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Installation and operating manual GB/en Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ according to EN12101-8 Declaration of performance DoP / EK-JZ / 001 Read the instructions prior to performing any task!
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This operating and installation manual enables oper- the state of the art, and our expertise and experience of ating or service personnel to correctly install the TROX many years. product described below and to use it safely and effi- The manufacturer does not accept any liability for dam- ciently.
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Warning – danger zone. Potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. ENVIRONMENT! Environmental pollution hazard. Tips and recommendations Useful tips and recommendations as well as informa- tion for efficient and fault-free operation. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
1.2 Correct use Skilled qualified electrician Skilled qualified electricians are individuals who have Type EK-JZ smoke control dampers are used in sufficient professional or technical training, knowledge smoke and heat exhaust systems to remove smoke and actual experience to enable them to work on elec- and heat.
– Fire resistance tests on compo- nents of smoke control EN 1751 – Ventilation for buildings – Air terminal devices Declaration of performance DoP / EK-JZ / 001 Rating plate Fig. 1: Smoke control damper rating plate (example) ① ⑥ CE mark Year of manufacture ②...
= nominal size = area exposed to the airflow Installation side ① Ⓑ Subframe for connection to the duct (steel, Operating side operating side only, optional) ② Keep clear to provide access to the actuator encasing Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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Technical data Dimensions and weight Dimensions [mm] Number Blades Handles 200..1200 – (50 mm) 1030 1230 1430 1630 1830 2030 Weight [kg] H [mm] [mm] 1030 1230 1430 1630 1830 2030 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200 Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
18 VA, Imax. 8.2 A at 5 ms Running time < 60 s (90°) Limit switch Type of contact 2 changeover contacts Switching voltage 5 V DC…250 V AC Switching current 1 mA…6 A IEC protection class Protection level IP 54 Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Move the fork carefully underneath the uppermost blade, then lift it. Put a piece of wood or anything similar between the blade and the fork so as not to damage the blade. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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Do not expose the unit to the effects of weather (not even in its packaging). Do not store the unit below -30 °C or above 50 °C. Packaging Properly dispose of packaging material. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
38. Fig. 4: Smoke extract system ① EK-JZ in a solid shaft wall ② EK-JZ in a solid wall ③ EK-JZ on a solid shaft wall ④ Installation on a vertical smoke extract duct (shaft) ⑤...
Be careful to not damage the smoke control damper – Protect the smoke control damper from contami- nation and damage. – Cover the flange openings and the actuator (e.g. with plastic foil) to protect them from mortar and dripping water. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Entrapped air is to be avoided. The mortar bed depth should be equal to the thickness of the wall but must be at least 100 mm. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Mineral wool: 20 – 40 mm; mortar: 20 – 100 mm ⑤ Ceramic fibre paper Wall thickness ≥ 100 mm ⑥ Screw connection (suitable for the type of wall; screws to be provided by others) ⑦ Mortar Personnel: Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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Drill screw holes at the fixing points marked on the damper frame (Fig. 8/6), then screw fix the damper to the wall. Be careful when you tighten the screws; do not exercise any tension as this may damage the damper. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Mineral wool: 20 – 40 mm; mortar: 20 – 100 mm ⑥ Screw connection (suitable for the type of wall; Wall thickness ≥ 100 mm screws to be provided by others) ⑦ Mortar Personnel: Specialist personnel Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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Connect a smoke extract duct made of calcium silicate or sheet steel to the operating side of the damper Ä 6 ‘Connecting the smoke extract duct’ on page 31. If the operating side is not connected to a duct, a cover grille is required Ä 6.2 ‘Cover grille’ on page 32. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Cover grille (only if the damper is not connected to a duct) ⑦ Installation with a suitable load-bearing support, e.g. a mounting system or a block of stone of the same width as the damper Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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∅ 3 mm), ≤ 150 mm distance between screws. Screw fix the angle sections to the wall; use fire-resistant screws (suitability certificate) that are suitable for the material of the wall; ≤ 200 mm distance between screws. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Dry wall screws 4 × 70 mm Requirements: Smoke extract duct, fire-resistant, tested to EN 1366-8, gross density ≥ 520 kg/m³, wall thickness ≥ 35 mm Installation Create an installation opening according to Fig. 11. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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Use dry wall screws 4 × 70 mm to fix the angle sections to the smoke extract duct, ≤ 150 mm distance between screws. CAUTION! Ä 5.6 ‘Suspending the smoke control damper’ Dampers that weigh > 100 kg have to be suspended on page 30. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
MATECT®-LS board d = 35 mm or equivalent manufacturer of the smoke extract duct necting the smoke extract duct’ on page 31 ⑧ Cover grille (only if the damper is not connected to a duct) Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. If the smoke extract duct and the smoke control damper are of the same height, you can use a connecting strip (Fig. 12/7) instead of an angle section. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Cover grille (at the end of a smoke extract duct) ⑩ MATECT®-LS board d = 35 mm or equivalent Dry wall screw ⑤ ⑪ Fire-resistant smoke extract duct Cover of the actuator encasing ⑥ Solid ceiling slab Personnel: Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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Fix an angle section (Fig. 13/4) between the actuator encasing and the smoke extract duct. Connect the fire-resistant smoke extract duct to the smoke control damper with a connecting strip (Fig. 13/3) Ä 6 ‘Connecting the smoke extract duct’ on page 31. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Connecting strips according to instructions by the Steel staples ≥ 63/11.2/1.5 mm ⑧ manufacturer of the smoke extract duct Cover grille ④ Angle section made from strips of fire-rated PRO- MATECT®-LS board d = 35 mm or equivalent Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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Fix an angle section (Fig. 14/4) between the actuator encasing and the smoke extract duct. Connect the fire-resistant smoke extract duct to the smoke control damper with a connecting strip (Fig. 14/3) Ä 6 ‘Connecting the smoke extract duct’ on page 31. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Only steel anchors with certified fire protection qualifica- tion and suitable for the wall or ceiling must be used. Instead of anchors, threaded rods can be used and can be secured using nuts and washers. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
The flexible connectors should meet the specifications for the sheet steel smoke extract Fig. 17: EK-JZ connection to a calcium silicate smoke duct. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. extract duct...
6.3 Inspection access The interior of the smoke control damper must remain accessible for maintenance. Depending on the installa- tion configuration it may be necessary to provide addi- tional inspection panels in the connecting ducts. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Actuators with 24 V AC/DC Safety transformers must be used. The connecting cables are fitted with plugs. This ensures quick and easy connection to the TROX AS-i bus system. For con- nection to the terminals, shorten the connecting cable. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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③ LEDs (red = malfunction or self test, green = com- IEC protection class III (protective extra-low munication in progress) voltage) ④ Socket for a BAE thermoelectric release mechanism (supplied with wire link, can be removed) ⑤ Cable feed-through for TROX or Belimo actuators (- Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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2 for feedback from limit switches (volt-free) Digital outputs 1 for signalling to the fire damper Outputs Voltage supply to the 24 / 230 V AC 24 V DC damper Permanent current, AC 5 A DC 5 A max. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
General Smoke control dampers must be checked regularly. A functional test involves closing the smoke control damper and opening it again. This is typically done with an input signal from the central fire alarm system. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Cleaning operator is responsible for creating a maintenance plan, for defining the maintenance objectives, and for the All surfaces of TROX components and systems, with functional reliability of the damper. the exception of electronic parts, may be wiped with a dry or damp cloth.
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C = As required, depending on the degree of contamination Maintenance work Item to be checked Required condition – Remedial action if necessary Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
Incorrect disposal can harm the environment. Have electronic waste and electronic components disposed of by an approved specialist disposal com- pany. For disposal the smoke control damper must be com- pletely disassembled. Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
16 Travel stop..............13 in solid walls............18 on a horizontal smoke extract duct....... 24 Weights..............8, 9 on solid shaft walls..........20 Wiring................. 33 on vertical smoke extract ducts......22 Smoke control damper Type EK-JZ...
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