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Specifications I=1 9 - GC 11 5 q 5 '75 tt/ct-g I. Sb. Rol B 1 2 tqcci 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 . 'i . :;:: . - can be replaced to help protect the Description • sprinkler while the ceiling is being in- stalled or finished. The tip of the Pro- 'i 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 Y 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- •3,� 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 yM. 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 l protection system prior to installation of a suspended ceiling or application WARNINGS of the finish coating to a fixed ceiling. The Series RFII Concealed Pendent Approvals for Series RFII They also permit removal of sus Sprinklers described herein must be UL and C -UL Listed. FM Approved. pended ceiling panels forr access to install and maintained in compli NYC under MEA 353 -01 -E. LPCB (Ref. building service equipment without ance w this document, as well as No. 094a/09 for TY3551 & 094a/10 for aving to first shut down the fire pro - w ith the applicable standards of the TY3531) Approved. h hav system and remove sprinklers. Nat F Protection Association, The approvals apply only to the serv- Also, the separable two-piece design i addition to the standards of any ice conditions indicated in the Design f o e the Sprinkler other authorities having jurisdiction. Criteria section and maximum pres- inch (12,7 mm) of vertical p provides adjustment, for design for 2 . Model /S Failure to do so may impair the per- sure ratings indicated in the formance of these devices. rinkler Identification Num- . to reduce the ) accuracy to hich the p length of fixed pipe drops to the sprin The owner is responsible for maintain tiers section. klers must be cut. i 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. 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 /2 ) lation of sprinkler systems and com- Numbers 'Adjustment ponents. Improper handling and in- - 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) stallation can permanently damage TY3551 (5mm bulb) & TY3531 (3 mm Finishes 1 a sprinkler system or its compo bulb): maximum 175 psi (12,1 bar) by Cover Plate: Chrome Plated, Brass l 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. , (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 c ' Physical Characteristics 1/2' NPT 5 1 Frame Bronze , f ASSEMBLY Support Cup . Chrome Plated Steel Guide Pins Stainless Steel i Deflector Bronze FRAME _j/ ` ` t. Compression Screw Brass it •1 i_nl � Att. 1' CAP Bulb Glass < 1111111 t ` �� Cap Bronze or Copper SUPPORT Sealing Assembly CUP WITH BULB Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon' ROLL FORMED ) Cover Plate Brass THREAD ) _ � I'�I Retainer Brass A S COMPRESSION Ejection Spring .... Stainless Steel , GUIDE 01 .�,'� SCREW Patents PINS (2) 4,014,388 () �� / I - I DEFLECTOR (DROPPED Operation DEFLECTOR s:,= POSITION) ti When exposed to,heat from a fire, the SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP Cover Plate, which is normally sol- I ASSEMBLY I dered to the Retainer at three points, falls away to expose the Sprinkler As THREAD INT I RETAINER SUPPORT CUP k) I WITH THREAD sembly. At this point the Deflector sup- • , UNTIL MOUNTING ` O 0 ` 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 �, glass Bulb, activating the sprinkler and allowing water to flow. SOLDER COVER TABS (3) COVER PLATE/RETAINER PLATE ASSEMBLY D FIGURE 1 Cri 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 ard, 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 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 bulb is cracked or there is a loss of Ste 4. W rench tighten the sprinkler The RFII (TY3531 & TY3505) 3 mm liquid from the bulb: With the sprinkler p g p using F Bulb Type, Concealed Pendent Sprin- held horizontally, a small air bubble the RFII Sprinkler Wrench (Ref. Figure nkler k W klers are UL and C -UL Listed as quick should be present. The diameter of the. s to ' be The RFII Sprin response - standard spray sprinklers air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch Wrench h h w in n Figure 3. applied to the Sprin kler as for use in accordance with the current (1,6 mm) for the 155 °F /68 °C and 3/32 shown i NFPA standard. They are FM Ap- inch (2,4 mm) for the 200 °F /93 °C tern Step 5. Replace the Protective Cap proved as standard response - stand- perature ratings. (Ref. Figure 4) by pushing it upwards ard 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 join Cup. The Protective Cap helps prevent Prevention Data Sheets. should be obtained with a torque of ' damage to the Deflector and Arms dur- The Series RFII Concealed Pendent to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi i ng ceiling installation and /or during Sprinklers Seri aye only,, o Concealed mum of 21 ft.lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque application of the finish coating of the listed and ant is to be used to install sprinklers. proved with the Series ncealed ceiling.- It may also be used to locate Cover Plates having a metallic or white 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 p Do' not attempt to compensate for in tiv e 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 1 TFPI 81 Page 3 of 4 FACE OF CLEARANCE HOLE CLEARANCE cj \SPRINKLER - DIAMETER HOLE FITTING DIMENSION C J ► l =i SPRINKL • r l 11 SUPPEMBLY \ ASSEMBLY ii 1/2° (12,7 mm) , , tAll IR W THREADED _____ D ADJUSTMENT I � FACE OF CEILING t RETAINING RING �' FIGURE 4 MOUNTING DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE CAP 1 SURFACE 1 • i �/ QI ' \ / ► � Step 6. After the ceiling has been com _ pleted with the 2 -1/2 inch (63,5 mm) A I -- diameter clearance hole and in prepa- Y ration for installing the Cover Plate As- ' I _ I ' _ sembly, remove and discard the Pro - • 1. T 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 Dust Seal retainer until the entire Air and Dust Seal is engaged. • NOTE P The Air and Dust Seal is only to be installed on the periphery of the Re- • tamer. ►t� FRAME % ► � _ % } Step 8. Screw on the Cover Plate /Re- • ii T1 ! — tamer Assembly until the Retainer - ( C i � % — � � Figure 2 (or Air and Dust Seal - Figure SUPPORT 5) contacts with the ceiling. Do not continue to screw on the Cover ' CUP ; Plate /Retainer Assembly such that it 11111* 1 ' 0 — 11E1� ' lifts a ceiling panel out of its normal MI i � ,,,�, �� position. If the Cover Plate /Retainer �% Assembly cannot be engaged with the Support Cup or the Cover Plate /Re- 7/8° (23 mm) tamer Assembly cannot be engaged SQUARE sufficiently to contact the ceiling, the Sprinkler Fitting must be repositioned. ALIGN O ARROWS WITH Care and FRAME ARM Maintenance ACCEPTS The Series RFII must be maintained O 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 ' i nominal 3/32 inch (2,4 mm) air gap CUP =------ CEILING SEAL between the lip of the Cover Plate and ; I % BEVEL AS the ceiling, as shown in Figure 2. This l =�` i SHOWN air gap is necessary for proper opera- PLATE �1 G.j tion of the sprinkler. If the ceiling is to + RETAINER repainted after the installation of ith — i►` ASSEMBLY " - -. . the Sprinkler care must be exercised - -/ to ensure that the new paint does NOT ) ' Al 5 . seal off an of the air a t � I. CLEAN 1 Factory painted Cover Plates MUST / " '���� ROOM � r � � 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- 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 L imited THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS obtained from the proper authorities MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL. and all personnel who may be affected by this action must be notified.. W arranty OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR Sprinklers that are found to be leaking IMPLIED. INCLUDING WARRANTIES S P 9 Products manufactured by Tyco Fire OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT - or exhibiting visible signs of corrosion y Y /NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR- must be replaced. Products are warranted solely to the original Buyer for ten (10) years Automatic sprinklers must never be POSE. against defects in material and work- painted, plated, coated or otherwise manship when paid for and properly altered after leaving the factory. Modi- installed and maintained under normal Ordering fied sprinklers must be replaced. Sprinklers that have been exposed to use and service. Ti warranty will ex- Procedure products of combustion, but pire ten (10) years s 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 roduct 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), (specify temperature Care be exercised dam- components which have been subject rating) Series RFII Concealed Pen - age the sprinklers nklers before, during, 9. to misuse, improper installation, corro- dent Sprinkler, P/N (specify). and after installation. Sprinklers dam- sion, or which have not been installed, 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 2790 - 1-2 placed. Also, replace any sprinkler that PP TY355 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 6- 792 1-1 3) 165Fn4c parts of products. Tyco Fire Products Brass 56- 792 -1 -135 56- 792 --165 P P Y Bright Brass 56- 792 -2 -135 56 =792 -2 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 - --- - protection system and de- incomplete information supplied by White 56 792 792 -3 8 -135 135 56 792 792 -3-165 8 -165 their fire P Y P PP Y 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 OH 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 -X -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 155F/68C sprinklers. authorities having jurisdiction. The in- (b) For use with 200F/93C sales s onl y . ers. 91 ORY, FOR INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, • Eastern Hemisphere sales only. stalling contractor or sprinkler manu- SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL A 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 •