Viking VK206 Instruction manual

STANDARD RESPONSE
FUSIBLE LINK PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK206 (K8.0)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Form No. F_060514 20.05.26 Rev 20.1
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page www.vikinggroupinc.com.
1. DESCRIPTION
Viking Standard Response Fusible Link Pendent Sprinkler VK206 is a small thermosensitive
solder link spray sprinkler available with various finishes and temperature ratings to meet
design requirements. The special Polyester and Electroless Nickel PTFE (ENT) coatings can
be used in decorative applications where colors are desired. In addition, these coatings have
been investigated for installation in corrosive environments and are Listed and Approved as
indicated in the approval chart(s).
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
cULus Listed: Category VNIV
FM Approved: Classes 2001 and 2005
Refer to the Approval Chart(s) and Design Criteria for Listing and/or Approval requirements
that must be followed.
3. TECHNICAL DATA
Specications:
Minimum Operating Pressure: 7 psi (0.5 bar)†
Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar) wwp
Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar)
Thread size: 1/2” NPT, 15 mm BSPT, 3/4” NPT, 20 mm BSPT
Nominal K-Factor: 8.0 U.S. (115.2 metric**)
Overall Length: 2-1/4” (58 mm)
** Metric K-factor measurement shown is in Bar. When pressure is measured in kPa, divide the metric K-factor shown by 10.0.
Material Standards:
Frame Casting: Brass UNS-C84400 or QM Brass
Deflector: Copper UNS-C19500
Fusible Link Assembly: Brass UNS-C51000
NOTE: For chrome sprinklers, the fusible link assembly is painted silver for decorative purposes only.
Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy, coated on both sides with PTFE Tape
Screw: Stainless Steel UNS-S30300
Seat: Copper UNS-C11000 or Stainless Steel UNS-S30400
For Polyester Coated Sprinklers: Belleville Spring-Exposed
For ENT Coated Sprinklers: Belleville Spring-Exposed, Screw and Pip Cap-ENT Coated
Ordering Information: (Also refer to the current Viking price list.)
Viking Standard Response Fusible Link Pendent Sprinkler VK206 by first adding the appropriate suffix for the sprinkler finish and
then the appropriate suffix for the temperature rating to the sprinkler base part number.
Finish Suffix: Brass = A, Chrome = F, White Polyester = M-/W, Black Polyester = M-/B, Wax Coated = C, and ENT = JN
Temperature Suffix: 165 °F (74 °C) = C, 220 °F (104 °C) = F, 286 °F (141 °C) = G
For example, sprinkler VK206 with a 3/4” thread, Brass finish and a 165 °F (74 °C) temperature rating = Part No. 18254AC
Available Finishes And Temperature Ratings: Refer to Table 1.
Accessories: (Also refer to the Viking website.)
Sprinkler Wrenches:
A. Standard Wrench: Part No. 21475M/B (available since 2017).
B. Standard Wrench for Wax Coated Sprinklers: Part No. 10896W/B (available since 2000)
C. Socket Wrench for Wax Coated Sprinklers: Part No. 13577W/B* (available since 2006)
*A ½” ratchet is required (not available from Viking).
Sprinkler Cabinets:
A. Six-head capacity: Part No. 01724A (available since 1971)
B. Twelve-head capacity: Part No. 01725A (available since 1971)
Replaces Form No. F_060514 Rev 19.3
(Removed Black PTFE.)
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STANDARD RESPONSE
FUSIBLE LINK PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK206 (K8.0)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Form No. F_060514 20.05.26 Rev 20.1
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page www.vikinggroupinc.com.
4. INSTALLATION
Refer to appropriate NFPA Installation Standards.
5. OPERATION
During fire conditions, the heat-sensitive fusible link disengages, the pip cap and spring are released, and the waterway is opened.
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 Standard Response Fusible Link Pendent Sprinkler VK206 is available through a network of domestic and international
distributors. 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.
Figure 1:
Standard Sprinkler Wrenches
Standard Sprinkler
Wrench 21475M/B
Standard Sprinkler Wrench for Wax
Coated Sprinklers 10896W/B

STANDARD RESPONSE
FUSIBLE LINK PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK206 (K8.0)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Form No. F_060514 20.05.26 Rev 20.1
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page www.vikinggroupinc.com.
TABLE 1: AVAILABLE SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATINGS AND FINISHES
Sprinkler Temperature Classification Sprinkler Nominal
Temperature Rating1
Maximum Ambient
Ceiling Temperature2
Ordinary 165 °F (74 °C) 100 °F (38 °C)
Intermediate 220 °F (104 °C) 150 °F (65 °C)
High 286 °F (141 °C) 225 °F (107 °C)
Sprinkler Finishes: Brass, Chrome, White Polyester, Black Polyester, and ENT
Corrosion-Resistant Coatings4:White Polyester, Black Polyester, and ENT6in all temperature ratings. Wax-Coated Brass for sprin-
klers with the following temperature ratings:
165 °F (74 °C) Lt. Brown Wax 220 °F (104 °C) Dark Brown Wax5
Footnotes
1The sprinkler temperature rating is stamped on the deflector.
2Based 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.
3Sprinklers of Ultra-High temperature rating are intended for use inside ovens, dryers, or similar enclosures with normal operating temperatures above
300 °F (149 °C). Where the ambient temperature around the Ultra-High temperature rated sprinkler is significantly reduced below 300 °F (149 °C),
response time may be severely retarded.
4The corrosion resistant coatings have passed the standard corrosion test required by the approving agencies indicated in the Approval Chart(s).
these tests cannot and do not represent all possible corrosive environments. Prior to installation, verify through the end-user that the coatings are
compatible 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 and ENT coatings. For ENT coated automatic sprinklers, the waterway is coated.
5Wax melting point is 170 °F (76 °C) for 220 °F (104 °C) temperature-rated sprinklers.
6cULus Listed as corrosion resistant.
Figure 2: Socket Wrench for Recessed and/or Wax Coated Sprinklers 13577W/B
Wax Coated
Pendent Sprinkler
Step 1: Carefully slide the
wrench sideways around the
deflector, ensuring engage-
ment with the sprinklger
wrench flats.
Sprinkler wrench 13577W/B**
must be used for installing
wax coated sprinklers.
** A 1/2” ratchet is required
(not available from Viking)
Step 2: Carefully press the wrench upward and
ensure engagement with the sprinkler wrench
flats.

STANDARD RESPONSE
FUSIBLE LINK PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK206 (K8.0)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Form No. F_060514 20.05.26 Rev 20.1
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page www.vikinggroupinc.com.
Approval Chart 1 (UL)
Standard Response Pendent Sprinkler VK206
Maximum 175 PSI (12 bar) WWP
Sprinkler
Base Part
Number1
SIN Thread Size Nominal K-Factor Overall Length Listings and Approvals3
(Refer also to UL Design Criteria.)
NPT BSPT U.S. metric2Inches mm cULus4
Standard Orifice
18254 VK206 3/4” 20 mm 8.0 115.2 2-1/4” 58 A2, B1, B3X, A4, B4Y
182567VK206 1/2” 15 mm 8.0 115.2 2-1/4” 58 A2, B1, B3X, A4, B4Y
NOTICE - Product Below - Limited Availability (Contact Local Viking Office)
05516 VK206 3/4” 20 mm 8.0 115.2 2-1/4” 58 A2, B1, B3X -- -- --
055787VK206 1/2” 15 mm 8.0 115.2 2-1/4” 58 A2, B1, B3X -- -- --
Approved Temperature Ratings
A - 165 °F (74 °C), 220 °F (104 °C), and 286 °F
(141 °C)
B - 165 °F (74 °C) and 220 °F (104 °C)
Approved Finishes
1 - Wax-Coated Brass (corrosion re-
sistant)
2 - Brass, Chrome, White Polyester5,6,
and Black Polyester5,6
3 - Brass and Chrome
4 - ENT5
Approved Escutcheons
X - Installed with standard surface-mounted escutch-
eons or or recessed with the Viking Micromatic®Model
E-1 or E-2 Recessed Escutcheon.
Y - Installed with standard surface-mounted escutch-
eons or or recessed with the Viking Micromatic®Model
E-1 Recessed Escutcheon.
Footnotes
1 Base part number is shown. For complete part number, refer to Viking’s current price schedule.
2 Metric K-factor shown is for use 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. Check with the manufacturer for any additional approvals.
4 Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for use in the U.S. and Canada.
5cULus Listed as corrosion resistant.
6Other colors are available on request with the same Listings and Approvals as the standard colors.
7The 1/2” NPT Large Orifice Sprinkler is Listed and Approved for retrofit only.
DESIGN CRITERIA - UL
(Also refer to Approval Chart 1.)
cULus Listing Requirements:
Viking Standard Response Fusible Link Pendent Sprinkler VK206 is cULus Listed as indicated in Approval Chart 1 for installation in accordance with
the latest edition of NFPA 13 for standard spray sprinklers.
Designed for use in Light, Ordinary, and Extra Hazard 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 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 or other similar organizations, and
also with the provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and standards, whenever applicable.

STANDARD RESPONSE
FUSIBLE LINK PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK206 (K8.0)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Form No. F_060514 20.05.26 Rev 20.1
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page www.vikinggroupinc.com.
Approval Chart 2 (FM)
Standard Response Pendent Sprinkler VK206
Maximum 175 PSI (12 bar) WWP
Sprinkler Base
Part Number1SIN Thread Size Nominal K-Factor Overall Length FM Approvals3
(Refer also to Design Criteria below.)
NPT BSPT U.S. metric2Inches mm
Standard Orifice
18254 VK206 3/4” 20 mm 8.0 115.2 2-1/4” 58 A1
NOTICE - Product Below - Limited Availability (Contact Local Viking Office)
05516 VK206 3/4” 20 mm 8.0 115.2 2-1/4” 58 A1
Approved Temperature Ratings
A - 165 °F (74 °C), 220 °F (104 °C), and 286 °F (141 °C)
Approved Finishes
1 - Brass and ENT
Footnotes
1Base part number is shown. For complete part number, refer to Viking’s current price schedule.
2Metric K-factor shown is for use when pressure is measured in bar. When pressure is measured in kPa, divide the metric K-factor shown by 10.0.
3This table shows the listings and approvals available at the time of printing. Check with the manufacturer for any additional approvals.
4Other colors are available on request with the same Approvals as the standard colors.
DESIGN CRITERIA - FM
(Also refer to Approval Chart 2.)
FM Approval Requirements:
Sprinkler VK206 is FM Approved as a standard response Non-Storage pendent 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. 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, FM Global, LPCB, APSAD, VdS or other similar organiza-
tions, and also with the provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and standards, whenever applicable.

STANDARD RESPONSE
FUSIBLE LINK PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK206 (K8.0)
TECHNICAL DATA
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Form No. F_060514 20.05.26 Rev 20.1
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page www.vikinggroupinc.com.
Figure 4: Sprinkler Dimensions with the Model E-1 and E-2 Recessed Escutcheons
Figure 3: Sprinkler Dimensions with a Standard Escutcheon
2-1/4”
(57 mm) 1-3/4”
(45 mm)
Installed with a standard
1/8” surface-mounted
escutcheon
Ceiling Opening Size:
2-5/16” (59 mm) minimum
2-1/2” (64 mm) maximum
1-3/4”
(45 mm)
Max.
2-1/8”
(54 mm)
1-1/8”
(29 mm)
Min.
2””
(51 mm)
Max.
1-1/8”
(29 mm)
Min.
2-1/8”
(54 mm)
Ceiling Opening Size:
2-5/16” (59 mm) minimum
2-1/2” (64 mm) maximum
Installed with a
Model E-1 Recessed
Escutcheon
Installed with a Model
E-2 Thread-on Recessed
Escutcheon
1-1/4”
(32 mm)
Replaces Form No. F_060514 Rev 19.3
(Removed Black PTFE.)

BULLETIN
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
CARE AND HANDLING
OF SPRINKLERS
Page 1 of 4
Form No. F_091699 18.10.11 Rev 16.1.P65
SPRINKLERS ARE FRAGILE - HANDLE WITH CARE!
General Handling and Storage:
• Store sprinklers in a cool, dry place.
• Protect sprinklers during storage, transport, handling, and after installation.
• Use the original shipping containers. DO NOT place sprinklers loose in boxes, bins,
or buckets.
• Keep sprinklers separated at all times. DO NOT allow metal parts to contact sprinkler
operating elements.
For Pre-Assembled Drops:
• Protect sprinklers during handling and after installation.
• For recessed assemblies, use the protective sprinkler cap (Viking Part Number 10364).
Sprinklers with Protective Shields or Caps:
• DO NOT remove shields or caps until after sprinkler installation and there no longer is
potential for mechanical damage to the sprinkler operating elements.
• Sprinkler shields or caps MUST be removed BEFORE placing the system in
service!
• Remove the sprinkler shield by carefully pulling it apart where it is snapped together.
• Remove the cap by turning it slightly and pulling it off the sprinkler.
Sprinkler Installation:
• DO NOT use the sprinkler deflector or operating element to start or thread the sprinkler
into a fitting.
• Use only the designated sprinkler head wrench! Refer to the current sprinkler tech-
nical data page to determine the correct wrench for the model of sprinkler used.
• DO NOT install 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 fittings, pipe,
or couplings in close proximity to sprinklers. Sprinklers can be damaged from direct or
indirect impacts.
• DO NOT attempt to remove drywall, paint, etc., from sprinklers.
• Take care not to over-tighten the sprinkler and/or damage its operating parts!
Maximum Torque:
1/2” NPT: 14 ft-lbs. (19.0 N-m)
3/4” NPT: 20 ft-lbs. (27.1 N-m)
1” NPT: 30 ft-lbs. (40.7 N-m)
WARNING
Any sprinkler with a loss of liquid from the glass bulb or damage to the fusible element should be destroyed. Never install sprinklers
that have been dropped, damaged, or exposed to temperatures exceeding the maximum ambient temperature allowed. Sprinklers that
have been painted in the field must be replaced per NFPA 13. Protect sprinklers from paint and paint overspray in accordance with
the installation standards. Do not clean sprinklers with soap and water, ammonia, or any other cleaning fluid. Do not use adhesives
or solvents on sprinklers or their operating elements.
Refer to the appropriate technical data page and NFPA standards for complete care, handling, installation, and maintenance
instructions. For additional product and system information Viking data pages and installation instructions are available on
the Viking Web site at www.vikinggroupinc.com.
CORRECT
(Original container used)
INCORRECT
(Placed loose in box)
CORRECT
(Protected with caps)
INCORRECT
(Protective caps not used)
CORRECT
(Piping is in place at the
ceiling)
INCORRECT
(Sprinkler at floor level)
CORRECT
(Special installation
wrenches)
INCORRECT
(Designated wrench not
used)
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Replaces Form No. F_091699 Rev 16.1
(Added P65 Warning)

BULLETIN
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
CARE AND HANDLING
OF SPRINKLERS
Page 2 of 4
Form No. F_091699 18.10.11 Rev 16.1.P65
PROTECTIVE SPRINKLER SHIELDS AND CAPS
General Handling and Storage:
Many Viking sprinklers are available with a plastic protective cap or shield temporarily covering the operating elements. The snap-
on shields and caps are factory installed and are intended to help protect the operating elements from mechanical damage during
shipping, storage, and installation. NOTE: It is still necessary to follow the care and handling instructions on the appropriate sprin-
kler technical data sheets* when installing sprinklers with bulb shields or caps.
WHEN TO REMOVE THE SHIELDS AND CAPS:
NOTE: SHIELDS AND CAPS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPRINKLERS BEFORE PLACING THE SYSTEM IN SERVICE!
Remove the shield or cap from the sprinkler only after checking all of the following:
• The sprinkler has been installed*.
• The wall or ceiling finish work is completed where the sprinkler is installed and there no longer is a potential for mechanical damage
to the sprinkler operating elements.
SHIELDS AND 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 sprinkler.
Figure 3: Sprinkler cap being re-
moved from and upright sprinkler.
HOW TO REMOVE SHIELDS AND CAPS:
No tools are necessary to remove the shields or caps from sprinklers. DO NOT use any sharp objects to remove them! Take care
not to cause mechanical damage to sprinklers when removing the shields or caps. When removing caps from fusible ele-
ment sprinklers, use care to prevent dislodging ejector springs or damaging fusible elements. NOTE: Squeezing the sprinkler cap
excessively could damage sprinkler fusible elements.
• To remove the shield, simply pull the ends of the shield apart where it is snapped together. Refer to Figure 1.
• To remove the cap, turn it slightly and pull it off the sprinkler. Refer to Figures 2 and 3.
Refer to the current sprinkler technical data page to determine the correct sprinkler wrench for the model of sprinkler used.
Never install sprinklers that have been dropped, damaged, or exposed to temperatures in excess of the maximum ambient
temperature allowed.
* Refer to the appropriate current technical data pages for complete care, handling, and installation instructions. Data
pages are included with each shipment from Viking or Viking distributors. They can also be found on the Web site at www.
vikinggroupinc.com.

BULLETIN
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
CARE AND HANDLING
OF SPRINKLERS
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Form No. F_091699 18.10.11 Rev 16.1.P65
GENERAL HANDLING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
• Do not store in temperatures exceeding 100 °F (38 °C). Avoid direct sunlight and confined areas subject to heat.
• Protect sprinklers and cover assemblies during storage, transport, handling, and after installation.
-- Use original shipping containers.
-- Do not place sprinklers or cover assemblies loose in boxes, bins, or buckets.
• Keep the sprinkler bodies covered with the protective sprinkler cap any time the sprinklers are shipped or handled, during testing of the system, and
while ceiling finish work is being completed.
• Use only the designated Viking recessed sprinkler wrench (refer to the appropriate sprinkler data page) to install 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 sprinklers into fittings during installation.
• Do not use the sprinkler deflector to start or thread the sprinklers into fittings during installation.
• Do not attempt to remove drywall, paint, etc., from the sprinklers.
• Remove the plastic protective cap from the sprinkler before attaching the cover plate assembly. PROTECTIVE CAPS MUST BE REMOVED FROM
SPRINKLERS BEFORE PLACING THE SYSTEM IN SERVICE!
Refer to the appropriate current technical data pages for complete care, handling, and installation instructions. Data
pages are included with each shipment from Viking or Viking distributors. They can also be found on the Web site at www.
vikinggroupinc.com.
Concealed Sprinkler and Adapter
Assembly with Protective Cap
CAUTION: CONCEALED COVER ASSEMBLIES ARE FRAGILE!
TO ASSURE SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT, HANDLE WITH CARE.
Cover Plate Assembly
(Pendent Cover 12381 shown)
Concealed Sprinkler and Adapter
Assembly (Protective Cap Removed)

BULLETIN
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: [phone] Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: [phone] Email: [email protected]
CARE AND HANDLING
OF SPRINKLERS
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Form No. F_091699 18.10.11 Rev 16.1.P65
USE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING WAX-COATED SPRINKLERS
Many of Viking’s sprinklers are available with factory-applied wax coating for corrosion resistance. These sprinklers MUST receive
appropriate care and handling to avoid damaging the wax coating and to assure satisfactory performance of the product.
General Handling and Storage of Wax-Coated Sprinklers:
• Store the sprinklers in a cool, dry place (in temperatures below the maximum ambient temperature allowed for the sprinkler temperature rating. Refer
to Table 1 below.)
• Store containers of wax-coated sprinklers separate from other sprinklers.
• Protect the sprinklers during storage, transport, handling, and after installation.
• Use original shipping containers.
• Do not place sprinklers in loose boxes, bins, or buckets.
Installation of Wax-Coated Sprinklers:
Use only the special sprinkler head wrench designed for installing wax-coated Viking sprinklers (any other wrench may damage
the unit).
• Take care not to crack the wax coating on the units.
• For touching up the wax coating after installation, wax is available from Viking in bar form. Refer to Table 1 below. The coating MUST be repaired after
sprinkler installation to protect 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-
ing the maximum recommended ambient temperature for the temperature rating used.
• Inspect the coated sprinklers frequently soon after installation to verify the integrity of the corrosion resistant coating. Thereafter, inspect representative
samples of the coated sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 25. Close up visual inspections are necessary to determine whether the sprinklers are being
affected by corrosive conditions.
Never install sprinklers that have been dropped, damaged, or exposed to temperatures in excess of the maximum ambi-
ent temperature allowed.
Refer to the appropriate current technical data pages for complete care, handling, and installation instructions. Data
pages are included with each shipment from Viking or Viking distributors. They can also be found on the Web site at www.
vikinggroupinc.com.
TABLE 1
Sprinkler Temperature Rating
(Fusing Point)
Wax Part
Number Wax Melting Point Maximum Ambient Ceiling Temperature1Wax Color
155 °F (68 °C) / 165 °F (74 °C) 02568A 148 °F (64 °C) 100 °F (38 °C) Light Brown
175 °F (79 °C) 04146A 161 °F (71 °C) 150 °F (65 °C) Brown
200 °F (93 °C) 04146A 161 °F (71 °C) 150 °F (65 °C) Brown
220 °F (104 °C) 02569A 170 °F (76 °C) 150 °F (65 °C) Dark Brown
286 °F (141 °C) 02569A 170 °F (76 °C) 150 °F (65 °C) Dark Brown
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.
Replaces Form No. F_091699 Rev 16.1
(Added P65 Warning)

REGULATORY AND HEALTH
WARNINGS
BULLETIN
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Form No. F_111218 18.11.15 Rev 18.1 New Bulletin
1. DESCRIPTION
Regulatory and Health Warnings applying to materials used in the manufacture and construction 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 sprinklers, valves, piping etc. can expose you to chemicals including, but not li-
mited to, lead, nickel, butadiene, titaninum dioxide, chromium, carbon black, and acrylonitrile which are known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
2. WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
For details of warranty, refer to Viking’s current list price schedule at www.vikinggroupinc.com or contact Viking directly.