MODEL 1-6 MONOFLEX FIRE BARRIER INSTALLATION …€¦ · STEP 2 Cut the galvanized flanges to length and drill appropriate size holes with maximum spacing of 18". Install the flanges

MODEL 1"-6" MONOFLEXFIRE BARRIER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES

IMPORTANT:READ THROUGH ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO STARTING INSTALLATION

Prior to the commencement of Installation all materials MUST beinspected for Damage. Any damage must be reported to ConstructionSpecialties as soon as possible, so that replacement materials may befurnished without delay.

All work must be completed as per Architect's Approved "ShopDrawings", and in accordance with these Installation Instructions. Wheninstallation is complete, all materials must be protected from damageuntil the Architect's FINAL INSPECTION.

IMPORTANTINFORMATION

P.O. BOX 380

FAX (570)-546-8022PHONE (570)-546-5941

MUNCY, PA 17756

This document is the property of Construction Specialties and containsCONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY INFORMATION that is not to be disclosed tothird parties and is not to be used without approval in writing fromConstruction Specialties, Inc.

All materials should be arranged in the order that they areto be installed. All hardware required for each portion ofthe work should be placed with the appropriate materials.

Please review all Approved Shop Drawings and thisDocument to familiarize yourself with all the details andcomponents of this assembly.

4/7/11

12EF

SURFACE MOUNTFLANGE

MONOFLEX FIREBARRIER

FLOOR SLAB

NOMINAL JOINT WIDTH

WALL JOINT

Doc#: II-12EF Issue Date: 04/07/11 Rev Date: N/A

General Instructions:* Fire Barriers must be installed in accordance with installation instructions to maintain UL Rating.* These instructions are for all horizontal and vertical Monoflex installations for 1"-6" nominal joint widths.* If splicing is required, see the separate splicing instructions.* The galvanized flanges are always required for installation.* Typically, the same fasteners can be used to fasten the cover plate mechanism and the fire barriers.* Wear heavy duty work gloves and eye protection during the entire installation process.

Packaging:Each carton contains one 25 foot roll of Monoflex Fire Barrier, one kit with the necessary material for splicing, theinstallation instructions and the splicing instructions.The galvanized flanges necessary for installation are packaged separately.

Material Preparation:Roll out product face up (the side with the UL label) and cut to length. The insulation portion of the product can be formedinto a "U" or "V" shape to help it fit into the expansion joint. This can be done by crimping the insulation along the centerline with a pipe or board. (See Fig. A)

GENERAL NOTES

SEAM WELD

CRIMP AT CENTEROF INSULATIONTO HELP FACILITATEINSTALLATION

Fig. AMaterial Preparation

PAGE 2


HORIZONTAL or FLOOR AND ROOF JOINTS

STEP 1After completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the fire barrier in the expansion joint. The foilflanges can be folded along the seam weld line onto the exposed face of the concrete slab (See Fig. B). With the Low Profile (LP)galvanized flange, the foil flanges can be folded along the seam weld line down inside the expansion joint void so that no part of thebarrier is on the exposed surface of the floor (See Fig. C).

Fig. BSurface Mount Flange Installation

Fig. CLP Flange Installation

STEP 2Cut the galvanized flanges to length and drill appropriate size holes with maximum spacing of 18". Install the flanges with appropriatefasteners as shown. (See Figs. D & E)

STEP 3Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) over the joint or in the blockout with appropriatefasteners.

Fig. DSurface Mount Flange Installation

Fig. ELP Flange Installation

SEAM WELD SEAM WELD

SURFACE MOUNTFLANGE

SEAM WELD SEAM WELD

LP FLANGE

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WALL JOINTS

STEP 1After completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the fire barrier in the expansion joint. The foilflanges can be entirely on the exposed surface of the wall for the Surface Mount galvanized flange (See Fig. B1).With the Low Profile (LP) galvanized flanges, the foil flanges can be inside the joint cavity so that no part of the barrier is on theexposed surface of the wall (See Fig. C1).

Fig. B1Surface Mount Flange Installation

Fig. C1LP Flange Installation

STEP 2Cut the galvanized flanges to length and drill appropriate size holes with maximum spacing of 18". Install the flanges with appropriatefasteners as shown (See Figs. D1 & E1).

Fig. D1Surface Mount Flange Installation

Fig. E1LP Flange Installation

STEP 3Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) to either side or both sides of the wall when accessiblewith appropriate fasteners.

SEAM WELDSEAM WELD

SURFACE MOUNTFLANGE

LP FLANGE

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FLOOR to WALL & ROOF to WALL

STEP 1After completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the fire barrier in the expansion joint. The foilflanges can be folded along the seam weld line onto the exposed face of the floor slab. The foil flange can be run up the wall on theother side of the joint (See Fig. B2). With the Low Profile (LP) galvanized flange configuration on the wall side, the foil flange can befolded over itself before the galvanized flange is fastened into place (See Fig. C2).




STEP 3Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) over the joint or in the blockout with appropriatefasteners.



SEAM WELD SEAM WELD

SURFACE MOUNTFLANGE

SEAM WELD SEAM WELD

LP FLANGE

SURFACE MOUNTFLANGE

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CORNER WALL JOINTS

STEP 1After completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the fire barrier in the expansion joint. The foilflanges can be folded along the seam weld line onto the exposed face of the wall. The foil flange can be run out the wall on the otherside of the joint (See Fig. B3). With the Low Profile (LP) galvanized flange configuration on the wall side, the foil flange can be foldedover itself before the galvanized flange is fastened into place (See Fig. C3).






STEP 3Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) to either side or both sides of the wall when accessiblewith appropriate fasteners.

SEAM WELD SEAM WELD

SURFACE MOUNTFLANGE

LP FLANGE

SURFACE MOUNTFLANGE

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SPLICING INSTRUCTIONS

In some cases it will be necessary to make longer sections of expansion joint blankets out of smaller pieces. In these cases thefollowing instructions are to be used to splice two or more pieces together. It is highly recommended that this procedure be performedprior to installation in the wall or floor, as this procedure is much less time consuming when performed on a flat surface. After thesplicing is completed, the installation procedure remains the same as described in the installation instructions.Note: Fire Barriers must be spliced in accordance with splicing instructions to maintain UL Rating.

STEP 1Lay each blanket segment on a flat surface. Measure out 12" from the ends of each blanket to be spliced. Draw a line directly acrosseach package at the 12" mark. This will be the splice zone. Remove all of the tie pins from within the splice zone of each blanket (SeeFigs. 1 & 2).

Fig. 1

TIE PINTOP VIEW OF BLANKETS

TO BE SPLICED

Fig. 2

12" SPLICE ZONE

12" SPLICE ZONE

12" SPLICE ZONE 12" SPLICE ZONE

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STEP 2Make a "tongue and groove" type splice by cutting away every other layer of insulation in the splice zone on each blanket segment andsave the scraps for future use. Make the opposite cuts on the other half of the splice. Trim the metallic septum layers the same lengthas the insulation adjacent to them (See Figs. 3 & 4).

Note: If flanges are pre-welded to the blanket segments, the flanges must be cut back in one of the splice zones. Overlappinggalvanized flanges are not allowed.

Fig. 3Cross-Section of Splice Zone

INSULATION LAYERS

Fig. 4


BOTTOM FOIL

TOP FOIL TOP FOIL

Option 1Trim back one flange andbutt the two flanges together.

Option 2Do not trim back any flange and overlap two layersof flange through the entire splice zone.

FLANGEOVERLAP

FLANGEOVERLAP

FOILFLANGE

FOILFLANGE

TRIM AWAY

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STEP 3Assemble the two blanket segments, interweaving the insulation layers (See Figs. 5 & 6).


INSULATION LAYERS

Fig. 6


BOTTOM FOIL

TOP FOIL TOP FOIL

12" SPLICE ZONE

PAGE 9



STEP 4Pin the four corners of the splice zone together, through the insulation and the foils (See Figs. 7 & 8).Place six equally spaced pins down the center of the splice zone, through the insulation and through all foil layers (See Figs. 7 & 9).Inspect the splice to ensure:a. The splice does not have any gaps.b. The splice is tied together with pins, down the center line, and at the corners.After the splice has passed inspection, lay the scraps over the splice. These scraps were saved for future use during the completion ofStep 2 and should now be laid in over the splice for added thermal protection.

Fig. 7Assembly of the Splice

INSULATIONLAYERS

Fig. 8


SCREEN

SIDE VIEW OF SPLICE

12"SPLICEZONE

CORNER PINS

CENTER PINSCENTER PINS

Fig. 9

TOP VIEW OF SPLICE

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90° INTERSECTION SPLICE

ISOMETRIC VIEW

PLAN VIEW

ELEVATION

OVERLAP

TIE PIN

TIE PIN

PAGE 11


"T" INTERSECTION SPLICE

ISOMETRIC VIEW

PLAN VIEW

ELEVATION

TIE PIN

CONTINUOUSFIRE BARRIER

TIE PIN

PAGE 12


4 WAY INTERSECTION SPLICE

ISOMETRIC VIEW

PLAN VIEW

ELEVATION

TIE PIN


TIE PIN

PAGE 13


CORRIDOR WRAP SPLICING DETAIL

HORIZONTAL FIRE BARRIER

VERTICAL FIRE BARRIER

SET VERTICAL INTOHORIZONTAL FIREBARRIER

NEST VERTICAL FIRE BARRIERINTO HORIZONTAL FIRE BARRIERTYPICAL

EXTEND HORIZONTALBARRIER PAST

VERTICAL BARRIERMINIMUM 1"

CLOSE ALL VOIDSWITH CERAMIC FELT

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VERTICAL FIRE BARRIER TOCOPE TO UNDERSIDE OF THEHORIZONTAL FIRE BARRIER


MODEL 7"-20" MONOFLEXFIRE BARRIER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONSTRUCTION SPECIALTIES

IMPORTANT:READ THROUGH ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO STARTING INSTALLATION

Prior to the commencement of Installation all materials MUST beinspected for Damage. Any damage must be reported to ConstructionSpecialties as soon as possible, so that replacement materials may befurnished without delay.

All work must be completed as per Architect's Approved "ShopDrawings", and in accordance with these Installation Instructions. Wheninstallation is complete, all materials must be protected from damageuntil the Architect's FINAL INSPECTION.

IMPORTANTINFORMATION

P.O. BOX 380

FAX (570)-546-8022PHONE (570)-546-5941

MUNCY, PA 17756

This document is the property of Construction Specialties and containsCONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY INFORMATION that is not to be disclosed tothird parties and is not to be used without approval in writing fromConstruction Specialties, Inc.

All materials should be arranged in the order that they areto be installed. All hardware required for each portion ofthe work should be placed with the appropriate materials.

Please review all Approved Shop Drawings and thisDocument to familiarize yourself with all the details andcomponents of this assembly.

4/7/11

12EG

SURFACE MOUNTFLANGE

MONOFLEX FIREBARRIER

FLOOR SLAB

NOMINAL JOINT WIDTH

14"-20" NOMINALDOUBLE DRAPE SYSTEM

7"-12" NOMINALSINGLE DRAPE SYSTEM

Doc#: II-12EG Issue Date: 04/07/11 Rev Date: N/A

General Instructions:* Fire Barriers must be installed in accordance with installation instructions to maintain UL Rating.* These instructions are for all horizontal and vertical Monoflex installations for 7"-20" nominal joint widths.* The 7"-12" nominal joint width barriers are a single draped system.* The 14"-20" nominal joint width barriers are a double draped system as shown.* The galvanized flanges are welded to the fire barriers and are always required for installation.* Typically, the same fasteners can be used to fasten the cover plate mechanism and the fire barriers.* If splicing is required, see the separate splicing instructions.* Wear heavy duty work gloves and eye protection during the entire installation process.

Packaging:Each carton contains: 10 foot lengths (custom lengths are also available) of the Monoflex Fire Barrier with the galvanizedflanges attached.One kit with the necessary material for splicing.The installation and splicing instructions.

Material Preparation:Set the product out face up (the side with the UL label) and cut to length. The insulation portion of the product can beformed into a "U" or "V" shape to help it fit into the expansion joint. This can be done by crimping the insulation along thecenter line with a pipe or board (optional) (See Fig. A).

GENERAL NOTES

CRIMP AT CENTEROF INSULATIONTO HELP FACILITATEINSTALLATION

Fig. AMaterial Preparation

GALVANIZEDFLANGEATTACHED

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HORIZONTAL or FLOOR AND ROOF JOINTS

Single Fire Barrier Installation: 7"-12" Nominal Joint WidthsSTEP 1After completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the Fire Barrier into the expansion joint cavity.Drill the appropriate size holes and secure the flanges with fasteners with a maximum spacing of 18 inches (See Figs. B & C).STEP 2Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) over the joint or in the blockout with appropriate fasteners.

Fig. B - Single BarrierSurface Mount Flange (SM)

Fig. C - Single BarrierLow Profile Flange (LP)

Double Barrier Installation: 14"-20" Nominal Joint WidthsSTEP 1After completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the lower Fire Barrier into the expansion jointcavity (See Figs. D & E).Optional: Prior to installing the upper Fire Barrier, if the lower Fire Barrier requires fastening to hold it in place, drill appropriate size holesto the flanges and secure with fasteners.STEP 2Install the upper Fire Barrier and drill the appropriate size holes as shown in Fig. D. The fasteners need to be installed with a maximumspacing of 18 inches. The same fasteners used to install the cover mechanism can generally be used to install the Fire Barriers.Fire Barriers with Low Profile flanges are secured with fasteners inside the joint cavity (See Fig. E).Note: Fire Barriers with Surface Mount flanges can also be secured with fasteners inside the joint cavity.STEP 3Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) over the joint or in the blockout with appropriate fasteners.

Fig. D - Double BarrierSurface Mount Flange (SM)

Fig. E - Double BarrierLow Profile Flange (LP)

OPTIONALOPTIONAL

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FLOOR to WALL & ROOF to WALL

OPTIONAL

Single Fire Barrier Installation: 7"-12" Nominal Joint WidthsSTEP 1After completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the Fire Barrier into the expansion joint cavity.Drill the appropriate size holes and secure the flanges with fasteners with a maximum spacing of 18 inches (See Figs. F & G).STEP 2Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) over the joint or in the blockout with appropriate fasteners.

Double Barrier Installation: 14"-20" Nominal Joint WidthsSTEP 1After completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the lower Fire Barrier into the expansion jointcavity (See Figs. H & I).Optional: Prior to installing the upper Fire Barrier, if the lower Fire Barrier requires fastening to hold it in place, drill appropriate size holesto the flanges and secure with fasteners.STEP 2Install the upper Fire Barrier and drill the appropriate size holes as shown in Fig. H. The fasteners need to be installed with a maximumspacing of 18 inches. The same fasteners used to install the cover mechanism can generally be used to install the Fire Barriers.Fire Barriers with Low Profile flanges are secured with fasteners inside the joint cavity (See Fig. I).Note: Fire Barriers with Surface Mount flanges can also be secured with fasteners inside the joint cavity.STEP 3Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) over the joint or in the blockout with appropriate fasteners.

Fig. F - Single BarrierSurface Mount Flange (SM)

Fig. G - Single BarrierLow Profile Flange (LP)

Fig. H - Double BarrierSurface Mount Flange (SM)

Fig. I - Double BarrierLow Profile Flange (LP)

OPTIONAL

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WALL JOINTS

Single Fire Barrier Installation: 7"-12" Nominal Joint WidthsSTEP 1After completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the Fire Barrier into the expansion joint cavity.Drill the appropriate size holes and secure the flanges with fasteners with a maximum spacing of 18 inches (See Figs. J & K).STEP 2Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) to either side or both sides of the wall when accessiblewith appropriate fasteners.

Fig. J - Single BarrierSurface Mount Flange (SM)

Fig. K - Single BarrierLow Profile Flange (LP)

Double Barrier Installation: 14"-20" Nominal Joint WidthsAfter completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the inner Fire barrier into the expansion jointcavity (See Figs. L & M).Optional: Prior to installing the outer Fire Barrier, if the inner Fire Barrier requires fastening to hold it in place, drill appropriate size holes tothe flanges and secure with fasteners.STEP 2Install the outer Fire Barrier and drill the appropriate size holes as shown in Fig. L. The fasteners need to be installed with a maximumspacing of 18 inches. The same fasteners used to install the cover mechanism can generally be used to install the Fire Barriers.FireBarriers with Low Profile flanges are secured with fasteners inside the joint cavity (See Fig. M).Note: Fire Barriers with Surface Mount flanges can also be secured with fasteners inside the joint cavity.STEP 3Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) to either side or both sides of the wall when accessible withappropriate fasteners.

Fig. L - Double BarrierSurface Mount Flange (SM)

Fig. M - Double BarrierLow Profile Flange (LP)

OPTIONAL OPTIONAL

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CORNER WALL JOINTS

Fig. P - Double BarrierSurface Mount Flange (SM)

Fig. Q - Double BarrierLow Profile Flange (LP)

Double Barrier Installation: 14"-20" Nominal Joint WidthsAfter completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the inner Fire Barrier into the expansion jointcavity (See Figs. P & Q).Optional: Prior to installing the outer Fire Barrier, if the inner Fire Barrier requires fastening to hold it in place, drill appropriate size holes tothe flanges and secure with fasteners.STEP 2Install the outer Fire Barrier and drill the appropriate size holes as shown in Fig. P. The fasteners need to be installed with a maximumspacing of 18 inches. The same fasteners used to install the cover mechanism can generally be used to install the Fire Barriers.Fire Barriers with Low Profile flanges are secured with fasteners inside the joint cavity (See Fig. Q).Note: Fire Barriers with Surface Mount flanges can also be secured with fasteners inside the joint cavity.STEP 3Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) to either side or both sides of the wall when accessible withappropriate fasteners.

Fig. N - Single BarrierSurface Mount Flange (SM)

Fig. O - Single BarrierLow Profile Flange (LP)

Single Fire Barrier Installation: 7"-12" Nominal Joint WidthsSTEP 1After completing material preparation described on page 2 and as shown in Fig. A, place the Fire Barrier into the expansion joint cavity.Drill the appropriate size holes and secure the flanges with fasteners with a maximum spacing of 18 inches (See Figs. N & O).STEP 2Install the expansion joint covers (reference expansion joint cover instructions) to either side or both sides of the wall when accessiblewith appropriate fasteners.

OPTIONAL OPTIONAL

PAGE 6



In some cases it will be necessary to make longer sections of expansion joint blankets out of smaller pieces. In these cases thefollowing instructions are to be used to splice two or more pieces together. It is highly recommended that this procedure be performedprior to installation in the wall or floor, as this procedure is much less time consuming when performed on a flat surface. After thesplicing is completed, the installation procedure remains the same as described in the installation instructions.Note: Fire Barriers must be spliced in accordance with splicing instructions to maintain UL Rating.

STEP 1Lay each blanket segment on a flat surface. Measure out 12" from the ends of each blanket to be spliced. Draw a line directly acrosseach package at the 12" mark. This will be the splice zone. Remove all of the tie pins from within the splice zone of each blanket (SeeFigs. 1 & 2).

Fig. 1

TIE PINTOP VIEW OF BLANKETS

TO BE SPLICED

Fig. 2

12" SPLICE ZONE

12" SPLICE ZONE


PAGE 7



STEP 2Make a "tongue and groove" type splice by cutting away every other layer of insulation in the splice zone on each blanket segment andsave the scraps for future use. Make the opposite cuts on the other half of the splice. Trim the metallic septum layers the same lengthas the insulation adjacent to them (See Figs. 3 & 4).

Note: If flanges are pre-welded to the blanket segments, the flanges must be cut back in one of the splice zones. Overlappinggalvanized flanges are not allowed.


INSULATION LAYERS

Fig. 4


BOTTOM FOIL

TOP FOIL TOP FOIL

Option 1Trim back one flange andbutt the two flanges together.

Option 2Do not trim back any flange and overlap two layersof flange through the entire splice zone.

FLANGEOVERLAP

FLANGEOVERLAP

FOILFLANGE

FOILFLANGE

TRIM AWAY

PAGE 8



STEP 3Assemble the two blanket segments, interweaving the insulation layers (See Figs. 5 & 6).


INSULATION LAYERS

Fig. 6


BOTTOM FOIL

TOP FOIL TOP FOIL

12" SPLICE ZONE

PAGE 9



STEP 4Pin the four corners of the splice zone together, through the insulation and the foils. (See Figs. 7 & 8).Place six equally spaced pins down the center of the splice zone, through the insulation, through all foil layers. (See Figs. 7 & 9).Inspect the splice to ensure:a. The splice does not have any gaps.b. The splice is tied together with pins, down the center line, and at the corners.After the splice has passed inspection, lay the scraps over the splice. These scraps were saved for future use during the completion ofStep 2 and should now be laid in over the splice for added thermal protection.

Fig. 7Assembly of the Splice

INSULATIONLAYERS

Fig. 8


SCREEN

SIDE VIEW OF SPLICE

12"SPLICEZONE

CORNER PINS

CENTER PINSCENTER PINS

Fig. 9

TOP VIEW OF SPLICE

PAGE 10


90° INTERSECTION SPLICE

ISOMETRIC VIEW

PLAN VIEW

ELEVATION

OVERLAP

TIE PIN

TIE PIN

PAGE 11


"T" INTERSECTION SPLICE

ISOMETRIC VIEW

PLAN VIEW

ELEVATION

TIE PIN


TIE PIN

PAGE 12


4 WAY INTERSECTION SPLICE

ISOMETRIC VIEW

PLAN VIEW

ELEVATION


TIE PIN

PAGE 13


CORRIDOR WRAP SPLICING DETAIL

HORIZONTAL FIRE BARRIER

VERTICAL FIRE BARRIER TOCOPE INTO THE UNDERSIDEOF THE HORIZONTAL FIREBARRIER.

SET VERTICAL INTOHORIZONTAL FIREBARRIER

NEST VERTICAL FIRE BARRIERINTO HORIZONTAL FIRE BARRIERTYPICAL

EXTEND HORIZONTALBARRIER PAST

VERTICAL BARRIERMINIMUM 1"

CLOSE ALL VOIDSWITH CERAMIC FELT

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VERTICAL FIRE BARRIER TOCOPE TO UNDERSIDE OF THEHORIZONTAL FIRE BARRIER


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MODEL 1-6 MONOFLEX FIRE BARRIER INSTALLATION …€¦ · STEP 2 Cut the galvanized flanges to length and drill appropriate size holes with maximum spacing of 18". Install the flanges