External Metal Louvres
Storm Louvre Horizontal Blade SLH-S
SLH-S Insect screen
A single bank louvre offering If specified, 110
very good air and water 23g expanded aluminium.
performance figures
comparable with a double Blanking plates
bank louvre. If specified – 18g aluminium. 'A' Frame Head
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SLH-S assemblies can be
Free area
used on their own or may be
The face core area provides
combined with SLH schemes
approximately 53% free area.
(for instance, where non
active louvres are required to
Stiffener bars
be blanked off).
Rear mounted stiffener bars Blade
SLH-S blades can be fitted are fitted as standard to all support
clip
into doors to provide louvres over 1.5m in width.
matching appearance with
Stiffener bars do not interrupt
louvre assemblies.
the external continuous line
appearance of louvre blades.
Specification Louvre blades are secured to
stiffener bars via aluminium
Materials
support clips.
Extruded aluminium grade
ENAW 6063T6 to
Coupling
BSEN 755 -1 and -9.
Can be coupled vertically or
horizontally to form large
Blades
areas of louvre. Continuous
1.7mm extruded aluminium.
line is standard.
Corner frames
Frame types
Screw or welded joints
A or AC frames are available
depending on size and
(and may be combined if
construction.
required, eg A head, AC cill)
together with AC channel
Finishes
frame for glazing applications
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Extruded Aluminium (Mill finish).
glazing thickness 25, 28 or
Polyester powder – coated to
32mm.
BS6496. Anodised to BS3987.
Bird wire guard
If specified,
18g expanded aluminium.
‘AC’ Frame Cill
25, 28, 32mm Glazing Frame Jamb ‘A’ Frame Jamb ‘AC’ Frame Jamb 25, 28, 32mm Glazing Frame
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External Metal Louvres
Storm Louvre Horizontal Blade DB50
DB50 Storm Louvre Standard Construction
Features Frame
Optimum blades pitch 51mm deep 6063T6 extruded
minimises the penetration of aluminium with a 1.5mm
wind-driven rain, reducing nominal wall thickness.
damage and additional
operating expenses. Blades
Tested in the AMCA 500-L 6063T6 extruded aluminium
Wind-Driven Rain Penetration with 1.1mm nominal wall
test. thickness. Double drainable
blades are sight proof.
Published performance ratings
based on testing in accordance Finishes
with AMCA Publication 511. Polyester powder - coated to
Cd figure of 0.39. BS6496.
43% nominal free area. Minimum Size
Class leading pressure drop 152mm x 152mm.
performance.
Maximum Factory Assembly
Aluminium construction for low size
maintenance and high Single sections shall not
resistance to corrosion. exceed 1500mm max width Shown with
Tested under extreme weather by 2500mm max height. sub cill
conditions, see page 14. Louvres larger than the
maximum single size will
Options require on site assembly. Jamb Section
Sub cill if required. 51mm
Approximate Shipping
Glazing channels. Weight
Insect screen. 19.4 kg/m Sq.
Non insulated or insulated
Supports (Standard louvre)
25.4mm
blanking panels.
23.3mm
Louvres may be provided with
Triangular and bespoke shapes rear mounted blade supports
available except circular. that increase overall louvre
Frame types depth depending on louvre
A or AC frames are available size, assembly configuration or
(and may be combined if wind load.
required, eg A head, AC cill) Head and Cill Section
together with AC channel frame Louvres in excess of max
for glazing applications glazing factory assembly size will
thickness 25mm and 28mm. require additional support.
38.1mm
Finishes
Mill.
19.1mm
Polyester powder - coated to
BS6496.
Consult Ruskin for other special
requirements.
Blade Section
80mm 51mm
Comparison between 75s and DB50
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External Metal Louvres
Wind-Driven Rain Performance DB50
Test size is 1m x 1m core area, (1.04m x 1.12m nominal ).
Normal weather conditions Extreme weather conditions
29 mph (75 mm/h) wind and 76mm per hour rain conditions 50 mph (202 mm/h) wind and 203mm per hour rain conditions
Core Airflow Free Area Effectiveness Class Core Airflow Free Area Effectiveness Class
Velocity m3/min Velocity Ratio Velocity m3/min Velocity Ratio
m/s m/sec m/s m/sec
0 0 0 99.9 A 0 0 0 99.9 A
0.7 1421 383 99.9 A 0.6 1228 292 99.8 A
1.0 2120 505 99.9 A 0.9 2001 476 99.4 A
1.4 3068 730 99.9 A 1.5 3181 757 99.3 A
1.9 4031 960 99.9 A 2.0 4285 1020 97.8 B
2.4 5077 1209 99.3 A 2.5 5315 1265 96.2 B
3.0 6277 1495 97.1 B 2.9 6114 1456 95.4 B
3.5 7373 1755 96.1 B 3.5 7442 1772 90.9 C
Notes:
1. Core area is the open area of the louvre face (face area less
louvre frames). Core Velocity is the airflow velocity through the
core area of the louvre (1m x 1m). Pressure Drop
2. Free area of test size is calculated per AMCA standard 500-L. Pressure Drop testing performed on
1219 x 121mm unit.
3. Wind Driven Rain Penetration Classes:
Class Effectiveness
A 1 to .99 248.9
224.01
1.00
.90
B 0.989 to 0.95 199.12
174.23
.80
.70
C 0.949 to 0.80 149.34 .60
124.45 .50
D Below 0.8
99.56 .40
4. Entry/Discharge Loss Class 2 74.67
INTAKE
.30
Static Pressure Drop
Discharge Loss Coefficient is calculated by dividing a louvre’s 49.78
EXHAUST
.20
actual airflow rate vs. a theoretical airflow for the opening. It
provides an indication of the louvres’ airflow characteristics.
24.89 .10
22.40 .09
Discharge Loss Classes: 19.91 .08
17.42 .07
Class Discharge Loss Coefficient 14.93 .06
1 0.4 and above 12.45 .05
2 0.3 to 0.399 9.96 .04
3 0.2 to 0.299 7.47 .03
4 0.199 and below
4.98 .02
(The higher the coefficient, the less resistance to airflow.)
5. The AMCA Wind Driven Rain Test is performed in a laboratory 2.49 .01
environment and incorporates controlled wind, water and system
2134
2438
2743
1219
1524
1829
airflow effects. In actual field installations, storms may create
213
244
274
305
610
924
122
152
183
30
61
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conditions not considered by the AMCA test. Penthouse and similar
applications where wind can pass through multiple louvres in an
Air Velocity in meters per minute through Free Area
enclosure is another condition that is not simulated by AMCA tests.
These applications can create elevated water penetration rates
through any louvre. Because of these uncontrolled situations, it is
recommended that provisions to manage water penetration Ratings do not include the effect of a bird screen
through louvres be included in the building design.
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External Metal Louvres
Installation Drawings DB50
Fixing Details Coupling Details
AC Fixing Method - Flange Frame Vertical Mullion Fixing Details
AC Fixing Method - Channel Frame Model Horizontal Transom Detail
Curtain Wall Installation View
Framework location for multi panel solution
Bracket
by
Others
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External Metal Louvres
Typical Installation Details DB50
Maximum Width - Unlimited
Visible Mullion Approx 51mm
Maximum
Height
2500mm
Ship Section
DB50 Louvre
Maximum Single Width
1500mm
Louvres wider than the maximum single section
width will be supplied in multiple sections and
will require site assembly.
Coupling
Can be coupled vertically or horizontally to
form large areas of louvre.
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