Retrotec 5000 series | Blower door system

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The Retrotec 5000 series of products are a mid-range air leakage test system featuring a 5000 series fan, a SmartCloth door panel and a DM32X gauge. The multi bladed fan comes with a maximum flow capacity of 8,231 m3/h (2.287 L/s) @ 50 Pa, making the system ideal for testing most residential homes.

This simple to use airtightness system includes a single fan, an aluminium door frame, a custom designed door cloth, and a DM32 touch screen gauge complete with cables and pressure tubes.

Features

The Retrotec 5000 system includes:-

  • DM32X digital manometer 
  • 5000 series fan complete with range ring A, B8 and x8 blank plugs
  • Soft gauge case
  • Single fan door SmartCloth and a standard aluminium door panel frame
  • 2m fan umbilical with tubing
  • FanTestic Lite automated testing software - downloaded from the Retrotec website (link provided)

Optional accessories for this product include a large size door frame and large size door cloth.

All Retrotec 5000 systems can be run using a free to download version of the Retrotec FanTestic software for automated fan operation, data collection, and report generation in compliance with standards such as ATTMA TSL1 and TSL2. If custom designed reports or data export into third part systems such as lodgement of results for Building Control the FanTestic Pro version of the software is required. See http://retrotec.com/products/software for additional details.

Technical

Maximum flow in free air @ 50 Hz      9,243 m3/h (2.287 L/s)

Maximum flow at 50 Pascal test pressure      8,231 m3/h (2,287 L/s)

Minimum flow rate (Range 29)      12.75 m3/h (3.4 L/s)

Fan height       63.5 cm

Frame height      135 to 246 cm

Frame width       75 to 109 cm

Frame thickness      5.3 cm

Fan motor running current @ 50 Hz      4.9 Amps at 240 Volts, 8.9 Amps at 110 Volts

Fan weight      15.2 kg - With Ring A and plate B8 installed 

Panel weight       7.3 kg

Technical note  The 5000 series of blower doors are NOT supported by the DM-2 digital pressure gauge, and they DO NOT fit into hard door frame panels designed for other Retrotec product such as the Q5E.

Retrotec Multi-fan systems | Blower door system
Retrotec Multi-fan systems | Blower door system
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Retrotec 300_5000_6000 series blower door with DM32X gauge QuickGuide.pdf Retrotec 300_5000_6000 series blower door with DM32X gauge QuickGuide
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Retrotec 5000_6000 series range configurations QuickGuide.pdf Retrotec 5000_6000 series range configurations QuickGuide
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Retrotec cloth door panel QuickGuide.pdf Retrotec cloth door panel QuickGuide
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Retrotec DM32X data sheet_March 2023.pdf Retrotec DM32X data sheet_March 2023
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Retrotec DM32X user manual.pdf Retrotec DM32X user manual
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Retrotec FanTestic (ATTMA) software user manual.pdf Retrotec FanTestic (ATTMA) software user manual
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Retrotec residential blower door range data sheet.pdf Retrotec residential blower door range data sheet
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Common customer questions & answers

QQuestion Is it possible to use the DM2 manometer with the 5101 Classic product?
AAnswer Unfortunately no, the 5101 product only works with the DM32 gauge system.
QQuestion There is no power on the construction site so can this unit be run off a generator?
AAnswer No. If you run this item off a generator it is possible to damage the fan motor.
QQuestion What does the FanTestic software do?
AAnswer It is the software that records and calculates readings from fans and manometers set up to measure air leakage in enclosures. When used in conjunction with Retrotec digital manometers, the software can automatically control fans and capture data in accordance with a number of standard enclosure air leakage testing procedures.