Geba WFK Series Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

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Assembly and Operating Instructions
geba Fire Damper WFK
according to EN 15650
With open cross-section for use in air handling systems of
buildings
Tested according to EN 1366, Part 2
Version: 06/2023

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  • Page 1 Assembly and Operating Instructions geba Fire Damper WFK according to EN 15650 With open cross-section for use in air handling systems of buildings Tested according to EN 1366, Part 2 Version: 06/2023...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WFK Table of contents General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety and intended use .
  • Page 3: General Instructions

    WFK General Instructions This assembly and operating manual describes the fire protection damper of the WFK variant. To ensure the proper functioning of the fire protection damper, it is absolutely essential to read the supplied assembly and operating manual before any use and to observe the instructions listed therein .
  • Page 4: Safety And Intended Use

    Residual hazards geba-Fire protection dampers undergo rigorous quality controls during manufacturing . Additionally, a functional test is conducted prior to delivery . Damages during transportation or installation can lead to a compromised function. The proper and undamaged condition of the fire protection...
  • Page 5: Transportation And Storage

    Product Description Fire protection dampers of the WFK series are used as safety components within the ventilation system . The fire protection damper is intended to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through the air duct. During operation at normal temperature, the fire protection damper is open to ensure the airflow in the ventilation system.
  • Page 6: General Installation Information

    WFK General Installation Information 1 . Removal of transport lock Bend both safety brackets Safety bracket upwards . Security plate Fig . 4 Fig . 5 Remove locking plate and Press safety brackets with...
  • Page 7: Distance To Load-Bearing Components

    WFK 3 . Distance to load-bearing components Y2** Ceiling/ Wall ≥ 10 mm ≥ 20 mm Ceiling ≥ 10 mm ≥ 20 mm Wall *Housing cover from load bearing components **Clearance area D2 from supporting components Exception: „Installation - Soft Firestop“...
  • Page 8: Distances - Installation In Ceilings And Walls

    WFK Distances - Installation in Ceilings & Walls Installation on or under ceiling Mörtelverguss S Eintauchtiefe 50 mm Befestigungswinkel als Montagehilfe Abb .11 Ceiling installation: Mount the mounting brackets (shown in red) flush with the top edge of the ceiling when installing on the ceiling, and flush with the bottom edge of the ceiling when installing under the ceiling .
  • Page 9: Installation - Solid Ceiling

    WFK Installation - Solid Ceiling Wet installation Fig .13 DN Pipe diameter Fire damper WFK Gap S ≤ 150 mm round/rectangular Solid ceiling (wet installation) Ceiling thickness d ≥ 150 mm Mounting bracket (use screws if necessary)
  • Page 10: Installation - Solid Wall

    WFK Installation - Solid Wall Wet Installation Fig .14 DN Pipe diameter Fire protection damper WFK Gap S ≤ 150 mm, round/ rectangular The installation position is determined by vertical mounting Wall thickness d ≥ 100 mm brackets (corresp.
  • Page 11: Installation - Lightweight Wall With Metal Stud Framework

    WFK Installation - Lightweight Wall with Metal Stud Framework Wet installation 625 mm Abb .15 Gap with reveal paneling S3 ≤ 150 mm Installation - lightweight wall w/ metal stud Gap S4 ≤ 75 mm framing Wall thickness d ≥...
  • Page 12: Installation - Sliding Ceiling Connection

    WFK Installation - Lightweight Wall with Metal Stud Framework Sliding Ceiling Connection The manufacturer's specifications for metal stud walls (Knauf, Rigips, etc.) must be observed when dealing with suspended ceiling connections involving sliding [mm] max.
  • Page 13 WFK Installation of Sliding Ceiling Connection Construct lightweight wall with metal stud framing according to manufacturer's specifications for sliding ceilings: 1 . Create installation opening as specified, see left. 2 . Adhere a 10 mm thick stone wool board with a melting point > 1000 °C, 3 .
  • Page 14: Installation - Shaft Wall With Metal Stud Framework

    WFK Installation - Shaft Wall with Metal Stud Framework Wet installation 625 mm Abb .16 Installation in shaft wall Fire protection damper WFK Installation under the floor ceiling Metal profile Installation on load-bearing components (here: wall and ceiling)
  • Page 15: Distances - Installation In Wooden Ceilings And Walls

    WFK Distances - Installation in Wooden Ceilings and Walls Installation examples, on or under the ceiling clearance area D2 reinforcingprofile Eintauchtiefe 50 mm Fig .16 Installation wooden ceiling: Secure reinforcing profile in 60 mm depth all around the ceiling penetration.
  • Page 16: Installation - Wooden Ceilings

    WFK Installation - Wooden Ceilings Installaton options, wet installation on the floor ceiling under the floor ceiling Fig .19 Fig . 20 3 2.1 Wooden structure; for possible configurations see A.1, A.2, A.3 2.2 Mounting bracket flush under the floor ceiling...
  • Page 17: Installation Into A Wooden Ceiling Structure

    WFK Installation into a Wooden Ceiling Structure Basics/data i ↔ o) S ƒ Performance class up to EI 90 (h ƒ Wooden ceiling constructions with fire protection paneling (tested configurations on page 16) ƒ...
  • Page 18: Installation - Würth I-Block

    WFK Installation Würth - I-Block, Wet Installation DN Pipe Diameter Fire protection damper WFK Ceiling thickness d ≥ 150 mm Solid ceiling Mounting bracket (screwing if necessary) Filling of remaining gap with gypsum-sand mixture I-Block, Test Report No .
  • Page 19: Installation - Modular Ceiling, System Cadolto

    WFK Installation in Modular Ceiling, System Cadolto Mineral wool, melting point ≥ 1000 °C e . g . Rockwool 800 Perimeter gap closure with fire-resistant expanding material in case of fire, e.g., Conlit Kit (Z-19 .11-1104)
  • Page 20: Installation - Board Stack / Plywood Wall

    WFK Installation - Board Stack / Plywood Wall Wet installation Fig .24 DN Pipe diameter Board stack / plywood wall Gap S ≤ 150 mm, round/ rectangular Mounting brackets Wall thickness d ≥ 100 mm...
  • Page 21: Installation - Lightweight Wall With Wooden Stud Framework

    WFK Installation - Lightweight Wall with Wooden Stud Framework Wet installation Fig . 25 Gap w/ reveal doubled-paneled S3 ≤ 150 mm Installation of lightweight wall w/ wooden stud Gap S4 ≤ 75 mm...
  • Page 22: Installation - Insert Element Wfk-Es

    WFK Installation - Insert Element WFK-ES Installation Fig . 26 Gap S ≤ 2,5 mm DN Pipe diameter Possible walls: solid wall d ≥ 100 mm, Fire protection damper WFK shaft wall d ≥ 90 mm, Installation position indicated by 'top' marking (corresponds to Board stack / plywood wall d ≥...
  • Page 23: Installation - Soft Firestop

    WFK Installation - Soft Firestop Installation Fig . 27 Fig . 28 DN Pipe diameter Mounting brackets (use screws if necessary) Wall thickness d ≥ 150 mm Soft firestop Hilti (2 x mineral wool boards of type HILTI CFS-CT...
  • Page 24: Function Test, Commissioning, Maintenance, Decommissioning, Removal Und Disposal

    WFK Function Test The functional test is carried out through camera inspection . For vertically routed air ducts, access openings are required at the top and bottom ends. Deflections in the duct where the fire protection damper WFK is installed also require an opening to enable internal inspection of WFK using a camera .
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