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"Royal Flush I1" 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 Aft
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 idrA
(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-
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
f 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.
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 ante with this document, as well as No. 094a/09 for TY3551 & 094a/10 for
h g avin to first shut down the fire pro- with the applicable standards of the TY3531) Approved.
hav system and remove sprinklers. National Fire Protection Association, The approvals apply only to the serv-
rig in addition to the standards of any ice conditions indicated in the Design
Also, the separable two -piece design f the the Sprinkler two-piece ec other authorities having jurisdiction. Criteria section and maximum pres-
inch the th mm) of vertical des for ign for 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- T owner is responsible for maintain- bers section.
klers must be cut. m g their fire protection system and de- Approvals for Air & Dust Seal
Series RFII Sprinklers vices in proper operating condition. (Part #10908100)
The Serie are shipped with a Disposable Protective 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
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Physical Characteristics 1/2' NPT _ F. SEALING
Frame Bronze ASSEMBLY
Support Cup . Chrome Plated Steel
Guide Pins Stainless Steel
FR AME _jj �t�
Deflector Bronze –
Compression Screw Brass i4 1 1 � � � 1
CAP
p
Bulb Glass / ��
Cap Bronze or Copper SUPPORT
Sealing Assembly CUP WITH 1 111111 i BULB
Beryllium Nickel w/T ROLL FORMED — I lifih i Cover Plate Brass THREADS l Brass Retainer Brass \ COMPRESSION
Ejection Spring .. . . Stainless Steel wim SCREW
GUIDE j o , ��
Patents PINS (2) ' I / 6 I '
U.S.A. 4,014,388 I -I DEFLECTOR
_ (DROPPED
O peration DEFLECTOR I I ; ; POSITION)
When exposed to heat from a fire, the : SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP ■
Cover Plate, which is normally sol- I ASSEMBLY
dered to the Retainer at three points,
falls away to expose the Sprinkler As- THREAD INT I RETAINER
. At this point the Deflector sup- SUPPORT CUP I
sembly. WITH THREAD
Y P P 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
1 fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the _ ■_ o
glass Bulb, activating the sprinkler and
allowing water to flow. SOLDER COVER
TABS (3) COVER PLATE/RETAINER PLATE
t ASSEMBLY
Design FIGURE 1
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 Step 3. With pipe thread sealant ap-
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 RFlp l Sprinkler Wrench
Bulb Type, , Concealed Pendent
as Sprin- held horizontally, a small air bubble (Ref. Figure 3). The RFII Sprinkler
klers a se UL and C e spray sprinklers qui should be present. The diameter of the Wrench is to be applied to the Sprin-
response
in accordance with the current rent air bubble is approximately 1/16 inch kler as shown in Figure 3.
(1,6 mm) for the 155°F/68°C and 3/32
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. F 4) by pushing it upwards
and spray sprinklers for use in accord- A leak tight 1/2 inch NPT sprinkler joint
until it bottoms out against the Support
ance with the current FM Loss Cup. The Protective Cap helps prevent
should be obtained with a torque of 7
Prevention Data Sheets. damage to the Deflector and Arms dur-
Series RFII Concealed Pendent to 14 ft.lbs. (9,5 to 19,0 Nm). A maxi- ing ceiling installation and /or during
The
Sprinklers Seri are only listed and a mum of 21 ft.lbs. (28,5 Nm) of torque application of the finish coating of the
Y p is to be used to install sprinklers.
proved with the Series RFII Concealed Higher levels of torque may distort the ceiling. t t r o also used to hole by
p
Cover Plates having a metallic or white sprinkler inlet with consequent leak- the the clearance by
painted finish. age or impairment of the sprinkler. gentlly y pushing the ceiling material u up
Series RFII must not be used in against the center point of the Protec-
The
applications s where the air used in Do not attempt to compensate for in- tive Cap.
. PP P 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- R eadjust 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 TFP181 Page 3 of 4
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FACE OF CLEARANCE HOLE CLEARANCE y
SPRINKLER DIAMETER HOLE
FITTING DIMENSION C
►tea
SPRINKLER I SUPPORT CUP ASSEMBLY I 1/2° (12,7 mm) III
II
THREADED
ADJUSTMENT ILI FACE OF CEILING,
RETAINING RING FIGURE 4
MOUNTING D ISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE CAP
SURFACE I I I . / �' pleted with the 2 -1/2 inch (63,5 mm)
I �r 11IIIMI■ diameter clearance hole and in prepa-
, , ration for installing the Cover Plate As-
sembly, remove and discard the Pro -
I \ ` r r' 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 I 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
A 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-
.
I 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
the retainer until the entire Air and
INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS Dust Seal is engaged.
NOTE
The Air and Dust Seal is only to be
installed on the periphery of the Re
FRAME ;MOM
` =j,, tainer.
F EINI S tep 8. Screw on Cover Pte e . �1 tainer Assembly until the Retainer -
F ig ure 2 (or Air and Dust Seal laFigur /Re
( SUPPORT ARM �( 5 ) cont acts with the the ceiling. Do not - ; CUP ; c on tinue to screw on the Cover I
_ _ Plate /Retainer Assembly such that it
•
�� lifts a ceiling panel out of its normal
lit ��../ , 4 ,.. 1 . 1 , A position. If the Cover Plate /Retainer
`� Assembly cannot be engaged with the
- O Support Cup or the Cover Plate /Re-
7/8' (23 mm) tainer Assembly cannot be engaged
SQUARE sufficiently to contact the ceiling, the
Sprinkler Fitting must be repositioned.
ALIGN
ARROWS WITH i \ \ � Care and
FRAME ARMS J
Maintenance
ACCEPTS \ . , �' The Series RFII must be maintained
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.
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I
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
j =�` BEVEL AS
the ceiling, as shown in Figure 2. This COVER / �, SHOWN
air gap is necessary for proper opera- PLATE A
Lion of the sprinkler. If the ceiling is to ` + I RETAINER -
be repainted after the installation of y If I ), ASSEMBLY the Sprinkler, cae must be exercised '� _ __ to ensure that the new paint does NOT i A =�
seal off any of the air gap. ` 4'
CLEAN
Facto painted Cover Plates MUST ,� ��/ ROOM
Factory p over , �- 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 Li THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS
obtained from the proper authorities MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL.
and all personnel who may be affected warrant 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 POSE -
Automatic sprinklers must never be original Buyer for ten (10) years
t against defects in material and work -
Automatic
, plated, coated s ne ee r otherwise
altered after leaving the factory. Modi manship when paid for and properly Ordering
fled sprinklers must be replaced. installed and maintained under normal
• Sprinklers that have been exposed to use and service. This warranty will ex- Procedure
corrosive products of combustion, but pire ten (10) years from date of ship -
c 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 product name. Contact your local dis-
if they cannot be
wiping the sprinkler e e completely ta cloth cleaned d components manufactured by compa- tributor for availability. .
Hies not affiliated by ownership with
by brushing it with a soft bristle brush. Tyco Fire Products or for products and Sprinkler Assembly:
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 -
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-
155F/68C 2090 - 1-2
cordance with applicable Standards of TY3ss1 51-790-1-155 51-790-1-200
placed. Also, replace any sprinkler that 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). 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 Brass 135F/57C(a) - 56 24
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 56- 792 --- protection system and de- incomplete information supplied by White 56- 792 -3-135 6-135 56 56 -792 7392 -3 -165 8-165
their fire
p y P PP Y White (RAL9010)' 56 -7392 -3-136 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 Ott while 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 (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,
• 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