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INSTITUTIONAL SPRINKLERS K5.6

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]

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Form No. F_032319    20.01.03     Rev 20.1

© 2020 Viking Group Inc. All rights reserved

Figure 3: Sprinkler Components and Identification

Horizontal Sidewall

Pendent

Pendent Deflector

Sprinkler Type 

indicator

Sprinkler Type 

indicator

Horizontal Sidewall Deflector

Sprinkler Data Location

Stamped around the permimeter, you will find: 

• Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN)

• K-factor

• Coverage: No mark for Standard Coverage and 

“EC” for Extended Coverage

• Orientation type: PD or HSW

• Temperature Rating: See Ordering Information

• Year of manufacture

• Patent information

• Approval stamp

SIN Location

Summary of Contents for K5-6

Page 1: ...erage Flush sprinklers for extended areas of coverage up to 16 x 16 4 9 m x 4 9 m in Light Hazard occupancies only below smooth flat horizontal ceilings Refer to the Approval Chart and Design Criteria for requirements that must be followed NOTICE THE VIKING CORPORATION DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES OR INJURY INCLUDING DEATH CAUSED BY THE OPERATION OR INOPERATION OF SPRINKLERS ARISING OU...

Page 2: ...96 QR EC HSW 22907 VK651 15 4 100 mm 23197 Examples Sprinkler 19663MC RAL9006 VK426 Quick Response Pendent with Painted gray Finish and 165 F 74 C Nominal tempera ture rating This sprinkler is to be installed into an area with a maximum ambient temperature of 100 F 38 C meaning if the area will experience temperatures above the maximum ambient rating you shall use a higher temperature rated sprink...

Page 3: ...1 03 Rev 20 1 2020 Viking Group Inc All rights reserved Figure 3 Sprinkler Components and Identification Horizontal Sidewall Pendent Pendent Deflector Sprinkler Type indicator Sprinkler Type indicator Horizontal Sidewall Deflector Sprinkler Data Location Stamped around the permimeter you will find Sprinkler Identification Number SIN K factor Coverage No mark for Standard Coverage and EC for Extend...

Page 4: ...orporation Flush sprinklers are decorative sprinklers and may be considered special purpose As such some Authorities may limit the use depending on the occupancy classification Refer to the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to installation General Information The tamper resistant design of the Viking Institutional Sprinklers is dependant upon proper installation as outlined in this document as w...

Page 5: ...king on the protective cap Place the sprinkler wrench over the protective cap on the sprinkler body NOTE The wrench is uniquely designed to fit over the sprinkler cap and into the sprinkler in a specific alignment 6 Install the sprinkler into the fitting NOTE The Escutcheon plate MUST be tight against the ceiling or wall 7 Tighten the sprinkler to approximately 7 14 ft lbs 8 If desired use a level...

Page 6: ...sleeve 2 I D Cored Hole OR 2 Sch 40 Steel pipe sleeve Figure 5 Installation Dimensions Pendent Figure 6 Installation Dimensions HSW Upon activation the deflector actuates to approximately 7 8 22 mm beyond the sprinkler body 1 5 16 33 mm 1 4 6 mm 3 or 4 75 or 100 mm Face of fitting to finished surface of wall 7 8 22 mm Ensure the escutcheon plate is tight against the ceiling Ensure the escutcheon p...

Page 7: ... and or replaced immediately as required Installation standards require sprinklers to be tested and if necessary replaced after a specified term of service Refer to the installation standards and the Authority Having Jurisdiction for the specified period of time after which testing and or replacement is required Sprinklers that have operated cannot be reassembled or reused but must be replaced Whe...

Page 8: ...part number refer to Viking s current price schedule 2 This table shows the listings and approvals available at the time of printing Check with the manufacturer for any additional approvals 3 Other colors are available upon request with the same Listings and Approvals as the standard colors LISTED FLOW RATES AND COVERAGE AREAS LIGHT HAZARD FOR Viking EXTENDED COVERAGE Institutional Sprinklers Spri...

Page 9: ...nkler must be installed in the horizontal sidewall position in fixed fire protection systems wet dry deluge or preaction systems Orient the top of the deflector parallel with the ceiling The wrench ear on the top of the Viking Institutional Style Quick Response Flush Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler is marked with the word top Must be located with deflector 4 to 12 102 mm to 304 mm below the ceiling ...

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