FakroŽ FVE Electric Opening Skylights

Installing Electric Skylights into your home is now so much more affordable with the new Fakro Electric Opening Skylight. This beautifully crafted product has been designed so it can be easily operated with a remote control from the comfort of your living room chair. The 24V motor and transformer are cleverly concealed by a white cover on the bottom of the skylight frame to attractively suit most home or office building decors. Built-in rain sensors will automatically close the skylight once rain is detected and blinds (see accessories below) can also be installed onto the FVE and operated by the same remote control.

The FVE is supplied with an insect screen which for safety reasons must be installed to operate the skylight and blinds. Installation of the FVE is also straight-forward as it has been designed with a six metre cable and three pin plug that can be connected to a 230V power outlet inside the roof.

The table below will assist you in determining which size will best fit your project.

FVE Model	24/27	24/38	24/55	32/38	32/46	32/55	48/27	48/46
Nominal Frame size SxK mm	565x674	565x953	565x1372	768x953	768x1153	768x1372	1174x674	1174x1153
Outside Frame size BxL mm	623x699	623x978	623x699	826x978	826x1178	826x1397	1232x699	1232x1178

Features of Fakro Skylights

Insulated Glazing Unit Exterior toughened 4mm safety glass for strength and durability Argon gas injected for increased thermal performance (14mm airspace) Low-E coating Laminated safety glass for strength and maximum protection from fading Double thickness (0.76mm) laminating interlayer for extra safety and UV protection

Combined, these features not only provide superior safety and energy efficiency, but also result in reduced fading, excellent sound insulation ratings and greater durability.

Timber Construction

• Wide, thick Nordic pine timber frames provide maximum stability to better resist warping and improve the long term integrity of the skylight.
• All timber components are placed in an autoclave and vacuum impregnated with preservative that reaches deep within the timber structure to prevent mould or moisture build-up, compared to surface applied preservatives on some other skylights.
• All timber surfaces are fully factory sealed with two coats of clear based lacquer to resist absorption of moisture and subsequent swelling or cracking.
• The UV protected lacquer provides a premium longer lasting finish, removes the need for expensive onsite finishing costs and allows the wood to be easily cleaned of finger marks after installation.
• The lacquered timber frame is fitted with condensation gaskets to ensure all moisture is directed externally for superior sealing.

Combined, these features reduce the level of maintenance required and extend the life and appearance of the skylight.

Skylights Tested and Approved

Cyclone Ratings

Fakro Skylights have been subjected to Cyclonic and Non Cyclonic Testing in a NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited laboratory.

Both the Fakro Fixed Skylight and Openable Skylight passed the test requirements of Australian Standard AS4285-1995, Skylights, for Resistance to Wind Pressure for Cyclone and Non-Cyclon Regions and the BCA's-1995.

Acoustic Insulation

Fakro Skylights have been tested for airborne sound insulation and achieved high level ratings of 36db's for Opening Skylights and 35db's for Fixed Skylights.

Cyclic Tests

The FVE Opening Skylight has passed cyclic testing of 10,000 open/close cycles plus an additional 5,000 cycles with extra weight placed on the sash of 12kgs (snow load). This works out to be approximately 41 years of opening and closing the skylight once a day.

Concentrated Load Tests

Fakro Opening Skylights have passed concentrated load tests of 1.1kN as per the default requirements of AS4285-1995.

Skylight Flashing

Your roofing professional will be able to advise you on a suitable flashing for your Fakro Skylight which are described in detail below. Constructed from polyester coated aluminium and malleable metal, Fakro Flashing Kits provide an unobtrusive and enduring water-tight fit. The flashings have passed stringent Australian water tightness tests at 15, 27, 45, and 60 degrees. Skylights using correctly installed Breezway Fakro Flashings comply with the structural requirements of AS4285 (skylights).

Fakro Skylights by Breezway have two main flashing types:

• EHA - used in applications where the skylight is fitted in high-profiled roofing materials such as tiles (up to 90mm profile height) or corrugated metal roof sheeting. Not recommended for wide span high-profile roof decking with rollformed ridges of 35mm or greater, as custom flashing would be required.
• ELA - allows skylights to be flashed with thin, flat roofing materials such as slate or shingles.

Skylights require a roof pitch between 15 and 60 degrees. Custom made flashings which pitch the skylights at 15 degrees or more may be necessary on lower (flatter) roof pitches. The use of Fakro Skylights in roof pitches above 60 degrees is not recommended and the manufacturers warranty is voided in such applications.

FVE Electric Skylight Accessories

SJP Venetian Blinds

Fakro Venetian Blinds are great for adding comfort to your home, allowing you to control the direction of light entering a room when required. Available in white. Manual or Electric. Manual operated by SZS Telescopic Control Rod. Electric operated by the same remote used to control the FVE Electric Skylight.

Skylight and Blind Controls

1. SZS Telescopic Control Rod operates Manual Venetian on FVE Electric Opening Skylight.
2. ZRC Remote Control operates up to four FVE Electric Opening Skylights and their Electric Venetian Blinds.