Trox Technik FKRS-EU, Installation And Operating Manual

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1 Safety
1.1 General safety notes
Sharp edges, sharp corners and thin sheet metal
parts
CAUTION!
Danger of injury from sharp edges, sharp cor-
ners and thin sheet metal parts!
Sharp edges, sharp corners and thin sheet metal
parts may cause cuts or grazes.
– Be careful when carrying out any work.
– Wear protective gloves, safety shoes and a hard
hat.
Electrical voltage
DANGER!
Danger of electric shock! Do not touch any live com-
ponents! Electrical equipment carries a dangerous
electrical voltage.
– Only skilled qualified electricians are allowed to
work on the electrical system.
– Switch off the power supply before working on
any electrical equipment.
1.2 Correct use

The fire damper is used as an automatic shut-off
device to prevent fire and smoke from spreading
through ducting.

The fire damper is suitable for supply and extract air
in HVAC systems.

The fire damper may be used in potentially explo-
sive atmospheres if appropriate special accessories
are used with it and if the product bears the CE con-
formity marking according to Directive 94/9/EC. Fire
dampers for use in potentially explosive atmos-
pheres are marked for the zones for which they
have been approved.

Operation of the fire dampers is allowed only in
compliance with installation regulations and the
technical data in this installation and operating
manual.

Modifying the fire damper or using replacement
parts that have not been approved by TROX is not
permitted.
If this fire damper is used in Germany:

Do not use it in extract air systems in commercial
kitchens.

Not to be used as an air transfer damper.

Do not use in combined penetration seal.

Do not use in fire protection block bulkhead.

Approvals under building regulations may be
required for the use of air transfer units. This must
be checked and applied for by others.

Flame-resistant, non-dripping building materials
(elastomeric foams) must at least correspond to
building material class C - s2, d0 according to the
specifications of M-VV TB (2019/1). The applicable
local building regulations must be observed.
Incorrect use
WARNING!
Danger due to incorrect use!
Incorrect use of the fire damper can lead to dan-
gerous situations.
Never use the fire damper
– without specially approved attachments in areas
with potentially explosive atmospheres
– as a smoke control damper
– outdoors without sufficient protection against the
effects of weather
– in atmospheres where chemical reactions,
whether planned or unplanned, may cause
damage to the fire damper or lead to corrosion
Safety
General safety notes
Fire damper Type FKRS-EU 7