FP Firefix Clips: the fastest, safest & most efficient way to install FP Cable!
The FP Firefix Cable Cleat system is a joint venture between the Prysmian Group, market leaders in fire resistant cables and ITW Construction Products, manufacturers of SPIT PULSA™ gas nailing technology. Prysmian’s Firefix Clips are authorised for use by London Underground for rapid installation of fire alarm and emergency lighting cables. lul approved clips
They are an alternative to “P” clips and allow the fixings to be installed prior to the cable, reducing the need for an electrician at this stage of fixing. The system utilises gas nailing technology to install fire performance cables directly to a substrate.
Unlike conventional clipping methods, this is an extremely fast and easy way to fix FP200 Gold® cable whilst offering significant installation cost savings.
FP FIREFIX SINGLE & DOUBLE CLIPS (Clips only)
| Design Number | Colour |
Clip Type | Cable Diameter (mm) |
Kit Qty |
Weight Ea (g) |
Kit Weight (kg) |
|
| A Min | A Max | ||||||
| FPZF01R | Red | Single | 7.7 | 8.2 | 1000 | 3.3 | 3.85 |
| FPZF01W | White | Single | 7.7 | 8.2 | 1000 | 3.3 | 3.85 |
| FPZF02R | Red | Double | 7.7 | 8.5 | 1000 | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| FPZF02W | White | Double | 7.7 | 8.5 | 1000 | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| FPZF04R | Red | Double | 8.5 | 9.0 | 1000 | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| FPZF04W | White | Double | 8.5 | 9.0 | 1000 | 7.7 | 8.0 |
Features & Benefits
- The Firefix cleat system is fast, easy and meets the cable support requirements of British standards: BS5839-1: 2002, BS5266-1:2011 and BS5839-8: 2006.
- The installation rate of Firefix Cleats is 108 metres per hour, huge difference compared to traditional AP clips being installed at 8 metres per hour.
- Made from corrosion resistant stainless steel which is coated with an intumescent LSOH coating in either white or red to match the cable.
- Versatility: Can be fixed to steel, block work, composite steel decking, brick or concrete.
- Speed: The fixing of the clip and installation of the cable takes just 10 seconds.
- Nail fixed fire resistant LUL approved clip, designed to be used with the Spit Pulsa™ gas nailing technology for rapid installation. (Tool sold separately)
- Should be installed in accordance with BS7671 / IEE wiring regulations, or other appropriate code.
Prysmian BICON FIREFIX clips are also available in a kit…
The Firefix Single & Double Clip Kit is a solution authorised for use by London Underground for rapid installation of fire alarm and emergency lighting cables. Designed to be used with the Spit Pulsa™ gas nailing technology for rapid installation. Made from corrosion resistant Stainless Steel which is coated with an intumescent LSOH coating in either white or red to match the cable. LUL Approved clips
Kit contents: Clips, ITW Nails and gas cartridge. Nailing tool sold separately. Part No: PULSA800E
FP FIREFIX SINGLE CABLE CLIP KITS
| Design Number |
Colour | Cable Diameter A (mm) |
Installed Dimensions (mm) | Nail Size (mm) |
Kit Qty |
Weight Ea (g) |
Kit Weight (kg) |
|||
| Min | Max | Height | Width | Length | ||||||
| FPNF01R | Red | 7.7 | 8.2 | 13.6 | 13.8 | 15.3 | 17 | 500 | 4.4 | 2.5 |
| FPNF01W | White | 7.7 | 8.2 | 13.6 | 13.8 | 15.3 | 17 | 500 | 4.4 | 2.5 |
| FPNF01R15 | Red | 7.7 | 8.2 | 13.6 | 13.8 | 15.3 | 15 | 500 | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| FPNF01W15 | White | 7.7 | 8.2 | 13.6 | 13.8 | 15.3 | 15 | 500 | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| FPNF03R | Red | 8.2 | 9.2 | 13.6 | 13.8 | 15.3 | 15 | 500 | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| FPNF03W | White | 8.2 | 9.2 | 13.6 | 13.8 | 15.3 | 15 | 500 | 4.2 | 2.5 |
Installation Guide
- Position the FIREFIX™ clip directly on to the nail guide (No adaptors required).
- Ensure the substrate is clear before pushing the Spit Pulsa™ tool against the substrate, and nailing the clip into position.
- Place the cable into the clip.
- Close clip.
FP FIREFIX DOUBLE CABLE CLIP KITS
| Design Number |
Colour | Cable Diameter A (mm) |
Installed Dimensions (mm) | Nail Size (mm) |
Kit Qty |
Weight Ea (g) |
Kit Weight (kg) |
|||
| Min | Max | Height | Width | Length | ||||||
| FPNF02R | Red | 7.7 | 8.5 | 15 | 21.6 | 25.4 | 17 | 500 | 8.9 | 4.5 |
| FPNF02W | White | 7.7 | 8.5 | 15 | 21.6 | 25.4 | 17 | 500 | 8.9 | 4.5 |
| FPNF02R15 | Red | 7.7 | 8.5 | 15 | 21.6 | 25.4 | 15 | 500 | 8.7 | 4.45 |
| FPNF02W15 | White | 7.7 | 8.5 | 15 | 21.6 | 25.4 | 15 | 500 | 8.7 | 4.45 |
| FPNF04R | Red | 8.5 | 9.0 | 15 | 21.6 | 25.4 | 17 | 500 | 8.9 | 4.5 |
| FPNF04W | White | 8.5 | 9.0 | 15 | 21.6 | 25.4 | 17 | 500 | 8.9 | 4.5 |
| FPNF04R15 | Red | 8.5 | 9.0 | 15 | 21.6 | 25.4 | 15 | 500 | 8.7 | 4.45 |
| FPNF04W15 | White | 8.5 | 9.0 | 15 | 21.6 | 25.4 | 15 | 500 | 8.7 | 4.45 |
Installation Guide
- Attach adaptor to Pulsa™ Tool.
- Position the FIREFIX™ clip on to the adaptor.
- Ensure the substrate is clear before pushing the Spit Pulsa™ tool against the substrate, and nailing the clip into position.
- Place the cable into the clip.
- Close clip.
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