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9. Rotatable Cleats
9.1
Rotatable Cleats are optional and where fitted should only be used to support the damper where the fire
separation element is not yet in place, offering a temporary installation support. The cleats must not be the sole
independent method of supporting the fire damper.
9.2
The cleats where requested, are supplied flat ready for bending out as and when required.
9.3
The cleats can be easily bent out at right angles by hand, using a medium size flat head screwdriver at one of
the cleats pressed-out corners to start (see figure 7.).
9.4 The cleats can be rotated through 90º and 180º to suit handle position of either side, top or bottom. A minimum of
two cleats to be used per damper. (Refer to figure 8).
9.4
it is important to use a second nut as a locknut. Do not use nuts above the cleat, as this may restrict drop rod
expansion in a fire condition. (Refer to figure 9).
Rotated to allow
handle on bottom
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 7
