New Generation BFC

Bushfire Compliant Heavy Duty Axial Roof Unit

Robust, heavy duty galvanised steel construction.
High quality bronze mesh provides protection from burning embers.
Adjustable pitch impellers provide performances to suit a wide range of applications.
2-speed motors can be supplied.
Can be used for ducted applications.
Wide choice of speeds available.
Can be speed controlled using variable speed drives.
Can be mounted at angles up to 30°.
Compliant to AS3959:2009 up to and including BAL-40.

SKU: EFAP-39

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Overview

The heavy duty New Generation Series with bushfire code compliance, has been developed for use in free intake or ducted installations. These supply air axial roof units feature a low profile and comply with BAL-LOW to BAL-40 of the Australian Standard AS3959:2009 Construction buildings in bushfire prone areas. There are 6 sizes in the range extending from 315 to 710mm diameter.

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Features and Benefits

Design

Robust, heavy duty construction makes the New Generation Series ideal for supplying fresh air to an air handling unit or to an air conditioning system. It is suitable for use in ducted applications and can be mounted at angles up to 30°.

Weather Resistance

Cowls limit water ingress in a range of weather conditions.

Protection

Thermistors can be provided on all motors except when standards specifically exclude their use.

Testing

All units tested to BS848:Part 1, 1980 (airside performance) and to BS848:Part 2, 1985 (sound performance).

Additional Information

Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas AS3959:2009, clause 6.6.5(b) “Roof penetrations” states: Openings in vented roof lights, roof ventilators or vent pipes shall be fitted with ember guards made from a mesh or perforated sheet with a maximum aperture of 2mm, made of corrosion resistant steel, bronze or aluminium.

Specification

Construction

Cowls are manufactured from galvanised steel. The units includes bronze mesh with a maximum of 2mm aperture fitted.

Impellers

Adjustable pitch impeller blades can be GRP, aluminium, nylon or anti-static to suit the application. Unless specified GRP is standard.

Motor

The fans are built with a squirrel cage induction motor with sealed for life ball bearings. Motors can be supplied to suit a wide range of voltages and frequencies can be supplied. Motors with 2-speed windings, or to meet Ex d, Ex e, Ex nA and Ex tD Standards, can be supplied. When fans are required for non-standard air applications this must be nominated at the time of enquiry.

Control

The fans are speed-controllable using variable speed drives.

Selection

The quick select envelope performance curves shown on pages D-18/19 give a guide to fan size, noise level and speed. Accurate selections, including comprehensive noise data, can be obtained from your local Elta Fans office or from the Product Selection Program. Refer to Elta Fans for performances at speeds other than shown.