Reliable RFC30 User manual

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., 103 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, New York 10523
Bulletin 006 Rev. I
Bulletin 006 Rev. I
Model RFC30 (SIN RA0611)
Model RFC43 (SIN RA0612)
Model RFC49 (SIN RA0616)
Residential Flat Concealed
Sprinklers
A Residential Flat Concealed
Sprinkler engineered for a minimum
design density of 0.05 gpm/ft2with
low GPM requirements.
Features
1. Very low water flow requirements.
2. Cover plate attachment (Plain or Perforated)
with ½” (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.
Listings & Approval
1. Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, and
certified by UL for Canada (cULus)
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.
Model RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 sprinklers discharge
water in a hemispherical pattern below the sprinkler de-
flector. Residential distribution patterns are higher and
generally contain a finer droplet size than standard sprin-
kler patterns.
The combination of speed of operation and high dis-
charge pattern required for residential sprinklers has
demonstrated, in fire testing, an ability for controlling
residential fires, and thereby providing significant evacu-
ation time for occupants.
The RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 Sprinklers provide the
best form of fire protection by combining an attractive ap-
pearance and ½” (13mm) of cover adjustment for ease
of installation. The small diameter cover plate is easily
and positively attached and blends into the ceiling, con-
cealing the most dependable fire protection available, an
automatic sprinkler system.
The RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 are UL Listed Residen-
tial Sprinklers to be installed in the residential portions
of any occupancy in accordance with NFPA 13, 13R, &
13D.
The RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 can reduce the need
for precise cutting of drop nipples. The threaded cover
plate assembly can be adjusted without tools to fit ac-
curately against the ceiling. The fire protection system
need not be shut down to adjust or remove the cover
plate assembly.
Plain Cover Plate
Perforated Cover Plate

2.
Application and Installation
The RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49, for residential instal-
lations, use a 165°F (74°C) fusible solder link in a tun-
ing fork style sprinkler frame with a drop-down deflector.
This assembly is recessed into the ceiling and concealed
by a flat cover plate. The cover plate is attached to the
skirt, using 135°F (57°C) ordinary temperature classifica-
tion solder. When the ceiling temperature rises, the solder
holding the cover plate releases the cover allowing the
deflector to drop into position and exposing the sprinkler
inside to ceiling temperature. The subsequent operation
of the solder link opens the waterway and causes the de-
flector to drop into position to distribute the discharging
water in a hemispherical pattern below the sprinkler de-
flector. Any adjustment of thread engagement between
the cover plate and cup will assure that the drop-down
deflector is properly located below the ceiling. The resi-
dential distribution pattern contains a finer droplet size
than a standard sprinkler, and the pattern produces sig-
nificantly higher wall wetting.
After a 25/8inch diameter hole is cut in the ceiling, the
sprinkler is to be installed with the Model FC Wrench.
When installing a sprinkler, the wrench is first positioned
into the sprinkler/cup assembly and around the hexago-
nal body of the sprinkler frame. The Wrench must bottom
out against the cup in order to ensure proper, safe instal-
lation. The sprinkler is then tightened into the pipe fitting.
When inserting or removing the wrench from the sprin-
kler/cup assembly, care should be taken to prevent dam-
age to the sprinkler. DO NOT WRENCH ON ANY OTHER
PART OF THE SPRINKLER/CUP ASSEMBLY. MODEL
RFC30, RFC43 AND RFC49 CONCEALED SPRINKLERS
MUST BE INSTALLED ONLY WITH 135°F RATED COV-
ERS.
Note: A leak tight ½” NPT (R1/2) sprinkler joint can be ob-
tained with a torque of 8-18 ft-lbs (10,8 - 24,4 N-m). Do not
tighten sprinklers over maximum recommended torque. It
may cause leakage or impairment of the sprinklers.
Cover assemblies provide up to 1/2” (13mm) of adjust-
ment. Turn the cover clockwise until the flange is in con-
tact with the ceiling. For the push-on/thread-off option,
the cover assembly is pushed onto the cup and final ad-
justment is made by turning the cover clockwise until the
skirt flange makes full contact with the ceiling. Cover re-
moval requires turning in the counter-clockwise direction.
In ceilings that have a plenum space above the
sprinkler, the plenum space may have neutral or neg-
ative pressurization but must not be positively pres-
surized. Inspect all sprinklers after installation to en-
sure that the gap between the cover plate and ceiling
and the 4 slots in the cup are all open and free from
any air flow impediment.
Model
(SIN)
Thread
Size
Inch (mm)
Nominal
Orifice
Inch (mm)
Sprinkler
Temp Rating
CCP Assembly
Temp. Rating
Max.
Ambient
Temp.
K
Factor
Max.
Pressure
psi (bar)
°F °C °F °C °F °C
RFC 30
(RA0611) ½” (15) 21/64 (8,2) 165 74 135 57 100 38 3.0 (43.2) 175 (12)
RFC 43
(RA0612) ½” (15) 3
/
8(10) 165 74 135 57 100 38 4.3 (62) 175 (12)
RFC 49
(RA0616) ½” (15) 7
/
16 (11) 165 74 135 57 100 38 4.9 (70.6) 175 (12)
Note: 1 bar = 100 Kpa
RFC 30
Max. Coverage
area
Ft x Ft (m x m)
Max. Spacing
Ft (m)
Ordinary Temp. Rating
(165°F/74°C) Top of Deflector
to Ceiling
Inch (mm)
Installation
Type
Minimum
Spacing
Ft (m)
Flow
GPM (L/min)
Pressure
PSI (bar)
12 x 12 (3,6 x 3,6) 12 (3,6) 9 (34,1) 9.0 (0,62) Smooth Ceilings ½ to 1 (13 to 25.4)
Beamed Ceilings per NFPA 13D, 13R or
13 installed in beams ½ to 1 (13 to 25.4)
Concealed 8 (2,4)
14 x 14 (4,3 x 4,3) 14 (4,3) 10 (37,8) 11.0 (0,76)
For Ceiling types refer to NFPA 13, 13R or 13D

3.
Maintenance
Model RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 Concealed Sprin-
klers should be inspected and the sprinkler system
maintained in accordance with NFPA 25. Do not clean
sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia or any other
cleaning fluids. Remove dust by using a soft brush or
gentle vacuuming. Remove any sprinkler cover plate as-
sembly which has been painted (other than factory ap-
plied) or damaged in any way. A stock of spare sprin-
klers should be maintained to allow quick replacement
of damaged or operated sprinklers. Prior to installation,
sprinklers should be maintained in the original cartons
and packaging until used to minimize the potential for
damage to sprinklers that would cause improper opera-
tion or non-operation.
Model RFC30, RFC43 and RFC49 Residential
Concealed Sprinkler Specification
Sprinklers shall be cULus Listed low flow residential con-
cealed sprinklers with drop-down deflector and adjust-
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 ½” NPT
thread. Thermal element shall consist of an approved
black-painted beryllium-nickel fusible solder link with
symmetric lever mechanism, maintaining a Teflon-coated
Belleville spring washer and machined brass cap water
seal assembly containing no plastic parts. Sprinkler K-
factor shall be nominal 3.0 (43.2), 4.3 (62), and 4.9 (70.6)
having a 5 /
16”, 3
/
8” and 7
/
16” orifice. Temperature rating
shall be Ordinary 165°F (74°C); cover plate temperature
rating to be 135°F (57°C). Cover plate assembly shall
consist of a brass cover plate and copper alloy retainer
flange allowing a ½” cover plate adjustment. Any secure
engagement between the cover plate and the cup will
assure that the drop-down deflector is properly located
below the ceiling. A plastic protective cap shall be
provided and factory installed inside the sprinkler cup
to protect the drop-down sprinkler deflector from dam-
age, which could occur during construction before the
cover plate is installed. Standard cover finish: [Chrome]
[White] [Specialty – specify]. Residential concealed
sprinklers shall be Reliable Model RFC30, SIN RA0611
(Bulletin 006), Model RFC43, SIN RA0612 (Bulletin 006)
or Model RFC49, SIN RA0616 (Bulletin 006).
RFC 43
Max. Coverage
area
Ft x Ft (m x m)
Max. Spacing
Ft (m)
Ordinary Temp. Rating
(165°F/74°C) Top of Deflector
to Ceiling
Inch (mm)
Installation
Type
Minimum
Spacing
Ft (m)
Flow
GPM (L/min)
Pressure
PSI (bar)
12 x 12 (3,6 x 3,6) 12 (3,6) 12 (4,5) 7.8 (0,54)
Smooth Ceilings ½ to 1 (13 to 25.4)
Beamed Ceilings per NFPA 13D, 13R or
13 installed in beams ½ to 1 (13 to 25.4)
Concealed 8 (2,4)
14 x 14 (4,3 x 4,3) 14 (4,3) 13 (49) 9.1 (0,63)
16 x 16 (4,9 x 4,9) 16 (4,9) 13 (49) 9.1 (0,63)
18 x 18 (5,5 x 5,5) 18 (5,5) 18 (68) 17.5 (1,21)
20 x 20 (6,1 x 6,1) 20 (6,1) 21 (79) 23.8 (1,64)
For Ceiling types refer to NFPA 13, 13R or 13D
RFC 49
Max. Coverage
area
Ft x Ft (m x m)
Max. Spacing
Ft (m)
Ordinary Temp. Rating
(165°F/74°C) Top of Deflector
to Ceiling
Inch (mm)
Installation
Type
Minimum
Spacing
Ft (m)
Flow
GPM (L/min)
Pressure
PSI (bar)
12 x 12 (3,6 x 3,6) 12 (3,6) 13 (49) 7.0 (0,48)
Smooth Ceilings ½ to 1 (13 to 25.4)
Beamed Ceilings per NFPA 13D, 13R or
13 installed in beams ½ to 1 (13 to 25.4)
Concealed 8 (2,4)
14 x 14 (4,3 x 4,3) 14 (4,3) 13 (49) 7.0 (0,48)
16 x 16 (4,9 x 4,9) 16 (4,9) 13 (49) 7.0 (0,48)
18 x 18 (5,5 x 5,5) 18 (5,5) 17 (64,3) 12.0 (0,83)
20 x 20 (6,1 x 6,1) 20 (6,1) 20 (75,73) 16.7 (1,14)
For Ceiling types refer to NFPA 13, 13R or 13D

Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.
[phone] Sales Offices
[phone] Sales Fax
[phone] Corporate Offices
www.reliablesprinkler.com Internet Address
Manufactured by
Recycled
Paper
Revision lines indicate updated or new data.
EG. Printed in U.S.A. 11/14 P/N 9999970261
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.
Ordering Information
Specify:
1. Sprinkler Model
2. Cover Plate Finish
3. Thread-On or
Push-On Feature
Cover Plate Finishes(1)
Standard Finishes
Chrome
White Paint
Special Application
Finishes(2)
Bright Brass
Finished Bronze
Black Plating
Black Paint
Off White
Satin Chrome
(1) Other finishes and colors are
available on special order.
Consult factory for details.
Coverplate custom paint is
semi-gloss, unless specified
otherwise.
(2) For the perforated style cover-
plate, consult factory for avail-
ability on these and other cus-
tom finishes.