CHAPTER 14

FIRE DAMPERS

CHAPTER-14
FIRE DAMPERS
INDEX Page No.

o Static fire damper - 3hr Rating

Product model, description, constructional and
dimensional details 2

o Installation details for model TFD-A, TFD-B,

TFD-RS, TFD-OS & TFD-DA, TFD-DB, TFD-DRS, TFD-DOS 5

o Static fire damper - 11/2hr Rating

Product model, description, constructional and
dimensional details 10

o Mounting frame and Multisection dampers 15

o Engineering and performance data 16

o Installation details for model

TFL, TFH, TFI, TFM, TFC & TFO 20

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CURTAIN TYPE STATIC FIRE DAMPERS

3 HOUR UL555 RATED FOR USE IN STATIC SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION
Curtain type fire damper manufactured by TECNALCO are designed to stop the spread of fire through ducts, walls,
ceilings, doors, partition walls. The product incorporates numerous features as required and specified by Contractors,
local fire authorities in addition to Consultants.

There are three casing variants, Square / Rectangular, Circular and Flat oval with infinite sizing capability within min /
max dimensions. All are suitable for either low, medium or high velocity / pressure applications.

TECNALCO fire dampers are tested as per UL555 standards. These fire dampers meet the NFPA standards 90A
(National Fire Protection Association)

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
FRAME
20 gauge (1 mm) thick galvanized steel.
BLADES
Curtain type blade made of 22 gauge (0.8mm) thick galvanized steel.
FUSIBLE LINK
165° F
BLADE RAMP
16 gauge (1.5 mm) thick galvanized steel
SPRING
0.4 mm thick by 19mm wide, stainless steel constant force spring.
MOUNTING
Vertical
SLEEVE
Integrated sleeve with the frame - 20 gauge (1 mm) galvanized steel.
MINIMUM SIZE
6” W X 6” H (152 X 152 mm)
MAXIMUM SIZE
Single Section
36” W X 36” H (914 X 914 mm)
Multiple Section
72” W X 72” H (1828 X 1828 mm)

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TFD-A

Blades in air stream

W D

H
H

W
D
D (Sleeve Length) = Min 125 mm
= Max (As per the requirement)

TFD-B

Blades out of air stream

D
W

H
H

W
D D (Sleeve Length) = Min 125 mm
= Max (As per the requirement)

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TFD-RS

With round spigot

D
W

A H

D
D (Sleeve Length) = Min 125 mm
= Max (As per requirement)

TFD-OS

With flat oval spigot

W D

A H

B
D D (Sleeve Length) = Min 125 mm
= Max (As per requirement)

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CURTAIN TYPE DYNAMIC FIRE DAMPERS

3 HOUR UL555 RATED FOR USE IN DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

INTRODUCTION
Curtain type fire damper manufactured by TECNALCO are designed to stop the spread of fire through ducts, walls,
ceilings, doors, partition walls. The product incorporates numerous features as required and specified by Contractors,
local fire authorities in addition to Consultants.

There are three casing variants, Square / Rectangular, Circular and Flat oval with infinite sizing capability within min /
max dimensions. All are suitable for either low, medium or high velocity / pressure applications.

TECNALCO fire dampers are tested as per UL555 standards. These fire dampers meet the NFPA standards 90A
(National Fire Protection Association)

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
FRAME
20 gauge (1 mm) thick galvanized steel.
BLADES
Curtain type blade made of 22 gauge (0.8mm) thick galvanized steel.
FUSIBLE LINK
165° F
BLADE RAMP
16 gauge (1.5 mm) thick galvanized steel
SPRING
0.35 mm thick by 25mm wide, stainless steel constant force spring.
MOUNTING
Vertical
SLEEVE
Integrated sleeve with the frame - 20 gauge (1 mm) galvanized steel.
MINIMUM SIZE
6” W X 6” H (152 X 152 mm)
MAXIMUM SIZE
Single Section
24” W X 24” H (610 X 610 mm)
Multiple Section
48” W X 48” H (1219 X 1219 mm)

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TFD-DA

Blades in air stream

W D

H
H

W
D
D (Sleeve Length) = Min 125 mm
= Max (As per the requirement)

TFD-DB

Blades out of air stream

D
W

H
H

W
D D (Sleeve Length) = Min 125 mm
= Max (As per the requirement)

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TFD-DRS

With round spigot

D
W

A H

D
D (Sleeve Length) = Min 125 mm
= Max (As per requirement)

TFD-DOS

With flat oval spigot

W D

A H

B
D D (Sleeve Length) = Min 125 mm
= Max (As per requirement)

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INSTALLATION DETAILS

TFD-RS , TFD - OS &

TFD-A & TFD-DA TFD-B & TFD-DB
TFD-DRS , TFD - DOS

UL-555 CLASSIFIED DAMPER

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION DETAILS

DAMPER ORIENTATION

The damper should be installed vertically but centrally within the surrounding wall thickness with a minimum
distance of 50 mm from the nearest face of the wall.

DAMPER SLEEVE

The integrated sleeve should be of a suitable length to extend through the wall opening to enable the fitting of the
retaining angles and ductwork. The retaining angles should be attached to the sleeve by 6mm dia bolts at a maximum
of 225 mm centres and should form a complete frame around the sleeve and retaining over the expansion gap
required between sleeve and wall opening.

RETAINING ANGLES
(Factory or field installed) The retaining angle should be of such a size as to always form cover over the wall opening
of 25mm minimum and should be manufactured from a minimum size of 40X40X4mm steel angle must be provided
on both sides of the wall, retaining angles shall be fastened to sleeve by M5 x 12mm nuts and bolts spaced maximum
in 1.96 in. (50 mm) spacing and 6 in. (150 mm) maximum from end.

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DUCT-SLEEVE CONNECTIONS

Fasteners may be used as follows

Joints using connections with a maximum of two #10 sheet metal screws on each side and on the bottom located in
the centre of the slip pocket and penetrating both sides of the slip pocket joints using connectors on the top and the
bottom using flat drive slips not exceeding 508 mm duct height on the sides.

Duct – Sleeve joints

PLAIN “S” SLIP DOUBLE “S” SLIP INSIDE SLIP JOINT HEMMED “S” SLIP

STANDING “S” SLIP STANDING “S” SLIP

STANDING “S” STANDING “S” (ALT.)
(BAR REINFORCED)
(ANGLE REINFORCED)

NOTE : All breakaway connections described may have duct sealant applied in
accordance with SMACNA recommendations.

METHOD:

TFD- A & TFD- DA (Fire dampers with the blades in air stream) – Fix one complete side of the retaining angle to the
damper sleeve with nut & bolts. The damper can now be slid into the wall opening and positioned centrally within this
opening using soft packing in the expansion gap. The other side of the retaining angle can now be fitted and then the
duct work can be connected to the sleeve.

TFD- B & TFD- DB (For the Fire dampers with the blades out of air stream) – All as Fire dampers with the blades in air
stream but the ductwork will be fitted to the sleeve on three sides and to the damper at the channel section keeping
the blades out of air stream.

TFD- RS, TFD- OS & TFD-DRS, TFD- DOS (For the Fire dampers with Round or Oval spigot) – All as Fire dampers with
the blades in air stream but duct work will be fitted to the damper spigot and not to the sleeve

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CURTAIN TYPE STATIC FIRE DAMPERS

11/ HOUR UL555 RATED FOR USE IN STATIC SYSTEMS
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INTRODUCTION
Curtain type fire damper manufactured by TECNALCO are designed to stop the spread of fire through ducts, walls,
ceilings, doors, partition walls. The product incorporates numerous features as required and specified by Contractors,
local fire authorities in addition to Consultants.

There are three casing variants, Square / Rectangular, Circular and Flat oval with infinite sizing capability within min /
max dimensions. All are suitable for either low, medium or high velocity / pressure applications.

TECNALCO fire dampers are tested as per UL555 standards. These fire dampers meet the NFPA standards 90A
(National Fire Protection Association)

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
FRAME
18 gauge (1.2 mm) thick galvanized steel.
BLADES
Curtain type blade made of 20 gauge (0.9mm) thick galvanized steel.
FUSIBLE LINK
165° F
BLADE RAMP
16 gauge (1.5 mm) thick galvanized steel
SPRING
0.4 mm thick by 19mm wide, stainless steel constant force spring.
MOUNTING
Vertical / Horizontal
SLEEVE
External sleeve - 18 gauge (1.2 mm) galvanized steel.
MINIMUM SIZE
4” W X 4” H (102 X 102 mm)
MAXIMUM SIZE
Single Section
36” W X 36” H (914 X 914 mm)

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PRODUCT MODEL DESCRIPTION

TYPE TFL

Low / Medium velocity

Blades partly in air stream.
Square / Rectangular spigot connection.
Vertical or horizontal mounting.

Dimensional data:

TYPE TFH

High velocity
Blades outside air stream.
Square / Rectangular spigot connection.
Vertical or horizontal mounting.

Dimensional data:

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PRODUCT MODEL DESCRIPTION

TYPE TFC

High veloctiy.
Blades outside air stream.
Circular spigot connection.
Vertical or horizontal mounting.

Dimensional data:

TYPE TFO

High veloctiy.
Blades outside air stream.
Flat oval spigot connection.
Vertical or horizontal mounting.

Dimensional data:

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PRODUCT MODEL DESCRIPTION

TYPE TFI

Low velocity.
Blades partly in air stream.
Square / Rectangular spigot connection.
Vertical or horizontal mounting.

Dimensional data:

Duct width -5mm

125
100-1200
Duct height -5mm
150-1000

TYPE TFM

Medium velocity.
Blades outside air stream.
Square / Rectangular spigot connection.
Vertical or horizontal mounting.

Dimensional data:

Duct width -5mm

30 125 30 100-1200
Duct height -5mm
150-1000

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FIRE DAMPER WITH SLEEVE

TFL,TFH,TFO,TFC

TFI

TFM

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Installation Frame

HEVAC / HVAC Installation frame.

Available for TFL, TFH, TFC,TFO Models only.
The installation frame is assembled with its respective fire shutter damper and delivered to site as one unit.
This unit should be installed centrally within the thickness of the surrounding wall or floor such that the
centre line of the frame is a minimum distance of 50mm from the nearest face of the wall or floor.
After completing the duct work installation to the damper the wall opening should be backfilled over the
damper subframe building ties, which should be grouted into the surrounding wall or floor using cement
mortar to till all joints.

Dimensional data:

For TFL model Z=(H-5)+110

For TFH, TFC, TFO Models ‘Z’ is as below mentioned
If the Duct height is from 100 to 250 then Z=(H-5)+110
If the Duct height is from 251 to 750 then Z=(H-5)+155
If the Duct height is from 751 to 1000 then Z=(H-5)+175

Multisection dampers

Where fire dampers are required to be installed in apertures with dimensions greater than the maximum
single unit size, multisection dampers can be supplied. Multisection dampers are available for all the models.

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ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE DATA

The tests were conducted by the Intertek Testing Services on the selected sizes of the fire dampers. The
test results include Static pressure drop, Duct velocity, Airvolume and free area.

Test method: The fire dampers were tested for Air Performance and Leakage testing were conducted
in accordance with AMCA Standard 500-89 (Rev 1994) entitled “Test Methods for Louvres, Dampers
and shutters”. Air volume was measured employing metering stations containing appropriately sized
sharp edged orifices. Static pressure was measured employing a Dwyer Pitot Tube model # 160-18

Static Pressure: Pressure inside the duct which is necessary to overcome the friction resistance.

Air Performance:
Air performance on fire damper size 12”x12” with full
open position.

Pressure Drop Velocity

In H2O Kpa Fpm m/s

0.016 0.004 1000 5.08

0.025 0.006 1250 6.35
0.036 0.009 1500 7.62
0.064 0.016 2000 10.16
0.100 0.025 2500 12.70

Air leakage Test:

Air leakage test on fire damper size 12”x12” with full
closed position.

Pressure Drop Air volume

In H2O Kpa Cfm L/s

0.50 0.13 53 25
1.00 0.25 72 34
2.00 0.50 104 49
3.00 0.75 129 61
4.00 1.00 146 69
5.00 1.25 167 79

NOTE: For other sizes refers test report : J20024293-001A Air leakage can be observed from the smoke
test. Smoke tests conducted by ITS, USA.

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ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE DATA

Fire Endurance Test

The Antioch,CA fire testing laboratory of ITS conducted a 2 hour fire endurance test and a hose stream test
on a vertically mounted fire damper assembly installed in a reinforced concrete wall. The tests were
conducted in accordance with the standard for fire dampers, UL555(1999), except one sample was tested
and the hose stream duration and pressure were calculated for a 1-1/2 hour fire damper.

The fire endurance test was started after igniting the burners and moving the test assembly into position
in front of the furnace opening. Thermocouples were attached to automatic recording equipment.

Temperatures within the furnace were monitored using nine thermocouples. The temperatures were
controlled by adjusting fuel to the furnace burners to conform to the time / temperatures.

The 2134mm wide x 2743mm high concrete wall with the fire damper installed was anchored to the test
frame. The locking ramps on the fire damper were on the unexposed side. The side of the wall were
enclosed to fit the 3658mm wide test frame with 20guage, 92mm steel studs and track, and two layers of
16mm type X gypsum board were installed on each side of the studs. To check the damper operation, the
fusible links were removed and the blades allowed to drop closed. The blades were reset open and the
fusible links installed. A temporary 16mm type X gypsum board cover was installed on the unexposed side
of the damper.

Hose Stream Test

Immediately after the fire endurance test, the exposed surface of the fire damper was subjected to the
impact, erosion and cooling effects of the hose stream test for 25sec, with a water pressure of 30 psi, in
accordance with the UL555 specifications.

The fire damper withstood the Hose stream test without developing any openings through assembly.
Clearances between parts were within the allowable limits specified in the test standard.

NOTE: For complete details refers test report: WHI-495-1582

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ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE DATA

Free area table for TFL, TFI, TFD-A models.

Free area (m2)

Duct width in mm

100 200 300 400 500 600 750 900 1050 1200
100 0.010 0.015 0.025 0.035 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.08 0.09 0.10
200 0.015 0.035 0.05 0.07 0.09 0.10 0.13 0.16 0.18 0.22
Duct height in mm

300 0.025 0.05 0.08 0.10 0.13 0.16 0.20 0.24 0.28 0.32
400 0.035 0.07 0.10 0.13 0.17 0.21 0.26 0.32 0.38 0.43
500 0.04 0.09 0.13 0.17 0.22 0.26 0.33 0.40 0.47 0.54
600 0.05 0.10 0.16 0.21 0.26 0.32 0.40 0.48 0.57 0.65
750 0.06 0.13 0.20 0.26 0.33 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.72 0.76
900 0.08 0.16 0.24 0.32 0.40 0.48 0.60 0.73 0.87 0.98
1050 0.09 0.18 0.28 0.38 0.47 0.57 0.72 0.87 1.00 1.14
1200 0.10 0.22 0.32 0.43 0.54 0.65 0.76 0.98 1.14 1.31

Air performance characteristics of TFL, TFI & TFD-A models.

Blades are Partly in air stream

100
80
70
60

50

40

30
Static Pressure Drop in Pa

20
mm

10
00

m
x1

8
0m

7
m

20
0m

6
x1
10

mm

5
00

4
12

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20
Duct velocity m/s

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ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE DATA

Air performance characteristics of THF, TFC, TFO, TFM, TFD-B, TFD-RS and TFD-OS models.

Blades are out of air stream

STATIC PRESSURE DROP Pa

mm 0
10
mm x 60 mm
x 9 0 mm

m
mm
x
300

0m
mm

600 mm x

00

20
900 mm
0
300

x1
10

mm
00
12

DUCT VELOCITY METERS/SECOND

MAXIMUM UNRESTRICTED AIRFLOW
VELOCITY RANGE 0 TO 30 M/S

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INSTALLATION DETAILS

TFI TFM TFL,TFH,TFO,TFC

The damper should be installed centrally within the surrounding wall or floor thickness with a minimum
distance of 50 mm from the nearest face of the wall or floor. The damper should be installed in a
rectangular galvanised steel sleeve with a minimum thickness of 1.2mm. This sleeve should be attached
to the damper by means of 6mm dia bolts at max of 225mm centres.

The sleeve should be of a suitable length to extend through the wall or floor opening to enable the fitting
of the cover angles and ductwork. The cover angles should be attached to the sleeve by 6mm dia bolts at
a maximum of 225 mm centres and should form a complete frame around the sleeve and cover over the
expansion gap required between sleeve and wall or floor opening.

This gap should be in the order of 1% of linear measurement (width or height) and should be fitted with
soft packing (mineral wool). The cover angle should be of such a size as to always form a cover over the
wall or floor opening of 25mm minimum and should be manufactured from a minimum size of 38x38x6mm
steel. angle.

Method

Type TFI: Attach damper inside sleeve and boltup, then fix one complete side of the cover angle framing.
The damper can now be slid into the wall or floor opening and positioned centrally within this opening
using soft packing in the expansion gap. The other side of the cover angle can now be fitted and then the
duct work can be connected to the sleeve.

Type TFM : All as TFI but the ductwork will be fitted to the sleeve on three sides and to the damper at the
channel section keeping the blades out of air stream.

Type TFL, TFH, TFC, TFO : All as TFI but duct work will be fitted to the damper spigot and not to the sleeve.

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