{"product_id":"viking-vk196-dry-concealed-pendent-fire-sprinkler-ec-qr","title":"Viking VK196 Dry Concealed Pendent Fire Sprinkler, EC\/QR","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Viking VK196 is an extended coverage dry concealed pendent fire sprinkler engineered for reliable fire suppression in commercial, industrial, and storage environments. It is specifically designed to install in dry-pipe or preaction suppression systems protecting unheated spaces, parking garages, cold storage facilities, and areas subject to freezing temperatures. The dry pendent configuration isolates water from the sprinkler piping until thermal activation, which prevents pipe freezing, bursting, and water damage. 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The low-profile concealed assembly features a push-on, thread-off domed cover plate that protects the internal mechanism from dust, environmental contaminants, and mechanical damage while providing up to 1\/2\" (12.7 mm) of vertical adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Pendent Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolates water from the barrel until activation to prevent freezing and water damage in unheated commercial and industrial spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Coverage Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimizes hydraulic performance to protect large open areas with fewer sprinkler heads, simplifying system layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcealed Aesthetics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a low-profile, domed cover plate that protects the mechanism from dust and contaminants while preserving finished ceiling designs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizes a push-on, thread-off cover plate allowing installation prior to ceilings with up to 1\/2\" (12.7 mm) of vertical adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-Resistant Build:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed with high-quality components, including corrosion-resistant brass and an available Electroless Nickel Teflon (ENT) finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer \/ Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eViking\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ SIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eVK196 (Extended Coverage Dry Concealed Pendent)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection \/ Thread Size \u0026amp; 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