AIROLITE T9612 Acoustic Louver User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- AIROLITE
Table of Contents
AIROLITE T9612 Acoustic Louver
Product Information
The product model is T9612/9612/CB9612/FCB9612. The recommended specification for this product includes the following:
- Structural Design Criteria: The manufacturer has designed and furnished all supports required to withstand a wind force of not less than 25 pounds per square foot. Louvers larger than 60 inches (152 cm) wide x 120 inches (305 cm) high will be fabricated and installed in multiple sections. Louver blades, frames, mullions, and anchorages have been demonstrated to withstand the specified wind design load.
- Performance Ratings:
- Minimum Free Area Velocity at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 830 fpm (4.22 m/s)
- Minimum Air Volume Flow Rate at the Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 3,544 cfm (1.67 m3/s)
- Maximum Static Pressure at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.12 in. H2O (0.030 kPa)
Product Usage Instructions
Follow the instructions below to use the product:
- Ensure that the product is properly installed and supported according to the structural design criteria mentioned in the user manual.
- Make sure that the louver blades, frames, mullions, and anchorages are secure and can withstand the specified wind design load.
- To achieve optimal performance, ensure that the product has a minimum free area velocity of 830 fpm (4.22 m/s) at the beginning point of water penetration.
- Check that the product provides a minimum air volume flow rate of 3,544 cfm (1.67 m3/s) at the beginning point of water penetration.
- Do not exceed the maximum static pressure of 0.12 in. H2O (0.030 kPa) at the beginning point of water penetration.
GENERAL
Furnish and install where indicated on plans or described in schedules Acoustic Louver Type T9612 designed and manufactured by The Airolite Company LLC, Schofield, Wisconsin. Louvers shall be furnished with bird screens, insect screens, supports, installation hardware and finishes as specified and as required for a complete installation. If aluminum construction is preferred, specify Louver Type T9612 with visible vertical mullions or Louver Type CB9612 with concealed vertical mullions. If galvanized steel construction is preferred, specify Louver Type 9612 with visible mullions or Louver Type FCB9612 with concealed vertical mullions.
SUBMITTALS
The manufacturer shall submit shop drawings incorporating key plans, elevations, sections, and details showing profiles, angles, and spacing of louver blades and frames; unit dimensions related to wall openings and construction; and, anchorage details and locations. Provide samples of the manufacturer’s finish and color charts showing the full range of colors available. For each type of product specified, submit free area and air performance ratings shall be determined in accordance with AMCA Standard 500-L 99 and Licensed by the AMCA Certified Ratings Program.
PRODUCTS
Louvers shall be acoustic type incorporating stationary, sightproof blades in a single frame. Louvers shall be 12- inches (304.8 mm) deep and assembled entirely from fabricated aluminum components (or select material type from the table above). Blades and frames shall be 0.080-inch (2 mm) thick aluminum, alloy 5052-H32 (or select material thickness and material from the table above). Blades shall be positioned at 45 degrees and spaced 5- inches (127 mm) on the center. Each blade and top and bottom frame cavity shall be filled with fiberglass acoustic insulation to absorb the transmission of sound. Acoustic insulation shall be held in place by 0.032-inch (0.81 mm) thick perforated aluminum panels.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA
The manufacturer shall design and furnish all supports required to withstand a wind force of not less than 25 pounds per square foot. Louvers larger than 60 inches (152 cm) wide x 120 inches (305 cm) high will be fabricated and installed in multiple sections. Louver blades, frames, mullions, and anchorages shall be demonstrated to withstand the specified wind design load.
PERFORMANCE RATINGS
- FREE AREA: 4.27 Square Feet (0.40 m2)
- MINIMUM FREE AREA VELOCITY at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 830 fpm (4.22 m/s)
- MINIMUM AIR VOLUME FLOW RATE at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 3,544 cfm (1.67 m3/s)
- MAXIMUM STATIC PRESSURE at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.12 in. H2O (0.030 kPa)