Wind-Driven Rain Louver
Horizontal Blade
Application and Design
EHH-701 is a Wind-Driven Rain louver designed to protect
air intake and exhaust openings in building exterior walls that
are sensitive to direct water penetration. Design incorporates
a drainable head member and horizontal rain resistant blades
to provide maximum resistance to wind driven rain in even the
most extreme weather conditions. The EHH-701 is an AMCA
CERTIFIED LOUVER enabling designers to select and apply
with confidence.
Standard Construction
Frame � � � � � � � � �Heavy gauge extruded 6063-T5 aluminum,
7 in. x 0.081 in. nominal wall thickness
Blades � � � � � � � � �Horizontal rain resistant style, heavy gauge
extruded 6063-T5 aluminum, 0.081 in.
nominal wall thickness, positioned on
approximately 2.25 in. blade spacing
Construction . . . .Mechanically fastened
Birdscreen � � � � � �3/4 in. x 0.051 in. flattened expanded
aluminum in removable frame, inside
mount (rear)
Finish � � � � � � � � � �Mill
Minimum Size � � �12 in. W x 7 in. H
Maximum Single
Section Size � � � �120 in. W or 120 in. H (limited to 70 ft. sq.)
EHH-701
WATER
PENETRATION
AIR
PERFORMANCE
WIND
DRIVEN RAIN
AIR
MOVEMENT
AND CONTROL
ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
®
Options (at additional cost)
• A variety of bird and insect screens
• Blank-off panel
• Clip angles
• Extended sill
• Filter rack
• Flanged frame
• Security bars
• A variety of architectural finishes including:
Clear anodize
Integral color anodize
Baked enamel
Kynar
*Width and height dimensions furnished
approximately ¼ inch under size.
Wind-Driven Rain Performance
76mm/h (3 in/hr) Rainfall 202.4mm/h (8 in/hr) Rainfall
13 m/s (29 mph) Wind Velocity 22 m/s (50 mph) Wind Velocity
Free Area
Ventilation
Rate (fpm)
0.7 (147) 0.5 (98) A 0.7 (147) 0.5 (98) A
1.5 (296) 1.0 (197) A 1.5 (296) 1.0 (197) 99.8 A
2.2 (443) 1.5 (295) A 2.2 (428) 1.4 (285) 99.6 A
3.0 (592) 2.0 (394) A 3.1 (602) 2.0 (401) 99.4 A
3.6 (716) 2.4 (477) 100.0 A 3.7 (721) 2.4 (480) 98.9 B
4.4 (871) 2.9 (580) 99.1 A 4.3 (856) 2.9 (570) 98.5 B
5.2 (1024) 3.5 (682) 98.1 B 5.1 (1003) 3.4 (668) 97.2 B
5.9 (1158) 3.9 (771) 97.7 B 5.8 (1147) 3.9 (764) 95.0 B
6.6 (1291) 4.4 (860) 97.5 B 6.7 (1323) 4.5 (881) 90.7 C
7.4 (1460) 4.9 (972) 95.6 B 7.3 (1446) 4.9 (963) 85.5 C
Ventilation Air
Core Velocity
m/x (fpm)
0.0 (0) 0.0 (0) A 0.0 (0) 0.0 (0) A
Discharge Loss Coefficient Class (Intake) = 3
Weather louvers shall be classified by their ability to reject simulated rain.
The table shows different classifications based on the maximum simulated
rain penetration per square meter (square feet) of louver. Water penetration
rating at a given louver face velocity is determined by the water penetration
while the louver is subjected to a selected simulated rainfall rate and wind
velocity.
Water
Penetration
Effectiveness
%
Water
Penetration
Classification
Free Area
Ventilation
Rate (fpm)
Ventilation Air
Core Velocity
m/x (fpm)
Water
Penetration
Effectiveness
%
Water
Penetration
Classification
EHH-701PERFORMANCE DATA
Wind-Driven Rain Louver
Extruded Aluminum
Discharge Loss Coefcient Classications
Class Discharge Loss Coefcient
1 0.4 and Above Class Effectiveness
2 0.3 to 0.399 A 1 to 0.99
3 0.2 to 0.299 B 0.989 to 0.95
4 0.199 and Below C 0.949 to 0.80
Greenheck Fan Corporation certifies that
the EHH-701 louvers shown herein are
licensed to bear the AMCA Seal. The
WATER
PENETRATION
PERFORMANCE
WIND
DRIVEN RAIN
AIR
MOVEMENT
AND CONTROL
ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
ratings shown are based on tests and
procedures performed in accordance
AIR
with AMCA Publication 511 and comply
with the requirements of the AMCA
Certified Ratings Program. The AMCA
®
Certified Ratings Seal applies to air
performance, water penetration, and
wind-driven rain ratings.
Wind-driven Rain
Penetration Classes
D Below 0.80
Airflow Resistance (Standard Air - �075 lb/ft
Pa
in. wg
1
0.9
200
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
9
8
7
6
5
Test Size 48 in. x 48 in.
0.8
Standard Air - .075 lb/ft
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.09
0.08
0.07
0.06
0.05
0.04
0.03
0.02
200200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 2000 3000
ft/min
m/s
3
Exhaust
Intake
2345678910
3
)
Free Air Velocity
Model EHH-701 resistance to airflow (pressure drop) varies
depending on louver application (air intake or air exhaust).
Free area velocities (shown) are higher than average
velocity through the overall louver size. See louver selection
information.
Water Penetration
Test Size 48 in� x 48 in� Test Duration of 15 min�
ml/m2
oz/ft2
0.30
Test Size 48 in. x 48 in.
80
0.25
0.20
60
0.15
40
0.10
20
0.05
Water Penetration per Unit Free Area
0.00
0
ft/min:
m/s:
The AMCA Water Penetration Test provides a method for comparing
various louver models and designs as to their efficiency in resisting
the penetration of rainfall under specific laboratory test conditions.
The beginning point of water penetration is defined as that velocity
where the water penetration curve projects through 0.01 oz. of water
(penetration) per sq. ft. of louver free area. *The beginning point of
water penetration for Model EHH-701 is above 1250 fpm free area
velocity. These performance ratings do not guarantee a louver to be
weather-proof or stormproof and should be used in combination with
other factors including good engineering judgement in selecting louvers.
Test Period 15 minutes
Standard Air - .075 lb/ft
1100 1150 1200 1250 1300
6.5 7.0 7.5
3
Free Area Velocity