The L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit is the most affordable and easy to use hinge kit available for commercial kitchen exhaust fans. If you’re on a budget or just want something simple and durable, this is the hinge kit for you.
What Do Exhaust Fan Hinge Kits Do?
Even if you’re a veteran of the commercial kitchen ventilation industry, you may not understand why you need a hinge kit or what benefits an L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit has to offer.
Hinge kits basically do one thing: they safely hold your exhaust fan tilted in the open position. But by doing that single thing, a properly installed hinge kit also makes accessing the exhaust fan for maintenance, inspection, and cleaning much easier and much safer.
Without a hinge kit installed, there is a chance that the fan will be knocked or blown back down. Not only does this increase the risk of injury to maintenance personnel, it can damage the exhaust fan, curb, and wiring.
Damage from repeated lifting, moving and replacing of the exhaust fan can also damage your rooftop and cause your fan to become unbalanced. An unbalanced exhaust fan will usually end up having problems with vibration and noise, and ultimately have a reduced life expectancy for your equipment.
Are Exhaust Fan Hinge Kits Required?
Exhaust fan hinge kits are required by the National Fire Protection Association Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations (NFPA 96). In addition, hinge kits may be required by state law or local ordinance as well as your landlord or insurance provider.
Why Should I Get The L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit?
L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kits are true workhorses in the commercial kitchen ventilation industry. They may not have all the bells and whistles of other hinge kits, but these sturdy, easy to install hinges get the job done.
And just because the L-Bar hinge kits are less expensive, doesn’t mean they aren’t high quality. Standard L-Bar Hinge Kits are constructed of durable 12-gauge galvanized steel (.1084” thickness). The Heavy Duty L-Bar Hinge Kits are constructed of 10-gauge galvanized steel (.1382” thickness).
The galvanized steel gives the L-Bar hinges a protective zinc coating for excellent resistance to damage, protection from UV radiation, and complete rust protection. You’ll get years of maintenance-free use – even under the harshest of conditions.
With the L-Bar hinge kit installed, you will no longer have to remove the entire exhaust fan on and off of the roof curb. Instead, the fan will easily and securely tilt open. A unique stop plate mounted onto the stack keeps the fan from opening too far as it pivots on the bolted section. The L-Bar hinge ensures optimal accessibility every time your fan is opened. You can even adjust the angle to your specific needs.
How Is The L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit Installed?
The L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit includes two l-shaped brackets that are installed on either side of the exterior edges of your exhaust fan. The stop plate is mounted using bolts, directly to the stack. It’s a simple and quick installation. And unlike some fan hinges, the L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit doesn’t require the installation of any chains. You also won’t need any special tools.
Which L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit Should I Get?
There are two L-Bar hinge kits to choose from: standard or heavy duty. For fans with wheels measuring 20” or smaller, or that have a fan base measuring 28” or smaller, the Standard L-Bar Hinge Kit is the right choice.
For exhaust fans with wheels measuring larger than 20”, or that have a fan base measuring 33” or larger, the Heavy Duty L-Bar Hinge Kit is the one you will need.
Have a look at this video to learn more about the L-Bar Exhaust Fan Hinge Kit.
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