COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

Project: Makkah First Ring Road - King Date: 17th September 2019 Date: 22nd November 2021
Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Project - Bid
1364 - Generator Building

Product: Louver Model A4177 with PVDF3 coating

Contractor: SBG- Haramain Division

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SECTION 10200 - LOUVERS AND VENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Drawings and general provisions of the Noted
Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 1
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY SUMMARY

A. This Section covers architectural louvers and
include the following types:
1 Fixed, extruded-aluminum louvers. C/S 4 (101.6 mm) High This is proposed based on the RFI No.
Performance Drainable Fixed Mullion Louver Model 1150R1-001-RR-GNL-RFI-A-009
A4177. dated 21st Oct. 2021 and to achieve
the required pressure drop.

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2 Fixed, formed-metal acoustical louvers. Not applicable for this submittal

B Related Sections include, but shall not be

limited to, the following:

1 Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants" for The Joint sealant need to apply during installation in By Installer
sealants installed in perimeter joints between between the louver panels frame and adjoining
louver frames and adjoining construction. constriction.

2 Division 8 Section "Aluminum Windows". Noted By Others

3 Mechanical Specifications Sections for Noted

louvers that are a part of mechanical
equipment.
1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A Structural Performance: Provide louvers CS louvers has been designed to withstand wind and
capable of withstanding the effects of gravity snow loads as required by the applicable building code.
loads and the following loads and stresses Maximum allowable deflection for the louver structural
within limits and under conditions indicated members to be l/180 or 0.75 inch, whichever is less.
without permanent deformation of louver Maximum allowable deflection for the louver blades to
components, noise or metal fatigue caused be l/120 or 0.50 inch across the weak axis, whichever is
by louver blade rattle or flutter, or permanent less.
damage to fasteners and anchors. Wind
pressures shall be considered to act on
vertical projection of louvers.

1 Wind Loads: Basic wind speed 152 km/h, Noted. Louver analysis attached.
exposure C according to SBC 301/ASCE 7-
05.

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B Seismic Performance: Provide louvers Louver is a static item and no earthquake performance
capable of withstanding the effects of requirement.
earthquake motions determined according to
the following:
Seismic Zones: Response Spectrum
Parameters Ss=0.25g, S1=0.111g according
to SBC 301/ASCE 7-05.

C Thermal Movements: Provide louvers that Noted Comply

allow for thermal movements resulting from
the following maximum change (range) in
ambient and surface temperatures by
preventing buckling, opening of joints,
overstressing of components, failure of
connections, and other detrimental effects.
Base engineering calculation on surface
temperatures of materials due to both solar
heat gain and nighttime-sky heat loss.
1 Temperature Change (Range): 67 deg C, Noted Comply
ambient; 100 deg C, material surfaces.

D Air-Performance, Water-Penetration, Air- CS proposed model A4177 is a drainable model under

Leakage, and Wind-Driven Rain Ratings: AMCA Certified Product and the perfomance applies to
Provide louvers complying with performance water penetration wind and air performance. No wind
requirements indicated, as demonstrated by driven rain rating for the proposed model.
testing manufacturer's stock units identical to
those provided, except for length and width
according to AMCA 500-L.

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E. Acoustic Performance: Provide acoustical Not applicable for this submittal
louvers complying with ratings specified, as
demonstrated by testing manufacturer's
stock units identical to those specified,
except for length and width for airborne
sound-transmission loss according to ASTM
E 90 and outdoor-indoor sound-transmission
loss according to ASTM E 966.

1.4 SUBMITTALS SUBMITTALS

A Product Data: For each type of product Model A4177 technical data sheet attached. Comply
indicated.
B Shop Drawings: For louvers and Shop Drawings: Attached for review and approval. Comply
accessories. Include plans, elevations,
sections, details, and attachments to other
Work. Show blade profiles, angles, and
spacing.

1 For installed louvers and vents indicated to Blade calculation attached for review and approval. The structural calculation will be
comply with design loads, include structural provided for approval.
analysis data signed and sealed by the
qualified professional engineer responsible
for their preparation.

C Samples for Initial Selection: For units with CS will provide sample for final approval. Comply
factory-applied color finishes.

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D Samples for Verification: For each type of Noted Comply
metal finish required.

E. Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation
of comprehensive tests performed by a
qualified testing agency or by manufacturer
and witnessed by a qualified testing agency,
for each type of louver.
Construction Specialties Middle East LLC certifies that Test Reports attached
the model A4177 - 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 water penetration wind and air
performance. .

F. Weathering Test: Provide a document Noted. Comply

stating that fluorocarbon powder coating
meets the requirements of Florida test for 10-
year at 45 degrees angle, in compliance with
AAMA 2605.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE QUALITY ASSURANCE
A Source Limitations: Obtain louvers and vents All proposed model from single source from Comply
through one source from a single Construction Specialties Middle East LLC.
manufacturer where indicated to be of same
type, design, or factory-applied color finish.

B SMACNA Standard: Comply with Noted. Comply

recommendations in SMACNA's
"Architectural Sheet Metal Manual" for
fabrication, construction details, and
installation procedures.

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1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A Field Measurements: Verify louver openings Shop Drawings attached for review and approval. Comply
by field measurements before fabrication
and indicate measurements on Shop
Drawings.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURERS
A Available Manufacturers: Subject to
compliance with requirements,
manufacturers offering products that may be
incorporated into the Work include, but are
not limited to, the following:
1. Louvers:
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a. Air Flow Company, Inc. 1705 World Trade Centre Comply
b. Construction Specialties, Inc. P.O. Box 9260
c. Zefyr Group. DUBAI, U.A.E
d. Ruskin Company; Tomkins PLC.
e. Airolite Company (The).
f. Greenheck.

2. Aluminum Finish: 2. Aluminum Finish: Please refer product data sheet which
a. Powder Coating Finish: a. Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF3) is complying with AAMA 2605.
1) Akzo Nobel: Interpon D3000.
2) Jotun S.A: PVF3.

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2.2 MATERIALS
A. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221M, Alloy Frames and blades to be fabricated from 6063-T6 Comply.
6063-T5 or T-52 aluminum alloy. CS standard tempering is 6063-T6,
which has better hardness than T5- T5 also can be
provided if required.

B. Aluminum Sheet: ASTM B 209M, Alloy 3003 Not applicable for CS proposed models. Proposed CS Model is extruded
or 5005 with temper as required for forming, Aluminum - No Sheet applied.
or as otherwise recommended by metal
producer for required finish.
C. Aluminum Castings: ASTM B 26/B 26M, CS proposed model are made from extruded aluminum. Comply
Alloy 319. Aluminum casting is not applicable.

D Galvanized-Steel Sheet: ASTM A 653/A Not applicable for CS proposed models. Proposed CS Model is extruded
653M, Z180 zinc coating, mill phosphatized. Aluminum - No Sheet applied.

E. Fasteners: Of same basic metal and alloy as Noted Comply

fastened metal or 300 Series stainless steel,
unless otherwise indicated. Do not use
metals that are incompatible with joined
materials.
1. Use types and sizes to suit unit Noted Comply
installation conditions.
2. Use hex-head or Phillips pan-head screws
for exposed fasteners, unless otherwise
indicated.

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F Post installed Fasteners for Concrete and Noted. Installation Scope
Masonry: Torque-controlled expansion
anchors, made from stainless-steel
components, with capability to sustain,
without failure, a load equal to 4 times the
loads imposed, for concrete, or 6 times the
load imposed, for masonry, as determined
by testing per ASTM E 488, conducted by a
qualified independent testing agency.

G. Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied asphalt CS has quoted PVDF3 (Powder coat) for the coating of Please refer product data sheet.
emulsion complying with ASTM D 1187. the louver panels.

2.3 FABRICATION, GENERAL

A. Assemble louvers in factory to minimize field
splicing and assembly. Disassemble units as
necessary for shipping and handling
limitations. Clearly mark units for reassembly
and coordinated installation.
CS will assemble louvers in factory to minimize field Comply
splicing and assembly. Disassemble units as necessary
for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units
for reassembly and coordinated installation.

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B. Vertical Assemblies: Where height of louver Noted. Comply
units exceeds fabrication and handling
limitations, fabricate units to permit field-
bolted assembly with close-fitting joints in
jambs and mullions, reinforced with splice
plates.
1. Horizontal Mullions at joints (unless
continuous vertical assemblies are indicated)
(where indicated)
C. Maintain equal louver blade spacing, Noted. Comply
including separation between blades and
frames at head and sill, to produce uniform
appearance.

D Maintain equal louver blade spacing to Noted Comply

produce uniform appearance.

E. Fabricate frames, including integral sills, to Noted. .

fit in openings of sizes indicated, with
allowances made for fabrication and
installation tolerances, adjoining material
tolerances, and perimeter sealant joints.
1. Frame Type: Channel, unless otherwise
indicated.

F Include supports, anchorages, and Noted. Fixing accessories and structural

accessories required for complete assembly. supports within installation scope.

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G. Join frame members to each other and to Noted, CS louver do not require welding. Please refer to Comply
fixed louver blades with fillet welds installation manual in the submittal for multisection
concealed from view, unless otherwise connection details for reference.
indicated or size of louver assembly makes
bolted connections between frame members
necessary.

FIXED, EXTRUDED-ALUMINUM LOUVERS

A Horizontal, Drainable-Blade Louver: Model A4177 is a 4" high performance, drainable fixed
louver.

1 Louver Depth: 100 mm. Louver Depth: 100 mm. Comply

2 Frame and Blade Nominal Thickness: As Noted. We will supply 2mm blade for this project. Comply
required to comply with structural
performance requirements, but not less than
2.0 mm.
3 Mullion Type: Exposed. Mullion Type: Exposed. Comply

4 Performance Requirements: Noted Comply

Louver performance shall be according to
mechanical design and calculations.

2.5 FIXED, ACOUSTICAL LOUVERS

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A Fixed, Formed-Metal Acoustical Louver: Not applicable for this submittal. Model will be proposed on request.
Louver with formed-metal blades filled on
interior with mineral-fiber, rigid-board,
acoustical insulation retained by perforated
metal
sheet of same material and finish as blade.

1 Louver Depth: 200 mm. Not applicable for this submittal.

2 Frame Material: Extruded-aluminum or Not applicable for this submittal.

aluminum sheet, not less than 2.06-mm
nominal thickness.

3 Blade Material: Aluminum sheet, not less Not applicable for this submittal.
than 2.03-mm nominal thickness.
4 AMCA Performance: 120 x 120 mm unit Not applicable for this submittal. Not applicable for this submittal.
shall confirm to the following:
a. Percent free area = 23.0%.
b. Free area velocity at point of beginning
water penetration (@0.01 oz./ft2 = 4.79 m/s

c. Maximum recommended air intake velocity =

3.77 m/s.
d. Air volume @ 742 FPM free area velocity =
1.29 m3/s.

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e. Pressure drop @ 742 FPM intake velocity =
12.4 Pa.
f. Maximum recommended air exhaust velocity
= 8.89 m/s.
g Air volume @ 1750 FPM free area velocity =
3.04 m3/s.
h Pressure drop @ 1750 FPM exhaust velocity Not applicable for this submittal. Not applicable for this submittal.
= 91.9 Pa.
5 Acoustical Performance: When tested in
accordance with ASTM Standard E90-90 the
louver shall have an STC of 19 minimum and
shall provide the following Noise Reduction:

Frequency
(Hz). 63 125 250 500
1000 2000 4000 8000
Noise Reduction 15 13 13 17
24
25 20 19
2.6 LOUVER SCREENS
A. General: Provide screen at each exterior Product supplied with C/S Standard stainless steel Please see attached technical data
louver indicated. insect screen mesh and aluminum frame (Mill finish). sheet in the submittal
1. Screen Location for Fixed Louvers:
Interior face.
2. Screening Type: Insect screening unless
otherwise indicated.

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B. Secure screen frames to louver frames with Noted Comply
stainless-steel machine screws, spaced a
maximum of 150 mm from each corner and
at 300 mm o.c.
C. Louver Screen Frames: Fabricate with Noted Comply
mitered corners to louver sizes indicated.
1. Metal: Same kind and form of metal as
indicated for louver to which screens are
attached.
2. Finish: Same finish as louver frames to
which louver screens are attached.
3. Type: Rewirable frames with a driven
spline or insert for securing screen mesh.

D Louver Screening for Aluminum Louvers: 1. Insect Screening: Stainless steel, 1.4-by-1.4-mm Comply, Please refer technical data
1. Insect Screening: Stainless steel, 1.4-by- mesh, 0.23-mm wire unless otherwise indicated. sheet in the submittal for your
1.4-mm mesh, 0.23-mm wire unless reference.
otherwise indicated.
2. Bird Screening: Aluminum 13 x 13 mm
eye size, 1.20 mm minimum wire diameter.

2.7 ALUMINUM FINISHES

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A. Powder Coating Finish: Powder coating Noted. CS will provide PVDF3 coating which complies Please refer attached technical data
finish to aluminum substrate complying with with AAMA2605. sheet.
the following requirements:
1. Powder Type: Fluorocarbon polymer.
2. Compliance Standard: AAMA 2605.
3. Performance Classification: Hyper-
durable.
4. Method of Application: Manual or
automatic electrostatic spray equipment.
5. Stoving: 20 minutes at 200 °C.
6. Thickness: Minimum 80 microns except
internal corners to be 50 microns.

7 Properties of Finished Coating: Noted. CS will provide PVDF3 coating which complies Please refer attached technical data
a. Mechanical Tests: with AAMA2605. sheet.
1) Dry Adhesion according to AAMA 2605-05
7.4: Pass – no removal of film.
2) Impact Resistance according to AAMA
2605-05 7.5: Pass-no tape removal of film
from substrate following 0.1" deformation.
3) Dry Film Hardness according to ISO 2815
(Buchholz): Pass.
4) Abrasion Resistance according to AAMA
2605-05 7.6: Pass – abrasion coefficient
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b. Chemical Durability Tests: Noted. CS will provide PVDF3 coating which complies Please see attached technical data
1) Salt Spray according to AAMA 2605-05 with AAMA2605. sheet.
7.8.2: Pass at 4000 hours - ASTM B117 at
35 °C no corrosion more than 1.0 – 2.0 mm
from scribe Minimum blister rating 8.
2) Constant Humidity Resistance according
to AAMA 2605-05 7.8.1, ASTM D2247: Pass
at 4000 hours – blister formation less than
"few".
3) Permeability according to AS3715 -2002:
Pass.
4) Sulphur Dioxide according to ISO3231
(Kesternich): Pass - no blistering, loss of
gloss or discoloration.
5) Chemical Resistance: Generally good
resistance to acids, alkalis and oils at normal
temperatures

B Pretreatment: Aluminum surfaces shall
receive a full multi-stage chromate
conversion coating or suitable
chromate–free pretreatment to clean and
condition the substrate. Comply with
manufacturer’s printed instruction.
The overall quality of the coating system is largely Comply
dependent on the type and quality of the pre-treatment.
The recommended type of pre-treatment is: Aluminum
Chromate conversion. Final rinse (deionized). Pre
treatment specification follow AAMA2605.

C Finish: Noted. CS will provide PVDF3 coating which complies

1. Color: As selected by Engineer from with AAMA2605.
manufacturer’s full range of colors.
2. Gloss: High.
3. Metallic Effect: Provide.
D Recommended Products: 2. Jotun S.A: PVDF3. Comply. To comply with AAMA 2605,
1. Akzo Nobel: Interpon D3000. CS is proposing PVDF3.
2. Jotun S.A: PVF3.
PART 3 - EXECUTION PART 3 - EXECUTION

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3.1 EXAMINATION EXAMINATION
A Examine substrates and openings, with During Installation
Installer present, for compliance with
requirements for installation tolerances and
other conditions affecting performance.

1 Proceed with installation only after During Installation

unsatisfactory conditions have been
corrected.
3.2 PREPARATION
A Coordinate setting drawings, diagrams, During Installation
templates, instructions, and directions for
installation of anchorages that are to be
embedded in concrete or masonry
construction.
Coordinate delivery of such items to Project
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3.3 INSTALLATION
A Locate and place louvers and vents level, During Installation
plumb, and at indicated alignment with
adjacent work.
B. Use concealed anchorages where possible. During Installation
Provide brass or lead washers fitted to
screws where required to protect metal
surfaces and to make a weathertight
connection.

C. Form closely fitted joints with exposed During Installation

connections accurately located and secured.

D. Provide perimeter reveals and openings of During Installation

uniform width for sealants and joint fillers, as
indicated.
E. Repair finishes damaged by cutting, welding, During Installation
soldering, and grinding. Restore finishes so
no evidence remains of corrective work.
Return items that cannot be refinished in the
field to the factory, make required
alterations, and refinish entire unit or provide
new units.

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F Protect galvanized and nonferrous-metal During Installation
surfaces from corrosion or galvanic action by
applying a heavy coating of bituminous paint
on surfaces that will be in contact with
concrete, masonry, or dissimilar metals.

G. Install concealed gaskets, flashings, joint During Installation

fillers, and insulation as louver installation
progresses, where weathertight louver joints
are required. Comply with Division 7 Section
"Joint Sealants" for sealants applied during
louver installation.

3.4 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING

A. Test operation of adjustable louvers and During Installation
adjust as needed to produce fully functioning
units that comply with requirements.

B Clean exposed surfaces of louvers and vents During Installation

that are not protected by temporary
covering, to remove fingerprints and soil
during construction period. Do not let soil
accumulate until final cleaning.
C Before final inspection, clean exposed During Installation
surfaces with water and a mild soap or
detergent not harmful to finishes. Thoroughly
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D Restore louvers and vents damaged during During Installation
installation and construction so no evidence
remains of corrective work. If results of
restoration are unsuccessful, as determined
by Engineer, remove damaged units and
replace with new units.

1 Touch up minor abrasions in finishes with air- During Installation By Installer

dried coating that matches color and gloss
of, and is compatible with, factory-applied
finish coating.

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