|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| SAVE THIS FILE TO DISK - THEN CLICK BACK TO RETURN |_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_|_| LOUVERS SECTION 10200 LOUVERS PART 1: GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Stationary, extruded aluminum louvers and frames. B. Stationary, steel louvers and frames. C. Adjustable louvers and frames. D. Accoustical louvers and frames. E. (Bird) (Insect) screening. F. Blank off sheeting for louvers. 1.02 PRODUCTS SUPPLIED BUT NOT INSTALLED UNDER THIS SECTION A. Furnished head (,) (jamb,) (and sill) flashings to Section __________: for installation. B. Furnish blank out sheeting to Section __________ for cutting and installation with (ducting.) (________). 1.03 PRODUCTS INSTALLED BUT NOT SUPPLIED UNDER THIS SECTION A. Section __________ Metal sheeting to blank out unused portions of louver. B. Section 0700 - Joint sealers: Perimeter sealants. 1.04 RELATED SECTIONS A. Sections__________: Prepared exterior wall openings. B. Sections__________: Exterior wall cladding and finish. C. Sections__________: Supplementary framing for wall openings. D. Division 7 Sections (07900) - Joint Sealers: E. Division 8 Sections__________: Door louvers. F. Division 9 Sections (09900) - Painting: Field painting. G. Division 15 Sections (15890) - Ductwork: Ductwork attachment to louver. H. Division 16 Sections__________: Electrical power to louver operator. 1.05 REFERENCES A. AMCA500 - (Air Movement Council Association) Test Method for Louvers, Dampers and Shutters. B. ANSI / ASTM 221 - Aluminum - Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire Shapes and Tubes. C. ASTM A167 - Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate. D. ASTM A526 - Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) By the Hot-Dip Process, Commercial Quality. E. ASTM B209 - Aluminum - Alloy Sheet and Plate. 1.06 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Use this article carefully, restrict descriptions to total system parameters, performance, or design requirements as indicated by Wonder Metals Corporation performance data. A. Installed louver to permit passage of air velocity of (_____) ft/min. without blade vibration or noise with maximum static pressure loss of (_____) inches measured at (_____) ft/min. B. Fabricate louver to permit (_____) percent free area. Based on 48² x 48² louver size. 1.07 SUBMITTALS A. Submit shop drawings (and product data) under provisions of Section (01300.) (01340.) B. Indicate on shop drawings, layout, elevations, dimensions, and tolerances; head, jamb, and sill details; blade configurations; screening; and frames. C. Provide product data on pre-assembled louvers describing design characteristics, maximum recommended air velocity, free area, materials and finishes. D. Submit samples under provisions of Section (01300.) (01340.) E. Submit two samples 4² x 4² in size illustrating finish and color for exterior finish. F. Submit manufacturerıs installation instructions and provisions of Section (01300.) (01340.) PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURER A. Wonder Metals Corporation 4351 Caterpillar Road PO Box 4427 Redding, CA 96099 Toll Free Info: 800-366-5877 Direct & Intıl: 530-241-3251 Fax: 530-241-1738 E-mail: info@wondermetals.com Internet: www.wondermetals.com B. Substitutions: Under provisions of Section (01600) (01630) 2.02 MATERIALS A. Aluminum: ANSI/ASTM B221, 6063 alloy, T/T5 temper extruded shape; ASTM B209, 5052 alloy, H32 temper, sheet. B. Steel Sheet: ASTM A526 galvanized to G90 zinc coating, galvanized-bonderized finish. C. Stainless Steel: ASTM A167, Type 304 soft temper, smooth patterned surface, (2b) (_____) finish. D. Fasteners and Anchors: (Galvanized) (Stainless) steel type. 2.03 ACCESSORIES Include as needed to suit project requirements. A Bird Screen: (Interwoven wire mesh of steel .041² diameter wire, 1/2² open weave, square design) (Wire mesh of expanded aluminum .052², 1/2² open weave, diagonal design. B. Insect Screen: (14 x 18) (_____) size (aluminum (steel) mesh, set in (aluminum) (steel) frame. C. Primer: (zinc chromatic, alkyd type) (_____). D. Flashings: (Of same material as louver frame), (Galvanized Steel) (Aluminum) (___________). 2.04 FABRICATION Choose one of the options provided in each paragraph. A. Louver depth: (2 inches (50 mm) (4 inches (100 mm) (6 inches (150 mm). B. Louver Blade: 1. Slope: (30) (45) degrees 2. Blade type: (Drainable) (D) (Storm) (S) (Weather) (W) 3. Material thickness: a. extruded aluminum (.081 in. (2.06 mm)) (.125 in (3.18 mm)) b. fabricated steel (20) (18) (16) gauge C. Frame 1. Shape: (Flange) (Channel) 2. Mechanical: Fastened corner joints 3. Material thickness: a. extruded aluminum (.081 in. (2.06 mm)) (.125 in (3.18 mm)) b. fabricated steel (20) (18) (16) gauge D. Mullions: (Concealed) (Exposed) of (Steel) (Aluminum), profiled to suit louver frame. E. (Head) (Jamb) (and Sill) Flashings: (Extruded Aluminum) (Fabricated Steel) where indicated on drawings. F. Screens: Install screen mesh (in U-shaped frame); screw to louver frame. 2..05 FINISHES A. Exterior Steel Surfaces, (Screens,) (Shop coat of primer for field painting) (Pre-painted finish of (__________) color (As Specified). B. Exterior Aluminum Surfaces, (Screens,) (and exterior surface of blank out sheeting,) (Mill finish) (Anodized to _________ of ___________color.) (Pre-painted finish of _________ of _________ as selected). C. Interior steel surfaces, screens, and blank out sheeting; (Unfinished.) (Shop coat of primer for field painting.) Pre-painted finish of __________ color) (As specified). D. Interior aluminum surfaces, screens, and blank out sheeting; (Unfinished) (__________). PART 3: EXECUTION 3.01 PREPARATION A. Verify that prepared openings (and flashing) are ready to receive work and opening dimensions are as (indicated on shop drawings) (instructed by the manufacturer). B. (Verify that proper power supply is available for power operated louvers). C. Beginning of installation means acceptance of existing conditions. 3.02 INSTALLATION A. Install louver assembly in accordance with manufacturerıs instructions. B. Install louvers level and plumb. C. Secure louvers in opening framing with (concealed) (exposed) fasteners. D. Install flashings and align louver assembly to ensure moisture shed from flashings and diversion of moisture to exterior. Identify where bird and insect screens are to be placed: Interior or exterior. Usually insect screens are installed on intake louvers and bird screen on exhaust louvers. Do not install insect screens on HVAC intake louvers E. Install (Bird) (and) (Insect) screening to (Exterior) (Interior) of louver. F. Install insect screens to (Intake) (Exhaust) louvers. Install bird screens to (Exhaust) (Intake) louvers. G. Install perimeter sealant (and backing rod) in accordance with Section 07900. 3.03 ADJUSTING / CLEANING A. (Adjust operable louvers for freedom of movement) (with actual control) (lubricate operating joints). B. Clean surfaces and components. 3.04 LOUVER SCHEDULE (Optional) END OF SECTION