SECTION 089119 - FIXED LOUVERS (Please review this section in its entirety.
It was originally
combined with vents, but MasterSpec has since separated the two sections. Verify that there arent
extraneous items within this section.)
PART 1 - GENERAL
SCHEDULE 0 - RELATED DOCUMENTS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General
and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this
Section.
SCHEDULE 1 - SUMMARY
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Section Includes:
0.1
Fixed, formed-metal louvers.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Related Requirements:
1.1
1.2
1.3
Section 081113 "Hollow Metal Doors and Frames" for louvers in hollow-metal doors.
Section 081416 "Flush Wood Doors" for louvers in flush wood doors.
Section 099113 "Exterior Painting" for field painting louvers.
SCHEDULE 2 - DEFINITIONS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - 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.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Horizontal Louver: Louver with horizontal blades (i.e., the axes of
the blades are horizontal).
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Vertical Louver: Louver with vertical blades (i.e., the axes of the
blades are vertical).
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - 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.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Wind-Driven-Rain-Resistant Louver: Louver that provides specified
wind-driven rain performance, as determined by testing according to AMCA 500-L.
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SCHEDULE 3 - ACTION SUBMITTALS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Product Data: For each type of product.
0.1
For louvers specified to bear AMCA seal, include printed catalog pages showing
specified models with appropriate AMCA Certified Ratings Seals.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Shop Drawings: For louvers and accessories. Include plans,
elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. Show frame profiles and blade
profiles, angles, and spacing.
1.1
1.2
Show weep paths, gaskets, flashing, sealant, and other means of preventing water
intrusion.
Show mullion profiles and locations.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Samples: For each type of metal finish required.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Delegated-Design Submittal: For louvers indicated to comply with
structural[ and seismic] performance requirements, including analysis data signed and
sealed by the qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation.
SCHEDULE 4 - INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Product Test Reports: Based on evaluation of comprehensive tests
performed according to AMCA 500-L by a qualified testing agency or by manufacturer and
witnessed by a qualified testing agency, for each type of louver and showing compliance
with performance requirements specified.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Windborne-debris-impact-resistance test reports.
SCHEDULE 5 - QUALITY ASSURANCE
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Source Limitations: Obtain louvers and vents through one source
from a single manufacturer where indicated to be of same type, design, or factory -applied
color finish.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Welding
according to the following:
1.1
1.2
1.3
Qualifications:
Qualify
procedures
and
personnel
AWS D1.2/D1.2M, "Structural Welding Code - Aluminum."
AWS D1.3/D1.3M, "Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel."
AWS D1.6/D1.6M, "Structural Welding Code - Stainless Steel."
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SCHEDULE 6 - FIELD CONDITIONS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Field Measurements: Verify actual dimensions of openings by field
measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SCHEDULE 0 - MANUFACTURERS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of
the following:
0.1
Louvers:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Airolite Company (The).
American Warming and Ventilating, Inc.
Carnes Company, Inc.
Cesco Products.
Construction Specialties, Inc.
Industrial Louvers, Inc.
Nystrom Building Products.
Reliable Products; Hart & Cooley, Inc.
Ruskin Company; Tomkins PLC.
SCHEDULE 1 - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Delegated Design:
Design louvers, including comprehensive
engineering analysis by a qualified professional engineer, using structural and seismic
performance requirements and design criteria indicated.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Structural Performance: Louvers shall withstand the effects of
gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions
indicated without permanent deformation of louver components, noise or metal fatigue
caused by louver-blade rattle or flutter, or permanent damage to fasteners and anchors.
Wind pressures shall be considered to act normal to the face of the building.
1.1
Wind Loads: Determine loads based on pressures as indicated on Drawings.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Louver Performance Ratings: Provide louvers complying with
requirements specified, as demonstrated by testing manufacturer's stock units identical to
those provided, except for length and width according to AMCA 500-L.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Thermal Movements: Allow for thermal movements from ambient
and surface temperature changes.
3.1
Temperature Change (Range): 120 deg F, ambient; 180 deg F, material surfaces.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - SMACNA Standard: Comply with recommendations in SMACNA's
"Architectural Sheet Metal Manual" for fabrication, construction details, and installation
procedures.
SCHEDULE 2 - FIXED, FORMED-METAL LOUVERS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Horizontal, Blade Louver:
0.1
0.2
0.3
Louver Depth: 4 inches.
Frame and Blade Material and Nominal Thickness: Galvanized steel sheet, of
thickness required to comply with structural performance requirements, but not less
than 0.052 inch.
Performance Requirements:
A.
B.
C.
Free Area: Not less than 7.0 sq. ft. for 48 inch-wide by 48 inch high louver.
Point of Beginning Water Penetration: Not less than 900 fpm.
Air Performance: Not more than 0.15 inch static pressure drop at 900 fpm free
area velocity.
SCHEDULE 3 - LOUVER SCREENS
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - General: Provide screen at each exterior louver.
0.1
0.2
Screen Location for Fixed Louvers: Interior face.
Screening Type: Insect screening.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Secure screens to louver frames with stainless-steel machine
screws, spaced a maximum of 6 inches from each corner and at 12 inches o.c. maximum.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Louver Screen Frames: Fabricate with mitered corners to louver
sizes indicated.
2.1
2.2
2.3
Metal: Same kind and form of metal as indicated for louver to which screens are
attached.
Finish: Same finish as louver frames to which louver screens are attached.
Type: Rewirable frames with a driven spline for insect screens.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Louver Screening for Galvanized Steel Louvers:
3.1
Insect Screening: Stainless steel, 18-by-18 mesh, 0.009-inch wire.
SCHEDULE 4 - GALVANIZED STEEL SHEET FINISHES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Surface Preparation: Clean surfaces of dirt, grease, and other
contaminants. Clean welds, mechanical connections, and abraded areas and repair
galvanizing according to ASTM A 780. Apply a conversion coating suited to the organic
coating to be applied over it
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Powder-Coated Finish: Prepare, treat, and coat galvanized metal
louvers to comply with resin manufacturer's written instructions and as follows:
1.1
1.2
1.3
Prepare louvers by thoroughly removing grease, dirt, oil, flux, and other foreign
matter.
Treat prepared louvers with zinc-phosphate pretreatment, rinse, and seal surfaces.
Apply thermosetting polyester or acrylic urethane powder coating with cured-film
thickness minimum of 2 mils.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Color and Gloss: As selected by Owners Representative or Architect
from manufacturers full range.
SCHEDULE 5 - STAINLESS-STEEL SHEET FINISHES
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Repair sheet finish by grinding and polishing irregularities, weld
spatter, scratches, and forming marks to match surrounding finish.
SCHEDULE 6 - FABRICATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Factory assembles louvers to minimize field splicing and assembly.
Disassemble units as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units
for reassembly and coordinated installation.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Vertical Assemblies:
Where height of louver 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.
1.1
1.2
Continuous Vertical Assemblies: Fabricate units without interrupting blade-spacing
pattern where indicated.
Horizontal Mullions: Provide horizontal mullions at joints where indicated.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Maintain equal louver blade spacing, including separation between
blades and frames at head and sill, to produce uniform appearance.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Fabricate frames, including integral sills, to fit in openings of sizes
indicated, with allowances made for fabrication and installation tolerances, adjoining
material tolerances, and perimeter sealant joints.
3.1
Frame Type: Channel unless otherwise indicated.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Include supports, anchorages, and accessories required for complete
assembly.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Provide vertical mullions of type and at spacing indicated, but not
more than is recommended by manufacturer, or 72 inches (1830 mm) o.c., whichever is less.
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Fully Recessed Mullions: Where indicated, provide mullions fully recessed behind
louver blades. Where length of louver exceeds fabrication and handling limitations,
fabricate with close-fitting blade splices designed to permit expansion and
contraction.
Semi-recessed Mullions: Where indicated, provide mullions partly recessed behind
louver blades so louver blades appear continuous. Where length of louver exceeds
fabrication and handling limitations, fabricate with interlocking split mullions and
close-fitting blade splices designed to permit expansion and contraction.
Exposed Mullions: Where indicated, provide units with exposed mullions of same
width and depth as louver frame. Where length of louver exceeds fabrication and
handling limitations, provide interlocking split mullions designed to permit
expansion and contraction.
Exterior Corners: Prefabricated corner units with mitered [and welded blades]
[blades with concealed close-fitting splices] and with [fully recessed]
[semirecessed] mullions at corners.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 6 - Provide [subsills made of same material as louvers] [or]
[extended sills] for recessed louvers.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 7 - Join frame members to each other and to fixed louver blades with
fillet welds [concealed from view] [, threaded fasteners, or both, as standard with
louver manufacturer] unless otherwise indicated or size of louver assembly makes bolted
connections between frame members necessary.
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
SCHEDULE 0 - EXAMINATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Examine substrates and openings, with Installer present, for
compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting
performance of the Work.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have
been corrected.
SCHEDULE 1 - PREPARATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - 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.
SCHEDULE 2 - INSTALLATION
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Locate and place louvers level, plumb, and at indicated alignment
with adjacent work.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Use concealed anchorages where possible. Provide brass or lead
washers fitted to screws where required to protect metal surfaces and to make a weather
tight connection.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Form closely fitted joints with exposed connections accurately
located and secured.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 3 - Provide perimeter reveals and openings of uniform width for
sealants and joint fillers, as indicated.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 4 - Protect unpainted galvanized and nonferrous-metal surfaces that
are in contact with concrete, masonry, or dissimilar metals from corrosion and galvanic
action by applying a heavy coating of bituminous paint or by separating surfaces with
waterproof gaskets or nonmetallic flashing.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 5 - Install concealed gaskets, flashings, joint fillers, and insulation as
louver installation progresses, where weathertight louver joints are required. Comply with
Section 079200 "Joint Sealants" for sealants applied during louver installation.
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SCHEDULE 3 - ADJUSTING AND CLEANING
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 0 - Clean exposed louver surfaces that are not protected by temporary
covering, to remove fingerprints and soil during construction period. Do not let soil
accumulate during construction period.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 1 - Before final inspection, clean exposed surfaces with water and a
mild soap or detergent not harmful to finishes. Thoroughly rinse surfaces and dry.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET 2 - Restore louvers damaged during installation and construction so no
evidence remains of corrective work. If results of restoration are unsuccessful, as
determined by Architect, remove damaged units and replace with new units.
2.1
Touch up minor abrasions in finishes with air-dried coating that matches color and
gloss of, and is compatible with, factory-applied finish coating.
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