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DUCTGARD 

 Installation, Operation and Maintenance 

Instructions

 

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10.

 

(SF) Sleeve and Angle Installation Procedure 

 

10.1

 

This installation method is suitable for all wall structures (the installation shown 
here is in a dry wall for information purposes).

 

10.2

 

If need be, to ease connection to ductwork, connect stub duct(s) to damper spigot(s) before 
positioning damper in wall opening.

 

10.3

 

Fit sleeve around damper using 16off steel pop rivets (provided).

 

10.4

 

Fit sleeve around damper using 16off steel pop rivets (provided).

 

10.5

 

Drywalls must be 'lined' so cut hole size is Sleeve OAL + 2 x wall board th10mm (it is 
acceptable to have zero gap at bottom and 20mm gap at top). Also refer to 2.8

 

10.6

 

Block Work Walls, cut size = finished size.

 

 

Fig. 10

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Ductgard Series

Page 1: ...h due consideration to the Work at Height regulations 2005 and current site rules 1 6 All work should be carried out in accordance with HSE guidelines and regulations and any specific local site rules 2 Important 2 1 These instructions should be read in its entirety before commencing work The installer must be Competent with the manufacturer s fire barrier separating element construction 2 2 Actua...

Page 2: ... 1 Equipment and tools will vary dependent upon the fire barrier construction that the damper is being installed within Standard equipment normally used for the building of the particular barrier should suffice 3 2 Access equipment as necessary 3 3 Temporary support equipment to retain damper in position 3 4 Cordless drill with 2 5mm and 10mm drill bits for fitting TF 3 5 4mm drywall and 8mm concr...

Page 3: ...l duct width 125mm and nominal duct height 100mm 4 10 2 Ensure that the metal track is fitted between the plasterboard as shown in Fig 2 and that the aperture is lined out with 12 5mm minimum fire board providing the finished aperture size 4 10 3 Mark out the position and size required on the wall taking into account the fire board thickness used for lining out 4 11 Using appropriate means e g jig...

Page 4: ...le frame to the wall using drywall screws 150mm max pitch 5 3 It is not a necessity to fill the void behind the angle frame but suitable fire rated infill may be used if considered required for insulation purposes 5 4 Important Ensure the screws pick up the track lining the hole so that the proper fire integrity of the installation will not be compromised 5 5 On the reverse side fit a single layer...

Page 5: ...ng blocks approx 10mm high x 25mm square from any available material such as drywall boards Position spacing blocks within the opening at extremities of damper and stand the damper with blades running horizontally on blocks so that damper is central in opening 6 6 Drill out the outer row of 2mm diameter angle frame pilot holes to the appropriate size 6 7 Fix the angle frame to the wall using suita...

Page 6: ...DUCTGARD Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Page 6 7 Masonry Wall AF EASY FIX Angle Frame Installation Fig 4 Gilberts AF Damper ...

Page 7: ...en placing the damper into the hole ensure that it sits central in both width and depth 8 6 With damper in place drill the 2mm diameter outer pilot holes View A out and into the concrete floor to the appropriate size 8 7 Place damper in prepared hole and secure in place 8 8 Fix the angle frame to the floor using suitable steel sleeved anchors min Ø6 5mm 8 9 It is not a necessity to fill the void b...

Page 8: ...the inside of the opening in corresponding positions to the HEVAC frame builder s ties 9 5 Bend the builder s ties out See Fig 6 9 6 Vertical installation only Prepare a pair of spacing blocks approx 25mm cubed from any available material such as drywall boards Position spacing blocks within the opening at extremities of damper and stand the damper on blocks so that damper is central in opening 9 ...

Page 9: ...DUCTGARD Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Page 9 9 IF HEVAC Frame Installation wall floor Procedure Continued Fig 9 Wall Gilberts IF Damper ...

Page 10: ...o ease connection to ductwork connect stub duct s to damper spigot s before positioning damper in wall opening 10 3 Fit sleeve around damper using 16off steel pop rivets provided 10 4 Fit sleeve around damper using 16off steel pop rivets provided 10 5 Drywalls must be lined so cut hole size is Sleeve OAL 2 x wall board thickness 10mm it is acceptable to have zero gap at bottom and 20mm gap at top ...

Page 11: ...o not fix angles to wall as damper should be free to move within opening 10 14 Connect ductwork as required 12 Dry wall DF Cleated Installation Procedure 12 1 Refer to section 5 for wall preparation instructions 12 2 This installation method is to be followed when extra support is required due to the damper size weight or other factors 12 3 Ensure that the supporting drop rods are suitably sized f...

Page 12: ...DUCTGARD Installation Operation and Maintenance Instructions Page 12 12 Dry wall DF Cleated Installation Procedure Continued Fig 11 Gilberts DF Damper ...

Page 13: ...on and temporarily support damper centrally in wall opening 13 5 Prepare 16 off pattress pieces from plasterboard of same material as main construction Plasterboard pattress should be sufficiently wide to butt up to damper spigots duct and overlap the outer edge of the track lining the opening by at least 10mm They need to be long enough to form neat comers 13 6 Two layers of pattress are required...

Page 14: ...voltage 16 3 Damper must be in the closed position 16 4 Fit actuator cradle In desired orientation and then slide actuator into position Fit indication pointer large washer and 8mm A F screw all provided and tighten to 5Nm max torque 16 5 When power is applied the damper blades will start to travel to the open position 16 6 Dampers can be manually wound open to allow duct work systems to be tested...

Page 15: ...rectly fitted to duct Refer to section 15 19 3 Where a thermal fuse is present the LED on the thermal fuse will be illuminated when the actuator is powered Refer to Section 20 1 if it is not illuminated 19 4 Remove access door to reveal damper s internal elements 19 5 Visually inspect the internal damper elements for signs of corrosion obstruction or accumulated dirt dust 19 6 If there are any obs...

Page 16: ...tion 16 19 12 5 Switch on power to the actuator 19 12 6 The actuator should reach its powered state position in 60 seconds If it does not refer to sections 20 and 22 19 12 7 Replace access doors and ensure the damper is left in its powered state 19 12 8 Record all work that has been undertaken in the maintenance log 19 12 9 It is important to log and review maintenance frequency based on inspectio...

Page 17: ...seconds visually check that the damper blade position and signal corresponds 22 5 7 IMPORTANT Press and hold test switch lever on TF to allow to allow actuator to travel to its SPRING END position Visually check that the damper blade position and signal correspond This is to ensure that the actuator functions electrically and overrides the manual reset facility should it have been used as it is fe...

Page 18: ...stallation method YES NO 09 Using the access opening provided has the damper been left in the open position Check blade position YES NO 10 Is the correct power supply wired to the actuator and power is on if motorised Check power is on to actuated damper to ensure testing can be carried out YES NO 11 Is the Thermal Fuse link correctly installed Confirm fitted correctly to ductwork damper YES NO 12...

Page 19: ... uk For pricing technical and general enquiries please email mark griffiths gilbertsblackpool co uk Website www gilbertsblackpool com Gilberts Blackpool Ltd reserves the right to modify or withdraw any specification without prior notice that may result from continuous product development The information contained within this brochure is correct at the time of going to press 05 2021 Series 60 Smoke...

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