INTRODUCTION
The Profab 9000 series range of hinged steel access
panels provides regular access into sealed plasterboard or sandwich panel wall and ceiling systems, 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 push-catch (PC) or a security key lock (SL). The door then opens towards the user. The door is removable if damage occurs, or during installation. Panels are manufactured either as fully concealed, so that after installation only a 2mm wide door line is visible (BF), 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 semi-gloss white all-over as standard but can be supplied using stelvetite (Plastic coated steel) or stainless steel (Z).
9000/BF/PC or IR
Frame: 1.2mm thick, factory welded, electro- galvanised mild steel with concealed beaded frame (BF) for plaster finishing. Finished powder coated semi- gloss white all-over and fitted with rubber compressible gasket to all sides.
Door: 0.9mm thick, electro-galvanised mild steel flush door tray fitted with fully adjustable hinges and finished powder coated semi-gloss white all-over as standard. Locks: Select from concealed push catches (PC) or security lock (SL); both are fitted on the rear of the frame/door.
9000/PF
All as above options but with visible 25mm picture
frame surround for retrofitting.
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 |
300 |
300 |
3 |
300 |
600 |
5 |
600 |
600 |
11 |
600 |
900 |
16 |
600 |
1200 |
22 |
All dimensions in millimetres. All panels are single door and hinge along dimension Y.
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).
APPLICATIONS & USES
All standard panels are for internal use and only in areas of normal humidity. The panel is ideal for installation in ceiling and wall linings that are constructed to achieve minimum air leakage but where access is still required, i.e. clean rooms, hospitals and food production areas. 9000/BF/PC or SL is suitable for vertical or horizontal use where the panel is being installed prior to any tape and jointing or skim-coat plastering.
9000/PF/PC or SL is suitable for vertical or 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:
Access panel type 9000/NFR Size 600 x 600mm single door fitted with a chrome security key lock, supplied by Profab Access Limited.
OTHER OPTIONS
The 9000 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 walls should be correctly formed in accordance with the wall/system manufacturer's recommendations. The wall 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 push catch (PC) requires no key and the security lock (SL) has an integral, visible chrome escutcheon to accept the key (included). (Additional keys 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.
