RAPID RESPONSE Model RCP-1 Residential Control Panel
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Worldwide Contacts RAPID RESPONSE Model RCP-1 Residential Control Panel 1 or 1-1/2 Inch (DN25 or DN40), 175 psi (12,1 bar) IMPORTANT Refer to Technical Data Sheet TFP2300 for warnings pertaining to regulatory and health information. General Description The TYCO RAPID RESPONSE Model RCP-1 Residential Control Panel is an integrated valve manifold, air pressure, and electronic control package for controlling the release of water into residential dry pipe sprinkler systems. The Model RCP-1 Panel is intended for use in one- and two- family dwellings and mobile homes per NFPA 13D when used with residential sprinklers that have been listed for use in residential dry pipe sprinkler systems. The Model RCP-1 Panel incorporates the Listed Model 4004R Household Fire Warning Unit Subassembly installed within the Model RCP-1 cabinet. The Model RCP-1 Panel includes the following features: • Pre-wired assembly containing preprogrammed control panel, system performance gauges, and an enclosed compressor • Pre-engineered riser design • Supervised system valve system • Provision to trip test system without having water flow into the system. • High pressure supervision for indication of a false trip or failure of the automatic air supply cut-out switch • Dry contacts for remote connection (dial-up systems or additional monitoring, for example) • 48-hour battery backup Warnings General The RAPID RESPONSE Residential Dry Pipe System described herein must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel in compliance with this document, and with the applicable standards of the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, in addition to the requirements of any other authorities having jurisdiction. Failure to do so may impair the performance of this device. Owner Responsibility Owners are responsible for maintaining 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 disconnected, drained, or improperly connected. Household Fire Alarm System 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”. Electrical Hazard 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 Hazard Static electricity can damage components. Therefore, qualified personnel must be grounded before opening components, installing components, and prior to installation. Keep components wrapped in anti-static material at all times. Radio Frequency Energy This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with this technical data sheet, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, that are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. However, operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference, in which case the user, at their own expense, will be required to take whatever measure may be required to correct the interference. System Re-Acceptance Test To ensure proper operation, this product must be retested by qualified personnel in accordance with the Care and Maintenance section after any modification, repair, or adjustment. Retesting is required to assure that the system is operating as intended.

Technical Data Approvals The Model RCP-1 Residential Control Panel is UL Listed for use in residential dry pipe sprinkler systems installed in one and two-family dwellings and mobile homes per NFPA 13D when installed in accordance with this document. The Model 4004R Household Fire Warning Unit Subassembly (Electronic Control) installed within the Model RCP-1 cabinet is UL and C-UL Listed. Maximum Water Pressure 175 psi (12,1 bar) Friction Loss Refer to Graph A Input Voltage 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 4 A Battery Backup Two 8.0 amp-hour 12 VDC batteries in series provides a minimum of 48 hours of...

Operator Interface FLOW RATE IN LITRES PER MINUTE (LPM) (1 GPM = 3,785 LPM) 80 100 200 300 400 500 • ALARM LEDs A flashing red LED adjacent to the SPRINKLER (IDC1) indicates an alarm. • TROUBLE LEDs A flashing yellow Trouble LED for one of the IDCs, NACs, or RACs indicates the presence of a circuit break or ground within a system point, or somewhere in the wiring between the control panel and one of its points. • SUPERVISORY LED A flashing yellow SUPERVISORY LED indicates a problem with the condition of the sprinkler system controls or normal status (for example, closed valve position for...

OPERATOR INTERFACE WINDOW ELECTRONIC CONTROL BACKUP BATTERIES OPERATOR INTERFACE AIR PRESSURE CONTROL DISCONNECT "ON/OFF" SWITCH OUTLET CONNECTION TO DRY PIPE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM SYSTEM AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE GAUGE 50" (1270 mm) SYSTEM WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE GAUGE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY HINGED LOCKING PANEL DOOR AIR PRESSURE CONTROL MOUNTING BRACKETS LEFT SIDE ENCLOSURE (PANEL DOOR NOT SHOWN) SYSTEM WATER SUPPLY * CONNECTION SYSTEM DRAIN CONNECTION * Always consult local jurisdictions for water supply criteria and requirements. FIGURE 1 MODEL RCP-1 RESIDENTIAL CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY

TFP480 Page 5 of 10 DRY PIPE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM OUTLET CONNECTION (1 or 1-1/2 INCH NPT) TUBING TO SYSTEM AIR SUPPLY PRESSURE GAUGE PRESSURE SWITCH, POTTER ELECTRIC PS10-2: INCREASE 16±1 PSI DECREASE 8±1 PSI SYSTEM CONTROL VALVE (NORMALLY OPEN) SPRING LOADED CHECK VALVE AIR COMPRESSOR SWITCH CUT-IN: 10 PSI CUT-OUT: 14 PSI FLOW AIR COMPRESSOR SWITCH TO AIR COMPRESSOR WIRING HARNESS SPRING LOADED CHECK VALVE SOLENOID VALVE (NORMALLY CLOSED UNTIL ENERGIZED) TUBING TO SYSTEM WATER SUPPLY PRESSURE GAUGE DRAIN VALVE (NORMALLY CLOSED) FLOW TEST VALVE (NORMALLY CLOSED) MAIN CONTROL VALVE...