Ul certification – Legrand FS User Manual

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1. Wall Assembly – The 1, 2, 3 or 4 hr fire-rated gypsum board/stud wall assembly shall be

constructed of the materials and in the manner described within the individual U300, U400
or V400 Series Wall or Partition Designs in the UL Fire Resistance Directory and shall
incorporate the following construction features:

A. Studs – Wall framing shall consist of either wood studs or steel channel studs. Wood
studs to consist of nom 2 by 4 in. [51 by 102 mm] lumber spaced max 16 in. [406 mm]
OC. Steel studs to be min 1-5/8 in. [41 mm] wide and spaced max 24 in. [610 mm] OC.

B. Gypsum Board* – Thickness, type, number of layers and fasteners as specified in the
individual Wall and Partition Design. Diam of opening shall be 2-1/4 in. [57 mm] and 4-3/4
in. [121 mm] for the nom 2 in. [51 mm] and 4 in. [102 mm] sleeves (Item 2), respectively.

The hourly F Rating of the firestop system is dependent upon the hourly rating of the wall
in which it is installed.

2. Metallic Sleeve – Nom 2 in. [51 mm] or 4 in. [102 mm] diam electrical metallic tubing (EMT),

dependent on the size of the firestop device (Item 4). The sleeve is to extend a min 7/8 in. to
a max 6 in. [152 mm] beyond both surfaces of wall. The annular space between the sleeve and
the periphery of opening shall be min 0 in. (continuous point contact) to max 1/4 in. [6 mm].

3. Cables – Aggregate cross-sectional area of cables in the EMT sleeve to be 0% to max 60%

of the aggregate cross-sectional area of the EMT sleeve. When there is no cable fill, device
cover is to be tightly closed. Cables to be rigidly supported on both sides of the wall
assembly. Any combination of the following types of cables may be used:

A. Single conductor No. 18 AWG (or smaller) RG/U coaxial cable with fluorinated ethylene
insulation and jacketing.

B. Fiber optic cable with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyethylene (PE) jacket and insulation
having a max diameter of 5/8 in. (16 mm).

C. Max 4 pair No. 22 AWG (or smaller) copper conductor data cable with polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) or plenum rated jacketing and insulation.

D. Max 4/C No. 2 AWG (or smaller) copper conductor cable with XLPE/PVX insulation and PVC jacket.

E. Max 100 pair No. 24 AWG (or smaller) copper conductor telecommunication cable with
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) jacketing and insulation.

F. Max 400 pair No. 24 AWG (or smaller) copper conductor telecommunication cable with
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) jacketing and insulation.

G. Max 8/C 12 AWG (or smaller) copper conductor steel Metal-Clad or Armored-Clad cable.

The hourly T Rating of the firestop system is equal to the F Rating when no cable fill is used
or when cables A or B are used. The hourly T Rating is equal to the F Rating up to 3 hr when
cable C is used. The hourly T Rating is 1 hr when cable D is installed in 2, 3 or 4 hr rated
walls, 1/2 hr in 1 hr rated walls. The hourly T Rating is 1 hr when cable E is installed in 4 hr
rated walls and 0 hr in 1, 2 or 3 hr rated walls. The hourly T Rating is 3/4 hr when cable F is
installed in 2, 3 or 4 hr rated walls, 0 hr in 1 hr rated walls. The hourly T Rating is 1/4 hr
when cable G is installed in 2, 3 or 4 hr rated walls, 0 hr in 1 hr rated walls.

The L Rating at ambient and 400°F with no cable fill is 3.7 CFM and 2.1 CFM, respectively.
The L Rating at ambient and 400°F with cable fill is 4.6 CFM and 2.0 CFM, respectively.

4. Firestop System – The firestop system shall consist of the following:

A. Firestop Device* Heat Shield – The heat shield shall be installed in accordance with
the accompanying installation instructions. Device to be installed around the outside of the
EMT sleeve both sides of wall. – THE WIREMOLD CO. – FS2RHS, FS4RHS

B. Firestop Device* – Device to be installed in accordance with the accompanying
installation instructions. Device to be installed and secured to the heat shield (Item 4A) at
the end of the EMT sleeve on both sides of wall. – THE WIREMOLD CO. - FS2R
FlameStopper, FS4R FlameStopper

*Bearing the UL Classification Mark

1. Wall Assembly – Min 4-1/2 in. [114 mm] thick reinforced lightweight or normal weight

(100-150 pcf or 1600-2400 kg/m3) concrete for 1 and 2 hr rated assemblies. Min 6 in. [152
mm] thick reinforced lightweight or normal weight (100-150 pcf or 1600-2400 kg/m3)
concrete for 3 and 4 hr rated assemblies. Wall may also be constructed of any UL Classified
Concrete Blocks. Diam of opening shall be 2-1/4 in. [57 mm] or 4-3/4 in.
[121 mm] for the nom 2 in. [51 mm] and 4 in. [102 mm] sleeves (Item 2).

See Concrete Blocks (CAZT) category in the Fire Resistance Directory for names of manufacturers.

The hourly F Rating of the firestop system is dependent upon the hourly rating of the
wall in which it is installed.

2. Metallic Sleeve – Nom 2 in. [51 mm] or 4 in. [102 mm] diam electrical metallic tubing

(EMT), dependent on the size of the firestop device (Item 4). The sleeve is to extend a min
7/8 in.[22.2mm] to a max 6 in. [152mm] beyond both surfaces of wall. The annular space
between the sleeve and the periphery of opening shall be min 0 in. (continuous point
contact) to max 1/4 in. [6 mm].

3. Cables – Aggregate cross-sectional area of cables in the EMT sleeve to be 0% to max 60%

of the aggregate cross-sectional area of the EMT sleeve. When there is no cable fill, device
cover is to be tightly closed. Cables to be rigidly supported on both sides of the wall
assembly. Any combination of the following types of cables may be used:

A. Single conductor No. 18 AWG (or smaller) RG/U coaxial cable with fluorinated ethylene
insulation and jacketing.

B. Fiber optic cable with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or polyethylene (PE) jacket and insulation
having a max diameter of 5/8 in. [16 mm].

C. Max 4 pair No. 22 AWG (or smaller) copper conductor data cable with polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) or plenum rated jacketing and insulation.

D. Max 4/C No. 2 AWG (or smaller) copper conductor cable with XLPE/PVX insulation and PVC jacket.

E. Max 100 pair No. 24 AWG (or smaller) copper conductor telecommunication cable with
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) jacketing and insulation.

F. Max 400 pair No. 24 AWG (or smaller) copper conductor telecommunication cable with
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) jacketing and insulation.

G. Max 8/C 12 AWG (or smaller) copper conductor steel Metal-Clad or Armored-Clad cable.

The hourly T Rating of the firestop system is equal to the F Rating when no cable fill is used
or when cables A or B are used. The hourly T Rating is equal to the F Rating up to 3 hr when
cable C is used. The hourly T Rating is 1 hr when cable D is installed in 2, 3 or 4 hr rated
walls, 1/2 hr in 1 hr rated walls. The hourly T Rating is 1 hr when cable E is installed in 4 hr
rated walls and 0 hr in 1, 2 or 3 hr rated walls. The hourly T Rating is 3/4 hr when cable F is
installed in 2, 3 or 4 hr rated walls, 0 hr in 1 hr rated walls. The hourly T Rating is 1/4 hr
when cable G is installed in 2, 3 or 4 hr rated walls, 0 hr in 1 hr rated walls.

The L Rating at ambient and 400°F with no cable fill is 3.7 CFM and 2.1 CFM, respectively. The
L Rating at ambient and 400°F with cable fill is 4.6 CFM and 2.0 CFM, respectively.

4. Firestop System – The firestop system shall consist of the following:

A. Firestop Device* Heat Shield – The heat shield shall be installed in accordance
with the accompanying installation instructions. Device to be installed around the outside
of the EMT sleeve both sides of wall. – THE WIREMOLD CO. - FS2RHS, FS4RHS

B. Firestop Device* - Device to be installed in accordance with the accompanying
installation instructions. Device to be installed and secured to the heat shield (Item 4A)
at the end of the EMT sleeve on both sides of wall. – THE WIREMOLD CO. - FS2R
Flamestopper, FS4R Flamestopper

*Bearing the UL Classification Mark

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UL Certification

From UL Fire Resistance Directory

Through-penetration Firestop Systems

System No. W-L-3301

December 28, 2005

F Ratings – 1, 2, 3 and 4 Hr (See Item 1)
T Ratings – 0, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 3 and 4 Hr (See Item 3)

L Rating at Ambient – 3.7 CFM and 4.6 CFM (See Item 3)

L Rating at 400°F – 2.1 CFM and 2.0 CFM (See Item 3)

Through-penetration Firestop Systems

System No. W-J-3155

December 28, 2005

F Ratings – 1, 2, 3 and 4 Hr (See Item 1)
T Ratings – 0, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 2, 3 and 4 Hr (See Item 3)

L Rating at Ambient – 3.7 CFM and 4.6 CFM (See Item 3)

L Rating at 400°F – 2.1 CFM and 2.0 CFM (See Item 3)

FIRESTOP DEVICE FOR USE IN THROUGH-PENETRATION
FIRESTOP SYSTEMS. SEE UL DIRECTORY OF PRODUCTS
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UL FIRE RESISTANCE DIRECTORY

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