Data Sheet 4.

11
Issue A
Standard Adjustable Concealed Spray Pendent Sprinkler
Standard & Quick Response
Model: RD009, RD010 (Glass Bulb Type)

Product Description
Concealed Sprinkler Identification Number RD009 (Standard) /
RD010 (Quick).
All Rapidrop sprinklers are manufactured with the time-proven
PTFE coated Belleville washer seal used by all major sprinkler
manufacturers to ensure long life and safe operation.
The concealed sprinkler head is specifically designed to deliver
excellent aesthetic appeal to the discerning designer. Our smaller,
low profile cover plate ensures that the product is less obtrusive than
other designs and the plate is available in a wide range of designer
colours.
One piece design, with up to 1/2inch(12mm) adjustment allows
installation and testing of the system prior to installing the cover
plate.
Available in quick response and standard response for all
applications.

Sprinkler Operation
The sprinkler operating device is a state of the art, heat responsive
frangible glass bulb.
Once the operating temperature is reached the bulb shatters,
opening the waterway and water flows over the deflector for
smooth distribution over the design area of the sprinkler head.

Coverage
Standard coverage is dependent on individual national approvals.
If in doubt, contact the authority having jurisdiction.
NFPA - Light Hazard 225 Square Feet (20.9 Sq.M)
-Ordinary Hazard 130 Square Feet (12.1 Sq.M)

Accessories
Installation wrench

Sprinkler Finish Technical Data

Plain brass (only) Item Number Description

Approvals UL Listed
Cover Finishes
Sprinkler Identification
Chrome Plated RD009 , RD101
Number (SIN)
Bright brass plated
Maximum Working
175 psi (12.1 bar)
White painted Pressure

Custom painted Discharge Coefficient K=80 (5.6)

Temperature Rating 155°F / 68°C 200°F / 93°C

Min. Operating
7psi (0.48bar)
Pressure

Thread Size 1/2” NPT

Style Adjustable Concealed, light/ordinary hazard

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 Data Sheet 4.11
Issue A
Standard Adjustable Concealed Spray Pendent Sprinkler
Standard & Quick Response
Model: RD009, RD010 (Glass Bulb Type)
Dimensions

Discharge Curve

Material Specification
Item Material

Deflector ASTM C22000 B36

Cover Plate Fusible Solder

Bulb Glass with glycerine solution

Load Screw ASTM C36000 B16

Cap ASTM C36000 B16

Seal Belleville Washer-PTFE Coated

Frame ASTM 37700 B124

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 Data Sheet 4.11
Issue A
Standard Adjustable Concealed Spray Pendent Sprinkler
Standard & Quick Response
Model: RD009, RD010 (Glass Bulb Type)
Available Wrenches Technical Description
RAPIDROP CONCEALED WRENCH MUST ALWAYS BE USED FOR
INSTALLING THESE CONCEALED SPRINKLERS.

Use of other wrenches or devices could lead to damage to the

sprinkler and non-operation in a fire condition.
Use of other wrenches or devices voids any and all warranties
whether express or implied.
Rutl

Approval/Listing
Nominal Thread K-Factor Response Approval
Size Listing

1/2”/15mm 1/2”NPT 5.6/80 Standard UL

1/2”/15mm 1/2”NPT 5.6/80 Quick UL

Ratings
Sprinkler Nominal Sprinkler NFPA Maximum Ambient Glass Bulb Colour Cover Temperature
Temperature Temperature Rating (Ceiling) Temp. Allowed
Classification

Ordinary 155˚/ 68˚C 100˚/ 38˚C Red 135˚/ 57˚C

Intermediate 200˚/ 93˚C 150˚/ 65˚C Green 165˚/ 74˚C

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 Data Sheet 4.22 VdS FM
Issue E Cert/LPCB/ ref.566d/01 (RD022)(RD024)
Cert/LPCB/ ref.566d/02 (RD023 (RD025)
G412041, G412040,
G412039, G412038

K80 (5.6) 15mm (1/2”) Upright/ Pendant Sprinklers

Model: RD022/RD023/RD024/RD025
Standard/Quick Response, 5mm/3mm Glass Bulbs
Product Description
RD022/RD023/RD024/RD025 Pendant/Upright are Standard/Quick
Response frangible glass bulb automatic sprinklers. They are CE
marked, UL listed, LPCB, FM and VdS approved, standard orifice
fire sprinklers for installation in fire sprinkler systems. Designed in
accordance with standard installation rules, e.g. NFPA13, EN12845
or the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Pendant/Upright sprinklers produce a hemispherical water
distribution pattern below the deflector. In a fire condition the heat
causes the fluid in the glass bulb to expand which shatters the glass
and releases the spring seal assembly. Water flows from the orifice
onto the sprinkler deflector which diffuses the water into a uniform
spray pattern which extinguishes or controls the fire.

Variations RD022 SSP RD023 SSP QR

Standard Response RD022 & RD024
Quick Response RD023 & RD025

Technical Details
K factor K80 (K5.6)

½”NPT
Thread size
(R½” – ½”BSPT available on special order)

Max. Working Pressure 12 bar (175 psi)

0.50 bar (7 psi) (UL, FM) RD024 SSU RD025 SSU QR

Min. Operating Pressure
0.35 bar (5 psi) (LPCB, VdS, CE)

Factory Pressure Test 100% at 34 bar (500 psi)

Weight 57grams (2oz.)

Fitted with Bulb Protector
Standard Finishes
Remove after installing sprinkler
Plain (Natural)
Chrome
Epoxy Powder Polyester - White
(Other RAL colours available on special request)

Accessories
Operating Temperatures
Single Piece Escutcheon (Rosette)
Nominal Operating Adjustable Escutcheon (Rosette)
Bulb Colour
Temperature
Sprinkler Guard
57ºC (135ºF) Orange Series 20 Sprinkler Wrench
68ºC (155ºF) Red

79ºC (175ºF) Yellow

93ºC (200ºF) Green

141ºC (286ºF) Blue

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 Data Sheet 4.22 VdS FM
Issue E Cert/LPCB/ ref.566d/01 (RD022)(RD024)
Cert/LPCB/ ref.566d/02 (RD023 (RD025)
G412041, G412040,
G412039, G412038

K80 (5.6) 15mm (1/2”) Upright/ Pendant Sprinklers

Model: RD022/RD023/RD024/RD025
Standard/Quick Response, 5mm/3mm Glass Bulbs
Design Coverage:
For sprinkler coverage area and placement refer to NFPA 13 standards or other Installation rules for automatic systems as required by the
authority having jurisdiction. The following details are provided for information only.

Minimum Operating Pressure

0.35 bar (5 psi) (LPCB, VdS, CE)
RD022 & RD023 0.5 bar (7 psi) (UL, FM)
PENDENT SPRAY
Spray Pendent for installing 2 Bar Running Pressure 0.5 Bar Running Pressure 3.08 Flow Characteristics
only in pendent position giving Ceiling 3.00
hemispherical discharge below 2.50

Metres Height
the deflector with little or no water 2.00 Pressure in pounds per square inch (psi)
10 30 50 70 90 110 130 150 170
being discharged upwards. 1.50 280
1.00 70 Partial curve only 260
0.50 Max. Pressure 175 psi

Discharge in U.S. gallons per minute (GPM)

Floor 65 240

Discharge in liters per minute (LPM)

0
4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 60
Metres Radius 220
55
200
50

5.6
180

K=
45

80
al
160

in

K=
UPRIGHT SPRAY 40

m
RD024 & RD025

al
140

No
2 Bar Running Pressure 0.5 Bar Running Pressure

in
3.08 35

m
120

No
Spray Upright for installing Ceiling 3.00
30
only in upright position giving 2.50
25 100
Metres Height

hemispherical discharge below 2.00

20 80
the deflector with little or no water 1.50
15 60
being discharged upwards. 1.00
10 40
0.50 Partial curve only
Floor 5 Max. Pressure 12 bar 20
0
4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4
0 2 4 6 8 10 12
Metres Radius Pressure in bar

34.3 mm
(1 11/32”)
(2 3/16”)
55 mm

(2 3/16”)
55 mm

30.2 mm
(1 3/16”)

RD022 & RD023 RD024 & RD025

SSP & QR SSP SSU & QR SSU
Figure A Figure B

* Bulb sizes shown for reference only.

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 Data Sheet 4.22 VdS FM
Issue E Cert/LPCB/ ref.566d/01 (RD022)(RD024)
Cert/LPCB/ ref.566d/02 (RD023 (RD025)
G412041, G412040,
G412039, G412038

K80 (5.6) 15mm (1/2”) Upright/ Pendant Sprinklers

Model: RD022/RD023/RD024/RD025
Standard/Quick Response, 5mm/3mm Glass Bulbs
Installation Warranty
1. 
All Rapidrop sprinklers must be installed and maintained in Warranty period is one year from the date of shipment. For full
compliance with this document and according to the installation details please refer to our terms and conditions of sale.
standards,EN 12845, or local rules and requirements which are
specified by the authority having jurisdiction. It is the installer’s
responsibility to conform to such standards and requirements,
Ordering Information
deviations from the requirements will void any warranty. Specify: model, orifice size, style, temperature, response, finish
and a approval listing required. Always order and use a Series 20
Wrench for installing these sprinklers.
2. To ensure that the minimum flow requirement is met, the system
piping must be correctly sized.

3. To avoid mechanical damage the sprinklers must be installed

after the piping is in place. Any damaged sprinklers must be
replaced. If there is a leak from the sprinkler thread, remove the
sprinkler, apply new pipe joint compound or tape and re-install.

4. 
Always check that the sprinklers are the correct model,
style, orifice size, temperature and sensitivity ratings prior to
commencing installation.

5. 
Upright sprinklers must be mounted in upright position and
Pendent sprinklers must be mounted in pendent position.

6. Use only non-hardening pipe joint compound or ‘Teflon’ tape.

Apply to external threads only.

7. Hand tighten the sprinkler into the fitting, then use the correct
sprinkler wrench (Rapidrop Series 20 – See Figure C) to tighten SERIES 20 WRENCH
the sprinkler into the fitting. Ensure that the sprinkler wrench stays Figure D
on the wrench flats while tightening the sprinkler. A leak tight joint
requires only 9.5 to 19 Nm (7 to 14 ft.lbs.) torque. i.e. A tangential
force of 6.35 to 12.7kgs. (14 to 28 lbs.) delivered through a 150mm
(6”) handle will deliver adequate torque. Torque levels over
29Nm (21 ft.lbs.) may distort the orifice seal and result in leakage.

8. Remove sprinkler bulb protector before the sprinkler system is put

into service.

Care and Maintenance

Sprinklers must be carefully handled and stored where temperatures
will not exceed 38ºC/100ºF and they must never be painted,
plated, coated or otherwise modified after leaving the factory.

Do not install sprinklers which have been dropped or damaged in

any way.

The installation rules required by the authority having jurisdiction

contain guidelines on minimum inspection and maintenance
requirements to assist owners fulfilling their responsibility to ensure
sprinklers and sprinkler systems are maintained in proper operating
condition.

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