Carnes FVBB User Manual

Specification Sheet

Model FVBB Channel Frame, FWBB Flanged Frame

Galvanized Steel Stationary Drainable Blade Louver

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

CARNES COMPANY © 2008 COPYRIGHT

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

17149, pg 1

Tag Qty.

Size

Frame Variations

Width Height

Project Location
Arch./Engr. Contractor
Representative Date

Model FVBB
Standard Specifications

Frame: 18 gauge galvanized steel, 4” deep
Blade: drainable, 20 gauge galvanized steel, positioned at 45°

angles on approximately 3.938” 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: 72”w x 96”h
Larger sizes made in multiple sections

Minimum Panel Size: 8”w x 12”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

4”

Flanged Frame

Optional

Extended Sill

Optional

4”

Typical

Jamb

4”

The Carnes Company certifies that the model
FVBB/FWBB louver shown herein is licensed to
bear the AMCA Seal. The ratings shown are
based on tests and procedures performed in
accordance with AMCA Publication 511 and
comply with the requirements of the AMCA
Certified Ratings Program. The AMCA Certified
Ratings Seal applies to air performance ratings
and water penetration ratings.

17149, pg 2

Free Area in Square Feet

HEIGHT WIDTH IN INCHES
INCHES 8 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72

12 0.31 0.47 0.70 0.93 1.17 1.40 1.63 1.87 2.10 2.33 2.57 2.80
18 0.47 0.70 1.05 1.40 1.75 2.10 2.45 2.80 3.15 3.50 3.85 4.20
24 0.62 0.93 1.40 1.87 2.33 2.80 3.27 3.73 4.20 4.67 5.13 5.60
30 0.78 1.17 1.75 2.33 2.92 3.50 4.08 4.67 5.25 5.84 6.42 7.00
36 0.93 1.40 2.10 2.80 3.50 4.20 4.90 5.60 6.30 7.00 7.70 8.40
42 1.09 1.63 2.45 3.27 4.08 4.90 5.72 6.54 7.35 8.17 8.99 9.80
48 1.24 1.87 2.80 3.73 4.67 5.60 6.54 7.47 8.40 9.34 10.27 11.20
54 1.40 2.10 3.15 4.20 5.25 6.30 7.35 8.40 9.45 10.50 11.55 12.60
60 1.56 2.33 3.50 4.67 5.84 7.00 8.17 9.34 10.50 11.67 12.84 14.00
66 1.71 2.57 3.85 5.13 6.42 7.70 8.99 10.27 11.55 12.84 14.12 15.40
72 1.87 2.80 4.20 5.60 7.00 8.40 9.80 11.20 12.60 14.00 15.40 16.80
78 2.02 3.03 4.55 6.07 7.59 9.10 10.62 12.14 13.65 15.17 16.69 18.21
84 2.18 3.27 4.90 6.54 8.17 9.80 11.44 13.07 14.70 16.34 17.97 19.61
90 2.33 3.50 5.25 7.00 8.75 10.50 12.25 14.00 15.75 17.51 19.26 21.01
96 2.49 3.73 5.60 7.47 9.34 11.20 13.07 14.94 16.80 18.67 20.54 22.41

Beginning point of WATER PENETRATION is 1056 fpm
free area velocity at .01 oz. of water penetration

Pressure Drop

Water Penetration

Static Pressure Drop (inches w.g.)

oz per sq ft of louver FREE AREA

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

FREE AREA VELOCITY (FT/MIN)

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

Free Area Velocity (ft/min)

Standard Air - .075lb/ft

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