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HORIZON MIRAGE
STANDARD AND QUICK
TECHNICAL DATA RESPONSE CONCEALED
PENDENT SPRINKLERS
1. PRODUCT NAME
Viking Horizon® MirageTM Model B-2 Stan-
dard and Quick Response Concealed
Pendent Sprinklers
A. Sprinkler VK404 (Sprinkler Base Part
No. 09783A) with Cover Plate Part Nos.
09804, 11225, or 11697
B. HP Sprinkler VK405 (Sprinkler Base
Part No. 09782A) with Cover Plate Part
Nos. 09804 or 11225
C. HP Sprinkler VK454 (Sprinkler
Base Part No. 12292) with Cover
Plate Part Nos. 09804, 11225, or
11697 Sprinkler VK404
Sprinkler VK405
or VK454
Available since 1996.
Viking Horizon® MirageTM Concealed Spring: Nickel Alloy
2. MANUFACTURER Sprinkler Installed in Acoustical Ceiling Solder: Eutectic
The Viking Corporation
210 N. Industrial Park Road NOTE: Quick response concealed AVAILABLE COVER FINISHES

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Hastings, Michigan 49058 U.S.A. sprinklers must be installed in neutral Bright Brass, Brushed Brass, Antique
Telephone: (269) 945-9501 Brass, Polished Chrome, Brushed
or negative pressure plenums only.
(877) 384-5464 Chrome, Brushed Copper, Painted1 White
Spring: U.S.A. Patent No. 4,570,720 (No. 1004)2, Painted1 Ivory (No. 1634)2,
Fax: (269) 945-9599
Thread Size: ½" (15 mm) NPT and Painted1 Black (No. 1007)2
e-mail: [email protected] 1
Painted finish consists of Polyester Baked Enamel.
Nominal K-Factor: 5.6 U.S. (8,1 metric*, for 2
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION use when pressure is measured in kPa). Sherwin-Williams® Color Answers™ Interior Color
Viking Horizon® MirageTM Standard and
Quick Response Concealed Pendent
Sprinklers are small solder link and lever
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* Metric K-Factor shown is for use when pressure is
measured in kPa. When pressure is measured in
BAR, multiply the metric K-Factor shown by 10.0.
Number. Other colors are available on request.
See Sherwin-Williams® Color Answers™ Interior
Color Selection color numbers.
spray sprinklers designed for installation Min. Operating Pressure: 7 psi (48,3 kPa) ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
on concealed pipe systems where the ap- 1. To order Viking Horizon® MirageTM
RATED WATER WORKING PRESSURE
pearance of a smooth ceiling is desired. Standard and Quick Response Con-
Sprinklers VK405 and VK454 are rated
Horizon® MirageTM Standard and Quick cealed Pendent Sprinklers, refer to:
for use with water working pressures
A. Base Part Number 09782A or
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Response Concealed Sprinklers are hid- ranging from the minimum 7 psi (48,3
den from view by low-profile cover plates B. Base Part Number 09783A or
kPa) up to 250 psi (1 724 kPa) for C. Base Part Number 12292
installed flush to the ceiling. The cover
high-pressure systems. High-pres- 2. To order Cover Assemblies, refer to:
plates are available in several decorative
finishes to meet design requirements. sure (HP) sprinklers can be identified A. Base Part Number 11225 (2-3/4” di-
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The two-piece design allows installation by locating the number “250" on the ameter) or 11697 (3-5/16” diameter),
and testing of the sprinklers prior to instal- sprinkler body. rated 135 °F or
lation of the cover plates. After the system Sprinkler VK404 is rated to a maximum B. Base Part Number 09804 (2-3/4” di-
has been tested and the ceiling finish ap- 175 psi (1 207 kPa) wwp. ameter) or 11697 (3-5/16” diameter),
plied, the “push-on”, “thread-off” design of Available Cover Plate Adjustment: ½" rated 165 °F
the cover plate assemblies allows easy in- (12,7 mm) +/- 1/4" (6,4 mm) Specify sprinkler temperature rating and
stallation of the cover plates with up to ½" Cover Plate Assembly Temp. Ratings: temperature rating and finish of cover plate
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(12,7 mm) adjustment available. The Base Part Number 11225: 135 °F (57 °C) assembly.
“thread-off” feature is designed to prevent Base Part Number 09804: 165 °F (74 °C)
unwanted disengagement of the cover as- Base Part Number 11697: 135 °F or 165 °F
semblies. This feature also permits tempo- (57 °C or 74 °C)
rary removal of ceiling panels without tak- SPRINKLER MATERIALS
ing the sprinkler system out of service or Sprinkler Body: Brass UNS-C84400
removing the sprinkler. Concealed
Body Cap: Brass UNS-C26000 Sprinkler Body
Inside the body of the Horizon® MirageTM Deflector: Copper UNS-C19500
Standard and Quick Response Concealed Deflector Pins: Stainless Steel UNS-S30300
Sprinkler, the deflector and sealing assem-
Button: UNS-C23000 H55-H80
bly are held in position by the heat-sensitive
fusible link. During fire conditions, when the Screw: Brass UNS-C36000
temperature around the sprinkler ap- Fusible Link Assembly**: Nickel Alloy and Protective Shell
proaches its operating temperature, the Eutectic Solder
**The fusible link of the Quick Response Concealed
cover plate detaches. Continued heating of Sprinkler is marked with a purple stripe or dot for
the sprinkler causes the heat- sensitive fus- identification purposes only.
ible link to disengage, releasing the deflec- Fusible Link Levers: Stainless Steel Concealed Sprinkler
tor and sealing assembly. Water flowing UNS-S31600 Wrench† (Part No.
through the sprinkler orifice strikes the de- Lever Bar: Copper Alloy UNS-C72500 08336W/B shown.)
flector, forming a uniform spray pattern to Belleville Spring Sealing Assembly: Nickel Al-
extinguish or control the fire.
loy, coated on both sides with Teflon Tape
4. TECHNICAL DATA COVER ASSEMBLY MATERIALS † A ½" ratchet is required
LISTINGS AND APPROVALS Cover Plate Assembly: Brass UNS- (not available through Viking.)
Refer to the Approval Chart on page 57 b. C26000 or UNS-C26800 Figure 1
Note: Units of measure in parentheses Replaces page 57 a-b, dated February 7, 2003 (new sprinkler base part number and SIN).
may be approximations. Refer to technical data page SR1-2 or QR1-2 for general care, installation, and main-
Form No. F_012993 tenance information.
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® TM
HORIZON MIRAGE
STANDARD AND QUICK
TECHNICAL DATA RESPONSE CONCEALED
PENDENT SPRINKLERS
Temperature KEY
Approval Chart Finish
Horizon® MirageTM Standard and Quick Response A1X Escutcheon (if applicable)
Concealed Pendent Sprinklers
Sprinkler Temperature Sprinkler Nominal Maximum Ambient Temp. Rating of the Cover Plate Assembly
Classification Temp. Rating1 Ceiling Temperature2 Required Cover Assembly Base Part No.5
135 °F (57 °C) 11225 or 11697
Ordinary 165 °F (74 °C) 100 °F (38 °C)
165 °F (74 °C) 09804 or 11697
135 °F (57 °C) 11697
Intermediate 220 °F (104 °C) 150 °F (65 °C)
165 °F (74 °C) 09804 or 11697
Standard Response Applications
Sprinkler Base NPT Thread Size K-Factor Maximum Water Listings and Approvals4
SIN
Part No.5 Inches mm U.S. metric Working Pressure cULus6 FM NYC7
09782A VK405 ½ 15 5.6 8,1 250 psi 3 AW1, AY1, BY1 – AY1, BY1
09783A VK404 ½ 15 5.6 8,1 175 psi – AX1, AY1, AZ1 –
Quick Response Applications
AW1, AX1, AY1,
09783A VK404 ½ 15 5.6 8,1 175 psi – AY1, BY1

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BX1, BY1
AW1, AX1, AY1,
12292 VK454 ½ 15 5.6 8,1 250 psi3 – AY1, BY1
BX1, BY1
Sprinkler Temperature Cover Plate Assembly Temp. Ratings
Finishes of the Cover Plate Assembly
Ratings W - 135 °F (57 °C) Cover Base P/N 11225
X - 135 °F (57 °C) Cover Base P/N 11697 1 - Bright Brass, Brushed Brass, Antique Brass, Polished
A - 165 °F (74 °C) Y - 165 °F (74 °C) Cover Base P/N 09804 Chrome, Brushed Chrome, Brushed Copper, Painted
White, Painted Ivory, and Painted Black8
B - 220 °F (104 °C)
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Z - 165 °F (74 °C) Cover Base P/N 11697

1 The temperature rating is stamped on the sprinkler body.

Footnotes
2 Based on NFPA-13. Other limits may apply, depending on fire loading, sprinkler location, and other requirements of the Authority Hav-
ing Jurisdiction. Refer to specific installation standards.
3 The Water Working Pressure rating is stamped on the sprinkler body.
4 This chart shows the listings and approvals available at the time of printing. Other approvals may be in process.
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5 Base part number is shown. For complete part number, refer to Viking's current price list schedule.
6 Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. for use in the U.S. and Canada.
7 Accepted for use, City of New York Department of Buildings, MEA No. 89-92-E, Vol. 16.
8 Other paint colors are available on request with the same Listings and Approvals as the standard paint finishes.
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2" (50 mm)

diameter hole ½"
required, or 2-5/8” (15 mm)
(66,7 mm) when NPT
using Cover 11697
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2-3/4" 2-1/4" 2-1/4"

(69,8 mm) (57,2 mm) (57,2 mm)
maximum minimum

2-3/4" (69,8 mm) NOTE: Upon sprinkler activation,

the deflector descends to
or 3-5/16” (84,1 mm) approximately 13/16" (20,6 mm)
Figure 2 for Cover 11697 below the sprinkler body.
***Ideal for sprinkler cabinets. Standard Response: No stripe or dot.
ACCESSORIES
Sprinkler Cabinet: Part Number 01731A NOTE: Cover Plate Assembly Part Num- Quick Response: Purple stripe or dot.
Capacity: six (6) sprinklers ber 09804 or 11697 must be used for all QREC: Yellow stripe or dot (refer to techni-
Available since 1971. Factory Mutual Approved installations. cal data page 87 a-c for additional infor-
Flush/Concealed Sprinkler Wrenches** Previous Model B-1 Cover Plate Assembly mation).
A. Heavy Duty Part Number 08336W/B Part Number 08310 may still be used for
cULus installations.
Available since 1983, or
The correct Horizon® MirageTM Concealed
B. Light Duty Part Number 10366W/B*** Sprinkler can be verified by checking the
Available since 1998. fusible link for the following identification
**Requires a ½" ratchet (not available from Viking).
scheme:
Replaces page 57 a-b, dated February 7, 2003 (new sprinkler base part number and SIN). Refer to Form No. F_012993
technical data page SR1-2 or QR1-2 for general care, installation, and maintenance information.