InstalMaintenOperInstr PP 52 DKI1
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Fig. 10: Dimensions of the rectangular smoke damper with W > 1200 mm up to 1500 × 800 mm
NOTE: These smoke dampers have anges width 40 mm.
L=360
R
1
R
2
W×H
(W+80)×(H+80)
8,8×11,8
W
1
Warnings
Some damper parts can have sharp edges – therefore it 
is necessary to use gloves during damper installation and 
manipulation. 
In order to prevent an electric injury, re or any other damage 
which could result from incorrect damper usage and operation, 
it is important to:
1.  Install the damper in accordance with the installation manual 
and by a properly trained employee.
2.  Execute the damper inspection in accordance with this 
installation, operation and maintenance manual.
3.  Before you can install the smoke damper, it‘s functionality 
must be checked according to chapter 3 Check of the 
functionality. 
This procedure prevents installation of a damper that has 
been damaged during transportation or handling.
Do not install functionless re dampers!
Operating conditions
Smoke dampers are part of the Smoke and Heat Exhaust 
Ventilation System (SHEVS). Functionality of the smoke damper 
is following. In case of re damper:
•  opens and removes the heat and smoke through a special fan 
from the re compartment affected by re or
•  closes and prevents the spread of smoke and heat in the re 
compartment unaffected by re.
All smoke dampers have electric actuator as standard. They are 
designed to be installed in the SHEVS ducts in locations that are 
protected from weather.
Systemair smoke dampers are passive in terms of noise. There is 
increased noise only when closing or opening the damper in case 
of inspection or re (and it takes less than 60 seconds).
1 Installation
The installation must be done as follows:
•  Duct connected to the damper must be supported or 
suspended so that the damper do not bear its weight. 
The damper must not bear any part of the supporting 
construction. This could lead to damage and subsequent failure 
of the damper.
•  Actuator can be on either side of the supporting construction,  
but it must be placed so that it is easy to access for inspection  
and repairs.
•  Distance between dampers and building structures, distribution 
technology and ventilation equipment must be large enough 
for reliable performance of the installation, functional testing, 
inspection and repair.
•  The distance between the dampers must be at least 200 mm 
according to EN 1366-10.
•  The distance between dampers and the wall or ceiling must be 
at least 200 mm according to EN 1366-10.
•  The gap between the damper and the selfstanding grill (when 
installed) must be at least 200 mm according to EN 1366-10. 
Otherwise the damper must be tested together with the grill.
•  The smoke dampers must be installed with horizontal blade axis.
•  Before the installation of the smoke damper, it‘s functionality 
must be tested according to the chapter 3 Check of the 
functionality.
DO NOT INSTALL NONFUNCTIONAL SMOKE DAMPERS!
•  Changes of smoke damper functionality, caused by transport 
or installation, aren´t reclaimable after the installation 
(deformations, damages, mechanical damage of the sealing 
material, foreign objects which can constrain the blade, wrong 
handling of the activating mechanism etc.)
•  Before connection of the smoke damper into the ductwork, 
smoke damper‘s functionality must be checked again 
(according to chapter 3 Check of the functionality).
IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CLAIM FAULTY FUNCTIONALITY CAUSED 
BY PRODUCTION, TRANSPORTATION OR INSTALLATION AFTER 
CONNECTING THE DUCTS TO THE SMOKE DAMPER!
During installation, it is necessary to protect the damper 
mechanism and its interior against dirt. The blade must be 
in the closed position. It is necessary to avoid deformation 
of the damper. Installation and setup of the dampers is always 
determined by SHEVS project plans that must comply with the 
applicable regulations. 
The smoke dampers DKIR1 must be installed according to Fig. 1, 
the smoke dampers DKIS1 must be installed according to Fig. 2.
After damper installing into the SHEVS duct it is necessary 
to connect electrical installation that must be done only by 
authorized persons – connection has to be done according to 
Fig. 3 - 7. The actuators have two microswitches indicating 
the open and closed positions of the blade - see Fig. 3 - 6.
Setup, install, repair, overhaul and inspections of the dampers 
must be done only by the manufacturer or by the personnel 








