CU-LT - Installation

Position of the thermo-electric fuse (spring-return actuator BFLT)

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Position of the thermo-electric fuse on the damper casing: 1. on opposite side of mechanism if H < 250 mm and W < 250 mm; 2. on top if H < 250 mm and W ≥ 250 mm; 3. on mechanism side if H ≥ 250 mm.

Installation at a minimal distance from another damper or from an adjacent supporting construction

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Principle
According to the European test standard, a fire damper must be installed at a minimum distance of 75 mm from an adjacent wall and 200 mm from another damper, unless the solution was tested at a shorter distance. This range of Rf-t fire dampers has been successfully tested and can be installed in a vertical or horizontal supporting construction, at a distance below the minimum set by the standard.
For rectangular dampers, the minimal distance is set to 50 mm between 2 dampers or between a damper and a vertical wall, and to 25 mm between a damper and a floor/ceiling.
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Certified solution
For the Rf-t fire dampers, the solution consists of the following elements: A: Universal sealing for minimal distance; B: Sealing compliant with existing classifications (Declaration of Performance).
A. Sealing of the opening at the side with minimal distances between damper and wall/ceiling or another fire damper: rigid stone wool panels (150 kg/m³) are applied to a depth of min. 400 mm, of which 150 mm on the mechanism side of the wall. On the non-mechanism side of the wall, the stone wool panels must be at least flush with the wall.
This sealing is applied over the whole width/height of the damper(s).
When the damper is installed at a distance of 25 mm from a floor/ceiling, the rigid high-density stone wool panels (A) may be replaced with standard 40 kg/m³ stone wool, compressed by at least 40%.
B. Sealing of the rest of the opening according to the existing classifications for the fire damper (Declaration of Performance).
Detailed information for each wall/sealing combination can be found in the respective installation methods.
The installer may choose the direction of the blade axis freely: horizontal or vertical axis.
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Restrictions
A maximum of 2 rectangular dampers can be installed at a minimum distance from one another, both vertically and horizontally (maximum cluster of 4 dampers).
Note: when sealing the opening with panels of fire resistant stone wool, the maximum number of dampers also depends on the maximum “blank seal” allowed for the selected sealing material. Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions for this information.
Note: Separate conditions apply for installation in flexible shaft wall. Detailed information can be found in the relevant installation methods.

Installation in rigid wall and floor

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 100 mm | EI 90 (ve i o) S - (500 Pa) | Mortar | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 100 mm | EI 120 (ve i o) S - (500 Pa) | Gypsum | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Reinforced concrete ≥ 110 mm | EI 90 (ho i o) S - (500 Pa) | Mortar | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Reinforced concrete ≥ 150 mm | EI 120 (ho i o) S - (500 Pa) | Gypsum | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
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The dampers can be installed at a minimum distance from an adjacent floor/ceiling (≥ 25 mm), from an adjacent wall or from another damper (≥ 50 mm).
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Make the necessary openings (Wn + 100 mm) x (Hn + 100 mm) in the wall.
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Mount the dampers in the opening.
Apply rigid stone wool panels (≥ 150 kg/m³) to a depth of 400 mm (150 mm on the mechanism side of the wall) to seal the opening at the side with minimal distances.
This sealing is applied over the whole width/height of the damper(s).
When the damper is installed at a distance of 25 mm from a floor/ceiling, the rigid high-density stone wool panels may be replaced with standard ≥ 40 kg/m³ stone wool (e.g. Rockfit 431), compressed by at least 40%.
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Seal the rest of the opening with standard mortar or gypsum.

Installation in flexible wall (metal stud gypsum plasterboard wall)

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type A (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 60 (ve i o) S - (500 Pa) | Installation kit IFW | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270° | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type F (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 90 (ve i o) S - (500 Pa) | Installation kit IFW | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270° | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm

Installation in flexible wall (metal stud gypsum plasterboard wall), sealing with gypsum

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type A (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 60 (ve i o) S - (500 Pa) | Gypsum | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type F (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 90 (ve i o) S - (500 Pa) | Gypsum | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
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The dampers can be installed at a minimum distance from an adjacent floor/ceiling (≥ 25 mm), from an adjacent wall or from another damper (≥ 50 mm).
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Build the drywall and foresee horizontal and vertical studs around the opening.
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Mount the dampers in the opening.
Apply rigid stone wool panels (≥ 150 kg/m³) to a depth of 400 mm (150 mm on the mechanism side of the wall) to seal the opening at the side with minimal distances.
This sealing is applied over the whole width/height of the damper(s).
When the damper is installed at a distance of 25 mm from a floor/ceiling, the rigid high-density stone wool panels may be replaced with standard ≥ 40 kg/m³ stone wool (e.g. Rockfit 431), compressed by at least 40%.
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Seal the rest of the opening (50 mm) with standard gypsum across the entire wall thickness.

Installation in flexible wall (metal stud gypsum plasterboard wall), sealing with mortar

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type F (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 90 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Mortar | Type of installation: built-in 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
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The dampers can be installed at a minimum distance from an adjacent floor/ceiling (≥ 25 mm), from an adjacent wall or from another damper (≥ 50 mm).
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Build the drywall and foresee horizontal and vertical studs around the opening.
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Mount the dampers in the opening.
Apply rigid stone wool panels (≥ 150 kg/m³) to a depth of 400 mm (150 mm on the mechanism side of the wall) to seal the opening at the side with minimal distances.
This sealing is applied over the whole width/height of the damper(s).
When the damper is installed at a distance of 25 mm from a floor/ceiling, the rigid high-density stone wool panels may be replaced with standard ≥ 40 kg/m³ stone wool (e.g. Rockfit 431), compressed by at least 40%.
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Seal the rest of the opening (50 mm) with standard mortar across the entire wall thickness.

Installation in shaft wall, sealing with gypsum

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type A (EN 520) ≥ 75 mm | EI 30 (ve i o) S - (500 Pa) | Gypsum | Type of installation: built-in 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
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The dampers can be installed at a minimum distance (≥ 50 mm) from a ceiling or floor slab.

Installation in shaft wall, sealing with rigid rock wool boards with coating

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type F (EN 520) ≥ 75 mm | EI 30 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ | Type of installation: built-in 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
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The opening around the damper is sealed with 2 hard rock wool slabs of 50 mm. These boards should be placed in a slanted position and the joints should be covered all around with filling paste.
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The damper does not need to be centered in the opening (with max dimensions Wn x Hn fire damper + 800 mm). The maximal distance between the damper and the edge of the opening is 400 mm.
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The dampers can be installed at a minimum distance (≥ 50 mm) from a ceiling or floor slab.

Installation in shaft wall with IFW installation kit

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type F (EN 520) ≥ 90 mm | EI 90 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Installation kit IFW | Type of installation: built-in 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
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Depending on the shaft wall system, the cladding is 15 or 20mm thick.
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Alternatively, the aperture framing can also be stepped.
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The fire damper may be placed at minimum distance from the ceiling/floor slab.
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Alternatively, the aperture framing can also be stepped.
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Fill the gap between the top of the damper and the floor slab with mineral wool.
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The fire dampers may be placed at minimum distance from each other and from the ceiling/floor slab.

Installation in flexible and rigid wall, sealing with rigid rock wool boards with coating

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 100 mm | EI 120 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ + coated casing | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 100 mm | EI 90 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type A (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 60 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type F (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 120 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ + coated casing | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type F (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 90 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
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The opening around the damper is sealed with 2 layers of 50 mm-thick mineral wool panels with fire resistant coating on one side (type PROMASTOP-CB 50 / PROMASTOP-CB/CC 50 / HILTI CFS-CT B / Mulcol Multimastic FB1 / PYRO-SAFE® MFP).
EI120S only possible with Hilti or Promat material.
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The joints on these 2 layers must be installed staggered and covered all around the edge with coating (type PROMASTOP-E / PROMASTOP-CC / HILTI CFS-S-ACR / Mulcol Multimastic SP / PYRO-SAFE® FLAMMOTECT-A).
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For EI 120 S, the casing of the fire damper must be covered with a layer (> 1 mm) of coating (type PROMASTOP E / PROMASTOP CC / HILTI CFS-CT).
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The damper does not need to be centered in the opening (with max dimensions fire damper + 600 mm). The maximal distance between the damper and the edge of the opening is 400 mm.
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The dampers can be installed at a minimum distance from an adjacent floor/ceiling (≥ 25 mm), from an adjacent wall or from another damper (≥ 50 mm).
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Build the drywall and foresee horizontal and vertical studs around the opening.
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Mount the dampers in the opening.
Apply rigid stone wool panels (≥ 150 kg/m³) to a depth of 400 mm (150 mm on the mechanism side of the wall) to seal the opening at the side with minimal distances.
This sealing is applied over the whole width/height of the damper(s).
When the damper is installed at a distance of 25 mm from a floor/ceiling, the rigid high-density stone wool panels may be replaced with standard ≥ 40 kg/m³ stone wool (e.g. Rockfit 431), compressed by at least 40%.
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Seal the rest of the opening with 2 layers of 50 mm-thick coated rigid mineral wool panels (see above).

Installation in rigid floor, sealing with rigid rock wool boards with coating

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 150 mm | EI 120 (ho i o) S - (300 Pa) | Stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ + coated casing | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 150 mm | EI 90 (ho i o) S - (300 Pa) | Stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ | Type of installation: built-in 0/90/180/270°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
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The opening around the damper is sealed with 2 layers of 50 mm-thick mineral wool panels with fire resistant coating on one side (type PROMASTOP-CB 50 / PROMASTOP-CB/CC 50 / HILTI CFS-CT B).
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The joints on these 2 layers must be installed staggered and covered all around the edge with coating (type PROMASTOP-E / PROMASTOP-CC / HILTI CFS-S-ACR).
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For EI 120 S, the casing of the fire damper must be covered with a layer (> 1 mm) of coating (type PROMASTOP E / PROMASTOP CC / HILTI CFS-CT).
(only for 120 minutes)
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The damper does not need to be centered in the opening (with max dimensions fire damper + 600 mm). The maximal distance between the damper and the edge of the opening is 400 mm.
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The dampers can be installed at a minimum distance from an adjacent wall or from another damper (≥ 50 mm).
For details, please refer to 'Installation in flexible and rigid wall, sealing with rigid rock wool boards with coating'

Installation remote from the wall, sealing and insulation with rigid rock wool boards with coating

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 100 mm | EI 60 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Galvanised duct + stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ 1x60 mm + installation kit IFW | Type of installation: remote from the wall, 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 100 mm | EI 90 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Galvanised duct + stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ 1x80 mm + IFW installation kit | Type of installation: remote from the wall, 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 100 mm | EI 90 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Galvanised duct + stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ 2x50 mm + installation kit IFW | Type of installation: remote from the wall, 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type A (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 60 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Galvanised duct + stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ 1x60 mm + installation kit IFW | Type of installation: remote from the wall, 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type A (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 60 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Galvanised duct + stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ 2x50 mm + installation kit IFW | Type of installation: remote from the wall, 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Metal studs gypsum plasterboard Type F (EN 520) ≥ 100 mm | EI 90 (ve i o) S - (300 Pa) | Galvanised duct + stone wool + coating ≥ 140 kg/m³ 2x50 mm + installation kit IFW | Type of installation: remote from the wall, 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
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An opening with maximal dimensions “A” is made in the wall. For a light partition wall, follow the wall assembly under “Installation in flexible or rigid wall - Sealing with fire resistant rigid panels of stone wool“.
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The fire damper is equipped with the IFW kit and mounted remote from the wall at the end of a metal duct. The duct is supported every 1500 mm as well as underneath the damper.
The suspensions consist of threaded rods “C” and U-shaped steel profiles “D”. A free space of maximum 25 mm is left between the threaded rods and the vertical walls of the stone wool casing “B”.
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The opening around the duct is sealed with stone wool plates type Promastop CB(/CC) / Hilti CFS-CT B (“G”). The edges are sealed and maintained in place with PROMASTOP E / PROMASTOP CC / HILTI CFS-S ACR coating.
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The duct is covered over its entire length with stone wool plates “G”. To adhere to the duct, the plates are completely coated on one side with fire resitant coating and affixed to the duct with steel screws and washers “E”.
The damper casing is covered with stone wool plates “G” for 150 mm. A free space is left around the mechanism to allow access.
The joints between the plates, between the wall and the plates as well as the screws and washers are filled with coating PROMASTOP E / PROMASTOP CC / HILTI CFS-S ACR.
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An additional mineral wool panel with width “B” and height 100 mm, coated with PROMASTOP E / PROMASTOP CC / HILTI CFS-S ACR, is applied where the stone wool casing meets the sealing of the wall opening.
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The dampers can be installed at a minimum distance from an adjacent floor/ceiling (≥ 25 mm), from an adjacent wall or from another damper (≥ 50 mm).
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Apply rigid stone wool panels (≥ 150 kg/m³) to a depth of 400 mm (150 mm on the mechanism side of the wall) to seal the opening at the side with minimal distances.
When the distance between the damper and the wall is greater than 75 mm, the sealing of the opening between the damper and the wall is carried out according to the pre-existing classification.

Installation remote from the wall + GEOFLAM

The product was tested and approved in:
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 100 mm | EI 120 (ve i o) S - (500 Pa) | Galvanised duct + GEOFLAM® F 45 mm + mortar | Type of installation: remote from the wall, 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
  • Aerated concrete ≥ 100 mm | EI 120 (ve i o) S - (500 Pa) | Galvanised duct + GEOFLAM® Light 35 mm + mortar | Type of installation: remote from the wall, 0/180°. Minimal distances authorised. | 200x100 mm ≤ CU-LT ≤ 800x600 mm
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An opening with maximal dimensions “A” is made in the wall.
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The fire damper is mounted remote from the wall at the end of a metal duct. The duct is supported every 1000 mm.
The suspensions consist of threaded rods “C” and U-shaped steel profiles “D”. A free space of maximum 25 mm is left between the threaded rods and the vertical walls of the casing “B”.
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The opening around the duct is sealed with standard mortar. The duct is covered with 45 mm thick GEOFLAM F plates or 35 mm thick GEOFLAM Light plates "G”.
The plates adhere to each other with glue and fibrous plaster “E”. The damper casing is also covered on a length of 120 mm.
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The GEOFLAM F plates stop at a distance of 15 mm from the wall. The free space is filled with fibrous plaster.
The same filling is applied to seal off the connection between the GEOFLAM F plates and the damper casing.
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The threaded rods are covered with U-shaped plates of GEOFLAM (Ø 90 mm) and affixed with glue and fibrous plaster.
The profiles are covered with U-shaped shells GEOFLAM 100 x 60 mm, which are affixed to the underside of the shaft with GEOCOL (GEOSTAFF) cement plaster.
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The dampers can be installed at a minimum distance from an adjacent floor/ceiling (≥ 25 mm), from an adjacent wall or from another damper (≥ 50 mm).
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Apply rigid stone wool panels (≥ 150 kg/m³) to a depth of 400 mm (150 mm on the mechanism side of the wall) to seal the opening at the side with minimal distances.

General remarks

  • The installation must comply with the installation manual and the classification report.
  • Axis orientation: see the declaration of performance.
  • Avoid obstruction of adjoining ducts.
  • Product installation: always with closed damper blade.
  • Verify if the blade can move freely.
  • Please observe safety distances with respect to other construction elements. The operating mechanism must also remain accessible: allow for a clearance of 200 mm around the housing.
  • The air tightness class will be maintained if the damper is installed according to the installation manual.
  • Rf-t fire dampers are always tested in standardised constructions according to EN 1366-2. The achieved results are valid for similar supporting constructions with a fire resistance, thickness and density equal or superior to the supporting construction used during the test.
  • If the wall thickness exceeds the minimum thickness specified in our installation instructions, the following conditions apply to the sealing depth: - For flexible walls and sandwich panel system walls, the seal must always be applied over the full depth of the wall. - With rigid walls, rigid floors and plaster block walls, the minimum sealing depth as indicated in our installation instructions (often equal to the minimum wall thickness) is sufficient. Apply the seal at the height of the damper blade (from the wall limit indication).
  • When installing a fire damper in a flexible metal stud wall, some installation methods do not require reinforcing profiles around the wall opening from a fire protection point of view (see below). Always follow the general instructions of the manufacturer of these wall systems when building this type of wall.
  • The damper must remain accessible for inspection and maintenance.
  • Schedule at least 2 visual checks each year.