Intumescent Putty Pads are designed for (but not limited to) effecting a fire and acoustic seal around plastic or metal electrical socket boxes. Using the putty pads removes the need to install time-consuming baffle boxes.

Under fire conditions the intumescent pad expands to fill the void left by the burnt out electrical socket box, preventing the spread of fire through the plasterboard wall. The intumescent putty can also be used for upgrading the acoustic performance of partitions where electrical sockets boxes have penetrated the wall, reducing room-to-room noise transfer.

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• Features & Benefits
• Performance
• Installation

Features & Benefits

• Available for single & double sockets
• Up to 2 hours fire resistance
• Reduces noise transfer
• Pre-cut for simple installation
• Maintenance free
• Tested for air tightness, providing an additional smoke and acoustic seal

Performance

• Tested to BS 476 Part 20:1987/EN1366-3, Acoustic Intumescent Putty Pads offer up to 2 hour fire resistance subject to application
• Intumescent Putty Pads have been subjected to a European Technical Assessment on the basis of EAD 350454-00-1104

Acoustic performance

Measurement of airborne sound insulation was made in accordance with BS EN ISO 140-3:1995. Single number quantities were calculated in accordance with BS EN ISO 717-1:1997.

Intumescent Putty Pads (Internal socket) offer an airborne sound insulation rating of up to RW (C;Ctr) = 67 (-2; -7) dB*. Tests were conducted by BRE Acoustics who hold UKAS accreditation for the measurement of sound insulation in the field and the laboratory. The measurements were conducted using the procedures accredited by UKAS.

*Applicable only for Rockwool Firepro Putty Pads in socket boxes.

Installation

• Please see Product Data Sheet and Installation Guide for detailed installation instructions.
• Remove the socket plate
• To ensure a high-quality seal, ensure the socket box is clean, dry and free from any dirt and dust
• Remove the protective paper from one side of the pad and align the pad so that it fits centrally over the switchbox. (can be installed to either the inside or the outside of the socket, depending on the fitting method / type of socket)
• Firmly press and mould the pre-formed putty pad into the back of the box and around the cables ensuring the pad perimeter is sufficiently bonded
• Remove the remaining protective paper and trim off any excess material to leave a neat finish
• Replace and secure the socket plate

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