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4" Automatic GVD Vent Damper, without harness

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4" Automatic GVD Vent Damper, without harness
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Product Highlight: Shape
Round
Product Highlight: Voltage
24V
Product Highlight: Diameter (Inches)
4" Diameter
Product Highlight: Length
6-1/16"

Description

Note: This item does not come with a harness. Harness can be purchased here: GVD-UWK, 8' Harness w/ Conduit (Universal)

The 46486901 Field Vent Damper works automatically to allow natural draft during appliance operation while preventing residual appliance heat and conditioned air from escaping during off cycles. It also prevents the infiltration of cold air during down drafts.

Safety Features

  • Dual safety switches allow the burner to fire only when the damper is in the open position. This unit will not interfere with existing appliance safety controls, when properly installed.

Operational Features

  • Operates with all 24 VAC, 60hz intermittent ignition and standing pilot ignition systems.
  • Stainless steel construction provides superior corrosion resistance.
  • Damper operation: power opens in 15 seconds, power closes in 15 seconds. Power is off at damper motor when it is at rest.
  • Hold open switch allows damper to be placed in an open position and taken out of service to assist with trouble shooting appliance problems.
  • Keyed wiring harness connector plug installs only one way, preventing incorrect wiring connection.

Dimensions

  • Pipe Size: 4"
  • Length: 6-1/16"
  • Height: 8-7/8"
  • Clearance: 15/16"
  • Exposed Pipe: 4-13/16"

How the GVD Works

  • The 46486901 Field Vent Damper is installed in the vent pipe, after the draft hood, or barometric. During off cycles, it remains closed, preventing air flow through the vent. When there is a call for heat, the motor is energized, rotating the damper 90 degrees to an open position. Opening and closing takes approximately 15 seconds. When the damper is fully open, the burner is allowed to fire and flue gases pass freely through the vent. When the thermostat is satisfied, the burner stops, and the damper automatically closes. For service and trouble shooting, the damper can be locked in the open position.

Electrical Specifications

  • Minimum wiring requirements: 24 VAC - 18 gauge - 105 degrees C
  • Power requirements: 3 watts at 24 VAC, 60 Hz, when opening or closing

Specs

Diameter (Inches):

4"

Width:

8-7/8"

Length:

6-1/16"

Application:

Air Quality

Voltage:

24V

Clearance:

15/16"

Exposed Pipe:

4-13/16"

Motor Timing:

15 Seconds Power Closed

15 Seconds Power Open

Shape:

Round

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Product Reviews

4.73 out of 191 reviews
97% would recommend this product
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Most Liked Positive Review

Hope this new motor last longer than the past ones

My damper would only stay open with the Hold Open button. When placing the button on, Automatic Operation, my motor could close the old damper, but could not open the damper. I would have to take the motor off and turn the damper open by hand and then reinstall the motor and put the button on Hold Open. As a safety feature, my boiler will not fire up unless the damper is open. So with the damper closed and my old motor not able to open the old damper I did not have any heat. Boiler would not fire up. Once I received the new motor and new damper. I took the old motor off the old damper and compared the manual force to open and close the new damper to the old damper. I realized the force for both was the same. I then decided to just install the new motor on my old damper and everything is working great. I have kept the new damper just in case someday I do need a new damper. I have been operating the damper with the Hold Open button for years, since these motors do not seem to last that long and are quite expensive. Hope this once last many years or I am going back to operating the system with the button on, Hold Open. By ordering the new motor and damper I was able to have a good comparison of the force required to open the damper.
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Most Liked Negative Review

Lasted barely a month, DO NOT BUY

I knew there was a reason I was putting off this review. I bought this product in addition to a new control box and the damper failed within one month. Now the damper just turns and turns causing the boiler to not initiate the burn sequence. Of course it's the middle of winter and 11pm when I come home to a cold house and find this frustrating situation. I will not be buying a new one, but will do a forced bypass of this worthless damper system.
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Flue damper

Same as oem, quick delivery and good price.
Jeff
Tom's River nj
4 months ago
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I would purchase this again

Product was as described and worked fine. Harness needs to be purchased separately. I didn't know that and had to purchase it separately again
Geno
Philly
5 months ago
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I will buy this product againg

It work perfect
Pinky
Hightland NY
6 months ago
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Exact part

thanks fast well informed shipping
Randy
tecumseh
7 months ago
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Works perfect!

Uninstalled the old one and install the new one, works perfect and no issue.
Galavier Group
Bronx, New York
7 months ago
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Great service, on time, on budget

Perfect fit and easy to install
Jackson
Boston
1 years ago
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I would buy from Supply House again!

Worked perfectly! Needed two new ones for a double boiler retrofit. These fit the bill! Why the 4 star rating? Could have had a quicker shipping option, for a reasonable price, but luckily, there was adequate time to allow for the free shipping timeline.
pyropete
Santa Fe, NM
1 years ago
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Replacement

Replaced existing vent damper with new one. Great price, fast shipping
Bill
West Milford, NJ
2 years ago
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I would definitely buy this product again and recommended to

Product work as it should, very easy installation no issue at all
Peter
Brooklyn NY
2 years ago
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Perfect Match

This was a perfect match to what came on this older boiler.
Jay
Denver
2 years ago
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Product Q&A

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Q: I have a New Yorker, FR-147 oil fired boiler that I recently converted to gas fired. I installed a Midco EC-200 gas burner. I would like to use a GVD-7 vent damper. I have a Honeywell L8124-A aquastat. Is the GVD-7 compatible with my aquastat and Midco burner? If it is compatible, how should it be wired?

Asked by Bill 13 years ago

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mine is gas fired -not sure wireing it needs to run fan after burner shuts off so no more heat goes u p exast pipe then damper should close . directions should be included

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Step 1 Check and see if the existing vent damper has a 4 pin connection , the GVD -7 will require it

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Q: I would like to find out if this product may be installed on a home N.G. fired furnace.

Asked by Chris 14 years ago

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You would need to check the specifications of your unit, but this vent damper is designed for use with natural gas appliances.

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I use this product (not 4” but 6”) for both boiler exhaust and fresh air in to keep the maintenance room balanced.

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I installed this on a natural gas boiler so it would fit on a furnace. The one issue is that the boiler had a control which activates the damper when it is on so you would need that as well. Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G on AT&T

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Q: Is this unit a direct replacement for the Effikal RVGP-A-5BKF and can the existing wiring harness be reused?

Asked by E 14 years ago

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Yes, this unit is a direct replacement for the RVGP-A-5BKF. The wiring kit that you would need is part 46579100.

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Q: How much does this control improve AFUE on the boiler?

Asked by OddSizeWrench 14 years ago

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According to the manufacturer, it increases efficiency between 5% and 10%.

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Q: can i use on a oil fired boiler

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This unit is rated for use with a gas-fired boiler, not an oil-fired boiler.

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- kayak_guy

look at the OVD model. I just installed one and it works great

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Q: Will this replace an Effikal RVGP-KS-6BKF Serial # E 2994542 and will the wiring harness plug and play.

Asked by Karl 15 years ago

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According to the manufacturer, you can either replace the entire unit or just the motor assembly. The GVD and the Effikal RVGP are interchangeable.

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Q: Does it come with the 24V transformer?

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No, the damper is operated by the transformer on the boiler.

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Q: I have an older (1989) Utica gas fired hot water boiler and would like to install the Field Controls 7' Automatic GVD Vent Damper. Will the universal wiring harness work with a Honeywell L8148#1257 aquastat controller without the plugin?

Asked by Steve 15 years ago

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According to the manufacturer, the GVD-7PL will work for that unit along with the universal wiring harness. If you use the GVD-UWK you would need to cut off the end that would normally plug into the appliance and hard-wire it like the diagram in the GVD instructions.

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Q: Will this unit replace a Slant/Fin automatic damper? If so are the wiring plugs the same? thanks for your response.

Asked by Rick W 15 years ago

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According to the manufacturer, they would be the same.

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Q: will this replace a effikal rvgp-ks-5bkf and can i use the same wiring harness?

Asked by tj 15 years ago

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The GVD-5PL is the replacement for the Effikal RVGP-KS-5BKF. You can use the same harness that is on the boiler.

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- tonejone

yes the Harness is perfect match!

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