Extraction Hoods and Canopies are vital parts of any commercial kitchen and should be fabricated from Stainless Steel for best safety. They are also legal requirements, to control the environment and guarantee everyone’s health and safety.
Commercial kitchens generate large amounts of heat from their burners, especially when working at full capacity and the ventilation system has to be able to cope with this. Canopy hoods are designed to work efficiently in different positions in the commercial kitchen. Wall hoods are used where cooking equipment is set against a wall. Where equipment is situated in an island set up, then single island hoods are used. All appliances generating fumes in a commercial kitchen should each have a canopy. Canopies deal with a lot of heat; and stainless steel is an excellent material when used as part of an overall system for managing this heat safely. An effective canopy should also discourage condensation because that will lead to the accumulation of particles inside the hood. The duct needs to be well insulated to allow the system to discharge hot air at the outlet, not within the building.
The extracted air needs to be replaced with fresh air to restore what is removed and to maintain atmospheric pressure. Replacement air systems can obtain air both from outside, for instance, a rooftop unit, or internally, perhaps from the dining area. The air is filtered and then heated or cooled to the correct standard.
Filters in the canopy hood remove grease residues and particulates from the air inlets. However, grease can still get through and build up in the ducts, if the system is not cleaned regularly. This can cause a fire hazard. Access is important for commercial kitchen ventilation systems. They need regular cleaning to maintain safety; and good access is vital for this work to be carried out. It’s also needed for maintenance, inspection and component replacement.
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