Hvac Fire Damper Jack

Fido2 can open fire dampers up to 16 in height.

Hvac fire damper jack. Similar dampers may be installed right in hvac ducts where the ducts pass between different building areas. Our photo at at left shows a pair of open fire damper doors in the ceiling of a commercial building in new york city. Fire smoke dampers are similar to fire dampers in fire resistance rating and also prevent the spread of smoke inside the ducts. Therefore fire dampers are installed in the plane of the fire wall to protect these openings.

In event of a fire these doors are intended to be automatically closed. Upon detection of heat the fusible link usually rated for 165of or 212of melts closing the fire damper blades and blocking the flame from penetrating the. Details about automatic fire and smoke dampers are. Installed inside hvac ductwork the damper blades automatically close when a rise in temperature occurs or a smoke alarm goes off.

When a rise in temperature occurs the fire damper. Fido fire damper openers help make this process safer and easier while also saving significant time and money. Use fire and smoke dampers from grainger in office buildings healthcare facilities and other buildings to prevent the spread of fire and smoke if that emergency should occur. Fire dampers are passive fire protection products used in heating ventilation and air conditioning hvac ducts to prevent the spread of fire inside the ductwork through fire resistance rated walls and floors.