Fire Ready Residential Range Hood Catalog0 pages
Fire Ready Residential Range Hood
Model GRRS
Ready for fire!
Cooking is the leading cause of residential building fires.
An estimated average of 165,000 cooking fires occur annually,
resulting in property loss, injuries and even death.
•t 30 and 36 inch widths
Residential buildings typically rely on portable fire extinguishers
and sprinkler systems to protect property and occupants.
Portable extinguishers require early use and manual intervention
to contain fires, while sprinkler systems act as a final measure
of protection.
•t Front recirculation or
external venting
The Fire Ready Hood is a dual purpose device. It is a both a
ventilation hood and a self-contained fire suppression system.
The Fire Ready Hood is designed for use above residential style
appliances in commercial settings, such as:
•t UL300A approved
•t Optional NFPA101
compliant accessories
•t Gas, electric or dual utility
appliance disconnects
•t Office lunchrooms
•t Military housing
•t Assisted living facilities
Fire Ready Residential Range Hood
Model GRRS
How does it work?
The Fire Ready Hood monitors the hood temperature. In the event of a cooking fire, the Fire Ready Hood will:
•t De-energize appliance using supplied disconnect
•t Signal an audible alarm
•t Engage auxiliary building alarm contacts
If the hood temperature continues to climb, a fusible link will melt. This will release wet chemical suppression
agent through nozzles, suppressing the cooking fire.
October
2014
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