MICROMATIC
®
STANDARD
RESPONSE HORIZONTAL
SIDEWALL SPRINKLER
VK104 (K5.6)
TECHNICAL DATA
Page 5 of 6
Form No. F_033514 19.11.18 Rev 19.4
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
Visit the Viking website for the latest edition of this technical data page www.vikinggroupinc.com
DESIGN CRITERIA - FM
(Also refer to Approval Chart 2 above.)
FM Approval Requirements:
The Micromatic
®
Viking Standard Response Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler VK104 is FM Approved as standard response sidewall
Non-Storage
sprin-
klers, as indicated in the FM Approval Guide. For specific application and installation requirements, reference the latest applicable FM Loss Prevention
Data Sheets (including 2-0) and Technical Advisory Bulletins. FM Global Loss Prevention Data Sheets and Technical Advisory Bulletins contain guide-
lines relating to, but not limited to: minimum water supply requirements, hydraulic design, ceiling slope and obstructions, minimum and maximum al-
lowable 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 Bulletin 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
organizations, and also with the provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and standards, whenever applicable.
Approval Chart 1 (FM)
Micromatic
®
Viking Standard Response Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler VK104
Maximum 175 PSI (12 Bar) WWP
Sprinkler
Base Part
Number
1
SIN
Thread Size
Nominal K-factor
Overall Length
FM Approvals
3
(Refer also to UL Design Criteria.)
NPT
BSPT
U.S.
metric
2
Inches
mm
12995
VK104
1/2”
--
5.6
80.6
2-1/2”
64
A1Y, B1X, C2Y, D2W
12988
VK104
--
15 mm
5.6
80.6
2-1/2”
64
A1Y, B1X, C2Y, D2W
20230
6
VK104
--
15 mm
5.6
80.6
2-1/2”
64
E3
NOTICE - Product Below - No longer offered.
10224
VK104
1/2”
--
5.6
80.6
2-1/2”
64
A1Y, B1X
10171
VK104
--
15 mm
5.6
80.6
2-1/2”
64
A1Y, B1X
Approved Temperature Rating Codes
A = 135 °F (57 °C), 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), 200 °F (93 °C), and 286 °F (141 °C)
B = 135 °F (57 °C), 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), and 200 °F (93 °C)
C = 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), 200 °F (93 °C), and 286 °F (141 °C)
D = 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), 200 °F (93 °C)
E = 155 °F (68 °C)
Approved Finish Code
Approved Escutcheon Codes
1 = Brass and Chrome
2 = ENT
5
3 = Chrome
X = Standard surface-mounted escutcheons or recessed with the Viking Model E-1, E-2, E-3, or G-1 Recessed Escutcheons
Y = Standard surface-mounted escutcheons only
W = Standard surface-mounted escutcheons or recessed with the Viking Model E-1 Recessed Escutcheons
Footnotes
1.
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.
4.
Listings and Approvals are limited to Light Hazard Occupancies where allowed by the installation standards being applied.
5.
FM Approved as corrosion resistant.
6.
Approved according to China GB standard.
