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Airolite Storm ClassTM louvers are designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and prevent water penetration under the most severe wind-driven rain conditions. Storm Class louvers are available with either horizontal or vertical blades and range in frame depths from 2 to 8-inches.

SCC725 is a Storm Class combination louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates exterior and interior louver modules that afford the designer optimum flexibility in aesthetic, economic and performance considerations.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
7 1/4” (184.2 mm)
Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
5.05 ft² (0.469 m²)
Percent Free Area:
32%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
7,312 cfm (3.45 m3/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.40 in. H2O (0.100 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100.0%
   Core Ventilation:
689 fpm (3.5 m/s)
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100.0%
   Core Ventilation:
689 fpm (3.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCC735 is a Storm Class combination louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates exterior and interior louver modules that afford the designer optimum flexibility in aesthetic, economic and performance considerations.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
7 3/8” (187.3 mm)
Front Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Back Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
8.73 ft² (0.546 m²)
Percent Free Area:
55%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
7,225 cfm (3.47 m³/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.30 in. H2O (0.075 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100.0%
   Core Ventilation:
689 fpm (3.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCC875 is a Storm Class combination louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates exterior and interior louver modules that afford the designer optimum flexibility in aesthetic, economic and performance considerations.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
8 3/4” (222.3 mm)
Front Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Back Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
8.62 ft² (0.987 m²)
Percent Free Area:
54%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
10,775 cfm (5.09 m³/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.30 in. H2O (0.075 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100.0%
   Core Ventilation:
689 fpm (3.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCH201 is a Storm Class louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates a drainable head member and horizontal blades to provide maximum resistance to wind-driven rain.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
2” (50.8 mm)
Blade:
0.063” (1.60 mm)
Frame:
0.063” (1.60 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
6.20 ft² (0.576 m²)
Percent Free Area:
39%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
914 fpm (4.64 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
5,667 cfm (2.67 m³/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.198 in. H2O (0.049 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.9%
   Core Ventilation:
178 fpm (0.9 m/s)
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.5%
   Core Ventilation:
99 fpm (0.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCH401 is a Storm Class louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates a drainable head member and horizontal blades to provide maximum resistance to wind-driven rain.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
4” (101.6 mm)
Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
6.72 ft² (0.625 m²)
Percent Free Area:
42%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
8,400 cfm (3.96 m³/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.296 in. H2O (0.07 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100.0%
   Core Ventilation:
295 fpm (1.5 m/s)
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.1%
   Core Ventilation:
98 fpm (0.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCH501 is a Storm Class louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates a drainable head member and horizontal blades to provide maximum resistance to wind-driven rain.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
5” (127.0 mm)
Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
6.80 ft² (0.632 m²)
Percent Free Area:
43%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
9,337 cfm (4.41 m³/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.18 in. H2O (0.045 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.1%
   Core Ventilation:
300 fpm (1.5 m/s)
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
97.2%
   Core Ventilation:
700 fpm (3.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCH601 is a Storm Class louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates a drainable head member and horizontal blades to provide maximum resistance to wind-driven rain.

SCH601 Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
6” (152.4 mm)

Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
7.58 ft² (0.704 m²)

Percent Free Area:
47%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
9,475 cfm (4.47 m³/s)

Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.32 in. H2O (0.018 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100%
   Core Ventilation:
689 fpm (3.5 m/s)

   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.1%

   Core Ventilation:
295 fpm (1.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCH7 is a Storm Class combination louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates exterior and interior louver modules that afford the designer optimum flexibility in aesthetic, economic and performance considerations.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
7” (177.8 mm)
Front Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Back Blade:
0.063” (1.60 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
8.07 ft² (0.75 m²)
Percent Free Area:
50%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
919 fpm (4.67 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
7,416 cfm (3.50 m³/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.028 in. H2O (0.007 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.6%
   Core Ventilation:
295 fpm (1.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCH701 is a Storm Class louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates a drainable head member and horizontal blades to provide maximum resistance to wind-driven rain.

SCH701 Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
7” (177.8 mm)

Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
7.17 ft² (0.666 m²)

Percent Free Area:
45%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
8,962 cfm (4.22 m³/s)

Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.49 in. H2O (0.122 kPa)

Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.9%
   Core Ventilation:
689 fpm (3.5 m/s)

   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.1%

   Core Ventilation:
394 fpm (2.0 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCH8 is a Storm Class combination louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates exterior and interior louver modules that afford the designer optimum flexibility in aesthetic, economic and performance considerations.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
8” (203.2 mm)
Front Blade:
0.063” (1.60 mm)
Back Blade:
0.063” (1.60 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
7.60 ft² (0.71 m²)
Percent Free Area:
47%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
9,500 cfm (4.48 m³/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.45 in. H2O (0.112 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100.0%
   Core Ventilation:
689 fpm (3.5 m/s)
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.0%
   Core Ventilation:
689 fpm (3.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCV201 is a Storm Class louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates a drainable head member, vertical blades and a sloped sill to provide maximum resistance to wind-driven rain.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
2” (54.8 mm)
Blade:
0.063” (1.60 mm)
Frame:
0.063” (1.60 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
5.71 ft² (0.53 m²)
Percent Free Area:
36%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
7,137 cfm (3.37 m³/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.37 in. H2O (0.092 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100.0%
   Core Ventilation:
680 fpm (3.5 m/s)
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.9%
   Core Ventilation:
600 fpm (3.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCV401 is a Storm Class louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates a drainable head member and horizontal blades to provide maximum resistance to wind-driven rain.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
4” (101.6 mm)
Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
6.72 ft² (0.625 m²)
Percent Free Area:
42%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
8,400 cfm (3.96 m³/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.296 in. H2O (0.070 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100.0%
   Core Ventilation:
295 fpm (1.5 m/s)
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.1%
   Core Ventilation:
98 fpm (0.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCV6 is a Storm Class louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates a drainable head member and vertical blades to provide maximum resistance to wind-driven rain.

Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
6” (152.4 mm)
Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
8.73 ft² (0.81 m²)
Percent Free Area:
55%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
10,912 cfm (5.15 m³/s)
Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.20 in. H2O (0.050 kPa)
Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100.0%
   Core Ventilation:
689 fpm (3.5 m/s)
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
100.0%
   Core Ventilation:
689 fpm (3.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCV602 is a Storm Class louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates a drainable head member and vertical blades to provide maximum resistance to wind-driven rain.

SCV602 Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
6” (152.4 mm)

Blade:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
5.88 ft² (0.55 m²)

Percent Free Area:
37%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
7,350 cfm (3.47 m³/s)

Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.12 in. H2O (0.030 kPa)

Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.4%
   Core Ventilation:
693 fpm (3.5 m/s)

   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.1%

   Core Ventilation:
691 fpm (3.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


SCV801 is a Storm Class louver designed and rated to provide high volume intake and exhaust ventilation and the greatest level of protection against water penetration. The design incorporates a drainable head member and vertical blades to provide maximum resistance to wind-driven rain.

SCV801 Material:
Extruded Aluminum, Alloy 6063-T5
Louver Depth:
8” (203.2 mm)
Front Blade:
0.063” (1.60 mm)
Back Blade:
0.063” (1.60 mm)
Frame:
0.081” (2.06 mm)
Test Standard:
AMCA Standard 500-L
Water Penetration Test:
Wind-Driven Rain
Free Area - 4 ft. x 4 ft. unit:
7.60 ft² (0.71 m²)
Percent Free Area:
47%
Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
1,250 fpm (6.35 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
6,312 cfm (2.98 m³/s)

Pressure Drop at
    Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
0.10 in. H2O (0.025 kPa)

Wind-Driven Rain Water Penetration Test:
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
29 mph (13 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
3” (75 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.6%
   Core Ventilation:
703 fpm (3.5 m/s)
   Exterior Wind Velocity:
50 mph (22 m/s)
   Rainfall Rate:
8” (200 mm)/hr
   Effectiveness:
99.7%
   Core Ventilation:
692 fpm (3.5 m/s)

Product Submittal (PDF); Specification Document (PDF); AutoCAD Drawing (PDF) (DWG)


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