Product Overview

D-3153 Pneumatic Actuator Product Bulletin 1
The D-3153 Pneumatic Actuator is a multipurpose
positioning device used primarily for operating
ventilating dampers in response to the output signals of
a pneumatic controller or electro-pneumatic
transducer.
The D-3153 Pneumatic Actuator is used with dampers
up to a maximum area of 16 ft
2
(1.5 m
2
) for
proportional volume control, and 25 ft
2
(2.3 m
2
) for
2-position actuation (provided that the torque
requirements are compatible with the specific
application).
The D-3153 Pneumatic Actuator component is
recognized by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® (UL) for
use on UL classified 555/555S smoke and combination
fire/smoke dampers which have been tested and
approved to a degradation temperature of 250°F
(121°C).
Application
When used with proportional control, the damper size
is limited to 16 ft
2
(1.5 m
2
) maximum. As a 2-position
control, damper size is limited to 25 ft
2
(2.3 m
2
).
Three nominal spring ranges are available:
• 3 to 7 psi (21 to 49 kPa), D-3153-7
• 5 to 10 psi (35 to 70 kPa), D-3153-3 and -6
• 8 to 13 psi (56 to 91 kPa), D-3153-1, -2, -4, -5,
and -18
The control air pressure for normal Heating,
Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operation is
0-20 psig (0-138 kPa). The minimum control pressure
for safety damper functions is 20 psig (138 kPa) with
the maximum pressure of 30 psig (207 kPa). When
used for both proportional and safety applications,
provide a separate air signal to override normal HVAC
operation and cause safety damper functions.
The D-3153 Pneumatic Actuator incorporates several
internal and external features that add functional
flexibility. A 2-way swivel connection on the actuator
cylinder head provides non-binding movement.
Figure 1: D-3153 Pneumatic Actuator
Table 1: Features and Benefits
Features Benefits
All-aluminum Housing Creates a lightweight, non-combustible actuator
Telescoping Linkage Provides fast, flexible installation
Long Life and Reliable Design Places over a million actuators now in service
2-way Swivel Head Ensures full power delivery
Agency Recognition Provides a UL recognized component for fire and smoke applications to
250°F (121°C)
D-3153 Pneumatic Actuator
Product Bulletin
D-3153-xxxx Series
Code No. LIT-2681054P
Issued April 28, 2010
Supersedes May 1, 1996