Johnson Controls expands manifold product line

Johnson Controls has expanded its Tyco RM-2 Riser Manifold product offering with the launch of two RM-2 Base models designed to complement the fully integrated RM-2 Riser Manifold.

The riser manifolds support fire safety by supplying, monitoring, and regulating water flow to a building’s fire suppression piping system. Johnson Controls says the new base models are a cost-effective and easy transition arrangement to help better control valves and piping in a range of commercial buildings and high-rises.

“The two new models join the fully integrated Tyco RM-2 Riser Manifold, equipped with a TD-2 test and drain valve which achieves a tight seal using a plunger-type valve,” says the company “The valve significantly reduces product wear and deterioration.”

The test and drain valve also include an integrated, fully adjustable pressure relief valve (100psi/6,9 bar to 310psi/21,4 bar) for simplified testing.  

The new commercial RM-2 Base with TD-2 test and drain valve and residential RM-2 Base with either TD-2 or ball drain valve both feature a built-in waterflow alarm switch, pressure gauge and drain valve. The fully integrated RM-2 and the new RM-2 Base models are pre-assembled.

The RM-2 Base is UL listed and FM approved, while the fully integrated RM-2 is ULlListed, and components are FM approved.

“The compact design allows them to be installed horizontally or vertically, providing compatibility with both single-sprinkler risers and floor controls within high-rise structures,” says Johnson Controls. “Configurable coupling assembly of the original RM-2, an optional flexible drain hose, and residential ball valve drain pressure relief kit offer maximum design flexibility to meet a variety of building requirements.”

Martin Schulte-Frankenfeld, director global product management, Johnson Controls, says the RM-2 product collection was engineered around the needs of contractors in the field.

“Whether they are specifying products for commercial or residential systems, they will find our now complete RM-2 offering to be more dependable, more flexible and more cost efficient.”