Safe Access for Cleaning
Hinge kits come with a chain attachment that uses a locking pin. This allows the turbine to tilt back and lock in position for cleaning or maintenance. Once cleaned, the chain and pin secure the system back in place.
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Exhaust fan hinges are required by NFPA 96, local codes, insurance companies, and fire marshals. We install heavy-duty hinge kits that make cleaning easier and protect your equipment from damage.
According to the National Fire Protection Association Standard 96, all commercial kitchens need to have an exhaust fan hinge kit installed in their exhaust system. Not only does NFPA require them, they are also required by local codes, insurance companies, and fire marshals throughout Miami.
Without proper hinge kits installed, your commercial kitchen may fail inspection by the fire marshal or health department. We install NFPA 96 compliant hinge kits that satisfy all local Miami code requirements.
Most commercial kitchen insurance policies require proper exhaust fan hinge installation. Having the right hinge kit can help maintain your coverage and may even reduce your premiums with some carriers.
There are several varieties of hinge kits available, but they all serve the same critical function: allowing the exhaust fan to open and close for easier cleaning and maintenance.
Hinge kits come with a chain attachment that uses a locking pin. This allows the turbine to tilt back and lock in position for cleaning or maintenance. Once cleaned, the chain and pin secure the system back in place.
Installing an exhaust fan hinge kit prevents denting the fan lid. If the lid has to be removed and set down on the roof, it can get damaged — or worse, damage your roof because of protruding parts and sharp edges.
When the lid is removed, electrical cords often need to be disconnected. Damage to these cords can occur during cleaning if not properly restrained. The hinge kit keeps everything connected and protected.
The hinge kit eliminates potential hazards and makes access easier. It keeps the lid in a secured position for inspection, cleaning, and maintenance without exposing the fan itself to damage.
If there is no exhaust hinge kit installed, technicians who need access will have to remove the lid. This takes time and often requires more than one person. The hinge kit allows the lid to open quickly and be secured — a much safer way to get access.
Having a hinge kit mounted is a money saver. It takes less time to get access, and you only need one person to open it. Over time, this saves significantly on cleaning and maintenance costs.
There are several forms of hinge kits available, and they are not all the same quality. We recommend hinge kits made of heavy-duty steel that are straightforward to install. They may cost a little more, but they last longer and give you peace of mind.
Miami Hood Cleaning Pros keeps hinge kits in stock on our vehicles, so we don't have to run back to the office — saving you time and getting your kitchen compliant faster.
Miami Hood Cleaning Pros happily serves the greater Miami area for
exhaust fan hinges and hood cleaning. Our firm is fully insured, bonded, certified,
and licensed.
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