Thank you ...
for your interest in the PROMAFOUR
®
encasing system by Promat
HPI, the worldwide reference in passive fi re protection and high
performance insulation materials.
As a division of Promat group, Promat HPI (High Performance
Insulation) is specialised in the design and manufacturing of inno-
vative products and solutions, as well as integrated systems for
thermal insulation applications in many areas of industry.
PROMAFOUR
®
is the result of our many years of experience and
know-how in fi re protection and insulation.
This manual is meant as a useful guide to help you to encase,
insulate and fi nish your fi replace or stove quickly and easily in
only a few steps.
In order to build a secure and aesthetic PROMAFOUR
®
encase-
ment, we advise you to follow the instructions described below
to utilise the PROMAFOUR
®
product range, which has been
developed specifi cally for use with fi res and stoves.
Safe and reliable
PROMAFOUR
®
construction boards are noncombustible
and resistant to very high temperatures up to 1000°C during
prolonged exposure. They don’t contain any bonding agent,
which could emit an irritating odour or affect the cohesion of
the board in a negative way.
Aesthetics and convenience
PROMAFOUR
®
construction boards have a naturally smooth
surface which is ideal for painting without additional plaster-
ing. Thanks to minimal expansion and contraction during
and after heating, the risk of cracks, microscopic fi ssures or
deformation is reduced to an absolute minimum.
By insulating your fi replace fl oor and rear wall with a
PROMASIL
®
-1000L board, the loss of heat is reduced to the
bare minimum. Thanks to the high thermal storage capacity
of PROMAFOUR
®
construction boards, the emitted heat is
distributed evenly in your living room. Your fi replace will
continue to emit heat, even after the fi re is extinguished.
Mechanical strength and solidity
PROMAFOUR
®
construction boards are composed of
calcium silicate and cement. This results in very strong
walls, even with minimal thicknesses of 12 mm, 15 mm or
18 mm. Also heavier objects, such as frames, paintings and
fl at screens can be attached to the wall without additional
strengthening.
Quick and easy installation
PROMAFOUR
®
construction boards can be easily cut
with traditional woodworking equipment and installed
using standard screws, staples and refractory
PROMAFOUR
®
-GLUE 1000.
PROMAFOUR
®
, the mantelpiece and insulation that make the difference
General safety measures
2
Before you begin to install your PROMAFOUR
®
encasement, it
is important to carefully read the following safety measures and
instructions:
1. Always observe the safety instructions of the fi re or stove
manufacturer.
2. Always ensure safe working conditions and a safe working
environment.
3. Take the necessary precautionary measures to prevent pos-
sible injuries to the hands, eyes, feet, back and other areas
of the body.
4. Call in additional help if a particular part of the
PROMAFOUR
®
system is too heavy to lift alone.
5. Always use the correct equipment, as described in the
relevant installation manual.
6. Only use equipment which conforms to applicable safety
standards.
7. Always observe the maximum concentration values for
occupational dust exposure while cutting PROMAFOUR
®
construction boards and PROMASIL
®
-1000L insulation
boards. We can cut your boards to size in our workshop
on request.
