Field Installation

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Firestik requires only the positive attachment of power actuated friction fit or mechanical fasteners providing easy installation.

Select the appropriate profile to accommodate specified deflection of the joint
Locate Firestik with intumescent facing towards the outer face of wall or wall sheathing
Attach to overhead in such a manner that the protruding rib of the steel angle is in contact with wall or wall sheathing
Install adjoining pieces with construction joints of individual pieces (intersecting or aligned) in “butted” contact
Attachment to flat concrete or bare metal deck use typical 3/4"” power actuated fasteners or concrete anchors a max 24” O/C
Attachment through a max 1/2"” thick fire proof coating use 1.25” power actuated fasteners or concrete anchors with washers a max 24” O/C
Metal to metal attachment use min. No. 6 framing screws a max 24” O/C

Manufacturer Recommendations

When using Firestik with pan deck overhead, install in accordance with specifications of UL or WH approved assemblies providing protection of “flutes” with fire proofing or mineral wool “stuff only”
Attach Firestik during “top track” or “top sheet” installation
“Top out” at least one side of wall with Firestik installed prior to MEP installation
If construction gap occurs at “butted joints” provide additional ambient leakage seal by covering gap with acoustical caulk

Benefits of “Topping Out” rated partitions prior to MEP installation

Reduce number of unsupported “Field Installation Joints” created to frame around installed penetrations
Eliminate additional fire taping of “Field Joints”
Keep integrity of Fire-rated partition, and provide consistent gypsum protection around and above penetrations
Reduce increased possibility of smoke propagation through additional joints
Lock framing in place