Viking MicrofastHP VK346 Technical Data Manual

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1. DESCRIPTION
Viking MicrofastHP
®
Sprinkler VK346 is a small thermosensitive solder link spray sprinkler
available with various finishes and temperature ratings to meet design
requirements. The special Polyester and Electroless Nickel PTFE (ENT)
coatings can be used in decorative applications where colors are desired.
In addition, the ENT coating has been investigated for installation in
corrosive environments and is listed/approved as indicated in the Approval
Charts.
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
cULus Listed: Category VNIV
Refer to Approval Chart 1 and Design Criteria for cULus Listing requirements that
must be followed.
3. TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications:
Minimum Operating Pressure: 7 psi (0.5 bar)
Maximum Working Pressure: 250 psi (17 bar)
Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar)
Nominal K-Factor: 2.8 U.S. (40.3 metric
Thread size: 1/2" NPT, 15 mm BSPT
† 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.
Overall Length: 2-1/2" (64 mm)
Material Standards:
Frame Casting: Brass UNS-C84400
Deflector: Copper UNS-C19500
Bushing: Brass UNS-C36000
Fusible Element Assembly: Nickel Alloy
Trigger and Support: Stainless Steel UNS-S31600
Seat and Insert Assembly: Copper UNS-C11000 and Stainless Steel UNS-S30400
Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy, coated on both sides with PTFE Tape
Screw: Brass UNS-C36000
For Polyester Coated Sprinklers: Belleville Spring-Exposed
For ENT Coated Sprinklers: Belleville Spring-Exposed, Screw and Pip Cap ENT Plated
Ordering Information: (Also refer to the current Viking price list.)
Order Quick Response Fusible Link Horizontal Sidewall Sprinklers by first adding the appropriate suffix for the sprinkler finish and
then the appropriate suffix for the temperature rating to the sprinkler base part number.
Finish Suffix: Brass = A, Chrome = F, White Polyester = M-/W, Black Polyester = M-/B, and ENT = JN
Temperature Suffix (°F/°C): 165°/74° = C, 205°/96° = E, and 280°/138° = G
For example, sprinkler VK346 with a Brass finish and a 165 °F/74 °C temperature rating = Part No. 13965AC
Available Finishes And Temperature Ratings:
Refer to Table 1.
Accessories: (Also refer to the Viking website.)
Sprinkler Wrenches:
A. Standard Wrench: Part No. 21475M/B (available since 2017).
B. Wrench for recessed sprinklers with protective shields: Part No. 13655W/B** (available since 2003)
**A ½" ratchet is required (not available from Viking).
Sprinkler Cabinets:
A. Six-head capacity: Part No. 01724A (available since 1971)
B. Twelve-head capacity: Part No. 01725A (available since 1971)
4. INSTALLATION
Refer to appropriate NFPA Installation Standards.
Form No. F_071614 21.03.05
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Quick Response Fusible Element Horizontal Sidewall
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†
Rev 21.1
TECHNICAL DATA
MicrofastHP QUICK
®
RESPONSE FUSIBLE
ELEMENT HSW HIGH PRES-
SURE SPRINKLER VK346 (K2.8)
Replaces Form No. F_071614 Rev 20.1
(Removed bushed part numbers)
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