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Safety and correct use
General information regarding safety
Only specialist personnel are allowed to perform the
described work on the fire damper. Only skilled qualified
electricians are allowed to work on the electrical system.
The installation location must be easily accessible and
have sufficient clearance for electrical connection and
maintenance of the fire damper.
Standards and guidelines
Construction Products Regulation (EU) No.
305/2011
EN 15650 – Ventilation for buildings – Fire dampers
EN 13501-3 – Classification: Fire resistant ducts
and fire dampers
EN 1366-2 – Fire resistance tests for installations:
Fire dampers
EN 1751 Ventilation for buildings – Air terminal
devices
The basic safety and health requirements stipulated in
Directive 2014/34/EC are fulfilled through conformity
with the following standards:
EN 1127-1 – Explosive atmospheres – Explosion
protection: Basic concepts and methodology
DIN EN ISO 80079-36 – Explosive atmospheres:
Non-electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres
– Basic method and requirements
DIN EN ISO 80079-37 – Explosive atmospheres:
Non-electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres
- Non-electrical type of protection constructional
safety "c"
Maintenance and replacement parts
The FKRS-EU fire damper is a safety related product
that has been specially developed for fire protection. To
maintain the function, use only original TROX replace-
ment parts.
Environmental protection
To protect the environment keep the following in mind:
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally sound
manner.
Have used fire damper components or the used fire
damper only disposed of by an authorised company.
Dispose of electronic components according to the
local electronic waste regulations.
Correct use
The fire damper is used as a shut-off device to prevent
fire and smoke from spreading through ducting in areas
with potentially explosive atmospheres.
The fire damper may be used in supply air or extract air
systems in areas with potentially explosive atmos-
pheres.
For details on the operation of the fire dampers, refer to
the operating and installation manual FKRS-EU and the
technical data in this supplementary operating manual.
Use in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres
(ATEX)
In accordance with the certificate of conformity
EPS 21 ATEX 2 142 X, the fire damper can be used in
certain Ex zones. The ambient temperatures and types
of release and actuation specified in the technical data
are binding, .
Incorrect use
The following applications are not allowed:
For use
as a smoke control damper,
as an air transfer damper,
outdoors without sufficient protection against the
effects of weather,
in extract air systems in commercial kitchens,
in ventilation systems in which high levels of dust
and pollution, extreme humidity, or chemical con-
tamination may impair the function of the unit and
in installation situations that prevent an inspection of
the internal components of the fire damper.
Modifying the fire damper or using replacement parts
that have not been approved by TROX is not permitted.
Residual risks
TROX fire dampers are subject to strict quality controls
during manufacturing. In addition, a functional test is
performed before shipping.
Damage can, however, occur during transport or instal-
lation and impair the function of the fire damper.
In any case, the proper function of the fire damper must
be checked during commissioning, and ensured through
regular maintenance while in use.
Safety and correct use
Explosion-proof fire damper Type FKRS-EU
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