Fire rated insulated upward opening access door for ceiling

Find the perfect solution for limiting the spread of fire while providing easy access in fire-rated ceilings with the PFU Fire-Rated Insulated Upward Opening Access Door with Exposed Flange from Cendrex. This access door features a durable construction with a 20-gauge galvanneal steel door and 16-gauge cold rolled steel frame. It is equipped with a hex head slam latch outside and a self-latching ring operated slam latch inside, along with a 2" thick fire-rated mineral wool insulation for added safety. Suitable for ceilings only, this model ensures secure access control in critical areas.

Contractors, architects, engineers, and industry professionals choose our PFU model for its reliable fire-rated features and durability.

Perfect for commercial building server rooms, medical equipment storage areas in hospitals, classrooms, school libraries, computer or server rooms, and mechanical rooms, this access door ensures secure access in fire-rated environments.

Key Features

• Insulation: 2" thick fire-rated mineral wool insulation for added fire protection.
• Upward Opening Design: Opens upward but does not exceed 89 degrees, falling back into locked position by gravity.
• Limit Fire Spread: Designed to limit the spread of fire.

Technical Details

• Installation: Suitable for installation on ceilings only.
• Material: Constructed from 20-gauge galvanneal steel door 16 gauge cold rolled steel frame.
• Locking Mechanism: Features a hex head slam latch outside and a self-latching ring operated slam latch inside.
• Hinge: Equipped with a continuous piano hinge. Hinge location: Hinges must be located on the second dimension (height).
• Flange: Designed with 1" exposed flange.
• Frame: 3" in depth, made of cold rolled steel.
• Rough opening: Door sizes + ¼ " or + 6mm.
• Insulation: 2" thick fire rated mineral wool.
• Finish: High quality white powder coat primer.
• Packaging: Individually wrapped, 1 door per box.

Fire rated access doors, for horizontal use, are subject to the following:

• Certification: ASTM E119 (2012), CAN/ULC S101 (2007).
• Rating achieved: 3 hours in non-combustible construction and 1 hour in combustible construction.
• Maximum size: 24"X36" (610 mm X 914 mm) (hinges and latches on the side of 36"), tolerance on dimension limitations are more or less 3" (76 mm) as long as the area does not exceed 864 in².
• Temperature rise: Not applicable

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Cendrex, a leader in the manufacturing of custom and odd-sized doors since 1985, is committed to providing high-quality rated and non-rated access panels with the industry's shortest lead time. Our commitment to excellence and customization makes us the go to choose for professionals seeking reliable and elegant solutions.

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