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TEST REPORT
Air Flow Evaluation of
"S115- Circular Window Vent-Open Position"
Report No.: L15-010-4068b
Report Date: April 17, 2015
Prepared for:
Toro Aluminum
330 Applewood Cres.
Concord, ON L4K 4V2
Canada

Respectfully submitted by:

CANADIAN BUILDING ENVELOPE

Science and Technology (CAN-BEST)

Tests Supervised by:

Haya Soghrati, B.Arch. Sc, (Building Science)
Test Supervisor

Person in Responsible Charge:

Elie Alkhoury, M.Eng. (Building Science), P.Eng.
Director, Research and Testing Services
1. This report does not constitute certification of the test product. The reported test results refer only to the specimen tested.
No representation is made that other samples of similar design will feature like performance.
2. This report was prepared for the consideration of the addressee only. It shall not be used by any other party without the written
consent of CAN-BEST.

3. This report may not be reproduced or quoted in partial form without the approval of CAN-BEST.

Building Envelope Performance

Consulting, Research, Testing and Investigation (ISO 17025 - SCC & AAMA Accredited Laboratories)

Toro Aluminum
Report Date: April 17, 2015

1.

"S115- Circular Window Vent-Open Position"

Report No.: L15-010-4068b
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INTRODUCTION
Canadian Building Envelope Science and Technology (CAN-BEST) was retained by Toro Aluminum to test the
Air Flow Characteristics of a Window Vent. Testing was conducted in accordance with the performance
requirements outlined by the Client. Where applicable, testing was carried out in accordance with the following
standard test methods:
ASTM E283

"Standard Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain
Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen"

This report covers tests carried out on one specimen of specific dimensions. Product performance is affected by
variations in its dimensions, assembly details and installation method. The reader is advised to ensure product
conformity with all the details of the test sample described in the following section.
2.

SAMPLE DESCRIPTION
"S115- Circular Window Vent-Open Position"
Designation:
1545 mm wide by 294 mm high (60.8 in by 11.6 in)
Size:
Ext. Opening Size: 1370 mm wide by 26 mm high (53.9 in by 1.0 in)
Sampling of the test specimen was carried out by the Client.
Sampling:
Elevations and Section Details
2 pages
Drawings:
Jamb Preparation
1 page
Vent Sizes
1 page
Bill of materials
1 page
Die Drawings
8 pages
Copy of the above drawing(s), stamped Canadian Building Envelope Science and
Technology, is enclosed with this report.
No modifications were observed, prior to testing, in order to attain the reported results.
Modifications:

3.

TEST RESULTS
Test Start Date: January 7, 2015
Test Finish Date: January 12, 2015
Performance Curves of Air Velocity though Free Area versus Static Pressure Drop are
Air Flow
presented graphically in Figure (1). Detailed test data and results are outlided in
Characteristics
Appendices A.1, A.2 and A.3 for the exhaust and intake modes and % of Free Area
respectively.
Performance Curve Equations:
Exhaust Mode:
Y = 6 x 10 -8 X 2 + 5x 10 -5 X
-8 2
-5
ASTM E283
Intake Mode:
Y = 8 x 10 X + 6x 10 X
Notes:
1. The reported results were secured by using the designated test methods and they (DO) indicate compliance
with the performance requirements specified by the client.
2. The product tested is detailed in drawings, supplied by the manufacturer and annexed to this report. Any
other descriptions were supplied verbally by the manufacturer. The general descriptions in this report are for
reference only.

Building Envelope Performance

Consulting, Research, Testing and Investigation (ISO 17025 - SCC & AAMA Accredited Laboratories)

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0.05

0.10

0.15

0.20

0.25

0.30

0.35

0.40

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500

1500
Air Velocity (ft/min) Through Free Area

1000

Intake Mode Equation

y = 8E-08x2 + 6E-05x
R2 = 0.9957

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Figure (1): Air Flow Curves, Vent-Open Testing
S115 Circular Vent

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Static Pressure Drop (in. W)

2000

2500

Exhaust Mode Equation

y = 6E-08x2 + 5E-05x
2
R = 0.9979

Number of Punches
Mesh % Open Area
Opening Area (m2):

ft/min

Air Flow Velocity:

0.021

m3/s

360

1.83

95
21.0
0.021

mm H 20
l/s
m3/s

m/s

5
5
0.02

497

2.53

0.029

131
29.0
0.029

10
10
0.04

January 12, 2015

0.0
19
100250
at Tin (in): 1.196

Pa
Pa
inch H20

Air Flow Velocity:

dP of Airflow Element:
Calculated Air Flow:
Airflow Rate (Q):
Corrected Air Leakage Rate, Q0 =
Q(/std)^(1/2):

Airflow Measurements
Static Pressure Drop (dP),
Corrected Static Pressure Drop (dP):
Corrected Static Pressure Drop (dP):

Pa
C
Pa
kg/m 3

0.153
0.024
7
44.2
0.0114

797

4.05

0.046

209
46.5
0.046

992

5.04

0.058

261
57.8
0.058

1504

7.64

0.087

395
87.7
0.088

Pressurization (Exfiltration)
20
30
50
20
30
50
0.08
0.12
0.20

Width
Height

Exfiltration (Exhaust Mode)

Toro Aluminum
S115 Circular Vent
Vent Punch Opening Size (m):

Airflow Element: CAN-BEST ID 1400

Test Date:
Pressure at Zero Flow:
Ambient Temperature:
Barometric Pressure:
Air Density (), Std. 1.202:

Test Conditions

Test Set-up

Client:
Product:

ASTM E283 - 04(2012)

Appendix (A.1) - Airflow Data

1843

9.36

0.107

484
107.4
0.107

75
75
0.30

Report No.:

2080

10.56

0.121

546
121.2
0.121

90
90
0.36

2186

11.11

0.127

574
127.4
0.127

100
100
0.40

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Number of Punches
Mesh % Open Area
Opening Area (m2):

ft/min

Air Flow Velocity:

0.022

m3/s

372

1.89

98
21.7
0.022

mm H 20
l/s
m3/s

m/s

5
5
0.02

471

2.39

0.027

124
27.4
0.027

10
10
0.04

January 12, 2015

0.0
19
100250
at Tin (in): 1.196

Pa
Pa
inch H20

Air Flow Velocity:

dP of Airflow Element:
Calculated Air Flow:
Airflow Rate (Q):
Corrected Air Leakage Rate, Q0 =
Q(/std)^(1/2):

Airflow Measurements
Static Pressure Drop (dP),
Corrected Static Pressure Drop (dP):
Corrected Static Pressure Drop (dP):

Pa
C
Pa
kg/m 3

0.153
0.024
7
44.2
0.0114

747

3.80

0.043

196
43.6
0.044

860

4.37

0.050

226
50.1
0.050

1257

6.38

0.073

330
73.3
0.073

Pressurization (Infiltration)
20
30
50
20
30
50
0.08
0.12
0.20

Width
Height

Infiltration (Intake Mode)

Toro Aluminum
S115 Circular Vent
Vent Punch Opening Size (m):

Airflow Element: CAN-BEST ID 1400

Test Date:
Pressure at Zero Flow:
Ambient Temperature:
Barometric Pressure:
Air Density (), Std. 1.202:

Test Conditions

Test Set-up

Client:
Product:

ASTM E283 - 04(2012)

Appendix (A.2) - Airflow Data

1676

8.51

0.097

440
97.7
0.098

75
75
0.30

Report No.:

1836

9.33

0.107

482
107.0
0.107

90
90
0.36

1916

9.73

0.111

503
111.7
0.112

100
100
0.40

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Appendix (A.3) - Vent % Free Area

Client:
Product:

Toro Aluminum
Report No.:
S115 Circular Vent, Dimensions as per Commdoor Aluminum Drawing F2
Vent Height (inch):
6.375
Vent Punch Opening Size (inch): Width
5.500
Height
0.875
Mesh % Open Area:
44.2

Vent Width
# of Slots % Free Area
(inch)
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53

2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
7

010-4068.vent, (Size Chart)

3.34%
3.18%
3.03%
4.35%
4.17%
4.00%
3.85%
3.71%
3.58%
3.45%
4.45%
4.31%
4.17%
4.04%
3.93%
4.77%
4.63%
4.51%
4.39%
4.28%
5.01%
4.88%
4.77%
4.66%
4.55%
4.45%
4.35%
4.26%
4.87%
4.77%
4.67%
4.58%
4.49%
4.41%

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JOB NAME
CUSTOMER

TEST

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DATE ISSUED:

P. ORDER:

#17

FINISH:

SALES ORDER
E.FRAMING/C.WALL
(DLO)

W
55.8750

H
6.5000

FRAME SIZE

QTY

55.7500

6.375

9-Jan-15

PREP BY:FO

L15-010-4068
TAG#:
ITEM #
0115-701
0115-702
0115-703
0115-015
0115-008

FINISH

#17
#17
#17
#17
#17

DESCRIPTION
HEAD ASSEMBLE (W)
SILL ASSEMBLE (W)
FRAME JAMB (H)
INTERIOR VENT
INTERIOR JAMB COVER

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QTY
1
1
2
1
2

DIM

54.0000
54.0000
6.3750
53.8125
6.3750

U/M
INCH
INCH
INCH
INCH
INCH

REMARKS

FT

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HARDWARE

9906-700
9906-701
9906-702
9906-702
9906-703
0115-900
9902-503
9906-710
INT. WEATHERING

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CIRCULAR VENT
VENT STRIP
VENT COVER (HEAD)
VENT COVER (SILL)
VENT COVER (JAMB)

1
1
1
1
2

END CAP

#10X1" PH SCREW

MESH ADAPTOR
MESH (W=1.434")
MOHAIR FROM TORO

53.8125
53.8125
55.7500
53.0000
6.3750

54.0000
54.0000
18.0000

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