Altair® Louvres in Other Frames
For a wide range of applications
The Altair Louvre Component System provides a way for window manufacturers to include Altair Louvres, Weatherstrip, Powerlouvre and security bars in their window frames.
Altair Louvres with Manual Operation
Altair Powerlouvre in Other Frames
For projects where Powerlouvre Windows are desired in a framing system other than the Breezway Easyscreen Window System, Altair Powerlouvre Windows are available in component form.
The Altair Powerlouvre Component System can be assembled and fitted by approved fabricators into selected timber and flat aluminium frames that are wider than 65mm. Breezway Component Powerlouvre head and sill weatherstrips must be used.
Please consult Breezway for frame compatibility advice.
Security Bar Systems
Security bars are an effective barrier when the louvre is open, that unlike screens do not reduce any air flow. Breezway has security bars available to fit 152mm (6”) blade heights with 16mm diameter solid aluminium bars fixed to the window frame to the outside of the blades and positioned to allow the window to open fully. Altair Security Bars will have a moderate effect on views with 16mm solid bars and 124mm vertical spacings between bars. Please see below the options available including Altair Louvres with Security Jamb and D Bar and Altair Louvres with U Channel Security and Round Bar.
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Altair in Other Frames Standard Heights
While Altair Louvre Windows can be manufactured in any size specified, the wind and water rating for the building project will affect the maximum allowable window height and bay width. Please refer to the Altair Product Performance Warranty for technical information.
For Altair Louvre Gallery standard heights please see the size chart on the right.
Off Standard heights are available but this will add cost and result in a fixed louvre blade to act as a filler piece.
Some off-standard heights are unavailable when using the 102mm Altair Louvre Galleries with the Stronghold System. For the Altair Component System these include: Standard Height + 19mm to Standard Height + 30mm.
| No. of Blades | Altair Louvres with Breezway Weatherstrip Standard Heights* |
|
|---|---|---|
| 152 mm Blades | 102 mm Blades | |
| 2 | 330mm | - |
| 3 | 470mm | 320mm |
| 4 | 610mm | 410mm |
| 5 | 750mm | 500mm |
| 6 | 890mm | 590mm |
| 7 | 1030mm | 680mm |
| 8 | 1170mm | 770mm |
| 9 | 1310mm | 860mm |
| 10 | 1450mm | 950mm |
| 11 | 1590mm | 1040mm |
| 12 | 1730mm | 1130mm |
| 13 | 1870mm | 1220mm |
| 14 | 2010mm | 1310mm |
| 15 | 2150mm | 1400mm |
| 16 | 2290mm | 1490mm |
| 17 | 2430mm | 1580mm |
| 18 | 2570mm | 1670mm |
| 19 | 2710mm | 1760mm |
| 20 | 2850mm | 1850mm |
| 21 | 2990mm | 1940mm |
| 22 | - | 2030mm |
| 23 | - | 2120mm |
| 24 | - | 2210mm |
| 25 | - | 2300mm |
| 26 | - | 2390mm |
| 27 | - | 2480mm |
| 28 | - | 2570mm |
| 29 | - | 2660mm |
| 30 | - | 2750mm |
| 31 | - | 2840mm |
| 32 | - | 2930mm |
| 33 | - | 3020mm |
* To calculate the gallery height only, deduct 10mm.
View/download Altair Component Standard Heights
Altair Powerlouvre Component System Standard Heights
Please note the following off-standard heights are unavailable.
152mm Powerlouvre Component System:
- Off-Standard frame heights between 6mm and 42mm above a standard frame height are not available.
102mm Powerlouvre Component System:
- Off-Standard frame heights between 1mm and 5mm below a standard frame height are not available.
- Off-Standard frame heights between 6mm and 44mm above a standard frame height are not available.
| 152mm Altair Powerlouvre Component System Standard Sizes | 102mm Altair Powerlouvre Component System Standard Sizes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Blades | Height including Weatherstrip (mm) | Gallery height excluding Weatherstrip (mm) | Height including Weatherstrip (mm) | Gallery height excluding Weatherstrip (mm) |
| 2 | 360 | 320 | - | - |
| 3 | 500 | 460 | 350 | 310 |
| 4 | 640 | 600 | 440 | 400 |
| 5 | 780 | 740 | 530 | 490 |
| 6 | 920 | 880 | 620 | 580 |
| 7 | 1060 | 1020 | 710 | 670 |
| 8 | 1200 | 1160 | 800 | 760 |
| 9 | 1340 | 1300 | 890 | 850 |
| 10 | 1480 | 1440 | 980 | 940 |
| 11 | 1620 | 1580 | 1070 | 1030 |
| 12 | 1760 | 1720 | 1160 | 1120 |
| 13 | 1900 | 1860 | 1250 | 1210 |
| 14 | 2040 | 2000 | 1340 | 1300 |
| 15 | 2180 | 2140 | 1430 | 1390 |
| 16 | 2320 | 2280 | 1520 | 1480 |
| 17 | 2460 | 2420 | 1610 | 1570 |
| 18 | 2600 | 2560 | 1700 | 1660 |
| Minimum Bay Width | |
|---|---|
| Powerlouvre Window Type | Minimum Bay Width (mm) |
| 2-9 blade high | 400 |
| 10-18 blade high | 500 |
View/download Powerlouvre Component Standard Heights
CAD Drawings
Altair® Louvre CAD Drawings
Breezway offers a collection of CAD drawings for the complete Altair Louvre product range.
You can also download all CAD files in this section here Altair in Other Frames CAD Drawings.
Blade Formulas
Blade Cut Length Standard Jambs
Glass & Aluminium blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 52mm
Straight Cut Timber blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 72mm
Glass & Aluminium Stronghold Blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 48mm
Blade Cut Length when using Breezway Security Jambs
Glass & Aluminium Blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 56mm
Straight Cut Timber Blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 76mm
Glass & Aluminium Stronghold Blades: Blade Length = Jamb to Jamb – 52mm
For allowable length of blades refer to NZS4211 and Breezway Louvre Windows’s Product Performance Warranty.
NOTE: Allowable tolerance = +/-0.6mm
Extension Blade Formulas for Altair in Other Frames
| Manually Operated Altair Components | Component Powerlouvre Windows | |
|---|---|---|
| Glass & Aluminium Blades | x = Channel extension +20mm | x = Channel extension +12mm |
| Timber Blades | x = Channel extension +24mm | x = Channel extension +19mm |
Weatherstrip
Off Standard Height Galleries that are within 5mm of a Standard Height Gallery will not have a top fixed blade and will therefore require Standard Height Weatherstrip sets. Off Standard Height Galleries that are more than 5mm greater than or less than a Standard Height Gallery will have a top fixed blade and will therefore require Off Standard Height Weatherstrip sets.
Altair Weatherstrip does not require notching to accommodate the louvre gallery.
Weatherstrip, complete with seal, must be used in the head and sill to satisfy the Breezway Product Performance Warranty.
Weatherstrips to head and sill add 10mm to overall gallery height.
Security Bar System Technical Details
Security Bar Jamb Installation Instructions
Alternatively you can download the hard copy version below.
View/download Installation Instructions
View/download Component Powerlouvre Wiring Guide – Current
View/download Component Powerlouvre Wiring Guide – PCB3 3 Plug
View/download Component Powerlouvre Wiring Guide – PCB3 Straight Plug
Specification
Altair Louvres for Other Frames Recommended Specifications
A tight specification will help to make sure that what you specify ends up in your building thereby achieving your design objectives.
The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair Louvre Windows
Unique features:
- Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
- Patented ‘Living Hinge’ design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
- Low profile keylock with lock barrel housed inside the louvre channel (available 3rd May 2016).
- Passed testing to 40,000 open/close cycles for long operational life.
- Passed testing to 15,000 lock/unlock cycles for long operational life.
- Altair Louvres have passed AS2047 testing at 3,000mm high.
The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair Powerlouvre Windows
Unique features:
- Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
- Patented ‘Living Hinge’ design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
- Motors are concealed within the head of the window frame.
- Motors are easily accessible for maintenance.
- Each low voltage motor only requires 0.25 amps to reduce transformer and wiring requirements.
- Motors can be powered by appropriately specified transformers from any supplier.
- Available as either a fully assembled window system or as a component system for installation into window fabricator’s framing systems.
The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair Louvre Windows with the Stronghold System
Unique features:
- Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
- Patented ‘Living Hinge’ design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
- Low profile keylock with lock barrel housed inside the louvre channel (available 3rd May 2016).
- Altair Louvres have passed testing to 40,000 open/close cycles for long operational life.
- Passed testing to 15,000 lock/unlock cycles for long operational life.
- Altair Louvres have passed AS2047 testing at 3,000mm high.
- Pinned design that mechanically retains blades within the clips to prevent blade dislodgement under human impact.
The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair Powerlouvre Windows with the Stronghold System
Unique features:
- Patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
- Patented ‘Living Hinge’ design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
- Motors are concealed within the head of the window frame.
- Motors are easily accessible for maintenance.
- Each low voltage motor only requires 0.25 amps to reduce transformer and wiring requirements.
- Motors can be powered by appropriately specified transformers from any supplier.
- Pinned design that mechanically retains blades within the clips to prevent blade dislodgement under human impact.
View/download Altair Louvre Window Specifications