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1. DESCRIPTION
Viking Standard Response Upright Sprinkler VK598 is a thermosensitive glass bulb
spray sprinkler available in various temperature ratings to meet design requirements.
The 25.2 nominal K-Factor provides greater flows at lower pressures to protect higher
ceiling and storage heights.
For specific application details, refer to applicable FM Global Loss Prevention Data
Sheets and the FM tables and charts within this Technical Data Sheet, or to the latest
edition of NFPA 13.
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
FM Approved: Class 2029
Refer to Approval Chart and Design Criteria for FM Approval requirements
that must be followed.
Approved for use in FM Approved vacuum dry sprinkler systems with a
maximum supervisory vacuum pressure of -3 psi (-207 mbar).
3. TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications:
Available since 2014
Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar).
Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar).
Thread size: 1" NPT or 25 mm BSPT
Nominal K-Factor: 25.2 U.S. (363 metric)
Glass-bulb fluid temperature rated to -65 °F (-55 °C)
Overall Length: 3-1/4" (83 mm)
Material Standards:
Sprinkler Frame: Brass UNS-C84400
Deflector: Phosphor Bronze UNS-C51000
Bulb: Glass, nominal 5 mm diameter
Pip Cap: Copper UNS-C11000 and Stainless Steel UNS-S30400
Compression Screw: Stainless Steel UNS-S31603 or ENT coated Brass UNSC36000
Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy, coated on both sides with PTFE Tape
Ordering Information: Refer to Table 1
4. INSTALLATION
Refer to appropriate NFPA, FM Global, and/or any other applicable installation standards.
NOTICE
Risk of permanent damage.
Over-tightening the sprinkler can cause permanent damage.
> Tighten the sprinkler to a MAXIMUM torque of 30 ft-lbs. (40.7 Nm).
5. OPERATION
During fire conditions, when the temperature around the sprinkler reaches its operating temperature, the heat-sensitive liquid in
the glass bulb expands, causing the bulb to shatter, releasing the pip cap and sealing spring assembly. Water flowing through the
sprinkler orifice strikes the sprinkler deflector, forming a uniform spray pattern to extinguish or control the fire.
6. INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND MAINTENANCE
Refer to the appropriate standard, FM 2-81, NFPA 25, or equivalent for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance requirements.
7. AVAILABILITY
The Viking Model VK598 Sprinkler is available through a network of domestic and international distributors. See The Viking
Corporation web site for the closest distributor or contact The Viking Corporation.
8. GUARANTEE
For details of warranty, refer to Viking's current list price schedule or contact Viking directly.
Form No. F_090414
Rev 22.2
TECHNICAL DATA
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
February 2023
STANDARD RESPONSE
UPRIGHT SPRINKLER
VK598 (K25.2)
Replaces Form No. F_090414 Rev 22.1
(Updated FM references to non-storage sprinklers.)
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