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Series ECG/ECG45Egg crate grilles
Industry standard extractgrille
90% free area formaximum performance
45° core available
Hinged and removablecores
ECG: November 2013
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Series ECG/ECG45
Series ECG egg crate grilles are the industry standard extract grille.
Comprising a core with over 90% free area, with vanes parallel toairflow, egg crate grilles are capable of handling huge air volumeswith minimal noise generation or pressure drop. Ideal for areasrequiring high changeover rates like restaurant kitchens, paintingbooths etc.
A 45° core is also available, with a similar high free area, butintroducing non vision properties from certain angles, or giving anangled throw if used for supply.
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Design features
Material Extruded aluminium frame
Aluminium core
Frame Standard: 37BE - 37mm bevelled
Optional: 30FE - 30mm flat
Surface mounted
Sizes Minimum: 100mm x 50mm
Maximum: 2900mm x 2900mm
Fixings Standard: None
Optional: See page 6
Finish Standard: Satin anodised (AA5) frame, mill aluminium core
Optional: See page 8
Mass/m2 face area 7.5kg
15.5kg including opposed blade damper
Free area Approx 90%
Quality assurance
HVC Supplies (Stourbridge) Ltd is an ISO 9001:2008 accredited company.
Assessed to ISO 9001:2008Cert/Ref No. 1186
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Technical drawings
37BE: 37mm bevelledA Nominal + 45mmB 25mmC 70mmD 37mm
30FE: 30mm flatA Nominal + 30mmB 28mmC 72mmD 30mm
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Surface mounted
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Removable core
Fitted with spring loaded quarter turn fasteners, theouter frame has angle brackets fixed to the inside ofthe neck.
The inner removable frame holds the chrome plated,slotted head studs, for removal with a flatheadscrewdriver.
Other stud types are available for use with allen keys,or with a larger head for removal by hand.
25F: 25mm flatA Nominal + 30mmB 46mmC 25mmD 30mm
32BS: 32mm bevelledA Nominal + 45mmB 28mmC 32mmD 30mm
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Hinged core
Enabling the core to hinge outwards may bepreferable to it being fully removable.
The full length piano hinge at one side is discreet,and gives minimal loss of core area.
The inner core is held in place by a chrome platedcam fastener as standard, bolts are optional.
25F: 25mm flatA Nominal + 30mmB 48mmC 25mmD 30mm
32BZ: 32mm bevelled ZA Nominal + 45mmB 48mmC 32mmD 30mm
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Fixings
Countersunk fixing holes: Code suffix FH
Countersunk fixing holes in the grille frame are theeasiest fitting method. Screws in the same finishare supplied with the grille.
Concealed fixings: Code suffix CF
Consisting of L brackets with threaded ports, oneL bracket is fixed into the ductwork or plenum, theother is riveted to the rear of the grille frame.Supplied bolts are then used to hold the grille intothe supporting structure.
Push-in clip method: Code suffix PC
These sprung clips are compressed when the grilleis pushed into place. The outward force providedthen holds the grille securely in place.
This fixing method is not suitable for use inceilings.
Goalpost method: Code suffix GB
Enables the grille’s removal by accessing boltsthrough the face.
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Selection data
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Ordering codes
1 - 400 x 400 - ECG - D - 37BE - FH - RAL9010
Example
Codes
1) Quantity
2) Size (mm) (Width x height)
3) Series ECG Egg crate grille ECG45 Egg crate grille 45° core (specify blow direction if not a square size)
4) Damper D Opposed blade damper fitted
5) Frame 37BE 37mm bevelled frame (standard) 30FE 30mm flat frame SM Surface mounted
6) Fixings FH Countersunk fixing holes (screws supplied in same finish) CF Concealed fixings PC Push-in clips (not for use in ceilings) GB Goalpost brackets
7) Core type RC Removable core HC Hinged core
8) Finish SAA Satin anodised frame, mill finish core (standard)Mill Mill aluminium
RAL... Polyester powder coated to RAL... BS... Polyester powder coated to BS...
Leave code section blank if no option is required.
Specification of a hinged or removable core will mean 37BE and 30FE frames cannot be used.In this instance standard 32mm bevelled or 25mm flat frames will be substituted.
Finishes
Mill aluminium
Satin anodised aluminium (frame only, core mill)
Polyester powder coating to any RAL or BS colour
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HVC Supplies (Stourbridge) LtdJason HouseAmblecoteWest MidlandsDY8 4EYUnited Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1384 376555Fax: +44 (0)1384 392555
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