Firestops - NEC MA4000 User Manual

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Conductor Pathways Used
To ground a pathway, click the Connected Pathways tab, and then click
Step 1
the Add button.
The Select Location window appears. Highlight the pathway you wish to
Step 2
ground. Click OK.
Pathway ID, Pathway Type, Source Space ID, and Dest Space ID are
Step 3
populated.
Click Save to save all input information.
Step 4

Firestops

A firestop is needed any time you penetrate a firewall, i.e., a floor,
ceiling, or wall. The firestop provides a fire barrier in case there is a fire
in your facility. Each firestop has a burn-time limit associated with it-a
rating in hours.
Adding a Firestop
A firestop is needed anytime you penetrate a firewall, i.e., a floor,
ceiling, or wall. The firestop provides a fire barrier in case there is a fire
in your facility. Each firestop has a burn-time limit associated with it-a
rating in hours.
Adding firestops in your infrastructure
On the Navigator Tree, highlight the space where the firestop material
Step 1
will be located.
Select the Firestops category from the drop-down list in the List View
Step 2
section of the window.
Click the Add button in the List View. In the Firestop Info tab, the Source
Step 3
box shows the space highlighted in the Navigator Tree.
In the Info tab, fill in the Firestop ID, Manufacturer, and UL# fields.
Step 4
In the Destination box, click the Set Location button.
Step 5
When the Location window appears, highlight the destination for the
Step 6
firestop, and click Accept.
Click Save.
Step 7
Only the Firestop ID and the Destination are required to save Firestop information.
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