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INDEX
1 General concepts pages

louvers........................................................................................................................................1
ThermoTransfer astm-e330....................................................................................................1
INSTALLATION METHODS..................................................................................11
MODEL
HL 245 |....................................................................................................................21
HL 245 |....................................................................................................................21
MODEL.........................................................................................................................27
HL 330...........................................................................................................................27
MODEL HL 345............................................................................................................29
HL445D.........................................................................................................................31
FREE AREA OF STATIONARY FIXED DRAINABLE FIN LOUVER MODEL HL445D (IN SQUARE
FEET)...........................................................................................................................32
GALVANNEAL LINE MODEL..................................................................................33
HL445DA-MTR............................................................................................................36
MODEL.........................................................................................................................40
CG..................................................................................................................................40
MODELS HLCG430 —ge andHLCG430-CMP —g....................................................41
MODEL.........................................................................................................................43
STATIONARY LOUVER-BAROMETRIC GATE COMBINATION..........................................45
finishes and colors.........................................................................................................47
MODEL.........................................................................................................................48
HL3NV..........................................................................................................................48
ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER...........................................................................................48
NON-VISION PANORAMIC.............................................................................................48
SIMPLE PANORAMIC ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER...........................................................53
HL3E.............................................................................................................................55
ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER FOR PARKING.....................................................................55
HLDI..............................................................................................................................56
INVERTED OUTLET ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER.............................................................56
OPTION IN 1.5”.............................................................................................................57
RELEASE......................................................................................................................57
OPTION IN 1.5” and 2”....................................................................................................58
ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER OF RELIEF, NOT VISION.......................................................58
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NAMM..............................................................................................................................59
ThermoTransfer....................................................................................................................59
astm-e330..........................................................................................................................59
2 Industrial Louvers
2.1 HL245 20 - 21
2.2 HL245D new 22 - 23
2.3 HL245DA new 24 - 25
2.4 HL330 26 - 27
2.5 HL345 28 - 29
1 2.6 HL445D astm-e330 30 - 32
"•"* 2.7 KL445D new 33 - 34
2.8 HL445DA 35
2.9 HL445DA-MTR 36 - 37
2.10 KL445DA new 38 - 39
louvers........................................................................................................................................1
ThermoTransfer astm-e330....................................................................................................1
INSTALLATION METHODS..................................................................................11
MODEL
HL 245 |....................................................................................................................21
HL 245 |....................................................................................................................21
MODEL.........................................................................................................................27
HL 330...........................................................................................................................27
MODEL HL 345............................................................................................................29
HL445D.........................................................................................................................31
FREE AREA OF STATIONARY FIXED DRAINABLE FIN LOUVER MODEL HL445D (IN SQUARE
FEET)...........................................................................................................................32
GALVANNEAL LINE MODEL..................................................................................33
HL445DA-MTR............................................................................................................36
MODEL.........................................................................................................................40
CG..................................................................................................................................40
MODELS HLCG430 —ge andHLCG430-CMP —g....................................................41
MODEL.........................................................................................................................43
STATIONARY LOUVER-BAROMETRIC GATE COMBINATION..........................................45
finishes and colors.........................................................................................................47
MODEL.........................................................................................................................48
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HL3NV..........................................................................................................................48
NON-VISION PANORAMIC.............................................................................................48
SIMPLE PANORAMIC ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER...........................................................53
HL3E.............................................................................................................................55
ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER FOR PARKING.....................................................................55
HLDI..............................................................................................................................56
INVERTED OUTLET ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER.............................................................56
OPTION IN 1.5”.............................................................................................................57
RELEASE......................................................................................................................57
OPTION IN 1.5” and 2”....................................................................................................58
ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER OF RELIEF, NOT VISION.......................................................58
NAMM..............................................................................................................................59
ThermoTransfer....................................................................................................................59
astm-e330..........................................................................................................................59
3.1
4 Combination Louvers with Gravity Dampers

4.1 HLCG430 41 -42
(4.2 HLCG445D 43-45
5 Architectural Louvers
5.1 General concepts 46- 47
5.2 HL3NV new 48- 52
5.3 HL3V new 53
5.4 HL3E new astm-e330 54
5.5 new HLDI 55
5.6 HLADS new TermoTransfer' astm-e330 56
5.7 HLAO new TermoTransfer' astm-e330 57
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salts to ventilate warehouses and warehouses, letting in the greatest amount of air while leaving out unwanted elements (water, insects, birds, dust).
Properly calculating the ventilation of an industrial warehouse is vital to give efficiency to the plant processes, essential for customer satisfaction and
essential to deliver work with guarantee and quality.
PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION:

The intent of this publication is to provide information and at different angles (30° and 45°) and with structural
important points to consider when designing or specifying frames of various shapes (channeled profile, “L” profile,
installations where the use of Namm Louvers is required. etc.) and of various widths (2”, 3”, 4” and 6”) to adjust to
the operating requirements of any system.
It is a summary of the use and application of Namm Louvers The design of Namm Louvers allows them to easily fit
including selection for air resistance, leakage losses and into openings made in a wide variety of constructions
rainwater penetration. such as: thin-walled buildings, curtain walls, and
structural steel or masonry walls.
APPLICATION: An adjustable louver is designed for the same service
Namm Louvers are used in a number of air movement purpose as a fixed louver, with the difference that, due
applications, especially as air intake and extraction in to its adjustable nature, it allows you to control the air
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems or flow and additionally protect against bad weather.
for general ventilation. They are usually installed in openings weather conditions. These Louvers can be operated
in internal or external walls, extraction or supply covers on manually or with mechanical actuators.
roofs, attics, etc.
Namm Louvers for these systems can be fixed fins, EXCELLENT AESTHETIC APPEARANCE:
adjustable fins, or a combination of fixed and adjustable fins Louvers are commonly installed on the exterior walls of
joined into a single structure (see Figure 1). The designer buildings in public view. Namm Louvers, in addition to
tries to select a Louver that will operate efficiently within the meeting the system's operating requirements, present a
parameters of the system. Many times the designer is clean and pleasant appearance that enhance the
required to fit the Louver into an existing opening or exterior of any building.
predetermined size and, even then, must choose one that
works within the design limits of the system in terms of DESIGN:
pressure drop, velocity, water penetration. , etc. Louver frame “Type “L” -see Figure 2.
Namm offers its Louvers with different types of fins To facilitate its installation, it is manufactured to a
(drainable and non-drainable), placed smaller size than the opening (-1/4” in both width and
height).
The Type “L” frame is mounted overlapping or
overlapping the opening. It must be sealed around its
perimeter to prevent leaks.
LOUVER COMBINED LOUVER LOUVER

NON-DRAINABLE LOUVER FIXED LOUVER FIXED FINS and AGAINST
FINS FIXED FINS Models HL245, ADJUSTABLE AND GRAVITY GATE Model STORM
DRAINABLE HL330 and HL345 DRAINABLE FINS HLCG430 and Model VERTICAL FINS
Models HL445 Models HL445DA HLCG445D Model VLCT
and and HL645DA

HL645
Figure 1 - TYPES OF LOUVERS
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NON-DRAINABLE FIXED FINS: the vertical posts (jambs)(L) (see Figure 5).
These normally flat, Type “J” Fins are set at 30° or 45° angles within
Figure 5- MEASURES TO CONSIDER FOR THE
the Frame, the final determination of this angle being the compromise
CALCULATION OF THE FREE AREA
between air flow, pressure drop and water penetration. rain.
(NAMM models HL245, HL330, HL345) FIXED DRAINABLE FINS:
These Fins at their lower end have a channel to drain rainwater.
These fins are also fixed at angles of 30° and 45° and through their
channels the water is drained towards the lower part of the Louver,
through the vertical posts, discharging it out through the lower beam.
This minimizes the “Waterfall Effect” that occurs in Louvers with “Non-
Drainable” fins in which rainwater falls, by gravity, from fin to fin.
( NAMM HL445D and HL645D models) ADJUSTABLE FINS:
These fins rotate within the frame of the Louver, in any direction from
the fully open position to the fully closed position. The fins of these
Louvers can be drainable or non-drainable and moved by means of
cranks, levers, motor, etc.
Some of these actuators can be mounted as an integral part of the
Louver. - ( NAMM HL445DA model) -see Fig.4
Figure 3- TYPES OF FINS
Operator of
Zipper actuated
by lever
Figure 4-TYPES OF MANUAL ACTUATORS
STORM FINS:
These fins are specially designed to prevent the entry of rainwater
carried by the wind in relatively adverse weather conditions. These
fins can be arranged in both a vertical and horizontal position.
FREE AREA OF THE LOUVERS: Motor

Actuated
The Free Area of a Louver is the
Operator
minimum area through which air
can pass; This varies depending on the size of the Louver. Only by
comparing the air flow that passes through the free areas of the
Louvers is it possible to make a viable comparison of their
performance. The free area percentage is the calculated free area
divided by the gross area of the Louver and multiplied by 100.
CALCULATIONS
The Free Area is determined by multiplying the sum of the minimum
distances between the intermediate fins (C), plus the distance
between the upper fin and the head (A), plus the distance between the
lower fin and the base (ledge)(B) , by the minimum distance between
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Free Area (in Square Feet) = --------------------------------144----------------
L = Minimum distance, in inches, between the side posts (jambs) of the Louver.
W = Actual width of the Louver.
H = Actual height of the Louver.
L [ A+ B + (N x C) ]100
Free Area Percentage =
WxH
TABLE 1.- EXAMPLE OF A LOUVER FREE AREA LIZARD:
FREE AREA OF LOUVER HL 345 (IN SQUARE FEET)

LOUVER WIDTH IN INCHES
12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
IV 12 0.24 0.57 0.90 1.23 1.56 1.89 2.18 2.51 2.84 3.17 3.50 3.83
LU 24 0.66 1.56 2.47 3.37 4.28 5.18 5.97 6.88 7.78 8.68 9.59 10.49
36 0.99 2.35 3.71 5.07 6.43 7.79 8.98 10.34 11.70 13.06 14.42 15.78
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48 1.43 3.39 5.35 7.31 9.27 11.23 12.94 14.90 16.86 18.82 20.78 22.74
60 1.80 4.27 6.73 9.20 11.67 14.14 16.30 18.76 21.23 23.70 26.17 28.63
— 72 2.19 5.19 8.19 11.19 14.19 17.19 19.82 22.82 25.82 28.82 31.82 34.82
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96
2.61
2.94
6.18
6.97
9.76
11.00
13.33 16.91
15.03 19.06
20.48 23.61 27.19 30.76 34.34 37.91 41.49
23.09 26.62 30.65 34.68 38.71 42.74 46.77
108 3.38 8.01 12.64 17.27 21.90 26.53 30.58 35.21 39.84 44.48 49.11 53.74
sd 120 3.75 8.89 14.02 19.16 24.30 29.44 33.94 39.07 44.21 49.35 54.49 59.63
F 132 4.14 9.81 15.48 21.15 26.82 32.49 37.46 43.13 48.80 54.47 60.15 65.82
< 144 4.55 10.80 17.05 23.29 29.54 35.79 41.25 47.50 53.74 59.99 66.24 72.48
NOTE: Generally when referring to the dimensions of a louver, the WIDTH is specified first and then the HEIGHT (WIDTH X HEIGHT).
PERFORMANCE DATA
THE PRESSURE DROP AND AIR PERFORMANCE OF A LOUVER
The Air Performance of a Louver is determined by the Pressure Drop

that a certain Volume of Air suffers when passing with a certain speed
through the Free Area of said Louver. Both pressure drop and air
volume are established by testing with a conveniently sized Louver
(48” x 48”). To establish the relationship between the Air Volume and the
Pressure Drop, under the AMCA standards, it is necessary to do at least
5 tests, in which amounts equal to the Air Volume are increased, to
obtain the pressure drops. corresponding, which are used to plot the
Louver Performance Graph (See Fig. 6). This is obtained by
graphing the values of the Pressure Drops against the Speed with
which the Volume of Air flows when passing through the Free Area of
the corresponding Louver.
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SPEED (IN FEET/MIN.) THROUGH FREE AREA
Fig. 6.- Example of a Pressure Drop Graph

8.82N Using the general formula:
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'WATER ENTRATION: MIN. FREE AREA (FT 2 ) = DESIGN FLOW (PCM) RECOMMENDED
They influence each other to a certain degree.
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edequedar too If the clarification was not made that the Louver must minimize Water
Penetration, one of 120" x 48" could be chosen (which gives us a free area
inside the louver, the flow of air that passes through it, when it is
of 18.82 Feet3/Min. and a speed of 677 Feet/Min.) However, in this case we
used as an air intake and the effect created by the action of the
would choose one of 132" x 48" which gives us a free area of 20.78
wind speed on the face of the louver. The performance of a louver in Feet3/Min. and a speed of 613.5 Feet/Min. which is less than that
resisting water penetration is usually determined by specific laboratory recommended by NAMM. in order to minimize water penetration.
tests, in which water is directed over the surface of the louver without
considering the external wind, taking as reference only the speed of the air
passing through it. he. This test standard assists the designer in selecting
louvers for air intake under Normal Weather Conditions, but is not a SYSTEM EFFECTS
guarantee that a louver, so tested, will prevent rainwater penetration under System effects are conditions that influence the final performance of a
all variable wind and rain conditions. Designers faced with a critical facility louver; The effects that will be seen below are interrelated with each other
should consider local meteorological statistics, and provide a safety factor to a certain degree. ENTRANCE AND EXIT Conditions: Take into
by selecting louvers of a size that allows them to operate at a lower free account everything around the louver: protrusions, obstructions,
area speed than the maximum recommended by NAMM in their or adjacent walls that may cause drafts that alter or disrupt the
Performance charts (See Figure 7). purpose and operating performance of the louver.
If air within the structure is to be directed to or from the louver by
means of ducts, an appropriate design must be followed to
RAINWATER PENETRATION evenly distribute the air throughout the active portion of the
louver. With an inappropriately designed doubt, such as placing
an elbow just inside the structure, the velocity through the louver
can vary causing unsatisfactory results.
Bird net or mosquito net:
The selected bird net or mosquito net must fulfill its purpose of
preventing birds or insects from entering the interior of the
structure. However, a mosquito net with very tight threads can
alter the Free Area of the louver, in addition to being obstructed
by dust, garbage or debris, which could affect performance.
Painting the fabric or mesh also alters the free area.
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Maximum speed recommended THROUGH SPEED (IN FEET/MIN.) FROM
THE FREE AREA
Standard Air 0.075 Lb per cubic foot of external wind speeds on system conditions. Under
extreme weather conditions water will penetrate any
Figure 7.- Graph for the Water Penetration example.
louver and floor drains will need to be provided. Wind
speeds also have a structural effect on the louver since, if
AIR LEAKS: extreme weather conditions are common, it is necessary
The performance of an Adjustable Louver is not only measured by the to add the required supports to securely fix them. This is
same characteristics of a stationary one, but Air Leakage in its closed also valid in the case of seismic regions, and in places
position is also considered. There are several options to reduce leaks, where temperature changes cause thermal expansions.
including foam strips, neoprene strips, etc. which are placed on the fins and
on the side “posts” (jambs). The test results should include, in these cases, SELECTING A LOUVER
the determination of a specific torque that will keep the device closed. Generally louvers are used to allow air to flow into the interior (air intake) or
out of the structure (extraction) and while performing their function it is
EXAMPLE ABOUT
expected that:
THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LOUVER A.- Be aesthetically attractive and complement the surrounding architecture.
TO WATER PENETRATION B.- Avoid the entry of undesirable elements into the building.
Find the dimensions of a 3-inch louver. depth for air intake that allows C.- Offer low resistance to the passage of air so that the fan power is
minimizing Water Penetration if a volume of 12750 Feet3/Min is to be conserved for the rest of the system.
handled. D.- Minimize energy losses inside or outside the structure.
The selection of a louver becomes more objective when the design is
According to Figure 7, a free area speed of 677 Feet/Min is the maximum oriented towards the characteristics of Pressure Drop, Water Penetration
recommended for a NAMM Louver model HL 345.
and Air Leakage. These characteristics depend on the configuration of its
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fins, their depth, the type of sealant, the torque applied and the speed of the
air through their free area.
DETERMINATION OF PERFORMANCE:
NAMM publishes in its general catalog and makes available to its clients,
graphs of Pressure Drops against air velocity through the free area (see
Figure 6); tables of the corresponding Free Areas (see Table 1); and
graphs showing Water Penetration versus air velocity through the free
area (see Figure 7). System Effects must also be taken into
consideration.
DETERMINATION OF AVAILABLE FREE AREA:

The required free area can be used to obtain the dimensions of the louver
by pressure drop or by water penetration. This is done by comparing the
required free area with the available free areas of the corresponding louver.
The following formula is used to size a louver for a given airflow and
recommended free area velocity. Each louver design has a specific free
area velocity value based on testing.
MIN FREE AREA (FT 2 ) = DESIGN FLOW (PCM) FREE AREA SPEED
RECOMMENDED
The recommended free area velocity for a louver depends on a value,
Pressure Drop or Rainwater Penetration , that is acceptable for the
particular application.
EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION OF THE DIMENSIONS OF A LOUVER

KNOWING THE AIR FLOW AND THE PRESSURE DROP
Determine the dimensions of a louver for an air flow of 12750 Feet3/Min.
and a Pressure Drop of 0.077 inches of water column.
From the graph of Pressure Drop versus Free Area Velocity (Fig.6) we
determine that this Pressure Drop value corresponds to an approximate
Velocity of 752 Feet/Min.
UBER AREA(Feet 2 ) = 16.95 Feet 2

v
' 752 PPM
Therefore, a louver with a minimum of 16.95 Feet of free area is required.
From the Table of free areas of the NAMM HL 345 Louver (Figure 1),
interpolating between 16.30 (84”x60”) and 18.76 (96”x60”) we see that a
88”x60” louver gives us a free area of 17.13 Feet2 that satisfies the design
conditions. Also interpolating between 14.02(36”x120”) and 19.16(48”x120”)
we obtain a free area of 16,949 Feet2 with a 43”x120” louver which would
be another option that would meet the minimum free area condition
required, but that Due to its height it might not be the best option.
ACCESSORIES
The louver accessory is any auxiliary component used to facilitate its
installation, improve its use and function, or any combination of these. Many
of the accessories are independent of the louver, but are connected to it in
the field, or at some stage of its assembly.
Bottom sill and botaguas
The Soleras and Botaguas are separate pieces that adapt to follow the
specific contour of an opening. Its main use in louvers is in order to deflect
and direct certain elements away from the opening. They should also
provide a visual transition between the louver and adjacent structures.
The material and finish of these accessories is usually similar to that of the
louver. Special designs may incorporate these devices as an integral part of
the louver. (See Figure 8)
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Mosquito Net Fabrics or Bird Netting
They basically serve one purpose: Preventing the entry of

undesirable elements through the louver while still maintaining
maximum air flow. The material of these accessories must be
resistant to corrosion.
Attaching the fabric, or mesh, to the louver can be done in a
variety of ways including: screws, quick-release staples, or
vandal-proof fasteners.
Commercially there is a wide variety of materials in mosquito
netting and bird netting. Some of the most common are listed
below:
insects Au
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MATERIAL ELEMENT
Figure 8.- EXAMPLE OF A BOTAGUAS.
Birds, small animals,
hands
Large animals, people Figure 10.- JOINT COVER

OR REINFORCEMENT
PLATE
Frame Closed mesh fabric

(galvanized wire, aluminum,
The Frames are used as an
fiberglass, nylon, etc.) with
auxiliary structure around
free areas of 45% to 70%
the louver. By adding the
unpainted.
appropriate hardware to the
frame, the louver can be
#4 @ 1/4” or #2 @ 1/2” open
removable, tilting, latching,
mesh fabric (galvanized or
and under very special
stainless steel wire,
circumstances it can be
aluminum, etc.) with free
recessed (See Fig. 9).
areas of 48% to 86%.
Figure 9.-
AUXILIARY FRAME Perforated or expanded
sheet In aluminum,
Joint Cover or
galvanized or stainless steel.
Reinforcement Plate
With free areas from 73% to
These components are 92%.
designed and used to cover,
Filters
hide or strengthen joints
between adjacent louvers or Different materials can be
other structures. used as filtration elements to
Joint covers or reinforcement remove impurities from the
plates are usually made of air passing through a louver.
the same material as the The nature of the impurities
louver and have a similar and the extent of filtration
finish. These can be shipped required will determine the
loose for mounting to the type and thickness of
louvers at the installation material to be used. Most
site, or they can be filter materials come in
assembled as an integral standard sizes mounted on
extension of the louver free-standing frames;
structure (See Fig. 10). However, there are

manufacturers who make
them to the necessary size,
to be placed inside a frame
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specially assembled in the fins and between the fins
louver. When installing the and the frame.
louver, care must be taken When it is necessary to
to provide the access prevent leaks in a louver with
required for cleaning and/or adjustable fins, flexible
replacing the filters. sealing elements made of
vinyl, rubber or neoprene are
Packaging and Sealants
the most used. These are
Gaskets and sealants are attached to the fins or
used to prevent undesirable structural frame using
leaks or infiltration of air or mechanical fasteners or by
water between the louver means of adhesives.
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INSTALLATION METHODS
Louvers are generally installed and secured in place in one of the following
methods:
A) CONCRETE WALLS
Concrete plugs and expansion screws should be used
to secure the louver.
(See figure 11)
B) METALLIC STRUCTURE
Figure 11.- MOUNTING ON CONCRETE WALL
“L” frame (or flanged) louvers bolted to the metal structure are commonly used.
(See figure 12)
Figure 12.- LOUVER “L” TYPE FRAME

SCREWED TO METAL STRUCTURE.
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TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
ACTUATOR or OPERATOR: Mechanical accessory added to the pressure tap.
adjustable louver to move its vanes either towards the open or closed TOTAL PRESSURE: It is the force per unit area measured by means
position, or towards an intermediate position for modulation of air flow. of a manometer connected to an impact tube (Pitot Tube) that points
The actuators can be operated by manual, electrical or pneumatic directly against the air current (upstream). This pressure exists by virtue
means. of the density, velocity and degree of compression of the gas.
FINS: Soles, slats or blades in multiple quantities that are part of the VELOCITY PRESSURE: Velocity Pressure is the force per unit area
capable of causing an equivalent velocity in a moving fluid. It exists only
louver assembly and that are usually mounted within the structural
by virtue of the density and velocity of the gas.
frame of the same, parallel to each other.
INCHES OF WATER COLUMN: Unit used to measure pressures. One
CONTINUOUS LINE FINS: Louvers constructed with fins that present
inch of water column is equivalent to a pressure of 0.578 ounces per
an appearance of an uninterrupted horizontal or vertical line in order to
square inch. One inch of mercury column is equivalent to 13.6 inches of
complement or enhance the architectural features of the building.
water column. FRAME OR BOTTOM RAIL (BASE): The bottom or
GROSS LOUVER AREA: The total Width times the total Height of the
lowest member of the structure of an installed louver.
louver structure that fits within the wall opening.
AIR VOLUME: The measurement of the flow of air passing through a
LOUVER FREE AREA: The minimum area through which air can pass,
fan, usually expressed in Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM).
usually expressed in square feet, or as a percentage obtained by
dividing the free area by the gross louver area and multiplying the
product by 100. PENTHOUSE OR PENTHOUSE: Roofed structure that
incorporates louvers or fins on its side walls, usually designed to be
installed on the roofs or rooftops of buildings.
AUXILIARY FRAME: Metal or wooden frame installed in the opening of
a wall or wall to facilitate the installation of the louver.
FLOORS: Metal profiles, of the same material and finish as the louver,
which are installed at the bottom of the opening to facilitate drainage.
PRESSURE DROP: The resistance to air flow passing through an open
louver at a specific velocity, usually expressed in inches of water
column.
JOINT COVER: Metal plate, made of the same material as the louver,
which is provided when it is necessary to cover the interior and exterior
of the joints or sections of adjacent louvers.
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL: The resistance to Air Leakage, through a
closed adjustable louver, expressed in inches of water column.
LOUVER: Device composed of multiple fins that, when mounted over
an opening in the wall, allows the passage of air but inhibits the entry of
undesirable elements.
FIXED FIN LOUVER: A louver in which the fins are firmly secured at a
certain degree of inclination and in the open position.
ADJUSTABLE FLAP LOUVER: A louver in which the inclination of the
flaps can be changed from fully open to fully closed, either manually or
by actuators powered by electrical or pneumatic means.
JAMBS OR POSTS: The vertical members of the structure of an
installed louver, positioned at the sides or ends of it.
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE: It is the pressure value when the pressure
reference is absolute zero. Gauge Pressure plus Barometric Pressure
is always positive.
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE: It is the pressure exerted on the surface
of the earth by the atmosphere above it (14.7 Lbs./In. 2 at sea level)
STATIC PRESSURE: It is the normal force per unit area taken by a
manometer connected to a small hole in the wall of a duct or other
container, the surface of which must be parallel to the airstream and
located so that the velocity has no effect on the measurement. This
pressure only exists due to the density and degree of compression of
the gas.-(in inches of water column)
MANOMETRIC PRESSURE: Pressure measurement taken by means
of a manometer or other pressure gauge connected to a Pitot tube or a
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PROCEDURE TO CALCULATE THE SIZE OF A LOUVER
1- °- OBTAIN THE MEASUREMENTS OF THE SPACE (BUILDING, INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE OR WAREHOUSE) THAT IS REQUIRED TO
VENTILATE (LENGTH, WIDTH and HEIGHT).
2- - CALCULATE THE AIR VOLUME OF THE SPACE TO VENTILATE (LENGTHXWIDTHXHEIGHT) AS THE VOLUME DATA IN THE LOUVER
TABLES ARE IN Feet3 IT IS CONVENIENT TO CONVERT THE DIMENSIONS OF THE BUILDING TO FEET TO FACILITATE
ITS CALCULATION, TO DO THIS, MULTIPLY THE METERS BY 3.28 ( IF THEY GIVE YOU THE VOLUME DATA IN Mts3,
MULTIPLY IT
X 35.32 TO OBTAIN THE VALUE IN Feet 3 ).
3- -DETERMINE IN TABLE 2, CORRESPONDING TO THE RECOMMENDED AIR CHANGES ACCORDING TO THE USE OF THE SPACE TO BE
VENTILATED.
3
4- - OBTAIN THE VOLUME OF AIR PER MINUTE (Feet /Min.) BY DIVIDING THE RESULT OBTAINED IN POINT 2 BETWEEN THE FACTOR IN
TABLE 2 DETERMINED IN POINT 3.
5- - SEARCH IN THE PERFORMANCE TABLES OF THE REQUIRED LOUVER MODEL FOR THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE OR RECOMMENDED
FREE AREA SPEED (Feet/Min.)
60- DIVIDE THE VOLUME OF AIR PER MINUTE (Feet 3 /Min.), OBTAINED IN STEP 4, BETWEEN THE PERMISSIBLE SPEED (Feet/Min.), FOUND IN
STEP 5, TO OBTAIN THE TOTAL FREE AREA OF THE LOUVER OR LOUVERS REQUIRED.
TOTAL FREE AREA = Feet 3 /Min + Feet/Min = Feet 2
70- ACCORDING TO THE CLIENT'S DATA (See STEPS 7a, 7b and 7c) DETERMINE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE LOUVER OR LOUVERS THAT THE
CLIENT REQUIRES.
7a) If the client indicates the number of louvers they need, we must divide the Total Free Area by the number of louvers to obtain the free area of
each one and from the Table of Free Areas of the corresponding louver we determine its dimensions (Width x Height)
7b) If the client does not indicate the number of louvers necessary but indicates some limitation on the Width or Height of the opening, we determine,
according to that limitation, the Width or Height of the louver and referring to the Table of Free Areas of the louver correspondingly, we divide the
Total Free Area by the area of a louver, whose width or height meets the specification given by the client, to obtain the number of necessary
louvers.
7c) If the client indicates the dimensions of the required louver, we divide the Total Free Area by the free area of that louver to obtain the number of
louvers required.
EXAMPLE PROBLEMS
CASE 1:
BUILDING USED AS A PAPER FACTORY
CALCULATE THE LOUVERS NECESSARY TO ADEQUATELY VENTILATE BOTH

SHIPS CONSIDERING THAT THE ACCOUNT WISHES TO INSTALL THE HL445D MODEL. Keep going
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DESIGN OF GENERAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS
TABLE 2 - RECOMMENDED AIR CHANGE FACTORS 1
FACTORS
BUILDING 0 LOCAL USED FOR: 1 CHANGE EVERY
“n”MIN.
“n”MAX. “n”MIN.
WAREHOUSE OR WAREHOUSE 2 10
WAREHOUSE RETAIL SALES 3 10
AUDITORIUMS 4 15
KITCHENS 1 3
BATHROOMS 2 5
BOILER ROOMS 2 4
RECREATION ROOMS 2 8
GENERATOR ROOM 2 5
CLOSET ROOMS 2 5
MACHINE ROOMS 1 1.5
FOURTH TRANSFORMERS 1 5
THERMAL TREATMENT ROOMS 0.5 1
TURBINE ROOM 2 6
FACTORY (IN GENERAL) 1 5
PAPER FACTORY 2 3
TEXTILE FACTORY 5 15
GLASS FACTORY 1 2
CASTINGS 1 4
GARAGES 2 10
GYMS 2 10
DRY CLEANING 1 5
LAUNDRY 2 5
BAKERIES 1 3
RESIDENCES 2 5
RESTAURANTS 5 10
BOWLING ROOMS 2 8
PACKAGING ROOMS 2 15
ASSEMBLY ROOMS 3 10
WORKSHOPS (IN GENERAL) 3 10
FORGING WORKSHOPS 1 2
MECHANICAL WORKSHOP 3 5
THEATERS 3 8
NOTE:
Once the volume in Feet 3 of the building or premises that we want to ventilate has been determined, we
divide it by the Factor (Maximum or Minimum) that corresponds, according to the use of the area, to obtain
the air flow in Feet 3 /Min . that is required to handle.
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1st - GENERAL DIMENSIONS OF THE SPACE ( INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE) USED AS A PAPER
FACTORY.
7.00Mts.
(22.96 Feet)
100.00Mts.
(328.00Feet)
3
20- TOTAL VOLUME OF THE BUILDING = 328.00 FeetX328.00 FeetX22.96 Feet=2,470,128 Feet.
164.00FeetX9.84FeetX328.00Feet = 529,313 Feet 3
2,999,441 Feet 3
3°- IN TABLE 2 OF RECOMMENDED AIR CHANGES WE DETERMINE 6°- WE DIVIDE THE VOLUME OF AIR PER MINUTE FROM STEP 4°
THE FACTOR TO USE ACCORDING TO THE USE OF THE SPACE: BETWEEN THE SPEED FOUND IN STEP 5° TO OBTAIN THE TOTAL FREE
PAPER MILLS = 1 Change every 2 min (Max) or 1 Change every 3 min. AREA
(Min) 1,499,720 Feet3/Min.+1 054 Feet/Min. = 1422.8 Feet-
4°- TO OBTAIN THE AIR FLOW IN Feet 3 /Min.
WE DIVIDE THE VOLUME OF AIR OBTAINED BETWEEN 2
70- IN THIS EXAMPLE THE CUSTOMER INDICATES THE HEIGHT OF THE
(Max.) OR BETWEEN 3 (Min.)
LOUVER
2,999,441 Feet3 - 2 = 1,499,720 Feet3/Mlin. (Max.)
OR LOUVERS REQUIRED WHICH IS 1,524Mts. (60 inches)
THEREFORE WE REFER TO THE PERFORMANCE TABLE (LOUVER
HL445D FREE AREA) AND SELECT
50- FROM THE RAINWATER PENETRATION GRAPH OF THE LOUVER HL445D WE SEE THAT THE MAXIMUM SPEED
RECOMMENDED FREE AREA IS 1054 Feet/Min.

12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
n 12 0.59 0.95 1.32 1.68 2.00 2.37 2.73 3.10 3.46 3.78 4.14
l 24 0.54 1.42 2.30 3.19 4.07 4.84 5.72 6.60 7.48 8.36 9.13 10.01
>0 36 0.91 2.39 3.87 5.35 6.83 8.13 9.60 11.08 12.56 14.04 15.34 16.82
2K or 48 I 1.24 3.24 5.24 7.24 9.24 10.99 12.99 14.99 16.99 18.99 20.74 22.74
A
— 4 60 1.62 4.24 6.86 9.48 12.10 14.39 17.01 19.63 ^■25) 24.87 27.16 29.78
-Yo" 72 2.00 5.24 8.48 11.72 14.96 17.80 21.04 24.28 27.51 30.75 33.59 36.83
LU —1 84 2.32 6.08 9.83 13.59 17.34 20.63 24.38 28.14 31.89 35.65 38.94 42.69
n•
ar °- 96 2.69 7.05 11.40 15.75 20.11 23.92 28.27 32.63 36.98 41.34 45.15 49.50
Yes
2z 108 3.01 7.89 12.76 17.64 22.51 26.78 31.66 36.53 41.41 46.28 50.55 55.42
120
□L 3.40 8.89 14.39 19.88 25.38 30.18 35.68 41.17 46.67 52.16 56.97 62.47
—
132 3.78 9.90 16.01 22.12 28.24 33.59 39.70 45.82 51.93 58.05 63.40 69.51
< 144 4.10 10.73 17.36 23.99 30.62 36.42 43.05 49.68 56.31 62.94 68.74 75.37
DIVIDING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN COLUMNS BY THE WIDTH OF THE LOUVER = 24.375-2.743 = 8.88 OR
THERE ARE 8 LOUVERS FIT IN THE SPACES BETWEEN COLUMNS THEREFORE THERE WILL BE 32 LOUVERS ON EACH SIDE WALL.
WE DIVIDE 1422.8 BETWEEN THE FREE AREA OF THE LOUVER OF 108”X60” (2,743 meters. X 1,524 meters.) TO OBTAIN
THE NUMBER OF LOUVERS REQUIRED: 1 422.8Feet 2 + 22 25Feet2 = 63# OF LOUVERS REQUIRED * 64
Distance between columns = 24,375m.
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EXAMPLE PROBLEMS
BUILDING USED AS A SHOE FACTORY
CALCULATE THE LOUVERS NECESSARY TO VENTILATE THIS BUILDING TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THE
CUSTOMER WISHES TO INSTALL THE HL645D MODEL.
1 °-AS THE DIMENSIONS INDICATED IN THE DRAWING ARE IN METERS, WE ARE GOING TO CONVERT THEM
INTO FEET BEFORE ENTERING THE NEXT STEP.
WIDTH =100.00Mts. X 3.28 Feet/Mt.=328.00P
LENGTH =125.00Mts. X 3.28 Feet/Mt.=410.00P
HEIGHT= 5.00Mts.X3.28Feet/Mt.= 16.40Feet
2°- TOTAL VOLUME OF THE BUILDING = 328 Feet

328 Feet X 164 Feet X 16.4 Feet = 882,188 Feet3
3,087,660Ft3
3°- IN TABLE 2 OF RECOMMENDED AIR CHANGES, WE DETERMINE ACCORDING TO THE USE OF THE
SPACE, THE FACTOR TO USE:
FACTORIES (IN GENERAL) = 1 Change every 1 minute (Max) or 1 Change every 5 minutes (Min)
4°- TO OBTAIN THE AIR FLOW IN Feet3/Min. WE DIVIDE THE VOLUME OF AIR OBTAINED BY 5 TO OBTAIN THE
MINIMUM FLOW OR BETWEEN 1.0 TO OBTAIN THE MAXIMUM FLOW. (IN THIS CASE WE WILL CONSIDER AN
AVERAGE FLOW OF 1 CHANGE EVERY 1.67 MINUTES
3,087,660Feet 3 - 1.67 = 1,848,898 Ples3/Min.
50- FROM THE RAINWATER PENETRATION GRAPH OF THE LOUVER HL645D WE SEE THAT THE MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED FREE AREA SPEED IS 1145 Feet/Min.
6°- WE DIVIDE THE VOLUME OF AIR PER MINUTE FROM STEP 4° BETWEEN THE SPEED FOUND IN STEP 5°
TO OBTAIN THE TOTAL FREE AREA
1,848,898 Feet3/Min. + 1145 Feet/Min. = 1614 Feet2
70- IN THIS CASE THE CUSTOMER ONLY CHOSE THE REQUIRED MODEL (HL645D) BUT HE DID NOT
INDICATE ANY LIMITATIONS, NEITHER THE NUMBER, NOR THE DIMENSIONS OF THE LOUVERS, THEREFORE
IT IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE THIS DATA TO BE ABLE TO QUOTE HIM. WE DIVIDE THE TOTAL FREE
AREA BETWEEN THE FREE AREAS OF THE HL645D LOUVER, WHICH APPEAR IN THE PERFORMANCE SHEET
TABLE (next page), IN ORDER TO SELECT THE DIMENSIONS AND NUMBER OF LOUVERS NEEDED.
Keep going...........
EXAMPLE PROBLEMS
Given an airflow of 10,000 CFM - select the dimensions of a Model HL445D louver
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A. Determine the free area of the louver by dividing the airflow by the allowable free area velocity for that particular louver. From the HL445D Louver
Rainwater Penetration Chart we see that the maximum recommended free area velocity is 1068 Feet/Min.
10,000 PCM + 1068 PPM = 9,363 ft2

Speed free area of
Recommended required louver
LOUVER HL445D FREE AREA TABLE

HL445D 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
12 0.23 0.59 0.95 1.32 1.68 2.00 2.37 2.73 3.10 3.46 3.78 4.14
24
LOUVER HEIGHT IN
0.54 1.42 2.30 3.19 4.07 6.60 7.48 8.36 9.13 10.01
36 0.91 2.39 3.87 5.35 6.83
4.84
8.13 ( Em 11.08 12.56 14.04 15.34 16.82
48 1.24 3.24 5.24 7.24 9.24 10.99 12.99 14.99 16.99 18.99 20.74 22.74
60
INCHES
1.62 4.24 6.86 9.48 12.10 14.39 17.01 19.63 22.25 24.87 27.16 29.78
72 2.00 5.24 8.48 11.72 14.96 17.80 21.04 24.28 27.51 30.75 33.59 36.83
84 2.32 6.08 9.83 13.59 17.34 20.63 24.38 28.14 31.89 35.65 38.94 42.69
96 2.69 7.05 11.40 15.75 20.11 23.92 28.27 32.63 36.98 41.34 45.15 49.50
108 3.01 7.89 12.76 17.64 22.51 26.78 31.66 36.53 41.41 46.28 50.55 55.42
120 3.40 8.89 14.39 19.88 25.38 30.18 35.68 41.17 46.67 52.16 56.97 62.47
132 3.78 9.90 16.01 22.12 28.24 33.59 39.70 45.82 51.93 58.05 63.40 69.51
144 4.10 10.73 17.36 23.99 30.62 36.42 43.05 49.68 56.31 62.94 68.74 75.37
B. From the Free Area Table of the HL445D louver we choose the Width and Height dimensions that give a value equal to or greater than the free
area obtained.
We see that an 84” Width x 36” Height louver meets this specification since its free area is 9.60 Feet2, the free area velocity of this louver is
obtained by dividing the air flow by the area obtained: 10,000 + 9.60 = 1041 PPM (Lower than the maximum recommended for said louver).
C. With this speed we determine the pressure drop of the selected louver using the HL445D Louver Performance Data Graph.
Pressure drop (approx.) at a rate of 1041 PPM = 0.193 inches of water column.
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PGM = 600pr%-Te)= Feet 3 /min. (E 1) where: PCM = Air
Gravity ventilation is the flow of outside air due to wind and thermal
pressures through intentionally made openings in the external walls of a Flow required to remove heat
building. Through natural ventilation, both temperature and pollutants can Q = heat removal rate, in Btu/hr.
be effectively controlled, particularly in temperate climate regions. cp = specific heat of air in Btu/lb.x°F (about 0.24) r =
Temperature control through natural ventilation is often the only means of density of air in Ibs^ft 3 (about 0.075)
providing cooling when mechanical cooling is not usable or affordable. The Ti - Te = difference between indoor and outdoor temperature, °F
arrangement, location, and control of ventilation openings should combine Wind Flow
wind- and temperature-induced forces to achieve a desirable ventilation Factors that affect the ventilation rate due to wind forces include: the average
rate and good air distribution through the building. speed, the predominant direction, the variation in speed and direction by
Natural Ventilation Openings season and by day, and local obstructions such as nearby buildings, hills, trees
Natural ventilation openings include (1) windows, doors, dormers and and bushes.
skylights; (2) ceiling fans; (3) chimneys connected to registers; (4) Wind speeds may be lower in summer than in winter; Directional frequency is
Specially designed inlet and outlet openings. also a function of season. Natural ventilation systems are usually designed for
Windows- transmit light and provide ventilation when open. These can be wind speeds half the seasonal average. The following equation shows the rate
sliding, with vertical or horizontal movement; tiltable on pivots at or near
of air forced by the wind through the inlet openings or to determine the
the center; swaying or swinging on pivots located at the top, bottom or
appropriate size of the openings to produce the given air flow rates:
sides. The type of pivot is important for weather protection and affects the
PCM = CCnAV = Feet 3 /min. (E2) where:
4
rate of airflow. 3
PCM = air flow rate, in Feet /min.
Ceiling Fans- provide weather-resistant air outlet. Its capacity is
Cn = effectiveness of the openings (assumed to be 0.5 to 0.6 for
determined by the location on the roof; by the resistance to air flow of the
fan and its ducting; by the ability of the fan to use the kinetic energy of the
perpendicular winds and 0.25 to 0.35 for diagonal winds)
wind to induce flow by centrifugal or expulsion action; and by the height of A = free area of entrance openings, in feet 2 .
the shot. Natural draft or gravity ceiling fans can be stationary, pivoting, or V = wind speed, in miles/hr
rotating. The selection criteria include: robustness, resistance to corrosion C4 = unit conversion factor = 88.0
and weathering, gates and operating mechanisms, noise, cost, and The air inlet openings must be directly facing the prevailing wind, if these are
maintenance. Gravity fans can be complemented with fans driven by not advantageously located, the air flow will be less than that predicted by
electric motors for air supply; Their motors only need to be energized equation (E2); In the event that the intake openings are unusually well located,
when the natural extraction capacity is very low. Gravity fans can have the air flow will be a little higher. Desirable outlet locations are (1) on the side of
manual dampers or controlled by a thermostat or wind speed. the building opposite the direction of the prevailing winds (lee) directly opposite
A natural draft ceiling fan should be positioned so that it receives all the the inlet openings, (2) on the roof, in the area of low pressure caused by by a
wind without any restriction. Turbulence caused or created by surrounding discontinuity in the wind flow, (3) on the side adjacent to the face of the building
obstructions, including adjacent taller buildings, impairs the ejector action that is exposed to the wind direction (windward) and where low pressure areas
of the fan. The fan inlet should be conical or flared to provide a high flow occur, (4) in an attic or attic in the side opposite the direction of the wind, (5) in
coefficient, and its area should be increased in the event that screens, ceiling fans, or (6) by chimneys. Inlet openings should be located in the outer
grilles, or other structural members that cause resistance to air flow are low pressure regions.
added. The total area of the air inlets at the lowest levels of the building Flow Caused by Thermal Forces
must be greater than the combined area of the throats of all ceiling fans. If the internal resistance of a building is not significant, the flow caused by the
Chimneys or vertical flows should be located where the wind can act on chimney effect can be expressed by:
them from any direction. Without the presence of wind, only the chimney
PCM = 60CDA V2gDH NpN (Ti-Te)/T¡ (E3) where: PCM = air
effect will remove the air from the premises with the room entrances. flow rate, in Feet'/min.
Required Flow CD = discharge coefficient for the opening
The ventilation air flow rate required to remove a given amount of heat DHNPN = height from midpoint of lowest opening to Neutral Pressure
from a building can be calculated by the following equation, provided that Level, in feet
the amount of heat to be removed and the temperature difference between Ti = Indoor temperature, in °F Te =
the interior and exterior are known. Outdoor temperature, in °F
This equation applies when Ti > Te, in the case that Ti < Te, replace Ti in the
denominator with Te, and (Ti - Te) with (Te - Ti) in the numerator. An average
temperature should be used for Ti when thermal stratification exists. If the
building has more than one opening, the exit and entry areas are considered
equal. The discharge coefficient CQ takes into account all viscous effects such
as surface friction and interfacial mixing.
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interfacial. Wind Pressure
42606 www.namm.com.mxEstimating the value of DHNPN is difficult, if a Wind passing over the exterior of buildings creates areas of high and low
window or door represents a large part of the total opening area pressure. Areas of the building exposed to the direct action of moving air
(approximately 90%), then the NPN is found at the average height of that (windward) are high-pressure areas, while the roof and areas of the
opening and the DHNPN is equal to half the height of said opening. building not exposed to air movement (leeward) are low-pressure areas.
By this condition the flow through the opening is bi It is bi-directional (that Placing openings in the building walls over high and low pressure areas
is, air from the hot side flows through the upper part of the opening, and induces air movement through the building.
air from the cold side flows through the lower part of it). Interfacial mixing
occurs across the counterflow interface, and the orifice coefficient can be
calculated according to the following equation (Kiel and Wilson 1986).
C D = 0.40 + 0.0025 (Ti ■ Te) (E4)
If other openings are available, the air flow through the opening will be
unidirectional, and interfacial mixing does not occur, in this case a
discharge coefficient of 0.65 should be used.
Greater flows per unit area of the openings are obtained when the inlet
and outlet areas are equal; equations E3 and E4 are based on this
equality. Increasing the outlet area over the inlet area (or vice versa)
increases airflow but not in the same proportion as the increase in area.
When the inlet and outlet openings are unequal, use the smaller area in Wind Pressure on the Exterior of a Building
equation E3 and add the increment as determined in the following graph. Thermal Flotation (Chimney Effect)
Heat generated inside buildings rises to the top of the structure. In
buildings where the structure has a significant elevation (of at least
9 meters 2 ) the natural tendency for hot air to rise upward (known
as thermal flotation or stack effect) can generate air movement in
the building. Locating openings at both upper and lower levels
lower levels of the building, hot air is allowed to rise and exit the
structure, drawing cool air through the lower levels of the building.
Location of Openings
In order to take advantage of both wind pressure and the stack effect, gravity
WITH THE OUTPUT OR VICE-VERSA
fans are usually used in conjunction with louvers to ventilate the structure.
Graph of the Increase in Flow Caused by the
Excess Area of one Opening over the Other Gravity fans are installed on the roof, since being the highest part of the
building provides the ideal outlet for hot or extraction air. Louvers installed at
the lowest level of the structure provide the air intake portals for the gravity
This paragraph from page 36 to page 38 is taken from Loren Cook's Gravity Ventilation
ventilation system.
manual (March 1995)
Also known as “natural ventilation,” gravity ventilation does not require

electrically powered fans to achieve air movement. This ventilation system
is usually used in buildings whose floor plan is open so air conditioning is
not required and where the main reason for ventilation is heat removal or
dilution of contaminants.
Gravity ventilation is achieved by strategically placing openings in the
building to take advantage of prevailing winds and the “stack effect.”
Selection and Sizing of a Gravity Fan
Gravity fans should be selected to offer appropriate architectural style, resistance to atmospheric conditions, and appropriate construction and
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cost. When designing a gravity ventilation system it is important to consider
a large inlet area. The total free area of the louvers used to allow air entry
must be equal to or greater than the total throat area of the selected gravity
fans. This will allow the fans to operate as designed.
To determine the appropriate size and number of gravity fans, it is
necessary to first calculate the amount of airflow required by the building.
The two most commonly used parameters to determine the airflow required
in a gravity ventilation system are: Heat removal and contaminant dilution.
Designing for Heat Removal

Heat Load (from sunlight, lighting, engines, people, etc.)
QH = 1 (A) (BTU/HR)
Indoor Temperature Ti = • (B) °F Outdoor Temperature Te = 1 I (C) °F
Temperature Difference (it is important to be aware that the interior

temperature cannot be reduced below the exterior temperature without
tempering).= Ti - Te = 1 l =(D) °F PCM
Air Flow Rate =

QH I |(A) 1.10x(TÍ-Te) 110x 1 1(D)—
Designing for Pollutant Dilution
Building Volume VE = I 1 (E) PCM
Frequency of Air Changes (FCA) (Typical values of the Frequency of

Recommended Air Changes according to the use of the space, are given in
Table 2) FCA =(F) Minimum value
Air Flow Rate =

GO • (E) —
FCA = (F) L
Once the air volume is known, it is necessary to determine the location of
the gravity fans and air intake openings for the installation of the louvers. It
is prudent to disperse gravity fans over the roof surface to provide uniform
ventilation. In the event that all air intake louvers are located on one side of
the building, the gravity fans should be located on the opposite side of the
building to provide a sweeping effect through the space to be ventilated.
Determining the Size of Gravity Fans Required

1. Required Air Flow (Depending on heat removal or contaminant
dilution)
FAR= • (1) Feet 3 /Min. (PCM)
2. Wind Speed (Due to the fact that most wind speed data are taken at a
height of about 10 meters (33 Feet) above ground level as wind speed
decreases near the ground and with any obstacle, the design wind speed
should be less than that suggested by meteorological data. A good design
value may be half the average wind speed.)
V = • (2) Miles / Hr. (MPH)
3. Gravity Fan Height Above Neutral Pressure Level (The height above
the neutral pressure level can be assumed to be the distance above the
central axis of the elevation of the largest air intake opening in the side
wall. Note: For a Gravity Ventilation system to function

optimally, the floor-to-ceiling height should not be less
than 9 meters (30 feet).
H2 = • (3) Feet
4. Indoor Dry Bulb Temperature that must be maintained Ti = • (4) °F
5. Outdoor Dry Bulb Temperature
p¡is 2
Te = (5) °F
To
V.G. -----------------------------
6. Temperature Difference Ti - Te = ll (6)°F 95 Determine the Number of Fans Required to Disperse Air Flow Evenly
N= (9)
92VG=/l936 V 2 + 57960H 2 (Ti -Te) = । (7) 10.Calculate the Throat Area for each Ceiling Mounted Gravity Fan.
93" (Ti+460)
= -A_= l---' 1 8
| (io) Feet 2
94 Total Gravity Fan Throat Area A - FAR_ II (8) N |(9) —
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EXAMPLE:
HEAT LOAD (QH) = 156,000 BTU / HR INDOOR DRY BULB TEMPERATURE BUILDING HEIGHT (H) = 35 Feet GREATEST HEIGHT
(Ti) = 90°F OUTDOOR DRY BULB TEMPERATURE (Te) = 80°F WIND SPEED OPENING (D) = 20 Feet NUMBER OF FANS = 7
(V) = 5 Miles / Hr.
156,000 BTUs
HR
AIR FLOW PGM = 1 10X(90 . 80) = 14,182 Feet 3 / Min.
/ ' 57960 X (35-5) X (90-80) '

THROAT VELOCITY VG = /1936 X 52 +----------------------------------------------------------90+460---------------= 282.8 FEET/MIN.
. FAR 14,182 — . c
TOTAL THROAT AREA A = GV = 282.8 = 50.15
THROAT AREADE OF EACH FAN =50715 = 7.16 FEET 2
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIMENSIONS (BETWEEN LENGTH AND WIDTH)

When selecting the gravity fan we can see that several models will have an equivalent throat area.
When making a throat size decision, keep in mind that selections with a 3:1 or smaller ratio of throat length to throat width will offer better
performance.
(Example: A Gravity Fan with a 36” x 30” throat has a ratio of 1.2:1 which is much less than the maximum acceptable ratio of 3:1, so this would be
an acceptable selection.)
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GENERAL RULES TO FOLLOW FOR GRAVITY VENTILATION
Taken from chapter 25 points 13 and 14 on Ventilation and Infiltration of the ASHRAE Fundamentals Manual (1997).
When designing a Gravity Ventilation system some general rules must 9. A vertical distance between the inlet and outlet openings is
be observed. Some of these rules may not coincide with those applied required to take advantage of the stack effect, the greater the vertical
in other climate strategies (such as the use of orientation, and of distance, the greater the ventilation.
protective devices to minimize heat gain).
10. Openings in the vicinity of the Neutral Pressure Level (NPN) are
1. In hot and humid climates, air velocities should be maximized in less effective for thermal induction ventilation (heat removal). If the
occupied areas for body cooling. While in hot, dry climates airflow building has a single long opening, the NPN tends to move toward
through the building should be maximized for structural cooling, that level, which reduces the pressure across that opening.
particularly at night when the temperature is low.
11. With inlet and outlet openings of similar areas, greater air flows
2. The topography of the terrain and surrounding buildings should be are obtained per unit area of the total opening. An inlet opening of
used to redirect airflow and give maximum exposure to breezes. smaller area than the outlet opening will create high inlet velocities. An
Ground vegetation can channel breezes and prevent wind stagnation, outlet with a smaller area than the inlet will create lower but more
which reduces the induction of pressure differential around the building. uniform air velocities throughout the room.
3. The building should be arranged so that the maximum number of 12. Openings with areas much larger than those calculated in the
openings are exposed to breezes. design are sometimes desirable, especially when an increase in
occupancy or a very hot summer season is expected.
4. Architectural elements such as eaves, parapets and overhangs
should be used to cause a flow into the building. 13. Horizontal openings are generally better than square or vertical
ones. Horizontal vents produce greater airflow over a wide range of
5. The façade of the building and most openings should be oriented wind directions and are most efficient in locations where air pattern
with respect to the winds that predominate in the region in the summer. changes prevail.
If there is no predominant direction, the openings must be sufficient to
provide ventilation regardless of the wind direction. 14. Openings must be accessible and operable by the occupants of
the premises.
6. Windows should be located opposite pressure zones. Two openings
on opposite sides of a space increase ventilation flow. Openings on 15. Entry openings must not be obstructed by interior walls. Interior
adjacent sides force air to change direction, providing ventilation to a walls can be placed to divide and re direct air flow but should not
greater area. The benefit of the opening arrangements depends on the restrict flow between the building's inlet and outlet openings.
location of the outlets in relation to the direction of the incoming airflow.
16. Vertical drafts or open stairs can be used to increase and take
7. If a room has a single external wall, better airflow is induced with advantage of the chimney effect. However, stairwells enclosed with
two widely spaced openings. the intent to evacuate personnel during a fire should not be used for
ventilation.
8. If the openings are at the same level and close to the ceiling, most
of the airflow will be diverted from the occupancy level and therefore
will be inefficient if used for contaminant dilution.
Notes: ' Table 2 was taken from the "Mechanical Designer's Pocket
Manual" by Loren Cook.
2
The data given on page 36 about the minimum height to
achieve the 'Chimney Effect' is a data given by experts in
Ventilation Systems.
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MODEL
HL 245 |
STATIONARY LOUVERS
INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION, 2” FRAME AND
FIXED FINS AT 45°
■ Its "J" type, non-drainable fins, placed at a 45° angle,

provide at least up to 45.0% effective free area.
CONSTRUCTION: Frames and fins made of extruded

■ These Louvers moderately reduce rainwater penetration aluminum profiles 0.060" thick and highly resistant to
and present a pleasant appearance; They are appropriate corrosion, 6063-T5 alloy. FINISH: In matte natural
to allow air flow in ventilation systems of buildings, anodized, or in electrostatic paint, oven-drying acrylic
enamel, dover white color (depending on the
warehouses and/or industrial warehouses, either as air
dimensions of the louver).
entry or exit devices. PERFORMANCE: Maximum recommended free area
speed is 523 ft/min. with a pressure drop of 0.051 in.
■ The reasonable pressure drop and long life of these of water column.
Rainwater penetration is 0.01 ounce per square foot of
louvers are the result of the same design refinement that
free area in a 15-minute test.
was implemented to achieve remarkable performance ACCESSORIES: Optionally they can be supplied with
with an unbeatable aesthetic appearance. mosquito netting or bird netting, as additional
protection, which prevents the entry of insects and/or
birds. Also, optionally, they can be supplied with a filter
holder frame.
Dimensional Details
MODEL HL 245
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CLEAR AREA OF LOUVER HL 245DA (IN SQUARE FEET)

6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66
M 6 0.02 0.06 0.10 0.14 0.17 0.22 0.25 0.30 0.33 0.36 0.39
LU 12 0.10 0.26 0.42 0.59 0.74 0.91 1.06 1.24 1.38 1.53 1.69
>W
4 24 0.26 0.68 1.10 1.53 1.93 2.38 2.88 3.22 3.60 3.96 4.39
O.Q.
— < 36 0.43 1.11 1.79 2.47 3.16 3.84 4.52 5.21 5.89 6.40 7.08
#9
< °-
48
60
0.59
0.75
1.53
1.95
2.47
3.15
3.41
4.36
4.35 5.30
5.55 6.76
6.23
7.95
7.20
9.17
8.12
10.36
8.84
11.29
(9.78
12.48
DC Z 72 0.91 2.37 3.83 5.30 5.74 8.23 9.66 11.15 12.58 13.70 15.18
-DL 84 1.07 2.80 4.52 6.24 7.96 9.69 11.41 13.14 14.86 16.15 17.87
< 96 1.24 3.22 5.20 7.18 9.16 11.15 13.12 15.12 17.09 18.59 20.57
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER HL245
TO DETERMINE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE LOUVER
STEP01.- DIVIDE THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW (FEET 3 /MIN.)

BETWEEN THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED FREE AREA SPEED
(FEET/MIN.)
STEP 2.- SELECT THE SIZE OF THE LOUVER THAT MEETS THE
SPECIFICATIONS AND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE
FREE AREA.
STEP 3.- COMPARE THE SPECIFIED PERFORMANCES WITH THE
WATER PENETRATION AND PRESSURE DROP VALUES GIVEN IN
THESE GRAPHICS.
Example: GIVEN AN AIR FLOW OF 5,100 Feet2/Min.
Step: 5,100 PCM + 523 PPM = 9.75 Feet 2
Air Flow Max Speed Louver Free Area
Recommended Recommended
SPEED (IN FEET/MIN.) THROUGH Step 2: From the Free Areas Table we see that this value corresponds
FROM THE FREE AREA to a Louver HL245 of approximately 66” x 48” (9.78 Feet 2 )
NOTES: Standard air 0.075 lbs. per cubic foot of density. Performance
Step 3: Determine the pressure drop of the selected Louver
data does not include the effect of bird netting. (Performance Chart)
Real Speed = 5,100 + 9.78 = 521.5 Feet/Min.
At this speed there corresponds a pressure drop of: approximately
0.055” and from the Rainwater Penetration Graph we find that the water
will enter at a rate of 0.0088 ounces per foot 2 of free area.
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5D
new
HL 245D 8
STATIONARY INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION
LOUVERS, 2” FRAME AND FIXED FINS AT
45°
■ Its drainable fins offer a
free area of 40 to 50% depending on its CONSTRUCTION: Frames and fins made of
dimensions. extruded aluminum profiles with great
corrosion resistance, alloy 6063-T5.
■ These Louvers adequately reduce the FINISH: In matte natural anodized, or in
penetration of rainwater and present a electrostatic paint, oven-drying acrylic
pleasant appearance; They are appropriate enamel, Dover White color (depending on the
to allow air flow in ventilation systems of dimensions of the louver).
industrial warehouses, buildings and PERFORMANCE: Maximum recommended
warehouses, either as air inlet or outlet free area speed is 872
devices.
Dimensional Details
MODEL HL245D
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6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66
M 6 0.02 0.06 0.10 0.14 0.17 0.22 0.25 0.30 0.33 0.36 0.39
LU 12 0.10 0.26 0.42 0.59 0.74 0.91 1.06 1.24 1.38 1.53 1.69
>Q
or 6 24 0.26 0.68 1.10 1.53 1.93 2.38 2.88 3.22 3.60 3.96 4.39
—1 < 36 0.43 1.11 1.79 2.47 3.16 3.84 4.52 5.21 5.89 6.40 7.08
ÜJ ÍJ 48 0.59 1.53 2.47 3.41 4.35 5.30 6.23 7.20 8.12 8.84 (9.78
•• 60 0.75 1.95 3.15 4.36 5.55 6.76 7.95 9.17 10.36 11.29 12.48
<A
DC Z 72 0.91 2.37 3.83 5.30 5.74 8.23 9.66 11.15 12.58 13.70 15.18
-DL 84 1.07 2.80 4.52 6.24 7.96 9.69 11.41 13.14 14.86 16.15 17.87
< 96 1.24 3.22 5.20 7.18 9.16 11.15 13.12 15.12 17.09 18.59 20.57
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER HL245D
TO DETERMINE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE LOUVER
STEP 1.- DIVIDE THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW (FT 3 /MIN.) BY THE

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED FREE AREA SPEED (FT/MIN.)
SPECIFICATIONS AND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE
FREE AREA.
STEP 3.- COMPARE THE PERFORMANCES
SPECIFIED WITH THE WATER PENETRATION AND PRESSURE
DROP VALUES GIVEN IN THESE GRAPHICS.
SPEED (IN FEET/MIN.) THROUGH
Step: 5,100 PCM + 523 PPM = 9.75 Feet 2
FROM THE FREE AREA
data does not include the effect of bird netting.
Step 2: From the Free Areas Table we see that this value corresponds to
an HL245 Louver of approximately 66” x 48” (9.78 Feet 2 )
(Performance Chart)
At this speed there corresponds a pressure drop of: approximately 0.055”
and from the Rainwater Penetration Graph we find that the water will
enter at a rate of 0.0088 ounces per foot 2 of free area.
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new
MODEL
Its drainable fins offer a free area of 40 to
HL
50% depending on its dimensions.
245DAof rainwater and present a

These Louvers adequately reduce the
penetration
pleasant appearance; They are appropriate to
INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION LOUVERS,

WITH 2" FRAME AND ADJUSTABLE AND
DRAINABLE 45° FINS
allow air flow in ventilation systems of

industrial warehouses, buildings and
warehouses, either as air inlet or outlet FINISH: In matte natural anodized, or in
devices. electrostatic paint, oven-drying acrylic
CONSTRUCTION: Frames and fins made of enamel, Dover White color (depending on the
extruded aluminum profiles with great dimensions of the louver).
corrosion resistance, alloy 6063-T5. PERFORMANCE: Maximum recommended
free area speed is 872
MODEL HL 245DA
Dimensional Details
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6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66
M
LU
6
12
0.02 0.06
0.10 0.26
0.10
0.42
0.14
0.59
0.17
0.74
0.22
0.91
0.25
1.06 1.24
0.30 0.33
1.38
0.36
1.53
0.
1.69
->W
4
OQ 24 0.26 0.68 1.10 1.53 1.93 2.38 2.88 3.22 3.60 3.96 4.39
—< 36 0.43 1.11 1.79 2.47 3.16 3.84 4.52 5.21 5.89 6.40 7.08
#9 48 0.59 1.53 2.47 3.41 4.35 5.30 6.23 7.20 8.12 8.84 C9.78
< 72
DC Z
60 0.75
0.91
1.95
2.37
3.15
3.83
4.36
5.30 5.74
5.55 6.76
8.23
7.95
9.66
9.17 10.36
11.15 12.58
11.29 12.48
13.70 15.18
-DL 84 1.07 2.80 4.52 6.24 7.96 9.69 11.41 13.14 14.86 16.15 17.87
< 96 1.24 3.22 5.20 7.18 9.16 11.15 13.12 15.12 17.09 18.59 20.57
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER HL245D
TO DETERMINE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE UVER
STEP01.- DIVIDE THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW (FEET 3 /MIN.)

BETWEEN THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED FREE AREA SPEED
(FEET/MIN.)
SPECIFICATIONS AND WITH THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF
THE FREE AREA.
STEP 3.- COMPARE THE SPECIFIED PERFORMANCES WITH THE
WATER PENETRATION AND PRESSURE DROP VALUES GIVEN IN
THESE GRAPHICS.
Step: 5,100 PCM + 523 PPM = 9.75 Feet 2
Step 2: From the Free Areas Table we see that this value corresponds
to a Louver HL245DA of approximately 66” x 48” (9.78 Feet 2 )
FROM THE FREE AREA
(Performance Chart)
At this speed there corresponds a pressure drop of: approximately
0.055” and from the Rainwater Penetration Graph we find that the water
will enter at a rate of 0.0088 ounces per foot 2 of free area.
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MODEL
HL 330
STATIONARY INDUSTRIAL
VENTILATION LOUVERS 3" FRAME
AND FIXED FINS AT 30° (FOR
INTERIOR AIR INLET)
■ Its non-drainable "J" fins placed at a 30° angle reduce rainwater
penetration and provide at least 50.1% effective free area.
■ Its excellent quality of design and workmanship, combined with a CONSTRUCTION: Frames and fins made of extruded
pleasing aesthetic appearance enhance the external appearance of any aluminum profiles 0.060" thick and highly resistant to
building, industrial, commercial or institutional. corrosion, 6063-T5 alloy.
FINISH: Matte natural anodized, optional
■ These louvers combine excellent performance with a long useful in electrostatic paint, oven-drying acrylic enamel, dover white
life, this is possible thanks to our continuous improvement and total
color (depending on the dimensions of the louver).
PERFORMANCE: Maximum recommended free area speed
quality programs that allow us to introduce new designs and
is 810 ft/min. with a pressure drop of 0.088 in. of water
improvements to existing products.
column and 50.1% free area - [data based on a louver of
1.22mts.x1.22mts. (48"x48')] - Rainwater penetration is 0.01
ounce per square foot of free area in a 15 minute test.
ACCESSORIES: Optionally they can be supplied with
mosquito netting or bird netting, as additional protection,
which prevents the entry of insects and/or birds. Also,
optionally, they can be supplied with a filter holder frame.
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INAMM

12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
12 0.24 0.57 0.89 1.22 1.55 1.84 2.16 2.49 2.82 3.15 3.43 3.76
LL1 24 0.68 1.62 2.55 3.48 4.42 5.24 6.17 7.10 8.04 8.97 9.79 10.72
3 36
1.12
1.57 3.71
2.66 4.21
5.86
5.75
8.01
7.29 8.64 10.18 11.72
10.16 12.03 14.18 16.33 18.48 20.62
13.26 14.80 16.15 17.69
22.50 24.65
-2
—2 60
ii IF- '
72
2.01
2.45
4.76
5.81
7.52
9.17
10.27
12.53
13.02
15.89
(15.43 18.19
18.83 22.20
20.94
25.56
23.70
28.92
26.45
32.28
28.86
35.22
31.62
38.58
040196 2.89 6.86

3.34 7.91
10.83
12.48
14.80 18.76 22.23 26.20 30.17 34.14 38.10 41.58 45.54
17.06 21.63 25.63 30.21 34.78 39.36 43.93 47.93 52.51
dA | 108
3.78 8.96 14.14 19.32 24.50 29.03 34.22 39.40 44.58 49.76 54.29 59.47
120 4.22 10.01 15.80 21.58 27.37 32.43 38.22 44.01 49.80 55.58 60.65 66.44
- 132 4.66 11.06 17.45 23.84 30.24 35.83 42.23 48.62 55.02 61.41 67.01 73.40
< 144 5.10 12.11 19.11 26.11 33.11 39.23 46.23 53.24 60.24 67.24 73.36 80.36
RAINWATER PENETRATION
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER HL330
TO DETERMINE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE LOUVER:
STEP 1.- DIVIDE THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW (FEET 3

/MIN) BETWEEN THE
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED FREE AREA SPEED (FEET/MIN.)
SPECIFICATIONS AND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE FREE AREA.
STEP 3.- COMPARE THE SPECIFIED PERFORMANCES WITH THE WATER
PENETRATION AND PRESSURE DROP VALUES GIVEN IN THESE GRAPHICS.

Step 1: 12,400 PGM * 810 PPM = , 15.30 Feet 2
Air Flow Max Speed Recommended Louver Free Area Recommended
Step 2: From the Free Areas Table we see that this value corresponds to a Louver
FROM THE FREE AREA HL330 of approximately 72" x 60" (15.43 Feet 2 )
Step 3: Determine the pressure drop of the selected Louver (Performance Chart)
At this speed there corresponds a pressure drop of: 0.0834" approximately,
NOTES: Standard air 0.075 lbs. per cubic foot of density. Performance And from the Rainwater Penetration Graph we find that the water will enter.
data does not include the effect of bird netting. At a rate of 0.008 ounces per foot 2 of free area.
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MODEL HL 345
STATIONARY INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION
LOUVERS WITH 3” FRAME AND FIXED
FINS AT 45°
■ These louvers are designed to protect air intake and

exhaust openings in the exterior walls of buildings,
combining remarkable performance with excellent
aesthetic appearance.
■ Its non-drainable "J" fins placed at a 45° angle reduce

rainwater penetration and provide a minimum of 51.0% CONSTRUCTION: Frames and fins made of extruded
free area. aluminum profiles 0.060" thick and highly resistant to
corrosion, 6063-T5 alloy.
FINISH: In matte natural anodized, or in oven-dry acrylic
■ The remarkable performance of these louvers is the enamel electrostatic paint, dover white color (depending
result of their design, which combines their effective on the dimensions of the louver).
PERFORMANCE: Maximum recommended free area
free area with a low pressure drop and moderate
speed is 677ft/min. with a pressure drop of 0.10 in. of
resistance to rainwater penetration. water column and 51.0% free area - [data based on a
louver of 1.22mts.x1.22mts. (48"x48')]-Rainwater
penetration is 0.01 ounce per square foot of free area in
a 15-minute test.
mosquito netting or bird netting, as additional protection,
to prevent the entry of insects and/or birds. Also,
optionally, they can be supplied with a filter holder frame.
Dimensional Details MODEL HL345
namm group, sa CV
NAMM Monterrey, NL. (81)1292 4019 Mexico City (55)5264 2606
www.namm.com.mx

12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
1 12 0.26 0.61 0.96 1.31 1.62 1.97 2.32 2.67 3.02 3.33 3.68 4.03
l
> 36
24
0.73
1.12
1.72
2.66
2.72
4.21
3.71
5.75
4.58
7.09
5.58
8.64
6.58
10.18
7.57
11.72
8.57
13.26
9.44
14.61
10.43 11.43
16.15 17.69
D ta 1.59 3.78 5.96 8.15 10.06 12.25 14.43 16.62 18.80 20.71 22.90 25.08
60
3< 2.01 4.78 7.54 10.30 12.72 15.48 18.24 21.C 23.77 26.19 28.95 31.71
_9 72 2.46 5.84 9.22 12.60 15.56 18.94 22.32
45. 29.08 32.04 35.42 38.80
H5e
2.93 6.96 10.98 15.01 18.53 22.56 26.58 30.61 34.63 38.15 42.18 46.20
5 96
Sa 108
3.33
3.80
7.90
9.02
12.47
14.23
17.04
19.44
21.04
24.01
25.60 30.18
29.22 34.44
34.75
39.65
39.32
44.86
43.32
49.43
47.89 52.46
54.64 59.85
=l 120 4.22 10.01 15.81 21.60 26.67 32.46 38.25 44.04 49.83 54.90 60.69 66.48
• 132 4.67 11.08 17.49 23.90 29.51 35.92 42.33 48.74 55.15 60.75 67.16 73.57
< 144 5.14 12.20 19.25 26.30 32.47 39.53 46.58 53.63 60.69 66.86 73.91 80.97
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER HL345
96TO DETERMINE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE LOUVER :
STEP01.- DIVIDE THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW (FEET 3 /MIN) BETWEEN THE

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED FREE AREA SPEED (FEET/MIN.) STEP 2.- SELECT
THE LOUVER SIZE THAT MEETS THE SPECIFICATIONS AND THE MINIMUM
AREA REQUIREMENTS FREE. STEP 3.- COMPARE THE SPECIFIED
PERFORMANCES WITH THE WATER PENETRATION AND PRESSURE DROP
SPEED (IN FEET/MIN.) THROUGH VALUES GIVEN IN THESE GRAPHICS.
FROM THE FREE AREA

Step 1: 17,300 PGM * 677 PPM = 25.55 Feet 2
Air Flow Max Speed Louver Free Area Recommended
Recommended
NOTES: Standard air 0.075 lbs. per cubic foot of
Step 2: From the Free Area Table we see that this value corresponds to an HL330
density.
Louver of approximately 72"x96" (25.61 ft 2 ) or preferably 96"x72"
Performance data does not include the effect of bird
(25.70 ft 2 )
netting.
Step 3: Determine the pressure drop of the selected Louver (Chart of

, Performance)
At this speed there corresponds a pressure drop of: 0.090" approximately,
and from the Rainwater Penetration Chart we find that water will enter at a rate of
0.0075 ounces per foot 2 of free area.
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MODEL
HL445D
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM DRAINABLE LOUVER,
WITH 4' FRAME AND FINS FIXED AT 45°
■ Its drainable fins placed at a 45° angle reduce rainwater
penetration and provide at least 58% free area.
■ Rainwater is drained by the fins towards the
lower part of the Louver through the vertical
channels, discharging it out through the lower CONSTRUCTION: Drainable frames and fins made of 0.065"
horizontal channel, avoiding the waterfall effect thick extruded aluminum profiles, 6063-T5 alloy with high
corrosion resistance.
and therefore reducing the penetration of water
FINISH: In matte natural anodizing or in oven-drying electrostatic
through the face of the Louver. Louver acrylic enamel paint, Dover White color (depending on the
dimensions of the louver). PERFORMANCE: Maximum
■ By removing more water from the airstream,
recommended free area speed is 1068 ft/min. with a pressure
drainable Louvers have greater air handling
drop of 0.175 in. of water column. Rainwater penetration is 0.01
capacity than non-drainable Louvers under rainy ounces per square foot of free area in a 15-minute test. The test
conditions. is based on a 48"x48" square louver with a minimum free area of
7,460 Feet2 or 58% of the total area.
■ Louvers with spans greater than 1.50 meters ACCESSORIES: Optionally they can be supplied with mosquito
(60 inches) will be supplied with intermediate netting or bird netting, as additional protection to prevent the
posts. entry of insects and/or birds. (See note*).
MOSQUITO NET
“NAMM Group SAde CV certifies that

the louver shown here is licensed to
bear the A MCA seal.
Values shown are based on tests and

procedures performed in accordance
with AMCA publication 511 and meet
the qualification requirements of the
AMCA certificate program.
The values certified by the AMCA seal

apply only to the ren “air flow and wind-
driven rainwater”
Dimensional Details
Resist Hurricane
dstm-e330 Category 5
wind load resistance (>249 km/hr)
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AIR PERFORMANCE / AIR PERFORMANCE
FREE AREA OF STATIONARY FIXED DRAINABLE FIN
LOUVER MODEL HL445D (IN SQUARE FEET)
LOUVER WIDTH INCHES
12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
12 0.20 0.45 0.58 0.83 0.96 1.21 1.33 1.59 1.71 1.96 2.09 2.34 2.34 2.72 2.85
18 0.35 0.80 1.02 1.47 1.69 2.14 2.37 2.81 3.04 3.49 3.71 4.16 4.38 4.83 5.05
24 0.51 1.15 1.47 2.11 2.43 3.08 3.40 4.04 4.36 5.01 5.33 5.97 6.29 6.93 7.26
30 0.66 1.50 1.92 2.75 3.17 4.01 4.43 5.27 5.69 6.53 6.95 7.78 8.20 9.04 9.46
36 0.81 1.85 2.36 3.40 3.91 4.95 5.46 6.50 7.01 8.05 8.56 9.60 10.11 11.15 11.67
CIII 42
0.97 2.20 2.81 4.04 4.65 5.88 6.50 7.73 8.34 9.57 10.18 11.41 12.03 13.26 13.87
x 48 1.12 2.54 3.26 4.68 5.39 6.82 7.53 8.95 9.67 11.09 11.80 13.23 13.94 15.36 16.07
EIT 54 1.27 2.89 3.70 5.32 6.13
7.75
8.56 10.18 10.99 12.61 13.42 15.04 15.85 17.47 18.28
HE
2 60 1.43 3.24 4.15 5.96 6.87 8.69 9.59 11.41 12.32 14.13 15.04 16.85 17.76 19.58 20.48
66 1.58 3.59 4.60 6.61 7.61 9.62 10.63 12.64 13.64 15.65 16.66 18.67 19.67 21.68 22.69
72 1.73 3.94 5.04 7.25 8.35 10.56 11.66 13.86 14.97 17.17 18.28 20.48 21.58 23.79 24.89
78 1.89 4.29 5.49 7.89 9.09 11.49 12.69 15.09 16.29 18.69 19.89 22.29 23.50 25.90 27.10
84 2.04 4.64 5.94 8.53 9.83 12.43 13.72 16.32 17.62 20.21 21.51 24.11 25.41 28.00 29.30
90 2.20 4.99 6.38 9.17 10.57 13.36 14.76 17.55 18.94 21,74 23.13 25.92 27.32 30.11 31.50
96 2.35 5.34 6.83 9.82 11.31 14.30 15.79 18.78 20.27 23.26 24.75 27.74 29.23 32.22 33.71
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER HL445D
TES T FIGURE No 5.5-6.5
LU
E
M
LU
FROM THE FREE AREA
Standard air 0.075 lbs. per cubic foot of density. Performance data does not
include the effect of bird netting.
"The AMCA seal applies only to air performance

and wind-driven rainwater
• namm group, sa CV
l'NAMM Monterrey, NL. (81)1292 4019 Mexico City (55)52642606 www.namm.com.mx
“CAT-COMP-JULY2013”
WIND DRIVEN RAIN
WATER PENETRATION PERFORMANCE

WIND-DRIVEN RAIN
Wind speed ■ 29 mph Rainfall 2
Air flow (cfm) amount ■ 3in/hr.
Free area speed Core Area Speed Intake Discharge Loss
(fpm) (fpm) Effectiveness Classification Classification
6416 852 596 54.2% d 2
7399 982 687 40.0% d 2
NOTE:
Based on a 48” x 48” louver. (1. Core area) is the open area of the louver face (face minus the frames).
(Core area velocity) is the speed of air that passes through the open area of the louver. 2 Class 1 has the
least resistance to air flow.

and rainwater driven by wind."
l'NAMM Monterrey, NL. (81)1292 4019 Mexico City (55)5264 2606 www.namm.com.mx
“CAT-COMP-
JULY2013”
new
GALVANNEAL LINE MODEL
KL445D
GALVANNEAL
DRAINABLE LOUVER,
WITH 4” FRAME FINS
FIXED AT 45°
Its drainable fins placed at a 45° angle reduce
rainwater penetration and provide at least 46.6% free
area.
Rainwater is drained by the fins towards the lower CONSTRUCTION: Frames and drainable fins made
part of the Louver, through the vertical channels, of galvanneal profiles.
FINISH: In electrostatic paint, drying acrylic enamel,
discharging it out through the lower horizontal
Dover White color (depending on the dimensions of
channel, avoiding the waterfall effect and therefore the louver). PERFORMANCE: Maximum
reducing the penetration of water through the Louver recommended free area speed is 1068 ft/min. with a
pressure drop of 0.175 in. of water column.
face.
Rainwater penetration is 0.01 ounces per square foot
By removing more water from the airstream, of free area in a 15-minute test. The test is based on
drainable Louvers have greater air handling capacity a 48''x48" square louver with a minimum free area of
than non-drainable Louvers under rainy conditions. 7,460 Feet, or 46.6% of the total area.
Louvers with spans greater than 1.50m (60 inches) mosquito netting or bird netting, as additional
will be supplied with intermediate posts. protection to prevent the entry of insects and/or birds.
(See note*).
Dimensional Details
MODEL KL445D
MOSQUITO NET
FABRIC* OR BIRD
MESH (OPTIONAL)
HEIGHT
LESS 1/4'
OUTER HEIGHT
SIDE LESS 1/4"
MOSQUITO NET
FABRIC OR BIRD
MESH (OPTIONAL)
BROAD
DRAINABLE
LESS 1/4"
FIN
Both the mosquito net and the bird netting, optional for
installation, can be installed on the outside of the louver.
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FREE AREA OF THE STATIONARY FIN LOUVER
FIXED DRAINABLES MODEL KL 445D (IN SQUARE FEET)

12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
12 0.266 0.630 0.995 1.360 1.680 2.040 2.410 2.770 3.090 3.460 3.820 4.190
5.810 6.690 7.460 8.340 9.220 10.100
24 0.642 1.520 2.400 3.280 4.050 4.930
11.250 12.540 14.020 15.500 16.980
36 1.080 2.560 4.040 5.520 6.810 8.290
48 1.460 3.460 5.460 7.460 9.210 11.210 1 3.21 @ 15.21016.96018.96020.960 22.960
60 1.910 4.530 7.150 9.770 12.060 14.680 17.300 19.920 22.210 24.830 27.450 30.070
UJ
0 72 2.360 5.600 8.840 12.080 14.920 18.160 21.390 24.630 27.470 30.710 33.950 37.190
84 2.740 6.490 10.25014.00017.29021.05024.80028.56031.84035.60039.35043.110
96 3.170 7.530 11.880 16.240 20.050 24.400 28.760 33.110 36.920 41.270 45.630 49.980
108 3.550 8.430 13.300 18.180 22.450 27.320 32.200 37.070 41.340 46.210 51.090 55.960
UJ 120 4.010 9.500 15.000 20.490 25.300 30.79036.29041.780 46.590 52.090 57.580 63.080
132 4.460 10.570 16.690 22.800 28.150 34.270 40.380 46.500 51.850 57.960 64.080 70.190
144 4.830 11.460 18.100 24.730 30.530 37.160 43.790 50.420 56.220 62.850 69.480 76.110
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER KL445D
1,068 FROM THE FREE

Feet/Min.
AREA
STEP01.- DIVIDE THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW (FEET 3 /MIN.) BETWEEN THE

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED FREE AREA SPEED (FEET/MIN.)
SPECIFICATIONS AND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE FREE AREA.
Example: GIVEN AN AIR FLOW OF 14,000 Feet/Min.

SPEED (IN FEET/MIN.) THROUGH Step: 14,000 PCM +1068 PPM =13.10 Feet 2
FROM THE FREE AREA
Air flow Max Speed Louver Free Area
Standard air 0.075 lbs. per Recommended Recommended
cubic foot of density. 2: From the Free Areas Table we see that this value corresponds to an HL445D
Performance data does not Louver of 84” X 48” (13.21 ft 2 )
include the effect of bird 3: Determine the pressure drop of the selected Louver (Performance Chart)
netting.
Real Speed = 14,000 + 13.21 = 1,059 Feet/Min.
This speed corresponds to a pressure drop of: approximately 0.174” , and from the
Rainwater Penetration Graph
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MODEL_____________
HL445DA-CMP
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM LOUVER WITH 4”
FRAME;
FINS AT 45°
DRAINABLE AND ADJUSTABLE
■ These Louvers allow air to be handled at very high velocities in
relation to the static pressure differential. They are suitable for air
intake or extraction applications, and have been designed and
developed to be an integral part of extremely efficient ventilation CONSTRUCTION: Drainable frames and fins made of 0.065"
systems. thick extruded aluminum profiles, 6063-T5 alloy with high
corrosion resistance.
■ The Louver HL445DA-CMP's flaps are actuated by means of a
FINISH: In matte natural anodizing or in oven-drying
Manual Lever Control.
electrostatic acrylic enamel paint, in dover white (depending
Its flaps rotate on 9.53 mm (3/8”) diameter pivots actuated by a on the dimensions of the louver). PERFORMANCE:
manually activated lever, from its operating position to fully closed. Maximum recommended free area speed is 961 ft/min. with a
■ Rainwater is drained by the fins towards the lower part of the louver, pressure drop of 0.20 in. of water column. Rainwater
through the vertical channels, discharging it outward through the penetration is 0.011 ounces per square foot of free area in a
15-minute test. The test is based on a 48"x48" square louver
lower horizontal channel, reducing water penetration through the
with a minimum free area of 6.72 Feet 2 or 42.0% of the total
face of the louver.
area. (These performance data are given considering the fins
■ Louvers with spans greater than 1.50 meters (60 inches) will be in the fully open position).
supplied with intermediate posts. ACCESSORIES: Optionally they can be supplied with
mosquito netting or bird netting, as additional protection to
prevent the entry of insects and/or birds. (See note*).
Dimensional Details MODEL HL445DA-CMP

Standard Manufacturing
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HL445DA-MTR
These Louvers allow air to be handled at very high velocities in relation to the
EXTRUDED ALUMINUM LOUVER

WITH 4” FRAME;
WITH DRAINABLE AND ADJUSTABLE 45° FINS
WITH MOTORIZED CONTROL
static pressure differential. They are suitable for air intake or extraction
applications, and have been designed and developed to be an integral part of
extremely efficient ventilation systems. resistance.
■ The flaps of the Louver HL445DA-MTR are actuated by means of a FINISH: In matte natural anodizing or in oven-drying electrostatic
Motorized Control (Modutrol). Its fins rotate on 9.53 mm (3/8”) diameter pivots acrylic enamel paint, in dover white (depending on the dimensions
driven by motorized control, from their operating position to fully closed and of the louver). PERFORMANCE: Maximum recommended free area
vice versa.
speed is 961 ft/min. with a pressure drop of 0.20 in. of water
column. Rainwater penetration is 0.011 ounces per square foot of
■ Rainwater is drained by the fins towards the lower part of the louver,
free area in a 15-minute test. The test is based on a 48"x48" square
through the vertical channels, discharging it outward through the lower
louver with a minimum free area of 6.72 Feet 2 or 42.0% of the total
horizontal channel, reducing water penetration through the face of the louver. area. (These performance data are given considering the fins in the
■ Louvers with spans greater than 1.50 meters (60 inches) will be supplied fully open position).
with intermediate posts. ACCESSORIES: Optionally they can be supplied with aluminum
CONSTRUCTION: Drainable frames and fins made of 0.065" thick mosquito netting or with black lime cadminized sheet bird netting.
extruded aluminum profiles, 6063-T5 alloy with high corrosion 24, as additional protection to prevent the entry of insects and/or
birds.
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FREE AREA OF THE STATIONARY LOUVER WITH ADJUSTABLE DRAINABLE
FINS MODEL HL 445DA With Manual or Motorized Control (IN SQUARE FEET)

12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
ne 12 0.240 0.567 0.895 1.224 1.512 1.836 2.169 2.493 2.781 3.114 3.438 3.771
LU 24 0.578 1.368 2.160 2.952 3.645 4.437 5.229 6.021 6.714 7.506 8.298 9.090
>W 36 0.972 2.304 3.636 4.968 6.129 7.461 8.793 10.125 11.286 12.618 13.950 15.980
2
KO 48 1.314 3.114 4.914 6.714 8.289 10.08911.88913.68915.26417.06418.86420.664
Q 60 1.719 4.077 6.435 8.793 10.854 13.212 15.300 17.928 289 22.347 24.705 27.063
-i 0 72 2.124 5.040 7.956 10.872 13.428 16.344 19.251 22.167 24.72) 27.639 30.555 33.471
LU —1 84 2.466 5.841 9.225 12.60015.56118.945 22.32025.70428.656 32.040 35.41538.799
• O gA 96 2.853 6.777 10.692 14.616 18.045 21.960 25.884 29.905 33.228 37.143 41.067 44.982
02 108 3.195 7.587 11.970 16.362 20.205 24.588 28.980 33.363 37.206 41.589 45.981 50.364
D LU 120 3.609 8.55013.50018.441 22.77027.711 32.66137.602 41.93146.88151.822 56.772

r 132 4.014 9.513 15.021 20.520 25.335 30.843 36.342 41.850 46.665 52.164 57.672 63.171
< 144 4.347 10.314 16.290 22.257 27.477 33.444 39.411 45.378 50.598 56.565 62.532 68.499
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER HL445DA

FROM THE FREE AREA
Standard air 0.075 lbs. per cubic foot of density. Performance

STEP 1.- DIVIDE THE REQUIRED AIR FLOW (FT 3 /MIN.) BY THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED FREE AREA SPEED (FT/MIN.)
STEP 2.- SELECT THE LOUVER SIZE THAT MEETS THE SPECIFICATIONS AND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FROM
THE FREE AREA.
STEP 3.- COMPARE THE SPECIFIED PERFORMANCES WITH THE WATER PENETRATION AND PRESSURE DROP
VALUES GIVEN IN THESE GRAPHICS.
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Example: GIVEN AN AIR FLOW
namm OF 23,760
group, sa CV Feet?/Min.
Passage: 23,760 PCM + 961 PPM = 24.72 Feet 2
Step 2: From the Free Areas Table we see that this value corresponds to a 108” x 72” (24.72 feet?) HL445DA Louver.
Real Speed = 23,760 + 24,723 = 961 Feet/Min.
At this speed there corresponds a pressure drop of: approximately 0.20” ,
and from the Rainwater Penetration Chart we find that water will enter at a
rate of 0.01 ounces per foot" of free area.
mINAMM
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new
MODELLINEAGALVANNEAL ■ partially open.

KL445DA ■ Louvers with horizontal spans greater than 1.50m (60 inches)
DRAINABLE LOUVER will be supplied with intermediate posts.
BY GALVANNEAL CONSTRUCTION: Frames and drainable fins made of

galvaneeal profiles.
WITH 4” FRAME
FINISH: In oven-drying acrylic enamel electrostatic paint, Dover
45° ADJUSTABLE FINS White color (depending on the dimensions of the louver).
■ Its drainable fins placed at a 45° angle and whose design PERFORMANCE: Maximum recommended free area speed is
reduces rainwater penetration and provides 50% free area 1068 ft/min. with a pressure drop of 0.175 in. of water column.
Rainwater penetration is 0.01 ounces per square foot of free
when fully open.
area in a 15-minute test. The test is based on a 48"x48" square
■ Rainwater is captured by the outer channel of the fins and
louver with a minimum free area of 7,460 Feet, or 46.6% of the
discharged to the vertical channel of the jambs which drain
total area.
directly to the bottom of the Louver frame.
ACCESSORIES: Optionally they can be supplied with mosquito
■ Each fin has a perforation on the external face of its channel netting or bird netting, as additional protection to prevent the
that allows it to drain outwards when the louver is totally or entry of insects and/or birds. (See note*).
Dimensional Details
MODEL KL445DA
-YO------ 4"--------------
(louver model)-MTR
MOTORIZED CONTROL
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FREE AREA OF THE STATIONARY LOUVER WITH ADJUSTABLE DRAINABLE
FINS MODEL KL445DAWith Manual or Motorized Control
(IN SQUARE FEET)

12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
M 12 0.24 0.56 0.89 1.22 1.51 1.83 2.169 2.493 2.781 3.114 3.438 3.771
LU 24 0.578
0 1.368 2.160
7 5 2.952
4 3.645 24.437 5.229
6 6.021 6.714 7.506 8.298 9.090
2.304 3.636 4.968 6.129 7.461 8.793 10.125 11.286 12.618 13.950 15.980
6 36 0.972
or 48 1.314 3.114 4.914 6.714 8.289 10.089 11.88913.68915.26417.06418.86420.664
60 1.719 4.077 6.435 8.793 10.854 13.212 15.300 17.928 119.989 22.347 24.705 27.063
72 2.124 5.040 7.956 10.872 13.428 16.344 19.251 22.167(24723)27.639 30.555 33.471
LU
2.466 5.841 9.225 12.60015.561 18.94522.32025.70428.656 32.040 35.41538.799
96 2.853 6.777 10.692 14.616 18.045 21.960 25.884 29.905 33.228 37.143 41.067 44.982
h 108 3.195 7.587 11.970 16.362 20.205 24.588 28.980 33.363 37.206 41.589 45.981 50.364
ZD
1 3.609 8.550
9.513 15.021 20.520 25.335 30.843 132 13.50018.441 22.77027.71132.66137.602
4.014 36.342 41.850 46.665 52.164 57.672 63.171
41.93146.88151.822 56.772
10.314 16.290 22.257 27.477 144 4.347 33.44439.411 45.378 50.598 56.565 62.532 68.499
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER KL445DA
STEP 1.- DIVIDE THE REQUIRED AIRFLOW (FT 3 /MIN) BY THE MAXIMUM
RECOMMENDED FREE AREA SPEED (FT/MIN.) STEP 2.- SELECT THE LOUVER
SIZE THAT MEETS THE SPECIFICATIONS AND THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
OF THE FREE AREA.

Pasol: 23,760 PGM * 961 PPM = 24.72 Feet 2
FROM THE FREE AREA
Standard air 0.075 lbs. per cubic foot of density. Performance Step 2: From the Free Areas Table we see that this value corresponds to a 108” x
72” (24.72 ft 2 ) HL445DA Louver.
Real Speed = 23,760 + 24,723 = 961 Feet/Min.
At this speed there corresponds a pressure drop of: approximately 0.20” ,
and from the Rainwater Penetration Chart we find that water will enter at a rate of
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MODEL
.com.mx
CG
GATE
BAROMETRIC GRAVITY
2" FRAME
■ Frame of 2” #24 gauge aluminum sheet fins, mounted on an extruded fin

holder in 6063 alloy and T5 templet and mounted on pre-filed aluminum
tube pivots that rotate in nylon tubes
■ These dampers are designed to prevent reverse airflow in low-pressure,

low-velocity ventilation systems.
■ Gravity or Barometric dampers are constructed to be mounted in a vertical Extruded aluminum frames, highly corrosion-resistant 6063-T5
position and to handle a horizontal air flow. alloy, and galvanneal folding fins
lime. 24.
FINISH: In natural matte anodized or in electro paint Static, oven-
drying acrylic enamel, in Dover White color (depending on the
dimensions of the gate). PERFORMANCE: Designed to operate
with a maximum pressure differential of 1'' of water column*
(250N/mt.2) and a maximum speed of 1000 Feet/Min. (5.08
mts./sec.) ACCESSORIES: Optionally they can be supplied with
mosquito netting or bird netting.
Dimensional Details
open fins
by differential Fins
depression closed
NEW FIN HOLDER

WITH VINYL TO ABSORB FIN
CRASH NOISES
DETAIL A
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MODELS HLCG430 —ge andHLCG430-CMP —
g
COMBINATION OF STATIONARY LOUVER (HL)
AND BAROMETRIC GATE (CG) OR MANUAL
GATE (CMP) WITH 4” FRAME
ITS MAIN APPLICATION IS IN AIR EXTRACTION SYSTEMS,

WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO PREVENT A REVERSE FLOW.
DUE TO ITS EXCELLENT CONSTRUCTION, IT ENHANCES THE
AESTHETIC APPEARANCE OF ANY BUILDING.
■ Stationary louver with fixed fins at a 30° angle with 3-inch spacing
between fins. CONSTRUCTION: Frames and fins made of heavy-gauge,
■ Barometric Gate with movable vanes operated by gravity, with a highly corrosion-resistant extruded aluminum profiles, 6063-T5
displacement from; fully open (approx. 60°) to fully closed (0 o ). alloy.
■ Normally the movable flaps of the barometric gate are activated by the
FINISH: In natural matte anodized or optionally, upon request,
pressure differential derived from an air extraction or injection system
in electrostatic enamelled paint, oven-drying, in dover white
(HLCG 430 Models). However, optionally, they can be activated by (depending on the dimensions of the louver).
means of a manual lever (Models HLCG 430-CMP).
PERFORMANCE: The HLCG 430 combination barometric gate
(CG) is designed to operate with a maximum pressure
differential of 1 inch of water column (250NM.) and a speed of
1000 Feet/Min. (5.08 Mts./sec.)
Dimensional Details MODEL HLCG430 or HLCG430-CMP
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STATIONARY LOUVER COMBINATION-
BAROMETRIC GATE
MODEL HLCG-430 or HLCG-CMP (IN SQUARE FEET)
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER-GATE HLCG430
TO DETERMINE THE DIMENSIONS OF THE LOUVER :
PAS01Divide the required airflow (ft 3 /min.) by the maximum recommended

free area velocity (ft./min.)
STEP 2.- Select the Size of the Louver that Meets the Specifications and the
Minimum Free Area Requirements.
SPEED (IN FEET/MIN.) THROUGH STEP 3.- compare the specified performances with the water penetration and
FROM THE FREE AREA pressure drop values given in these graphs.
Example: given an air flow of 5,000 Feet2/Min.
Step: 5,000 PCM + 805 PPM = 6.21 Feet 2
Air Flow Max Speed Louver Free Area Recommended
Recommended
NOTE: The airflow resistance of the Model HLCG-430 Gravity
Step 2: From the Free Area Table we see that this value corresponds to a
Damper-Louver combination is recorded with the damper vanes
fully open. 60”X36” (6.87 ft 2 ) HLCG-430 Louver Step 3: Determine the pressure drop of
Depending on its application (air intake or extraction), its the selected Louver (Performance Chart)
resistance to the passage of air (pressure drop) varies. Real Speed = 5,000 + 6.87 = 728 Feet/Min.
At this speed there corresponds a pressure drop of: 0.083” (approx.) and from
the Rainwater Penetration Graph we find that the water will enter at a rate of
Standard air of 0.075 Ibs. per cubic foot of

density.
Performance data does not include the
effect of bird netting.
L WIDTH OLIVER IN INCHES

12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
12 0.24 0.63 1.02 1.41 1.80 2.19 2.58 2.97 3.37 3.76
24 0.56 1.47 2.37 3.28 4.19 5.10 6.00 6.91 7.82 8.73
36 0.92 2.40 3.89 5.38 (6.875 8.36 9.85 11.34 12.83 14.32
ULGADAS
48 1.29 3.39 5.50 7.60 9.70 11.81 13.91 16.01 18.11 20.22
LOUVER HEIGHT
60 1.61 4.23 6.85 9.47 12.09 14.71 17.33 19.95 22.57 25.19
72 1.97 5.17 8.37 11.57 14.77 17.97 21.17 24.38 27.58 30.78
84 2.34 6.16 9.97 13.79 17.60 21.42 25.23 29.05 32.86 36.68
96 2.66 6.99 11.33 15.66 19.99 24.32 28.65 32.98 37.32 41.65
IN P
108 3.02 7.93 12.85 17.76 22.67 27.59 32.50 37.41 42.33 47.24
120 3.40 8.92 14.45 19.98 25.50 31.03 36.56 42.08 47.61 53.14
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MODEL
COHSO1/4"
LOUVER COMBINATION
ADJUSTABLE (HL445D) AND BAROMETRIC GATE
(CG) IN 4” FRAME
ITS MAIN APPLICATION IS IN AIR EXTRACTION SYSTEMS, WHERE IT IS
NECESSARY TO PREVENT A REVERSE FLOW AND/OR THE ENTRY OF
RAINWATER; DUE TO ITS EXCELLENT CONSTRUCTION, IT ENHANCES
THE AESTHETIC APPEARANCE OF ANY BUILDING.
■ Stationary louver with fixed drain fins at a 45° angle with 4 inch spacing
between fins. These fins prevent the waterfall effect in the front of the louver by CONSTRUCTION Frames and fins made of heavy-gauge,
draining rainwater through their “gutters” towards the side posts of the louver. highly corrosion-resistant extruded aluminum profiles,
alloy 6063-T5.
■ Barometric Gate with movable vanes operated by gravity, with a displacement
from; fully open (approx. 60°) to fully closed (0°). FINISH: In natural matte anodized or optionally, upon
■ Normally the movable fins of the barometric gate are activated by the pressure request, in electrostatic paint, oven-drying acrylic enamel,
differential derived from an air extraction or injection system. in Dover White color (depending on the dimensions of the
louver).
PERFORMANCE: The HLCG 445D combination

barometric gate (CG) is designed to operate with a
maximum pressure differential of 1 inch water column
(250N/ML) and a velocity of 1180 Feet/Min.
Dimensional Details The free area corresponding to a 48"x48" (test size)
HLCG445D is 43% of the total area.
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 to air performance and wind driven rain ratings only.”
MUSKETEER
FABRIC 0 BIRD
MESH
“Namm Group SA de CV certifies that

the louver shown here is licensed to
bear the AMCA Seal.
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AIR PERFORMANCE / AIR PERFORMANCE
STATIONARY LOUVER-BAROMETRIC GATE COMBINATION
MODEL HLCG445D (IN SQUARE FEET)
LOUVER WIDTH INCHES

12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
— 12 0.16 0.45 0.73 1.01 1.30 1.58 1.86 2.14
X (n 24 0.42 1.14 1.86 2.58 3.30 4.02 4.74 5.46
36 0.68 1.83 2.99 4.15 5.31 6.46 7.62 8.78
48 0.93 2.53 4.12 5.72 7.31 8.91 10.50 12.10
Gave 60 1.19 3.22 5.25 7.28 9.32 11.35 13.38 15.41
>“ 72 1.44 3.91 6.38 8.85 11.32 13.79 16.26 18.73
either 84 1.70 4.60 7.51 10.42 13.33 16.23 19.14 22.05
_1 96 11.95 5.30 8.64 11.99 15.33 18.68 22.02 25.37
PERFORMANCE DATA
LOUVER-GATE HLCG445D
FROM THE FREE AREA

Standard air of 0.075 Ibs. per cubic foot of density. Performance data does not include the effect of bird netting.
NOTE: The airflow resistance of the Model HLCG-445D Louver-Gravity Damper combination is recorded with the
damper vanes fully open.

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WIND DRIVEN RAIN
WATER PENETRATION PERFORMANCE

WIND-DRIVEN RAIN
Wind speed - 29 mph Rainfall

2
Air flow (cfm) Free area speed Speed of. Core amount - 3¡n/hr.
Intake Discharge Loss
(fpm) Area (fpm) Effectiveness Classification Classification
6311 1103 586 93.2% c 2

7363 1287 684 90.6% c 2
NOTE:
Based on a 48” x 48” louver. (1. Core area) is the open area of the louver face (face minus the
frames). (Core area velocity) is the speed of air that passes through the open area of the louver. 2
Class 1 has the least resistance to air flow.

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I' NAMM Monterrey, NL. (81)1292 4019 Mexico City (55)5264 2606
Architectural Louvers
With more than 37 years of experience in the ventilation market, NAMM resolves controversial situations by manufacturing
a solution that meets the aesthetic expectations of architects and the functional needs of construction engineers.
NAMM is the only manufacturer in Mexico of integral façade Louvers, which allow:
■ Between 50% and 70% free area.
■ Low pressure drops.
■ Zero vision inside.
■ Reduce water penetration.
■ Invisible supports that result in a clean and uniform appearance.
Housings for direct expansion equipment, service stairs, installation cubes or simply as decorative elements are some of
the applications that this magnificent engineering solution can solve.
The success of a correct selection of Louvers in each project begins with the establishment of its priorities.
To achieve this, it is necessary to take into account the following variables:
■ Required free area.
■ Pressure drop.
■ Vision Inside.
■ Allowable water penetration.
■ Installation time and cost.
■ Appearance.
■ Cost.
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MODEL
HL3NV
ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER
NON-VISION PANORAMIC
■ For areas in buildings where optimal ventilation is required
■ 50% free area.
■ Pressure drop 0.35” ca
■ Good reduction in the passage of rainwater.
■ No vision inside.
■ Excellent appearance.
Construction
100% extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T5 with high strength SNAP
■ Low cost
assemblies.
■ Easy installation with hidden and independent floor-by-floor

Finish:
support.
Natural anodized, standard or anodized in electrostatic paint colors on
special orders.
Performance:
Pressure drop of 0.35” ca at speeds between 900 and 100 feet/min.
Optional gadgets:
■ Aluminum frame in small Louvers (size less than 60x60”).
■ Mosquito net.
■ Aviary mesh.
■ Filter.
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Facility
We
assemble the staples

ensuring high-precision
spacing, which
guarantees easy
installation on site by
simply aligning and
leveling the beginning of
the posts and thereby
ensuring a correct union
in the corners.
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Installation in Claro
(Frameless)
1 .- To install the louver on a wall, you must place two silicone cords on the lower
surface of the hole.
2 .- Place the smooth lid, with the arrows facing up, on the silicone.
3 .-Screw the cover to the wall, place the base of the louver under pressure. Place
the louver vertically and attach the side frames
to the wall
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The Louver HL3NV can be built with 90° angle or other We assemble the staples ensuring high precision spacing, which guarantees easy
angle installation on site by simply aligning and leveling the beginning of the posts and thereby
(outside or inverted) Depending on the need of the ensuring a correct union in the corners or with the next fin.
area that requires ventilation without water penetrating.
If required, it can also be assembled in Z.
To ensure correct assembly at 90° corner (inward or outward)

A special aluminum angle is used which is inserted into the interior vein of the fin and is riveted using a special clamp with a flat exterior surface,
against an internal peak that deforms the vein against the corner angle.
INTERIOR ANGLE
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FEATURES AND BEHAVIOR GRAPHICS
LOUVER HL3NV
FREE AREA PER SQUARE FOOT

12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
12
0.30 0.72 1.14 1.56 1.99 2.41 2.83 3.25 3.67 4.10 4.52 4.94
24 0.74 1.79 2.84 3.88 4.93 5.98 7.02 8.07 9.12 10.16 11.21 12.26
36 1.18 2.86 4.53 6.20 7.87 9.54 11.22 12.89 14.56 16.23 17.90 19.57
1.63 3.92 6.22 8.52 10.81 13.11 15.41 17.71 20.00 22.30 24.60 26.89
LOUVER HEIGHT IN INCHES
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60 2.07 4.99 7.91 10.84 13.76 16.68 19.60 22.52 25.44 28.37 31.29 34.21
72 2.51 6.06 9.61 13.15 16.70 20.25 23.79 27.34 30.89 34.43 37.98 41.53
84 2.96 7.13 11.30 15.47 19.64 23.81 27.99 32.16 36.33 40.50 44.67 48.85
96 3.40 8.19 12.99 17.79 22.59 27.38 32.18 36.98 41.77 46.57 51.37 56.16
108 3.84 9.26 14.68 20.11 25.53 30.95 36.37 41.79 47.22 52.64 58.06 63.48
120 4.28 10.33 16.38 22.42 28.47 34.52 40.56 46.61 52.66 58.71 64.75 70.80
132 4.73 11.40 18.07 24.74 31.41 38.09 44.76 51.43 58.10 64.77 71.44 78.12
144 5.17 12.47 19.76 27.06 34.36 41.65 48.95 56.25 63.54 70.84 78.14 85.43
PERFORMANCE DATA
SPEED (FEET/MIN.) THROUGH
FROM THE FREE AREA
SPEED (IN FEET/MIN.) THROUGH FREE

AREA
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Dimensional Details
■ 60% free area. Construction
assemblies.
■ Partial reduction in the passage of rainwater.

Finish:
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NAMM Monterrey, NL. (81)1292 4019 Mexico City (55)5264 2606 www.namm.com.mx
special orders.
Performance:
Optional gadgets:
■ Aluminum Frame in Small Louvers
(size less than 60x60”).
■ Mosquito net.
■ Aviary mesh.
■ Filter.
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■ 50% free area.

■ Partial reduction in the passage of rainwater.
assemblies.
■ Partial view inside.

Finish:
■ Very good appearance.
special orders.
■ Low cost. Performance:

■ Easy installation with hidden and independent floor-by-floor support.
Construction
Optional gadgets:
■ Aluminum frame in small Louvers (size less than
Dimensional Details 60x60”).

■ Mosquito netting.
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■ To exhaust hot air from air conditioning condensers in buildings.
■ High demand in direct downloads.
■ It is suggested that the condenser be at a distance between 0.60

and 1.20 meters.
■ 70% free area.
■ No vision inside.
■ Good looks.
■ Easy installation with hidden and independent floor-by-floor

support.
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Construction
assemblies
Finish:
special orders.
Performance:
Optional gadgets:
■ Aluminum frame in small Louvers (size less than 60x60”).
■ Mosquito net.
■ Birdhouse mesh.
■ Filter.
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Because high-performance and sustainable buildings are
increasingly seeking the best technologies, materials and
regional manufacturers, it is required that the products we
offer to the construction industry be certified under ■ Vent Louver
international standards, to assist in the certification ■ 70.2% free area
processes. that are found in Mexico.
■ Pressure drop 0.003” ca ■ 0.09“ ca
The increasing need to provide ventilated and enveloping ■ Space between fins 1”
facades that allow air to pass through to equipment in air ■ Intermediate posts every 35”
conditioning and ventilation systems, led us to develop
the line of NAMM Louvers that meet the highest CONSTRUCTION:
standards and provide the ideal solution for its 100% Extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T5
construction.
FINISH:
Specifically for LEED, we help comply with the mandatory Natural anodized or in electrostatic paint colors on special
requirements of ASHRAE 62.1, as well as passive orders
ventilation methods according to CIVSE.
PROOF:
48” x 48” Square Architectural Louver
We are a tool for the efficient design of enclosures
achieving energy savings, according to ASHRAE 90.1
Dimensional Details
Only louver for shock ventilation and high performance
certified by AMCA
“NAMM Group SAde CV certifies that

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UORIDUIDE to carry the AMCA seal.
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ARCHITECTURAL LOUVER OF
RELIEF, NOT VISION
Because high-performance and sustainable buildings are
increasingly seeking the best technologies, materials and
regional manufacturers, it is required that the products we
offer to the construction industry be certified under
international standards, to assist in the certification
processes. that are found in Mexico.
The increasing need to provide ventilated and enveloping

facades that allow air to pass through to equipment in air ■ Vent Louver
conditioning and ventilation systems, led us to develop ■ No vision inside
the line of NAMM Louvers that meet the highest ■ 66.7% free area
standards and provide the ideal solution for its ■ Pressure drop 0.004” ca ■ 0.10“ ca
construction.
■ Space between fins 1”
■ Intermediate posts every 35“
Specifically for LEED, we help comply with the mandatory
requirements of ASHRAE 62.1, as well as passive
ventilation methods according to CIVSE. CONSTRUCTION:
100% Extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T5
We are a tool for the efficient design of enclosures
FINISH:
achieving energy savings, according to ASHRAE 90.1
Natural anodized or in electrostatic paint colors on special
orders
PROOF:
48” x 48” Square Architectural Louver
Only louver for shock ventilation and high performance certified by AMCA
Dimensional Details
“NAMM Group SAde CV certifies that the model HLA01” louver is licensed to carry the AMCA seal.
Values shown are based on tests and procedures

performed in accordance with AMCA publication
511 and meet the qualification requirements of the
The values certified by the AMCA seal apply only to

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MONTERREY
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(81) 1292 4019
Mexico City
Pánuco River #55
Desp. 101 (55) 5264 2606
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functional ventilation

1 General concepts pages

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PURPOSE OF THIS PUBLICATION:

LOUVER COMBINED LOUVER LOUVER

and and HL645DA

Figure 3- TYPES OF FINS

Figure 4-TYPES OF MANUAL ACTUATORS

FREE AREA OF THE LOUVERS: Motor

TABLE 1.- EXAMPLE OF A LOUVER FREE AREA LIZARD:

FREE AREA OF LOUVER HL 345 (IN SQUARE FEET)

The Air Performance of a Louver is determined by the Pressure Drop

Fig. 6.- Example of a Pressure Drop Graph

Laboratory of the Louvers are based on paragraphs that are

DETERMINATION OF AVAILABLE FREE AREA:

EXAMPLE OF CALCULATION OF THE DIMENSIONS OF A LOUVER

UBER AREA(Feet 2 ) = 16.95 Feet 2

They basically serve one purpose: Preventing the entry of

Large animals, people Figure 10.- JOINT COVER

Frame Closed mesh fabric

other structures. used as filtration elements to

Joint covers or reinforcement remove impurities from the

plates are usually made of air passing through a louver.

the same material as the The nature of the impurities

louver and have a similar and the extent of filtration

finish. These can be shipped required will determine the

loose for mounting to the type and thickness of

louvers at the installation material to be used. Most

site, or they can be filter materials come in

assembled as an integral standard sizes mounted on

extension of the louver free-standing frames;

structure (See Fig. 10). However, there are

Figure 12.- LOUVER “L” TYPE FRAME

means. of the density, velocity and degree of compression of the gas.

CALCULATE THE LOUVERS NECESSARY TO ADEQUATELY VENTILATE BOTH

LOUVER WIDTH IN INCHES

BUILDING USED AS A SHOE FACTORY

2°- TOTAL VOLUME OF THE BUILDING = 328 Feet

10,000 PCM + 1068 PPM = 9,363 ft2

LOUVER HL445D FREE AREA TABLE

Also known as “natural ventilation,” gravity ventilation does not require

DESIGN OF GENERAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS

Selection and Sizing of a Gravity Fan

Designing for Heat Removal

Indoor Temperature Ti = • (B) °F Outdoor Temperature Te = 1 I (C) °F

Temperature Difference (it is important to be aware that the interior

Air Flow Rate =

Designing for Pollutant Dilution

Building Volume VE = I 1 (E) PCM

Frequency of Air Changes (FCA) (Typical values of the Frequency of

Air Flow Rate =

Determining the Size of Gravity Fans Required

wall. Note: For a Gravity Ventilation system to function

/ ' 57960 X (35-5) X (90-80) '

THROAT AREADE OF EACH FAN =50715 = 7.16 FEET 2

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIMENSIONS (BETWEEN LENGTH AND WIDTH)

■ Its "J" type, non-drainable fins, placed at a 45° angle,