Backdraft Damper PR66

4" Deep • Single Thickness Blade • Steel Backdraft Damper

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION 4”
FRAME: 16-GA galvanized steel, hat-shaped channel frame Blades and Linkage
BLADES: 16-GA galvanized steel Extend Beyond Frame
BLADE SPACING: 8” ⅞” When Fully Opened
SHAFTS: ½” dia. plated steel stub 6” long, mono-bolted to blade
BLADE SEALS: oil impregnated sintered bronze, flanged sleeve
BEARINGS: 3/16” thick polyurethane foam
LINKAGE: ⅛” thick plated steel bracket with ½” dia. steel pivot in a Optional
celcon sleeve bearing; Linkage rod is 5/16” dia. aluminum, Counterweight
locked to pivot with ¼-20 UNC plated steel set screw
FINISH: Mill
TEMP. LIMITS: -30°F to 180°F

OPTIONS
Stainless Steel, Other Steel Gauges (to 10-GA)
Shafts to 1” diameter Polyurethane Blade
Aluminum Blades and shafts Edge Seals
Neoprene Blade Edge Seals
Polyurethane or Neoprene Jamb Seals
Stainless Steel Shafts, or Linkage 5/16” dia. Aluminum
Adjustable Counterweights to Assist or Resist Opening Rod
Adjustable Counterweights for External Application on Extended Shaft
Bearings in Nylon, Ball, Sintered, or Stainless Steel

NOTES
1. "A" width and "B" height are opening dimensions. Dampers are provided ¼"
undercut.
2. When a non-symetrical frame cross section is specified (example: flange
frame) specify the flange/airflow orientation - horizontal, vertical-up, or vertical
down.
3. Approximate damper weight is 6½ lbs./sq.ft.

DAMPER SIZE Section View

Panels Min Panel Max Single Panel
PR66 8”W x 11”H 48”W x 72”H

Mullion Detail (typ)

Top View

SD-PR66-13.02

450 Riverside Dr • Wyalusing PA, 18853 • Phone 570-746-1888 • Fax 570-746-9286

February 2013
 PR66 Backdraft Damper
4" Deep • Single Thickness Blade • Steel Backdraft Damper
Typical performance for model PR66 backdraft damper. Size tested 42”W x 42”H, furnished with counterweight to assist opening.

Without Ductwork With Ductwork

Damper installed per AMCA 500 Fig. 5.4 (Face Mounted to Damper installed per AMCA 500 Fig. 5.3 (Ductwork installed
a Plenum). Pressure is corrected to .075 lb./cu.ft air density. upstream and downstream of damper). Pressure is corrected
Operational Pressures to .075 lb./cu.ft. air density.
Start to Open - .01 in.wg Operational Pressures
Fully Open - 2.5 in.wg Start to Open - .01 in.wg
Fully Open - .96 in.wg
2.50 1.00

0.90

2.00 0.80

0.70
Pressure Drop in.wg

1.50

2”H
0.60

x4
”W
0.50
”H

42
x 42

1.00 0.40
42”W

0.30

0.50 0.20

0.10

0 0
10 20 30 50 100 200 300 500 1000 2000 4000 10 20 30 50 100 200 300 500 1000 2000 4000
Face Velocity fpm Face Velocity fpm
Velocity vs Pressure Drop Velocity vs Pressure Drop
Air Leakage:
Air leakage quantities shown in the chart are results of tests per AMCA Standard 500 and shown at 1 in.wg differential pressure and corrected to
.075 lb./cu.ft. air density.

Total CFM Air Leakage at 1 in.wg Static Pressure Differential Through Closed Damper.
Width
12 18 24 30 36 42 48
12 8.3 12.5 16.6 20.8 24.9 29.0 33.2
24 16.6 24.9 33.2 41.5 49.8 58.1 66.4
Height

36 24.9 37.4 49.8 62.3 74.7 87.2 99.6

48 33.2 49.8 66.4 83.0 99.6 116.2 132.8
60 41.5 62.3 83.0 103.8 124.5 145.3 166.0
72 49.8 74.7 99.6 124.5 149.4 174.3 199.2

For determining leakage values greater than 1 in.wg to a maximum 4 in.wg use the multiplier correction chart below.
Static Pressure (in) 2 3 4
Multiple Correction Factor 1.22 1.63 1.99

Air leakage ratings are based on AMCA Standard 500 using test set up Fig. 5.4 with damper in the closed position without the aid of a counterweight
or other mechanical means to provide closing torque, for a size 42”W x 42”H damper with blade and jamb seals.

In the interest of product development, Louvers & Dampers reserves the right to make changes without notice.

450 Riverside Dr • Wyalusing PA, 18853 • Phone 570-746-1888 • Fax 570-746-9286

February 2013