Extruded
BACKDRAFT
DAMPER
ADJUSTABLE COUNTERBALANCE
DAMPERS AND LOUVERS
EM-10 SERIES
Horizontal Mount Vertical Airflow Up
Application and Design
The EM-10 series is a horizontally mounted backdraft damper that is designed to allow vertical airflow up and prevent reverse
airflow. The damper is opened by air pressure differential and closed by gravity. Standard models include adjustable
counterbalance to assist opening.
Ratings
(See page 2 for specific limitations)
Pressure: 4.0 - 10.0 in. wg (996 Pa - 2491 Pa)
differential pressure
Velocity: 2500 to 3500 fpm (13 m/s - 18 m/s)
Temperature: 180F (82C)
Standard Construction
Frame: Heavy gauge 6063T5 extruded aluminum
(0.125 in. thickness [3.2mm])
Blades: Heavy gauge 6063T5 extruded aluminum
(0.070 in. thickness [1.8mm])
Axles:
Bearings:
Linkage:
3/4
W*
H*
in. (19mm) dia. metallic.
Synthetic (acetal) sleeve type.
1/8
in. (3mm) plated steel.
*W & H dimensions furnished approximately 1/4 in.(6mm) under size.
Blade Seals: Vinyl.
Size Limitations
Minimum Size: 8 in. W x 11 in. H
(203mm x 279mm)
Maximum Panel Size: 48 in. W x 74 in. H
(1219mm x 1880mm)
Sizes larger than maximum shown will be
supplied as two or more equal size smaller
dampers required to make up the size
specified. These larger multiple damper
assemblies require field assembly and may
require additional reinforcement (not supplied
by Greenheck) to support the assembly.
5 in.
EM-10
No Flange
11 1/8 in.
3 1/8 in.
3 in.
1 1/2 in.
Options and Accessories
EM-11
Flange On
Discharge
Airflow
11/2 in. flange on discharge: EM-11
11/2 in. flange on intake:
EM-12
APC (Adjustable Pressure Controller).
Allows field setting of relief pressure on
all EM dampers. Use one per panel.
Maximum recommended pressure set
limitations are as follows:
EM-12
Area ft2 (m2) Max. Set Pressure
-in. wg (Pa)
4 (.37)
6 (.56)
8 (100)
10 (.93)
15 (1.39)
20 (1.86)
24 (2.23)
.75 (187)
.50 (125)
.40 (100)
.30 (75)
.20 (50)
.15 (37)
.125(31)
Flange On
Intake
1 1/2 in.
PERFORMANCE DATA
EM-10
Pressure Drop
Performance data results from testing a 36 in. x 36 in.
(914mm x 914mm) damper in accordance with AMCA Standard
500 using Figure 5.7B (unducted). All data has been corrected to
represent standard air at 0.075 lb/ft3 (1.201 kg/m3).
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
P in. wg Velocity
(Pa)
fpm (m/s)
Blades Start to Open
Damper with
Standard Bearings Blades Fully Open
0.05 (12)
0.06 (15)
55 (.28)
680 (3.5)
Leakage testing was conducted in accordance with AMCA
Standard 500 and is expressed as CFM per sq. ft. of damper
face area. All data has been corrected to represent standard air
at 0.075 lb/ft3 (1.201 kg/m3).
Leakage
Pressure Loss ( In. w.g.)
Operational Data
1.0
.9
.8
.7
.6
.5
.4
.3
.2
.10
.09
.08
.07
.06
.05
.04
36 in. x 36 in. Damper
.03
.02
10
9
8
7
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
x 10
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
x 100
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
x 1000
Velocity (fpm)
Pressure Limitations
10
1.0
.9
.8
.7
.6
10.0 in. w.g.
8.0 in. w.g.
.5
Pressure (in. w.g.)
Static Pressure Difference
.4
.3
.2
6.0 in. w.g.
4.0 in. w.g.
2
1
6 7 8 9 10
20
30
40
50 60 70 80 90 100
150
Air Leakage in CFM/Sq. Ft.
0
Backdraft dampers meeting the following specifications shall
be furnished and installed where shown on plans and/or as
described in schedules. Dampers shall consist of: heavy gauge
6063T5 extruded aluminum channel frame (0.125 in. [3.2mm]
thick) with 3 18 in. (79mm) depth; blades from 0.070 in. (1.8mm)
6063T5 extruded aluminum; 34 in. (19mm) dia. metallic axles
turning in acetal bearings; damper shall be equipped with
extruded vinyl blade seals; and internal 18 in. (3mm) plated
steel blade-to-blade linkage with counterbalance weights.
Damper manufacturer's printed application and performance
data including pressure, velocity and temperature limitations
shall be submitted for approval showing damper suitable for
pressures to 10 in. wg (2491 Pa), velocities to 3500 fpm (18 m/s)
and temperatures to 180F (82C). Testing and ratings to be in
accordance with AMCA Standard 500. Basis of design is
Greenheck model EM-10.
12
24
36
Damper Width (in.)
48
Velocity Limitations
74
2500 fpm
60
Damper Height (in.)
Specifications
3000 fpm
36
3500 fpm
12
24
36
48
Damper Width (in.)
GREENHECK
P.O. BOX 410 SCHOFIELD, WISCONSIN 54476-0410
PH. 715-359-6171
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Submittal EM-10-FS
Rev. 3 April 2004
Copyright 2004 Greenheck Fan Corp.
