Product Information/Specification Sheet

Studor P.A.P.A. (Positive Air Pressure Attenuator)

Description Dimensions
The Studor P.A.P.A. (Positive Air Pressure Dimension Metric Imperial
Attenuator) is a revolutionary world-first product (mm) (inches)
developed to resolve the problems of positive A Ø 200 Ø 8
pressures (transients, back-pressure) within drainage B 652 25
systems of multi-storey and high rise developments. C Ø 104 Ø 4
D Ø 83 Ø 3
Research and development into the solution over
E Ø 89 Ø 3
several years resulted in this intelligent product -
F Ø 111 Ø 4
allowing building designers to simplify their design
G 50 2
of sanitary waste systems. The P.A.P.A. - in
H Ø 75 Ø 2
conjunction with the approved Studor AAVs - deals
I Ø 106 Ø 4
with negative AND positive pressures.
Note: Dimensions for reference only
Features
• Lightweight unit. Performance parameter
• Robust construction. Temperature -20ºC to +60ºC (Europe)
• Easy installation. range -40ºF to +150ºF (USA)
• Resistant to many chemicals. Max. pressure 10,000 Pa (1m/40” H2O)
• Suitable for installation on commercial sites. rating at 0 Pa or higher
• Push-fit connector. P.A.P.A.

• May be installed vertically or horizontally. Volume capacity

Series Europe & AU/ NZ US
A Studor Maxi-Vent may be installed upon the top assembly (litres) (gallons)
of the P.A.P.A. (when installed vertically), turning 1 unit 3.785 1
it into a positive and negative transient protection 2 units 7.570 2
device. Connector 3 units 11.355 3
4 units 15.140 4
Installation Sample installation
• The P.A.P.A. should be connected to the piping Materials
in accordance with Studor‘s installation P.A.P.A. Component Material
instructions. P.A.P.A. body uPVC
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• For connection within Australian Standards refer 45F Internal container Isoprene
to AS/NZS 3500.2:2015. Connector Rubber
• Refer to your local area regulations for open P.A.P.A.
Positive Air Pressure Attenuator

vent requirements.
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25F Installation recommendations

Warranty 5-10 floors one unit on the base
P.A.P.A.
The Studor products have a 10 year warranty One unit every 5
11-15 floors one unit on the base, and one
Positive Air Pressure Attenuator

floors to the 25th

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period. Visit www.studor.net for full details. floor and then one halfway
2F every 10 floors
thereafter 16-25 floors one unit on the base, one on
P.A.P.A.
floor 5, one halfway between
remaining floors above floor 5
Positive Air Pressure Attenuator
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26-50 floors two units in series on the base,

1F
P.A.P.A. then one unit on every 5th floor
Two in series at
the base to the 25th floor, then every
Lowest branch 10th floor thereafter
51+ floors to be advised upon consultation
with Studor
2000-0002/072018 - 07/18/047

Pipe sizes
25-50 floors Europe AU/NZ USA
DN 75-110 DN 80-100 3” - 4”

Aliaxis Nederland B.V. t/a Aliaxis Technical Services Tel +44 1273 525 500 studor.info@aliaxis.com www.studor.net