Intumescent Glazing U Channel - Installation Guide
Introduction
The purpose of this document is to give guidance to approved contractors and suppliers who are engaged in the fire stopping of glazing using the astroflame intumescent glazing u channel
All apertures in fire rated structures must be fire stopped to prevent
the passage of fire, smoke and hot gases. The key points for intumescent
passive fire protection products are :-
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Prevent the spread of fire, smoke and hot gases through a building by containing it in the compartment of origin.
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Maintain the integrity of escape routes from a building.
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Reduce loss or damage to property from the effect of fire and smoke.
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Maintain pressure differential between compartments and ventilation channels.
THE ASTRO U Channel SYSTEM
ASTROflame Intumescent Glazing U channel is a Cost effective, easily
installed wrap around flexible dry glazing gasket for use in fire doors
using clear or wired glass. Elastic composition of the channel grips the
glass.
Meets appropriate BS and Building Regulation standards.
When using wired or fire resistant glass, the glazing system should be able to withstand the effects of fire for as long as the glass. The ASTROflame Intumescent Glazing u channel will help to provide an effective flame and smoke seal despite degradation of the glass and framing materials.
This product has been tested in a typical fire door construction to BS 476 part 22:1987.
The advantages of the ASTROflame Intumescent Glazing u channel are as follows:-
- Impervious to water and moisture
- Not affected by fungus, vermin or rodent .
- Easy installation and long life
- Acoustic isolation
- Robust -non flaking and difficult to tear
- Boxed singular
- Storage Life At least 36 months at 5oC to 25oC
- Fire Barrier: Half Hour To BS 476 Part 22
Availability
15mm tall 10.5mm wide and supplied in 5, 25 or 100 Metre lengths.
Colour - Black
Installation
All surfaces should be clean, dry, frost free and free from oil, grease
and other contamination.
Normal glazing techniques should be employed when glazing internal fire
screens, with particular attention being paid to the type and location
of setting blocks to ensure glass does not drop in the event of a fire,
giving passage for smoke etc. Any beads should be bedded on ASTROflame
Intumescent Acrylic Mastic which should also be applied between the edge
of the glass and the base of the rebate.
Apply the U channel from the roll to clean, dry and dust free substrates
and rest the glass into the channel: mitre at corners by cutting the channel
with a sharp knife or scissors.
The bead should then be secured in place, with screws, as per the fire
door manufacturers instructions.
Best applied at temperatures above 4 deg C. If required, glazing blocks
to be used following the requirements of BS6262.
Compliance
Astroflame Intumescent Glazing U Channel is manufactured in the EU, meeting the highest quality standard in compliance with ISO EN 9001:2000 . For fire test certification contact Astroflame Fireseals technical department.
Fire Test or Assessment Reports
BS 476 Part 22 .
Storage and disposal
Astroflame intumescent glazing u channel is recommended to 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.
Issue 01/03
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
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