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Storage and handling
Storage and handling
As this product is a safety element, it should be stored and handled with care.
Avoid:
• any kind of impact or damage
• contact with water
• deformation of the casing
It is recommended:
• to unload in a dry area
• not to flip or roll the product to move it
• not to use the damper as a scaffold, working table, etc.
• not to store smaller dampers inside larger ones
Installation
General points
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The installation must comply with the installation manual delivered with the product and the classification report.
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Axis orientation: see the declaration of performance.
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Avoid obstruction of adjoining ducts.
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Product installation: always with closed damper blade.
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Verify if the blade can move freely.
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Please observe safety distances with respect to other construction elements. The operating mechanism must also remain
accessible: allow for a clearance of 200 mm around the housing.
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The air tightness class will be maintained if the damper is installed according to the installation manual.
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Rf-t fire dampers are always tested in standardised constructions according to EN 1366-2. The achieved results are valid for similar
supporting constructions with a fire resistance, thickness and density equal or superior to the supporting construction used
during the test.
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The damper must remain accessible for inspection and maintenance.
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Schedule at least two running visual checks each year.
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