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Home My WebLink AboutF16-0035 RFC43 Flat Concealed .pdf Bulletin 006 Rev. I Model RFC30 (SIN RA0611) °J R eia ® M (S Modelodel RFC49RFC43 (SININ RA0616)RA0612) . Residential Flat Concealed a Sprinklers A Residential Flat Concealed Sprinkler engineered for a minimum design density of 0.05 gpm/ft2 with low GPM requirements. Features 1 . Very low water flow requirements. 2. Cover plate attachment (Plain or Perforated) with 1/2" (13mm)Total adjustment. 3. Thread-On/Thread-Off or Push-On/Thread Off cover attachment option. 4. Smooth aesthetic ceiling profile. 5. Available in brass, chrome and black plated or painted finishes. Plain Cover Plate Listings & Approval 1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, and �. -' . • certified by UL for Canada (cULus) _ --.2-7-...„ . • UL Listing Categories Residential Automatic Sprinklers UL Guide Number - - - " VKKW =__- -_ '- -- -__- --_ -_ - Product Description -- - --- -- ------ Model RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 Concealed Residen- - --- -- _-_ _ - tial Sprinklers are fast response residential fusible solder link automatic sprinklers. Residential sprinklers differ from standard sprinklers primarily in their response time and water distribution patterns. Perforated Cover Plate Model RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 sprinklers discharge water in a hemispherical pattern below the sprinkler de- and positively attached and blends into the ceiling, con- flector. Residential distribution patterns are higher and cealing the most dependable fire protection available, an generally contain a finer droplet size than standard sprin- automatic sprinkler system. kler patterns. The RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 are UL Listed Residen- The combination of speed of operation and high dis- tial Sprinklers to be installed in the residential portions charge pattern required for residential sprinklers has of any occupancy in accordance with NFPA 13, 13R, & demonstrated, in fire testing, an ability for controlling 13D. residential fires, and thereby providing significant evacu- The RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 can reduce the need ation time for occupants. for precise cutting of drop nipples. The threaded cover The RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 Sprinklers provide the plate assembly can be adjusted without tools to fit ac- best form of fire protection by combining an attractive ap- curately against the ceiling. The fire protection system pearance and 1/2" (13mm) of cover adjustment for ease need not be shut down to adjust or remove the cover of installation. The small diameter cover plate is easily plate assembly. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523 Application and Installation The RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49, for residential instal- When inserting or removing the wrench from the sprin- lations, use a 165°F (74°C) fusible solder link in a tun- kler/cup assembly, care should be taken to prevent darn- ing fork style sprinkler frame with a drop-down deflector. age to the sprinkler. DO NOT WRENCH ON ANY OTHER This assembly is recessed into the ceiling and concealed PART OF THE SPRINKLER/CUP ASSEMBLY. MODEL by a flat cover plate. The cover plate is attached to the RFC30, RFC43 AND RFC49 CONCEALED SPRINKLERS skirt, using 135°F(57°C)ordinary temperature classifica- MUST BE INSTALLED ONLY WITH 135°F RATED COV- tion solder.When the ceiling temperature rises,the solder ERS. holding the cover plate releases the cover allowing the Note:A leak tight 1/2" NPT(R1/2)sprinkler joint can be ob- deflector to drop into position and exposing the sprinkler tained with a torque of 8-18 ft-lbs (10,8- 24,4 N-m). Do not inside to ceiling temperature. The subsequent operation tighten sprinklers over maximum recommended torque. It of the solder link opens the waterway and causes the de- may cause leakage or impairment of the sprinklers. flector to drop into position to distribute the discharging Cover assemblies provide up to 1/2" (13mm) of adjust- water in a hemispherical pattern below the sprinkler de- ment. Turn the cover clockwise until the flange is in con- flector. Any adjustment of thread engagement between tact with the ceiling. For the push-on/thread-off option, the cover plate and cup will assure that the drop-down the cover assembly is pushed onto the cup and final ad- deflector is properly located below the ceiling. The resi- justment is made by turning the cover clockwise until the dential distribution pattern contains a finer droplet size skirt flange makes full contact with the ceiling. Cover re- than a standard sprinkler, and the pattern produces sig- moval requires turning in the counter-clockwise direction. nificantly higher wall wetting. In ceilings that have a plenum space above the After a 25/s inch diameter hole is cut in the ceiling, the sprinkler,the plenum space may have neutral or neg- sprinkler is to be installed with the Model FC Wrench. ative pressurization but must not be positively pres- When installing a sprinkler, the wrench is first positioned surized. Inspect all sprinklers after installation to en- into the sprinkler/cup assembly and around the hexago- sure that the gap between the cover plate and ceiling nal body of the sprinkler frame. The Wrench must bottom and the 4 slots in the cup are all open and free from out against the cup in order to ensure proper, safe instal- any air flow impediment. lation. The sprinkler is then tightened into the pipe fitting. Sprinkler CCP AssemblyMax. Thread Nominal p Ambientient K Max.MModel Temp Rating Temp. Pressure reSize Orifice Temp. Factor(SIN) Inch(mm) Inch (mm) PF /C rF rC /F pC psi (bar) RFC 30 1/2„(15) 21/64(8,2) 165 74 135 57 100 38 3.0(43.2) 175(12) (RA0611) RFC 43 1/2"(15) 3/8(10) 165 74 135 57 100 38 4.3(62) 175(12) (RA0612) RFC 49 1/"(15) 7/6(11) 165 74 135 57 100 38 4.9(70.6) 175(12) (RA0616) Note: 1 bar= 100 Kpa RFC 30 Ordinary Temp. Rating Max. Coverage ?F/74r'C) Top of Deflector Minimum area Max. Spacing (165to Ceiling Installation Spacing Ft x Ft(m x m) Ft(m) Flow Pressure Inch (mm) Type Ft(m) GPM (Umin) PSI(bar) 12 x 12(3,6 x 3,6) 12(3,6) 9(34,1) 9.0(0,62) Smooth Ceilings 1/2 to 1(13 to 25.4) Beamed Ceilings per NFPA 13D, 13R or Concealed 8(2,4) 14 x 14(4,3 x 4,3) 14(4,3) 10(37,8) 11.0(0,76) 13 installed in beams 1/2 to 1(13 to 25.4) For Ceiling types refer to NFPA 13, 13R or 13D 2. RFC 43 Ordinary Temp. Rating Max. Coverage Max. Spacing (165PF/74PC) Top of Deflector Installation Minimum area to Ceiling Spacing Ft x Ft(m x m) Ft(m) Flow Pressure Inch (mm) Type Ft(m) GPM (Vmin) PSI(bar) 12 x 12(3,6 x 3,6) 12(3,6) 12(4,5) 7.8(0,54) 14 x 14(4,3 x 4,3) 14(4,3) 13(49) 9.1 (0,63) — Smooth Ceilings 1/2 to 1(13 to 25.4) 16 x 16(4,9 x 4,9) 16(4,9) 13(49) 9.1 (0,63) Beamed Ceilings per NFPA 13D, 13R or Concealed 8(2,4) 13 installed in beams'to 1(13 to 25.4) 18 x 18(5,5 x 5,5) 18(5,5) 18(68) 17.5(1,21) 20x20(6,1 x6,1) 20(6,1) 21 (79) 23.8(1,64) For Ceiling types refer to NFPA 13, 13R or 13D RFC 49 Ordinary Temp. Rating Max.Coverage Max. Spacing (165WF/74/C) Top of Deflector Installation Minimum area Ft(m) Flow Pressure to Ceiling Type Spacing Ft x Ft(m x m) GPM(1../min) PSI(bar) Inch (mm) Ft(m) 12 x 12(3,6 x 3,6) 12(3,6) 13(49) 7.0(0,48) 14 x 14(4,3 x 4,3) 14(4,3) 13(49) 7.0(0,48) Smooth Ceilings 1 to 1(13 to 25.4) 16 x 16(4,9 x 4,9) 16(4,9) 13(49) 7.0(0,48) Beamed Ceilings per NFPA 13D, 13R or Concealed 8(2,4) 13 installed in beams 1 to 1(13 to 25.4) 18 x 18(5,5 x 5,5) 18(5,5) 17(64,3) 12.0(0,83) 20x20(6,1 x6,1) 20(6,1) 20(75,73) 16.7(1,14) For Ceiling types refer to NFPA 13, 13R or 13D Maintenance Model RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 Concealed Sprin- symmetric lever mechanism, maintaining a Teflon-coated klers should be inspected and the sprinkler system Belleville spring washer and machined brass cap water maintained in accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean seal assembly containing no plastic parts. Sprinkler K- sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia or any other factor shall be nominal 3.0 (43.2), 4.3(62), and 4.9(70.6) cleaning fluids. Remove dust by using a soft brush or having a 5/6", 3/" and 7/16" orifice. Temperature rating gentle vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler cover plate as- shall be Ordinary 165°F(74°C); cover plate temperature sembly which has been painted (other than factory ap- rating to be 135°F(57°C). Cover plate assembly shall plied) or damaged in any way. A stock of spare sprin- consist of a brass cover plate and copper alloy retainer klers should be maintained to allow quick replacement flange allowing a'/2" cover plate adjustment. Any secure of damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior to installation, engagement between the cover plate and the cup will sprinklers should be maintained in the original cartons assure that the drop-down deflector is properly located and packaging until used to minimize the potential for below the ceiling. A plastic protective cap shall be damage to sprinklers that would cause improper opera- provided and factory installed inside the sprinkler cup tion or non-operation. to protect the drop-down sprinkler deflector from dam- age, which could occur during construction before the Model RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 Residential cover plate is installed. Standard cover finish: [Chrome] Concealed Sprinkler Specification [White] [Specialty—specify]. Residential concealed sprinklers shall be Reliable Model RFC30, SIN RA0611 Sprinklers shall be cULus Listed low flow residential con- (Bulletin 006), Model RFC43, SIN RA0612(Bulletin 006) cealed sprinklers with drop-down deflector and adjust- or Model RFC49, SIN RA0616(Bulletin 006). able flat cover plate engineered for a minimum design density of 0.05 gpm/ft2. Sprinkler frame and deflector shall be of bronze frame construction having a'/2" NPT thread. Thermal element shall consist of an approved black-painted beryllium-nickel fusible solder link with 3. Ordering Information Cover Plate Finishesf1 Specify: Standard Finishes 1. Sprinkler Model Chrome 2. Cover Plate Finish White Paint 3. Thread-On or Special Application Push-On Feature Finishes/21 Bright Brass Finished Bronze Black Plating li Black Paint Off White Satin Chrome I r,....J (1) Other finishes and colors are available on special order. Consult factory for details. Coverplate custom paint is semi-gloss, unless specified • otherwise. 00 (2) For the perforated style cover- plate, consult factory for avail- ability on these and other cus- tom finishes. 1— t"x 1/2"REDUCING TEE OR ELBOW I --T-- II -- —b7-- :--- i ---: --- 2i"[66.55mm] 27 "[58.42mm] D/A I Lam-__1 OLE IN CEILING F CUP 2"[50.8mm] MAX. ji FACE OF FITTING i"[12.70mm] MAX. 1\\\\\\\N"— TO FACE OF CEILING COVER ADJUSTMENT \\\\\\\, ) \\\\\\\ DIMENSION \\\\\\\\ Ili 1/2"[12.7Omm]MIN. TO CEILING2 //////// 1"[25.4mm]MAX. i l I. , „„„, i DROPPED DEFLECTOR le it :_ --�� TO CEILINGi CEILING _# tis A"[4.96mm]—f FLAT COVER PLATE 3i"[84.21 mm] DIA. - ASSEMBLY SPRINKLER COVER PLATE: 1/2" [12.7mm] ADJUSTMENT IC The equipment presented in this bulletin is to be installed in accordance with the latest published Standards of the National Fire Protection Association,Factory Mutual Research Corporation,or other similar organizations and also with the provisions of governmental codes or ordinances whenever applicable. Products manufactured and distributed by Reliable have been protecting life and property for over 90 years,and are installed and serviced by the most highly qualified and reputable sprinkler contractors located throughout the United States,Canada and foreign countries. Manufactured by ReiReliable Automatic Sprinkler Co.,Inc. ® Recycled ® (800)431-1588 Sales Offices ' (800)848-6051 Sales Fax Revision lines indicate updated or new data. 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