Viking Model XG Sprinkler Guards and XWU Water Shields are used in conjunction with Viking XT1 style sprinklers where allowed by the approvals. (Refer to the Approval Charts). The guards are hard-wire cages designed to encase the sprinklers and protect them from mechanical damage. They are recommended for areas where sprinklers are installed at a low elevation and/or near a high degree of human or mechanical activity.

XG Guard is approved for use with the following sprinklers: VK1001, VK1021, VK3001, VK3021, VK2002, VK2022, VK3502, VK3522, VK2001, VK2021, VK3501, and VK3521