Intumescent Fan Covers for windows, walls and ceilings
An intumescent fan cover for fan units mounted on walls, ceilings or windows, compatible for use over most leading fan models.
The fan cover fits around the fan unit and is fixed to the wall, ceiling or window. The unit is fronted with an MG or MGL Grille (Product 35), which is fitted with intumescent strips. In the event of a fire, the intumescent expands seals the opening, thus preventing fire and smoke spread.
Intumescent fan covers can offer up to 1-hour intumescent fire protection. Effectively provides fire and smoke protection, ideal for use in escape corridors and also staircase fire escapes.
Suitable for use on numerous surfaces, including brickwork, blockwork, plasterboard, etc. For plasterboard, or lath-and-plaster walls, use metal or timber fixings prior to installing the fan cover.
If fixing to existing walls or ceilings, use steel butterfly toggle bolts.
We can supply fan covers with smoke shutters activated by a 24V electromagnet with an auto-reset solenoid.
Specially designed passive fire range to meet Document B of Building Regulations, and also tested to European Standards. For more information, browse our full range of ventilation products online.
Advantages
– For use with electrical ventilation extractor units installed in fire barrier walls, ceilings or glazing systems, providing up to 73 minutes integrity
– Can be installed over most leading makes of electric fan, including VentAxia, Xpelair and more
– Can be supplied with smoke shutters activated by 24V electromagnet with auto-reset solenoid
– Provides fire and smoke protection, ideal for use in escape corridors and staircase fire escapes
Application Instructions
The ceiling or wall-mounted unit simply fits over the fan unit, offering one hour fire
protection. This can be fixed to brick, block or concrete using raw plugs &
steel screws (32mm No8 or No10 screws or small rawl bolts). For
plasterboard or lath & plaster walls before the plasterboard is applied metal or
timber fixings can be allowed for while building, otherwise if fixing to existing
walls or ceilings use steel butterfly toggle bolts
The glass mounted unit consists of two plates, that are fitted to
either side of the glass, between the internal rear section of the fan and the external front section. The fan unit is then constructed and fixed as usual around the plates. The grille unit is attached to the externally fitted plate with self tapping screws.
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