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VicFlexTM Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler Models V3505, V3506, V3509, V3510, V3517, V3518
1.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Style: Pendent, Concealed Pendent, Horizontal Sidewall K Factor: 5.6/8.1 S.I.
For system design purposes, no equivalent length calculations are required. Sprinkler Length: 38"/965 mm, 50"/1270 mm, 58"/1475 mm Nominal Orifice Size: ½"/13 mm Maximum Working Pressure: 175 psi/1200 kPa Factory Hydrostatic Test: 100% @ 500 psi/3450 kPa Minimum Operating Pressure: 7 psi/48 kPa Connections: To branch line (inlet) via 1"/25 mm NPT or 1" BSPT Minimum Bend Radius:
· UL: 2"/51 mm · FM: 7"/178 mm Maximum Number of 90° Bends: · UL: 4 · FM: 2 bends for 38", 3 bends for 50", 4 bends for 58" Hazard Classifications: Light and Ordinary Hazard

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System No. Submitted By

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Approvals/Listings
Orifice Size (inches) Orifice Size (mm) Nominal K Factor Imperial Nominal K Factor S.I. Response

V3505
1/2"
13 5.6
8.1 Standard

V3505
1/2"
13 5.6
8.1 Standard

Deflector Type

Pendent Recessed

Approved Temperature Ratings

135/57

135/57

155/68

155/68

FM

175/79

175/79

200/93

200/93

286/141

­

135/57

135/57

155/68

155/68

UL

175/79

175/79

200/93

200/93

286/141 286/141

1 Model V3518 is a Standard Response FM sprinkler.

V3506
1/2"
13 5.6 8.1 Quick
Pendent
135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93
­ 135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93 286/141

V3506
1/2"
13 5.6 8.1 Quick
Recessed
135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93
­ 135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93 286/141

Model V3509
1/2"
13 5.6 8.1 Standard
Hor. SW
F°/C°
135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93 286/141 135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93 286/141

V3509

V3510

1/2"

1/2"

13

13

5.6

5.6

8.1

8.1

Standard

Quick

Hor. SW,

Rec. Hor. SW Recessed Hor.

Sidewall

V3517
1/2"
13 5.6 8.1 Standard
Conc Pen

135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93
­ 135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93
­

135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93
­ 135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93 286/141

­ ­ ­ ­ ­ 135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93 ­

V3518
1/2"
13 5.6 8.1 Quick1
Conc Pen
135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93
­ 135/57 155/68 175/79 200/93
­

3.0 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Deflector: Brass Bulb: Glass with glycerin solution Bulb Nominal Diameter:
Quick Response: 3.0 mm Standard Response: 5.0 mm Split Spacers: Stainless steel Load Screw: Brass Pip Cap: Stainless steel Spring Seal Assembly: Teflon2 tape coated beryllium nickel and stainless steel Frame: Brass Flexible Hose: Stainless steel Collar/Weld Fitting: Stainless steel Gasket Seal: Victaulic EPDM Isolation Ring: Nylon Hose Fittings: Carbon steel, zinc-plated Inlet Fitting: Brass Outer Tube: Stainless steel Concealed Cup: Carbon steel, zinc-plated Brackets: Carbon steel, zinc-plated
2 Teflon is a registered trademark of Dupont Co.
3.1 ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS
Sprinkler Finishes:
Standard: VC-250 White painted RAL 9010

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victaulic.com 4.0DIMENSIONS Product Details and Optional Components Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler
D

B

C

L

Sprinkler Length

Overall Length (pendent)
L

Live Length
B

inches mm

inches mm

inches mm

38

39.2

25.1

965

995

638

50

51.2

37.1

1270

1300

943

58 1475

59.2 1505

45.1 1145

NOTE

· Add ½" to Overall Length and Outlet End Length for increased length of sidewall deflector

Style VB1 Bracket

Outlet End Length
C inches
mm
6.5 165
6.5 165
6.5 165

Maximum OD
D inches
mm
2.2 56
2.2 56
2.2 56

2.7"/ 68.6 mm

2.2"/ 54.6 mm*
*Note: Theoretical center point of sprinkler in bracket.

1.0"/ 25.4 mm
4 x Ø .2"/ 5.1 mm

3.6"/ 92.1 mm

2.25"/ 57.2 mm

Style VB2 Bracket Recessed Pendent, Suspended Ceilings

Item 1 2 3

Description 24"/610mm or 48"/1220mm Square Bar
Patented 1-Bee Center Bracket End Bracket

Style VB3 Bracket Concealed Pendent, Suspended Ceilings

Item 1 2 3

Description 24"/610mm or 48"/1220mm Square Bar
Patented 1-Bee Center Bracket End Bracket

3

3

2 1
3

2 1
3

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4.1DIMENSIONS
Sprinkler Finishes: Dimensions and Mounting Conditions:
NOTE · Drawings are shown with 5/8" finished ceiling thickness. Adjustments to "B" and "C" dimensions will be required if finished ceiling thickness deviate from drawing.
Recessed Pendent:

1"/ 25 mm
B

2 ¾"/

C

70 mm

R
Collar D

/ "/ 16 mm

1"/25 mm Min. 1 ¾"/44 mm Max.

Finished ceiling face Escutcheon
2 / "/75 mm

Take-out Chart

Dimension Bend Radius "R"

2/50

3/75

B

75/8/193

85/8/218

C

Ceiling Hole Diameter "D"

NOTE · Dimensions are shown with 3/4" escutcheon at middle of height adjustment range.

inches/mm

4/100

5/125

95/8/244

105/8/269

4 3/4/119

2 ­ 23/8"/50 ­ 60mm

6/150 115/8/295

7/175 125/8/320

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victaulic.com 4.2DIMENSIONS Recessed Pendent Alternative Bracket Location:

R

2¾"/

70 mm 1"/

B

25 mm

D

C

C

Collar

/"/ 16 mm

1"/25 mm Min. 1¾"/44 mm Max.

Finished ceiling face Escutcheon
2/"/75 mm

Dimension Bend Radius "R"
B C Ceiling Hole Diameter "D"

Take-out Chart

2/50 75/8/193

3/75 8 5/8/218

NOTE · Dimensions are shown with 3/4" escutcheon at middle of height adjustment range.

inches/mm

4/100

5/125

95/8/244

105/8/269

2/50

2 ­ 2 3/8/50 ­ 60

6/150 115/8/295

7/175 125/8/320

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victaulic.com 4.3DIMENSIONS Sleeve and Skirt Pendent:

2¾"/ 70 mm

1"/

R

25 mm

B

C

D

Skirt
Sleeve
2½"/64 mm Min. 4"/102 mm Max.

/"/ 16 mm
Finished ceiling face

3/"/82 mm

Dimension Bend Radius "R"
B C Ceiling Hole Diameter "D"
4.4DIMENSIONS Concealed Pendent:

Hose Clearance Chart

inches/mm

2/50

3/75

4/100

5/125

6½/163

7½/188

8½/213

9½/239

31/8/79

13/4/44 ­ 21/8/54

6/150 10½/264

7/175 11½/290

1"/

R

25 mm

2 ¾"/

70 mm

C

B D

R

Cup

/ "/ 16 mm

Ceiling cover plate with ¼" total adjustment. Shown at mid-range of adjustment.

3 ¼"/83 mm

Finished ceiling face

Dimension Minimum Bend Radius "R"
B C Ceiling Hole Diameter "D"

Hose Clearance Chart

inches/mm

2/50

3/75

4/100

5/125

9½/241

10½/267

11½/292

12½/318

61/4 /157

25/8/67 ­ 23/4 /70

6/150 13½/343

7/175 14½/368

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victaulic.com 4.5DIMENSIONS Concealed Pendent Alternative Bracket Location:

R

2 ¾"/

70 mm

1"/

25 mm

B

D
C Cup

Ceiling cover plate with ¼" total adjustment. Shown at mid-range of adjustment.

3 ¼"/83 mm

/"/ 16 mm
Finished ceiling face

Dimension Bend Radius "R"
B C Ceiling Hole Diameter "D"

Hose Clearance Chart

inches/mm

2/50

3/75

4/100

5/125

91/8/231

101/8/257

111/8/282

121/8/307

31/2/89

25/8/67 ­ 23/4/70

4.6DIMENSIONS
Sleeve and Skirt Sidewall:
A B
1"/25 mm

3 / "/79 mm Min. 3 / "/98 mm Max.

R

Skirt

Sleeve

3 / "/82 mm

2.70"/

69 mm 1¾"/44 mm Min. Dia. 2½"/64 mm Max. Dia.

Exterior wall siding

Hole in wall

/ "/16 mm

(Siding thickness)

6/150 131/8/333

7/175 141/8/358

Dimension Minimum Bend Radius "R"
A B Ceiling Hole Diameter "D"

Hose Clearance Chart

inches/mm

2/50

3/75

4/100

5/125

61/2/163

71/2/188

81/2/213

91/2/239

31/8/79

13/4/44 ­ 21/8/54

6/150 101/2/264

7/175 111/2/290

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4.7DIMENSIONS

Recessed Sidewall:

A B

1 / "/40 mm Min. 2 / "/59 mm Max.

1"/25 mm

2.70"/

R

69 mm

Collar

2 / "/59 mm

Escutcheon

2"/51 mm Min. Dia. 2 / "/60 mm Max. Dia.

Exterior wall siding

Hole in wall

/ "/16 mm

(Siding thickness)

Dimension Minimum Bend Radius "R"
A B Ceiling Hole Diameter "D"

Hose Clearance Chart

2/50 8/203

3/75 9/229

inches/mm

4/100

5/125

10/254

11/279

43/4/119

2/51 ­ 23/8/60

4.8DIMENSIONS

Recessed Sidewall Alternative Bracket Location:

A

1"/25 mm

B

1 / "/40 mm Min. 2 / "/59 mm Max.

R Collar

2 / "/59 mm

2.70"/

Escutcheon

69 mm 2"/51 mm Min. Dia. 2 / "/60 mm Max. Dia.

Exterior wall siding

Hole in wall

/ "/16 mm

(Siding thickness)

Dimension Bend Radius "R"
A B Ceiling Hole Diameter "D"

Hose Clearance Chart

2/50 8/203

3/75 9/229

inches/mm

4/100

5/125

10/254

11/279

2/51

2/51 ­ 23/8/60

6/150 12/305
6/150 12/305

7/175 13/330
7/175 13/330

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victaulic.com 4.9DIMENSIONS VB2 Recessed Pendent:

A See Chart

R
Bracket Assembly Style VB2
/ "/16 mm Typical
ceiling tile

2.3"/58 mm

1.7"/43 mm Typical ceiling grid

See note

Finished ceiling face
Ceiling escutcheon with ¾"/19 mm total adjustment. Shown at maximum recess 24"/610 mm or 48"/1219 mm on Center
Recessed Pendent
Hose Clearance Chart

Dimension Bend Radius "R"

inches/mm

2/50

3/75

4/100

5/125

A

61/2/163

71/2/188

81/2/213

91/2/239

NOTE · Victaulic VicFlex Style VB2 Bracket assemblies shall be used only with Style VS1 recessed pendent sprinklers.
4.10DIMENSIONS
VB3 Concealed Pendent:

6/150 101/2/264

7/175 111/2/290

R

A See Chart

Bracket Assembly Style VB3
/ "/16 mm Typical
ceiling tile

3.0"/76 mm

1.7"/43 mm Typical ceiling grid

See note

Finished ceiling face
Ceiling escutcheon with ¼"/0.54 mm total adjustment. Shown at
maximum recess
24"/610 mm or 48"/1219 mm on Center
Concealed Pendent
Hose Clearance Chart

Dimension Bend Radius "R"

inches/mm

2/50

3/75

4/100

5/125

A

75/8/193

85/8/218

95/8/244

105/8/269

NOTE · Victaulic VicFlex Style VB3 Bracket assemblies shall be used only with Style VS1 concealed pendent sprinklers.

6/150 115/8/295

7/175 125/8/320

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victaulic.com 5.0PERFORMANCE Freeze Protection

Y
Face of Fitting

Unheated Space

Y
Face of Fitting
Heated Space

Unheated Space

Heated Space

Exterior

Exterior

Ambient Temperature Exposed to Discharge
End of Sprinkler
°F °C

40°F/4°C

Exposed Minimum Barrel Length "Y" inches mm
50°F/10°C

40

0

0

4

0

0

30

0

0

-1

0

0

20

4

0

-7

100

0

10

8

1

-12

200

25

0

12

3

-18

300

75

-10

14

4

-23

350

100

-20

14

6

-29

350

150

-30

16

8

-34

400

200

-40

18

8

-40

450

200

-50

20

10

-46

500

250

-60

20

10

-51

500

250

NOTE

· Exposed minimum barrel lengths are inclusive up to 30-mph/48-kph wind velocities.

Maximum Allowable Number of Bends

60°F/16°C
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
1 25
3 75
4 100
4 100
6 150
6 150

Sprinkler Length inches mm
38 965
50 1270
58 1475

Maximum Allowable Number of 90° Bends at Maximum Allowable Number of 90° Bends at

2"/51mm Bend Radius for UL Listing

7"/178mm Bend Radius for FM Approval

4

2

4

3

4

4

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victaulic.com 6.0NOTIFICATIONS

WARNING
· Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install any Victaulic® VicFlexTM products.
· Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection.
· The installer shall understand the use of this product and why it was specified for the particular application.
· The installer shall understand common industry safety standards and potential consequences of improper product installation.
· It is the system designer's responsibility to verify suitability of stainless steel flexible hose for use with the intended fluid media within the piping system and external environment.
· The material specifier shall evaluate the effect of chemical composition, pH level, operating temperature, chloride level, oxygen level, and flow rate on stainless steel components to confirm system life will be acceptable for the intended service.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause improper sprinkler operation and product failure, resulting in death or serious personal injury and property damage.

WARNING
· Read and understand all instructions before attempting to install any Victaulic products.
· Always verify that the piping system has been completely depressurized and drained immediately prior to installation, removal, adjustment, or maintenance of any Victaulic products.
· Wear safety glasses, hardhat, and foot protection.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious personal injury and property damage.
· These products shall be used only in fire protection systems that are designed and installed in accordance with current, applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, etc.) standards, or equivalent standards, and in accordance with applicable building and fire codes. These standards and codes contain important information regarding protection of systems from freezing temperatures, corrosion, mechanical damage, etc.
· The installer shall understand the use of this product and why it was specified for the particular application.
· The installer shall understand common industry safety standards and potential consequences of improper product installation.
· It is the system designer's responsibility to verify suitability of materials for use with the intended fluid media within the piping system and external environment.
· The material specifier shall evaluate the effect of chemical composition, pH level, operating temperature, chloride level, oxygen level, and flow rate on materials to confirm system life will be acceptable for the intended service.
Failure to follow installation requirements and local and national codes and standards could compromise system integrity or cause system failure, resulting in death or serious personal injury and property damage.

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6.0 NOTIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
Important Installation Notes: 1. Shall be installed only in accordance with NFPA 13 Standard for the the Installation of Sprinkler Systems and
applicable FM Data Sheets. 2. Install and tighten swivel hex nut at inlet of sprinkler fitting only. 3. Do not remove deflector or inlet end of sprinkler.

Inlet

Continuous Downward Slope

Inlet

Continuous Downward Slope

Heated Space

Unheated Space

ACCEPTABLE

Outlet

Heated Space

Unheated Space

ACCEPTABLE

Outlet

Inlet Heated Space

Low Point Unheated Space

UNACCEPTABLE

Outlet

Inlet Heated Space

Low Point Unheated Space

UNACCEPTABLE

Outlet

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6.0 NOTIFICATIONS (CONTINUED)
FOR DRY SYSTEMS ONLY: · The Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler's inlet shall be installed only into the outlet of a fitting (excluding elbows) or welded outlet that meets the dimensional requirements of ANSI B16.3 and ANSI B16.4, Class 125 and Class 150. Use a sample fitting to confirm proper engagement and to verify that there is no interference between the sprinkler and the fitting.
Style VS1 Dry Sprinklers in an unheated space shall be installed with a continuous downward slope along its entire length from the branch line fitting to the sprinkler. No localized low points shall be present along the length of the Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler. Style VS1 Dry Sprinklers in an unheated space are not permitted to be installed into the top of the branch line piping. Style VS1 Dry Sprinklers shall be installed into the side or from the bottom of the branch line piping. In a heated space, if a portion of the Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler is installed from the top of a branch line and then extends into an unheated space, it shall be installed with a continuous downward slope along the entire length from the inside wall to the outlet of the sprinkler. No localized low points shall be present along the length of the sprinkler in the unheated space. Refer to the drawing below.
Downward Slope

Heated Space Unheated Space

Inlet
Outlet
FOR WET SYSTEMS ONLY: · DO NOT install Victaulic® VicFlexTM Style VS1 Dry Sprinklers into any threaded elbow, threaded-by-thread coupling, or fitting that interferes with thread penetration. The inlet of the Victaulic® VicFlexTM Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler SHALL NOT bottom out in the fitting. Use a sample fitting to confirm proper engagement. · To ensure unobstructed flow during operation, the Victaulic® VicFlexTM Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler shall be installed into a fitting that will prevent water and debris from accumulating at the dry sprinkler's inlet. · Verify that the exposed minimum barrel length in the heated space is measured and maintained in accordance with the table on page 1.
In a heated space, if a portion of the Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler extends into an unheated space, it shall be installed with a continuous downward slope along the entire length from the inside wall to the outlet end of the dry sprinkler. No localized low points shall be present along the length of the sprinkler in the unheated space. Refer to the drawing above.

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victaulic.com 7.0 REFERENCE MATERIALS
ONE BEND

TWO BENDS

Minimum bend radius
90°

2X Minimum bend radius
OR

2X Minimum bend radius
OR

Minimum bend radius

Minimum bend radius

Minimum bend radius

Minimum bend radius

Minimum bend radius
Minimum bend radius

NOTE · For out-of-plane (three-dimensional) bends, care must be taken to avoid imparting torsional stress on the sprinkler.
29.01: Victaulic Terms and Conditions of Sale I-VICFLEX.VS1: Victaulic® VicFlexTM Style VS1 Dry Sprinkler Installation Instructions

User Responsibility for Product Selection and Suitability Each user bears final responsibility for making a determination as to the suitability of Victaulic products for a particular end-use application, in accordance with industry standards and project specifications, and the applicable building codes and related regulations as well as Victaulic performance, maintenance, safety, and warning instructions. Nothing in this or any other document, nor any verbal recommendation, advice, or opinion from any Victaulic employee, shall be deemed to alter, vary, supersede, or waive any provision of Victaulic Company's standard conditions of sale, installation guide, or this disclaimer.
Intellectual Property Rights No statement contained herein concerning a possible or suggested use of any material, product, service, or design is intended, or should be constructed, to grant any license under any patent or other intellectual property right of Victaulic or any of its subsidaries or affiliates covering such use or design, or as a recommendation for the use of such material, product, service, or design in the infringement of any patent or other intellectual property right. The terms "Patented" or "Patent Pending" refer to design or utility patents or patent applications for articles and/or methods of use in the United States and/or other countries.

Note This product shall be manufactured by Victaulic or to Victaulic specifications. All products to be installed in accordance with current Victaulic installation/assembly instructions. Victaulic reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligations.
Installation Reference should always be made to the Victaulic installation handbook or installation instructions of the product you are installing. Handbooks are included with each shipment of Victaulic products, providing complete installation and assembly data, and are available in PDF format on our website at www.victaulic.com.
Warranty Refer to the Warranty section of the current Price List or contact Victaulic for details.
Trademarks Victaulic and all other Victaulic marks are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Victaulic Company, and/or its affiliated entities, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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