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Title: Draft EN 1366-10 Fire resistance tests for service installations

Part 10: Smoke control dampers
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Fire resistance tests for service installations - Part 10: Smoke

control dampers
Essais de résistance au feu des installations de service -

Partie 10 : Volets de désenfumage
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Contents Page
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
1 Scope...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 5
3 Terms and definitions........................................................................................................................... 5
4 Test Equipment ..................................................................................................................................... 9
5 Test specimen ..................................................................................................................................... 13
6 Test Methods ....................................................................................................................................... 13
7 Test procedure .................................................................................................................................... 19
8 Test report ........................................................................................................................................... 21
9 Direct field of application of test results .......................................................................................... 22
Annex A Cycling test ....................................................................................................................................... 39
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Foreword
This document (prEN 1366-10:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 127, "Fire
safety in buildings", the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
EN 1366 ‘Fire resistance tests for service installations’ consists of the following
Part 1: Ducts
Part 2: Fire dampers
Part 3: Penetration seals (in course of preparation)
Part 4: Linear joint seals (in course of preparation)
Part 5: Service ducts and shafts (in course of preparation)
Part 6: Raised floors (in course of preparation)
Part 7: Closures for conveyors and trackbound transportation systems (in course of preparation)
Part 8: Smoke extraction ducts (in course of preparation)
Part 9: Smoke compartment smoke extraction ducts (in course of preparation)
Part 10: Smoke control dampers
Part 11: Fire protective systems for essential services (in course of preparation)
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Introduction
The purpose of this standard is to define test methods to evaluate the abilities of smoke control
dampers to
1) be applicable to single compartment and/or multi compartment fire resisting applications;
2) be applicable to automatic systems or systems with manual intervention;
3) change state from closed to open at elevated temperatures;
4) once opened maintain a defined cross sectional area at elevated temperature;
5) maintain a satisfactory leakage performance when subjected to positive pressure at

elevated temperatures.
The units will be mounted for the tests in a manner representative of practice.
Temperature and integrity measurements will be carried out in various parts of the test construction
during the test. Impermeability measurements required will be measured by direct flow measurement
at the prescribed pressure differentials. Ambient leakage of the units will also be recorded.
Performance of these tests will allow products to conform to and be classified to prEN 12101-8. The
required temperatures, pressure differentials etc. are stated in prEN 12101-8.
Completing the tests within this standard does not ensure full compliance with prEN 12101-8, as other,
additional, requirements are defined in that standard.
Caution
The attention of all persons concerned with managing and carrying out this furnace testing is drawn to
the fact that fire testing may be hazardous and that there is a possibility that toxic and/or harmful
smoke and gases may be evolved during the test. Mechanical and operational hazards may also arise
during the construction of the test elements or structures, their testing and disposal of test residues.
An assessment of all potential hazards and risks to health shall be made and safety precautions shall
be identified and provided. Written safety instructions shall be issued. Appropriate training shall be
given to relevant personnel. Laboratory personnel shall ensure that they follow written safety
instructions at all times.
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1 Scope
This Part of this European Standard specifies test methods for smoke control dampers. These tests
are required to confirm that the dampers meet the furnace testing requirements of prEN 12101-8. It
should be noted that the damper to be tested might require testing to EN 1366-2 and that this should
be considered before carrying out these tests.
To this end this standard must be read in conjunction with prEN 12101-8, EN 1366-2 and EN 1363,
the latter giving the details for fire resistance testing.
For installation details the requirements for smoke extraction ducts must be considered and these are
defined in EN 1366-8 and EN 1366-9
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1363-1, Fire resistance tests — Part 1: General Requirements
EN 1366-2, Fire resistance tests for service installations — Part 2: Fire dampers
EN 1366-8, Fire resistance tests for service installations — Part 8: Fire resistant Smoke extraction
ducts
EN 1366-9, Fire resistance tests for service installations — Part 9: Single compartment smoke
extraction ducts
EN 1751, The aerodynamic testing of dampers and valves
prEN ISO 13943, Fire safety vocabulary
EN ISO 5167-1, Measurement of fluid flow by means of orifice plates, nozzles and venturi tubes
inserted in circular cross section conduits running full
ISO 5221, Air distribution and air diffusion — Rules to methods of measuring airflow rate in an air
handling duct
prEN 12101-4, Smoke and heat control systems — Part 4: Fire and smoke installations — kits
prEN 12101-7, Smoke and heat control systems — Part 7: Smoke ducts
prEN 12101-8, Smoke and heat control systems — Part 8: Smoke dampers
prEN13501-4, Fire Classification of Construction products and building elements —

Part 4: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on components of smoke control systems
3 Terms and definitions
Where not covered by EN ISO 13943  Fire Safety Vocabulary, the following definitions apply:
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3.1
air inlet
device connected to outside air to allow the inlet of air from outside the construction work
3.2
attended control room

a room with people, who have the duty to control the smoke exhaust system, permanently (24 hours,
seven days per week) monitor the incoming signals from the smoke control system and put the smoke
control system into operation in case of smoke alarm. This ensures that the smoke control system is
running and items such as dampers are in position within the system response time
3.3
back-up power supply
a power supply to operate the system when the normal power supply has failed
3.4
commissioning
the act of ensuring that all components and the system are installed and operating in accordance with
this standard
3.5
elevated temperature
temperatures in excess of normal ambient air, below those necessary for fire resistance testing, to
which smoke and heat exhaust ducts for single compartments are tested
3.6
fire compartment
an enclosed space, comprising one or more separate spaces, bounded by elements of construction
having a specified fire resistance and intended to prevent the spread of fire (in either direction) for a
given period of time
NOTE Fire compartment often has regulatory connotations. The term should not be confused with "room of
origin" or "fire cell".
3.7
interface control unit
a device with control the operation of the actuator located at the damper or within the same fire zone
as the damper
3.8
modulating actuators
a damper control mechanism which can control the damper to be in a position or number of positions
between fully open and fully closed
3.9
muti compartment fire resisting smoke control damets
smoke control dampers for use in multi compartment areas, which may be associated with smoke
control duct tested to prEN 1366-8 and/or may be installed in a fire compartment structure
3.10
multi compartment fire resisting smoke control system ducts
fire resisting ducts for use in multi compartment application and that have been tested and met the
requirements of prEN 1366-8
3.11
natural smoke and heat control system
a smoke and heat ventilation system which uses natural ventilation. Natural ventilation is caused by
bouyancy forces due to differences in density of the gases because of temperature differences
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3.12
penetration seal
the product used between the smoke control system duct/damper and the fire compartment structure
to maintain the fire resistance, when tested and having met the requirements of EN 1366-8, at the
position where a smoke Control System Duct passes through the element, or a damper is mounted in
the element
3.13
powered smoke and heat exhaust system
a smoke and heat ventilation system which utilises a number of hot gas fans that are suitable for
handling hot gases for a limited period of time which causes the positive displacement of gases
3.14
pressure differential systems
a system of fans, ducts, vents, and other features provided for the purposes of creating a lower
pressure in the fire zone than in the protected space. (see prEN 12101-6)
3.15
remote signalling
a device located away from the damper which will indicate the damper position, open or closed
3.16
safety position
smoke control dampers do not have a designated safety postion, unlike fire dampers which are closed
in their safety position. Specific projects may require certain dampers to move to an open or closed
position, depending upon the fire location within the building
3.17
single compartment smoke control dampers
smoke control dampers for use in single compartment areas, which may be associated with smoke
control duct tested to prEN 1366-9, and/or may be installed in an external wall, floor or roof
3.18
single compartment smoke control system ducts
ducts for use within single fire compartment application and that have been tested and met the
requirements of prEN 1366-9
3.19
smoke and heat exhaust ventilation system (SHEVS)
a smoke and heat exhaust ventilation system consists of components jointly selected to exhaust
smoke and heat. The components form a system which complies with the requirements of
prEN 12101-4 in order to establish a buoyant layer of warm gases above cooler cleaner air
3.20
smoke and heat exhaust ventilator (SHEV)
device specially designed to move smoke and hot gases out of a construction work under conditions
of fire
3.21
smoke barrier
a barrier to restrict the spread of smoke and hot gases from a fire, forming part of the boundary of a
smoke reservoir or used as a channelling screen, or used as a void edge boundary
3.22
smoke control damper for systems with automatic activation
a smoke control damper that is applicable to the systems defined in 3.26
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3.23
smoke control damper for systems with manual intervention
a smoke control damper that is applicable to the systems defined in 3.27 and 3.28
3.24
smoke control system damper

a device automatically or manually activated, which maybe open or closed in its operational position,
to control the flow of smoke and hot gases into, from or within a duct
3.25
smoke control system duct
a duct used in a system to control the movement and /or containment of smoke and heat
3.26
smoke control system with automatic activation
a smoke control system (smoke and heat exhaust ventilation type or pressure differential type), that
operates automatically on receipt of a smoke or fire alarm without any manual action/intervention. A
system with an attended control room can also be accepted as an automatic system. Once initiated
the system will not allow the damper position to be changed
3.27
smoke control system with automatic activation and with manual override
a smoke control system (smoke and heat exhaust ventilation type or pressure differential type), that
can be put into operation as 3.26 on receipt of a smoke or fire alarm, but once initiated the system will
allow the damper position to be changed by external input/firemans' override
3.28
smoke control system with manual Initiation
a smoke control system (smoke and heat exhaust ventilation type or pressurization type), that must
be put into operation, on detection smoke or fire, by human intervention. (e.g. by pressing a button,
or pulling a handle) leading to a sequence of automatic actions in the operation of the smoke control
system. Once initiated the system may allow the damper position to be changed by external
input/firemans' override
3.29
smoke layer
layer of smoke that stabilises underneath the roof due to the affect of temperature gradient
3.30
smoke logging
a condition within a building when the hot gases from a fire descend within it to a level whereby the
safe escape of the occupants is hampered and the ingress of firefighters is prevented
3.31
smoke reservoir
region within a building limited or bordered by smoke barriers or structural elements and which will in
the event of a fire retain a thermally buoyant smoke layer
3.32
smoke zone (zones)
areas into which a construction work is divided for the extraction of smoke and hot gases. Each zone
is served by a SHEV, (or sub system of a SHEV) which is initiated by a signal from a single or group
of initiation devices associated with the zone
3.33
structural supports
the means of retaining the smoke control system duct to the building structure
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3.34
system response time
the time from the initiation of the smoke control system to it being fully operational [This definition
needs to be agreed with 12101-6 group since SC1 decided they have responsibility for this definition]
3.35
thermal operating device
temperature sensitive device which responds to initiate a subsequent action
3.36
triggering device
a device such as a fire detector system, smoke detector or pushbutton which sends an activating
signal to the initiation device(s)
4 Test Equipment
4.1 General
In addition to the test equipment specified in prEN 1363-1, and if applicable, prEN 1363-2, the
following is required: Examples of test configurations are shown in figures 1 and 2.
4.2 Connecting duct for multi compartment fire resisting smoke control damper
maintenance of opening test and 1366-2 test
The connecting duct shall be of all welded construction fabricated from (1.5 ± 0.1) mm thick steel with
a width and height appropriate to the size of fire damper being tested. The duct shall have a length of
two times the diagonal dimension of the damper up to a maximum of 2m. The connecting duct shall
be provided with a gas tight observation window.
4.3 Volume flow measuring station for multi compartment fire resisting smoke
control damper maintenance of opening test and 1366-2 test
This shall consist of a venturi, orifice plate, or other suitable device and (where necessary) an air flow
straightener, installed in straight lengths of pipe, all sized to EN ISO 5167-1 and ISO 5221. It shall be
installed between the connecting duct and the exhaust fan to determine the volume flow rate of gases
passing through the fire damper under test. The measuring device shall be capable of measuring to
an accuracy of ± 5 %. Regardless of whether vertical or horizontal fire dampers are being tested, the
volume flow measuring station shall always be used in a horizontal direction.
4.4 Cycling Equipment
Full information on the equipment needed to perform the cycling tests is shown in annex B. In addition
the following must be considered.
Equipment will be required to control a supply to allow the damper actuator to be cycled. This
equipment will be able to provide the nominal operating power less 10%, plus 15%, and be variable
between these values to confirm that the damper will operate at the extremes. If the unit to be tested
requires a control signal of any type this needs to be provide in addition and will be able to give the
device a signal at each extreme and any in between these.
Methods of loading the smoke control damper will be required
NOTE A device that allows the damper to be cycled automatically, together with a method of recording
completed cycles, would be useful, so that a test could be set to run without attendance, noting that each cycle
could potentially take 120 seconds
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4.5 Condensing unit
Where materials used in the construction of the test duct or the smoke control damper may generate
quantities of steam during the fire test, a condensing unit having provisions for drainage shall be
installed between the fire damper and the flow measuring device. When using the condensing device,
the temperature recorded by the thermocouple positioned downstream of the flow measuring device
described in 4.3 shall not exceed 40 °C.
A suitable condensing device may be considered to be a water tank fed with water at ambient
temperature with [approximately 9 metres] of measuring duct immersed in the tank prior to reaching
the measuring device providing that there is a means for removal of the condensate. Custom devices
designed by individual laboratories that meet the 40°C condition and allow condensate removal are
allowable.
4.6 Gas temperature measuring devices
These shall be positioned adjacent to the flow measuring device. A suitable device is a 1.5 mm
diameter sheathed thermocouple orientated vertically with its measuring junction located at the centre
line of the measuring duct and at a distance equal to twice the diameter of the measuring duct
downstream from the flow measuring device. A similar thermocouple shall be located at the exit from
the connecting duct plenum (see Ffigure 1).
4.7 Exhaust fan system
This shall be capable of controlling the flow rates and maintaining the specified pressure differential
between the connecting duct and the furnace when the fire damper is closed.
The pressure differential shall be regulated by means of a dilution damper installed just before the fan
inlet. The pressure shall be controlled to within ± 5 % of the specified value. A balancing damper shall
be fitted at the outlet of the fan to adjust the pressure range of the systems to suit the fire damper
under test. A variable speed fan may be used instead of the dilution damper.
4.8 Perforated plate
The perforated plate controls the flow through the duct so that the required differential pressure, see
Table 1, can be achieved. Depending on the end-use conditions, a pressure level from Table 1 shall
be selected: These levels correspond to typical values used in smoke extraction design.
The plate shall be positioned 250 ± 50 mm from where the duct passes through the furnace wall
(see Figures 1 and 2).
These plates shall be made from heat resisting steel, 19 % min. Cr content and 11 % min. Ni content.
The number of holes and dimensions are given in tables 2 and 3. The thickness of the plates shall be
2,5 mm.
NOTE 1 Table 2 gives details of perforated plates for standard rectangular ducts of size 1000 mm × 250 mm.
For smaller sizes, the number of holes will be reduced proportional to the smaller cross-section.
NOTE 2 Table 3 gives details of perforated plates for standard circular ducts of diameter 560 mm. For smaller
sizes, the number of holes will be reduced proportional to the cross-section (a change to larger sizes is not
accepted; see 6.1.2 and Table 5).
Further details of the plate are shown in Figures n1,n2 and n3.
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Table 1 — Differential pressures between inside and outside the duct for smoke extraction
ductwork
*)
Pressure Level Operating differential pressure at Differential pressure for the
ambient temperature fire test and pre-test calibration
Pa Pa
1 -500 -150
2 -1000 -300
3 -1500 -500
*)
See clause 5.
Table 2 — Details of perforated plates for testing rectangular ducts (see Figure 3)
*)
Pressure level
Specification for perforations
1 2 3
Total number of holes 550 407 324

Number of holes - horizontally 50 37 36
Number of holes - vertically 11 11 9
Diameter of hole (mm) 10 10 10
Horizontal distance from rim e (mm) 15 15 20
Vertical distance from rim c (mm) 15 15 20
Mounting hole separation a (mm) 19,8 26,9 27,4
Mounting hole separation b (mm) 21,8 22 26,3
*)
See clause 5.
Table 3 — Details of perforated plate for testing circular ducts (see Figure 4)
*)
Pressure level
Specification for perforations
1 2 3
Total number of holes 541 403 319

Diameter of hole (mm) 10 10 10
Horizontal distance from rim e (mm) 30 35 35
Mounting hole separation a (mm) 20,8 22,2 27,5
Mounting hole separation b (mm) 20,8 22,2 27,5
*)
See clause 5.
4.9 Inlet nozzles (fire test)
Each nozzle shall have an internal dimension of 160 mm (see Figure 10, suitable for the standard size
of duct specified in 6.1) in accordance with ISO 5167/ISO 5221 and shall be suitably mounted to the
end of the duct with its piezometric ring connected to appropriate differential pressure measuring
equipment. The measuring device shall be capable of measuring to an accuracy of ± 5 %.
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4.10 Ambient leakage measuring device
These shall be in accordance with ISO 5167/ISO 5221 and suitably mounted to the end of the duct,
connected to appropriate differential pressure measuring equipment. The measuring device shall be
capable of measuring to an accuracy of ± 5 %. Ambient leakage may be used as described in
EN 1751, were this is more practical.
4.11 Pressure sensors for differential pressure control
A tube sensor as specified in EN 1363-1 shall be located at the end of the duct, inside the duct, at the
level of its centre line. A second sensor (e.g. an open end of a measuring tube) shall be located on
the same level outside the duct differential pressure fine control device.
A flow control damper shall be provided for a fine control for maintaining the required differential
pressure. Alternatively, another suitable device such as a variable speed fan may be used. Any flow
control damper shall be attached to the extract fan connecting duct (see 4.8).
4.12 Welded connecting tube
A welded connecting tube is a tube designed to provide a suitable gas tight connection between the
inlet nozzles and the oxygen measuring probes.
4.13 Extract fan connecting duct
An extract fan connecting duct is a duct designed to connect between the test specimen and the
extraction fan. An inlet opening may be provided if a flow control damper is used for fine control of the
differential pressure (see 4.6).
4.14 Extraction fan
The extraction fan provided by the laboratory should be capable of exceeding the test requirements
stated in this standard.
4.15 Thermocouples
1,5 mm sheathed thermocouples shall be provided for measuring the gas temperature adjacent to the
nozzles. An alternative thermocouple may be used, provided it can be shown to have equivalent
response time.
4.16 Oxygen measuring equipment
Equipment for measuring the oxygen content of gases shall be provided. This system shall consist of
paramagnetic cell oxygen analysers together with appropriate equipment for cooling, filtering and
drying the gases. Appropriate connecting tubes and probes shall be provided. The 90 % response
time of the complete system shall be 20 s maximum. The accuracy shall be better than ± 0,1 %.
4.17 Restraint equipment
Restraining equipment shall be applied as for duct B in EN 1366-1. [IS THIS NEEDED?]
4.18 Observation windows
Provision should be made to provide suitable observation windows to allow the test observations to
be made safely.
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5 Test specimen
5.1 Cross-section
The size of damper subjected to the elevated temperature tests, should be the largest that is to be
manufactured. Cold leakage will be required to be determined on the smallest size to be

maunufactured.
5.2 Design
The test shall be made on a test specimen representative of damper range. Duct installation shall be
as tested.
An attempt shall be made to reproduce the edge conditions and the method of fixing of the damper to
the duct.
6 Test Methods
6.1 General
Smoke Control Dampers shall be tested according to their proposed final application to enable
classification to be made. They may be broadly split into two the two main groups of multi and single
compartment applications. Within these applications there are further tests to which each type may be
subjected and these shall be considered before embarking on a test sequence. The required initiation
regime and number of cycles to be tested should be included within the sequence of testing
6.1.1 Initiation regimes for elevated temperature and fire tests
6.1.1.1 Smoke Control Damper for Systems with Automatic Activation
T = 0 seconds - furnace ignition
a) damper mounted in furnace closed;
b) damper mounted outside open, unless if in its application it will never be open at the
commencement of a smoke situation.
T = 30 seconds
a) Signal damper mounted in furnace to move to open position;
b) Signal damper mounted outside furnace to close or the damper remains in the closed position, if
in its application it will never be open at the commencement of a smoke situation.
T = 90 seconds - Dampers to reach end positions
6.1.1.2 Smoke Control Damper for Systems with Manual Intervention:
T = 0 minutes - furnace ignition
a) damper mounted in furnace closed;
b) damper mounted outside open, unless if in its application it will never be open at the
commencement of a smoke situation.
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T = 25 minutes
a) Signal damper mounted in furnace to move to open position;
b) Signal damper mounted outside furnace to close or the damper remains in the closed position, if
T = 26 minutes - Dampers to reach end positions
6.1.2 Cycling test requirements (to form part of the sequences of testing defined below)
Full details of the test and the loading to be used is given in annex B.
6.1.2.1 Smoke control damper to be used in a dedicated Smoke control systems, operated
only in the case of emergency
100 cycles at nominal operating supply less 10 %, followed by
100 cycles at nominal operating supply plus 15 %, followed by
100 cycles at nominal operating supply
The results shall record that the cycles were fully completed and that each travel took not longer than
60 seconds.
6.1.2.2 Smoke control damper to be used also as part of a general HVAC system as well as
a Smoke control systems, or as part of a Smoke control systems that is cycled every day to
check operation
10000 cycles at nominal operating supply
100 cycles at nominal operating supply less 10 %, followed by
100 cycles at nominal operating supply plus 15 %, followed by
The results shall record that the cycles were fully completed and that each travel took not longer than
60 seconds.
6.1.2.3 Smoke control damper to be used also as part of a general HVAC system as well as
a Smoke control systems, that uses a modulating actuator
10,000 cycles at nominal operating supply (0 to 90°)
10,000 cycles at nominal operating supply (45° to 60°)
The results shall record that the full cycles were fully completed and that each travel took not longer
than 60 seconds.
6.1.3 Differential pressure conditions
Depending on the end-use conditions, a pressure selected from Table 4 shall be selected: These
levels correspond to typical values used in smoke extraction design.
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Table 4 — Differential pressures between inside and outside the duct for smoke extraction
ductwork
Pressure Level Operating differential pressure at Differential pressure
ambient temperature for the fire test
Pa Pa
1 -500 -150
2 -1000 -300
3 -1500 -500
6.2 Single compartment Smoke Control Dampers
6.2.1 Duct test for surface mounted smoke control dampers on a horizontal duct
6.2.1.1 Sequence
Two damper samples shall be selected. These shall be tested for ambient leakage. The two units
shall then be subjected to a cycling test, the number of cycles dependent upon their final proposed
application. The units shall be fitted to the test duct and be tested for ambient leakage prior to
elevated temperature testing. The results shall then be used for classification and the application of
any direct or extended fields of application.
6.2.1.2 Ambient leakage
The two samples will be tested for ambient leakage using the method shown in EN 1751 and the
results recorded.
6.2.1.3 Cycling test
The two samples will be cycle tested (see annex B), the number of cycles being selected from 6.1.2.
6.2.1.4 Elevated temperature test
The test samples (as previously tested 6.2.1.2 and 6.2.1.3 above) shall be mounted in the
arrangement shown in Figure 1.
The units shall be tested for ambient leakage.
The heating conditions and the furnace atmosphere shall conform to those specified in EN 1363-1
until the selected elevated temperature is reached. After the temperature has been reached it shall be
maintained between +10%°C, -0 °C for the rest of the test.
The furnace pressure shall be controlled to (15 ± 3) Pa throughout the test at the mid-height position
of the ducts in the furnace.
The equipment shown in Figure 1 will be supported by the following:
Figure 2 - arrangement of furnace thermocouples
Figure 9 - arrangement for surface T/C’s for the damper mounted external to the furnace
Figure 10 - details of perforated plate pressure control device
Figure 11 - details for mounting the perforated plate pressure control device
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Figure 12, 13, 14, 15 - arrangement and mounting details off gas testing probes and nozzles
The initiation regime should be selected from 6.1.1
6.3 Multi compartment fire resisting Smoke Control Dampers

6.3.1 Fire resistance test (for units mounted within a compartment structure)
Units need to be tested in the plane of proposed installation (i.e. vertically and horizontally).
6.3.1.1 Sequence
One damper sample shall be selected. This shall be tested for ambient leakage. The unit shall then
be subjected to a cycling test, the number of cycles dependent upon their final proposed application.
The units shall be fitted to the test duct and be tested for ambient leakage prior to elevated
temperature testing. The results shall then be used for classification and the application of any direct
or extended fields of application.
The sample will be tested for ambient leakage using the method shown in EN 1751 and the results
recorded.
The sample will be cycle tested (see Annex B), the number of cycles being selected from 6.1.2.
6.3.1.4 Fire resistance test
The test sample will be mounted in the test equipment shown in EN 1366-2. It shall be tested for
ambient leakage using the method described in EN 1366-2 and then fire tested. No fusible element is
required or allowed.
The initiation regime should be selected from 6.1.1. Units will be open at the start of the test, unless if
following the standard curve and tolerances.
6.3.2 Maintenance of opening test (for units mounted within a compartment structure)
Units need to be tested in the plane of proposed installation (i.e. vertically and horizontally).
6.3.2.1 Sequence
One damper sample shall be selected. This shall be tested for ambient leakage. The unit shall then
be subjected to a cycling test, the number of cycles dependent upon their final proposed application.
The units shall be fitted to the test duct and be tested for ambient leakage prior to elevated
temperature testing. The results shall then be used for classification and the application of any direct
or extended fields of application.
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The sample will be tested for ambient leakage using the method shown in EN 1751 and the results
recorded.
The sample will be cycle tested (see annex B), the number of cycles being selected from 6.1.2.
The test sample will be mounted in the test equipment shown in Figure 3. It shall be tested for
ambient leakage using the method described in EN 1366-2 and then fire tested.
The initiation regime should be selected from 6.1.1. Units will be closed at the start of the test and
then opened at the correct time
Figure 4 - arrangement for leakage measurement
Figure 5 - arrangement for surface T/C’s
6.3.3 Duct test for surface mounted smoke control dampers on a horizontal duct
6.3.3.1 Sequence
results recorded.
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Figure 9 - - arrangement for surface T/C’s for the damper mounted external to the furnace
The initiation regime should be selected from 5.1.1.
6.3.4 Vertical duct test for surface mounted smoke control dampers
6.3.4.1 Sequence
results recorded.
6.3.4.4 Elevated temperature test
The equipment shown in figure 7 will be supported by the following:
Figure 9 - - arrangement for surface T/C’s for the damper mounted external to the furnace
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The initiation regime should be selected from 6.1.1
7 Test procedure
7.1 Pre-test calibration
7.1.1 Oxygen-measuring instrument
Calibrate the measuring instrument just prior to the fire test.
7.1.2 Perforated plate
Switch on the extract fan. Check that both the required differential pressure and air velocity of 3 m/s
are obtained under ambient conditions. Ensure the air velocity is within ± 15 % and the differential
pressure is within ± 3 %. However, if these values cannot be achieved, switch off the fan, remove the
perforated plate and as appropriate, drill additional holes or seal some holes using screws. Replace
the perforated plate and repeat the procedure until the required values have been achieved.
NOTE The initial check on the perforated plate should be undertaken on a duct section provided for the
purpose and not the test specimen where the removal of the plate may create problems.
7.1.3 Leakage measurement at ambient temperature
Seal the two openings in the duct that are located inside the furnace.
Switch on the extract fan, making any fine adjustments so that the differential pressure reading is
within ± 3 % of the prescribed value given in table 1 throughout the time over which the leakage
measurements are taken.
NOTE The pressure level may be selected by the sponsor, alternatively it is possible to progressively work
up from pressure level 1 to pressure level 3, subject to compliance with 6.13.
Switch on measuring equipment related to the ambient leakage measuring device.
After stable conditions are achieved, for a period of not less than five minutes measure and record the
pressure differential through to the ambient leakage measuring device at the selected pressure level.
Where information is required on leakage at other pressure levels, repeat the procedure. Calculate
the airflow in accordance with ISO 5167/ISO 5221.
Switch off measuring equipment and the extraction fan.
Remove sealing from openings.
7.2 Fire test
7.2.1 Extraction fan
Switch on the extraction fan and make any adjustments to the damper or fan to maintain the
differential pressure at the selected pressure level given in Table 5.
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7.2.2 Ignition of furnace
Ignite the furnace and switch on all measuring equipment.
7.2.3 Furnace conditions

Throughout the test, maintain the furnace conditions to comply with the requirements of clause 5 of
this standard. Make any adjustments necessary to maintain the differential pressure readings inside
the duct to within ± 3 % of the appropriate value given in the third column of table 1 after 5 min of the
start of the test.
7.2.4 Temperatures and pressures
Record all temperatures and pressures at the intervals specified in EN 1363-1.
7.2.5 Oxygen measurements
After the first minutes of the test, start recording the oxygen measurement, readings being taken at
the furnace location and then at the nozzle location.
7.2.6 General observations
Take observations on the general behaviour of the duct throughout the test, in particular observe for
collapse of any part of the duct inside and outside of the furnace that would effect the liability of
function for the purpose for which it is intended.
7.2.7 Reduction of cross-section
Record continuously via video camera, and using imaging software check cross sectional area
changes to ensure area does not decrease by more than 10 %
7.2.8 Leakage calculations
Using the values recorded, calculate the leakage from the O2 measurements as follows:
C f × mG2 × (c G2 − c G1 )
mL =
21 − c G1
where
mL is the leakage mass flow (kg/s)
mG2 is the mass flow at point G2 near inlet nozzles (kg/s)
cG1 is the oxygen content of first sensor (vol-%)
cG2 is the oxygen content of second sensor (vol-%)
Cf the correction factor, is determined as follows:
0,79 × Lmin + 1,85 × C

Cf =
0,79 × Lmin + 1,85 × C + ( 21 − c G2 ) × 0,529 × H
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where
C is the carbon content in fuel (kg/kg fuel)
H is the hydrogen content in fuel (kg/kg fuel)

S is the sulphur content in fuel (kg/kg fuel)

3
Lmin is the minimum stoichiometrical air needed (m /kg fuel) at standard temperature and
pressure
Lmin is determined as follows:
Lmin = 8,88 × C + 26,44 × H + 3,33 × S
where
VL shall be used to determine compliance with the leakage criteria stated in 11.3 and is calculated
as:
mL
VL =
ρ
3
VL is the leakage volume flow (m /s)
3
ρ is the density of dry air at 20 °C/1013 hPa (= 1,2 kg/m )
7.3 Termination of test
The test may be terminated
a) at the request of the sponsor;
b) at end of classification period (or if a serious failure occurs);
c) when criteria is exceeded leakage (but this may need to be calculated after the test); if duct
inside furnace collapses and reduction of cross-section (confirmed after test).
8 Test report
In addition to the items required by EN 1363-1, the following shall also be included in the test report:
a) The method of fixing, support and mounting, as appropriate for the type of specimen, and a
description of the method and materials used to seal the gap between the duct and opening
provided in the wall to accommodate the duct, the details of the supporting construction.
Connections of the damper to the duct etc.
b) Other observations made during the test including a complete record of the following test
parameters as a function of time:
 furnace temperature;
 furnace pressure;
 volume flow measuring station gas temperatures;
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 volume flow measuring station pressure differential;
 calculated volume flow rate;
 differential pressure between inside and outside the duct (negative values indicate
underpressure).
c) Details of the leakage measured in accordance with section 7.
d) Where the test is terminated before the occurrence of failure under the relevant criteria, this shall
be reported.
e) Where steel ducts are used, the thickness, leakage class to EN 1507 and details of any external
stiffening or internal stiffeners if incorporated.
f) Full calculations in accordance with section 7.
g) All measurements and observations recorded in respect to reduction in cross-section.
9 Direct field of application of test results
9.1 General
The requirements for direct field of application for all dampers tested to EN 1366-1 apply, together
with the following.
NOTE CHECK ALSO 1366-2.
9.2 Damper sizes
Dampers smaller than the sizes tested may be used.
9.3 Application of dampers to different positions in ducts
Dampers tested in the positions shown in the figures may be applied to any surface of the ductwork
and where necessary between sections of ductwork, where this does not occur at a compartment
barrier. Dampers installed in ductwork at compartment barriers must be tested to the methods defined
for this purpose.
9.4 Pressure difference
The test results of the smoke control dampers are applicable to smoke control dampers with an
underpressure or overpressure up to the relevant values as specified in Table 7.
Table 5 — Pressure difference

Tested pressure level Underpressure Overpressure
(see Table 1) up to up to
1 500 Pa 500 Pa
2 1000 Pa 500 Pa
3 1500 Pa 500 Pa
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9.5 Elevated temperatures
Multi compartment smoke control dampers tested to the EN1363-1standard fire test curve are suitable
for single compartment applications for the same time period and other application data.
Single compartment smoke control dampers tested to elevated temperatures are applicable to all
temperatures below the temperature tested for the same time period and other application data.
9.6 Cycling tests
9.6.1 Smoke control dampers meeting the cycling requirements for modulating applications
Are also applicable to
a) systems for use with combined smoke control and general HVAC applications;
b) systems with smoke control dampers that are cycle checked every day;
c) systems where the dampers are operated only in the case of emergency.
9.6.2 Smoke control dampers meeting the cycling requirements for use with combined
smoke control and general HVAC applications and for smoke control systems that are cycle
checked every day
Are also applicable to
a) systems where the dampers are operated only in the case of emergency.
9.6.3 Smoke control dampers meeting the cycling requirements for dampers that are
operated only in the case of emergency
Are not applicable to other installations.
9.7 Initiation method
Smoke control dampers that are tested for systems with manual intervention are suitable for
application in automatic systems, but not vice versa.
9.8 Application to duct constructions other than that tested
9.8.1 Single compartment Smoke Control dampers
Dampers may be applied to ducts that have been tested to EN 1366-9, constructed from materials of
the same density as those tested or of the same material with a greater density or thickness.
Application may not be made where there is a change in the surface protection materials. Any paint
surface finish should be as the duct tested or assessed.
9.8.2 Multi compartment Smoke Control dampers
Dampers may be applied to ducts that have been tested to EN 1366-9 and 1366-8 as appropriate,
constructed from materials of the same density as those tested or of the same material with a greater
density or thickness. Application may not be made where there is a change in the surface protection
materials. Paint surface finish, should be as the duct tested or assessed.
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3
2
1
4 8
100
5 6
500 ±50
7
9 G1 9
10
H
250 ±50
11
12
13
14
5 11 7
500
15
G1
9 9
W
10
500
250 ±50
4 000
500 2 500
3 000
Key
1 Furnace roof 10 Duct

2 Observation window 11 Duct surface EN 1366-9
3 Mirror 12 Supporting construction (wall)
4 Video camera 13 Fire stopping as in practice
5 Furnace chamber 14 Thermocouple (see Figure 8)
6 Damper during the test open 15 Detail Figure 13
7 Perforated plate W Width
8 Damper during the test closed H Height
9 Joints G1 Gas sample sensor at the perforated plate
Figure 1 — Test arrangement for smoke control damper 600 °C mounted to the surface of the
duct EN 1366-9
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I
1
2
500 500
A 3
X X X
X A X X
1/2
100
1
100 ±50
=
X X
=
6
A -A
Key
1 Furnace roof
2 Supporting construction (wall)
3 Duct surface
4 Duct
x Thermocouples
Figure 2 — Arrangement of furnace thermocouples
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100 ±50
5 7
H
6
250 ±50
4
a) Start with the damper in the closed position (see Table 1 and 3.11)
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1
500
W
5
500
250 ±50
10 4 000
3 000
b) For test according to 3.12 and 3.13 start in the open position
Key
1 Furnace chamber 7 Mirror

2 Furnace roof 8 Supporting construction (wall)
4 Damper, open during the test 10 Furnace roof
5 Duct W Width
6 Observation window H Height
Figure 3 — Test arrangement for opening and loss of free area test Smoke control damper
mounted as in EN 1366-2 (see 6.3.3, 6.3.4 and 6.3.5)
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5
1
3
2
8 9
6 7
17
p
25 16 19
14 15
10 12
11 18
13 21
20
Key
1 Supporting construction (wall) 10 19 Pressure control dilution damper

2 Connecting duct (to a maximum of 2 m) 11 20
3 Pressure probe 12 Pressure sensor (on centre line) 21
4 Pressure sensor in laboratory 13 Support
5 Pressure differential control box 14 Flange
6 Observation window 15 Support
7 Thermocouple, 1,5 diameter 16 Support
8 Orifice plate or venturi 17
9 Flow strainghtener (where necessary) 18 Flexible connecting duct
Figure 4 — General test arrangement showing flow measuring equipment
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25 2
25
Ts
T1
3
T1
Ts
Key
1 Furnace
2 Duct EN 1366-8 or EN 1366-9
3 Damper
4 Supporting construction
TS Maximum surface on supporting construction
T1 Surface thermocouples for determining maximum temperature
Ts,T1 Minimum of one each side of the duct
Surface thermocouples
NOTE Supporting construction and location of surface thermocouples to fire resisting
Figure 5 — Location of surface thermocouples to test Figure 3 + 4
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3
2
1
4 8
100
5 6
500 ±50
7
9 G1 9
10
H
11
250 ±50
12
14
5 13
500
11
7 15
G1
9 9 W
10
500
4 000
250 ±50
500 2 500
3 000
Key
1 Furnace roof 10 Duct

2 Observation window 11 Duct surface EN 1366-8
3 Mirror 12 Supporting construction (wall)
5 Furnace chamber 14 Thermocouples see Figure 8
6 Damper, open during the test 15 Detail Figure 13
7 Perforated plate W Width
8 Damper, closed during the test H Height
9 Joints G1 Gas sample sensor at the perforated plate
Figure 6 — Test arrangement for smoke control damper EN 1363-1, mounted to the surface of the
duct EN 1366-8
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1
4 000
2
2
250±50
100
3 4
G1 G1
5 500 500 500 500
250 ±50
6
250 ±50
7
8
3 000
9
10 11 10
H
W
12 12
10
13
Key
1 Damper, closed during the test 9 Observation window

2 Perforated plate 10 Duct
3 Furnace roof 11 Furnace wall
4 Fire stopping as in practice 12 Furnace chamber
5 Video camera 13 Smoke control damper in the open position
6 Duct surface W Width
7 Damper, open during the test H Height
8 Mirror G1 Gas sample sensor at the perforated plate
Figure 7 — Test arrangement for smoke control damper EN 1363-1, mounted to the surface of
the vertical duct EN 1366-8
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1 1 5
A-A
2
3 3
2 3 2
A 1 1 A
3 3
2
14 1
NOTE For walls consisting of grills, the measuring points are arranged on the grills.
Key
1 on the inside of the housing (or on the stop), 25 mm away from the lamination
2 on the lamination, 25 mm away from the housing (or on the stop)
3 on the lamination (remaining surfaces)
4 within the motor box
5 grill
Figure 8 — Arrangement of surface thermocouples for damper 4, see Figure 1,6 and 7
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NOTE The test results during the test Figure 1 are applicable to spiral piping when using a saddle piece
Figure 9 — Connection of smoke control dampers with spiral duct
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B + 2d
d
c
a
b
H + 2d
H
d
e
B
Material: Heat resisting steel

Percentage of chrome minimum 19 %
Percentage of nickel minimum 11 %
NOTE For d see Figure 1, 6 and 7.
Pressure stage
Pressure differential at ambient temperature (Pa) - 1500
Pressure differential during the fire test (Pa) - 500
Diameter of hole (mm) 10
Number of holes horizontal (piece) 36
Number of holes vertical (piece) 9
Total number of holes 324
Distance rim horizontal e (mm) minimum 20
maximum 100
Distance rim vertical c (mm) minimum 20
maximum 100
Mounting hole a separation (mm) minimum 27,4
Mounting hole b separation (mm) minimum 26,3
NOTE The table given in value for rectangular duct minimum size 1000 mm x 250 mm. For smaller sizes the
number of holes will be reduced proportional to the smaller cross section.
Figure 10 — Test arrangement for test A, B and C see EN 1366-8
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a) Installation of the perforated plate into the

duct of sheet steel
2 3
1 4
2
d
5
b) Installation of the perforated plate into the

duct of fire resisting boards
100 6
5
20
≈5
≈5
Key
1 Duct 4 Ceramic felt strip

2 Flange 5 Perforated plate
3 Screwed 6 Ceramic wool stuffed
Figure 11 — Mounting of perforated plate
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1
100
2 4
3 5
6
250
G1 G2
9
250 ±50
7 8
10
11 12
13
14
4 G2
12
D1
3
G1
1 000
6
11 A
A
7 250 ±50
9 15
16
Key
1 Furnace roof 10 Test duct

2 Fire stopping as in practice 11 Flow pressure control
3 Perforated plate 12 Fan
4 Thermocouple 1,5 mm diameter 13 Supporting construction (wall)
5 Connecting tube 14 Piezometric ring
6 Joints 15 Distance: Inlet nozzle to thermocouple = 2d
7 Furnace chamber 16 Detail see Figure 13
8 Duct surface G1 Gas-testing probe at the perforate plate
9 Inlet nozzle G2 Gas-testing probe
Figure 12 — Arrangement of gas-testing probes
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1
2 G2 3
4
5
6
3
G2
D1
500
225
2
4
225
7
40
R4 5
6
0 A
R4
292
248
240
160
A
A-A
40
120
400
Key
1 Connecting tube (tightly welded, inlet 5 Piezometric ring

nozzles pos. 20 welded on) 6 Thermocouble 1,5 m diameter
2 Inlet nozzle 7 Distance: Inlet nozzle to thermocouple = 2d
3 Fan 8 Detail Pos. 20 and 22
4 Flow pressure control G2 Gas-testing probe
Figure 13 — Detail to Figure 1, 6 and 12
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A-A
A
40
B
A-A
240
248
240
160
Figure 14 — Inlet nozzle

R4
0
A
40
R4
40
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2 3
Key
1 Insulation
2 Inlet nozzle
3 Furnace roof
4 Test duct
Figure 15 — Method of mounting nozzles to the duct symbol
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Annex A
Cycling test
A.1 General
Three different requirements are placed on smoke control dampers as described in 6.1.2.
The results of the tests shall record that the cycles from the closed position to the open position and
from the open position to the closed position (where required) were fully completed and that each
travel took not longer than 60 seconds.
A.2 Purpose of the test

For fire dampers, which have the closed position as safety position, any torque supports the closing
process, so no test is required in the case of flow.
Due to their nature, Smoke control dampers have to open against pressure and flow. Their ability to
do this must be confirmed by test.
To do this economically without the use of actual flow the smoke control damper must be subjected to
a resistive force.
A.3 Method of Application
A.3.1 General
For each smoke control damper the following torque shall be applied to each blade.
2
T = 34.4 x (BW/1000) x (BH/1000)
where 34.4 is the base value, BW = the damper blade width in mm and BH = damper blade height in
mm.
See section 4 for background.
A.3.2 Smoke Control Damper with single blade
As an example, the torque on a damper with a large single blade area may be determined.
Blade size = 1500 mm wide x 800 high

2
T = 34.4 x (1500/1000) x (800/1000) = 33 Nm
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The test arrangement is shown in Figure A.1 and the load is determined as follows:
torque
L=
a × 9.81
α = Opening angle at the greatest torque has been obtained
a = Lever arm length (m)
L = Load (kg)
Torque = (Nm)
The number of cycles shall then be made as per the requirements stated in 6.1.2.
The surface of the blade shall be made good only if necessary, without compromising or increasing
the damper’s ability to perform in the fire test.
45 ˚
Key
1 Load
Figure A.1 — Testing method large single blade dampers
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A.3.3 Smoke Control Damper with multi blades of smaller area
As an example, the torque on a damper with a large single blade area may be determined.
Blade size = 1000 mm wide x 75 high

2
T = 34.4 x (1000/1000) x (75/1000) = 0.19 Nm
The load shall be applied to each individual blade to give the prescribed torque.
Methods to do this may include the addition of metal strips or similar to the surface of the blade by
means of removable adhesives / magnets etc. or on large units a method similar to 3.2 above may be
used.
torque
L=
a × 9.81
α = Opening angle at the greatest torque has been obtained
a = Moment distance
L = Load (kg)
Torque = (Nm)
The number of cycles shall then be made as per the requirements stated in 6.1.2.
The surface of the blade shall be made good only if necessary, without compromising or increasing
the damper’s ability to perform in the fire test.
A.3.4 Report
The test report shall include
a) a drawing of the test specimen (see 3.2), so that it is possible to check the applied load;
b) details of any making good/ blade cleaning/fixing.
A.4 Background for the Torque Value
A.4.1 Threshold rates of the working condition of the system
In conformity with standard designed systems, a flow rate of 10 m/s (at ambient temperature) in the
open position and a differential pressure of 1500 Pa in the closed position were considered.
Considering the above the volumetric flow rate passing through a smoke and heat exhaust damper
with largest dimensions of 1500 mm x 800 mm in the open position would be
3 3
V& = 1,5m ⋅ 0.8m ⋅ 10 m = 12 m = 43200 m
s s h
A.4.2 Previous experience
Several tests with smoke and heat exhaust dampers, designed like fire dampers (single blade
dampers) with closing elements in the form of only one approximately 50 mm thick damper blade,
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have shown that the greatest torque working against the opening process was in case of damper
blades for smoke and heat exhaust dampers at an aperture angle of 40° and 65°. It could also be
established that for the lifting of the damper blade from the closed position only minor torques are
necessary, if the housing is not deformed by the prevailing pressure.
In the laboratory, the torques of dampers of sizes (Height x Width) 800 x 500 and 400 x 100 mm have
been tested at a flow rate of 10 m/s. It can be deduced from the test results that following torques act
on 50 mm thick damper blades:
For H = 800 mm 22 Nm per 1 m width
For H = 400 mm 10,5 Nm per 1 m width
Using the above figures the base value of 34.4 Nm, for use in the equation, was determined.
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Part 5: Service ducts and shafts (in course of preparation)

Part 6: Raised floors (in course of preparation)

Part 8: Smoke extraction ducts (in course of preparation)

Part 9: Smoke compartment smoke extraction ducts (in course of preparation)

Part 10: Smoke control dampers

1) be applicable to single compartment and/or multi compartment fire resisting applications;

2) be applicable to automatic systems or systems with manual intervention;

3) change state from closed to open at elevated temperatures;

4) once opened maintain a defined cross sectional area at elevated temperature;

5) maintain a satisfactory leakage performance when subjected to positive pressure at

EN 1363-1, Fire resistance tests — Part 1: General Requirements

EN 1751, The aerodynamic testing of dampers and valves

prEN ISO 13943, Fire safety vocabulary

prEN13501-4, Fire Classification of Construction products and building elements —

3 Terms and definitions

attended control room

smoke control system damper

4.4 Cycling Equipment

Methods of loading the smoke control damper will be required

4.5 Condensing unit

4.6 Gas temperature measuring devices

4.7 Exhaust fan system

4.8 Perforated plate

Total number of holes 550 407 324

Total number of holes 541 403 319

4.9 Inlet nozzles (fire test)

4.10 Ambient leakage measuring device

EN 1751, were this is more practical.

4.11 Pressure sensors for differential pressure control

4.12 Welded connecting tube

4.13 Extract fan connecting duct

4.14 Extraction fan

4.16 Oxygen measuring equipment

4.17 Restraint equipment

4.18 Observation windows

manufactured. Cold leakage will be required to be determined on the smallest size to be

6.1.1 Initiation regimes for elevated temperature and fire tests

6.1.1.1 Smoke Control Damper for Systems with Automatic Activation

T = 0 seconds - furnace ignition

a) damper mounted in furnace closed;

a) Signal damper mounted in furnace to move to open position;

T = 90 seconds - Dampers to reach end positions

6.1.1.2 Smoke Control Damper for Systems with Manual Intervention:

T = 0 minutes - furnace ignition

a) damper mounted in furnace closed;

a) Signal damper mounted in furnace to move to open position;

in its application it will never be open at the commencement of a smoke situation.

T = 26 minutes - Dampers to reach end positions

100 cycles at nominal operating supply less 10 %, followed by

100 cycles at nominal operating supply plus 15 %, followed by

100 cycles at nominal operating supply

10000 cycles at nominal operating supply