General
It should be understood that these results apply only to the particular sample submitted for testing. The test results indicated in this Report are not intended to imply Listing, Classification or Recognition of any product or materials.
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Samples
The product evaluated is described in Table 1. UL did not witness the production of the test sample nor were we provided with information relative to the formulation or identification of component materials used in the manufacture of the test samples.
Method
The tests were conducted in accordance with the test procedure described in UL Standard 2043, Fourth Edition, dated October 2, 2013. (“Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces”), dated October 02, 2013. This test method is used to determine the heat release rate, smoke release and optical density of the samples. The test samples were positioned and installed in the test enclosure as described in Appendix A.
Acceptance Criteria
Each product specimen shall have the following properties when tested as described herein:
- The peak rate of heat release measured during each test shall be 100 kilowatts or less, HRRs.
- The peak smoke release rate measured during each test shall be 0.21 m²/s or less, SRRs.
- The total smoke released (10 minute test duration) shall be 75 m² or less, TSR.
Note: The above criteria do not include the contribution of the propane ignition burner.
Results
The summary of test results is tabulated in Table 2 below. Graphs of heat release rate, smoke release rate, and normalized optical density are given in Appendix B. Pre and post-test photographs for each test are given in Appendix A. In addition, a videotape of each test was made and provided.
Please note that the values in Table 2 above as well as the graphs in Appendix B omit the heat and smoke contribution from the propane ignition burner.
Conclusion
The product, identified by the test sponsor as shown in Table 1 – Sample Description, in the form it was submitted to UL LLC, was evaluated in accordance with UL2043 standard and it was found compliant with standard’s requirements.
