Viking SIN VK500 Instruction manual

1. PRODUCT NAME
Viking Model S-1 Early Suppression
Fast Response Pendent Sprinklers
(K = 14.0)
•SprinklerBaseP/N10284(SINVK500†)
FMand LPCBApproved andUL/C-UL
Listed (Without an ejector spring)
•SprinklerBaseP/N11350(SINVK500†)
FM and VdS Approved (With an ejec-
tor spring)
Available since 2000.
†The Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN) is
stamped on the sprinkler deflector.
2. MANUFACTURER
The Viking Corporation
210 N. Industrial Park Road
Hastings, Michigan 49058 USA
Telephone: [phone]
[phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Viking Early Suppression Fast Re-
sponse (ESFR) Pendent Sprinkler SIN
VK500 is a fast response fusible ele-
ment type sprinkler designed for early
fire suppression.
With a 14.0 nominal K-Factor and spe-
cial deflector, this sprinkler produces
large, high-momentum water dropletsin
a hemispheric pattern below the deflec-
tor. This permits penetration of the fire
plume and direct wetting of the burning
fuel surface while cooling the atmo-
sphere early in the development of a
high-challenge fire.
VikingSINVK500ESFRPendentSprin-
klersmaybeusedintheprotectionof or-
dinary types of storage. However, they
are primarily intended to protect the fol-
lowing types of storage, which tend to
produce severe-challenge fires:
palletizedand solidpile storage and sin-
gle, double, multiple row, and portable
rack storage (no open-top containers or
solid shelves).
VikingESFRPendentSINVK500 Sprin-
klers provide protection of most com-
mon storage materials, including:
•Encapsulated or unencapsulated
Class I, II, III, and IV commodities*.
•Cartoned and uncartoned unexpand-
ed plastics*.
•Cartoned and uncartoned expanded
plastics*.
Inaddition,somestoragearrangements
of rolled paper, aerosols, and rubber
tires may be protected by Viking ESFR
Pendent Sprinkler SIN VK500.
ESFR Pendent Sprinkler Base Part No.
10284 is FM and LPCB Approved and
UL/C-UL Listed, while Part No. 11350 is
FM and VdS Approved for:
•Protecting rack storage of certain
specified materialsup to35 ft(10,7 m)
high in buildings with 40 ft (12,2 m)
high ceilings with no in-rack sprin-
klers*.
TECHNICAL DATA ESFR PENDENT SPRINKLERS
SIN VK500 (K = 14.0)
Sprinkler Temp.
Classification Nominal Temperature Rating (Fusing Point)2Maximum Ambient Ceiling Temperature1Frame Paint Color
Ordinary 165 °F (74 °C) 100 °F (38 °C) None
Intermediate10 205 °F (96 °C) 150 °F (65 °C) White
Approval Chart
Viking ESFR Pendent Sprinkler SIN VK500
Pendent Deflector NPT Thread
Size Sprinkler Base
Part Number3SIN Nominal
K-Factor Listings and Approvals4,5
Fast Response
Fusible Element
Inch mm U.S. metric6FM VdS cULus7NYC8LPCB
3/4 20 10284 VK500 14.0 –A1, B1 –A1, B1 A1 A1
11350 VK500 –20,2 A1 A1 –A1 –
Approved Temperature Ratings
A - 165 °F (74 °C) B - 205 °F (96 °C)9Approved Finish 1 - Brass
Footnotes
1 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.
2 The temperature rating is stamped on the deflector.
3Base part number shown. For complete part number, refer to Viking’s current price schedule.
4 This chart shows listings and approvals available at the time of printing.
5Refertothelatest standardsof NFPA13, applicableFM GlobalLossPreventionDataSheets, LPCBLossPreventionStandards,andthelatest
standards of Verband der Sachversicherer.
6MetricK-FactorshownisforusewhenpressureismeasuredinkPa. WhenpressureismeasuredinBAR,multiplythemetricK-Factorshownby10.0.
7Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for use in the U.S. and Canada.
8Accepted for use, City of New York Department of Buildings, MEA 89-92-E, Vol. XVIII.
9The intermediate temperature rating is available for Sprinkler Base Part Number 10284 only.
Temperature KEY
Finish
A1X Escutcheon (if applicable)
Sprinkler Base Part No. 10284
(Shown with ordinary temperature
rated element.) Sprinkler Base Part
No. 11350 is similar, however,
it has an ejector spring.
December 10, 2004 Sprinkler 120 a
Note: Units of measure in parentheses may be approximations.
Form No. F_060198
Replaces sprinkler page 120 a-d, dated February 20, 2004
(referencedNFPA13exceptionstoESFRsprinklerspacingrules).

ESFR Pendent Sprinkler Base Part No.
10284 is FM and LPCB Approved, while
PartNo.11350isFMandVdSApproved
for:
•Protecting rack storage of certain
specified materialsup to40 ft(12,2 m)
high in buildings with 45 ft (13,7 m)
high ceilings with one row of in-rack
sprinklers*.
* REFER TO THE LATEST
APPLICABLE FM LOSS
PREVENTION DATA SHEETS,
THE LATEST STANDARDS OF
VERBAND DER SACHVER-
SICHERER, LPCB, AND THE
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION
ASSOCIATION.
Sprinkler Position: FM Global Loss
Prevention Data Sheet 2-2 provides the
followingpositioningrequirement:Install
K14.0 ESFR sprinklers with the center
line of the thermal sensing element lo-
catedamaximum of13"(330mm)anda
minimum of4" (102 mm) below the ceil-
ing. NOTE: NFPA 13 indicates the fol
-
lowingforESFRpendentsprinklershav-
ing a 14.0 nominal K-Factor: Position
the deflector a maximum of 14” (356
mm) and a minimum of 6” (152 mm) be-
low the ceiling.
4. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
LISTINGS AND APPROVALS: Base
Part No. 10284 is FM and LPCB Ap-
proved and UL/C-UL Listed, while
Part No. 11350 is FM and VdS Ap-
proved—refertotheApprovalChart.
Ratedto175psi(1207kPa)water work-
ing pressure.
Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi
(3 447 kPa).
K-factor: Nominal 14.0 U.S. (20,2 met-
ric††, for use when pressure is mea-
sured in kPa).
††Metric K-Factor shown is for use when pressure
is measured in kPa. When pressure is measured
in BAR, multiply the metric K-Factor shown by
10.0.
Sprinkler 120 b
Figure 2
(Dimensions are approximate.)
Sprinkler Base Part No. 10284
shown with the ordinary temperature
rated element. Sprinkler Base
Part No. 11350 is similar, however,
it has an ejector spring.
Sprinkler Base Part No. 10284
shown with the intermediate
temperature rated element.
Figure 1
Viking ESFR Pendent SIN VK500
Sprinkler Wrench: Part No. 10285W/B
TECHNICAL DATA
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
NOTE:Sprinkler SIN VK500 is contained in a plastic cap for protection during
shippingandinstallation.RemovethecapfromthesprinklerAFTERinstallation.
Maximum Roof or Ceiling Slope:2 in 12 (167 mm/m or 9.5 degrees).
Note: Ifthe ceiling is beam and girder or panel construction,locate sprinklersin the
bays rather than under the beams.
Sprinkler Position: Approved for use only in the pendent position in wet systems:
FMGlobalLossPreventionDataSheet2-2providesthefollowingpositioningrequire-
ment: Install K14.0 ESFR sprinklers with the center line of the thermal sensing ele-
mentlocatedamaximum of13" (330mm) andaminimum of4" (102mm)belowthe
ceiling.NOTE:NFPA 13indicatesthefollowing forESFRpendentsprinklershaving
a 14.0 nominalK-Factor: Position thedeflector a maximum of 14” (356 mm) and a
minimum of 6” (152 mm) below the ceiling.
Align the deflector parallel with the ceiling or roof.
Deflector Distance from Walls:Atleast4"(102 mm)fromwalls,and nomorethan
one-half the allowable distance permitted between sprinklers.
Clearance from Deflector to Top of Storage: At least 36" (914 mm).
Distance Between Sprinklers:Themaximumarea ofcoverage allowed per sprin-
kler is 100 ft2(9,3 m2)**. The minimum area of coverage allowed per sprinkler is 64
ft2(5,8 m2) per FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheet 2-2, and 80 ft2 (7,4 m2) per
NFPA 13.
•For buildings over 30 ft. (9,1 m) high, spacing between sprinklers and/or branch
lines must be from 8 to 10 ft. (2,4 to 3,1 m)**.
•For building heights up to 30 ft. (9,1 m), the spacing allowed between sprinklers
and/orbranchlinesis8to12ft.(2,4to3,7m),providedtheareacovered persprin-
kler does not exceed the maximum 100 ft2(9,3 m2) allowed**.
**ForcULusapplications,referto thelatesteditionof NFPA13forpermissibledevi-
ations from the maximum sprinkler spacing rules above, to eliminateobstructions
created by trusses and bar joists when using ESFR sprinklers.
For additional design and installation requirements, refer to the latest applica-
ble FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets, the latest standards of Verband
der Sachversicherer, the National Fire Protection Association, and any other
AHJs, and also with the provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and
standards whenever applicable.
December 10, 2004
ESFR PENDENT SPRINKLERS
SIN VK500 (K = 14.0)

Thread Size: 3/4" (20 mm) NPT
Deflector Diameter: 1-3/4" (44,45 mm)
Overall Length: 2-7/8" (73 mm)
SPRINKLER MATERIALS
Frame: Brass Casting UNS-C84400
Seat: Stainless Steel UNS-S31603
Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly:
Nickel Alloy, coated on both sides
with Teflon Tape
Screw: Stainless Steel UNS-S31603
Deflector: Bronze UNS-C51000
Trigger and Support: Stainless Steel
UNS-S31600
Fusible Element Assembly: Beryllium
Nickel, coated with black acrylic
paint.
Ejector Spring (Sprinkler Base Part No.
11350 only): 17-7 Stainless Steel
AVAILABLE FINISH: Brass
ACCESSORIES
Sprinkler Wrench: Part No. 10285W/B
Size: Fits 3/4" NPT ESFR Pendent
Sprinklers
Available since 2000.
Sprinkler Cabinet: Part No. 01725A
Capacity: twelve (12) sprinklers
Length: 10-3/16" (259 mm)
Height: 8-9/16" (217 mm)
Depth: 2-9/16" (65 mm)
5. AVAILABILITY & SERVICE
Viking products are available through a
network of domestic, Canadian, and
international distributors. See the Viking
Corp. Web site for your closest distribu-
tor or contact The Viking Corporation.
Viking technical data may be found on
The Viking Corporation’s Web site at
http://www.vikingcorp.com.
The Web site may include a more recent
edition of this technical data page.
6. GUARANTEES
For details of warranty, refer to Viking’s
currentlistpricescheduleorcontactThe
Viking Corporation directly.
7. DESIGN & INSTALLATION
WARNING: Viking sprinklersare manu-
factured and tested to meet rigid re-
quirements of the approving agency.
The sprinklers are designed to be in-
stalled in accordance with recognized
installation standards. Deviation from
the standards or any alteration to the
sprinkler after it leaves the factory in-
cluding, but not limited to: painting, plat-
ing,coating,ormodification, mayrender
the sprinkler inoperative and will auto-
matically nullify the approval and any
guaranteemadebyTheVikingCorpora-
tion.
A. Viking ESFR Pendent SIN VK500
Sprinklersaretobeinstalledinaccor
-
dance with applicable FM Global
LossPreventionData Sheets,the lat-
est standards of Verband der
Sachversicherer, LPCB, and the Na
-
tionalFireProtectionAssociation, the
Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and
also with the provisions of govern-
mental codes, ordinances, and stan
-
dards whenever applicable.
B.Sprinklersmustbehandledwithcare.
They must be stored in a cool, dry
place in their original shipping con
-
tainer. Never install sprinklers that
have been dropped or damaged in
any way. (Such sprinklers should be
destroyed immediately.) Wet-pipe
systems must be provided with ade-
quate heat.
C. The sprinklers must be installed after
the piping is in place to prevent me
-
chanical damage. Before installing,
besureto havetheappropriate sprin-
kler model and style, with the correct
orifice size, temperature rating, and
response characteristics.
D. With the sprinkler contained in the
plastic protective cap, apply a small
amount of pipe-joint compound or
tape to the male threads only, while
taking care not to allow a build-up of
compound in the sprinkler orifice.
E. With the sprinkler contained in the
plastic protective cap, install the
sprinkler onto the piping by apply-
ing the special sprinkler wrench
(showninFigure 1) 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 fusible
element to start or thread the
sprinkler into a fitting. DO NOT ex
-
ceed 50 ft. lbs. of torque (hand
tight, plus approximately two full
turns with the wrench) to install
these sprinklers. Higher levels of
torquemay distort the sprinkler in-
let with consequent leakage or im-
pairment of the sprinkler.
F. Use only the special sprinkler wrench
and immediately replace any dam-
aged units.
G. After installation, the entire sprinkler
systemmustbetested.Thetestmust
be conducted to comply with the In-
stallation Standards.
Make sure the sprinkler has been
properly tightened. If a thread leak
occurs, normally the unit must be re-
moved, new pipe-joint compound or
tape applied, and then reinstalled.
This is due to the fact that when the
joint seal is damaged, the sealing
compound or tape is washed out of
the joint.
H. After installation and testing and
repairing of all leaks, remove the
plastic protective cap from the
sprinkler. THE CAP MUST BE RE-
MOVED FROM THE SPRINKLER
BEFORE PLACING THE SYSTEM
IN SERVICE.
I. System design must be based on
ESFR design guidelinesdescribed in
applicable FM Global Loss Preven-
tionDataSheets,thelateststandards
of Verband der Sachver- sicherer,
LPCB, the National Fire Protection
Association,and theAuthorities Hav-
ing Jurisdiction. All requirements of
recognized sprinkler system design
standards apply to systems utilizing
Viking ESFR Pendent Sprinklers.
NOTE:Vikingrecommendsinstall
-
ing one style of sprinklers (either
pendent or upright) throughout
ESFRsystems.However,provided
the fusible elements are installed
within the distance below the ceil-
ing allowed by the installation
standards, and when acceptable
to the AHJ, Viking considers the
practice of mixing upright and
pendent ESFR sprinklers to be ac-
ceptable.
8. MAINTENANCE
NOTICE: The owner is responsible for
maintaining the fire protection system and
devices in proper operating condition. For
minimum maintenance and inspection re-
quirements, refer to the NFPA standard
that describes care and maintenance of
sprinkler systems. In addition, the Author-
ities Having Jurisdiction may have addi-
tionalmaintenance,testing,andinspection
requirements that must be followed.
A.Thesprinklersmustbeinspectedona
regular basis for corrosion, mechani
-
cal damage, obstructions, paint, etc.
The frequency of inspections may
vary due to corrosive atmosphere,
water supplies, and activity around
the device.
B. Sprinklers that have been painted or
mechanically damaged must be re-
placedimmediately.Sprinklersshow
-
ing signs of corrosion shall be tested
and/or replaced immediately as re-
quired. Installation standards require
Sprinkler120c
TECHNICAL DATA ESFR PENDENT SPRINKLERS
SIN VK500 (K = 14.0)
December 10, 2004

sprinklers to be tested and, if neces-
sary, replaced after a specified term
of service. For Viking ESFR Pendent
Sprinklers, refer to the Installation
Standards (e.g., NFPA 25) and the
AuthoritiesHavingJurisdictionfor the
specified period of time after which
testing and/or replacement is re-
quired. Sprinklers that have operated
cannot be reassembled or reused,
but must be replaced. When replac-
ing sprinklers, use only new sprin-
klers.
C.Thesprinklerdischargepattern iscrit
-
ical for proper fire protection. There-
fore,nothingshouldbe hungfrom,at-
tached to, or otherwise obstruct the
discharge pattern. All obstructions
must be immediately removed or, if
necessary, additional sprinklers in-
stalled.
D. When replacing existing sprinklers,
the system must be removed from
service. Refer to the appropriate sys-
tem description and/or valve instruc
-
tions. Prior 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,
drainallwater,andrelieve all pres-
sure on the piping.
2. Using the specialsprinkler wrench,
removetheoldsprinklerandinstall
the new unit. Care must be taken
to ensure that the replacement
sprinkler is the proper model and
style, with the correct orifice size,
temperature rating, and response
characteristics. A fully stocked
spare sprinkler cabinet should be
provided for this purpose.
3. Place the system back in service
and secure all valves. Check the
replaced sprinklers and repair all
leaks.
E. Sprinkler systems that have been
subject to a fire must be returned to
service as soon as possible. The en-
tire system must be inspected for
damage and repaired or replaced as
necessary.Sprinklers thathave been
exposed to corrosive products of
combustion, but have not operated,
should be replaced. Refer to the Au-
thorities Having Jurisdiction for mini-
mum replacement requirements.
Form No. F_060198
Sprinkler 120 d
TECHNICAL DATA ESFR PENDENT SPRINKLERS
SIN VK500 (K = 14.0)
December 10, 2004
Replaces sprinkler page 120 a-d, dated February 20, 2004
(referencedNFPA13exceptionstoESFRsprinklerspacingrules).