Aquatherm Firestop offers the user an extensive range of pipes and fittings for the installation of fire sprinkler systems*.

The system is based on a fibre reinforced polypropylene pipe (faser composite pipe) produced in a multi-layer extrusion process.

The material fusiolen® PP-R (80) FS used for the production of these pipes, is a plastic whose profile of properties is designed for the special demands of the field of application. Both the installer’s request for an easier processing and the demand for highest possible safety in later application was taken into account during its development.

Aquatherm Firestop is:

• weldable
  There is no need for sealants or adhesives to create the joint.
• corrosion-proof
  Prevents the clogging up of the sprinkler with corrosion products. This is ensuring a long, low-maintenance service life as well as trouble-free function of the system.

Pipes and fittings are certified under the registration no. 684a of LPCB according to guideline LPS 1260 for the use as pipe system for sprinkler installations.

The production of pipes and fittings is affected according to highest quality demands on most modern injection molding machines and extrusion lines. The high quality of our products is also ensured by extensive controls of incoming goods and the production process.

The aquatherm quality management system is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000.

aquatherm Firestop - The advantages:

General rules for the use of plastic pipes as sprinkler lines (according to LPCB)

In connection with the use of aquatherm Firestop, the following is to be observed. The “scope of use” of plastic pipe shall be agreed between the plastic suppliers, purchaser/installer, authority having jurisdiction, and/or insurer in accordance with document supplier “Installation Instructions” but subject to the following criteria taking precedence.

• Use of plastic pipe and fittings is subject to water authority agreement for the territory concerned.
• LPCB approved quick response sprinklers shall be used with exposed (i.e. fire exposure) plastic pipe and fittings.
• Plastic pipe and fittings are suitable for use only with wet pipe systems.
• Use of additives is only permitted in accordance with the manufacturers installation instructions.
• Care should be exercised to ensure that joints are adequately cured, in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions, prior to pressurisation.
• Plastic pipe and fittings shall not be installed outdoors.
• Not suitable for drinking water.
• Where plastic pipe and fittings are exposed (i.e. fire exposure), the system shall be installed close to a flat ceiling construction.
• Sprinkler systems which employ plastic pipe and fittings shall be designed where possible to ensure there are no ‘no flow’ sections of pipework in the event of sprinkler operation.
• The system of pipes must be installed in accordance with the aquatherm installation instructions, which include the LPCB conditions of use agreed with aquatherm.
• The maximum normal ambient temperature of use shall not exceed 70° C.
• The products shall only be installed by LPCB certificated or registered installing companies (see Part 5, Section 1A and 1B above) or by firms outside the UK who can provide evidence of personnel training in the installation of the product. It is recommended that firms engaged in the installation of this product are also be certificated to ISO 9000.

Working parameter:

• max. working temperature : 70° C (158° F)
• max. working pressure: 12.0 bar (174 PSI)