Viking MICROFAST VK329 Technical Data Manual

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1. DESCRIPTION
The Viking Microfast
®
thermosensitive glass bulb spray sprinkler available with various 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
Charts.
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
cULus Listed: Category VNIV
FM Approved: Class Series 2000
Refer to Approval Charts and Design Criteria for Listing and Approval re-
quirements that must be followed.
3. TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications:
Minimum Operating Pressure: 7 psi (0.5 bar)
Rated to 175 psi (12 bar) water working pressure
Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar)
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-C26000
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
For Polyester Coated Sprinklers: Belleville Spring-Exposed
For ENT Coated Sprinklers: Belleville Spring-Exposed, Screw and Pip Cap ENT Plated
Ordering Information: (Also refer to the current Viking price list.)
Order Quick Response Upright and Pendent Sprinklers by first adding the appropriate suffix for the sprinkler finish and 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: 135 °F (57 °C) = A, 155 °F (68 °C) = B, 175 °F (79 °C) = D, 200 °F (93 °C) = E, 286 °F (141 °C) = G
For example, sprinkler VK329 with a Brass finish and a 155 °F (68 °C) temperature rating = Part No. 12981AB
Available Finishes And Temperature Ratings: Refer to Table 1.
Accessories: (Also refer to the Viking website.)
Sprinkler Wrenches (see Figure 1):
A. Standard Wrench: Part No. 21475M/B
B. Wrench for Recessed Pendent Sprinklers: Part No. 13655W/B** (available since 2006)
C. Optional Protective Sprinkler Cap Remover/Escutcheon Installer Tool*** Part No. 15915 (available since 2010)
**A ½" ratchet is required (not available from Viking).
***Allows use from the floor by attaching a length of 1" diameter CPVC tubing to the tool. Ideal for sprinkler cabinets. Refer to Bulletin F_051808.
Sprinkler Cabinets:
A. Six-head capacity: Part No. 01724A (available since 1971)
B. Twelve-head capacity: Part No. 01725A (available since 1971)
Form No. F_061714 Rev 01
TECHNICAL DATA
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Quick Response Pendent Sprinkler VK329 is a small
April 2023
MICROFAST QUICK
®
RESPONSE PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK329 (K2.8)
Replaces form F_061714 Rev. 21.1
(Adding venting statement (s))
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