Intumescent
Fire & Acoustic Socket Box
Trade Names: ASTRO FRA SOCKET BOX COVER
Introduction
The purpose of this document is to give guidance to approved contractors and suppliers who are engaged in the fire stopping of service penetrations in fire rated structures using the Astro FRA Socket Box Cover
All service holes through ceilings must be fire stopped to prevent the passage of fire, smoke and hot gases.
Prevent the spread of fire, smoke and hot gases through a building by containing it in the compartment of origin.
Maintain the integrity of escape routes from a building.
Reduce loss or damage to property from the effect of fire and smoke.
Maintain pressure differential between compartments and ventilation channels.
The Astro FRA Socket Box Cover
The Socket Box Covers have been developed to provide maximum protection for penetrations created by the introduction of both single and double recessed switch / socket boxes and to allow ease of fitting. In a fire situation, the cover expands internally to fill all of the available space with a fire resistant highly insulating char.
The fire is unable to penetrate the hole and the cover is able to give additional insulation protection to the wall void by reducing the chance of heat build up and the ignition of flammable structural members. The penetration in the wall also provides a path for air, thus creating heat loss and drafts, the fitting of a Astro FRA Socket Box Cover reduces this problem.
Installation
Pierce the cover with a pencil
With the wire legs vertical, fold in sides
and pass through wires. until cover is a tight flat rectangle.
Pass the cover through the switch / socket and allow to spring back into shape
. 
Pull the wire legs through the cut out until the cut out steps in the wire can locate on the face of the wall*. Small notches can be made in the plasterboard to allow wire to sit flush.
Cut away excess wire from legs. Fit box as normal.
Illustration of assembly components.
Sizes
To suit Single or Double socket boxes
Compliance
Astro FRA Socket Box Covers are manufactured in the EU, meeting the highest quality standard in compliance with ISO EN 9001:2000 .
Fire & certification Tests
ASTRO FRA Socket Box Covers have been tested to BS476 part 20 in an un-insulated plasterboard wall construction for 120 minutes without failure in either insulation or integrity.
For fire test certification contact Astroflame Fireseals technical department.
Acoustically tested by Sound Research Laboratories to both BS EN150 140-3:
1995 & BS 2750 Part 3 1995.
Availability
Available in singles or boxes of 10
Storage and disposal
For long term storage and ease of installation, it is recommended that the product should be stored indoors. No shelf life is given as this product will not deteriorate in storage.
For additional testing, certification or technical information please contact ASTROFLAME FIRESEALS LTD.
For additional information please contact Astroflame Fireseals Ltd.
Issue 06/07
As part of our policy of ongoing improvements, we reserve the right to modify, alter or change product specifications without giving notice. Product illustrations are representations only. All information contained in this document is provided for guidance only, and as ASTROFLAME FIRESEALS LTD has no control over the installation methods of the products, or of the prevailing site conditions, no warranties expressed or implied are intended to be given as to the actual performance of the products mentioned or referred to, and no liability whatsoever will be accepted for any loss, damage or injury arising from the use of the information given of products mentioned or referred to herein.
The above information
to the best of our knowledge is true and accurate and based upon current
test data and is supplied for your guidance only. Customers should
satisfy themselves
to the suitability of the product in its intended use and no guarantee
is given or implied since the conditions of actual use are beyond
our control. ASTROflame (Fireseals) Ltd, disclaim any liability for
loss, damage or other expense arising from the use of information,
data or products mentioned or referred to and reserve the right to
change any details or specifications without notice.
Astroflame (Fire Seals) Ltd. Intumescent
House Unit 8, The IO Centre, Stephenson Road, Segensworth FAREHAM, ENGLAND PO15 5RU |
|
tel 0800 023 2482 (01329 844500) |
fax 0800 023 2483 (01329 844600) |
intl tel +44 1329 844500 |
fax +44 1329 844600 |
email sales@astroflame.com |
|