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14 Description An intumescent graphite based product contained in a woven fibreglass bag. Intumescent Pillows are simply packed tightly in between penetrating services and the wall. In a floor, pillows are additionally supported by means of a mesh support system. (See diagram) Under fire conditions, Intumescent Pillows expand to form an effective seal around service penetrations. Intumescent Pillows are suitable for use with: Metal pipework Cable trays Electrical trunking (inside and outside) Pillows are available in four sizes and the table below outlines approximate quantities of each size to fill one m 2 area. Pillow size (mm) Approximate Number 300 x 50 x 30 660 per m 2 opening 300 x 100 x 30 330 per m 2 opening 300 x 150 x 30 220 per m 2 opening 300 x 200 x 30 165 per m 2 opening Fire rating installation Installation in Walls Push the first Intumescent Pillow into the hole to be filled, so that the longest dimension (300mm long) spans across the wall. Pack the pillows in a brick bond fashion, to ensure the joints between the pillows are staggered. For electrical trunking, remove the lid and install a pillow inside so it aligns with the depth of the wall. Replace the lid on the electrical trunking. Pack the hole tightly with more Intumescent Pillows until it is full. Ensure that the last row of pillows is tight against the edges. estimating quantities fischer Intumescent Pillows FIRE STOP Intumescent Pillows will provide 4 hours’ fire integrity and 2 hours’ insulation rating as tested in accordance with BS476 Part 20 and EN 1366-3. approVals British Standard BS 476-20 BS EN1366-3

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Description

An intumescent graphite based product contained in a woven fibreglass bag.

Intumescent Pillows are simply packed tightly in between penetrating services and the wall. In a floor, pillows are additionally supported by means of a mesh support system. (See diagram)

Under fire conditions, Intumescent Pillows expand to form an effective seal around service penetrations.

Intumescent Pillows are suitable for use with:

▪ Metal pipework ▪ Cable trays ▪ Electrical trunking (inside and outside)

Pillows are available in four sizes and the table below outlines approximate quantities of each size to fill one m2

area.

Pillow size (mm) Approximate Number

300 x 50 x 30 660 per m2 opening

300 x 100 x 30 330 per m2 opening

300 x 150 x 30 220 per m2 opening

300 x 200 x 30 165 per m2 opening

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Installation in Walls

▪ Push the first Intumescent Pillow into the hole to be filled, so that the longest dimension (300mm long) spans across the wall.▪ Pack the pillows in a brick bond fashion, to ensure the joints between the pillows are staggered.▪ For electrical trunking, remove the lid and install a pillow inside so it aligns with the depth of the wall. Replace the lid on the electrical trunking. ▪ Pack the hole tightly with more Intumescent Pillows until it is full. ▪ Ensure that the last row of pillows is tight against the edges.

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Intumescent Pillows will provide 4 hours’ fire integrity and 2 hours’ insulation rating as tested in accordance with BS476 Part 20 and EN 1366-3.

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British StandardBS 476-20

BS EN1366-3

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Installation in Floors

▪ Make a basket using galvanised steel mesh (50 x 50 squares x 2.5mm wire diameter) to sit into the hole in the floor slab. There should be a minimum 50mm overlap onto the surrounding floor slab or wall. Mechanically fix to top of floor slab or wall. ▪ Lay Intumescent Pillows standing on end into the wire basket. Pack the pillows tightly into the basket around the penetrating services. ▪ For electrical trunking, remove the lid and install a pillow inside so that it aligns with the depth of the floor. Replace the lid on the electrical trunking. ▪ Lay a sheet of the galvanised steel mesh over the basket and tie together using steel wire.

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Type Order No. Dimensions Qty. Per Box

FIP / S 53040 300x50x30mm 100

FIP / M 53041 300x100x30mm 50

FIP / L 53042 300x150x30mm 40

FIP / XL 53043 300x200x30mm 25

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