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Smoke ventilation according to EN 12101-2 - D+H Mechatronic

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2.1.4. Testing the wind load WLThe wind load class WL is also tested for facade exhaust system units. In this test, a dummy load is applied <strong>to</strong> thecasement <strong>to</strong> simulate a suction load on the vertical facade. The casement must not open when the load is applied.The current standard <strong>EN</strong> <strong>12101</strong>-2 does not distinguish between inward and outward opening sashes. An inwardopening sash is pressed in<strong>to</strong> the outer frame even further by a load acting from inside <strong>to</strong> outside. The value ofWL = 1500 (from the superseded DIN 18232-3) should be achieved as a minimum.The electromotive drives and/or an optional locking mechanism are essentially the key components in an outwardopening sash that prevent the window opening unintentionally.20Section A

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