Carnes EHIA User Manual
CARNES COMPANY 448 S. Main St., P. O. Box 930040, Verona, WI 53593-0040 Phone: (608)845-6411 Fax: (608)845-6504 www.carnes.com
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40055, pg 1
SPECIFICATION SHEET
Type A Multi Blade Fire Damper, Crimped (3V) Blade
Model EHIA - Dynamic
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Size
Variations
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Project Location
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t Application and Design
The Model EHIA is UL Classified for installation in walls, floors and
partitions with a fire rating of less than 3 hours. This damper may be
installed vertically or horizontally in static systems or dynamic HVAC
systems that continue to operate in the event of fire.
Standard Construction:
Frame: 5” roll formed frame, galvanized steel hat-section w/staked
corners and integral bracing
Blades: 16 ga. roll formed, galvanized steel, min. width 4-1/4”,
max. width 7-1/4”
Axles: square plated steel
Linkage: concealed in frame, linkage bars are 1/8”
Bearings: bronze oilite press-fit into frame
Closure Spring: stainless steel
Fusible Link - UL-33: UL listed 165°F (standard),
212°F (optional)
Maximum Velocity: 2000 fpm (10.2 m/s)
Maximum Pressure: 4” w.c. (1kPa)
Model EHIA meets or complies w/the following as a fire damper:
All major building codes, including IBC/ICC International Code
UL 555 Listing 1-1/2 and 3 hour - File #R26359
ULC S112
NFPA 90A, 80
Multi-section, EFL or PFV options will require
actuators to be installed on the damper.
Standard Sizes (duct) 1-1/2 Hour
Min. V or H Max. Vertical Size
Max. Horizontal Size
6”W x 6”H
152mm x 152mm
*108”W x 96”H
2743mm x 2438mm
*72”W x 48”H
1829mm x 1219mm
*May consist of multi-sections
Standard Sizes (duct) 3 Hour
Min. V or H Max. Vertical or Horizontal Size
6”W x 6”H
152mm x 152mm
*72”W x 48”H
1829mm x 1219mm
*May consist of multi-sections
5”
(127mm)
H+
W+
+ Note: Non-sleeved (with side plate) dampers are furnished approx. 1/4” smaller
than given duct dimensions. Sleeved dampers are furnished approx. the same size as
given duct dimension, unless otherwise noted.
16” std.
(406mm)
D+2”
D+2”
*D = Duct size minus 1/4”
*16” - 20 ga. sleeve required
for EHIA (round)
Max. 46” Rd.
D*
Options:
Factory Sleeve
Retaining Angles
3 Hour Rating
Manual Locking Quadrant
Round Transitions
Out of Wall Const. Available
EFL (Electric Fusible Link)*
PFV (Pneumatic Fusible Valve)*
250° - 350° (Actuator Req.)
Mounting
Horizontal Vertical
*Option provides quick and economical way to check damper
operations and also provide a Systematic Closure Control. Option
PFV allow damper operation without the need/cost for an EP
valve and electrical connection at the damper.
40055, pg 2
Model EHIA - Type A Multi Blade Fire Damper
PERFORMANCE DATA
Pressure drop testing was done by an independent laboratory to the AMCA Standard 500-D, Fig. 5.3
ductwork upstream and downstream.
DAMPER SIZE 36 x 36
VELOCITY THROUGH FACE AREA
PRESSURE DROP - INCHES OF WATER (In. W.C.)
1.0
.9
.8
.7
.6
.5
.4
.3
.25
.2
.15
.1
.09
.08
.07
.06
.05
.04
.03
.025
.02
.015
.01
100
1000
150 200 300 400 500 700 900 15002000 3000 4000 6000
DAMPER SIZE 24 x 24
VELOCITY THROUGH FACE AREA
PRESSURE DROP - INCHES OF WATER (In. W.C.)
1.0
.9
.8
.7
.6
.5
.4
.3
.25
.2
.15
.1
.09
.08
.07
.06
.05
.04
.03
.025
.02
.015
.01
100
1000
150 200 300 400 500 700 900 1500 2000 3000 4000 6000
1.5
2.0
2.5
DAMPER SIZE 12 x 12
VELOCITY THROUGH FACE AREA
PRESSURE DROP - INCHES OF WATER (In. W.C.)
1.0
.9
.8
.7
.6
.5
.4
.3
.25
.2
.15
.1
.09
.08
.07
.06
.05
.04
.03
.025
.02
.015
.01
100
1000
150 200 300 400500 700 900 15002000
3000 4000 6000
1.5
2.0
2.5
Single Section
w/Hand Quadrant
Multi-Section
w/Actuator
16”
Sleeve
Control
Shaft
4-7/16”
6”
4”
1½”
UL Rated
Fire Wall
Break Away Connection
Break Away Connection
Retaining Angle
Retaining
Angle
Hand Quad
Mounting Area
1½”
1½”
1½”
16”
Sleeve
2¼”
1 Hour
Fire Wall
Break Away Connection
Break Away Connection
Retaining Angle
Retaining
Angle
Actuator
Mounting Area
1½”
1½”
4¼”
1¾”
4¾”
Motor
Location
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