
IM 1083 Self-Contained WSHP Unit Ventilator Models ARQ, ERQ, GRQ Page 9 of 42
Figure 9: Horizontal and Vertical Blade Louvers, Without
Flanges With Grille or With Flange Without Grille
VentiMatic
™
Shutter Assembly
In many installations, an AAF
®
-HermanNelson
®
VentiMatic Shutter
Assembly is specied. See gure 10. This one-way shutter is a
continuously variable, gravity actuated, room exhaust vent that operates
in direct response to positive static pressure. It opposes any airow into
the room and allows a slight positive pressure.
It is important that the VentiMatic shutter and unit ventilator louvers
are mounted on the same wall. This neutralizes the effect of the wind.
Forcing excess air into the room through the unit ventilator louver
overcomes the same wind pressure that works to keep the VentiMatic
shutter closed. This prevents room air exhausting from the room through
the VentiMatic shutter.
Figure 10: VentiMatic Shutter Assembly
Note: Birdscreen and louver are shipped in one (1) piece.
Outside
Louver
VentiMatic Shutter
Roomside
Relief Air
Wall Openings, Louvers, and VentiMatic
Shutter
Self-Contained Floor Models ARQ, ERQ, GRQ are typically installed
in front of a wall opening containing a properly sized louver that is
designed to let in outside air while preventing water (such as rain) from
getting past the louver and into the unit itself. A weather-tight seal
keeps unwanted air and moisture from entering the occupied space. See
Figures 8 through 23, and table 1 for various louver details.
Figure 8: Horizontal and Vertical Blade Louvers, Without
Flange, (see Caution below for louver blade orientation
and drainage)
Vertical Blade Louver
Horizontal Blade Louver
Outside Air
Outside Air
Bird Screen On Side Toward Unit
Bottom
Bird Screen On Side Toward Unit
Locate Drain Lip at bottom of vertical louver to allow proper
drainage. For horizontal louvers, the louver blades should face
down for proper drainage. Bird screen should always be on
side toward unit.
CAUTION
Louver drain lip
Grille/Louver with weep hole
Flange
Flange
Outside Air
Vertical Louver with Flange, without Grille
Horizontal Louver
without Flange,
with Grille
Rear of Horizontal Blade Louver with Birdscreens and Flange
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