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TECHNICAL DATA

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]

SPRINKLER OVERVIEW

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Form No. F_080814       18.12.06       Rev 14.1.P65

  Residential sprinklers have a unique distribution pattern and utilize a “fast response” heat sensitive operating element. They en-

hance survivability in the room of fire origin and are designed to provide a life safety environment for a minimum of ten minutes. For 

this reason, residential sprinklers must not be used to replace standard sprinklers unless tested for and approved by the Authority 

Having Jurisdiction. In addition to standard markings, the unit is identified as “RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER” or “RES”.

4.  INSTALLATION

Refer to appropriate NFPA Installation Standards.

5.  OPERATION

Refer to the appropriate sprinkler technical data page(s).

6.  INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND MAINTENANCE

Refer to NFPA 25 for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance requirements.

7.  AVAILABILITY

Viking sprinklers 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.

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

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kler general care, installation, and maintenance guide. Viking sprinklers are to be installed in accordance 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. 

The sprinkler technical data page may contain installation requirements specific for the sprinkler model selected.

 

The use of certain types of sprinklers may be limited due to occupancy and hazard. Refer to the Authority Having 

Jurisdiction prior to installation.

Replaces Form No. F_080814 Rev 14.1

(Added P65 Warning.)

Summary of Contents for 23907

Page 1: ...bulb fluid temperature rated to 65 F 55 C 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 Material Stan...

Page 2: ...ill experience temperatures above the maximum ambient rating you shall use a higher temperature rated sprinkler Accessories Sprinkler Wrenches see Figure 1 A Installer Wrench Part No 22055 available s...

Page 3: ...stallation 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 or other similar orga...

Page 4: ...r the latest edition of this technical data page www vikinggroupinc com Page 4 of 4 Form No F_102518 Rev 22 1 March 3 2022 Frame arms parallel to the pipe 1 2 3 1 Slide the wrench around the protectiv...

Page 5: ...tall 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 fitti...

Page 6: ...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 sprinkle...

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 sprinkle...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...readings to be expected In addition recognized installation rules may require a higher temperature classifica tion depending upon sprinkler location occupancy classification commodity classification...

Page 10: ...y intended for installation with a concealed piping system The assembly con sists of a sprinkler installed in a decorative adjustable recessed escutcheon that minimizes the protrusion of the sprinkler...

Page 11: ...ENANCE Refer to NFPA 25 for Inspection Testing and Maintenance requirements 7 AVAILABILITY Viking sprinklers are available through a network of domestic and international distributors See The Viking C...

Page 12: ...e sprinkler technical data page Never install any glass bulb sprinkler if the bulb is cracked or if there is a loss of liquid from the bulb A small air bubble should be present in the glass bulb Any s...

Page 13: ...ctile iron or Nibco CPVC threaded tee fittings for wet systems that meet the dimensional requirements of ANSI B16 3 Class 150 or cast iron threaded tee fittings that meet the dimensional requirements...

Page 14: ...her To remove caps from frame style sprinklers turn the caps slightly and pull them off the sprinklers SPRINKLER CAPS OR BULB SHIELDS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPRINKLERS BEFORE PLACING THE SYSTEM IN SERVI...

Page 15: ...rior to removing the system from service notify all Authorities Having Jurisdiction Consideration should be given to employment of a fire patrol in the affected area 1 Remove the system from service d...

Page 16: ...tion 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 s...

Page 17: ...render the sprinkler inoperative and will automatically nullify the approval and any guarantee made by The Viking Corporation Refer to the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to installation 2 GENERA...

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