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Addlite AOV Smoke Vent Window - Vertical façade Ventilation - Smoke Ventilation Window - AOV

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Vertical smoke windows for automatic opening smoke ventilation. Tested to EN 12101-2:2003 the Addlite Smoke vent window system meets the requirements of opening and closing to EN 12101-2:2003.

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Application

These vertical smoke windows are designed to ventilate smoke from building stairwells, corridors and more. The vertical smoke vent windows can be connected to a fire alarm system and in the event of a fire, the window will automatically open to allow the smoke to be vented out of the building offering a safer escape route. Vertical AOV can be installed in walls, facades and anywhere a standard window could be installed.


All multiple occupancy buildings above three stories must have automated environmental and smoke ventilation capabilities to comply with the strict fire safety rules in part B of Building Regulations 2010.


Smoke ventilation has to be certified and CE marked to EN 12101-2 and will eventually require the UKCA mark. Smoke extract windows open to get rid of smoke. The main purpose of an AOV system (Automatic Opening Vent) is to aid evacuation by helping to clear lobbies, stairwells and corridors in the event of a fire through 'smart' smoke control, allowing a safe route to the nearest means of escape for building occupants.

Description

Smoke windows for automatic opening smoke ventilation installed in vertical walls and facades. These window frames are developed to automatically open to expel smoke in the event of a fire. Tested to EN 12101-2:2003, the Addlite Vertical Smoke vent window system meets the stringent requirements of opening and closing and has been rigorously cycle tested for reliability and operation at 300°. The smoke vent window opens within 60 seconds to provide a safe and smoke free escape route.

 

AOV windows can be manufactured to meet 1 m2 airflow or a 1.5 m2 airflow depending on building requirements. They are available side hung or bottom hung up to 1200 x 1500 mm in single or double window configurations.

 

Free air calculations

These should be completed by the specialist actuator supplier to ensure that the airflow requirements meet current building regulations.

 

Product benefits

Addlite AOV windows provide you with all the safety and security of traditional fire rated products, but with PVC-U’s added inherent benefits of:

  • Improved thermal insulation.
  • Sound proofing.
  • Characteristic low maintenance.
  • Security options.

Product details

  • 70 mm system depth.
  • 105.5 mm T Sash
  • 72 mm Outer frame.
  • Open out windows
  • 28 mm glazing unit.

The Addlite AOV window is based on the REHAU TOTAL70 system. The system uses an actuator utilising both the reinforced 105.5 mm T Sash and 72 mm outer frame, with the sealed unit utilizing glazing clips.

 

Glazing

Glass units must be double glazed using 6 x 6 mm toughened glass made into a 28 mm unit with an aluminium spacer.

 

Reinforcement

All profiles, irrespective of size, must be reinforced. Manufacturing details must be strictly followed.

 

Window system

  • All PVC-U profiles are to be extruded in accordance with BS EN 12608 and been certified Class A.
  • All window profiles to be tested and certified by the British Standards Institute as Severe’ weather rated.
  • Colour: Windows are to be standard REHAU White RAL 9016 or foil option.
  • All glazed windows are to be internally beaded.
  • Double glazed units (28 mm): External pane: 4.0 mm toughened clear. Cavity: 20 mm 90% Argon-filled cavity with aluminium spacer bar. Internal pane: 4 mm Toughened Low E.

Single AOV (Automatic Opening Vent)

  • 72 mm Outer frame 3 chamber – fully reinforced.
  • 105 mm Door T sash 3 chamber – fully reinforced with steel.
  • 28 mm Bead – Article number 546132.
  • Angle bracket – (two per corner in sash glazing rebate using 3.9 mm and 16 mm stainless steel screws).
  • Glazing clips – SECURI- CLIP SC125, Base Plate SB000 and GT011 Pink Packer.
  • Sill: 95/150/180 mm options.

A.O.V. Window hardware

Hinge: Trojan “Patriot” 19 hinges. Three per jamb.

Note. Glass weight to be confirmed to ensure hinge is capable of carrying weight of glass unit.

Actuator: S.E. Controls SECO Single chain 900 stroke.

 

Performance

The performance of A.O.V windows shall be in accordance with:

  • EN 12101-2:2003 Annex G: Heat exposure test
  • EN 12101-2:2003 Annex F: Wind load test
  • EN 12101-2:2003 Annex C: Reliability test

Ventilation

Project to be supplied and installed with NO TRICKLE ventilation.


Installation

All components and details in the manual must be used and followed. Any deviation will render the product unfit for purpose. It is therefore the responsibility of the fabricator/installer to ensure by the corresponding manufacturing process that all technical and legal requirements are met and the Addlite AOV window products meet the relevant Building Regulations and CE compliance.

General information

Color

White

Grey

Black

Brown

Other

Finish

Gloss

Material

PVC-U

Shape

Square

Rectangle

Other

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Five year

Uniclass

Pr_70_65_04_56 Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilatorsPrimary

CAWS

L10/30 PVC-U windows

L10/350 PVC-U windows

Specification data - Natural smoke and heat exhaust ventilators

Standard

To BS EN 12101-2.

Opening type

Bottom Hung.

Side-Hung.

Mounting

Wall-mounted.

Aerodynamic free area

1 m2.

1.5 m2.

Arrangement

Glazed side hung casement.

Glazed bottom hung casement.

Dimensions

-

Width

-

Manufacturer guidance

Up to 1200 mm; insert requirements.

Height

-

Manufacturer guidance

Up to 1500 mm; insert requirements.

Controls

S.E. Controls SECO Single chain 900 stroke actuator.

Materials

-

Ventilator

-

Frame

PVC-U to BS EN 12608 and certified Class A.

Glazing

28 mm insulating glazing unit, comprising 4.0 mm toughened clear external pane, 20 mm 90% Argon-filled cavity with aluminium spacer bar, 4 mm toughened Low E internal pane.

Colour

White RAL 9016.

Foil, colour.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Sill

95 mm.

150 mm.

180 mm.

Hinges

Trojan Patriot 19 hinge.

Guidance for specification option:

Three per jamb. Note. Glass weight to be confirmed to ensure hinge is capable of carrying weight of glass unit.

Trickle ventilation

None.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

United Kingdom

Country of product manufacture

United Kingdom

Material

PVC-U

Recyclability

PVC

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

60 %

Expected Life

Five year

Literature

Addlite AOV Smoke Window

Addlite AOV Smoke Window

Addlite AOV Window NBS Type Specification

Addlite AOV Window NBS Type Specification

AOV Window - Free Area Calculations Examples

AOV Window - Free Area Calculations Examples