FLOWTECH FD-3V User manual

APPICATION and Design
Model FD-3V is a fire damper with curtain type blades for use in HVAC systems that shut down
during a fire event. The FD-3V has been qualified with the Fire Resistance Rating up to 3 hr. It
may be used for the fire wall, dividing wall (the brick wall or the gypsum board).
Model Nomenclature
Fire Resistance Rating
Max Velocity
0
No Fire Rating
1
10.2 m/s (2000 fpm)
1
1 hr.
2
15.2 m/s (3000 fpm)
2
1.5 hr.
3
20.3 m/s (4000 fpm)
3
3 hr.
Closure Temperature of Fusible Link
(Operating Temperature)
Max Pressure
A
0.5 kPa (2 in. w.g.)
A
74 ℃(165℉)Closure/Operating
B
1.0 kPa (4 in. w.g.)
B
100 ℃(212℉)Closure/Operating
C
1.5 kPa (6 in. w.g.)
C
121 ℃(250℉)Operating
D
2.0 kPa (8 in. w.g.)
D
141 ℃(286℉)Closure/Operating
E
2.5 kPa (10 in.w.g.)
E
177 ℃(350℉)Closure/Operating
UL Classified
UL 555 Listing R26192
See Complete Marking
on Product
The FD-3V damper meets the following
requirement for fire dampers established by:
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA Standards 80, 90A, 92A, 92B & 101
ICC International Code Council
IBC International Building Code
NBC National Building Code
SFPE Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
Frame
22 gauge (0.8mm) galvanized steel
Blades
22 gauge (0.8mm) galvanized steel
Fire Closure Device
Fusible Link
Closure Springs
301 Stainless Steel
Fusible Link Temperature:
165℉(74℃)is Standard
Minimum Size
4”x 4”(102mm x 102mm)
Maximum Size
Single Section: 36”x 36”(914mm x 914mm)
Multiple Section: 108”x 72”(2743mm x 1829mm)
OPTIONS
□Factory installed sleeve
Gauge：□19＃(1.2mm) □16＃(1.6mm)
Length：□12”(305mm) □16”(406mm) □Other
□Factory installed
□Standard □Flange
□Double Flange □Sleeve
□Alternate fire closure temperature
□212℉(100℃)□286℉(141℃)□350℉(177℃)

APPICATION and Design
Model FDB-3V is a multi-blade fire damper with triple-Vee blades. The FDB-3V has been
qualified to 2000 fpm (10.2 m/s) the dynamic closure Pressure Rating is 6 in-Wg (1.5 kPa) in the
duct, the Fire Resistance Rating is 3 hr, It may be used for the fire wall, dividing wall (the brick
wall or the gypsum board ).
Model Nomenclature
A. Product Type
E. Max Pressure
FDB
Fire Damper of Blade
A
0.5 kPa (2 in. w.g.)
B. Fire Rating
B
1.0 kPa (4 in. w.g.)
2
1.5hr
C
1.5 kPa (6 in. w.g.)
3
3.0hr
F. Temperature
C. Mounting
A
74 ℃( 165℉) Operating
V
Vertical
B
100 ℃( 212℉) Operating
H
Horizontal
C
121 ℃( 250℉) Operating
D. Max Velocity
D
141 ℃( 285℉) Operating
1
10.2 m/s (2000 fpm)
E.
177 ℃( 350℉) Operating
UL Classified
UL 555 Listing R26192
See Complete Marking
on Product
The FDB-3V damper meets the following
requirement for fire dampers established by:
National Fire Protection Association
NFPA Standards 80, 90A, 92A, 92B & 101
ICC International Code Council
IBC International Building Code
NBC National Building Code
SFPE Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering

Standard construction
Frame
20 gauge (123mmx23mm) galvanized steel hat channel with interlocking corner gusset
Blades
16 gauge (153mmx1.6mm) galvanized steel-Triple Vee
Jackshaft
(12.7mm) diameter plated steel hex.
Linkage
Concealed in frame
Springs
Stainless Steel
Bearings
Stainless steel oilite, sleeve-type
Fusible Link Temperature:
165℉(74℃)is Standard
Minimum Size
12”x 8”(305mm x 203mm)
Maximum Size
Single Section: 36”x 36”(914mm x 914mm)
Multiple Section: 108”x 72”(2743mm x 1829mm)
Component
ITEM
NAME
1
Top & Down Frame
2
Side Frame
3
Concealed Linkage
4
Bearing
5
Jamb Seal
6
Blade
7
Clip Shaft Base
8
Jackshaft
9
Joint
10
Spring
11
Fusible Link
12
Block Frame

Options
□Factory installed
□No Sleeve (Standard) □Sleeve
□Factory installed sleeve
Gauge：□19＃(1.2mm) □16＃(1.6mm)
Length：□12”(305mm) □16”(406mm) □Other
□Alternate fire closure temperature
□
212℉(100℃)□286℉(141℃)□350℉(177℃)
□Sleeve (optional)
□No Sleeve (Standard)

DAMPERS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RECEIVING AND HANDLING
After receiving the damper, please check on the appearance and internal deformation or
damage. If there is found to deformation or damage, please notice to the Company by letter or
email imminently, the Company will identify the handling or assembly issues, and at the same
time Repair or replace faulty parts will be organize. Be sure to check all the accessories and the
component items are not losing. The Damper must be storage indoors and kept dry and clean
place to prevent dust and fouling in all time.
SAFETY WARNING
Incorrect installation, adjustment, modification, use and maintenance may cause product
damage, personal injury and other circumstances. Before the installation, use and maintenance,
please read the installation manual and maintenance manual first. The installation manual is for
the user only, after the damper installation is complete, please give the final user of this manual.
WARRANTY
The Flowtech provide the products for one year warranty. Under the warranty period the
dampers found in non artificial factors, Flowtech will repair or replace without any charges to
customers. If the damage caused by the improper artificial use factors, then it will not be under
warranty by Flowtech, the Company will not responsibility for the replacement of the product
cost.
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE
If there is any question, please contact with the customer service centre of our company.
TEL：[phone] (Represent number)
FAX：[phone]

■TAIPEI Headquarter
19F-5, No. 1, Pao-Sheng Rd., Yuan-Ho Dist., New
Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C
Tel：[phone] Fax：[phone]~6
E-mail：y[email protected] ,
flow[email protected]
■Laboratory
No.102, Neihu 1st Rd., Dongshan Township, Yilan
County, Taiwan 269
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone]
■Factory
No.658, Meilin Rd., De-an Village, Dongshan Shiang ,
Yilan County 269, Taiwan, R.O.C
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CNo.：CAT-FD-FDB December 2014