Material Valiant Products, Inc. chutes are constructed of 16 gauge standard aluminized steel, galvanized steel or stainless steel.
Sizes Valiant Products, Inc. chutes are available in 36", 30", and 24" diameters. The standard chute size is 24" per NFPA recommendations.
Intake Doors Valiant Products, Inc. U.L. "B" labeled self closing intake doors are constructed of 22 gauge polished stainless steel fronts and 18 gauge aluminized steel backs and wings. Each door is equipped with a chrome plated Tee handle with lock & two keys, fire rated latching mechanism and stainless steel pivot hinge.
Discharge Doors Two types of fire discharge doors are available from Valiant Products, Inc. The standard sliding discharge is spring loaded and help open with a 155° U.L. approved fusible link.
The sliding discharge is used for both trash & linen chutes when the material drops directly into a container. Hopper type discharge doors consist of a stainless steel "B" label constructed type door held open by a 155° U.L. approved fusible link. Hopper type discharge doors are used when a 90° offset is required to go thru a wall.
Vents Valiant Products, Inc. vents are made the same diameter as the chute and extend 3' above the finished roof per NFPA recommendations. Vents are constructed of 22 gauge galvanized steel and are complete with roof flashing and metal weather cap.
Sprinkler System Valiant Products, Inc. furnishes one (1) U.L. approved 1/2", 155° automatic brass sprinkler head above the intake door of each chute complete with a fitting for connection by a plumber. Depending on the number of floors and local fire codes, additional sprinkler heads are furnished on alternate lower floors.