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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.
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Be careful when carrying out any work.
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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.
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Only skilled qualified electricians are allowed to
work on the electrical system.
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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 in tunnels.
The fire damper is suitable for supply air and extract
air systems.
Operation of the fire dampers is allowed only in
compliance with installation regulations and the
technical data in this installation and operating
manual.
Modifications of the fire damper and the use of
replacement parts that have not been approved by
TROX are not permitted.
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
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without specially approved attachments in areas
with potentially explosive atmospheres
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as a smoke control damper
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outdoors without sufficient protection against the
effects of weather
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in atmospheres where chemical reactions,
whether planned or unplanned, may cause
damage to the fire damper or lead to corrosion
1.3 Qualified staff
WARNING!
Danger of injury due to insufficiently qualified
individuals!
Incorrect use may cause considerable injury or
damage to property.
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Only specialist personnel must carry out work.
Personnel:
Skilled qualified electrician
Specialist personnel
Skilled qualified electrician
Skilled qualified electricians are individuals who have
sufficient professional or technical training, knowledge
and actual experience to enable them to work on elec-
trical systems, understand any potential hazards related
to the work under consideration, and recognise and
avoid any risks involved.
Specialist personnel
Specialist personnel are individuals who have sufficient
professional or technical training, knowledge and actual
experience to enable them to carry out their assigned
duties, understand any potential hazards related to the
work under consideration, and recognise and avoid any
risks involved.
Safety
Qualified staff
Tunnel fire damper Type FKT-EU
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