Viking MICROFAST VK325 Technical Data Manual

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1. DESCRIPTION
The Viking Microfast
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thermosensitive, glass-bulb spray sprinkler available in several different 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, these coatings have been investigated for installation
in corrosive environments and are Listed/Approved as indicated in the Approval
Chart(s).
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
cULus Listed: Category VNIV
FM Approved: Classes 2002 and 2020
Refer to the Approval Chart(s) and Design Criteria for Listing and Approval
requirements that must be followed.
3. TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications:
Minimum Operating Pressure: 7 psi (0.5 bar)*
Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar) wwp.
Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar)
Testing: U.S.A. Patent No. 4,831,870
Thread size: 1/2" NPT, 15 mm BSPT
Nominal K-Factor: 2.8 U.S. (40.3 metric**)
Glass-bulb fluid temperature rated to -65 °F (-55 °C)
Overall Length: 2-1/4" (58 mm)
*cULus Listing, FM Approval, and NFPA 13 installs require a minimum of 7 psi (0.5 bar). The minimum operating pressure for LPCB and CE
Approvals ONLY is 5 psi (0.35 bar).
Material Standards:
Frame Casting: Brass UNS-C84400 or QM Brass
Deflector: Brass UNS-C23000 or Copper UNS-C19500
Bushing: Brass UNS-C36000
Bulb: Glass, nominal 3 mm diameter
Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy, coated on both sides with PTFE Tape
Screw: Brass UNS-C36000
Pip Cap and Insert Assembly: Copper UNS-C11000 and Stainless Steel UNS-S30400
Pip Cap Attachment: Brass UNS-C36000
For Polyester Coated Sprinklers: Belleville Spring-Exposed
For ENT Coated Sprinklers: Belleville Spring-Exposed, Screw-ENT Plated, Pip Cap-ENT Coated
Ordering Information:
Order Viking Microfast
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): 135°/57° = A, 155°/68° = B, 175°/79° = D, 200°/93° = E, and 286°/141° = G
For example, sprinkler VK325 with a 1/2" NPT thread, Brass finish and a 155 °F/68 °C temperature rating = Part No. 12980AB
Available Finishes And Temperature Ratings: Refer to Table 1.
Accessories: (Also refer to the Viking website.)
Sprinkler Wrench: Standard Wrench: Part No. 21475M/B; See Figure 1
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_061414 21.03.05
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Quick Response Upright Sprinkler VK325 is a small,
(Also refer to the current Viking price list.)
Quick Response Upright Sprinkler VK325 by first adding the appropriate suffix for the sprinkler finish and
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Rev 21.1
TECHNICAL DATA
MICROFAST QUICK
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RESPONSE UPRIGHT
SPRINKLER VK325 (K2.8)
Replaces Form No. F_061414 Rev 20.1
(Removed bushed part numbers)
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