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SPECIFIC APPLICATION 

WINDOW SPRINKLERS 

(K5.6)

TECHNICAL DATA

Form No. F_042519     21.09.28     Rev 21.3

© 2021 Viking Group Inc. All rights reserved

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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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TABLE 1: SPRINKLER ORDERING INFORMATION

Instructions: Using the sprinkler base part number,

 (1) add the suffix for the desired Finish

 (2) add the suffix for the desired Temperature Rating. 

SIN

Sprinkler 

Base Part 

Number

Style

Size

1: Finishes

2: Temperature Ratings

NPT

Inch

BSPT

mm

Description

Suffix

1

Sprinkler 

Temperature 

Classification

Nominal Rating

Max. Ambient  

Ceiling 

Temperature

2

Bulb 

Color Suffix

VK960

23832

Pendent VSW

1/2

--

 Brass

A

Ordinary

155 °F (68 °C) 100 °F (38 °C) Red

B

VK960

23829

Pendent VSW

--

15

 Chrome

F

Intermediate 200 °F (93 °C) 150 °F (65 °C) Green

E

VK962

23834

HSW

1/2

--

 White Polyester M-/W

Corrosion Resistant Sprinkler Finish

: ENT

Example: 23832JNE = VK960, 

200 °F (93 °C) Temperature Rated 

Sprinkler with an ENT

3,4

 finish.

VK962

23831

HSW

--

15

 Black Polyester

M-/B

 ENT

3,4

JN

Accessories
Sprinkler Wrenches and tools:

Standard Wrench Part Number: 23559MB

Sprinkler Cabinet:

Holds up to 6 sprinklers: Part number 01724A

Footnotes

1. 

Where a dash (-) is shown in the Finish suffix designation, insert the desired Temperature Rating suffix. See example above.

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.

3. 

cULus Listed as corrosion resistant.

4. 

The corrosion resistant coatings have passed the standard corrosion test required by the approving agencies indicated in the Approval Chart. These tests cannot and 

do not represent all possible corrosive environments. Prior to installation, verify through the end-user that the coatings are compatible with or suitable for the proposed 

environment. For automatic sprinklers, the ENT coating is applied to all exposed exterior surfaces, including the waterway.

Figure 1: Sprinkler Dimensions (Pendent VSW and HSW)

2-7/16”  

(62 mm)

Top View

1-15/16”  

(49 mm)

1-1/2” 

 

(40 mm)

Figure 1: Sprinkler Wrench

Top View

Summary of Contents for VK960

Page 1: ...hown by 10 0 Material Standards Sprinkler Body Brass CW602N or QM Brass Deflector Phosphor Bronze UNS C51000 Pip Cap Shell Stainless Steel UNS S44400 Pip Cap Disc Stainless Steel UNS S30100 Belleville Spring Nickel Alloy Pip Cap Seal Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE Compression Screw Brass CW612N CW508L UNS C36000 or UNS C26000 Shipping Cap Polyethylene Bulb Glass nominal 3 mm diameter Ordering Inform...

Page 2: ...nkler Finish ENT Example 23832JNE VK960 200 F 93 C Temperature Rated Sprinkler with an ENT3 4 finish VK962 23831 HSW 15 Black Polyester M B ENT3 4 JN Accessories Sprinkler Wrenches and tools Standard Wrench Part Number 23559MB Sprinkler Cabinet Holds up to 6 sprinklers Part number 01724A Footnotes 1 Where a dash is shown in the Finish suffix designation insert the desired Temperature Rating suffix...

Page 3: ...ings and approvals available at the time of publication Check with the manufacturer for any additional approvals 3 Other colors are available upon request with the same Listings and Approvals as the standard colors 4 cULus Listed as corrosion resistant 5 See ICC ES Evaluation Report No ESR 4288 at www icc es org APPROVAL CHART Viking Specific Application Horizontal Sidewall Window Sprinklers VK962...

Page 4: ...ior spatial separation is defined as exposure protection open window sprinklers must be installed on the exterior portion of the building Glass Types The following specifications must apply in order for the Viking Specific Application Window Sprinkler to be used Type Non operable and or stronger assemblies Treatments heat strengthened and tempered Glazing single glazed single pane double glazed do...

Page 5: ...te hydraulic design area However it is necessary to prove hydraulically the simultaneous operation of the window sprinklers and the ceiling sprinklers adjacent to the window sprinklers Interior protection of non sprinklered building Calculate all sprinklers on the most demanding side of the glazing assembly within the enclosure Exterior exposure protection Calculate all sprinklers controlled by th...

Page 6: ...indow sprinklers must be installed on the exterior portion of the building Glass Types The following specifications must apply in order for the Viking Specific Application Window Sprinkler to be used Type Non operable and or stronger assemblies Treatments heat strengthened and tempered Glazing single glazed single pane double glazed double pane or insulated Thickness Minimum 1 4 6 mm Window Frame ...

Page 7: ... area reduction for quick response sprinklers is utilized the linear length of the calculated window sprinklers may be reduced but in no case shall be less than 36 linear feet 1 2 x 900 If a single fire can be expected to operate window sprinklers and sprinklers within the design area of a hydraulically calculated system the water demand of the window sprinklers shall be added to the water demand ...

Page 8: ...ions 6 0 1 8 m 6 0 1 8 m Pendent VSW 12 0 3 7 m Max Pendent VSW 12 0 3 7 m Max HSW 8 0 2 4 m Max HSW 8 0 2 4 m Max Minimum Sprinkler Pendent VSW or HSW Minimum The minimum distance between Window Sprinklers must be 6 0 1 8 m unless separated by a baffle or mullion of adequate depth to act as a baffle Window Sprinklers are not required to be located with respect to horizontal or vertical butt joint...

Page 9: ...tor facing parallel to glazing NOTE Position the sprinkler with the frame arms aligned parallel to glazing and deflector flow indicator pointed towards glazing All combustible materials must be kept a minimum of 2 50 mm from the sprinklered face of the glazing A minimum 3 0 900 mm pony wall may be used or other method acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction Do not use any type of window co...

Page 10: ... this technical data page www vikinggroupinc com Recessed ceiling space Window covering All combustible materials must be kept a minimum of 2 50 mm from the sprinklered face of the glazing A minimum 3 0 900 mm pony wall may be used or other method acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction NOTE Install the sprinklers into recessed ceiling spaces Do not use any type of window coverings between...

Page 11: ...stall 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 sprinklers Take care not to over tight...

Page 12: ...D 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 ...

Page 13: ... these 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 sprinkl...

Page 14: ...t 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 the corrosion resistant co...

Page 15: ... the sprinkler technical data page Never install any glass bulb sprinkler if the bulb is cracked or if there is a loss of liquid from the bulb A small air bubble should be present in the glass bulb Any sprinkler with a loss of liquid from the glass bulb or damage to the fusible element should be destroyed immediately Note Installing glass bulb sprinklers in direct sunlight ultraviolet light may af...

Page 16: ...uctile iron or Nibco CPVC threaded tee fittings for wet systems that meet the dimensional requirements of ANSI B16 3 Class 150 or cast iron threaded tee fittings that meet the dimensional requirements of ANSI B16 4 Class 125 even at branch line ends The threaded end of the dry sprinkler is designed to allow the seal to penetrate and extend into the fitting to a predetermined depth This prevents co...

Page 17: ...ther To remove caps from frame style sprinklers turn the caps slightly and pull them off the sprinklers SPRINKLER CAPS OR BULB SHIELDS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPRINKLERS BEFORE PLACING THE SYSTEM IN SERVICE Retain a protective cap or shield in the spare sprinkler cabinet 5 For flush style sprinklers the ceiling ring can now be installed onto the sprinkler body Align the ceiling ring with the sprinkle...

Page 18: ...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 1 Remove the system from service drain all water and relieve all pressure on the piping 2a For frame style sprinklers use the special sprinkler wrench to remove the old sprinkler by turning it counterclockwise to unthread it from the...

Page 19: ...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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