Fire Dampers Flashcards
Static, dampers are designed for opening with
No air flow
Dynamic dampers are designed for what opening
They are designed for openings with air movement
Static dampers are designed to
Close with smoky condition and our interlocked in a wiring system
 Types of dampers used
Curtain
Single blades
Multi blades
What’s the most common damper used?
Curtainwall
Curtain wall dampers can be designed in what type
A, B and C
A dampers are used in what application
Low pressure
Describe the B damper
Is used 12 inches or less or when air velocity’s are fast
Define “B dampers
Medium to high velocity
Who rates fire dampers
ULC 555
What connections are used between the sleeve and a duct
Break away
Fusible links are rated from
165 Fahrenheit to 212 Fahrenheit most common is 165 Fahrenheit
Ceiling, radiant, dampers are designed to
Stop smoke and fire and designed for horizontal use only
How are dampers installed?
Into a sleeve, but never mounted to the structure wall
Sleeve must be made of
The same metal thickness