Printed Date: 12/09/2019

Job: DMPERS
Mark: DFD-33
Model: DFD-350

DFD-350 DFD-350: 3 hour dynamic rated fire damper

APPLICATION & DESIGN
Model DFD-350 is approved for use in walls, floors and partitions with fire resistance ratings of 3 hours or more. UL 555 classifies dynamic rated fire
dampers for use in HVAC systems that are operational in the event of fire.

RATINGS W H Damper

Fire Rating: 3 hours

Dynamic Closure Rating 1.5 in.
B2 Transition
Maximum Velocity: 4,000 ft/min vertical mount only, Damper
up to 24 in. x 24 in.; Location
2,000 ft/min vertical or horizontal mount Sleeve
on all sizes Length
MaximumPressure: 4 in. wg
1.5 in.

PRODUCT DETAILS
H
Frame: Galvanized
O
Frame Depth: 3.688
Blade: Galvanized HORIZONTAL MOUNT
Closure Device: Fusible Link
Closure Temp: 286 F
• This drawing shows a general damper configuration and is not
Velocity: 2,000 ft/min
intended to depict the exact configuration of all dampers
Mounting: Horizontal
in this submittal.
Sizing: Nominal
• Damper is furnished approximately 0.250 in. undersize.
(Add sleeve thickness for overall sleeved damper dimension)
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES • Installation instructions available at www.greenheck.com.
Transition: B2
Transition Location: Both Sides
Union Label: No Preference
CODES APPROVED
This model meets the requirements for fire dampers established by:
• UL Classfied (U.S. and Canada)
Standard UL 555 (Listing #R13317)
• National Fire Protection Association
NFPA Standard 80,90A & 101
• IBC: International Building Codes
• California State Fire Marshal: CSFM listing # 3225-981:102

SUMMARY
ID # TAG QTY Width Height CONFIGURATION
Sections Wide: Sections High: "O" Dim: Sleeve Length:
1 1 24.000 in. 12.000 in.
3-1 1 24.000 in. 21.000 in.
Sleeve Thickness: Damper Location:
20 ga 6.000 in.

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 Model DFD-350
Dynamic Rated Fire Damper
3 Hour Fire Resistance Rating
Application
Model DFD-350 is approved for use in walls, floors, and
partitions with fire resistance ratings of 3 hours or more.
This model carries a 3 hour UL fire damper label. UL 555
classifies dynamic rated fire dampers for use in HVAC
systems that are operational in the event of fire.
Ratings
UL555 Fire Resistance Rating
Fire Rating: 3 hours
Dynamic Closure Rating
Maximum Velocity: 4,000 fpm (20.3 m/s) vertical mount
only, up to 24 in. x 24 in.
(610mm x 610mm);
2,000 fpm (10.2 m/s) vertical or
horizontal mount all sizes.
Maximum Pressure: 4 in. wg (1 kPa) Model DFD-350 meets the requirements fro fire damper
established by:
Construction Standard Optional National Fire Protection Association
Frame Material Galvanized - (NFPA Standards 80, 90A, & 101)
Steel*
IBC International Building Codes
Frame Depth 311⁄16 in. -
California State Fire Marshall
(94mm)
(Listing # 3225-981:102)
Blade Material Galvanized -
steel*
Closure Spring Stainless Steel -
Fusible Link 165°F (74°C) 212°F or 286°F
(100°C) or (141°C)
Mounting Vertical Horizontal
* in gauges required by UL listing R13317 See complete marking on
product.
Optional Features UL 555 Classification
• Sealed transitions (requires sleeve) and R13317
sleeves
• Security bars
W*
• One piece retaining angles (POC)
Stainless Steel Fusi
• Transitions (B, B2, C, CO, CR, R) Closure Spring

H*

Horizont
Stainless Steel Fusible Link (replaceable)
Closure Spring
3 11/16 in. Vertical Mount
(94mm)

* These dimensions are furnished approximately 1⁄4 in. (6mm) undersize.

“K” side

Horizontal Mount

Installation instructions available at www.greenheck.com.

Vertical Mount
Factory Sleeve Option DFD-350
All fire damper installations require the use of sleeves, angles and methods described in the installation instructions.
Sleeves can be field fabricated or factory furnished as a completed damper/sleeve assembly.
Sleeves are galvanized steel and are available in 20 through 10 ga. (1mm - 3.5mm) thicknesses and lengths up to 36 in.
(914mm).
“K” dimension specifies location of damper within the sleeve. Minimum is 4 in. (102mm), maximum is “L” less 4 in.
(102mm), which allows for mounting angle installation, and duct connection at each end of the sleeve. If “K” dimension is
not specified, it will be provided as one half of “L” dimension (damper centered in sleeve).
Note: If using access doors, the door should be installed on the “K” side of the damper.

Sleeve

Damper
H*

K
Damper CL Damper Frame
Location W*
L
Overall Sleeve Length

Sealed Option
When sealed option is selected, B transition will need
to be field sealed in the area where duct to sleeve
connection is made.

Type B with sleeve

Seal this area.

 Type A, B, & B2 DFD-350
Dampers larger than maximum single section sizes are supplied in 2 or more sections of equal size. Multi-section
dampers are factory assembled ready for installation.

Size Limitations P

Type A Type B & B2 Maximum Single Section Dimensions

Inches
H*
H *
(mm) Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum VERTICAL MOUNT
HORZONTAL MOUNT

Single 36 in. (914mm) max.

4x4 36 x 36 4x3 36 x 31 1 1/2 1 1/2
Section Varies in.

3 in.
(914 x 914) in.
(102 x 102) (102 x 76) (914 x 787)
Vertical
O*
Multi H* 48 x 48 48 x 45 W*
W *

Section** NA (1219 x NA (1219 x

16 in.
10 in.
36 in. (914mm) max.
Vertical 1219) 1143) Type A
Single
4x4 30 x 30 4x3 30 x 26
Section

3 in.
(102 x 102) (762 x 762) (102 x 76) (762 x 660)
Horizontal
W* K dim.
Multi
40 x 36 40 x 33 Sleeve
Section** NA NA Length
(1016 x 914) (1016 x 838) Varies
Horizontal Maximum Single Type B2
Section
Maximum Single Section Dimensions Dimensions
2 Multi-Section Limitations
Maximum damper height is 48 in. (1219mm) when combination width is 48 in. (1219mm) or less.

36 in. (914mm) max.

31 in.(787mm)
Max.

48 in.
(1219mm)
max.
36 in. (914mm) max.
36 in.(914mm)
Max.
Type A Single Section
48 in.
(1219mm)
max.

Maximum Single Section Multi Section Limitations

Dimensions Maximum damper height is 45 in. (1143mm) when combination
width is 48 in. (1219mm) or less.

Multi-Section Limitations
Maximum damper height is 48 in. (1219mm) when combination width is 48 in. (1219mm) or less.
31 in.(787mm)
Max.

45 in. (1143mm)
Max.
36 in.(914mm)
Max.
48 in.
(1219mm)
Type B Single Section max.

48 in.
Multi Section Limitations
Maximum damper height is 45 in. (1143mm) when combination
(1219mm)
width is 48 in. (1219mm) or less.
Max.

48 in.
(1219mm)
max.
Type A, B, & B2.... DFD-350

3 in.
O*
H*

Vertical Mount

10 in.
H* O* H* O*

3 (76) 5 (127) 25 (635) 29 (737)

3 in.
4 (102) 6 (152) 26 (660) 30 (762) W*

5 (127) 7 (178) 27 (686) 31 (787)

Type B Type B2
6 (152) 8 (203) 28 (711) 32 (813)
7 (178) 9 (229) 29 (737) 33 (838) Horizontal Mount
8 (203) 10 (254) 30 (762) 34 (864) H* O* H* O*
9 (229) 11 (279) 31 (787) 36 (914) 3 (76) 5 (127) 19 (483) 22 (559)
10 (254) 12 (305) 32 (813) 37 (940) 4 (102) 6 (152) 20 (508) 23 (584)
11 (279) 13 (330) 33 (838) 37 (940) 5 (127) 7 (178) 21 (533) 24 (610)
12 (305) 14 (356) 34 (864) 37 (940) 6 (152) 8 (203) 22 (559) 26 (660)
13 (330) 15 (381) 35 (889) 38 (965) 7 (178) 9 (229) 23 (584) 27 (686)
14 (356) 16 (406) 36 (914) 39 (991) 8 (203) 10 (254) 24 (610) 28 (711)
15 (381) 18 (457) 37 (940) 40 (1016) 9 (229) 11 (279) 25 (635) 29 (737)
16 (406) 19 (483) 38 (965) 41 (1041) 10 (254) 12 (305) 26 (660) 30 (762)
17 (432) 20 (508) 39 (991) 42 (1067) 11 (279) 13 (330) 27 (686) 31 (787)
18 (457) 21 (533) 40 (1016) 43 (1092) 12 (305) 14 (356) 28 (711) 31 (787)
19 (483) 22 (559) 41 (1041) 44 (1118) 13 (330) 15 (381) 29 (737) 32 (813)
20 (508) 23 (584) 42 (1067) 45 (1143) 14 (356) 16 (406) 30 (762) 33 (838)
21 (533) 24 (610) 43 (1092) 46 (1168) 15 (381) 18 (457) 31 (787) 34 (864)
22 (559) 26 (660) 44 (1118) 47 (1194) 16 (406) 19 (483) 32 (813) 35 (889)
23 (584) 27 (686) 45 (1143) 48 (1219) 17 (432) 20 (508) 33 (838) 36 (914)
24 (610) 28 (711) 18 (457) 21 (533)

* Dimension is inches (mm). These dimensions are furnished approximately 1⁄4 in. (6mm) undersize. All ‘H’ dimensions larger than single section height
are two sections high. Refer to size limitations chart. The top section is a Type B/B2 and the bottom section are Type A.

Type C, CO, CR, & R

Dampers larger than maximum single section sizes are supplied in 2 or more sections of equal size. Note: All multiple
section dampers with transitions, will include a factory installed sleeve.

Inches Type CR Type CO & C Type R*1

(mm) Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
Single 3 30 3x3 34 x 30 3 34
section
Vertical (76) (762) (76 x 76) (864 x 762) (76) (864)

Multi 44 46 x 44 46
Section** NA NA NA
Vertical (1118) (1168 x 1118) (1168)

Single 3 25 3x3 28 x 25 3 28
Section
Horizontal (76) (635) (76 x 76) (711 x 635) (76) (711)

Multi 32 38 x 32 34
Section** NA NA NA
Horizontal (813) (965 x 813) (864)

*1 With 2 in. (51mm) offset. Sizes adjust with 0 offset and 1 in. (25mm) offset.
** Consult factory for number of sections.
Type C, CO, CR & R.... DFD-350
Maximum Single Section Dimensions Overall Damper Dimensions
D*+2
Type C Type CO
Type CR

O*
30in.
(762mm) 30 in.
max. (762mm)
max.
D*
34 in. 34 in. W*+2
(864mm) (864mm)
max. max.
Type CO
Type CR Type R
O*

H*

W*
W*+2

Type C
34 in.
(889mm)
O*
30 in. max.
(762mm) H*
max. Type R transition is centered on
damper frame. (Dimension are with
2 in. (51mm) offset.)
W*

C, CO, CR transitions are positioned 1 in. (25mm) from

bottom of sleeve.

Vertical Mount Horizontal Mount

H* or O* H* or O* H* or O*
H* or D* O* H* or D* O*
D* D* D*
3 (76) 6 (152) 18 (457) 22 (559)
3 (76) 6 (152) 17 (432) 21 (533) 31 (787) 37 (940)
4 (102) 7 (178) 19 (483) 23 (584)
4 (102) 7 (178) 18 (457) 22 (559) 32 (813) 37 (940)
5 (127) 8 (203) 20 (508) 24 (610)
5 (127) 8 (203) 19 (483) 23 (584) 33 (838) 39 (991)
6 (152) 9 (229) 21 (533) 26 (660)
6 (152) 9 (229) 20 (508) 24 (610) 34 (864) 40 (1016)
7 (178) 10 (254) 22 (559) 27 (686)
7 (178) 10 (254) 21 (533) 26 (660) 35 (889) 41 (1041)
8 (203) 11 (279) 23 (584) 28 (711)
8 (203) 11 (279) 22 (559) 27 (686) 36 (914) 42 (1067)
9 (229) 12 (305) 24 (610) 29 (737)
9 (229) 12 (305) 23 (584) 28 (711) 37 (940) 43 (1092)
10 (254) 13 (330) 25 (635) 30 (762)
10 (254) 13 (330) 24 (610) 29 (737) 38 (965) 44 (1118)
11 (279) 14 (356) 26 (660) 31 (787)
11 (279) 14 (356) 25 (635) 30 (762) 39 (991 45 (1143)
12 (305) 15 (381) 27 (686) 31 (787)
12 (305) 15 (381) 26 (660) 31 (787) 40 (1016) 46 (1168)
13 (330) 16 (406) 28 (711) 32 (813)
13 (330) 16 (406) 27 (686) 32 (813) 41 (1041) 47 (1194)
14 (356) 18 (457) 29 (737) 33 (838)
14 (356) 18 (457) 28 (711) 33 (838) 42 (1067) 48 (1219)
15 (381) 19 (483) 30 (762) 34 (864)
15 (381) 19 (483) 29 (737) 34 (864) 43 (1092) 49 (1244)
16 (406) 20 (508) 31 (787) 35 (889)
16 (406) 20 (508) 30 (762) 36 (914) 44 (1118) 50 (1270)
17 (432) 21 (533) 32 (813) 36 (914)

* Dimension is inches (mm). These dimensions are furnished approximately 1⁄4 in. (6mm) undersize. All ‘H’ dimensions larger than single section height
are two sections high. Refer to size limitations chart.

Copyright © 2019 Greenheck Corporation

DFD-350 Rev. 16 August 2019
 Document number 481324
CURTAIN FIRE DAMPERS
DFD, DFD-150X, FD, FD-150X, SSDFD, SSFD, AND KFD Series
11⁄2 and 3 Hour Curtain Fire Dampers
Vertical and Horizontal Mount

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

Please read and save these instructions for future reference. Read carefully before attempting to assemble, install,
operate or maintain the product described. Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information. Failure
to comply with these instructions will result in voiding of the product warranty and may result in personal injury
and/or property damage.

These instructions apply to 11⁄2 and 3 hour rated fire dampers mounted (blades must be horizontal) in: 1) masonry,
block, or stud walls and 2) concrete floors. Specific requirements in these instructions are mandatory. Dampers must
be installed in accordance with these instructions to meet the requirements of UL 555.
Note: Fire dampers are manufactured and labeled for either vertical or horizontal installation. The dampers must be
installed in accordance with labeling.

Receiving and Handling
Upon receiving dampers, check for both obvious
and hidden damage. If damage is found, record all
necessary information on the bill of lading and file
a claim with the final carrier. Check to be sure that
all parts of the shipment, including accessories, are
accounted for.
Dampers must be kept dry and clean. Indoor storage
and protection from dirt, dust and the weather is
highly recommended. Do not store at temperatures in
excess of 100°F (38°C).
Table of Contents
General Information ....................................... 2
Pre-Installation Guidelines ............................ 2
Installation.................................................3-11
• Preparation of Openings ......................... 3
• Clearances Required Between Damper
Sleeves & Wall/Floor Openings .............. 4
• Installing Multiple Section Assemblies.... 4
• Maximum Assembly Tables..................... 5
• Sleeve Length Requirements................5-6
• Securing the Damper/Sleeve
Assembly to Wall/Floor Openings .......6-8
• Duct to Sleeve Connection.................9-10
• No Connecting Duct or
Transfer Opening................................... 11
Commissioning and Periodic Testing........... 11
Maintenance ................................................ 11
Troubleshooting ........................................... 11

Safety Warning
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service
or maintenance can cause property damage, injury
or death. Read the installation, operating, and
maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing
or servicing this equipment.

This manual is the property of the owner and is required for future maintenance. Please leave it with the owner when
the job is complete.
Curtain Fire Dampers 1
General Information
“UL CLASSIFIED (see complete marking on
product)”
“UL CLASSIFIED to Canadian safety standards
(see complete marking on product)”
Standard 555 (Listing #R13317)
Installation Supplements
Refer to the appropriate Greenheck installation
supplements for special requirements:
• Closed Indicator Switch
• Concrete Floor with Steel Deck
• Drive Slip Breakaway Connection
• Field Installed Sleeve
• Fire Resistant Ventilated Duct Assembly
• Firestop Material
• Fusible Link Replacement
• Grille Installation
• Metal Stud in Shaftwall Partition
• Non-Concrete Horizontal Mount
• Quick Connect Breakaway Connection H*
• Sealant Supplement
• Single Side Retaining Angle
• Single 3-Sided Retaining Angle Supplement
3 11/16 in.
• Sleeve Extension (94mm)
• Support Mullions
Installation supplements available at www.greenheck.
com.
2 Curtain Fire Dampers
Pre-Installation Guidelines
The following items will aid in completing the damper
installation in a timely and effective manner.
1) Check the schedules for proper damper locations
within the building. Visually inspect the damper for
damage and verify that the fusible link is in place and
has not activated. Never install a fire damper without
the proper UL approved fusible link in place. Visually
inspect the link to verify its not damaged. Replace
link as necessary.
2) Lift or handle damper using sleeve or frame. Do not
lift damper using blades.
3) Dampers have a label indicating the required
mounting orientation. When the mounting orientation
is horizontal, the 'K side' must be up. Care must
be taken to ensure that the indicated orientation is
adhered to.
W*
Stainless Steel
Closure Spring
Fusible Link (replaceable)
“K” side
Horizontal Mount
4) Damper must be installed into duct or opening
Vertical Mount
square and free of twist or other misalignment.
5) Damper must be kept clean and protected from
dirt, dust and other foreign materials prior to and
after installation. Examples of such foreign materials
include but are not limited to:
a) Mortar dust
b) Drywall dust
c) Firesafing materials
d) Wall texture
e) Paint overspray
6) Damper should be sufficiently covered as to prevent
overspray if wall texturing or spray painting will be
performed within 5 feet of the damper.
7) Caulking is not necessary, nor is it allowed, between
the damper sleeve and the wall or floor opening
(annular space). However, caulking may be applied to
the retaining angles.
8) ACCESS: Suitable access (such that the fusible
link may be removed and the damper's blade stack
may be reset, etc.) must be provided for damper
inspection and servicing. Where it is not possible to
achieve sufficient size access, it will be necessary to
install a removable section of duct. (Refer to NFPA
90A).
9) The Code Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) must
evaluate and provide approval of final installation
where variations to these instructions are necessary.
Preparation of Openings
• Frame wall openings as shown below (see Figure 1 & 2).
• Gypsum wall board must be fastened 12 in. (305mm) on center to all stud and runner flanges surrounding opening.
• Prepare opening between studs and sleeve assembly as shown below (see Figure 3 & 4).
• All construction and fasteners must meet the requirements of the appropriate wall design (See UL Fire Resistance
Directory) and/or local codes.
Second set of studs are not required on openings
Second set of studs are not required on openings 36 in. x 36 in. (914mm x 914mm) or smaller. 36 in. x 36 in. (914mm x 914mm) or smaller.

24 in. o.c. 24 in. o.c.

Ceiling Runner
Maximum Maximum
(metal studs) (metal studs)

12 in.

24 in. o.c.
Maximum

2 in. (51mm)
2 Panhead
Screws
2 in. (51mm)

16 in. o.c. 16 in. o.c.

Maximum Maximum
(wood studs) (wood studs)
Second set of studs are not required on openings
36 in. x 36 in. (914mm x 914mm) or smaller.
Metal stud only
Floor Runner

Figure 1 Figure 2

Metal Stud Construction

Gypsum Wallboard

Stud or Runner

Retaining
Angle

1in. (25mm) minimum

In metal stud construction,

Damper
exposed steel surfaces need
Sleeve
not be covered with gypsum
wallboard.

Metal stud only

Wooden Stud Construction Metal Stud Construction

Gypsum Wallboard
Gypsum Wallboard

Stud or Runner

Stud or Runner

Retaining
Angle Retaining
Angle

1in. (25mm) minimum 1in. (25mm) minimum

In wood stud construction, In metal stud construction,

Damper Damper
gypsum wallboard must cover exposed steel surfaces need
Sleeve Sleeve
all wood stud surfaces. not be covered with gypsum
wallboard.

Figure 3 (2 sided angle installation shown) Figure 4 (2 sided angleWooden

installation shown)
Stud Construction

Gypsum Wallboard
Curtain Fire Dampers 3

Stud or Runner
Clearances Required Between Damper Sleeves & Wall/Floor Openings
Two-sided Angle Installation
Two sided angle installations require clearances for thermal expansion between the damper sleeve and the wall/floor
opening. The minimum required clearances are:
• For galvanized steel fire dampers and sleeves: 1⁄8 in. per foot (3mm per .3 m) of damper width and 1⁄8 in.
per foot (3mm per .3 m) height with a minimum clearance of 1⁄4 in. (6mm). The total gap may be up to 6 in.
(152mm), 3 in. (76mm) per side, as long as the retaining angles overlap the wall/floor by a minimum of 1 in.
(25mm).
• For stainless steel fire/smoke dampers and stainless steel or galvanized sleeves: 3⁄16 in. per foot (5mm per
.3 m) of damper width and height with a minimum clearance of 1/4 in. (6mm), maximum of 2 in. (51mm).

Example:
A 12 in. x 12 in. (305mm x 305mm) will
require a minimum clearance of 1/4 in.
(6mm) width and 1/4 in. (6mm) on height
A 48 in. x 12 in. (1219mm x 305mm)
damper will required a minimum
clearance of 1/2 in. (13mm) on width and
1/4 in. (13mm) on height.

These are total clearances (ignoring fastener heads) and do not need to be equally spaced around the damper.
Although the minimum requirements are listed above, for ease of installation the following are the recommended
clearances for galvanized dampers:
• Width/Height of 48 in. (1219 mm) or less - ½ in. (13mm) clearance
• Width/Height between 48.01 in. (1220 mm) and 96 in. (2438 mm): 1 in. (25mm) clearance
• Width/Height greater than 96 in. (2438 mm): 1½ in. (38 mm) clearance
Single Side Angle Installation
On vertical mount single side angle installations there are no minimum clearance requirements between the wall
opening and the damper sleeve. However, to facilitate installation, clearances between the wall opening and the
damper sleeve are recommended.
On horizontal mount single side angle installations a minimum clearance is required between the outside of the
damper sleeve and the floor opening of 1⁄8 in. per foot (3mm per .3m) of damper width and 1⁄8 in. per foot
(3mm per .3m) height with a minimum clearance of 1/4 in. (6mm).
Installing Multiple Section Assemblies
Attachments--Do not
A damper assembly is not restricted to a maximum place attachments
between blade channels
number of sections, but must not exceed the section
sizes and overall sizes shown (see chart below).
The damper sections must be attached together with Blade
Channel
#10 (3/4 in. max. [19mm]) sheet metal screws, 1/4 in.
(6mm) diameter nuts and bolts, tack or spot welds, or
3
⁄16 in. (48mm) diameter steel pop rivets. Attachments
must be spaced a maximum of 6 in. (152mm) on
centers and a maximum of 2 in. (51mm) from corners.
Attachments must be made on front face and back face
(air entering and air exiting side) of damper sections.

Figure 5
4 Curtain Fire Dampers
Maximum Assembly Tables
When multiple sections are shipped unassembled, installer shall fasten dampers together. The table shows
maximum sizes for multiple section dampers. Dampers that are two or more sections tall must be factory
assembled. Note: All dimensions are shown in inches (W x H). * Sizes listed is the damper size, not transition size.

Maximum Single Maximum Multi-Section

Damper Model Mounting
Section Damper Sizes* Damper Sizes*
FD-100 , FD-300, FD-310, SSFD-350 Vertical 48 X 48 (1219mm x 1219mm) -
96 x 48 (2438mm x 1219mm) or
FD-150 Vertical or Horizontal 48 X 48 (1219mm x 1219mm)
120 x 40 (3048mm x 1016mm)
FD-110 Vertical or Horizontal 48 x 48 (1219mm x 1219mm) 96 x 48 (2438mm x 1219mm)
96 X 48 (2438mm x 1219mm) or
Vertical 48 X 48 (1219mm x 1219mm)
120 X 40 (3048mm x 1016mm)
SSFD-150
Horizontal 36 x 36 (914mm x 914mm) -

Vertical 48 x 48 (1219mm x 1219mm) -

FD-350
Horizontal 40 x 40 (1016mm x 1016mm) 80 x 40 (2032mm x 1016mm)
96 x 48 (2438mm x 1219mm) or
KFD-150 Vertical or Horizontal 36 x 16 (914mm x 406mm)
120 x 40 (3048mm x 1016mm)
KFD-110 Vertical or Horizontal 36 x 16 (914mm x 406mm) 96 x 48 (2438mm x 1219mm)
96 X 48 (2438mm x 1219mm) or
SSKFD-150 Vertical 36 x 16 (914mm x 406mm)
120 X 40 (3048mm x 1016mm)
Vertical 36 x 16 (914mm x 406mm) -
KFD-350
Horizontal 36 x 16 (914mm x 406mm) 80 x 40 (2032mm x 1016mm)
SSKFD-350 Vertical 36 x 16 (914mm x 406mm) -
72 x 48 (1828mm x 1219mm) or
Vertical 36 x 36 (914mm x 914mm) 60 x 60 (1524mm x 1524mm) or
DFD-150, DFD-110 120 x 30 (3048mm x 762mm)
24 x 18 (610mm x 457mm) 48 x 36 (1217mm x 914mm)
Horizontal
30 x 30 (762mm x 762mm) -
Vertical 36 x 36 (914mm x 914mm) -
DFD-350 24 x 18 (610mm x 457mm) 48 x 36 (1217mm x 914mm)
Horizontal
30 x 30 (762mm x 762mm)
Vertical 36 x 36 (914mm x 914mm) -
DFD-310
Horizontal 30 x 30 (762mm x 762mm) -
SSDFD-110, SSDFD-150. SSDFD-350 Vertical 30 x 30 (762mm x 762mm) -
FD-150X Vertical or Horizontal 48 x 48 (1219mm x 1219mm) -
Vertical 36 x 36 (914mm x 914mm) -
DFD-150X
Horizontal 30 x 30 (762mm x 762mm) -

Sleeve Requirements
All fire dampers must be installed in a steel sleeve of the required gauge and length. Note that DFD-150X and
FD-150X series dampers are provided with an integral sleeve. See Table on page 10 for required minimum sleeve
gauges. Maximum sleeve thickness is 10 gauge (3.5mm). Sleeve inside dimensions must equal damper outside
dimensions.
Sleeves shall extend a maximum of 6 in. (152mm) beyond the wall or floor opening on each side. When a factory
mounted access door is incorporated as a part of the sleeve the sleeve may extend a maximum of 16 in. (406mm)
beyond the wall or floor opening on the access door side.

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Sleeve Requirements cont....
Fire dampers must be attached to sleeves as shown in
Figure 6. All four sides of the damper frame must be Attachments--Do not place attachments between blade channels

attached to the sleeve with one row of attachments on NOTE: Attachments must not enter blade
channel or they may cause interference with
each side of the blade channel. Attachments must be blade closure. Narrow Line and Ultra Thin
spaced a maximum of 6 in. (152mm) on centers and a Blade
Channel
dampers do not have flange for attachments
and must be welded to sleeve.
maximum of 2 in. (51mm) from corners. A minimum of
4 attachments (2 on each side of the blade channel) per
side (16 per damper) are required. One of the methods
of attachment shown below must be used: 2 in. Max.

• tack or spot welds 6 in. Max.

Attachments can be
• #10 sheet metal screws staggered or evenly
spaced.
• 1⁄4 in. (6mm) bolts and nuts
• 3⁄16 in. (4.7mm) steel pop rivets

Figure 6: Field attachment of fire dampers to sleeves.

Securing the Damper/Sleeve Assembly to Wall/Floor Openings

The fire damper must be installed such that the centerline of the blades are mounted in the plane of the wall or floor.
All fire dampers may utilize the two sided angle installation method described below. 11⁄2 hour rated fire dampers
may use the single sided angle installation method up to the following maximum sizes:
• Vertical mount: 80 in. W x 50. in. H (2032mm W x 1270mm H), 50 in. W x 80 in. H
(1270mm W x 2032mm H), or 40 in. W x 100 in. H (1016mm W x 2540mm).
• Horizontal mount: 144 in. W x 96 in. H (3658mm W x 2438mm H)
• Retaining Angle Gauge: Retaining angles for 11/2 hour rated dampers with a width and height 48 in. (1219mm)
or less must be a minimum of 20 ga. (1mm). Retaining angles for all 3 hour rated dampers and all dampers with a
width or height greater than 48 in. (1219mm) must be a minimum of 16 gauge (1.5mm).
• Retaining Angle Size: The leg of the retaining angle on the damper sleeve shall be a minimum of 11/4 in. (32mm).
The leg of the retaining angle on the wall/floor shall be long enough to cover the annular space and overlap the
wall/floor by a minimum of 1 in. (25mm).
• Retaining Angle Attachment to Sleeve: Retaining angles must be attached to the damper using one or more of
the following methods of attachment (refer to label on outside of sleeve for ‘No Screw’ area):
- Tack or spot welds
- #10 (3⁄4 in. [19mm] max.) sheet metal screws
- 1⁄4 in. (6mm) bolts and nuts
- 3⁄16 in. (5mm) steel pop rivets
A minimum of two connections per side, top, and bottom, 12 in. (305mm) O.C. maximum for openings of 48 in. W x
36 in. H (1219mm x 914mm) and less. Dampers greater than 48 in. wide (1219mm) or 36 in. high (914mm) require the
connections to be no more than 6 in. (152mm) O.C.
The angles must be attached to all 4 sides of the sleeve. Ensure that fasteners do not interfere with the operation of
the damper. The angles need not be attached to each other at the corners.

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Securing the Damper/Sleeve Assembly to Wall/Floor Openings cont....
• Retaining Angle Attachment to Wall/Floor:
Two sided Angle Method: For two sided angle
installations the retaining angles shall not be attached to Wall or
Floor

the wall/floor (see Figure 7).

Min. 1 in.
Retaining Overlap*
Angle Retaining
Angle
Sleeve

Single Sided Angle Method: For single side installations

the retaining angles must be attached to the wall/floor (see 2 in
. M
ax.
Duct

Figures 8-11). For metal stud partitions only, the single- 6 in

. M
ax. Damper

side mounting angle may be directly attached to the metal 6 in

stud prior to the installation of the drywall.

. M
ax .

2 in
. M
ax.

• Retaining angles must be attached to the partition

using one of the methods shown below: *only applicable for damper sizes above 36 in. x 36 in.

Figure 7: Two Sided Angle Installation

- Drywall screws of a length such that the
screw engages the steel stud/track by 1/2 in.
(13mm) (steel framing).
- Drywall screws of a length such that the screw engages the wood stud by 13/4 in. (44mm) (wood
framing).
- Steel anchors or self tapping concrete screws penetrating masonry or block 11/4 in. (31mm).
• A minimum of two connections per side are required. Additional connections made at a maximum
of 12 in. (305mm) O.C. maximum for openings of 48 in. W x 36 in. H (1219mm x 914mm) and less.
Dampers greater than 48 in. wide (1219mm) or 36 in. high (914mm) require the connections to be no
more than 6 in. (152mm) O.C.

Damper
Sleeve Damper
Sleeve

Stud or Runner Stud or Runner

Two layers of 1/2 in. UL
Classified Gypsum Two layers of 1/2 in. UL
Wallboard for 2 hour Classified Gypsum
rated walls. One layer Wallboard for 2 hour
for 1 hour rated walls rated walls. One layer
(see UL Rated Wall for 1 hour rated walls
Design for Additional (see UL Rated Wall
Details). Design for Additional
Details).
Angle Fastener
Angle Fastener

Figure 8: Single Side Angle With Steel Stud Wall - Angle Figure 9: Single Side Angle With Wood Stud Wall
Over Wallboard

Top Side
Damper Angle Fastener
Sleeve
Damper
Sleeve
Two layers of 1/2 in. UL
Classified Gypsum Masonry or
Concrete
Wallboard for 2 hour Masonry or
Wall
rated walls. One layer Concrete
Floor
for 1 hour rated walls
(see UL Rated Wall
Metal Stud Design for Additional
or Runner Details).

Angle Fastener

Damper
Sleeve

Figure 10: Single Side Angle With Steel Stud Wall - Figure 11: S
 ingle Side Angle With Masonry or
Angle Under Wallboard Concrete Wall and Floor
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 Maximum Maximum
6 in. 6 in.

Securing the Damper/Sleeve Assembly to Wall/Floor Openings cont.......

Grille Installations (Dampers up to 36 in. x 36 in. [914mm x 914mm])
Retaining angles used in conjunction with grille installations must be a minimum of 5⁄8 in. x 1 in. (15mm x 25mm) 16
gauge (1.5mm) steel. Space screws a maximum of 6 in. (152mm) on center and a maximum of 2 in. (51mm) from the
corners (minimum of 2 screws per side). See Figure 12 and Figure 13. Duct
Damper
Retaining Angles
Note: Screws used to attach grille are allowed to penetrate reversed angle leg.
Type A
1/4 in. minimum
total clearance
(See Section 1) Wall or Floor

Damper
Sleeve
Damper Sleeve Damper
#10 sheet metal screws
#10 sheet metal screws, 2 Stud or Runner spaced 6 in. on center
1/2 inches long, spaced 6 and a maximum of 2 in. Stud or Runner
in. on center and a from the corners Two layers of 1/2 in.
Wall or floor
maximum of 2 in. from the (minimum of 2 screws per UL Classified Gypsum
corners (minimum of 2 Two layers of 1/2 in. UL side). Screw into studs so Wallboard for 2 hour
screws per side). Screw Classified Gypsum as to avoid space Maximum rated walls. One layer
Maximum
into studs so as to avoid Wallboard for 2 hour conflicts with the grille 6 in. for 1 hour rated6 walls
in.
space conflicts with the rated walls. One layer for
Angle Fastener (see UL Rated Wall
grille. 1 hour rated walls (see Design for Additional
Angle Fastener UL Rated Wall Design for
Details).
Additional Details).
Damper

Retaining Angle/Flange
Duct
Retaining Angle Grille (supplied
Grille (supplied by others) by others)
Type B
Figure 12: Wood Stud - Grille 1/4 in. minimum
total clearance
Figure 13: Metal Stud - Grille
(See Section 1)
On types R, CO & CR factory
1/4 in. minimum Duct
furnished duct collar
total clearance Sleeve
qualifies as breakaway
Retaining Angles (See Sleeve Requirements)
connection.
(See Section 4) Wall or Floor

Type A
Retaining Angles
Wall or floor
Wall or floor
Wall or Floor
Max. 6Maximum
in.
Maximum Maximum
Maximum 6 in.
6 in. “K” side 6 in. Wall or
6 in. Retaining angle leg
Floor
shall not exceed 7 in. 1 in. min.
(178mm) overlap
Four sides Sleeve

Mounting Angles
Damper (See Para. 4)
Sleeve
Damper
Max. 6 in. Damper 1/4 in. minimum
total clearance
Duct (See Para. 1) Damper
Duct

Duct
Damper Type C, CO, CR, & R
Retaining Angles Type B
Duct Duct
Type A Sleeve
Retaining Angles (See Sleeve Requirements)
Factory or Field installed
Wall Sleeve
or Floor (See Section 4) Factory Sleeve Factory Sleeve
Type B
Type A
Damper
Damper
Wall or floor
Wall or floor

Damper
On types R & CR factory
Retaining angle leg furnished duct collar
shall not exceed 7 in. qualifies as breakaway
(178mm) connection (See Connecting
Sleeve Ducts to Fire Damper Sleeve)

Damper
Duct Damper

Type B

On types R, CO & CR factory

furnished duct collar Wall or floor
Duct
qualifies as breakaway
Wall or FloorSleeve Type B2 Sleeve
connection. Sleeve
Duct

Wall or floor Type C, CO, CR & R

Type B2 Type B

Factory Sleeve Field Installed Sleeve Field installed Sleeve

Figure 14: Damper/Sleeves with Transition Wall or floor

8 Curtain Fire Dampers On types R & CR factory

furnished duct collar
qualifies as breakaway
Duct Damper
connection (See Connecting
Duct to Sleeve Connection
Sleeve Gauge and Connection Type Requirements
The size of the damper/duct determines the required
Type of Duct
sleeve gauge and the required duct to sleeve
to Sleeve
connection (see table to the right). The sleeve thickness Sleeve Gauge Duct Dimension
Connection
must also not be less than the gauge of the connecting Permitted
duct. Any duct connection other than the breakaway
14 ga. (0.075 in.)
connections described below are considered rigid. - 10 ga. (0.138 Rigid or
All duct sizes
in.) Breakaway
[2mm - 3.5mm]
36 in. (914mm) max. width
16 ga. (0.060 in.) 24 in. (610mm) max. Rigid or
[1.5mm] height Breakaway
24 in. (610mm) diameter
16 ga. (0.060 in.)
All duct sizes
[1.5mm]
18 ga. (0.048 in.) 85 in. (2159mm) wide and
[1.2mm] over
20 ga. (0.036 in.) 55 in. - 84 in. wide
[0.9mm] (1397mm - 2134mm)
Breakaway only
22 ga. (.030 in.) 31 in. - 54 in. wide
[0.76mm] (787mm - 1372mm)
24 ga. (0.024) 13 in. - 30 in. wide
[0.6mm] (330mm - 762mm)
26 ga. (0.018 in.) 12 in. wide and under
[0.46mm] (305mm)
See Breakaway Connection section for additional information.
UL Standard 555 requires all ducts to terminate at fire damper sleeves.

Approved Breakaway Connections

All breakaway connections described below may utilize the following duct sealants: PA2084T duct sealant adhesive
manufactured by Precision, DP1010 water base duct sealant manufactured by Design Polymetrics, Grey Pookie,
Ductmate PROseal®, or CL Ward S Seal in accordance with SMACNA recommendations.

Transverse Joints
The transverse joints shown below are approved as breakaway connections.
• A maximum of two #10 (19mm) sheet metal screws on each side and on the bottom may be used. The
screws should be located in the center of the slip pocket and penetrate both sides of the slip pocket.
• Dampers up to 20 inches (508mm) high may use transverse joints on the top and bottom and Drive Slip
joints (see Figure 16) on the sides.

Plain “S” Slip Hemmed “S” Slip Double “S” Slip

Drive Slip Joint
Figure 16

Inside Slip Joint Standing “S” Standing “S” (Alt.)

Standing “S” (Alt.) Standing “S” Standing “S”

(Bar Reinfor ced) (Angle Reinfor ced)

Figure 15 - Transverse Joints

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 Duct Damper
Duct to Sleeve Connection cont....
Type B

Round and Oval Duct Breakaway Connections Wall or Floor

Type R and O
Round or flat oval ducts connected to Type R or O damper factory furnished
collars shall be attached with #10 (19mm) sheet metal screws duct collars qualify
as follows: as breakaway Sleeve
connections.
• Ducts up to 22 in. (558mm) wide (or dia.) and less
shall have three screws.
• Ducts larger than 22 in. (558mm) wide (or dia.) up to
and including 36 in. (914mm) wide (or dia.) shall have
five screws.
Duct Damper
Factory furnished duct collars, type R and O, are also
considered breakaway (see Figure 17).
Type R, O
Figure 17: Type R and O Transition

Manufactured Flanged System Breakaway Connections

Flanged connection systems manufactured by Ductmate, Durodyne, Ward, Nexus, Radiant T-35m, and MEZ are
approved as breakaway connections when installed as illustrated (see Figure 18).

Fire Damper Sleeve

6 in. long metal cleat or 1/16 in.
maximum thickness plastic cleat;
12 in. c-c (minimum 1 per side)

Flanged system angles

(Attach per
manufacturer’s
instructions) 3/8 in. bolts in corners
between all angles

Neoprene or Butyl gasket

between all angles
Duct

Figure 18
Proprietary Flange System Breakaway Connections
(TDC by Lockformer, TDF by Engle)
TDC and TDF systems are approved as breakaway connections when installed as described in the TDC or TDF
addendum to the SMACNA Duct Construction. Standard 6 in. (152mm) metal clip may be used with spacing as
shown in diagram (see Figure 19 & 20). 33⁄8 in. (9.5mm) metal bolts and nuts may be used to fasten together corner
pieces (see Figure 21). Clip Spacing Std. Clip
Length
9 in.
6 in. 6 in. 6 in.
60 in. Duct
4 Req’d. Duct End
Clip Spacing
7 in. Std. Clip 7 in. Flange
Length
48 in. Duct
3 Req’d. 9 in.
5 in. 5 in. Corner Piece
6 in. 6 in. 6 in.
Sleeve Duct 60Duct
36 in. in. Duct
3 Req’d.
4 Req’d.
5 in. 5 in.
7 in. 7 in.
24 in. Duct
48 in. Duct
2 Req’d. 3/8 in. bolt
Typical TDC/TDF joint 3 Req’d. (optional)
18 in. Duct & 5 in. 5 in.
Figure 19
Sleeve Duct
Smaller
1 36 in. Duct
Req’d. CL
3 Req’d. Duct
5 in. 5 in.

24 in. Duct
2 Req’d.
Typical TDC/TDF joint
18 in. Duct &
Smaller
1 Req’d. CL Figure 21
Duct
Figure 20
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No Connecting Duct or Transfer Opening
Openings where duct does not attach on either side will not
require a breakaway connection. Transfer openings are typical of
a non-ducted installation (see Figure 22).
• Sleeve may end flush with the rated wall/floor on both
sides
• Refer to Securing the Damper/Sleeve Assembly to
Wall/Floor Openings for securing retaining angles to
the sleeve.

Figure 22: Transfer opening or no connecting duct

Damper Commissioning and Periodic Testing

The International Fire Code (IFC) requires fire dampers to be maintained in accordance with NFPA standard 80 and
smoke dampers to be maintained in accordance with NFPA standards 105. NFPA 80 and 105 define the frequency
and method for periodically testing life-safety dampers.
NFPA 80 & 105 do not require heat to be applied to a damper’s fusible link or thermostat during periodic testing.
Electric or pneumatic actuated dampers are required to be tested by temporarily removing electrical or pneumatic
power from the actuator to ensure the damper fully closes and then fully opens once power is restored. Mechanical
and gravity operated dampers utilizing a fusible link are required to be tested by removing the fusible link and
allowing the damper to fully close and then manually reopening the damper.
Greenheck’s life safety dampers shall not be tested by applying heat with uncontrollable heat sources (i.e. heat guns,
torches, etc.) as this can permanently damage the thermostat or other parts of the damper.

Damper Maintenance
Dampers do not typically require maintenance as long as they are kept dry and clean. If cleaning is necessary, use
mild detergents or solvents. If lubrication is desired for components such as axle bearings, jackshaft bearings and
jamb seals, do not use oil-based lubricants or any other lubricants that attract contaminants such as dust.

Damper Troubleshooting
The following is a possible cause and correction list for common concerns with the dampers.

Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

Frame is 'racked' causing blades to bind Adjust frame such that it is square and
on jamb seals plumb
Damper does not fully Screws in damper linkage Damper installed too far into wall. Move
open and/or close out to line as designated on damper label
Contaminants on damper Clean with a non-oil based solvent (see
Damper Maintenance)
Link separated Heat Replace link

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