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MicrofastHP

®

 QUICK 

RESPONSE UPRIGHT HIGH 

PRESSURE SPRINKLER 

VK340 (K2.8)

TECHNICAL DATA

Form No. F_062114    21.03.05    Rev 21.1

Page 3 of 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]

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Approval Chart 1 (UL)

Viking MicrofastHP

®

 Quick Response Upright 

High Pressure Sprinkler VK340

 

Maximum 250 PSI (17 bar) WWP

Base Part 

Number

1

SIN

Thread Size

Nominal K-Factor

Overall Length

Listings and Approvals

3

NPT

BSPT

U.S.

metric

2

Inches

mm

cULus

VdS

LPCB

      

20991

7

VK340

1/2”

15 mm

2.8

40.3

2-3/16

56

A1,B2

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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

5,6

, and Black Polyester

5,6

2 - ENT

6

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.

Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for us in the U.S. and Canada

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

cULus Listed as corrosion resistant.

Listings and Approvals limited to Light Hazard Occupancies where allowed by the installation standards being applied, with hydraulically calculated 

wet systems only. Exception: 4.2K sprinklers may be installed on hydraulically calculated dry pipe systems where piping is corrosion resistant or 

internally galvanized.

DESIGN CRITERIA - UL

 

(Also refer to Approval Chart 1 above.)

cULus Listing Requirements:

 

The Viking MicrofastHP

®

 Quick Response Upright High Pressure Sprinkler VK340  is cULus Listed as indicated in Approval Chart 1 for installation in 

accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 13 for standard spray sprinklers.

• 

Small orifice sprinklers are limited to Light Hazard where allowed by the installation standards being applied, with hydraulically calculated wet 

systems only. 

• 

The sprinkler installation rules contained in NFPA 13 for standard spray upright sprinklers must be followed.

IMPORTANT: Always refer to Bulletin Form No. F_091699 - Care and Handling of Sprinklers. Also refer to 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, FM Global, LPCB, APSAD, VdS or other similar organiza-

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

Replaces Form No. F_062114 Rev 20.1 

(Removed bushed part numbers)

Summary of Contents for MicrofastHP VK340

Page 1: ...g Brass UNS C36000 Bulb Glass nominal 3 mm diameter Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly Nickel Alloy coated on both sides with PTFE Tape Screw Brass UNS C36000 Pip Cap and Insert Assembly Copper UNS C11000 and Stainless Steel UNS S30400 For Polyester Coated Sprinklers Belleville Spring Exposed For ENT Coated Sprinklers Belleville Spring Exposed Screw and Pip Cap ENT Plated Ordering Information Also...

Page 2: ...eiling 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 Black Polyester and ENT Corrosion Resistant Coatings3 White Polyester Black Polyester and ENT Footnotes 1 T he sprinkler temperatur...

Page 3: ...n the U S and Canada 5 Other colors are available on request with the same Listings and Approvals as the standard colors 6 cULus Listed as corrosion resistant 7 Listings and Approvals limited to Light Hazard Occupancies where allowed by the installation standards being applied with hydraulically calculated wet systems only Exception 4 2K sprinklers may be installed on hydraulically calculated dry ...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...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 6: ... 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 7: ...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 8: ...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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