Model 540

The FireStar® Fire-Rated Counter Shutters meet the demands of applications that require a pleasing appearance combined with certified and labeled fire protection for your property. Our innovative and exclusive design provides a lift-up operation that is extremely easy to test and does not require tools to reset the mechanism. The FireStar® Model 540-550 fire-rated counter shutters are compact, simple, and an innovative solution for your safety and fire protection needs. As a bonus, the design offers very quiet and smooth functionality.

Ideal Applications Include:

  • Schools
  • Concessions
  • Hospitals
  • Cafeterias
  • Retail

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Features

Standard Construction Model 540 Model 550
Max. Width 16' 16'
Max. Height 8' 8'
Material Galvanized steel Stainless steel
Slats Flat: #17 Flat: #17
Mounting Steel, masonry, fire rated wood, fire rated drywall, 16 + gauge steel jambs Steel, masonry, fire rated wood, fire rated drywall, 16 + gauge steel jambs
Operation Manual Manual
Curtain Interlocking roll-formed slats with alternate slats fitted with metal end-locks Interlocking roll-formed slats with alternate slats fitted with metal end-locks
Counterbalance Helical springs, oil tempered, iron barrel plugs for anchoring springs to shaft and pipe; 20,000 cycle Helical springs, oil tempered, iron barrel plugs for anchoring springs to shaft and pipe; 20,000 cycle
Hood 24-gauge 24-gauge
Brackets Steel plates enclose ends of coil and provide support for counterbalance pipe at each end Steel plates enclose ends of coil and provide support for counterbalance pipe at each end
Bottom Bar Channel Channel
Release Mechanism Yes Yes
Viscous Governor If required by size of door If required by size of door

 

Benefits

High-Quality Constructions
  • UL or FM Rated; Conforms to NFPA Standard 80
    • Regulates the installation and maintenance of assemblies and devices used to protect openings in walls, floors, and ceilings against the spread of fire and smoke
  • Non-Tension Release provides the ease of simply opening the door to reset the drop mechanism after ‘an event’
  • Floor resettable motor feature for ease of test and reset that does not require tools or service technicians
Reliable Design
  • Unique clean design eliminates excess cables for ease of installation, testing and maintenance
  • Sleek 2-piece guide assembly provides better aesthetic appeal and allows for easier installation
Safety Focused
  • Viscous Governor device slows the door down when falling if there is ‘an event’
  • FireStar® release mechanism standard on shutters up to 24' x 24'

Warranty

  • 24-Months Limited Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship

Enhancements

Operation

  • Chain hoist with gear drive reduction
  • Wall crank box
  • Motor
  • Motor operation with electrical or pneumatic sensing edge
  • Single fusible link cable routing (Available with left-hand or right-hand operation)

Safety Focused

Actuation Options
  • WayneGard™ Release System
  • Smoke Detectors
  • SmokeTite™ UL-Labeled smoke and draft control package
  • Smoke seal
Signal Device Options
  • WayneGard™ Release System
  • Horns
  • Strobes

Design Solutions

  • Fire-rated countertop

Design Options

Slat Profiles
  • 2-piece guide assembly
Vision Options
  • FireLites*
FM label option to include hood with steel baffle

*FireLite is a trademark of Nippon Electric Glass Company

Colors

Color Options

White Gray Beige Brown
 
RAL Powder Coat*

Approximately 200 powder coat options are available to complement the exterior colors of a building.

Custom RAL garage door paint colors

*Online color swatches are only digital reproductions of actual standards and will vary in appearance due to differences in monitor and video card output. These digital representations should not be used to finalize color selection(s). Actual physical representation may vary slightly in color.

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