• In applications where the humidity level is unusually elevated, or where there are extremely high levels of dust and dirt particles, TAMCO recommends that the damper linkage and bearing system should be cleaned once a year. This can be done by blowing away dust using compressed air.
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9 Do not install damper if damage is more than superficial. If uncertain as to extent of damage, or if damper does not seal correctly, call TAMCO Customer Service at 1-800-561-3449. 9 Operate damper section manually (on a flat section of floor) to verify correct blade action and sealing.
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES | for TAMCO Aluminum Control Dampers EXTENDABLE DRIVE ROD RETRACTED FOR SHIPPING EXTENDED • A 12” (305 mm) long, hexagonal steel drive rod is provided as standard. • Dampers are shipped with their drive rod inserted in the drive blade.
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES | by Damper Install Type INSTALLED IN DUCT T YPE Linkage Must Be Accessible After • Damper must be installed square. Installation • Damper is manufactured so that finished O.D. is ½” (12.7 mm) smaller than opening width and height dimensions. •...
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INSTALLING MULTIPLE-SECTION DAMPERS IF JACKSHAFTS ARE TO BE FITTED, SEE JACKSHAFT INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLING DAMPERS TWO SECTIONS WIDE • Frame members are designed to overlap and are manufactured with two aligned positioning holes. When dampers are correctly positioned, holes will be aligned. •...
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INSTALLING MULTIPLE-SECTION DAMPERS OPTIONAL MULLION END CAPS FOR FLANGED TO DUCT TYPE, MULTIPLE-SECTION DAMPER INSTALLATIONS MULLION END CAP • Mullion end caps are provided with all multi-section dampers that are to be installed as Flanged to Duct install type. • These are required to prevent air flow from passing through open channels.
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STRUCTURAL SUPPORT DESIGN FOR TAMCO DAMPERS Example: Assumptions: Design the structural support required to carry TAMCO dampers at The subject building is 17 floors high and has plan dimension of 120' the 17 story of a building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Assuming that by 120' (36.6 m by 36.6 m).
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PNEUMATIC ACTUATORS • Pneumatic motors must be installed and aligned so as to ensure or to the TAMCO 1" (25.4 mm) diameter jackshaft. Verify with the proper rotation of clamp or crank arm. This requires the actuator actuator manufacturer for a list of appropriate accessories.
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• The lower frame of the damper must be properly braced and • The lower frame of the damper must be properly braced and supported. supported. TAMCO WARRANTY • TAMCO will honor its warranty if all of the above instructions are adhered to.
• Ensure that the top or bottom frame members are not distorted, by loosening fasteners and shimming the frame, if required. DO NOT ADJUST LINKAGE MECHANISM. IF PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AFTER VERIFICATION AND CORRECT ACTION, CALL TAMCO CUSTOMER SERVICE 1-800-561-3449...
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