FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Superior 4 in 1 insulation (59) Y November 2008 (K22) FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Superior 4 in 1 insulation STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE S MOUTH... Introducing the most reliable coated batt ever. At last, a coated batt manufactured from start to finish by the fire experts. Every single stage of the Rockwool production process is fully automated and uses the latest technology. Every step of the way your product is being consistently manufactured to a uniform standard with an absolute guarantee of quality. No human error, no variations in performance and no ambiguity. Just a stone wool coated batt that comes directly from the experts and does exactly what it s supposed to. For your nearest supplier call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk FUTUREPROOF INSULATION

CONTENTS FirePro Introduction 04 FirePro Coated Batt 06 Fire Test Data 08 Acoustic Intumescent Sealant 10 Firestop Pipe Collars 12 Intumescent Pipe Wraps 14 Intumescent Pillows 16 Firestop Compound 18 Fire Tube 20 Multi-Cable Firestop 22 Insulated Fire Sleeves 24 FirePro Ablative Liquid 26 Fire Rated Silicone 28 Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk 03

FIREPRO When it comes to fire safety, at Rockwool we re focused on providing solutions that don t just meet the regulations, but exceed them. An innovation in fire protection We re committed to researching and developing products that will save people, property, business and the environment in the event of a fire. Our FirePro range is specially designed to provide a comprehensive choice of superior fire protection and firestopping solutions across a range of applications including cladding, partitions, ducting systems, pipe work, fire walls and compartment walls. Through continued innovation of the FirePro range, we are now able to offer a FirePro Coated Batt that delivers unrivalled fire performance. Our latest product development has been achieved following extensive investment in manufacturing. By fully automating the production process we can give you the assurance of a product that performs every time. Superior fire-resistance at its core Our coated batts have Rockwool stone wool at their heart. Manufactured from natural diabase rock, it possesses inherent fire resistance. In fact, it can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000 c. This property enables Rockwool insulation products to achieve a non-combustible (EN A1) reaction to fire classification. However, the performance of a coated batt also depends upon the fire-rated ablative finish. Spray-applying the ablative coating by hand often results in uneven coverage, which can jeopardize the integrity of the batt in a fire. Automation of this process ensures consistent thickness and coverage, delivering superior fire resistance. 04 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Certified performance at a cost-effective price Testing of the FirePro Coated Batt was performed to the latest version of the CEN standard pren1366-3. Following an intensive testing programme, the product achieved a unique two-hour rating for both fire insulation and integrity, a four-hour integrity rating for metal pipes and cables and a two-hour integrity rating for plastic pipes. And it all comes at a cost in line with the lowest priced competitors. One product fits all The FirePro Coated Batt can be used across a range of applications to suit the requirements. Available in one standard size to avoid potential errors on site, the batt is simple to use but versatile in its capabilities. Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk 05

FIREPRO COATED BATT FirePro Coated Batt is used to firestop mechanical and electrical services where they pass through fire-rated walls and floors. It is manufactured by spraying high-density Rockwool with a fire-protective ablative coating. ROCKWOOL COATED BATT CONLIT BANDAGE ROCKWOOL INSULATED FIRE SLEEVE CABLE TRAY ROCKWOOL FIRE TUBE 06 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Installation The FirePro Coated Batts are simply cut and friction fitted between the services and the edges of the wall or floor void to completely seal the void. The fire-protective coating is used as an adhesive to bond sections of the batt together and to the surrounding structure, to form a fire-resistant barrier. All joints in the batt are pointed in FirePro Acoustic Intumescent Sealant to complete the seal. Plastic pipework needs to be sleeved with FirePro Insulated Fire Sleeve prior to installation of the FirePro Coated Batts. It must be noted that plastic pipes (PVC, ABS and HDPE etc.) must be sleeved with FirePro Insulated Fire Sleeves at the point at which they pass through the Ablative Coated Batt. Similarly to achieve fire resistance insulation (I) with metal pipes such as steel and copper, the pipes must be fully insulated along their length and, for a minimum distance of 500mm either side of the coated batt, this insulation must be Rockwool FirePro FireTube. The joint between the Batt and Fire Sleeve or Fire Tube must be pointed with the FirePro Sealant. Sizes available 180kg density 60mm thick x 600mm x 1000mm General benefits One size fits all applications Smoke seal Good acoustic insulation Simple installation Light weight Suitable to make good around most types of service penetrations Unaffected by humidity Maintenance free Low smoke emission NO coatback of services required. The edge of the coated batt can be buttered with mastic prior to installation if an air seal is required Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk FIREPRO COATED BATT See PRICING SHEET FOR DETAILS 07

FIREPRO COATED BATT FIRE TEST DATA The FirePro Coated Batt is tested to pren 1366-3 and is capable of providing 120mins Insulation and 240mins Integrity. The table below shows the fire test information for specific applications. Penetration Integrity Structure Cables up to 4hrs Walls and Floors Steel Pipes up to 4hrs Walls and Floors (Uninsulated) Steel Pipes up to 4hrs Walls and Floors (Insulated) Copper Pipes up to 4hrs Walls and Floors (Uninsulated) Copper Pipes up to 4hrs Walls and Floors (Insulated) Plastic Pipes up to 2hrs Walls and Floors (PVC/HDPE/ABS etc.) Further test data: Walls = Plasterboard (2hrs) / Brick or Blockwork (2hrs or 4hrs) Floors = Concrete (2hrs or 4hrs) 08 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

FIREPRO COATED BATT FIRE TEST DATA Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk 09

FIREPRO ACOUSTIC INTUMESCENT SEALANT FirePro Acoustic Intumescent Sealant is suitable for sealing joints and service penetrations in fire-rated masonry walls, partitions, doorframes and glazing systems. High-specification, one part water-based acrylic sealant, extruded from a cartridge loaded into a standard sealant gun. 10 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Installation All surfaces must be thoroughly clean and free of bond-breaking contaminants prior to application of the sealant. No priming is required for most construction substrates, however it is recommended that a small area be tested. The sealant should not be applied if the ambient temperature is below 5 C as adhesion will be impaired. The sealant is fast curing, approximately 15 minute tack-free time. When fully cured the sealant can be painted over. Quantities available No minimum order quantities apply. Available as single cartridges and in boxes of 25. Available in 310ml cartridges. General benefits Provides up to 4 hours fire protection in joints of up to 30mm width May be used to seal joints in party walls to provide an acoustic seal Quick curing time FIREPRO Acoustic Intumescent Sealant See PRICING SHEET FOR DETAILS Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk 11

FIREPRO FIRESTOP PIPE COLLARS FirePro Firestop Pipe Collars provide a simple and effective method of firestopping plastic pipework where it passes through fire-rated walls and floors. Consists of a powder-coated steel sleeve containing a flexible graphite-based intumescent liner, manufactured to suit the pipework to be firestopped. 12 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Installation Integral collars are opened up and the collar is simply fitted around the plastic pipe. The toggles are closed and the collar is pushed flush to the surface of the wall or underside of the floor. The collar is then securely fastened to the structure by means of fire-resistant fixings located through fixing tabs. Any gaps of up to 25mm wide around the pipework should be filled with FirePro Acoustic Intumescent Sealant. For gaps greater than 25mm wide, FirePro Firestop Compound can be used. Tested for pipes up to 355mm OD. FIREPRO Firestop Pipe Collars See PRICING SHEET FOR DETAILS General benefits Simple to install Water resistant Maintenance free Provides up to 4 hour fire protection Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk 13

FIREPRO INTUMESCENT PIPE WRAPS FirePro Intumescent Fire Wraps offer a simple and more economic alternative to FirePro Firestop Pipe Collars for firestopping plastic pipework and electrical trunking in walls and floors. The product comprises layers of a graphite-based intumescent sheet encapsulated in a polythene sheath. 14 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Installation The product is intended to be wrapped around the outside diameter of the pipework or trunking and is secured by means of a self-adhesive strip. The FirePro Intumescent Pipe Wrap is then positioned within the compartment wall or floor so that the edge of the product is left exposed at the face of the wall or soffit. The product is then sealed into the structure with Rockwool Firestop Compound. Under fire conditions, the intumescent material expands against the structure and fills the void left by the burnt out plastic. 1. Check that the pipe surface is clear of mortar. 2. Ensure that the correct pipe wrap is installed to suit the pipe diameter and required fire rating. 3. Wrap around pipe and fix with integral self-adhesive strip. 4. Slide into position ensuring that the bottom edge is exposed in a floor slab and both edges are exposed in a wall. 5. Seal the pipe wrap into the structure with FirePro Firestop Compound. Tested for pipes up to 200mm OD. General Benefits Simple to install No mechanical fixings Water resistant Maintenance free Provides up to 4 hour fire protection Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk FIREPRO Intumescent Pipe Wraps See PRICING SHEET FOR DETAILS 15

FIREPRO INTUMESCENT PILLOWS The FirePro Intumescent Pillows will provide up to 4 hours fire protection to metal services and cables passing through compartment walls and floors. The pillows are simply packed tightly in between penetrating services in the wall. In a floor, pillows are additionally supported by means of a mesh support system. 16 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Installation in floors Make a basket using galvanised steel mesh (minimum 50 x 50mm squares x 2.5mm wire diameter) to sit in the hole in the floor slab. There should be a minimum 50mm overlap onto the surrounding floor slab or wall. Mechanically fix basket to top of floor slab or wall. Lay FirePro Intumescent Pillows standing on end into the wire basket. Pack the pillows tightly into the basket around the penetrating services. For electrical trunking, remove the lid and install a pillow inside so that it aligns with the depth of the floor. Replace the lid on the electrical trunking. Lay a sheet of the galvanised steel mesh over the basket and tie together using steel wire. Installation in walls Push the first FirePro Intumescent Pillow into the hole to be filled, so that the longest dimension spans across the wall. For electrical trunking, remove the lid and install a pillow inside so it aligns with the depth of the wall. Replace the lid on the electrical trunking. Pack the hole tightly with FirePro Intumescent Pillows. For plasterboard partitions, the hole must be framed out using suitable stud noggins prior to installing the FirePro Intumescent Pillows. General benefits Simple to install Easy to remove and reinstate whilst changing services Maintenance free Dry system Suitable for use with: metal pipework, cable trays, electrical trunking (inside and outside) Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk FIREPRO Intumescent Pillows See PRICING SHEET FOR DETAILS 17

FIREPRO FIRESTOP COMPOUND FirePro Firestop Compound is used to provide a fire-rated seal around service penetrations in fire-rated walls and floors. The product is a specially formulated gypsum-based compound, which is mixed with water to be trowelled or poured around service penetrations. 18 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Installation In floors, Rockwool rigid slab (50mm) is cut and friction fitted between services and the edges of the floor slab as a shutter panel. FirePro Firestop Compound is then trowelled over the shutter to a depth of 25mm thick. This is allowed to cure. The FirePro Firestop Compound is then mixed to a pouring grade and tops the seal up to the required depth. Floor Openings - Pouring: 1 bag of compound : 12 litres of water. Set the shuttering into the opening ensuring a tight fit so that once the depth of compound is installed it finishes flush with the floor slab/ screed unless otherwise specified. Mix and pour compound until the required thickness is achieved. Wall Openings - Trowelling: 1 bag of compound : 10 litres water. Guide only. Vary to suit site conditions. Trowel the compound, starting at the base of the opening ensuring the correct thickness of material is installed. Work progressively towards the opening until the barrier is complete. If shuttering panel is set at the centre, repeat the process on the other side. Firestop Compound sets in 30-45 minutes and is capable of accommodating light foot traffic in approximately 72 hours. General benefits Smoke seal Good acoustic insulation Suitable for making good around most types of service penetrations Load bearing Simple installation Maintenance free Unaffected by humidity Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk FIREPRO Firestop Compound See PRICING SHEET FOR DETAILS 19

FIREPRO FIRE TUBE FirePro Fire Tube is a rigid, pre-formed cylindrical section of Rockwool which has been specially engineered to provide cellulosic fire protection to circular section structural steel and to process, sprinkler and service pipes. 20 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Installation Circular steel elements to be fire protected using FirePro Fire Tube. Fire Tube to be securely attached using: a) 0.9mm (typ) steel binding wire or equivalent at 200mm (nom) centres. All Rockwool-to-Rockwool joints (including the partially split hinge ) to be filled with FirePro Glue prior to installation and held tightly closed using wire or equivalent. OR b) Retro-fit, pre-washed welded steel pins located 50mm (approx) from the edges of both the open joint and the partially slit-hinged joint in the Fire Tube. Three pins to be located at 400mm (nom) centres on one side of the open joint starting 100mm (approx) from each of the Fire Tube ends. Two pins to be located on the opposite side of the open joint, spaced mid-way between the first three pins. Additional pins to be similarly located either side of the hinged joint. General benefits Takes into account specific pipe or steelwork fail temperatures Simple to install Excellent thermal and acoustic insulation Water resistant Non combustible FIREPRO Fire Tube See PRICING SHEET FOR DETAILS Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk 21

FIREPRO MULTI-CABLE FIRESTOP FirePro Multi-Cable Firestop has been developed to effectively seal cable bunches in electrical trunking and cable trays where they pass through fire-rated walls and floors. The product is a compressible fire-retardant foam which is laminated both sides with a graphite-based intumescent polymer. 22 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Installation The product is cut to length to suit the width of the cable tray or electrical trunking to be firestopped. FirePro Multi-Cable Firestop is then laid on top of the cable runs orientating the product so that the 60mm width lies across the thickness of the wall or the depth of the floor slab. The product is then layered to fill the complete void depth of the electrical trunking or the cable tray. Ensure electrical trunking lids are securely fixed back after installing the product. FIREPRO Multi-Cable Firestop See PRICING SHEET FOR DETAILS General benefits Simple to install Cables can be easily added or removed No de-rating of cables required Maintenance free Dry system Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk 23

FIREPRO INSULATED FIRE SLEEVES FirePro Insulated Fire Sleeves are a unique combination of Rockwool and graphite intumescent that provide all the benefits of thermal, acoustic and fire protection with an added intumescent effect. 24 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Installation The sleeve must fully cover the part of the pipe that is located within the depth of the compartment wall or floor. The sleeve may be flush fitting or may protrude from the wall/floor by 25mm to facilitate sealing of the outer foil facing onto adjacent insulation. Where foil-faced pipe insulation is present, all joints to be taped with self-adhesive foil tape, including the joints where the Insulated Fire Sleeves butt to existing insulation. Sizes available The products are supplied 300mm long and are simply cut to the desired length. Manufactured to fit a range of standard pipe sizes, from 17mm to 169mm OD and standard thickness of 25mm to 100mm. A minimum thickness of 25mm is required to maintain the fire rating. General benefits Quick, simple and accurate installation Maintains pipe insulation at penetration points Supplied with integral vapour barrier No mastic or ancillaries required FIREPRO Insulated Fire Sleeves See PRICING SHEET FOR DETAILS Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk 25

FIREPRO ABLATIVE LIQUID FirePro Ablative Liquid is used to make good any areas of the coated batt which have been cut or the surface coating damaged. 26 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

Installation Paint over any cracks or damage to the original coating with a paintbrush, ensuring that the mineral fibre of the coated batt is no longer visible. Sizes available 5ltr buckets, colour: white. FIREPRO ABLATIVE LIQUIDS See PRICING SHEET FOR DETAILS Technical Information For further details call Customer support line 0871 222 1780 or visit www.rockwool.co.uk 27

FIREPRO FIRE RATED SILICONE FirePro Fire Resisting Silicone Sealant is a one part alkoxy cure silicone which has excellent unprimed adhesion to most building surfaces and is designed to be used in areas where heat and fire resistance is required. FirePro Fire Resisting Silicone Sealant is intended for sealing linear gaps between masonry constructions, by application from a standard cartridge gun. The depth of the sealant will be dependant upon the width of the joint and the required fire rating. 28 FIREPRO FIRESTOPPING AND PENETRATION SEALS PRODUCT GUIDE

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