Swegon Actionair ThermCommand MCD Installation guide

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Swegon
Model
Actionair ThermCommand MCD
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Installation guide
INSTALLATION GUIDE
ThermCommand MCD Installation Method
Applies to...
• Actionair ThermCommand MCD
Health and safety
• This process must be undertaken by competent
persons. More than one person may be required to
ensure the safe handling of large dampers and other
materials. Use must be made of access equipment
to ensure unsafe practices are not used to approach
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• Standard site PPE should be used (minimum
steel toe cap boots, hard hat); together with any
protective eyewear, gloves and masks, when drilling
or cutting is being undertaken. The latter should
also be used when handing the wall construction
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loud equipment is being used, hearing protection
should be used.
• All waste materials should be collected and disposed
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• Actuators: All wiring should be carried out in
accordance with the wiring details provided by the
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Care must be taken when installing and inspecting
dampers, as they are likely to close without warning
due to loss of electrical power or a temperature
rise in the ductwork. This is their prime function.
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the blades. Larger dampers must be handled in
accordance with current regulations and good
practice due to weight.
Contents
Applies to... ...................................................... 1
Health and safety .............................................1
CE Installation Method Overview .........................2
Models ............................................................ 3
Smoke Control Damper Installation ..................... 4
Installation Gap ............................................... 5
Aerated concrete Wall Installation ...................... 6
Rigid wall installation .........................................7
Brick wall installation ........................................ 8
Flexible Wall Installation .................................... 9
Horizontal Duct Installation .............................. 10
Horizontal Duct Installation Smoke Damper Equal To
Duct ............................................................... 11
Horizontal Duct Installation Smoke Damper In The
Middle Of The Duct .......................................... 12
Horizontal Duct Installation Smoke Damper At The
End Of The Duct .............................................. 13
Horizontal Duct Installation Smoke Damper Smaller
Than Duct ...................................................... 14
Vertical Duct Installation Smoke Damper At The End
Of The Duct .................................................... 15
Minimal Installation Distances .......................... 16
Electric Actuators BEN 24V, BEN 230V, BEE 24V, BEE
230V, BE 24V, BE 230V ...................................... 17
 .........................................17
Wiring Diagram ....................................................17
Wiring Positions .............................................. 18
Safety Grill Installation ..................................... 19
Steel Duct Connection Frame Installation ........... 19
Suspension Bracket For Horizontal Installation ..... 19
Transport ....................................................... 20
Storage .......................................................... 20
Maintenance and Operation ............................. 20
Commissioning ...............................................20
Functions ....................................................... 20
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Application Installation Method
Aerated Concrete Wall Installation Page 6
Rigid Wall Installation Page 7
Brick Wall Installation Page 8
Flexible Wall Installation Page 9
Horizontal Duct Installation Page 10
Horizontal Duct Installation Smoke Damper Equal to Duct Page 11
Horizontal Duct Installation Smoke Damper in The Middle Of The Duct Page 12
Horizontal Duct Installation Smoke Damper at The End of the Duct Page 13
Horizontal Duct Installation Smoke Damper Smaller Than Duct Page 14
Vertical Duct Installation Smoke Damper at The End Of The Duct Page 15
Minimal Installation Distances Page 16
• 
of Performance (DoP), which can be found on our
website.
• The methods in this manual should be followed to
ensure a CE-marked installation.
• The instructions are based on the tested method
using Actionair ThermCommand MCD smoke
control dampers.
• Our ThermCommand MCD dampers are designed
to be used within smoke control ductwork systems
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compartments where required.
• The ThermCommand MCD is a drive open / drive
close damper with a low smoke leakage and
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• Under the Smoke Control Damper Product standard
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
CE Installation Method Overview
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Models
• Smoke control damper for use in smoke extract
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duct.
• 
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norms for smoke control systems
• Smoke control dampers come in dimensions from
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• Damper casing is produced out of rigid, thermally
stable calcium silicate material
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Smoke control damper
installation
The ThermCommand MCD Smoke control damper is
always tested in standard support frames (both in
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
similar support frames which have a thickness and/ or
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the one on the test. Depending on where the dampers
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ventilation applications.
When installed on a wall the dampers are suitable only
for installation in a vertical position, with the blade
axis horizontal.
Dampers and duct must be suspended separately.
The ductwork must be suspended in such way that
the transfer of all loads from the adjoining ventilaton
duct to the damper body is completely exclude.
Adjacent duct must be suspended or supported as
required by the duct suppliers. Smoke extraction ducts
can be connected to a smoke control damper as per
national authority regulations. Make sure that the
smoke control damper is not exposed to any external
mechanical forces or that the duct connetion is not
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Connections should be performed according to the
instructions in this manual.
The gap in the installation opening between the smoke
control damper and the wall can be increased by up
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
Warning:
• Avoid damaging the casing
• Avoid casing deformation during installation,
sealing and commisioning
• Make sure that the product is installed in a
way that is accessible for future inspection and
maintenance
• During installation, avoid applying force to the
damper blades.
Reccomendation:
• 
• Avoid shocks to the damper
• 
support the upper side of the smoke damper with
wooden support beams
• 
installation
• Unwrapping of dampers required to avoid
sweating and do not store in a damp atmosphere.
Wooden supports
Transport supports
(remove it aer installation)
min. 70mm
min. 40mm
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Installation gap
GG
G
Gap(G) Min. Max. Recommended
Mineral wool   
Center installation
• 
Flush installation
• operation side
• 
Flush installation
• installation side
• 
min 175
max 75
250
min 175
250
max 75
min 100
250
max 75max 75
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

(for larger gaps the screw length would need to
increase respectively).
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case.
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
rated to suit the supporting construction that is used.
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Aerated concrete wall
installation
The wall is composed of aerated concrete (minimum
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

Create a hole in the wall. Check the recommended
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the hole with with Promastop CC (Hilti CFS-CT,
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

side rests against the wall. CAUTION: Avoid leaning
on the damper blades during installation! Drill holes
on the bottom and top sides, and on the vertical
side opposite the actuator. Fix the smoke damper to
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length). CAUTION: Make sure that the tightening
force does not cause deformation of the housing!
CAUTION: 
smooth as thedamper rests on it.
Number of screws (Note that the screws need to be
equally spaced)
Ø 6 top and bottom sides



Ø 6 le sides (H dimension)





Fill the space between casing and wall with mineral


Mineral wool and the connection between the
damper and the mineral wool must be coated with

Test the operation of the damper blades!
Remove corner supports aer installation!
Screws are installed at
an angle, xed to the
centre of the wall.
Make sure the head
of the screws doesn't
interfere with the
operation of the blades!
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Rigid wall installation
The wall is composed of concrete (minimum density of

Create a hole in the wall. Check the recommended

the hole with with Promastop CC (Hilti CFS-CT,



side rests against the wall. CAUTION: Avoid
leaning on the damper blades during installation!
Drill holes on the bottom and top sides, and on the
vertical side opposite the actuator. Fix the smoke

appropriate length). CAUTION: Make sure that the
tightening force does not cause deformation of
the housing!
Number of screws (Note that the screws need to be
equally spaced)
Ø 6 top and bottom sides



Ø 6 le sides (H dimension)








Mineral wool and the connection between the damper
and the mineral wool must be coated with one layer of

Test the operation of the damper blades!
Remove corner supports aer installation!
Screws are installed
at an angle, xed
to the centre of the
wall.
Make sure the
head of the screws
doesn't interfere
with the operation
of the blades!
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Brick wall installation
The wall is composed of brick blocks (minimum density

Create a hole in the wall. Check the recommended

the hole with with Promastop CC (Hilti CFS-CT,



side rests against the wall. CAUTION: Avoid
leaning on the damper blades during installation!
Drill holes on the bottom and top sides, and on the
vertical side opposite the actuator. Fix the smoke

appropriate length). CAUTION: Make sure that the
tightening force does not cause deformation of
the housing!
Number of screws (Note that the screws need to be
equally spaced)
Ø 6 top and bottom sides



Ø 6 le sides (H dimension)





Fill the space between casing and wall with


sealant). Mineral wool and the connection
between the damper and the mineral wool must

Test the operation of the damper blades!
Remove corner supports aer installation!
Screws are installed
at an angle, xed
to the centre of the
wall.
Make sure the
head of the screws
doesn't interfere
with the operation
of the blades!
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Flexible wall installation
The wall is composed of brick blocks (minimum density

Create a hole in the wall, check the recommended


Cover the bottom side of the hole with with




side rests against the wall. CAUTION: Avoid

holes on the bottom and top sides, and on the
vertical side opposite the actuator. Fix the smoke

appropriate length). CAUTION: Make sure that the
tightening force does not cause deformation of
the housing!
Please check that the wall system being used is able
to accept the required opening and is able to take
the weight of the damper.
Number of screws (Note that the screws need to be
equally spaced)
6x80 bottom sides



6x180 top and le sides (H dimension)





Fill the space between casing and wall with


sealant). Mineral wool and the connection
between the damper and the mineral wool must

Test the operation of the damper blades!
Remove corner supports aer installation!



Screws are installed
at an angle, xed
to the centre of the
wall.
Make sure the head
of the screws doesn't
interfere with the
operation of the
blades!
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Horizontal duct
installation



Create an installation opening according to
drawing.

to create the underside for the smoke damper to
sit on.
Place the smoke control damper in front of the

damper.

the drawings.
Test the operation of the damper blades!
All connection must be covered with Promat Kleber
K84
Duct and damper must be suspended separately.
Damper must not bear the weight of the duct and
vice versa.

A
A



H
 




Smoke extract duct
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ThermCommand Installation Guide
Horizontal duct
installation
Smoke damper equal to
duct



Create an installation opening aaccording to
drawing.
Place the smoke control damper in front of the
installation opening. Support the damper.

the drawings.
Cover top and bottom connections to the duct

Test the operation of the damper blades!
All connection must be covered with Promat Kleber
K84
Duct and damper must be suspended separately.
Damper must not bear the weight of the duct and
vice versa.




Smoke extract duct 




A
A



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12 Swegon reserves the right to alter specications. 20230627 L00026 V1.2
Horizontal duct
installation
Smoke damper in the
middle of the duct



Create an installation opening aaccording to
drawing.
Place the smoke control damper in front of the
installation opening. Support the damper.

the drawings.
Cover top and bottom connections to the duct

Test the operation of the damper blades!
All connection must be covered with Promat Kleber
K84
Duct and damper must be suspended separately.
Damper must not bear the weight of the duct and
vice versa.



Smoke extract duct 


A
A






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ThermCommand Installation Guide
Horizontal duct
installation
Smoke damper at the
end of the duct



Create an installation opening according to
drawing.

create the underside for the smoke damper to sit
on.
Place the smoke control damper in front of the
installation opening. Support the damper.

the drawings.
Test the operation of the damper blades!
All connection must be covered with Promat Kleber
K84
Duct and damper must be suspended separately.
Damper must not bear the weight of the duct and
vice versa.



Smoke extract duct 


A
A




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Horizontal duct
installation
Smoke damper smaller
than duct



Create an installation opening according to
drawing.
Place the smoke control damper on top of the
installation opening. Support the damper with

screws.

the drawings.
Test the operation of the damper blades!
All connection must be covered with Promat Kleber
K84
Duct and damper must be suspended separately.
Damper must not bear the weight of the duct and
vice versa.


Smoke extract duct



A
A








15
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ThermCommand Installation Guide
Vertical duct
installation
Smoke damper at the
end of the duct



Create an installation opening according to
drawing.

to create the underside for the smoke damper to
sit on.
Place the smoke control damper in front of the
installation opening. Support the damper.

the drawings.
Test the operation of the damper blades!
All connection must be covered with Promat Kleber
K84
Duct and damper must be suspended separately.
Damper must not bear the weight of the duct and
vice versa.



Smoke extract duct

A
A







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Minimal installation
distances
 )
Smoke control damper can be installed with minimal

other dampers.
*Minimal distances from another damper or wall/ceiling.
200
75
75
200
75
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ThermCommand Installation Guide
ELECTRIC ACTUATOR
BEN 24 V, BEN 230 V,
BEE 24 V, BEE 230 V,
BE 24 V, BE 230 V
Damper is delivered in closed position. The actuator

proof and can remain energized at the end stops.
Safety position lock enables the actuator to hold the


the actuator for indicating the damper end positions.

the contacts can no longer be used in the milliampere

even if this has taken place only once. The position

position indication. Manual operation is possible with
the hand crank that is provided with the actuator.
Technical specications
   

 


Torque      

voltage
/ power
consumption
voltage AC/DC


AC


Hz
AC/DC


Hz
AC


Hz
AC/DC


Hz
AC


Hz
operation      
rest
position
     
Angle of Rotation oooooo
Running time ooo
Mechanical interface 
Control Open-close, modulating
Wiring diagram






















ThermCommand Installation Guide
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Wiring Positions
Drilling areas for routing the connection cable to
the actuator
Drill size according to the connection cable o
mm
Pull the heat resistant cable through the
calcium silicate casing and connect with cables
from actuator

resistant mastic (Promastop or similar)
Danger of electric shock!
Do not touch any live components!
Electrical equipment carries a dangerous electrical
voltage.
• 
work on the electrical system.
• 
any electrical equipment.
Warning!
Check position of the actuator
50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
50 mm50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
50 mm
Electric cables and system
For manual release (MA), the electric cables and

integrity.
Depending on where a damper is installed,

19
20230627 L00026 V1.2 Swegon reserves the right to alter specications.
ThermCommand Installation Guide
Safety grill installation


The grille is mounted to the damper with screws

Steel duct connection frame
installation
The connection frame is mounted to the

shown in the picture. Apply silicione betwen
smoke damper and connection frame.
Seal the corners with silicone caulking.

seal the connection.
(standard duct connection screws and clips)
Suspension bracket for
horizontal installation

Number of brackets
HxB 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 1100 1150 1200
240 
440 
640 
840 
1040 
1240 
1440 
1640   
1840      
2040          
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Transport


damage or shortcomings, immediately contact your
supplier.
Storage

• Remove any wrapping.
• Protect damper from dust and contamination.
• 
• weather - store smoke control damper in dry place.
• Do not store the unit below -20 °C or above 50 °C.
• Please properly dispose of packaging material!
Maintenance and
Operation
Smoke control dampers are designed with fully
enclosed drive mechanism outside of the duct and as
such do not require cleaning and regular maintenance.
• However, activation mechanism should be
inspected for proper operation on regular basis.
Provide at least one annual check of the damper
• 
cleaning of dust
• Check the if the electrical terminals are tightened
• Cleaning instruction: clean with a sponge, with
water or a mild detergent
• Disinfection instruction: spray disinfectant
(desinfectant may contain alcohol which is


nor perform any changes to their structure (except
for the service procedures described in this manual)
without the manufacturer’s consent. Provide at least
one annual check of the damper. The functional test
must be carried out in compliance with the basic


Commissioning
• Carefully unpack the ThermCommand MCD smoke
control damper - be careful of sharp edges and
do not use excessive force for unpacking. Wear
protective gloves, safety shoes and a hard hat.
• 
damage
• Danger of electric shock! Do not touch any live
components! Electrical equipment carries a

supply before working on any electrical equipment
• 
according to the installation instructions.
Functions

• 
• 

limits
• 
planned or unplanned, may cause damage to the
smoke control damper or lead to corrosion
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Swegon Actionair ThermCommand MCD Installation guide

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Actionair ThermCommand MCD
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