Tyco RFII Series Quick Start Manual

Series RFII — 5.6 K-factor
"Royal Flush II" Concealed Pendent Sprinklers
Quick & Standard Response, Standard Coverage
General
Description
The TYCO Series RFII Quick Response
(3-mm bulb) and Standard Response
(5-mm bulb), 5.6 K-Factor, "Royal
Flush II" Concealed Pendent Sprin-
klers are decorative sprinklers featur-
ing a at cover plate designed to con-
ceal the sprinkler. These sprinklers are
optimal for architecturally sensitive ar-
eas such as hotel lobbies, of ce build-
ings, churches, and restaurants.
Each sprinkler includes a Cover Plate/
Retainer Assembly and a Sprinkler/
Support Cup Assembly. The separa-
ble, two-piece assembly design pro-
vides the following bene ts:
Allows installation of the sprinklers
and pressure testing of the re pro-
tection system prior to installation of
a suspended ceiling or application of
the nish coating to a xed ceiling.
Permits the removal of suspended
ceiling panels for access to building
service equipment without having
to rst shut down the re protection
system and remove sprinklers.
Provides for 1/2 inch (12,7 mm) of
vertical adjustment to allow a mea-
sure of exibility in determining the
length of xed piping to cut for the
sprinkler drops.
The Series RFII Sprinklers are shipped
with a Disposable Protective Cap. The
Protective Cap is temporarily removed
during installation and replaced to help
protect the sprinkler during ceiling in-
stallation or nish. The tip of the Pro-
IMPORTANT
Always refer to Technical Data
Sheet TFP700 for the "INSTALLER
WARNING" that provides cautions
with respect to handling and instal-
lation of sprinkler systems and com-
ponents. Improper handling and in-
stallation can permanently damage
a sprinkler system or its components
and cause the sprinkler to fail to
operate in a fire situation or cause it
to operate prematurely.
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tective Cap can be used to mark the
center of the ceiling hole into plaster
board or ceiling tiles by gently push-
ing the ceiling product against the Pro-
tective Cap. When ceiling installation
is complete, the Protective Cap is re-
moved and the Cover Plate/Retainer
Assembly is installed.
As an option, the Series RFII Standard
Response (5-mm bulb) "Royal Flush II"
Concealed Pendent Sprinklers can be
tted with a silicone Air and Dust Seal.
(Refer to Figure 5.) The Air and Dust
Seal is intended for sensitive areas
where it is desirable to prevent air and
dust from the area above the ceiling to
pass through the cover plate.
NOTICE
The Series RFII Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers described herein must be
installed and maintained in compli-
ance with this document and with the
applicable standards of the National
Fire Protection Association, in addi-
tion to the standards of any authori-
ties having jurisdiction. Failure to do so
may impair the performance of these
devices.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and de-
vices in proper operating condition.
The installing contractor or sprinkler
manufacturer should be contacted
with any questions.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Technical Services
Sprinkler
Identification
Number (SIN)
TY3531 — 3 mm bulb
TY3551 — 5 mm bulb
800-381-9312
+1-401-781-8220
www.tyco-fire.com
TFP181