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Specifications • CO 800-381-9312 Technical Services +w.tY f -8�I ED www.ty f o FES 20 013 Series RFII — 5.6 K-factor CITY OF TIGARD "Royal Flush II" Concealed Pendent Sprinklers BUILDING DIVISION Quick & Standard Response, Standard Coverage General tective Cap can be used to mark the center of the ceiling hole into plaster Description board or ceiling tiles by gently push- ing the ceiling product against the Pro- _ The TYCO Series RFII Quick Response tective Cap. When ceiling installation (3-mm bulb) and Standard Response is complete, the Protective Cap is re ,.�.. , (5 mm bulb), 5.6 K-Factor, "Royal moved and the Cover Plate/Retainer .0;.,..f Flush II" Concealed Pendent Sprin- is installed. klers are decorative sprinklers featur- As an option,the Series RFII Standard ing a flat cover plate designed to con- Response(5-mm bulb)"Royal Flush II" ceal the sprinkler.These sprinklers are Concealed Pendent Sprinklers can be optimal for architecturally sensitive ar- fitted with a silicone Air and Dust Seal. eas such as hotel lobbies,office build- (Refer to Figure 5.) The Air and Dust ings,churches,and restaurants. Seal is intended for sensitive areas Each sprinkler includes a Cover Plate/ where it is desirable to prevent air and Sprinkler Retainer Assembly and a Sprinkler/ dust from the area above the ceiling to Support Cup Assembly. The separa- through the cover plate. Identification ble, two-piece assembly design pro- vides the following benefits: Number (SIN) • Allows installation of the sprinklers The Series RFII Concealed Pendent p Sprinklers described herein must be TY3531 — 3 mm bulb and pressure testing of the fire pro- installed and maintained in compli TY3551 — 5 mm bulb tection system prior to installation of ance with this document and with the a suspended ceiling or application of applicable standards of the National the finish coating to a fixed ceiling. Fire Protection Association, in addi- • Permits the removal of suspended tion to the standards of any authori- ceiling panels for access to building ties having jurisdiction. Failure to do so service equipment without having may impair the performance of these to first shut down the fire protection devices. system and remove sprinklers. The owner is responsible for maintain- • Provides for 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of ing their fire protection system and de- vertical adjustment to allow a mea- vices in proper operating condition. sure of flexibility in determining the The installing contractor or sprinkler length of fixed piping to cut for the manufacturer should be contacted sprinkler drops. with any questions. The Series RFII Sprinklers are shipped ,L'f with a Disposable Protective Cap.The Protective Cap is temporarily removed oo during installation and replaced to help 1'3 protect the sprinkler during ceiling in- stallation or finish. The tip of the Pro- 4 )76 IMPORTANT Always refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER WARNING" that provides cautions with respect to handling and instal- lation of sprinkler systems and com- ponents. Improper handling and in- stallation can permanently damage a sprinkler system or its components and cause the sprinkler to fail to operate in a fire situation or cause it to operate prematurely. Page 1 of 6 SEPTEMBER 2011 TFP181 TFP181 Page 2 of 6 Technical 1/2"NPT 'N' ASSEALING Data Sprinkler Approvals Approvals apply only to the service FRAME conditions indicated in the Desi n CAP Criteria section. g i� '�� • TY3531 (3-mm Bulb) is UL Listed, I 1 C-U L Listed,VdS Approved (Certif- CUP w TH r �� BULB icate No. G4090007), and NYC Ap- ROLL FORMED \ ' proved (MEA 353-01-E) as Quick THREADS Response. 11 _ r • TY3531 (3-mm Bulb) is FM and A 1 COMPRESSION LPCB Approved (Ref. No. 094a/10) !r '' �,�' ( SCREW Approved as Standard Response. GUIDE a a��' �% I�16; Factory Mutual and LPCB do not (2) 4 !AZ A 11 approve any concealed sprinklers DEFLECTOR for quick response. •°— ---• (DROPPED • TY3551 (5 mm Bulb) is UL Listed, DEFLECTOR i I i � POSITION) I i C-UL Listed, FM Approved, LPCB I �- Approved (Ref. No. 094a/9), and , , NYC Approved (MEA 353-01-E) as I SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP 1 Standard Response. ASSEMBLY Approvals for Air and Dust Seal THREAD INTO UL and C-UL Listed for use with the SUPPORTCUP J I WTHTHR AD RFII Standard Response Concealed UNTIL MOUNTING `\ O O I� DIMPLES - Sprinkler(TY3551). SURFACE IS ) FLUSH WITH Maximum Working Pressure CEILING EJECTION Maximum 250 psi (17,3 bar) by UL, SPRING C-UL,and NYC Maximum 175 psi (12,1 bar) by FM, VdS,and LPCB ■ ------ Temperature Rating 155°F(68°C)Sprinkler with SOLDER COVER 139°F(59°C) Plate TABS(3) COVER PLATE/RETAINER PLATE 200°F(93°C)Sprinkler with ASSEMBLY 165°F(74°C) Plate Discharge Coefficient FIGURE 1 K=5.6 GPM/psi11 (80,6 LPM/bar1,2) MODEL RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER Adjustment ASSEMBLY 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) Finishes See the Ordering Procedure section. Physical Characteristics Frame Bronze Support Cup Chrome Plated Steel Guide Pins Stainless Steel Deflector Bronze Compression Screw Brass Bulb Glass Cap Bronze or Copper Sealing Assembly Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON Cover Plate Brass Retainer Brass Ejection Spring Stainless Steel I TFP181 Page 3 of 6 FACE OF CLEARANCE HOLE Design SPRINKLER DIAMETER - Criteria FITTING DIMENSION C The TYCO Series RFII Concealed Pen- SPRINKLER M dent Sprinklers are intended for fire SUPPORT CUP ,--- protection systems designed in ac- ASSEMBLY `,I� cordance with the standard instal- _ lation rules recognized by the appli- 1/2"(12,7 mm) cable Listing or Approval agency; for THREADED example, UL Listing is based on NFPA D ADJUSTMENT t�i 13 and VdS Approval is based on the `� CEA 4001. FACE OF CEILING, It For more information on LPCB and RETAINING RING MOUNTING I , VdS Approvals,contact Tyco Fire Sup SURFACE 1 r pression & Building Products at the following office: \ A J AIIlL1i Enschede, Netherlands `�f ._ / � Telephone: 31-53-428-4444 j __ - -- • 11_ , , Fax:31-53-428-3377 L i i Y The Series RFII Concealed Pendent I `--_-r---T--�-r-' Sprinklers are only listed and approved 3/16"to 11/16" MANUFACTURER DEFLECTOR COVER PLATE with the Series RFII Concealed Cover (4,8 to 17,5 mm) PRESET GAP IN DROPPED RETAINER Plates having a factory applied finish. REFERENCE 3/32°(2,4 mm) POSITION ASSEMBLY NOTICE COVER PLATE COVER PLATE Do not use the Series RFII in applica- - PROFILE DEPTH - DIAMETER tions where the air pressure above DIMENSION B DIMENSION A the ceiling is greater than that be- low. Down drafts through the Sprin- kler/Support Cup Assembly can delay A:3-1/4 inches(82,6 mm) C:2-3/8 to 2-5/8 inches(60,3 to 66,7 mm) sprinkler operation in a fire situation. B:3/16 inches(4,8 mm) D: 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches(44,5 to 57,2 mm) Operation When exposed to heat from a fire, the FIGURE 2 SERIES CONCEALED SPRINKLER INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Cover Plate, normally soldered to to Retainer at three e points, falls away to expose the Sprinkler/Support Cup Assembly. The Deflector—supported by the Guide Pins—then drops down to its operational position. The glass Bulb contains a fluid that ex- pands when exposed to heat. When the rated temperature is reached, the fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the glass Bulb,activating the sprinkler and allowing water to flow. TFP181 Page 4 of 6 CLEARANCE HOLE _ _ _ i: i . FRAME j i /` 1= �ARM SUPPORT Jj11L I•i1s1� ,I_I SQUARE ALIGN ARROWS WITH �J �\` FIGURE 4 FRAME ARMS I �L DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE CAP ■ c51 r ACCEPTS `., r-/ 0 1/2"SOCKET - DRIVE FIGURE 3 RFII SPRINKLER WRENCH SUPPORT ---- --.. SPRINKLER FACE OF ORIENT CUP CEILING - SEAL 11 N.a_ 1 -A--I r- wi ,,w,www4 i., BEVEL AS 'j=•` 1 PLATE Il v,. SHOWN RETAINER )� i , ASSEMBLY '� ►,�' „�� 5* ANUST, I, ∎'49-i l �� �= ∎ LIP OF COVER SEAL RETAINER PLATE FIGURE 5 OPTIONAL AIR AND DUST SEAL FOR SERIES RF!!(TY3551) ., TFP181 Page 5 of 6 Installation NOTICE Absence of the Cover Plate/Retainer Assembly can delay sprinkler opera- The TYCO Series RFII must be in- As long as the Protective Cap remains tion in a fire situation. stalled in accordance with the follow- in place, the system is considered "Out of Service': � hen properly installed, there is a ing instructions. nominal 3/32 inch(2,4 mm)air gap be- Step 6.After the ceiling has been corn- tween the lip of the Cover Plate and the NOTICE pleted with the 2-1/2 inch(63,5 mm)di- ceiling,as shown in Figure 2. Do not install any bulb-type sprinkler if ameter clearance hole and in prepa- Do bulb is cracked or there is a loss ration for installing the Cover Plate/ This air gap is necessary for proper the liquid from the bulb. then the a loss Retainer Assembly, remove and dis- operation of the sprinkler. If the ceil- of liquid d horizontally,t the bulb. With t air bub- card the Protective Cap.Verify that the ing requires repainting after sprinkler ble should be asent ma diameter Deflector moves up and down freely. installation, ensure that the new paint of the air bubble is approximately 1/16 If the Sprinkler is damaged and the does not seal off any of the air gap. inch (1,6 mm) for the 155°F/68°C and Deflector does not move up and down Do not pull the Cover Plate relative to 3/32 inch(2,4 mm) for the 200°F/93°C freely, replace the entire Sprinkler. the Enclosure.Separation may result. temperature ratings. Do not attempt to modify or repair a Replace sprinklers that: damaged sprinkler. Obtain a 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint • are leaking or exhibiting visible signs by applying a minimum to maximum Step 7.When installing an Air and Dust of corrosion. torque of 7 to 14 ft.-lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Seal,refer to Figure 5; otherwise, pro- Nm). Higher levels of torque can dis- ceed to Step 8. To attach the Air and • were modified or over-heated. tort the sprinkler Inlet with consequent Dust Seal, verify the angle of the out- Never paint, plate, coat, or otherwise leakage or impairment of the sprinkler. side edge of the seal is oriented ac- alter automatic sprinklers after they cording to Figure 5. Start the edge of leave the factory. Never repaint facto- Do not attempt to compensate for in- the Retainer in the grooved slot of the ry-painted Cover Plates. If necessary, sufficient adjustment in the Sprinkler Air and Dust Seal and continue around replace them with factory-painted by under-or over-tightening the Sprin- the retainer until the entire Air and Dust units. Non-factory applied paint can kler/Support Cup Assembly. Re-adjust Seal is engaged. adversely delay or prevent sprinkler the position of the sprinkler fitting to Step 8. Screw on the Cover Plate/ operation in the event of a fire. suit. Retainer Assembly until the Retainer Step 1. Install the sprinkler only in the (shown in Figure 2)or the Air and Dust sprinklers care to avoid damage in- pendent position with the center-line Seal (shown in Figure 5) contacts the sprinklers Replace sprinklers and after ed of the sprinkler perpendicular to the ceiling. Do not continue to screw on stallaoppi Replace sprinklers damaged mounting surface. the Cover Plate/Retainer Assembly by dropping, striking,wrench twisting, Ste 2. Remove the Protective Ca so that it lifts a ceiling panel out of its place any yisprink or the like. Also, re- Step Cap. normal position. If you cannot engage place any sprinkler that has a cracked plied to 3.the threads, hand-tighten the Cover Plate/Retainer Assembly bulb.(Refer to the Installation ec on.) the sprinkler the r into the sprinkler fitting. with the Support Cup or you cannot engage the Cover Plate/Retainer As- If you must remove a sprinkler, do not Step 4. Wrench-tighten the sprinkler sembly sufficiently to contact the cell- reinstall it or a replacement without re- using only the RFII Sprinkler Wrench. ing, you must reposition the Sprinkler installing the Cover Plate/Retainer As- (Refer to Figure 3.) Apply the RFII Fitting. sembly. If a Cover Plate/Retainer As- Sprinkler Wrench to the Sprinkler as sembly becomes dislodged during shown in Figure 3. service,replace it immediately. Step 5. Replace the Protective Cap Care and Responsibility lies with sprinkler own- by pushing it upwards until it bottoms out against the Support Cup. (Refer Maintenance ers for the inspection, testing, and maintenance of their fire protection to Figure 4.) The Protective Cap helps The TYCO Series RFII must be system and devices in compliance prevent damage to the Deflector and maintained and serviced in accordance with this document,as well as with the Arms during ceiling installation and/or with the following instructions. applicable standards of the National finish.You can also use the Protective g Fire Protection Association (for exam- Cap to locate the center of the clear- ance hole by gently pushing the ceiling NOTICE ple, NFPA 25), in addition to the stan- dards of any other authorities having material up against the center point of Before closing a fire protection sys- jurisdiction.Contact the installing con- the Protective Cap. tem main control valve for maintenance tractor or sprinkler manufacturer re- work on the fire protection system that garding any questions. it controls, obtain permission to shut down the affected fire protection sys- Automatic sprinkler systems should be tem from the proper authorities and no- inspected,tested,and maintained by a tify all personnel who may be affected qualified Inspection Service in accor- by this action, dance with local requirements and/or national code. TFP181 • Page 6 of 6 Limited Ordering Warranty Procedure Products manufactured by Tyco Fire Contact your local distributor for Protection Products (TFPP) are war- availability. When placing an order, ranted solely to the original Buyer for indicate the full product name. ten (10) years against defects in ma- terial and workmanship when paid for Sprinkler/Support Cup Assembly and properly installed and maintained Specify: (SIN), (temperature rating under normal use and service. This from below) Series RFII Concealed warranty will expire ten (10)years from Pendent Sprinkler, P/N(specify). date of shipment by TFPP. No warran- ty is given for products or components 155`F/68°C 200°F/93°C manufactured by companies not af- TY3531 51-792-1-155 51-792.1-200 filleted by ownership with TFPP or for TY3551 51-790-1-155 51-790-1-200 products and components which have been subject to misuse, improper in- Separately Ordered Cover Plate/ stallation,corrosion,or which have not Retainer Assembly: been installed,maintained,modified or Specify: (temperature rating from be- repaired in accordance with applicable low) Series RFII Concealed Cover Standards of the National Fire Protec- Plate with(finish), P/N (specify). tion Association, and/or the standards 139`F/59°C(a) 169°F/74°C(h) of any other Authorities Having Juris- diction. Materials found by TFPP to be Brass 56-792-1-135 56-792-1-165 defective shall be either repaired or re- Chrome 56-792-9-135 56-792-9-165 placed, at TFPP's sole option. TFPP C Chrohrohed me 56-792-8-135 56-792-8-165 neither assumes, nor authorizes any Signal White person to assume for it, any other ob- (RAL 9003) 56-792-4-135 56-792-4-165 ligation in connection with the sale of Grey White products or parts of products. TFPP (RAL 9002) 56-792-0-135 56-792-0-195 shall not be responsible for sprinkler Pure White Vic) design errors or inaccurate or (RAL9010156-792-3-135 56-792-3-165 • incomplete information supplied by custom 56-792-X-135 56-792-X-165 Buyer or Buyer's representatives. (a) For use with 155°F/68°C sprinklers. In no event shall TFPP be liable, in (b) For use with 200'F/93°C sprinklers. contract, tort, strict liability or under (c) Eastern Hemisphere sales only. any other legal theory, for inciden- Sprinkler Wrench tal, indirect, special or consequential Specify: RFII Sprinkler Wrench, damages, including but not limited to P/N 56-000-1-075. labor charges, regardless of whether TFPP was informed about the possibil Air and Dust Seal ity of such damages, and in no event Specify:Air and Dust Seal, shall TFPP's liability exceed an amount P/N 56-908-1-001. equal to the sales price. The foregoing warranty is made in lieu of any and all other warranties, ex- press or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. This limited warranty sets forth the ex- clusive remedy for claims based on failure of or defect in products, materi- als or components, whether the claim is made in contract, tort, strict liability or any other legal theory. This warranty will apply to the full ex- tent permitted by law. The invalidity, in whole or part, of any portion of this warranty will not affect the remainder. Copyright©2008, 2011 Tyco Fire Protection Products.All rights reserved. -t CO TEFLON is trademark of The DuPont Corporation. "'f