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Series RFII — 5.6 K-factor

Royal Flush II Concealed Pendent Sprinklers
Quick Response, Extended Coverage
IMPORTANT General
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to Description
regulatory and health information.
The TYCO Series RFII, 5.6 K-fac-
Always refer to Technical Data tor, Royal Flush Concealed Pendent
Sheet TFP700 for the “INSTALLER Sprinklers, (TY3532), Quick Response,
WARNING” that provides cautions Extended Coverage, Light Hazard
with respect to handling and instal- (ECLH) are decorative, 3 mm bulb-
lation of sprinkler systems and com- type sprinklers featuring a flat cover
ponents. Improper handling and plate designed to conceal the sprinkler.
installation can permanently damage These sprinklers are optimal for archi-
a sprinkler system or its compo- tecturally sensitive areas such as hotel board or ceiling tiles by gently pushing
nents and cause the sprinkler to fail lobbies, office buildings, churches, and the ceiling product against the pro-
to operate in a fire situation or cause restaurants. tective cap. When ceiling installa-
it to operate prematurely. tion is complete, the protective cap is
The Series RFII sprinklers are intended removed and the cover plate/retainer
for use in automatic sprinkler systems assembly is installed.
Scan the QR code or enter the URL designed in accordance with standard
in a web browser to access the most installation rules such as NFPA 13.
The fast-response thermal sensitiv- NOTICE
up-to-date electronic version of this
document. Data rates may apply. ity rating of the Series RFII (TY3532) The Series RFII Concealed Pendent
sprinkler provides for a quick response, Sprinklers described herein must be
extended coverage (QREC) rating up to installed and maintained in compliance
a 20 ft x 20 ft (6,1 m x 6,1 m) coverage with this document and with the appli-
area. cable standards of the NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA),
Each sprinkler includes a cover plate/ in addition to the standards of any
retainer assembly and a sprinkler/ authorities having jurisdiction. Failure
support cup assembly. The separable, to do so may impair the performance
two-piece assembly design provides of these devices.
the following benefits:
The owner is responsible for main-
• Allows installation of the sprinklers taining their fire protection system
and pressure testing of the fire pro- and devices in proper operating con-
tection system prior to installation of dition. Contact the installing contrac-
a suspended ceiling or application of tor or product manufacturer with any
docs.jci.com/tycofire/tfp260 the finish coating to a fixed ceiling. questions.

Sprinkler
• Permits the removal of suspended
ceiling panels for access to building
service equipment without having
to first shut down the fire protection Identification
system and remove sprinklers.
• Provides for 1/2 in. (12,7 mm) of ver- Number (SIN)
tical adjustment to allow a measure TY3532
of flexibility in determining the length
of fixed piping to cut for the sprin-
kler 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
installation or finish. The tip of the pro-
tective cap can be used to mark the
center of the ceiling hole into plaster

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Technical 1/2" NPT SEALING

ASSEMBLY
Data
Approvals FRAME
UL and C-UL Listed CAP
EAC Approved
NYC Approved under MEA 177-03-E
Note: The listings apply only to the service SUPPORT
conditions indicated in the Design Criteria CUP WITH BULB
section.
ROLL FORMED
Maximum Working Pressure THREADS
175 psi (12,1 bar)
Discharge Coefficient COMPRESSION
K = 5.6 gpm/psi½ (80,6 Lpm/bar½) SCREW
GUIDE
Temperature Rating PINS (2)
155°F (68°C) Sprinkler – 139°F (59°C) Plate
200°F (93°C) Sprinkler – 165°F (74°C) Plate DEFLECTOR
Adjustment (DROPPED
1/2 in. (12,7 mm) DEFLECTOR POSITION)
Finishes
See the Ordering Procedure section SPRINKLER/SUPPORT CUP
Physical Characteristics ASSEMBLY
Frame �������������������������������������������������������Bronze
Support Cup �������������������������������������Plated Steel THREAD INTO RETAINER
Guide Pins ������������������������������������ Stainless Steel
Deflector ���������������������������������������������������Bronze
SUPPORT WITH THREAD
Compression Screw �����������������������������������Brass CUP UNTIL DIMPLES
Bulb ������������������������������������������������������������� Glass MOUNTING
Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bronze or Copper SURFACE IS EJECTION
Sealing Assembly. . Beryllium Nickel w/TEFLON FLUSH WITH SPRING
Cover Plate �������������������������������������������������Brass CEILING
Retainer �������������������������������������������������������Brass
Ejection Spring ���������������������������� Stainless Steel

Design
Criteria SOLDER
TABS (3) COVER PLATE/RETAINER
COVER
PLATE
The TYCO Series RFII, 5.6 K-factor, ASSEMBLY
Royal Flush Concealed Pendent Sprin- FIGURE 1
klers (TY3532) are UL and C-UL Listed SERIES RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER
for use in light hazard occupancies,
using the design criteria in Table A, in
addition to the requirements specified RESPONSE MINIMUM
SPACING
RATING FLOW/PRESSURE
in the current NFPA 13 for extended
coverage pendent sprinklers. QUICK 16 ft x 16 ft 26.0 gpm / 21.6 psi
(4,9 m x 4,9 m) (98,4 Lpm / 1,49 bar)
The Series RFII Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers are only listed and approved 18 ft x 18 ft 33.0 gpm / 34.7 psi
QUICK
with the Series RFII Concealed Cover (5,5 m x 5,5 m) (124,9 Lpm / 2,39 bar)
Plates with a factory-applied finish. 20 ft x 20 ft 40.0 gpm / 51 psi
QUICK (6,1 m x 6,1 m) (151,4 Lpm / 3,52 bar)
NOTICE TABLE A
Do not use the Series RFII in SERIES RFII (TY3532)
applications where the air pressure 155°F (68°C) AND 200°F (93°C) CONCEALED SPRINKLER
above the ceiling is greater than HYDRAULIC DESIGN CRITERIA
that below. Down drafts through the
sprinkler/support cup assembly can
delay sprinkler operation in a fire Operation The deflector - supported by the
guide pins - then drops down to its
situation. operational position.
When exposed to heat from a fire,
the cover plate, normally soldered to The glass bulb contains a fluid that
the retainer at three points, falls away expands when exposed to heat. When
to expose the sprinkler/support cup the rated temperature is reached, the
assembly. fluid expands sufficiently to shatter the
glass bulb, activating the sprinkler and
allowing water to flow.
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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

Installation
The TYCO Series RFII, 5.6 K-factor,
Royal Flush Concealed Pendent Sprin-
3/16" to 11/16" MANUFACTURER DEFLECTOR COVER PLATE klers, (TY3532) must be installed in
(4,8 to 17,5 mm) PRESET GAP IN DROPPED RETAINER accordance with this section.
REFERENCE 3/32" (2,4 mm) POSITION ASSEMBLY
General Instructions
COVER PLATE COVER PLATE
Do not install any bulb-type sprinkler
PROFILE DEPTH DIAMETER if the bulb is cracked or there is a loss
DIMENSION B DIMENSION A of liquid from the bulb. With the sprin-
kler held horizontally, a small air bubble
A: 3-1/4 inches (82,6 mm) C: 2-3/8 to 2-5/8 inches (60,3 to 66,7 mm)
should be present. The diameter of the
B: 3/16 inches (4,8 mm) D: 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 inches (44,5 to 57,2 mm) air bubble is approximately 1/16 in. (1,6
mm) for the 155°F (68°C) and 3/32 in.
FIGURE 2 (2,4 mm) for the 200°F (93°C) tempera-
SERIES RFII CONCEALED SPRINKLER INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS ture ratings.
Obtain a 1/2 in. NPT sprinkler joint
by applying a minimum to maximum
torque of 7 ft-lb to 14 ft-lb (9,5 N·m to
FRAME 19,0 N·m). Higher levels of torque can
ARM distort the sprinkler Inlet with conse-
quent leakage or impairment of the
sprinkler.
SUPPORT
CUP Do not attempt to compensate for
insufficient adjustment in the sprinkler
by under- or over-tightening the sprin-
kler/support cup assembly. Re-adjust
the position of the sprinkler fitting to
suit.
7/8" (23 mm) Step 1. Install the sprinkler only in the
SQUARE pendent position with the centerline
of the sprinkler perpendicular to the
mounting surface.
ALIGN
ARROWS WITH Step 2. Remove the protective cap.
FRAME ARMS Step 3. With pipe thread sealant
applied to the pipe threads, hand-
tighten the sprinkler into the sprinkler
ACCEPTS fitting.
1/2" SOCKET
DRIVE Step 4. Wrench-tighten the sprinkler
using only the RFII Sprinkler Wrench
FIGURE 3 shown in Figure 3. Apply the wrench
RFII SPRINKLER WRENCH to the sprinkler as shown in Figure 3.
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Step 5. Replace the protective cap by

pushing it upwards until it bottoms out
Absence of the cover plate/retainer
assembly can delay sprinkler operation Limited
against the support cup as shown in.
Figure 4.
in a fire situation.
When properly installed, there is a
Warranty
The protective cap helps prevent nominal 3/32 in. (2,4 mm) air gap For warranty terms and conditions, visit
damage to the deflector and frame between the lip of the cover plate and www.tyco-fire.com.
arms when installing or finishing the the ceiling, as shown in Figure 2. This
ceiling. You can also use it to locate the
center of the clearance hole by gently
air gap is necessary for proper oper-
ation of the sprinkler. If the ceiling
Ordering
pushing the ceiling material up against
the center point of the protective cap.
requires repainting after sprinkler instal-
lation, ensure that the new paint does Procedure
not seal off any of the air gap. Contact your local distributor for
NOTICE Do not pull the cover plate relative to availability. When placing an order,
the enclosure. Separation may result. indicate the full product name and Part
As long as the protective cap remains
Number (P/N).
in place, the system is considered “Out Replace sprinklers that are leaking or
of Service”. exhibiting visible signs of corrosion. Sprinkler/Support Cup Assembly
Step 6. After the ceiling has been Never repaint, plate, coat, or otherwise Specify: Series RFII Royal Flush Con-
completed with the 2-1/2 in. (63,5 mm) alter automatic sprinklers after they cealed Pendent Sprinkler, TY3532,
diameter clearance hole and in prep- leave the factory. Never repaint fac- (specify) temperature rating, P/N
aration for installing the cover plate/ tory-painted cover plates. If neces- (specify):
retainer assembly, remove and discard sary, replace them with factory-painted 155°F (68°C)
the protective cap. units. Non-factory applied paint can TY3532 ������������������������������������������� 51-794-1-155

Verify that the deflector moves up and adversely delay or prevent sprinkler 200°F (93°C)
down freely. If the sprinkler is damaged operation in the event of a fire. TY3532 �������������������������������������������51-794-1-200
and the deflector does not move up Replace modified or over-heated Separately Ordered Cover Plate/
and down freely, replace the entire sprinklers. Retainer Assembly
sprinkler. Do not attempt to modify or Specify: (temperature rating, listed
Exercise care to avoid damage to
repair a damaged sprinkler. below) Series RFII Concealed Cover
the sprinklers before, during, and
Step 7. Screw on the cover plate/ after installation. Replace sprinklers Plate with (finish), P/N (specify):
retainer assembly until its flange makes damaged by dropping, striking, wrench 139°F (59°C)(a)
contact with the ceiling. Do not con- twisting, wrench slipping, or the like. Grey White (RAL9002) ������������������ 56-792-0-135
tinue to screw on the cover plate/ Also, replace any sprinkler that has a Brass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-792-1-135
retainer assembly so that it lifts a cracked bulb or that has lost liquid from Pure White (c) (RAL9010) ���������������� 56-792-3-135
its bulb. For information about replacing Signal White (RAL9003) ����������� 56-792-4-135
ceiling panel out of its normal position. Jet Black (RAL9005) ���������������������� 56-792-6-135
If you cannot engage the cover plate/ a sprinkler, see the Installation Section. Terra Brown (RAL8028) �������������������56-792-7-135
retainer assembly with the support If you must remove a sprinkler, do not Chrome ������������������������������������������ 56-792-9-135
cup or you cannot engage the cover reinstall it or a replacement without Custom ������������������������������������������ 56-792-X-135
plate/retainer assembly sufficiently to reinstalling the cover plate/retainer 165°F (74°C)(b)
contact the ceiling, you must reposition assembly. If a cover plate/retainer Grey White (RAL9002) ������������������ 56-792-0-165
the sprinkler fitting. assembly becomes dislodged during Brass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-792-1-165
Pure White (c) (RAL9010) ���������������� 56-792-3-165
service, replace it immediately.
Care and The owner is responsible for the
Signal White (RAL9003) ���������������� 56-792-4-165
Jet Black (RAL9005) ���������������������� 56-792-6-165

Maintenance inspection, testing, and maintenance of Terra Brown (RAL8028) �������������������56-792-7-165

Chrome ������������������������������������������ 56-792-9-165
their fire protection system and devices Custom ������������������������������������������ 58-792-X-165
in compliance with this document, as
The TYCO Series RFII, 5.6 K-factor, a. For use with 155°F (68°C) sprinklers
well as with the applicable standards
Royal Flush Concealed Pendent Sprin- b. For use with 200°F (93°C) sprinklers
of the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION c. Eastern Hemisphere sales only
klers, (TY3532) must be maintained
and serviced in accordance with this ASSOCIATION such as NFPA 25, in
addition to the standards of any other Sprinkler Wrench
section. Specify: RFII Sprinkler Wrench,
authorities having jurisdiction. Contact
Before closing a fire protection system the installing contractor or product P/N 56-000-1-075
main control valve for maintenance manufacturer with any questions.
work on the fire protection system
that it controls, obtain permission to Automatic sprinkler systems should
shut down the affected fire protec- be inspected, tested, and maintained
tion system from the proper authorities by a qualified Inspection Service in
and notify all personnel who may be accordance with local requirements
affected by this action. and/or national code.

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