Hood Fan Hinge Kit | Hinged Kit for Hood Exhaust Fan

Hinge Kits

Hinge kits are required by NFPA 96 for all hood exhaust upblast fans. They allow the exhaust fan to be lifted back and tilted securely for proper cleaning and maintenance.

Without a hinge kit, hood cleaners are forced to wrangle with the fan bowl and set it directly on the roof. This results in the fan bowl being damaged, fans being knocked off balance and wire damage. Even the best hood cleaners are prone to accidents, and without a hinge kit installed, exhaust fans are unnecessarily exposed to these types of accidents.

Why Are Exhaust Fan Hinge Kits Important?

· To protect the fan wiring. Exhaust fan wiring is stretched when the fan is taken off the stack and placed on the roof. Without a hinge kit, the fan wiring is subject to unnecessary abuse during cleaning and maintenance.

· To protect the exhaust fan. The exhaust fan can be damaged over time by removing it from the stack repeatedly and placing it on its side.

· To prevent roof damage. Rooftop damage and leaks can be the result of placing the exhaust fan on the roof during cleaning or maintenance.

· It’s the Law. NFPA 96 Code 8.1.1.1 states: “Approved up-blast fans with motors surrounded by the air stream shall be hinged, supplied with flexible weather proof electrical cable and service hold-open retainers, and listed for this use.”

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