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FREEDOM® RESIDENTIAL
TECHNICAL DATA CONCEALED PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK457 (K4.9)
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
1. DESCRIPTION
Viking Freedom® Residential Concealed Pendent Sprinkler VK457 is a small
high-sensitivity solder link and lever residential sprinkler designed for installation
on concealed pipe systems where the appearance of a smooth ceiling is desired.
The orifice design, with a K-Factor of 4.9 (70.6 metric*), allows the sprinkler’s ef-
ficient use of available water supplies for the hydraulically designed fire-protection
system. The operating element and special deflector characteristics meet the chal-
lenges of residential sprinkler standards.
The sprinkler is pre-assembled with a threaded adapter for installation with a low-
profile small-diameter cover assembly installed flush to the ceiling. The two-piece
design allows installation and testing of the sprinkler prior to installation of the
cover plate. The “push-on”, “thread-off” design of the concealed cover plate as-
sembly allows easy installation of the cover plate after the system has been tested
and the ceiling finish has been applied, while also providing up to ½” (13 mm) of
vertical adjustment. The cover assembly can be removed and reinstalled, allowing
temporary removal of ceiling panels without taking the sprinkler system out of service or removing the sprinkler. The Electroless
Nickel PTFE (ENT) coating has been investigated for installation in corrosive atmospheres and is C-UL-US-EU Listed as corrosion
resistant as indicated in the Approval Charts. The ENT finish is only available for the sprinkler assembly, the cover plate is not
plated.
2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS
UL Listed (C-UL-US-EU): Category VKKW
Refer to the Approval Charts and Design Criteria on for C-UL-US-EU Listing requirements that must be followed.
3. TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications:
Available since 2008.
Minimum Operating Pressure: Refer to the Approval Chart.
Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi (12 bar). Factory tested hydrostatically to 500 psi (34.5 bar).
Thread size: 1/2” (15 mm) NPT
Nominal K-Factor: 4.9 U.S. (70.6 metric*)
* 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 Body: Brass UNS-C84400 or QM Brass
Deflector: Phosphor Bronze UNS-C51000 Viking Technical Data may be found on
Deflector Pins: Stainless Steel UNS-S30200
The Viking Corporation’s Web site at
Button: Brass UNS-C36000
Seat Assembly: Brass UNS-C31600 http://www.vikinggroupinc.com.
Compression Screw: Brass UNS-C36000 The Web site may include a more recent
Fusible Element Assembly: Beryllium Nickel, coated with black acrylic paint edition of this Technical Data Page.
Levers: Stainless Steel UNS-S31600
Lever Bar: Copper Alloy UNS-C72500
Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly: Nickel Alloy, coated on both sides with PTFE Tape
Cover Adapter: Cold Rolled Steel UNS-G10080, Finish: Clear Chromate over Zinc Plating
Shipping Cap: Polyethylene
Cover Plate Materials:
Cover Plate Assembly: Copper UNS-C11000 and Brass UNS-C26800
Spring: Beryllium Nickel
Solder: Eutectic
Ordering Information: (Also refer to the current Viking price list.)
Viking Freedom® Residential Concealed Pendent Sprinkler VK457 and Cover Plate Assembly must be ordered separately:
Sprinkler: Order Sprinkler VK457 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 and ENT = JN
Temperature Suffix: 165 °F (74 °C) = C, 205 °F (96 °C) = E
For example, sprinkler VK457 with a Brass finish and a 165 °F (74 °C) temperature rating = Part No. 14694AC.
Form No. F_072607 16.03.24 Rev 16.1 Replaces Form No. F_072607 Rev 15.1
(Revised GPM for 20X20 coverage area)
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FREEDOM® RESIDENTIAL
TECHNICAL DATA CONCEALED PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK457 (K4.9)
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
Cover Plate Assembly: Base Part No. 13504 (2-3/4” diameter), Base Part No. 13642 (3-5/16” diameter), or Base Part No. 15394
(square cover plate, 3-5/16” diameter)
Specify finish and temperature rating of the cover plate assembly by adding the appropriate suffixes for the finish and the cover
temperature rating to the base part number:
Finish Suffix: Polished Chrome = F, Brushed Chrome = F-/B, Bright Brass = B, Antique Brass = B-/A, Brushed Brass = B-/B, Brushed
Copper = E-/B, Painted White = M-/W, Painted Ivory = M-/I, Painted Black = M-/B
Temperature Suffix: 135 °F/57 °C = A
For example, cover 13504 with a Polished Chrome finish and a 135 °F/57 °C temperature rating = 13504FA.
Available Finishes And Temperature Ratings: Refer to Table 1.
Accessories: (Also refer to the “Sprinkler Accessories” section of the Viking data book.)
Sprinkler Wrenches**:
A. Heavy Duty Part No. 13623W/B (available since 2006), or
B. Head Cabinet Wrench Part No. 13619*** (available since 2006)
C. Optional Concealed Cover Plate Installer Tool Part No. 14412 (available since 2007)
D. Optional Large Concealed Cover Plate Installer Tool Part No. 14867 (available since 2007)
**Requires a ½” ratchet (not available from Viking). ***Also optional for removal of the protective cap. Ideal for sprinkler cabinets.
Sprinkler Cabinet: Part No. 01731A (available since 1971)
4. INSTALLATION
Refer to appropriate NFPA Installation Standards.
5. OPERATION
During fire conditions, when the temperature around the sprinkler approaches its operating temperature, the cover plate detaches,
releasing the deflector. Continued heating of the exposed sprinkler causes the fusible element to disengage releasing the sealing
assembly. Water flowing through the sprinkler orifice strikes the deflector, forming a uniform spray pattern over a specific area of
coverage determined by the water supply pressure at the sprinkler to extinguish or control the fire.
6. INSPECTIONS, TESTS AND MAINTENANCE
Refer to NFPA 25 for Inspection, Testing and Maintenance requirements.
7. AVAILABILITY
Viking Sprinkler Model VK457 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.
TABLE 1: AVAILABLE SPRINKLER TEMPERATURE RATINGS AND FINISHES
Sprinkler Sprinkler Nominal Maximum Temperature Rating Cover Plate Large Cover Square Cover
Temperature Temperature Ambient Ceiling of the Cover Base Part Plate Base Plate Base
Classification Rating1 Temperature2 Assembly (Required)3 Number4 Part Number4 Part Number4
Ordinary 165 °F (74 °C) 100 °F (38 °C) 135 °F (57 °C) 13504 13642 15394
Intermediate 205 °F (96 °C) 150 °F (38 °C) 135 °F (57 °C) 13504 13642 15394
Sprinkler Finishes: Brass and ENT
Cover Plate Finishes: Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Bright Brass, Antique Brass, Brushed Brass, Brushed Copper, Painted
White, Painted Ivory, or Painted Black
Corrosion Resistant Coatings5: ENT
Footnotes
1
The sprinkler temperature rating is stamped on the deflector.
2
Based on NFPA-13, NFPA 13R, and NFPA 13D. Other limits may apply, depending on fire loading, sprinkler location, and other requirements of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. Refer to specific installation standards.
3
Maximum ambient temperature for cover assembly is 100 °F (38 °C).
4
Part number shown is the base part number. For complete part number, refer to current Viking price list schedule.
5
The corrosion resistant coatings have passed the standard corrosion test required by the approving agencies indicated in the Approval Charts. These tests cannot and
do not represent all possible corrosive environments. Prior to installation, verify through the end-user that the coatings are compatible with or suitable for the proposed
environment. For automatic sprinklers, the ENT coating is applied to all exposed exterior surfaces, including the waterway. For ENT coated sprinklers, the Belleville spring
is exposed.
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FREEDOM® RESIDENTIAL
TECHNICAL DATA CONCEALED PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK457 (K4.9)
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
Approval Chart 1
Viking VK457, 4.9 K-Factor Residential Concealed Pendent Sprinkler
For systems designed to NFPA 13D or NFPA 13R. For systems designed to NFPA 13, refer to the design criteria. For Ceiling types refer to
current editions of NFPA 13, 13R or 13D
Sprink- NPT Thread Size Nominal K-Factor
Maximum Water Working
ler Base SIN
Inches mm U.S. metric 2 Pressure
Part Number 1
14694AC -
(165 °F/74 °C)
VK457 1/2 15 4.9 70.6 175 psi (12 bar)
14694AE -
(205 °F/96 °C)
Max. Covera- Ordinary Temp Ra- Intermediate Temp
Listings and Approvals3
ge Area 6 ting (165 °F/74 °C) Rating (205 °F/96 °C) Minimum
Deflec-
Width X Installati- Spacing
Flow 6
Pressure 6
Flow 6
Pressure 6 tor to
Length on Type 4 Ft.
GPM PSI GPM PSI Ceiling NYC NSF 8
Ft. X Ft. (m)
(m X m) (L/min) (bar) (L/min) (bar)
12 X 12 13 7.0 13 7.0
(3.7 X 3.7) (49.2) (0.48) (49.2) (0.48)
14 X 14 13 7.0 14 8.1
(4.3 X 4.3) (49.2) (0.48) (53) (0.56) Conce- See See
aled with Foot- See Foot-
16 X 16 13 7.0 14 8.1 Refer to 8
Cover note 7 Foot- note 7
(4.9 X 4.9) (49.2) (0.48) (53) (0.56) Figure 2 (2.4)
Plate As- and 10 note 5 and 10
18 X 18 17 12.0 17 12.0 sembly
(5.5 X 5.5) (64.4) (0.83) (64.4) (0.83)
20 X 20 20 16.7 20 20.2
(6.1 X 6.1) (75.7) (1.15) (75.7) (1.39)
Footnotes
1
Part number shown is the base part number. For complete part number, refer to current Viking price schedule.
2
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.
3
This chart shows the listings and approvals available at the time of printing. Other approvals may be in process. Check with the manufacturer for any additional approv-
als. Refer also to Design Criteria.
4
Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. for use in the U.S., Canada, and European Union.
5
Meets New York City requirements, effective July 1, 2008.
6
For areas of coverage smaller than shown, use the “Flow” and “Pressure” for the next larger area listed. Flows and pressures listed are per sprinkler. The distance from
sprinklers to walls shall not exceed one-half the sprinkler spacing indicated for the minimum “Flow” and “Pressure” used.
7
Cover Temperature Rating is 135 °F (57 °C). Cover Part No. 135041, 136421 (large diameter), or 153941 (square cover plate).
8
UL Classified to: NSF/ANSI Standard 61, Drinking Water System Components (MH48034).
9
Other paint colors are available on request with the same listings as the standard finish colors. Listings and approvals apply for any paint manufacturer. Contact Viking
for additional information. Custom colors are indicated on a label inside the cover assembly. Refer to Figure 3.
10
Accepted Cover Plate Finishes are: Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Bright Brass, Antique Brass, Brushed Brass, Brushed Copper, Painted White, Painted Ivory, or
Painted Black 9.
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FREEDOM® RESIDENTIAL
TECHNICAL DATA CONCEALED PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK457 (K4.9)
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
Approval Chart 2
Viking VK457, 4.9 K-Factor Residential Concealed Pendent Sprinkler
For systems designed to NFPA 13D or NFPA 13R. For systems designed to NFPA 13, refer to the design criteria. For Ceiling types refer to
current editions of NFPA 13, 13R or 13D
Sprinkler Base NPT Thread Size Nominal K-Factor Maximum Water Wor-
SIN
Part Number 1 Inches mm U.S. metric 2 king Pressure
14694JNC -
(165 °F/74 °C)
VK457 1/2 15 4.9 70.6 175 psi (12 bar)
14694JNE -
(205 °F/96 °C)
Max. Coverage Ordinary Temp Rating Intermediate Temp Listings and Appro-
(165 °F/74 °C) Rating (205 °F/96 °C) vals3 Minimum
Area 5
Deflector Installati- Spacing
Width X Length Flow 5 Pressure 5 Flow 6 Pressure 6 to Ceiling on Type C-UL- Ft.
Ft. X Ft. GPM PSI GPM PSI NYC NSF
US-EU 4 (m)
(m X m) (L/min) (bar) (L/min) (bar)
12 X 12 13 7.0 13 7.0
(3.7 X 3.7) (49.2) (0.48) (49.2) (0.48)
14 X 14 13 7.0 14 8.1
(4.3 X 4.3) (49.2) (0.48) (53) (0.56) Conce- See
aled with Foot-
16 X 16 13 7.0 14 8.1 Refer to -- 8
Cover notes 6, --
(4.9 X 4.9) (49.2) (0.48) (53) (0.56) Figure 2 (2.4)
Plate As- 8, and 9
18 X 18 17 12.0 17 12.0 sembly
(5.5 X 5.5) (64.4) (0.83) (64.4) (0.83)
20 X 20 20 16.7 20 20.2
(6.1 X 6.1) (75.7) (1.15) (75.7) (1.39)
Footnotes
1
Part number shown is the base part number. For complete part number, refer to current Viking price schedule.
2
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.
3
This chart shows the listings and approvals available at the time of printing. Other approvals may be in process. Check with the manufacturer for any additional approv-
als. Refer also to Design Criteria.
4
Listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. for use in the U.S. and Canada.
5
For areas of coverage smaller than shown, use the “Flow” and “Pressure” for the next larger area listed. Flows and pressures listed are per sprinkler. The distance from
sprinklers to walls shall not exceed one-half the sprinkler spacing indicated for the minimum “Flow” and “Pressure” used.
6
Cover Temperature Rating is 135 °F (57 °C). Cover Part No. 135041, 136421 (large diameter), or 153941 (square cover plate).
7
Other paint colors are available on request with the same listings as the standard finish colors. Listings and approvals apply for any paint manufacturer. Contact Viking
for additional information. Custom colors are indicated on a label inside the cover assembly. Refer to Figure 3.
8
Accepted Cover Plate Finishes are: Polished Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Bright Brass, Antique Brass, Brushed Brass, Brushed Copper, Painted White, Painted Ivory, or
Painted Black 7.
9
C-UL-US-EU Listed as corrosion resistant.
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FREEDOM® RESIDENTIAL
TECHNICAL DATA CONCEALED PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK457 (K4.9)
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
DESIGN CRITERIA
(Also refer to the Approval Chart on page 4.)
UL Listing Requirements (C-UL-US-EU):
When using Viking Residential Concealed Pendent Sprinkler VK457 for systems designed to NFPA 13D or NFPA 13R, apply the listed areas of cover-
age and minimum water supply requirements shown in the Approval Charts.
For systems designed to NFPA 13: The number of design sprinklers is to be the four contiguous most hydraulically demanding sprinklers. The minimum
required discharge from each of the four sprinklers is to be the greater of the following:
• The flow rates given in the Approval Charts for NFPA 13D and NFPA 13R applications for each listed area of coverage, or
• Calculated based on a minimum discharge of 0.1 gpm/sq. ft. over the “design area” in accordance with sections 8.5.2.1 or 8.6.2.1.2 of NFPA 13.
• Minimum distance between residential sprinklers: 8 ft. (2.4 m).
NOTE: Concealed sprinklers must be installed in neutral or negative pressure plenums only.
IMPORTANT: Always refer to Bulletin Form No. F_091699 - Care and Handling of Sprinklers. Also refer to Form
No. F_080614 for general care, installation, and maintenance information. Viking sprinklers are to be installed
in accordance with the latest edition of Viking technical data, the appropriate standards of NFPA and any other
similar Authorities Having Jurisdiction, and also with the provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and
standards, whenever applicable. Final approval and acceptance of all residential sprinkler installations must be
obtained from the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
Figure 1: Sprinkler Installation and Correct Use of Wrenches
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FREEDOM® RESIDENTIAL
TECHNICAL DATA CONCEALED PENDENT
SPRINKLER VK457 (K4.9)
The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058
Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
Figure 2: Sprinkler Dimensions and Cover Installation
Figure 3: Identification of Custom Paint Color for Concealed Covers Figure 4: Square Cover Assembly 15394
Form No. F_072607 16.03.24 Rev 16.1 Replaces Form No. F_072607 Rev 15.1
(Revised GPM for 20X20 coverage area)
