Part #453946

Installation, Operation and

Maintenance Instructions
FD and DFD 150X Series models are intended for
installation in accordance with fire damper requirements
1/4 in. minimum for FD & DFD 150X
Models
total clearance
established by:
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IBC International Building Codes 6 in. 6 in.

SBCCI Standard Building Codes Installation Supplements

CSFM  California State Fire Marshal
Refer to the appropriate Greenheck installation supplements
Fire Damper Listing (#3225-0981:102)
for special requirements:
New York City (BSA/MEA listing #260-91-M) 1/4 in. minimum
• Support Mullions total clearance
• Shaftwall Supplement
“UL CLASSIFIED (see complete marking on product)” • Drywall Supplement
“UL CLASSIFIED to Canadian safety standards (see Duct
• Grille Installation Supplement Damper
complete marking on product)”
Note: Refer to Greenheck(See IOM, Part #461335, for CFSD
Retaining Angles
UL Standard 555 (Listing #R13317) Wall or models
Section 3)
Floor to be installed in corridor Type
ceiling
A applications.
Wall or Floor
Maximum Maximum
6 in. 6 in.
Receiving and Handling Damper

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.
Duct
Vertical Mount Damper Duct
Retaining Angles
(See Section 3)
1/4 in. minimum Type B
total clearance Type A
Wall or Floor
Wall or Floor

On types R & CR factory

furnished duct collar
Damper qualifies as breakaway
Wall or Floor connection.

Maximum Maximum
6 in. 6 in.

Duct Damper
Duct
Duct
Damper
Retaining Angles Type C, CO, CR, & R
(See Section 3) Type B
Type A
Wall or Floor
Wall or Floor
Horizontal Mount
On types R & CR factory
Damper furnished duct collar
Duct

qualifies as breakaway
Retaining Angles
(See Section 4) connection. Retaining Angles
(See Section 4)

See Section 2 See Section 2

“K” side
Wall or floor
“K” side “K” side

Wall or Floor Wall or Floor

Sleeve

Sleeve
Sleeve
(see sections 2 & 3) On types R & CR factory
(see sections 2 & 3)
See Section 2 furnished duct collar qualifies
See Section 2 Damper Duct Damper
as breakaway connection, see
Section 5

Duct
Duct

Type B
Duct Damper Type C, CO, CR, & R

Wall or Floor Type B

Type A
On types R & CR factory
furnished duct collar
qualifies as breakaway Type C, CO, CR, & R
connection.

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.

Duct Damper
 Safety WARNING: Warranty
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service Greenheck warrants this equipment to be free from
or maintenance can cause property damage, injury defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
or death. Read the installation, operating, and year from the purchase date. Any units or parts which
maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing prove to be defective during the warranty period will be
or servicing this equipment. repaired or replaced at our option. Greenheck shall not
be liable for damages resulting from misapplication or
misuse of its products. Greenheck will not be responsible
for any installation or removal costs. Greenheck will not be
responsible for any service work or backcharges without
prior written authorization.
Table of Contents
Pre-Installation Guidelines............................................................................................................2
Installation................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Breakaway Connections...............................................................................................................5
Damper Maintenance....................................................................................................................6
Damper Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................6
Installation for Steel Stud Connection Option......................................................................... 6-7

Pre-Installation Guidelines
The basic intent of a proper installation is to secure the fire damper in, not to, the opening in such a manner
as to prevent distortion and disruption of damper operation. This is accomplished by allowing the fire damper
in rated separation openings to expand and for the connecting duct to separate in the event of the collapse of
the hanging system. 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 or has not separated. If fusible link is not present or has separated,
replace link. Never install a fire damper without the proper UL approved fusible link in place. (Fusible link is
standard control option. An electric link may have been provided.)
2. Lift or handle damper using sleeve or frame.
3. Install damper accordingly to comply with manufacturer’s appropriate UL procedure file number.
4. Damper must be installed into duct or opening square and free of twist or other misalignment. Damper must
not be squeezed or stretched into duct or opening.
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 of spray-on insulating, wall texturing, or spray
painting when performed within 5 feet of the damper. Excessive dirt or foreign material deposits can cause
damper to bind and not operate properly.
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 fusible links can be changed) 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.
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Installation - Failure to follow these instructions will void all warranties.
These instructions apply to 1 1⁄2 hour rated fire dampers mounted in masonry, block or stud walls and concrete floors.
Specific requirements in these instructions are mandatory. These instructions meet the requirements of UL 555.
Installation shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and
Ventilating Systems. U.L. listing R13317, California State Fire Marshal listings 3225-981:102, and New York City
BSA/MEA listing 260-91-M as they apply to these dampers.
1. NO ADDITIONAL SLEEVES ARE REQUIRED
The fire damper extended frame is an approved sleeve and can be properly installed without the need for a
supplemental field installed sleeve. Damper frame shall extend a maximum of 6 in. beyond the wall or floor
opening on each side.

2. CLEARANCES REQUIRED BETWEEN FIRE DAMPER SLEEVES AND WALL/FLOOR OPENINGS

Fire damper assemblies expand during periods of intense heat. Therefore, it is essential that openings in walls
or floors be larger than the fire damper assembly to allow for this expansion. Minimum clearances required
between the outside of fire damper sleeve assemblies and wall/floor openings are:
• Galvanized steel fire dampers and sleeves: 1/8 in. per linear foot of damper width and height with a minimum
clearance of 1/4 in. Recommended clearances, for width and/or height dimensions of:
1) 48 in. or less: 1/2 in. clearance
2) More than 48 in. and 96 in. or less: 1 in. clearance
3) More than 96 in.: 11/2 in. clearance
These are total clearances (ignoring fastener heads) and do not need to be equally spaced around the
damper. Refer to Section 3 and Figure 2 for additional installation considerations.

Example: A 12 in. x 12 in. damper would require a minimum clearance of 1/4 in.
A 48 in. x 12 in. damper would require a minimum clearance of 1/2 in. on width and 1/4 in. on height.
3. SECURING THE FIRE DAMPER TO WALL AND
FLOOR OPENINGS
Fire damper assemblies must be installed in wall and
floor openings using retaining angles on each side of the
wall or floor as described below:

• Retaining angles must be a minimum of 16 gauge
steel and have a minimum of 1 1⁄2 in. x 1 1⁄2 in. legs.

• Retaining angles must be attached to the damper

using one or more of the following methods of
attachment: 7ALLOR
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• tack or spot welds 2ETAINING /VERLAP

2ETAINING
• #10 sheetmetal screws !NGLE
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• 1/4 in. bolts and nuts 3LEEVE
• 3/16 in. steel pop rivets
Attachments must be spaced a maximum of 6 in. on
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center and a maximum of 2 in. from corners. The angles IN
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joints at each corner. A minimum of two attachments are IN
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required on each side, top and bottom. The angles need
not be attached to each other at the corners. IN
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• Retaining angles must completely cover the

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wall/floor opening, plus overlap the wall/floor a

minimum of 1 in. This coverage includes all corners
(see Figure 2).
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• Retaining angles should not be fastened to the

wall/floor material. The angles should only sandwich Figure 2: Retaining angle installation.
the wall/floor and allow for damper expansion during
periods of intense heat.
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 4. CONNECTING DUCTS TO THE FIRE DAMPER
All duct connections to FD & DFD 150X series
extended frame dampers must be “breakaway”
type connections. All connections shown on page 
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duct collars on types R & CR fire dampers are also

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5. Multiple Section fire dampers

When multiple sections are shipped unassembled,

installer shall fasten dampers together as 
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for Single-Section for Multi-Section

Model Dampers * Dampers *
96 x 48 'MPPS
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FD-150X (H or V) 48 x 48 or
120 x 40
Figure 3: Preparation detail for opening in stud wall.
72 x 48
DFD-150X (V) 36 x 36 or -ETAL3TUD#ONSTRUCTION
60 x 60
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'YPSUM 7ALLBOARD
DFD-150X (H) 30 x 30 48 x 36 'YPSUM 7ALLBOARD

Note: V=Vertical Mount & H= Horizontal Mount

* Sizes are based on damper with no transitions. 3TUDOR2UNNER

3TUDOR2UNNER

Table 1: Maximum sizes for single and multi-section

2ETAINING
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Openings in Wood and Metal Stud Figure 4: Detail of retaining angles and gypsum board
Walls application for metal and wooden stud construction.

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• Frame wall openings as shown in Figure 3.
'YPSUM 7A LLBOARD
• Double vertical studs are not required for openings 36 'YPSUM 7A LLBOARD

in. x 36 in. or smaller.

• Gypsum wall board must be fastened 12 in. on center to 3TUDOR2UNNER
all stud and runner flanges surrounding opening (see 3TUDOR2UNNER

Figure 4).
• All construction and fasteners must meet the 2ETAINING
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requirements of the appropriate wall design. (See UL Fire !NGL E

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Breakaway Connections
Traditional Breakaway Style Transverse Joints

Transverse joints illustrated in Figure 5 have always been

approved as breakaway connections. SMACNA testing 0LAINh3v3LIP (EMMEDh3v3LIP
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has also approved the following variations as breakaway
connections.
• The breakaway connections shown to the right can be
applied with maximum of (2) #10 sheet metal screws
on each side and on the bottom located in the center )NSIDE3LIP*OINT3TANDINGh3v3TANDINGh3v!LT
of the slip pocket and penetrating both sides of the
slip pocket.
• Transverse joints illustrated
can be applied as top and
bottom joints with Drive Slip -
side joints in duct heights up $RIVE3LIP*OINT 3TANDINGh3v!LT 3TANDINGh3v3TANDINGh3v
to 20 in. "AR2EINFORCED !NGLE2EINFORCED
Round and Oval Duct Breakaway Connections
Round or flat oval ducts connected to factory supplied Type Figure 5: Traditional breakaway style transverse joints.
R, CR, or CO damper collars may use #10 sheet metal screws ‑‑NOTE: All breakaway connections described may have duct sealant, PA2084T
as follows: duct sealant adhesive manufactured by Precision, DP1010 water base
• Ducts 22 in. wide (or dia.) and smaller may use 3 duct sealant by Design Polymetrics, or Grey Pookie applied in
accordance with SMACNA recommendations.
screws.
• Ducts larger than 22 in. wide (or dia.) may use 5 screws.
Fire Damper Sleeve

6 in. long 1/16 in. max.

thickness plastic cleats;
12 in. c-c (min. 1 per side)
Proprietary Flange System Breakaway Connections
(Ductmate, Ward, Nexus) Flanged system angles

Flanged connection systems manufactured by Ductmate,

Ward, and Nexus are approved as breakaway connections (Attach per
manufacturer’s
when installed as illustrated in Figure 6. instructions)

Do not bolt corners

Neoprene gasket
between all angles
Duct

Figure 6: Detail of manufactured flanged system

breakaway connections.
(TDC by Lockformer, TDF by Engle)

TDC and TDF systems are approved as breakaway connections when installed as described in the SMACNA Duct
Construction Standards. Standard 6 in. metal clips may be used with spacing (see Figure 7). Three-eighth in. metal bolts and
nuts may be used to fasten together corner pieces (see Figure 8).
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connections.
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Damper Maintenance
Dampers shall be maintained, cycled, and tested in intervals as stated in the latest editions of NFPA 90A, 92A,
and UL 864 unless local codes require more frequent inspections.

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, do not use oil-based lubricants or any other lubricants
that attract contaminant’s such as dust.

Damper Trouble Shooting

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

Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action

Frame is ‘racked’ causing blades to Adjust frame such that it is square
bind on jamb and plumb
Damper does not
fully open and/or Screws in damper linkage Locate screws and remove
fully close
Contaminant’s on damper Clean with a non-oil-based solvent
(see Damper Maintenance)

Link separated Heat Replace link

Installation for Steel Stud Connection (SSC) Option

These instructions apply to 1 1/2 hour rated fire dampers mounted in steel stud walls. Specific requirements in these
instructions are mandatory. These instructions meet the requirements of UL 555. Installation shall comply with the
requirements of NFPA 90A Standard for the Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems. U.L. listings
R13317 and R13743, California State Fire Marshal listings 3225-981:102 and 3225-1241:101, and New York City
BSA/MEA listing 260-91-M as they apply to these dampers.

1. NO ADDITIONAL SLEEVES OR ANGLES ARE REQUIRED

The fire damper extended frame is an approved sleeve and the Steel Stud Connection (SSC) Option allows
fastening of the fire damper sleeve directly to the wall's steel stud framing. Damper frame shall extend a
maximum of 6 in. beyond the wall opening on either side. Maximum size fire damper that may be installed
using this SSC option is 36 in. W x 36 in. H.

2. INSTALLATION

Fire damper with SSC option must be in place before the wall is constructed or it can be installed as the wall
is being constructed. Wall opening is framed around the fire damper before sheet rock or other wall board
material is applied to the steel studs. This installation provides appropriate protection for duct penetrations
in fire resistant wall construction using steel studs with a fire resistance rating less than 3 hours. The
following wall design numbers (as detailed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory) are appropriate for fire
damper installations using this SSC option:

1 Hour Design: U405, U406, U422, U434, U448, U451, U456, U457, U465, U468, U469,
U485, U494

11⁄2 Hour Design: U449, U452, U470, U471

2 Hour Design: U403, U411, U412, U421, U425, U428, U429, U443, U453, U474, U475,
U477, U484, U491, U495

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3. FRAMING OF WALL OPENING Item Description
1 FD150X Fire Damper with SSC Option
Form a wall opening 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. larger than
Steel Stud Wall (See UL Fire Resistance
the OD of the fire damper's extended frame 2
(sleeve) using the same metal studs and Directory for specific details)
3 Steel Stud Frame around opening in wall
techniques required by the wall design per the UL
Fire Resistance Directory. Open side of the steel 4 Duct Connection (See Section 6)
Wallboard (See UL Fire Resistance Directory
stud channels shall face the fire damper and 5
encompass the damper's retaining bar. for specific details)
Fasteners (See UL Fire Resistance Directory
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4. APPLY WALLBOARD AFTER DAMPER and Section 5)
INSTALLATION
After damper is installed, wallboard shall be
applied to steel stud framework in the manner
required by the wall design per the
 UL Fire
Resistance Directory listing. Around the damper
perimeter use a minimum of 2 connections per 
side, spaced 12 in. (max.) and located a maximum
of 2 in. from each corner. No additional retaining
angles are required to complete the installation.

5. CONNECTING DUCTS
 TO THE FIRE DAMPER
All duct connections to FD & DFD 150X series
extended frame dampers must be “breakaway”
type connections. All connections shown on page 
6 are considered breakaway. Factory furnished
duct collars on types R, CR, & CO fire dampers are
also considered breakaway.




 


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