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Series RFII — 5.6 K-factor

Royal Flush II Concealed Pendent Sprinklers
Quick Response, Extended Coverage
General • Provides for 1/2 in. (12,7 mm) of ver-
tical adjustment to allow a measure
Description of flexibility in determining the length
of fixed piping to cut for the sprin-
The TYCO Series RFII, 5.6 K-fac- kler drops.
tor, Royal Flush Concealed Pendent The Series RFII Sprinklers are shipped
Sprinklers, (TY3532), Quick Response, with a Disposable Protective Cap. The
Extended Coverage, Light Hazard Protective Cap is temporarily removed
(ECLH) are decorative, 3 mm bulb- during installation and replaced to help
type sprinklers featuring a flat cover protect the sprinkler during ceiling
plate designed to conceal the sprinkler. installation or finish. The tip of the Pro-
These sprinklers are optimal for archi- tective Cap can be used to mark the
tecturally sensitive areas such as hotel center of the ceiling hole into plaster
lobbies, office buildings, churches, and board or ceiling tiles by gently pushing
restaurants. the ceiling product against the Pro-
The Series RFII sprinklers are intended tective Cap. When ceiling installa-
for use in automatic sprinkler systems tion is complete, the Protective Cap is
designed in accordance with standard
installation rules (e.g., NFPA 13). The
removed and the Cover Plate/Retainer
Assembly is installed. Technical
fast-response thermal sensitivity rating
of the Series RFII (TY3532) provides for NOTICE
Data
a quick response, extended coverage The Series RFII Concealed Pendent Approvals
(QREC) rating up to a 20 ft x 20 ft cov- Sprinklers described herein must be UL and C-UL Listed
erage area. installed and maintained in compliance NYC Approved under MEA 177-03-E (The
Each sprinkler includes a Cover Plate/ with this document and with the appli- listings apply only to the service conditions
Retainer Assembly and a Sprinkler/ cable standards of the NATIONAL FIRE indicated in the Design Criteria section.)
Support Cup Assembly. The separa- PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA), Maximum Working Pressure
ble, two-piece assembly design pro- in addition to the standards of any 175 psi (12,1 bar)
vides the following benefits: authorities having jurisdiction. Failure
to do so may impair the performance Discharge Coefficient
• Allows installation of the sprinklers of these devices. K = 5.6 GPM/psi½ (80,6 LPM/bar½)
and pressure testing of the fire pro- Temperature Rating
tection system prior to installation of The owner is responsible for main-
155°F (68°C) Sprinkler – 139°F (59°C) Plate
a suspended ceiling or application of taining their fire protection system
the finish coating to a fixed ceiling. and devices in proper operating con- 200°F (93°C) Sprinkler – 165°F (74°C) Plate
dition. Contact the installing contrac- Adjustment
• Permits the removal of suspended tor or product manufacturer with any 1/2 in. (12,7 mm)
ceiling panels for access to building questions.
service equipment without having Finishes
to first shut down the fire protection
system and remove sprinklers. Sprinkler See the Ordering Procedure section
Physical Characteristics
IMPORTANT Identification Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze
Support Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plated Steel

Number (SIN)
Refer to Technical Data Sheet Guide Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
Deflector ���������������������������������������������������Bronze
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to Compression Screw �����������������������������������Brass
regulatory and health information. TY3532 Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glass
Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze or Copper
Always refer to Technical Data Sealing Assembly . . Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER Cover Plate �������������������������������������������������Brass
WARNING” that provides cautions Retainer �������������������������������������������������������Brass
with respect to handling and instal- Ejection Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stainless Steel
lation of sprinkler systems and com-
ponents. Improper handling and
installation can permanently damage
a sprinkler system or its compo-
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail
to operate in a fire situation or cause
it to operate prematurely.

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Design 1/2" NPT SEALING

ASSEMBLY
Criteria
The TYCO Series RFII, 5.6 K-factor, FRAME
Royal Flush Concealed Pendent Sprin- CAP
klers (TY3532) are UL and C-UL Listed
for use in light hazard occupancies,
using the design criteria in Table A, in SUPPORT
addition to the requirements specified CUP WITH BULB
in the current NFPA 13 for extended ROLL FORMED
coverage pendent sprinklers. THREADS
The Series RFII Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers are only listed and approved COMPRESSION
with the Series RFII Concealed Cover SCREW
Plates with a factory-applied finish. GUIDE
PINS (2)
NOTICE
DEFLECTOR
Do not use the Series RFII in (DROPPED
applications where the air pressure DEFLECTOR POSITION)
above the ceiling is greater than
that below. Down drafts through the
Sprinkler/Support Cup Assembly SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP
can delay sprinkler operation in a fire ASSEMBLY
situation.
THREAD INTO RETAINER
Operation SUPPORT
CUP UNTIL
WITH THREAD
DIMPLES
When exposed to heat from a fire, the MOUNTING
Cover Plate, normally soldered to the SURFACE IS EJECTION
Retainer at three points, falls away to FLUSH WITH SPRING
expose the Sprinkler/Support Cup CEILING
Assembly.
The Deflector - supported by the
Guide Pins - then drops down to its
operational position.
SOLDER COVER
The glass bulb contains a fluid that TABS (3) COVER PLATE/RETAINER PLATE
expands when exposed to heat. When ASSEMBLY
the rated temperature is reached, the
fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the FIGURE 1
glass bulb, activating the sprinkler and SERIES RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER
allowing water to flow.
RESPONSE MINIMUM
Installation
SPACING
RATING FLOW/PRESSURE
16 ft x 16 ft 26.0 GPM / 21.6 PSI
The TYCO Series RFII, 5.6 K-factor, QUICK (4,9 m x 4,9 m) (98,4 LPM / 1,49 BAR)
Royal Flush Concealed Pendent Sprin-
klers, (TY3532) must be installed in 18 ft x 18 ft 33.0 GPM / 34.7 PSI
QUICK (5,5 m x 5,5 m) (124,9 LPM / 2,39 BAR)
accordance with this section.
General Instructions 20 ft x 20 ft 40.0 GPM / 51 PSI
QUICK
Do not install any bulb-type sprinkler (6,1 m x 6,1 m) (151,4 LPM / 3,52 BAR)
if the bulb is cracked or there is a loss TABLE A
of liquid from the bulb. With the sprin- SERIES RFII (TY3532)
kler held horizontally, a small air bubble 155°F (68°C) AND 200°F (93°C) CONCEALED SPRINKLER
should be present. The diameter of the HYDRAULIC DESIGN CRITERIA
air bubble is approximately 1/16 in. (1,6
mm) for the 155°F (68°C) and 3/32 in.
Do not attempt to compensate for Step 2. Remove the Protective Cap.
(2,4 mm) for the 200°F (93°C) tempera-
insufficient adjustment in the Sprinkler Step 3. With pipe thread sealant
ture ratings.
by under- or over-tightening the Sprin- applied to the pipe threads, hand-
Obtain a 1/2 in. NPT sprinkler joint kler/Support Cup Assembly. Re-adjust tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler
by applying a minimum to maximum the position of the sprinkler fitting to fitting.
torque of 7 to 14 lb-ft (9,5 to 19,0 N·m). suit.
Higher levels of torque can distort the Step 4. Wrench-tighten the sprinkler
Step 1. Install the sprinkler only in the using only the RFII Sprinkler Wrench
sprinkler Inlet with consequent leakage
pendent position with the centerline shown in Figure 3. Apply the RFII Sprin-
or impairment of the sprinkler.
of the sprinkler perpendicular to the kler Wrench to the Sprinkler as shown
mounting surface. in the figure.
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FACE OF CLEARANCE HOLE CLEARANCE

SPRINKLER DIAMETER HOLE
FITTING DIMENSION C

SPRINKLER
SUPPORT CUP
ASSEMBLY

1/2" (12,7 mm)

THREADED
ADJUSTMENT
D

FACE
OF CEILING,
RETAINING RING
MOUNTING
SURFACE FIGURE 4
DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE CAP

Step 5. Replace the Protective Cap by

pushing it upwards until it bottoms out
against the Support Cup. (Ref. Figure
4.)
3/16" to 11/16" MANUFACTURER DEFLECTOR COVER PLATE
(4,8 to 17,5 mm) PRESET GAP IN DROPPED RETAINER The Protective Cap helps prevent
REFERENCE 3/32" (2,4 mm) POSITION ASSEMBLY damage to the Deflector and Frame
Arms when installing or finishing the
ceiling. You can also use it to locate the
COVER PLATE COVER PLATE
PROFILE DEPTH DIAMETER
center of the clearance hole by gently
DIMENSION B DIMENSION A pushing the ceiling material up against
the center point of the Protective Cap.
A: 3-1/4 inches (82,6 mm) C: 2-3/8 to 2-5/8 inches (60,3 to 66,7 mm)
B: 3/16 inches (4,8 mm) D: 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches (44,5 to 57,2 mm) NOTICE
FIGURE 2 As long as the Protective Cap remains
SERIES RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS in place, the system is considered “Out
of Service”.
Step 6. After the ceiling has been
completed with the 2-1/2 in. (63,5 mm)
diameter clearance hole and in prep-
FRAME
aration for installing the Cover Plate/
ARM
Retainer Assembly, remove and discard
the Protective Cap.
SUPPORT Verify that the Deflector moves up and
CUP down freely. If the Sprinkler is damaged
and the Deflector does not move up
and down freely, replace the entire
Sprinkler. Do not attempt to modify or
repair a damaged sprinkler.
Step 7. Screw on the Cover Plate/
7/8" (23 mm)
Retainer Assembly until its flange
SQUARE
makes contact with the ceiling. Do not
continue to screw on the Cover Plate/
Retainer Assembly so that it lifts a
ALIGN
ceiling panel out of its normal position.
ARROWS WITH
FRAME ARMS
If you cannot engage the Cover Plate/
Retainer Assembly with the Support
Cup or you cannot engage the Cover
ACCEPTS
Plate/Retainer Assembly sufficiently to
1/2" SOCKET contact the ceiling, you must reposition
DRIVE the Sprinkler Fitting.
FIGURE 3
RFII SPRINKLER WRENCH
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Care and sary, replace them with factory-painted

units. Non-factory applied paint can Limited
Maintenance adversely delay or prevent sprinkler
operation in the event of a fire. Warranty
The TYCO Series RFII, 5.6 K-factor, Replace modified or over-heated For warranty terms and conditions, visit
Royal Flush Concealed Pendent Sprin- sprinklers. www.tyco-fire.com.
klers, (TY3532) must be maintained Exercise care to avoid damage to
and serviced in accordance with this
section.
the sprinklers before, during, and
after installation. Replace sprinklers
Ordering
Before closing a fire protection system
main control valve for maintenance
damaged by dropping, striking, wrench
twisting, wrench slipping, or the like.
Procedure
work on the fire protection system Also, replace any sprinkler that has Contact your local distributor for
that it controls, obtain permission to a cracked bulb or that has lost liquid availability. When placing an order,
shut down the affected fire protec- from its bulb. Refer to the Installation indicate the full product name and Part
tion system from the proper authorities Section. Number (P/N).
and notify all personnel who may be If you must remove a sprinkler, do not Sprinkler/Support Cup Assembly
affected by this action. reinstall it or a replacement without Specify: Series RFII Royal Flush Con-
Absence of the Cover Plate/Retainer reinstalling the Cover Plate/Retainer cealed Pendent Sprinkler, TY3532,
Assembly can delay sprinkler opera- Assembly. If a Cover Plate/Retainer (specify) temperature rating, P/N
tion in a fire situation. Assembly becomes dislodged during (specify):
service, replace it immediately.
When properly installed, there is a 155°F (68°C)
nominal 3/32 in. (2,4 mm) air gap The owner is responsible for the TY3532 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-794-1-155
between the lip of the Cover Plate and inspection, testing, and maintenance of 200°F (93°C)
the ceiling, as shown in Figure 2. This their fire protection system and devices TY3532 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51-794-1-200
air gap is necessary for proper oper- in compliance with this document, as
well as with the applicable standards Separately Ordered Cover Plate/
ation of the sprinkler. If the ceiling
of the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION Retainer Assembly
requires repainting after sprinkler instal-
lation, ensure that the new paint does ASSOCIATION - for example, NFPA 25 - Specify: (temperature rating, listed
not seal off any of the air gap. in addition to the standards of any other below) Series RFII Concealed Cover
authorities having jurisdiction. Contact Plate with (finish), P/N (specify):
Do not pull the Cover Plate relative to the installing contractor or product 139°F (59°C) (a)
the Enclosure. Separation may result. manufacturer with any questions. Grey White (RAL9002) ������������������ 56-792-0-135
Replace sprinklers that are leaking or Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-792-1-135
Automatic sprinkler systems should Pure White (c) (RAL9010) ���������������� 56-792-3-135
exhibiting visible signs of corrosion. be inspected, tested, and maintained Signal White (RAL9003) ���������� 56-792-4-135
Never repaint, plate, coat, or otherwise by a qualified Inspection Service in Jet Black (RAL9005) ���������������������� 56-792-6-135
alter automatic sprinklers after they accordance with local requirements Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-792-9-135
Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-792-X-135
leave the factory. Never repaint fac- and/or national code.
tory-painted Cover Plates. If neces- 165°F (74°C) (b)
Grey White (RAL9002) ������������������ 56-792-0-165
Brass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-792-1-165
Pure White (c) (RAL9010) ���������������� 56-792-3-165
Signal White (RAL9003) ���������������� 56-792-4-165
Jet Black (RAL9005) ���������������������� 56-792-6-165
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-792-9-165
Custom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-792-X-165
a. For use with 155°F (68°C) sprinklers
b. For use with 200°F (93°C) sprinklers
c. Eastern Hemisphere sales only

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