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TECHNICAL DATA

ESFR UPRIGHT SPRINKLER 

SIN VK520 (K14.0)

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Form No. F_060298   19.11.15    Rev 19.2

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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TABLE 2

COMMODITY SELECTION AND DESIGN CRITERIA OVERVIEW FOR MODEL VK520 ESFR PENDENT SPRINKLERS

Storage Type

FM

Sprinkler Type

Storage

Response Type

QR

System Type

Wet Pipe system only

Temperature Rating(s) ºF (ºC)

165 ºF (74 ºC) and 205 (96 ºC)

Open  Frame  Single,  Double,  Multiple-Row,  or  Portable  Rack  Storage  of  Class  I-IV                                                                 
and Group A or B Plastics

Refer to FM 2-0 and 8-9.

Solid Pile or Palletized Storage of Class I-IV and Group A or B Plastics

Refer to FM 2-0 and 8-9.

Idle Pallet Storage

Refer to FM 2-0, 8-9, and 8-24.

Rubber Tire Storage

Refer to FM 2-0 and 8-3.

Rolled Paper Storage (Refer to the standard.)

Refer to FM 8-21.

Flammable Liquid Storage (Refer to the standard.)

Refer to FM 7-29

Aerosol Storage (Refer to the standard.)

Refer to FM 7-31

Automotive Components in Portable Racks (Control mode only, refer to the standard.)

N/A

IMPORTANT: Always refer to Bulletin Form No. F_091699 - Care and Handling of Sprinklers. Viking ESFR Pendent Sprinklers 

are to be installed in accordance with the latest edition of Viking technical data, the latest standards of FM Global, VdS, LPCB, 

and any other Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and also with provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and standards 

whenever applicable.

Approval Chart

ESFR Upright Sprinkler VK520

 

Maximum 175 PSI (12 bar) WWP

Base Part 

Number

1

SIN

NPT Thread Size

Nominal

 

K-Factor

Overall Length

Inches

mm

U.S.

metric

2

Inches

mm

FM

NYC

5

VdS

LPCB

China Approval

10625

VK520

3/4”

20

14.0

202

3-3/8

86

A1, B1

A1

--

--

--

21361

6

VK520

--

20

14.0

202

3-3/8

86

A1

--

--

--

A1

Approved Temperature Ratings

A - 165 °F (74 °C)           B - 205 °F (96 °C)

Approved Finish

1 - Brass

Footnotes

1

 Base part number shown. For complete part number, refer to the price list.

2

 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.

3

 This chart shows listings and approvals available at the time of printing. Other approvals may be in process. 

4

 FM Approved as a quick response upright 

Non-Storage

 sprinkler and also FM Approved as a quick response upright 

Storage

 sprinkler. Refer to 

Design Criteria.

5

 Accepted for use, City of New York Department of Buildings, MEA 89-92-E, Vol. 18.

6

 Approved according to China GB Standard.

Replaces Form No. F_060298 Rev 19.1

(Revised China approval; removed 19786)  

Summary of Contents for VK520

Page 1: ...rubber tire stor age may be protected by Viking ESFR Upright Sprinkler VK520 2 LISTINGS AND APPROVALS FM Approved Class 2008 NYC Approved MEA 89 92 E Volume 18 China Approval Approved according to China GB Standard Refer the Approval Chart and Commodity Selection and Design Criteria Overview for FM Approval requirements that must be followed 3 TECHNICAL DATA Specifications Minimum Operating Pressu...

Page 2: ...ler wrench 05118CW B shown in Figure 1 for installing ESFR Sprinkler VK520 With the sprinkler contained in the protective cap install the sprinkler onto the piping by applying the sprinkler wrench to the sprinkler wrench flats only while taking care not to damage the sprinkler operating parts DO NOT use any other type of wrench as this could damage the unit DO NOT use the sprinkler deflector or fu...

Page 3: ... must be replaced When replacing sprinklers use only new sprinklers C The sprinkler discharge pattern is critical for proper fire protection Therefore nothing should be hung from attached to or otherwise obstruct the discharge pattern All obstructions must be immediately removed or if necessary additional sprinklers installed D When replacing existing sprinklers the system must be removed from ser...

Page 4: ...emperature Classification Sprinkler Nominal Temperature Rating1 Maximum Ambient Ceiling Temperature2 Frame Paint Color Ordinary 165 F 74 C 100 F 38 C None Intermediate 205 F 96 C 150 F 65 C White Sprinkler Finish Brass 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 requirement...

Page 5: ... to Bulletin Form No F_091699 Care and Handling of Sprinklers Viking ESFR Pendent Sprinklers are to be installed in accordance with the latest edition of Viking technical data the latest standards of FM Global VdS LPCB and any other Authorities Having Jurisdiction and also with provisions of governmental codes ordinances and standards whenever applicable Approval Chart ESFR Upright Sprinkler VK520...

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