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CONCEALED PENDENT  

SPRINKLERS 

VK4651 (K4.2)

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]

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

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Form No. F_040320    21.12.02  Rev 21.3

TABLE 2: COVER PLATE ORDERING INFORMATION

Instructions: 

(1) Select a Cover Plate Base Part Number 

(2) Add the suffix for the desired Finish

(3) Add the suffix for the required Cover Plate Nominal Rating. 

Example: 

23190MC/W = 165 °F (74 °C) Temperature Rated 2-3/4” (70 mm) diameter Round Cover Plate with a Painted White finish.

1: Select a Cover Plate Base Part Number

3

2: Select a Finish

Thread-On Style

Push-On Style

Base Part 

Number

Size

Inch (mm)

Type

Base Part 

Number

Size

Inch (mm)

Type

Description

Suffix

5

23190

2-3/4 (70)

Round

23447

2-3/4 (70)

Round

Polished Chrome

F

23174

3-5/16 (84)

Round

23463

3-5/16 (84)

Round

Brushed Chrome

F-/B

23179

3-5/16 (84)

Square

23482

3-5/16 (84)

Square

Bright Brass

B

23193

4

2-3/4 (70)

Stainless 

Steel Round

23455

2-3/4 (70)

Stainless 

Steel Round

Antique Brass

B-/A

Brushed Brass

B-/B

23183

4

3-5/16 (84)

Stainless 

Steel Round

23473

3-5/16 (84)

Stainless 

Steel Round

Brushed Copper

E-/B

Painted White

M-/W

Painted Ivory

M-/I

Painted Black

M-/B

3: Temperature Rating Matrix

1,2

Cover Plate Nominal 

Rating (Required)

Temperature 

Classification

Sprinkler Nominal Rating

Sprinkler Maximum Ambient 

Ceiling Temperature

2

Suffix

135 °F (57 °C)

Ordinary

155 °F (68 °C)

100 °F (38 °C)

A

165 °F (74 °C)

Intermediate

175 °F (79 °C)

150 °F (65 °C)

C

165 °F (74 °C)

Intermediate

200 °F (93 °C)

150 °F (65 °C)

C

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. 

Part number shown is the base part number. For complete part number, refer to current Viking price list schedule.

4. 

Stainless Steel versions are not available with any finishes or paint.

5. 

Where a dash (-) is shown in the Finish suffix designation, insert the desired Temperature Rating suffix. See example above.

Summary of Contents for VK4651

Page 1: ...2 LISTINGS AND APPROVALS cULus Listed Category VNIV Refer to the Approval Charts and Design Criteria for cULus Listing requirements that must be followed 3 TECHNICAL DATA Specifications Minimum Operating Pressure 7 psi 0 5 bar Maximum Working Pressure 175 psi 12 bar Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi 34 5 bar Thread size 1 2 15 mm NPT or 15 mm BSPT Nominal K Factor 4 2 U S 57 metric Glass b...

Page 2: ...te refer to Table 2 Example 23233AE 200 F 93 C Temperature Rated Sprinkler with a standard Brass finish Sprinkler Base Part No Size 1 Finishes 2 Temperature Ratings NPT Inch BSPT mm Description Suffix1 Sprinkler Temperature Classification Nominal Rating Bulb Color Max Ambient Ceiling Temperature2 Suffix 23233 1 2 Brass A Oridinary 155 F 68 C Red 100 F 38 C B 23235 15 ENT 3 4 JN Intermediate 175 F ...

Page 3: ...23179 3 5 16 84 Square 23482 3 5 16 84 Square Bright Brass B 231934 2 3 4 70 Stainless Steel Round 23455 2 3 4 70 Stainless Steel Round Antique Brass B A Brushed Brass B B 231834 3 5 16 84 Stainless Steel Round 23473 3 5 16 84 Stainless Steel Round Brushed Copper E B Painted White M W Painted Ivory M I Painted Black M B 3 Temperature Rating Matrix1 2 Cover Plate Nominal Rating Required Temperature...

Page 4: ...nal approvals 4 Listed by Underwriter s Laboratories for use in the U S and Canada 5 The 135 F 57 C covers have an orange label The 165 F 74 C covers have a white label 6 Other paint colors are available on request with the same listings as the standard paint colors Listings and approvals apply for any paint manufacturer Contact Viking for additional information 7 cULus Listed as corrosion resista...

Page 5: ...ta page www vikinggroupinc com Page 5 of 8 Form No F_040320 21 12 02 Rev 21 3 Figure 2 Identification of Custom Paint Figure 3 Square Cover Assembly All custom color painted cover plates will have an identifying label affixed to the inside of the cover that indicates the custom color and will have a representative sample a paint dot of the paint on the label F A C T O R Y A P PLIED CUSTOM P A I N ...

Page 6: ...2 13 mm If the bottom of the cover is flush with the surface of the ceiling when installed the sprinkler adapter cup will be recessed 1 2 15 mm See Figure 5 Figure 4 Sprinkler Dimensions 3 76 mm 21 4 57 mm 1 2 NPT or BSPT Nominal pipe engagement 7 16 11 mm Install the sprinkler so the finished surface of the ceiling lines up within the marked 1 2 13 mm range on the protective cap A Figure 5 Sprink...

Page 7: ...n occur if the proper wrench is not used Other sprinkler wrenches available from Viking may fit into the sprinkler adapter cup however only the wrenches shown here are designed to properly install this sprinkler Step 2 Rotate the wrench slightly in either direction until the tines on the wrench D line up with the vent openings E on the adapter cup and lock into place NOTE A leak tight seal must be...

Page 8: ...n of this technical data page www vikinggroupinc com Page 8 of 8 Form No F_040320 21 12 02 Rev 21 3 Replaces Form No F_040320 Rev 21 2 Updated wrench drive Figure 8 Installing the Cover Plate Install the cover plate by inserting the adpater into the adapter cup and pushing or threading into place depending on style Snug the cover plate in place by rotating clockwise Ensure the cover plate is flush...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...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 11: ... 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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 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...

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