Hybrid Operable Louvre

System Performance: Hybrid is configured to combine controlled airflow and closure with the weather-performance characteristics of the selected Colt louvre.

Published System Objectives:

• Maximum airflow
• Continuous weather protection
• Fully closeable operation

Final aerodynamic and weather performance depends on the selected louvre, damper arrangement, panel size and project airflow requirement. Project-specific selection should be confirmed using the applicable component performance data.

Project-specific panel selection and performance information can be coordinated from the design airflow requirements.

• Façade openings requiring controlled ventilation
• Plant and mechanical-service ventilation
• Applications requiring the airflow path to be fully closeable
• Weather-exposed ventilation openings requiring continuous external louvre protection
• Project-specific controlled ventilation systems

Smoke Control: Smoke-control use is configuration-dependent and must be confirmed against the selected damper, controls and project requirements.

Principal Components: Aluminium Type 5005

Blades: Aluminium Type 6060

Finish: Mill finish or polyester powder finish

Coverage: Total or partial

Principal components are specified in aluminium Type 5005 with Type 6060 aluminium blades. Mill finish and polyester powder finish are listed, with total or partial coating coverage available.

System Concept: Fixed Colt louvre + operable damper

Integration: Louvre and damper within the same frame

Operation: Mechanically operated ventilation system

Control: Manual or electric

External Appearance: Louvre frontage remains visually continuous

System Function: Controlled opening and closure behind the fixed louvre

Hybrid integrates a fixed Colt louvre and an operable damper within a common frame. The external louvre provides the architectural frontage and weather-protection layer, while the damper behind it controls the airflow opening.

The framing and mullion arrangement is designed to maintain a continuous external louvre appearance while accommodating longitudinal movement.

Base Louvre Selection: Hybrid can be configured with selected Colt louvre systems to suit project requirements. Final compatible model selection requires project-specific confirmation.

Operation:

• Manual
• Electric

Damper Arrangement:

• Single master unit
• Twin slaved unit

Base Louvre: Selected to suit project requirements.

The supplied Hybrid documentation states that COLT louvre systems are performance tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4740:2000. Final Hybrid performance should be confirmed for the selected louvre and damper configuration.

Smoke-control configurations are project-specific and subject to confirmation of the selected damper, controls and applicable compliance requirements.