SECTION 10200 LOUVERS AND VENTS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. 1.

2 Extruded aluminum louvers, louver screens and vents as shown on Drawings.

REFERENCES The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. A. SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (SASO) SASO 79 Aluminum and aluminum alloys products for architectural application Part 1: Sheets, strips, bars and structural Sections. Testing methods for aluminum and aluminum alloys products for building purposes Part 1: Sheets, strips, bars and structural Sections.

SASO 80

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AIR MOVEMENT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL, INC. (AMCA) AMCA 500-89 AMCA 501-93: (Revised 1994): Test Methods for Louvers, Dampers Application Manual for Air Louvers

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AMERICAN ARCHITECTURAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (AAMA) AAMA 603.8-92 (Revised to Include 9/14/83 Addendum): Voluntary Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Extruded Aluminum

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AMERICAN STANDARD FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) ASTM B 209-95 ASTM B 209M-95 ASTM B 221-95a ASTM B 221M-95a Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate [Metric] Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes and Tubes Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes and Tubes [Metric]

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AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

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Structural Welding CodeAluminum

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTURAL METAL MANUFACTURERS (NAAAMM) Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products, 1988

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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. Drainable-Blade Louver: Louver designed to collect and drain water to exterior at sill by means of gutters in front edges of blades and channels in jambs and mullions.

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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS A. Structural Performance: Provide exterior metal louvers capable of withstanding the effects of loads and stresses from wind and normal thermal movement without evidencing permanent deformation of louver components including blades, frames, and supports; noise or metal fatigue caused by louver blade rattle or flutter; or permanent damage to fasteners and anchors. 1. 2. Wind Load: Uniform pressure of 25 lbf/sq. ft. (1200 Pa), acting inward or outward Thermal Movements: Provide louvers that 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, and other detrimental effects: a. Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F (67 deg C), ambient; 180 deg F (100 deg C), material surfaces.

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SUBMITTALS A. B. Product Data: For each type of product specified. Shop Drawings: For louver units and accessories. Include plans; elevations; sections; and details showing profiles, angles, and spacing of louver blades. Show unit dimensions related to wall openings and construction; free area for each size indicated; profiles of frames at jambs, heads, and sills; and anchorage details and locations. Samples for Initial Selection: Manufacturer's color charts showing the full range of colors available for units with factory-applied color finishes.

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Samples for Verification: Of each type of metal finish required, prepared on Samples of same thickness and material indicated for final Work. Where

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finishes involve normal color and texture variations, include Sample sets showing the full range of variations expected. E. Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of louvers certifying that the products furnished comply with requirements and are licensed to bear the AMCA seal based on tests made according to AMCA 500 and complying with AMCA's Certified Ratings Program.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Source Limitations: Obtain louvers and vents through one source from a single manufacturer where alike in one or more respects regarding type, design, or factory-applied color finish. Welding Standards: As follows: 1. 2. Comply with AWS D1.2, "Structural Welding Code--Aluminum." Certify that each welder has satisfactorily passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and, if pertinent, has undergone recertification.

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SMACNA Standard: Comply with SMACNA's "Architectural Sheet Metal Manual" recommendations for fabrication, construction details, and installation procedures.

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PROJECT CONDITIONS A. Field Measurements: Verify louver openings by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS A. B. C. Aluminum Extrusions: ASTM B 221M, alloy 6063-T5 or T-52. Aluminum Sheet: ASTM B 209M, alloy 3003 or 5005 with temper as required for forming, or as otherwise recommended by metal producer for required finish. Fasteners: Of same basic metal and alloy as fastened metal or 300 series stainless steel, unless otherwise indicated. Do not use metals that are incompatible with joined materials. 1. 2. D. Use types and sizes to suit unit installation conditions. Use Phillips flat-head screws for exposed fasteners, unless otherwise indicated.

Anchors and Inserts: Of type, size, and material required for loading and installation indicated. Use nonferrous metal or hot-dip galvanized anchors and inserts for exterior installations and elsewhere as needed for corrosion

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resistance. anchors. E.

Use toothed steel or expansion bolt devices for drilled-in-place

Bituminous Paint: Cold-applied asphalt mastic complying with SSPC-Paint 12 but containing no asbestos fibers, or cold-applied asphalt emulsion complying with ASTM D 1187.

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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. Maintain equal louver blade spacing to produce uniform appearance. Fabricate frames, including integral sills, to fit in openings of sizes indicated, with allowances made for fabrication and installation tolerances, adjoining materials' tolerances, and perimeter sealant joints. Include supports, anchorages, and accessories required for complete assembly. Provide vertical mullions of type and at spacing indicated, but not more than recommended by manufacturer, or 1830 mm o.c., whichever is less. At horizontal joints between louver units, provide horizontal mullions, unless continuous vertical assemblies are indicated. Provide sill extensions and loose sills made of same material as louvers where indicated or required for drainage to exterior and to prevent water penetrating to interior. Join frame members to one another and to fixed louver blades with fillet welds, threaded fasteners, or both, as standard with louver manufacturer, concealed from view; unless otherwise indicated or size of louver assembly makes bolted connections between frame members necessary.

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FIXED, EXTRUDED-ALUMINUM LOUVERS A. B. Louver Construction: Provide fixed-blade louvers with extruded-aluminum frames and blades. Horizontal Louvers: Either drainable- or non-drainable-blade type complying with the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Louver Depth: Frame Thickness: Blade Thickness: Performance Requirements: 150 mm, unless otherwise indicated. 2.06 mm. 2.06 mm As indicated on shop drawings.

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LOUVER SCREENS A. B. General: Provide louvers with screens at locations indicated. General: Provide each exterior louver with louver screens complying with the following requirements:

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Screen Location for Fixed Louvers: Interior face. Screening Type: Bird screening, unless otherwise indicated.

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

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Louver Screening for Aluminum Louvers: As follows: 1. Bird Screening: Aluminum, 12.7-mm square mesh, 1.6-mm wire.

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FINISHES A. B. C. Comply with NAAMM's "Metal Finishes Manual for Architectural and Metal Products" for recommendations for applying and designating finishes. Finish louvers after assembly. Exposed aluminum surfaces shall have the manufacturer's standard powder-coated finish, 60 - 80 micron thick unless otherwise indicated on Drawings. 1. Color and Gloss: As selected by Engineer from manufacturer's full range of colors.

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PREPARATION A Coordinate Setting Drawings, diagrams, 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 site.

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.2 INSTALLATION A. B. Locate and place louver units level, plumb, and at indicated alignment with adjacent work. Use concealed anchorages where possible. Provide brass or lead washers fitted to screws where required to protect metal surfaces and to make a weathertight connection.

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Form closely fitted joints with exposed connections accurately located and secured. Provide perimeter reveals and openings of uniform width for sealants and joint fillers, as indicated. Repair finishes damaged by cutting, welding, 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. Protect galvanized and nonferrous-metal 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. Install concealed gaskets, flashings, joint 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.

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ADJUSTING, CLEANING, AND PROTECTING A. B. Test operation of adjustable louvers and adjust as needed to produce fully functioning units that comply with requirements. Periodically clean exposed surfaces of louvers and vents that are not protected by temporary covering to remove fingerprints and soil during construction period. Do not let soil accumulate until final cleaning. Before final inspection, clean exposed surfaces with water and a mild soap or detergent not harmful to finishes. Thoroughly rinse surfaces and dry. Protect louvers and vents from damage during construction. Use temporary protective coverings where needed and approved by louver manufacturer. Remove protective covering at the time of Substantial Completion. Restore louvers and vents damaged during installation and construction so no evidence remains of corrective work. If results of restoration are unsuccessful, as determined by the Engineer, remove damaged units and replace with new units. 1. Clean and touch up minor abrasions in finishes with air-dried coating that matches color and gloss of, and is compatible with, factory-applied finish coating. END OF SECTION

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