Wind Driven Rain Resistant Stationary Louver Miami Dade EME5625MDE

The EME5625MDE is a Miami Dade approved 5” deep mechanically fastened, extruded aluminum, vertical, stationary louver designed to protect air intake and exhaust openings in exterior walls in hurricane conditions. The EME5625MDE offers an exceptional water protection and meets enhanced protection building requirements.
Features

55% Free Area
AMCA550 Listed
AMCA540 Enhanced (Missile E) Listed
Approved for applications with design pressure of +/- 160PSF (7.6 kPA)
Mechanically Fastened
Published performance rating based on testing in accordance with AMCA500-L
Miami Dade Approved NOA #21-1021.03
Aluminum construction for low maintenance and high resistance to corrosion
Visible mullion construction. Hidden mullions and continuous blade construction are not available

Specification

Furnish and install louvers as hereinafter specified where shown on plans or as described in schedules. Louvers shall possess stationary vertical blades designed to prevent the penetration of wind driven rain. Louver blades shall be contained within a 5” (127) frame. Extended sill shall be provided to capture and drain water to exterior of building. Louver components (heads, jambs, sill and blades) shall be factory assembled by the louver manufacturer. Louver sizes too large for shipping shall be built up by the contractor from factory assembled louver sections to provide overall sizes required. Louver design shall incorporate visible mullions on units larger than 72” x 120” (1828 x 3048). Louvers shall withstand a wind load of 160 lbs. per sq. ft. (7.6kPa) (specifier may substitute any loading required).
Louvers shall be Ruskin Model EME5625MDE extruded 6063T6 aluminum alloy construction as follows:
Frame: 0.08 (2) wall thickness, caulking surfaces provided.
Blades: 0.08 (2) wall thickness, installed vertically on approximately 1 1/2” (38) centers.
Extended Sill: 0.08 (2) wall thickness, with upturned side panels to prevent water leakage.
Screen: 5/8” x 0.040” (16 x 1) expanded flattened aluminum bird screen in removable frame.
Finish: Select finish specification from Ruskin Finishes Brochure.