Carnes FFAC User Manual

Specification Sheet

Model FFAC Channel Frame, FJAC Flanged Frame

Galvanized Steel Stationary

J Blade Louver

CARNES COMPANY, 448 S. Main St., P. O. Box 930040, Verona, WI 53593-0040 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] [e-mail]

CARNES COMPANY © 2010 COPYRIGHT

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

SUPERCEDES 17145 17145-A, pg 1

Tag Qty.

Size

Frame Variations

Width Height

Project Location
Arch./Engr. Contractor
Representative Date

Model FFAC
Standard Specifications

Frame: 18 gauge galvanized steel, 4” deep
Blades: J style, 20 gauge galvanized steel, positioned at 45°

angles on approximately 4” centers

Finish: mill galvanized
Screen: 1/2” x .050” expanded flattened aluminum in removable

frame. Screen is mounted on inside (rear) as looking from
exterior of building.
Maximum Panel Size: 96”w x 72”h
Larger sizes made in multiple sections

Minimum Panel Size: 8”w x 10”h
Options (at additional cost)

- Filter Racks

- Security Bars

- Variety of Screens

- Sub-Frames

- Selection of finishes; prime coat, kynar, baked enamel, epoxy
and heresite

Consult Carnes for other special requirements.

Section View

Extended Sill

Optional

Flanged Frame

Optional

4-1/8”

Typical

Jamb

4”

17145-A, pg 2

Pressure Drop

FREE AREA VELOCITY (FT/MIN)

Standard air - .075 lbs per cu ft
Ratings do not include the effect of a wire birdscreen
Test based on a 48" x 48" test size, 15 min test duration

Water Penetration

oz per sq ft of louver FREE AREA

(Test size 48 x 48 - 15 min test period)

Free Area in Square Feet

HEIGHT WIDTH IN INCHES
INCHES 8 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60

10 0.07 0.11 0.19 0.26 0.34 0.41 0.49 0.56 0.64 0.71
12 0.13 0.23 0.38 0.53 0.68 0.83 0.98 1.13 1.28 1.43
18 0.23 0.41 0.67 0.93 1.20 1.46 1.73 1.99 2.25 2.52
24 0.38 0.67 1.10 1.54 1.97 2.40 2.84 3.27 3.70 4.14
30 0.48 0.84 1.39 1.94 2.49 3.04 3.58 4.13 4.68 5.23
36 0.63 1.11 1.82 2.54 3.26 3.98 4.69 5.41 6.13 6.85
42 0.73 1.28 2.11 2.95 3.78 4.61 5.44 6.27 7.11 7.94
48 0.88 1.54 2.55 3.55 4.55 5.55 6.55 7.55 8.56 9.56
54 0.98 1.72 2.84 3.95 5.07 6.18 7.30 8.42 9.53 10.65
60 1.12 1.98 3.27 4.55 5.84 7.12 8.41 9.70 10.98 12.27
66 1.22 2.16 3.56 4.96 6.36 7.76 9.16 10.56 11.96 13.36
72 1.37 2.42 3.99 5.56 7.13 8.70 10.27 11.84 13.41 14.98
78 1.47 2.60 4.28 5.96 7.65 9.33 11.02 12.70 14.38 16.07
84 1.62 2.86 4.71 6.57 8.42 10.27 12.13 13.98 15.83 17.69
90 1.72 3.03 5.00 6.97 8.94 10.91 12.87 14.84 16.81 18.78
96 1.87 3.30 5.43 7.57 9.71 11.85 13.98 16.12 18.26 20.40

Beginning point of WATER PENETRATION is 840 fpm
free area velocity at .01 oz. of water penetration