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Alpha Relief Air Vents - Bushfire Code Compliant –

Alpha Relief Air Vents - Bushfire Code Compliant

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Description

The robust Alpha Relief Vents with bushfire code compliance have been designed to control relief air and the pressure within buildings. They may also be used in a ducted system where the fan is mounted remotely to the cowl. They comply with BAL-LOW to BAL-40 of the Australian Standard AS3959:2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas.
There are 6 models in the range capable of handling air flows from 0.04 to 4.0m3/s.
Features
  • Robust, heavy duty galvanised steel construction.
  • Fitted with high quality bronze mesh to provide protection from burning embers.
  • All units are designed for curb mounting.
  • Can be mounted at angles up to 30°.
  • Can also be used as air intake units. Pressure losses are approximately the same.
  • Compliant to AS3959:2009, upto and including BAL-40
  • Construction
    Cowls are of galvanised steel.
    Bronze mesh with a maximum of 2mm aperture fitted.
    Special Note
    Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas
    AS3959:2009, clause 6.6.5(b) "Roof penetrations" states: Openings in vented roof lights, roof ventilators or vent pipes shall be fitted with ember guards made from a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.

    Suggested Specification

    The roof ventilators shall be of the Alpha Relief Air Vents Series with bushfire code compliance as designed and manufactured by Fantech Pty Ltd.
    They shall be constructed from galvanised steel and include ember protection mesh made from bronze or steel with openings a maximum of 2mm. They shall comply with BAL-LOW to BAL-40 of the Australian Standard AS3959:2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas.

    Dimensions

    Product CodeABCDE
    RV1-BFC43053085398670
    RV2-BFC56066090473774
    RV3-BFC72582590494890
    RV4-BFC8251025905591180
    MRV2-BFC37042055357570
    MRV1-BFC22027055209346
    RV5-BFC9601160907021395
    RV6-BFC12001400907561640

    *All dimensions in mm, unless otherwise stated