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HVAC Control & Balancing Dampers

Models VCD, MBD and RBD
Se|ect|on Construct|on Performance
March
2012
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W*
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HVAC Control and
Balancing Dampers

Commercial Control Dampers are used in buildings to regulate the flow of air in a
HVAC system. They can be used in intake, exhaust, or mixed air applications.
There are two categories of control dampers:
Ba|ancing
Commercia| Contro|
Balancing
Manual balancing dampers are control dampers that regulate the flow of air but
are not intended to be used in applications as a positive shut off or for automatic
control. These dampers are shipped with manual hand quadrants, that can be
locked in place.
There are four balancing damper models available:
MBD-10/10M is a sing|e b|ade
MBD-15 is a mu|ti-b|ade
MBDR-50 is a round b|ade
Remote ba|ancing dampers offer the same function as the manua| ba|ancing dampers p|us the added benefit
of the ability to control the damper remotely at the diffuser or wall plate. These remote balancing dampers
are ideal for applications where it is difficult to get access to manually adjust the dampers and balance
airflow. The Quick Control remote control operates the damper motor by connecting to the wall, ceiling, or
diffuser mounted RJ11 connector.
There are two balancing damper models available:
RBD-10 is a sing|e b|ade
RBDR-50 is a round b|ade.
MBD-15
Mu|ti-b|ade
Meets SMACNA recommended
construction requirements
MBDR-50
Round B|ade
* shown with optional
standoff bracket
MBD-10
Sing|e B|ade
RBDR-50
Round B|ade
Factory Mounted actuator
* Actuator shipped as a
kit for field installation
RBD-10
Sing|e B|ade
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Manual and Remote
Balancing Dampers

Quick Selection Chart
MBD-10 MBD-10M MBD-15 MBDR-50 RBD-10 RBDR-50
Blade
Profile
Single Blade X X X
3V X
Round X X
Material Galvanized X X X X X X
Frame
Gauge
20 (1) X X
18 (1.3) X X X
16 (1.5) X
Bearings
Synthetic X X X X
Bronze O
Axles Steel X X X
Linkage Material Steel X
Actuator
Manual Quadrant X X X X
1 1/2 in. Standoff
Bracket
O O X O
2 in. Standoff Bracket O O O O
Remote Powered 9
Volt Actuator
X X
Sizing
Inches (mm)
Minimum
6 x 4
(152 x 102)
8 x 4
(203 x 102)
6 x 6
(152 x 152)
4
(102)
6 x 4
(152 x 102)
4
(102)
Maximum Single
Section
36 x 12
(914 x 305)
36 x 12
(914 x 305)
48 x 60
(1219 x 1524)
24
(610)
36 x 12
(914 x 305)
24
(610)
Maximum Multi-
Section
- -
96 x 96
(2438 x 2438)
- - -
X = Standard O= Optional
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
MBD-10/10M
MBD-15
MBDR-50
RBD-10
RBDR-50
Feet per Minute (maximum)
Velocity
0 1 2 3 4 5
MBD-10/10M
MBD-15
MBDR-50
RBD-10
RBDR-50
Inches wg (maximum)
Pressure
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Remote Balancing
Accessories
A wide variety of accessories are avai|ab|e for the RBD and RBDR series. They inc|ude.
Diffuser connector
Wa|| p|ates with ports
Round wa||/cei|ing p|ate with sing|e port
Sing|e gang out|et box
EZ Ba|ance remote kit
P|enum and non-p|enum rated cab|es and
Cab|e connectors.
The EZ Ba|ance hand he|d remote operates the
damper actuator when connected to the diffuser
connector or wa||/cei|ing p|ate. The EZ Ba|ance remote
includes lights that indicate when the damper is open
or close as well as a low battery indicator light. The
EZ Ba|ance remote kit inc|udes the hand he|d remote,
5 feet (1524mm} of RJ11 cab|e and 9 vo|t battery.
Cable Coupler kit connects multiple cables
together. It also is used as a diffuser
connector. The kit includes a connector
and doub|e sided tape (for mounting to the
diffuser}.
Cab|es are avai|ab|e with p|enum and non-p|enum
ratings. The p|enum rated cab|e is avai|ab|e in 14, 25
and 50 foot |engths. The non-p|enum rated cab|e is
avai|ab|e in 5, 14, 25 and 50 foot |engths.
Wa||/Cei|ing p|ates are avai|ab|e in round or
rectangu|ar. The round wa||/cei|ing p|ate kit inc|udes a
white or ivory round plate and 1 port. The rectangular
wall plates are available in white, ivory, almond or
stainless steel. The kits include the wall plate and 1,
2, 3, 4 or 6 ports based on requirements.
Round Wa|| P|ate
Wa|| P|ates
Single Gang
Out|et Box

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Axle
Bearing
B|ade
Frame
Linkage
Jamb Sea|
B|ade Sea|
Shaft
Extension
Manual Quadrant Kit
Volume Control
Dampers- VCD Series
Commercial Control
Commercial control dampers regulate the flow of air in the same manner as manual balancing dampers, in
addition they can also be used as a positive shutoff or for automatic control.
There are three types of commercial control available:
Vo|ume contro| - VCD series
Air measuring contro| - AMD and IAQ series
Insu|ated contro| - ICD series
Part of Greenheck's unique approach to damper construction, Variab|e
Symmetric B|ade design (VSB} uses two princip|es to increase damper
performance. First, a|| damper b|ades are symmetric about their axis.
Second, any combination of 4, 5, 6, and 7 in. (102, 127, 152, and 178mm}
blade widths are used in a single damper. These two features, part of
Greenheck's standard construction, provide the fo||owing advantages.
Increases Mounting Flexibility - Symmetrical blades have identical
operating characteristics regardless of airflow direction. This allows a
Greenheck control damper to be mounted in either direction of flow, an
advantage when installing with space constraints.
Increases Free Area - Traditional damper designs with a single blade
width require oversized blade stops, limiting free area when the blades
are open (Figure 1}. Greenheck is ab|e to reduce or e|iminate b|ade stop
height, which maximizes free area, and increases damper performance
(Figure 2}.
Reduces Actuator Torque - If an unsymmetrical blade closes against
airflow, a large amount of torque is needed because the air distribution is
unba|anced. Greenheck's VSB design ba|ances airf|ow on each side of a
symmetrical blade, reducing the torque required to operate the damper.
The use of symmetrical blades has allowed Greenheck to reduce the
sizes and quantities of actuators used on dampers (Figure 3}.
Actuator
Torque
Actuator
Torque
Airow works
against
actuator
Airow works
against
actuator
Airow
works with
actuator
Unbalanced Blade
Requires Higher Torque
Balanced Blade
Requires Less Torque
Free Area
Maximum Reduced
Greenheck
with VSB with 6 in. blades
with 7 in. blades
unbalanced
blade
Variable Symmetric Blade Design (VSB)
Free
Area
Free
Area
Competitor Greenheck with
low prole frame
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3

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Blades
3V b|ades are fabricated from a sing|e thickness of 16 ga. (1.5mm} ga|vanized stee| incorporating three
|ongitudina| V-Type grooves running the fu|| |ength of the b|ade to increase strength. This b|ade is standard
on mode|s VCD-15, 18, 20, 20V, 23, 23V, and SEVCD-23, designed for |ow to medium ve|ocity and
pressure applications.
A|rfo|| blades are constructed of double skin galvanized steel or heavy gauge extruded aluminum. This
blade design presents a lower resistance to airflow and strength that is typically used in high pressure
systems. Airfoi| b|ades are standard on mode|s VCD-33, 33V, 34, 40, 42, 42V, 43, 43V and SEVCD-33.
Parallel Versus Opposed Blade Operation
Greenheck contro| dampers are offered with either para||e| or opposed b|ades. Each
style has distinguishing characteristics in regard to the type of operation required.
Parallel blade operation - This configuration requires the damper b|ades to rotate in
the same direction, para||e| to one another. Para||e| b|ade orientation is typica||y used
when the damper operates in two positions, open or close.
Opposed blade operation - Adjacent damper blades will rotate opposite one another
under opposed blade configuration. Opposed blade configuration is typically used on
dampers that modulate airflow.
Parallel
Blades
Opposed
Blades
3V B|ade Stee| Airfoi| B|ade A|uminum Airfoi| B|ade
Design and Construction
Features
Frame
Specifically designed for installation inside ductwork, Greenheck control dampers utilize a
5 in. x 1 in. (127mm x 25mm} hat channe| frame made of 16 ga. (1.5mm} stee| or 0.125 in.
(3mm} a|uminum. Each frame is bui|t with four separate pieces of materia| and [oined by our
Tog-L-Loc

process with the following advantages:

Rigid frame - When two pieces of 16 ga. (1.5mm} stee| are [oined by the Tog-L-Loc

system, the [oint has an equiva|ent thickness of 10 ga. (3.5mm} stee|.
Increased corrosion resistance -The high temperatures from welding will remove the
ga|vanized finish from damper frames. As the Tog-L-Loc

process doesn't use heat,

Greenheck damper frames have greater corrosion resistance by retaining the galvanized coating.
Optimal free area - On a|| dampers that are 17 in. (432mm} high or |ess, Greenheck uses a |ow profi|e top
and bottom frame section to maximize free area.
Square frame - Many damper manufacturers construct each frame from a single piece of sheet metal,
formed into shape by bending at three corners and spot welding in one. This type of construction can
produce weak corners that are not necessari|y 90, resu|ting in a frame that is out of square. Symptoms of
out-of-square frames inc|ude b|ades that do not c|ose proper|y and reduced |eakage performance. Using
four separate frame components (top, bottom, and two sides}, Greenheck's Tog-L-Loc

process results
in four sturdy, 90 [oints. This ensures that each Greenheck damper is square and provides optimum
performance in the field.
Frame Options. Channe| Frame (standard}
Sing|e F|ange
Sing|e Reverse F|ange
Doub|e F|ange
Quick Connect (VCD-43, -43V, ICD series}
Standard
Frame
Double
Flange
Single
Flange
Single
Reverse
Flange
(actuator
side)
(opposite
actuator)
Quick
Connect
Tog-L-Loc

Reinforced Corner

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Design and Construction
Features
Damper assemblies (larger than one section) are not designed to be structurally self-supporting. Additional horizontal bracing is
recommended to support the weight of the damper and vertical bracing should be installed if required to hold against system pressure.
Multi-Section Dampers
Each of Greenheck's VCD contro| dampers have a maximum size for a sing|e damper section or pane|.
These sections vary from 48 in. x 60 in. (1219mm x 1524mm} to 60 in. x 74 in. (1524mm x 1880mm}.
Dampers larger than a single section will be made up of equal size sections which, depending upon model
and size, may be shipped as a single complete assembly or as separate sections for field assembly.
Most mu|ti-section damper assemb|ies are supp|ied with a factory insta||ed [ackshaft so a|| sections
operate together. Mode|s VCD-15 and VCD-18 uti|ize a fie|d-insta||ed crossover bracket to connect
adjacent sections.
Factory Insta||ed Jackshaft Fie|d Insta||ed Crossover Bracket
No Top or Bottom
Greenheck's contro| dampers are designed for insta||ation in any
position with the blades horizontal. As shown in the drawing at
the right, the damper can be turned over so the actuator is on
the left or right side.
Linkage
Traditional damper linkages are found in the airstream, adding to the pressure drop of the
damper blades and frame. Greenheck control dampers have blade linkage concealed in the
frame to prevent additiona| pressure drop. With standard p|ated stee| construction (stain|ess
stee| optiona|}, the |inkage is engineered to accurate|y contro| each and every b|ade without
need for adjustment.

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Options and
Accessories
Transitions
Greenheck control dampers can be supplied with the appropriate
transition option in applications where dampers require
insta||ation in round or ova| openings. Rectangu|ar dampers are
constructed 0, 1 inch (25mm}, or 2 inches (51mm} |arger than the
dimensions provided and installed in a factory sleeve. The sleeve
is transitioned at each end to the appropriate round, oval, or
rectangular size.
Transition options available
Type O Type R Type C
One Piece Retaining Angles
Greenheck's one piece retaining ang|e, the POC (|itera||y named for being
a "Piece of Cake"} makes contro| damper insta||ation a breeze. The POC
angle is designed by riveting four pieces together at the corners to form
one piece. When insta||ed the ang|e simp|y wraps around the s|eeve of
the damper and fastens in place.
A
Damper
Location
L
C
L
Damper Frame
Sleeve
Damper
D*
D* + 2 in. sq.
Factory Sleeve Option
Greenheck control dampers are available in factory furnished sleeves
in |engths up to 48 in. (1219mm}. S|eeves are constructed out of
10 through 20 ga. (3.25 through 0.91 mm} ga|vanized stee|. When
dampers are installed in factory sleeves, the A dimension specifies
the location of damper within the sleeve.
Security Bars
When security becomes an issue, Greenheck offers optiona| factory
installed security bars. Security bars are factory welded into a 10 ga.
(3.5mm} s|eeve.
Paint Finishes
Wide variety of paint finishes are avai|ab|e inc|uding.
Anodize
Baked Ename|
Epoxy
Hi Pro Po|yester
Industria| Epoxy
Kynar/Hy|ar
Permatector
We offer standard co|ors that are avai|ab|e for fans and |ouvers.
Open Close Indicator - OCI
The OCI option provides two switches to indicate damper position. One
set of contacts close when the damper blades are at their open position
and the other set to close when the damper blades are at their closed
position. The switches are physically linked to a damper blade and
therefore give a true representation of the damper'sposition.

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Wide Range
of Actuators
Figure 8
Pneumatic
Pneumatic Actuator Checklist See Figure 8
9 Power Supp|y
20 psi
9 Operation
Spring Return (spring wi|| drive damper to origina| starting point}
9 Operating Mode
Modu|ating (damper position determined by modu|ating pressure signa|}
Two Position (damper position is open or c|osed}
9 Fa|| D|rect|on (for spr|ng return on|y|
Open or C|osed
9 Location
Interna| or externa|
9 Contro| S|gna| (for modu|at|ng on|y|
3-15 psi
9 Accessories
So|enoid Va|ves or Positioners
Figure 5
Manual Quadrant
Manual Hand Quadrant See Figure 5
9 Location
Interna| or externa|
Electric Actuator Checklist See Figures 6 & 7
9 Power Supp|y
24 Vdc, 24 Vac, 120 Vac, and 240 Vac
Frequency
9 Operation
Spring Return (spring wi|| drive damper to origina| starting point}
Power Open or Power C|osed
9 Operating Mode
Modu|ating (damper position determined by modu|ating contro| signa|}
F|oating (damper can be stopped anywhere between open and c|osed}
Two position (damper position is open or c|osed}
9 Fa|| D|rect|on (for spr|ng return on|y|
Open or C|osed
9 Location
Interna| or Externa|
9 Contro| S|gna| (for modu|at|ng on|y|
0-10 Vdc, 2-10 Vdc or 4-20 mAdc
9 NEMA Enc|osure
1, 3, 4, 4X, or 7 (specify one for specific app|ication}
9 Accessories
Auxi|iary Switches
Transformers
Figure 6
E|ectric-Externa| Mount
Figure 7
E|ectric-Interna| Mount
Greenhecks most
commonly used electric
actuator manufacturers
are Honeywell, Siemens,
and Belimo. Call your
Greenheck representative
for other options.
Greenheck has a wide range of manual, electric, and pneumatic
actuators for use with our control dampers. Actuators can be installed
at the factory or shipped loose with the necessary linkage and brackets
required for mounting. Each damper and actuator is cyc|e tested in our
factory before the final product is shipped, ensuring Greenheck quality
and trouble free operation in the field.
Greenhecks
most commonly used
pneumatic actuator
manufacturers are
Siemens and Invensys.
Call your Greenheck
representative for
other options.

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Volume Control Dampers
Quick Selection Chart
X=standard
O=optional
VCD-15 VCD-18 VCD-20 VCD-20V VCD-23 VCD-23V VCD-33 VCD-33V VCD-34 VCD-40
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3V X X X X
3V-Vertical Blade X X
Airfoil X X
Airfoil-Vertical Blade X
Airfoil-Insulated X
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Galvanized X X X X X X X X X
304 Stainless Steel O O O O O O O
316 Stainless Steel
Aluminum X
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Galvanized X X X X X X X X X
304 Stainless Steel O O O O O O O
316 Stainless Steel
Aluminum X
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20 (1.0)
16 (1.5) X X X X X X X X X
14 (2) O O O O O O O
12 (2.8) O O O O O O O .125 (3.2)
B
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S
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Silicone O O O O O O
J
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316 Stainless Steel
B
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Synthetic X X X X X X X X X X
Bronze O O O O O O O O O O
304 Stainless Steel O O O O O O O O O O
316 Stainless Steel
A
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Steel X X X X X X X X X X
304 Stainless Steel O O O O O O O O
316 Stainless Steel
L
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M
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304 Stainless Steel O O O O O O O O
316 Stainless Steel
A
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Sleeves O O O O O O O O O
Transitions O O O O O O O O O
Actuators* O O O O O O O O O O
Flanges** O O O O O O O O O O
Retaining Angles O O O O O O O O O O
Security Bars O O O O O O O O O
S
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i
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c
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s
(
m
m
)
Minimum Size
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
Maximum Single
Section Size
48x60
(1219x1524)
48x60
(1219x1524)
48x74
(1219x1880)
74x48
(1880x1219)
48x74
(1219x1880)
74x48
(1880x1219)
60x74
(1524x1880)
74x60
(1880x1524)
60x74
(1524x1880)
60x74
(1524x1880)
Maximum Multi
Section Size
84x60
(2134x1524)
84x60
(2134x1524)
Unlimited NA Unlimited NA Unlimited NA Unlimited Unlimited
R
a
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n
g
s
Max. Velocity
ft/min (m/s)
1500
(7.6)
1500
(7.6)
3000
(15.2)
3000
(15.2)
3000
(15.2)
3000
(15.2)
4000
(20.3)
4000
(20.3)
4000
(20.3)
6000
(30.5)
Max. Pressure
in. wg (kPa)
2
(.5)
2
(.5)
5
(1.2)
5
(1.2)
5
(1.2)
5
(1.2)
10
(2.5)
10
(2.5)
8
(2)
6
(1.5)
* Actuators inc|ude manua|, 24V, 120V, 240V, and pneumatic. **F|anges inc|ude sing|e, sing|e reverse, and doub|e ange.
*** On airfoil blade dampers, the inside of the blade is not painted.

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Volume Control Dampers
Quick Selection Chart
X=standard
O=optional
VCD-42 VCD-42V VCD-43 VCD-43V SEVCD-23 SEVCD-33 VCDR-50 VCDR-53 VCDRM-50 VCDRM-53
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3V X X X
3V-Vertical Blade
Airfoil X X X
Airfoil-Vertical Blade X X
Airfoil-Insulated
F
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Galvanized X X X X X X
304 Stainless Steel O O O O
316 Stainless Steel X X
Aluminum X X
B
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Galvanized X X X X
304 Stainless Steel O O O O
316 Stainless Steel X X
Aluminum X X X X
F
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m
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20 (1.0) X X
16 (1.5) X X X X O O
14 (2) O O O O X X
12 (2.8) O O .125 (3.2) .125 (3.2) .125 (3.2) .125 (3.2)
10 (3.5) O O
B
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EPDM X Vinyl
TPE X X X X X X
Silicone O O O O O O O
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316 Stainless Steel X X
B
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Synthetic X X X X
Bronze O O O O X X X X
304 Stainless Steel O O O O O O O O
316 Stainless Steel X X
A
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304 Stainless Steel O O O O O O O O
316 Stainless Steel X X
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304 Stainless Steel O O O O O O
316 Stainless Steel X X
A
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Sleeves O O O O O O
Transitions O O O O
Actuators* O O O O O O O O O O
Flanges** O O O O O O
Retaining Angles O O O O
Security Bars O O
S
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c
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(
m
m
)
Minimum Size
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
6x6
(152x152)
4
(102)
4
(102)
10
(254)
10
(254)
Maximum Single
Section Size
60x74
(1524x1880)
74x60
(1880x1524)
60x74
(1524x1880)
74x60
(1880x1524)
48x74
(1219x1880)
60x74
(1524x1880)
24
(610)
24
(610)
36
(914)
36
(914)
Maximum Multi
Section Size
Unlimited NA
288 x 222
(7315 x 5639)
NA Unlimited Unlimited NA NA NA NA
R
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Max. Velocity
ft/min (m/s)
6000
(30.5)
6000
(30.5)
6000
(30.5)
6000
(30.5)
3000
(15.2)
4000
(20.3)
3000
(15.2)
3000
(15.2)
2500
(12.7)
2500
(12.7)
Max. Pressure
in. wg (kPa)
6
(1.5)
6
(1.5)
6
(1.5)
6
(1.5)
5
(1.2)
10
(2.5)
4
(1)
4
(1)
5
(1.2)
5
(1.2)
* Actuators inc|ude manua|, 24V, 120V, 240V, and pneumatic. **F|anges inc|ude sing|e, sing|e reverse, and doub|e ange.
*** On airfoil blade dampers, the inside of the blade is not painted.

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Damper Performance
Testing Criteria
5D 6D
Figure 5.3
Figure 5.2
5D
Figure 5.5
4 (W} (H}
D
=
3.14
D=Duct length
W=Damper width
H=Damper height
Pressure drop testing was conducted in accordance with AMCA Standard 500-D using the three
configurations shown. All data has been corrected to represent standard air at a density of
.075 |b/ft
3
(1.2 kg/m
3
}.
Actual pressure drop found in any HVAC system is a combination of many factors. This pressure drop
information along with an analysis of other system influences should be used to estimate actual pressure
losses for a damper installed in a given HVAC system.
Figure 5.3 Illustrates a fully ducted damper. This configuration has the lowest pressure drop of the three
test configurations because entrance and exit losses are minimized by straight duct runs upstream and
downstream of the damper.
Figure 5.2 Illustrates a ducted damper exhausting air into an open area. This configuration has a lower
pressure drop than Figure 5.5 because entrance |osses are minimized by a straight duct run upstream of
the damper.
Figure 5.5 Illustrates a plenum mounted damper. This configuration has the highest pressure drop because
of extremely high entrance and exit losses due to the sudden changes of area in the system.
5D 6D
Figure 5.3
Figure 5.2
5D
Figure 5.5
4 (W} (H}
D
=
3.14
Greenheck Fan Corporation certifies that the
mode| VCD-18, 23, 33, 34, SEVCD-23 and 33
shown herein are licensed to bear the AMCA
Seal. The ratings shown are based on tests
and procedures performed in accordance with
AMCA Pub|ication 511 and comp|y with the
requirements of the AMCA Certified Ratings
Programs. The AMCA Certified Ratings Sea|
app|ies to Air Leakage and Air Performance
ratings.
Greenheck Fan Corporation certies that the
mode| AMD-23 and 33, VCD-15, 20, 40,
ICD-44 and 45 shown herein are |icensed to bear
the AMCA Seal. The ratings shown are based on
tests and procedures performed in accordance
with AMCA Pub|ication 511 and comp|y with
the requirements of the AMCA Certied Ratings
Programs. The AMCA Certied Ratings Sea|
applies to air performance ratings only.

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Dimension
inches
12 24
AMCA
gure
5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5
Velocity
(ft/min}
Pressure Drop in. wg
500 .01 .01 .02 .01 .01 .02
1000 .06 .02 .10 .04 .01 .09
1500 .13 .05 .22 .08 .03 .20
2000 .23 .08 .38 .15 .06 .36
2500 .37 .13 .60 .23 .09 .56
3000 .53 .19 .86 .33 .13 .81
Models VCDR-50, 53
Dimension
inches
12 24 36
AMCA
gure
5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5
Velocity
(ft/min}
Pressure Drop in. wg
500 .04 .03 .05 .03 .02 .04 .05 .05 .06
1000 .15 .11 .19 .13 .10 .15 .19 .20 .25
1500 .33 .25 .42 .29 .21 .33 .42 .44 .57
2000 .59 .45 .75 .51 .38 .59 .75 .79 1.01
2500 .93 .70 1.18 .79 .60 .92 1.18 1.23 1.58
Models VCDRM-50, 53
VCDR-50 & 53
Insert type round sing|e b|ade
B|ade sea|s VCDR-53
VCDRM-50 & 53
Insert type round mu|ti-b|ade
B|ade sea|s VCDRM-53
Pressure Drop Data
Dimension
inches
12x12 24x24 36x36 12x48 48x12
AMCA
gure
5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5
Velocity
(ft/min}
Pressure Drop in. wg
500 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .02 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .03
1000 .05 .03 .13 .03 .02 .12 .02 .02 .10 .04 .03 .12 .03 .03 .12
1500 .11 .08 .30 .06 .04 .26 .05 .03 .22 .08 .07 .27 .07 .06 .28
2000 .19 .13 .53 .10 .07 .47 .09 .06 .40 .15 .12 .47 .12 .10 .49
2500 .29 .20 .82 .16 .11 .75 .14 .09 .62 .22 .18 .75 .18 .16 .77
3000 .41 .29 1.19 .23 .16 1.04 .19 .13 .90 .32 .26 1.07 .26 .22 1.12
3500 .55 .40 1.62 .30 .21 1.41 .27 .19 1.23 .43 .36 1.45 .36 .30 1.53
4000 .72 .51 2.10 .40 .28 1.90 .35 .25 1.62 .56 .46 1.91 .47 .39 2.01
Models VCD-15, 18, 20, 23 & SEVCD-23
VCD-15, 18, 20, 23
Ga|vanized 3V b|ade
Economic VCD-15 &
VCD-18
B|ade and [amb sea|s
VCD-18 & 23
SEVCD-23
316 stain|ess stee| 3V
blade
316 stain|ess stee|
construction
B|ade and [amb sea|s

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Pressure Drop Data
Dimension
inches
12x12 24x24 36x36 12x48 48x12
AMCA
gure
5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5
Velocity
(ft/min}
Pressure Drop in. wg
500 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .02 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .03
1000 .03 .02 .12 .03 .01 .11 .02 .01 .09 .02 .02 .11 .03 .02 .11
1500 .07 .05 .27 .06 .03 .26 .04 .02 .21 .04 .04 .24 .07 .04 .24
2000 .13 .08 .48 .10 .05 .45 .07 .04 .38 .08 .07 .44 .11 .08 .43
2500 .19 .12 .74 .15 .09 .71 .11 .06 .58 .12 .11 .68 .17 .12 .67
3000 .26 .17 1.07 .21 .13 1.02 .15 .08 .85 .16 .15 .97 .23 .17 .96
3500 .35 .23 1.46 .28 .17 1.40 .20 .12 1.15 .21 .20 1.32 .31 .22 1.31
4000 .45 .30 1.91 .36 .22 1.89 .26 .15 1.52 .27 .25 1.73 .39 .29 1.71
Model VCD-33V
VCD-33V
Vertica| ga|vanized
airfoil blade
B|ade and [amb sea|s
Dimension
inches
12x12 24x24 36x36 12x48 48x12
AMCA
gure
5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 .5.2 5.3 5.5
Velocity
(ft/min}
Pressure Drop in. wg
500 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .02 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .03
1000 .03 .02 .12 .03 .01 .11 .02 .01 .09 .03 .02 .11 .02 .02 .11
1500 .07 .05 .27 .06 .03 .26 .04 .02 .21 .07 .04 .24 .04 .04 .24
2000 .13 .08 .48 .10 .05 .45 .07 .04 .38 .11 .08 .43 .08 .07 .44
2500 .19 .12 .74 .15 .09 .71 .11 .06 .58 .17 .12 .67 .12 .11 .68
3000 .26 .17 1.07 .21 .13 1.02 .15 .08 .85 .23 .17 .96 .16 .15 .97
3500 .35 .23 1.46 .28 .17 1.40 .20 .12 1.15 .31 .22 1.31 .21 .20 1.32
4000 .45 .30 1.91 .36 .22 1.89 .26 .15 1.52 .39 .29 1.71 .27 .25 1.73
Models VCD-33, 34, & SEVCD-33
VCD-33 & 34
Ga|vanized airfoi|
blade
Insu|ated airfoi|
VCD-34
B|ade and [amb sea|s
SEVCD-33
316 stain|ess stee|
airfoil blade
316 stain|ess stee|
construction
B|ade and [amb sea|s
Dimension
inches
12x12 24x24 36x36 12x48 48x12
AMCA
gure
5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5
Velocity
(ft/min}
Pressure Drop in. wg
500 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .02 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .03
1000 .05 .03 .13 .03 .02 .12 .02 .02 .10 .03 .03 .12 .04 .03 .12
1500 .11 .08 .30 .06 .04 .26 .05 .03 .22 .07 .06 .28 .08 .07 .27
2000 .19 .13 .53 .10 .07 .47 .09 .06 .40 .12 .10 .49 .15 .12 .47
2500 .29 .20 .82 .16 .11 .75 .14 .09 .62 .18 .16 .77 .22 .18 .75
3000 .41 .29 1.19 .23 .16 1.04 .19 .13 .90 .26 .22 1.12 .32 .26 1.07
3500 .55 .40 1.62 .30 .21 1.41 .27 .19 1.23 .36 .30 1.53 .43 .36 1.45
4000 .72 .51 2.10 .40 .28 1.90 .35 .25 1.62 .47 .39 2.01 .56 .46 1.91
VCD-20V & 23V
Vertica| 3V b|ade
B|ade and [amb sea|s
VCD-23V
Models VCD-20V, 23V

15
Dimension
inches
12x12 24x24 36x36 12x48 48x12
AMCA
gure
5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5
Velocity
(ft/min}
Pressure Drop in. wg
500 .08 .05 .10 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .03 .01 .01 .03 .06 .03 .08
1000 .31 .20 .40 .05 .02 .12 .04 .02 .11 .05 .03 .12 .23 .13 .29
1500 .69 .45 .88 .11 .05 .29 .09 .04 .26 .11 .07 .27 .52 .29 .63
2000 1.19 .76 1.54 .19 .10 .52 .16 .07 .46 .20 .12 .49 .91 .51 1.12
2500 1.84 1.19 2.41 .30 .15 .80 .24 .10 .72 .30 .19 .76 1.43 .81 1.76
3000 2.67 1.7 3.45 .43 .22 1.14 .35 .15 1.04 .43 .26 1.11 2.05 1.16 2.52
3500 3.59 2.29 4.75 .58 .3 1.6 .48 .20 1.43 .59 .36 1.53 2.82 1.59 3.40
4000 4.64 2.97 6.09 .76 .40 2.14 .62 .27 1.87 .77 .46 2.00 3.69 2.09 4.52
Dimension
inches
12x12 24x24 36x36 12x48 48x12
AMCA
gure
5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5
Velocity
(ft/min}
Pressure Drop in. wg
500 .05 .03 .07 .01 .01 .04 .01 .01 .02 .01 .01 .03 .03 .02 .05
1000 .18 .12 .28 .05 .03 .17 .04 .02 .12 .01 .04 .18 .11 .06 .19
1500 .43 .28 .62 .12 .06 .37 .09 .05 .28 .14 .09 .40 .25 .14 .44
2000 .76 .49 1.11 .22 .11 .66 .17 .08 .50 .25 .16 .72 .44 .25 .78
2500 1.19 .77 1.73 .34 .17 1.04 .26 .13 .78 .39 .25 1.12 .69 .39 1.21
3000 1.71 1.11 2.50 .49 .24 1.50 .38 .19 1.13 .57 .36 1.62 1.0 .57 1.75
3500 2.33 1.51 3.41 .66 .33 2.04 .51 .26 1.53 .77 .49 2.21 1.36 .77 2.38
4000 3.04 1.98 4.45 .87 .43 2.66 .67 .34 2.01 1.01 .64 2.88 1.78 1.01 3.11
Models VCD-40
Models VCD-42, 43
Dimension
inches
12x12 24x24 36x36 12x48 48x12
AMCA
gure
5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.3 5.5
Velocity
(ft/min}
Pressure Drop in. wg
500 .05 .03 .07 .01 .01 .04 .01 .01 .02 .03 .02 .05 .01 .01 .03
1000 .18 .12 .28 .05 .03 .17 .04 .02 .12 .11 .06 .19 .01 .04 .18
1500 .43 .28 .62 .12 .06 .37 .09 .05 .28 .25 .14 .44 .14 .09 .40
2000 .76 .49 1.11 .22 .11 .66 .17 .08 .50 .44 .25 .78 .25 .16 .72
2500 1.19 .77 1.73 .34 .17 1.04 .26 .13 .78 .69 .39 1.21 .39 .25 1.12
3000 1.71 1.11 2.50 .49 .24 1.50 .38 .19 1.13 1.0 .57 1.75 .57 .36 1.62
3500 2.33 1.51 3.41 .66 .33 2.04 .51 .26 1.53 1.36 .77 2.38 .77 .49 2.21
4000 3.04 1.98 4.45 .87 .43 2.66 .67 .34 2.01 1.78 1.01 3.11 1.04 .64 2.88
Models VCD-42V, 43V
VCD-40
Extruded a|uminum
airfoil blade
B|ades contained
within the frame
B|ade and [amb sea|s
VCD-42 & 43
Extruded a|uminum
airfoil blade
Ga|vanized frame -
VCD-42
A|uminum frame -
VCD-43
B|ade and [amb sea|s
VCD-42V, 43V
Vertica| extruded
aluminum airfoil blade
B|ade and [amb sea|s
Volume Control
Damper Performance

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Volume Control
Damper Performance
Air |eakage is based on operation between 32F (0C} and 120F (49C}.
Tested for |eakage in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-D, Figure 5.5.
Tested for air performance in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 500-D, Figures 5.2, 5.3 and 5.5.
Torque
Data is based on a torque of 5.0 in.|b./ft (0.56 Nm} app|ied to c|ose and seat the damper during the test.
VCD-18, 23,
SEVCD-23
Leakage Class*
Maximum Damper
Width
1 in. wg
(0.25 kPa)
4 in. wg
(1 kPa)
48 in. (1219mm) 1A 1
*Leakage Class Denitions
The maximum a||owab|e |eakage is dened by AMCA as the
following:
Leakage C|ass 1A - 3 cfm/ft
2
@ 1 in. wg (c|ass 1A is on|y
dened at 1 in. wg}.
Leakage C|ass 1
- 4 cfm/ft
2
@ 1 in. wg
- 8 cfm/ft
2
@ 4 in. wg
- 11 cfm/ft
2
@ 8 in. wg
- 12.6 cfm/ft
2
@ 10 in. wg
Torque
Data is based on a torque of 7.0 in.|b./ft (0.79 Nm} app|ied to c|ose and seat the damper during the test.
VCD-33, 34,
SEVCD-33
Leakage Class*
Maximum Damper
Width
1 in. wg
(0.25 kPa)
4 in. wg
(1 kPa)
8 in. wg
(2 kPa)
60 in. (1524mm) 1A 1 1
Greenheck Fan Corporation certifies that the mode| VCD-18,
23, 33 and 34, SEVCD-23 and 33 shown herein are |icensed to
bear the AMCA Seal. The ratings shown are based on tests and
procedures performed in accordance with AMCA Pub|ication
511 and comp|y with the requirements of the AMCA Certified
Ratings Programs. The AMCA Certified Ratings Sea| app|ies to
Air Leakage and Air Performance ratings.
Maximum Leakage
cfm/sq. ft. (cmh/sq.m)
Model
Pressure
@ 1 in. wg
(.25 kPa)
@ 4 in.wg
(1 kPa)
VCD-23V 3 (55) 6 (110)
VCD-40 2 (37) 4 (73)
VCD-42, 42V, 43, 43V 3 (55) 6 (110)
VCDR-53 4 (73) 8 (146)
VCDRM-53 4 (73) 8 (146)

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Specialty Control
Dampers
ICD - Insulated Control Damper
Greenheck's ICD dampers were deve|oped for app|ications
where it is necessary to minimize the transfer of heat or cold
penetration and reduce condensation. ICD series dampers
meet C|ass 1A |eakage of |ess than 3 cfm/sq. ft. @ 1 in. wg
(55 cmh/m
2
@ .25 kPa}. ICD series dampers can be used in
app|ications down to -70F (-56C} and up to 200 F (93C} for.
Co|d food storage warehouses
Bui|dings/warehouse
Rooftop intake or exhaust
Cross section of thermally broken frame and blade
Damper/Louver in a Common Sleeve
Greenheck can provide a damper and louver in a common
sleeve for your applications requiring single unit assembly.
This assembly makes it convenient for installing in the field
as one unit instead of dea|ing with mu|tip|e units (consu|t
factory for more information}.
HEIGHT
DAMPER
21.000
SLEEVE LENGTH
1.250
DAMPER
LOCATION
LOUVER
SLEEVE
LEFT SIDE OF SLEEVE ELEVATION
Face & Bypass Dampers
The face and bypass dampers are used in applications where
two dampers are connected together allowing one damper
to open whi|e the other damper c|oses. The FBH-43 is a
horizonta| sty|e (dampers a|ongside each other}. The FBV-43
is a vertica| sty|e (dampers stacked on top of each other}.
ICD-44 ICD-45
Maximum Ve|ocity ft/min (m/s} 4000 (20.3} 4000 (20.3}
Maximum Pressure in. wg (kPa} 8 (2} 8 (2}
Temperature range F (C}
-70 to 200
(-56 to 93}
-70 to 200
(-56 to 93}
Frame
Insu|ated Therma||y Broken A|uminum X
Aluminum X
Frame Type
Channel X O
Quick Connect O X
Reverse F|ange O O
Sing|e F|ange O O
B|ade Action
Para||e| O O
Opposed X X
B|ade Type Insu|ated Therma||y Broken X X
B|ade Materia| Extruded A|uminum Airfoi| X X
B|ade Sea| Silicone X X
Jamb Sea|
304SS X
Silicone O X
X = Standard O = Optional
FBH FBV

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Specialty Control
Dampers
Air Measuring Products
Airflow measuring products are used to accurately measure and control air. Applications include meeting
the minimum outdoor air requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62 or Ca|ifornia Tit|e 24 by providing accurate
monitoring and control of outside air.
There are many signicant benets to monitoring outside air vo|umes. First, by measuring the amount of outside
air coming into a building you can be assured that the building is in compliance with all applicable indoor air
qua|ity codes inc|uding ASHRAE Standard 62 and Ca|ifornia Tit|e 24. Meeting these minimum requirements
reduces indoor airborne viruses and bacteria which can |ead to Sick Bui|ding Syndrome. Studies have shown
that inhabitants in buildings that are under ventilated suffer from reduced productivity levels.
The second major advantage to monitoring outside air volumes is that it eliminates costly over ventilation. In
addition to increased energy costs associated with heating and cooling of outside air, over ventilation causes
an increase in humidity that can result in mold development.
Why is outside air measurement important?
The AMS is an accurate airflow measuring station
and is furnished with a properly sized pressure
transducer that outputs a signal proportional to
cfm. The AMS is compatible with a field supplied
contro||er or a factory supp|ied LON contro||er (so|d
separate|y} that uses a signa| to position a damper
to the airflow required.
AMD series dampers were developed as a low
cost a|ternative to the IAQ-42 damper. Many contro|
contractors |ike to use their own contro||ers. Fie|d
supplied controllers for the AMD dampers are very
easy to program. A large label on every AMD damper
shows the contro|s contractor everything they'|| need
to program their own contro||er. A factory-supp|ied
controller is also available.
The AMD series comes standard with a modulating
actuator and a properly sized pressure transducer
that outputs a signal proportional to cfm. A field
supp|ied contro||er can use the transducer's signa|
a|ong with the f|ow formu|a (provided} to regu|ate a
modu|ating actuator to the target set-point.
The AMD series is also available with a factory
supplied LON controller that accepts a target flow
set-point as an input (either ana|og or digita|} and
outputs a 0-10 VDC signa| proportiona| to the airf|ow
that can be used to position a damper.
The four available models are:
AMD-23 featuring a 3V b|ade contro| damper
AMD-33 featuring a fabricated airfoi| b|ade contro|
damper
AMD-42 featuring an extruded airfoi| b|ade contro|
damper
AMD-42V featuring an extruded airfoi| vertica|
blade control damper.
AMD-42
AMS
AMD-42V
AMD-23
AMD-33

19
Specialty Control
Dampers
Greenheck's IAQ-42 is an air measuring contro|
damper that uti|izes patented Speciow techno|ogy.
The IAQ-42 wi|| contro| air to prevent.
Over venti|ation
Provide energy savings during |ow occupancy
periods
Under venti|ation
The Speciow techno|ogy bui|t into the contro||er
measures the pressure, position of the damper blades,
and temperature of the air owing through the damper.
The IAQ-42 can he|p meet the indoor/outdoor air
requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62 or Ca|ifornia
Tit|e 24 for bui|dings by providing accurate monitoring
and contro| of outside air. You can earn LEED-EB
credits for air monitoring, increased ventilation, and
ultra low leakage.
The IAQ-42 is provided with a factory supp|ied
honeycomb air straightener (4 or 6 in. |ouver is
optiona|}, 24 Vac modu|ating actuator, air pressure
pickups mounted on the damper blades, temperature
sensors to a||ow the contro||er to correct airow rate,
and optional factory calibrated controller.
IAQ-42 with straightener
IAQ-42 with a 4 or 6 inch
louver
AMS AMD-23 AMD-33 AMD-42 AMD-42V IAQ-42
Ve|ocity ft/min (m/s} 2000 (10.2} 2000 (10.2} 2000 (10.2} 2000 (10.2} 2000 (10.2} 2000 (10.2}
Temperature range F (C}
-20 to 180
(-29 to 82}
-20 to 180
(-29 to 82}
-20 to 180
(-29 to 82}
-20 to 180
(-29 to 82}
-20 to 180
(-29 to 82}
-20 to 180
(-29 to 82}
Factory ca|ibration required Yes
Accuracy 5 5 5 5 5 5
Measures airow 9 9 9 9 9 9
Regu|ates airow vo|ume 9 9 9 9 9
Temperature compensated 9
Factory supp|ied transducer 9 9 9 9 9 9
Factory supp|ied contro||er 9 9 9 9 9 9
Airow straightener 9 9 9 9 9 9
B|ade Action
Opposed 9
Para||e| 9 9 9 9 9 9
Unit depth in. (mm} 8 (203} 12 (305} 12 (305} 12 (305} 12 (305} 12 (305}
Maximum size
60 x 48
(1524 x 1219}
144 x 148
(3658 x 3759}
144 x 148
(3658 x 3759}
144 x 148
(3658 x 3759}
74 x 60
(1880 x 1524}
93 x 74
(2362 x 1880}
Quick Bui|d program 9 9 9 9 9
Qu|ck Se|ect|on Chart

Greenheck warrants this equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of one year from the shipment date. Any units or parts which prove defective during the warranty
period will be replaced at our option when returned to our factory, transportation prepaid. Motors are
warranted by the motor manufacturer for a period of one year. Should motors furnished by Greenheck
prove defective during this period, they should be returned to the nearest authorized motor service
station. Greenheck will not be responsible for any removal or installation costs.
As a result of our commitment to continuous improvement, Greenheck reserves the right to change
specifications without notice.
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Drive Arrangement Definition
Damper Width
D
a
m
p
e
r

H
e
i
g
h
t
Actuator or
Manual Quadrant
Jackshaft
Each damper is given a drive arrangement code that he|ps describe the construction of the
damper. The following breaks down what each number and letter represents.
1
Number of sections wide
2
Number of sections high
3
Number of actuators or manual quadrants
4
Who supp|ies the actuators or manua| quadrants
F - Factory
C - Customer Supp|ied (fie|d mounted}
5
Actuator or manual quadrant mounting
E - Externa|
I - Interna|
B - Both interna| and externa|
6
Actuator or manual quadrant location
L - Left-hand drive
R - Right-hand drive
B - Both right and |eft
7
Number of jackshafts
22-2FEL- 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
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