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TRUE ROUND FIRE & FIRE/SMOKE 
DAMPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION 
& MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

IOM - TRUE ROUND FIRE & FIRE/SMOKE DAMPERS - 1016

NCA MANUFACTURING INC. • 1985 CARROLL ST. • CLEARWATER, FL 33765 • 727.441.2651 • www.ncamfg.com

R8218

1

FSD-RD

Application & General Notes:

These installation instructions apply to static Fire, dynamic Fire

and Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers of the true round types

mounted in the plane of a UL* approved fire partition. The

dampers are designed for operation in the vertical or horizontal

orientation with the blade running horizontal.

FD(D)-RD

The following installation instructions are UL 
approved to be used with the following NCA 
Models: FSD-RD-211, -212, FD and FDD-RD.

Safety Warning:

Read all installation, operating and maintenance instructions 

thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. 

Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or 

maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.

Receiving & Handling:

Check for damage when this product is received. If damage is 

found, record all necessary information on the bill of lading and 

file a claim with the final carrier. Check to be sure that all parts 

of the shipment are accounted for.

Installation Supplements:

- Installing Fire and Combination Fire/Smoke

   Dampers in a Shaft Wall

- Framing Requirements for Wood or Steel Stud Walls

- UL Approved Breakaway Duct Connections

- Optional Sealing of Dampers in Fire and Smoke

   Rated Walls or Floors

- Installing the SL-2000 Smoke Detector

- Field Modification of Factory Supplied Sleeves

- Installing Fire and Fire/Smoke Dampers in Concrete

   Floor with Steel Deck

Other Installation References:

- Out-of-Wall Fire and Fire/Smoke Damper IOM

- Combination Fire/Smoke Damper IOM

- Fire Damper IOM

Electrical Guidelines:

Electrical input may be needed for products discussed 

within this IOM. All wiring shall be done in accordance 

with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code 

ANSI/NFPA-70, any local codes that may apply and 

wiring diagrams developed in compliance with the job 

or project design and specifications.

Electrical input work should be performed by a 

qualified electrician. Verify power before wiring 

actuator. NCA is not responsible for damage to or

failure of the unit caused by incorrect field wiring.

Follow all instructions carefully.

*When UL is referred to in this document, it represents UL/ULC 

(Underwriter’s Laboratories of United States and Canada).

This IOM manual is the property of the owners, and is required for future 

maintenance. Please leave it with the owner when the job is complete.

UL/ULC File: R8218
New York BSA/MEA Listing: 79-03-M
California State Fire Marshall Listing: 3235:1721:0100
and 3225-1721:0102

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