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MICROFAST

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 QUICK 

RESPONSE CONVENTIONAL 

SPRINKLER VK354 (K8.0)

TECHNICAL DATA

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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_033214     18.11.05     Rev 18.3.P65

DESIGN CRITERIA - UL

 

(Also refer to Approval Chart 1)

cULus Listing Requirements:

 

The Viking Microfast

®

 Quick Response Conventional Sprinkler VK354 is cULus Listed as indicated in Approval Chart 1 for installation 

in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 13 for old style (conventional) sprinklers.

• 

Designed for use in Light and Ordinary Hazard occupancies

.

 

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The sprinkler installation rules contained in NFPA 13 for standard spray old style (conventional) sprinklers must be followed.

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, LPCB, APSAD, VdS or other similar organiza-

tions, and also with the provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and standards, whenever applicable. `

Approval Chart 1 (UL)

Viking Microfast

®

 Quick Response Conventional Sprinkler VK354

 

Maximum 175 PSI (12 bar) WWP

Base Part 

Number

1

SIN

Thread Size

Nominal K-Factor

Overall Length

Listings and Approvals

(Refer also to Design Criteria.)

NPT

BSP

U.S.

metric

2

Inches

mm

cULus

4

VdS

LPCB

          

8

18261

VK354

3/4”

20 mm

8.0

115.2

2-5/16

59

A1

--

A2

B2

7

B2

NOTICE - Product Below - Limited Availability (Contact Local Viking Office)

06768B

VK354

3/4”

20 mm

8.0

115.2

2-5/16

59

A1

--

A2

B2

7

B2

Approved Temperature Ratings

A - 135 °F (57 °C), 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), 200 °F (93 °C), and 

286 °F (141°C)

B - 155 °F (68 °C), 175 °F (79 °C), 200 °F (93 °C), and 286 °F (141°C)

Approved Finishes

1 - Brass, Chrome, White Polyester

5,6

, Black Polyester

5,6

, and 

Black PTFE

5

2 - Brass, Chrome, White Polyester

5,6

, and Black Polyester

5,6

Footnotes

Base part number is shown. For complete part number, refer to Viking’s current price schedule.

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.

This table shows the listings and approvals available at the time of printing. Check with the manufacturer for any additional approvals.

Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. for use in the U.S. and Canada.

cULus Listed as corrosion resistant.

6

 Other colors are available on request with the same Listings and Approvals as the standard colors.

7

 CE Certified, Standard EN 12259-1, EC-certificate of constancy of performance 0832-CPR-S0021.

8

 MED Certified, Standard EN 12259-1, EC-certificate 0832-MED-1003. 

Replaces Form No. F_060714 Rev 18.3

(Added P65 Warning.)

Summary of Contents for MICROFAST VK354

Page 1: ...tent No 4 831 870 Thread size 3 4 NPT 20 mm BSP Nominal K Factor 8 0 U S 115 2 metric Glass bulb fluid temperature rated to 65 F 55 C Overall Length 2 5 16 59 mm cULus Listing and NFPA 13 installs require a minimum of 7 psi 0 5 bar The minimum operating pressure for LPCB and CE Approvals ONLY is 5 psi 0 35 bar Metric K factor measurment shown is in Bar When pressure is measured in kPa divide the m...

Page 2: ...ist price schedule or contact Viking directly TABLE 1 AVAILABLE SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATINGS AND FINISHES Sprinkler Temperature Classification Sprinkler Nominal Temperature Rating1 Maximum Ambient Ceiling Temperature2 Bulb Color Ordinary 135 F 57 C 100 F 38 C Orange Ordinary 155 F 68 C 100 F 38 C Red Intermediate 175 F 79 C 150 F 65 C Yellow Intermediate 200 F 93 C 150 F 65 C Green High 286 F 141...

Page 3: ... Chart 1 UL Viking Microfast Quick Response Conventional Sprinkler VK354 Maximum 175 PSI 12 bar WWP Base Part Number1 SIN Thread Size Nominal K Factor Overall Length Listings and Approvals3 Refer also to Design Criteria NPT BSP U S metric2 Inches mm cULus4 VdS LPCB 8 18261 VK354 3 4 20 mm 8 0 115 2 2 5 16 59 A1 A2 B27 B2 NOTICE Product Below Limited Availability Contact Local Viking Office 06768B ...

Page 4: ... 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 re...

Page 6: ...hese 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 sprinkler...

Page 7: ...r 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 th...

Page 8: ...ction 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 C...

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