Combination Exhaust Louver/Backdraft Damper
J Blade
Application and Design
GCE-402 is a combination weather louver and gravity
backdraft damper designed to protect air exhaust openings
in building exterior wall. Design incorporates a drainable head
member, J style stationary louver blades, pressure/gravity
operated damper blades and sloped sill to provide maximum
resistance to rain and weather. Recommended application
is in close proximity (preferably ducted) to an exhaust air fan
as pressures required to operate the GCE-402 may exceed
pressure differentials available without an adjacent fan. This
model is not recommended for barometric relief applications.
Standard Construction
Frame . . . . . . . .Heavy gauge extruded 6063-T5 aluminum,
4 in. x 0.081 in. nominal wall thickness
Blades . . . . . . . .Louver blade: J style design, heavy gauge
extruded aluminum, 0.081 in. nominal wall
thickness, positioned at 45º angles on
approximately 4 in. centers
Backdraft damper blade: heavy gauge
extruded 6063-T5 aluminum, 0.062 nominal
wall thickness
Temperature
Restrictions . . . .(-20º F) - (+180ºF)
Bearings . . . . . .Synthetic sleeve type
Insect screen . . 3/4 in. x 0.051 in. fl attened expanded
aluminum in removable frame,
inside mount (rear)
Finish . . . . . . . . .Mill
Minimum Size . . 12 in. W x 12 in. H
Maximum Single
Section Size . . .60 in. W x 120 in. H
GCE-402
Options (at additional cost)
• A variety of bird and insect screens
• A variety of architectural finishes including:
Clear anodize
Integral color anodize
Baked enamel paint
Kynar paint
• Extended sill
• Flange frame
*Width and height dimensions are actual.
GCE-402PERFORMANCE DATA
Combination Exhaust Louver/Backdraft Damper
Extruded Aluminum
Typical Application