1/4" thick

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4-Inch Aluminum Garage Door Exhaust Port for Non-Insulated Door Sections up to 1/4 Inch Thick

Product Description

This 4-inch garage door exhaust port is designed for installation in thin, non-insulated garage door sections and wall panels up to approximately 1/4 inch thick.

The port creates a dedicated opening for routing a compatible vehicle-exhaust hose through the garage door, allowing engine fumes and carbon monoxide to be directed outside while the door remains closed.

Its aluminum construction provides a durable, corrosion-resistant solution for automotive shops, fire stations, fleet garages, service departments, and other commercial facilities where vehicles or powered equipment may operate indoors.

This is the thin-door version of the exhaust port and should not be confused with the deeper model designed for 2-inch insulated garage door sections. Industry references identify this style as a 4-inch aluminum exhaust port for non-insulated doors up to 1/4 inch thick.

Product Specifications

• Product type: Garage door exhaust port
• Exhaust opening diameter: 4 inches
• Construction: Aluminum
• Compatible door thickness: Up to approximately 1/4 inch
• Recommended door type: Non-insulated or thin-panel garage doors
• Installation location: Typically the bottom garage door section
• Primary application: Vehicle-exhaust hose pass-through
• Application type: Commercial and industrial
• Quantity: One exhaust-port assembly
• Product reference: 581

Product Features

• Provides a 4-inch opening for a compatible exhaust hose
• Designed for thin, non-insulated garage door sections
• Suitable for panels up to approximately 1/4 inch thick
• Durable aluminum construction
• Allows exhaust routing while the garage door remains closed
• Commonly installed in the lower garage door section
• Suitable for new installations or replacement applications
• Designed for commercial vehicle-service environments

Common Applications

This exhaust port is commonly used in:

• Automotive repair shops
• Car dealerships and service departments
• Fire stations
• Ambulance and emergency-vehicle facilities
• Municipal and public-works garages
• Fleet-maintenance buildings
• Truck and bus service facilities
• Industrial maintenance shops
• Commercial service bays
• Workshops using engines or powered equipment

The exhaust port is only a pass-through component. It must be connected to or used with a properly designed vehicle-exhaust removal system.

How It Works

A correctly sized opening is cut through the garage door section, and the exhaust-port assembly is secured over the opening.

A compatible 4-inch exhaust hose can then pass through or connect to the port. Exhaust gases from a vehicle or other engine-operated equipment can be routed outside without leaving the entire garage door open.

The port does not contain a motor, blower, or powered extraction system. It does not independently remove exhaust fumes.

Compatibility

This exhaust port is intended for:

• Non-insulated sectional garage doors
• Thin steel, aluminum, or similar door panels
• Door or wall sections up to approximately 1/4 inch thick
• Compatible 4-inch exhaust hoses or duct connections
• Commercial and industrial vehicle-service applications

Before ordering, verify:

• Actual garage door section thickness
• Required exhaust-hose diameter
• Door-panel material and construction
• Available installation space
• Location of internal stiles and reinforcement
• Clearance from hinges, locks, struts, rollers, and cables

This model is not designed to span a 2-inch insulated garage door section. Use the dedicated insulated-door exhaust port for thicker sandwich-style panels.

Important Matching Notes

The exhaust-port diameter and door-thickness capacity are separate measurements.

A 4-inch port refers to the exhaust opening or hose size. It does not mean the product fits a 4-inch-thick door.

This model is intended for thin panels up to approximately 1/4 inch thick. A different, deeper exhaust-port assembly is required for insulated garage doors approximately 2 inches thick.

Similar exhaust ports are available in several diameters and door-thickness configurations, so both dimensions should be confirmed before ordering. Industry catalogs separately list 4-inch exhaust ports for thin doors and 4-inch ports for 2-inch insulated doors.

Installation Notes

The exhaust port is commonly installed in the bottom garage door section where it can align with the vehicle exhaust hose.

Before cutting the door, inspect both sides of the proposed location and confirm that the opening will not interfere with:

• End stiles
• Center stiles
• Hinges
• Reinforcement struts
• Bottom brackets
• Lift cables
• Locks
• Weather seals
• Door-section joints
• Electrical wiring

The port should be mounted securely and sealed around the opening to help reduce vibration, moisture entry, and unwanted air leakage.

After installation, operate the garage door manually and confirm that the port does not interfere with the track, floor, jambs, hardware, or exhaust hose.

Package Contents

• One 4-inch aluminum garage door exhaust port

Exhaust hose, hose clamps, powered extraction fan, ductwork, sealant, cutting tools, carbon-monoxide detectors, and installation hardware are not included unless specifically stated.

Ventilation and Safety

Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide and other dangerous gases. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and potentially fatal.

This exhaust port must be used only as part of a properly designed and functioning vehicle-exhaust extraction and ventilation system.

Do not operate a vehicle or engine inside an enclosed building unless the exhaust-removal and ventilation equipment is operating correctly.

Install approved carbon-monoxide detectors and follow applicable fire, mechanical, workplace-safety, and building-code requirements.

Installation Safety

Installation requires cutting through the garage door section and should be performed by a qualified garage-door, ventilation, or mechanical professional.

Disconnect the garage door operator before installation and secure the door against unexpected movement.

Do not cut near lift cables, bottom brackets, hinges, reinforcement, electrical wiring, or other structural components.

After installation, confirm that the garage door remains balanced, moves freely, seals properly, and does not contact the exhaust hose during operation.

4-Inch Aluminum Garage Door Exhaust Port for Thin Non-Insulated Door Sections

Install a 4-inch aluminum vehicle-exhaust port in a non-insulated garage door or wall panel up to approximately 1/4 inch thick for routing a compatible exhaust hose outside.