RG Automatic Opening Smoke Vent Rooflights

Automatic smoke ventilation in the event of fire

• RG Thermalite and Econolite rooflights can be specified as automatic opening vents (AOVs)
• RG AOVs are designed to open automatically in the event of a fire, in order to vent smoke to enable safe evacuation of the building
• Units open within 60 seconds to 140º angle - EN12101-2 compliant
• Operation is by 24V DC IP 40 rated linear actuator, for use at ambient temperatures between -20ºC and +60ºC to German VdS 2580, for 2hrs up to 110ºC
• Supplied with a 2.5 m cable
• Metal or uPVC upstands
• Part B of the Building Regulations covers fire and the Approved Document (ADB) Volume 2 provides guidance applicable to flats and non-dwelling.
• In several cases, ADB specifies the minimum 'free area' of ventilation- generally either 1m2 or 1.5m2
• For dimensions and availability, see RG Thermalite and RG Econolite tables