LOUVER TYPE
6096
FABRICATED LOUVER
Visible Mullion Louver Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6096
Continuous Mullion Louver Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCB6096
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Galvanized Steel
Stationary Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 gauge (1.01 mm)
Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 gauge (1.52 mm)
Louver Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 in. (152.4 mm)
Blade Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43˚
Free Area – 4 ft. x 4 ft. Unit . . . . . . . . 7.57 sq. ft. (0.70 sq m)
Percent Free Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.3%
Free Area Velocity at Beginning
Point of Water Penetration –
0.01 oz H2O/sq. ft. Free Area. . . . . . . . . . . 896 fpm (4.55 m/s)
Air Volume Flow Rate at
Beginning Point of Water
Penetration – 4 ft. x 4 ft. Unit . . . . . . . 6,783 cfm (3.20 m3/s)
Pressure Drop at Beginning
Point of Water Penetration . . . . . . . 0.15 in. H2O (0.038 kPa)
RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Furnish and install where indicated on plans or described in schedules Louver
Type 6096 (or FCB6096) as designed and manufactured by The Airolite
Company LLC, Schofield, Wisconsin. Louvers shall be furnished with bird
screen, insect screen, supports, installation hardware and finishes as specified
and as required for a complete installation.
OPTIONAL WELDED ASSEMBLY
Join stationary blade, head, sill and jamb frames with fillet welds concealed
from view, unless the size of the louver makes screwed connections between
louver sections necessary. Louver blades shall be joined to each jamb frame
with fillet welds produced with the Pulsed Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/
Mig) process.
SUBMITTALS
Manufacturer shall submit shop drawings incorporating key plans, elevations,
sections and details showing profiles, angles and spacing of louver blades
and frames; unit dimensions related to wall openings and construction; and,
anchorage details and locations. Provide samples of manufacturer’s finish
and color charts showing the full range of colors available. For each type of
product specified, submit free area, air performance, water penetration ratings.
Performance ratings shall be determined in accordance with AMCA Standard
500-L and licensed under the AMCA Certified Ratings Program.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA
Manufacturer shall design and furnish all supports required to withstand a
wind force of not less than 25 pounds per square foot. Louvers larger than
60-inches wide x 96-inches high will be fabricated and installed in multiple sections. Louver blades, frames, mullions and anchorages shall be demonstrated
to withstand the specified wind design load.
PRODUCTS
Louvers shall be architectural blade Louver Type 6096 with visible vertical
mullions (or Louver Type FCB6096 with concealed vertical mullions). Louvers
shall be 6-inches (152.4 mm) deep and assembled entirely from galvanized
steel components. Blades shall be 20 gauge (1.01 mm) galvanized steel and
frames shall be 16 gauge (1.52 mm) galvanized steel. Blades shall be stationary,
horizontal and spaced 5.5-inches (139.7 mm) on center.
PERFORMANCE RATINGS
FREE AREA:
7.57 Square Feet (0.70 m2)
MINIMUM FREE AREA VELOCITY
at Beginning Point of Water Penetration:
896 fpm (4.55 m/s)
MINIMUM AIR VOLUME FLOW RATE
at Beginning Point of Water Penetration: 6,783 cfm (3.20 m3/s)
MAXIMUM STATIC PRESSURE
at Beginning Point of Water Penetration:0.15 in. H2O (0.038 kPa)
See page 4 for complete finish options
LOUVER TYPE 6096 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION & DETAILS
AIROLITE LOUVER TYPE 6096
is a versatile, horizontal blade, 6-inch (152.4 mm) deep architectural louver
designed for applications that require intake and exhaust ventilation with moderate protection against water penetration.
Galvanized steel louvers are more resilient than extruded aluminum louvers for applications where security is a concern
or installed at grade and subject to physical abuse. Louver Type 6096 is available with both concealed and visible vertical mullions to complement and enhance exterior façade elements. Specify Louver Type 6096 with visible mullions; and,
Louver Type FCB6096 with concealed vertical mullions. Louver Type 6096 is an efficient louver with AMCA Licensed air
performance and water penetration ratings that enable designers to select and specify this product with confidence. Please
contact your local Airolite representative or the factory for assistance with the layout and design of supports systems when
required.
Minimum Section Size:
12 in. (30 cm) W x
16 in. (41 cm) H
Maximum Section Size:
60 in. (152 cm) W x
96 in. (244 cm) H
LOUVER TYPE 6096 PERFORMANCE RATINGS
FREE AREA CHART - in square feet
Louver Width in Inches
Louver
Height
Inches
54
60
12
0.10 0.18 0.30 0.41 0.53 0.65 0.77 0.88
8
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
1.00
1.12
18
0.22 0.39 0.65 0.90 1.16 1.41 1.67 1.92
2.18
2.43
24
0.34 0.61 1.00 1.39 1.79 2.18 2.57 2.97
3.36
3.75
30
0.46 0.82 1.35 1.88 2.41 2.94 3.49 4.01
4.54
5.07
36
0.59 1.03 1.70 2.37 3.04 3.71 4.38 5.05
5.72
6.39
42
0.74 1.30 2.15 2.99 3.83 4.68 5.52 6.37
7.21
8.06
48
0.88 1.55 2.55 3.55 4.56 5.56 6.56 7.57
8.57
9.57
54
1.02 1.79 2.95 4.12 5.28 6.44 7.60 8.77
9.93 11.09
60
1.16 2.04 3.36 4.68 6.00 7.32 8.64 9.96 11.29 12.61
66
1.30 2.28 3.76 5.24 6.72 8.20 9.68 11.16 12.64 14.12
72
1.43 2.52 4.16
78
1.55 2.74 4.51 6.28 8.06 9.83 11.61 13.38 15.16 16.93
84
1.67 2.95 4.86 6.77 8.69 10.60 12.51 14.42 16.34 18.25
90
1.79 3.16 5.21 7.26 9.31 11.36 16.42 15.47 17.52 19.57
96
1.92 3.37 5.56 7.75 9.94 12.13 14.32 16.51 18.70 20.89
The Airolite Company, LLC certifies that Louver Type
6096 shown herein is licensed to bear the AMCA
seal. The ratings shown are based on tests and
procedures performed in accordance with AMCA
Publication 511 and comply with the requirements
of the AMCA Certified Ratings Program. The
AMCA Certified Ratings Seal applies only to Air
Performance and Water Penetration ratings.
5.8 7.43 9.07 10.7 12.34 13.98 15.61
AIRFLOW RESISTANCE
WATER PENETRATION
(Standard Air - .075 lb./ft.3)
Pa
(Standard Air - .075 lb./ft.3)
ml/m2
in. wg
1
0.9
200
oz/ft2
0.30
0.8
Test Size 48 in. x 48 in.
0.7
Standard Air - .075 lb/ft
Test Size 48 in. x 48 in.
3
Test Period 15 minutes
0.6
80
0.25
3
Standard Air - .075 lb/ft
100
90
Water Penetration per Unit Free Area
0.5
0.4
80
0.3
70
50
0.2
aus
Exh
30
0.1
0.09
20
ke
t
40
Inta
Static Pressure Drop
60
0.08
0.07
0.06
0.20
60
0.15
40
0.10
20
0.05
0.05
10
9
8
7
0.04
0
m/s:
6
5
0.00
ft/min:
0.03
m/s
4.1
850
4.2
4.3
900
4.4
4.5
950
4.6
4.7
4.8
1000
4.9
5.0
5.1
1050
5.2
5.3
1100
5.4
5.5
Free Area Velocity
0.02
ft/min
800
200
300
400
2
500 600 700 800 9001000
3
4
5
2000
6
7
8
3000
9 10
Free Air Velocity
Louver Type 6096 resistance to airflow is shown
with louver blades fully open. Resistance (pressure drop) varies depending on louver application (air intake or air exhaust). Free area velocities (shown) are higher than average velocity
through the overall louver size.
The AMCA Water Penetration Test provides a method for comparing various
louver models and designs as to their efficiency in resisting the penetration of
rainfall under specific laboratory test conditions. The point of zero water penetration is defined as that velocity where the water penetration curve projects
through .01 oz. of water (penetration) per sq. ft. of louver free area. *The
beginning point of water penetration for Louver Type 6096 is 896
fpm free area velocity. These perfor­mance ratings do not guarantee a louver to be weather­proof or stormproof and should be used in combination with
other factors including good engineering judgement in selecting louvers.
LOUVER TYPE 6096
METHOD OF INSTALLATION & ACCESSORY OPTIONS
FINISHES (Select one of the following)
ACRYLIC ENAMEL: Louvers shall be cleaned, pretreated and Finished with an oven-cured thermosetting acrylic enamel finish
that meets or exceeds the performance requirements of AAMA 2603, “Voluntary Specification Performance Requirements and Test
Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings.”
2-COAT FLUOROPOLYMER: Louvers shall be cleaned, pretreated and Finshed with an inhibitive primer and oven-cured Kynar 500® /
Hylar 5000® resin coating with minimum 1.2 mils dry-film coating thickness that meets or exceeds the performance requirements of
AAMA 2605, “Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performance Organic Coatings on
Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.”
3-COAT FLUOROPOLYMER: Louvers shall be cleaned, pretreated and Finished with an inhibitive primer and oven-cured Kynar 500®
/ Hylar 5000® resin coating with minimum 2.0 mils dry-film coating thickness that meets or exceeds the performance requirements of
AAMA 2605, “Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Superior Performance Organic Coatings on
Aluminum Extrusions and Panels.”
Submittal 6096 June 2006, Revision 1
Copyright ©2006 The Airolite Company, LLC
The Airolite Company, LLC reserves the right
to make product changes.