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1.
DESCRIPTION
Viking Standard Response Concealed Pendent Sprinkler VK4921 is a small
thermosensitive, glass-bulb sprinkler designed for installation on concealed pipe
systems where the appearance of a smooth ceiling is desired. The low-profile
cover assemblies provide up to ½" (13 mm) of vertical adjustment.
Features:
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K5.6 (80.6 metric).
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Standard response glass bulb operating element.
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Integral threaded adapter cup accepts push-on or thread-on cover plates.
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Low-profile, small diameter, removeable cover plates offer almost flush
appearance upon installation and allow ease of maintenance.
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Protective cap prevents damage during installation and finishing and keeps
errant overspray from coating internal parts.
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Various finishes available to meet design requirements.
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Optional Electroless Nickel PTFE (ENT) coating provides corrosion resistance
(see Approval Chart).
2.
LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
cULus Listed: Category VNIV
FM Approved: Class 2015
Also approved for use in FM Approved vacuum dry sprinkler systems with
a maximum supervisory vacuum pressure of -3 psi (-207 mbar).
Refer to the Approval Charts and Design Criteria on for cULus Listing requirements that must be followed.
3.
TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications:
Minimum Operating Pressure: 7 psi (0.5 bar)
Maximum Working Pressure: FM - 175 psi (12 bar). UL - 250 psi (17.2 bar)
Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar).
Thread size: 1/2" NPT or BSPT
Nominal K-Factor: 5.6 U.S. (80.6 metric*)
Glass-bulb fluid temperature rated to -65 °F (-55 °C)
* Metric K-factor measurement shown is in Bar. When pressure is measured in kPa, divide the metric K-factor shown by 10.0.
Material Standards:
Deflector: Phosphor Bronze UNS-C51000
Deflector Pins: Stainless Steel UNS-S43000
Pip Cap and Insert Assembly: Copper UNS-C11000, SS UNS-S30400 and SS UNS-S31600
Compression Screw: UNS-C36000
Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy, coated on both sides with PTFE Tape
Cover Adapter: Cold Rolled Steel JIS G3141 and Carbon Steel UNS-G10100 (per JIS G3141)
Shipping Cap: High Density Polyethylene
Cover Plate Materials:
Cover Plate Assembly: Copper UNS-C11000 and Brass UNS-C26800 or Stainless Steel UNS-S30400
Spring: Beryllium Nickel
Solder: Eutectic
Ordering Information: Refer to Tables 1 and 2.
4.
INSTALLATION
Refer to appropriate NFPA Installation Standards and installation instructions in this document.
Form No. F_092221
21.12.02 Rev 21.3
TECHNICAL DATA
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
STANDARD RESPONSE
CONCEALED PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK4921 (K5.6)
Replaces Form No. F_092221 Rev 21.2
(Updated wrench drive.)
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please what is the difference between sprinkler VK 4921 and VK 492
The Viking sprinkler model VK4921 is a replacement for the VK492. Both are standard response 5.6 K-factor concealed pendent sprinklers. However, the VK4921 is UL Listed and FM Approved, while the VK492 is being replaced. The VK4921 may also include updated materials or design improvements.
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