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SPRINKLER VK345 (K5.6)

TECHNICAL DATA

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Form No. F_033114     19.11.15   Rev 19.3

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: [email protected]

Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page: www.vikinggroupinc.com

Approval Chart 1

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 Quick Response

 

Upright Sprinkler VK345 

Maximum 175 PSI 

(12 bar) WWP

Base Part 

Number

1

SIN

Thread Size

Nominal K-factor

Overall Length

NPT

BSPT

U.S.

metric

2

Inches

mm

VdS

LPCB

      5

     6

China 

Approval

         

12984

VK345

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15 mm

5.6

80.6

2-3/16

56

A1

A1

B1

B1

--

21353

7

VK345

--

15 mm

5.6

80.6

2-3/16

56

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--

--

--

B2

NOTICE - Product Below - Limited Availability (Contact Local Viking Office)

07060

VK345

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15 mm

5.6

80.6

2-3/16

56

A1

A1

B1

B1

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Approved Temperature Ratings

A - 135 °F (57 °C), 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), 200 °F (93 °C), and 286 °F 

(141°C)

B - 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), 200 °F (93 °C), and 286 °F (141°C)

Approved Finishes

1 - Brass, Chrome, White Polyester

4

, and Black Polyester

4

2 - Chrome

Footnotes

Base part number is shown. For complete part number, refer to Viking’s current price schedule.

Metric K-factor measurement shown is when pressure is measured in Bar. When pressure is measured in kPa, divide the metric K-factor shown by 10.0.

This table shows the listings and approvals available at the time of printing. Check with the manufacturer for any additional approvals.

4

 Other colors are available on request with the same Listings and Approvals as the standard colors.

5

 CE Certified, Standard EN 12259-1, EC-certificate of constancy of performance 0832-CPR-S0021.

6

 MED Certified, Standard EN 12259-1, EC-certificate 0832-MED-1003.

7

 Approved according to China GB Standard.

IMPORTANT: Always refer to Bulletin Form No. F_091699 - Care and Handling of Sprinklers. Also refer to Bulletin Form No. 

F_080614 for general care, installation, and maintenance information. Viking sprinklers are to be installed in accordance with 

the latest edition of Viking technical data, the appropriate standards of NFPA, LPCB, APSAD, VdS or other similar organiza

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tions, and also with the provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and standards, whenever applicable.

Summary of Contents for 07060

Page 1: ... hydrostatically to 500 psi 34 5 bar Testing U S A Patent No 4 831 870 Thread size 15 mm BSPT Nominal K factor 5 6 U S 80 6 metric Glass bulb fluid temperature rated to 65 F 55 C Overall Length 2 3 16 56 mm cULus Listing FM Approval and NFPA 13 installs require a minimum of 7 psi 0 5 bar The minimum operating pressure for LPCB and CE Approvals ONLY is 5 psi 0 35 bar Material Standards Frame Castin...

Page 2: ...D FINISHES Sprinkler Temperature Classification Sprinkler Nominal Temperature Rating1 Maximum Ambient Ceiling Temperature2 Bulb Color Ordinary 135 F 57 C 100 F 38 C Orange Ordinary 155 F 68 C 100 F 38 C Red Intermediate 175 F 79 C 150 F 65 C Yellow Intermediate 200 F 93 C 150 F 65 C Green High 286 F 141 C 225 F 107 C Blue Sprinkler Finishes Brass Chrome White Polyester and Black Polyester and ENT3...

Page 3: ...ite Polyester4 and Black Polyester4 2 Chrome Footnotes 1 Base part number is shown For complete part number refer to Viking s current price schedule 2 Metric K factor measurement shown is when pressure is measured in Bar When pressure is measured in kPa divide the metric K factor shown by 10 0 3 This table shows the listings and approvals available at the time of printing Check with the manufactur...

Page 4: ...rdance with the latest edition of Viking technical data the appropriate standards of NFPA FM Global LPCB APSAD VdS or other similar organizations and also with the provisions of governmental codes ordinances and standards whenever applicable Approval Chart 2 FM Microfast Quick Response Upright Sprinkler VK345 Maximum 175 PSI 12 bar WWP Base Part Number1 SIN Thread Size Nominal K factor Overall Len...

Page 5: ...stall sprinklers onto piping at the floor level Install sprinklers after the piping is in place to prevent mechanical damage DO NOT allow impacts such as hammer blows directly to sprinklers or to fittings pipe or couplings in close proximity to sprinklers Sprinklers can be damaged from direct or indirect impacts DO NOT attempt to remove drywall paint etc from sprinklers Take care not to over tight...

Page 6: ...D CAPS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPRINKLERS BEFORE PLACING THE SYSTEM IN SERVICE Figure 1 Sprinkler shield being removed from a pendent sprinkler Figure 2 Sprinkler cap being removed from a pendent sprinkler Figure 3 Sprinkler cap being re moved from and upright sprinkler HOW TO REMOVE SHIELDS AND CAPS No tools are necessary to remove the shields or caps from sprinklers DO NOT use any sharp objects to ...

Page 7: ... these sprinklers NOTE The protective cap is temporarily removed during installation and then placed back on the sprinkler for protection until finish work is completed Do not over tighten the sprinklers into fittings during installation Do not use the sprinkler deflector to start or thread the sprinklers into fittings during installation Do not attempt to remove drywall paint etc from the sprinkl...

Page 8: ...t the corrosion resistant properties of the sprinkler Use care when locating sprinklers near fixtures that can generate heat Do not install sprinklers where they would be exposed to temperatures exceed ing the maximum recommended ambient temperature for the temperature rating used Inspect the coated sprinklers frequently soon after installation to verify the integrity of the corrosion resistant co...

Page 9: ...ction of fire protection products are provided herin as they relate to legally mandated jurisdictional regions WARNING STATE OF CALIFORNIA USA Installing or servicing fire protection products such as sprinklers valves piping etc can expose you to chemicals including but not li mited to lead nickel butadiene titaninum dioxide chromium carbon black and acrylonitrile which are known to the State of C...

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