Viking MicromaticHP VK116 Technical Data Manual

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1. DESCRIPTION
The MicromaticHP Viking Standard Response Horizontal Sidewall High Pressure
®
Sprinkler VK116 is a small thermosensitive glass bulb spray sprinkler available with
various finishes and temperature ratings to meet design requirements. The special
Polyester and PTFE coatings can be used in decorative applications where colors are
desired. In addition, these coatings have been investigated for installation in corrosive
atmospheres and are cULus listed as corrosion resistant as indicated in the Approval
Chart.
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
cULus Listed: Category VNIV
Refer to Approval Chart 1 and Design Criteria for cULus Listing requirements that
must be followed.
3. TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications:
Minimum Operating Pressure: 7 psi (0.5 bar)
Rated to 250 psi (17 bar) water working pressure
Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar)
Nominal K-Factor: 5.6 U.S. (80.6 metric*)
* Metric K-factor measurement shown is when pressure is measured in Bar. When pressure is measured in kPa, divide the metric K-factor shown by 10.0.
Glass-bulb fluid temperature rated to -65 °F (-55 °C)
Overall Length: 2-11/16" (68 mm)
Material Standards:
Frame Casting: Brass UNS-C84400
Deflector: Phosphor Bronze UNS-C51000
Bulb: Glass, nominal 5 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 PTFE Coated Sprinklers: Belleville Spring-Exposed, Screw-Nickel Plated, Pip Cap-PTFE Coated
For Polyester Coated Sprinklers: Belleville Spring-Exposed
Ordering Information: (Also refer to the current Viking price list.)
Order Standard Response Sidewall High Pressure 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 °F = G, 360 °F /
182 °C = H
For example, sprinkler VK116 with a 1/2" thread, Brass finish and a 155 °F / 68 °C temperature rating = Part No. 09849AB
Available Finishes And Temperature Ratings: Refer to Table 1.
Accessories: (Also refer to the Viking website.)
Sprinkler Wrenches:
A. Standard Wrench: Part No. 21475MB (available since 2017).
B. Wrench for recessed sprinklers with protective shields: Part No. 13655WB** (available since 2003)
**A ½" ratchet is required (not available from Viking).
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_082014 Rev 01
TECHNICAL DATA
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
July 2023
MicromaticHP STANDARD
®
RESPONSE HORIZONTAL
SIDEWALL HIGH PRESSURE
SPRINKLER VK116 (K5.6)
NOTE: As of May 2018 all logos have been removed from
the wrench boss.
Replaces Form F_082014 Rev 19.1
(Updated material specifications.)
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