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Thermally activated safety device

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Firebag®

APPLICATIONS

  • Suitable for all types of gas as specified in EN 437 and DVGW G260/2013 standards (Methane, Butane, Propane).
Technical data
Standard and certificationDIN 3586
EU 2016 / 426 regulation
EN 1092-1 flange
PressureMOP 5 (5 bar)
Working pressureMOP 5 (5 bar)
Temperature-20 °C ÷ +80 °C
FittingsEN 10226-1 R/Rp thread
EN 1092-1 flange
High temperature resistanceHTB 5 bar 650 °C for 30’ (GT5)
FIREBAG® trip temperature100°C - 5K
DVGW

CE

  • Passive safety device for DIN 3586 certified gas systems.
  • When the temperature of the device reaches 100 °C, the FIREBAG® permanently blocks the gas flow automatically to prevent saturation of the environment and the risk of explosion.
  • Available as a single fitting or, thanks to its compactness, as a device built into the shut-off valves.
  • Does not require maintenance.
  • Located upstream of open-flame gas appliances or in areas with a fire risk.
  • Produced by TECO since 1995.
  • TECO can develop customised versions on request.

OPERATION Firebag®

OPERATION

FIREBAG® is composed of an external steel body and an internal thermosensitive device. When the external temperature reaches 100 °C-5K, the metal alloy that holds the cut-off to the cartridge melts, and the compression force of the spring pushes the cut-off against the gas flow orifice, closing it completely.

FIREBAG® can withstand a temperature of 650 °C for 30'. Laboratory tests simulating a fire show that the temperature already exceeds 650 °C after 15' (see picture), which is the minimum limit specified in the DIN 3586 standard.
FIREBAG® performance is significantly higher than required by the standard.
OPERATION Firebag Teco
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SAFETY

FIREBAG® prevents gas from leaking out of the distribution network in the event of fire, thereby limiting its spread.

Installing FIREBAG® in a gas distribution system raises the safety level because it intervenes even when the cause of the fire is not related to the system itself (passive safety).

Moreover:

  • it is maintenance free;
  • it does not require the periodic checks needed to ensure correct operation of components with active activation;
  • it cannot be disabled by an external action.

It remains functional even while the FIREBAG® is undergoing maintenance.
That is why for over 20 years the German technical regulations (TRGI) prescribe the use of FIREBAG® upstream from the gas appliances.

Firebag Teco
Firebag Teco

RELIABILITY

The FIREBAG® safety device must guarantee longterm operational reliability in accordance with the prescribed parameters.

Failure to operate or unwanted closure could create very hazardous critical conditions; for this reason, despite its simple construction, the FIREBAG® undergoes strict checks during the manufacturing process.

Datasheet Firebag®

COMPACT INSTALLATION

COMPACT INSTALLATION

Le dimensioni del FIREBAG® sono molto compatte.
Per questo motivo viene integrato nella maggior parte delle valvole gas TECO.
In questo modo, oltre al vantaggio tecnico, si ha un risparmio economico senza nessun costo aggiuntivo per l'installatore.
COMPACT INSTALLATION Firebag Teco

CHOOSING THE FIREBAG®

The FIREBAG® must be chosen according to the following parameters:

  • According to the working pressure:
    Max. 5 BAR
    Max. 16 BAR for the flanged version with the special assembly KIT
  • According to the application::
    Natural Gas
    LPG
  • According to the installed power of the individual appliances in kW and the relative pressure drop.
Firebag
Firebag

Firebag® | Documentation

 File descriptionDocument typeLanguageLanguage
Brochure/Catalogues		Firebag Catalogue (English)en
  • Lang: en
Brochure/Catalogues		Firebag Catalogue (French)fr
  • Lang: fr
Brochure/Catalogues		Firebag Catalogue (German)de
  • Lang: de
Brochure/Catalogues		Firebag Catalogue (Italian)it
  • Lang: it
Brochure/Catalogues		Firebag Catalogue (Spanish)es
  • Lang: es
Tender Specification Texts		FIREBAG - Tender Specification Text (English)en
  • Lang: en
Tender Specification Texts		FIREBAG - Tender Specification Text (German)de
  • Lang: de
Tender Specification Texts		FIREBAG - Tender Specification Texts (Italian)it
  • Lang: it
Declarations of Conformity		Firebag - Declaration of Conformityit,en
  • Lang: it
  • Lang: en
Declarations of Conformity		Firebag TASF - Declaration of Conformityit,en
  • Lang: it
  • Lang: en
Product Data Sheets		FIREBAG - Product Data Sheetde
  • Lang: de
Product Data Sheets		FIREBAG - Product Data Sheeten
  • Lang: en
Product Data Sheets		FIREBAG - Product Data Sheetit
  • Lang: it
Use Directives		Firebag - FIS002300_R2 - Use Directivesit,en,de,es
  • Lang: it
  • Lang: en
  • Lang: de
  • Lang: es
Use Directives		Firebag TASF - FIS004000_R0 - Directivesen,de
  • Lang: en
  • Lang: de
DWG files		FIREBAG TASK - DWG filesit,en,de,es,fr,ru
testo_di_capitolato
FIREBAG®: Thermally activated safety device

FIREBAG® is a DIN 3586 DVGW certified passive safety device.
It blocks the gas flow automatically when the ambient temperature reaches 100°C - 5K. High-temperature resistance HTB 925°C for 60’, with minimum permissible leakage of 15 l/h (EN1775) threaded (MOP5) or flanged (MOP16) single fitting connections.
Also available as a device built into the valves does not require maintenance.
For all types of gas in accordance with EN 437 and DWG G260/1 (Methane, Propane and Butane).
MOP 5 / MOP16. Working temperature -20°C + 60°C.

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