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Page 4 of 4 <br />CARE AND HANDLING <br />N1Kj7W7*j111111WOF SPRINKLERS <br />The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058 <br />Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com <br />USE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING WAX -COATED SPRINKLERS <br />Many of Viking's sprinklers are available with factory -applied wax coating for corrosion resistance. These sprinklers MUST receive <br />appropriate care and handling to avoid damaging the wax coating and to assure satisfactory performance of the product. <br />General Handling and Storage of Wax -Coated Sprinklers: <br />• Store the sprinklers in a cool, dry place (in temperatures below the maximum ambient temperature allowed for the sprinkler temperature rating. Refer <br />to Table 1 below.) <br />• Store containers of wax -coated sprinklers separate from other sprinklers. <br />• Protect the sprinklers during storage, transport, handling, and after installation. <br />• Use original shipping containers. <br />• Do not place sprinklers in loose boxes, bins, or buckets. <br />Installation of Wax -Coated Sprinklers: <br />Use only the special sprinkler head wrench designed for installing wax -coated Viking sprinklers (any other wrench may damage <br />the unit). <br />• Take care not to crack the wax coating on the units. <br />• For touching up the wax coating after installation, wax is available from Viking in bar form. Refer to Table 1 below. The coating MUST be repaired after <br />sprinkler installation to protect the corrosion -resistant properties of the sprinkler. <br />• Use care when locating sprinklers near fixtures that can generate heat. Do not install sprinklers where they would be exposed to temperatures exceed- <br />ing the maximum recommended ambient temperature for the temperature rating used. <br />• Inspect the coated sprinklers frequently soon after installation to verify the integrity of the corrosion resistant coating. Thereafter, inspect representative <br />samples of the coated sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 25. Close up visual inspections are necessary to determine whether the sprinklers are being <br />affected by corrosive conditions. <br />Sprinkler Temperature Rating <br />(Fusing Point) <br />Wax Part <br />Number <br />Wax Melting Point <br />Maximum Ambient <br />Ceiling Temperature <br />Wax Color <br />155 °F (68 °C) / 165 °F (74 °C) <br />02568A <br />148 °F (64 °C) <br />100 °F (38 °C) <br />Light Brown <br />175 °F (79 °C) <br />04146A <br />161 °F (71 °C) <br />150 °F (65 °C) <br />Brown <br />200 °F (93 °C) <br />04146A <br />161 °F (71 °C) <br />150 °F (65 °C) <br />Brown <br />220 °F (104 °C) <br />02569A <br />170 °F (76 °C) <br />150 °F (65 °C) <br />Dark Brown <br />286 °F (141 °C) <br />02569A <br />170 °F (76 °C) <br />150 °F (65 °C) <br />Dark Brown <br />Based on NFPA-13. Other limits may apply, depending on fire loading, sprinkler location, and other requirements of the Authority Having <br />Jurisdiction. Refer to specific installation standards. <br />AWARNING Never install sprinklers that have been dropped, damaged, or exposed to temperatures in excess of the maximum ambi <br />ent temperature allowed. <br />Refer to the appropriate current technical data pages for complete care, handling, and installation instructions. Data <br />pages are included with each shipment from Viking or Viking distributors. They can also be found on the Web site at www. <br />vikinggroupinc.com. <br />Form No. F_091699 18.10.11 Rev 16.1.P65 Replaces Form No. F_091699 Rev 16.1 <br />(Added P65 Warning) <br />