The Dualair^® Component System

Secondary Glazed Louvres

Breezway’s new Altair Dualair Component System has been carefully designed to deliver a high performance dual glazed louvre system to the commercial market.

Dualair at a Glance

The secondary glazed unit for commercial applications

The Altair Dualair Louvre Component System is a secondary glazed unit with sophisticated aesthetics and reduced installation costs. This makes it ideal for apartment or school projects, particularly those with high Rw or low U-value requirements.

Watch a video about the benefits of the Dualair System

Water Penetration

Significantly improved water penetration resistance up to 620Pa at floor to ceiling window sizes.

Maximum Ventilation

Keep building occupants comfortable all year round.

Aesthetics

Single window unit gives better aesthetics. Using aluminium or patterned blades can create a decorative effect to the facade.

Reduced Installation Costs

Secondary glazing within a single frame results in a single installation occasion.

Acoustic Insulation

Excellent sound acoustics to reduce outdoor noise – Rw ratings up to 35.

Thermal Insulation

U-values ranging from 2.4 to 3.3 give comparable performance to double glazed windows with thermally broken frames.

Shading / Privacy

Use aluminium or patterned glass blades on outer blades to provide shading and privacy.

Dualair® Window System 3D Models

INTERACTIVE ON-LINE VIEWING

Dualair Component System 3D Models

Please note the models shown below are rendered animations only. For more technical detail please view the CAD and BIM model section below. Viewing may not be possible on some older computers. We recommend Google Chrome for the best viewing results.

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click on an illustration to view a 3D interactive version. Rotate the model by using your left mouse button or pan the model by using your right mouse button. Use your mouse wheel to zoom. Please note this is a rendered model only. For more technical detail please see the CAD and BIM Model section below.

1 Bay Open (Dual Powerlouvre) in Alspec McArthur Frame

Dualair 2 x Powerlouvre Galleries) in the Alspec McArthur Frame_Section

1 Bay Closed (Dual Powerlouvre) in Alspec McArthur Frame

Dualair 2 x Powerlouvre Galleries closed in the Alspec McArthur Frame_Section

1 Bay Open (Powerlouvre/Manual) in Alspec McArthur Frame

Dualair Manual+ Powerlouvre Galleries in the Alspec McArthur Frame_Section

1 Bay Open (Dual Powerlouvre) with Glass & Aluminium Blades in Alspec McArthur Frame

Dualair 2 x Powerlouvre Galleries Glass+Alumi outside in the Alspec McArthur Frame_Section

1 Bay Closed (Dual Powerlouvre) with Glass & Aluminium Blades in Alspec McArthur Frame

Dualair 2 x Powerlouvre Galleries Glass+Alumi outside_Closed in the Alspec McArthur Frame_Section

1 Bay Closed (Dual Powerlouvre) with Glass & Pattern Glass in Alspec McArthur Frame

Dualair -2 x Powerlouvre Galleries Glass+Painted outside_closed in the Alspec McArthur Frame_Section

1 Bay Open (Dual Powerlouvre) with Single Fixed Glass in Alspec McArthur Frame

Dualair - Hunter Evo Framing_2 Powerlouvre_Double Fixed Glass_Section

Dualair Component System Dimensions

Dualair System Louvres Only

Dualair System Louvres Fixed Lite

Dualair Component Performance Data

Wind and Water Performance
Dualair System in Alspec McArthur Evo 150mm Framing.

Ultimate Wind Pressure	Water Penetration Resistance	Window
2,000 Pa	550 Pa	18 blade (h) x 1127mm (blade length) Stronghold Toughened Glass Blades
3,400 Pa	600 Pa	18 blade (h) x 900mm (blade length) Stronghold Toughened Glass Blades
6,000 Pa	620 Pa	18 blade (h) x 736mm (blade length) Stronghold Toughened Glass Blades

Wind and Water Performance
Dualair System in Alspec Hunter Evo 150mm Framing.

Ultimate Wind Pressure	Water Penetration Resistance	Window
2,000 Pa	600 Pa	18 blade (h) x 1127mm (blade length) Stronghold Toughened Glass Blades

Energy Performance
Dualair System in Alspec McArthur Evo 150mm Framing.

Outer Blade	Inner Blade	U-Value	SHGC
Clear 6mm glass	Clear 6mm glass	3.4	0.47
Clear Low-E 6mm glass	Clear 6mm glass	2.8	0.14
Clear Low-E 6mm glass	Clear Low-E 6mm glass	2.4	0.10

Energy Performance
Dualair System in Alspec Hunter Evo 150mm Framing.

Outer Blade	Inner Blade	U-Value	SHGC
Clear 6mm glass	Clear 6mm glass	3.8	0.46
Clear Low-E 6mm glass	Clear 6mm glass	3.2	0.15
Clear Low-E 6mm glass	Clear Low-E 6mm glass	2.9	0.11

Sound Performance
Dualair System in Alspec McArthur Evo 150mm Framing or Alspec Hunter EVO 150mm Framing.
If higher sound performance is required please contact Breezway on 1800 777 758.

Outer Blade Material	Inner Blade Material	Optimised for Water Penetration Resistance
		R'w (C;Ctr)
Toughened Glass	Toughened Glass	35 (-1;-3)
Aluminium	Toughened Glass	35 (-2;-4)

Dualair System Standard Heights

While the Altair Dualair Component System is available in all of the standard heights noted, the wind and water rating for the building project will affect the maximum allowable window height and bay width. Please refer to the Altair Product Performance Warranty for technical information.

For Altair Dualair Louvre Gallery standard heights please see the size chart on the right. Off Standard heights and 102mm heights are not available.

Dualair System Widths

There are no standard Altair Louvre widths. The Dualair System is only supplied as a component system for single bays however the bay width may be affected by Building code rules. Please discuss with your Breezway Dealer and builder.

Altair Powerlouvre Windows

Minimum bay width for 2-9 blade high windows = 400mm
Minimum bay width for 10-18 blade high windows = 500mm

Dualair System Brochure

Secondary Glazed Louvre Component System.
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Heights for Dualair System with 152mm Blade
Head	Alspec McArthur EVO	Alspec McArthur EVO	-
Sill/Transom	Alspec McArthur EVO	Alspec Hunter EVO Acoustic	-
No. of Blades	Window Height (mm)	Window Height (mm)	Daylight Opening Height (mm)
2	418	423	328
3	558	563	468
4	698	703	608
5	838	843	748
6	978	983	888
7	1118	1123	1028
8	1258	1263	1168
9	1398	1403	1308
10	1538	1543	1448
11	1678	1683	1588
12	1818	1823	1728
13	1958	1963	1868
14	2098	2103	2008
15	2238	2243	2148
16	2378	2383	2288
17	2518	2523	2428
18	2658	2663	2568

The sizes in the table above are frame sizes only.

Dualair Standard Height Chart

CAD Drawings

Altair^® Dualair Component System CAD Drawings

Breezway offers a collection of CAD drawings for the complete Altair Dualair Component System product range. For animated renders, please see the 3D Model section above.

You can download all CAD files in this section here Altair Dualair Component System CAD Drawings or the individual files below.

Name	Format
Altair Dualair Component System in the Alspec McArthur Frame - Includes four drawings for Standard Manual/Power Control, Standard Power/Power Control, Stronghold Manual/Power Control and Stronghold Power/Power Control.	DWG & PDF
Altair Dualair Component System in the Alspec Hunter Evo Frame - Includes four drawings for Standard Manual/Power Control, Standard Power/Power Control, Stronghold Manual/Power Control and Stronghold Power/Power Control.	DWG & PDF

Blade Formulas

Blade Cut Length Alspec McArthur EVO Jambs

Glass & aluminium blades: Blade Length = window width – 145mm

Glass & aluminium Stronghold blades: Blade Length = window width – 141mm

For allowable length of blades refer to AS1288 and Breezway Louvre Windows PRODUCT PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.

Note: Allowable tolerance = +/-0.6mm

Blade Cut Length Alspec Hunter EVO Jambs

Glass & aluminium blades: Blade Length = window width – 155mm

Glass & aluminium Stronghold blades: Blade Length = window width – 151mm

View/download Dualair System Blade Formulas

Dualair Component Product Code

Altair^® Dualair Product Code

The Dualair Component System can be configured under a single product code which ensures you include all components necessary for the system and allows you to carry forward configurations that are common to all items. For quote and order forms, please visit the Purchasing page.

Description	Code	Unit
152mm Altair Dualair Gallery Sets	190 000 770	Per gallery set

Installation Instructions

View/download Dualair Assembly Instructions

View/download Dualair System Frame Head Pre-Processing

View/download Dualair System Frame Sill & Jamb Pre-Processing

Checklist & Specification

Dualair System Checklist

REQUIRED INFORMATION viewed from inside	OPTIONAL INFORMATION
Dualair System height expressed as blade quantity	Handle side
Window width, including Alspec Jambs.	Keylock
Jamb plate to suit McArthur EVO 150mm Frame or Hunter EVO Acoustic 150mm Frame	Restricted openings
Manual or PowerlouvreTM Gallery to inside
With or without the Stronghold® System
Handle type, if inner gallery is manually operated
Clips & Handle Colour
Blade Types (inner & outer)

View/download Dualair System Checklist

Dualair System Recommended Specification

A tight specification will help to make sure that what you specify ends up in your building thereby achieving your design objectives.

The louvre windows shall be Breezway Altair Dualair Secondary Glazed Louvre Windows.

Unique features:

Altair Louvres in a secondary glazing configuration within 150mm commercial glazing.
Minimum acoustic rating of R’w.35.
Maximum U-value of 3.8 W/m2.K.
Optional pressure equalising design and patented drainage channels for superior water performance.
Patented ‘Living Hinge’ design that pulls the clips tightly against the channel when closed for superior water performance and air infiltration.
Low profile keylock with lock barrel housed inside the louvre channel.
Passed testing to 40,000 open/close cycles for long operational life.
Passed testing to 15,000 lock/unlock cycles for long operational life.
Altair Dualair Louvres have passed AS2047 testing at 17 blades high.
Powerlouvre motors are fully concealed within the head of the frame.
Pinned design that mechanically retains blades within the clips to prevent blade dislodgement under human impact (optional with the Stronghold System).
Custom designed for the Alspec McArthur EVO 150mm Centre Pocket frame and the Alspec Hunter EVO Acoustic 150mm frame.

View/download Dualair Specification

The Dualair® Component System