
mcr FID PRO single-plane fire dampers
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At least a 2.5 mm gap between the body and partition has to be ensured at each place along the fire damper
perimeter. The fulfilment of this requirement is a prerequisite for product warranty.
Ensuring an appropriate gap between the fire damper body and partition
The mcr FID PRO fire damper works correctly if the rotation axis of the partition is horizontal. The release and control
mechanism may be located on the right or left of a fire damper irrespectively of the air flow direction. Installing a fire
damper on its side, i.e. with rotation axes of the partition being vertical, is only permitted when this has been
previously made known to the manufacturer at the time of placing the order.
Before building in/embedding, a fire damper should be placed axially in a space dividing element (a wall or structural
floor that divides separate fire compartments), i.e. in a previously prepared opening. Next, level and secure the fire
damper so that it does not move. Once the above have been completed, start manually the fire damper’s partition,
checking if it rotates correctly (it should not touch the housing elements, etc.). Close the fire damper’s partition. The
gap between the fire damper’s housing and the wall should be completely filled with appropriate mixture which will
provide the required fire-resistance rating of the wall and the fire damper. Moreover, special attention should be paid
to ensure that the mixture does not come into contact with the equipment of the fire damper responsible for its proper
operation (release and control mechanism, partition, seals and limiters). For this purpose, it is essential that you put
plastic film or other material on the fire damper, which will protect it while masonry and finishing work is being carried
out. The partition has to remain closed until the mixture sets. Once it has set, remove the brackets. Then, again open
and close the fire damper in order to check if it works correctly. In the case of installation of a fire damper in a wall
made of boards, the space between the fire damper’s housing and the wall should be completely filled with A1 class
non-flammable (certified) mineral wool. Its density and thickness should ensure fire-resistance not lower than that of
the wall in which the fire damper has been installed. Additionally, the filled space should be sealed with an appropriate
mixture or mastic having fire-resistance required by the wall.
In order to ensure fire-resistance of a fire separation, the depth to which it can be built in should never be exceeded,
i.e. the rotation axis of the fire damper’s partition cannot be outside the wall (off the wall surface). In the case of space
dividing elements with a thickness comparable to that of a fire damper, it is recommended that the fire damper be
installed in such a manner that its axis divides the thickness of the space dividing element precisely in half.
The installation of the fire damper off the wall shall be the exception to the above rule. If the fire damper is installed
this way, a ventilation duct section between the fire damper’s partition and fire separation shall be secured by means
of fire-resistant boards or layers of mineral wool and structurally reinforced as recommended by the manufacturer of
the solution. The fire resistance of the duct between the fire damper and the fire separation construction, should have
a classification of not less than required for the fire damper and fire separation. The fire damper can be installed at a
maximum distance of 1000mm from the fire zone space dividing elements.
The built-in fire damper has to be coaxially connected to a ventilation duct. When installing a fire damper, be sure
that you do not damage its body, and in particular do not subject it to any stress. A fire damper cannot function as a
“structural element” of a duct or ventilation system in which it has been installed. It is unacceptable to drill through
the fire damper’s housing, screw in bolts/screws and other elements that pierce through the housing towards the
interior of the fire damper. Having connected the fire damper to a ventilation duct, check again if it works correctly.
When installing the mcr FID PRO fire dampers, ensure in particular that the thermal release (fusible component) is
not damaged. It should not be exposed to high temperature (fire, welders, soldering irons) which causes its actuation
(it is a component that has been designed to be used once only and will not be replaced under warranty). Similarly,
the intumescent seals installed in the housing of the fire damper should not be exposed to high temperature.
Expansion of the seals makes it impossible to close the fire damper. After the installation has been completed, clean
thoroughly the fire damper and ensure that no debris has been left inside, as it could affect its correct operation.
Body
Partition