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SECTION 15910 - DAMPERS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Extent of Work: The extent of dampers work is shown on drawings and by the requirements of this
section.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturers: Firms regularly engaged in the manufacture of damper products of the types and
capabilities required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5
years.

B. ANSI Compliance: Comply with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z233.1 (UL 555), "Fire
Dampers".

C. UL Labels: Provide units which have been approved and listed by Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) and
bear the UL Label, for 1 1/2 hour fire rating unless otherwise indicated.

D. NFPA code: Comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) No. 90A, "Standard for the
Installation of Air Conditioning Ventilating Systems" pertaining to fire dampers.

E. NEC Code: Comply with National Electrical Code (NFPA No. 70), as applicable to installation of electrical
smoke detection and activation devices.

F. Industry Standards: Comply with SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National
Association, Inc.) recommendations for fabrication, construction and installation procedures as contained
in applicable guides and manuals on fire dampers and low velocity and high pressure ductwork.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

Submit manufacturer's data on dampers together with dampers certifications.

1.04 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 FIRE DAMPER CURTAIN TYPE

Fire dampers shall be provided wherever ductwork passes through a fire barrier or protected shaft in walls,
floor and ceilings or as described in schedules. Dampers shall meet the requirements of NFPA 90A.

Dampers shall be tested, rated and labeled in accordance with UL 555 Standards (Sixth Edition). Dampers
shall have a UL555 fire rating of 1½ hours.

Damper blades shall be roll formed 22Gauge galvanized steel interlocked between each other folding in a
curtain. Blades shall be held open (“in the air stream” or “out of the air stream”) depending on the size of the
fire damper and the calculated friction loss) by a heat responsive device (fusible link) melting at a
temperature rating of 165°F, 212°F or 285°F according to the application.
If the closing of the fire damper should be controlled by the fire alarm or the building management system an
electro-thermal fusible link should be used.

Damper frames shall be roll formed 22Gauge galvanized steel with reinforced corners.

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Fire damper should be equipped with a closure spring to ensure correct operation regardless of whether the
damper is horizontally or vertically mounted.

Fire damper should be equipped with a factory-mounted sleeve; the type of sleeve should be selected
according to the application.

For partition less than 4” or for wood partition, a thin type fire damper should be used with the same
specification as the normal fire damper.

Contractor should follow the installation instruction of the manufacturer.

Damper to be similar to KBE model: K75

2.02 MULTI-BLADE FIRE DAMPER. – OR MOTORIZED FIRE DAMPER.

Fire Dampers meeting the following specifications shall be furnished and installed where shown on plans
and/or as described in schedules. Dampers shall meet the requirements of NFPA 90A.

Dampers shall be tested, rated and labeled in accordance with UL 555 Standards (Sixth Edition).
Dampers shall have a UL555 fire rating of 1½ hours. Each damper shall be equipped with a heat
responsive device, which has been tested and approved, for use with the damper assembly in accordance
with UL555. The heat responsive device shall have a temperature rating of 165°F, 212°F. Dampers shall
be UL labeled for use in dynamic systems. The damper shall have a dynamic closure pressure rating of
4”Wg.

UL555 Dynamic Closure Ratings shall be qualified for airflow and pressure in either direction through the
damper. UL ratings shall allow for mounting damper vertically (with blades running horizontal) or
horizontally.

Damper air performance data shall be developed in accordance with the AMCA Standard 500-D.

Damper blades shall be 16Gauge galvanized steel 3 V type with three longitudinal grooves for
reinforcement. Blades shall be linked together with external linkage (out of air stream).

Damper frames shall be 16 Gauge galvanized steel formed into a structural hat channel shape with
reinforced corners. Bearings shall be sintered bronze, oil impregnated type, rotating in extruded holes in
the damper frame.

Damper actuators, spring return, UL listed, shall be factory mounted and shall be electric type for 240,120-
or 24-volts operation (depending of the control system). Manufacturer's submittal data shall indicate
actuator space requirements around the damper.

Contractor should follow the installation instruction of the manufacturer.

Damper to be similar to KBE model: KFD 555 or approved equal

2.03 SMOKE DAMPER.

Smoke Dampers meeting the following specifications shall be furnished and installed where shown on plans
and/or as described in schedules. Dampers shall meet the requirements of NFPA 90A, 92A, and 92B.

Dampers shall be tested, rated and labeled in accordance with the latest edition of UL Standards 555S (Forth
Edition). Dampers shall be UL labeled for use in dynamic systems. The damper shall have a dynamic closure

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airflow rating equal to or greater than the airflow at the damper's installed location and a dynamic closure
pressure rating of 4”Wg.

Dampers shall have a UL555S Leakage rating and a Temperature rating of 250°F. Dampers shall have a
UL555S operational airflow rating equal to or greater than the airflow at its installed location and an operational
pressure rating of 4”Wg.
Damper actuators shall be factory mounted and qualified for use with the damper in accordance with UL555S.
Damper actuators, spring return, UL listed, shall be electric type for 240,120 or 24 volts operation (depending
of the control system). Manufacturer's submittal data shall indicate actuator space requirements around the
damper.

All UL555S Dynamic Closure Ratings, Operational Ratings and Leakage Ratings shall be qualified for airflow
and pressure in either direction through the damper. UL ratings shall allow for mounting damper vertically
(with blades running horizontal) or horizontally.

Damper air performance data shall be developed in accordance with AMCA Standard 500-D.

Damper blades shall be 16Gauge galvanized steel 3 V type with three longitudinal grooves for reinforcement.
Blades shall be linked together with external linkage (out of air stream). Blade shall have a stainless steel or
fire rated silicon blades seal to provide airtight seal between two blades.
Damper frames shall be 16Gauge galvanized steel formed into a structural hat channel shape with reinforced
corners. Bearings shall be sintered bronze, oil impregnated type rotating in extruded holes in the damper
frame. Jamb seals shall be stainless steel compression type to provide airtight seal between blades and frame.

Damper to be similar to KBE model: KSD 333 or approved equal.

2.04 FIRE SMOKE DAMPER

Combination Fire Smoke Dampers meeting the following specifications shall be furnished and installed
where shown on plans and/or as described in schedules. Dampers shall meet the requirements of the latest
edition of NFPA 90A, 92A, and 92B.

Dampers shall be tested, rated and labeled in accordance with the latest edition of UL Standards 555 (Sixth
Edition) and UL 555S (Forth Edition). Dampers shall have a UL555 fire rating of 1½ hour. Each damper
shall be equipped with a heat responsive device, which has been tested and approved, for use with the
damper assembly in accordance with UL555. The heat responsive device shall have a temperature rating of
165°F, 212°F. Dampers shall be UL labeled for use in dynamic systems. The damper shall have a dynamic
closure airflow rating equal to or greater than the airflow at the damper's installed location and a dynamic
closure pressure rating of 4”Wg.

Dampers shall have a UL555S Leakage rating and a Temperature rating of 250°F. Dampers shall have a
UL555S operational airflow rating equal to or greater than the airflow at its installed location and an
operational pressure rating of 4”Wg. Damper actuators shall be factory mounted and qualified for use with
the damper in accordance with UL555S. Damper actuators, spring return, UL listed, shall be electric type for
240, 120 or 24 volts operation (depending of the control system). Manufacturer's submittal data shall
indicate actuator space requirements around the damper.

All UL555 and 555S Dynamic Closure Ratings, Operational Ratings and Leakage Ratings shall be qualified
for airflow and pressure in either direction through the damper. UL ratings shall allow for mounting damper
vertically (with blades running horizontal) or horizontally.

Damper air performance data shall be developed in accordance with the latest edition of AMCA Standard
500-D.

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Damper blades shall be 16Gauge galvanized steel 3 V type with three longitudinal grooves for
reinforcement. Blades shall be linked together with external linkage (out of air stream). Blade shall have a
stainless steel or fire rated silicon blades seal to provide airtight seal between two blades.

Damper frames shall be 16Gauge galvanized steel formed into a structural hat channel shape with
reinforced corners. Bearings shall be sintered bronze, oil impregnated type rotating in extruded holes in the
damper frame. Jamb seals shall be stainless steel compression type to provide airtight seal between blades
and frame.

Contractor should follow the installation instruction of the manufacturer.

2.05 Regulating Dampers

1. Sufficient dampers shall be provided to regulate and balance the system. Dampers on grilles or
diffusers shall be used for fine or secondary control. All dampers shall be sufficiently rigid to prevent
fluttering. The air leakage past dampers in9 the fully closed position shall not exceed 5% of the
maximum design air flow in the duct. All duct dampers except fire dampers and self-closing
dampers, shall be fitted with locking devices and position indicators.
2. Each primary control damper shall be fitted with a non-corrodible label stating the actual air flow in
m/s and the cross-sectional area; alternatively, these figures shall be painted in a visible position on
the adjoining ductwork or insulation. The position of a damper as set after final regulation and
balancing shall be indelibly marked on the damper quadrant.
3. Motorized dampers shall be fitted with a Electric actuator as described in Section 15900 of the
specification.

2.06 .Multileaf Dampers

1. Multileaf dampers shall be used in rectangular ducts having a short side dimension in excess of
300 mm. All multileaf dampers shall be constructed on demountable ductwork sections, which shall
extend beyond the swing of the blades. The blades of the damper shall operate on the opposed
blade principle unless required solely for isolation, in which case they may be arranged for parallel
operation.
2. No damper blade shall exceed 150 mm in width and where dampers are required for greater
widths, the damper sections shall be constructed in multiple frames. Individual dampers blades
shall not exceed 225 mm in height. Each leaf of a multileaf damper shall consist of two plates of
material of the same thickness as the associated duct and rigidly fixed to each side of an operating
spindle, the ends of which shall be housed in brass, nylon, oil impregnated sintered metal, PTFE
impregnated or ball bearings. The ends of the spindles shall be linked so that one movement of the
operating handle shall move each leaf an equal amount. An inspection door shall be provided
adjacent to each multileaf damper.
3. On low velocity systems only, multileaf damper blades may be of a single plate, at least 1.6 mm
thick and suitably stiffened and the blade linkages may be within the duct. These dampers shall
have bearings and inspection doors as specified above.
4. Quadrants and operating handles shall be of die-cast aluminum with the words “OPEN” and
“CLOSED” cast on the quadrant. Quadrants shall be securely fixed and the damper spindles shall
be close fitting in the quadrant hubs to prevent any damper movement when the damper levers are
locked.

2.07 Single Blade Dampers

1. In ductwork 300 mm or less, single blade dampers may be used. The blade shall be made from a
single plate, at least 1.6 mm thick and suitably stiffened. One end of the damper spindle shall be
housed in brass, nylon, oil impregnated sintered metal, PTFE impregnated or ball bearings. The
other end shall extend beyond the damper casing with an operating handle and quadrant.
2. Quadrants and operating handles shall be of die-cast aluminum with the words “ Open” & “Closed ”
cast on the quadrant. Quadrants shall be securely fixed and the damper spindles shall be close
fitting in the quadrant tubes to prevent any damper movement when the damper levers are locked.

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2.08 Pressure Relief Dampers

Pressure relief dampers shall be combination of weather resistant louvers and multileaf pressure relief
dampers with masonry sub-frames.

Masonry sub-frames and pressure relief dampers casing shall be of galvanized sheet steel with weather
resistant louver of extruded aluminum sections. Pressure relief dampers blades shall be of anodized
extruded aluminum. All other accessories shall be of stainless steel.

Relief damper shall be fitted with pressure deferential regulator to maintain specified pressure with
stairwells.

Relief damper installed on roof slab shall be mounted in a louvered pent house. Louvered pent house shall
be made of 4 louvered sides and one cover. The sides are joined at the four corners by sheet metal screws
in each louver. The cover is securely fastened to the unit by stainless steel sheet metal screws.

The louvered pent house shall be designed for low pressure drop and shall be constructed of aluminum. The
removable cover shall be lined with fiber glass to prevent condensate. Louvered pent house shall include
bird screen and relief damper with pressure differential as described before louvered penthouse shall be
similar to Greenheck model WRH or approved equal.

2.09 Back Draft Dampers

Supply and install gravity dampers wherever shown on the Drawings and with the airflow direction indicated
therein.

Gravity dampers shall consist of:

Galvanized sheet steel frame.
- Aluminum blades.
- Stainless steel bearing shafts and brass bearings.
- Neoprene seal to withstand 120 deg.C. air temperature.
- Aluminum blade travel stop.

All blades shall be coupled together by means of an aluminum bar.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install fire damper products in accordance with the manufacturer's written instructions and in
accordance with recognized industry practices to ensure that product serve the intended function. Comply
with applicable portions of NFPA's Installation Standard 90A and UL listed.
B. Coordinate with other work including ductwork, as necessary to interface installation of fire dampers
properly with other work.
C. Damper Access Doors: Refer to Section 15860 for installation of damper access doors in ductwork.

3.02 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

Test installed units for compliance with the requirements including those of governing regulations.

3.03 PERSONNEL TRAINING

Fire Damper Maintenance Training: Train employer's personnel (maintenance persons) by demonstrating
to them how to visually inspect and test damper operation and how to reset frangible and fusible link
assemblies, and how to replace used links.

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