AOV smoke vents are designed to automatically extract smoke in the event of a fire. Typically sited on flat roofs above corridors and stairwells, the vents open to an angle of 140 degrees in less than 60 seconds. The range is fully tested and certified in accordance with BS EN 12101-2. Covering standards for safety, security, non-fragility and fire safety with the full guarantee of an established, accredited UK manufacturer. Fully certified to approved document B.

Features and benefits:

Design fully tested and certified in accordance with EN 12101-2: 2003.
Factory fitted 24 V electrical actuator opens up to 140 degrees in less than 60 seconds.
Provides smoke and comfort ventilation.
Contemporary low rise profile (dome and pyramid options).
Constant separation of glazing skins across full width of dome including fixing flange on part L compliant triple skin glazing options. This avoids cold spots and minimizes the risk of condensation.
Options to satisfy requirements for light transmission, and thermal performance.
Optional accessories include wind deflectors for improved aerodynamic area, and control panel system.
Thermally broken kerb (PVC) with polycarbonate dome.
Extremely secure with concealed individual fixings within security caps.
Hinged long side (where applicable).
Ten year guarantee.
CE marked.
Weatherproofed to the full height of the upstand.
Designed to last in excess of 20 years under normal conditions.

Certification and regulatory information:

Fire rating - achieves Class B-s1, d0 to BS EN 13501: Part 1 and deemed BROOF(t4) to BS EN 13501: Part 5 by Building Regulation.
72 hour battery back up in the event of power cut.
Inclusive of wind deflectors where applicable to comply with the regulations.
Complete with a Part "L" compliant polycarbonate triple skin for a high thermal performance and resistance to condensation.
Safety - achieving Class B non fragility to ACR[M]001.
The polycarbonate skin lid with an impact resistance to EN 1873 1200 joules and Class B non-fragility in accordance with ACR[M]001.
Opens to 140° in less than 60 seconds complying the requirements of the new Smoke Vent Standard BS EN 12101-2.

Operation and options:

Optional control panels, smoke detectors, fireman’s switches and manual control points available.
Control panel can be activated from: Manual override switches, by dedicated smoke detectors or through integration with existing smoke detection and or fire alarm systems.
Can be integrated into any building management system.
Features back up battery to ensure operation in the event of no mains power.

Control panel:

It is recommended that Mardome Smoke Vents are connected to the Smoke Vent control panel available from Access Building Products.
The control panel is designed to be used with the actuator of the Mardome Smoke Vent and provides a battery backup and additional line monitoring functionality.
A Mardome Smoke Vent can be installed alongside other EN 12101-10 compliant control systems but they cannot provide technical support concerning the control of the product and do not keep a list of compatible control systems.
Installing with an alternative EN 12101-10 control system will not affect the guarantee of the product.