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BULLETIN

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]

CARE AND HANDLING 

OF SPRINKLERS

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Form No. F_091699     18.10.11    Rev 16.1.P65

GENERAL HANDLING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:

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Do not store in temperatures exceeding 100 °F (38 °C). Avoid direct sunlight and confined areas subject to heat.

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Protect sprinklers and cover assemblies during storage, transport, handling, and after installation. 

-- Use original shipping containers. 

-- Do not place sprinklers or cover assemblies loose in boxes, bins, or buckets.

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Keep the sprinkler bodies covered with the protective sprinkler cap any time the sprinklers are shipped or handled, during testing of the system, and 

while ceiling finish work is being completed.

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Use only the designated Viking recessed sprinkler wrench (refer to the appropriate sprinkler data page) to install 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. 

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Do not over-tighten the sprinklers into fittings during installation.

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Do not use the sprinkler deflector to start or thread the sprinklers into fittings during installation.

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Do not attempt to remove drywall, paint, etc., from the sprinklers.

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Remove the plastic protective cap from the sprinkler before attaching the cover plate assembly. 

PROTECTIVE CAPS  MUST BE REMOVED FROM 

SPRINKLERS BEFORE PLACING THE SYSTEM IN SERVICE! 

Refer to the appropriate current technical data pages for complete care, handling, and installation instructions. Data 

pages are included with each shipment from Viking or Viking distributors. They can also be found on the Web site at www.

vikinggroupinc.com.

 Concealed Sprinkler and Adapter 

Assembly with Protective Cap

CAUTION: CONCEALED COVER ASSEMBLIES ARE FRAGILE!

TO ASSURE SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT, HANDLE WITH CARE

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 Cover Plate Assembly 

(Pendent Cover 12381 shown)

 Concealed Sprinkler and Adapter 

Assembly (Protective Cap Removed)

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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