Trox Technik EK2-EU-FF User manual

Connecting Frame
EK2-EU – FF
Installation manual
Read the instructions prior to performing any task!
for smoke control damper EK2-EU
Promaseal-LW gasket (by others)
to the face of the connecting frame
GB/en

A00000085701, 1, GB/en
Original document
Valid from 12/2022
TROX GmbH
Heinrich-Trox-Platz
47504 Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.troxtechnik.com
12/2022
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF2

General information
About this manual
This operating and installation manual enables oper-
ating or service personnel to correctly install the TROX
product described below and to use it safely and effi-
ciently.
This operating and installation manual is intended for
use by fitting and installation companies, in-house tech-
nicians, technical staff, instructed persons, and qualified
electricians or air conditioning technicians.
It is essential that these individuals read and fully under-
stand this manual before starting any work. The basic
prerequisite for safe working is to comply with the safety
notes and all instructions in this manual.
The local regulations for health and safety at work and
general safety regulations also apply.
This manual must be given to the system owner when
handing over the system. The system owner must
include the manual with the system documentation. The
manual must be kept in a place that is accessible at all
times.
Illustrations in this manual are mainly for information
and may differ from the actual design.
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The information in this manual has been compiled with
reference to the applicable standards and guidelines,
the state of the art, and our expertise and experience of
many years.
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for dam-
ages resulting from:
Non-compliance with this manual
Incorrect use
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Unauthorised modifications
Technical changes
Use of non-approved replacement parts
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mation in this manual for bespoke constructions, addi-
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TROX GmbH, these are the regulations in section "Vl.
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General information
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF 3

Safety notes
Symbols are used in this manual to alert readers to
areas of potential hazard. Signal words express the
degree of the hazard.
Comply with all safety instructions and proceed carefully
to avoid accidents, injuries and damage to property.
DANGER!
Imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE!
Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property damage.
ENVIRONMENT!
Environmental pollution hazard.
Tips and recommendations
Useful tips and recommendations as well as informa-
tion for efficient and fault-free operation.
Safety notes as part of instructions
Safety notes may refer to individual instructions. In
this case, safety notes will be included in the instruc-
tions and hence facilitate following the instructions. The
above listed signal words will be used.
Example:
1. Loosen the screw.
2.
CAUTION!
Danger of finger entrapment when closing
the lid.
Be careful when closing the lid.
3. Tighten the screw.
Specific safety notes
The following symbols are used in safety notes to alert
you to specific hazards:
Warning signs Type of danger
Warning – danger zone.
General information
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF4

1 Safety ................................................................ 6
1.1 General safety notes ................................. 6
1.2 Qualified staff ............................................. 6
2 Classification ................................................... 7
3 Installation ...................................................... 10
Table of contents
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF 5

1 Safety
1.1 General safety notes
Sharp edges, sharp corners and thin sheet metal
parts
CAUTION!
Danger of injury from sharp edges, sharp cor-
ners and thin sheet metal parts!
Sharp edges, sharp corners and thin sheet metal
parts may cause cuts or grazes.
– Be careful when carrying out any work.
– Wear protective gloves, safety shoes and a hard
hat.
1.2 Qualified staff
WARNING!
Danger of injury due to insufficiently qualified
individuals!
Incorrect use may cause considerable injury or
damage to property.
– Only specialist personnel must carry out work.
Specialist personnel
Specialist personnel are individuals who have sufficient
professional or technical training, knowledge and actual
experience to enable them to carry out their assigned
duties, understand any potential hazards related to the
work under consideration, and recognise and avoid any
risks involved.
Safety
Qualified staff
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF6

2 Classification
This guide covers the tested solution for TROX type EK2-EU dampers, installed in combination with FF connecting
frames and metal, multi-compartment smoke control ducts insulated with Rockwool FirePro® DuctRock® Slab.
Fig. 1: EK2-EU-FF Test setup
When insulated in accordance with this guide, the classification of TROX type EK2-EU can be assured against the
Declaration of Performance (DoP) and is supported by independent testing by our Notified Body.
The following guide supports classifications upto EI 120 (ved, i↔o) S 1500 Cmod HOT400/30 MA multi
Please Note
INSTALLATION DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Before commencing any works, check with TROX that
you have the latest version of this guide.
Classification
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF 7

Ventilation & smoke extract fire duct system
DUCTROCKâ SLAB
Classification
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF8

Connecting frame
Classification
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF 9

3 Installation
Personnel:
Specialist personnel
For clarity on the following instructions, the breadth (width) ‘B’ is the nominal damper size parallel to the blade and
the height ‘H’ is the nominal damper size perpendicular to the blade.
B
H
③①
Fig. 2: EK2-EU with conneting frame
Preparing the damper connecting frame
② ①③ ② ③
Fig. 3: EK2-EU frame mount
1. If EK2-EU damper ( Fig. 3 /1) is delivered with loose connecting frame ( Fig. 3 /2), this should be installed to
the damper using the screws provided according to TROX IOM. If the gasket ( Fig. 3 /3) is supplied loose, this
must be applied to the face of the connecting frame before installation to the damper.
Installation
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF10

③ ①
④
④
Fig. 4: EK2-EU Attach gasket
2. Attach 15 mm x 1,8 mm Promaseal-LW gasket ( Fig. 4 /4, by others) to the face of the connecting frame
( Fig. 4 /3).
Connect the ductwork to the TROX FF connecting frame
⑥
⑤③
⑦
Fig. 5: Connect the duct
3. Corners: Attach the duct ( Fig. 5 /5) to the connecting frame ( Fig. 5 /3) with the use of M8 screws ( Fig. 5 /6),
washers and nuts.
Sides: Attach the duct to the subframe with the use of duct clamps ( Fig. 5 /7) or alternatively drill and bolt
together (≤150 mm spacing)
Insulate the ductwork
⑧
t = 90 mm
Fig. 6: Insulate the ductwork
4. Insulate the ductwork according with DUCTROCKâ SLAB ( Fig. 6 /8) to the manufacturers detail. Insulation
should finish at the end of the ductwork (Arrow).
Installation
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF 11

Insulating the FF connecting frame
B + 280
EK2-EU
B + 100
EK2-EU
40
90
130
230
Fig. 7: Insulation block
5. Prepare 1x profiled insulation block using Rockwool FirePro® DuctRock® Slab.
BEK2-EU
50 50
60
25
≤200 ≤200
∅6
t=1.5
Fig. 8: U-Profile
6. Prepare 1x U-Profile (60mm x 25mm x 1.5mm)
Note: Alternative option to use plate washers (≥ 25mm dia.) in lieu of U-profile.
180
180
140
≤200≤200
140
140
100
30...65 50
80
90
⑪
⑨
⑩
⑨⑩
⑪
⑫
Fig. 9: Install insulation to the upper side of the damper
9 U-Profil
10 5x120 chipboard screw
11 Welding pins
12 Rockwool FIREPRO® Glue
Installation
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF12

H+ 100
EK2-EU 40
90
130
230
Fig. 10: Insulation block
8. Prepare 2x profiled insulation blocks using Rockwool FirePro® DuctRock® Slab
H +100
EK2-EU
50 50
60
25
≤200 ≤200
∅6
t=1.5
Fig. 11: U-Profile
9. Prepare 2x U-Profile (60mm x 25mm x 1.5mm)
Note: Alternative option to use plate washers (≥ 25mm dia.) in lieu of U-profile
180
180
140
≤200≤200
140
140
100
30...65 50
80
90
⑪
⑨
⑩
⑨⑩
⑪
⑫
Fig. 12: Install insulation on both sides of the damper
9 U-Profil
10 5x120 chipboard screw
11 Welding pins
12 Rockwool FIREPRO® Glue
Installation
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF 13

B + 280
EK2-EU
B + 100
EK2-EU
40
90
130
230
Fig. 13: Insulation block
11. A: Prepare 1x profiled insulation block using Rockwool FirePro® DuctRock® Slab.
BEK2-EU
50 50
60
25
≤200 ≤200
∅6
t=1.5
Fig. 14: U-Profile
12. Prepare 1x U-Profile (60mm x 25mm x 1.5mm)
Note: Alternative option to use plate washers (≥ 25mm dia.) in lieu of U-profile.
Installation
Connecting Frame EK2-EU – FF14

180
180
140
≤200≤200
140
140
100
30...65 50
80
90
⑪
⑨
⑩
⑨
⑩
⑪
⑫
Fig. 15: Install insulation on the bottom side of the damper
9 U-Profil
10 5x120 chipboard screw
11 Welding pins
12 Rockwool FIREPRO® Glue

Fig. 16: Job completed
14. Insulation process should be completed at both end of the damper to which metal ductwork is installed.
Note: Orientation of butt joint between additional insulation layers can be switched to allow sides to cover top /
bottom panels.
Installation
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Valid from 12/2022
TROX GmbH
Heinrich-Trox-Platz
47504 Neukirchen-Vluyn, Ger-
many
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.troxtechnik.com