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® MICROFAST® QUICK
TECHNICAL DATA RESPONSE PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK302 (K5.6)
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: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
Sprinkler Wrenches:
A. Standard Wrench: Part No. 10896W/B(available since 2000).
B. Wrench for Recessed Pendent Sprinklers: Part No. 16036W/B**(available since 2011)
C. Optional Protective Sprinkler Cap Remover/Escutcheon Installer Tool***Part No. 15915(available since 2010)
"A Y."ratchet is required(not available from Viking).
***Allows use from the floor by attaching a length of 1"diameter CPVC tubing to the tool. Ideal for sprinkler cabinets. Refer to Bulletin F_051808.
Sprinkler Cabinets:
A. Six-head capacity: Part No. 01724A(available since 1971)
B.Twelve-head capacity: Part No. 01725A(available since 1971)
4. INSTALLATION
Refer to appropriate NFPA Installation Standards.
5. OPERATION
During fire conditions, the heat-sensitive liquid in the glass bulb expands, causing the glass to shatter, releasing the pip cap and
sealing spring assembly. 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 Microfasr Quick Response Pendent Sprinkler VK302 is available through a network of domestic and international dis-
tributors. 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.
Protective Sprinkler = ;, .000.0.Wrench Flat
Clip z"
' Protective Sprinkler
Cap
/-
10896
10896 •
Figure 1: Standard Sprinkler Wrench 10896W/B
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NIKING®
MICROFAST® QUICK
TECHNICAL DATA RESPONSE PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK302 (K5.6)
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: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
TABLE 1: AVAILABLE SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATINGS AND FINISHES
Sprinkler Temperature Sprinkler Nominal = Maximum Ambient Bulb Color
Classification : ' Temperature Rating' Ceiling Temperature' _ •
Ordinary 135°F(57°C) 100°F (38 °C) Orange
Ordinary 155°F(68 °C) 100 °F (38 °C) Red
Intermediate 175 °F(79°C) 150 °F (65°C) Yellow
Intermediate 200°F(93°C) 150°F (65°C) Green
High 286°F(141 °C) 225 °F (107°C) Blue
Sprinkler Finishes: Brass, Chrome,White Polyester, Black Polyester, Black PTFE, and ENT
Corrosion-Resistant Coatings': White Polyester, Black Polyester, and Black PTFE. ENT in all temperature ratings except 135 °F
(57°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.
The corrosion-resistant coatings have passed the standard corrosion test required by the approving agencies indicated in the Approval Charts.These
tests cannot and do not represent all possible corrosive environments. Prior to installation, verify through the end-user that the coatings are com-
patible with or suitable for the proposed environment. For automatic sprinklers,the coatings indicated are applied to the exposed exterior surfaces
only. Note that the spring is exposed on sprinklers with Polyester, PTFE,and ENT coatings. For ENT coated automatic sprinklers,the waterway is
• coated
##
Sprinkler wrench 16036W/B**
for recessed pendent
sprinklers .,
**A 1/2" ratchet is required
(not available from Viking)
Carefully slide the wrench sideways around
the protective cap,ensuring engagement with
the sprinkler wrench flats
Figure 2: Wrench 16036W/B for Recessed Pendent Sprinklers
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NIIKING® MICROFAST® QUICK
TECHNICAL DATA RESPONSE PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK302 (K5.6)
The Viking Corporation,210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings Ml 49058
Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email:techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
Approval Chart 1 (UL) Temperature KEY
'The Viking Microfaste Quick Response Finish
Pendent Sprinkler VK302 A1Xf—Escutcheon(if applicable)
Maximum 175 PSI(12 Bar)WWP ..
Base Sprinkler Thread Size Nominal K-Factor Overall Length Listings and Approvals'
Part SIN Style (Refer also to Design Criteria.)
Number' NPT BSP U.S. metric2 Inches mm cULus4 VdS LPCB E'
12979 VK302 Pendent 1/2" 15 mm 5.6 80.6 2-1/4 58 A1Z,B1Y,C2X,D2 A3 A3Z,B3Y D3Z,C3Y
Approved Temperature Ratings Approved Finishes Approved Escutcheons
A- 135 °F (57°C), 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 1 Brass, Chrome, White X - Standard surface-mounted escutcheon or the
°C),200°F(93°C),286°F(141 °C) Polyester66, Black Polyester66, Viking Micromatic Model E-1 Recessed Escutcheon
B- 135 °F (57 °C), 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 and Black PTFE Y - Standard surface-mounted escutcheon or the
°C), and 200"F(93°C) Viking Microfast% Model F-1 Adjustable Escutcheon, or
2-ENT5
C- 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), and 200°F 3 Brass, Chrome, White recessed with the Viking Micromatic® Model E-1 or E-2
(93°C) Polyesters s, and Black Recessed Escutcheon
D- 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), 200°F(93 polyester66 Z - Standard surface-mounted escutcheon or the
°C),286°F(141 °C) Viking Microfast®Model F-1 Adjustable Escutcheon
Footnotes
'Base part number shown. For complete part number,refer to Viking's current price schedule.
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 table shows the listings and approvals available at the time of printing.Other approvals may be in process.
°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.
CE Certified, Standard EN 12259-1, EC-certificate of conformity 0832-CPD-2001.
•
DESIGN CRITERIA UL
• (Also refer to Approval Chart'1.above.) •
cULus Listina Reauirements:
The Viking Microfast®Quick Response Pendent Sprinkler VK302 is cULus Listed as indicated in the Approval Chart for installation in
accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 13 for standard spray sprinklers.
• Designed for use in Light and Ordinary occupancies.
• The sprinkler installation rules contained in NFPA 13 for standard spray pendent sprinklers must be followed.
IMPORTANT: Always refer to Bulletin Form No. F_091699 - Care and Handling of Sprinklers.Also refer to page
QR1-3 for general care, installation, and maintenance information.Viking sprinklers are to be installed in accor-
dance with the latest edition of Viking technical data, the appropriate standards of NFPA, LPCB, APSAD, VdS
or other similar organizations, and also with the provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and standards,
whenever applicable.
Form No. F_033314 Rev 14.1
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'SJIKING®
MICROFAST® QUICK
TECHNICAL DATA RESPONSE PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK302 (K5.6)
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:techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
Approval Chart 2 (FM) Temperature KEY
The Viking Microfast®Quick Response 1X�Finn+
Pendent Sprinkler VK302 A4—Escutcheon(If applicable)
Maximum 175 PSI(12 Bar)WWP
Base Part SIN Sprinkler Thread Size Nominal K-Factor Overall Length FM Approvals'
Number' Style NPT BSP U.S. metric' Inches mm (Refer also to Design Criteria.)
12979 VK302 Pendent 1/2" 15 mm 5.6 80.6 2-1/4 58 A1Z,B1Y,D2X,C2
Approved Escutcheons
Approved Temperature Ratings X - Standard surface-mounted escutcheon or the
A- 135°F(57°C), 155°F(68"C), 175°F(79°C),200°F Viking Micromatic® Model E-1 Recessed
(93°C),286°F(141 °C) Approved Finishes Escutcheon
B- 135°F(57°C), 155°F(68 °C), 175°F(79°C), and 1-Brass,Chrome,White Polyester', Y - Standard surface-mounted escutcheon or the
200°F(93°C) and Black Polyester' Viking Microfast®Model F-1 Adjustable Escutcheon,
C - 155°F (68°C), 175°F (79°C), 200 °F (93 °C), 286 2-ENTS or recessed with the Viking Micromatic°Model E-1
°F(141 °C) or E-2 Recessed Escutcheon
D-155°F(68°C),175°F(79°C),200°F(93°C) Z - Standard surface-mounted escutcheon or the
Viking Microfaste Model F-1 Adjustable Escutcheon
Footnotes
' Base part number shown. For complete part number, refer to Viking's current price schedule.
• 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.
This table shows the FM Approvals available at the time of printing.Other approvals may be in process.
"Other colors are available on request with the same Approvals as the standard colors.
5 FM approved as corrosion resistant.
DESIGN CRITI=,RIA-FM
(Also refer to Approval Chart 2 above.)
FM Approval Reauirements;
The Viking Microfast®Quick Response Pendent Sprinkler VK302 is FM Approved as quick response Non-storage upright and pendent
sprinklers 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.Also refer to page
QR1-3 for general care, installation, and maintenance information. Viking sprinklers are to be installed in ac-
cordance with the latest edition of Viking technical data, the appropriate standards of NFPA, FM Global, LPCB,
APSAD,VdS or other similar organizations,and also with the provisions of governmental codes,ordinances,and
standards, whenever applicable.
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NIKING® MICROFAST® QUICK
TECHNICAL DATA RESPONSE PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK302 (K5.6)
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:techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
I111 Ceiling Opening Size:
1/2" 2-5/16" (58.7 mm)minimum
,, 2-1/2" (63.5 mm)maximum
(15 mm)
NPT ,
2-1/8
.r: � (54 mm) .. rod
MOM_. 14 -zsaax.
2-1/4., TSa 1-1/2,.
(57 mm) 1-3/4" 2" (38 mm)
itt
(44.5 mm) (5M Xm) Mm.
40.)
to
Installed with a standard Installed with a Microfast Note:At maximum,adapter is
1/8"surface-mounted Model F-1 Adjustable exposed 1/2"(12.7 mm)from
escutcheon Escutcheon face of ceiling
Figure 3: Sprinkler Dimensions with a Standard Escutcheon and the Model F-1 Adjustable Escutcheon
Ceiling Opening Size:
2-5-16" (58.7 mm)minimum
2-1/2" (63.5 mm)maximum
D
2-1/8" 2-1/8"
(54 mm) __ (54 mm)
f _
1-1/8" 1-1/8"
1-3/4,�
L:irj (28.6 mm) 2,,,, 4 : (28.6 mm)
(44.5 mm) Min, (51 mm) Min.
Max. ... Max. - _�
Installed with a Installed with a Model
Model E-1 Recessed E-2 Thread-on Recessed
Escutcheon Escutcheon
Figure 4: Sprinkler Dimensions with the Model E-1 and E-2 Recessed Escutcheons
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