Viking D-1 Sprinkler Guard Technical Data

July 9, 1998
1. PRODUCT NAME
Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard
Manufactured since 1998
Dry Sprinkler Guard
Manufactured since 1993
2. MANUFACTURER
THE VIKING CORPORATION
210 Industrial Park Road
Hastings, MI 49058 U.S.A
Telephone: (616) 945-9501
(800) 968-9501
Fax Number: (616) 945-9599
e-mail: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Sprinkler Guards
The Viking sprinkler guard is a hard-wire
cage designed to encase the sprinkler
and protect it from mechanical damage.
It is recommended for areas where the
sprinkler is installed at a low elevation
and/or near areas of high human or me-
chanical activity.
The Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard is for
use with Viking Standard Orifice and
Large Orifice; Standard Response and
Quick Response Model M Sprinklers.
The Dry Pendent Sprinkler Guard is for
use with Viking Standard Orifice and
Large Orifice; Standard Response and
Quick Response Dry Upright, Dry Verti-
cal Sidewall, and Dry Pendent Sprin-
klers.
4-A. TECHNICAL DATA
Approvals:
Model D-1:
UL, & C-UL Listed, and FM Approved
For Standard Orifice and Large Ori-
fice; Standard Response and Quick
Response Model M Sprinklers
Dry Sprinkler Guard:
No listings or Approvals
Materials:
Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard:
Guard: Bright Basic Steel UNS-
G10100
Guard Finish: Clear chromate over
zinc plating
Screws: Two 6-32 x 1/2" (Combina-
tion Head): Steel
Screw Finish: Zinc Plated
Dry Sprinkler Guard:
Guard & Ring: Bright Basic Steel
UNS-G10100
Finish: Clear chromate over zinc
plating
Accessories:
Form No. F_012798
TECHNICAL DATA
Sprinkler Wrench:
For Model M Sprinklers equipped
with Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard
use Wrench Part No. 05000CW/B
Water Shield, Model E-1, for Model
M Upright Sprinklers equipped
with Model D-1 Sprinkler Guards:
Part No. 10326
(See page 131 a-d)
Water Shield, Model F-1, for Model
M Pendent Sprinklers equipped
with Model D-1 Sprinkler Guards:
For use on 1/2" NPT Sprinklers,
order Part No. 10323
For use on 3/4" NPT Sprinklers,
order Part No. 10324
(See page 131 a-d)
4-B ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard:
The Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard may be
ordered separately or factory installed
on any Viking Standard Orifice or Large
Orifice; Standard Response or Quick
Response Model M Sprinkler.
To order the Model D-1 Sprinkler
Guard separately (Figure 1 - Top):
1: Order Viking Part Number 10325.
To order the Model D-1 Sprinkler
Guard factory installed:
1: Refer to the Viking Price Book to se-
lect the appropriate base part num-
ber (plus appropriate suffixes for tem-
perature and finish) for the Sprinkler
used.
2: To order the Model D-1 Sprinkler
Guard factory installed on the sprin-
kler, add the suffix "G".
To order the Viking Dry Sprinkler
Guard (Figure 2 - Top) :
1: Order Viking Part Number 08954.
5. AVAILABILITY AND SERVICE
Viking Sprinkler Guards are available
through a network of domestic, Cana-
dian, and international distributors. See
the Yellow Pages of the telephone direc-
tory for your nearest distributor (listed
under "Sprinklers Automatic Fire") or
write to The Viking Corporation, Hast-
ings, Michigan USA 49058. Attention:
Sales Department.
Viking Technical data may be found on
the Viking Corporation's Web site, located
at: http:www.vikingcorp.com. The Web
site may include a more recent edition of
this technical data page.
6. GUARANTEES
For details of warranty, refer to Viking's
current list price schedule or contact
Viking directly.
Sprinkler 130 a
SPRINKLER
GUARDS
Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard
Order Sprinkler Guard Separately
or Factory Installed
(See Ordering Instructions)
Model D-1 Sprinkler Guard
on Model M Upright Sprinkler*
*The 5mm glass bulb standard response
sprinkler shown is representative only. The
Model D-1 Guard may be used with standard
orifice and large orifice upright or pendent
standard response sprinklers with 5mm glass
bulbs, standard response fusible link sprin-
klers, and quick response sprinklers with
3mm glass bulbs.
Figure 1
New issue July 9, 1998