Applications & Description
Suntek Maxi 3 is a triple stage system, designed to aesthetically conceal vertically mounted intake and exhaust openings associated with air conditioning and ventilation systems, whilst providing high protection against wind and rain. The Suntek triple stage louvres are used when full weatherability is required and will provide full privacy with no vision through blades. These louvres are designed to give maximum prevention of ingression of wind and rain in extreme weather conditions. Most triple stage louvres will require a depth in excess of 250mm. The Suntek system reduces this need to 160mm. The second and third stages are built into one blade.
PITCHES FOR VENTILATION AND WEATHER PERFORMANCE;
Maxi 3 50mm pitch.
Ideal applications include wall ventilation in sub-stations, multi storey buildings, universities, schools and warehouse ventilation for maximum preventation of rain.
The Maxi 3 is assembled in the factory in modular form. It should be used as a triple stage louvre where ventilation is required with the need for high weatherability and aesthetic purposes.
ADVANTAGES
The Maxi 3 is a single blade louvre fully weatherproof under all conditions. The design will give privacy with no vision through the blades. Maximum spans of 1500mm are recommended, with the nominal depth of the louvre at approximately 160mm and a 50mm pitch. These units should fit neatly within block work and most other openings without overhang and the need for extra structural support. The FWL louvre system is a unique triple stage single blade design with excellent weatherability.
VENTILATION
The Maxi 3 is a moderate to high performing ventilation product. Free area of up to 58%, dependant on the height and width of the louvre. Standard pitch is 50mm. At 1000Pa of upstream water pressure, pressure drop is no greater than 110Pa.
| Material | Aluminium, Colorbond or Zincalume. |
| Finishes | Mill, anodised, powder coated or Colorbond. |
| Blade | Formed. |
| Profiles | 3 Stages, 1 Blade. |
| Joints | None– Modular unit up to 1500mm Span. |
| Clips | Concealed clips at module ends. |
| Pitch | 50mm pitch blade. |
| Bird/Insect | Optional mesh for bird/insect protection. |
| Mullions | Built in to module side flashing. |
| Fasteners | Aluminium, galvanised or stainless steel. |
| Corners | Modular unit does not allow for corners. |
| Blanking Panels | Optional extra with or with out insulation. |
| Maintenance | Little or no maintenance required, see operational handbook or project manager. |
Section Diagrams.
Maxi 3 Louvres – Suntek Aluminium Australia
Please contact Suntek for architectural and CAD drawings in regards to this product. There are copyright and unique systems used in the production of the Maxi 3.
TEST DATA/ PERFORMANCE.
PERFORMANCE
During weather effectiveness tests at the National Building Technology Centre, the Maxi 3 Louvre has been tested to the maximum wind velocity of 16m/s with a driving rain at the rate of 0.11 L/s per sq/m of louvre. No water penetrated the module at any time during the test.
Independent dynamic tests have established strength and weatherability to a level of 1000 pascals of upstream water pressure with no water penetration and a pressure drop of no greater than 110 pascals (Vipac test report No. 36318).
TEST DATA/ PERFORMANCE.
- Aluminium – 16kg/m2
- Zincalume, Colorbond – 29kg/m2
Specifications
HIGH PERFORMANCE WEATHERABLE LOUVRE
Product shall be Suntek Maxi 3 with 50mm pitch single blade containing 3 stages including high volume water drainage channel.
Louvre shall have passed dynamic tests to a level of 1000 Pascals of upstream water pressure with no water penetration and a pressure drop no greater than 110Pa. Louvre to be installed in modular form with a maximum span of1500mm dependant on application and depth of no greater than 160mm. Blades to be clipped to a concealed mullion for strength and support and will be made from – aluminium, zincalume, or Colorbond. Finish is to be – mill, Colorbond, powder coated, anodised to specified colour.
