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VK3501 QUICK RESPONSE 

UPRIGHT SPRINKLER (K8.0)

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_021116     Rev 22.1     March 3, 2022

DESIGN CRITERIA - FM

FM Approval Requirements:

The Viking VK3501 Quick Response Upright Sprinkler is FM Approved as quick 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 Sheets contain guidelines relating to, but not limited to: 

minimum water supply requirements, hydraulic design, ceiling slope and obstructions, minimum and maximum allowable spacing, 

and deflector distance below the ceiling.

NOTE: 

The FM Installation guidelines may differ from UL and/or NFPA criteria.

IMPORTANT: Always refer to 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, LPCB, APSAD, VdS, CE, MED or other similar 

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

7.  AVAILABILITY

Viking Sprinkler Model VK3501 is available through a network of domestic and international distributors. See the website for the 

closest distributor or contact Viking.

8.  GUARANTEE

For details of warranty, refer to Viking’s current list price schedule or contact Viking directly.

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Страница 1: ...bar water working pressure Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi 34 5 bar Thread size 3 4 NPT 20 mm BSPT Nominal K factor 8 0 U S 115 metric Glass bulb fluid temperature rated to 65 F 55 C Metric...

Страница 2: ...th a maximum ambient temperature of 100 F 38 C meaning if the area will experience temperatures above the maximum ambient rating you shall use a higher temperature rated sprinkler Accessories Sprinkle...

Страница 3: ...izations and also with the provisions of governmental codes ordinances and standards whenever applicable APPROVAL CHART Viking Quick Response Upright Sprinkler VK3501 K8 0 115 metric Sprinkler Base Pa...

Страница 4: ...t not limited to minimum water supply requirements hydraulic design ceiling slope and obstructions minimum and maximum allowable spacing and deflector distance below the ceiling NOTE The FM Installati...

Страница 5: ...arms parallel to the pipe 1 Slide the wrench around the protective cap 2 Press the wrench downward to engage on the wrench flats 3 Rotate the wrench clockwise to install the sprinkler NOTE The sprinkl...

Страница 6: ...tall 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 fitti...

Страница 7: ...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 sprinkle...

Страница 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 sprinkle...

Страница 9: ...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...

Страница 10: ...readings to be expected In addition recognized installation rules may require a higher temperature classifica tion depending upon sprinkler location occupancy classification commodity classification...

Страница 11: ...y 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...

Страница 12: ...ENANCE 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 C...

Страница 13: ...e 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 s...

Страница 14: ...ctile 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...

Страница 15: ...her 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 SERVI...

Страница 16: ...rior 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 d...

Страница 17: ...tion 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 s...

Страница 18: ...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 GENERA...

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