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Fire Damper Listing (#3225-0981:102) SE
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1/4 in.
minimum total
clearance
New York City (BSA/MEA listing #260-91-M)
Dampers must be kept dry and clean. Indoor storage and protection from Retaining Angles
(See Section 3)
dirt, dust and the weather is highly recommended. Do not store at Type A
Wall or Floor
temperatures in excess of 100°F.
Damper
SAFETY WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance
can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation,
operating, and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing
or servicing this equipment.
Duct
This manual is the property of the owner, and is required for future
maintenance. Please leave it with the owner when the job is complete.
Type B
Wall or Floor
Refer to the appropriate Greenheck installation supplements Figure 1: Type A, Type B, and Type C,
for special requirements: CO, CR, R damper installation
• Support Mullions diagrams.
• Shaftwall Supplement
• Drywall Supplement
• Grille Installation Supplement
Note: Refer to Greenheck IOM, Part #461335, for CFSD
models to be installed in corridor ceiling applications.
Pre-Installation Guidelines
The basic intent of a proper installation is to secure the fire damper in, not to, the opening in such a manner as
to prevent distortion and disruption of damper operation. This is accomplished by allowing the fire damper in
rated separation openings to expand and for the connecting duct to separate in the event of the collapse of the
hanging system. The following items will aid in completing the damper installation in a timely and effective
manner.
1. Check the schedules for proper damper locations within the building. Visually inspect the damper for damage
and verify that the fusible link is in place or has not separated. If fusible link is not present or has separated,
replace link. Never install a fire damper without the proper UL approved fusible link in place. (Fusible link is
standard control option. An electric link may have been provided.)
2. Lift or handle damper using sleeve or frame.
3. Install damper accordingly to comply with manufacturer’s appropriate UL procedure file number.
4. Damper must be installed into duct or opening square and free of twist or other misalignment. Damper must
not be squeezed or stretched into duct or opening.
5. Damper must be kept clean and protected from dirt, dust and other foreign materials prior to and after
installation. Examples of such foreign materials include, but are not limited to:
a. Mortar dust
b. Drywall dust
c. Firesafing materials
d. Wall texture
e. Paint overspray
6. Damper should be sufficiently covered as to prevent overspray of spray-on insulating, wall texturing, or spray
painting when performed within 5 feet of the damper. Excessive dirt or foreign material deposits can cause
damper to bind and not operate properly.
7. Caulking is not necessary, nor is it allowed, between the damper sleeve and the wall or floor opening (annular
space). However, caulking may be applied to the retaining angles.
8. ACCESS: Suitable access (such that fusible links can be changed) must be provided for damper inspection
and servicing. Where it is not possible to achieve sufficient size access, it will be necessary to install a
removable section of duct. (Refer to NFPA 90A).
9. The Code Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) must evaluate and provide approval of final installation where
variations to these instructions are necessary.
Example: A 12 in. x 12 in. damper would require a minimum clearance of 1/4 in.
A 48 in. x 12 in. damper would require a minimum clearance of 1/2 in. on width and 1/4 in. on height.
3. SECURING THE FIRE DAMPER TO WALL AND
FLOOR OPENINGS
Fire damper assemblies must be installed in wall and
floor openings using retaining angles on each side of the
wall or floor as described below:
2 in.
2 Panhead
Screws
2 in.
Retaining
Angle
1 in. Min.
Damper
In metal stud construction,
Sleeve exposed steel surfaces need
not be covered with gypsum
Recommended Preparation of wallboard.
Openings in Wood and Metal Stud Figure 4: Detail of retaining angles and gypsum board
Walls application for metal and wooden stud construction.
Figure 4).
• All construction and fasteners must meet the
requirements of the appropriate wall design. (See UL Fire Retaining
Angle
Resistance Directory)
1 in. Min.
Neoprene gasket
between all angles
Duct
TDC and TDF systems are approved as breakaway connections when installed as described in the SMACNA Duct
Construction Standards. Standard 6 in. metal clips may be used with spacing (see Figure 7). Three-eighth in. metal bolts and
nuts may be used to fasten together corner pieces (see Figure 8).
Clip Spacing Std. Clip Duct End
Length Flange
9 in.
6 in. 6 in. 6 in.
60 in. Duct Corner Piece
4 Req’d.
7 in. 7 in.
48 in. Duct
3 Req’d.
5 in. 5 in.
Sleeve Duct 36 in. Duct 3/8 in. bolt
3 Req’d. (optional)
5 in. 5 in.
24 in. Duct
2 Req’d.
Typical TDC/TDF joint
18 in. Duct &
Smaller
1 Req’d. CL
Duct
Figure 7: Detail of proprietary flanged system breakaway Figure 8: Detail of bolted corner.
connections.
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Dampers do not typically require maintenance as long as they are kept dry and clean. If cleaning is necessary,
use mild detergents or solvents. If lubrication is desired, do not use oil-based lubricants or any other lubricants
that attract contaminant’s such as dust.
2. INSTALLATION
Fire damper with SSC option must be in place before the wall is constructed or it can be installed as the wall
is being constructed. Wall opening is framed around the fire damper before sheet rock or other wall board
material is applied to the steel studs. This installation provides appropriate protection for duct penetrations
in fire resistant wall construction using steel studs with a fire resistance rating less than 3 hours. The
following wall design numbers (as detailed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory) are appropriate for fire
damper installations using this SSC option:
1 Hour Design: U405, U406, U422, U434, U448, U451, U456, U457, U465, U468, U469,
U485, U494
2 Hour Design: U403, U411, U412, U421, U425, U428, U429, U443, U453, U474, U475,
U477, U484, U491, U495
3
6
5 1
3
Retaining 1 4
Bar
4 2
Due to continuing research, Greenheck reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
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PH. 715-359-6171 Rev. 9 April 2004
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