|
<br />Sprinkler 120f
<br />
<br />April 6, 2007
<br />
<br />~IKlNGi
<br />
<br />TECHNICAL DA1A
<br />
<br />ESFR PENDENT SPRINKLER
<br />VK500 (K14.0)
<br />
<br />The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Road, Hastings MI49058
<br />Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-945-4495 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
<br />
<br />6. INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND MAINTENANCE
<br />
<br />NOTICE: The owner is responsible for maintaining the fire protection system and devices in proper operating condition. For
<br />minimum maintenance and inspection requirements, refer to the NFPA standard that describes care and maintenance of sprinkler
<br />systems. In addition, the Authorities Having Jurisdiction milY have additional maintenance, testing, and inspection requirements
<br />that must be followed.
<br />
<br />A. The sprinklers must be inspected on a regular basis for corrosion, mechanical damage, obstructions, paint, etc. The frequency of
<br />inspections may vary due to corrosive atmosphere, water supplies, and activity around the device,
<br />
<br />B. Sprinklers that have been painted or mechaniCCllly damaged must be replaced immediately. Sprinklers showing signs of corrosion
<br />shall be tested and/or replaced immediately as required. Installation standards require sprinklers to be tested and, if necessary, re-
<br />placed after a specified term of service. For Viking ESFR Pendent Sprinklers, refer to the Installation Standards (e.g., NFPA 25) and
<br />the Authorities Having Jurisdiction for the specified period of time after which testing and/or replacement is required. Sprinklers that
<br />have operated cannot be reassembled or reused, but must be replaced. When replacing sprinklers, use only new sprinklers,
<br />
<br />C. The sprinkler discharge pattern is critiCClI for proper fire protection. Therefore, nothing should be hung from, attached to, or
<br />otherwise obstruct the discharge pattern. All obstructions must be immediately removed or, if necessary, additional sprinklers
<br />installed.
<br />
<br />0, When replacing existing sprinklers, the system must be removed from service. Refer to the appropriate system description and/or
<br />valve instructions. Prior to removing the system from service, notify all Authorities Having Jurisdiction. Consideration should be
<br />given to employment of a fire patrol in the affected area,
<br />1, Remove the system from service, drain all water, and relieve all pressure on the piping,
<br />2. Using the special sprinkler wrench, remove the old sprinkler and install the new unit Care must be taken to ensure that the
<br />replacement sprinkler is the proper model and ttyle, with the correct orifice size, temperature rating, and response character-
<br />istics, A fully stocked spare sprinkler cabinet should be provided for this purpose,
<br />3. Place the system back in service and secure all valves. Check the replaced sprinklers and repair all leaks,
<br />E. Sprinkler systems that have been subject to a fire must be returned to service as soon as possible. The entire system must
<br />be inspected for damage and repaired or replaced as necessary, Sprinklers that have been exposed to corrosive products of
<br />combustion, but have not operated, should be replaced. Refer to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction for minimum replacement
<br />requirements.
<br />
<br />7. AVAILABILITY
<br />The Viking Model VK500 Sprinkler is available through a network of domestic and international distributors, See The Viking
<br />Corporation web site for the closest distributor or contact The Viking Corporation,
<br />
<br />8. GUARANTEE
<br />For details of warranty, refer to Viking's current list price schedule or contact Viking directly.
<br />
<br />Form No, F_060198
<br />
<br />Replaces page 120a-f dated January 20,2006 (Revised
<br />minimum area of coverage to 64 ft2 per NFPA 13.)
<br />
|