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Products comprising the PROMAFOUR

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 system

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1.   PROMAFOUR

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construction boards

PROMAFOUR

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 construction boards are noncombustible,

high temperature resistant, calcium silicate and cement
based boards which can resist temperatures up to 1000°C.
PROMAFOUR

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 construction boards are solid large sized

boards with excellent mechanical strength. Their large
dimensions, 1250 mm (W) x 2500/3000 mm (L), enable a
quick and simple installation. They are available in thick-

  nesses of 12 mm, 15 mm and 18 mm. 

2. PROMAFOUR

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-STUDS

PROMAFOUR

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-STUDS are noncombustible, cut-to-size

profi les, which are made of the same material as
PROMAFOUR

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 construction boards.

PROMAFOUR

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-STUDS are available in two standard sizes:

48 mm x 3000 mm x 18 mm and 69 mm x 3000 mm x 18 mm.
Studs in other sizes are available on request.

3. PROMASIL

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-1000L insulation boards

PROMASIL

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-1000L insulation boards are lightweight, large

sized, refractory calcium silicate boards with excellent insulation
properties which can resist temperatures up to 1000°C. Their
homogeneous, stable, calcium silicate structure guarantees
exceptional thermal and mechanical properties.
PROMASIL

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-1000L boards are available in 1200 mm x 2500

mm and thicknesses of 25 mm, 30 mm, 40 mm and 50 mm.
In order to prevent overheating and/or ignition of the rear
wall due to prolonged and frequent heating and to minimise
possible heat loss from the back of your fi re/stove, we advise
you to insulate the rear wall or to protect it against the heat
emitted by your appliance at all times.

4.   PROMAFOUR

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-HTI 1100 BLANKETS

PROMAFOUR

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-HTI 1100 BLANKETS are fl exible, high

temperature resistant insulation blankets, based on alkaline
earth fi bres (high temperature glass fi bres), which are bonded
mechanically by needle felting without the addition of any
bonding agents.

They are noncombustible and can resist temperatures up to 
1000°C. 
Thanks to their high fl exibility, these insulation blankets can 
easily be used to “wrap up” smoke evacuation ducts.
PROMAFOUR

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-HTI 1100 BLANKETS are manufactured in 

610 mm x 7320 mm x 25.4 mm and 610 mm x 14640 mm x 
12.7 mm rolls with a density of 96 kg/m³ or 128 kg/m³. 

5. PROMAFOUR

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-GLUE 1000

PROMAFOUR

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-GLUE 1000 is a refractory silicate based

glue, which resists to temperatures up to 1000°C.
PROMAFOUR

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-GLUE 1000 adheres very well to all materials

and can be used to glue PROMAFOUR

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-construction boards

and PROMASIL

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-1000L insulation boards, as well as

PROMAFOUR

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-HTI 1100 BLANKETS.

PROMAFOUR

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-GLUE 1000 is available in 310 ml cartridges

and 1.5 kg and 15 kg buckets.

6. PROMAFOUR

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-HT JOINTFILLER

PROMAFOUR

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-HT JOINTFILLER is a high temperature

resistant fi ller, which is based on a mixture of clay and an
inorganic bonding agent. It can resist temperatures up to
1000°C. PROMAFOUR

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-HT JOINTFILLER has been

developed especially to fi ll in any residual gaps around
PROMAFOUR

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 construction boards.

PROMAFOUR

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-HT JOINTFILLER is available in 500 g

cartridges and 1.5 kg buckets.

7. PROMAFOUR

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-PRIMER

PROMAFOUR

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-PRIMER is a noncombustible and vapour

permeable primer, based on liquid calcium silicates and a
controlled amount of organic additives.
PROMAFOUR

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-PRIMER is available in 3 l containers.

Step 1:

   Insulation of the rear wall, fl oor and fi replace/stove 

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1.1.  Installation of the PROMASIL

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-1000L insulation boards

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1.2.  Insulation of the smoke evacuation ducts

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Step 2:

  Installation of the metal profi les and PROMAFOUR

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-STUDS

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Step 3:

  Installation of the PROMAFOUR

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 construction boards 

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Step 4:

   Finishing of the PROMAFOUR

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 encasement 

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4.1.  Finishing of the joints

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4.2.  Finishing of the angles

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4.3.  Paint and/or wallpaper

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Tables: 

Fixing mediums / Construction recommendations

 

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Summary of Contents for PROMAFOUR

Page 1: ...Installers Manual The ideal insulation and mantelpiece for your fireplace ...

Page 2: ...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 fireplace will continue to emit heat even after the fire is extinguished Mechanical strength and solidity PROMAFOUR construction boards are composed of calcium silicate and cement This results in very strong wal...

Page 3: ...anically by needle felting without the addition of any bonding agents They are noncombustible and can resist temperatures up to 1000 C Thanks to their high flexibility these insulation blankets can easily be used to wrap up smoke evacuation ducts PROMAFOUR HTI 1100 BLANKETS are manufactured in 610 mm x 7320 mm x 25 4 mm and 610 mm x 14640 mm x 12 7 mm rolls with a density of 96 kg m or 128 kg m 5 ...

Page 4: ...etal profiles which are fixed to the floor and ceiling in advance Provide sufficient ventilation in this cavity B Protect and insulate the floor by providing a small air cavity between the wall and the board as described in point A C Even in the case of a freestanding stove the floor and rear wall have to be protected and insulated as described in points A and B D In the case of a timber wall use ...

Page 5: ... surface the quantity of glue needed will be between 1 5 to 3 kg m 4 Protect the floor and rear wall by providing an air cavity Also refer to points A and B under the section Important recommendations on p 4 for a detailed description 5 After a drying time of approximately 3 minutes press the PROMASIL 1000L board firmly to the floor rear wall Don t forget to carefully press the sides of the board ...

Page 6: ...ration sys tem Contact Promat for more detailed information E Insulated double wall smoke extraction ducts do not require additional insulation against energy loss F In rooms with free access single wall smoke extraction ducts have to be insulated We recommend PROMAFOUR HTI 1100 BLANKETS for this application G Never use fire resistant foams silicones or sealants containing organic bonding agents t...

Page 7: ...the PROMAFOUR HTI 1100 BLANKET to the right size 3 Wrap the PROMAFOUR HTI 1100 BLANKET around the smoke extraction duct Picture 3 4 Attach the insulation blanket with stainless steel wire It is advisable to provide an additional fixation by means of metal spring clips and PROMAFOUR GLUE 1000 Picture 4 3 4 ...

Page 8: ...e right size Assemble the PROMAFOUR L profiles by fixing two PROMAFOUR STUDS lengthwise and with a right angle to each other by means of PROMAFOUR GLUE 1000 and stainless steel screws or staples Safety recommendations Only use safe equipment wear safety gloves goggles shoes and a dust mask Important recommendations A Use appropriate concrete masonry screws or anchors to fix the U profiles in a sto...

Page 9: ... fixed to the left and right side of your stove to the rear wall and in the middle above your stove Pictures 4A 4B 5 Place two horizontal PROMAFOUR STUDS between the vertical PROMAFOUR STUDS that have been placed next to your stove at the same level of the upper and lower side of the stove s glass pane Provide a 3 mm wide gap between the STUDS and the stove in order to allow it to expand when heat...

Page 10: ...ge of the stove and the PROMAFOUR construction board in order to allow it to expand when heated without damag ing the entire system D See our recommendations on p 13 for the finishing of the angles Tip PROMAFOUR construction boards can be cut to size and installed very easily by means of traditional equip ment They can also be combined with other building materials They can be cut to size on reque...

Page 11: ...emi V shape or by mitering one board 45 angle 2 Fix the PROMAFOUR construction boards 12 mm 15 mm or 18 mm to the PROMAFOUR STUDS by means of PROMAFOUR GLUE 1000 Pictures 3A 3F 3 Then fix them by means of stainless steel screws of 25 mm and self milling head or staples of 20 mm Pictures 3A 3F Installation 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 3F ...

Page 12: ...he board and the heads can be finished PROMAFOUR HT JOINTFILLER We recommend the use of PROMAFOUR GLUE 1000 not only to guarantee stronger joints but also to obtain a better seal in the joints 4 1 Finishing of the joints 4 Finishing of the PROMAFOUR encasement B Boards with chamfered edges demi V shape 1 Apply a layer of PROMAFOUR GLUE 1000 between the adjacent edges of the PROMAFOUR construction ...

Page 13: ...boards with another layer of PROMAFOUR HT JOINTFILLER 3 Sand down possible irregularities with fine glass paper B Boards with chamfered edges demi V shape 1 Chamfer the corners demi V shape of the PROMAFOUR construction boards 2 Apply a layer of PROMAFOUR GLUE 1000 between the adjacent edges of the PROMAFOUR construction boards and press them together firmly 3 Fill up the V shape with PROMAFOUR HT...

Page 14: ...ry nice and smooth result Your PROMAFOUR encasement can also be tiled with ceramic tiles or boards The tiles or boards can simply be fixed to the encasement by means of PROMAFOUR GLUE 1000 4 3 Paint and or wallpaper A Painting 1 In order to obtain the best possible result and to avoid possible cracks in the paint we recommend a silicate based paint which can be bought at specialist stores Contact ...

Page 15: ...t as described in the table below and following the installation instructions When casing a large fire if you want to attach heavier objects such as a flat screen or a mirror to the encasement or if you want to tile it we recommend a PROMAFOUR construction board with a thickness of 18 mm Construction recommendations Fixing mediums Tables Hardened steel phosphate drywall screws with Hi Lo thread an...

Page 16: ... omissions excepted All drawings and representations remain our exclusive property and cannot be used totally or in part without our prior written approval Excerpts reproductions copies etc of our publications require our prior approval This publication renders all previous ones invalid Our terms of delivery and payment apply in the event of any claim Promat and Microtherm are registered trademark...

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