ADDITIONAL NOTES
Fusible links used in cooking operations should be replaced during semi-annual maintenance, unless conditions require more frequent replacement. To verify the proper maintenance has been performed, write the date of installation and the date of the fusible link on the inspection tag.
Maintenance, inspection and replacement of fusible links utilized in range hood fire protection.
NFPA Bulletin 96 section 11.4.7 indicates, "Cleaning Chemicals shall not be applied on fusible links". Globe Technologies Corporation strongly recommends that the Fusible Links be wiped and cleaned with a wet cloth between routine servicing and replacement and not by the application of cleaning chemicals or steam.
Where code requires replacement.
Replacement schedules: NFPA BULLETINS: 96, 17 AND 17 A. Mandate semi-annual service and replacement .To ensure you do not experience premature activation and or failure does not occur. Globe Technologies strongly advise more frequent replacement in situations of heavy usage or where local cleaning as mentioned previously may take place.
As a life safety and property protection system, both premature and actual activation can be a costly action solved by adherence to this information. Mandate replacement of fusible links at least semi annually.