Exhaust Removal for Cars and Light Trucks

System Styles

The Basic Parts of a Car Exhaust Removal System

These vehicles (running at an idle) will produce temperatures reaching 600°F. If your facility requires that these vehicles not be running at an idle, please contact us for special conditions. Every system is built from three main components:

Exhaust Hose and Nozzle

The hose types range from high-temperature silicone to medium-temperature polyester. A nozzle is selected which meets the needs of your custom application.

Ropes, Pulleys, and Cable Balancers

The lifting configurations include ropes and pulleys and cable balancers, so the hose can be lowered from the ceiling for use and stowed overhead when you’re done.

Direct Mount Fan

Complete the package by adding a direct-mount fan, which allows a complete stand-alone system, or connect to ductwork and a central fan.

Fume-A-Vent overhead exhaust removal system installed at Hollywood Motor Co.

Case Study

Auto Dealership Exhaust Removal

Hollywood Motor Co. converted an old garage into a 4-bay auto dealership and repair facility. Fume-A-Vent installed rope-and-pulley overhead exhaust removal systems that handle dual exhausts at each lift, accommodating everything from compact cars to larger vehicles.

“Fume-A-Vent listened to our needs, designed a system, and provided us with all of the parts for thousands less than comparable systems.”

Ken G., Hollywood Motor Company

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Overhead System

Shop 4" Rope & Pulley Systems

Fume-A-Vent's Overhead Systems are a user-friendly and cost-effective solution that meets a wide variety of demands and is perfect for car exhaust removal. These systems incorporate many hose types and lifting configurations. Regardless of which application you choose, an overhead exhaust system will help you remove unwanted car exhaust.

Simple Drop Explained

Connects directly to the ducting system.
Hose is designed with the exact temperature and length needed for your custom application.
Hose is stowed using an elbow joint which suspends the hose.
A nozzle is selected which meets the needs of your custom application.
The hose is lowered from the ceiling and easily unclipped for use.
The nozzle (4) easily attaches to the exhaust source to remove car exhaust.

Simple drop overhead exhaust removal system explained

Hose Reels

Shop 4" Spring Hose Reels

Fume-A-Vent Vehicle Exhaust Hose Reels offer a clean, user friendly solution for removing harmful car exhaust fumes from service bays. Standard options include motor operated or manual spring retraction. Each hose reel is either equipped with a direct mount fan or numerous reels ducted to a centralized exhaust fan.

Hose Reel Explained

A drum stores the hose securely in place overhead.
The hose reel is mounted to a steel beam.
The hose reel lift system can be spring-operated or equipped with a motor.
The hose reel exhaust port can be equipped with a direct mount blower or attached to a centralized ducting system.
The hose easily extends so that the nozzle can attach to the exhaust source.

Vehicle exhaust hose reel system explained

Manual Spring Operated Reels

Manual spring operated reels work best in applications where the hose reel is within reaching distance of the operator. Simply pull down the hose to the desired length and attach the exhaust nozzle to the tailpipe. After successfully removing car exhaust from your space, the hose easily retracts back into the reel.

Motorized Hose Reels

Motorized hose reels are preferred when hose reels are beyond the reach of the operator during car exhaust removal. Or when large diameter hose is required and cannot be retrieved by manual spring retraction. Each reel is wired to a control panel that hangs down directly below the hose reel. Various auto starters, CO2 detectors and custom control panels help simplify any complicated application.

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Why Car Exhaust Removal Is Required

Vehicle exhaust removal is required in any garage, building, or facility where cars, trucks, etc., are running to maintain safe, clean, breathable air. The leading regulation is the International Mechanical Code.

IMC 502.14 states: … “areas in which stationary motor vehicles are operated shall be provided with a source capture system that connects directly to the motor vehicle exhaust systems.”

Vehicle exhaust removal systems eliminate safety risks by capturing exhaust at the source and drawing contaminated air outside, away from the building. Learn more about the dangers of vehicle exhaust.

Vehicle Exhaust Removal for Cars, Trucks, Vans and SUVs