pottorff TICD-50 Series User manual

Warn ng: Read the nstallat on nstruct ons thoroughly before nstall ng or
serv c ng th s equ pment. Improper nstallat on, adjustment, serv ce or ma ntenance
can cause property damage, njury or death.
POTTORFF ®5101 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76106 www.pottorff.com
Information is subject to change without notice or obligation. NOTE: Dimensions in parentheses ( ) are millimeters.
Thermal Insulated Control Damper TICD-50 Series March 2015
The following installation details apply to models TICD-50 Series, TICD-50BF Series, TICD-50BFX Series
thermally insulated control damper
installation instructions
Rece v ng and Handl ng
Check for obvious and hidden package damage after receiving. Check to be sure that all
parts of the shipment, including accessories, are in the package. Dampers must be kept
clean and dry. Indoor storage and protection from dirt is highly recommended.
Storage of Dampers Pr or to Installat on:
The intent of a proper storage of heavy duty industrial control damper is to prevent
physical damage, material corrosion and deterioration of organic material.
A. After visually inspecting the damper for damage, store indoors, protect from sunlight,
moisture and flooding. Protect dampers from debris and dirt accumulation. Keep all
conduit entry plugs and actuator access covers in place.
B. Dampers may be stored and stacked horizontally if wood or equivalent spacers are
placed between flanges. Do OT store with axles vertical. Place dampers on pallets
or supports to allow air circulation.
C. Consult manufacturer if storage time exceeds two years.
General
The following guidelines provide basic assembly installation instructions for models
TICD-51/52, TICD-51/52BF, TICD-51/52BFX thermally insulated dampers.
(Fa lure to follow nstruct ons w ll vo d warranty).
Fig. 1
A. Dampers are supplied standard without mounting holes (Fig. 1). Drill or punch as
required.
B. If mounting holes are supplied, use appropriate gasketing etween mating flanges.
Closed cell sponge ru er, solid ru er, maximum 60 durometer, or fi erglass drop warp
tape is recommended.
C. Dampers are to e installed square, straight and to flat surface to prevent inding
during operation. Damper must not e stretched or squeezed into duct or opening.
Racked, out of square, twisted or misaligned installation can cause excessive torque and
torque requirements that exceed damper design.
D. Mating flange must e flat and in the same plane.
E. If the new damper is replacing an existing damper, clean mating surfaces prior to
installing new damper.
F. Damper lades will open past the frame depth.
G. Damper may e installed with flow from either direction.
H. Damper lade must e horizontal.
I. Isolate damper from high vi ratory loadings.
J. Install all mounting olts efore tightening. Tighten in even and staggered pattern to
evenly compress flange gasketing.
K. Ensure that the olts or screws used for installation do not interfere with linkage.
L. When lade is in the open position, verify that damper does not strike mating duct-
work or internal ductwork reinforcing. Clearance of 1/8" (3.2) shall e from the inside of the
damper to the inside of duct.
M. Most common types of installation - standard flange out of opening (Fig. 2), standard
flange inside opening (Fig. 3) and extended flange (Fig. 4).
Duct
Don’ts
A. Do not use axles, linkage, or actuator as lifting point.
B. Do not lift damper with chain/strap with blade open and with chain/strap through frame as this could damage blade and stop seal.
C. Do not tighten mounting bolts around the damper by starting at one point as uneven flange compression can result.
D. Do not use prybar to match frame holes to matching ductwork as frame can be warped or pulled out-of-round by excessive force.
Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
Installat on Gu del nes
Pottorff Dampers are designed to be trouble and hassle free under normal operation. The intent of a proper installation is to secure the control damper
into the opening in such a manner as to prevent distortion and disruption of damper operation. The following items will aid in completing the damper
installation.

In-Duct Installat on
A. Inspect ductwork or opening where damper is to be installed for any obstructions
or irregularities that might interefere with blade or linkage rotation or actuator
mounting.
B. Duct shall be square to permit damper to be installed square and should
measure approximately 1/4"(6.4) larger than the damper dimension.
C. Bottom of damper frame shall sit flat on duct to prevent twisting or sagging.
D. Make sure the damper is square in the duct and secure top and bottom using a
1" x 1.5" (25 x 38) x 90 degree mounting angle using #10 x 1/2"(12.7) tek screws
every 6". (Fig. 5)
E. After mounting angles were installed, check damper operation.
F. If needed, make hole in duct work to install direct drive coupler.
G. Use caulk on all joints.
POTTORFF ®5101 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76106 www.pottorff.com
Information is subject to change without notice or obligation. NOTE: Dimensions in parentheses ( ) are millimeters.
Thermal Insultaed Control Damper TICD-50 Series March 2015
thermally insulated control damper
installation instructions
The following installation details apply to models TICD-50 Series, TICD-50BF Series, TICD-50BFX Series
Direct Drive
Coupler
1" x 1.5"
(25 x 38) Angle
Fig. 5
Mult ple Sect ons Installat on
A. The damper sections must be attached together using an aluminum mullion plate on front face and back face.
B. Multiple sections have the jackshaft drive as standard.
C. Use #10 x 3/8"(9.5) long, self-drilling screw to install the pre-drilled mullion (supplied with the dampers).
D. Make sure the screws do not interfere with the damper linkage.
E. When dampers are installed in multiple section assemblies, bracing may be required to support the weight of the dampers and ensure
structural integrity.
F. If the jackshaft is supplied loose, see Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 to install the jackshaft.
G. Use a jackshaft that is 1/2" (12.7) for sections 36" (914) wide or smaller or 3/4"(19) diameter for sections wider than 36" (914).
H. Jackshaft need to be supported on both ends with mount bracket and ball bearings.
I. Install the provided mount brackets in the pre-drilled holes using serrated flange #10-32 x 1/2"(12.7) bolts and #10-32 serrated flange nut.
J. Install the drive bracket as seen in Fig. 7 using the axle bolt and 2 self-drilling screws #10 x 3/8"(9.5) long.
Detail
Drive
Bracket
Jackshaft
Bracket
Fig. 6
Fig. 7

Electr c Actuator Installat on Conf gurat ons
D rect Dr ve External Mount Internal Mount
A. Direct drive - install actuator on the direct drive coupler and install provided pin to prevent actuator from spinning.
B. External mount - install actuator on the jackshaft outside the damper air stream. Use a Pottorff actuator mounting bracket to prevent actuator
from spinning.
C. Internal mount - install actuator in the damper airstream. Use a Pottorff actuator mounting bracket to prevent actuator from spinning.
POTTORFF ®5101 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76106 www.pottorff.com
Information is subject to change without notice or obligation. NOTE: Dimensions in parentheses ( ) are millimeters.
Thermal Insulated Control Damper TICD-50 Series March 2015
The following installation details apply to models TICD-50 Series, TICD-50BF Series, TICD-50BFX Series
thermally insulated control damper
installation instructions
Bracket
Direct Drive Coupler
Set Screw
#10 tek Screw
Manual Lock ng Quadrant
To install a manual locking quadrant:
A. Slide the manual locking quadrant on to the drive axle direct drive coupler (Fig. 8)
B. Tight the set screw
C. Secure with minimum one #10 tek screw on to the pre-installed bracket
Fig. 8
LEFT
DAMPER
MIDDLE
DAMPER
RIGHT
DAMPER
3 WIDE X 1 HIGH 1 WIDE X 3 HIGH 3 WIDE X 3 HIGH
TOP
DAMPER
MIDDLE
DAMPER
BOTTOM
DAMPER
TOP
LEFT
DAMPER
TOP
MIDDLE
DAMPER
TOP
RIGHT
DAMPER
MIDDLE
LEFT
DAMPER
MIDDLE
DAMPER
MIDDLE
RIGHT
DAMPER
BOTTOM
LEFT
DAMPER
BOTTOM
MIDDLE
DAMPER
BOTTOM
RIGHT
DAMPER
Configuration 3 wide x 1 high may have the Middle Damper quantity greater than 1.
Configuration 1 wide x 3 high may have the Middle Damper quantity greater than 1.
Configuration 3 wide x 3 high may have the (Middle Left Damper, Top Middle Damper,
Middle Damper, Bottom Middle Damper, Middle Right Damper) quantity greater than 1.
Multiple sections configurations - extended mounting flange examples shown: