FireLite

Product catalog summary

Product Overview: FireLite is a 3/16" (5 mm) thick fire-rated glazing material designed for non-impact safety-rated locations such as transoms and borrowed lites. It features ultraHD® Technology for enhanced surface quality, clarity, and color. The product is fire-rated for up to 90 minutes and has passed the required hose stream test.

Features: FireLite is a clear, wireless glass ceramic available in two surface grades: Premium and Standard. It fits in Fireframes® Designer Series frames from TGP or standard fire-rated frames and withstands thermal shock. The glass can be lightly sandblasted or etched on one side without affecting its fire rating and may be insulated.

Surface Grades: The Standard Grade is polished for a surface quality comparable to other fire-rated ceramics marketed as premium. The Premium Grade is ground and polished on both surfaces for superior surface quality and clarity.

Listings and Standards: FireLite is classified and labeled by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.® and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada. It complies with various standards including UL 9, NFPA 80, CAN4 S-104, and others. However, it is not a barrier to radiant heat and does not meet ASTM E119 or UL 263 standards.

Limitations: FireLite is not an impact safety-rated product. For fire and impact safety ratings, TGP offers FireLite Plus® and FireLite® NT.

Specifications: The maximum exposed area for 20 to 60-minute ratings is 3,325 in² (23.09 ft²), and for 90-minute ratings, it is 2,627 in² (18.24 ft²). The maximum width and height for exposed glazing are 95" (2,413 mm) and 56-1/2" (1,435 mm) respectively.

General Characteristics: FireLite has a thickness of 3/16” (5 mm) and a weight of 2.56 lb/ft² (12.5 kg/m²). It offers approximately 88% visible transmission and 9% visible reflection, with a hardness of 700 on the Vicker’s scale. It has an STC rating of 35.

Labeling and Handling: Each piece is permanently labeled with the FireLite and UL logos and fire rating. It must be handled with care during transportation, storage, inspection, and installation. Store in a dry place and inspect for edge damage or face imperfections before installation.

Installation: FireLite should be glazed into appropriate fire-rated framing with approved glazing compounds. For 90-minute ratings exceeding 1,393 in², fire-rated glazing tape is required.

Family of Products: TGP offers a complete range of fire-rated glazing products for applications from 20 minutes to 3 hours. More information is available at fireglass.com.

Catalog excerpts

Fire-Rated Glass Ceramic Fire-Rating: 20-90 Minutes FireLite is a 3/16" (5 mm) thick fire-rated glazing material. It is listed for use in non-impact safetyrated locations such as transoms and borrowed lites. FEATURES • ultraHD® Technology for improved surface quality, clarity and color • Withstands thermal shock • Large sizes available • Fire-rated for up to 90 minutes with required hose stream test • Clear and wireless glass ceramic • May be lightly sandblasted or etched on one side without affecting fire rating • May be insulated (see FireLite IGU fact sheet) • Available in two surface grades: Premium and Standard Fire-Rated Hose Stream Tested Positive Pressure Tested • Fits in Fireframes® Designer Series frames from TGP, or standard fire-rated frames Notes: 1. This product is not a barrier to radiant heat, as it does not meet test standards ASTM E119 or UL 263. If your jurisdiction requires a “barrier to heat” product, please contact TGP regarding Pilkington Pyrostop®. 2. FireLite is not an impact safety-rated product and should not be specified as such. However, TGP does offer FireLite Plus® and FireLite® NT which carry both fire and impact safety ratings. Please contact TGP for more details. SURFACE GRADES Standard Grade - Polished for a surface quality that is comparable to alternative fire-rated ceramics marketed as having a premium finish. Premium Grade - Finish ground and polished on both surfaces to provide superior surface quality, improving overall clarity and providing a surface that is unmatched by alternative products. LISTINGS/STANDARDS Classified and labeled by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.® and Underwriters Laboratories of Canada. File number for labeled fire-rated assemblies is R13377. Tests performed in accordance with: UL 9 MAXIMUM EXPOSED AREA RATING MAX. WIDTH OF EXPOSED GLAZING OTHER THAN DOORS OTHER THAN DOORS Check with frame manufacturer for maximum tested glass sizes and required stop height. Note: Individual lite sizes cannot exceed “Max. Exposed Area” shown above.

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MAXIMUM SHEET SIZE SURFACE FINISH Premium Standard Obscure GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS THICKNESS: WEIGHT: APPROX. VISIBLE TRANSMISSION: APPROX. VISIBLE REFLECTION: HARDNESS (VICKER'S SCALE): FIRE RATING: IMPACT SAFETY RATING: STC RATING: Detail based on use of Fireframes Designer Series narrow profile framing Glazing Thickness: 3/16" - 1" (5 mm - 25.4 mm) LABELING Each piece of FireLite shall be permanently labeled with the FireLite logo, UL logo and fire rating. INSTALLATION FireLite shall be glazed into the appropriate fire-rated framing with an approved glazing compound (pure silicone, closed...

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