Field Controls 70009800 GVD Vent Damper Motor Assembly (Metal Base) is an OEM replacement motor assembly for GVD automatic vent dampers, used to drive the damper blade open and closed as part of combustion draft control.
Key Features:
- OEM Field Controls GVD vent damper motor assembly
- Metal base construction
- Designed as a replacement drive package for GVD series vent dampers that specify 70009800
Compatibility & Applications:
- For Field Controls GVD automatic vent dampers listed with replacement motor assembly 70009800
- Used on gas-fired appliances where a GVD vent damper is installed in the vent connector to control draft and reduce standby losses
Installation & Operation Notes:
- Disconnect power and shut down the appliance before servicing the vent damper
- Remove the existing motor assembly from the GVD body and install the 70009800 unit using the existing mounting arrangement and linkage
- Wire the motor assembly per the appliance and GVD wiring diagram, confirming interlocks and safety circuits are correctly connected
- After installation, verify full open and closed travel of the damper in response to a call for heat
Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
- Replace the motor assembly if the damper fails to open, fails to close, or operates intermittently after wiring and linkage checks
- Inspect the damper blade and shaft for binding or debris if the motor stalls or struggles to move the blade
- Periodically confirm damper operation as part of burner and venting service