Operation and Maintenance Manual
– SCD Smoke Dampers
Version 1
Date 04 2018
Page 78 of 81
9. ENTRY INTO SERVICE
After the device and the control system have been mounted, before commissioning of
the smoke damper, it is recommended to carry out and note the following actions:
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check the electric and pneumatic systems for mechanical
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damage,
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check the state of electric/pneumatic connections between individual elements,
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check the thermal insulation and joint seals for moisture
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permeability,
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check the movement abilities for all control variants,
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check the device, particularly the polycarbonate cover and drive mechanical
members, for cleanness,
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check all labels and stickers for readability.
After the SCD smoke damper has been installed, but before it is put into operation,
the following document shall be filled and signed by authorized persons: “SCD Smoke
Damper Inspection and Launch Protocol”. This protocol should be signed by a person, who
has valid, individual certificate issued by Smay Sp. z o.o, which entitles this person to
install SCD dampers, and by the User’s representative. The copy of this document shall be
sent to Smay Sp. z o.o. QCD.
Failure to comply with this formality will void the warranty of the device.
10. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
During operation, SCD smoke dampers shall be inspected at least every 12 months,
with the inspection recorded in an inspection report.
Otherwise it will be impossible to accept and authorise the damper.
During regular inspection, pay close attention to the mechanical damage of power
supply devices and systems, the state of connections between individual elements, the
state of the insulation, the continuity of sealing of connections with the roof plane, and
metal sheet processing of the bases; notice possible points of damage.
Control and assess all available control functions by means of a test run. Check actuators
by opening and closing the dampers; check the state of control panels, emergency push
buttons and the weather control panel with wind and rain detectors. Check all pneumatic
and electric supply systems.
Check the cleanliness of the polycarbonate cover and mechanical drive elements,
check leaf bolts tightness, as well as legibility of the marking stickers.
In order to achieve the appropriate state of the wall polycarbonate, which is infill of
SCD damper leafs, clean it with lukewarm water with addition of a mild cleaning agent. Do
not use brushes and abrasive materials, as well as strong alkaline detergents, which can
react with aluminium, polycarbonate and EPDM. Salt used for snow removal is also harmful
for polycarbonate panels. Avoid any contact between panel surfaces secured against UV
radiation and butyl solvent or isopropyl alcohol. Do not clean heated polycarbonate panels
exposed to sunlight or high temperatures.
Remember that cleaning agents and solvents appropriate for polycarbonate cleaning
may not be safe for surfaces covered with a UV absorber film. In case of any doubts, carry
out a trial of the cleaning agent on a sample panel or consult the Supplier.
