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Smoke duct dampers: the 280°C normally-closed and normally-open types

Explains why a smoke extraction duct carries both a normally-open 280°C fire damper and a normally-closed smoke fire damper, how each acts, and where each is fitted in the system.

This depends on the actual design. Modern systems are linked. The damper is normally closed and opens through the fire alarm: the alarm starts the smoke exhaust fan and opens the smoke valve automatically.

The 280°C fire damper stays normally open. It is also called a high-temperature fire damper. It sits in ventilation ducts with high temperatures. At 280°C the fusible alloy melts and the damper closes. It can also be driven by a 24 V signal. The 280°C smoke fire damper stays normally closed. It sits in the smoke extraction duct. On a fire, the control centre sends a signal to open it and start extraction. At 280°C the fusible alloy melts and it closes. It is a two-action damper.

The smoke fire damper is a fire component. It fits on the duct of a mechanical smoke extraction system. It stays closed in normal use. On a fire it opens for extraction. When the smoke temperature in the duct reaches 280°C it closes, and within a set time it meets the leakage and fire-resistance integrity requirements, blocking smoke and fire. Main materials: carbon steel, galvanised sheet and stainless steel.

The 280°C fire damper stays normally open, also called a high-temperature fire damper. It fits ventilation ducts with high temperatures. At 280°C the fusible alloy melts and the damper closes. It can be driven by a 24 V signal. The 280°C smoke fire damper stays normally closed; on a fire the control centre signals it open for extraction, and at 280°C the fusible alloy melts and it closes. It is a two-action damper.

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