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Morrison Aluminum Glazing Systems Ltd.

Operable Vent Windows

A thermally broken operable vent window system engineered to integrate directly into our storefront and curtain wall lineups, giving commercial buildings a tested, code-compliant way to bring fresh air into a sealed glazed envelope. Morrison Aluminum Glazing Systems handles on-site installation and project management, with extrusions supplied and fabricated by Acro Aluminum.

✓ Thermally Broken ✓ Storefront & Curtain Wall Ready ✓ Structurally Tested ✓ Shop or Field Glazed

Tested Performance

8000 Series — Tested & Verified

Independently tested for air, water and structural performance, so your design team has the numbers it needs to specify with confidence.

8000 Series Aluminum Vent Window profile 8000 Series Aluminum Vent Window, Dark Bronze Anodized finish
Thermally Broken

8000 Series

Configuration
Top hung project out (open in / casement also available)
Size Range
17″ x 17″ minimum · 60″ x 48″ maximum
Air Infiltration
0.133 L/s·m² (0.026 cfm/ft²) @ 75 Pa
Water Penetration Resistance
720 Pa (~15.04 psf), no penetration
Structural Performance
3360 Pa (~70.18 psf), no breakage
U-Value (NFRC Modeled)
As low as 2.320 W/m²·K (0.409 Btu/h·ft²·°F)
Subframe Compatibility
Equal leg (storefront) · Unequal leg (curtain wall)

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8000 Series Operable Vent Window
8000 Series Aluminum Vent Window profile

Operable ventilation built into your glazed envelope

Glazing1″ infill Size Range17″–60″ Water Resistance720 Pa Structural3360 Pa Best ForStorefront & curtain wall integration

A thermally broken, top-hung project-out operable vent window engineered specifically to sit inside our storefront and curtain wall subframes, giving a sealed commercial glazing package a tested, code-compliant way to bring in fresh air.

Key Features
  • Polyurethane pour and debridge thermal break
  • Overlap vent construction with rigid corner key joinery
  • Equal leg subframe for storefront, unequal leg for curtain wall
  • 1″ glazing infill, extruded screen frames
  • 4 Bar Stainless Steel Hinges with limit stop, Cam Handle Locks standard
  • Optional Roto Style Crank Operator, WOCD device, pole & pole ring
  • Open in and casement configurations also available
  • Shop or field glazed
Performance Data
Air Leakage @ 75 Pa0.133 L/s·m² (0.026 cfm/ft²)
Water PenetrationNone at 720 Pa (~15.04 psf)
StructuralNo breakage at 3360 Pa (~70.18 psf)
U-Value (NFRC Modeled)As low as 2.320 W/m²·K (0.409 Btu/h·ft²·°F)
Size Range17″ x 17″ min · 60″ x 48″ max
Typical Applications
Storefront systems Curtain wall systems Multi-family & institutional buildings
Color & Finish Options
Clear Anodized Dark Bronze Anodized Mill Finish Custom Painted Colors

Clear Anodized, Dark Bronze Anodized and Mill Finish are standard, shown above. Custom painted colors are available and require additional lead time.

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The 8000 Series is a thermally broken operable vent window system engineered to sit inside our storefront and curtain wall subframes, giving a sealed commercial glazing package a tested, code-compliant way to bring in fresh air. A polyurethane pour and debridge thermal break runs through the frame, paired with overlap vent construction and rigid corner key joinery for a durable, weather-tight seal around the operable sash. The subframe is available in two configurations — equal leg for storefront applications and unequal leg for curtain wall applications — so it integrates cleanly with whichever system it's paired with, using the same 1 inch glazing infill. Independent testing backs up the numbers: 0.133 L/s·m² (0.026 cfm/ft²) air infiltration at 75 Pa, no water penetration up to 720 Pa (~15.04 psf), and no structural breakage up to 3360 Pa (~70.18 psf), with NFRC-modeled U-values as low as 2.320 W/m²·K. Sizing ranges from a 17 inch by 17 inch minimum to a 60 inch by 48 inch maximum. Standard hardware includes 4 Bar Stainless Steel Hinges with a limit stop and Cam Handle Locks, with optional Roto Style Crank Operator, WOCD device, pole and pole ring, and insect screens with wickets to access cam handles — open-in and casement configurations are also available. Extruded screen frames and the system can be shop-glazed or field-glazed depending on project logistics.

Technical Resources

8000 Series technical literature.

The architectural manual brings the system features, size range, integration details and hardware information into one reference.

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