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Page 1 of 3 <br />N4 I KJ 7W74J] 1111 i 9 SPRINKLER OVERVIEW <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 />1. DESCRIPTION <br />Viking fire sprinklers consist of a threaded frame with a specific waterway or orifice size and a deflector for distributing water in a <br />specified pattern. A closed or sealed sprinkler refers to a complete assembly, including the thermosensitive operating element. An <br />open sprinkler does not use an operating element and is open at all times. The distribution of water is intended to extinguish a fire <br />or to control its spread. <br />Viking sprinklers are available in several models and styles. Refer to specific sprinkler technical data pages for available styles, <br />finishes, temperature ratings, thread sizes, and nominal K-Factors for the particular model selected. <br />2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS <br />Refer to the Approval Charts on the appropriate sprinkler technical data page(s) and/or WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - <br />approval agency listings. www.P65Warnings.ca.gov <br />3. TECHNICAL DATA <br />Pressure Ratings: <br />Maximum allowable water working pressure is 175 psig (12 Bar) unless rated and specified for high water working pressure [250 <br />psig (17.2 bar)]. <br />Sprinkler Identification: <br />Viking sprinklers are identified and marked with the word "Viking", the sprinkler identification number (SIN) consisting of "VK" plus <br />a three digit number', the model letter, and the year of manufacture. <br />Available Finishes: <br />Viking sprinklers are available in several decorative finishes. Some models are available with corrosion -resistant coatings or are <br />fabricated from non -corrosive material. Refer to the sprinkler technical data page for additional information. <br />Available Temperature Ratings: <br />Viking sprinklers are available in several temperature ratings that relate to a specific temperature classification. Applicable installa- <br />tion rules mandate the use and limitations of each temperature classification. In selecting the appropriate temperature classifica- <br />tion, the maximum expected ceiling temperature must be known. When there is doubt as to the maximum temperature at the <br />sprinkler location, a maximum -reading thermometer should be used to determine the temperature under conditions that would <br />show the highest readings to be expected. In addition, recognized installation rules may require a higher temperature classifica- <br />tion, depending upon sprinkler location, occupancy classification, commodity classification, storage height, and other hazards. In <br />all cases, the maximum expected ceiling temperature dictates the lowest allowable temperature classification. Sprinklers located <br />immediately adjacent to a heat source may require a higher temperature rating. <br />K-Factors: <br />Viking sprinklers are available in several orifice sizes with related K-Factors. The orifice is a tapered waterway and, therefore, the <br />K-Factor given is nominal. Nominal U.S. K-Factors are provided in accordance with the 1999 edition of NFPA 13, Section 3-2.3. <br />Refer to the specific data page for appropriate K-Factor information. <br />Available Styles: <br />Viking sprinklers are available for installation in several positions as indicated by a stamping on the deflector. The deflector style <br />dictates the appropriate installation position of the sprinkler; it breaks the solid stream of water issuing from the sprinkler orifice to <br />form a specific spray pattern. The following list indicates the various styles and identification of Viking sprinklers. <br />UPRIGHT SPRINKLER: A sprinkler intended to be installed with the deflector above the frame so water flows upward through the <br />orifice, striking the deflector and forming an umbrella -shaped spray pat- <br />tern downward. Marked "SSU" (Standard Sprinkler Upright) or "UPRIGHT" Viking Technical Data may be found on <br />on the deflector. <br />PENDENT SPRINKLER: A sprinkler intended to be oriented with the deflec- The Viking Corporation's Web site at <br />for below the frame so water flows downward through the orifice, striking http://www.vikinggroupinc.com. <br />the deflector and forming an umbrella -shaped spray pattern downward. The Web site may include a more recent <br />Marked "SSP" (Standard Sprinkler Pendent) or "PENDENT' on the de- edition of this Technical Data Page. <br />flector. <br />CONVENTIONAL SPRINKLER: An "old style" sprinkler intended to be installed with the deflector in either the upright or pendent <br />position. The deflector provides a spherical type pattern with 40 to 60 percent of the water initially directed downward and a <br />proportion directed upward. Must be installed in accordance with installation rules for conventional or old style sprinklers. DO <br />NOT USE AS A REPLACEMENT FOR STANDARD SPRAY SPRINKLERS. Marked "C U/P" (Conventional Upright/Pendent) on <br />the deflector. <br />Form No. F_080814 18.12.06 Rev 14.1.P65 Replaces Form No. F_080814 Rev 14.1 <br />(Added P65 Warning.) <br />