STUDOR P.A.P.A.

Positive Air Pressure Attenuator

Product Information/Specification Sheet

DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS
The Studor P.A.P.A. (Positive Air Pressure Dimension Metric (mm) Imperial (inches)
Attenuator) is a revolutionary world-first A Ø 200 Ø 8
product developed to resolve the B 652 25 1/16
problems of positive pressures (transients, C Ø 104 Ø 4 1/8
back-pressure) within drainage systems of D Ø 83 Ø 3 5/16
multi-storey and high rise developments. E Ø 89 Ø 3 9/16
Research and development into the solution F Ø 111 Ø 4 3/8
over several years resulted in this intelligent G 50 2
product - allowing building designers to 15
H Ø 75 Ø 2 /16
simplify their design of sanitary waste 3
I Ø 106 Ø 4 /16
systems. The P.A.P.A. – in conjunction with
Note: Dimensions for reference only
the approved Studor AAVs – deals with
negative AND positive pressures.
PERFORMANCE PARAMETER
FEATURES Temperature range -200C to +600C (Europe)
• Lightweight unit. -400F to +1500F (USA)

• Robust construction. Max. pressure rating 10,000 Pa (1m/40” H2O)

tightness at 0 Pa or higher
• Easy installation.
• Resistant to many chemicals. P. A . P. A .
• Suitable for installation on commercial sites. VOLUME CAPACITY
Series Europe & US
• Push-fit connector.
assembly AU/ NZ (litres) (gallons)
• May be installed vertically or 1 unit 3.785 1
horizontally.
2 units 7.570 2
A Studor Maxi-Vent may be installed upon the Connector 3 units 11.355 3
top of the P.A.P.A. (when installed vertically), 4 units 15.140 4
turning it into a positive and negative transient SAMPLE INSTALLATION
protection device.
MATERIALS
Positive Air Pressure Attenuator

Component Material
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INSTALLATION
• The P.A.P.A. should be connected to the 45F P.A.P.A. body ABS
piping in accordance with Studor‘s Internal container Isoprene
installation instructions. Connector Rubber
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• For connection within Australian Standards

25F
refer to AS/NZS 3500.2:2003/Amdt INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
1:2005. One unit every 5
floors to the 25th 5-10 floors one unit on the base
Positive Air Pressure Attenuator

• Refer to your local area regulations for floor and then one
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every 10 floors 11-15 floors one unit on the base, and one halfway
open vent requirements. thereafter
5F 16-25 floors one unit on the base, one on floor 5, one
halfway between remaining floors above
WARRANTY floor 5
Positive Air Pressure Attenuator

The Studor products have a lifetime warranty

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26-50 floors two units in series on the base, then one

- equivalent to that of the drainage system unit on every 5th floor to the 25th floor,
then every 10th floor thereafter
in which they are installed. Visit Two in series
51+ floors to be advised upon consultation with Studor
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PIPE SIZES
Europe AU/NZ USA
DN 75-110 DN 80-100 3 “- 4 “
25-50 floors

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Technical Support and Design Assistance:

Tel: +44 845 601 3292 Fax: +44 845 601 3293 ATS 5200.463
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Email: support@studor.net
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SINCE 1975 STUDOR reserves the right to make changes to the product which may affect the accuracy of information contained in this document. 0409-0005/092013