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The European Union is using this test method for fire classificaiton of flooring products, throughout European Member States.
The radiant heat is applied by means of a gas-fuelled panel, inclined at 30º, and directed at a horizontally mounted floor covering system specimen. The radiant panel generates a radiant energy flux distribution ranging from a nominal maximum of 10.9 kW/m2 to a minimum of 1.1 kW/m2.
A small stainless steel pilot burner assists in specimen ignition.
The distance burned until flame-out is reached and converted, by calibration, into an equivalent critical radiant flux, in kW/m2.
A smoke measuring system, according to DIN 50055, is mounted on a separate frame at the exhaust stack.
Traditionally, tests are conducted to give a maximum critical radiant heat flux of 10.9 kW/m2, but it can optionally be conducted with higher radiant heat input, of up to 25.0 kW/m2.
Features:
Angled Control Rack for convenience in use, allowing observation of the apparatus and controls duing equipment set-up and calibration.
Automatic ignition of the radiant panel and safety cut-out.
Hinged access to test area, via 2 position door with observation window and sliding platform.
Stainless steel hood with smoke measurement ports.
Data acquisition and analysis software.
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