Automatic sprinkler RC-1

for firefightingwater

Product Overview
Designed for installation in wet-type automatic sprinkler system risers, the Tyco® Model RC-1 retard chamber reduces false alarms caused by pressure variations commonly found on public water supplies. It is intended for use with the AV-1-300 alarm check valve as a separately ordered accessory.

Summary
Retard chamber for variable-pressure wet pipe sprinkler systems, model RC-1.

Key Data
Listings and Approvals: UL and C-UL Listed; FM, VdS, and LPCB Approved for use with the AV-1-300
Pressure Rating: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
Sizes / Connections: ½ in NPT inlet and waterflow switch connections; ¾ in NPT water motor alarm (WMA) connection

Features

• Specifically designed for wet-type automatic sprinkler risers subject to pressure fluctuations
• UL and C-UL Listed; FM, VdS and LPCB Approved for use with the AV-1-300
• Supplied as a separately ordered accessory for Model AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valve (TFP910)
• Refer to technical data sheet TFP920 for full listing and installation details

Benefits

• Helps prevent false alarms related to supply pressure variations in wet pipe systems
• Compatible with recognised approvals for reliable integration with AV-1-300
• Simplifies compliance with system performance requirements in variable-pressure environments

Technical specifications

• Model: Tyco® RC-1 retard chamber
• Application: Wet-type automatic sprinkler system risers subject to pressure variations
• Listings and Approvals: UL and C-UL Listed; FM, VdS, and LPCB Approved for use with the AV-1-300
• Pressure Rating: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
• Sizes / Connections: ½ in NPT inlet and waterflow switch connections; ¾ in NPT water motor alarm (WMA) connection
• Accessory: For use as a separately ordered item for Model AV-1-300 Alarm Check Valve (TFP910)