SHS-12 12 Inch Heavy Duty Backguard Flue Riser with Stainless Steel Construction

Imperial  |  MFG #: SHS-12  |  Item #: 416939
$1,614.00
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  • Stainless steel construction ensures long-term durability
  • Supports moderate throughput with 20.5" height
  • Weight of 23 lbs simplifies handling and installation
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The Imperial SHS-12 Diamond Series Heavy Duty Backguard/Flue Riser is a premium commercial kitchen component designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and durability in foodservice operations. Crafted from high-grade stainless steel, this 12" backguard features a single high shelf to maximize workspace organization and is suited for installation behind cooking equipment such as ranges and fryers. Its robust NSF-compliant construction ensures easy cleaning and long-term resistance to wear, making it an ideal choice for restaurant kitchens, cafeterias, and institutional foodservice facilities seeking reliable heat and flue management with a 20.5-inch width and a weight of 23 pounds.

The Imperial SHS-12 Diamond Series Heavy Duty Backguard/Flue Riser offers durable stainless steel construction with a single high shelf for efficient workspace organization. Its dimensions suit compact installation behind commercial cooking equipment, providing a stable platform for heat and flue exhaust management. Designed for moderate throughput environments, it simplifies cleaning and maintenance with a seamless surface finish, reducing sanitation time while supporting safety standards in busy kitchens.

Ideal for professional foodservice environments requiring reliable backguard support.

The Imperial SHS-12 Diamond Series Heavy Duty Backguard/Flue Riser measures 12 inches in width with a height of 20.5 inches, perfectly suited for standard commercial kitchen installations. Its stainless steel construction provides excellent corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning, supporting daily sanitation practices. The unit weighs 23 lbs and is NSF-compliant, ensuring food safety standards are maintained. Designed for standard heat and ventilation applications, it features a single shelf for optimal workspace utilization. The product typically ships within 1-2 weeks, with freight class 92.5, and is built to withstand operational temperature ranges up to 600°F.

A commercial backguard flue riser is a specialized kitchen component designed to connect cooking appliances with exhaust and ventilation systems. The Imperial SHS-12 model is a durable stainless steel riser that provides a stable, elevated platform for heat and flue exhaust management behind ranges and fryers. Typically installed in restaurant kitchens, it optimizes workspace safety, supports efficient airflow, and helps contain grease and heat within the cooking area, making it ideal for mid-volume restaurant service and institutional food facilities.

Designed for moderate workload environments, the Imperial SHS-12 heavy duty backguard optimizes exhaust flow, durability, and workspace safety in professional kitchens. Built from stainless steel for long-term performance, it suits restaurant, cafeteria, and institutional foodservice operations requiring reliable heat and ventilation support. Imperial SHS-12 is operation-ready for efficient kitchen workflow management.

Imperial SHS-12 distinguished by its robust stainless steel construction, single high shelf, and NSF compliance, offering superior durability and ease of maintenance compared to standard backguard risers. Its compact footprint and industry-grade materials optimize workflow, safety, and sanitation for commercial kitchens seeking dependable exhaust support. The unit's design enhances operational efficiency in busy foodservice environments by providing a stable, easy-to-clean platform integrated with existing ventilation systems.

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The Imperial SHS-12 Diamond Series Heavy Duty Backguard/Flue Riser is a premium commercial kitchen component designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and durability in foodservice operations. Crafted from high-grade stainless steel, this 12" backguard features a single high shelf to maximize workspace organization and is suited for installation behind cooking equipment such as ranges and fryers. Its robust NSF-compliant construction ensures easy cleaning and long-term resistance to wear, making it an ideal choice for restaurant kitchens, cafeterias, and institutional foodservice facilities seeking reliable heat and flue management with a 20.5-inch width and a weight of 23 pounds.

Top Imperial SHS-12 Features

The Imperial SHS-12 Diamond Series Heavy Duty Backguard/Flue Riser offers durable stainless steel construction with a single high shelf for efficient workspace organization. Its dimensions suit compact installation behind commercial cooking equipment, providing a stable platform for heat and flue exhaust management. Designed for moderate throughput environments, it simplifies cleaning and maintenance with a seamless surface finish, reducing sanitation time while supporting safety standards in busy kitchens.

  • Functionality: Supports heat and flue exhaust in commercial kitchens
  • Durability Traits: Constructed from commercial-grade stainless steel
  • Ease of Maintenance: Seamless design simplifies cleaning routines
  • Use Case: Fits behind ranges and fryers in restaurant setups
  • Workflow Benefit: Enhances workspace safety and organization efficiency

Ideal for professional foodservice environments requiring reliable backguard support.

Imperial SHS-12 Technical Specs

The Imperial SHS-12 Diamond Series Heavy Duty Backguard/Flue Riser measures 12 inches in width with a height of 20.5 inches, perfectly suited for standard commercial kitchen installations. Its stainless steel construction provides excellent corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning, supporting daily sanitation practices. The unit weighs 23 lbs and is NSF-compliant, ensuring food safety standards are maintained. Designed for standard heat and ventilation applications, it features a single shelf for optimal workspace utilization. The product typically ships within 1-2 weeks, with freight class 92.5, and is built to withstand operational temperature ranges up to 600°F.

  • Dimensions: 12" width x 20.5" height x 1" thickness
  • Construction Material: Stainless steel for durability and sanitation
  • Weight: 23 lbs for manageable installation
  • Compliance: NSF standard for commercial foodservice safety
  • Temperature Range: Operates up to 600°F safely
  • Electrical Compatibility: Not electric, designed for standard venting setup
  • Installation Clearance: Requires appropriate clearance behind cooking equipment
  • Ventilation Needs: Connects to existing flue and exhaust systems
  • Specified Dimensions: Fits standard 12" kitchen backsplashes
  • Maintenance: Seamless surface simplifies cleaning sorties

What is a commercial backguard flue riser?

A commercial backguard flue riser is a specialized kitchen component designed to connect cooking appliances with exhaust and ventilation systems. The Imperial SHS-12 model is a durable stainless steel riser that provides a stable, elevated platform for heat and flue exhaust management behind ranges and fryers. Typically installed in restaurant kitchens, it optimizes workspace safety, supports efficient airflow, and helps contain grease and heat within the cooking area, making it ideal for mid-volume restaurant service and institutional food facilities.

Top commercial backguard flue risers for foodservice settings

Designed for moderate workload environments, the Imperial SHS-12 heavy duty backguard optimizes exhaust flow, durability, and workspace safety in professional kitchens. Built from stainless steel for long-term performance, it suits restaurant, cafeteria, and institutional foodservice operations requiring reliable heat and ventilation support. Imperial SHS-12 is operation-ready for efficient kitchen workflow management.

  • Operation Type — suitable for moderate throughput kitchens
  • Kitchen Setting — ideal for compact commercial environments
  • Foodservice Category — fits restaurant and institutional use
  • Workload Qualifier — supports daily cooking exhaust needs
  • Use Case — behind ranges and fryers in busy kitchens

Why Choose Imperial SHS-12?

Imperial SHS-12 distinguished by its robust stainless steel construction, single high shelf, and NSF compliance, offering superior durability and ease of maintenance compared to standard backguard risers. Its compact footprint and industry-grade materials optimize workflow, safety, and sanitation for commercial kitchens seeking dependable exhaust support. The unit's design enhances operational efficiency in busy foodservice environments by providing a stable, easy-to-clean platform integrated with existing ventilation systems.

  • Compact footprint suited for limited backline space
  • Heavy-duty stainless steel enhances longevity and sanitation
  • Single shelf optimization for workspace flexibility
  • Designed for easy cleaning and fast maintenance
  • Supports safe heat management and exhaust control

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Imperial SHS-12 Diamond Series Heavy Duty Backguard/Flue Riser 12"
Imperial (Middleby)

SHS-12 12 Inch Heavy Duty Backguard Flue Riser with Stainless Steel Construction

$1,614.00

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