Ceiling Radiation Damper
Ceiling radiation dampers feature a rigid roll formed frame for precision and strength.
Ceiling radiation damper. Ceiling radiation damper model mrcd round metal fab ceiling radiation dampers are tested and listed to ul 555c for specified floor ceiling and roof ceiling assemblies. A fire damper is a curtain style damper made for wall and floor application only. Aire technologies rectangular ceiling radiation damper for register opening approved ul 263 wood truss floor ceiling. Ceiling fire dampers also known as radiation dampers are designed and tested to limit the radiant heat transfer through an air inlet outlet opening in the ceiling membrane of a fire resistance rated floor ceiling or roof ceiling assembly.
A ceiling radiation damper closes automatically to restrict the passage of heat. What is the difference between a fire damper and a ceiling radiation damper. They are used to protect hvac openings in fire rated horizontal ceiling assemblies. See video.
To better understand ceiling radiation dampers. We do not offer a backdraft damper made for downwards airflow. A horizontal backdraft damper is required when you have vertical upwards only airflow. Adjustable models 0722a 0722a se and 0722a le available.
Ceiling radiation dampers are available in butterfly style and curtain style. Designed to protect air openings that occur in fire resistance rated roof ceiling or floor ceiling assemblies ceiling radiation dampers are listed devices that automatically limit the radiative heat transfer from a room or space into the cavity above the ceiling. Installation considerations for ceiling radiation dampers however since ceiling radiation dampers serve a somewhat different purpose than the other damper types there is often confusion about where a ceiling radiation damper should be used. Exteneded collar models 0722 se and 0722 le available.