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Features & Benefits
- Permanently protects existing cable and conduit systems from excessive heat up to 1,600°F
- Unique panel design can be field-installed to fit existing conduit systems
- Installs easily with minimal tools and effort
- Weather and corrosion-resistant for long-term performance
- Lightweight design does not stress bridge structure or conduit support systems
- Offers additional physical protection against vandalism
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Telecommunications distribution systems encountering bridges are normally enclosed in conduit systems and
supported from the underside of the bridge structures. Many bridges are designed with a sloping embankment to
help shore up the end supports.
These embankments can provide convenient cover for transients and adolescents. Many of these secluded spaces have become popular dwellings for transients who have, on occasion, built fires in close proximity to the
cable and conduit structures, resulting in serious damage to the cables. Present under-bridge conduit structures
provide inadequate protection from this potential fire damage. The resulting outages are costly and can effect
subscriber services in a large geographical area.
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The FLAME-GUARD™ system is specially designed to provide long-term protection for these exposed conduit structures from potentially damaging fires. Tests have shown superior heat protection for up to five hours of continuous exposure to open flames at temperatures up to 1,600°F, while maximum internal temperature of the conduit was less than 200°F.
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Ordering Information
Consult your ARNCO representative for assistance in designing a flame protection system specific to your project needs. ARNCO’s FLAME-GUARD can be utilized with existing or newly constructed conduit systems.
Standard panel sizes are 8˜ X 96˜ and 16˜ X 96˜.