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1.
DESCRIPTION
Viking
Quick
Response
small
thermosensitive,
on
concealed
pipe
ceiling is desired. The low-profile cover assemblies provide up to ½"
(13 mm) of vertical adjustment.
Features:
•
K4.2 (57 metric).
•
Quick response glass bulb operating element.
•
Integral threaded adapter cup accepts push-on or thread-on cover plates.
•
Low-profile, small diameter, removeable cover plates offer almost flush
appearance upon installation and allow ease of maintenance.
•
Protective cap prevents damage during installation and finishing and keeps
errant overspray from coating internal parts.
•
Various finishes available to meet design requirements.
•
Optional Electroless Nickel PTFE (ENT) coating provides corrosion resistance
(see Approval Chart).
2.
LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
cULus Listed: Category
Refer to the Approval Charts 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: 175 psi (12 bar)
Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar).
Thread size: 1/2" (15 mm) NPT or 15 mm BSPT
Nominal K-Factor: 4.2 U.S. (57 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:
Sprinkler Frame: QM Brass
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
Bulb: Glass, nominal 3 mm diameter
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_040320
21.12.02 Rev 21.3
TECHNICAL DATA
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Concealed
Pendent
glass-bulb
sprinkler
systems
where
the
appearance
VNIV
Sprinkler
VK4651
is
a
designed
for
installation
of
a
smooth
QUICK RESPONSE
CONCEALED PENDENT
SPRINKLERS
VK4651 (K4.2)
For Light Hazard Occupancies Only
Replaces Form No. F_040320 Rev 21.2
(Updated wrench drive.)
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