StoveTop FireStop Venthood and Microhood Comparison
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StoveTop FireStop Venthood |
StoveTop FireStop Microhood |
| Intended Use |
Small, residential stovetop fires |
| Activation Method |
Automatic when flame reaches device |
| Powder Dispersal Method |
Gravity (non-pressurized); microhood: plus ramp to front burners |
| Primary Suppression Agent |
Non-toxic dry powder |
| Type of Vent Hood |
Traditional vent hoods |
Microwave oven overhead or other lower vent hoods or cabinets |
| Required Vertical Clearance |
27-35" between bottom of device and cooking surface |
15-27" between top of device and cooking surface |
| Required Horizontal Distance From Back Wall |
Not applicable (center one device over each side of the stovetop, between front and back burners) |
Should be at least 14" from back wall (back of stove) to lower front edge of microwave oven door |
| Weight |
12 oz. |
30 oz. |
| Height |
3.5" (including magnet assembly) |
2.2" |
| Length |
3.4" (diameter) |
13.9" (including mounting bracket)
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| Width |
3.4" (diameter) |
3.9" |
| Installation Method |
Industrial strength magnets (included) hold device to vent hood. Alternative washer fastening kit available upon request |
Drywall anchors and screws (included) hold device to back wall, positioned below the microhood |
| Number of Devices Needed to Cover a 4-Burner Stovetop |
Two (one pair) |
| Tests Performed |
Device and suppression agent tested by an independent nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL)
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| Lifetime |
Replace after 5 years from date manufactured or upon activation
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