ESFR PENDENT SPRINKLER
VK500 (K14.0)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Form No. F_060198 18.06.21 Rev 18.1
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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Approval Chart 2 (FM)
Quick Response Pendent Sprinkler VK500
Maximum 175 PSI (12 bar) WWP
Base Part
Number
1
SIN
NPT Thread Size
Nominal K-Factor
Overall Length
FM Approvals
3,4
(Refer also to Design Criteria below.)
Inches
mm
U.S.
metric
2
Inches
mm
10284
VK500
3/4”
20 mm
14.0
--
2-7/8
73
A1, B1
11350
VK500
3/4”
20 mm
--
202
2-7/8
73
A1, B1
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 the FM Approvals available at the time of printing. Other approvals may be in process.
4
FM Approved as a quick response pendent
Non-Storage
sprinkler and also FM Approved as a quick response pendent
Storage
sprinkler. Refer to
Design Criteria below.
DESIGN CRITERIA - FM
(Also refer to Approval Chart 2 above.)
FM Approval Requirements:
1. Sprinkler VK500 is FM Approved as a quick response pendent
Storage
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 Sheets
2-0 and 8-9).
2. Sprinkler VK500 is also FM Approved as a quick response pendent
Non-Storage
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 cULus and/or NFPA criteria.
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
applicable FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets (including 2-0 and 8-9), the latest standards of VdS, NFPA, and
any other Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and also with provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and stan
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dards whenever applicable.
