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Description

The robust Alpha Relief Vents with bushfire code compliance have been designed to control relief air and the pressure within buildings. They may also be used in a ducted system where the fan is mounted remotely to the cowl. They comply with BAL-LOW to BAL-40 of the Australian Standard AS3959:2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas.
There are 6 models in the range capable of handling air flows from 0.04 to 4.0m3/s.
Features
  • Robust, heavy duty galvanised steel construction.
  • Fitted with high quality bronze mesh to provide protection from burning embers.
  • All units are designed for curb mounting.
  • Can be mounted at angles up to 30°.
  • Can also be used as air intake units. Pressure losses are approximately the same.
  • Compliant to AS3959:2009, upto and including BAL-40
Construction

Cowls are of galvanised steel.
Bronze mesh with a maximum of 2mm aperture fitted.

Special Note

Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas
AS3959:2009, clause 6.6.5(b) "Roof penetrations" states: Openings in vented roof lights, roof ventilators or vent pipes shall be fitted with ember guards made from a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2mm, made of corrosion-resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.

Suggested Specification

The roof ventilators shall be of the Alpha Relief Air Vents Series with bushfire code compliance as designed and manufactured by Fantech Pty Ltd.
They shall be constructed from galvanised steel and include ember protection mesh made from bronze or steel with openings a maximum of 2mm. They shall comply with BAL-LOW to BAL-40 of the Australian Standard AS3959:2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas.

Dimensions

Dimension Drawing for Alpha Relief Air Vents - Bushfire Code Compliant
Product Code A B C D E
RV1-BFC 430 530 85 398 670
RV2-BFC 560 660 90 473 774
RV3-BFC 725 825 90 494 890
RV4-BFC 825 1025 90 559 1180
MRV2-BFC 370 420 55 357 570
MRV1-BFC 220 270 55 209 346
RV5-BFC 960 1160 90 702 1395
RV6-BFC 1200 1400 90 756 1640

*All dimensions in mm, unless otherwise stated