Multi-Blade Fire and Combination Fire Smoke Dampers10
Duct
Sleeve
6 in.
Std. Clip
Length
C
L
Duct
60 in. Duct
4 Req’d.
48 in. Duct
3 Req’d.
36 in. Duct
3 Req’d.
24 in. Duct
2 Req’d.
18 in. Duct &
Smaller
1 Req’d.
Clip Spacing
Typical TDC/TDF joint
6 in. 6 in.
9 in.
7 in.7 in.
5 in. 5 in.
5 in.5 in.
Figure 21
Flange
Corner Piece
3/8 in. bolt
(optional)
Figure 22
Proprietary Flange System Breakaway Connections
(TDC by Lockformer, TDF by Engle)
TDC and TDF systems are approved as breakaway connections when installed as described in the TDC or TDF
addendum to the SMACNA Duct Construction Standards. Standard 6 in. (152 mm) metal clip may be used with
spacing as shown in diagram (see Figure 20 & 21). A
3
⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) metal bolts and nuts may be used to fasten
together corner pieces (see Figure 22).
Duct
Sleeve
6 in.
Std. Clip
Length
C
L
Duct
60 in. Duct
4 Req’d.
48 in. Duct
3 Req’d.
36 in. Duct
3 Req’d.
24 in. Duct
2 Req’d.
18 in. Duct &
Smaller
1 Req’d.
Clip Spacing
Typical TDC/TDF joint
6 in. 6 in.
9 in.
7 in.7 in.
5 in. 5 in.
5 in.5 in.
Figure 20
Figure 23: Metal cleat method Figure 24: Screw method
Manufactured Flanged System Breakaway Connections
Flanged connection systems manufactured by Ductmate, Durodyne, Ward, Nexus, Radiant T-35m, and MEZ are
approved as breakaway connections when installed as illustrated (see Figure 19).
Fire Damper Sleeve
Neoprene or Butyl gasket
between all angles
Flanged system angles
(Attach per
manufacturer's
instructions)
Duct
3/8 in. bolts in
corners are optional
6 in. long metal cleat or 1/16 in.
max. thickness plastic cleat;
12 in. c-c (min. 1 per side)
Figure 19
TDC/TDF to Manufactured Flange
Flanged connection systems manufactured by Ductmate, Durodyne, Ward, Nexus, Radiant T-35m, and MEZ can
be connected to TDC and TDF system as an alternate breakaway connection. This alternate connection is covered
under the UL certification of the damper. See Supplement: Duct-Sleeve Connection (IOM #468502) for more
information.
Spot weld or Tek screw per
manufacturer instructions
Spot weld or Tek screw per
manufacturer instructions
Damper Sleeve
Damper Sleeve
Butyl Gasket
TDC or TDF
Connection
#10 x 3/4”
TEK Screw
Spot weld or Tek screw per
manufacturer instructions
Spot weld or Tek screw pe
manufacturer instructions
Damper Sleeve
Butyl Gasket
TDC or TDF
Connection
Metal cleat