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ESFR PENDENT SPRINKLER 

VK503 (K16.8)

TECHNICAL DATA

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Form No. F_120106    19.11.15    Rev 19.1

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: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com

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TABLE 1: AVAILABLE SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATINGS AND FINISHES

Sprinkler Temperature 

Classification

Sprinkler Nominal 

Temperature Rating

1

Maximum Ambient 

Ceiling Temperature

2

Frame Paint 

Color

Ordinary

165 °F (74 °C)

100 °F (38 °C)

None

Intermediate

205 °F (96 °C)

150 °F (65 °C)

White

Sprinkler Finish:

 Brass

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.

Protective 

Sprinkler Cap

Wrench Flat

Use Side B Only

Figure 1:  

ESFR Pendent Sprinkler Wrench 13635WB

Figure 2:  

ESFR Pendent Sprinkler VK503 Dimensions

1-3/4” 

(45mm)

2-7/8” 

(73 mm)

1-13/32” 

(36 mm)

1-15/32” 

(38 mm)

Summary of Contents for 14073AC

Page 1: ... plastics Cartoned expanded plastics Refer the Approval Charts and Design Criteria on pages 3 5 for cULus Listing and FM Approval requirements that must be followed In addition some storage arrangements of rolled paper aerosols and rubber tires may be protected by Viking ESFR Pendent Sprinkler VK503 2 LISTINGS AND APPROVALS cULus Listed Category VNWH Successfully meets UL 1767 test standard and co...

Page 2: ...3 With the sprinkler con tained in the protective cap install the sprinkler onto the piping by applying the sprinkler wrench 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 exc...

Page 3: ...al for proper fire protection Therefore nothing should be hung from attached to or other wise obstruct the discharge pattern All obstructions must be immediately removed or if necessary additional sprinklers installed D When replacing existing sprinklers the system must be removed from service Refer to the appropriate system description and or valve instructions Prior to removing the system from s...

Page 4: ...cation Sprinkler Nominal Temperature Rating1 Maximum Ambient Ceiling Temperature2 Frame Paint Color Ordinary 165 F 74 C 100 F 38 C None Intermediate 205 F 96 C 150 F 65 C White Sprinkler Finish Brass 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 ...

Page 5: ...uilding heights up to 30 ft 9 1 m the spacing allowed between sprinklers and or branch lines is 8 to 12 ft 2 4 to 3 7 m provided the area covered per sprinkler does not exceed the maximum 100 ft2 9 3 m2 allowed Refer to the Installation Standards for permissible deviations from the maximum sprinkler branch line spacing rules above to eliminate obstruc tions created by trusses and bar joists when u...

Page 6: ...pproved according to China GB Standard DESIGN CRITERIA FM Also refer to Approval Chart 2 above FM Approval Requirements 1 Sprinkler VK503 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...

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