RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN HOODS
Residential Fire Systems
According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the #1 cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries. In 2011, there were 156,300 home fires that involved cooking equipment in the U.S., resulting in 470 deaths, 5,390 injuries, and $1 billion in direct property damage. Cooking has been the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries since 1990.
- Unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor.
- Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.
- Frying is the leading type of activity associated with cooking fires.
- Electric stoves/ranges are more likely involved, compared to gas appliances.
- The CPSC found that 83% of frying fires began in the first 15 minutes of cooking.
- Under 5 years of age and 65 and over are more likely to be injured or killed.
- More than half of the reported cooking fire injuries occurred when victims tried to fight the fire themselves.
Exhaust Fans
Fire Tech’s
exhaust fans are constructed with heavy-gauge aluminum and come with a 1-year warranty on all electric motors. Direct drive motors and belt drive motors are encased in a weather-tight compartment, and all drives are factory set.
Supply/Fresh Air Fans
Fire Tech's supply fans are totally enclosed in a galvanized cabinet
with hooded, filtered intake and have insulated top cap with quick release latches.
- Permanent, one-inch, washable, aluminum filters (fiberglass or polyester media available)
- Adjustable pitch drives
- Vibration isolators
- Insulated top cover provides weather protection for the motor and drive components
- Quick release latches provide tool-free access for inspection and maintenance of motor and drive components
- Blower assembly supported by rubber isolators to reduce noise and vibration level transmitted to the supporting structure
- Integral 3" skirt with pre-punched mounting holes for ease of installation
- Intake hood with 1" permanent, washable aluminum filters standard