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| New fire sprinkler for residential applications  Viking, a manufacturer of the fire protection products and services, announced the availability of a new flat plate concealed fire sprinkler for residential applications. The new VK457 pendent sprinkler, which is the latest addition to Viking's leading Freedom residential package, offers industry leading flow and pressure characteristics combined with several exclusive features for enhanced aesthetics and ease of installation. The VK457 sprinkler has a temperature rating of 74°C and is available with two cover plate options. Viking's standard 70 mm diameter cover plate is best suited for installations where aesthetics are a priority. The larger, 84 mm cover plate offers the greatest horizontal forgiveability for maximum installation flexibility.Viking's Freedom residential cover plates are available in nine standard finishes. Additionally, through Viking's new cULus listed custom finish process, virtually any manufacturer's paint can be applied to cover plates to match nearly any ceiling finish. Viking also offers two exclusive labor-saving installation tools for the VK457. These tools, which attach to the end of a length of one inch (DN25) CPVC, allow the installer to remove the sprinklers' protective caps and install it's cover plates from the floor, without the use of a ladder. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Construction News :: home page |