Printed Date: 06/18/2021

Job: BR-30, 180621

Mark: BR-30
Model: BR-30

BR-30 No Flange Barometric Relief Damper

APPLICATION & DESIGN
The BR-30 is an eccentrically pivoted backdraft damper for low velocity systems. This model is a vertical mounted damper designed to allow horizontal
airflow and prevent reverse airflow.

DAMPER RATINGS
Max. Pressure: 2 in. wg
Max. Velocity: Up to 2,000 ft/min
Temperature: 180 F

PRODUCT DETAILS
Frame: Galvanized
Frame Thickness: 16
Blade: Aluminum
Blade Seal Material: TPE
Blade Thickness: 0.063 in.
Axle Material: Plated Steel
Axle Bearings: Galvanized Ball
Start Open Pressure: 0.05 in. wg
Linkage Material: Galvanized Steel
Jamb Seal Material: None
Operation: Counterbalanced
Sizing: Nominal

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES

Clean Wrap: No
Union Label: No Preference
• This drawing shows a general damper configuration and is not
intended to depict the exact configuration of all dampers
in this submittal.
• Width and Height furnished approximately 0.25 in. under size.
• Installation instructions available at www.greenheck.com.
• Pressure drop data applies to units with minimum start open
pressure. Higher start open pressure will result in
different performance.

SUMMARY
SECTIONS SECTIONS SHIP
ID # TAG QTY W (in.) H (in.)
WIDE HIGH SECTIONS
1-1 1 25.000 25.000 1 1 1

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 Model BR-30 Series
Barometric Relief Dampers
Vertical Mount - Horizontal Airflow
Application
The BR-30 series is an eccentrically pivoted backdraft
damper for low velocity systems. BR-30 series is a vertical
mounted damper and designed to allow horizontal airflow
and prevent reverse airflow. The blade is formed aluminum
which increases sensitivity and reduces blade mounted
counterbalance weights. On-blade counterweights are
provided to fine tune start-to-open and full open blade
operation. Ball bearings minimize friction.
Recommended Applications
• Gravity hood intake and exhaust
• Stairwell pressurization
• Room pressurization
• Ductwork outlets
Poor Applications
• Propeller fan outlets (high velocity)
• Centrifugal fan outlets (high velocity)
• Building pressurization (sensitive to wind)
• Pressure relief exceeding 0.3 in. wg (0.075 kPa)
• W & H dimensions furnished approximately 1/4 in. (6mm) undersize.
Ratings
Back Pressure: 2.0 in. wg (0.5 kPa) 1.5 in. 1.5 in.
Start -to-Open Pressure: 0.05 in. wg (.01 kPa)
Velocity: 2000 fpm (10.2 m/s)
Temperature: 180°F (82°C)
Construction Standard Optional 4 3/8 in.
MAX
304SS,
Frame Material Galvanized Steel
Extruded Aluminum 1 in.
MAX
Frame Thickness
16 ga. - Airflow
(1.5mm)
No Flange -
(BR-30)
Flange on Discharge -
Frame Type
(BR-31)
Flange on Intake -
5 in.
(BR-32)
Blade Material Aluminum - BR-30 BR-31 BR-32
Blade Seal TPE None No Flange on Flange on
0.063 in. - Flange Discharge Intake
Blade Thickness
(1.6mm)
Size Limitations
Axle Plated Steel 316SS
Maximum Size
Axle Bearings Galvanized Ball Acetal w/SS Ball Minimum
WxH Single Multiple
Linkage Material Galvanized Steel - Size
Section Sections
Jamb Seal None EPDM
Inches 8x6 48 x 74 96 x 148
Blade mounted with - mm 203 x 152 1220 x 1880 2438 x 3759
Counterbalance
adjustable weights
Baked Enamel, Feature
Paint Finishes None Hi Pro Polyester,
Industrial Epoxy • Selectable start open from .05 to .30 in. wg
(0.012 kPa - 0.075 kPa).

Installation instructions available at www.greenheck.com.

Performance Data BR-30 Series
Performance data results from testing a 12 in. x 12 in. and 36 in. x 36 in. (305mm x 305mm and 914mm x 914mm) in
accordance with AMCA Standard 500-D using Figure 5.3 (fully ducted), 5.2 (ducted exhausting into an open area), and
5.5 (plenum mounted). All data has been corrected to represent standard air density at 0.075 lb/ft3 (1.201 kg/m3).
Pressure drop data shown is based on minimum start open pressure. Higher start open pressure will result in different
pressure drop.

Damper Size Damper Size

12 in. x 12 in. 36 in. x 36 in.
(305mm x 305mm) (914mm x 914mm)
2.0 2.0

5.5 5.5
1.0 1.0
.9 .9
.8 .8
5.2 5.2
.7 .7
.6 .6
.5 .5
5.3 5.3
Pressure Drop (in. wg)

Pressure Drop (in. wg)

.4 .4

.3 .3

.2 .2

.1 .1
.09 .09
.08 .08
.07 .07
.06 .06
.05 .05

.04 .04

.03 .03
100 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000 2000 3000 100 200 300 400 500 600 800 1000 2000 3000
700 900 700 900

Velocity Velocity
(fpm) (fpm)

Specifications
Barometric backdraft dampers meeting the following
specifications shall be furnished and installed where shown
on plans and/or as described in schedules.
Dampers shall consist of: 16 ga. (1.5mm) insert mount
galvanized steel hat channel frame with 5 in. (127mm)
depth; blades from 0.063 in. (1.6mm) thick formed
aluminum, eccentrically pivoted; 3⁄8 in. (9.5mm) square
plated steel axles with galvanized steel press-fit ball
bearings; damper shall be equipped with pressure activated Basis of design is model BR-30.
TPE blade seals; and internal plated steel blade-to-blade
linkage with blade mounted counterbalance weights.
Damper manufacturer’s printed application and
performance data including pressure, velocity, and
temperature limitations shall be submitted for approval
showing damper suitable for pressures to 2 in. wg (0.5
kPa), velocities to 2000 fpm (10.2 m/s, and temperatures
to 180°F (82°C). Testing and ratings to be in accordance
with AMCA Standard 500-D.

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BR-30 Series Rev. 9 August 2020