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Report fFi'5XP -0(>00,/ 163 .).C q.. .' z . '6A1C) tqco 1 Worldwide Contacts / \ www.tyco-fire.coEc 1 6 e JAN 1 H 2017 Series RFII — 5.6 K-factor "Royal Flush II" Concealed Pent . 0 r , . rs Quick & Standard Response, Standard Coverage General stallation or finish. The tip of the Pro- tective Cap can be used to mark the Description center of the ceiling hole into plaster board or ceiling tiles by gently push- The TYCO Series RFII 5.6 K-factor, ing the ceiling product against the Pro- "Royal Flush II" Concealed Pendent tective Cap. When ceiling installation is complete, the Protective Cap is re Sprinklers Quick Response (3-mm ` moved and the Cover Plate/Retainer bulb) and Standard Response (5-mm bulb), are decorative sprinklers featur- Assembly is installed. ing a flat cover plate designed to con- As an option,the Series RFII Standard ceal the sprinkler.These sprinklers are ° � Response(5-mm bulb)"Royal Flush II" optimal for architecturally sensitive ar- Concealed Pendent Sprinklers can be eas such as hotel lobbies, office build- fitted with a silicone Air and Dust Seal. ings,churches,and restaurants. (Refer to Figure 5.) The Air and Dust • TY3531 (3-mm Bulb) is UL Listed, Each sprinkler includes a Cover Plate/ Seal is intended for sensitive areas CUL Listed, VdS9305030-70 00 Approved (Certif- Retainer Assembly and a Sprinkler/ where it is desirable to prevent air and pi No. G4090007), and NYC Ap Support Cup Assembly. The separa- dust from the area above the ceiling to proved (MEA 353 01-E) as Quick ble, two-piece assembly design pro- pass through the cover plate. Response. vides the following benefits: • TY3531 (3 mm Bulb) is FM and • Allows installation of the sprinklers NOTICE LPCB Approved (Ref. No. 094a/10) and pressure testing of the fire pro- The Series RFII Concealed Pendent Approved as Standard Response. tection system prior to installationSprinklers described herein must be Factory Mutual and LPCB do not of a suspended ceiling or a - instal/ed and maintained in compI/ approve any concealed sprinklers ance with this document and with the tion of the finish coating to a fixed for quick response. ceiling. applicable standards of the National • TY3551 (5-mm Bulb) is UL Listed, Fire Protection Association, in addi- C-UL Listed, FM Approved, LPCB • Permits the removal of suspended tion to the standards of anyauthori-panels for access to building ApprovedYCApproved(Ref. No. 354-01- anda ties having jurisdiction.Failure to do so NYC (MEA 353-01-E) as service equipment without having may impair the performance of these Standard Response. to first shut down the fire protection devices. system and remove sprinklers. Approvals for Air and Dust Seal The owner is responsible for maintain- • Provides for 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of ing their fire protection system and de- UL and C-UL Listed for use with the vertical adjustment to allow a mea- vices in proper operating condition. RFII Standard Response Concealed sure of flexibility in determining the The installing contractor or sprinkler Sprinkler(TY3551). length of fixed piping to cut for the manufacturer should be contacted Maximum Working Pressure sprinkler drops. with any questions. The Series RFII Sprinklers are shipped Maximum 250 psi (17,3 bar) by UL, with a Disposable Protective Cap.The Sprinkler CUL,and NYC Protective Cap is temporarily removed Maximum 175 psi (12,1 bar) by FM, during installation and replaced to help Identification VdS,and LPCB protect the sprinkler during ceiling in- Number (SIN) Temperature Rating IMPORTANT 155°F(68°C)Sprinkler with Always refer to Technical Data TY3531 — 3 mm bulb 139°F(59°C) Plate Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER TY3551 — 5 mm bulb 200°F(93°C)Sprinkler with WARNING" that provides cautions 165°F(74°C) Plate with respect to handling and instal- Technical Discharge Coefficient lation of sprinkler systems and com- ponents. Improper handling and in- Data K=5.6 GPM/psili2(80,6 LPM/barli2) stallation can permanently damage Adjustment a sprinkler system or its components Sprinkler Approvals and cause the sprinkler to fail to Approvals apply only to the service 1/2 inch(12,7 mm) operate in a fire situation or cause it conditions indicated in the Design Cri- Finishes to operate prematurely. g teria section. See the Ordering Procedure section. Page 1 of 4 MARCH 2013 TFP181 TFP181 Page 2 of 4 Physical Characteristics 1/2" NPT SEALING Frame Bronze ASSEMBLY Support Cup Chrome Plated Steel Guide Pins Stainless Steel FRAME I� Deflector Bronze ,_ ►� Compression Screw Brass / CAP Bulb Glass "� ; - - Cap Bronze or Copper SUPPORT Sealing Assembly Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON CUP WITH FORMED BULB Cover Plate Brass Retainer Brass THREADS Ejection Spring Stainless Steel — Design I I �O SCREW ON GUIDE , �� Criteria PINS(2) UM I( The TYCO Series RFII 5.6 K-factor, L._.., , ,0 DEFLECTOR "Royal Flush II" Concealed Pendent (DROPPED Sprinklers are intended for fire protec- DEFLECTOR I I 1 I I POSITION) tion systems designed in accordance —� r i_-,-=�� with the standard installation rules rec- ognized by the applicable Listing or I SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP Approval agency;for example, UL List- ASSEMBLY ing is based on NFPA 13 and VdS Ap- proval is based on the CEA 4001. THREAD INTO RETAINER SUPPORT For more information on LPCB and ) WITH THREAD I VdS Approvals, contact Tyco Fire Pro- CUP UNTIL O O DIMPLES MOUNTING tection Products at the following office: SURFACE IS EJECTION Enschede, Netherlands FLUSH WITH SPRING Telephone:31-53-428-4444 CEILING Fax:31-53-428-3377 The Series RFII Concealed Pendent ► ---- IIIISprinklers are only listed and approved with the Series RFII Concealed Cover Plates having a factory applied finish. SOLDER COVER TABS(3) COVER PLATE/RETAINER PLATE NOTICE ASSEMBLY Do not use the Series RFII in applica- FIGURE 1 tions where the air pressure above MODEL RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER the ceiling is greater than that be- ASSEMBLY low. Down drafts through the Sprin- kler/Support Cup Assembly can delay Installation Do not attempt to compensate for in- sprinkler operation in a fire situation. sufficient adjustment in the Sprinkler The TYCO Series RFII 5.6 K-factor, by under- or over-tightening the Sprin- Operation "Royal Flush II" Concealed Pendent kler/Support Cup Assembly. Re-adjust N Sprinklers must be installed in accor- the position of the sprinkler fitting to When exposed to heat from a fire, the dance with this section. suit. Cover Plate, normally soldered to the General Instructions Step 1. Install the sprinkler only in the Retainer at threpoints, falls aCup th the center-line Do not install any bulb-type sprinkler if of thensprinklert perosition pendicular c lar to the expose the Sprinkler/Support the bulb is cracked or there is a loss Assembly. mounting surface. of liquid from the bulb. With the sprin- Step 2. Remove the Protective Cap. The Deflector — supported by the kler held horizontally, a small air bub- Guide Pins — then drops down to its ble should be present. The diameter Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap- operational position, of the air bubble is approximately 1/16 plied to the pipe threads, hand-tighten The glass bulb contains a fluid that ex- inch (1,6 mm)for the 155°F (68°C) and the sprinkler into the sprinkler fitting. pands when exposed to heat. When 3/32 inch(2,4 mm)for the 200°F(93°C) Step 4. Wrench-tighten the sprinkler the rated temperature is reached, the temperature ratings. using only the RFII Sprinkler Wrench. fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint (Refer to Figure 3.) Apply the RFII glass bulb, activating the sprinkler and should be obtained byapplying a min- kler Wrench to the Sprinkler as shown in Figure 3. allowing water to flow. imum to maximum torque of 7 to 14 Step 5. Replace the Protective Cap ft.-lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). Higher levels by pushing it upwards until it bottoms of torque can distort the sprinkler In- out against the Support Cup. (Refer let with consequent leakage or impair- to Figure 4.) The Protective Cap helps ment of the sprinkler. prevent damage to the Deflector and Page3TFP181of41 FACE OF CLEARANCE HOLE _ CLEARANCE \ SPRINKLER DIAMETER HOLE y FITTING DIMENSION C SPRINKLER ` J �)t�t� SUPPORT CUP ASSEMBLY 111111111 1/2"(12,7 mm) ;THREADED " - ,,DADJUSTMENT r FACE OFCEILING, "RETAINING RINGI I ,_ MOUNTING i i �.� SURFACE `E ' �� I 1 I I FIGURE 4 " J DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE CAP N.\- Arms during ceiling installation and/or C=i_r___ _ _I finish. You can also use the Protective IT i Cap to locate the center of the clear- 3/16"to 11/16" MANUFACTURER DEFLECTOR COVER PLATE ance hole by gently pushing the ceiling (4,8 to 17,5 mm) PRESET GAP IN DROPPED RETAINER material up against the center point of REFERENCE 3/32"(2,4 mm) POSITION ASSEMBLY the Protective Cap. COVER PLATE COVER PLATE NOTICE -PROFILE DEPTH DIAMETER As lon DIMENSION B DIMENSION A gas the Protective Cap remains in place, the system is considered A:3-1/4 inches(82,6 mm) C:2-3/8 to 2-5/8 inches(60,3 to 66,7 mm) "Out of Service". B:3/16 inches(4,8 mm) D:1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches(44,5 to 57,2 mm) Step 6.After the ceiling has been com- pleted with the 2-1/2 inch(63,5 mm)di- ameter clearance hole and in prepa- FIGURE 2 ration for installing the Cover Plate/ SERIES CONCEALED SPRINKLER INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Retainer Assembly, remove and dis- card the Protective Cap.Verify that the Deflector moves up and down freely. If the Sprinkler is damaged and the j=t� , FRAME ;j=�, Deflector does not move up and down /— ARM % ., freely, replace the entire Sprinkler. /1; Do not attempt to modify or repair a / � damaged sprinkler. SUPPORT I_____ ' _ Step 7. When installing an Air and - ) CUP IDust Seal, refer to Figure 5; otherwise, proceed to Step 8. To attach the Air "���E 01E�. and Dust Seal, verify the angle of the � outside edge of the seal is oriented ac- cording to j cording to Figure 5. Start the edge of ---- __- the Retainer in the grooved slot of the 7/8"(23 mm) 0 Air and Dust Seal and continue around SQUARE the retainer until the entire Air and Dust Seal is engaged. Step 8. Screw on the Cover Plate/ ALIGN / ,� Retainer Assembly until the Retainer ARROWS WITH (shown in Figure 2)or the Air and Dust FRAME ARMS �r I Seal (shown in Figure 5) contacts the l�� a1 ceiling. Do not continue to screw on ACCEPTS � 1 1 ,� the Cover Plate/Retainer Assembly \ � so that it lifts a ceiling panel out of its 0 1/2"SOCKET ........,17__.r normal position. If you cannot engage DRIVEthe Cover Plate/Retainer Assembly FIGURE 3 with the Support Cup or you cannot RFII SPRINKLER WRENCH engage the Cover Plate/Retainer As- ap mbly sufficiently to contact the ceil- ing, you must reposition the Sprinkler Fitting. TFP181 Page 4 of 4 Care and SUPPORT --- SPRINKLER FACE OF ORIENT CUP CEILING ��SEAL Maintenance I�l` __ j BEVEL AS SHOWN The TYCO Series RFII 5.6 K-fac- ; 1 COVER j� / tor, "Royal Flush II" Concealed Pen- kg ; PTERETAINER —dent Sprinklers must be maintained �l ASSEMBLY A and serviced in accordance with this i section. Before closing a fire protection system \ ' I . ; )y main control valve for maintenance IIIIIIItIlII.�INE e,��� AIR work on the fire protection system that ����i. —�/ AND DUST it controls, obtain permission to shut -- =—. LIP OF COVER SEAL down the affected fire protection sys- RETAINER PLATE tern from the proper authorities and FIGURE 5 notify all personnel who may be affect- OPTIONAL AIR AND DUST SEAL FOR SERIES RFII(TY3551) ed by this action. Absence of the Cover Plate/Retainer If you must remove a sprinkler, do not Assembly can delay sprinkler opera- reinstall it or a replacement without re- tion Ordering in a fire situation. installing the Cover Plate/Retainer As- Procedure When properly installed, there is a sembly. If a Cover Plate/Retainer As nominal 3/32 inch(2,4 mm)air gap be- sembly becomes dislodged during Contact your local distributor for service, replace it immediately. tween the lip of the Cover Plate and the availability. When placing an order, ceiling,as shown in Figure 2. The owner is responsible for the in- indicate the full product name. This air gapis necessaryfor spection, testing, and maintenance of proper p p their fire protection system and devic Sprinkler/Support Cup Assembly operation of the sprinkler. If the ceil- es in compliance with this document, Specify: Series RFII (specify SIN), ing requires repainting after sprinkler as well as with thea applicable stan- Sprin- installation, ensure that the new paint pp K=5.6, "Royal Flush II" Pendent does not seal any the air gap. dards of the National Fire Protection klers (specify) temperature rating and Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in addition (specify)finish, P/N(specify). Do not pull the Cover Plate relative to to the standards of any other authori- the Enclosure.Separation may result. ties having jurisdiction. Contact the in- 155°F(68°C) 200°F(93°C) Sprinklers which are found to be leak stalling contractor or sprinkler manu- TY3531 51-792-1-155 51-792-1-200 ing or exhibiting visible signs of corro facturer regarding any questions. TY3551 51-790-1-155 51-790-1-200 sion must be replaced. Automatic sprinkler systems should be Separately Ordered Cover Plate/ inspected,tested,and maintained by a Retainer Assembly: Automatic sprinklers must never be qualified Inspection Service in accor- painted, plated, coated, or other- dance with local requirements and/or Specify: (temperature rating from be- wise altered after leaving the factory. national code. low) Series RFII Concealed Cover Modified sprinklers must be replaced. Plate with(finish), P/N (specify). Sprinklers that have been exposed to 139°F(59°C)(a) 165°F(74°C)(b) corrosive products of combustion, but Grey White have not operated,should be replaced (RAL9002) 56-792-0-135 56-792-0-165 if they cannot be completely cleaned Brass 56-792-1-135 56-792-1-165 by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or Pure White(c) by brushing it with a soft bristle brush. (RAL9010) 56-792-3-135 56-792-3-165 Care must be exercised to avoid dam- Signal white (RAL9003) 56-792-4-135 56-792-4-165 age to the sprinklers - before, during, Jet Black and after installation. Sprinklers dam- (RAL9005) 56-792-6-135 59-792-6-165 aged by dropping, striking, wrench Brushed twist/slippage, or the like, must be re- Chrome 56-792-8-135 56-792-8-165 placed.Also, replace any sprinkler that Chrome 56-792-9-135 56-792-9-165 has a cracked bulb or that has lost Custom 56-792-X-135 56-792-X-165 liquid from its bulb. (Ref. Installation (a) For use with 155°F(68°C)sprinklers. Section.) (b) For use with 200°F(93°C)sprinklers. Exercise care to avoid damage to (c) Eastern Hemisphere sales only. sprinklers before, during, and after in- Sprinkler Wrench stallation. Replace sprinklers damaged Specify: RFII Sprinkler Wrench, by dropping, striking, wrench twisting, P/N 56-000-1-075. wrench slipping, or the like. Also, re- place any sprinkler that has a cracked Air and Dust Seal bulb or that has lost liquid from its Specify:Air and Dust Seal, bulb.(Refer to the Installation section.) P/N 56-908-1-001. GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS 1 1400 Pennbrook Parkway,Lansdale,PA 194461 Telephone+1-215-362-0700 Copyright©2013 Tyco Fire Products,LP. All rights reserved. tliCri TEFLON is trademark of The DuPont Corporation.