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.
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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).
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.
