Fire Door Seals Installation Guide

 

Intuchem Intumescent Fire Door Seals Installation

Intuchem Intumescent fire & smoke seals are for use in single and double door assemblies (single and double action, latched or unlatched) and can provide fire and smoke resistance in excess of either half an hour or one hour depending on the type of seal used and on the fire door manufacturers data.

If your fire door or fire door frame is not already pre-grooved consult the door manufacturers data and test sheets to establish the size, quantity, type and position of the intumescent seals required.

You should also note whether any additional protection is required around the particularly vulnerable areas of the lock, hinges & door closer (see Intuchem ironmongery pack).

If the Fire Door or Fire Door frame is not pre grooved rebate the door or door frame to accommodate the chosen seal which should be fitted so that the PVC sleeve finishes flush with the face of the timber. An allowance in the rebate width may be necessary to allow for timber shrinkage or for paints. We recommend that the gap between door and frame should be no greater that 4mm.

To fix the fireseal in place remove the release paper from the self-adhesive backing tape and push the fire seal firmly into the rebate along its full length.

If the door or frame is to be painted/stained care should be taken to ensure the paint/stain does not come into contact with the brush pile on the Fire & Smoke Seal version.

Regularly check the intumescent seal to confirm the integrity.

Please Note:
Each fire door will have its own test evidence from the door manufacturer. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure that the seals are fully compliant with the relevant test evidence

 

 

 

The information in this publication is accurate to the best of the knowledge of Intuchem Ltd.

LEGAL:
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