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Installation Guidelines

Installation Guidelines for aluminum control dampers

Structural Design Requirements
for multi-section dampers

Structural Design Requirements
  • Intermediate structural support is required to resist applied velocity and pressure loads for dampers that consist of two or more sections in both height and width.
  • Tubular structural steel support may be required for large multi-sectioned dampers.
  • A non-insulated TAMCO damper weighs approximately 5 lbs/ft² (24.41 kg/m²). An insulated TAMCO dampers weighs approximately 6 lbs/ft² (29.29 kg/m²).

    MAXIMUM DEFLECTION:
  • The structure providing intermediate support must be designed to resist the highest pressure load, with deflection of less than L/230. This applies whether the pressure load is created by the mechanical system, by wind load, or if the damper is mounted on the exterior of the building.

TAMCO Aluminum Control Damper Installation Guidelines

Installing Vertical Blade Dampers

Damper Jumper Installation Guidelines

Horizontal Jack Shaft Installation Guidelines

Vertical Jack Shaft Installation Guidelines