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Fire Curtain - Vertical Flameshield 8524

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A1S Group

Automatic vertical fire curtain barrier that has 120 minutes integrity and 85 minutes radiation, tested to BS EN 1634-1 and BS EN 1634-3 in accordance with BS 8524-1.

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Application

The Flameshield 8524 Fire curtain is designed for multiple applications such as:

  • Protected means of escape.
  • Atriums.
  • Lobbies.
  • Receptions.
  • Openings in walls.
  • Egress.
  • Corridor separation.
  • Boundary protection.
  • Escalators.
  • Stairs.
  • Lifts and lift lobbies.
  • Hospitals.
  • Schools.
  • Hotels.
  • High Buildings.
  • Offices.
  • Military sites.
  • Retail.
  • Stadia.
  • Museums and galleries.
  • Prisons.
  • Train stations.
  • Airports.
  • Warehouses.
  • Factories.
  • Nurseries.
  • Shopping centres.
  • Restaurants.

Description

This automatic vertical fire curtain barrier from A1S, has 120 minutes integrity and 85 minutes radiation at 15 kW/m². It has been tested to BS EN 1634-1 and BS EN 1634-3 in accordance with BS 8524-1.

The fire curtain is comprised of a carbon steel barrel and motor incorporating an attached fabric curtain. The barrel deflection conforms to the necessary British Standard BS 6323-5, the fabric can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000°C and the two section T-shape bottom rail allows smooth operation of the fire curtain. The fire barrier is powered by an internal 24 V d.c. electric motor that has all of the applicable safety standards.

Fully compliance-tested and include fail-safe features enabling the fire curtain to operate, even if there’s a power failure. 

Egress switches, access switches, obstruction warnings, and heat and smoke alarms are fully tested to the ancillary equipment Annex H as stipulated by BS 8524-1.

Features and benefits:

  • Gravity fail safe closes without mains power.
  • Internal battery back up.
  • Provides smoke control.
  • Lightweight slimline compact design.
  • Two stage closing operation. Split drop and delay drop.
  • Compliance tested to maintain building fire safety and integrity in accordance with BS 8524-1.
  • Installed in accordance with BS 8524-2.
  • Can be hidden neatly above the ceiling line to assist the building design and aesthetics.
  • Voice warning devices available.
  • Fully resets after fire test without the need for engineers to attend.
  • Low maintenance costs.
  • Timed delay closing.

All fire curtains are tested and approved by Warrington Fire Research Centre and Exova. Tests are fully compliant and in accordance with BS 8524-1 / BS EN 1634-1 for fire and radiation (radiation and tenability replaces the insulation zone) and BS EN 1634-3 for smoke containment. The construction and manufacture is in accordance with Warrington test WF 341175 (deflection), WF 347098 (smoke) WF 399170 (motor test) WF 399421 (surface spread of flame, BS EN 476-6 and BS EN 476-7). 

General information

Color

Beige

Black

Blue

Bronze

Brown

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Finish

Powder-coated

Material

Carbon steel

Fabric

Guidance for specification option:

Steel and aluminium fabric.

Polymer

Steel

Shape

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Width

5000 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Overall width and height restrictions may apply.

Height

6000 mm

Guidance for specification option:

Overall width and height restrictions may apply.

Warranty description

One year

Guidance for specification option:

Extended warranty available on application.

Uniclass

Pr_25_80_79_94 Vertical active fire curtain barriersPrimary

CAWS

L20/610 Roller shutters/ curtains

Specification data - Vertical active fire curtain barriers

Classification data

Standards

-

Barrier assemblies

To BS 8524-1, BS EN 1634-1 and BS 1634-3.

Test standards

Vertical, horizontal and angled to BS EN 1634-1.

Third-party certification

IFCC 1542 and IFCC 3425. Warrington Fire Report 340986.

Size

Guidance for specification option:

Maximum size (width x height): 5000 x 6000 mm. (32 m²). Insert requirements.

Performance

-

Pressure and impact

Tested to BS 5234-1 (Clause 5.2 BS 8524-1) Warrington Test number WIL 403113 Issue 3.

Durability class

C1.

Smoke containment

No smoke seals.

Fire resistance

120 minutes integrity classified to EW 60.

Reaction to fire

To BS EN 13501-1, s1.

Barrier units

Single.

Deployment

Full.

Guidance for specification option:

As standard.

Immediate deployment from receipt of alarm signal. Split and delay drop facilities with timed hold.

Multipositional.

Guidance for specification option:

Optional: Partial drop.

The barrier shall have the facility to deploy to a pre-determined position to allow escape and initial smoke containment. The partial close position shall be site adjustable with an adjustable wait time in the partial close position of up to 10 minutes.

Activation

Specialist panel with internal battery back up and modified motor. Activation on receipt of relevant alarm signal.

Accessories

Emergency retract.
BMS Interface.
Single phot cell.
Audio/ visual/ spoken warning unit.
Egress switches.
Access switches.

Fabric

Fire rated fabric 0.54 mm thick stainless steel wire reinforced, aluminium pigmented and fire retardant polymer.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Independently tested for fire propagation to BS 476-6, BS 476-7 which relates to surface spread of flame and in accordance with approved document B 2006.
  • As a requirement of BS EN 1634-1, the fabric and curtain are tested as a complete assembly in compliance with BS EN 1363-1 and BS EN 1363-2.

Barrel

Carbon steel tube.

Guidance for specification option:

Fire curtain barrels are manufactured from carbon steel tube, tube size dependent on the overall size of the unit and deflection calculated to conform to British Standards.

Colour and finish

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements. Available in any RAL colour.

Sustainability data

Material

Carbon steel
Fabric

Guidance for specification option:

Steel and aluminium fabric.

Polymer
Steel

Literature

A1S Flameshield 8524 Fire Curtain - Single No Smoke Seals

A1S Flameshield 8524 Fire Curtain - Single No Smoke Seals

8524 Drawing 2

8524 Drawing 2

8524 Drawing 1

8524 Drawing 1

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