Application Wall
Fire Rating 2 Hour Fire Rated
Fire Test Standard BS EN 1634-1: 2014+A1:2018
Fire Performance Rating Integrity (E)
Fire Tested Side Wall application Both Sides (Bidirectional / opening in either direction with respect to the fire risk side)
Fire Tested Size (H×W) 2400x900mm
Assessed Max Panel Sizes Up to 15% increase in height, 15% width and up to 20% area.
Size Range (min–max) 300x300mm up to 2400x900mm
Smoke Test Standard BS EN 1634-3: 2004
Airtightness No Rating
Corrosion Class C1 - Very Low: Exterior: Not suitable for outdoor use. Interior: Heated buildings with clean atmospheres, e.g. offices, shops, schools, hotels.
Compatible Wall Types - Other rated wall constructions, not listed below, may also be acceptable, subject to expert advice from a qualified fire consultant
- Plasterboard clad timber stud partitions (exposed studs are not covered)
- Plasterboard clad steel stud partitions (exposed studs are not covered)
- For flexible wall types: The aperture must be lined with either 1No, 2No or 3No. layer(s) of 12.5mm or 15mm thick Type F plasterboard (EN520).
- Masonry constructions (wall thickness and overall density must be equal to or greater than 140mm thick and 850 kg/m3).
- Concrete walls (excluding no fines concrete) (wall thickness and overall density must be equal to or greater than 140mm thick and 850 kg/m3).
- For rigid wall types: : It is optionally permitted for the structural opening to be lined with up to 3No. layer(s) of 12.5mm or 15mm thick Type F
- Facing boards to the walls must be mechanically fixed with steel fixings at a minimum of 300mm centres
- Knauf Shaftwall: J-channel, deep flange U-channel, CT stud, 100mm Rocksilk RS60, 3×15mm Fire Panel, 1×19mm Coreboard
- Knauf Shaftwall: The aperture must be lined out with 3no layers of 15mm thick Knauf Fire Panel plasterboard.
- Rigid Plinth: 75–250mm high above finished floor level. Located at the base of the structural opening; other sides use flexible wall construction
Compatible Ceiling Types Not Suitable for a Ceiling Application
Frame Fixing Types - Metal Studding: Minimum 6mm x 120mm Countersunk Self Drilling Multi Purpose Screws
- Shaftwalls: Minimum 6mm x 120mm Countersunk Self Drilling Multi Purpose Screws
- Masonry: Minimum 7.5mm x 80mm Spax Type Self Drilling Frame Anchor Screws
Fixing Hole Distance from Face - 52mm
- A range of 40mm to 65 mm are available upon request
Permitted Gaps (Frame to Opening) - 2mm Height x 2mm Width on Blockwork Masonry or Concrete
- 8.5mm Height x 8.5mm Width on Plasterboard clad timber or steel stud partitions & the Knauf shaftwall system designs, as detailed under Wall Types.
Permitted Sealants - Mann McGowan Pyromas A
- Rockwool Fire Pro Intumescent Sealant
- Fire-tested alternative sealants to BS EN 1363-1 or BS EN 1634-1 for the required fire resistance duration and substrates in this application.
Intumescent Sealant Application - Applied Behind the Frame to the Frame Jamb prior to installation
- Applied Sealing the Rear of the Frame to the Structural Opening
Structural Opening Size Panel Height Size + 7mm x Panel Width Size + 7mm
Panel Size Formula Inside Frame Size
Clear Opening Size Panel Height - 50mm x Panel Width - 100mm
