RUSKIN ELF6375DXD Drainable Stationary Louver Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- RUSKIN
Table of Contents
ELF6375DXD
Drainable Stationary Louver
Miami Dade Approved, TDI Listed, Florida Product Approval, AMCA Certified
VARIATIONS
- Univ ersal Flange Frame (US) construction for quick installation
- Design Option for 100PSF and 148PSF
- Extended Sill
- Variety of screens
- Security Bars
- Filter Racks
- Blank off (insulated or non insulated)
- Glazing and Front Flange (installation must follow Dade County installation angle protocol)
- Optional finishes available at additional cost.
Please see Paint Finishes and Color Guide and
Finish Type Model Chart for more details.
Contact louversales@ruskin.com with questions Consult Ruskin for other special requirements.
APPLICATION
The ELF6375DXD Stationary Louver is Miami-Dade County Approved. It has a 6” deep frame and a 37 1/2 degree blade angle – High performance frame system with drainable head collects and removes water to provide excellent water penetration performance.
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION
Frame| Box frame, 6” (152) deep, 6063T6 extruded aluminum with .081” (2.1) to
.125” (3.18) nominal wall thickness.
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Blades| 6063T6 extruded aluminum, .081” (2.1) nominal wall thickness.
Drainable blades are positioned at 37 1/2° angle.
Screen| 5/8” x .040” (16 x 1) expanded, flattened aluminum bird screen in
removable frame.
Finish| Mill
Approximate Shipping
Weight| 14 lbs./ft. (29.3 kg/perm’)
Minimum Size| 12”w x 12”h (305 x 305)
Maximum Size| Box Frame and Universal Installation Frame: For 148PSF, 88”w x
120”h (2236 x 3048) factory assembly, Unlimited width x 120”h (3048) field
assembly. Maximum mullion spacing is 87 7/8”. For 100PSF, unlimited width x
90” tall (120” x 90” ship section) or 96”wide by unlimited height (96” x 60”
ship sections). Unlimited width x unlimited height louver assembles can be
supplied however additional structural supports are required for design and
installed by other sections may be stacked vertically with a suitable
structural support designed and installed by others. reference Detail K in
frame construction segment.
Installation| The ELF6375DXD must be installed per the appropriate
installation detail. Reference the appropriate separate installation
instruction sheets.
FEATURES
- Box Frame construction for use in cast-in place concrete, grout filled CMU, wood, steel and aluminum installation
- Windload: Minimum 100PSF (4.7KPa), Maximum 148PSF (7.08 KPa)
- 57% Free Area
- Published performance rating based on testing in accordance with AMCA Publication 511 & 512
- AMCA 540 Listed for Basic Protection
- AMCA 550-High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant with Damper
- Miami-Dade NOA Approval 22-0809.01
- Florida Product Approved FL21829.3
- Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Listed LVR-10
- AMCA 500 -L Tested
NOTES:
– Dimensions in inches, parenthesis ( ) indicate millimeters.
– Units can be furnished actual size or with size deducts.
FREE AREA GUIDE
Free Area Guide shows free area in ft² and m² for various sizes of ELF6375DXD.
PRESSURE DROP
Air Velocity in feet and (meters) per minute through Free Area
(Data corrected to standard air density and AMCA figure or figures testes to
5.5)
WATER PENETRATION GRAPH
Water penetration
Test size 48” wide X 48” high (1219 X 1219) Beginning point of water
penetration at .01 oz. /sq. ft. is 1023 fpm (312 m/min).
Ratings do not include the effect of a bird screen.
Ruskin Company certifies that the ELF6375DXD louvers shown herein is licensed
to bear the AMCA Seal. The ratings shown are based on tests and procedures
performed in accordance with AMCA Publication 511 and comply with the
requirements of the AMCA Certified Ratings Program. The AMCA Certified Ratings
Seal applies to air performance ratings and water penetration ratings only.
Ruskin certifies that the ELF6375DXD shown herein is approved to bear the AMCA
Listing Label. The ratings shown are based on tests and procedures performed
in accordance with AMCA Publications and comply with the requirements of the
AMCA Listing Label Program.
The AMCA Listing Label applies to wind Born Debris Impact Resistant and High
Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers (with optional CD40, CD50 or SD60
damper in the closed position)
AMCA550 DAMPER OPTIONS
CONTROL DAMPER
CD40 (Thin Line Control Damper)
(The CD40 combines the lowest leakage attainable-6cfm/sq.ft. at 4”w.g. with
thin line, 4” overall depth when the damper is completely open.)
- Damper Frame and Blade Depth 4”
- Max Single Section 60” x 72”
- Opposed Blade
- Mill Finish
- Factory-Installed, pneumatic and electric actuators
- SP100 Switch Package
- Jack shafted or Extended Shaft option
- Concealed Linkage
CD50
(The CD50 is a low Leak, extruded aluminum damper designed with air foil
blades for higher velocities and pressure HVAC systems. It meets the leakage
requirements of the International energy Conservation Code by leaking less
than 3cfm.sq.ft. at 1” of static pressure and is AMCA licensed as a Class 1A
damper)
- Air Leakage AMCA Class 1A
- Damper Frame Depth is 5” and Blade width is 6”
- Max Single Section 60” x 72”
- Opposed Blade
- Mill Finish
- Factory-Installed, pneumatic and electric actuators
- SP100 Switch Package
- Jack shafted or Extended Shaft option
- Concealed Linkage
SMOKE DAMPER
SD60 (UL555S Leakage Class 1 Damper)
(The SD60 is an ultra-low leakage rated smoke damper used in ducts that
penetrate smoke rated barriers.)
- Air Leakage Class 1
- Damper Frame Depth is 5” and Blade width is 6”
- Max Single Section 48” x 72”
- Opposed Blade
- Mill Finish
- Factory-Installed, pneumatic and electric actuators
- SP100 Switch Package
- Jack shafted or Extended Shaft option
- Concealed Linkage
FRAME CONSTRUCTION (CONTINUED)
FRAME CONSTRUCTION ELEVATION
GENERAL NOTES:
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Reference separate Installation Instruction sheets for installation details. Each frame style has a distinct installation method that must be compiled with for Miami-Dade Approval. It is the responsibility of the installing contractor to properly install the louvers per the appropriate detail.
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On special orders, Ruskin may provide submittal and/or shop drawings. Reference these drawings for additional installation information.
***These images are based on the 148PSF option, similar design should be expected for the 100PSF option. -
Continuous angles and fasteners supplied with UFF louvers are shipped loose.
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Louvers may be provided with hidden vertical blade supports (HVBS) that increase overall installation depth by several inches. Consult Ruskin Louver Engineering for exact HVBS depth.
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Louvers wider than the maximum single section width will be shipped in multiple sections and will require field assembly.
SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION
Furnish and install louvers as hereinafter specified where shown on plans or
as described in schedules. Drainable stationary louver meeting the performance
criteria established by the Florida Building Code and Miami-Dade County.
Combination louvers shall be certified to FBC standards TAS 201 (Large Missile
Impact), TAS 202 (Uniform Static Air Pressure) and TAS 203 (Cyclic Wind
Loading). Louvers shall be manufactured in an 1SO 9001 certified factory.
Louvers shall be stationary type contained within a 6” (152) frame. Louver
components (heads, jambs, sills, blades, and mullions) shall be factory
assembled by the louver manufacturer. Louver sizes too large for shipping
shall be built up by the contractor from factory assembled louver sections to
provide overall sizes required.
Louvers shall be Ruskin Model ELF6375DXD construction as follows:
Material
Frame: .125” (3.18) aluminum channel.
Blades: .081” (2.1) nominal wall thickness.
Extended: .081” (2.1) wall thickness with upturned side panels to
Screen: 5/8” mesh x .040” (16 x 1) expanded flattened aluminum bird screen in
removable frame. Drainable blades are positioned at 37 1/2°.
Finish: Select finish specification from Ruskin Finishes Brochure.
Published louver performance data bearing the AMCA Certified Ratings Seal for
Air Performance and Water Penetration must be submitted for approval prior to
fabrication and must demonstrate pressure drop equal to or less than the
Ruskin model specified.
Structural Design
Integral structural supports shall be designed and furnished by the louver
manufacturer to carry a wind load of not less than 100psf (4.7 kPa) and no
more than 148psf (7.08 kPa).
LINKS TO IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
Document Title
Paint Finishes and Color Guide
Limited Warranty Document
ELF6375DXD 100PSF Installation Guide
3900 Doctor Greaves Road
Grandview, MO 64030
Website: www.ruskin.com
Phone: 816-761-7476
Spec ELF6375DXD-1222/ Replaces ELF6375DXD-0622
ALL STATED SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION.
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