ARABIAN

THERMAL AIRE INDUSTRIES CO. LTD.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CLIENT: SENDAN INTERNATIONAL CO.
PROJECT: BUILDING WORKS (PIB & SUBSTATION) DPCU PROJECT, ABQAIQ
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: FIRE SMOKE DAMPERS
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5 BASIC REQUIREMENTS

All dampers shall comply with the requirements of the project specification / Issued for
5.1.1 General Construction (IFC) Drawings, Damper Schedule and latest revision of Fire, Smoke and Radiation As per SMACNA Standards Comply
Damper Installation Guide of SMACNA.

All dampers shall be supplied / delivered at the project site complete with all required
5.1.2 General accessories for installation by the manufacturer but not limited to the following: duct sleeve, Noted. Comply
actuators, retaining angles, fusible links, etc.

All dampers shall be installed in accordance with the latest revision of Fire, Smoke and Radiation
Installation by others. In accordance to
5.1.3 General Damper Installation Guide of SMACNA or manufacturer’s recommendation, whichever is most Comply as noted
SMACNA & UL Installation details.
stringent.

5.1.4 General Vendor / Manufacturer for dampers shall be an approved Saudi Aramco source. ARAMCO 9Com: 6000013336 Comply

5.1.5 General Vendor / Manufacturer and record number shall be listed on the online UL Directory. See attached UL Certificate Comply

Model number, type, mounting, fire rating, and single or multiple sections shall be as listed on the
5.1.6 General See attached UL Certificate Comply
online UL Directory.

Smoke and Combination Fire-Smoke damper shall bear UL Classified label indicating leakage
5.1.7 General Comply
class rating.

5.1.8 General Damper size shall not exceed the listed size (H x W) on the online UL Certification Directory. Comply

5.1.9 General All damper accessories shall be UL compliant. Comply

5.1.10 General Multiple section dampers shall be factory / manufacturer assembled. Noted Comply

5.1.11 General Approved damper shall be either curtain or multi blade type. Multi blade type Comply

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 ARABIAN THERMAL AIRE INDUSTRIES CO. LTD.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CLIENT: SENDAN INTERNATIONAL CO.
PROJECT: BUILDING WORKS (PIB & SUBSTATION) DPCU PROJECT, ABQAIQ
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: FIRE SMOKE DAMPERS
5.1.12 General Blade material for approved damper shall either be galvanized or stainless steel. Galvanized Steel Comply

All dampers shall not be modified in the field / project site or at the contractor’s workshops. All
5.1.13 General Noted Comply
required modification shall be done by the manufacturer with UL prior consent and approval.

Dampers used for the protection of openings in walls, partitions, or floors with fire resistance
5.1.14 General Comply
ratings of less than 3 hours shall have a minimum of 1-½ hour fire protection rating.

Dampers used for the protection of openings in walls, partitions, or floors with fire resistance
5.1.15 General Comply
ratings of 3 hours or more shall have no less than 3 hour fire protection rating.

Designers shall consider the following when selecting and applying smoke or fire-smoke
5.1.16 General Noted
dampers:

Leakage Raring:
a) Class I (Lowest Leakage)
5.1.16.1 General AFSD Leakage Rating: Class I, II & III Comply
b) Class II
c) Class III (Highest Leakage)

Elevated Temperature Rating:

5.1.16.2 General a) 250°F Elevated Temperature Rating 250°F Comply
b) 350°F

Operational Rating
a) Fire dampers shall be classified for dynamic closure with an approved actuator at a minimum
5.1.16.3 General Dampers rated 2000fpm / 4.0 inch WC Comply
air velocity of 2000 fpm and against a minimum static pressure of 4 ” wg. (1 kPa).
b) Dampers shall be rated based on the conditions they will be exposed to in their application.

Blade Design
a) Triple vee-groove blades shall be used in HVAC systems with velocities up to 2,000 fpm.
b) Airfoil blades shall be used in HVAC systems with velocity greater than 2,000 fpm.
c) Smoke damper blades shall be designed as follows:
Comply to all. UL Certified as per Gauge 16. Can
5.1.16.4 General 1. Airfoil profile, single piece and double skin. Comply
provide gauge 14 on request.
2. Action shall be either opposed or parallel.
3. Orientation shall be either vertical or horizontal.
4. Material shall be minimum of 14 gauge galvanized steel.
5. Blade width maximum shall be 6 inches (152 mm).

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 ARABIAN THERMAL AIRE INDUSTRIES CO. LTD.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CLIENT: SENDAN INTERNATIONAL CO.
PROJECT: BUILDING WORKS (PIB & SUBSTATION) DPCU PROJECT, ABQAIQ
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: FIRE SMOKE DAMPERS
Damper shall bear the official “UL Classified” sticker with the following data / information as a
minimum:
5.1.17 a. , 5.1.17 b, are provided on the UL
a) Record / File Number
5.1.17 General stickers. 5.1.17 c comply only for fire dampers Comply
b) Fire Resistance Rating
as for MFSD its not applicable.
c) Type of System (Dynamic or Static)
d) Company (Manufacturer) Name / Logo (optional)

Smoke Damper
Smoke damper specific requirements are as follows:
a) Linkage shall be concealed in frame.
5.1.18 General Comply
b) Mounting is either in the vertical or horizontal.
c) Provision of two position indicator switches linked directly to damper blades. This position
switch shall remotely provide indication of damper blade position.

Combination Fire-smoke damper

Combination fire-smoke damper specific requirements are as follows:
a) Maximum allowable static pressure drop across a combination fire-smoke damper shall not
exceed 0.1” wg at a face velocity of 1,000 fpm on a 24” x 24” section.
b) Combination fire-smoke damper and actuators shall have a UL 555S elevated temperature
250°F Will be supplied with TRD.
rating of either 250°F (121°C) or 350°F (177°C) depending on application.
5.1.19 General All Dampers will be supplied with factory fixed Comply as noted
c) Actuator shall be an integral part of the CFSD assembly and shall be same as used in obtaining
Access Doors.
UL Classification by the manufacturer.
d) Provision of UL compliant controlled closure quick detect heat activated release device. Use of
instantaneous damper fusible link release device is not allowed.
e) Combination fire-smoke damper shall be provided with factory mounted sleeves.
f) Sleeves shall have factory mounted access doors.

5.2.1 Components Construction

The frame shall be made not less than rolled formed ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 90 galvanized
5.2.1.1 Components ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 90 Galvanized steel Comply
sheet or 316L stainless steel sheet.

Blades shall be not less than the interlocking type either ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 90
5.2.1.2 Components ASTM A653/A653M, Grade 90 Galvanized steel Comply
galvanized steel or 316L stainless steel.

5.2.2 Components Fusible Link

Not applicable for MFSD. Thermoelectric
5.2.2.1 Components Shall meet requirements of UL 33, Standard for Heat Responsive links for Fire-Protection Service. Tripping device UL listed. Fusible links will be Comply
provided for Fire dampers if supplied.

5.2.2.2 Components Shall have a minimum set point of 165°F (74°C) for standard applications 165°F (74°C) Comply

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 ARABIAN THERMAL AIRE INDUSTRIES CO. LTD.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CLIENT: SENDAN INTERNATIONAL CO.
PROJECT: BUILDING WORKS (PIB & SUBSTATION) DPCU PROJECT, ABQAIQ
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: FIRE SMOKE DAMPERS
5.2.2.3 Components Shall have a minimum set point of 212°F for generator exhaust. N/A

5.2.3 Components Mounting

5.2.3.1 Components Dampers shall be mountable either vertical, horizontal or both vertical & horizontal positions. AFSD are Vertical Mounted Only. Comply

5.2.3.2 Components Damper mounting signs shall be provided on curtain type dampers. N/A

5.2.4 Components Closure Springs

5.2.4.1 Components Fire damper closure springs shall be made of not less than 304 stainless steel. For curtain type fire dampers N/A

5.2.4.2 Components Closure springs shall be either constant force type or spring clip type. For curtain type fire dampers N/A

5.2.5 Components Actuators

5.2.5.1 Components All electric or pneumatic dampers shall be supplied with a factory mounted actuator. Comply

5.2.5.2 Components Actuators shall be UL compliant as an assembly of the damper. Comply

5.2.5.3 Components All actuators shall be mounted on an easily accessible location for testing and maintenance. Noted Comply

5.2.5.4 Components Actuators shall be listed for dedicated use in fire-smoke application. Comply

5.2.5.5 Components Actuators shall comply with the requirements of UL 555S. Comply

5.2.6 Components Duct Sleeve

5.2.6.1 Components Dampers shall be supplied with factory mounted sleeves. Comply

Sleeves shall extend from the face of the fire separation wall to the breakaway joints as follows:
a) Not to exceed 6 inches (152 mm) on sleeve side having no factory installed access door nor a
Wall Sleeves length as per Sendan BOQ. Factory
5.2.6.2 Components factory installed actuator. Comply
Fixed Access Doors.
b) Not to exceed 16 inches (406 mm) on sleeve side having factory installed access door or a
factory installed actuator.

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 ARABIAN THERMAL AIRE INDUSTRIES CO. LTD.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CLIENT: SENDAN INTERNATIONAL CO.
PROJECT: BUILDING WORKS (PIB & SUBSTATION) DPCU PROJECT, ABQAIQ
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: FIRE SMOKE DAMPERS
Steel sleeve shall be constructed in accordance with Table 5-2 “Recommended Minimum Sleeve
5.2.6.3 Components Thickness for Fire Dampers” of the latest edition of SMACNA’s “FIRE, SMOKE and RADIATION Wall Sleeves made of Ga. 16 (1.5mm). Comply as noted
DAMPER INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR HVAC SYSTEM”.
Steel sleeve shall extend far enough beyond the wall to be able to properly install the necessary
Wall Sleeves length as per Sendan BOQ. Factory
5.2.6.4 Components retaining angles, duct- to-sleeve connection, access doors, actuators and any other required Comply as noted
Fixed Access Doors.
options.

For curtain type fire dampers the damper sleeve shall extend a minimum of 4” on both sides of
5.2.6.5 Components For curtain type fire dampers N/A
the wall.

Damper sleeve shall have an expansion clearance minimum ⅛ inch per linear foot (10 mm per
5.2.6.6 Components By Contractor at site
linear meter) of damper - both dimensions (¼” (6 mm) minimum) not to exceed 1” (25.4 mm).

Secure damper to sleeves on 8” centers (203 mm) with:

a) ½” (12 mm) long welds
b) ¼” (6 mm) bolts and nuts
Damper sleeves are secured as per UL
5.2.6.7 Components c) No. 10 sheet metal screws Comply
approved details
d) Minimum 3/16” (5 mm) steel rivets.
e) The size and spacing requirements may differ by damper manufacturer. (Consult
Manufacturer’s installation instruction for specifics.)
Sleeves shall be provided integral with dampers. These sleeves shall be factory installed as a
5.2.6.8 Components Comply
single assembly with the corresponding damper.

5.2.7 Components Retaining Angle

Retaining angle shall be minimum 1-½” x 1-½” x 16 ga (40 mm x 40 mm x 1.6 mm).

a) Dampers shall be provided with factory retaining angles.
b) Retaining angles shall overlap structure opening minimum 1 inch and cover corners of Wall retaining angle will be 40x40x4
5.2.7.1 Components Comply
openings in accordance with manufacturer’s UL listing. galvanized steel angle.
c) 16 ga shall be the minimum thickness for retaining angles. For larger dampers heavier gage
may be required as recommended by the manufacturer.

Retaining angles shall be secured to the sleeves only on 8” centers with:

a) ½” (12 mm) long welds
b) ¼” (6 mm) bolts and nuts
5.2.7.2 Components c) No. 10 sheet metal screws By Contractor at site
d) Minimum 3/16” (5 mm) steel rivets
e) The size and spacing requirements may differ by damper manufacturer. (Consult
Manufacturer’s installation instruction for specifics).

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 ARABIAN THERMAL AIRE INDUSTRIES CO. LTD.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
CLIENT: SENDAN INTERNATIONAL CO.
PROJECT: BUILDING WORKS (PIB & SUBSTATION) DPCU PROJECT, ABQAIQ
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: FIRE SMOKE DAMPERS
5.2.8 Components Transition

Rectangular dampers are constructed 2” larger than the duct dimensions and provided with a
5.2.8.1 Components For curtain type fire dampers N/A
factory sleeve.

5.2.8.2 Components The sleeve is transitioned at each end. For curtain type fire dampers N/A

5.2.8.3 Components Approved and appropriate collar depending on duct size and shape shall be used. Noted

Rectangular dampers are transitioned with rectangular collars to achieve a higher damper net
5.2.8.4 Components For curtain type fire dampers N/A
free area.

5.2.9 Components Bearings

5.2.9.1 Components Bearings shall be of the self-lubricating type. Comply

5.2.9.2 Components Bearings shall be of 304 stainless steel or better. Bronze Steel Bushing Comply as noted

5.2.9.3 Components Bearings shall rotate in extruded hole in the frame. As per UL approved damper

5.2.10 Components Seal

Seal material shall be made of either approved flexible silicone rubber or approved stainless steel
5.2.10.1 Components Comply
or of better material.

Stainless steel are mechanically fixed. Rubber

5.2.10.2 Components Seal shall be mechanically attached to blade edge. Comply
seals are fixed with grip.
Stainless steel are mechanically fixed. Rubber
5.2.10.3 Components Use of glue or grip type seals is not allowed.
seals are fixed with grip.

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