FIRE PROTECTION APPLICATION GUIDE · Armacell provides a number of different fire protection products. This fire safety handbook is intended to help you choose the right product in

FIRE PROTECTIONAPPLICATION GUIDE ARMACELL'S PRODUCTS FOR PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION

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Foreword“Nine dead in house fire.” Fortunately we don’t read this or similar headlines every day. Nevertheless, around 4,000 people die in fires every year in the EU member countries. In many cases, deaths, injuries and major damage to buildings can be prevented if the fire protection requirements are implemented correctly. Therefore, passive fire protec-tion in buildings aims to design, construct, modify and maintain build-ings in such a way that the outbreak of a fire and the spread of flames and smoke (fire spread) are prevented. And, if a fire does occur, it must be possible to rescue people and animals and carry out fire-fighting operations effectively.

In terms of fire protection, building service equipment, such as pipe-work and ventilation systems, represents a particular weak point. Pipe- and ductwork passes through separating building elements (walls and ceilings), stairwells and corridors, and thus forms a path along which flames and smoke can spread. In the event of a fire, pipe- and ductwork has a significant impact on safety in buildings and can soon pose a seri-ous threat. The risk potential rises with the number of pipes and their various tasks, thicknesses, materials and media. Therefore, in order to achieve the necessary fire protection targets, service penetrations in separating building elements must be sealed off. These fire protec-tion measures can be carried out in accordance with the less strin-gent requirements of the MLAR (state building regulations) or with an approval. The approval describes the performance in certain applica-tions. For pipe penetration seals with an approval (abP or abZ) easy handling should be ensured and simple installation rules followed.

Clearly building services equipment is highly complex and technically demanding. Passive fire protection in this field is a challenge for those responsible for planning the relevant measures. The implementation of these measures requires highly competent firms and careful monitor-ing of the installed systems when residential and other buildings are modernized or constructed.

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Armacell provides a number of different fire protection products. This fire safety handbook is intended to help you choose the right product in order to meet the specific fire protection requirements in each case.

Yours,Armacell

List of abbreviations

abP allgemeines bauaufsichtliche Prüfzeugnis

general appraisal certificate

abZ allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassungen

general technical approval

MLAR Muster-Leitungsanlagen-Richtlinie

German standard regulations for fire safety requirements for pipework

DIBt Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik

German centre of competence for construction

EnEV Energieeinsparverordnung German energy-saving ordinance

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No. Applications Type of pipe Pipe material Insulation*

1Refrigeration and air-conditioning

Non-com-bustible

Steel, stainless steelSynthetic rubbere.g. AF/Armaflex

Copper

Combustible Plastic pipes, multi-layer composite pipes

2 Heating / hot water

Non-com-bustible

Steel, stainless steelSH/Armaflex, Tubolit without (incl. noise control)

CopperSH/Armaflex, Tubolitwithout (incl. noise control)


SH/Armaflex, Tubolitwithout (incl. noise control)

3 Cold drinking water

Non-com-bustible

Steel, stainless steelSH/Armaflex, Tubolitwithout (incl. noise control)

CopperSH/Armaflex, Tubolitwithout (incl. noise control)


Synthetic rubberwithout (incl. noise control)

4 Gas

Non-com-bustible

Steel, stainless steel, copper without (incl. noise control)

Combustible Multilayer composite pipes without (incl. noise control)

5 Wastewater

Non-com-bustible Cast iron

AF/ArmaflexTubolit AR/Tubolit Fonowavewithout (incl. noise control)

Combustible Plastic pipesAF/ArmaflexTubolit Fonowavewithout (incl. noise control)

6 RainwaterNon-com-bustible Cast iron AF/Armaflex

Combustible Plastic pipes AF/Armaflex

7Electricalcables (single)

Combustible – –

8 Special cases – – –

* Penetration solutions also apply for other insulation materials on the basis of synthetic caoutchouc, polyethylene, mineral wool or PUR/PIR.



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Armaflex Protect – The flexible fire penetration seal

Short descriptionFlexible firestop seal and insulation based on syn-thetic rubber for non-combustible and combustible pipes which pass through fire-resistant walls and ceilings.

Area of application Max. operating line temperature +85 °CMin. operating line temperature -50 °C

Thermal conductivity λ ϑm (0 °C) ≤ 0.056 W/(m ⋅ K)

Resistance to water vapour transmission μ ≥ 7000

Building materials class Euroclass E

Fire resistance class R30 to R90

Appraisal certificate P-MPA-E-07-009

Diagram showing wall and ceiling penetrations

100 mm

650 mm 650 mm

L/2

L

L/2

F30F60F90

adjoining insulation

Armaflex Protect

filler



100 mm

650 mm 650 mm

L/2

L

L/2

F30F60F90


Armaflex Protect

mineral mortar

DRYWALLIn F-90 drywalls Armaflex Protect is installed centrally. The annular gap is filled with mineral wool in the insulation layer and with conven-tional filler in the plasterboard layer

SOLID WALL / CEILINGIn F-90 solid walls and ceilings Armaflex can be installed centrally. The residual gap in the penetration or core drill hole is filled with min-eral mortar or Armaprotect 1000.

150 m

m

L/2

L

L/2

F30F60F90


Armaflex Protect

mineral mortar



Pipe materials / Length to be installed

Ceiling penetration without adjoining insulation above the ceiling

Ceiling – insulation on the underside copper – steel – stainless steel ≤ OD 28mm

Ceiling – insulation on the underside plastic pipes up to OD 32mm

150 m

m

L

250 m

m

F30F60F90

Armaflex Protect

mineral mortar

150 m

m

L

F30F60F90

Armaflex Protect

mineral mortar

Copper, steel, stainless steel andplastic service pipes

Pipe materialOuter diameter

(OD)[mm]

Pipe wall thickness

[mm]

Length L Armaflex Protect

[mm]

Copper, steel, sta-inless steel

≤ 35 1.0 – 14.2 ≥ 500

> 35 - ≤ 42 1.5 – 14.2 ≥ 1000

> 42 - ≤ 108 2.0 – 14.2 ≥ 1000

Steel, stainless steel

> 108 - ≤ 168.3 2.0 – 14.2 ≥ 1400

> 168.3 - ≤ 323.9 4.5 – 14.2 ≥ 2000

Multilayer composite pipes ≤ 75 2.0 – 12.5 ≥ 500

Plastic pipes B1 ≤ 75 1.2 – 5.6 ≥ 500

Plastic pipes B2 ≤ 75 1.0 – 12.5 ≥ 500



InstallationFor non-combustible pipes with an outer diameter ≤ 28 mm, measure 25 cm from the 1-metre tube and mark. If necessary, slit the tube lengthwise, put it round the pipe, apply Armacell polychloroprene-based adhesive such as Armaflex 520, Armaflex HT 625 or Armaflex RS850 to both of the edges to be joined, allow to tack dry. Then press edges together. Secure the seam with Armaflex self-adhesive tape. Push tube into the penetration until the mark coincides with the underside of the ceiling.

For combustible pipes with an outer diameter ≤ 32 mm halve the Armaf-lex Protect tube. If necessary slit the 0.5-metre-long tube lengthwise, put it round the pipe, apply Armacell polychloroprene-based adhesive such as Armaflex 520, Armaflex HT 625 or Armaflex RS850 to both of the edges to be joined, allow to tack dry. Then press edges together. Secure the seam with Armaflex self-adhesive tape. Push tube into the penetration up to the upper edge of the bare ceiling and close the residual gap.

Pipe penetration seal for DVGB-certified gas pipework consisting of multilayer composite pipes

100 mm

650 mm 650 mm

500 mm

F30F60F90



Pipe system

Dimensions

alpex-gas

20 x 2.0 26 x 3.0 32 x 3.0

RAUTITAN gas

16 x 2.6 20 x 2.9 25 x 3.7

TECEflex Gas

16 x 2.7 20 x 3.415

0 mm

500 m

m

F30F60F90



Recommended diameter of core drill hole for single-pipe penetration

Armaflex Protect tubes, annular gap approx. 10 mm

Pipe outer ømm 6 / 8 10/12 15/16 18/20 22/25 28 32/35 40

Drill hole ømm 62 72 77 82 87 102 107 112

Pipe outer ømm 42 48/50 54 60 63 76 89

Drill hole ømm 112 122 132 132 142 152 160

Armaflex Protect sheets, annular gap approx. 10 mm

Pipe outer ømm 101 108 114 125 133 140

Drill hole ømm 172 182 192 200 205 220

Pipe outer ømm 159 168 219 267 273 323

Drill hole ømm 232 250 300 350 350 400



Armaflex Protect and electrical cablesA control cable NYM ≤ 5x1.5 mm2, d ≤ 14.4 mm can also be positioned at the edge of the wall or ceiling pen-etration to run parallel to the pipe insulation.

Armaflex Protect and electrical trace heatingIn wall and ceiling penetrations, an electrical trace heating cable can also be positioned between the pipe and the Armaflex Protect insula-tion. Dimensions: width x thickness ≤ 16.1 mm x 6.7 mm (e.g. Raychem HWAT- RW or product which is iden-tically constructed).

Arranging several pipes with zero clearanceThe pipes must be arranged in a way that all gaps can be completely filled with mortar or Armaprotect 1000.

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2

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F90 Armaflex Protect

SteuerleitungNYM ≤ 5 x 1,5 mm2, d ≤ 14,4 mm

1

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F90

1

2

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F90



Required minimum clearance to other non-Armacell seals

Seal system

S und R mit abZ R mit abP I/K/L/T/E mit abP / abZ

Größe (cm) > 40 x 40 ≤ 40 x 40 > 40 x 40 ≤ 40 x 40 > 20 x 20 ≤ 20 x 20

S and R with abZ

> 40 x 40 20 20 20 20 20 20

≤ 40 x 40 20 10 20 10 20 10

R with abP

> 40 x 40 20 20 5 5 5 5

≤ 40 x 40 20 10 5 5 5 5

Dimensions of the opening:Öffnungsmaße:

H

B

D H

B

B

H

The new DIBt clearance rules do not apply for penetration seals with a gen-eral appraisal certificates (abP) in relation to other companies’ systems which have an abP. Here the clearance rules defined in the MLAR continue to apply. In some general technical approvals (abZ) and general appraisal certificates (abP), clearances of more than 50 mm, e.g. 200 mm or 100 mm in relation to other systems are required. When implementing these spe-cific requirements, the larger clearance is always decisive. The clearances stated in the currently existing approvals (abP/abZ) for certified pipe seals also continue to apply, however only between pipe seals which have been tested together: smaller clearances up to zero clearances are only possible between certified pipe seals.



Clearance rules for pipe seals with Armaflex Protect

„S“ and „R“ with abZ 40 x 40 cm

Armaflex Protect 40 x 40 cm

R 90 withabP

z.B. Armaprotect PP

e.g. ZZ-systems

„S“ and „R“ with abZ 40 x 40 cm

Armaflex Protect 40 x 40 cm

a 10 cm

a 20 cm

a 5 cm

I/K/L/E/Twith abP/

abZ

R-30 – R-90 pipe penetration seals made by other companies

K-30 – K-90 fire dampers

I-30 – I-90 boards for ser-vice enclosures

L-30 – L-90 boards for fire-rated ductwork

Fire protective systems for cable systems

Fire resistant doors



Installation ARMAFLEX PROTECT TUBES

All butt and lengthwise joins must be bonded with one of Armacell’s pol-ychloroprene-based adhesives, such as Armaflex 520, Armaflex HT 625 or Armaflex RS850. Apply the adhesive in a thin, even coat to the edges to be joined. Allow to tack dry. The minimum tack-drying time depends on the ambient conditions. The adhesive develops its greatest adhesive power when it is still sticky to the touch, but no longer “stringy”. Press the edges together carefully and with adequate contact pressure, working from the inside to the outside. Secure the glued seam outside the building element with Armaflex self-adhesive tape.

L/2

100 mm

650 mm

Mortared in place: Armapro-tect 1000 or mortar group II,

IIa or III

AF/Armaflex self-adhesive tape

Armaflex Protect



L/2

650 mm

Mortared in place: Armapro-tect 1000 or mortar group II,

IIa or III

ARMAFLEX PROTECT SHEETSDetermine the circumference of the pipe. Use a strip of Armaflex pro-tect sheet material to do this. Do not stretch the strip. Transfer the circumference length determined to the sheet and cut out the piece. Apply a thin coat of Armaflex adhe-sive to the cut edges and allow to

tack dry. Press together at the two ends first, then in the middle. From here close the seam completely working from the inside to the outside. Apply the second layer in the same way. In addition, the outer sheet must be secured with winding wire (6 times per metre; stainless steel: Ø ≥ 0.5 mm – galva-nized: Ø ≥ 0.65 mm). Secure the glued seams outside the building element with Armaflex self-adhesive tape.

Seite 8

a = 50 mm

L/2

≥ 150 mm

≤ 650

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2

L/2

≤ 650

double layer



Recommendation for penetration seals in wooden-beam ceilings

Seite 10

F90

❶❷❸ ❺❹ ❻

❶ wooden-beam ceiling

❷wooden frame on all four sides

❸ lining in acc. with M-HFHHolzR Section 3.5

❹wooden support on all four sides

❺ concrete s ≥ 150 mm

❻ fire protection cladding in acc. with M-HFHHolzR, Section 4.2

joints are offset



Armaprotect PP – The fire collar for combustible pipes

Short descriptionPipe collar for creating pipe penetration seals with fire resistance class R 90 for combustible pipes passed through solid walls / ceilings and drywalls. .

Area of application Individual combustible pipes and beverage tubing (pythons) with and without insulation.

Temperature at which reaction begins / volume expansion

approx. 170 °C / in a fire volume expands toapprox. 18 times its original volume

Fire resistance class R30 to R90

Appraisal certificate Z-19.17-1601

Diagram showing wall and ceiling penetrations

12

3

Rohr helleres Grau

Armaprotect PP



12

3

Rohr helleres Grau

combustible pipe

Armaprotect PP

filled with concrete, cement or gypsum mortar

12

3

Rohr helleres Grau

combustible pipe

Armaprotect PP

AF/Armaflex or SH/Armaflex

filled with concrete, cement or gypsum mortar



Sealing penetrations with plastic pipes without insulation

Area of application: pipes made of PVC-U, PVC-HI, PVC-C, PP:

Area of application: pipes made of PE-HD, LDPE, PP, ABS, ASA, PE-X, PB, and Z-42.1-217, Z-42.1-218, Z-42.1-220, Z-42.1-228, Z-42.1-265:

10 cm-thick masonry, concrete, reinforced or aerated concrete walls or drywalls, at least F 90:

10 cm-thick masonry, concrete, reinforced or aerated concrete walls or drywalls, at least F 90:

≤ Ø 32 mm to Ø 160 mm, s min. = 1.8 mm, s max. = 12.3 mm Ø 200 mm, s min. = 4.0 mm, s max. = 9.6 mmZero clearance between the pipe penetra-tion seals. In solid walls the fixing tabs can be bent 90° inwards and set in concrete.

From Ø 32 mm, s min. = 1.8 mm, s max. = 9.1 mmFrom Ø 110 mm, s min. = 2.7 mm, s max. = 9.1 mmFrom Ø 160 mm, s min. = 3.9 mm, s max. = 9.1 mm Ø 200 mm, s min. = 4.4 mm, s max. = 7.7 mmZero clearance between the pipe penetra-tion seals. In solid walls the fixing tabs can be bent 90° inwards and set in concrete.

15 cm- thick concrete, reinforced or aer-ated concrete ceilings, at least F 90:

15 cm- thick concrete, reinforced or aer-ated concrete ceilings, at least F 90:

≤ Ø 32 mm to Ø 110 mm, s min. = 1.8 mm, s max. = 11.9 mm From Ø 160 mm, s min. = 3.2 mm, s max. = 11.9 mmØ 200 mm, s min. = 4.0 mm, s max. = 9.6 mm zero clearance between the pipe pen-etration seals. The fixing tabs can be bent 90° inwards and set in concrete.

From Ø 32 mm, s min. = 1.8 mm, s max. = 10.0 mm From Ø 110 mm, s min. = 2.7 mm, s max. = 10.0 mmØ 160 mm, s min. = 3.9 mm, s max. = 9.1 mm zero clearance between the pipe pen-etration seals. The fixing tabs can be bent 90° inwards and set in concrete.



Sealing penetrations plastic pipes insulated with Armaflex

Area of application: pipes made of PVC-U, PVC-HI, PVC-C, PP with Armaflex. Insulation thicknesses 13.0 mm to 43.0 mm

Area of application: pipes made of PE-HD, LDPE, PP, ABS, ASA, PE-X, PB, and Z-42.1-217, Z-42.1-218, Z-42.1-220, Z-42.1-228, Z-42.1-265 with Armaflex. Insulation thicknesses 13.0 mm to 43.0 mm

10 cm-thick masonry, concrete, reinforced or aerated concrete walls, at least F 90: :

10-cm thick masonry, concrete, reinforced concrete or aerated concrete walls, at least F90; and 15 cm-thick concrete, reinforced and aerated concrete ceilings, at least F 90:

≤ Ø 32 mm to Ø 160 mm, s min. = 1.8 mm, s max. = 12.3 mm Clearance between the pipe seals, a ≥ 100 mmThe fixing tabs can be bent 90° inwards and set in concrete.

From Ø 32 mm, s min. = 1.8 mm, s max. = 14.6 mm From Ø 110 mm, s min. = 2.7 mm, s max. = 14.6 mmØ 160 mm, s min. = 3.9 mm, s max. = 14.6 mm Clearance between the pipe seals, a ≥ 100 mmThe fixing tabs can be bent 90° inwards and set in concrete.

15 cm-thick concrete, reinforced and aer-ated concrete ceilings, at least F 90:

≤ Ø 32 mm to Ø 110 mm, s min. = 1.8 mm, s max. = 11.9 mm > Ø 110 mm to 160 mm, s min. = 3.2 mm, s max. = 11.9 mmClearance between the pipe seals, a ≥ 100 mm. The fixing tabs can be bent 90° inwards and set in concrete.



Area of application: pythons Applications with pythons made of Armaflex, insulation thickness 9.0 mm to 32.0 mm.

10 cm-thick masonry, concrete, reinforced or aerated concrete, at least F 90, and 15 cm-thick ceilings made of concrete, reinforced or aerated concrete, at least F 90.

Diameter range of the python: up to 108.0 mm python tubing made of Armaf-lex, insulation thickness 9.0 to 32.0 mm.

Material used for beverage tubing: PVC, MDPE and nylon reinforcements.

Clearance between the pipe seals a ≥ 100 mm.

The fixing tabs can be bent 90° inwards and set in concrete.



Angled pipe penetrationsIf the pipe is passed through the wall at an angle, the pipe penetration seal may be installed eccentrically.

Collar diameter Pipe diameter Maximum angle degree (rounded)

40 32 16

5032 30

40 20

6332 41

40 33

75

32 43

40 33

50 27

90

50 43

63 33

75 23

110

63 44

75 37

90 26

125

75 43

90 34

110 20

140

90 41

110 30

125 19

160

110 39

125 31

140 22

These are theoretical values and refer to the nominal sizes of pipes and collars.



Arranging several pipes in the penetration

Plastic pipe

Pipes without insulation Pipes with Armaflex insulation (s ≤ 43 mm)

Beverage tubing (pythons)

Per-mitted clear-ances

PVC-U; PVC-HI; PVC-C; PP (DIN EN 1451-1);

PE-HD;LDPE;PP (DIN 8074);ABS;

PVC-U; PVC-HI; PVC-C; PP (DIN EN 1451-1 + DIN 8074); PE-HD; LDPE; ABS

≤ 26 PE or PVC tubes

mm 0 ≥ 50 ≥ 100 ≥ 100

Collar details

Collar size [mm]

Innerdiameter [mm]

Outer diameter [mm]

Height[mm]

No. of tabs [pieces]

32 36 50 26.0 2

40 44 58 26.0 2

50 54 68 26.0 2

63 67 94 26.0 4

75 79 106 26.0 4

90 94 132 26.6 4

110 114 155 26.6 4

125 129 172 40.0 4

140 144 200 40.0 6

160 164 220 40.0 6

180 184 264 40.0 8

200 204 284 40.0 8

Required Armaprotect PP collar for use with AF/Armaflex tubes



Pipe outer diameter [mm]

ThicknessAF-1[mm]

Collar type ThicknessAF-2[mm]


20 12.0 PRO-PP-040 14.5

25 8.5 PRO-PP-040 12.5 PRO-PP-050 14.5

32 9.0 PRO-PP-050 13.0 PRO-PP-050 16.0

40 9.0 PRO-PP-050 13.5 PRO-PP-063 16.5

50 9.0 PRO-PP-063 13.5 PRO-PP-075 17.0

63 9.5 PRO-PP-075 14.0 PRO-PP-090 17.0

75 9.5 PRO-PP-090 14.0 PRO-PP-110 17.5

90 9.5 PRO-PP-110 14.5 PRO-PP-110 18.0

110 9.5 PRO-PP-125 15.0 PRO-PP-140 18.0

125 9.5 PRO-PP-140 15.0 PRO-PP-160 18.5

160 10.0 PRO-PP-180 16.0 PRO-PP-200 19.0

Pipe outer diameter[mm]

Collar typeThicknessAF-4[mm]


Collar type

20 PRO-PP-050 18.0 PRO-PP-050 25.0 PRO-PP-063



40 PRO-PP-075 20.5 PRO-PP-075 27.0 PRO-PP-090*







160 PRO-PP-200 25.0 PRO-PP-200* 33.0 ---

* Please consult our Technical Customer Service team before using this fire protection combination



Required Armaprotect PP collar for use with SH/Armaflex tubes

Pipe OD[mm]

Thickness SH/Armaflex 100 % application area A in acc. with EnEV [mm]

Collar type

Thickness SH/Armaflex 50 % application area B in acc. with EnEV [mm]

20 11

25 26 PRO-PP-075 11

32 38 PRO-PP-110 19

40

50

63

75

110

Pipe OD[mm] Collar type

Thickness SH/Armaflex application areas C+D in acc. with EnEV [mm]

Collar type

20 PRO-PP-40 11 PRO-PP-40

25 PRO-PP-50 11 PRO-PP-50

32 PRO-PP-110 10 PRO-PP-50

40 10 PRO-PP-60

50 10 PRO-PP-75

63 9 PRO-PP-90

75 9 PRO-PP-90

110 9 PRO-PP-125



Installation• Place the collar around the pipe or insulation and fasten (2-piece collar

from 63 mm onwards).

• Push the collar up against the wall or ceiling and drill through the fixing points.

• Use wall plugs if necessary, then fix with the screws provided.

• To create a pipe penetration seal in accordance with DIN 4102 part 11, label identification plate using indelible ink and attach next to the pipe seal.

• Fill out the declaration of conformity.

• In drywalls threaded bars must be used instead of screws.

• The fixing tabs can be bent 90° inwards and set in concrete.

Seite 14/ 15 bend the fixing tab of the Armaprotect PP fire collar 90°inwards

Binsert fixing tabs comple-tely and mortar in place

Armaprotect PP fixing collar, mount body of the collar on the wall surface

pipe or outer diameter of the insulation 32 - 200 mm

wall, e.g. aerated concrete



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two-piece collar; latch one piece into the other at one end

place collar around the pipe

latch two pieces into each other at the other end

push the collar up against the wall and fix

DRYWALLSFor collars ø < 63 mm For collars ø > 63 mmwasher in acc. with DIN 125 ø 6.4 mm washer in acc. with DIN 125 ø 8.4 mmthreaded bar M6 e.g. 140 mm long threaded bar MB e.g. 140 mm longfor a wall thickness of 100 mm for a wall thickness of 100 mmnuts DIN 934 M6 nuts DIN 934 MB

SOLID WALLS AND CEILINGSWhen used for wall penetrations, install collars on both sides.

For collars 32 mm to 160 mm For collars > 160 mmsquare washer 5 x 15 x 15 washer M8 in acc. with M8 DIN 125screw MHS-P 5.0 x 50 mm screw MMS-P 7.5 x 45 mmdrilled hole ø 4.0 mm Bdrilled hole ø 6.0 mmOptional use of wall plugs: Optional use of wall plugs:drilled hole max. ø 8.0 mm* drilled hole max. ø 10.0 mm*square washer 5 x 15 x 15 washer M8 in acc. with M8 DIN 125screw HMS-P 5.0 x 50 mm screw MMS-P 7.5 x 45 mmmulti-purpose metal wall plugsM-VZ 6 x 32 mm

multi-purpose metal wall plugsM-VZ 8 x 38 mm

*Values refer to B-25 concrete

The diameter of the drilled hole must be adapted to the substrate (concrete / reinforced concrete or masonry). The harder the substrate, the larger the hole may be (please observe the maximum size).



Armaprotect 1000 – The fire protection compound with built-in noise control

Short description

Armaprotect 1000 fire protection compound is a specially devel-oped self-hardening, high- temperature-resistant, ready-to-use filler with excellent fire protection and noise control properties. Armaprotect 1000 is composed of hollow microspheres in com-bination with innovative organic binding agents.

Area of application

For sealing the annular gap in combination with tested fire seal systems, e.g. instead of mortar MG II / MG III. Fire wall and ceiling penetrations in accordance with MLAR, LAR, RbALei Paragraph 4.3 for combustible pipes ≤ 32 mm, non-combustible pipes ≤ 160 mm and single electrical cables.

Melting point ≥ 1000 °C

Building materials class Non-combustible, Euroclass A1

Yield 1 : 1

Noise control Insertion loss: 22.4 dB(A)

Water-soluble chlorides 0.001%

Fire resistance class In acc. with MLAR , LAR, RbALei for fire-retardant and fire-resistant walls and ceilings

Appraisal certificate Nr. 210006361-1 MPA NRW Erwitte (D 5530)



Use to close the annular gap of tested penetration seal systems in accordance with MLAR, Section 4.1

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≤ 50 mm

≥ 80

mm

F90

Armaflex Protect

Armaprotect 1000Firestop filler

If according to the general appraisal certificates (abP) or general techni-cal approvals (abZ) the annular gap is to be sealed with “non-combustible, shape-retaining building materials e.g. concrete, cement mortar (MG III) or lime-cement mortar (MG II/III)”, Armaprotect 1000 firestop compound can also be used with any other tested pipe penetration system.



Used to seal the annular gap for pipes without insulatin and electrical cables in acc. with MLAR, Section 4.3INSTALLATION SITUATION

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≤ 50 mm

≥ 80

mm

F90

non-combustible pipes

SML-pipes

non-combustible gas pipes

combustible pipes

single electrical cables

Armaprotect 1000

A A A B C

USEA Non-combustible pipes with outer diameter ≤ 160 mm: e.g. copper,

steel, cast iron. No glass or aluminium pipes

B Combustible pipes with outer diameter ≤ 32 mm e.g. PB, PE, PVC, PP, composite pipes, ductwork for electrical cables, condensate tubes made of PE

C Single electrical cables e.g. electricity cables, telephone cables, IT cables, glass-fibre cables, control cables

CONDITIONS OF USE• F-30 building elements (walls and ceilings), minimum thickness of build-

ing element ≥ 60 mm

• F-60 building elements (walls and ceilings), minimum thickness of build-ing element ≥ 70 mm

• F-90 building elements (walls and ceilings), minimum thickness of build-ing element ≥ 80 mm

In drywalls a non-combustible cladding tube must be used.



CLEARANCE RULES

non-combustible pipes

b ≥ 1 x d of the larger pipe diameter

b

Electrical cables

b ≥ 1 x d

b

combustible pipes

b ≥ 5 x d of the larger pipe diameter

b

Non-combustible pipe / combusti-ble pipe

Electrical cable / combustible pipe

The larger of b ≥ 1 x d or 5 x d

b ≥ the larger of 1 x d or 5 x d

MAXIMUM WIDTH OF THE RESIDUAL GAP 50 MM

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≤ 50 mm

≥ 80

mm

F90



ApplicationThe Armaprotect 1000 firestop compound is ready to use and can be filled into the penetration opening straight from the bucket using fingers or a spatula. Once the annular gap has been completely closed the surface is smoothed.

The substrate must be dry and free of dust or grease. The ambient tempera-ture must not lie below 5 °C during application. At room temperature the compound hardens at the rate of approximately 1 cm per 24 hours. Close opened containers tightly.

Shelf-life: 24 months maximum



Amount of Armaprotect 1000 firestop compound requiredThickness of building element

Annular gap

Approximate amount of Armaprotect 1000 in cm3 needed to close the annular gap when used in combination with pipe penetration Armaflex Protect

cm cmPipe outer diameter in mm

6 8 10 12 15 16 18 20

10

1 150 190 210 220

1.5 250 300 330 350

2 370 440 480 500

15

1 235 280 310 330

1.5 390 460 500 530

2 565 660 715 755


22 25 28 32 35 40 42 48

10

1 230 290 315 340

1.5 380 460 490 530

2 535 640 690 740

15

1 350 430 470 510

1.5 560 685 740 800

2 800 960 1035 1110


50 54 60 64 76 89

10

1 360 390 430 470

1.5 560 610 670 730

2 780 840 920 1000

15

1 540 585 640 700

1.5 840 910 1000 1090

2 1170 1260 1380 1500



Thickness of building element

Approximate amount of Armaprotect 1000 in cm3 needed to close the annular gap when used in combination with uninsulated pipes

cm

Diameter of core drill hole in mmPipe outer diameter in mm

35 40 47 47 52

6 8 10 12 15 16 18 20 22 25

10 95 120 155 140 175

15 140 170 230 220 260

cm


62 67 77 82 92

28 32 35 40 42 48 50 54 60 64

10 240 260 330 330 380

15 360 385 490 500 570

cm


112 132 142 142 162

76 83 89 108 110 114 135

10 530 750 670 560 630

15 800 1120 1000 850 940



Armaprotect A1 – The fire protection for special challenges

Brief description

2-piece pipe section made of foamed insulation material with inorganic ceramic binders, consisting of the two components silicon oxide and aluminium oxide. The product is covered with the aluminium foil provided, thickness 50 μm, and a vapour-tight bond is created with aluminium adhesive tape.

Area of applicationPenetrations in fire walls and ceilings in accordance with MLAR, Paragraph 4.3 for combustible pipes ≤ 32 mm and non-combus-tible pipes ≤ 160 m in refrigeration, air-conditioning, cold-water and heating applications.

Melting point ≥ 1000 °C

Building materials class Non-combustible A1

Fire resistance class In accordance with MLAR for fire-retardant and fire resistant walls and ceilings

Appraisal certificate P-3553/6783-MPA BS

Areas of application: Pipe penetrations in accordance with the less stringent regulations of the MLAR4.2 LESS STRINGENT REGULATIONS FOR PIPE PENETRATIONS THROUGH FIRE-RETARDANT WALLS (F 30)In deviation from Section 4.1.2,

a) single electrical cables and single tightly packed bundles of cables up to 50 mm in diameter and

b) pipes made of non-combustible materials – also with combustible pipe coatings up to 2 mm in thickness –

may be passed through fire-retardant walls – except those of essential stair-wells, spaces between essential stairwells, and spaces between essential stairwells and exits leading out of the building – provided that the space between the pipes and the surrounding building element is completely filled with non-combustible building materials or building materials which expand (intumesce) in a fire. If mineral fibres are used, they must have a melting



point of at least 1000 °C. If intumescent materials and mineral fibres are used, the distance between the pipe or bundle of cables and the surrounding building element must not be more than 50 mm.

Types of pipe: all non-combustible pipes with the exception of aluminium and glass

Pipe diameter: no restrictions regarding the diameter

Thickness of the building element: ≥ 60 mm

DRYWALL SOLID WALL≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

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3

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≥ 60 mm

≥ 70 mm

≥ 80 mm

F30

F60

F90

F30 F30

F30

Armaprotect A1

Armaflex

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

1

3

Seite 19 2

≥ 60 mm

≥ 70 mm

≥ 80 mm

F30

F60

F90

F30 F30

F30

Armaprotect A1

Armaflex

SHAFT WALL CLEARANCE RULES

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

1

3

Seite 19 2

≥ 60 mm

≥ 70 mm

≥ 80 mm

F30

F60

F90

F30 F30

F30

Armaprotect A1

Armaflex

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

1

3

Seite 19 2

≥ 60 mm

≥ 70 mm

≥ 80 mm

F30

F60

F90

F30 F30

F30

The penetrations are allowed to touch. However, in accordance with DIN 4140 clearance of 100 mm is recommended for reasons of physics.



4.3.3 LESS STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE PIPES WITH INSULATION IN PENETRATIONS OR DRILLED OPENINGSIn deviation from Section 4.1, under Section 4.3.1 Clause 1, letters b and c, single pipes with insulation may be passed through shared or individual pen-etrations or drilled openings in walls and ceilings, if

a) the fire-resistant wall or ceiling has a thickness of at least 80 mm, the highly fire-retardant wall or ceiling has a thickness of at least 70 mm, the fire-retardant wall or ceiling has a thickness of at least 60 mm,

b) the residual gap in the wall or ceiling is dimensioned and sealed in accordance with Section 4.3.1 or 4.3.2,

c) the insulation in the area of the pipe penetration is made of non-combus-tible materials with a melting point of at least 1000 °C, even if it is covered with combustible material up to 0.5 mm in thickness and

d) the distance between the surfaces of the insulation layers is at least 50 mm in the penetration; the minimum distance of 50 mm also applies between the pipes and electrical cables.

In the case of pipes with insulation made of combustible materials, a clad-ding made of steel sheeting is to be installed outside the penetration or non-combustible insulation must be installed on both sides of the penetration along a length of 500 mm respectively.

AREAS OF APPLICATION

Non-combustible pipes with the exception of aluminium or glass up to d ≤ 160 mm

Plastic pipes d ≤ 32 mm

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

1

3

Seite 19 2

≥ 60 mm

≥ 70 mm

≥ 80 mm

F30

F60

F90

F30 F30

F30



MINIMUM THICKNESS OF BUILDING ELEMENT

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

≥ 60 mm

1

3

Seite 19 2

≥ 60 mm

≥ 70 mm

≥ 80 mm

F30

F60

F90

F30 F30

F30

Building elements for which the less stringent regulations of the MLAR may be applied

DRYWALL SOLID WALL

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

1

43

Seite 21 2

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

F30F60F90

F90

F30F60F90

F30F60F90

Armaprotect A1

Armaflex

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

1

43

Seite 21 2

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

F30F60F90

F90

F30F60F90

F30F60F90

Armaprotect A1

Armaflex



SOLID CEILING SHAFT WALL

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

1

43

Seite 21 2

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

F30F60F90

F90

F30F60F90

F30F60F90

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

1

43

Seite 21 2

≥ 60 mm≥ 70 mm≥ 80 mm

F30F60F90

F90

F30F60F90

F30F60F90

Armaprotect A1

Armaflex

CLEARANCE RULES5 6

7

Seite 21

≥ 50 mm

≥ 500 mm

≥ 0,5 m ≥ 0,5 m

F30 F60 F90

JOINING ARMAFLEX TO ARMAPROTECT A15 6

7

Seite 21

≥ 50 mm

≥ 500 mm

≥ 0,5 m ≥ 0,5 m

F30 F60 F90

Armaprotect A1 Armaflex Tape metal cladding

additional layer to achieve same height as Armaprotect A1 sleeveArmaflex

metal cladding



PENETRATIONS IN SHAFTWALLS CLAD ON ONE SIDE WITH PLASTERBOARD

5 6

7

Seite 21

≥ 50 mm

≥ 500 mm

≥ 0,5 m ≥ 0,5 m

F30 F60 F90

additional layer to achieve min. 80 mm wall thickness

fillerArmaprotect A1

AF/Armaflex

F-90 shaft wall

metal claddingmetal cladding

Application• Apply Armaflex adhesive to the end surfaces of the Armaprotect A1 sec-

tion. Let this prime coat dry completely.

• Apply a thin, even layer of Armaflex adhesive to the Armaprotect A1 and surfaces of the Armaflex insulation material which are to be bonded, allow to tack dry, align carefully and press together.

• When bonding the butt joints under pressure “wet adhesion” can also be used if the surfaces of the Armaprotect A1 have already been primed (see above).

• If necessary, install a second layer of Armaflex to achieve the same height as the Armaprotect A1 section.

• To secure the butt seams use an overlapping layer of Armaflex self-adhe-sive tape.

• Finally install a metal cladding along a length of 500 mm on both sides of the penetration.



Fire-protection documentation for seals / penetrations In the case of construction products for which there are no regulations (non-regulated construction products), building law stipulates building authority approvals in the form of the general appraisal certificate (abP) or general technical approval (abZ). The abZ is issued by the DIBt, the abP by test bodies recognized by the building authorities.

As far as their fitness for purpose is concerned, non-regulated construc-tion products approved by the building authorities meet building law require-ments in the same manner as regulated construction products. Therefore, from a building inspection point of view, can be used in the same way as regulated construction products.

In regard to penetration seal systems, approval in the form of an abP is required for individual pipe penetrations such as Armaflex or Armaflex Pro-tect. For more complex systems, such as soft firestop systems or fire protec-tion collars, an abZ is usually required.

Penetration seals / penetrations which have an abP must be documented by a declaration of conformity. For penetration seals / penetrations with an abZ it is additionally necessary to mount an identification plate. For penetra-tion seals created in accordance with the MLAR Chapter 4.2 / 4.3, e.g. with Armaprotect 1000, labelling is not required. Further details on this matter can be found in the table below.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE PROTECTION DOCUMENTATION OF SEALS AND PENETRATIONS UNDER PUBLIC LAW

Penetration solution in accordance with

Proof of suitability

Identifi-cationplate required

Declaration of conformity required

Complete copy of ABP/ABZ/ ZE in the construction file

LARChapter 4.1

proof of suitability through

ABZ yesyes, for each system installed

yes, for each system installed

ABP noyes, for each system installed

yes, for each system installed

LARChapter 4.2 / 4.3

proof of suitability in accordance with the less stringent requirements of the LAR, Chapter 4.2 / 4.3

no no

if required copy of the LAR established in building regulation

as lines 1 + 2, however with substantial deviations from the building law

approval of the lower building authorities, usually on the basis of an expert’s report

as lines 1+ 2

yes, based on expert’s report

entire docu-mentation in the construction file

as lines 1 + 2, however with substantial deviations from ABP/ABZ

approval on an individual basis by the higher building authority, usually on the basis of an expert’s report

identi-fication plate with reference number required

yes, based on agreement on an individual basis

entire docu-mentation in the construction file



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