Fire Suppression and Apparatus Grids

HEMCO Fume hood fire extinguishers are for use in situations where there is a possibility of exposure to flammables.

• HEMCO offers fire extinguishers for fume hoods with 7.5, 20 or 30 square foot work areas with class A, B, or C fires.

• Fire Extinguishers feature a dry chemical system.

• A fusible link mounted inside the fume chamber senses excessive heat and automatically discharges the system.

• After activation, the fire is extinguished, keeping both users and the lab environment safe from any further threat of fire.

• These units are factory-installed when ordered with a hood, or they can be field-mounted on most pre-existing hoods.

• Does not interfere with the operation or maintenance of the fume hood

• Low toxicity of the fire agent means maximum user safety

Fire Extinguishers for Flammable Hazards in Fume Hood fume chamber

Foremost: fume hood fires must be extinguished promptly, failure to do so could result in loss of life and valuable equipment & processes. In case of a fire inside of a fume hood, 1. Lower the sash into the closed position. 2. Pull the manual front mount discharge cable to activate the fire extinguisher. 3. Shut off the fume hood blower on the fume hood, and any remote exhaust blowers that are connected. 4. Shut off any utility services that could feed a fire. Fire extinguisher activation occurs at 165° Fahrenheit. These are recommendations, contact your laboratory safety officer for guidelines.

1. Fire Extinguisher for 7.5 square foot work area.....Item No. 54010

2. Fire Extinguisher for 20 square foot work area......Item No. 54020

3. Fire Extinguisher for 30 square foot work area......Item No. 54030

Note: Larger models require (2) extinguishers, based on interior cubic dimensions.

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Apparatus Grids

Distillation apparatus grids are designed to mount small apparatus and glassware in the interior of the fume hood, maximizing the work area. Grids are available in aluminum, stainless steel, or fiberglass to meet specific needs. Mounting options: 1. Grids can be mounted to the side walls of the fume hood, 2. When more strength is required, grids can mount to both the sidewalls and the worksurface, consult the factory for details.

Aluminum Apparatus Rack
Fume Hood Width	48”	60”	72”	96”
Grid Width for Hood as Installed	36”	50”	62.5”	86.5”
Aluminum Rod Assembly 1/2” dia.	50141	50151	50161	50181

• All components are machined from solid aluminum bar stock.

• All aluminum lattice rod components are furnished with a satin (brushed) finish.

• Backing plates for hood wall and mounting screws for flanges are

not included.

Stainless Steel Apparatus Grid
Fume Hood Width	48”	60”	72”	96”
Grid Width for Hood as Installed	35”	46”	56”	81”
Aluminum Rod Assembly 1/2” dia.	50142	50152	50162	50182

• Stainless steel components offer superior strength and corrosion resistance for even the most demanding applications.

• All components are machined from Type 316 stainless steel bar stock and polished to a satin finish.

• Backing plates for hood wall and mounting screws for flanges are not included.

Non-Metallic Apparatus Grid
Fume Hood Width	48”	60”	72”	96”
Grid Width for Hood as Installed	35”	46”	56”	81”
Fiberglass Rod Assembly 1/2” dia	50143	50153	50163	50183

• All rod components are white fiberglass.

• All connectors are molded in black nylon for strength and chemical resistance.

• Backing plates for hood wall and mounting screws for flanges are not included.

• Half open style clamps, facilitate adding or removing rods from existing assembly.

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