CHAPTER 5 FIRE DAMPER INSTALLATIONFIRE DAMPER INSTALLATION item Manufacturer Information to be Provided 1 Damper Ration static or dynamic ¢. make (aft) d. model number ‘2. Fire Resistance Rating. a, time in hours: 3. Appl tengo ining apeney Slew mate b Gistnes c.length (maximum) d. maximum distance of sleeve termina- tion frou wall (see UL 555) %Ductio Sieve (r Fame) Connection + meet) eaten 6. Damper Attachment to Sleeve a, method{s) & tecaons 7, Retaining Angle size Deer ¢. fastener locations ‘8, Maximum Rated Size of Damper 3. dimension 9. Assembly of Multiple Sections 8. methods B. fanene cations 10. Airflow 4. maximum velocity rating L mate peste tig TI. Domper Osea fr Proper Cloaue © poston 12, Mlustrations installation arrangement clesraee cepory 13: Any Connon etal Contingent on Approval or | perianal data (eg, Rie Hk aig, Listing by a Rating Authority: ‘opening faming provisions, etc.) Table 5-1 Required Fire Damper installation Instructions corm inf, Deer Gude + Fh Esdtion 81 BOMB ce nore ceestiiagenmmsomnie meen,DETAIL 1 SEE FIGURE 5-3 ‘SIXINCHES (152 mn) ON EACH SIDE FOR DAMPERS INTENDED FOR USE WITHOUT AN ACTUATOR OR A FACTORY INSTALLED ACCESS DOOR IN THE SLEEVE, ‘SOCINGHES (152 mmm) ON ONE SIDE AND SIXTEEN INCHES (406 rim) ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE FOR DAMPEAS INTENDED FOR USE WITH AN ACTUATOR ANDIOR A FACTORY INSTALLED ‘ACCESS DOOR ON THE LONGER SIDE, ‘SIXTEEN INCHES (406 mm) ON EACH SIDE FOR, DAMPERS INTENDED FOR USE WITH AN. ACTURTOR ON ONE SIDE AND A FACTORY INSTALLED ACCESS DOOR ON THE OTHER RETAINING ANGLES ‘SIDE, EXPANSION SPACE G- DAMPER SLEEVE 1D - FIRE DAMPER/ COMBINATION FIRE/SMOKE DAMPER. E- RETAINING ANGLES FASTENED TO SLEEVE F- DAMPER ATTACHMENT TO SLEEVE G - CONNECTION TO DUCT {= ACESS DOOR OR PANEL FIGURE 5-1 BASIC FIRE DAMPER INSTALLATIONSBASIC FIRE DAMPER INSTALLATION DETAILS - NOTES TO FIGURE 5-1 The following notes are generally applicable to most fire damperfcombination fiee/smoke damper install tions. These details may vary by manufacturer and SHOULDNOT be used as the basi ofa damper insta- lation, "THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLA- TION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE USED AS THE. BASIS FOR ALL DAMPER INSTALLATIONS, ‘A. RETAINING ANGLES 1. Minimum 1 1%% 16 gs (4040 1.6mm) 2 Rolaining angles must overlap structure opening | inch minimum sd cover cor- ners of openings. &. 16 gugcisthe most commonly wed hicks nest foe the reaining angles, However manfacturers may. allow Tighter gaze angles on some smaller dampers and may roquire heavier gage angles on larger ‘dampers. Consult the -manafucurer’s inalltion instructions for specifies B. EXPANSION SPACE 1, Fire Damper Sleove Clearance within Watl/ ‘Floor Opening 2 Minigum % inch per linear foot (10mm per linear meter) of damper — both di- mensions. (%4" (6 min) niinimum) '. Clearance requirements for damper sleeves within a wal? opening are based ‘08 inch per foot (10 mm per mete) of width (or height) unless otherwise stated inthe listing ofthe assembly. The sleeve may rexton the bottom ofthe opening, and need not be centered. (Fractional di- rmensions shal be acon asthe next large ‘est whole foot.) Example: A 30 och X 24 inch fire damper sleeve isinstalled ina wall opening. The opening shallbe 30% inches wide (h inch > 3 feet} by 24 inches high (4 inch 2 feet). “The sleeve is retained in the wall floor by use of steel retaining angles (A). ‘The dimensions required forthe opening shall be those remaining after the opening kas been framed and fire resistive materials provided where required (ee Figure 6-1). Tho ire resistive material sll be equal to the requirements for fie resistive material ire Deraner Guide + Fifth Edition ‘wed inthe constructed wall so thate continnons rat- ‘ng exists at the wall penetration. The contactor ‘erecting the walls tesponsible for providing the fire resistive material and comect size opeting to achieve the required clearance. The clearance may be greater than the ¥ jneb pec foot (10 mm per meter) of dammp- er a8 allowed by damper manufacturers installation instructions. Consult with ‘manufacturers for maximum allowable. ©. DAMPER SLEEVE L. Steel Sleeve, sez Table 5-2 for details D. FIRE DAMPER/COMBINATION FIRE/ ‘SMOKE DAMPER 1. Approved Fire Damper — Curtain or multi- blade type E. RETAINING ANGLES FASTENED TO ‘SLEEVE 1, Seoure Retaining Anglesto Sleeve ONLY on 8*centers (203 mm) wit a. #6" (12 sum) long welds bY" (mum) bolts avd nuts c. No, 10 Sheet Metal Screws 4. Minimum Ho" (5 mm) stee! rivets Note: The size and spacing requirements ‘may differ by damper manufacturer. Consult manufacturer's installation in- structions for specifics. DAMPER ATTACHMENT TO SLEEVE 1. Secare Damper to Sleeve on 8" centers (203, sm) with: a. 4" (12 mm) long welds b. 4" (6 mm) bolts and nuts: co, 10 Sheet Metal Screws G. Minimum Ya" (5 mm) steel rivers See note in Item E above, G, CONNECTION To pucT 1. Connect Duct to Sleeve as shown in Teble 5-2 ‘and as indicated in Figure 5-2, H, ACCESS DOOR OR PANEL 1. Install as shown in Figure 5-1. cs ey He meshes HOMER, LoMCIEND 53ispeorComecton Duct Duct Dimension Sleeve Gage Rigid Round— 24 in. (610 mam) maximum Reclangular diameter 24 in, (610 ms) maxirourn 16" (1613+ mm) hight and 36 in. (915 mm) maximum width Rigid Rowd~ over 24 in, (610 mm) diameter Rectangular over 24 in, (610 mm) beightand —_14*(1,994* mm) ‘over 36 in. (915 mm) width Breakaway Round oF (See Figure $2 Rectangular 12 0, (05 mm) and down 26 (0.55 mm) Jon pages 5.5 and 5.6 ) 13-30 in. 830 — 760 men) 240.70 mm) 31— 54 in (785 — 1370 mm) 22 (085 mm) ‘55-84 in, (1400-2130 mm) 20 (1.0mm) 85 in, (2160 mm) and up 18 (13 mm) ‘By UL 555, all duets are required to terminate et the fire damper sleeves or the damper frames, Sleeve thickness is contingent on the type of connection. All UL listed dampers also have maximum dimensions associated with ‘the test rating Contingent om sleeve thickness a rigid eomection may be used in lieu of brcakaway concection, Sleeves may be omitted where dampers are designed to be in non-dvcted air passages or where damper housing permits atzchment ofrelzining angles to the housing, Attachment of retaining angles must not restrict operation. ‘of the fire damper, Certain UL approved designs do not require retaining angles. “Where the fire damper sieeve is expoted t the airstream, the motal sleeve willbe ofthe same material as tbe duct system, A stzel sleeve, ofthe type or finish specifiedby the system designer, will beused for fibrous glass ductwork and where the fire damper sleeve is not exposed to the airstream, Table 5-2 Recommended Minimum Steeve Thickness for Fire Dampers” ‘NOTES: + Breakeway connection not required. * See Figure 5-2, pages 5.5 and 5.6, for detsils and exceptions. croissance fm bamner Gulde5ith cation, SRNR1. DUCT-SLEEVE CONNECTIONS LISTED IN UL 585, SIXTH EDITION, STANDARD FOR FIRE DAMPERS, PLAIN'S'SLIP HEMMED“S'SLP —DOUBLE“S"SUP INSIDE SUP JOINT Jd of JS ob STANDING $ STANDINGS(ALT) ——_ STANDINGS. STANDINGS (Bar Peforcod) (Angle Feiferces) 2 ADDITIONAL DUCT-SLEEVE CONNECTIONS WERE TESTED BY SMACNA AND WITNESSED BY UL IN 1991. THE CONNECTIONS PERFORMED WITHIN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE UL TEST CRITERIA. SEE NOTE 1, FIGURE 5-2 ON PAGE 5.6. 3. FASTENERS MAY BE USED AS FOLLOWS. (A) JOINTS USING CONNECTIONS SHOWN IN 1. ABOVE WITHA MAXIMUM OF TWO#19 ‘SHEET METAL SCREWS ON EACH SIDE AND ON THE BOTTOM LOCATED IN THE ‘CENTER OF THE SLIP POCKET AND PENETRATING BOTHSIDES OF THE SLIP POCKET. FLAT DRIVESLP {) JOINTS USING CONNEGTORS OF THE TYPE SHOWNIN 1. ABOVE ON THE TOP AND. THE BOTTOM AND USING FLAT DRIVE SLIPS NOT EXCEEDING 20 in. (510 mm) DUCT HEIGHT ON THE SIDES (SEE SKETCH ABOVE). {Q)OINTS WHERE ROUND OF OVAL SPIRAL DUCTS ATTACH TO ROUND OR OVAL ILLARS WHICH ARE PART OF THE DAMPER SLEEVE AS SHOWN BELOW. #10 SHEET METAL SCREWS ARE SPACED EQUALLY AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE DUCT PER THE FOLLOWING: + DUCT DIAMETERS 22 in. (560 mm) AND SMALLER--3 SCREWS. + BUCT DIAMETERS OVER 22in. (560 min) TO ANDINCLUDING 36. (915 mm)—5 NOTES: (1) FOR FLAT OVAL DUCTS, THE DIAMETER SHALL BE CONSIDERED THE LARGEST (MAJOR) DIMENSION OF THE DUCT. (2) DUCT SEALANT MAY BE USED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DAMPER ‘MANUFACTURER. DAMPER/SLEEVE ASSEMBLIES WITH COLLARS FOR ROUND AND FLAT OVAL DUCTS: FIGURE 5-2 UL DUCT-SLEEVE CONNECTIONS. (BREAKAWAY CONNECTIONS) seieneRarme’ Guide * Ftth EdIEOM 5. yutmneets mec tina asia eect, 55(D) TOC AND TDF ROLL-FORMED 4-BOLT FLANGED CONNECTIONS ASSEMBLED PER: ‘THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS USING GASKETS, METAL CLEATS AND FOUR 9/8 in, (9.5 mm) METAL NUTS AND BOLTS. CLEAT ~ a (a men BOLT ON TH. ‘AND TOF ARE OPTIONAL eager DUCT END FLANGE: MANUFACTURED SLIP ON 4-BOLT FLANGED CONNECTIONS ASSEMBLED PER THE \UFAGTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS USING GASKETS AND PLASTIC CLEATS AS SHOWN BELOW. in, (150mm) LONG, 1169. 59 rm) MAXI Suiganzes PLasmic CLEATS 12in, Gos mm) C-C (MINIMUM 1 ba SEE FIGURE 5-1 PER SIDE f FLANGED SYSTEM ANGLES (ATTACH PER. MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS) RE. DAMPER, buct pomor eo. SB ANERS NEOPRENE GASKET BETWEEN ALL ANGLES (UL TESTED CONNECTIONS) NOTE 1: 1991 UL TESTS ARE DESCRIBED IN UL REFERENCE FILE NC 1380 DATED NOVEMBER 11, 1991. FIGURE 5-2 UL DUCT-SLEEVE CONNECTIONS, (BREAKAWAY CONNECTIONS) (Continued) etait Erte. uf8 coor ea endosomesTreM2 FIGURE 5-3 IMPROPER FIRE DAMPER INSTALLATIONS rremt Sealing ofthe fice dampcr retaining angles is not ae- quirement of ax approved damper installation. This detail is sekdora spesified by systam designers and is vistually never included inthe contratos's pricing for the dampers ot project. the local authority having Jurisdiction mandates that the angles be sealed, con- tractors should isue a Request For Information (RFI) 19 design professionals such that the proper approved sealanlsboused. Inaocase should the retaining angles be sealed with sny product not approved by the daroper ‘manvfteturer including Through Penetration Fiestop products. sing unapproved products could be a viola- Gon ofthe damper manuifactures’s conditions of test andlisting, could void he UL listing ofthe damperand could render the damper inoperable, eee oven ee Fira Dernor Guide « Fifth Edition WTem2 Inwoduction of any materials including mineral wool, cerarnie fiber or sealants of any kind into the required expansion spsce between the damper sieve and fire partion has not been tested, tas not been approved, and is not permitted by damper manufacturers. Doing 50 could be a violation of the manufacturer's condi- tions of est and isting, could void the UL listing ofthe damper and could render the damper inoperable. In- discriminate and unvecessary deviations from stan- dard fire damper instellations should be avoided. Un- less. deviation is specifically approved by the damper ‘manufacturer, it could compromise the function for which the damper was ultimately installed. Drea noth i Uneraceiees HastnET=60. ACHR, ar —————GRILLE SEE PAGES 5.4, 5.5 AND 5.6 FOR RANGE OF APPROVED TYPES: OF CONNECTIONS: FIRE RATED WAL ANGLE FIRE RESISTIVE MATERIAL, AS REQUIRED BY LOCAL AUTHORITY A= 12" (800 MM) MAXIMUM CAUTION: USE THIS ARRANGEMENT ONLY WHEN PHYSICAL OBSTRUCTIONS PRE- (CLUDE USE OF METHODS SUCH AS THOSE !N FIGURE 5-4. THE USE OF THIS METHOD REQUIRES THE APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITY. FIGURE 5-5 FIRE DAMPER OUT OF WALL Rist Rama Gude Fith Edition 9 oy a caeumasermrmmncrening, SB SeeTHERMAL 474g mmycde aon Pm Soucr Th - tobberes ot - -— xt FACTORY SUPPLIED s THERMAL BLANKET (125 mm) AROUND SLEEVE COMBINATION FIRE SMOKE fe] DAMPER REGISTER INCLUDES. GRILLE AND OBD FIRE RATED BARRIER NOTE: SEVERAL DAMPER MANUFACTURERS HAVE AVAILABLE UL TESTED AND LISTED FIRE/COMBINATION FIRE-SMOKE DAMPERS FOR MOUNTING OUT OF THE FIRE BARRIER. CONTACT DAMPER MANUFACTURERS FOR INFORMATION. FIGURE 5-6 COMBINATION FIRE/SMOKE DAMPER OUT OF WALL INSTALLATION cree td eemcensnas nn fiir Damner Guide ith Eton aFIRE DaMPER| puer ANGLE ans Ie SLEEVE: SLEEVE FRE PAMPER CASE2 uct FIRE * § SLIP CONNECTIONS ARE ILLUSTRATED; OTHER TYPES OF BREAKAWAY CONNECTIONS CAN BE USED, FIGURE 5-7 HORIZONTAL FIRE DAMPER INSTALLATIONS (GREEMR_ Fico Damper Guide « Fifth Edition sat egarenennaae Satan eee orRETAINING ANGLE AFLOW METAL NOSING ON DOWNSTREAM puet NOTES: 1. INTERRUPTION OF DUCT LINER AT THE FIRE DAMPER IS REQUIRED BY NFPA STANDARD S0A. WHERE 90A 1S APPLICABLE, INSTALLATION SHOULD BE MADE AS. SHOWN AND SHOULD OTHERWISE CONFORM TO THE SMACNA HVAC DUCT CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS-METAL AND FLEXIBLE, 2. THE DESIGNER SHOULD SPECIFY EXTERNAL INSULATION AS SHOWN TO PREVENT CONDENSATION OCCURRING ON UNLINED METAL AT PENETRATIONS. WHERE THE PROVISIONS OF NFPA 90A ARE APPLICABLE, NEITHER INSULATION NOR LINER CAN EXTEND THROUGH THE WALLS OR FLOORS. *S SLIP IS ILLUSTRATED; SEE FIGURE 5-2 FOR RANGE OF APPROVED TYPES OF CONNECTIONS. FIGURE 5-8 DUCT LINER INTERRUPTION 5.12 Fire Damper Guide + Fifth Edition xen aa ai Canad oie pubesFIRE DAMPER INSTALLATION ‘Sheet metal sleeve must be {installed through rated fire wall ‘Chock local codes for proper shoot metal gage and attach- ‘ment angie. RATED FIRE WALL- METAL ANGLE FASTENER SEE FIG 2-1 FOR DETAILS SHEET METAL SLEEVE FIBROUS GLASS DUCT BOARD TAPE FIRE DAMPER “al ANGLE ACCESS TAPE 000R NOTE: SEALING OF FIBROUS GLASS DUCT #10 Sheet Metal Screws BOARD TO SHEET METAL SLEEVE MUST BE & 2-1/2" (63 mm) MADE WITH GLASS FABRIC AND MASTIC, ‘Square Washer EXCEPT WHERE OPERATING PRESSURE IS LESS THAN 1° WG. AND SHEET METAL SURFACES ARE CAREFULLY CLEANED, IN WHICH. CASE PRESSURE SENSITIVE ALUMINUM FOIL ‘TAPE MAY BE USED. ‘Shoot Metal Sleeve Through Fire Wall as Speettiad in Fire #10 Shoot Motal Screws and 2-1/2" (63 mm) Square Washers, 12" (Max) 0.C. to Attach _ pamper MFRS Duct Board to Sheet 2 structions i Fire | Damper FIGURE 5-9 FIBROUS GLASS DUCT INSTALLATION Fire Damper Guide - Fifth Edition 543