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• Glasses Which Can Be Glazed With Firestrip 60 Into Timber Doors
• Testing
• Application: Firestrip 30
• Application: Firestrip 60

Features & Benefits

• Used for glazing non-insulating and insulating glass into timber fire doors and softwood or hardwood timber screens with hardwood beads
• Important: The performance of Firestrip 30 and 60 is dependent on the use of suitable fire resistant glass and suitable frame design. If in any doubt, contact Rawlins Technical on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for further information.

• Technical Approvals (30 minute)
• BS476: Part 22: 1987 Test report WFRC 70068
• BS 8000 Part 7: 1990
• BS476: Part 22: 1987 Test report WFRC C82960
• EN1634: Part 4:1998 Test reports Chilt/RF02065
• Chilt/RF02064 and Chilt/RF02063
• EN1364-1: 1999 WFRC 135349
• EN1364-1: 1999 WFRC 142630
• BWF - Certifire Fire Door and Doorset Scheme - Certificate No 297
• Glass & Glazing Federation Glazing Manual Section 2.8 Fire Resistant
• Glazing, 13. Table of Tested Products and Materials. 9.1.2 Glazing Materials – Strips
• FIRAS register of specialist fire protection materials – manufacturers & suppliers

• Technical Approvals (60 minute)
• EN1634: Part 4:1998
• Glass & Glazing Federation Glazing Manual Section 2.8 Fire Resistant Glazing, 13. Table of Tested Products and Materials. 9.1.2 Glazing Materials – Strips
• EN1364-1: 1999
• FIRAS register of specialist fire protection materials – manufacturers & suppliers
• BWF - Certifire Fire Door and Doorset Scheme - Certificate No 297

Glasses Which Can Be Glazed With Firestrip 30 Into Timber Framed Screens – BS476: Part 22: 1987 WFRC C82960

Non-Insulating Glasses

Insulating Glasses

Design Information WFRC C82960

The glazing material shall be Firestrip 30, 12mm wide x 3mm thick between glass and the beads. Hardwood or non-combustible material setting blocks shall be used to achieve the required edge cover.

Screens:

Screens should be designed using softwood (plus Ash and Iroko) with a minimum density of 560kg/m³ and with a minimum cross section of 80mm x 45mm or hardwood (except Ash and Iroko) with a minimum density of 650kg/m³ and with a minimum cross section of 65mm x 45mm.

Beads:

Choose any type of hardwood that has a minimum density of 620kg/m³. The beads shall be a minimum 21mm x 13mm (slightly larger for Ash or Iroko) and 25mm x 25mm when used with Pyrocet. The beads shall be chamfered by 10° when used with non-insulating glasses and square or chamfered by 10° for insulating glasses. Beads shall be fixed with 1.5mm diameter x 32mm long pins or 32mm screws, screw fixed at 45° placed at a maximum of 50mm from each corner and at a maximum of 150mm centres.

Glasses Which Can Be Glazed With Firestrip 30 Into Timber Doors – Certifire No. CF297

Design Information

The glazing material shall be Firestrip 30, 12mm wide x 3mm thick between glass and the beads. Hardwood or non-combustible material setting blocks shall be used to achieve the required edge cover.

The glazing beads shall be of Sapele, or equivalent or higher density (610 kg/m³), sections, 22mm wide by 21mm high, chamfered by approximately 13° and fixed using 1.5mm diameter, 50mm long steel pins at a maximum of 100mm centres and angled to pass under the face of the glass.

Firestrip 30 is suitable for installation directly into a solid (high-density) flax board or laminated timber door leaf core. When joinery type door leaves are used, the timber for the rails and stiles shall have a density of at least 400 Kg/m³. There are a number of alternative framing systems available, which are also suitable for use with Firestrip 30, which may not have specific test evidence.

These framing systems are those listed in the Certifire Product Register as suitable for use with intumescent based glazing systems and up to the maximum sizes listed for the specific system. When the framing system is determined as suitable using this method, and the system shows sizes smaller than allowable above, the aperture sizes specified in the framing system certificate shall take precedence.

Glasses Which Can Be Glazed With Firestrip 60 Into Timber Framed Screens – EN1634: Part 4:1998 CF297

Design Information

Please refer to Certifire certificate CF297 or contact Rawlins Technical for design information.

Glasses Which Can Be Glazed With Firestrip 60 Into Timber Doors – EN1364-1: 1999 CF297

Design Information

Please refer to Certifire certificate CF297 or contact Rawlins Technical for design information.

Testing

European Fire Testing Softwood Timber Screens 30 minutes integrity

BS EN 1364 part 1: 1999 - WRFC Test Report 142630.

Firestrip 30 has been successfully tested with Pyroshield from Pilkington for a period of 37 minutes against BS EN 1364 part 1.

BS EN 1364 part 1: 1999 - WRFC Test Report 135349.

Firestrip 30 has been successfully tested with Pyran S from Schott Glass for a period of 38 minutes against BS EN 1364 part 1.

Please contact Rawlins Technical on 0113 2455450 (option 2) or send a message to [email protected] for information on maximum glass sizes and design details.

European Fire Testing Timber Doors: 30 and 60 minutes integrity

BS EN 1634 part 1: 2000:-

• Chiltern RF02063 30 minutes
• Chiltern RF02064 30 minutes
• Chiltern RF02065 60 minutes

Firestrip 30 has been tested with Fivestar, Swissflam Lite SFL30-N2 and Swissflam Lite SFL60-N2 in softwood doors for both 30 and 60 minutes integrity (depending on glass type).

Please contact Rawlins Technical for information on maximum glass sizes and design details.

Application: Firestrip 30

Application temperature range: 5°C to 30°C

Surface Preparation:

All surfaces should be clean, dry and free from frost, grease and loose materials.

Application:

Secure one set of glazing beads to act as a rebate if the opening is not already rebated. Pins or screws should be angled at 45°.

Apply Firestrip 30 on the paper along the rebate upstand of the top rebate by running the edge of the backing paper along the rebate platform so that the strip comes up to the sightline. For larger rebates it may be necessary to lift the paper above the platform to ensure that the Firestrip 30 comes up to the sightline.

Repeat the application to the sides and then the bottom rebate. Remove backing paper. Butt the corner joints, do not overlap.

Position setting blocks. Centralise glass in frame on setting blocks. Press firmly around the edge of the glass to ensure that contact with the surface of Firestrip 30 is achieved.

Apply Firestrip 30 to the glass in the same way as it was applied to the upstands by running the edge of the paper along the rebate platform or alternatively direct to the beads. Remove the backing paper. Bed the beads to the Firestrip 30 by applying pressure to obtain good contact between the strip and the bead.

Fix the beads with pins or screws in accordance with the design requirements of the installation. Pins or screws should be angled at 45° to pass beneath the glass. Trim off any Firestrip 30 above the sight line with a sharp knife.

Application: Firestrip 60

Surface Preparation:

All surfaces should be clean, dry and free from frost, grease and loose materials.

Application:

Secure one set of glazing beads to act as a rebate if the opening is not already rebated. Pins or screws should be angled at 45°.

Apply Firestrip 60 on the paper along the rebate upstand of the top rebate by running the edge of the backing paper along the rebate platform so that the strip comes up to the sightline. For larger rebates it may be necessary to lift the paper above the platform to ensure that the Firestrip 60 comes up to the sightline.

Repeat the application to the sides and then the bottom rebate. Remove backing paper. Butt the corner joints, do not overlap.

Position setting blocks. Centralise glass in frame on setting blocks. Press firmly around the edge of the glass to ensure that contact with the surface of Firestrip 60 is achieved.

Apply Firestrip 60 to the glass in the same way as it was applied to the upstands by running the edge of the paper along the rebate platform or alternatively direct to the beads. Remove the backing paper. Bed the beads to the Firestrip 60 by applying pressure to obtain good contact between the strip and the bead.

Fix the beads with pins or screws in accordance with the design requirements of the installation. Pins or screws should be angled at 45° to pass beneath the glass. Trim off any Firestrip 60 above the sight line with a sharp knife.

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