NET ZERO HOOD®
Heat Recovery
Put the energy you've already paid for back to work.
Every day, foodservice operators pay for the energy that powers their cooking equipment. That energy is converted into heat, much of which is captured by the hoods before being exhausted outdoors.
With NET ZERO HOOD®, this heat becomes a valuable energy resource rather than wasted energy. Building on CONFORT DU CHEF®, the solution reduces heating demand, operating costs and GHG emissions — helping move your kitchen closer to carbon neutrality.
A favorable opportunity for heat recovery.
Does your project already require a Pollution Control Unit? This configuration offers a particularly advantageous opportunity to integrate NET ZERO HOOD® and derive greater value from your ventilation system.
Rather than exhausting the thermal energy generated in the kitchen, you can recover it to reduce make-up air heating demand and maximize the value of your investment.
The ultimate step toward a carbon-neutral kitchen.
NET ZERO HOOD® brings together the technologies needed to control airflow, manage supply-air temperature and recover thermal energy from commercial kitchen exhaust.
ECOAZUR® matches airflow to actual cooking demand, while CONFORT DU CHEF® manages ventilation and supply-air temperature according to kitchen and outdoor conditions. High-efficiency filtration completes the equation by removing grease and cooking contaminants from the exhaust airstream, creating the conditions required for effective heat recovery.
The result is an integrated system that turns kitchen exhaust into a valuable source of energy.
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Temperature + Optic
The ability to reduce energy waste begins with the ability to see it.
A network of intelligent sensors monitors temperature variations and precisely detects smoke and vapor generated by cooking activities. Installed in front of hood filters in pairs — one emitter and one receiver — the IRIS BLEU® optical sensors monitor what is happening in the exhaust airstream. This combination allows ECOAZUR® to understand cooking activity beneath the hood in real time and to adapt the ventilation to the kitchen’s actual needs.
Thanks to this precise detection, ECOAZUR® can reduce airflow by up to 70% when cooking activity decreases, then respond quickly as demand increases — maximizing energy savings without compromising ventilation performance.
- Robust, machined stainless steel design
- Waterproof and grease-proof
- No calibration required
- Hygienic, safe and easy to clean
- Flashing sensors draw attention when maintenance is required
- No air purge system required
Keypad / Touchscreen
Intelligence at your fingertips.
ECOAZUR® manages kitchen ventilation automatically, while giving kitchen staff immediate access to essential controls. From its streamlined keypad, users can select AUTO, 100% or IDLE ventilation modes, control hood lighting, reset cooking appliances and view current ventilation airflow.
For greater visibility and control, the optional 10.1" capacitive HMI touchscreen provides an intuitive, real-time interface to the ECOAZUR® system. Optional integrated 4G connectivity simplifies connection to the Intellinox Cloud platform.
Motorized Modulating Dampers
The right amount of air, right where you need it.
When multiple hoods share a common exhaust system, modulating dampers become essential to energy efficiency. They allow ECOAZUR® to individually adjust the airflow for each zone based on cooking activity, rather than ventilating the entire system according to the zone with the highest demand.
By coordinating damper modulation with exhaust fan speed, ECOAZUR® reduces overventilation and energy waste while maintaining the required airflow where it is needed.
Available in rectangular or round configurations, our modulating dampers are listed (UL 710 & UL 1978) for installation in the hood exhaust collar or directly in the duct. Their fail-safe design automatically returns the dampers to the fully open position in the event of a fire, power loss, or when the VFDs are switched to bypass mode, helping ensure unrestricted exhaust when it matters most. Their patented retractable design facilitates safe installation in existing systems without requiring duct cutting, welding or pre-cleaning — a significant advantage for retrofit projects.
AMUTECH™
Reliability isn’t a claim. It’s a commitment.
At the heart of CONFORT DU CHEF® is AMUTECH™, Intellinox’s direct-fired make-up air unit, specifically designed to meet the requirements of demand control ventilation with responsiveness and reliability.
With airflow modulation from 30 to 100%, AMUTECH™ adapts quickly to changing kitchen demand and challenging outdoor conditions. Its unique patented burner air-velocity control mechanism uses a simple, robust design with no motorized components — reducing potential points of failure while enabling fast response.
A unique pivoting burner simplifies maintenance, while advanced algorithms intelligently coordinate AMUTECH™ with ECOAZUR®. Connected through the Intellinox Cloud, the system also provides remote diagnostics, including visibility into the flame supervision module.
Built for long-term reliability, AMUTECH™ is backed by an exclusive 10-year limited parts warranty on its burner air-velocity control mechanism — tangible proof of the commitment behind its design.
System Controller (SC)
Where it all comes together.
At the heart of ECOAZUR®, the System Controller turns real-time cooking activity into precise ventilation control, continuously adjusting exhaust and supply airflow to match the kitchen’s actual needs.
From a single platform, ECOAZUR® controls exhaust and supply fans, motorized modulating dampers, VAV boxes, hood lighting, cooking appliance shutoff devices and hood wash systems. Its scalable architecture makes it suitable for kitchens of virtually any size, from simple installations to complex multi-zone applications.
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi & Ethernet
- Free Cloud Basic dashboard
- Modbus & BACnet
Compliance
- IMC, NEC, CEC & NFPA 96
- cULus, NSF
- CE
INTELLINOX CLOUD
Performance under control. Wherever you are.
The Intellinox Cloud Platform gives managers remote visibility into the operation and performance of their ECOAZUR® systems. Dashboards and notifications simplify operational monitoring, while remote access to system parameters and diagnostic tools optimizes system management and technical support.
The Cloud Basic package includes a Lite dashboard and remote configuration. The Premium package adds an energy dashboard and notifications, providing deeper insight into the energy and operational performance of ECOAZUR® systems.<
Quickly identify operational anomalies — such as cooking equipment left on overnight.
Grease Capture
Intellinox® high-efficiency filtration removes grease particles from the exhaust airstream, creating the conditions needed for effective heat recovery.
We offer a complete range of filtration solutions to meet the needs of new and existing kitchens — helping protect downstream equipment while unlocking the energy potential of kitchen exhaust.
- Baffle filters
- High-efficiency removable filters
- Grease hoods with self-cleaning high-efficiency filtration
- Pollution control units
Heat Recovery
Designed to meet strict North American safety requirements, its modular approach also provides greater design flexibility — an important advantage when adapting heat recovery to the layout and constraints of new or existing buildings.
Today, Intellinox integrates heat recovery in applications where a pollution control unit is already required. Looking ahead, we are working to make heat recovery accessible to a broader range of commercial kitchens — expanding potential for energy savings and decarbonization of kitchen ventilation.
Recover more. Waste less. Move closer to carbon neutrality.
benefits
Where environmental performance meets profitability.
Recover heat.
Save up to 100% on gas heating.
NET ZERO HOOD® completes the energy equation: control airflow, optimize temperatures and recover thermal energy that would otherwise be lost.
Depending on cooking activity, outdoor conditions and system design, the recovered energy can virtually eliminate make-up air heating demand for much of the operating time — turning wasted energy into savings and a return on your investment.
Energy savings and return on investment vary from one project to another, depending on factors such as airflow rates, operating hours, cooking load, climate, energy costs and system configuration.
What is your kitchen’s heat recovery potential?
Contact us for a free, customized energy analysis and an estimate of your return on investment.
Sustainable kitchens without compromise.
Lower emissions. Greater comfort.
NET ZERO HOOD® takes energy efficiency to the ultimate level. Beyond demand-controlled ventilation and intelligent climate management, heat recovery can significantly reduce the GHG emissions associated with gas-fired make-up air heating — a significant source of emissions, particularly in northern climates.
And efficiency never comes at the expense of people. NET ZERO HOOD® intelligently manages ventilation and supply-air temperature to enhance kitchen comfort while minimizing energy use — so your staff can stay focused on what matters most: delivering their best.
Because taking care of your team also means taking care of your customers.
Retrofit / new projects
A solution that adapts
to your needs.
ECOAZUR® can be easily integrated into new or existing projects. Each installation is customized to the specific characteristics of your building, the configuration of your ventilation ducts, and your current systems. Intellinox assesses your needs to guarantee optimal performance, whether for retrofitting or new construction.
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Cloud Platform
For a smart and connected kitchen.
The INTELLINOX® Cloud Platform gives you real-time visibility into your kitchen ventilation — from one location to an entire multi-site operation.
A centralized dashboard and system notifications keep performance within sight, giving you confidence that your systems are delivering the results you expect — with remote support available when you need it.
Greater visibility. Greater peace of mind.
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