About primaDURA GLOW
Class D Photo-Luminescent Fire Safety Signage
With all the same benefits as our standard primaDURA……primaDURA GLOW product delivers durability and photoluminescent performance to the highest specification for residential, industrial and commercial signage or wayfinding applications. Additionally, the photoluminescent coating is third party accredited, tested for Lloyd’s Register approval certification for both marine & offshore applications with respect to safety signs and egress route low level lighting.
primaDURA GLOW and associated photoluminescent Safety Way Guidance Systems (SWGS) has been increasingly sourced as local authorities seek to improve access and egress methods since the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
primaDURA GLOW Introduction
Correct egress signage allows residents, workers or members of the public to easily find their way out by the shortest route in the event of an emergency. It also allows other pertinent signage information to remain legible for longer in fire and/or smoky conditions to aid safe egress and evacuation by the Fire & Rescue Services.
Possibly something overlooked in the selection of Fire Signage is the ‘Fire performance’ of the sign itself and that’s where primaDURA GLOW scores significantly over conventional rigid PVC, vinyl laminated Aluminium /ACM or Foamex.
primaDURA GLOW Class D photoluminescent is legible for longer in fire situations and meets an extensive range of international safety standards.
Maritime Solutions
When tested in accordance to Annex A of ISO 15370:2021 Low Location Lighting (LLL) on passenger ship – Arrangement and ISO 16069. primaDURA GLOW exceeds PSPA Class D with a photoluminescence of 282mcd/m2 at 10 minutes and 38 mcd/m2 at 60 minutes. In accordance with Annex D Table D.1 Width v luminance primaDURA GLOW LLL can be reduced in width from the required 75mm standard.
primaDURA GLOW LLL components are supply only, Technical Data Sheets of luminance and fire-retardance will be supplied for inclusion within the installations general arrangement.
Any installation should be checked that the normal lighting conditions are adequate for the charging of the photoluminescent and for testing in-situ requirements of Annex B of ISO 15370:2021 by the installer.
- Certified performance and safety PSPA Class D according to DIN 67510 Pt 1
- Extremely bright afterglow for many hours to facilitate efficient egress & evacuation by The Fire & Rescue Service
- ISO 15370 (International Standards Organization)
- SOLAS Regulations & EU Marine Equipment Directive
- DIN 67510 (German Industrial Standard)
- IMO RES A. 752 (18) (International Maritime Organization)
- ASTM 2072 (American Society for Testing and Materials)
- JIS Z9100 (Japanese Industrial Standard)
- Transport For London/London Underground Ltd; S1085: Issue A4: 2016 for Fire Safety Performance of Materials in Rail Stations and Tunnels Infrastructure.
- Legible for longer in fire situations Reaction to Fire BS EN 13501-2 :2016 – complies with the requirements Classes B, dO
- Passes BS 476-6:1989+A1:2009 (Class O) and BS 476-7 :1997 (Class 1) for Surface Spread of Flame and Fire Propagation
Transport & Storage
All panels are quality checked before leaving the factory and are dispatched in prime condition. On delivery, the outer packaging should be inspected for any visible damage. If damage is evident, this should be photographed in the presence of the carrier and clearly noted when signing for the delivery.
If the packaging is damaged, the contents should be checked immediately to determine whether the panels themselves have been affected. Failure to do so may limit any recourse against the carrier or their agents.
If panels are to be stored prior to installation, they should be kept flat and level, raised clear of the ground, and stored under cover to prevent distortion.
When handling panels, take care to avoid damage to surfaces and edges. Panels should always be lifted individually and never slid across one another.
Maintenance
The panels are generally self-cleaning, with dirt and dust unlikely to adhere to the surface and most residues removed naturally by rainfall.
In cases of heavier soiling, panels can be cleaned using warm or hot water with a mild household detergent, applied with a suitable sponge or non-abrasive cleaning pad.
Alternatively, panels may be pressure washed using warm or cold water and a mild detergent.
PrimaDURA GLOW panels are inherently graffiti resistant. Most defacement can be removed using common cleaning agents such as white spirits, alcohol, or acetone, applied with a clean, dry, non-abrasive cloth (microfibre recommended).
Installation
Prior to installation, each panel should be lightly buffed using a silicone polish to remove any surface contaminants. This process also helps to finalise the hardness of the protective coating.
Panels must be installed in accordance with the relevant installation guidelines, with full consideration given to wind loading. Wind load calculations should be carried out in line with BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 + A1:2010, part of the Eurocode series, which sets out the European standard for wind actions on structures.
