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Plans Fi re & Buildin � , � I ' ;v Ii ' tqca g Products tt.'):( t: - 2000 Technical Services: Tel: (800) 381 -9312 / Fax: (800) 791 -5500 ,„1 � 7- vr-N - ,77 FP Ir'n) � 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 Ask be replaced to help protect the 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- / .......z....._ 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. PP They also permit removal of sus- Sprinklers described herein must be UL and C -UL Listed. FM Approved. pended ceiling panels for access to installed and maintained in compli- NYC under MEA 353 -01 -E. LPCB (Ref. building service equipment without ance with this document, as well as No. 094 for TY3551 & 094a/10 for having to first shut down the fire pro- with the applicable standards of t he TY3531 A pproved. hav system and remove sprinklers. National Fire Protection Association, The approvals apply only to the serv- Also, the separable two -piece design in addition to the standards of any ice conditions indicated in the Design f o the the Spr provides two-piece other authorities having jurisdiction. Criteria section and maximum pres- inch a th mm) of Sprinkler for design 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 P length of fixed pipe drops to the sprin- T owner is responsible for maintain- tiers section. klers must be cut. T. their fire protection system and de- Approvals for Air & Dust Seal vices in proper operating condition. P #10908100 The Series RFII Sprinklers are The installing contractor or sprinkler U L and C -UL Li for use with the shipped with a Disposable Protective manufacturer should be contacted RFII (TY3551 & TY3504) Standard Re- with any questions. sponse Concealed Sprinkler. IMPORTANT Temperature Ratings Always refer to Technical Data Model /Sprinkler 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 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 N. Physical Characteristics 1/2' NPT Frame Bronze I ` SEALING / ASSEMBLY Support Cup . Chrome Plated Steel Guide Pins Stainless Steel Deflector Bronze FRAME 1100 ?,f �4` Compression Screw Brass r .% i CAP Bulb Glass I i s Cap Bronze or Copper SUPPORT Sealing Assembly CUP WITH BULB Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon' ROLL FORMED ) ' THREADS l Cover Plate Brass ) — �I Retainer Brass r � A i COMPRESSION Ejection Spring .... Stainless Steel GUIDE 1 �, I l SCREW Patents PINS (2) ? I /r S I � U.S.A. 4,014,388 DEFLECTOR — -- - -�_ — 1 (DROPPED Op eration DEFLECTOR � ; POS When exposed to heat from a fire, the SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP 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 SUPPORT CUP J I WITH THREAD sembly. At this point the Deflector sup- UNTIL MOUNTING �' 0 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 the !te glass Bulb, activating the sprinkler and allowing water to flow. SOLDER COVER TABS (3) COVER PLATE/RETAINER PLATE Design ASSEMBLY 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 NOTES Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap- accordance with the current FM Loss 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 Th T Concealed Pendent 3 rim liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler using only the RFII Sprinkler Wrench yp p held horizontally, a small air bubble klers are UL and C -UL Listed as quick ( Ref. Figure 3). The RFII Sprinkler response - standard spray sprinklers should be present. The diameter of the Wrench is to be applied to the Sprin- re on in s accordance with the inklers air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch kler as shown in Figure 3. NFPA standard. They are FM Ap- (1,6 mm) for the 155 °F /68 °C ad 3/32 Step 5. Replace the Protective Ca inch (2,4 mm) for the 200°F/93°C tern p p proved as standard response - stand- perature ratings. (Ref. Figure 4) by pushing it upwards and spray sprinklers for use in accord- leak tight 1/2 inch NPTs sprinkler joint until it bottoms out against the Support A lk i ante with the current FM Loss g p / Cup. The Protective Cap helps prevent Prevention Data Sheets. should be obtained with a torque of 7 damage to the Deflector and Arms dur- The Series RFII Concealed Pendent to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi- ing ceiling installation and /or during Sprinklers are only listed mum of 21 ft.lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque application of the finish coating of the Sprin with the So nly RFII and ant is to be used to install sprinklers. ceiling. It may also be used to locate Cover Plates ha i a metallic II Conc e sled Higher levels of torque may distort the the center of the clearance hole by painted finish. sprinkler inlet with consequent leak- gently pushing the ceiling material up age or impairment of the sprinkler. against the center point of the Protec- The Series RFII must not be used in Do not attempt to compensate for in- five Cap. applications where the air pressure sufficient adjustment in the Sprinkler above the ceiling is greater than that NOTE below. Down drafts through the Sup- Assembly le by under- or over-tightening AAssembly. As long as the Protective Cap remains the Sprinkler /Support Cup Assembly. g p 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 Page 3 of 4 FACE OF CLEARANCE HOLE F CLEARANCE ` SPRINKLER L— DIAMETER - HOLE 1 FITTING l DIMENSION C SPRINKLER SUPPORT CUP \ 1 — ASSEMBLY 1 I i II 7 1/2 (12,7 mm) II THREADED D ADJUSTMENT i FACE OF CEILING, t RETAINING RING o r FIGURE 4 MOUNTING / DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE CAP SURFACE j \ �• i \ �, I I Step 6. After the ceiling has been com- / ` pleted with the 2 -1/2 inch (63,5 mm) rJ _ _ - -» diameter clearance hole and in prepa- ; ; Y ration for installing the Cover Plate As- sembly, remove and discard the Pro- ` - r - - - T - _ z ' _� 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 DIMENSION A 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 (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 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 Sea! is only to be installed on the periphery of the Re- tainer. lil�l FRAME `mil'. ARM ! ri; Step 8. Screw on the Cover Plate /Re- . tainer Assembly until the Retainer - Figue 2 (or Air and Dust Seal - Figure ‚ ‚ P 1 ! SUPPORT j 0 5) contacts with the ceiling. Do not CUP 'I° I I $ i continue to screw on the Cover , Plate /Retainer Assembly such that it tall $,1111100 lifts a ceiling panel out of its normal � ^ �i � position. If the Cover Plate /Retainer I■I �` Assembly cannot be engaged with the - - - -- -___ Support Cup or the Cover Plate /Re- 7/8 (23 mm) O tainer Assembly cannot be engaged SQUARE sufficiently to contact the ceiling, the Sprinkler Fitting must be repositioned. ALIGN __ ARROWS WITH \�\ Care and FRAME ARMS 10IM al Maintenance ACCEPTS The Series RFII must be maintained 0 1/2 °SOCKET l r 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. i . Page 4 of 4 TFP181 1- t. 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 BEVEL AS the ceiling, as shown in Figure 2. This =�` , j CovER % j SHOWN air gap is necessary for proper opera- RETAINER PLATE � : . tion of the sprinkler. If the ceiling is to � be repainted after the installation of 1:11 — ' �� the Sprinkler, care m st be exercised - 1 �` ' —Mil to ensure tht the new aint does NOT _ o seal off any of the air gap. ,�� �/� CLEAN Facto ai Cover Plates MUST / � �� ' - ROOM IMMEMMENI Factory painted ' LIP OF COVER SEAL NOT be repainted. They should be re- � — = —. �� RETAINER PLATE placed, if necessary, by factory 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- workon the fire protection system that codes. ABILITY EXCEED AN AMOUNT it controls, permission to shut down the EQUAL TO THE SALES PRICE. affected fire protection system must be L m,ted THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS obtained from the proper authorities MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL, and all personnel who maybe affected wa rrant OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR by this action must be notified. y 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 original Buyer for ten (10) years POSE. Automatic sprinklers must never be painted, plated, coated or otherwise against defects in material and work - altered a nt after leaving the fo otheUode manship when paid for and properly Ordering p Modi- installed and maintained under normal fied d sprinklers ri klr replaced. use and service. This warranty will ex- Procedure Sprinklers that have be ha ve been exposed of combustion, but pire ten (10) years from date of ship - have not operated, should be replaced ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war - When placing an order, indicate the full - if they cannot be completely cleaned ranty is given for products or product name. Contact your local dis- by wiping the spr om la 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 S - Care must be exercised to avoid dam- components which have been subject Specify: fy ( SIN ), (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- twist/slippage, or the like, must be re- cordance with applicable Standards of 1 79 0 - 1-1 2oo0 - 1-2 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- TY3504 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 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 W 137 i i i s te hed Chrome 56- 792 -6-135 56- 792 -8-165 their fire protection system and de- incomplete information supplied by White (RAL9010)' 56 -792 -3-135 56- 792 - 3 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- Clack 56-792-6-135 56-792-6-165 Custom 56- 792 -X- 135 56- 792 -X -165 tion Association (e.g., NFPA 25), in TRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR addition to the standards of any other UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THE- (a) For use with 155E /93C sprinklers. jurisdiction. The in- (b) For use with 200F/93C sales sprinklers. 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