Air-Only core (Air-Only) Details

Air-Only

The Air-Only consists of a casing, which encloses the opening, and a number of spherical floats. There are round apertures in the horizontal plane of the casing, which enable air to pass through. Under each round aperture in the casing there is one sphere-shaped float.

The floats are normally located at such a distance from the apertures that they do not reduce the space available for air to pass through these apertures. The floats are placed in guides that allow them to rise and fall freely. When water threatens to flow in through the vent, the floats rise and block the apertures, preventing the water from entering the ship.

The total size of the round apertures in the casing is equal to the size of the opening.

It comes fitted with a “mesh” fitted to prevent insects and dirt from entering the cabin areas.

The closure allows to reduce the free flow area on 25%, 50%, 75% and to close the vent simply by pulling the handle. Do not turn it, just pull or push.

Specifications:

• Guarantees self-actuating protection from water penetration into the vessel.
• Keeps water out under the worse adverse weather conditions, in any corner of the vessel, and even if the ventilating device is completely under water.
• Provides a constant supply of air to the cabin areas, engine rooms, heads and holds.
• Principally used as a part of ventilation device. Sometimes Air-Only fits inside labyrinth or mushroom ventilator in existing dorade boxes.
• Product code – DS
• Free flow area – 3.7 in² (24 cm²)
• Dimensions:  4.9in x 2.4in (124mm x 60mm)
• Cutout diameter:
• Complete set with cabin ring and all fitting screws
• Gross weight ~ 1.1lb (0.5kg)
• Material: Crastin
• UV-Resistant
• Mesh fitted against sand and bugs