The fire rated version of the Classic Panel provides protected openings in ceilings and walls for access to building engineering services.  Available fire rated for up to 2 hours, the door is finished in powder coated white and can be overpainted to blend with the surrounding surface.  The larger panels have full length piano hinges with the smaller panels using the unique pivot pin plate hinges.  The fire rated Classic Panel is a high quality robust solution suitable for everyday use with all the discrete advantages your client demands of an access panel.

There are two frame options for the Classic Panel.  A beaded Frame Type (Code CLSBF) with a perforated flange to key into the surrounding membrane, used where the surface has yet to be finished.  Or the Picture Frame Type (Code CLPF) where the solid flange sits on the surface of the wall or ceiling and covers the cut edge of the aperture, used where the surface has already been finished.

The fire rating does not affect the appearance of the panel and the unique design enables panels to be fire rated without using heavyweight layers of plasterboard which effect performance. This enables the fire rated Classic Panel to be easier to use in ceilings where heavier panels can be dangerous to operate.

The fire rated Classic Panel is available from stock with bespoke sizes made to order.  Also available is the patented ‘Touchflap’ which cleverly conceals the opening for the lock without using an unsightly plug.  As the ‘Touchflap’ does not need to be removed it cannot be misplaced or go missing, spoiling the appearance of the panel.

Cross Section showing beaded frame to left, picture frame to right hand side.

Technical & Fitting Details

Door tray & frame – Formed from 1.0mm and 1.2mm Zintec electro-galvanised mild steel with a 25 mm wide frame either perforated or solid finished in polyester powder coat white RAL 9010 20% Gloss

Hinge & Lock mechanism – Factory fitted removable pivot plate with inserted steel pins located into holes in the frame or continuos piano hinge to larger panels.  Budget or Euro-profile lock case bolted onto the return fold of the door tray with tongue locating into slot in the frame.  Lock access hole concealed by white plastic collar and plug or patented ‘Touchflap’.

Fire Certification - Panels tested up to 2 hours by Chiltern International Fire (TRADA) Ltd.

Preparation - Prepare a clear trimmed & protected opening in the structure 10mm larger than the panel ordered.

Fitting - Offer up the panel and screw fix using 50mm long screws through the pre-punched holes to all four sides of the frame.  Complete the operation with door in frame if possible.  To remove the door from the frame either unbolt the hinge or unscrew one pivot pin plate and slide the plate towards the middle of the door.  The door can now be slid out of the frame.  To replace locate the other pivot pin plate in the frame hole, ensure the centre pin is within its slot then replace the previously removed pivot pin plate ensuring the pin locates fully back into the frame hole. 

Operation – Use the square drive supplied ‘T’ key, remove the white plug or push the ‘Touchflap’ aside, engage the key into the lock then open and close whilst supporting the door.

Availability – From stock with bespoke sizes to order.