Marketing InformationField Controls (GVD) gas vent damper was developed to reduce off cycle venting losses through boilers and draft hoods. When the boiler is in a standby mode, heat escapes up the chimney. The heat comes from the boiler and the conditioned space. To significantly reduce these losses, install a Field Controls Gas Vent Damper. The damper is installed in the vent as close to the draft hood as practical. When properly installed, the damper opens before the burner fires, and closes after the burner shuts off. The electrical circuits in this product are designed not to override the existing limit and safety controls of the boiler.