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1. DESCRIPTION
Viking Freedom
Residential Concealed Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler VK480
®
is a small high-sensitivity solder link and lever residential sprinkler designed for
installation on concealed pipe systems, where the appearance of a smooth wall
is desired. The sprinkler orifice design, with a K-Factor of 4.0 (57.7 metric*),
allows the sprinkler's efficient use of available water supplies for the hydraulically
designed fire-protection system. The operating element and special deflector
characteristics meet the challenges of residential sprinkler standards. The special
Electroless Nickel PTFE (ENT) coating has been investigated for installation in
corrosive atmospheres and is listed/approved as corrosion resistant as indicated
in the Approval Chart.
The sprinkler is hidden from view by a low profile, small diameter cover plate
installed flush to the wall. The cover plate is available in several decorative
finishes to meet design requirements. The two-piece design allows installation
and testing of the sprinkler prior to installation of the cover plate. After the system
has been tested and wall finish has been applied, the push-on design of the cover
plate assembly allows easy installation of the cover plate with up to 1/4" (6.4 mm)
adjustment. Sprinkler VK480 is provided with a pipe guide to properly locate the
sprinkler and allow the 1/4" adjustment of the cover plate.
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
UL Listed (C-UL-US-EU): Category VKKW (VK480)
LPCB Approved: Certificate 096y/01
Refer to the Approval Chart and Design Criteria for Listing and approval requirements that must be followed.
3. TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications:
Available since 2010.
Minimum Operating Pressure: Refer to the Approval Chart.
Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar). Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar).
Thread size: 1/2" (15 mm) NPT
Nominal K-Factor: 4.0 U.S. (57.7 metric*)
* Metric K-factor measurement shown is in Bar. When pressure is measured in kPa, divide the metric K-factor shown by 10.0.
Available Cover Plate Horizontal Adjustment: 1/4" (6 mm)
Overall Length (Sprinkler Body): 2" (50 mm)
Covered by the following US Patent Numbers: 7,712,218 and 8,960,319
Material Standards:
Sprinkler Body: QM Brass and Brass UNS-C84400
Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy, coated on both sides with Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Tape
Seat: UNS-C31400 or Brass UNS-C31600, ENT coating available upon request
Deflector Ring: Brass UNS-C23000
Deflector Pins: Stainless Steel UNS-S30200
Halo: Phosphor Bronze UNS-C51000, e-coating available upon request
Flow Shaper: Phosphor Bronze UNS-C51000
Lever Bar Ring: Brass UNS-C84400, or UNS-C31600
Compression Screw: 18-8 Stainless Steel
Fusible Link Assembly: Nickel Alloy and Eutectic Solder
Fusible Link Levers: Stainless Steel UNS-S31600
Guide Pin: Stainless Steel UNS-S43000, ENT coating available upon request
Shipping Cap: Polyethylene
Cover Assembly Materials:
Cover Plate Assembly: Copper UNS-C11000 and Brass UNS-C26800
Spring: Beryllium Nickel
Solder: Eutectic
Ordering Information: Refer to Tables 1 and 2.
Form No. F_121609
Rev 01
TECHNICAL DATA
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
September 7, 2022
FREEDOM
RESIDENTIAL
®
CONCEALED HORIZONTAL
SIDEWALL SPRINKLER VK480
(K4.0)
Replaces Form No. F_121609 Rev 22.1
(Updated UL cover plate temperature rating.)
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