Potter RD13 Residential Riser with Capped Flowswitch Port

Features pre assembled and pressure tested Available in 1 1 4 1 1 2 2 nominal pipe size models Female adapter ships loose so riser can be installed in a confined Fits in standard 2 x 4 construction walls Easily removable flowswitch port cap for installation of VSR Flowswitch VSR Sg not included Includes 3 way valve to allow for calibration of pressure gauge must be performed by qualified personnel and in with all national and local codes and ordinances RD13 Riser with NpT connectors is constructed from Listed products suitable for fire sprinkler services subject to the and installation requirements of Flameguard CpVC and Spears CPVC fittings The RD13 Riser incorporates a for a VSR SG flow switch gauge and drain test valve connection for the VSR SG flowswitch is capped with a union to facilitate the installation and removal of the switch in spaces at a later date Using appropriate sealant thread the female adapter on to the water supply Then glue the riser assembly to the female Pipe the drain connection to an adequate drain location of handling the drain discharge The riser can be mounted the horizontal or vertical position The waterflow switch must be located on the top or on the side of the pipe installed in the horizontal position This will prevent debris entering the throat of the waterflow switch which could with proper operation Following CpVC manufacturer instructions for preparation and of CPVC piping systems glue the main riser to the main line for the sprinkler heads All glued connections must be completed and cured before flowswitch is installed A thread sealant shall be used in making threaded connections thread tape is the recommended sealant Some thread other than Teflon thread tape contain solvents or other that may be damaging to CPVC For other types of sealants which have been specifically investigated and to be Compatible refer to www spearsmfg Attach gauge to riser Apply Teflon tape to male fitting of only See Fig 1 Fig 1 PSI 12,07 BAR UL range 40 4.5 Technical Specifications Pressure subject to change without notice Use Sprinkler NFPA 13 or two family dwelling NFpa 13D occupancy up to four stories NFpa 13R Fire alarm Code NFpa 72 Standard BS9251 not over tighten the union nut hand tighten only Use of a may cause damage to the union nut page 1 OF 2 REV B 11 18Potter Electric Signal Company LLC St Louis MO Phone 800 325 3936 www pottersignal comRD13Residential Riser with Capped Flowswitch Portfirealarmresources com 1 Chart Below E F 1 2 Gauge Loose NPT Cap C A D B adaptor Shipped Loose Risers ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS 1 4 1 2 Number Riser w Cap 1 Riser w Cap 1.25 Riser w Cap 1.5 Riser w Cap 2 Dimension Dimension C Dimension D Dimension e Dimension F 3 4 1 2 16 3 4 18 1 4 1 4 1 2 3 4 3 8 1 2 5 8 3 4 1 8 5 8 3 8 5 8 7 8 1 2 5 8 Information Information pipe Number 1 4 1 2 Riser w Cap 1 Riser w Cap 1.25 Riser w Cap 1.5 Riser w Cap 2 VSR SG stock no 1144460 and NPT Adapter shipped loose in box page 2 OF 2 REV B 11 18Potter Electric Signal Company LLC St Louis MO Phone 800 325 3936 www pottersignal comRD13Residential Riser with Capped Flowswitch Port firealarmresources com