INSTITUTIONAL SPRINKLERS K5.6
TECHNICAL DATA
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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Form No. F_032319 20.01.03 Rev 20.1
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6. INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
The owner is responsible for maintaining the fire protection system and devices in proper operating condition.
For minimum maintenance and inspection requirements, refer to NFPA 25 for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
requirements. In addition, the Authority Having Jurisdiction may have additional maintenance requirements that must be
followed.
A. The sprinklers must be inspected on a regular basis for corrosion, mechanical damage, obstructions, paint, etc. The frequency
of inspections may vary due to corrosive atmospheres, water supplies, and activity around the device.
B. Sprinklers that have been painted or mechanically damaged must be replaced immediately. Sprinklers showing signs of
corrosion shall be tested and/or replaced immediately as required. Installation standards require sprinklers to be tested and, if
necessary, replaced after a specified term of service. Refer to the installation standards and the Authority Having Jurisdiction
for the specified period of time after which testing and/or replacement is required. Sprinklers that have operated cannot be
reassembled or reused, but must be replaced. When replacing sprinklers, use only new sprinklers.
C. The sprinkler discharge pattern is critical for proper fire protection. Nothing should be hung from the sprinkler, attached to it, or
otherwise 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 service, notify all Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Consideration
should be given to employment of a fire patrol in the affected area.
7. AVAILABILITY
Viking Institutional Sprinklers are 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.
