V5FPH Cover.qxd 12/11/03 9:00 am Uniclass L5:P2:N32 Page 1 EPIC E:X2:Y421 CI/SfB Rf9 (K2)+(K3) December 2003 NBS Plus The Passive Fire Protection Handbook

The Fire Protection Handbook PROMATECT®_L500 PROMATECT®-L500 Applications PROMATECT®-L500 is off-white in colour and has a smooth ● Ventilation and smoke extract ducts sanded surface on one face with a lightly honeycombed ● Mechanical & electrical service enclosures texture on the reverse face. ● Service enclosures PROMATECT®-L500 is resistant to the effects of moisture and ● Cable protection will not physically deteriorate when used in damp or humid conditions. Performance characteristics are not degraded by Typical Mechanical Properties 2 age or moisture. Untreated surfaces will absorb water...

CUTTING, FASTENING & FIXING The Fire Protection Handbook CUTTING Promat boards can be worked with conventional woodworking equipment although the use of hand saws with hardened teeth is recommended. Promat boards greater than 6mm in thickness may be more easily cut using a power circular saw in conjunction with Centres from Mid Point tungsten carbide tipped blades, or a jigsaw. For rough cutting, 6mm sheets can be deeply scribed and broken 2 over a straight edge. DURASTEEL® can be cut with a jigsaw around services etc. For the cutting of straight edges, a guillotine is recommended for large areas....

The Fire Protection Handbook INSTALLATION 2. Screw Fixing Pilot holes should be pre-drilled not less than 12mm from the edge of the boards and countersunk if required. Use self-drilling or self-tapping screws when securing boards to steel. For all other situations, drywall screws e.g. Hilo are generally suitable. Boards of thicknesses greater than 15mm can be edge screwed. Self-drilling or self-tapping screws are suitable. If edge screwing the board, minimum screw penetration should be 30mm. If screws do not have a deep thread, pilot holes should be drilled and care should be taken not to over...

FINISHING OF BOARD SYSTEMS FINISHING OF BOARD SYSTEMS The Fire Protection Handbook TILING Promat materials provide a surface ready to receive most forms of decoration. Where finishes such as wallpaper are to be used, application can be made easier by first sealing the board with a proprietary sealer or paint. PLASTERING 2 SUPALUX® & MASTERBOARD® Boards at least 9mm thick should be used and sealed on all faces with either diluted tile adhesive or a PVA sealant. Screw boards at maximum 200mm centres to supports at maximum 405mm centres in both directions before applying tiles with standard tile...

Backcover.qxd 7/11/03 11:02 am Page 179 The Fire Protection Handbook CONTACT NUMBERS PROMAT TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Telephone: 01344 381400 Fax: 01344 381401 Email: [email protected] PROMAT MARKETING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Telephone: 01344 381350 Fax: 01344 381401 Email: [email protected] PROMAT CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT Telephone: 01344 381381 Fax: 01344 381380 Email: [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: Every care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this Handbook are accurate, however, Promat UK Limited and its subsidiary companies cannot accept any responsibility...