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3900 Dr. Greaves Rd. • Kansas City, MO 64030 • (816) 761-7476 • FAX (816) 765-8955

ELM90 and ELM811 ADJUSTABLE LOUVER

EXTRUDED ALUMINUM

STANDARD CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

FRAME
ELM811 – 4" (102) deep, 6063T5 extruded
aluminum with .081" (2.1) nominal wall
thickness. Caulking surfaces provided.
ELM90 – 6" (152) deep, 6063T5 extruded
aluminum with .125" (3.2) nominal wall
thickness. Caulking surfaces provided.
BLADES
6063T5 extruded aluminum with .081" (2.1)
nominal wall thickness. J-style blades are
adjustable to 45° angle on ELM811 and 70°
angle on ELM90. Blade spacing is approxi-
mately 43/4" (121) center to center.
SCREEN
3/4" x .051" (19 x 1.3) expanded, flattened
aluminum bird screen in removable frame.
Screen adds approximately 1/2" (13) to lou-
ver depth.
BEARINGS
Stainless steel sleeve pressed into frame.
AXLES
1/2" (13) plated steel hex.
FINISH
Mill.
LINKAGE
Concealed in frame.
ACTUATOR
Locking louver quadrant.
MINIMUM SIZE
12"w x 12"h (305 x 305).
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT
ELM811 – 4 lbs. per sq. ft.
ELM90 – 4.5 lbs. per sq. ft.
MAXIMUM FACTORY ASSEMBLY SIZE
Shall be 60" x 96" (1524 x 2438). Louvers
with optional blade and jamb seals shall be
48" x 96" (1219 x 2438). Louvers larger than
the maximum factory assembly size will
require field assembly of smaller sections.
The ELM811 and ELM90 offer:
• Low torque operation and architecturally
pleasing appearance with low leakage per-
formance.
• Hexagonal shaped axles assure positive
blade alignment and low operating torque.
• Concealed blade linkage is protected from
weather exposure and reduces required
B*
installation depth.
• Blade and jamb seal options provide tight
blade-to-blade and blade-to-frame closure,
allowing less than 4 cfm per sq. ft. at 1/2"
pressure differential.
VARIATIONS
Variations to the basic design of this louver are
available at additional cost. They include:
• Extended sill
• Front or rear security bars
• A variety of bird and insect screens
A* • Filter racks
• Selection of finishes: prime coat, baked
enamel (modified fluoropolymer), epoxy,
Pearledize 50 & 70, Kynar, clear and color
anodize. (Some variation in anodize color
consistency is possible.)
• Blade edge and jamb seals.
• Manual, electric or pneumatic actuators.
Available with .125" (3.2) construction through-
out, refer to as ELM811H and ELM90H.
Consult Ruskin for other special requirements.
FRAME CONSTRUCTION
11/2" (38)
A* x B*

1" (25)
4" 6"
(102) (152) STANDARD
INTEGRAL
FLANGE
Dimensions in inches, parenthesis ( ) indicate millimeters. Units furnished 1/4" (6) smaller than given opening dimensions.

SIZE
TAG QTY. FRAME VARIATIONS
A*-WIDE B*-HIGH

PROJECT LOCATION
ARCH./ENGR. CONTRACTOR
REPRESENTATIVE DATE

Spec ELM90-1204/Replaces ELM90-197 ALL STATED SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE OR OBLIGATION. © Ruskin 2004
 FREE AREA GUIDE
Free Area Guide shows free area in ft2 and m2 for various sizes of ELM811.
Width – Inches and Meters
Height – Inches and Meters

PRESSURE DROP
Static Pressure Drop in Inches w.g. and (mm)

Ratings do not include the

effect of a bird screen.

Air Velocity in feet and (meters) per minute through Free Area
 FREE AREA GUIDE
Free Area Guide shows free area in ft2 and m2 for various sizes of ELM90.
Width – Inches and Meters

Height – Inches and Meters

PRESSURE DROP
Static Pressure Drop in Inches w.g. and (mm)

Ratings do not include the

effect of a bird screen.

Air Velocity in feet and (meters) per minute through Free Area
TYPICAL INSTALLATION DETAILS
Masonry Metal Panel
Wall Wall

Metal Siding
CMU Insulation

Drip Cap

Louver
Louver

Extended
Sill
Extended
Sill

Wood Flange
Installation Mount

CMU
Integral
Flange Frame

Louver Louver

Sheating
Fasteners
Siding (by others)

Accessories at additional cost.

SUGGESTED SPECIFICATION
Furnish and install louvers as hereinafter specified where shown on Louvers shall be Ruskin Model ELM90 or ELM811 6063T5 extrud-
plans or as described in schedules. Louvers shall be adjustable ed aluminum alloy construction as follows:
type entirely contained within a 4" (102) or 6" (152) frame. Louver Frame: .081" (2.1) extruded aluminum (ELM811).
components (heads, jambs, sills, blades & mullions) shall be fac- .125" (3.2) extruded aluminum (ELM90).
tory assembled by the louver manufacturer. Louver sizes too large
for shipping shall be built up by the contractor from factory assem- Blades: .081" (2.1) wall thickness on approximately 4 3/ 4"
bled louver sections to provide overall sizes required. Louver (121) centers.
design shall limit span between visible mullions to 5 ft. (1530) and Screen: 3/4"x .051" (19 x 1.3) expanded, flattened aluminum
shall incorporate structural supports required to withstand a wind bird screen in removable frame.
load of 20 lbs. per sq. ft. (.96kPa, equivalent of a 90 mph wind [145
KPH] - specifier may substitute any loading required). Finish: Select finish specification from Ruskin Finishes
Brochure.

® 3900 Dr. Greaves Rd.

Kansas City, MO 64030
(816) 761-7476
FAX (816) 765-8955