Upblast Exhaust Fan Parts

Know Your Fan Upblast Exhaust Fan

Understanding the parts of an restaurant exhaust fan is important when selecting new restaurant kitchen ventilation system equipment. It can also be very helpful knowledge for anyone involved in taking care of the routine maintenance and cleaning of upblast exhaust fan. Even if you aren’t doing the actual maintenance and cleaning yourself, it will allow you to better communicate with those who do. And when it comes to inspection reports, it is always a good idea to know your upblast exhaust fan base assembly from your wheel assembly.

Our Restaurant Exhaust Fan 101 Guide has a detailed parts diagram showing more than 20 different parts of an upblast exhaust fan for anyone wanting to do a deep dive. But for most people, a basic overview will be enough. So let’s get to it!

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Exhaust fan hinges are required by law on upblast exhaust fans.

Restaurant exhaust fan hinges are one of the most important yet overlooked fan accessories. Exhaust fan hinges are not just required by NFPA 96 fire code, but they are probably also required by local ordinances and most likely, your insurance company.

Even if you already know that you are required to install exhaust fan hinges and you’ve heard that they are crucial, you still might be wondering exactly why.

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Omni Quick Fit Exhaust Fan Super Hinge

The Omni Quick Fit Exhaust Fan Super Hinge is one of the best fan hinges you can buy. Not only does it protect your exhaust fan and your rooftop against damage, it provides superior protection for workers and personnel that access the fan for inspection, maintenance, and cleaning.

If you’re interested in protecting your investment and creating a safer working environment, consider the many benefits of installing an Omni Quick Fit exhaust fan hinge kit on your rooftop exhaust fan. But first, a little more on why you should install an exhaust fan hinge kit in the first place. Continue reading