AIROLITE T6732W Adjustable Blade Louver Type User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- AIROLITE
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AIROLITE T6732W Adjustable Blade Louver Type
Product Information
The T6732W adjustable blade Louver is designed and manufactured by The Airolite Company LLC, located in Schofield, Wisconsin. It is a versatile louver that can be installed according to the plans or schedules provided. The louvers come with bird screens, insect screens, electric or pneumatic actuators, supports, and finishes as specified, ensuring a complete installation.
Recommended Specifications
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Structural Design Criteria: The louvers and any required supports are designed to withstand a wind force of at least 25 pounds per square foot. For larger louvers exceeding 60 inches (152 cm) wide x 96 inches (244 cm) high, they will be fabricated and installed in multiple sections. The blades, frames, mullions, and anchorages of the louvers are proven to withstand the specified wind design load.
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Performance Ratings:
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Free Area: 9.16 sq. ft. (0.851 m2)
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Minimum Free Area Velocity at Beginning Point of Water
Penetration: 885 fpm (4.496 m/s) -
Minimum Air Volume Flow Rate at Beginning Point of Water
Penetration: 8,107 cfm (3.826 m3/s) -
Maximum Static Pressure at Beginning Point of Water
Penetration: 0.055 in. H2O (0.014 kPa)
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INSTRUCTION
GENERAL
Furnish and install where indicated on plans or described in schedules
adjustable blade Louver Type T6732W as designed and manufactured by The
Airolite Company LLC, Schofield, Wisconsin. Louvers shall be furnished with
bird screen, insect screen, electric or pneumatic actuators, supports and
finishes as specified and as required for a complete installation.
SUBMITTALS
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 manufacturer’s finish and
color charts showing the full range of colors available. For each type of
product specified, submit free area, air performance and water penetration
ratings determined in accordance with AMCA Standard 500-L 12 and licensed
under the AMCA Certified Ratings Program.
PRODUCTS
Louvers shall incorporate adjustable blades in a single frame. Louvers shall
be 6-inches (152.4 mm) deep and assembled entirely from extruded aluminum
components. Adjustable blades shall be 0.088-inch (2.06 mm) extruded aluminum,
alloy 6063-T5. Frames shall be 0.081-inch (3.2 mm) extruded aluminum, alloy
6005-T5. The adjustable blades, louver head and each jamb frame shall
incorporate integral gutters to minimize water penetration. When open,
adjustable blades shall be positioned at 32-degrees and spaced 4.5-inches
(114.3 mm) on center. Adjustable blades may be fitted with dual-durometer
vinyl blade-edge gaskets and stainless steel jamb seals to resist air leakage
and water penetration when the adjustable blades are closed. The blade linkage
assembly shall be fully-enclosed within the louver jamb frame and isolated
from the active airstream.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA
Louvers and any supports required shall be designed and furnished by the
manufacturer to withstand a wind force of not less than 25 pounds per square
foot. Louvers larger than 60-inches (152 cm) wide x 96-inches (244 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.
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PERFORMANCE RATINGS
FREE AREA: 9.16 sq. ft. (0.851 m2) -
MINIMUM FREE AREA VELOCITY
at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 885 fpm (4.496 m/s) -
MINIMUM AIR VOLUME FLOW RATE
at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 8,107 cfm (3.826 m3/s) -
MAXIMUM STATIC PRESSURE
at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 0.055 in. H2O (0.014 kPa)