January 2003 210 N. Industrial Park Road Hastings, MI 49058 Phone: 877-384-5464 269-945-9501 Fax: 269-945-9599 Web: www.vikingsupplynet.com Fabrication Services Now Available Viking is excited to announce the availability of fabrication services in the Northeast and Western areas of the United States. Viking Fabrication Services, our new 60,000 square foot fabrication facility, is now open in Hometown, Pennsylvania. This state-of-the-art facility is centrally located to serve the Northeast and Mid- Atlantic states, allowing us to provide you with a quality product and quick turn-around for your important and time-sensitive jobs. For our customers in the west, Viking has acquired Top-Fab of Riverside, California, which is now also known as Viking Fabrication Services. This fabrication facility has been significantly expanded and has served customers in California, Arizona and Nevada as well as Southeast Asia since 1991. It is wellknown for its quality product and exceptional service. Both fabrication facilities offer threading, grooving and end-preparation of pipe. Welded systems include black or galvanized and assembly welding. Deliveries are made by Viking Fabrication trucks, and may include "All Terrain" forklifts (available upon request) so that your product can be delivered to any job site. Viking Fabrication Services also stocks a complete line of loose material, giving you the option of "one-stop" convenience for your entire fire protection job. For more information on Viking Fabrication Services, please contact: California David Swanson 909-656-3111 Toll-free 866-870-3111 Pennsylvania Ed Fuller 570-668-4686 Toll-free 866-265-0044 Seminar Schedule 2003 The Viking Corporation offers a 2-day, hands-on training seminar covering sprinklers and systems, including wet, dry, deluge, preaction, Firecycle and foam. An excellent overview for those new to the industry or a great refresher for seasoned veterans, this class provides valuable information that you can put to use immediately in your job. You will receive 12.5 hours of instruction in product and systems training. Following is the schedule of seminar dates for 2003. Please contact your Viking SupplyNet territory manager and arrange to attend. Call now as classes fill up quickly. Viking Product Seminar 2003 Schedule February 24-25 May 5-6 June 2-3 July 28-29 August 11-12 September 22-23 October 6-7 December 1-2 In This ISSUE AFFF or AR-AFFF? 2 New Products 3 Discontinued Products 3 Protective Clips 4 Personnel-ly Speaking 4 Ask The Tech Rep 5 Did You Know? 5 Changes to Viking Price Book 6
AFFF or AR-AFFF? That is the question. Viking has the answer! by Martin Workman Flammable and combustible liquids are broken into different classes by NFPA 30 based on flash points and boiling points. Typical designations from NFPA 30 are Classes IB and IC (flammable liquids) and Classes II, IIIA, and IIIB (combustible liquids). These designations provide direction for allowable storage arrangements and requirements for the prescriptive protection. There is a second designation that is important when utilizing a low expansion foam system to protect these liquids, where their ability to mix with water must be considered. When a liquid will mix with water, the standard terminology is "soluble." Another word used to indicate the ability to mix with water is "miscible," or the liquid may be called out as a "solvent" or "polar solvent." Hydrocarbons (fossil fuel derivatives) are non-miscible or not soluble, meaning they will not mix with water. Knowing whether a liquid is soluble is important in a low expansion foam system because it indicates what type of low expansion foam can be utilized in the protection of the hazard. When a liquid is non-miscible or not soluble in water, a standard Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) foam concentrate can be utilized. Where a mixture of non-miscible and miscible storage exists, or where a miscible product is the only product being protected, an Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AR-AFFF) must be used. Standard AFFF concentrates work well on hydrocarbons, but because they will mix with flammable or combustible liquids that are miscible, they will have little or no affect on this type of fuel. AR-AFFF concentrates will, however, be effective on both hydrocarbons and miscible liquids as they form a protective polymeric layer between the fuel and foam blanket, which allows the foam blanket to float on the fuel surface. The polymeric layer drains from the foam blanket, which seals the liquid surface. AR-AFFF foam concentrates may also be known as: ARC's (alcohol resistant concentrates) ATC's (alcohol type concentrates) Universal (used on either hydrocarbons/non-miscible or polar solvents/miscible) 1x3's (1% concentration on hydrocarbons and 3% concentration on polar solvents) 3x3's (3% concentration on both hydrocarbons and polar solvents) 3x6's (3% concentration on hydrocarbons and 6% concentration on polar solvents) Alcohol-type foam As noted above, AR-AFFF concentrates may be used in different percentages depending on the type of flammable or combustible liquid being protected. Therefore, it is especially important to know what is being protected in order to provide the correct foam concentration to provide proper extinguishment required for the hazard. Because AR-AFFF concentrates may be used on both miscible and non-miscible hazards, it would be logical to use this type of concentrate on any foam job that arises. However, a 3% AR-AFFF costs at least twice as much as a 3% AFFF, so from an economic point of view, it is preferable to use an AFFF when protecting a hydrocarbon or any other non-miscible hazard. You can determine if a product is miscible or non-miscible by obtaining a copy of the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for the product. The MSDS will indicate if the product is soluble or will mix with water. If an MSDS is not available, knowing the chemical name can be a leading indicator of whether it is soluble or not. NFPA 49, provides fire protection methods for most flammable and combustible liquids and will indicate if an Alcohol Resistant foam concentrate is required. For more information on the miscibility of a liquid or additional questions on foam products, contact The Viking Corporation at 877-3VIKING (877-384-5464) and ask for Deb Baker or Martin Workman. New Area Code in Effect The Viking Corporation and Viking SupplyNet offices in Hastings, Michigan have a new area code. Please make note of the phone and fax numbers: Phone: 269-945-9501 Fax: 269-945-9599 Page 2
New Products Testing Compliance Made Easy with REMOTETEST AGF Manufacturing Inc. announces the immediate availability of the Model 1200 REMOTETEST, a remotely activated version of the industry leading line of TESTanDRAIN valves. REMOTETEST is the only product available that provides a self-contained method to remotely fulfill the primary function of the wet pipe system inspector's test as stipulated in NFPA 13. In addition, REMOTETEST also complies with and exactly duplicates remotely the NFPA 25 quarterly requirement that states, "Testing the waterflow alarms on wet pipe systems SHALL be accomplished by opening the inspector's test connection." Only REMOTETEST's unique design utilizes the required TESTanDRAIN valve to give positive proof of system viability and water supply integrity, with the added benefit of maintaining the ability to manually test each valve. REMOTETEST can be integrated into, and activated by, an existing fire control panel or wired to an independent panel allowing one person to activate each specific system, or multiple systems, from one central location. REMOTETEST will seamlessly fit into your Floor Control Assemblies for new construction or can be easily retrofitted into any system using a TESTanDRAIN valve. REMOTETEST provides an economical, timesaving, and dependable method to confirm your system's status, allowing you to easily monitor and maintain NFPA Compliance. For more information, contact your local Viking SupplyNet representative or visit AGF's website at www.testandrain.com. New Residential Sprinklers Included in this mailing is a listing of all current residential sprinklers offered by Viking, including the new 4.3 K-factor residential horizontal sidewall, VK448. We are in the process of releasing several new sprinklers that are not shown in this listing, including a new 5.2 K-factor residential pendent that is scheduled to be available to the field the end of February 2003. This new frame-style, residential pendent sprinkler part number 12166 (VK436), is UL and cul listed for smooth, flat, horizontal ceilings at the lowest possible flows in 18' x 18' and 20' x 20' spacings, allowing the user to minimize friction pressure losses while providing the best starting pressures available! Room Size (ft.) Flow Pressure 12 x 12 14 7.2 14 x 14 14 7.2 16 x 16 14 7.2 18 x 18 17 10.7 20 x 20 20 14.8 VK436 can be used in surface-mounted or recessed installations and is available in 155 F/68 C and 175 F/79 C temperatures in all of our standard finishes. As always, data pages for new products are available on the Viking web site (www.vikingcorp.com). And, for your convenience, an updated listing of our residential sprinkler offering will be posted to the main page of the web site as a quick and easy reference. Check out the link entitled, "Residential Sprinkler Quick Reference Guide," for the latest information on our residential line. Star Pipe Products Short-Pattern Grooved Fittings Star Short-Pattern Grooved fittings are now available from Viking SupplyNet. These fittings are rated at 300 lbs working pressure and are being stocked, in addition to the standard product, throughout the country for your convenience. Please contact your VSN salesperson for pricing. Pre-Lubed Couplings Viking SupplyNet is in the process of introducing Star Couplings with pre-lubed gaskets. As the inventory of couplings with nonlubed gaskets is depleted, this new product will be shipped. A green identifying mark has been added to the pre-lubed product for easy identification in the field. Discontinued Items Silhouette Replacement Covers No Longer Available The Model A-1 Silhouette Concealed replacement covers are no longer available. When replacing these sprinklers, it may be necessary to adjust the length of the drops and/or utilize the new large concealed mirage cover plate, depending on the installation. 135 F/57 C Sprinklers to be Discontinued Viking will no longer manufacture sprinklers in 135 F/57 C where a 155 F/68 C equivalent listing exists. Where the use of a 135 F/57 C element provides unique listings, the products will continue to be manufactured. Because both sprinklers are in the "ordinary temperature" range and installations using the lower temperature are uncommon, we have opted to manufacture only the 155 F/68 C temperature, when possible. This change is included in the new Viking price list dated February 2003. This change affects all sprinklers, including standard and quick response, extra large orifice, intermediate response, dry sprinklers and spray nozzles. We do have some stock remaining, but once these are sold, we will no longer carry them. This does not apply to concealed cover plates. Page 3
Protective Clips Perhaps you've already noticed the protective clips being assembled on all dry and ELO sprinklers. We started manufacturing these in September and are in the process of adding this protection to several other sprinklers as well. This protection is designed to keep the products safe during the shipping and installation process, and provide added protection from "other" trades working around sprinklers. Underwriters Laboratories has made it mandatory by March 2004 for all sprinkler manufacturers to provide protection for all glass bulb sprinklers that stay with the product from manufacture through installation. Viking is taking a proactive approach to comply early and expect to have all sprinklers protected by the 3rd quarter 2003. Personnel-ly Speaking Joe Maddox Joe Maddox joins Viking SupplyNet as the Territory Manager for Southern Texas. Joe has spent the last 20 years in fire protection and comes to Viking SupplyNet from Webb, Murray & Associates where he was a project manager. Responsibilities included quoting, procuring, designing and installing of water, special hazards and alarm projects. Joe has additional experience in fire protection service and as a sales engineer, shop foreman, structural designer and inspector. Please welcome Joe to the Viking SupplyNet team. Tom Mobley Viking SupplyNet announces the addition of Tom Mobley as the Territory Manager for Michigan and Northeast Ohio. Tom spent 16 years with BF Goodrich, first in the Tire Division, moving to the Adhesive and Plastic Division, and ending with the Temprite Group, which includes Blazemaster CPVC products. For the last two years, Tom has been a Regional Salesmen for a fire protection manufacturer and distributor. After receiving a Bachelors Degree at the University of Akron in 1990, Tom continued his education at Baldwin Wallace College where he received an MBA. Tom and his wife Debbie have been married for 11 years and have three daughters; two are currently serving in the US Air Force. Good Luck, Tom, and welcome to Viking SupplyNet. Chuck Lake Viking welcomes Chuck Lake as Vice President of Viking Fabrication Services. Based in Hometown, Pennsylvania, Chuck gave up life in sunny Florida to assume his new responsibilities for this new facility and the recently acquired Top-Fab in Riverside, California. Chuck has been in the fire protection industry for nearly 30 years. Most recently, he worked at Quality Fabrication & Supply as Plant Manager, before being named Vice President in January 2000. Having spent 34 years in time-sensitive manufacturing, machining, fabrication, and supply distribution, Chuck has a comprehensive operations management background. He has been involved in over 15 manufacturing/fabrication facility start-ups and retoolings, and has extensive experience in machine tool design and plant layout, with an emphasis on process and production efficiencies. Please welcome Chuck to Viking Fabrication Services. FM Approval Received on TotalPac FM Approval has been received on the following 1-1/2-6 TotalPac products: Single Interlock Preaction (Electric Release) Double Interlock Preaction (Electric/Pneumatic, Electric/Pneulectric) for refrigerated areas only Deluge (Electric Release) Dry (4 and 6 only) Firecycle III Single Interlock Preaction Stay Current with Electronic Updates For the most current technical data and product listings, register to receive electronic data book updates. Visit www.vikingcorp.com and click on the Data Book Update tab. Follow the instructions to register for email notification and stay informed of the latest developments. It is critical that you register your mailing information and email address as those who do not register will eventually be removed from the update database. Page 4
Ask the Tech Rep... Question: What purpose does the Model A-1 Float Check serve in the Viking Dry Pipe valve trim, and is it a necessity? Answer: The Model A-1 Float Check is indicated in the trim of the Viking Dry Pipe Valve when using a Model E-1 Accelerator and a Model B-1 Anti- Flood device, and is included in the standard trim package. It contains a plastic ball inside the float check that allows air pressure to pass around it and up to the accelerator, in order for the accelerator to set up properly. When the dry pipe valve operates, system water runs through the valve trim and into the float check valve, where the plastic ball floats up with the water level and seals off the water at the ball seat. This prevents flooding of the accelerator. The Float Check must be installed with the trim as indicated on the Technical Data Pages, and in the proper orientation, in order for the trim to be UL Listed and FM Approved. Question: What are the differences between double interlock Electric/Pneumatic and Electric/Pneu-lectric preaction systems? Answer: Both systems are typically utilized when it is desired to keep water out of the system piping until both the detection system and the sprinklers are activated. Some typical applications would be coolers/freezers, ovens, etc. where accidental introduction of water into the piping can have severe consequences. The systems achieve the desired results in slightly different ways as described below: The Double Interlock Electric/Pneumatic Preaction System uses a solenoid valve and a pneumatic actuator in series on the release trim. In a fire situation, Detectors cause the release control panel to energize the normally-closed solenoid open, while air pressure in the sprinkler piping holds the pneumatic actuator closed preventing water from entering the system, Sprinklers open releasing air pressure from the system piping, The pneumatic actuator opens releasing water pressure from the priming chamber, The clapper opens and water flows to any open sprinklers. This type of system combines electrical and mechanical devices in releasing the system. Some advantages over the Electric/Pneu-lectric System include: Minimizing use of detection zones to open release devices, allowing their use for other detection options such as multiple detection loops. Reduces dependence on electricity, although they are still dependent on adequate air pressure. The Double Interlock Electric/Pneu-lectric Preaction System operates in a similar matter but it uses only a normally-closed solenoid, without the pneumatic actuator. In a fire situation: Detectors send a signal to the first zone of a release control panel that is cross-zoned, Sprinklers open releasing air pressure from the system piping that is monitored with a low air pressure switch, The low air pressure switch sends a signal to the second zone of the release control panel, The normally-closed solenoid is energized releasing water pressure from the priming chamber, The clapper opens and water flows to any open sprinklers. Some advantages over the Electric/Pneumatic System include: Pneumatic actuators require 30 psi air pressure in the system. Lower air pressures, consistent with the air pressure switch requirements, can be used with Electric/Pneu-lectric systems. One less device is needed on the valve trim. If you have a question for the Tech Rep, email Viking at techsvcs@vikingcorp.com or call 877-3VIKING (877-384-5464). Did You Know?...Institutional Pendent Sprinklers are now UL and c-ul Listed in 220 F/104 C for standard and extended coverage applications?...some fusible link frame style sprinklers are now available in white, Navajo white and black finishes? (See the new Viking price list for details.)...viking s web site, www.vikingcorp.com, contains UL Listing and FM Approval certificates? Click on Viking Data Book tab and scroll down to select among data pages, drawing and approval certificates for the item of your choosing....viking s web site also contains system and product specifications? Click on the Specifications tab and select the appropriate spec to view or download. TOLL-FREE Technical Help You can call Viking s Technical Service Department toll-free from anywhere in the continental U.S. 877-384-5464 or www.vikingcorp.com Visit Viking SupplyNet s web site for information on our quality products and services, plus links to our vendors sites at www.vikingsupplynet.com. Page 5
Changes to Viking Price List Enclosed is a copy of the new Viking Price List effective February 1, 2003. Several new products have been added and miscellaneous changes have been made as listed below: Sprinklers and Accessories Page 1, 2, 4-6, 9, Removed 135 F/57 C sprinklers where a 155 F/68 C has equivalent listings 12-16, 20 Page 1 Removed Pendent QR and M6 Pendent Residential Cocoon Sprinklers (shipped with protective clips) Page 2 Removed all but common BSP Threaded Sprinklers Page 3 Added White Polyester finish to fusible link sprinklers Page 4 Ext. Coverage/QREC 5.6K HSW, part number 09533 (VK442), has been changed to 12120 (VK605) Page 5 Added BSP Threaded HSW and VSW Sprinklers Ordinary/Light Hazard Commercial QR 5.6K HSW, part number 09533 (VK442), has been changed to 12121 (VK305) Page 6 Added new 4.3 HSW Residential Sprinkler, VK448 Residential 5.5K HSW, part number 09533 (VK442), has been changed to 12119 (VK442) Page 7 Added Horizon Mirage Concealed Large Cover Plate Removed Silhouette Concealed Sprinklers Page 11 Added 25.2 K-Factor ESFR Pendent Sprinkler to be available 2nd Quarter 2003 Page 19 Added wrenches for Recessed Sprinklers with Caps and ESFR 25K Pendent Sprinklers Removed Air Leak Detector Kit and Accessory Package Valves and Devices Page 21 Removed Test Covers Page 23 Removed Alarm Valve Test and Drain Device Page 27 Removed 3 Dry Pipe TotalPac Page 34 Added new page for SUREFIRE System Schematics Page 35 Changed Quik-Pik Package part numbers Added Quik-Pik SUREFIRE Packages Page 36 Added 4, 6, 165mm & 8 Straight-Through Deluge Valves and Trim Added SUREFIRE Trim Page 39 Added Cheetah Panel, Shut-Off Valve & Sight Glass Assembly and options for TotalPac Deluge System Page 41 Added 4, 6, 165mm & 8 Straight-Through Flow Control Valves and Trim Page 42 Added Pilot Regulating Trim and Conventional Deluge Trim for use with 8 Straight-Through Valves Page 45 Added Firecycle III-OH Quik-Pik Packages, Detectors and Cable Page 46 Added Shut-Off Valve & Sight Glass Assembly and options for TotalPac Firecycle Systems Foam/Water Products Page 54 Changed part numbers for Viking Foam Concentrate Terms and Conditions Page 71 Revised Terms and Conditions