Product Bulletin VD-1600

Issue Date July 21, 2011

VD-1600 Volume Control Dampers

Since 1905, Johnson Controls has provided the

highest quality control dampers that fit your application
and size requirements.
• VD-1620
galvanized triple-vee blade/galvanized frame
• VD-1630
galvanized airfoil blade/galvanized frame
• VD-1640
304 stainless steel triple-vee blades/stainless steel
frames

Figure 1: VD-1600 Damper

Features and Benefits

Three-Year Warranty on Provides confidence in company-backed
Materials and Workmanship product.

Fifteen-Working-Day Results in fast response for short lead time

Standard Shipping after projects.
Order Entry

Five-Working-Day Fast Provides Fast Track at a cost premium.

Track Shipping Available

Self-Compensating, Minimize leakage between the blades and the

Stainless Steel Side Seals damper frame.

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Applications Construction
VD-1600 dampers are designed to meet different
Table 2: Materials
application and environmental requirements. These
applications include but are not limited to: Frame 5-inch x 1-inch x 16-gauge (127 mm x
25 mm x 1.6 mm), galvanized steel, hat-
• VD-1620 dampers with seals rated for Class II channel shaped or 304 stainless steel
leakage resistance in applications requiring tight U-channel shaped
closure with less velocity, such as outdoor air Blades 6 inch (152 mm) wide triple-V shaped,
• VD-1630 dampers with seals rated for Class I 16-gauge (1.6 mm) galvanized steel;
approximately 6-inch (152 mm) on center or
leakage resistance in applications requiring very 14-gauge galvanized steel airfoil shaped
tight closure and high velocities double skin construction; 6-inch nominal
• VD-1640 dampers with seals rated for Class II width, 8-inch maximum width
leakage resistance in applications requiring 304 Linkage Concealed in end channel of frame
stainless steel construction Blade Pin 1/2 in. (13 mm) plated steel hex
Dampers are tested at an AMCA Certified Laboratory Extension 1/2-inch diameter, 6-inch long pin included
using instrumentation and procedures in accordance with all control dampers
with AMCA Standard No. 500, Test Methods for Bearings Synthetic or stainless steel
Louvers, Dampers, and Shutters. Side Seal Self-compensating flexible metal or
stainless steel
Table 1: Leakage Resistance Classes Blade Seal PVC coated polyester fabric mechanically
Class Static Pressure (inches water) locked into blade edge or Ruskiprene blade
edge seal mechanically locked into blade
1 4 8 12 edge, silicone optional
I 4 8 11 14
II 10 20 28 35
Note: Maximum allowable Leakage in cfm/sq ft
(m3/s/m2x 196) for all sizes.
Blade
Sample Specification
Furnish and install Johnson Controls® VD-1620 Class
II volume dampers. Blade Pin
Side Seal
Frames are to be constructed of formed 16-gauge
(1.6 mm) galvanized sheet steel, with linkage
concealed in the side channels to eliminate noise and
friction. Compressible metal side seals and self- Blade Seals
lubricating bearings shall also be provided.
Blade Pin
Blades are to be constructed with formed 16-gauge
galvanized steel. Damper blade width shall not exceed Linkage
8 inches and shall have seals. Blade rotation is to be
parallel or opposed as shown on the schedules. Frame

Performance shall be designed for tight shutoff and

tested in accordance with AMCA Standard 500. Figure 2: Damper Components
Leakage resistance for a 48-inch x 48-inch damper
with seals shall not exceed 3.7 cfm maximum per Each frame is made of 16-gauge galvanized steel,
square foot at a 1-inch pressure differential. Damper formed into channels, and welded with corner braces
operating force at 1 inch differential shall not exceed for additional strength.
4.25 lb⋅in/sq ft. The damper must be rated to operate
over a temperature range of -25 to 180°F (-32 to 83°C)
standard.
Sizing shall be determined by the designer in
accordance with accepted industry practices to ensure
proper system performance.

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Dimensional Data

3 in. (76 mm) 3 in. (76 mm)

Nominal 6 In. (152 mm) Width

Figure 4: Airfoil Blade Profile

Airfoil blades are made from nominal 1/16-inch
Height extruded aluminum in an airfoil shape for high
performance. Blade and side seals are standard.

3 in. (76 mm) 3 in. (76 mm)

Figure 5: Triple-Vee Blade Profile

Triple-vee blades are made from one layer of
16-gauge formed sheet metal. Blade and side seals
Width are standard.
5 (127)
The top and bottom blades may be up to 8 inches in
width with up to 2-inch extensions on one side of each
Figure 3: Mounting Dimensions, inches (mm) blade.
All Johnson Controls height and width dimensions are Note: All dimensions are nominal.
from the outside edges of the frame.
Actual damper size is 1/4-inch less than nominal. Maintenance
Johnson Controls VD-1600 dampers have no
Table 3: Single-Panel Size Limits components that require routine scheduled
maintenance.
Width VD-1620: 5 to 48 inches
VD-1630: 8 to 60 inches
VD-1640: 6 to 48 inches
Height VD-1620: 5 to 72 inches
VD-1630: 6 to 72 inches
VD-1640: 7 to 72 inches
Size Increment All: 1-inch increments

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Selection Information
1. Configure your damper to the operation and Note: Actual damper size is 1/4-inch less than
performance required using Table 4. nominal.
2. Enter width and height of damper. 3. Enter options required.

Table 4: Damper Selector

Ordering Code Number V - w w w x h h h
Application V = Volume Control
Blade Operation O = Opposed (greater than 12 inches high)
P = Parallel
Blade/Frame G = Galvanized airfoil/galvanized steel
S = 304 Stainless Steel
W = Galvanized Triple-vee/Galvanized steel
Bearing/Seal S = Standard (stainless steel/PVC coated)
E = Extended (Stainless steel/Silicone)
Actuator A = M9208-AGB, M9210-AGC, or M9220-AGC
B = M9208-GGB, M9210-HGC, or M9220-HGC
C = M9208-BAB, M9210-BAC, or M9220-BAC
D = M9208-BGB, M9210-BGC, or M9220-BGC
F = M91xx-AGC-2
G = M91xx-xGC-2
N = None
P = Pneumatic 8-13 lb spring range
Width 008 to 192 inches, 1-inch increments
Height 006 to 228 inches, 1-inch increments
Options (limit See the Factory Options section in this document
two) for descriptions and combinations.
Note: Not all combinations are available; check selector tool for valid combinations.

Factory Options
Volume Control damper ordering size limits are
E Exact whole inch size, no undercut
192 inches wide and 228 inches high. All VD-1600
dampers will be shipped factory coupled. F 1.5-inch L flange air entering side
(Cannot be used with option G or H or VD-1340.)
For sizes larger than our ordering limits, divide the size
by the width or height limit to find the quantity of G 1.5-inch L flange air leaving side
dampers. Then divide the width or height by the (Cannot be used with option F or H or VD-1340.)
quantity to provide equal size dampers.
I Indicator Switch
Factory-mounted actuators will be standard outside air
Q Internal Mount Actuator
stream on a side plate. Actuators will be selected by
the factory for best performance at 5 lb·in./sq ft.
Multiple section dampers will be shipped assembled
from the factory and include jackshafts.

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Performance Data
Leakage tested in accordance with AMCA Standard No. 500.
VD-1620, VD-1640 3.7 cfm/sq ft maximum at 1-inch static pressure for 48-inch wide damper
7 cfm/sq ft maximum at 1-inch static pressure for 12-inch wide damper
VD-1630 3 cfm/sq ft maximum at 1-inch static pressure for all sizes
8 cfm/sq ft maximum at 4-inch static pressure for all sizes
Operating Torque
VD-1640 0.5-inch static pressure and 100 fpm fully open approach velocity 5 lb·in./sq ft
1-inch static pressure and 1000 fpm fully open approach velocity 5 lb·in./sq ft
10-inch static pressure and 2500 fpm fully open approach velocity 7 lb·in./sq ft
VD-1620, VD-1630 0.5-inch static pressure and 100 fpm fully open approach velocity 3.25 lb⋅in./sq ft
1-inch static pressure and 1000 fpm fully open approach velocity 4.25 lb⋅in./sq ft
Velocity and Pressure Limits recommended to meet other performance specifications (not structural limits):
Width VD-1630 VD-1620 and VD-1640 VD-1250
12 in. 6000 fpm at 11-inch static 1500 fpm at 5-inch static 8000 fpm at 12-inch static 8000 fpm at 16-inch static
24 in. 1500 fpm at 4-inch static 6000 fpm at 10-inch static 6000 fpm at 14-inch static
36 in. 3000 fpm at 7-inch static 1500 fpm at 3-inch static 4000 fpm at 8-inch static 4000 fpm at 11-inch static
48 in. 1500 fpm at 5-inch static 1500 fpm at 2-inch static 2000 fpm at 5-inch static 2000 fpm at 9-inch static
Approach Velocity (fpm)
Pressure Drop (inches WG) – 1000 2000 3000 4000
Fully Open
VD-1620 24 inches x 24 inches 0.03 0.11
48 inches x 48 inches 0.02 0.10
VD-1630 24 inches x 24 inches 0.025 0.10 0.25
48 inches x 48 inches 0.015 0.06 0.14
VD-1640 24 inches x 24 inches 0.01 0.01 0.15 0.31
48 inches x 48 inches 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
Approximate Weight VD-1620: 5 pounds/square foot (2.27 kg/square foot)
VD-1630: 5 pounds/square foot (2.27 kg/square foot)
VD-1640: 7 pounds/square foot (3.2 kg/square foot)
Actuator: 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg) per actuator
Temperature Rating VD-1620 Standard and Extended Operating Conditions -25 to 180°F (-32 to 83°C)
VD-1630 Standard and Extended Operating Conditions -72 to 275°F (-60 to 135°C)
VD-1640 Standard and Extended Operating Conditions -25 to 180°F (-32 to 83°C)
Actuator -4 to 122°F (-20 to 50°C)
Note: All Performance data is determined using instrumentation and procedures at an AMCA Certified Laboratory in
accordance with AMCA Standard No. 500, Test Methods for Louvers, Dampers, and Shutters.
The performance specifications are nominal and conform to acceptable industry standards. For application at conditions beyond these
specifications, consult the local Johnson Controls’ office. Johnson Controls, Inc. shall not be liable for damages resulting from misapplication
or misuse of its products.
Refer to the M9208-xxx-x Series Electric Spring Return Actuators Product Bulletin (LIT-12011480), M9220-xxx-3 Electric
Spring Return Actuators Product Bulletin (LIT-12011057), and M9108, M9116, M9124, and M9132 Series Electric Non-spring Return Actuators
Product Bulletin (LIT-2681058) for necessary information on operating and performance specifications for the actuator.

Return Policy
All Johnson Controls Dampers are built to order and
cannot be returned due to customer ordering errors.
All dampers are backed by a 3-year warranty that
covers defects in materials or workmanship. Refer to
terms and conditions of sale for specifics.

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