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REGULATORY AND HEALTH 

WARNINGS

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]

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

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Form No. F_111218    18.11.15     Rev 18.1

New Bulletin

1.  DESCRIPTION

Regulatory and Health Warnings applying to materials used in the manufacture and construction 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 California 

to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. 
For more information, go to 

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

2.  WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

For details of warranty, refer to Viking’s current list price schedule at 

www.vikinggroupinc.com 

or contact Viking directly.

Summary of Contents for VK1001

Page 1: ...6m VdS Approved Certificate no G 422003 Refer to the Approval Chart and Design Criteria for requirements that must be followed 3 TECHNICAL DATA Specifications Minimum Operating Pressure 7 PSI 0 5 bar Rated to cULus 250 PSI 17 2 bar WWP FM CE LPCB and VdS 175 PSI 12 bar WWP Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 PSI 34 5 bar Thread size 1 2 NPT 15 mm BSPT Nominal K factor 5 6 U S 80 6 metric Glass b...

Page 2: ...inklers Part number 01725A Footnotes 1 Where a dash is shown in the Finish suffix designation insert the desired Temperature Rating suffix See example above 2 Based on NFPA 13 NFPA 13R and NFPA 13D Other limits may apply depending on fire loading sprinkler location and other requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction Refer to specific installation standards 3 UL Listed as corrosion resistan...

Page 3: ...I 12 bar CE6 LPCB7 VdS8 23867 1 2 B1 A1 A1 23879 15 B1 A1 A1 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 3 4 Black Polyester 3 4 and ENT 4 5 Footnotes 1 Base Part number is shown For complete part number refer to Viking s current price schedule 2 This t...

Page 4: ...rs shall be followed DESIGN CRITERIA FM FM Approval Requirements The Viking VK1001 Standard Response Upright Sprinkler is FM Approved as standard response Non Storage upright sprinkler as indicated in the FM Approval Guide For specific application and installation requirements reference the latest applicable FM Loss Prevention Data Sheets including Data Sheet 2 0 FM Global Loss Prevention Data She...

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: ...t readings to be expected In addition recognized installation rules may require a higher temperature classifica tion depending upon sprinkler location occupancy classification commodity classification storage height and other hazards In all cases the maximum expected ceiling temperature dictates the lowest allowable temperature classification Sprinklers located immediately adjacent to a heat sourc...

Page 10: ...ly 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 beyond the ceiling or wall without adversely affecting the sprinkler distribution or sensitivity Refer to the appropriate technical data page for allowable sprinkler models temperature ratings and o...

Page 11: ...TENANCE 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 IMPORTAN...

Page 12: ...he 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 sprinkler with a loss of liquid from the glass bulb or damage to the fusible element should be destroyed immediately Note Installing glass bulb sprinklers in direct sunlight ultraviolet light may affe...

Page 13: ...uctile 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 of ANSI B16 4 Class 125 even at branch line ends The threaded end of the dry sprinkler is designed to allow the seal to penetrate and extend into the fitting to a predetermined depth This prevents co...

Page 14: ...ther 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 SERVICE Retain a protective cap or shield in the spare sprinkler cabinet 5 For flush style sprinklers the ceiling ring can now be installed onto the sprinkler body Align the ceiling ring with the sprinkle...

Page 15: ...Prior 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 drain all water and relieve all pressure on the piping 2a For frame style sprinklers use the special sprinkler wrench to remove the old sprinkler by turning it counterclockwise to unthread it from the...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ...ssories painting plating coating or modification may 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 GENERAL INFORMATION A potential product performance issue may exist when listed products are combined with unlisted product s that have not been evaluated...

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