October 1, 2004—The Viking Corporation, a manufacturer of fixed fire protection devices, continues to expand its line of storage sprinklers with the introduction of the K-17 Upright Sprinkler. This sprinkler, which has a K-factor of 16.8 (24,2 metric), is a standard response spray sprinkler for applications utilizing the area/density protection criteria provision in NFPA 13. It is designed to provide densities of .45 or greater (based on 100 square feet spacing) at lower pressures than smaller K-factor storage sprinklers.
The K-17 sprinkler was subjected to full-scale fire tests to qualify them for use in the protection of high-piled storage. It is also UL and cUL Listed for use in Light, Ordinary, or Extra-Hazard Occupancies for hydraulically calculated wet or dry systems per NFPA 13. And, it’s available in temperatures from 155F (68C) through 286F (141C).
For more information on the K17 Sprinkler or any of Viking’s full-line of products, contact Viking Corp.
