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Page 2 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 />VERTICAL SIDEWALL (VSW) SPRINKLER: A sprinkler intended for installation near the wall and ceiling. The deflector provides a <br />water spray pattern outward in a quarter -spherical pattern and can be installed in the upright or pendent position with the flow <br />arrow in the direction of discharge. Marked "SIDEWALL" on the deflector with an arrow and the word "FLOW". (Note: Some <br />vertical sidewall sprinklers can only be installed in the upright or pendent position —in this case, the sprinkler will also be marked <br />"UPRIGHT" or "PENDENT'.) <br />HORIZONTAL SIDEWALL (HSW) SPRINKLER: A sprinkler intended for installation near the wall and ceiling. The special deflector <br />provides a water spray pattern outward in a quarter -spherical pattern. Most of the water is directed away from the nearby wall <br />with a small portion directed at the wall behind the sprinkler. The top of the deflector is oriented parallel with the ceiling or roof. <br />The flow arrows point in the direction of discharge. Marked "SIDEWALL" and "TOP" with an arrow and the word "FLOW". <br />EXTENDED COVERAGE (EC) SPRINKLER: A spray sprinkler designed to discharge water over an area having the maximum <br />dimensions indicated in the individual listings. Maximum area of coverage, minimum flow rate, orifice size, and nominal K-Factor <br />are specified in the individual listings. EC sprinklers are intended for Light -Hazard occupancies with smooth, flat, horizontal ceil- <br />ings unless otherwise specified. In addition to the above markings, the sprinkler is marked "EC". <br />QUICK RESPONSE (QR) SPRINKLER: A spray sprinkler with a fast- actuating operating element. The use of quick response <br />sprinklers may be limited due to occupancy and hazard. Refer to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) prior to installing. <br />QUICK RESPONSE EXTENDED COVERAGE (QREC) SPRINKLER: A spray sprinkler designed to discharge water over an area <br />having the maximum dimensions indicated in the individual listing. This is a sprinkler with an operating element that meets the <br />criteria for quick response. QREC sprinklers are only intended for Light Hazard occupancies. The sprinkler is marked "QREC'. <br />FLUSH SPRINKLER: A decorative spray sprinkler intended for installation with a concealed piping system. The unit is mounted <br />flush with the ceiling or wall, with the fusible link exposed. Upon actuation, the deflector extends beyond the ceiling or wall to <br />distribute water discharge. The sprinkler is marked "SSP", "PEND", or "SIDEWALL" and "TOP". <br />CONCEALED SPRINKLER: A decorative spray sprinkler intended for installation with a concealed piping system. The sprinkler is <br />hidden from view by a cover plate installed flush with the ceiling or wall. During fire conditions, the cover plate detaches, and <br />upon sprinkler actuation, the deflector extends beyond the ceiling or wall to distribute water discharge. The sprinkler is marked <br />"SSP", "PEND", or "SIDEWALL" and "TOP". <br />RECESSED SPRINKLER: A spray sprinkler assembly intended for installation with a concealed piping system. The assembly con- <br />sists of a sprinkler installed in a decorative adjustable recessed escutcheon that minimizes the protrusion of the sprinkler beyond <br />the ceiling or wall without adversely affecting the sprinkler distribution or sensitivity. Refer to the appropriate technical data page <br />for allowable sprinkler models, temperature ratings, and occupancy classifications. DO NOT RECESS ANY SPRINKLER NOT <br />LISTED FOR USE WITH THE ESCUTCHEON. <br />CORROSION -RESISTANT SPRINKLER: A special service sprinkler with non -corrosive protective coatings, or that is fabricated <br />from non -corrosive material, for use in atmospheres that would normally corrode sprinklers. <br />DRY SPRINKLER: A special -service sprinkler intended for installation on dry pipe systems or wet pipe systems where the sprinkler <br />is subject to freezing temperatures. The unit consists of a sprinkler permanently secured to an extension nipple with a sealed <br />inlet end to prevent water from entering the nipple until the sprinkler operates. The unit MUST be installed in a tee fitting. Dry <br />upright sprinklers are marked with the "B" dimension [distance from the face of the fitting (tee) to the top of the deflector]. Dry <br />pendent and sidewall sprinklers are marked with the "A" dimension [the distance from the face of fitting (tee) to the finished <br />surface of the ceiling or wall]. <br />LARGE DROP SPRINKLER: A type of special application sprinkler used to provide fire control of specific high -challenge fire haz- <br />ards. Large drop sprinklers are designed to produce an umbrella -shaped spray pattern downward with a higher percentage of <br />"large" water droplets than standard spray sprinklers. The sprinkler has an extra -large orifice with a nominal K-Factor of 11.2. <br />Marked "HIGH CHALLENGE" and "UPRIGHT'. <br />EARLY SUPPRESSION FAST -RESPONSE (ESFR) SPRINKLER: A sprinkler intended to provide fire suppression of specific high - <br />challenge fire hazards through the use of a fast response fusible link, 14.0, 16.8, or 25.2 nominal K-Factor, and special deflector. <br />ESFR sprinklers are designed to produce high -momentum water droplets in a hemispherical pattern below the deflector. This <br />permits penetration of the fire plume and direct wetting of the burning fuel surface while cooling the atmosphere early in the <br />development of a high -challenge fire. Marked "ESFR" and "UPRIGHT' or "PEND". <br />INTERMEDIATE LEVEL/RACK STORAGE SPRINKLER: A standard spray sprinkler assembly designed to protect its operating <br />element from the spray of sprinklers installed at higher elevations. The assembly consists of a standard or large orifice upright <br />or pendent sprinkler with an integral upright or pendent water shield and guard assembly. Use only those sprinklers that have <br />been tested and listed for use with the assembly. Refer to the technical data page for allowable sprinkler models. <br />RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER: A sprinkler intended for use in the following occupancies: one- and two-family dwellings with the fire <br />protection sprinkler system installed in accordance with NFPA 13D; residential occupancies up to four stories in height with the <br />fire protection system installed in accordance with NFPA 13R; and where allowed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction in resi- <br />dential portions of any occupancy with the fire protection system installed in accordance with NFPA 13. <br />Form No. F_080814 18.12.06 Rev 14.1.P65 <br />