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BD-1300 Control Dampers Installation Instructions

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Applications

Since 1905, Johnson Controls has provided high 
quality dampers that fit customer application and size 
requirements. Continuing the legacy of application 
based products, a balancing damper is now offered.

BD-1300 Balancing Dampers include:

self-lubricating bearings

rigid, 13-gauge frame

16-gauge blades

single side linkage

BD-1300 balancing dampers are designed and built for 
balancing or variable volume control only and must not 
be used for tight shutoff. These dampers are intended 
for manual operation but can be motorized when 
required. No seals are provided.

BD-1300 dampers come in sizes that meet different 
balancing application and environmental requirements. 
These applications include, but are not limited to:

volume (air) control applications, which regulate
airflow

pressure control applications, which maintain a
constant pressure

manual or motorized applications

frames can be fastened together for larger sizes

Installation

Items Needed

nut driver, 5/16 inch socket

hammer

hole saw, 1-1/4 inch

drill bit, 3/16 inch (5 mm), No. 9 or 10

drill

No. 12 self-tapping or No. 10-24 machine screws

Orientation and Identification

BD-1300 series dampers may be installed with the 
frame in either vertical (wall) or horizontal (floor or 
ceiling) positions. The dampers may be positioned with 
the blades running horizontal or vertical.

For clearance during installation, the dampers are built 
1/4 in. inch smaller than nominal. For example, a 
24 x 24 inch damper actually measures 23-3/4 x 23-3/4 
inches.

Note:

All Johnson Controls® damper dimensions are 

from the outside edges of the damper section.

Mounting holes are provided in the section for either 
No. 12 self-tapping screws or No. 10-24 machine 
screws with nuts to secure the damper frame to ducts 
or other frames.

IMPORTANT:

BD-1300 Balancing Dampers are not 

suitable for installation with the blades in a vertical 
position for motorized applications.

Figure 1: Single Section Dimensions, in.

BD-1300 Control Dampers

Installation Instructions

Part No. 44-352-35, Rev. C

Issued March 2016

44- 352- 35,  Rev .  C

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