May 11, 2012 Miscellaneous 906a

Water and air

TECHNICAL DATA Pressure Gauges

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com
1. DESCRIPTION
Viking Pressure Gauges give visual indication of the
water or air pressure available to the fire protection sys-
tem.

2. LISTINGS AND APPROVALS

UL Listed - VEVX
ULc Listed - VEVXC
FM Approved - Pressure Gauges

3. TECHNICAL DATA
Connection: 1/4” NPT
Working Pressure:
• Water Gauge: 300 psi (20.7 bar)
• Air Gauge: 80 PSI (5.5 bar)
Maximum Pressure: Water Pressure Gauge Air Pressure Gauge
• Water Gauge: 300 psi (20.7 bar) P/N: VWATERSF P/N: VAIRSF
• Air Gauge: 250 PSI (17.2 bar) (Air gauge includes
a “Retard Zone” between 80 and 250 PSI)

Material Standards
Case: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Window: Polycarbonate
Dial: Black Figures on White Background Viking Technical Data may be found on
Pointer: Black, Aluminum The Viking Corporation’s Web site at
Movement: Suspended Spring with Polyester Segment http://www.vikinggroupinc.com.
The Web site may include a more recent
Bourdon Tube: Bronze
edition of this Technical Data Page.
Socket: Brass, Soft Soldered
Ordering Information
Available since 1977.
Water Pressure Gauge - VWATERSF
Air Pressure Gauge - VAIRSF

4. INSTALLATION
1. Gauges are to be installed in accordance with the latest published standards of the National Fire Protection Association or other
similar organizations, and also with the provisions of governmental codes, ordinances, and standards whenever applicable.
2. Gauges must be handled with care. They must be stored in a cool, dry place in their original shipping container. Never install
gauges that have been dropped or damaged in any way. Such gauges should be destroyed immediately.
3. Adequate heat must be provided where gauges are installed.
4. The gauges must be protected from mechanical damage. Install the gauges according to the following steps:
a. Apply a small amount of pipe-joint compound or tape to the external threads of the gauge only. Take care that no joint com-
pound is allowed into the orifice of the gauge.
b. Turn the unit clockwise to thread the gauge into the ½” (15 mm) NPT outlet of the coupling. DO NOT over-tighten the
gauge.

7. AVAILABILITY
The water and air gauges �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
are available through a network of domestic and international distributors. See The Viking Corporation
web site for the closest distributor or contact The Viking Corporation.

8. GUARANTEES
For details of warranty, refer to Viking’s current list price schedule or contact Viking directly.

Form No. F_052197 Revised page replaces page 906a-b dated January 21, 2011.
(Removed Ashcroft Inc.)
Miscellaneous 906b May 11, 2012

Water and air

TECHNICAL DATA Pressure Gauges

The Viking Corporation, 210 N Industrial Park Drive, Hastings MI 49058

Telephone: 269-945-9501 Technical Services: 877-384-5464 Fax: 269-818-1680 Email: techsvcs@vikingcorp.com

Figure 1 - Gauge Dimensions

(Dimensions Apply to Air and Water Gauges)

Form No. F_052197 Revised page replaces page 906a-b dated January 21, 2011.
(Removed Ashcroft Inc.)
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Gauges, Pressure

Se e Ge ne ral Inform ation for Gauge s, Pre ssure

WIKA INSTRUMENT LP EX5232

1000 W IEGAND BLVD
LAW R ENC EVILLE, GA 30043 USA

Bourdon spring type, Mode l 111.10, size 4 in. with dials graduate d 0-300 psi, 0-400 psi and 0-80-250 (re tard).

Last Update d on 2013-02-09

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Pressure Gauges
Gauges for sprinkler systems and fire pumps are designed for use with air or water. These gauges are usually of the Bourdon tube
type. The moving parts are fabricated of appropriate corrosion-resistant materials.
When installed on the air side of a dry pipe system, a retard type gauge may be used. This gauge is assembled with a tube
appropriate to the unretarded pressure range of the gauge and is provided with a spring to resist the full scale load.
The two common sizes are 4 1⁄2 and 3 1⁄2 in. diameter. These gauges can be calibrated with a hydraulic testing unit by adjusting the
dial pointer to read correctly at known pressures. Accuracy requirements are that the gauge be correct within 2% over the center third
of its scale and within 3% over the remaining two-thirds. Dial marking subdivisions correspond to the maximum accuracy of the
gauge.
For service on fire pumps where the suction may be taken under a lift, compound pressure vacuum gauges are available graduated in
pressure units over both the pressure and vacuum scales, and are designed not to be injured by vacuum.
To minimize possible damage and provide maximum accuracy, gauges should be selected with scales of about twice the maximum
system pressure.

Models 111.10.100, 111.12.100

Pressure Gauge. Model 111.10.100. Plastic or steel case, 3 1⁄2 in size (100 mm).
Pressure Gauge. Model 111.12.100. Steel case only, 3 1⁄2 in size (100 mm).
Measuring Ranges:

Psi kPa Bar

-15 -100 -1 to
to 0 to 0 0

-15 -100 -1 to
to 150 to 900 9

0 to 0 to 0 to
150 1000 10

0 to 0 to 0 to
250 1600 16

0 to 0 to 0 to
400 2500 25

0 to 0 to 0 to
600 4000 40

Company Name: WIKA ALEXANDER WIEGAND SE & Co KG

Company Address: Alexander-Wiegand-Straße, 63911 Klingenberg, Germany
Company Website: http://www.wika.de
New/Updated Product Listing: No
Listing Country: Germany
Certification Type: FM Approved

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