Fire Stop Systems

1. PRODUCT NAME
AID FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
A pre-formed, semi-rigid non-combustible mineral wool. The mineral wool is precut into 1220mm (48") lengths to required depth and width for immediate installation. A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool is friction fitted into spaces between curtainwall and floor slab or other openings. Additional support can be attained with specially designed metal impaling clips. Normally used in conjunction with A/D FIREBARRIER firestop sealing products to further protect against the passage of smoke, water and gases.

Basic Use:

A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool is designed for use as a firestop material, blocking the transmission of temperatures of a fire, maintaining the hourly rating requirements of the floor or wall assembly in which it is installed. It is also used as the backing material in firestop and smoke seal assemblies where smoke, water and gas tight seals are required. Typical firestop configurations include slab-edge/exterior wall system intersections, over fire-rated walls and partitions, and at penetrations through fire-rated floor and wall assemblies.

Composition and Materials:
A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool is a semi-rigid combination of mineral wool and proprietary binders. Tested in accordance with CAN4-S1 1 5M, compressed to 67.5% or 75% of its natural width, A/D FIREBARRIER resisted temperatures up to 12000C (2200F).

Packaging: A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool is available in 11 kg (25 lb.) nominal weight polyethylene bags. Precut to required width and depth, the 1220mm (48") strips allow for ease of handling and installation.

Colour: Brown.

Application Limitations:

• Where material will be subjected to abrasion or physical abuse.
• In applications requiring painting.
• Joint firestop openings greater than 75mm (3") require A/D FIREBARRIER Sealant or RTV Foam components as part of a total assembly. (See A/D Silicone FIREBARRIER Sealant, A/D FIREBARRIER RTV Foam and A/D FIREBARARRIER Seal Data Sheets.)

Standards:

A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool has been tested in accordance with:

CAN4-S 114, Standard Method of Test for Determination of Noncombustibility in Building Materials (see listing under ULC Guide No. 40 U 18.14.14, Noncombustible Materials).

CAN4-S 1 15M, Standard Method of Fire Tests of Firestop Systems (see listing under ULC Guide No. 40 U. 19, Firestop Systems, and 40 U. 19.3, Firestop System Components).

ASTM E814, Standard Method of Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops (listed and approved by Factory Mutual Research).

3. TECHNICAL DATA
A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool is installed with a minimum 25% to 33% compression of its natural width. For details of rated firestop systems, see ULC's List of Equipment and Materials, Vol. I~ Building Construction and Factory Mutual's Approval Guide.

ULC Systems: JF9, JF14, JF29, SP159, SP1 60, SP1 62, SP1 63, SP167.

 

Perspective drawing showing section of FIREBARRIER Firestopping and impaling clips.

 

4. INSTALLATION
Install A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool with minimum 25% to 33% compression in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and ULC test requirements. Buff succeeding sections of A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral wool tightly up against the preceding. Leave no voids.

Use two impaling clips (optional) per 1220mm (48") length of firestopping.

A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool is the recommended back-up material for firestopping details requiring smoke water and gas seals. Determine the depth of firestop sealant or foam which is to be applied over, and recess the A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool into the joint to appropriate depth.

Precaution: Avoid inhalation of dust during use. Avoid skin and eye contact. Mineral wool fibre and other nuisance particulates may cause itching and possible irritation and eyes and upper respiratory tract.

To safely use this product, read and abide by Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

USED WITH ALUMINUM OR PRECAST CURTAIN WALL PANELS.

5. AVAILABILITY AND COST
A/D FIREBARRIER Mineral Wool is available throughout Canada, from AID Fire Protection Systems Inc., (416) 292-2361.

USED TO PROVIDE SEPARATION AT TOP OF FIRE SEPARATION.

6. MAINTENANCE
No maintenance should be needed. If the mineral wool becomes damaged, replace damaged portion.

USED FOR FIRESTOPPING BUILDING SERVICES

A/D FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS INC.

TORONTO 420 Tapscott Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M 1 B 1 Y4, (416) 292-2361, Fax (416) 298-5887
MONTREAL 6196 Route Transcanadienne, St-Laurent, Quebec, H4T 1X9, (514) 739-6506, Fax (514) 739-6889
VANCOUVER P.O. Box 62030, Arbutus P.O., Vancouver, B.C., V6J 1Z1, (604) 270-2421, Fax (604) 264-7980
EDMONTON 6030-88 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 6G4 (403) 448-1880, Fax (403) 448-0102
WESTERN CANADA (Outside Vancouver and Edmonton) 1-800-665-3153
In U.S.A. call toll free 1-800-263-4087