In-Duct Installation
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.
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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
Multiple Sections Installation
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
