In our last
Blog Post we started a series to help explain some of the more common terms
used in the ventilation industry. We continue the series with the following:
ENERGY STAR: A government-backed program helping
businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy
efficiency. Learn more at energystar.gov.
ETL -
Intertek: ETL
(Electrical Testing Laboratories) was founded by Thomas Edison in 1896 and in
their words, "Intertek provides quality and safety services to businesses
across the globe. We help our customers improve their products, assets and
processes to make them more successful in their chosen markets". Learn
more at intertek.com/.
Fluorescent
(CFL): Compact
Fluorescent Lighting - Energy efficient lighting option that uses a chemical
reaction of gases inside a tube to generate light. Fluorescent lighting is more
efficient that standard incandescent lighting but new technology in LED lighting
is slowly phasing out Fluorescent lighting.
Fusible
Link: Term used with
fire rated dampers. The fusible link is two pieces of metal joined together
that will release when the temperature reaches a set point (212° on Air King
models), breaking the link and allowing the curtain to seal off the ducting.
GFCI
Circuit: Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter. Switch utilized for high voltage electrical shock
protection. The GFCI will shut off an electric power circuit when it detects
that current is flowing in a way it is not meant to, such as through water or a
person.
Grease
Filter: Filter used
to catch grease and other contaminates from entering the unit. Most commonly
used with range hoods. Grease filters should be cleaned at least once per month
or more depending on usage.
Hanging
Brackets: Used to
mount certain Air King exhaust fans. They attach from one ceiling joist to
another ceiling joist and allow the installer to position the exhaust fan
between them. Can also be referred to a Hanger Bars or Hanging Rails.
Horizontal
Exhaust: Exhaust that
enters into the duct work on the horizontal plane (out the side or the back of
a unit).
HVI: The Home Ventilating Institute - HVI -
is a non-profit association of the manufacturers of home ventilating products.
HVI offers a variety of services including, but not limited to - test
standards, certification programs for airflow, sound, energy performance for
heat recovery ventilators, market support and three annual meetings to discuss
common industry issues. Through a Certified Ratings Program, HVI provides a
voluntary means for the residential ventilation manufacturers to report
comparable and creditable product performance information based upon uniformly
applied testing standards and procedures performed by independent laboratories.
Together these activities help to promote the health and growth of the home
ventilation while providing consumers with valuable information and confidence
in their choices. Learn more at hvi.org.
Incandescent:
Common household
lighting option. Many incandescent lighting option have been phased out over
the past several years in favor of more efficient lighting option such as CFL
and LED.
Infinite
Speed Control: Controls
the speed of the motor. The user has the ability to set the unit at any desired
speed level.
Keyhole
Slots: Mounting
system for installing units where the mounting screws or nails can be put into
place and then the unit is lifted over the screws and slid into place.
NFPA: The mission of the international
nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on
the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus
codes and standards, research, training, and education. Established in 1896,
NFPA serves as the world's leading advocate of fire prevention and is an
authoritative source on public safety. In fact, NFPA's 300 codes and standards
influence every building, process, service, design, and installation in the
United States, as well as many of those used in other countries. NFPA's focus
on true consensus has helped the association's code-development process earn
accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Learn more
at nfpa.org.
Night-Light:
Low wattage light
feature. Air King products that have this feature utilize either a 4 Watt or 7
Watt bulb.
