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An automatic vertical fire curtain barrier that has 120 minutes integrity and 85 minutes radiation, tested to BS EN 1634-1 and BS EN 1634-3 in accordance with BS 8524-1.
The Flameshield 8524 (S) Fire and Smoke curtain is designed for multiple applications such:
This automatic vertical fire curtain barrier from A1S, has 120 minutes integrity and 85 minutes radiation at 15kw/m2. It has been tested to BS EN 1634-1 and BS EN 1634-3 in accordance with BS 8524-1.
The fire curtain is comprised of a carbon steel barrel and motor incorporating an attached fabric curtain. The barrel deflection conforms to the necessary British Standard BS 6323-5, the fabric can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000°C and the two section T-shape bottom rail allows smooth operation of the fire curtain. The fire barrier is powered by an internal 24 V d.c electric motor that has all of the applicable safety standards.
Fully compliance-tested and include fail-safe features enabling the fire curtain to operate, even if there’s a power failure.
The Flameshield 8524 (S) Fire and Smoke curtain is an excellent product if aesthetics of the building need to be maintained. The fire curtain's end plates, guides and head boxes can be finished with specialist RAL colours.
Egress switches, access switches, obstruction warnings, and heat and smoke alarms are fully tested to the ancillary equipment Annex H as stipulated by BS 8524-1.
Features and benefits:
All fire curtains are tested and approved by Warrington Fire Research Centre and Exova. Tests are fully compliant and in accordance with BS 8524-1 / BS EN 1634-1 for fire and radiation (radiation and tenability replaces the insulation zone) and BS EN 1634-3 for smoke containment. The construction and manufacture is in accordance with Warrington test WF 341175 (deflection), WF 347098 (smoke) WF 399170 (motor test) WF 399421 (surface spread of flame, BS EN 476-6 and BS EN 476-7).
Color | Other Manufacturer guidanceAll RAL colours available. |
Finish | Powder-coated Guidance for specification option: Powder coated to C3 class. Additional corrosivity classes available to C3H through treatment and application of specialist primer. |
Material | Carbon steel |
Shape | Rectangle |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | 10000 mm |
Height | 10000 mm Guidance for specification option: Overall width and height restrictions may apply. |
Warranty description | One year Guidance for specification option: Extended warranty available on application. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | L20/610 Roller shutters/ curtains |
Standards | To BS 8524, BS EN 12605, BS EN 14600, BS EN 13501, BS EN 16034, BS EN 1634 -1 and -3 and BS 476. |
Barrier assemblies | To BS 8524-1, BS EN 1634-1 and BS 1634-3. |
Test standards | Vertical, horizontal and angled to BS EN 1634-1. |
Third-party certification | IFCC 1542 and IFCC 3425. Warrington Fire Report 340986. |
Size | Manufacturer guidanceMaximum size (w x h): 5000 x 6000 mm. (32 m²). Insert requirements. |
Performance | |
Pressure and impact | Tested to BS 5234-1 (Clause 5.2 BS 8524-1) Warrington Test number WIL 403113 Issue 3. |
Durability class | C1. |
Smoke containment | No smoke seals. |
Fire resistance | 120 minutes integrity classified to EW60. Manufacturer guidanceTo BS 476-6 and BS 476-7. |
Reaction to fire | To BS 476-6 and BS 476-7. |
Deployment | Immediate deployment from receipt of alarm signal. Split and delay drop facilities with timed hold. |
Activation | Specialist panel with internal battery back up and modified motor. Activation on receipt of relevant alarm signal. |
Accessories | Partial Drop. Guidance for specification option: The barrier shall have the facility to deploy to a pre-determined position to allow escape and initial smoke containment. The partial close position shall be site adjustable with an adjustable wait time in the partial close position of up to 10 minutes Emergency Retract. Guidance for specification option: The barrier can have an emergency retract interface for escape and emergency access. The interface shall be volt free, normally open (close on operation). The signal required shall be momentary with a site adjustable retract time. The emergency retract facility shall be operational as long as there is primary / secondary power available. BMS Interface. Guidance for specification option: The barrier has volt free c/o contacts to indicate whether the barrier is fully open or fully closed. Single Photo Cell. Guidance for specification option: Tested and Passed by Exova to BS 8524-1 Annex H Audio / Visual / Spoken Warning Unit. Guidance for specification option: The barrier has a volt free contact which indicates an active c/o (change over) contact which indicates an active alarm signal. An Audio / Visual / Spoken warning unit can be interfaced with this using power supplied by the primary / secondary source or via an external source. Egress switches. Access switches. |
Radiation | 85 minutes at 15 kW/m². |
Fabric | Fire curtains are formed from a fire rated fabric 0.54 mm thick stainless steel wire reinforced, with a specially formulated aluminum pigmented and fire retardant polymer which provides a heat reflecting surface as well as other properties for smoke and fire. Guidance for specification option: The fabric has been independently tested for fire propagation in accordance with BS 476-6 in addition to this it also conforms to BS 476-7 which relates to surface spread of flame and in accordance with approved document B 2006. As a requirement of BS EN 1634-1, the fabric and curtain are tested as a complete assembly in compliance with BS EN 1363-1 and BS EN 1363-2. |
Barrel | Fire curtain barrels are manufactured from carbon steel tube, tube size dependent on the overall size of the unit and deflection calculated to conform to British Standards. |
Colour and finish | Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer and insert requirements. Available in any RAL colour. |
Material | Carbon steel |
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