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Sprinkler 123d January 17, 2014 C ESFR PENDENT SPRINKLER N I KJ NG4 VK503 (K16.8) 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 DESIGN CRITERIA- UL (Also refer to Approval Chart 1 on page 123c.) cULus Listing Requirements: ESFR Pendent Sprinkler VK503 is cULus Listed as indicated in the Approval Chart for installation in accordance with the latest appropriate NFPA standards(including NFPA 13)for ESFR Pendent K16.8(242)Sprinklers,for: • Protecting rack storage of certain specified materials up to 35 ft (10.7 m) high in buildings with 40 ft (12.2 m) high ceilings with NO in-rack sprinklers. • Protecting rack storage of certain specified materials up to 40 ft(12.2 m)high in buildings with 45 ft(13.7 m) high ceilings with one row of in- rack sprinklers. • NFPA 13 indicates the following for ESFR pendent sprinklers having a 16.8 nominal K-Factor:Position the deflector a maximum of 14"(356 mm) and a minimum of 6" (152 mm)below the ceiling. • The minimum area of coverage allowed per sprinkler is 64 ft2(5.8 m2)per NFPA 13. Maximum Roof or Ceiling Slope: 2 in 12(167 mm/m or 9.5 degrees). Sprinkler Position:Approved for use only in the pendent position.Align the deflector parallel with the ceiling or roof. System Type:Wet systems only. Deflector Distance from Walls:At least 4"(102 mm)from walls,and no more than one-half the allowable distance permitted between sprinklers. Clearance from Deflector to Top of Storage:At least 36"(914 mm). Maximum Distance Between Sprinklers:The maximum area of coverage allowed per sprinkler is 100 ft2(9.3 m2)**. • For buildings over 30 ft(9.1 m)high,spacing between sprinklers and/or branch lines must be from 8 to 10 ft(2.4 to 3.1 m)". • For building heights up to 30 ft(9.1 m),the spacing allowed between sprinklers and/or branch lines is 8 to 12 ft(2.4 to 3.7 m), provided the area covered per sprinkler does not exceed the maximum 100 ft2(9.3 m2)allowed**. ""Refer to the Installation Standards for permissible deviations from the maximum sprinkler/branch line spacing rules above,to eliminate obstruc- tions created by trusses and bar joists when using ESFR sprinklers. Minimum Area of Coverage:The minimum area of coverage allowed per sprinkler is 64 ft2(5.8 m2). Note: If the ceiling is beam and girder or panel construction, locate sprinklers in the bays rather than under the beams. IMPORTANT.Always refer to Bulletin Form No. F_091699-Care and Handling of Sprinklers.Viking ESFR Pendent Sprinklers are to be installed in accordance with the latest edition of Viking technical data, the latest standards of VdS, NFPA, and any other Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and also with provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and standards whenever applicable.