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General Information

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Terminology

The term “Panel” or “Panels” describes wall or ceiling accesspanels that are used for periodic maintenance or repairs and aremechanically fixed into position. The term “Hatch” or “Hatches” isapplied to wall or ceiling access hatches that are in regular use andare either hinged or screw fixed.

System Introduction

Access panels and hatches are common and essential elementsused for carrying out daily maintenance in buildings and inspectionroutine to most E&M services within building compartments.Depending on the location, some of these will require smallopenings, typically 600mm x 600mm, while some areas may requirelarger openings, e.g. the size of a single or double leaf doorset.

Promat access panels and hatches are approved in a range of sizesand fire resistance, offering flexibility for any type of opening insubstrates such as walls, floors or ceilings. They are easy to installand can be finished or decorated to suit the surrounding buildingelements. The types of fixing for these panels and hatches largelydepends on the area of application, frequency of carrying outmaintenance, appearance and the weight of the panels/hatches.

Common in most applications, hinged hatches are usuallyprefabricated in a standard size of 600mm x 600mm. They can alsobe custom-made to specified dimensions, depending on size andquantity. Safety chains are fitted to all panels exceeding 450mm x450mm in size. Preformed holes in all four sides of the frame arepositioned to match wall and ceiling metal structures for securescrew fixing of the panel to the structures.

Screw-fixed panels can be fabricated in-situ and offer idealflexibility when used in conjunction with Promat fire resistantpartitions or ceiling systems.

Note: installed access panels or hatches should have a fireresistance at least equal to the surrounding structural elements. Thestructural elements can be of masonry or concrete, drywall partition,suspended ceiling etc. Care should also be taken to ensure any gapsbetween the panel/hatch and the aperture are thoroughly sealed toprevent the passage of hot or cold smoke or gases.

Fire Testing Methods

Fire resistance testing for Promat access panels or hatches isconducted to either Australian Standard AS1530: Part 4 or BritishStandard BS476: Part 20 & 22. However, DIN 4102 has beenconsidered in some instances. The test specimen is heated in themanner prescribed within the standard until the failure criteriahave been reached. The time to reach the failure criteria arerepresented by performance measurements, referred to as FireResistance Levels (FRL).

1. Structural Adequacy (Stability)

Failure is deemed to have occurred when either:

(a) collapse occurs, or

(b) the deflection or rate of deflection occurs which is in excess ofthat specified in the standard and is applicable to the elementunder test.

NOTE: These criteria are generally only applicable to load bearingelements although (a) can in some circumstances apply to panelsand hatches.

2. Integrity

The ability of a specimen of a separating element to contain a fireto specified criteria free from collapse, holes, cracks or fissures andsustained flaming on the unexposed face.

3. Insulation

Failure is deemed to have occurred when either:

(a) the average temperature on the unexposed face of thespecimen increases by more than 140°C above the initialtemperature, or

(b) the temperature at any point on the unexposed face increasesby more than 180°C above the initial temperature.

Finishing

Once installed, Promat access panels or hatches may be painted,subject to end user preference. It is recommended that the paintused should be a water-based paint, e.g. emulsion paint.

If necessary, the surface of access panels or hatches can bedecorated using wall paper or proprietary decorative tiling.

Fixing

In order to avoid cutting furring channels or installing metal studs at450mm or 600mm centres, the use of panel sizes somewherebetween these dimensions is recommended.

When a hinged access panel or hatch is installed on a wall, it isimportant to always place the hinge arrangement at bottom of thepenetration, not at the side. This will prevents the panel from fallingout of the wall because the locks at the top of the panel hold it inplace and hinges at the bottom are not exposed to frequent orprolonged pulling stress.

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PROMATECT®-H

Access Panel116.12.1PH

1 For FRL of -/120/120

3 layers of PROMATECT®-H board, 15mm, 15mm and 20mm thick.

Maximum panel size 1200mm x 600mm.

2 M5 steel bolts at 300mm centres

3 Steel angle 30mm x 30mm x 1.5mm thick fixed with

M4 self-tapping screws at 300mm centres

4 1 layer of PROMATECT®-H board 12mm thick

5 1 layer of PROMATECT®-H cover strip 60mm x 12mm thick

6 M5 self-tapping screws at 300mm centres

7 2 layers of mineral wool 30mm x 100kg/m3 each

8 Steel channel

9 General building services, e.g. cables, pipes etc.

10 Lightweight partition or ceiling

T E C H N I C A L D A T A

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PROMATECT®-H

Access Panel116.12.1PH

Architectural Specification

Following are standard Architectural Specifications for access panels using PROMATECT®-H. The designer must determine the suitability of thedesign to the application and requirements before undertaking or constructing any works related to the specifications. If in doubt, the adviceof a qualified engineer should first be obtained.

Horizontal Area of Application

Horizontally oriented building elements such as concrete floor slab, membrane ceiling and suspended ceiling.

Fire Attack From Both Sides

Available in various performances and are listed as specified according to requirements of 120 minutes fire rating, integrity and 120 minutesinsulation in accordance with the criteria of AS1530: Part 4: 2005 and BS476: Part 22: 1987.

Type of Construction

The access panel is installed only as non loadbearing building element. Loading is strictly prohibited.

Type of Fixing

The recommended method for installing the access panel is by means of screw-fixing.

Supporting Structure

Care should be taken to ensure that any structural element to which the access panels are fixed has a fire resistance of at least 120 minutesand is capable of supporting the installed system for the required period.

Available Sizes

Normally in modules of 600mm x 600mm with maximum up to 1200mm x 600mm.

Vertical Area of Application

Vertically oriented building elements such as masonry, concrete and brick wall, partition.


Available in various performances and are listed as specified according to requirements of 120 minutes fire rating, integrity and 120 minutesinsulation in accordance with the criteria of AS1530: Part 4: 2005 and BS476: Part 22: 1987.


The access panel is installed only as non loadbearing building element. Loading is strictly prohibited.

Type of Fixing

The recommended method for installing the access panel or hatch is by means of screw-fixing.


Care should be taken to ensure that any structural element to which the access panels are fixed has a fire resistance of at least 120 minutesand is capable of supporting the installed system for the required period.

Available Sizes

Normally in modules of 600mm x 600mm, with maximum up to 1200mm x 600mm.

NOTE: All above specifications are correct at the time of printing of this handbook. Should there be any doubt, please consult Promat TechnicalDepartment.

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PROMATECT®-H

Shaft Wall Access Panel

116.12.2/

116.12.3PH

1 For FRL of -/120/30

1 layer of PROMATECT® board 25mm thick

For FRL of -/120/120

2 layers of PROMATECT® board 25mm thick each

Maximum panel size 1500mm x 1000mm

2 For FRL of -/120/30

1 layer of PROMASEAL® Intumescent Strip 15mm thick

For FRL of -/120/120

1 layer of PROMASEAL® Intumescent Strip 25mm thick

3 Steel angle 30mm x 30mm x 1.5mm thick

4 M4 self-tapping screws at 250mm centres, screws to be minimum

20mm longer than the panel thickness

5 PROMASEAL® IBS™ 30mm x 10mm thick fitted between panel

and angle frame


7 Masonry or concrete wall, with fire resistance equal to or higher

than that of the access panel.


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PROMATECT®-H

Shaft Wall Access Panel116.12.4PH

1 For FRL of -/120/-

1 layer of PROMATECT®-H board 9mm thick,

maximum panel size 2440mm x 1220mm.

2 Steel angle minimum 30mm x 30mm x 0.8mm thick

3 35mm self-tapping screws at approximately 200mm centres

4 Optional edge protection around board to provide protection to

edges when boards are being removed for maintenance purposes,

consists of steel channels 0.6mm thick.


6 Masonry or concrete wall, with fire resistance equal to or higher

than that of the access panel.


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PROMATECT®-H

Shaft Wall Access Hatch116.12.5PH

Horizontal view of wall frame

1 For FRL of -/120/-

1 layer of PROMATECT®-H board, 9mm thick,

maximum leaf size 2400mm high x 610mm wide.

2 25mm self-tapping screws at nominal 200 centres

3 Steel angle 38mm x 38mm x 0.8mm thick

4 2 nos of stainless steel hinges at each leaf, 100mm x 100mm for

leaf height not greater than 1200mm.

5 Steel channel 25mm x 10mm x 0.6mm thick around board edge

6 Steel Z-section 38mm x 50mm x 38mm x 1.5mm thick

7 Steel angle 50mm x 50mm x 3mm thick, fixed to substrate using

30mm x M6 steel anchors at nominal 300mm centres.


9 Masonry or concrete wall


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PROMATECT®-H

Dry Ceiling Access Panel115.12.1PH

1 For FRL of 120/120/120

1 layer of PROMATECT®-H board, nominal 50mm thick, made from

2 layers of 25mm stitched together. Maximum permitted aperture

dimension 1000mm wide x unlimited length.

2 1 layer of PROMASEAL® Intumescent Strip

50mm wide x 1.5mm thick at perimeter

3 Steel channel 50mm x 35mm x 1.5mm thick

4 2 pieces of steel angle, each 50mm x 50mm x 1.5mm thick or

other dimension to engineer’s specification, back to back

forming a T-section.

5 Steel perimeter framework, 75mm x 50mm x 1.5mm thick or other

dimension to engineer’s specification for loadbearing design.

6 M8 anchor bolts 40mm in length at nominal 300mm centres

7 Existing ceiling membrane supporting construction, with fire

resistance equal to or higher than that of the access panel.


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PROMATECT®-H


116.12.2 & 3/

116.12.4/

116.12.5/

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Architectural Specification

Following are standard Architectural Specifications for access panels/hatches using PROMATECT®-H. The designer must determine thesuitability of the design to the application and requirements before undertaking or constructing any works related to the specifications. If indoubt, the advice of a qualified engineer should first be obtained.

Horizontal Area of Application

Horizontally oriented building elements such as concrete floor slab, membrane ceiling and suspended ceiling.


Available in various performances and are listed as specified below according to requirements:

____________ minutes fire rating, integrity and ____________ minutes insulation in accordance with the criteria of AS1530: Part 4: 2005.

____________ minutes fire rating, integrity and ____________ minutes insulation in accordance with the criteria of BS476: Part 22: 1987.


The access panel or hatch is installed only as a non loadbearing building element. Loading is strictly prohibited.

Type of Fixing

There are three common methods to install the access panel or hatch, namely screw-fixed, hinge-fixed and drop-in type, depending on sitecondition and preference of end user.


Care should be taken to ensure that any structural element to which access panels/hatches are fixed has a fire resistance of at least____________ minutes and is capable of supporting the installed system for the required period.

Available Sizes

Normally in modules of 300mm x 300mm, 400mm x 400mm, 450mm x 450mm, 530mm x 530mm and 600mm x 600mm, with maximumup to 700mm x 700mm.

Vertical Area of Application

Vertically oriented building elements such as masonry, concrete and brick wall, partition.


Available in various performances and are listed as specified below according to requirements:

____________ minutes fire rating, integrity and ____________ minutes insulation in accordance with the criteria of AS1530: Part 4: 2005.

____________ minutes fire rating, integrity and ____________ minutes insulation in accordance with the criteria of BS476: Part 22: 1987.


The access panel or hatch is installed only as non loadbearing building element. Loading is strictly prohibited.

Type of Fixing

There are three common installation methods for access panels or hatches. These are screw-fixed, hinge-fixed and drop-in type, dependingon site condition and end-user preference.


Care should be taken to ensure that any structural element to which access panels/hatches are fixed has a fire resistance of at least____________ minutes and is capable of supporting the installed system for the required period.

Available Sizes

Normally in modules of 300mm x 300mm, 400mm x 400mm, 450mm x 450mm, 530mm x 530mm and 600mm x 600mm, with maximumup to 700mm x 700mm.

NOTE: All above specifications are correct at the time of printing of this handbook. Should there be any doubt, please consult Promat TechnicalDepartment.

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1. This document is produced on the basis of information andexperience available at the time of preparation. Promat isconstantly reviewing and updating all of its test data and reservesthe right to change products and specifications without notice.

2. Promat is not responsible if recipients of fire test reports,assessments or literature incorrectly interpret said contents anduse products based on those interpretations.

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