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FORM 40003

INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Models EFOA and EGOA Combination Fire/Smoke Dampers

CAUTION! 

DO NOT INSTALL, USE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS

MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

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

1.

18 gauge galvanized steel integral sleeve shall
be of the 

SAME GAUGE

or heavier as the duct

to which it is attached. Gauges shall conform to
SMACNA or ASHRAE duct standards. The
length of the sleeve extending beyond the wall
opening shall not exceed 16” (406mm) on the
operator side or 6” (152mm) on the opposite side.

2.

The connecting duct shall terminate at the integral sleeve and is connected by using
either:
A. A minimum of three #10 sheet metal screws spaced equidistant around the sleeve 

for 22” and smaller duct.

B. A minimum of five #10 sheet metal screws spaced equidistant around the sleeve 

for greater than 22” duct.

C. A 4” (101mm) drawband.

3.

Clearance between the damper sleeve and the round or square wall opening shall be
a minimum of 1/2” (13mm) and a maximum of 1” (25mm).

4.

Damper will be factory supplied with one retaining plate secured to the damper sleeve
on the operator side of the damper.

5.

A minimum of 4 equally spaced 20 gauge galvanized steel clip angles shall be
attached to both the integral sleeve and the retaining plate. The clip angles shall be
attached with 1/8” (3mm) rivets, #10 by 1/2” (13mm) sheet metal screws, bolts, or
welds. In metal stud/gypsum applications, the retaining plate may be in front of or
behind the gypsum, directly against the metal studs.

6A.

Option 1:

The damper may be installed in a wood/gypsum, steel stud/gypsum, or

masonry fire partition in the vertical or horizontal position (blade shaft running 
horizontal) with a retaining plate flush against each side of the fire partition.

Installation:

with the factory installed retaining plate flush to the fire partition, place

another retaining plate on the opposite side of the damper sleeve and slide it forward
until it becomes flush with the opposite side of the partition. Place the Splice Clip over
the cut partition of the retaining plate. Secure it with four #10 sheet metal screws or 
rivets. Secure the clip angles to the retaining plate and damper sleeve as illustrated.

FORM 40003, page 1

CARNES COMPANY    448 S. Main St., P. O. Box 930040, Verona, WI 53593-0040    Phone: (608)845-6411    Fax: (608)845-6470    www.carnes.com

OPTION 1: ANGLES 2 SIDES

Typical wood, metal stud, or masonry opening.

(Refer to metal or wood stud framing for 

fire dampers in drywall partitions.)

8

4

1

6A

3

4

5

Blade

Shaft

Auxiliary

Operating

Jackshaft

OPTION 1

Cross section of opening.

1” Min. Typ.

(25mm)

OPTION 1

NOTE: CAUTION HEAVY SPRING
USED TO LOAD SPRING/LINK
ACTUATOR USE CARE IN 
RESETTING LINK.

IMPORTANT
Do Not Cast Damper In Place.
Cycle Damper After Installation To Insure Free Movement.
Do Not Install Damper Out Of Round.

Retaining Plate Detail

All dimensions
in inches.

A and B = Damper
Dia. plus 3” (76mm)

Cut (Cover with   

Splice Clip)

D
2

+ 1-1/2”

(38mm)

B

2

D

A

B

OPTION 1

UL APPROVED WALL

OR FLOOR DESIGN

Retaining

Plate

Fastener

Clip

Angle

Damper

Sleeve

Wall or Floor Detail

Clip Angle Detail

20 Ga. (1) Galv. Steel

Splice Clip Detail

Same length as

cut in damper/

retaining plates

1-1/2”

(38mm)

1-1/2”

(38mm)

1-1/2”

(38mm)

1-1/2”(38mm)

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