FireSmart
Flame Free Welders
®
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Flat
roofing
installation
without
naked
flames
The first ever flame free technology suitable for the
application of FireSmart SBS modified roofing systems
®
FireSmart
Flame Free Welders
®
Please note that all FireSmart®
Flame Free Welders are
available on a hire basis to
Icopal trained and approved
contractors only.
For details
phone 0161 865 4444 or
e-mail info.uk@icopal.com
Following extensive research and patented by Icopal, this unique FireSmart® flame free
technology gives you the option of installing FireSmart® SBS modified roofing systems without
naked flames or boilers.
The combination of FireSmart® membranes with flame free application using Icopal trained and
approved contractors provides the industry with the most persuasive argument ever to reduce
lifetime insurance on properties for building owners and both guarantee re-insurance and limit
insurance premium rises to roofing contractors.
The Flame Free Welding Principle
Benefits of Flame Free Welding
FireSmart flame free equipment features the
■ Minimises risk of fire.
first flame free technology that can apply SBS
■ Improves insurance potential.
membranes efficiently without a naked flame.
■ Less contractor investment in
®
Combustion of the propane fuel takes place
equipment.
within a sealed cylinder and it is the stream of
■ Cleaner operations.
exhaust gases that provides the heat source.
■ Only available to trained and approved
Because combustion is complete there is
almost no oxygen present in the heat source –
so ignition of any combustible material is
impeded during application.
contractors.
Each welder is supplied in its
own ‘white tagged’ transport
case containing:
■ Welder and electronics box
■ Hose and connector
■ Regulator valve
■ 110v transformer and
10m of electric cable
■ Operator Manual
■ Tool Kit
Flame Free Welders Features and Benefits
Full Width Welder
■ Ergonomically designed for user
comfort.
■ Adjustable nozzle to suit all operations.
■ “Dead Mans” handle switch offers
safety when unattended.
■ Adjustable arm straps for all operators.
■ Air and gas adjustment for constant
heat control.
■ Safety stand to prevent membrane
damage when not in use.
Ergonomical Design
■ Can also be used for drying wet
surfaces prior to installation.
Side Lap Welder
Full Width Welder
Detail Welder
Adjustable Arm Restraint
‘White tagged’ for guaranteed
reliability
Before being delivered to site, each
welder and its accessories are fully
serviced, tested and has its
transport case sealed and ‘white
tagged’ for your peace of mind.
Adjustable handle and controls
Ideal for drying wet surfaces
Side Lap Welder
Detail Welder
■ Ergonomically designed for user
■ Lightweight for ease of use and
heat control.
■ Speed control for changes in membrane
and ambient temperatures.
■ Choice of straight and angled nozzles.
■ “Dead Mans” handle switch offers
safety when unattended.
■ Gas and air adjustment for constant
heat control.
■ Nozzle alignment gives operator a
good view of the welding area.
Although advanced in their
formulation, FireSmart® products
are easy to install, using either
FireSmart® flame free
application equipment or
conventional techniques.
■ Transport wheels for easy
manouverability when not in use.
■ Nozzle locks in up position for ease of
transport.
■ Ease of nozzle placement and
adjustment at overlap.
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Nozzle locks in up position
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Choice of straight or angled nozzle
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Clear view of weld arm
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For further details phone
0161 865 4444,
e-mail info.uk@icopal.com
or visit www.icopal.co.uk
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■ Air and gas adjustment for constent
■ Adjustable handle.
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safety when unattended.
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■ “Dead Mans” handle switch offers
manouverability.
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comfort.
FireSmart® Roofing Systems
FireSmart is the first flat roofing
membrane system approved by
the Loss Prevention Certification
Board (LPCB), whose standards
are used by many insurance
companies when assessing
potential fire risk.
It is also the first fire protection
built up roofing system to be
listed in the Red Book “List of
Approved Fire and Security
Products and Services”.
572b to ENV1187:
2002 Test 1
Three FireSmart® flame free welders
are available:
Flame Free Welders Range
B
A Full Width Welder
For fully bonded membranes.
B Side Lap Welder
An automatic side lap welder for
sealing overlaps.
A
C Detail Welder
A hand held welder for detail work.
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Icopal Ltd
Barton Dock Road
Stretford, Manchester
Total building protection from a single source
M32 0YL
When you deal with Icopal you’ll enjoy all the advantages of sourcing a full
Telephone: 0161 865 4444
range of top brand products from one supplier
Fax: 0161 866 9859
Protection for flat roofs
Structural protection
email: info.uk@icopal.com
■ Built up roof systems
■ Damp proof membranes
■ Single ply roof systems
■ Damp proof courses and
Northern Ireland
■ Green roof systems
Technical Fax: 0161 865 8433
cloaks
Telephone: 028 9037 0888
■ Liquid waterproofing systems
■ Containment membranes
Fax: 028 9037 0747
■ Fire protection roofing systems
■ Gas control systems
■ Roofgard accessories
■ Tanking/below ground
Republic of Ireland
waterproofing
Telephone: 1800 409 056
Protection for pitched roofs
Fax: 1800 409 055
■ Warm and cold pitched roof
the worksite
systems
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Protection for people and
■ Breather membranes
■ Vapour control layers
■ Non-permeable underlays
■ Standard and fire retardant
scaffold sheeting
■ Fall protection safety systems
■ Edge protection safety systems
Sound protection
■ Acoustic systems
Every effort has been taken in the preparation of this
brochure to ensure the accuracy of representations
contained herein. Recommendations as to the use of
materials, construction details and methods of installation
are given in good faith and relate to typical situations.
However, every site has different characteristics and
reliance should not be placed upon the foregoing
recommendations. Advice can be given as to specific
applications of the products, upon request.
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