SECTION 08 91 00

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM AIR FLOW MEASURING WALL LOUVERS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Extruded aluminum rain resistant wall louvers with vertically mounted blades fitted with air
flow measuring device.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 01 81 13 – USGBC LEED® Requirements.

B. Section 03 30 00 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.

C. Section 04 20 00 - Masonry Units.

D. Section 05 10 00 - Structural Metal Framing.

E. Section 06 10 00 - Rough Carpentry.

F. Section 07 42 00 - Metal Wall Panels.

G. Section 07 60 00 - Flashing and Sheet Metal.

H. Section 07 92 00 - Joint Sealants.

I. Section 09 91 00 - Paints.

J. Section 23 37 00 - Air Outlets and Inlets.

K. Section 23 33 13 – Dampers.

L. Section 23 09 13 – Instrumentation and Control Devices for HVAC.

1.3 REFERENCES

A. AAMA 2604 – High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.

B. AAMA 2605 - High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.

C. AMCA 500 - Test Methods for Louvers, Dampers and Shutters.

D. AMCA 511 - Certified Ratings Program for Air Control Devices.

E. AMCA 611 - Certified Ratings Program -Product Rating Manual for Airflow Measurement
Stations.

F. ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

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 G. ASTM B209 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate.

H. ASTM B221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars,
Rods, Wire, Profiles, and Tubes.

I. ASTM D822 - Standard Practice for Filtered Open-Flame Carbon-Arc Exposures of Paint
and Related Coatings

J. ASTM D2244 - Standard Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences From
Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates.

K. ASTM D4214 - Standard Test Methods for Evaluating the Degree of Chalking of Exterior
Paint Films.

L. USGBC: U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Rating System.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Louver Terminology: Definitions of terms for metal louvers contained in AMCA 501 apply to
this Section unless otherwise defined in this Section or in referenced standards.

B. Horizontal Louver: Louver with horizontal blades; i.e., the axes of the blades are horizontal.

C. Vertical Louver: Louver with vertical blades; i.e., the axes of the blades are vertical.

D. Drainable-Blade Louver: Louver with blades having gutters that collect water and drain it to
channels in jambs and mullions, which carry it to bottom of unit and away from opening.

E. Rain-Resistant Louver: Louver that provides specified wind-driven rain performance, as

determined by testing according to AMCA 500-L.

1.5 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00.

B. Product Data: For each product to be used, including:

1. Manufacturer's product data including performance data.
2. Preparation instructions and recommendations.
3. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
4. Installation methods.

C. Sustainable Documentation Submittals: LEED Rating System.

1. Certificates for Credit EA 1 - Optimize Energy Performance: Design the building
envelope and building systems to maximize energy performance.
a. Provide certificate verifying louver water infiltration and ventilation performance
to verify design assumptions and calculations.
2. Certificates for Credit MR 4 - Recycled Content: Increase demand for building
products that incorporate recycled content materials, therefore reducing impacts
resulting from extraction and processing of new virgin materials.
a. Percentage of recycled content showing cost and percentage(s) of post-
consumer and/or post-industrial content, and the total cost of materials for the
louver.
3. Certificates for Credit EQ 1 – Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring: Provide capacity for
ventilation system monitoring to help sustain occupant comfort and well-being.

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 a. For mechanically ventilated spaces provide a direct outdoor airflow
measurement device capable of measuring the minimum outdoor air flow rate
with an accuracy of plus or minus 15% of the design minimum outdoor air rate
for each mechanical system, as defined by ASHRAE 62.1-2004.

D. Shop Drawings:
1. Submit shop drawings indicating materials, construction, dimensions, accessories,
and installation details.

E. Product Schedule: For louvers. Use same designations indicated on Drawings.

F. Samples: Submit sample of louver to show frame, blades, bird screen, gutters, downspouts,
vertical supports, sill, accessories, finish, and color.

1.6 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For manufacturer and Installer.

B. Product Test Reports: For each type of louver, for tests performed by a qualified testing
agency.

C. Field quality-control reports.

D. Sample Warranties: For manufacturer's warranties.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:
1. The manufacturer shall have implemented the management of quality objectives,
continual improvement, and monitoring of customer satisfaction to assure that
customer needs and expectations are met.
2. Manufacturer shall be International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001
accredited.

B. Installer Qualifications:
1. USGBC LEED Compliance: The Work of this section shall be in accordance with
applicable portions of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Green Building Rating
System. Refer to Divisions 23 and 26 Sections and other related documents bound
herein for purposes of complying with this requirement.

C. Product Qualifications:
1. Louvers licensed to bear AMCA Certified Ratings Seal. Ratings based on tests and
procedures performed in accordance with AMCA 511 and comply with AMCA Certified
Ratings Program. AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies to air performance and water
penetration ratings.
2. Recycled Content: Provide louver that incorporate recycled content materials. The
louver shall consist of extruded aluminum recycled content 73% by weight. 18% post-
consumer, 55 % pre-consumer.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

B. Store materials in a dry area indoors, protected from damage and in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.

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 C. Handling: Protect materials and finishes during handling and installation to prevent damage.

D. Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based
materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits

recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under
environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer shall provide standard limited warranty for louver systems for a period of 5
years (60 months) from date of installation, no more than 60 months after shipment from
manufacturing plant. When notified in writing from the Owner of a manufacturing defect,
manufacturer shall promptly correct deficiencies without direct financial cost to the Owner.

B. Manufacturer shall provide 20 year limited warranty for fluoropolymer-based finish on

extruded aluminum substrates.
1. Finish coating shall not peel, blister, chip, crack or check.
2. Chalking, fading or erosion of finish when measured by the following tests:
a. Finish coating shall not chalk in excess of 8 numerical ratings when measured
in accordance with ASTM D4214.
b. Finish coating shall not change color or fade in excess of 5 NBS units as
determined by ASTM D2244 and ASTM D822.
c. Finish coating shall not erode at a rate in excess of 10%/ 5 year as determined
by Florida test sample.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Ruskin Company; 3900 Dr. Greaves Road, Kansas City, Missouri
64030. Tel: (816) 761-7476.

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section

01600.

2.2 STATIONARY LOUVER

A. Model: AML3 as manufactured by Ruskin Company.

B. Fabrication: Sightproof/Mullion blade style.

1. Frame:
a. Frame Depth: 3 inches (76 mm).
b. Material: Extruded aluminum, Alloy 6063-T6.
c. Wall Thickness: .062 inch (1.6 mm), nominal.
2. Blades:
a. Style: Vertical sinusoidal.
b. Material: Extruded aluminum, Alloy 6063-T6.
c. Thickness: 0.040 inch (1.0 mm), nominal.

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 d. Centers: 3/4 inches (19 mm), nominal.
3. Fabrication:
a. Mullion Style – Design incorporates visible mullions or frames at the perimeter
of the louver and also at certain intervals within the louver perimeter to support
the louver blades. Louver blade sightlines are interrupted at the mullion
locations. No rear-mounted blade supports are utilized.
b. Louver design shall limit span between visible mullions to 120 inches (3048
mm) and shall incorporate integral structural supports to withstand a wind load
of 25 psf (1.20 kPa).
4. Assembly:
a. Factory assembled louver components. Welded construction.

C. Air Monitoring Device: AMCA Standard 611-95 for Airflow Measurement Station Testing.
1. The airflow measuring blades are positioned vertically behind the louver blades and
measure air velocity pressure. Air tubing/piping connections provided carry the
velocity pressure from the sensing blades to a factory supplied low pressure
transducer.
a. Ruskin Model RU 274.
2. Minimum airflow through free area: 275 fpm (1.4 m/s).
3. Maximum airflow through free area: 1400 fpm (7.0 m/s).
4. Operating Temperature: -22 degrees F to +140 degrees F (-30 degrees C to +60
degrees C) standard.

D. Performance Data:
1. Performance Ratings: AMCA licensed.
a. Based on testing 48 inch by 48 inch (1219 mm by 1219 mm) size unit in
accordance with AMCA 500.
2. Free Area: 45 percent, nominal.
3. Free Area Size: 5.18 sf (0.48 sm).
4. Maximum Recommended Air Flow through Free Area: 1409 feet per minute (7.0
m/s).
5. Air Flow: 7294 cubic feet per minute (206 cu. m/min).
6. Maximum Pressure Drop: 0.20 inches w.g. (49.78 Pa).
7. Wind Driven Rain Resistance: Based on testing 39 inch by 39 inch (1. m by 1. m) core
area, 41 inch by 41 inch (1.04 m by 1.04 m) nominal size unit in accordance with
AMCA 500-L.
a. 29 mph (46.4 kph) wind velocity, 3 inches/hr (76 mm/hr) rainfall rate.
b. Core Velocity: 691 fpm (3.5 m/second).
c. Water Resistance Effectiveness: 100 percent (AMCA Class A).
d. Discharge Loss Classification (Intake Test): Class 1 (0.4 and above).

E. Design Load: Incorporate structural supports required to withstand wind load of:
1. 25 lb/sf (1.20 kPa).
2. Per Code.
3. Louvers shall be factory engineered to withstand the specified seismic loads.
a. Minimum design loads shall be calculated to comply with ASCE – 7, or local
requirements of Authority Having Jurisdiction.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. Blank-Off Panels: 0.040 (1 mm) aluminum sheet, factory installed with removable fasteners
and neoprene gaskets.

B. Insulated Blank-Off Panels: 0.040 (1 mm) aluminum sheet, 1 inch (25 mm) and 2 inches (51
mm) as scheduled or indicated, aluminum skin insulated core, factory installed with
removable fasteners and neoprene gaskets.

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 C. Hinged Frame: Continuous piano hinge attached to angle subframe.

D. Hinged Frame: Continuous piano hinge attached to channel subframe.

E. Aluminum Filter Racks: Formed channel racks to accept standard thick filters. Unused
bottom portion blanked off with 0.040 inch (1 mm) aluminum sheet.
1. Filter: 1 inch (25 mm) thick.
2. Filter: 2 inch (51 mm) thick.

F. Security Bars:
1. Location: Front.
2. Location: Rear.
3. Construction: Galvanized steel, 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch (13 mm x 13 mm), attached to
louver with tamper-proof screws.
4. Construction: Galvanized steel, 3/4 inch x 1/2 inch (19 mm x 13 mm), attached to
louver with tamper-proof screws.
5. Construction: Aluminum, 3/4 inch x 1/2 inch (19 mm x 13 mm), welded to louver.

G. Bird Screen:
1. Aluminum: Aluminum, 1/2 inches by 0.063 inch (13 mm by 1.6 mm), expanded and
flattened.
2. Aluminum: Aluminum, 5/8 inches by 0.040 inch (16 mm by 1 mm), expanded and
flattened.
3. Frame: Removable.

H. Insect Screens:
1. Aluminum: 18-16 mesh, mill finish, .011 inch (0.3 mm) wire.
2. Frame: Aluminum.

I. Extended Sills:
1. Formed aluminum, Alloy 3003. Minimum nominal thickness 0.081 inch (2.1 mm).
2. Extruded aluminum, Alloy 6063-T6. Minimum nominal thickness 0.060 inch (1.5 mm).
3. Extruded aluminum, Alloy 6063-T6. Minimum nominal thickness 0.081 inch (2.1 mm).

J. Visible Mullions: Manufacturer's standard horizontal or vertical visible mullions for

architectural accent as indicated on drawings.

1.1 FINISHES

A. Finish: Mill finish.

B. Finish: 50 percent PVDF: Finish shall be applied at 1.2 mil total dry film thickness.
1. Coating shall conform to AAMA 2604, sections 4.2 and 4.3. Apply coating following
cleaning and pretreatment. Cleaning: AA-C12C42R1X.
a. Baked Enamel (50% PVDF).
b. Pearledize 50 (2-coat mica).
2. 20-year finish warranty.

C. Finish: 70 percent PVDF: Finish shall be applied at 1.2 mil total dry film thickness.
1. Coating shall conform to AAMA 2605. Apply coating following cleaning and
pretreatment. Cleaning: AA-C12C42R1X.
a. Standard 2-coat.
b. Pearledize 70 (2-coat mica).
c. 3-coat metallic.
d. 3-coat exotic.

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 2. 20-year finish warranty.

D. Finish: Prime Coat:

1. Apply alkyd prime coat following chemical cleaning and pretreatment.
2. Primer preparation for field painting.

E. Finish: Epoxy-Based Painted Finish.

F. Color: Custom. Refer to Drawings.

G. Color: Machinery Grey in paint system specified.

H. Anodized Finish:
1. Class 2 Clear Anodized.
a. Comply with Aluminum Association AA-C21A31. Clear anodized finish 204-R1.
b. Apply finish following chemical etching and pretreatment.
c. Minimum Thickness: 0.4 mils (0.01 mm), 30 minute anodizing process.
2. Class 1 Clear Anodized.
a. Comply with Aluminum Association AA-C21A41. Clear anodized finish 215-R1.
b. Apply finish following chemical etching and pretreatment.
c. Minimum Thickness: 0.7 mils (0.018 mm), 60 minute anodizing process.
3. Class 1 Color Anodized.
a. Comply with Aluminum Association AA-C21A44.
b. Apply finish following chemical etching and pretreatment.
c. Minimum Thickness: 0.7 mils (0.018 mm), 60 minute anodizing process.
d. Class 1 Color Anodized: Medium Bronze.
e. Class 1 Color Anodized: Dark Bronze.
f. Class 1 Color Anodized: Black.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Inspect areas to receive louvers. Notify the Architect of conditions that would adversely
affect the installation or subsequent utilization of the louvers. Do not proceed with
installation until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

B. If opening preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of

unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean opening thoroughly prior to installation.

B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the
best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install louvers at locations indicated on the drawings and in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.

B. Install louvers plumb, level, in plane of wall, and in alignment with adjacent work.

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 C. The supporting structure shall be designed to accommodate the point loads transferred by
the louvers when subject to the design wind loads.
1. Louvers shall be secured to a structural substrate in accordance with Dade County
Product Approval Drawings.

D. Install joint sealants as specified in Section 07 92 00.

E. Apply field topcoat within 6 months of application of shop prime coat. Apply field topcoat as
specified in Section 09 91 00.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Clean louver surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION

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