SIN)
1 ," (15mm) 1 2 " NPT (RY2) 5.6 80 2.2 " (56mm) 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 R3615
__ 17 32 (20mm) -- 3 4 " NPT (R /4) —__ 8.0 _ 115 2.3" (58mm) 12,3,8 R3612
_ 7_ (11mm) — "_— ' NPT (R1/2) 4.2 60 2_2" (56mm) 1,2,8 R3613
3 4 " (10mm) 1 2 " NPT (R 2.8 40 2.2 " (56mm) 1,2,8 R3611 - -- -
10mm R 4.2 60 56mm I 4,7 R3614
(1) Refer to escutcheon data table for approvals and dimensions.
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. Model F1 FR Quick Response Vertical Sidewall Sprinkler
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Position: Upright or Pendent
• Approval Type: Light Hazard Occupancy
Installation Data:
Nominal Thread K Factor Sprinkler Approval Sprinkler
Orifice Size US Metric Height I Organizations Identification
Number (SIN)
1/2" /2' NPT (R'/2) i 5.6 80 2.2" (56mm) I 1, 2, 3, 6, 8
R3685
15mm 1/2" NPT (R1/2) 5.6 80 2.2" (56mm) i 4 (1)
t1 l LPC Approval is for Pendent position only
Orientation Deflector to Ceiling
" ",,,_/ Dimension (Min. - Max.)
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1 Upright 4" - 12" (102mm 305mm)
Pendent 6" - 12" (152mm - 305mm)
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Vertical Sidewall
US Patent No. 6,374,920
• Model F1 FR Quick Response Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler
Deflector: HSW 1
Installation Wrench: Model D Sprinkler Wrench
Installation Data:
Approval Organizations
K Factor and Type of Approval Sprinkler
Nominal Thread 1 Sprinkler Light 1 Ide Ordinary Number (SIN)
Orifice Size US Metric Length Hazard 1 Hazard
1 2 ' (15mm) 1 2 ' NPT(R1/2) I 5.6 I BO 2.63" (67mm) 1,2,3,5,8 I 1,2,5,8 R3635
NOTE: UL, ULC and MEA Listing permits use with F1 or F2 recessed escutcheon.
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Installation
• Quick response sprinklers are intended for installation as tie vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler which has been
specified in NFPA 13, FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheet painted (other than factory applied) or damaged in any
2 -8N or other applicable standards. Quick response sprin- way. A stock of spare sprinklers should be maintained to
. klers and standard response sprinklers should not be inter- allow quick replacement of damaged or operated sprin-
mixed. klers. Prior to installation, sprinklers should be maintained
The Model Fl FR Recessed Quick Response Sprinklers are to in the original cartons and packaging until used to mini -
be installed as shown. The Model Fl or F2 Escutcheons illus- mize the potential for damage to sprinklers that would
trated are the only recessed escutcheons to be used with the cause improper operation or non - operation.
Model Fl FR Sprinklers. The use of any other recessed escutch- Sprinkler Types
eon will void all approvals and negate all warranties. Standard Upright
When installing Model Fl FR Sprinklers, use the Model D Sprin-
kler Wrench. When installing Model F1 FR Recessed Pendent or Standard Pendent
Sidewall Sprinklers, use the Model GFR1 Sprinkler Wrench. Any Conventional
other type of wrench may damage these sprinklers. Sidewall (Vertical, Horizontal HSW1)
Glass bulb sprinklers have orange bulb protectors to minimize Recessed Pendent
bulb damage during shipping, handling and installation. RE- Recessed Horizontal Sidewall HSW1
MOVE THIS PROTECTION AT THE TIME THE SPRINKLER
SYSTEM IS PLACED IN SERVICE FOR FIRE PROTECTION. Re- Finishes (t) (2)
moval of the protectors before this time may leave the bulb vul- ! Standard Finishes
nerable to damage. RASCO wrenches are designed to install Sprinkler Escutcheon
sprinklers when covers are in place. REMOVE PROTECTORS 'Bronze Brass
BY UNDOING THE CLASP BY HAND. DO NOT USE TOOLS I Chrome Plated Chrome Plated 13)
TO REMOVE THE PROTECTORS. i White Polyester Coated White Painted 131
Temperature Ratings I Special Application Finishes
j Sprinkler Escutcheon
Sprinkler Max Ambient Bulb I Bright Brass Bright Brass
Classification Temperature I 9 9
°C •F Temp. Color I Black Plated Black Plated
Ordinary 57 135 100°F (38°C) Orange iBlack Paint Black Paint
Ordinary 68 155 100°F (38°C) Red ;Off White Off White
Intermediate 79 175 150 °F(66 °C) Yellow Satin Chrome Satin Chrome
Intermediate 93 200 150°F(66 °C) Green
• High (t) 141 286 225°F (107°C) Blue ( Other finishes and colors are available on special order.
(tl Consult the factory for details.
Not available for recessed sprinklers. ( FM Approvals is limited to bronze and brass, chrome or black
Escutcheon Data plated finishes only.
• I Face of Fitting ( FP Push- on/Thread -off escutcheon.
Escutcheon "A' (4) UL and ULC listed corrosion resistance.
Model Approvals Adjustment Dimension to Ceiling or SIN numbers: R3621, R3622, R3623, R3625.
Wall Dimension
i 1 1 2 " Note: For 12" orifice pendent FM approved white
I Fl 1,2,4,8 Max Recess (38.1 mm) 3 ,8' -15 16" polyester coated and UL approved white polyester
Min Recess 3a " (5mm -24mm) corrosion resistant sprinklers refer to Bulletin 014.
I (19.1mm) I
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• • 1 12"
Max Recess 3 ills"
Ordering Information
F2 1,2,3,4,5,7,8 (38.1mm ,s
Min Recess 15 , (5mm -17mm) Specify:
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•
(24mm) I 1. Sprinkler Model
FP 1,2 Max Recessed (11mm) I 11 "(38.1mm) 2. Sprinkler Type
I Push-0N 15 „ 3. Orifice Size
Thread-off 1,2 Min Recessed 16 I 1 "(254mm) 4. Deflector Type
(24mm))
No Dimensional Figure for FP 5. Temperature Rating
6. Sprinkler Finish
Maintenance 7. Escutcheon Type
The Models F1 FR and F1 FR Recessed Sprinklers 8. Escutcheon Finish (where applicable)
should be inspected quarterly and the sprinkler system
maintained in accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean Note: When Model F1 FR Recessed sprinklers are
sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia or any other ordered, the sprinklers and escutcheons are packaged
cleaning fluids. Remove dust by using a soft brush or gen- separately.
The equipment presented in this bulletin is to be installed in accordance with the latest pertinent Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, Factory Mutual Research
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Corporation, or other similar organizations and also with the provisions of governmental codes or ordinances whenever applicable.
Products manufactured and distributed by Reliable have been protecting life and property for over 80 years, and are installed and serviced by the most highly qualified and reputa-
1 ble sprinkler contractors located throughout the United States. Canada and foreign countries.
Manufactured by
® The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. R Paper
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