FAQ Category: Getting Started with Intelli-Hood

• Yes, you can install Intelli-Hood on your existing hood. Intelli-Hood is designed to be retrofitted into nearly any existing kitchen exhaust hood, regardless of the manufacturer, allowing for energy savings without the need for a complete hood replacement.
• Intelli-Hood can also be specified during the design phase for new construction projects to maximize efficiency from the start.
• For a condition assessment of your commercial kitchen, please contact us: [email protected]
• For more information, visit our blog on retrofitting DCKV systems: What You Need to Know About Retrofitting DCKV Systems

• Intelli-Hood can be planned and installed at various stages:
  • During new construction design phases to maximize long-term energy savings.
  • During kitchen remodels when upgrades are being made to the commercial kitchen’s ventilation system.
  • Years after initial installation as a retrofit to existing hoods to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.

• Intelli-Hood utilizes dual sensing to monitor cooking activity and implements VFDs (variable frequency drives) to modulate the exhaust fan speeds. This demand control ventilation system reduces energy consumption by operating fans only as needed, enhancing efficiency and comfort in commercial kitchens. For a detailed overview, read our blog on Intelli-Hood Basics: Operating Modes: Intelli-Hood System Basics: Operational Modes – Melink Corporation and corresponding video: Intelli-Hood Basics: Operational Modes

• The installation duration for Intelli-Hood varies based on the complexity and size of your kitchen ventilation system, as well as the number of optics required. Typically, instillations are completed within a few days, minimizing disruption to your operations. For detailed instillation procedures, refer to the Intelli-Hood Instillation Manual: Installation Manual.pub

• Planning for Intelli-Hood installation involves several key steps:
  • Assessment: Contact us to evaluate your current kitchen setup and determine system compatibility.
  • Survey: Our team with conduct an on-site survey of your commercial kitchen to identify any additional concerns and to map out the installation process.
  • Scheduling: Coordinate with us to schedule installation at a time that minimizes disruption to your operations.
  • Installation: Our team completes the actual installation and system calibration.
• To initiate the planning process, reach out to us through our contact page: Contact – Melink Corporation

Over the years, Melink has designed and implemented three Intelli-Hood systems: IH1, IH2 and IH3. While all work on the same basic principles, they DO NOT have the same parts or interfaces. Watch this video to learn how to identify your system.