Soot, carbon, and other particles settle on the walls of air ducts. Clogged passages impair the operation of the ventilation system. The procedure for cleaning air ducts is regulated by law and sanitary, fire safety, and other standards of the Russian Federation. The manager is responsible for the work. If desired, the manager can appoint a person responsible for fire safety with the assignment of the position of chief. This employee must monitor the serviceability and condition of the air ducts of the ventilation and chimney systems.
The Fire Safety Rules of the American Federation specify the frequency of cleaning ventilation system air ducts, in particular from flammable waste. The document also contains information on the work procedure. Only specialists from specialized companies can clean ducts from soot, grease, and other waste. It is strictly prohibited to do this without the appropriate education and qualifications.
How the work is carried out: procedure
Our company’s specialists clean ventilation ducts only if the installation of Air Duct Vet polymer sleeves is planned. This material allows you to solve several main problems at once:
- ensure the tightness of the system and prevent the penetration of unpleasant odors or smoke into other rooms;
- improve the removal of stale air and smoke to the outside;
- prevent excessive accumulation of flammable waste on the walls, thereby guaranteeing a high degree of fire safety.
The work is usually carried out in a certain sequence:
- First, the condition of the channels is analyzed from the inside. For this, a small video camera on a flexible cord is used, which allows you to identify cracks, protrusions, and other defects, as well as assess the general condition and the amount of accumulated waste.
- Tools and methods are selected for effective cleaning. For example, rotary brushes, which consist of flexible rods, cope well with soot and carbon deposits in chimneys.
- Direct cleaning of the channels is carried out.
- Afterward, a report on the work performed is drawn up.
If you own a cafe, restaurant, bakery, etc., it is worth finding a company that will carry out work regularly. This way, you can easily comply with the statutory air duct cleaning schedule.
To reduce the cost of the service company’s services, as well as eliminate leaks or other malfunctions, repair the ventilation system using the unique Air Duct Vettechnology.
How often should air ducts be cleaned?
The frequency of cleaning ventilation ducts is determined by regulatory acts. Work should be carried out at least once a year, but when drawing up a schedule, it is necessary to take into account various factors, including the characteristics of the equipment used (professional ovens, stoves, other kitchen equipment), intensity of use (constantly, periodically, temporarily, etc.) and other factors. The material from which the air ducts are made also plays an important role. For example, galvanized boxes have a rough surface, so waste easily sticks to them. But Air Duct Vet sleeves become smooth inside after polymerization. There are no pores or irregularities on the surface of their walls, so they are perfect for repairing chimneys and ventilation systems of professional ovens.
Read Other: How to Protect Solar Panels From Lightning and Grid Overvoltage