System air F-C2 User manual

F-C2
Cartridge Fire Damper
Handbook

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Table of Contents
Overview .........................................................3
Technical Parameters ..................................................5
Diagrams .........................................................8
Dimensions ........................................................10
Ordering Code ......................................................11
Installation ........................................................12
Electrical Parameters ...................................................30
Operation Manual ....................................................31

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Description
Fire dampers represent passive fire protection, designed with the help of compartmentalization to prevent the spread
of toxic gases, smoke and fire. Standard fire dampers are designed and certified in accordance with EN 15650 and
tested for EIS criteria according to EN 1366–2. Fire damper together with its installation form an inseparable part of fire
resistivity rating. F-C2 fire dampers are designed for the installations listed and described in their HandBook.
By default, F-C2 fire dampers are only supplied with spring loaded activation, optionally with micro switch. In case of
fire, the fire damper closes automatically when the temperature of the air in the duct reaches 72°C. The F-C2 damper
closes after the melting of the thermal fuse. After the closing of the damper blade, it is mechanically locked in the
closed position and can only be opened manually, which requires access of the maintenance staff into the duct. To
improve the accessibility for inspection of the fire damper a flexible duct coupling can be used.
Highlights
• Performance up to 2 hours
• One product fits several resistivities
• Closed state detection
• Installation with valves
Product Types
• F-C2 with size range from 80 mm up to 125 mm:
Cartridge fire damper with sheet metal blades.
• F-C2 with size range from 140 mm up to 200 mm:
Cartridge fire damper with calcium-silicate blades.
Design
F-C2 dampers have powder coated casings made from galvanized sheet metal. Blades from non-asbestos insulants
and an intumescent seal, that expands in a fire situation.
Activation Types
•H0
Fire damper with a spring loaded blades with release by a thermal fuse link set to 72 °C.
•H1
Fire damper with a spring loaded blades with release by a thermal fuse link set to 72 °C + closed indication with an AC/
DC 24 V contact switch on one blade.

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Material Composition
The product contains galvanized sheet metal, graphite fire-proof laminate, polyurethane foam. These are processed in
accordance with local regulations. The product contains no hazardous substances, except for the solder in the
thermofuse, which contains a milligram of lead. Calcium silicate board is used in sizes greater than 125 mm.
List of installation Accessories
• CBR-C2: Set of 4 cover boards mandatory for dry installation of F-C2
• FCR-C2: Flexible duct connection for F-C2 accessibility
Detailed information about other accessories is available in SystemairDESIGN in fire damper accessories section.

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Technical Parameters
Durability test
50 cycles with no change of the required properties
Fire testing pressure
Under-pressure up to 300 Pa
Safety position
Closed - In fire scenario the damper closes via spring between blades
Airflow direction
Both directions
Allowed air velocity
Damper can still operate at max. 6 m/s. Air without any mechanical or chemical contamination
Side with fire protection
Depending on installation classification: From both sides (i <-> o)
Repeated opening
Not possible. Only manual loading of the spring is required when installing. It is not possible to load the spring after
reaching activation temperature.
Activation Temperature
72 °C
Operational temperature
• Minimum: 0 °C
• Maximum: 60 °C for 72 °C thermal fuse link
Environment suitability
Protected against weather disruptions, with temperature above 0 °C, up to 95% Rha, (3K5 according to EN 60721-3-3)
Open/Closed indication
Closed indication of one blade side with micro-switch - Activation type H1
Closing/Opening time
Approximately 1 second
Inspection possibility
By accessing through accessory FCR-C2. Or after removal of valve, when installed with valve on one or both sides.
Maintenance
Not required. Dry cleaning if demanded by law in the country in which the dampers are installed.
Revisions
Determined by law in the country in which the fire dampers are installed. It is recommended to perform visual
inspection at least every 12 months.
Allowed pressure
300 Pa
Tightness of the housing (EN 1751)
Damper is placed within duct, that means the tightness class is equal to duct tightness.

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Transport and Storage
Dry indoor conditions with a temperature range of -20 °C to +50 °C. The damper blade is transported in closed
position.
Product parts
The F-C2 packaging also includes additional product label, that must be attached to the duct next to wall where the F-
C2 fire damper is installed.
P8
P3
P2
P9
P7
P5
P6
P4
P1
P8
P3
P2
P9
P5
P6
P4
P1
P10
P10
DN140 ... DN200DN80 ... DN125
Note:
Cartridge fire damper F-C2 made with sheet-metal blades, size range from 80 mm up to 125 mm (left)
Cartridge fire damper F-C2 made with calcium silicate blades, size range from 140 mm up to 200 mm (right)
Legend:
P1 Casing
P2 Blades
P3 Thermal fuse link
P4 Blades spring
P5 Detent spring
P6 External peripheral sealing
P7 Internal peripheral sealings
P8 Blade surface foams
P9 Microswitch 24 V AC/DC
P10 Product label

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Assessed Performance of F-C2
20 CE 1396
Systemair Production a.s.
Hlavná 371, 900 43 Kalinkovo, Slovakia
1396-CPR-0183, F-C2
EN 15650 : 2010
Circular fire dampers
Nominal activation conditions/sensitivity - Pass
• sensing element load bearing capacity
• sensing element response temperature
Response delay (response time) - Pass
• closure time
Operational reliability - Pass
• manual cycle = 50 cycles
Fire resistance:
Resistivity depending on installation method and situation
• integrity E
• maintenance of the cross section (under E)
• mechanical stability (under E)
• cross section (under E)
• insulation I
• smoke leakage S
Durability of response delay - Pass
• sensing element response temperature and load bearing capacity
Durability of operational reliability - NPD
• open and closing cycle

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Diagrams
Accessory CBR-C2 and fire resistance class (EI60S, EI90S and EI120S) do not affect the pressure drop and A-weighted
total discharged sound power level.
The pressure drop and A-weighted total discharged sound power level depend on the nominal diameter of the F-C2
and air flow volume at different duct pressures.
F-C2-...-H0
Pressure drop & A-weighted sound power level in dB(A)
50 80 100 m³/h
20 30 40 l/s
20
30
50
Pa
Size: 80 Size: 90
Size: 95
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
F-C2-...-H1
Pressure drop & A-weighted sound power level in dB(A)
50 80 100 m³/h
20 30 40 l/s
20
30
50
Pa
Size: 80 Size: 90
Size: 95
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
F-C2-...-H0
Pressure drop & A-weighted sound power level in dB(A)
100 200 300
m³/h
30 50 80 l/s
10
20
50
Pa
Size: 100
Size: 110
Size: 120
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
F-C2-...-H1
Pressure drop & A-weighted sound power level in dB(A)
100 200 300
m³/h
30 50 80 l/s
10
20
50
Pa
Size: 100
Size: 110 Size: 120
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45

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F-C2-...-H0
Pressure drop & A-weighted sound power level in dB(A)
200 300 500
m³/h
50 80 100 l/s
10
20
50
Pa
Size: 125
Size: 140
Size: 150
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
F-C2-...-H1
Pressure drop & A-weighted sound power level in dB(A)
100 200 300 m³/h
30 50 100 l/s
5
10
50
Pa
Size: 125
Size: 140
Size: 150
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
F-C2-...-H0
Pressure drop & A-weighted sound power level in dB(A)
200 300 500 m³/h
50 100 200 l/s
5
10
20
Pa
Size: 160
Size: 180Size: 200
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
F-C2-...-H1
Pressure drop & A-weighted sound power level in dB(A)
200 300 500 m³/h
50 100 200 l/s
5
10
20
Pa
Size: 160
Size: 180
Size: 200
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
25
30
35
40
45
Legend:
ps (Pa) - Pressure drop
qv (m3^/h), (l/s) - Air flow volume
±Δ (%) - Deviation from measured value
Lwa (dB(A)) - A-weighted total sound power level
v (m/s) - Air face velocity

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Dimensions & Weights
Dimensions
DN-1,5
60
R1
DN-1,5
60
R1
DN140 ... DN200DN80 ... DN125 (mm)
Overhangs
R1(mm)
DN (mm)
80 90 95 100 110 120 125 140 150 160 180 200
8,8 13,8 16,3 18,8 23,8 28,8 31,3 47,0 52,0 57,0 67,0 77,0
Weights
m (kg)
DN (mm)
80 90 95 100 110 120 125 140 150 160 180 200
0,20 0,23 0,25 0,26 0,30 0,34 0,36 0,50 0,60 0,60 0,70 0,90
Free area
Av(m2)
DN (mm)
80 90 95 100 110 120 125 140 150 160 180 200
0,003 0,004 0,005 0,006 0,007 0,009 0,010 0,010 0,012 0,014 0,018 0,023

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Ordering code
DN
Dimension, øDN:
80, 90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 125, 140, 160, 180, 200 mm
A - Type of Activation (H0 up to H1)
H0 (Spring loaded blades, release by a thermal fuse link set to 72 °C., no switches)
H1 (Spring loaded blades, release by a thermal fuse link set to 72 °C., closed indication with one AC/DC 24 V contact
switch)
Example of the F-C2 Fire Dampers Ordering Code
F-C2-100-H1
Cartridge fire damper, nominal diameter 100 mm, manually operated activation mechanism with open and closed
position indication with 24 V contact microswitches.
Note: The fire resistivity depends on the installation method.

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Installation Methods
1 Wet
F-C2
DN80 ... DN125
EI 60 (ve i ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 100
b)
≥ 100 mm
≥ 500 kg/m3360°
EI 90 (ve i ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 125
EI 120 (vei ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 150
EI 60 (ho i ↔ o) S c)
≥ 125
EI 90 (ho i ↔ o) S
F-C2
DN140 ... DN200
EI 60 (ve i ↔ o) S a)
≥ 100 b) ≥ 100 mm
≥ 500 kg/m3
360°
EI 90 (ve i ↔ o) S
EI 120 (ve i ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 150
EI 60 (ho i ↔ o) S c)
≥ 150
EI 90 (ho i ↔ o) S
EI 120 (ho i ↔ o) S
2 Dry
F-C2
DN80 ... DN125
EI 60 (ve i ↔ o) S a)
≥ 100
b)
≥ 100
360°
EI 90 (ve i ↔ o) S
EI 120 (vei ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 150
b)
≥ 150
F-C2
DN140 ... DN200
EI 60 (ve - i ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 100
b)
≥ 100
EI 90 (ve - i ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 125
b)
≥ 125
EI 120 (vei ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 150
b)
≥ 150
3 Soft
F-C2
DN80 ... DN125
EI 60 (ve i ↔ o) S a)
≥ 100
b)
≥ 100
360°
EI 90 (ve i ↔ o) S
EI 120 (vei ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 150
b)
≥ 150

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Notes:
1. Wet - Wet Installation, Using Plaster/Mortar/Concrete Filling
2. Dry - Dry Installation, Using Mineral Wool and Coverplates
3. Soft - Soft Installation, Using Mineral Wool filing
a) - Flexible (plasterboard) wall
b) - Concrete/masonry/cellular concrete (rigid) wall
c) - Concrete/cellular concrete (rigid) floor/ceiling
ve - Vertical supporting construction (wall)
ho - Horizontal supporting construction (floor/ceiling)
Installation rules
• The F-C2 fire damper is installed into the duct, in the place where the fire-proof wall is, or at the end of the duct in
front of an air valve or a similar outlet.
• The duct that holds the fire damper must be supported or hung in such a way that the crossing does not carry its
weight. The crossing must not support any part of the surrounding construction or wall which could cause damage
and consequent damper failure.
• According to the standard EN 1366-2, the distance between ducts that hold F-C2 or between other objects that cross
the supporting construction must be at least 200 mm.
• The distance between the wall/ceiling and the duct that holds F-C2 must be at least 75 mm.
• The fire damper is embedded into the fire partition construction into duct in such a way that when the damper
blades are in the CLOSED position, that will be entirely situated inside the wall.
• The gap in the installation opening between the fire damper and the wall/ceiling can be increased by up to 50% of
the gap area.
• The gap in the installation opening between the duct that holds F-C2 and the wall/ceiling can be decreased to the
smallest amount possible that still provides sufficient space for the installation of the seal.
• All F-C2 dampers can be installed with the blade axis in a horizontal position or a vertical position.
• Lists of all permitted installation methods are provided in SystemairDESIGN or in HandBook of the F-C2.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 15650, EACH FIRE DAMPER MUST BE INSTALLED ACCORDING TO THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER!
Installation, Maintenance & Operation
Some damper parts may have sharp edges – therefore to protect yourself from harm, please use gloves during damper
installation and manipulation. In order to prevent electric shock, fire or any other damage which could result from
incorrect damper usage and operation, it is important to:
1.ensure that installation is performed by a trained person.
2.follow the written and depicted instructions provided within HandBook closely.
3.perform damper inspection in accordance with HandBook.
4.check the damper’s functionality as per the chapter “Fire Damper Functionality Check” before you install the fire
damper. This procedure prevents the installation of a damper that has been damaged during transportation or handling.
Information about installation, maintenance and operation is available in the “HandBook_F-C2” document or more can
be found at design.systemair.com.

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Installation 1 - Wet
Using Plaster/Mortar/Concrete Filling
• The supporting construction opening must be prepared as shown on picture. Opening surfaces must be even and
cleaned off. The flexible wall opening must be reinforced as per the standards for plasterboard walls.
• For installation purposes, make a round opening with a diameter of DN + 60 mm into the wall.
• Insert the duct inside the middle of the opening.
Applies only for Installation with Continuous Duct:
With one end of the duct not further than 500 mm from the wall surface. The damper must remain accessible for
installation and inspection. Additional product label provided in the packaging must be applied on the duct on the
inspection side.
Applies only for Installation into the End of a Duct Fitted with Valve:
End of the duct must be aligned with the wall/ceiling surface on the side of future valve placement. Additional label
provided in the packaging must be applied in to the duct on the valve side.
• Fill in the area between the wall and the damper with plaster or mortar or concrete filling (F1).
• Let the filling harden.
• Check the damper’s functionality
• Insert the open fire damper into the duct with the distance of 45 ± 10 mm from one wall edge to the damper body
(side with external gasket).
• Apply the included additional product label to the duct or wall next to the damper insertion.
• Close off the duct with a flexible duct coupling FCR-C2 or Valve.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the valve, when inserted, is not protruding in the blade area of F-C2 damper.
Installation Distances
According to the standard EN 1366-2, the minimum distance from the wall or ceiling to the duct that holds F-C2 is 75
mm. For multiple crossings through a fire resistive wall the minimum distance between two ducts that hold F-C2 is
200 mm. This applies for distances between the duct that holds F-C2 and a nearby foreign object crossing the fire
resistive wall.

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1 Wet
F-C2
DN80 ... DN125
EI 60 (ve i ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 100
b)
≥ 100 mm
≥ 500 kg/m3360°
EI 90 (ve i ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 125
EI 120 (vei ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 150
EI 60 (ho i ↔ o) S c)
≥ 125
EI 90 (ho i ↔ o) S
F-C2
DN140 ... DN200
EI 60 (ve i ↔ o) S a)
≥ 100 b) ≥ 100 mm
≥ 500 kg/m3
360°
EI 90 (ve i ↔ o) S
EI 120 (ve i ↔ o) S
a)
≥ 150
EI 60 (ho i ↔ o) S c)
≥ 150
EI 90 (ho i ↔ o) S
EI 120 (ho i ↔ o) S
Notes:
1. Wet - Wet Installation, Using Plaster/Mortar/Concrete Filling
a) - Flexible (plasterboard) wall
b) - Concrete/masonry/cellular concrete (rigid) wall
c) - Concrete/cellular concrete (rigid) floor/ceiling
ve - Vertical supporting construction (wall)
ho - Horizontal supporting construction (floor/ceiling)
≥12,5 (EI60S,EI90S) ≥15 (EI120S) ≥40 (EI60S,EI90S) ≥60 (EI120S)
≥100 ((EI60S); (DN140...DN200 = EI90S))
≥125 (DN80...DN125 = EI90S)
≥150 (EI120S)
≥500
DN
D1 = DN+100
200
25
≤45
≥100 (EI60S, EI90S, EI120S)
≥500
DN
D1 = DN+100
200
25
≤45
(mm)
Y1
F1
1 2 A2
4
(mm)
Y2
F1
1 2 A2
3
F1
1 A2
23 4
YY

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≥12,5 (EI60S,EI90S) ≥15 (EI120S) ≥40 (EI60S,EI90S) ≥60 (EI120S)
≥100 ((EI60S); (DN140...DN200 = EI90S))
≥125 (DN80...DN125 = EI90S)
≥150 (EI120S)
DN
D1 = DN+100
≤45
≤45
DN
D1 = DN+100
≥100 (EI60S, EI90S, EI120S)
(mm)
Y1
F1
1 2
4
(mm)
Y2
1 2
3F1
F1
1
23 4
YY
≥12,5 (EI60S,EI90S) ≥15 (EI120S) ≥40 (EI60S,EI90S) ≥60 (EI120S)
≥100 ((EI60S); (DN140...DN200 = EI90S))
≥125 (DN80...DN125 = EI90S)
≥150 (EI120S)
DN
D1 = DN+100
≤60
DN
≤60
D1 = DN+100
≥100 (EI60S, EI90S, EI120S)
(mm)
Y1
A2
1 2
4
F1
(mm)
Y2
1 2F1
3
F1
1
A23 4
2YY
A2

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≥125 (DN80...DN125 = EI60S,EI90S) ≥150 (DN140...DN200 = EI60S,EI90S,EI120S)
≥500
DN
D1 = DN+60
200
25
≤45
Y(mm)
3 2A2 F11
F1
3 2
1
A2
YY
≤45
DN
D1 = DN+60
≥125 (DN80...DN125 = EI60S,EI90S) ≥150 (DN140...DN200 = EI60S,EI90S,EI120S)
Y(mm)
3 2 F11
F1
3 2
1
YY

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DN
≤60
D1 = DN+60
≥125 (DN80...DN125 = EI60S,EI90S) ≥150 (DN140...DN200 = EI60S,EI90S,EI120S)
Y(mm)
3 A22 F11
A2
3
2
1
F1
YY

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Opening and Wall and/or Ceiling Preparations
D1
Ta
A
B C
øD
1
Ta (mm):
≥100 ((EI60S); (DN140...DN200 = EI90S))
≥125 (DN80...DN125 = EI90S)
≥150 (EI120S)
4a (mm):
≥12,5 (EI60S,EI90S)
≥15 (EI120S)
4c (mm):
≥50 ((EI60S); (DN140...DN200 = EI90S))
≥75 (EI90S)
≥90 (EI120S)
4d:
≥40 mm; ≥30 kg/m3 (EI60S)
≥40 mm; ≥80 kg/m3 (EI90S)
≥60 mm; ≥85 kg/m3 (EI120S)
4b
4d
4c
4a
≤
625 mm
T
a
4d
4c
4a
C
B
A
øD
1
øD
1
Tb (mm):
≥100 (EI60S, EI90S, EI120S)
Tc (mm):
≥125 (DN80...DN125 = EI60S,EI90S)
≥150 (DN140...DN200 = EI60S,EI90S,EI120S)
T
b
33
Tc
Damper Minimum Distances
(mm)
≥200
≥200≥75
≥75

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Legend
Installation 1 - Wet:
F1 Plaster/mortar/concrete filling
1 Fire damper (F-C2)
2 Connected metal ductwork
A2 Flexible duct coupling FCR-C2 / return plastic or metal valve (e.g. BALANCE-E)
3 Concrete/masonry/cellular concrete wall or ceiling
4 Flexible (plasterboard) wall
4a 2 layers of plasterboard fireproof plate type F, EN 520
4b Vertical CW – profiles
4c Horizontal CW – profiles
4d Mineral wool; thickness/cubic density see picture.