RAPID RESPONSE
Residential Dry Pipe System
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FEBRUARY 2019
TFP485
IMPORTANT
Refer to Technical Data Sheet
TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to
regulatory and health information.
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
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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General
Description
The TYCO RAPID RESPONSE Resi-
dential Dry Pipe System provides a
normally dry system for areas subject
to freezing or areas that may be inad-
vertently subject to freezing.
The key components of the RAPID
RESPONSE Residential Dry Pipe
System are:
• Model RCP-1 Residential Control
Panel
• RAPID RESPONSE Residential
Sprinklers specifically Listed for use
in residential dry pipe systems (ver-
sus being limited to wet pipe sys-
tems only)
• TYCO CPVC Pipe and Fittings made
with BLAZEMASTER Compound
• SprinkFDT Fluid Delivery Calculation
Software
Typically, residential sprinklers based
on their Listing are limited to wet pipe
sprinkler systems to assure speed of
water delivery for a prescribed design
area (the number of design sprinklers).
The Model RCP-1 Residential Control
Panel, in combination with specific
Rapid Response Residential Sprin-
klers listed for use in dry pipe systems,
provides options for areas sensitive to
freezing.
To achieve UL Listing, the RAPID
RESPONSE Residential Sprinklers
have undergone rigorous testing to
meet UL1626 fire test criteria, includ-
ing a 15-second delay for water deliv-
ery as required for residential sprinklers
intended for use in dry pipe systems.
NOTICE
The RAPID RESPONSE Residential Dry
Pipe System described herein must be
installed and maintained by qualified
personnel in compliance with this docu-
ment, and with the applicable standards
of the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION (NFPA), in addition to
the requirements of any other authori-
ties having jurisdiction. Failure to do
so may impair the performance of this
device.
The owner is responsible for maintain-
ing their fire protection system and
devices in proper operating condition
and in compliance with all applicable
standards and requirements. Contact
the installing contractor or product
manufacturer with any questions.
Do not disconnect batteries or turn off
AC power to quiet unwanted alarms.
The Model RCP-1 Panel will not operate
(that is, release water or energize
alarms) if AC power is not connected,
has failed, or has been interrupted
for any reason and the battery is dis-
connected, drained, or improperly
connected.
The use of an automatic sprinkler
system does not allow for omission of a
Household Fire Alarm System installed
per NFPA 72. The Model RCP-1 Panel
is not intended to be used as part of a
Household Fire Alarm System.
Disconnect electrical field power when
making any internal adjustments or
repairs. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury. Servicing should be
performed by qualified personnel.
Static electricity can damage com-
ponents. Therefore, qualified person-
nel must be grounded before opening
components, installing components,
and prior to installation. Keep compo-
nents wrapped in anti-static material at
all times.
