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Installation and operating manual GB/en Smoke control damper Type EK-EU according to EN12101-8 Declaration of Performance DoP / EK-EU / 002 Read the instructions prior to performing any task!
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TROX GmbH Heinrich-Trox-Platz 47504 Neukirchen-Vluyn, Germany Germany Phone: +49 (0) 2845 2020 Fax: +49 (0) 2845 202-265 E-mail: trox@trox.de Internet: http://www.troxtechnik.com Translation of the original A00000046846, 3, GB/en 04/2020 Valid from 01/2017 Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
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To ensure that your request is processed as quickly as possible, please keep the following information ready: Product name TROX order number Delivery date Brief description of the fault Online www.troxtechnik.com Phone +49 2845 202-400 Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
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Warning – danger zone. NOTICE! 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-EU...
Skilled qualified electrician Specialist personnel 1.2 Correct use Type EK-EU smoke control dampers are used in Skilled qualified electrician smoke and heat exhaust systems to remove smoke Skilled qualified electricians are individuals who have and heat. EK-JZ smoke control dampers may be...
Declaration of performance DoP / EK-EU / 002 1) If there is a guarantee that actuation does not occur over 10 m/s (change of damper blade position, leaving of end position), the smoke con- trol damper can be used up to its maximum dimensions with an upstream velocity of 15 m/s.
Connecting subframe (optional) Installation side ② Ⓑ Keep clear to provide access to the actuator Operating side encasing, z ≥ 100 mm, recommended: 500 mm Dimensions [mm] 200...550 551...800 Weight [kg] H [mm] [mm] L [mm] Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
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-EU...
If possible, take the product in its transport packaging up to the installation location. Transport protection devices The EK-EU is delivered with cardboard transport protec- tion that stabilises the casing during transport and installation. Only remove the transport protection after...
31. Fig. 4: Smoke extract system ① EK-EU in a solid shaft wall ② EK-EU in a solid wall and a duct ③ EK-JZ on a vertical solid shaft wall ④ On a vertical smoke extract duct (shaft) ⑤...
The overview of all possible installation types of the mortar of groups II, III smoke control damper EK-EU are listed in the declara- tion of performance, these can be downloaded from the EN 998-2: Classes M 2.5 to M 10 or fire protection ...
Be sure to attach the boards to each other and also to attach them to the brick structure. To do so, use glue or screws (Fig. 9/3); screws should be at ≤200 mm from each other. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
Push the smoke control damper into the installation opening and secure it. Make sure that the actuator encasing rests on the face of the wall. Close off the perimeter gap »s« with mortar. The mortar bed depth must be at least 100 mm. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
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The open spaces between the smoke control damper and the wall must be closed off with mortar. Entrapped air is to be avoided. Ä 27 Connect the smoke extract duct to the EK-EU, Follow the manufacturer's instructions here also. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
5.5 Supporting construction – solid ceiling slabs 5.5.1 Mortar-based installation Fig. 11: Mortar-based installation in solid ceiling slabs, classification index: h ① Ⓐ EK-EU, actuator encasing above ceiling slab Installation side ② Ⓑ EK-EU, actuator encasing underneath ceiling slab Operating side ③...
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(pre-drill holes with ∅ 3 mm), ≤ 150 mm distance between screws. Ä 27 Connect the smoke extract duct to the EK-EU, Follow the manufacturer's instructions here also. Installation while constructing the solid ceiling slab Position the smoke control damper and secure it.
26. Suspend the fire-resistant smoke extract duct according to the manufacturer's instructions. Ä 27 Connect the smoke extract duct to the EK-EU, Follow the manufacturer's instructions here also. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
Solid smoke extract duct (shaft) In addition to the use shown here in vertical, calcium silicate smoke extract ducts, the EK-EU is also suitable for use leading from vertical smoke extract ducts with a solid design (shaft). Here, installation is in the wall, as per Ä...
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(Fig. 13/3) between the duct and the damper. Apply glue to the angle sections at the joints, at the smoke extract duct and the smoke control damper, then link the sections with steel staples, distance ≤150 mm. Ä 27 Connect the smoke extract duct to the EK-EU, Follow the manufacturer's instructions here also. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
Make and suspend a fire-resistant smoke extract duct from the smoke control damper according to the manu- facturer's instructions. Ä Chapter 5.7 ‘Suspending the smoke control damper’ on page 26. Suspend the smoke control damper Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
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(Fig. 14/6) between the duct and the damper. Apply glue to the angle sections at the joints, at the smoke extract duct and the smoke control damper, then link the sections with steel staples, distance ≤150 mm. Ä 27 Connect the smoke extract duct to the EK-EU, Follow the manufacturer's instructions here also. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
For angle section: strips of fire-rated PROMATECT®-LS board d = 35 mm or equivalent e.g. Promat type AD40 or L500 d = 40 mm Glue e.g. Promat K84 or equivalent Dry wall screws 4 × 100 mm Steel staples 63/11.2/1.53 mm Requirements: Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
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(Fig. 15/7) between the duct and the damper. Apply glue to the angle sections at the joints, at the smoke extract duct and the smoke control damper, then link the sections with steel staples, distance ≤150 mm. Ä 27 Connect the smoke extract duct to the EK-EU, Follow the manufacturer's instructions here also. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
Fig. 16: Fixing to the ceiling slab Fire-rated anchor (with suitability certificate) Push through installation Use only fire-rated steel anchors with suitability certifi- cate. Instead of anchors, you can use threaded rods and secure them using nuts and washers. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
Smoke extract ducts can also be connected with a national general building inspectorate licence or a national general appraisal certificate. If the smoke Fig. 18: EK-EU connection to the calcium silicate smoke control damper is not exposed to mechanical forces, extract duct...
Depending on the installa- tion configuration and if the smoke control damper does not have an inspection access panel, it may be neces- sary to provide additional inspection access panels in the connecting ducts. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
24 V actuators with AS-i module The connecting cables of the AS-i module are fitted with wire end ferrules. Electric cables and system For manual release (MA), the electric cables and system must have at least 30 minutes circuit integrity. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
(the crank handle is clip-fixed to the connecting cable). Turn the crank handle anti-clockwise until the position indicator (Fig. 22/2) shows OPEN (Fig. 22/3). Remove the crank handle. Closing the smoke control damper using the crank handle Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
Maintenance The smoke control damper and the actuator are mainte- nance-free with regard to wear but smoke control dampers must still be included in the regular cleaning of the smoke extract system. Smoke control damper Type EK-EU...
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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-EU...
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-EU...
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