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Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.

Manufacturer & Global Distributor of Fire Protection Products

www.reliablesprinkler.com

   RASCOFLEX Technical & Installation Instruction   

 

 

 

 

R0029B

RASCOFLEX Flexible Sprinkler Hose – 700mm to 1800mm Nominal Assembly Lengths

Flexible Sprinkler Hose System and Fittings

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

 

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ASCOFLEX Flexible Sprinkler Hose and Fittings is an easy-to-install sprinkler drop assembly comprising of a branch-line 

adapter nipple, stainless steel flexible hose with female thread hex nut end connectors, sprinkler outlet reducer that is 
connected to the sprinkler head and ceiling bracket assembly that securely holds the sprinkler drop system to the ceiling grid. 

There are many features and benefits to using RASCOFLEX Flexible Drops

, including easy installation (which ultimately 

saves you time and labour costs); this innovative design doesn’t require any pipe threading, measuring or cutting. When 
following the installation instructions enclosed the design prevents any installation mistakes. RASCOFLEX is easier to test 
with water than other systems, as you can test the system with water before the ceiling grid is installed:

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Reduces labour costs and installation time;

 the rate of

 RASCOFLEX

 installation is two to three times faster than 

traditional fitting methods of installing sprinkler drops.

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Quick Installation;

 RASCOFLEX

 eliminates the need for measuring and cutting. In case of crowded spaces, the user 

can maneuverer the flexible sprinkler hose around ducts and trays. 

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No need for heavy/special equipment; 

RASCOFLEX 

flexible sprinkler hose comes ready to install. No cutting, welding 

or threading, giving you a head start with no waste.

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Easy-to-Install;

 RASCOFLEX

 flexible sprinkler drops are a fully assembled system that connects the branch-line to the 

sprinkler head.

•  Corrosion-resistant

 materials by applying stainless steel 304 grade on flexible drops.

 

NOTICE

RASCOFLEX

 

flexible sprinkler hoses described herein must be installed and maintained  

in compliance with this document and with the applicable standards recognized by the 

approval agencies such as, LPCB, FM, VdS and UL guidelines as well as industry standards for 

installation such as NFPA 13, NFPA 13D, NFPA 13R. In addition to the standards of any other 

authorities having jurisdiction. Failure to do so may hinder the performance of these devices. 

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Summary of Contents for R0029B

Page 1: ...s as you can test the system with water before the ceiling grid is installed Reduces labour costs and installation time the rate of RASCOFLEX installation is two to three times faster than traditional fitting methods of installing sprinkler drops Quick Installation RASCOFLEX eliminates the need for measuring and cutting In case of crowded spaces the user can maneuverer the flexible sprinkler hose ...

Page 2: ...r Max Ambient Temperature 149 C Minimum Bend Radius 75mm Max Allowable Sprinkler K Factors Largest K factor 1 2 Outlet 115 Largest K factor 3 4 Outlet 200 Components Materials Flexible Hose AISI 304 Stainless steel Braid when used AISI 304 Stainless Steel Nut Nipple Carbon steel Zinc plated Gasket Seal EPDM Isolation Ring Nylon 6 Reducers Carbon steel Zinc plated Brackets SPCC steel Zinc plated Su...

Page 3: ...Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co Inc Manufacturer Global Distributor of Fire Protection Products www reliablesprinkler com RASCOFLEX Technical Installation Instruction R0029B Page 3 of 11 ...

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Page 5: ...roper Methods NOTICE Check that the flexible hose from the branch line connection to the sprinkler location is the correct length Ensure that the maximum numbers of specified bends with the minimum bend radius are adhered to Use a radius tool to ensure the proper minimum bend radius of Approval Agencies which is 75 mm in case of LPCB In addition the radius of the flexible hose must NOT fall in the...

Page 6: ...nbraided Hose RF150U 1500 1 2 or 3 4 Outlet x 1 or 1 1 4 Inlet Unbraided Hose RF180U 1800 1 2 or 3 4 Outlet x 1 or 1 1 4 Inlet Unbraided Hose Type Braided Unbraided TABLE A LPCB APPROVED RASCOFLEX MOD LPCB DESIGN CRITERIA Intended for use in wet systems between the branch line and sprinkler head May be used in applications where little or no differential movement between the two ends is expected a...

Page 7: ...nnection assemblies in pre calculated systems shall be sized as distribution mains In suspended ceilings RASCOFLEX flexible sprinkler connection must be installed in accordance with this data sheet In suspended ceilings RASCOFLEX flexible sprinkler connection must be connected to the ceiling support system with brackets supplied LPCB Equivalent Length of RASCOFLEX as follows Assembly Length mm Num...

Page 8: ...onal injury and or property damage The user should contact the manufacturer or distributor to ensure they specify the correct type and usage of RASCOFLEX flexible sprinkler drops The end users should ensure the selection of appropriate product with due regard to the installation codes product training and related questions and rules applicable to the territories in which these prod ucts are being ...

Page 9: ...rer will assist the end user in sourcing the root cause of an issue and to prevent further malfunctioning of this product Once the flexible sprinkler drops or any fire protection systems are in place the end user should maintain the fire systems through a qualified fire protection maintenance service provider to maximize system integrity to avoid failure and ensure fast and effective response in a...

Page 10: ...e and inlet nipple in accordance with the pipe joint compound tape or manufacturer s instructions Tighten the inlet nipple to the branch line with its given torque range Torque Range of Inlet Nipple Branch Pipe 850 900kgf cm approximately WARNING DO NOT apply pipe joint compound or teflon tape PTFE to the outlet nipple thread connected to the flexible hose 4 Position the end brackets to be lined w...

Page 11: ... reducer that s connected to the flexible hose into the centre bracket and tighten the two bolts on the centre bracket with its given torque range Torque Range of Centre Bracket Bolts 65kgf cm approximately 8 Apply pipe joint compound or teflon tape PTFE to the sprinkler head in accordance with the NFPA guidelines and the sprinkler heads manufacturer s installation instructions Page 11 of 11 ...

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