BLE Smoke & Fire Curtains

Unit 3, Holbrook Commerce Park

Holbrook Rise
Sheffield
S20 3FJ

Gravity Fail Safe Smoke and Fire Curtain Systems

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Tel: +44 (0)114 251 4703

Fax: +44 (0)114 251 3908
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.blegroup.co.uk/curtains

Ref: BLE-701
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CONTENTS
1 - System Overview Page 02
1.0 Description
1.1 Operation
1.2 Manufacture
1.3 Components
1.4 Electrical Requirements

2 - Survey Requirements Page 07

2.0 Site Conditions
2.1 Straight Smoke Curtains without Side Guides
2.2 Angled Smoke Curtains without Side Guides
2.3 Facetted Curtains without Side Guides
2.4 Fire Curtains and Smoke Curtains with Side Guides

3 - Installation Page 09
3.0 Head Box 7
3.1 Side Guides 7
3.2 Roller Mechanism 7
3.3 Motor Control Circuit
7
3.4 Motor Supply Loop
3.5 Group Control Panel 8
3.6 Linking Group Control Panels 8
3.7 Fire Alarm Contact

4 – Commissioning Page 12
4.0 Fitting The Bottom Bar
4.1 Mains Supply
4.2 Group Control Panel

5 – Maintenance Page 14
5.0 Weekly Test
5.1 Annual Test

6 - Fault Finding Page 15

7 - Control Sequence Page 16

8- Optional Extras Page 17

8.10 Two Stage Descent
8.11 Delayed Descent
8.12 Fusible Link Operation
8.13 Smoke or Heat Detector Operation
8.14 Emergency Retract (Panic Button)
8.15 Manual Re-Set
8.16 Voice Alarm
8.17 Positional Sensors
8.18 BMS Connections
8.19 Remote Test Key-Switch
8.20 Audio Visual Alarm
8.21 Individual Override Interface

9 – Components Page 20

10 – Drawing Register Page 22

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1: SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.0 - Description
A Smoke Curtain is designed to stop the spread of smoke or to channel the smoke to an extraction
system within a building. Smoke Curtains normally descend to above head height to allow the safe
passage of personnel beneath whilst stopping the buoyant hot smoke.
A Fire Curtain is designed to stop the spread of fire and as such descends to floor level and also
incorporates side guides which allow a total fire seal to be attained.
Variations on both designs are Smoke Seal curtains which can be either Fire or Smoke. These have
special seals incorporated within the design which minimize air flow (and therefore airborne
particles) through the curtain system.
All BLE systems consist of a motorized roller mechanism onto which is wound a fire resistant fabric.
The roller is housed in a steel headbox. Due to the fail safe nature of our systems, a bottom bar is
fixed to the lower edge of the curtain fabric. This bar assists in stabilizing the curtain during
operation and also provides weight to ensure that the curtain descends correctly during a fire
situation.

All BLE Smoke and Fire Curtains have been thoroughly tested and have attained the required
certification for whichever theatre of operation they are to be used.

All BLE Automatic Curtains are gravity fail safe and utilise the latest in electronic technology. The
systems have been fully been tested to all relevant standards required throughout the world.

Main Features.
 Current limiting device is incorporated into the Motor Control Circuit making the
requirement for limit switches redundant.
 Synchronised motor control circuitry, variable speed control is not required.
 Electronically controlled speed of descent.
 24 v operation.
 Group Control Panels can control up to 6 motors.
 Battery low voltage cut off facility, the curtains descend in a controlled manner when the
battery voltage drops to 20.2 +/- 15%.
 Fabric retaining mechanism incorporated into the curtain when side guides are used.

1.1 - Operation
Fire and Smoke curtains are usually housed above a ceiling and are designed to descend
automatically when a fire alarm signal is received, and automatically retract when the signal is re-
set or cancelled.
The curtain system comprises of a Group Control Panel (incorporating battery back-up and acting as
the fire alarm interface), a Motor Control Circuit (one is required per motor), a mild-steel headbox
and the roller mechanism together with the fabric and bottom bar. Under normal conditions the
curtain is retracted into the headbox. The motor is retained in a stalled condition by the electronic
circuitry located within the MCC. The MCC should be located within the range of the flying lead on
the motor (usually one metre). The power to the MCC is provided by the Group Control Panel which
can control up to six MCC’s. If a mains supply is available the GCP outputs a 24v ac supply to the
MCC. The MCC then rectifies the voltage to 24v dc to drive the motor. If the mains supply fails then
the system reverts to battery back-up and the output to the MCC will be 24v dc.

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During operation the curtain retracts until the bottom bar contacts the underside of the headbox.
After 45 seconds the MCC circuitry senses the increased power consumption of the motor as it
attempts to retract further into the headbox and the current is then reduced until the curtain
remains in a stalled condition.
During an alarm active situation (whether caused by the Fire Alarm or by use of the test key switch
mounted on the GCP) the power to the motor is removed and the curtain gravity descends in a fully
controlled manner (the circuitry within the MCC ensures that the rate of descent is fully controlled)
until all the fabric has unwound from the roller.
When the alarm is reset the curtain will ascend to its retracted position. If the mains supply to the
GCP is lost then the GCP will switch to battery back-up mode and the curtain will remain retracted
for a period of at least one hour after which time the power to the motor will be removed and the
curtain will descend (again under full control).

1.2 - Manufacture
All our manufacturing processes and Quality Control procedures meet the full requirements of BS
EN ISO 9001:1994 and all fire curtain products are designed and manufactured in full compliance
with the required local standards.

1.3 – Components
The curtain equipment is manufactured from and consists of the following components:-

1.31 - Fabric
We use two standard types of fabric for automatic Smoke and Fire curtains.
1) Micronised Aluminium polymer coated glass cloth with a manufactured weight of 540g/m².
This fabric has been tested to the standard fire test temperature curve for one hour and the
standard smoke curtain temperature curve for two hours.
2) Micronised Aluminium polymer coated glass cloth reinforced with stainless steel thread and
having a manufactured weight of 700g/m². This fabric has been tested to the standard fire
test temperature curve for 4½ hours.

The fabric is manufactured in rolls of various widths and depending upon the required finished size
of the curtains, they are normally assembled from numerous fabric panels sewn together along
their length (all curtains have vertical joints). Each panel overlaps the adjacent panel by 50mm and
the hems are stitched together using two rows of
stainless steel thread. The curtains have a pocket
hem formed along the top edge which is utilized
in the fixing of the fabric to the roller mechanism.
Where side guides are used, the fabric curtains
will incorporate securing tabs along the vertical
edges. These are used in co-ordination with the
retaining mechanisms which lock the fabric into
the side guides (see left). The fabric is normally
supplied with a slightly longer drop than
specified. This allows for accurate fixing of the
bottom bar and final trimming of the fabric on
site.

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1.32 – Motor
The motor is a 24v dc unit manufactured in-house and is installed into the end of the roller tube.
Each motor is supplied with a factory fitted drive coupling to suit the type of roller tube being used.
The motors can be manufactured with either a clockwise or anti-clockwise retract direction (when
viewed on the end of the motor). For curtains incorporating a two-stage descent facility the motor
will incorporate a 24v brake unit.
For large curtains (depending upon the weight of the fabric and bottom bar) it is sometimes
necessary to fit two motors into the roller tube instead of one motor and one shaft assembly.

The end of the motor is shaped to fit onto the roller support bracket which is located within the
headbox.

1.33 – Shaft Assembly

The Shaft assembly consists of a double bearing housing, two bearings and a free-sliding shaft. It is
normally fitted into the roller tube at the opposite end to the motor. The end of the shaft is shaped
to fit onto the roller support bracket which is located within the headbox.

1.34 – Roller Tube

Two types of roller tube are used as standard.
1) Octagonal mild-steel with a wall thickness of 1mm and a dimension of 70mm across the
flats.
2) Circular powder-coated mild-steel with a wall thickness of 4mm and an outside diameter of
76mm.

Item 1 is used for curtains requiring a fire rating of one hour. Item 2 is used for curtains requiring a
fire rating in excess of one hour or where the width of the roller is excessive and the use of item 1
would exceed the maximum permissible deflection of the tube.

The curtain fabric is secured to both types of tube using a 16mm x 3mm mild steel flat which is
inserted into the pocket hem along the top edge of the fabric and is then screwed or riveted to the
roller tube.

1.35 – Headbox
The curtain headbox is manufactured from
18swg (1.2mm) galvanized sheet metal. It is
usually manufactured in 2500mm wide
sections with joining pieces for riveting the
sections together. (See left)

The headboxing comes as standard with a

removable cover plate which forms the
underside of the box and allows access to the
roller mechanism. The cover plate is attached
using self-tapping screws as standard. Each box is finished with end plates and in addition to the
standard stock sizes special designs are available with removable side access panels. The cross
sectional dimensions of the headbox are dependent upon the width and drop of the curtain fabric
required.

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For curtains requiring a fire rating of over one hour, additional brackets (roller support brackets) are
fitted to the inside of the headbox to help support the roller during the extreme temperatures
encountered.

A schedule of standard box sizes for both Fire and Smoke curtains is detailed below.

1.36 – Bottom Bar

For Smoke curtains the bottom bar consists of twin Aluminium angles fixed back-to-back to form an
inverted “T”. A triangular shaped polycarbonate extrusion is fixed over the angles. The free space
formed inside the extrusion can be filled with mild-steel strip to increase the weight of bar. To
ensure that the curtain descends correctly the weight of the bottom bar must be at least 4kg. If two
motors are used in one roller then the bottom bar weight must be at least 9kg. To this end, a heavy
steel bottom bar may be required.
For Fire Curtains the bottom bar must be steel and is usually assembled from twin 20 x 20 x 3mm
thick mild steel angles fitted back-to-back. If the weight is insufficient then 40 x 25 x 4mm thick mild
steel angle is used. The foot of the bottom bar is removed at each end of the bar to enable it to
enter into the side guides (which must be used in Fire Curtains).

1.37 – Motor Control Circuit

The MCC accepts the loop wiring output from the GCP. If mains power is available to the GCP then
the output is an ac voltage and is rectified by the MCC to produce a dc voltage output to the motor.
If the GCP is operating on battery back-up then the output is dc and does not require rectification.
When the curtain is retracting the bottom bar contacts the underside of the headbox which causes
the motor to current to increase. After 45 seconds the MCC reduces the current to the motor and it
remains in a stalled condition operating on reduced current. During a fire situation the GCP
removes power to the MCC and this allows the curtain to descend. The speed of descent of the
curtain is controlled by the circuitry within the MCC.

1.38 – Group Control Panel

The GCP acts as a fire alarm interface (normally closed volt-free contact) and also provides the
power and battery back-up circuitry for the curtains. There is a test key switch mounted on the
front of the GCP. This has two positions:-
1) Normal: The curtains will be retracted into the headbox. The key can be removed from
the switch in this position.
2) Test: The curtains will descend. The key cannot be removed from the switch in this
position.

The GCP has three LED indicators located on the front panel. These
are as follows:-

MAINS ON - Green
CHARGE / BATTERY FAULT - Red
FIRE ALARM STATUS-GOOD – Green

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1.39 – Side Guide
Primarily used for Fire curtains they can also be used for
smoke curtains. The edge of the fabric is locked into the
guide to provide a fire seal. The side guides are manufactured
from 2mm thick galvanized mild steel and are 100mm deep
and 50mm wide with a 10mm throat. They can be supplied
with fixing angles attached or with the sides being drilled and
capped to allow for face fixing to the building structure. (See
right)

1.4 – Electrical Requirements

1.41 - Group Control Panel
Inputs:-
Mains Supply: 230v ac 50 Hz rated at 3 amps via an un-switched fused spur.
Fire Alarm Interface: Normally closed volt-free contact per fire zone. Multiple GCP’s can be
interlinked. See drawing GCP99-3 Interconnect.

Output:-
Loop Output: 24v ac/dc to the MCC’s. The supply cable from the GCP to the MCC(s)
should be a loop of 4.0 mm² 2 core and earth with a maximum length of 100 metres. If a
greater loop length is required the installer should ensure that the supply voltage will not fall
below 24v at the MCC position.

NOTE: The GCP can control a maximum of six motors.

1.42 - Motor Control Circuit

Input:
24v ac/dc supply from the GCP.

Output:
24v dc to the motor via the motor flying lead.

1.43 – Motor
Input:
24v dc input. This is connected to the MCC via a 1 metre long captive flying lead. (2 core + earth).
The motor can be configured as clockwise or anti-clockwise operation (when viewed on the
end of the motor after it has been installed within the roller tube).

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2: Survey Requirements
2.0 – Site Conditions
It is imperative that due account is taken of site conditions and actual finishes that are to be
applied to the building structure either prior to, or after, installation of the curtains.

2.1 – Straight Smoke Curtains without Side Guides.

For curtains without side guides the measured dimension can be either HEADBOX or
FABRIC. As we comply with the European standard BS EN 12101-1:2005 the permissible
gaps between the building structure and the edge of the curtain is specified depending upon
how far the curtain is designed to descend. These gaps are detailed below.

For curtains up to and including 2 metres drop – 20mm

For curtains from 2 metres drop and up to 6metres drop – 40mm
For curtains over 6 metres drop – 60mm

It should be noted that due to manufacturing constraints the headbox is always wider than the
fabric. The 20mm figure quoted above should be used as a minimum dimension and where
possible on larger curtains the higher figures should be adopted as the fabric can “travel” along the
roller when it is retracting and this can cause snagging between the edge of the fabric and the
headbox/roller bracket.
Gaps between the edge of the fabric and the structure can be reduced if the headbox can be
extended above any wall/column cladding to be fitted on site although some tolerance must be
allowed on long drop curtains to ensure that, if there is an element of “travel”, the bottom bar does
not contact and damage the wall finish.
The orientation of multiple roller headboxes is dependent upon site constraints and the access
requirements to the rollers and Motor Control Circuits for maintenance purposes. Access should
always be requested for maintenance. The main access to the roller mechanisms is from below and
to facilitate this all standard headbox configurations have removable cover plates fitted to the
underside.
The drop height of the fabric can be measured either from the top or underside of the headbox. If it
is measured from the top of the headbox then the depth of the headbox and orientation must be
accounted for in the dimension. In all instances it must be detailed on the order what the
dimensions refer to. In multiple roller curtains all rollers must be of an equal dimension to avoid
uneven deployment and retraction of the curtain. The roller lengths will be calculated after the
headbox or fabric width has been provided. Standard fabric overlap on multiple roller
configurations is 200mm. See drawing numbers SD MEAS DIMS 03 to SD MEAS DIMS 06 for the
required information to allow manufacture.

2.2 – Angled Smoke Curtains without Side Guides.

Curtain headboxing can be supplied with an intermediate angle where the curtain has to follow a
specific line. Measurements of this type of curtain should be taken as the headbox dimensions
following the required line of the actual fabric. The required angle should also be included. From
this information we can plot the actual requirements and manufacture the curtain accordingly. The
roller layout and quantity will decide the size of gaps between curtains in such an installation. See
drawing number SD MEAS DIMS 07 for measurement details.

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2.3 – Facetted Curtains without Side Guides.
Curtains can also be manufactured to fit around circular or irregular shaped voids. For circular voids
the radius of the void and the headbox orientation are required. The actual equipment dimensions
can then be calculated to achieve the necessary design intent. For irregular shaped voids it is
simpler to computer plot the required intent and then manufacture accordingly. Again headbox
orientation must be known to enable the gaps between the curtain fabric to be kept to a minimum.

2.4 – Fire Curtains and Smoke Curtains with Side Guides

(Single and over/under headbox configuration).
When measuring the width of fire curtains there are two alternatives.
1) The headbox length (this equates to a “back of guide to back of guide” dimension).
2) Face of guide to face of guide.
The relevant information requires specifying.
Number 2) is used where a “clear opening width” is specified. This is coupled with a drop dimension
quoted from the underside of the headbox.

The side guides are 100mm deep so the headbox length is 200mm larger than the Face of Guide to
Face of Guide dimension. The curtain line is 50mm (this equates to the centre of the side guide)
from the back edge of the headbox so if the guides are installed onto a wall the curtain line will be
50mm away from the wall. See drawing number “Side Guide Fixing Methods” for side guide fixing
configurations.
See drawings numbers SD MEAS DIMS 01 and SD MEAS DIMS 02 for the required information to
allow manufacture.

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3: Installation
NOTE: Care should be taken when removing any packaging from the equipment. Particular
attention must be paid to the roller mechanism where the curtain fabric can be easily damaged by
sharp tools.

3.0 - Head Box

The headbox is constructed from galvanised mild-steel sheet. There are various fixing methods, the
most common being shown on drawing GEN/FD3/09. Fixings should be at a maximum 1200mm
centres and should also be positioned at the high-load points where the roller brackets are
positioned inside the headbox. Fixings through the top of the headbox are preferable. If a side fixing
method is used then suitable and adequate stiffeners must be placed within the headbox or
deflection of the side panels will occur.
The installer must ensure that the fixings do not protrude excessively into the headbox and are kept
clear of the roller location.
It is imperative that the headbox is installed straight and level. Failure to do this may result in the
fabric “travelling” sideways along the roller tube when retracting. In the worst case this will result in
snagging and will compromise the operation of the curtain.
Large headboxes will be supplied in sections which require fixing together (see drawing
ISO/FD240/1829/OU/OCR). Each piece will be marked internally according to its location within the
box (details of the method of marking are shown on drawing COMP-MARKING). On fire curtains all
roller support brackets must be installed when supplied (they are not normally fitted on 1 hour fire
rated curtains). They are semi-assembled within the headbox to confirm their position. Likewise all
roller brackets are either pre-mounted or their fixing position is marked within the headbox.

3.1 - Side Guides

Galvanised steel side guides are installed on fire curtain systems to form a seal between the curtain
fabric and the building structure. The guide should be positioned such that the back of the guide is
aligned with the end of the headbox and also the side of the guide is flush with the side of the
headbox. When the guide is thus located, the curtain fabric will be positioned centrally within the
throat of the guide and the bottom bar will sit flush to the underside of the headbox when the
curtain is retracted. Fixing methods for side guides are shown on drawing SGFM/01. The guides
must be installed flush and level and without any twisting. They should be installed on a smooth
surface but where this is not possible then they should be suitably packed to ensure that the above
recommendations are complied with.

3.2 – Roller Mechanism

TAKE EXTREME CARE WHEN REMOVING THE PACKAGING FROM THE ROLLER AS DAMAGE TO THE
FABRIC CAN EASILY BE CAUSED BY SHARP TOOLS ETC.
The roller mechanism consists of the roller tube, motor, shaft and fabric. The fabric is fixed to the
tube using a 16 x 3 flat mild steel strip and is supplied pre-wound onto the tube. The motor and
shaft are pre-installed into the roller tube. The motor has a flying lead and the shaft has a
retractable spindle. Note that, depending upon the size of the curtain, the roller may be supplied
with two motors, one positioned at each end of the tube.

The position of the motor within the headbox should be ascertained so that a 20mm stuffing gland
can be used to pass the motor cable through the headbox (the stuffing gland is not supplied with
the curtain equipment). Motor positions are marked inside the headbox.

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The roller mechanism should be offered into the box and the motor and shaft located onto the
roller brackets. Ensure that the motor is correctly orientated so that the motor cable is positioned
over the top of the locating pin on the bracket. Split pins MUST be installed through the holes on
the side of the bracket and pass through the motor end support
and also through the shaft. If these are not in place then it is
possible for the roller to disengage from the bracket. See drawing
2313/000B and photo on the left.

The motor cable should be passed through the stuffing gland

ensuring that it will not snag on the roller during operation.
Unwind approximately 100mm of fabric from the roller and then fix
the headbox cover plates into position. Ensure that the fabric is
accessible through the slot formed by the cover plate. (Note that if
the ends of the motor wires on the flying lead are touching it will
not be possible to rotate the roller without exerting excessive force.
Doing so will damage the motor and will require it to be replaced).
On Fire Curtains the fabric edges incorporate special retaining tabs.
These locate within the side guides and ensure that the edge of the
curtain remains within the guide. To complete the installation of
Fire Curtains the side guide angles and flats must be fitted to the
top of the side guides to complete the interface between them and
the headbox.

3.3 - Motor Control Circuit

The motor control circuit is housed in a metal enclosure. This should be mounted adjacent to the
motor position to enable the motor flying lead to be connected directly into it. Connectivity is
shown on drawing 2313/962 MCC.
Note that on no account must the motor be disconnected from the MCC whilst the curtain is in
the raised position once the bottom bar has been fitted. To do so will allow the curtain to
descend with excessive speed and will result in damage to the motor.

3.4 - Motor Supply Loop - 24V ONLY!

The 24v supply for the motors is fed from the group control panel. The supply loop should not
exceed 100 metres and shall be installed using 4.0 mm² 2 core and earth cable. Fire resistant cabling
is optional as the system is totally fail-safe. A maximum of six MCC’s can be connected to a GCP. The
installer must carry out volt drop calculations to ensure the required 24v supply is available at each
MCC.
The wiring must be tested for insulation, correct polarity and continuity before connecting to the
MCC’s or GCP.

3.5 - Group Control Panel

For correct operation the Group Control panel MUST be mounted vertically allowing 50mm free air
clearance around the case and all louvers must be kept clear of obstructions. Ensure all cabling is
routed into the control panel via the 20mm knockouts provided.

N.B. - The printed circuit boards contained within the Group Control panel contain static sensitive
components. Suitable precautions should be taken when handling circuit boards. Do not use high
voltage test equipment on either the GCP or MCC’s.

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The GCP requires the following inputs:
1) A 230v ac supply on a maintained circuit rated at 3 amps via an
un-switched fused spur.
2) A normally-closed volt-free contact to the fire alarm panel.

The GCP provides the following outputs:

1) A 24v loop to the MCC positions. (Note that if mains power is available the
output is an ac voltage. If the system is running on battery back-up the output
is a dc voltage).
2) An auxiliary connection to connect timers or other dc equipment.

Mount the GCP as near as possible to the first motor on the supply loop. Remove the input fuse and
then connect the 230v ac supply to the mains input terminals adjacent the transformer. Remove
the 20A output fuse but do not connect the 24v supply loop at this time. If the fire alarm contact is
available leave disconnected but link out the “Fire Alarm” connection. Connect the batteries using
the link provided. Ensure that you have correct polarity. The battery connections are shown on
drawing 2313/900.

3.6 - Linking Group Control Panels

The Group Control Panel can support a maximum of 6 motors. If a smoke zone requires more than 6
motors then Group Control Panels can be interlinked. The details of interlinking are shown on
drawing 2313/809A.

3.7 - Fire Alarm Connection

Curtain systems are normally triggered by a fire alarm contact. The requirement for this is a
normally closed volt-free contact within the Fire Alarm panel or remote addressable contact.
For connection details see drawing 2313/962 MCC.

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4: COMMISSIONING

4.0 - Fitting the Bottom Bar

1. Pull the fabric fully from the roller, through the throat in the headbox (the headbox cover plates
should be installed before this is actioned). On fire curtains the fabric has retaining tabs fitted at
various positions down both edges. These tabs must be located within the side guides as the curtain
is unwound from the roller.

2. Clamp the “T” bar to the bottom of the fabric to aid stability.

3. Determine the drop height of the curtain and mark at each end.

4. Use a chalk line to join the marks.

5. Place the twin angles of the bottom bar either side of the fabric and level against the marked
line. Pull the fabric tight (this must be done or the curtain will not retract into the headbox evenly)
and align the fixing holes using a bradall through both holes and the fabric. Insert a rivet into the
hole and tighten (ensuring that both angles are “grabbed” by the rivet. On fire curtains, hold the “T”
bar flat against the chalk line and fix to the fabric using screws. Ensure that the “T” bar is gripping
the fabric tightly.

6. Proceed along the bottom bar until all the rivets have been fitted.

7. Trim of any excess material from below the “T” bar.

8. Slide the polycarbonate cover over the “T” bar (smoke curtains only).

Note that Fire Curtains do not have a polycarbonate cover and countersunk screws are used to
secure the angles together.

Where multiple rollers are used to make up continuous curtains the curtain fabric is overlapped.
Overlaps are nominally 200mm for Smoke Curtains and 600mm for Fire Curtains. The bottom bar
should be arranged to clamp both fabrics at the overlap position. When installing the bottom bar it
is imperative that the fabric is pulled tight before the angles are secured together. This is
particularly important at the fabric overlap position.

Note that on no account must the motor be disconnected from the MCC whilst the curtain is in
the raised position with the bottom bar fitted. The gearbox will be seriously damaged if this
should be allowed to happen.

4.1 - Mains Supply Requirement

A 230v ac 50 Hz, permanent supply on a maintained circuit is required before commissioning can be
undertaken.

4.2 - Group Control Panel

1. Turn the test-key switch to the “Normal” position.

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2. Connect the Battery and Link (ensure correct polarity or the charge board will be seriously
damaged).

3. Switch on the mains supply. The Fire Alarm and Mains LED’s will illuminate (both Green).
Momentarily disconnect the battery terminal and the Charge/Battery Fault LED will illuminate (red).

4. Turn the key switch to the “Test” position and remove the 20 amp fuse. Connect the loop supply
cables into the output connections.

5. Replace the 20 Amp fuse and turn the key switch to “Normal”. The curtains connected to the
GCP will now retract.

6. Test the Fire Alarm input by removing the Fire Alarm link from the connector block. The Green
“Fire” LED will extinguish and the curtains will descend.

7. Turn the key switch to “Test” and connect the Fire Alarm link.

Turn the test key to the “Normal” position. The curtains will retract and the green Fire Alarm LED
will illuminate. The System Is Now Fully Operational

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5: MAINTENANCE

5.0 - Weekly Test

It is essential that the curtains are tested once per week to the following procedure:

Visually inspect the installation. Look for any variations to the wall cladding or wall finish adjacent
to the curtain. Also confirm that there are no obstructions beneath the curtain and that there are
no alterations to the ceiling slot through which the curtain drops. Any variations could cause the
curtain to snag and not deploy correctly.

Turn the test key-switch to “TEST” and check that the curtain descends to the correct level. Note
that there may be several curtains controlled by the GCP and all or some may not be visible from
the panel position. Check the operation of the LED’s mounted on the front of the GCP and that they
are indicating the correct mode.

Turn the test key-switch to “NORMAL” and check that all the curtains retract correctly, paying
particular attention that the bottom bar is seated correctly against the underside of the headbox.

5.1 - Annual Test (Only to be carried out by qualified personnel)

Carry out a “Weekly Routine Test” as described above.

Open the group control panel and check the battery voltage. This should be 27.5v dc with mains
power available.

Turn off the mains supply to the group control panel and check that the curtains remain retracted
for a period of 1 hour. Should they descend before this time then the battery back- up system must
be checked and any fault rectified.

Operate the fire alarm and check that the curtains descend in a controlled manner. Inspect the
curtain fixings for any sign of damage.
This may involve removing the head box cover plates.

Restore the mains supply and re-set the fire alarm. Check that the curtain retracts satisfactorily. Any
fault during retraction may prevent correct operation of the curtain when it is required.

Should the curtain fail to retract correctly, then a further check must be carried out to ensure that
the curtain is not being obstructed or deflected in any way. If the curtain continues to retract
incorrectly, contact the installer or approved service agent.

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6: FAULT FINDING
Common Fault Conditions

Fault 1: The Curtains drop to the activated position without warning and remain lowered.
Possible Causes:
 The test key has been operated. Return to the “NORMAL” position.
Fault on the alarm input to the Group Control Panel. Check that the fire alarm contact
is not open circuit.
 Extended mains failure. Check all fuses and replace if necessary. Ensure that the
mains supply to the GCP has not been disconnected. Restore the mains to the
system.
 Failure of the battery back-up. Check the condition of the batteries and measure their
voltage. Excessive use of the battery back-up system may cause premature failure of
the batteries.
 Fault on the wiring from the Group Control Panel to the MCC’s. Turn the test key to
“TEST” and then return to “NORMAL” and check the loop voltage to the MCC’s. It
should read at least 27v ac if mains power is available and 24v dc without
mains voltage present. If the voltage is present but the curtains do not retract then
check the loop wiring for continuity. A damaged or broken cable will cause the curtain
to descend.

Fault 2: The curtain fails to drop to the lowered position on test or receipt of an alarm or test signal.
Possible Causes:
 Check that the bottom bar or curtain fabric is not obstructed or snagging on the
ceiling.
 Check that there have been no modifications to the ceiling or walls in the vicinity of
the curtain which may cause an obstruction to the curtain.
 During commissioning it may be necessary to increase the weight of the bottom bar to
ensure that the curtain deploys correctly. On Smoke Curtains the extra weight can be placed
inside the extrusion covering the bottom bar angles.
 On curtains with side guides check that the retaining tabs are seated correctly within the
side guides.

Fault 3: Curtain fails to rise or stops during ascent.

Possible Causes:
 Check the curtain has not “snagged” on any obstructions.
 Check that the bottom bar has not been “overloaded” with additional weight.
 Check the Loop Wiring for continuity and ensure that it is receiving the correct voltage as
described in (Fault 1).
 Check the output from the MCC to the motor. It should be 24v dc.
 Check that the fabric is not “corkscrewing” along the roller and snagging on the internal
roller brackets or headbox cheek-plate.
 On curtains with side guides check that the retaining tabs are seated correctly within the
side guides.

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Fault 4: Curtain descends immediately when the mains power fails.
Possible Causes:
 Failure of the batteries within the group control panel. Replace the
batteries and check the Float Voltage.
 Failure of the charger unit within the group control panel. Replace the
batteries and charger unit.

7 : CONTROL SEQUENCE

ALARM STATUS GROUP CONTROL PANEL CURTAIN POSITION

(LED’s ILLUMINATED)
MAINS POWER AVAILABLE

Normal AC Power Healthy Retracted

(Green LED)
Fire Alarm Status Normal
(Green LED)

Activated AC Power Healthy Descends

(Green LED)

Reset AC Power Healthy Automatically Retracts

(Green LED)
Fire Alarm Status Normal
(Green LED)

ALARM STATUS GROUP CONTROL PANEL CURTAIN POSITION

(LED’s ILLUMINATED)
MAINS POWER UNAVAILABLE

Normal Fire Alarm Status Normal Stays Retracted Until The

(Green LED) Batteries Reach the Low
Voltage Cut Off Point. Then
Descends In a Controlled
Manner

Activated No LED’s Illuminated Descends In A Controlled

Manner

Reset Fire Alarm Status Normal If the batteries are not

(Green LED) discharged then Retracts.
If the batteries are
discharged then Remains
Lowered Until the Mains
Supply is Reinstated.

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8: OPTIONAL EXTRAS

8.10 - TWO STAGE DESCENT.

The curtain descends for a preset Run time (the time taken to reach the first stage) and
then the brake unit in the motor will be activated. This holds the curtain at that position until
the Delay timer has timed out (the time for which the curtain is to stay at the first stage
position). Both timers are adjustable. The Delay time should be set to Run time plus Delay
time.
E.g. The curtain is to descend for a time of 10 seconds and then hold at this position for 15
seconds.
Set the Run timer to 10 seconds.
Set the Delay timer to 10 seconds + 15 seconds = 25 seconds.
The above is to be read in conjunction with Drawing Number GCP88-3 with Two Stage Descent.

Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-

GCP.
Two Stage Descent Timers.
Located within the GCP and providing times for the run and delay.
Brake Output:
24v dc radial required from the GCP to the MCC(s) using 4.0mm² 2 core and earth with a maximum
length of 50 metres. If a greater radial length is required the installer should ensure that the supply
voltage will not fall below 24v at the MCC position.

MCC.
Input:
24v dc brake supply from the GCP.

Motor.
4 core for brake/motor.
2 cores are used for the motor and 2 cores are used for the brake.

8.11 - DELAYED DESCENT.

After receipt of the fire alarm signal the curtain remains in the retracted position until the timer in
the G.C.P. has “timed-out”. The Timer should be set to the actual delay time required.

Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-

GCP.
Delay Timer.
See Drawing Number GCP88-3 Delayed Descent

8.12 - FUSIBLE LINK OPERATION.

The Fusible Link Switch replaces the Fire Alarm contact.
Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-
Fusible Link.
This is attached to the Headbox and wired into the Fire Alarm Circuit from the GCP.
See Drawing Number GCP88-3 Fusible Link

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8.13 -SMOKE or HEAT DETECTOR OPERATION.

The Detector replaces the Fire Alarm contact.
Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-
Smoke or Heat Detector.
This is wired into the Fire Alarm Circuit from the GCP.
Power to operate the unit is provided by the GCP.

GCP.
Internal connections for signal and power to Detector.
See Drawing Number GCP88-3 Smoke Detector and Manual Re-Set

8.14 - EMERGENCY RETRACT. (Panic Button).

The Curtain retracts whilst the push button is depressed. Once the button is released the
curtain descends normally.
Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-
Push button.
This is wired into the Fire Alarm circuit to temporarily close the circuit upon operation.
See Drawing Number GCP88-3 Manual Override

8.15 - MANUAL RE-SET.

The curtain remains in the operational position after the alarm has been cancelled. Manual
intervention is required to allow the curtain to retract after the fire alarm signal has been
cancelled.
Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment.
GCP.
Latching relay wired to the Fire Alarm Circuit.
See Drawing Number GCP88-3 Manual Re-Set

Manual Re-Set Button.

Located either adjacent to the curtain position or on the GCP.

8.16 - VOICE ALARM.

Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-

GCP.
Connections for the Voice Alarm Sounder.
Power to operate the unit is provided by the GCP.

Voice Alarm.
Voice Alarm Sounder.

8.17 – POSITIONAL SENSORS.

These are located adjacent to the curtain position and signal when the curtain has reached its
extents of travel. If side guides are used then the sensors are mounted within the guides.

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Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-

Sensors.
These are mounted either in the side guides (if used) or within the fabric of the building
immediately adjacent to the curtain.

Control Boards.
The Sensors are wired into the Control Boards which also provide the power to the units.
See Drawing Number GCP88-3 Positional Sensors
BMS Link.
Pcb to provide connections for external signaling.

8.18 – BMS CONNECTIONS.

Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-
BMS Board.

G.C.P.
Internal connections and power supply.
See Drawing Number GCP88-3 BMS

8.19 – REMOTE TEST KEY-SWITCH.

Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-
Key Switch
This is wired in series into the Fire Alarm circuit. Note that the key can only be removed in the
“Normal” position.

8.20 – AUDIO VISUAL ALARM.

An Audio Visual alarm is supplied with the curtain equipment. This is installed adjacent to the
curtain position and warns of the descent of the curtain.
Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-
Audio Visual Unit.
Powered by and wired into the G.C.P.

G.C.P.
Internal connections and power supply.
See Drawing Number GCP88-3 AV Alarm

8.21 – INDIVIDUAL OVERRIDE INTERFACE (IOI).

An Interface which allows an individual curtain within a multiple curtain installation to be retracted
via a push button.

Additional Requirements over Standard Equipment:-

One I.O.I. Unit per motor.
Note that this unit requires the use of the special UL rated GCP.

In addition to the above, all steel components can be supplied polyester powder coated to any
standard RAL or BS colour.

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9: COMPONENTS

Group Control Panel: The Group Control Panel can control up to 6 motors.
Stock Code: In normal operation the GCP provides a constant 24v
SD3/GCP88-3 AC supply to the motors under its control. Should a
Drg. No. GCP88-3 Cabinet fire condition arise or the test key is operated the
Drg. No. GCP88-3 GCP removes the 24v supply and the curtains descend
under in controlled manner.
Battery: 2 no. 12v 7ah batteries are installed in each GCP. The
Stock Code: CE033PW battery allows full operation of the system in the
Drg. No. GCP88-3 event of a mains failure.
Motor: The motor assembly is responsible for retracting the
Stock Code: SD3/Motor/HP curtain.
FD3/Motor/HP
Drg. No. 2313/250
Motor Control Circuit: The MCC is housed in a remote enclosure. It controls
Stock Code: SD3 MCC V7 the operation of the motor which affects the rate of
Drg. No. 2313/810A descent of the curtain and also provides the
electronics to remove current to the motor when the
curtain is fully retracted.
Head Box: The head box is manufactured from 1.2 mm
Drg. No. SD3/HBOX/3M galvanised mild steel and includes all necessary roller
Drg. No. FD3/HBOX/3M retaining brackets.
Roller: Housed within the curtain headbox, the roller
Drg. Nos. 2313/000/A supports the curtain fabric and bottom bar.
2313/000/B
2313/000AFD3
2313/000AFD3-1
Shaft Assembly: The shaft and motor assemblies provide support for
Stock Code: SD3 Shaft the roller mechanism.
Drg. Nos. 2313/000/A
2313/000/B
Brackets: Fixed to the head box endplates/roller support plates
Stock Code: DBRPEB the brackets support the rollers and ensure that they
Drg. Nos. 2313/000A are in the correct location within the headbox.
2313/000B
2313/000AFD3
Fabric: Glass cloth fabric with a micronised aluminium
Stock Codes: X32K polymer coating to both sides. With or without
C41000WK stainless steel wire reinforcement. Incorporates the
fabric retaining system on Fire Curtains.
Bottom Bar: The lower edge of the curtain will incorporate a twin
Stock Code: DAA190 inverted mild steel or aluminium angle which acts as a
MSA20203 weight bar to enable the curtain to unwind upon
MSA40254 receipt of a signal from the fire alarm panel. The
Drg. Nos. 2313/017 bottom bar helps to stabilise the curtain and provides
FD3/HBOX/3M a stop against the underside of the head box when
GEN/FD3/01 the curtain is retracting.
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Smoke Curtain Extrusion: Polycarbonate cover for the standard smoke curtain
Stock Code: D2313/017 bottom bar.
Drg. No. 2313/017
Side Guides: Galvanised mild steel side guides.
Stock Code: SIDEGUIDE 100mm deep x 50mm wide with a 10mm wide
Drg. No. 2313/034 throat.
Drg. No. SGFM/01
Side Guide Angles and Flats: Angles and Flats fitted to the top of the side guide to
Stock Code Angle: SGA complete the interface with the headbox.
Stock Code Flat: SGF
Drg. No. ISO-FD240-HSBF-2

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10: Drawing Register

Series 100 – Survey Information

BLE-101 Smoke Curtains – SD60 Elevation
BLE-102 Smoke Curtains – SD60 Single Roller
BLE-103 Smoke Curtains – SD60 Side by Side Roller
BLE-104 Smoke Curtains – SD60 Over/Under Roller
BLE-105 Smoke Curtains – SD60 Side by Side and Over/Under Mitred Corner
Headboxes
BLE-106 Fire Curtains – FC60 Single Roller
BLE-107 Fire Curtains – FC60 Over/Under Roller
Series 200 – Component Details
BLE-201 Group Control Panel – Cabinet Details
BLE-202 FC240 Headbox Details – up to 3m Drop
BLE-203 Fire Curtain Catching Bracket
BLE-204 Smoke Curtain Bottom Bar and Extrusion
BLE-205 Smoke Curtain Headbox Details – up to 3m Drop
BLE-206 Smoke Curtain Roller Assembly
BLE-207 Smoke Curtain Roller Assembly b
BLE-208 FC240 Fire Curtain Roller Assembly
BLE-209 FC60 Fire Curtain Roller Assemblu
BLE-210 FC240 Fire Curtain Headbox Manufacturing Dimensions
BLE-211 Smoke Curtain Headbox Manufacturing Dimensions
Series 300 – Installation Details
BLE-301 Fire Curtain Ceiling Interface Details
BLE-302 Headbox Fixing Details
BLE-303 Side Guide Fixing Method
BLE-304 Smoke Curtain Headbox Fixing Detail with Stopping Bar (Single
Roller Headbox)
BLE-305 Smoke Curtain Headbox Fixing Detail with Stopping Bar (Side by Side
Roller Headbox)
BLE-306 Smoke Curtain Headbox Fixing Detail with Ceiling Co-ordination
(Multiple Roller Headbox)
BLE-307 Smoke Curtain Headbox with Extended Cover Plate: Fixing Detail
(Single Roller Headbox)
BLE-308 Smoke Curtain Headbox with Extended Cover Plate: Fixing Detail
(Side by Side Headbox)
BLE-309 Smoke Curtain Headbox with Extended Cover Plate: Fixing Detail
(Over/Under Headbox)
BLE-310 Side Guide/Bottom Bar Interface
BLE-311 Fire Curtain Headbox with Droprod Fixing Detail (Single Roller
Headbox)
BLE-312 Fire Curtain Headbox with Droprod Fixing Detail (Over/Under
Headbox)
BLE-313 Details of Component Annotation for Headbox

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Series 500 – Wiring Diagrams and Schematics
BLE-501 Group Control Panel (GCP) Wiring Diagram
BLE-502 Interconnecting GCP Wiring Diagram
BLE-503 Two Stage Descent GCP Wiring Diagram
BLE-504 Motor Control Circuit (Version 7.0)
BLE-505 Standard System Wiring Schematic
BLE-506 Two Stage Descent Wiring Schematic
BLE-507 Positional Sensors and BMS Connections Wiring Diagram
BLE-508 Fusible Link Wiring Diagram
BLE-509 Smoke Detector and Manual Reset Wiring Diagram
BLE-510 Delayed Descent Wiring Diagram
BLE-511 Manual Override Wiring Diagram
BLE-512 Manual Reset Wiring Diagram
BLE-513 BMS interface Connections Wiring Diagram
BLE-514 Audio Visual Alarm Wiring Diagram
BLE-515 Electrical System Requirements

BLE reserve the right to change colour, price or specification without prior notice.

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180 180

HEADBOX STIFFENER

180

290

20

20
REMOVABLE SIDE PANEL

REMOVABLE COVER PLATE

COVER PLATE STIFFENER

NOTE.
CROSS SECTIONAL DIMENSIONS OF
BOTTOM BAR MAY VARY ACCORDING
TO THE WIDTH OF THE CURTAIN.
CATCHING BRACKETS ARE INSTALLED
COVER PLATE STIFFENER
IN ALL TWO HOUR FIRE RATED HEADBOXES
AT 875mm CENTRES.
SEE DRAWING NUMBER ISO/FD240/CATCHBRKT
FOR DETAILS.
FOR HEADBOX DIMENSIONS WITH CURTAINS
OVER 3 METRES DROP SEE DRAWING NUMBER
8mFC240
20

REMOVABLE COVER PLATE

PROJECT TITLE
FC240 HEADBOX
STANDARD DIMENSIONS OF
DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR SINGLE AND DOUBLE HEADBOXES
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UNISTRUT CHANNEL

NOTE.
CATCHING BRACKETS TO BE INSTALLED
ONLY IN 2 HOUR RATED HEADBOXES AT
875mm CENTRES.

DETAIL OF ASSEMBLED CATCHING BRACKET

(SINGLE ROLLER CONFIGURATION)

UNISTRUT CHANNEL

HORIZONTAL LEG FOR

UPPER ROLLER
M10 SET SCREW

M10 SET SCREW

HORIZONTAL LEG FOR

LOWER ROLLER
UNISTRUT NUT

DETAIL OF ASSEMBLED CATCHING BRACKET

(MULTIPLE ROLLER CONFIGURATION)

UNISTRUT CHANNEL
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250

150

20

150

REMOVABLE SIDE PANEL

250

20
20

REMOVABLE COVER PLATE

DOUBLE HEADBOX

150

20

20

ALTERNATIVE DESIGN FOR

150
SIDE AND COVER PLATE REMOVABLE COVER PLATE

DOUBLE HEADBOX (OVER/UNDER)

NOTE.
FOR HEADBOX DIMENSIONS WITH CURTAINS
OVER 3 METRES DROP SEE DRAWING NUMBER
8mSD60
20

REMOVABLE COVER PLATE

TITLE
PROJECT
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A A

D
D

B C C

B C

D D D

SINGLE HEADBOX TYPE 1 SINGLE HEADBOX TYPE 2

FIRE CURTAINS HEADBOX DIMENSION A B C D E F

CURTAIN DROP SINGLE HEADBOX
UP TO 3m 180mm x 180mm Type 1 180 180 178.8 20 12 140
" 180mm x 180mm Type 2 178.8 180 178.8 20 12 140
3m TO 8m 210mm x 210mm Type 1 210 210 208.8 20 12 170
" 210mm x 210mm Type 2 208.8 210 208.8 20 12 170
8m TO 12m 250mm x 250mm Type 1 250 250 248.8 20 12 210
" 250mm x 250mm Type 2 248.8 250 248.8 20 12 210
12m TO 20m 300mm x 300mm Type 1 300 300 298.8 20 12 260
E
" 300mm x 300mm Type 2 298.8 300 298.8 20 12 260

D D DOUBLE HEADBOX
UP TO 3m 180mm x 290mm 178.8 290 288.8 20 12 140

3m TO 8m 210mm x 390mm 208.8 390 388.8 20 12 170

8m TO 12m 250mm x 440mm 248.8 440 438.8 30 12 210

F
12m TO 20m 300mm x 540mm 298.8 540 538.8 30 12 260

PROJECT TITLE
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SMOKE CURTAINS HEADBOX DIMENSION A B C D E F G H

CURTAIN DROP SINGLE HEADBOX
UP TO 3m 150mm x 150mm Type 1 150 150 148.8 20 20 110 20 12
" 150mm x 150mm Type 2 148.8 150 148.8 20 20 110 20 12
3m TO 8m 180mm x 180mm Type 1 180 180 178.8 20 20 140 20 12
" 180mm x 180mm Type 2 178.8 180 178.8 20 20 140 20 12
8m TO 12m 210mm x 210mm Type 1 210 210 208.8 20 20 170 20 12
" 210mm x 210mm Type 2 208.8 210 208.8 20 20 170 20 12
12m TO 20m 250mm x 250mm Type 1 250 250 248.8 20 20 210 20 12
C C " 250mm x 250mm Type 2 248.8 250 248.8 20 20 210 20 12 A

DOUBLE HEADBOX
UP TO 3m 250mm x 150mm Type 1 250 N/A 148.8 20 N/A 110 20 12 D
" 150mm x 250mm Type 2 148.8 250 248.8 20 20 110 20 12
3m TO 8m 310mm x 180mm Type 1 310 N/A 178.8 20 N/A 140 20 12
" 210mm x 350mm Type 2 148.8 250 248.8 20 20 170 20 12
8m TO 12m 350mm x 210mm Type 1 350 N/A 208.8 20 N/A 160 20 12
" 230mm x 390mm Type 2 228.8 390 388.8 20 20 190 20 12
D H H D 12m TO 20m 450mm x 250mm Type 1 450 N/A 248.8 20 N/A 210 20 12
" 280mm x 500mm Type 2 278.8 500 498.8 20 20 240 20 12
G G

F F
DOUBLE HEADBOX TYPE 1

A B C
A

B C
B C

H
D

E G
SINGLE HEADBOX TYPE "2"
E H
F
D
D
H
G DOUBLE HEADBOX TYPE 2

F G
TITLE
SINGLE HEADBOX TYPE "1" PROJECT
F SD60 HEADBOX
STANDARD DIMENSIONS OF
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M10 STUDDING WITH

SQUARE WASHERS
AND HEX. NUTS.
UNISTRUT CHANNEL
50
100

20

AUTOMATIC
ROLLER MECHANISM
WITH FABRIC.

SIDE GUIDE (ISOMETRIC)

CURTAIN SHOWN WITH

3 METRES OF FABRIC
180 x 180mm HEADBOX
MANUFACTURED FROM 180
18g GALV. SHEET.

TOP OF SIDE GUIDE

FLUTED TO ALLOW
ENTRY OF BOTTOM BAR REMOVABLE 18g GALV. M.S.
COVER PLATE
STOPPING BAR

CURTAIN FABRIC
180 x 180mm HEADBOX
MANUFACTURED FROM
TWIN 20x20x3 M.S. ANGLE 18g GALV. SHEET.

42
MINIMUM 60 SUSPENDED CEILING HEADBOX COVER PLATE 2mm COVER PLATE SECURED WITH C/SUNK SCREWS
FLUSH WITH CEILING INTO HANK BUSH (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

SECTIONS THROUGH HEADBOX

50 ABOVE AND FLUSH WITH CEILING
TITLE
PROJECT
Standard Drawings
SECTION THROUGH HEADBOX
DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE SHOWING CEILING INTERFACE
DATE 24/01/05
1:2 DETAILS
CHECKED BY
Smoke and Fire Curtains
DISC NO. DATE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-301
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-302 A3

EXPANDING FIXINGS
INTO WALL M10 SET SCREWS WITH M10 STUDDING TO SLAB
SQUARE WASHERS
AND HEX. NUTS.
M10 STUDDING WITH
SQUARE WASHERS
AND HEX. NUTS.
UNISTRUT CHANNEL
41mm x 41mm

HEADBOX STIFFENER

AUTOMATIC
ROLLER MECHANISM
WITH FABRIC.
180 x 180mm HEADBOX
MANUFACTURED FROM
18g GALV. SHEET.

180 x 180mm HEADBOX

MANUFACTURED FROM
18g GALV. SHEET.
HEADBOX COVER PLATE 2mm COVER PLATE SECURED WITH C/SUNK SCREWS
FLUSH WITH CEILING INTO HANK BUSH (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

SELF-TAPPING SCREW
THROUGH COVER PLATE
AND INTO HEADBOX

TOP OF SIDE GUIDE

FLUTED TO ALLOW
ENTRY OF BOTTOM BAR REMOVABLE 18g GALV. M.S.
COVER PLATE

TWIN 20x20x3 M.S. ANGLE

M10 SET SCREWS WITH EXPANDING FIXINGS

SQUARE WASHERS INTO ROOF SLAB
AND HEX. NUTS.

HEADBOX COVER PLATE 2mm COVER PLATE SECURED WITH C/SUNK SCREWS
FLUSH WITH CEILING INTO HANK BUSH (OPTIONAL EXTRA)

PROJECT TITLE

DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR HEADBOX FIXING DETAILS

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE
DATE 29 / 03 / 11
N.T.S.
CHECKED BY
B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS
DISC NO. DATE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-302 email:- [email protected]
 A3
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-303
SIDE GUIDE FIXING METHODS.

PROJECT TITLE
Technical Design Manual
FIRE CURTAIN SIDE GUIDE FIXING METHODS
DRAWN BY D. Naylor
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE
DATE 19 / 10 / 11
CHECKED BY
B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DISC NO. DATE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-303 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-304 A3

M10 STUDDING
INTO ROOF SLAB
ROOF SLAB

HKD EXPANDING FIXINGS

INTO CONCRETE SLAB

40 X 40
M10 HEX. NUTS WITH
UNISTRUT
SQUARE WASHERS
CHANNEL

AUTOMATIC ROLLER MECHANISM

STOPPING BAR

REMOVABLE COVER PLATE

CURTAIN FABRIC BOTTOM BAR WITH
POLYCARBONATE TRIM

SUSPENDED CEILING

HEADBOX SIZE:- 150mm HIGH X 150mm WIDE

80

DRAWN BY
3rd ANGLE PROJECTION IF IN DOUBT ASK ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED TITLE DISK N
D. NAYLOR
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DATE
18/12/02 FIXING DETAIL OF SD3 HEADBOX
DO CHECKED BY
WITH CEILING CO-ORDINATION
DRW N
150 X 150MM SINGLE HEADBOX
DATE

COMPUTER CODE
SCALE B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-
DRAWING NUMBER
BLE-304 1:2.5
email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-305 A3

ROOF SLAB

M10 STUDDING INTO

ROOF SLAB

40 X 40 UNISTRUT CHANNEL M10 HEX. NUTS WITH

SQUARE WASHERS

AUTOMATIC ROLLER MECHANISM

DOUBLE HEADBOX
250MM X 150MM

CURTAIN FABRIC

SECOND BOTTOM BAR

REMOVABLE COVER PLATE

CURTAIN FABRIC BOTTOM BAR WITH

POLYCARBONATE TRIM
SUSPENDED CEILING

DRAWN BY
3rd ANGLE PROJECTION IF IN DOUBT ASK ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED TITLE DISK N
D. NAYLOR
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DATE 23/02/00 FIXING DETAIL OF SD3 HEADBOX
DO CHECKED BY MOUNTED ABOVE CEILING LEVEL DRW N
WITH CEILING CO-ORDINATION
DATE

COMPUTER CODE B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.

SCALE
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DRAWING NUMBER
BLE-305 1:2 email:- [email protected]
B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.

email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-307 A4

PROJECT TITLE

SD60 SINGLE HEADBVOX WITH SPECIAL

COVER PLATE EXTENSION
DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE
DATE 8 / 04 / 10
N.T.S. CHECKED BY
B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DISC NO. DATE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-307 email:- [email protected]
 A4
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-308

PROJECT TITLE

SD60 SIDE x SIDE HEADBOX

DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR WITH SPECIAL COVER PLATE
SCALE
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :-
DATE 8 / 04 / 10 EXTENSION
N.T.S. CHECKED BY
B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DISC NO. DATE

DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-

ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-308 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-309 A4

PROJECT TITLE

SD60 OVER/UNDER HEADBOX

SCALE
DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR WITH SPECIAL COVER PLATE
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :-
DATE 8 / 04 / 10 EXTENSION
N.T.S. CHECKED BY
B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DISC NO. DATE

DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-

ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-309 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-310 A3

FACE OF BUILDING

BOTTOM BAR (TWIN 20x20x3 M.S. ANGLE - SINGLE ROLLER CURTAINS ONLY)
FIXING BACK TO
STRUCTURE
100

18 20

50

CURTAIN FABRIC TRAPPED

35 BETWEEN ANGLES
20

CURTAIN RETAINING MECHANISM

SIDE GUIDE FIXED TO STRUCTURE USING

HILTI HKD EXPANDING FLUSH ANCHORS
AND M10 SET SCREWS AT APPROXIMAELY
700MM CENTRES.

TITLE
PROJECT
DETAIL OF SIDE GUIDE/BOTTOM BAR INTERFACE
DRAWN BY M. Washbourne PLUS FIXING METHOD
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE
SIDE GUIDE SECTION DETAIL CHANGED. DATE 10/04/02
SET SCREW AND EXPANDING FIXING
FULL
ADDED. SIZE CHECKED BY
TEXT CHANGED.
BRADLEY LOMAS ELECTROLOK LTD.
DISC NO. DATE

DATE :- 21 / 08 / 07 DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-310
 A4
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-311

PROJECT TITLE
SMOKE & FIRE CURTAIN MANUAL
FIXING DETAIL OF FIRE
SCALE
DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR CURTAIN SINGLE ROLLER
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :-
DATE 28 / 03 / 11 HEADBOX WITH CEILING
CHECKED BY CO-ORDINATION B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DISC NO. DATE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-311 email:- [email protected]
 A4
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-312

PROJECT TITLE
SMOKE & FIRE CURTAIN MANUAL

DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE
DATE 28 / 03 / 11
CHECKED BY
B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DISC NO. DATE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-312 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-313 A3

5
HEADBOX SECTION 6

CHEEK PLATE

5
3 3
N 6
C TIO 4
SE

HEADBOX JOINER

MARKING ON HEADBOX LIP

3
1
2
I ON 2
4
CT 3
SE 5

6
4
N1 COVER PLATE JOINING PLATE
CHEEK PLATE CTIO
OMITTED SE 1
6

1
2 3
COVER PLATE

MARKING ON COVER PLATE

PROJECT TITLE
2 SMOKE AND FIRE CURTAIN
O&M MANUAL ASSEMBLY DETAILS
SD60 HEADBOX
DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR 250mm x 150mm MULTIPLE ROLLER.
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE SHOWING ANOTATION OF COMPONENTS
DATE 28 / 03 / 11
CHECKED BY
B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DISC NO. DATE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-313 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-501 A4

0v 20A Orange
N E L Mains 26v 20A Orange

Mains Transformer 0v 2A Black

24v Ring
Input 26v 2A Black Output Fire GCP
- - + + E Alarm 2

Blue Brown

RL1

- LOW VOLTAGE

RL2
DISCONNECT
RL1 RL1 + LED (OPTIONAL)
1 2 - CHARGE FAIL
+ LED
- MAINS ON
LED
+
XD100-3
RL2 RL2 RL2
1 2 3 MCC OUTPUT FUSE
20A Fuse FIRE ALARM
STATUS - GOOD
AC POWER
SUPPLY
20A
FUSE
STANDBY
BATTERY AUX
DC OUTPUT
AC SUPPLY 24v 7Ah OUTPUT
18A MAX
IN 2.5A MAX
+ - + - + -

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033 Test
Key Switch

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

PROJECT TITLE

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DRAWN BY GCP88-3 Group Control Panel
D. Naylor Wiring Diagram
DATE
2 / 06 / 11
CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DRAWING NUMBER SCALE
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-
DATE
BLE-501 email:- [email protected]
email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-503 A4

0v 20A Orange
N E L Mains 26v 20A Orange

Mains Transformer 0v 2A Black

24v Ring
Input 26v 2A Black Brake Output Fire GCP
- + - - + + E Alarm 2

Blue Brown

RL1

- LOW VOLTAGE

RL2
DISCONNECT
RL1 RL1 + LED (OPTIONAL)
1 2 - CHARGE FAIL
+ LED
- MAINS ON
LED
+
XD100-3
RL2 RL2 RL2
1 2 3 MCC OUTPUT FUSE
20A Fuse FIRE ALARM
STATUS - GOOD
AC POWER
SUPPLY
20A
FUSE
STANDBY
BATTERY AUX
DC OUTPUT
AC SUPPLY 24v 7Ah OUTPUT
18A MAX
IN 2.5A MAX
+ - + - + -

Test
Key Switch

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

PROJECT TITLE

DRAWN BY
REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :-
D. Naylor GCP-3 Group Control Panel Wiring Diagram
DATE with Two-Stage Descent
11 / 07 / 11
CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DRAWING NUMBER SCALE
DATE email:- [email protected]
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- BLE-503
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-504

20mm KNOCKOUT
OUTLINE OF LID

229 52
7

MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT

XD303v7.0

PL1

- + BRAKE POS NEG REMOVE LINK PL1

TO INCREASE

152

156
MOTOR LOOP SUPPLY IN
FOLDBACK TIMER

M4 HANK BUSH
20mm KNOCKOUT

20mm KNOCKOUT

OVERSIZE HOLE TO ALLOW TOLERANCE

OVERSIZE HOLE IN LID FOR NUTSERT POSITION
LID
233

20mm KNOCKOUT
M4 HANK BUSH 20mm KNOCKOUT 20mm KNOCKOUT

PROJECT
THE MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT ENCLOSURE SHOULD BE MOUNTED DIRECTLY
ONTO THE CURTAIN HEADBOX USING 20mm GLAND CONNECTIONS.
DRAWN BY
D. NAYLOR TITLE

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE

DATE
15 / 07 / 11 MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT
N.T.S. CHECKED BY VERSION 7.0 B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS.
DATE
DISC NO.

DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-

ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK.
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-504 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-505 A3

Standard Motor Standard Motor Standard Motor

GROUP CONTROL PANEL - + +

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

+ - -

24v Ring
Output Fire GCP

CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2

CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2

CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2
- - + + E Alarm 2

MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT

- + BRAKE POS NEG + - BRAKE POS NEG + - BRAKE POS NEG

MOTOR LOOP MOTOR LOOP MOTOR LOOP
SUPPLY IN SUPPLY IN SUPPLY IN

Standard Motor Standard Motor Standard Motor

IMPORTANT - + +

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LENGTH OF

THE 24V SUPPLY LOOP IS 50 METRES + - -

WHEN WIRED IN 4.0 sq.mm CABLE.

ALL CABLES TO BE TWO CORE AND EARTH.
CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2

CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2

CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2
SUITABLE TERMINATION OF ROLLER CONNECTIONS
TO RING CIRCUIT IS TO BE PROVIDED BY OTHERS
MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT

- + BRAKE POS NEG BRAKE POS NEG BRAKE POS NEG

MOTOR LOOP MOTOR LOOP MOTOR LOOP
SUPPLY IN SUPPLY IN SUPPLY IN

PROJECT TITLE

DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR STANDARD SYSTEM WIRING SCHEMATIC

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE
Cable sizing changed. DATE 15 / 07 / 11
N.T.S.
CHECKED BY
B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS
DISC NO. DATE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DATE :- 11 - 02 - 12 DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-505 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-506 A3

Brake Motor Brake Motor Brake Motor

GROUP CONTROL PANEL - + +

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

+ - -

24v Ring
Brake Output Fire GCP

CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2

CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2

CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2
- + - - + + E Alarm 2 CORE No. 3 CORE No. 3 CORE No. 3

CORE No. 4 CORE No. 4 CORE No. 4

MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT

- + BRAKE POS NEG BRAKE POS NEG BRAKE POS NEG

MOTOR LOOP MOTOR LOOP MOTOR LOOP
SUPPLY IN SUPPLY IN SUPPLY IN

Brake Motor Brake Motor Brake Motor

- + +

MOTOR MOTOR MOTOR

+ - -
CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2

CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2

CORE No. 1

CORE No. 2
IMPORTANT CORE No. 3

CORE No. 4
CORE No. 3

CORE No. 4
CORE No. 3

CORE No. 4

THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LENGTH OF

THE 24V SUPPLY LOOP IS 50 METRES
WHEN WIRED IN 2.5 sq.mm CABLE. MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT

ALL CABLES TO BE TWO CORE AND EARTH.

- + BRAKE POS NEG BRAKE POS NEG BRAKE POS NEG
MOTOR LOOP MOTOR LOOP MOTOR LOOP
SUPPLY IN SUPPLY IN SUPPLY IN

SUITABLE TERMINATION OF ROLLER CONNECTIONS

TO RING CIRCUIT IS TO BE PROVIDED BY OTHERS

PROJECT TITLE

DRAWN BY D. NAYLOR TWO STAGE DESCENT SYSTEM WIRING SCHEMATIC

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE
DATE 15 / 07 / 11
N.T.S.
CHECKED BY
B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS
DISC NO. DATE
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK. DRAWING NUMBER BLE-506 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-507 A4
0v 20A Orange
N E L Mains 26v 20A Orange

Mains Transformer 0v 2A Black

24v Ring
Input 26v 2A Black Output Fire GCP
- - + + E Alarm 2

BLUE
-
Blue Brown

MOTOR

RL1 BROWN
+

MOTOR CONTROL CIRCUIT

- LOW VOLTAGE

RL2
DISCONNECT
RL1 RL1 + LED (OPTIONAL)
1 2 - CHARGE FAIL
+ LED
- +
- MAINS ON MOTOR
BRAKE
LOOP
LIVE
+
NEUTRAL
-
AC SUPPLY
LED
+
XD100-3
RL2 RL2 RL2
1 2 3 MCC OUTPUT FUSE
20A Fuse FIRE ALARM
STATUS - GOOD
AC POWER
SUPPLY
20A
FUSE
STANDBY
BATTERY AUX
DC OUTPUT
AC SUPPLY 24v 7Ah OUTPUT
18A MAX
IN + - 2.5A MAX
+ - + -

12v 7ah Test

Sealed Lead Acid Key Switch
CE033

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

NO

NC COM NEG POS NO NC COM NEG POS NO NC COM NEG POS NO NC COM NEG POS

- + - + - + - + - +
BMS INTERFACE 24v DC POWER SUPPLY BMS INTERFACE 24v DC POWER SUPPLY BMS INTERFACE 24v DC POWER SUPPLY BMS INTERFACE 24v DC POWER SUPPLY
D C B A
XD BMS
XD 610 A XD 610 B XD 610 C XD 610 D

NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC

CURTAIN RETRACTED RIGHT

CURTAIN DEPLOYED RIGHT

CURTAIN DEPLOYED LEFT

CURTAIN RETRACTED LEFT

SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR SENSOR

CURTAIN RETRACTED LEFT CURTAIN DEPLOYED LEFT CURTAIN DEPLOYED RIGHT CURTAIN RETRACTED RIGHT

PROJECT TITLE

GCP88-3 Group Control Panel Wiring Diagram

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DRAWN BY
D. Naylor With Positional Sensors and BMS Connections
DATE
15 / 07 / 11
CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS.
DRAWING NUMBER SCALE
DATE
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- BLE-507 NTS email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-508 A4

0v 20A Orange
N E L Mains 26v 20A Orange

Mains Transformer 0v 2A Black

24v Ring
Input 26v 2A Black Output Fusible Link
GCP
(Normally-Closed Contact)
- - + + E 2

Blue Brown

RL1

- LOW VOLTAGE

RL2
DISCONNECT
RL1 RL1 + LED (OPTIONAL)
1 2 - CHARGE FAIL
+ LED
- MAINS ON
LED
+
XD100-3
RL2 RL2 RL2
1 2 3 MCC OUTPUT FUSE
20A Fuse FIRE ALARM
STATUS - GOOD
AC POWER
SUPPLY
20A
FUSE
STANDBY
BATTERY AUX
DC OUTPUT
AC SUPPLY 24v 7Ah OUTPUT
18A MAX
IN 2.5A MAX
+ - + - + -

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033 Test
Key Switch

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

PROJECT TITLE

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DRAWN BY GCP88-3 Group Control Panel Wiring Diagram
D. Naylor With Fusible Link
DATE
12 / 07 / 11
CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DRAWING NUMBER SCALE
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-
DATE
BLE-508 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-509 A4

0v 20A Orange
N E L Mains 26v 20A Orange

Mains Transformer 0v 2A Black

24v Ring
Input 26v 2A Black Output Fire GCP
- - + + E Alarm 2

+ -
Blue Brown

NO
L1
RL1 C
L2
NC
SMOKE
DETECTOR

- LOW VOLTAGE

RL2
DISCONNECT
RL1 RL1 + LED (OPTIONAL)
1 2 - CHARGE FAIL
+ LED
- MAINS ON
LED
+
XD100-3 MANUAL RE-SET
RL2 RL2 RL2 BUTTON
1 2 3 MCC OUTPUT FUSE
20A Fuse FIRE ALARM
STATUS - GOOD
AC POWER
SUPPLY
20A
FUSE
STANDBY
BATTERY AUX
DC OUTPUT
AC SUPPLY 24v 7Ah OUTPUT
18A MAX
IN 2.5A MAX
+ - + - + -

Test
12v 7ah Key Switch
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

PROJECT TITLE

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DRAWN BY Group Control Panel 88 Wiring Diagram
D. Naylor With Smoke Detector and Manual Reset.
DATE
14 / 06 / 11
CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DRAWING NUMBER SCALE
DATE email:- [email protected]
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- BLE-509
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-510 A4

0v 20A Orange
N E L Mains 26v 20A Orange

Mains Transformer 0v 2A Black

24v Ring
Input 26v 2A Black 5
Output Fire GCP
- - + + E Alarm 2 +
TIMER
Blue Brown 8 -

RL1

NC
C
NO
XD 138

- LOW VOLTAGE
-

RL2
DISCONNECT
RL1 RL1 + LED (OPTIONAL)
1 2 - CHARGE FAIL +
+ LED
- MAINS ON
LED
+
XD100-3
RL2 RL2 RL2
1 2 3 MCC OUTPUT FUSE
20A Fuse FIRE ALARM
STATUS - GOOD
AC POWER
SUPPLY
20A
FUSE
STANDBY
BATTERY AUX
DC OUTPUT
AC SUPPLY 24v 7Ah OUTPUT
18A MAX
IN 2.5A MAX
+ - + - + -

Test
Key Switch

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

PROJECT TITLE

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DRAWN BY GCP88-3 Group Control Panel Wiring Diagram
D. Naylor with Delayed Descent
DATE
12 / 07 / 11
CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DRAWING NUMBER SCALE
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-
DATE BLE-510 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-511 A4
OVERIDE SWITCH
(normally open)

OVERRIDE
MANUAL
0v 20A Orange
N E L Mains 26v 20A Orange

Mains Transformer 0v 2A Black

24v Ring FIRE ALARM PANEL
Input 26v 2A Black Output (normally closed)
Fire GCP
- - + + E Alarm 2

Blue Brown

RL1
OVERIDE SWITCHES FIRE ALARM PANEL
(normally open) (normally closed)

Fire GCP
E Alarm 2

- LOW VOLTAGE

RL2
DISCONNECT
RL1 RL1 + LED (OPTIONAL)
1 2 - CHARGE FAIL
+ LED
- MAINS ON
LED
+
XD100-3
RL2 RL2 RL2
1 2 3 MCC OUTPUT FUSE
FIRE ALARM
20A Fuse STATUS - GOOD
AC POWER
SUPPLY
20A
FUSE

DC OUTPUT
STANDBY
BATTERY AUX
OUTPUT
ALTERNATIVE WIRING
AC SUPPLY 18A MAX 24v 7Ah
IN + - + - 2.5A MAX
+ - CONFIGURATION

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033 Test
Key Switch

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

PROJECT TITLE

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DRAWN BY GCP88-3 Group Control Panel
D. Naylor Wiring Diagram with Fire Alarm Override
DATE
6 / 06 / 11
CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DRAWING NUMBER SCALE
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-
DATE BLE-511 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-512 A4

0v 20A Orange
N E L Mains 26v 20A Orange

Mains Transformer 0v 2A Black

24v Ring
Input 26v 2A Black Output Fire GCP
- - + + E Alarm 2

MANUAL
Blue Brown RESET

RL1

RL3
- LOW VOLTAGE

RL2

RL3
DISCONNECT
RL1 RL1 + LED (OPTIONAL)
1 2 - CHARGE FAIL
+ LED
- MAINS ON
LED
+
XD100-3
RL2 RL2 RL2
1 2 3 MCC OUTPUT FUSE
20A Fuse FIRE ALARM
STATUS - GOOD
AC POWER
SUPPLY
20A
FUSE
STANDBY
BATTERY AUX
DC OUTPUT
AC SUPPLY 24v 7Ah OUTPUT
18A MAX
IN 2.5A MAX
+ - + - + -

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033 Test
Key Switch

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

PROJECT TITLE

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DRAWN BY GCP88-3 Group Control Panel
D. Naylor
DATE
Wiring Diagram with Manual Re-Set
2 / 06 / 11
CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DRAWING NUMBER SCALE
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-
DATE
BLE-512 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-513 A4

0v 20A Orange
N E L Mains 26v 20A Orange

Mains Transformer 0v 2A Black

24v Ring
Input 26v 2A Black Output Fire GCP

- +
- - + + E Alarm 2

NO COM NC
Blue Brown

NO COM NC
WHITE
XD BMS
LED
MAINS

RL1 WHITE

NO COM NC
LED CHARGE
FAIL
BLACK

NO COM NC
LED
FIRE
ALARM

- LOW VOLTAGE

RL2
DISCONNECT
RL1 RL1 + LED (OPTIONAL)
1 2 - CHARGE FAIL
+ LED
- MAINS ON
LED
+
XD100-3
RL2 RL2 RL2
1 2 3 MCC OUTPUT FUSE
20A Fuse FIRE ALARM
STATUS - GOOD
AC POWER
SUPPLY
20A
FUSE
STANDBY
BATTERY AUX
DC OUTPUT
AC SUPPLY 24v 7Ah OUTPUT
18A MAX
IN 2.5A MAX
+ - + - + -

Test
Key Switch

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

PROJECT TITLE

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DRAWN BY GCP88-3 Group Control Panel Wiring Diagram
D. Naylor with BMS Interface Connections
DATE
4 / 08 / 11
CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DRAWING NUMBER SCALE
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-
DATE
BLE-513 NTS email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-514 A4

0v 20A Orange
N E L Mains 26v 20A Orange

Mains Transformer 0v 2A Black

24v Ring
Input 26v 2A Black Output Fire GCP FLASHING INCANDESCENT LAMP
- - + + E Alarm 2 TYPE SB103/40/RR
+ -

Blue Brown

RL1

- ~

~ +

- LOW VOLTAGE

RL2
DISCONNECT
RL1 RL1 + LED (OPTIONAL)
1 2 - CHARGE FAIL
+ LED
- MAINS ON
LED
+
XD100-3
RL2 RL2 RL2
1 2 3 MCC OUTPUT FUSE
20A Fuse FIRE ALARM
STATUS - GOOD 0 NC
AC POWER
SUPPLY
20A
FUSE
STANDBY
DC OUTPUT BATTERY AUX RELAY
OUTPUT COMM
AC SUPPLY 18A MAX 24v 7Ah :RAR
IN 2.5A MAX
+ - + - + -
+V 0V
SUPPLY SUPPLY

Test
12v 7ah
Key Switch
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

12v 7ah
Sealed Lead Acid
CE033

PROJECT TITLE

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- DRAWN BY GCP88-3 Group Control Panel Wiring Diagram
D. Naylor with Audio Visual Alarm
DATE
17 / 06 / 11
CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DRAWING NUMBER SCALE
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-
DATE BLE-514 email:- [email protected]
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-515 A4

NORMALLY CLOSED VOLT-FREE CONTACT IN

FIRE ALARM PANEL.

230v AC +/- 10%

50Hz, 3 Amp.

UNSWITCHED
FUSED SPUR THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LENGTH OF
BY OTHERS THE 24V SUPPLY RING IS 100m USING 4mm CABLE.
2

2 CORE
AND EARTH FIRE
ALARM MCC MCC MCC
IN
ROLLER 1 ROLLER 2 ROLLER 3
GCP88-3
GROUP CONTROL PANEL
WITH INTEGRAL
BATTERY BACK UP

IMPORTANT
THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LENGTH OF ROLLER 6 ROLLER 5 ROLLER 4
2
THE 24V SUPPLY RING IS 100m USING 4mm CABLE. MCC MCC MCC

A MAXIMUM OF SIX MOTORS CAN

BE OPERATED FROM ONE GCP.

PROJECT

DRAWN BY
D. NAYLOR TITLE

REV A :- REV B :- REV C :- REV D :- REV E :- SCALE

DATE
18 / 08 / 11
AUTOMATIC CURTAIN SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
N.T.S. CHECKED BY B.L.E. SMOKE & FIRE CURTAINS LTD.
DATE
DISC NO. email:- [email protected]
DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :- DATE :-
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.
DO NOT SCALE. IF IN DOUBT ASK.
DRAWING NUMBER BLE-515