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SECTION 15869
LOUVERS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
DESCRIPTION
A.
B.
Work Included: Provide and install louvers and accessories where shown on the
Drawings.
Related Work Specified Elsewhere (When Applicable):
1. Caulking and flashing are specified in Division 7.
2. Sheet metal ductwork, air devices, automatic temperature control, etc., are
specified in the appropriate Sections in this Division.
3. Electrical is specified in Division 16.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
B.
All louvers shall be certified by AMCA for air pressure drop, free area, and water
penetration.
Acceptable Manufacturers:
1. Greenheck
Ruskin Mfr. Co.
Air Balance, Inc.
Louvers & Dampers, Inc.
American Warming and Ventilating, Inc.
Airstream Inc.
Or equivalent.
NAW PYND
SUBMITTALS TO THE ENGINEER
A.
go
Submit shop drawings, manufacturer's literature, maintenance data and operating
instructions as stated in the General Conditions of the Construction Contract.
Submit free area, pressure drop, and water penetration data for each louver for
approval.
Submit AMCA certification for louver style.
Submit sample louver section with proposed finish for review and no exceptions
taken by the Engineer.
Submit scale drawings of each louver showing sizes, construction details, and
mullion locations.
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
B.
Deliver in manufacturer's unopened containers as job progress requires.
Store in unopened containers in weathertight building.
C. Exercise care in handling to avoid bending blades or frames, damaging finish and
other damage of any nature.
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