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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 ealak
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
( ) P ( the center of the ceiling hole into plas- R; �,.: � •,:��;. ,?;
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. 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. 094a/09 for TY3551 & 094a/10 for
having to first shut down the fire pro wi the applicable standards of the TY3531) Approved.
hav system and remove sprinklers. Nat Fire Protection Association, The approvals apply only to the serv-
rig i addition to the standards of any ice conditions indicated in the Design
Also, the separable two-piece desn f the the Sprinkler other authorities having jurisdiction. Criteria section and maximum pres-
inch the th mm) of er provides des for design r 1/2 Failure to do so may impair the per- sure ratings indicated in the
to reduce the accuracy to which the formance of these devices. Model /Sprinkler Identification Num
length of fixed pipe drops to the sprin The owner is responsible for maintain- bers section.
klers must be cut. i ng their fire protection system and de- Approvals for Air & Dust Seal
The Series vices in proper operating condition. (Part #10908100)
T es RFII Sprinklers are shipped with a Disposable Protective are The installing contractor or sprinkler UL and C -UL Listed for use with the
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 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
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 112• NPT SEALING
Frame Bronze ASSEMBLY
Support Cup . Chrome Plated Steel
Guide Pins Stainless Steel ( ��
Deflector Bronze FRAME � Q�
Compression Screw Brass I n I / CAP
Bulb Glass I t
Cap Bronze or Copper SUPPORT ) ,
Sealing Assembly CUP WITH ` (� BULB
Beryllium Nickel w/Teflon' ROLL FORMED f
Cover Plate Brass THREADS r �
Retainer Brass \_ COMPRESSION
Ejection Spring ... . Stainless Steel { SCREW
GUIDE ' � t '
Patents PINS (2) A IMS*
U.S.A. 4,014,388
DEFLECTOR
(DROPPED
O peration DEFLECTOR ; 'POSITION)
When exposed to heat from a fire, the SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP
Cover Plate, which is normally 501- ASSEMBLY
dered to the Retainer at three points,
falls away to expose the Sprinkler As- THREAD INTO ' I RETAINER
SUPPORT CUP , WITH THREAD
sembly. At this point the Deflector sup- UNTIL MOUNTING O 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 I SPRING
expands when exposed to heat. When \ /
the rated temperature is reached, the I �_
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter then .■■•=lio
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
f 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: Step 3. W ith pipe thread sealant a
standard spray sprinklers for use in P P P P
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 bulb is cracked or there is a loss of Step g
4. Wrench tighten the sprinkler
The RFII (TY3531 & TY3505) 3 mm liquid from the bulb. With the sprinkler using only the RFII Sprinkler Wrench
Bulb Type, Concealed Pendent Sprin- held horizontally, a small air bubble g y P
(Ref. Figure
klers are UL and C -UL Listed as quick should be present. The diameter of the be The RFII h Sprinkler
Sprin-
Wrench
response - standard spray sprinklers air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch re shown i in n Figu re 3.
ed F to the e Sprin
for use in accordance with the current (1,6 mm) for the 155 °F /68 °C and 3/32 kler as showgu
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
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 ' 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
mum of 21
Sprinklers are only listed and a ft.lbs. (28 Nm) of torque application of the finish coating of the
p 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
the center of the clearance hole by
Cover Plates having a metallic or white sprinkler inlet with consequent leak-
painted finish. 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- tive Cap.
applications where the air pressure sufficient adjustment in the Sprinkler
i 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. A.s 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
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TFP781 Page3of4
FACE OF CLEARANCE HOLE F CLEARANCE
SPRINKLER L DIAMETER .- HOLE
• \ FITTING DIMENSION C
J ► =a
• • SPRINKLER I -
SUPPORT CUP ,------
ASSEMBLY \ r
I I1 IV
1/2° (12,7 mm) ,� �'
/AI gall
THREADED II__
D ADJUSTMENT
FACE OF CEILING,
RETAINING RING I r FIGURE 4
MOUNTING ' ( D ISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE CAP
SURFACE j
� I 1
\ / /M1 Step 6. After the ceiling has been com-
pleted with the 2-1/2 inch (63,5 mm)
—�—� 11■ diameter clearance hole and in prepa
; ; ; y ration for installing the Cover Plate As
I
I sembly, remove and discard the
Pro-
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 -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 the Retainer in the grooved slot of the
SERIES RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER Air and Dust Seal and continue around
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Dust Seal until the entire Air and
Dust Seat is s engaged.
rt NOTE
The Air and Dust Seal is only to be
installed on the periphery of the Re-
�. �. tainer.
— ub =•'L III FRAM
‚I Jb Step 8. Screw on the Cover Plate /Re ARM - taier Assembly until the Retainer -
- Figure 2 (or Air and Dust Seal - Figure
SUPPORT j 5) contacts with the ceiling. Do not
continue to screw on the Cover
i CUP Plate /Retainer Ass such, that it
Mall ' � �MIli ' lifts a ceiling panel out of its normal
,..�.��,
4 / position. If the Cover Plate /Retainer
I■I i/r 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 �.,
ARROWS WITH i Care and
FRAME ARMS L
t ° Maintenance
ACCEPTS The Series RFII must be maintained
0 1/2° SOCKET – 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.
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 , BEVELAS
the ceiling, as shown in Figure 2. This it, =�`
; COVER ., L sHOwN
air gap is necessary for proper opera- 1 a-
i PLATE
tion of the sprinkler. If the ceiling is to ) ' i bid ii RETAINER —
be repainted after the installation of It
the Sprinkler, care must be exercised ASSEMBLY - -
to ensure that the new paint does NOT lifrE (i�
7 j/ 1i � I � CLEAN AO seal off any of the air gap. �
Factory painted Cover Plates MUST �l , , _ I C ' s ��� / 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 closinga 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 ___ MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL
and all personnel who may be OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR
by this action must be notified. arranty IMPLIED. INCLUDING WARRANTIES
Sprinklers that are found to be leaking 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 POSE,
Automatic sprinklers must never be original Buyer for ten (10) years
A
Au otherwise against defects in material and work -
altered aint ed, plated,
leaving t ted, coated factory. oth. er b Mode manshlp when paid for and properly Ordering
pfter leaving the d must
Modi- installed and maintained under normal
fied d sprinklers
that have been exposed
klr must be replaced. Mod use and service. This warranty will ex- Procedure
Sprinklers
not operated, should be replaced ink products of combustion, but pire ten (10) years from date of ship -
have ment by Tyco Fire Products. No war- When placing an order, indicate the full
h
if they cannot be completely cleaned ranty is given for products or product name. Contact your local dis-
components manufactured by compa- tributor for availability.
by wiping the sprinkler with a cloth or Hies not affiliated by ownership with ty
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush. Sprinkler Assembly:
Tyco Fire Products or for products and
Care must be exercised to avoid dam- components which have been subject Specify: (SIN), (specify temperature
age to the sprinklers - before, during, to misuse, improper installation, corro rating) Series RFII Concealed Pen
l
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 1590 - 1-1 z790 - 1-2
placed. Also, replace any sprinkler that pp TY35s 51-790-1-155 51-790-1-200
P P Y P the National Fire Protection Associa- TY35o4 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). vials 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 Brass 56 5- 2
parts of products. Tyco Fire Products 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 - --- -- protection system and de- incomplete information supplied by White 56 792 792 -3 8 -135 135 56 792 792 -3 8 -165 165
their fire
P v 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 Off W hite 56 -792 -5 -135 56- 792 -5 -165
standards of the National Fire Protec- PRODUCTS BE LIABLE, IN CON- Crack 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 (a) For use with 155F /68C sprinklers
addition to the standards of any other UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THE- (b) For use with 200F/93C sprinklers
authorities having jurisdiction. The in- 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,
n 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