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Extruded Aluminum Model "FL" Vent We manufacturers= several types of aluminum louvered wall ventilators, dryer ventilators, louver ventilators and louvered ventilators for ventilating crawl spaces, ceiling plenums, chimney flues, foundations, pipe spaces, and other conditions. Both extruded and cast aluminum ventilators are available. Accessories include insect screens, ducts, dampers, and inside registers for all of our dryer ventilators, lover ventilators, and other models. This guide specification section can be used to specify Model FL, extruded aluminum wall ventilator with a flanged perimeter frame. Our aluminum ventilators are typically installed in masonry walls. However, Model FL with its flanged perimeter frame is suitable for installation in stud framed and other types of walls with a variety of finishes allowing versatility and can be used as a dryer or louver ventilator. The flanged frame allows for installation of the dryer ventilator in existing walls and is appropriate for renovation projects. The perimeter flange will cover edge of opening cut or constructed in wall for ventilator. Extruded aluminum wall ventilators without perimeter flanges, Model EX, can be specified with SECTION 10235 - EXTRUDED ALUMINUM WALL VENTS. Cast aluminum wall ventilators can be specified with SECTION 10237 - CAST ALUMINUM WALL VENTS. The specifier will need to edit this product specification for a specific project to reflect the options and applications being used. The guide section has been written so that most editing can be accomplished by deleting unnecessary requirements. Options are indicated by [ ]. Notes to assist the specifier in selecting options and editing the specification guide areprinted in bold and indicated with *****. For final editing, all brackets and notes will need to be deleted from the guide.
PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY Edit the following paragraph to reflect project conditions. A. Section includes: Aluminum wall ventilators with flanged frame, fixed louvers, [operable damper,] [duct extension,] [inside register,] and insect screens for installation in [masonry] [concrete] [_____] walls to provide ventilation for [crawl spaces] [ceiling plenums] [chimney flues] [foundations] [pipe spaces] [_____].List other specification sections dealing with work directly related to this section such as the following. Model FL is typically used for renovations and installation in existing walls. Include the following paragraph if openings need to be cut in existing construction. C. [Section 01733 - Cutting and Patching] [Section 01735 - Selection Demolition]: Cutting openings in existing walls to receive extruded aluminum ventilators.Model FL wall ventilators can also be installed in new construction such as clay brick, concrete unit masonry, and concrete walls. 1. Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete walls to receive extruded aluminum ventilators.
1.2 REFERENCES
List by number and full title reference standards referred to in remainder of specification section. Delete non-applicable references. A. American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA):1. AAMA 605.2 - Voluntary Specification for High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Provide in accordance with Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures: 1. Product data for wall ventilators.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS A. Manufacturers of equivalent products submitted and approved in accordance with Section 01630 - Product Substitution Procedures. 2.2 MATERIALS
A. Extruded aluminum: [0.125 inch] [3 mm] minimum thickness extruded aluminum complying with ASTM B221, Alloy 6063, Temper T-5.
2.3 WALL VENTS
A. Type: Extruded aluminum wall ventilator with flanged frame, insect screen, [operable hinged flap type damper,] [duct extension,] [and] [inside register]; Model FL.We provides ventilators in stock sizes ranging from 8-1/8 by 2-3/8 inches (206 by 60 mm) to 48 by 7-3/4 inches (1219 by 197 mm). Refer to product literature for available stock sizes. Extruded ventilators can be custom fabricated to other heights and any width to 8 feet (2438 mm) without exposed mullions. Depth of flanged ventilators is 1-1/2 inches (38 mm). B. Nominal ventilator size: [1-1/2 inches] [38 mm] deep by [_____] [inches] [mm] wide by [_____] [inches] [mm] high.To determine overall frame size add 2 inches (25 mm) to both ventilator width and height to allow for 1 inch (25 mm) wide flanges. C. Overall frame size: [_____] [inches] [mm] wide by [_____] [inches] [mm] deep.
2.4 ACCESSORIES
Model FL ventilators can be equipped with operable, hinged, flap type damper. Include this paragraph if dampers are required. A. Dampers: Equip wall ventilators with operable, hinged, flap type damper located behind horizontal fixed louver blades and operable from exterior.1. Hinges: Spring loaded type attached to top of frame.
Model FL ventilators can be supplied with straight aluminum rectangular duct extension to accommodate thickness of wall in which ventilator is installed. Include the following paragraphs if duct extensions are required.
B. Duct extension: Provide wall ventilators with straight, rectangular duct extension to attach to ventilator and extend through wall.Width of duct will be 1/4 inch (6 mm) greater than ventilator width and 1/8 inch (3 mm) greater than ventilator height. Length of duct extension will vary with thickness of wall and project conditions. Length may be specified in this section or dimensioned on Drawings. To eliminate potential conflicts, length should not be indicated in both locations.1. Fabricate from sheet aluminum and securely attach to ventilator with fasteners of type, size, and spacing as recommended by manufacturer. Model FL wall ventilators can be supplied with an optional inside aluminum register. Registers are not attached directly to ventilators but are shipped loose for field attachment. Depending of project conditions, registers may be attached to duct extensions or installed to interior wall face. Include the following paragraph if inside register are required.2. Size: Width and height to accommodate ventilator size by [[_____] [inches] [mm]] long.] [length required to penetrate wall.] [length indicated on Drawings and approved shop drawings.] C. Inside registers: Provide wall ventilators with inside register to field attached to [duct extensions] [inside face of wall].1. Type: Aluminum register with individual adjustable vanes and multi-blade damper.
2.5 FACTORY FINISH
Standard finish for extruded aluminum wall ventilators is a clear anodized finish. As an option, medium and dark bronze anodized, thermoset (baked enamel), and Kynar finishes are available. A. Wall ventilator finish: Factory applied [clear anodized coating complying with AAMA 607.1 - MM10C22A31.] [[dark] [medium] bronze anodized coating complying with AAMA 606.1 - MM10C22A44.] [fluoropolymer Kynar colored paint coating complying with AAMA 605.2.] [thermoset polyester enamel.]Include the following paragraph if a either Kynar or thermoset enamel finish is being specified. Refer to product literature for available colors or contact us regarding custom colors. B. Color: [_____] [As selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard range] [Custom color as designated by Architect].Include the following paragraph if duct extensions are being specified. C. Duct extension finish: Mill finished aluminum.PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 COORDINATION AND PREPARATION A. Coordinate supply of ventilators with construction of walls to ensure proper sizing and placement of ventilator openings.Typically Model FL wall ventilators are installed in existing walls as part of a renovation. Include the following paragraph if openings need to be cut into existing walls to accommodate wall ventilators. B. Carefully cut openings for wall ventilators in existing walls in accordance with [Section 01733 - Cutting and Patching] [Section 01735 - Selective Demolition]. Exercise care not to damage existing surfaces to remain. Size ventilator to exactly fit wall ventilator plus allowance for sealant and backing material.Model FL wall ventilators can also be installed as part of new construction and built into clay brick or other type of masonry walls. Include the following paragraph if ventilators are built into masonry walls. C. Coordinate provision of wall ventilators with construction of masonry walls. Deliver ventilators to site in time to allow building into masonry wall construction and to avoid delays.3.2 INSTALLATION A. Install ventilators, [dampers,] [duct extensions,] [and] [inside registers] in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions and approved shop drawings.
Include the following three paragraphs if ventilators are to be built into masonry walls.
D. Build ventilators into wall with mortar as part of masonry construction specified in Section [04800 - Masonry Assemblies] [_____].
Include the following paragraphs if ventilators are to be installed in openings cut in existing walls or formed in new wall construction.
G. Install ventilators in wall openings [cut in existing walls] in accordance with Drawing details and approved shop drawings.Recommended method for installing Model FL in rough openings is by bolting front flange to wall. Include the following paragraph for this method. An alternate installation method is to attach rear of ventilator to wall with clips. Include the following paragraph for this method.1. Secure ventilators with bolts through front flange into wall using bolts and anchors of type, size, and spacing as recommended by manufacturer and appropriate for type of wall construction. Regardless of method of installation, Model FL must be sealed around entire perimeter of frame with a sealant. Depending on project conditions a backing material may be required.2. Secure ventilators with clips attached to rear of ventilator and anchored to perimeter of wall opening. 3.3 CLEANING3. Seal around entire perimeter of ventilator with sealant [and backer rod] [as specified in Section 07900 - Joint Sealers]. A. Exercise care in removing mortar and cementitious materials from aluminum ventilators in order to avoid scratching. Splashed mortar or cement plaster shall be cleaned from ventilator with dry burlap wipe. Remove after material becomes hard enough not to smear but prior to set. B. Remove excess sealant by moderate use of mineral spirits or other solventilator acceptable to sealant manufacturer. C. Wash exposed surfaces with solution of mild detergent applied with soft cloth. Take care to remove dirt from corners. Wipe surfaces clean.
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