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VCFT

English translation: remote-controlled fire damper / shutter

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French term or phrase:VCFT / CCFT volet / clapet coupe-feu télécommandé
English translation:remote-controlled fire damper / shutter
Entered by: Tony M

04:40 Jul 7, 2017
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / HVAC
French term or phrase: VCFT
After the plumbing, the HVAC - same project, different department as it were. This comes from a list of HVAC work for a refurbishment.

Raccordement des VCFT et CCFT

Comes in a list under a heading of "Electricité"

Raccordements électriques Ventilo-convecteurs
Raccordements électriques Boîtes Débit Variable
Raccordements électriques Régulateurs et sondes Halls
Raccordement des extracteurs
Raccordement des contacts de fenêtre y compris supportage
Raccordement des CTA
Raccordement des VCFT et CCFT
Raccordement des Rideaux d'air chaud
Raccordement sous station (pompes, chaudière, etc.)
Raccordements Radiateurs électriques

Ventilo-convecteur something something? Volet coupe-feu something (followed by clapet coupe-feu something, although isn't that the same thing?).

Many thanks for any suggestions.
jleriche
France
Local time: 23:41
remote-controlled fire damper
Explanation:
I think you were right with your volet / clapet coupe-feu — the 'T' appears to be 'télécommandé'

They are not quite exactly the same thing — there are detail differences in both their design, and where they are used. I am unaware of the same distinction being made in EN, though; but further research would be advisable!

I-TA09066-7A cahier des charges SSI - CNRS

www.cnrs.fr/aquitaine/IMG/pdf/I-TA09066-7A_cahier_des_charg...

CCFT. Clapet Télécommandé (Clapet Coupe-Feu).
DVE. Dispositif de Verrouillage Electromagnétique pour issue de secours.
ED. Exutoire de ...

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Note added at 1 heure (2017-07-07 06:05:16 GMT)
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The Glossary ¶1.6 appears on p 8 of the PDF (though it doesn't contain VCFT, only CCFT) — you might possibly find some of the other terms helpful too!
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Tony M
France
Local time: 23:41
Grading comment
Much appreciated - many thanks.
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VCFT / CCFT
remote-controlled fire damper


Explanation:
I think you were right with your volet / clapet coupe-feu — the 'T' appears to be 'télécommandé'

They are not quite exactly the same thing — there are detail differences in both their design, and where they are used. I am unaware of the same distinction being made in EN, though; but further research would be advisable!

I-TA09066-7A cahier des charges SSI - CNRS

www.cnrs.fr/aquitaine/IMG/pdf/I-TA09066-7A_cahier_des_charg...

CCFT. Clapet Télécommandé (Clapet Coupe-Feu).
DVE. Dispositif de Verrouillage Electromagnétique pour issue de secours.
ED. Exutoire de ...

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Note added at 1 heure (2017-07-07 06:05:16 GMT)
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The Glossary ¶1.6 appears on p 8 of the PDF (though it doesn't contain VCFT, only CCFT) — you might possibly find some of the other terms helpful too!

Tony M
France
Local time: 23:41
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 1250
Grading comment
Much appreciated - many thanks.
Notes to answerer
Asker: Many thanks - I'm sure I will. A quick search leads me to think that "clapets" are "in-duct" and "volets" are more hinged affairs on intake/outlet points, but I can't be definitely sure so I will check this point with the client.

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