INTRODUCTION
The Profab 7000 series range of hinged steel access panels provides regular access into jointless plasterboard or plaster ceiling systems that may require up to 1-hour fire resistance, for where access to mechanical and electrical services is required.
DESCRIPTION
COMPOSITION & MANUFACTURE
The welded metal frame holds a metal door tray that is hinged via fully adjustable concealed hinges and is held closed by either a budget lock (BL) or a security key lock (SL). The door then opens down towards the user. The door can be plasterboard lined (PD) or flush metal faced (MD). Both are removable to aid installation or if damage occurs. Panel frames are manufactured either as fully concealed, so that after installation only a 2mm wide door line is visible (BF or WPF), or alternatively, manufactured for retrofitting where the 25mm picture frame surround is visible (PF). A constant door gap is maintained between the door and frame by the fully adjustable hinge and dome location system. Panels are supplied powder coated white primer all-over as standard on concealed frame options and semi-gloss white for the picture frame option.
NFR /7000/PD or MD / BF or WPF / BL or SL
Frame: 1.2mm thick, factory welded, electro-galvanised mild steel with concealed beaded frame (BF) or wet plaster frame (WPF) for plaster finishing. Finished powder coated primer white all-over and fitted with foam dust gasket to all sides.
Door: 0.9mm thick, electro-galvanised mild steel flush door tray (MD) fitted with fully adjustable hinges and finished powder coated semi- gloss white all-over, whilst the plasterboard faced door option (PD) has a primer finish.
Locks: Select from concealed budget lock (BL), or security lock (SL) mounted on the rear of the door, operated from the front face with an included 8mm square drive or security key. A White, round removable cap on the door face conceals the keyhole or is an integral chrome escutcheon for the SL option.
NFR/7000/PF
All as above options but with visible 25mm picture frame surround for retro fitting.
Available in a range of standard sizes and can also be custom manufactured in any size from 200mm x 200mm up to 900mm x 900mm (single door) up to 1800mm x 2800mm (double door). Multi door types for larger applications are also available. Details on request.
EXAMPLE SIZES & WEIGHTS
Dim X |
Dim Y |
Kgs |
Plasterboard
Kgs |
300 |
300 |
3 |
4 |
300 |
600 |
5 |
7 |
450 |
450 |
6 |
8 |
600 |
600 |
10 |
13 |
600 |
900 |
15 |
20* |
900 |
900 |
25 |
30* |
600 |
1200 |
20 |
26* |
1200 |
1200 |
40 |
n/a |
All dimensions in millimetres. All panels hinge along dimension Y. All panels are single door except the 1200 x 1200mm, which is a double door unit.
* Denotes panels that are recommended to be fitted with support stays for safety reasons during operation due to increased door weights.
KEY POINTS TO NOTE
- X and Y dimensions are outside rear frame.
- Overall frame depth is 86mm.
- Structural opening required for installation is (X+5) x (Y+5).
FIRE PERFORMANCE 
The 7000 series panel has been designed so as not to impair the fire resistant performance of a fire rated wall if installed in it. It will match the tested or assessed construction. All 7000 structural components and fixing methods are non-combustible. Small plastic components will melt, but are not structural.
Fire Test Data
A 1 hour fire resistance test to BS 476 Part 22 was carried out on a 800mm x 800mm singe door that maintained its intergrity criteria for 101 minutes.
Test No. 146556. Dated 17 August 2005
Warrington Fire (UK)
A 1 hour fire resistance test to BS 476 Part 22 was carried out on a 750 x 1000mm 1 FR single door that maintained its integrity criteria for 72 minutes. Test No. F01033. Dated 25 May 2001
Chiltern International Fire (UK) |
Testing and assessments are ongoing. Please contact Profab Technical Services for the latest verification data.
APPLICATIONS & USES
All standard panels are for internal use and only in areas of normal humidity. The panel is only for installation in plaster and plasterboard ceiling systems.
7000/BF or WPF is suitable for horizontal use where the panel is being installed prior to any tape and jointing/skim finishing or plastering. Primer finish, so requires decorating after installation.
7000/PF is suitable for horizontal use where the panel is being installed after all finishing work has been completed. The panel is factory finished semi-gloss white so needs no further decoration.
SPECIFICATIONS
EXAMPLE:
NFR/7000/MD/PF/SL Size 600 x 1200mm single flush metal door fitted with a chrome security key lock, 25mm picture frame surround, finished in powder coated semi-gloss white, supplied by Profab Access Limited.
1FR/7000/PD/BF/BL Size 600 x 600mm single plasterboard faced door fitted with a concealed budget lock, beaded frame surround, finished in powder coated primer white for site decoration, supplied by Profab Access Limited.
OTHER OPTIONS
The 7000 series is a strong, purpose made, high quality access panel designed to provide a simple, yet secure means of accessing building services. Some modifications are available with this product as Profab's manufacturing flexibility provides for alternative materials, sizes, locks and door combinations. Discussions with Profab should take place at the earliest opportunity if specification changes are being considered.
INSTALLATION
Apertures formed in masonry and dry lined ceilings should be correctly formed in accordance with the system manufacturer's recommendations. The ceiling should adequately support the panel's additional weight and operating forces exerted on it during installation and operation. Typical fixing details are shown on this data sheet.
OPERATION
Operated from the front face, the rear mounted budget lock (BL) is operated with a square drive key through the door face following removal of a white plastic cap. The security lock (SL) has an integral, visible chrome escutcheon to accept the key (Keys are supplied, although additional keys and caps are available from Profab).
SUPPLY
Available through a network of distributors. Refer to Profab for guidance.
TECHNICAL SERVICES
ADVISORY
If there is any doubt about the information given in this data sheet or the intended product usage, then PROFAB should be consulted. We are only too pleased to advise on the use of our products. Technical representation is available at all stages of a project. In-house manufacturing enables us to offer full flexibility in product design for projects that need to meet specific design criteria.
QUALITY & DEVELOPMENT
PROFAB access panels are manufactured under strictly controlled quality systems and so we reserve the right to amend any of our published information and specifications deemed necessary as a part of our continuous product development and improvement policy, without prior notice.
