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Sprinkler 130h March 19, 2014 C SPRINKLER WATER SHIELDS AND GUARDS The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058 Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com IMPORTANT NOTES Viking Model A-1, B-1, and C-1 Sprinkler Water Shields and Guards are used in conjunction with Viking frame style'/2" or 3/4" NPT(15 mm or 20 mm BSP)upright or pendent sprinklers where allowed by the approvals.(Refer to the Approval Chart on page 130g.) Products represented on this page and manufactured after 1998 have no UL Listing. Model A-1,B-1 and C-1 Sprinkler Water Shields and Guards are NOT designed to be used on sprinklers installed in recessed escutcheons. WARNING:Viking products are manufactured and tested to meet the rigid requirements of the approving agency.The sprinklers are designed to be installed in accordance with recognized installation standards. Deviation from the standards or any alteration to the sprinkler after it leaves the factory including,but not limited to: painting,plating,coating,or modification,may render the sprinkler inoperative and will nul- lify the approval and any guarantee made by The Viking Corporation. IMPORTANT:Always refer to Bulletin Form No. F_091699 -Care and Handling of Sprinklers.Also refer to the ap- propriate sprinkler data page.Viking sprinklers are designed to be installed in accordance with the latest edition of Viking technical data, the latest standards of NFPA, FM Global, LPCB,APSAD, VdS or other similar organiza- tions, and also with the provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and standards whenever applicable. The use of certain types of sprinklers may be limited due to occupancy and hazard. Refer to the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to installation. 4. Slide the retaining ring onto the cage by pressing up until it locks into the notches on each of the six wire cage members. To remove, reverse these instructions. Before removing the sprinkler and water shield, follow the system instructions and remove the system from service. Notify appropriate personnel prior to removing the system from service. 5. OPERATION Refer to the sprinkler techical data page for the sprinkler model used. Water shields protect the sprinklers' heat-sensing operating element from water spray discharge from sprinklers located at a higher elevation.The Sprinkler Guard is a hard-wire cage designed to encase the sprinkler and protect it from mechanical damage. 6. INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND MAINTENANCE Refer to NFPA 25 for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance requirements. 7. AVAILABILITY Viking sprinkler water shields and guards are available through a network of domestic and international distributors. See The Viking Corporation web site for the closest distributor or contact The Viking Corporation. 8. GUARANTEE For details of warranty, refer to Viking's current list price schedule or contact Viking directly. Form No. F 061289 Replaces page 130e-h dated February 7, 2013. (B-1 Only for 1/2")