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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 VK108

Page 1: ...r shown by 10 0 Material Standards Frame Casting Brass UNS C84400 Deflector Brass UNS C23000 or Copper UNS C19500 Fusible Link Assembly Brass UNS C40500 and UNS C51000 NOTE For chrome sprinklers the fusible link assembly is painted silver for decorative purposes only Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly Nickel Alloy coated on both sides with PTFE Tape Screw Brass UNS C36000 Seat Copper UNS C11000 Pi...

Page 2: ...the pip cap and spring are released and the waterway is opened Water flowing through the sprinkler orifice strikes the sprinkler deflector forming a uniform spray pattern to extinguish or control the fire 6 INSPECTIONS TESTS AND MAINTENANCE Refer to NFPA 25 for Inspection Testing and Maintenance requirements 7 AVAILABILITY The Viking Standard Response Fusible Link Upright Sprinkler VK108 is availa...

Page 3: ... Wax 220 F 104 C Dark Brown Wax4 Footnotes 1 The sprinkler temperature rating is stamped on the deflector 2 Based on NFPA 13 Other limits may apply depending on fire loading sprinkler location and other requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction Refer to specific installation standards 3 The corrosion resistant coatings have passed the standard corrosion test required by the approving agenc...

Page 4: ...k with the manufacturer for any additional approvals 4 Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc for use in the U S and Canada 5 cULus Listed as corrosion resistant 6 Other colors are available on request with the same Listings and Approvals as the standard colors DESIGN CRITERIA UL Also refer to Approval Chart 1 cULus Listing Requirements Viking Standard Response Fusible Link Upright Sprinkler VK10...

Page 5: ...e shows the listings and approvals available at the time of printing Check with the manufacturer for any additional approvals 4 Other colors are available on request with the same Approvals as the standard colors DESIGN CRITERIA FM Also refer to Approval Chart 2 FM Approval Requirements Sprinkler VK108 is FM Approved as a standard response Non Storage upright sprinkler as indicated in the FM Appro...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ... 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 9: ...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 10: ...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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