TROX FKRS-EU Fire Damper Instructions

TROX FKRS-EU Fire Damper

Product Information

Specifications

• Product: Fire damper Type FKRS-EU
• Manufacturer: TROX GmbH
• Country of Origin: Germany
• Contact:
  • Phone: +49 (0) 2845 202-0
  • Email: trox-de@troxgroup.de
  • Website: www.troxtechnik.com

Product Usage Instructions

General Information
The repair damper blade described below is an original TROX component. The use of components that have not been approved by TROX is not permitted.

Other Applicable Documentation
Installation and use of the fire damper is to be carried out in accordance with the installation and operating manual for type FKRS-EU. This can be found on the Internet at www.trox.de. All other instructions here must be observed and applied.

General Information Regarding Safety
Only specialist personnel are allowed to perform the described work on the fire damper.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Can I use components not approved by TROX for the Fire damper Type FKRS- EU?
A: No, the use of components not approved by TROX is not permitted for safety and performance reasons.
Q: Where can I find the installation and operating manual for the Fire damper Type FKRS-EU?
A: The manual can be found on the Internet at www.trox.de. It is essential to follow the instructions provided in the manual for proper installation and usage.

Fire damper
Type FKRS-EU
according to Declaration of Performance from DoP / FKRS-EU / DE / 004

• TROX GmbH
  Heinrich-Trox-Platz
  47504 Neukirchen-Vluyn Germany

• Phone: +49 (0) 2845 202-0

• Fax: +49 (0) 2845 202-265

• Email: trox-de@troxgroup.de

• Internet: http://www.troxtechnik.com

Translation of the original A00000082350, 4, GB/en 06/2024

General information

Information on repair instructions
These repair instructions enable operating or service personnel to safely use the TROX product described below.
The local regulations for health and safety at work and general safety regulations also apply.

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• Product name
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Limitation of liability
The information in this manual has been compiled with reference to the applicable standards and guidelines, the state of the art, and our expertise and experience of many years.
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for damages resulting from:

• Non-compliance with this manual
• Incorrect use
• Operation or handling by untrained individuals
• Unauthorised modifications
• Technical changes
• Use of non-approved replacement parts

The actual scope of delivery may differ from the information in this manual for bespoke constructions, additional order options or as a result of recent technical changes.
The obligations agreed in the order, the general terms and conditions, the manufacturer’s terms of delivery, and the legal regulations in effect at the time the contract is signed shall apply.
We reserve the right to make technical changes.

Warranty claims
The general delivery terms apply to warranty claims. For purchase orders placed with TROX GmbH, see Section VI, Warranty Claims, of the Delivery and Payment Terms of TROX GmbH, www.trox.de/en

Usage instructions
The repair damper blade described below is an original TROX component. The use of components that have not been approved by TROX is not permitted.

Other applicable documentation
Installation and use of the fire damper is to be carried out in accordance with the installation and operating manual for type FKRS-EU.
This can be found on the Internet at www.trox.de. All other instructions here must be observed and applied.

General information regarding safety
Only specialist personnel are allowed to perform the described work on the fire damper.

Classification
If the original TROX repair damper blade is correctly installed, the FKRS-EU fire damper will have the verified fire resistance described in the corresponding declaration of performance from DoP/FKRS-EU/DE/004.

Residual risks
TROX fire dampers are subject to strict quality controls during manufacturing. In addition, a functional test is performed before shipping.
Damage can, however, occur during transport or installation and impair the function of the fire damper.
In any case, the proper function of the fire damper must be checked during commissioning and ensured through regular maintenance while in use.

Definition

Damper blade or blade
Element that can be hinged down and closes the air route to prevent the penetration of fire and smoke.

Application

• Repair damper blades are designed to replace faulty or damaged damper blades.

Variants

• Damper blade in standard construction
• Damper blade with coating (impregnation)

Nominal sizes

• Repair damper blades can be supplied for FKRS-EU from NW 180 mm.
• NW 180 and 200 mm: damper blade with a thickness of 20 mm and corresponding specific axle mounting.
• NW 224 – 315 mm: damper blade with a thickness of 25 mm and corresponding specific axle mounting.

Supply package / tools

Fig. 1
Supply package for repair damper blade:

• 1 × repair damper blade with lip seal
• 4 × screws M5 × 30
• 1 × front plate for rod coupling
• 1 × front plate
• 2 × rear plate
• 1 × quick fastener

Tools

Fig. 2
Tools

• Saw
• Long-nose pliers
• Screwdriver
• Torx T30 screwdriver
• 8 mm wrench / spanner

Attention!

• Before installation
  Check the repair damper blade for transport damage.

• Observe the repair instructions.

• Installation work may only be performed by specialist personnel.
  The general UV regulations must be complied with.
  After installation, a functional test must be carried out in accordance with the operating and installation manual for type FKRS-EU.

Removal / assembly

Removal of the old damper blade
Opening the damper blade

Fig. 3
Open the FKRS-EU and, using the handle, ensure that
it locks into place in the fusible link holder.

Removal of the damper blade

Fig. 4
Cut through the old damper blade in the centre, e.g. by carefully sawing through the blade using a suitable tool.

Removing the first half of the damper blade

Fig. 5
Slowly close the blade, carefully separate the blade halves and remove the first half by pulling it in an inwards direction.
To avoid damaging the existing axles, make sure that the damper blade halves are not bent apart too force-fully. To ensure this, pull out out the damper blade halves in the opposite direction from one another.

Removing the fusible link holder

Fig. 6
Remove the red fusible link holder (TORX T30 spanner).

Removing the lock washer on the rod

Fig. 7
Remove the lock washer on the damper blade rod and loosen the rod from the drive unit.

Detaching the rod

Fig. 8
Once the lock washer has been removed, the rod can easily be detached.

Removing the second half of the damper blade

Fig. 9
Carefully pull the second damper blade half to the centre from the axle and remove it.
Check the riveting axes for damage or bending.
Note: Installation of the repair damper blade is only permitted if both axles are straight and undamaged.

Installation of the new repair damper blade
Positioning the screws

Fig. 10
Push the screws from the front side through the drilled holes.

Fixing the rear plates

Fig. 11
Screw in but do not tighten the rear plates with the screws!

Inserting the repair damper blade

Fig. 12
Insert the repair damper blade into the damper housing so that the axles on both sides are positioned in the mill-cut slots.

Installing the front plate on the drive side

Fig. 13
Position the repair damper blade so that it is slightly slanted and mount the front plate with rod coupling on the drive side so that the axle is fixed in place.
Slide the plate with the slotted holes under the screw heads.

Positioning the front plates

Fig. 14
Slide the front plate on the drive side to the end of the slotted holes under the screws and tighten the screws by hand.

Fig. 15
Likewise, slide the front plate on the non-drive side to the end of the slotted holes under the screws and tighten the screws by hand.

Attaching the damper rod

Fig. 16
Attach the damper rod and fix in place with the lock washer.

Installing the fusible link holder

Fig. 17

Repairs completed

Fig. 18
The repair damper blade has now been installed.

Functional test

Fig. 19
Once the repair damper blade has been installed, a functional test must be carried out in accordance with the applicable operating and installation manual for type FKRS-EU!

The art of handling air

TROX GmbH Heinrich-Trox-Platz 47504 Neukirchen-Vluyn Germany

• Phone: +49 (0) 2845 202-0+49 (0) 2845 202-265
• Email: trox-de@troxgroup.de
• Website: http://www.troxtechnik.com

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