Tyco RAPID RESPONSE RCP-1 Manual

RAPID RESPONSE
Model RCP-1 Residential Control Panel
1 or 1-1/2 Inch (DN25 or DN40), 175 psi (12,1 bar)
General
Description
The TYCO RAPID RESPONSE Model
RCP-1 Residential Control Panel is an
integrated valve manifold, air pressure,
and electronic control package for con-
trolling the release of water into resi-
dential dry pipe sprinkler systems.
The Model RCP-1 Panel is intended
for use in one- and two- family dwell-
ings and mobile homes per NFPA 13D
when used with residential sprinklers
that have been listed for use in residen-
tial dry pipe sprinkler systems.
The Model RCP-1 Panel incorporates
the Listed Model 4004R Household Fire
Warning Unit Subassembly installed
within the Model RCP-1 cabinet.
The Model RCP-1 Panel includes the
following features:
• Pre-wired assembly containing pre-
programmed control panel, sys-
tem performance gauges, and an
enclosed compressor
• Pre-engineered riser design
• Supervised system valve system
• Provision to trip test system without
having water flow into the system.
• High pressure supervision for indi-
cation of a false trip or failure of the
automatic air supply cut-out switch
• Dry contacts for remote connection
(dial-up systems or additional moni-
toring, for example)
• 48-hour battery backup
IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to
regulatory and health information.
Page 1 of 10
Warnings
General
The RAPID RESPONSE Residential
Dry Pipe System described herein
must be installed and maintained by
qualified personnel in compliance with
this document, and with the applica-
ble standards of the NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, in addi-
tion to the requirements of any other
authorities having jurisdiction. Failure
to do so may impair the performance
of this device.
Owner Responsibility
Owners are responsible for maintaining
their fire protection system and devices
in proper operating condition and in
compliance with all applicable stan-
dards and requirements. Contact the
installing contractor or product manu-
facturer with any questions.
Do NOT Disconnect Batteries or Turn
Off AC Power to Quiet Unwanted
Alarms.
The Model RCP-1 Panel will not operate
(that is, release water or energize
alarms) if AC power is not connected,
has failed, or has been interrupted for
any reason AND the battery is dis-
connected, drained, or improperly
connected.
Household Fire Alarm System
The use of an automatic sprinkler
system does not allow for omission
of a "Household Fire Alarm System"
installed per NFPA 72. The Model
RCP-1 Panel is not intended to be used
as part of a "Household Fire Alarm
System".
Electrical Hazard
Disconnect electrical field power when
making any internal adjustments or
repairs. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury. Servicing should be
performed by qualified personnel.
Static Hazard
Static electricity can damage com-
ponents. Therefore, qualified person-
nel must be grounded before opening
AUGUST 2018
Worldwide
www.tyco-fire.com
Contacts
components, installing components,
and prior to installation. Keep compo-
nents wrapped in anti-static material at
all times.
Radio Frequency Energy
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy,
and if not installed and used in accor-
dance with this technical data sheet,
may cause interference to radio com-
munications. This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, that are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against such inter-
ference when operated in a commercial
environment. However, operation of
this equipment in a residential area
may cause interference, in which case
the user, at their own expense, will be
required to take whatever measure may
be required to correct the interference.
System Re-Acceptance Test
To ensure proper operation, this
product must be retested by qualified
personnel in accordance with the Care
and Maintenance section after any
modification, repair, or adjustment.
Retesting is required to assure that the
system is operating as intended.
TFP480