Technical Data - Viking VK1181 Technical Data Manual

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Size
Sprinkler
Base Part
NPT BSPT
No.
Inch mm
22100 1/2
22106 --
Example: 22100MBW = VK1181 with White Polyester Finish and 155 °F (68 °C) Nominal temperature rating. This sprinkler is to be
installed into an area with a maximum ambient temperature of 100 °F (38 °C) meaning if the area will experience temperatures above
the maximum ambient rating, you shall use a higher temperature-rated sprinkler.
Accessories
Sprinkler Wrenches (see Figure 1):
A. Installer Wrench: Part No. 22055 (available since 2017)
B. Cabinet Wrench: Part No. 20901M/B (available since 2017)
C. Straight Wrench: Part No. 22940MB
Sprinkler Cabinet:
A. Up to 6 sprinklers: Part number 01724A (available since 1971)
B. 6-12 Sprinklers: Part number 01725A (available since 1971)
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, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D. 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 Wrenches
Form No. F_102518 Rev 22.1
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
TABLE 1: 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.
1: Finishes
Description
-- Brass
15 Chrome
White Polyester
3,4
Black Polyester
3,4
ENT
3,4
A B
March 3, 2022

TECHNICAL DATA

Suffix Nominal Rating
1
A 135 °F (57 °C)
F 155 °F (68 °C)
M-/W 175 °F (79 °C)
M-/B 200 °F (93 °C)
JN 286 °F (141 °C)
OPEN
7/16" (11 mm)
Nominal Pipe
Engagement
VK1181 STANDARD
RESPONSE CONVENTIONAL
SPRINKLER (K5.6)
2: Temperature Ratings
Max. Ambient Ceiling
Bulb Color
Temperature
Orange 100 °F (38 °C)
Red 100 °F (38 °C)
Yellow 150 °F (65 °C)
Green 150 °F (65 °C)
Blue 225 °F (107 °C)
-- --
1-15/16"
(49 mm)
Figure 2: Sprinkler Dimensions
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Suffix
2
A
B
D
E
G
Z
1/2" NPT