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FUSIBLE LINK [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- quick response sprinkler
1, record 1, English, quick%20response%20sprinkler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- quick-response sprinkler 2, record 1, English, quick%2Dresponse%20sprinkler
correct, officially approved
- quick-response fire sprinkler 3, record 1, English, quick%2Dresponse%20fire%20sprinkler
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Available in both upright and pendent models, this commercial quick response sprinkler is designed for wet pipe fire protection systems. The fusible link assembly includes a pair of thin copper halves joined by a layer of solder. When heat is applied, the solder melts and the two halves separate, allowing the sprinkler to activate. 1, record 1, English, - quick%20response%20sprinkler
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quick-response fire sprinkler: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - quick%20response%20sprinkler
Record 1, Key term(s)
- quick response fire sprinkler
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sprinkleur rapide
1, record 1, French, sprinkleur%20rapide
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- extincteur rapide 2, record 1, French, extincteur%20rapide
correct, masculine noun
- extincteur automatique à déclenchement rapide 3, record 1, French, extincteur%20automatique%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9clenchement%20rapide
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sprinkleurs spéciaux [...] sprinkleurs «rapides». Munis d'ailettes améliorant la conduction et la convection pour gagner 50 % du temps de déclenchement, utilisés en ERP [Établissement recevant du public] par exemple où la rapidité d'alarme est indispensable. 1, record 1, French, - sprinkleur%20rapide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extincteur automatique à déclenchement rapide : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - sprinkleur%20rapide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Fire Prevention
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fusible link
1, record 2, English, fusible%20link
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A link of low-melting alloy that holds an automatic sprinkler head in closed position and melts at a predetermined temperature, thereby allowing the valve to open and release water or other extinguishing agent. A similar link may be used to hold a fire door or fire damper in open position, to shut off the fuel supply to an oil-fired boiler in case of fire, etc. 2, record 2, English, - fusible%20link
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every shaft containing are fuse chute shall conform to the requirements of Article 3. 5. 3. 1., and shall be constructed of noncombustible materials having a fire-resistance rating not less than that required by Table 3. 5. 3. A. for the grade of fire separation through which it passes, but not less than(...) 1 hr where the chute outlet for the discharge room is protected by an approved, automatic, self-latching closure held open by a fusible link(...) 3, record 2, English, - fusible%20link
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fusible link : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - fusible%20link
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Prévention des incendies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élément fusible
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fusible 2, record 2, French, fusible
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- maillon fusible 3, record 2, French, maillon%20fusible
masculine noun
- attache fusible 4, record 2, French, attache%20fusible
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif dont la rupture, sous l'effet d'une chaleur anormale, assure la mise en œuvre de moyens de secours contre l'incendie : fermeture de portes coupe-feu, ouverture de vannes ou de têtes d'extincteurs automatiques. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gaines qui renferment un vide-ordures doivent être conformes aux exigences de l'article 3.5.3.1. et construites en matériaux incombustibles d'un degré de résistance au feu au moins égal à la valeur du tableau 3.5.3.A. exigée pour les séparations coupe-feu qu'elles traversent, et d'au moins 1 h, si le débouché du vide-ordures est muni d'un dispositif d'obturation approuvé à auto-verrouillage, maintenu en position ouverte par un maillon fusible [...] 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fusible. Ne pas confondre avec «fusible» en électricité qui désigne le fil d'alliage d'étain ou de plomb utilisé dans les coupe-circuits ou parfois, par déformation, le coupe-circuit lui-même. 6, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
élément fusible : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 7, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
- Fire Prevention
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fire protection device 1, record 3, English, fire%20protection%20device
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
fusible link : a connective link device used to permit operation of fire protection device when heat causes the fusible link or element to melt releasing a weight or valve. 1, record 3, English, - fire%20protection%20device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
- Prévention des incendies
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- moyen de secours contre l'incendie
1, record 3, French, moyen%20de%20secours%20contre%20l%27incendie
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
fusible link: dispositif dont la rupture, sous l'effet d'une chaleur anormale, assure la mise en œuvre de moyen de secours contre l'incendie : fermeture de portes coupe-feu, ouverture de vannes ou de têtes d'extincteurs automatiques. 1, record 3, French, - moyen%20de%20secours%20contre%20l%27incendie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-02-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pulley elbow
1, record 4, English, pulley%20elbow
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- corner pulley elbow 2, record 4, English, corner%20pulley%20elbow
correct
- corner pulley 3, record 4, English, corner%20pulley
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A pulley elbow is a device that contains a ball bearing sheave(pulley) which guides stainless steel cable 90 degrees around the sheave. It is defined as a device used to change direction for stainless steel wire cable, which is housed in conduit and is used to connect to a cable operated manual pull station, a mechanical gas valve, and/or the fusible link detection, from the Ansul AUTOMAN Regulated Release Mechanism. It is used because bending conduit results in too much friction loss in the movement of the cable in the conduit. There are two types of pulley elbows. Part No. 415670 has socket ends with set screws for ½ in. conduit, and Part No. 423250 has compression ring ends also for ½ in. conduit. [Source : Bill Klingenmaier, Ansul Incorporated, ansul. us. techsupport. preengineer@tycoint. com] 1, record 4, English, - pulley%20elbow
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... fire-suppression system, ... To accommodate 90-degree turns in the cable, the appellant uses corner pulleys, which serve as fittings to the conduit while allowing for free movement of the cable. Corner pulleys are composed of high-temperature aluminum and employ a grooved wheel within which the cable runs. The wheel turns freely by use of steel ball bearings. 3, record 4, English, - pulley%20elbow
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Three types of actuation are available for the INERGEN [total flooding] system: manual, pneumatic, and electric. ... The maximum number of corner pulley elbows is 10. ... Installation - Manual Actuation. Pulley elbow [is] required at each change of direction. 2, record 4, English, - pulley%20elbow
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poulie d'angle
1, record 4, French, poulie%20d%27angle
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les poulies d'angle sont utilisées pour permettre de plier en équerre un câble installé entre les dispositifs de détection d'incendie et le robinet régulateur du débit du produit ignifuge. Les poulies sont constituées d'aluminium résistant aux températures élevées et comportent une roue à gorge sur laquelle est enroulé un câble. 2, record 4, French, - poulie%20d%27angle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le système de base comprend un réservoir de poudre extinctrice et le mécanisme de déclenchement ANSUL AUTOMAN logés dans une armoire métallique. Les buses, détecteur(s) et lien(s) fusible(s), le té de réduction de la tuyauterie de poudre extinctrice et la (les) poulies(s) d'angle nécessaires pour compléter l'installation sont fournis séparément selon les quantités dictées par les exigences totales de protection. 3, record 4, French, - poulie%20d%27angle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fire Detection
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Extinguishing Agents
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fusible-link sprinkler
1, record 5, English, fusible%2Dlink%20sprinkler
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fusible link : Component comprising a short length of metal having a low melting point; used to actuate a fire door, sprinkler head, etc., under conditions of elevated temperature. 2, record 5, English, - fusible%2Dlink%20sprinkler
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Détection des incendies
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Agents extincteurs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- extincteur automatique à élément fusible
1, record 5, French, extincteur%20automatique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élément fusible : Une réserve d'éléments fusibles pour les dispositifs sensibles à la chaleur, dont pas moins de deux éléments de chaque température de déclenchement, doit être gardée sur les lieux à des fins de remplacement. 2, record 5, French, - extincteur%20automatique%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20fusible
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fire Detection
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fire unit 1, record 6, English, fire%20unit
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(on range) fire hazard index table : table d’évaluation des dangers d’incendie; fire hose standpipe equipment : outillage des tuyaux de montée des boyaux à incendie; fusible link mechanisms for fire doors : mécanismes à pièces fusibles pour portes coupe-feu; fire behaviour and control : comportement des feux et lutte contre l'incendie forestry expressions 1, record 6, English, - fire%20unit
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Détection des incendies
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- élément brûleur 1, record 6, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20br%C3%BBleur
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agriculture 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20br%C3%BBleur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-08-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
- Building Hardware
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- smoke-actuated device
1, record 7, English, smoke%2Dactuated%20device
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fire dampers shall be arranged to close automatically upon the operation of a fusible link conforming to ULC-S505-1974, "Fusible Links for Fire-Protection Service" or other approved heat or smoke-actuated device. 1, record 7, English, - smoke%2Dactuated%20device
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dispositif actionné par la fumée 1, record 7, French, dispositif%20actionn%C3%A9%20par%20la%20fum%C3%A9e
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les registres coupe-feu doivent être conçus pour se fermer automatiquement par rupture d'un maillon fusible conforme à la norme ULC-S505-1974, "Fusible Links for Fire-Protection Service" ou sur déclenchement d'autres dispositifs approuvés, qu'ils soient aérothermiques ou actionnés par la fumée. 1, record 7, French, - dispositif%20actionn%C3%A9%20par%20la%20fum%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1982-08-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- self-latching closure
1, record 8, English, self%2Dlatching%20closure
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Every shaft containing a refuse chute shall conform to the requirements of Article 3. 5. 3. 1., and shall be constructed of noncombustible materials having a fire-resistance rating not less than that required by Table 3. 5. 3. A. for the grade of fire separation through which it passes, but not less than(...) 1 hr where the chute outlet for the discharge room is protected by an approved, automatic, self-latching closure held open by a fusible link(...) 1, record 8, English, - self%2Dlatching%20closure
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'obturation à auto-verrouillage 1, record 8, French, dispositif%20d%27obturation%20%C3%A0%20auto%2Dverrouillage
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les gaines qui renferment un vide-ordures doivent être conformes aux exigences de l'article 3.5.3.1. et construites en matériaux incombustibles d'un degré de résistance au feu au moins égal à la valeur du tableau 3.5.3.A. exigée pour les séparations coupe-feu qu'elles traversent, et d'au moins 1 h, si le débouché du vide-ordures est muni d'un dispositif d'obturation approuvé à auto-verrouillage, maintenu en position ouverte par un maillon fusible (...) 1, record 8, French, - dispositif%20d%27obturation%20%C3%A0%20auto%2Dverrouillage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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