BULLETIN
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
CARE AND HANDLING
OF SPRINKLERS
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Form No. F_091699 18.10.11 Rev 16.1.P65
SPRINKLERS ARE FRAGILE - HANDLE WITH CARE!
General Handling and Storage:
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Store sprinklers in a cool, dry place.
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Protect sprinklers during storage, transport, handling, and after installation.
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Use the original shipping containers. DO NOT place sprinklers loose in boxes, bins,
or buckets.
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Keep sprinklers separated at all times. DO NOT allow metal parts to contact sprinkler
operating elements.
For Pre-Assembled Drops:
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Protect sprinklers during handling and after installation.
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For recessed assemblies, use the protective sprinkler cap (Viking Part Number 10364).
Sprinklers with Protective Shields or Caps:
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DO NOT remove shields or caps until after sprinkler installation and there no longer is
potential for mechanical damage to the sprinkler operating elements.
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Sprinkler shields or caps MUST be removed BEFORE placing the system in
service!
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Remove the sprinkler shield by carefully pulling it apart where it is snapped together.
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Remove the cap by turning it slightly and pulling it off the sprinkler.
Sprinkler Installation:
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DO NOT use the sprinkler deflector or operating element to start or thread the sprinkler
into a fitting.
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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.
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DO NOT install sprinklers onto piping at the floor level.
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Install sprinklers after the piping is in place to prevent mechanical damage.
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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.
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DO NOT attempt to remove drywall, paint, etc., from sprinklers.
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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)
Replaces Form No. F_091699 Rev 16.1
(Added P65 Warning)
