Ruskin Manufacturing

3900 Dr. Greaves Road

Kansas City, Missouri 64030

Phone (816) 761-7476

Fax (816) 765-8955

Product Guide Specification

SECTION 15850

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVED STATIONARY LOUVERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Miami-Dade County, Florida approved extruded aluminum stationary louvers.

1.2 NOT USED

1.3 REFERENCES

A. AAMA 605.2 - High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.

B. AMCA 500 - Test Methods for Louvers, Dampers and Shutters.

C. AMCA 511 - Certified Ratings Program for Air Control Devices.

D. Florida Building Code - 2010 Edition.

E. Miami-Dade County Building Code Compliance Office (BCCO) - Check List For Approval Of Wall Louvers

1.4 NOT USED

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Louvers licensed to bear AMCA Certified Ratings Seal. Ratings based on tests and procedures performed in accordance with

AMCA 511 and comply with AMCA Certified Ratings Program. AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies to air performance and

water penetration ratings.

B. Louvers approved by the Miami-Dade County BCCO for use in open structures that have the ability to drain water that may

penetrate. Approval based on tests and procedures performed in accordance with BCCO test protocol PA 202-94.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Deliver materials to site in manufacturer's original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly indicating

manufacturer and material.

B. Storage: Store materials in a dry area indoors, protected from damage and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

C. Handling: Protect materials and finishes during handling and installation to prevent damage.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURER

A. Ruskin Manufacturing, 3900 Dr. Greaves Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64030. Phone (816) 761-7476. Fax (816) 765-8955.

B. Or by another manufacturer pre-approved by Engineer.

2.2 EXTRUDED ALUMINUM STATIONARY LOUVERS

A. Louver Fabrication:

1. Model: ELF6375DXD.

2. Miami-Dade County Acceptance Number: 97-1023.04.

3. Florida Product Approval Number: FL 12226.2

4. Frame:

a. Material: Extruded aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.

b. Wall Thickness: 0.081 inch (2.1 mm), nominal.

c. Depth: 6 inches (152 mm).

d. Downspouts and caulking surfaces.

5. Blades:

a. Style: Drainable.

b. Material: Extruded aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.

c. Wall Thickness: 0.081 inch (2.1 mm), nominal.

d. Angle: 37.5 degrees.

e. Centers: 5-29/32 inches (150 mm), nominal.

6. Bird Screen:

a. Material: Aluminum, [3/4 inch x 0.051 inch (19 mm x 1.3 mm), expanded, flattened] [1/2 inch mesh x 0.063 inch (13

mm mesh x 1.6 mm), intercrimp].

b. Frame: Removable, rewireable.

7. Gutters: Drain gutter in head frame and each blade.

8. Downspouts: Downspouts in jambs to drain water from louver for minimum water cascade from blade to blade.

9. Vertical Supports: Hidden vertical supports at 24” maximum center to center spacing to allow continuous line appearance

up to 120 inches (3,048 mm).

10. Sill: Steeply angled integral sill eliminating areas of standing or trapped moisture where mold or mildew may thrive and

effect indoor air quality.

11. Assembly: Maximum assembly size: 47 ½” x 71 ½”. Factory assemble louver components. All welded construction.

B. Louver Performance Data:

1. Based on testing 48 inch x 48 inch (1,219 mm x 1,219 mm) size unit in accordance with AMCA 500.

2. Free Area: 57 percent, nominal.

3. Free Area Size: 9.08 square feet (0.84 m2).

4. Maximum Recommended Air Flow Thru Free Area: 1,023 feet per minute (312 m/min).

5. Air Flow: 9,289 cubic feet per minute (263 m3/min).

6. Maximum Pressure Drop: 0.15 inches w.g. (0.04 kPa).

7. Water Penetration: Maximum of 0.01 ounces per square foot (3.1 g/m2) of free area at an air flow of 1,023 feet per minute

(312 m/min) free area velocity when tested for 15 minutes.

C. Dade County Test Performance:

1. PA 202-94 Uniform Static Air Pressure Test: Louver must withstand pressure tests of each of the following loads:

a. Positive and negative 103.5 PSF (4.9 kPa).

Positive and negative 138.0 PSF (6.6 kPa).

Positive and negative 207.0 PSF (9.9 kPa).

Duration of tests must be at least 30 seconds per load. Louver components shall recover 100% after loading.

D. Design Wind Load: Incorporate structural supports and mullions required to withstand design wind load of 138 PSF (6.6 kPa)

and maximum test load of 207 PSF (9.9 kPa).

2.3 Not Used

2.4 FACTORY LOUVER FINISH

A. Kynar 500 Fluoropolymer Coating, Color to be Selected by owner during submittal process:

1. Conform to AAMA 605.2.

2. Apply coating following cleaning and pretreatment.

3. Cleaning: AA-C12C42R1X.

4. Dry louvers before final finish application.

5. Total Dry Film Thickness: Approximately 1.2 mils (0.03 mm), when baked at 450 degrees F (232 degrees C) for 10

minutes.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Inspect areas to receive units. Notify the Architect of conditions that would adversely affect the installation or subsequent

utilization of the units. Do not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install units at locations indicated on the drawings and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Install units plumb, level, in plane of wall, and in alignment with adjacent work.

C. Install joint sealants as specified in Section 07920.

3.3 CLEANING

A. Clean louver surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Repair minor damaged surfaces as directed by Architect.

END OF SECTION

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Ruskin Manufacturing

3900 Dr. Greaves Road

Kansas City, Missouri 64030

Phone (816) 761-7476

Fax (816) 765-8955

SECTION 15850-1

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA APPROVED

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM COMBINATION WALL LOUVERS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Miami-Dad County, Florida approved Combination drainable stationary louver and low leak damper.

1.2 NOT USED

1.3 REFERENCES

A. AAMA 2605 - High Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions and Panels.

B. AMCA 500 - Test Methods for Louvers, Dampers and Shutters.

C. AMCA 511 - Certified Ratings Program for Air Control Devices.

D. ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.

E. Florida Building Code - 2010 Edition.

F. Miami-Dade County Building Code Compliance Office (BCCO) - Check List For Approval Of Wall Louvers

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. The manufacturer shall have implemented the management of quality objectives, continual improvement, and monitoring of customer satisfaction to

assure that customer needs and expectations are met.

B. Product Qualifications:

1. Florida Building Code (FBC) and Miami-Dade County compliant.

2. Louver shall be certified to FBC standards TAS 201(Large Missile Impact), TAS 202 (Uniform Static Air Pressure) and TAS 203 (Cyclic Wind Loading).

3. Louvers licensed to bear AMCA Certified Ratings Seal. Ratings based on tests and procedures performed in accordance with AMCA 511 and comply

with AMCA Certified Ratings Program. AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies to air performance and water penetration ratings.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

B. Store materials in a dry area indoors, protected from damage and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

C. Handling: Protect materials and finishes during handling and installation to prevent damage.

D. Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having

jurisdiction.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install

products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

1.7 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer shall provide standard limited warranty for louver systems for a period of one year from date of installation, no more than 18 months after

shipment from manufacturing plant. When notified in writing from the Owner of a manufacturing defect, manufacturer shall promptly correct deficiencies

without cost to the Owner.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Ruskin Company; 3900 Dr. Greaves Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64030. Tel: (816) 761-7476.

B. Or by another manufacturer pre-approved by the Engineer.

2.2 COMBINATION LOUVER:

A. Extruded Aluminum Combination Stationary Louver/Damper Design.

1. Model: ELC6375DXD as manufactured by Ruskin Company.

2. Miami-Dade County Acceptance Number (NOA): 08-1211.05.

3. Florida Building Code Approval: 12232.1

4. Design: Stationary drainable blades shall be .081 inch (2.1 mm) and adjustable airfoil damper blades shall be 0.140 inch (3.6 mm) nominal wall

thickness. Frames shall be heavy duty 0.125 inch (3.2 mm) wall thickness. Integral gutters shall be incorporated into stationary blades, louver head

and jamb frames.

5. Frame:

a. Frame Depth: 6 inches (152 mm).

b. Material: Extruded aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.

c. Wall Thickness: 0.125 inch (3.2 mm), nominal.

6. Front Blades:

a. Style: Horizontal “Drainable”.

b. Material: Extruded aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.

c. Wall Thickness: 0.081 inch (2.1 mm), nominal.

d. Angle: 37-1/2 degrees.

e. Centers: 6-1/8 inches (156 mm), nominal.

7. Rear Blades:

a. Style: Airfoil shape, adjustable.

b. Material: Extruded aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5.

c. Wall Thickness: 0.140 inch (3.6 mm) double wall, nominal, for single section widths through 60 inches (1524 mm).

d. Seals: Extruded vinyl blade edge seals and flexible, compressible aluminum jamb seals.

e. Linkage: Concealed in frame.

f. Bearings: Stainless steel sleeve pressed into frame.

g. Axles: 1/2 inch (13 mm) plated steel hex.

8. Fabrication:

a. Mullion Style - Design incorporates visible mullions or frames at the perimeter of the louver and also at certain intervals within the louver perimeter

to support and drain the louver blades. Louver blade sightlines are interrupted at the mullion locations. No rear-mounted blade supports are

utilized.

9. Actuator:

a. Electric, 120 V, 60 Hz, two-position, spring-return.

10. Gutters: Drain gutter in stationary blades, louver head and jamb frames.

11. Downspouts: Downspouts in jambs to drain water from louver for minimum water cascade from blade to blade.

12. Sill: Steeply angled integral sill eliminating areas of standing or trapped moisture where mold or mildew may thrive and effect indoor air quality.

B. Performance Data:

1. Free Area: 6.91 sf (0.64 square meter) 44 percent, nominal.

2.3 FINISHES

A. Standard mill finish.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Inspect areas to receive louvers. Notify the Architect of conditions that would adversely affect the installation or subsequent utilization of the louvers. Do

not proceed with installation until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

B. If opening preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Clean opening thoroughly prior to installation.

B. Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install louvers at locations indicated on the drawings and in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Install louvers plumb, level, in plane of wall, and in alignment with adjacent work.

C. Install joint sealants as specified in Section 07920.

3.4 CLEANING

A. Clean louver surfaces in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION

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SCALE:

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sealed by Ray E. Trimble (FL PE 68687)

on the date adjacent to the seal. Printed

copies of this document are not

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signature must be verified on any

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ENGINEER:

Ray E. Trimble

721 EMERSON RD. STE 200

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63141

TEL: (314) 423-6698

FAX: (314) 989-2255