Front Mounted Exhaust Plenum The EcoArch is different from almost all other kitchen exhaust hoods on the market today. The exhaust plenum is in the front of the hood versus the traditional rear location to minimize exhausted kitchen air and for easier and safer access to the filter medium for cleaning and/or replacement. The Most Energy Efficient Ventilation System. The Avtec EcoArch combines both an economical and INSIDE FRONT OF HOOD: Easy and safe accessibility to filter medium The Most Energy Efficient Ventilation System. The Avtec EcoArch combines both an economical and INSIDE FRONT OF HOOD: Easy and safe accessibility to filter medium environmentally safe solution for the need for high-quality, cost- effective ventilation performance in today’s foodservice kitchens. The EcoArch ventilation system addresses the growing need to reduce the amount of conditioned air from a kitchen space. The combination of the patent pending arch top and the front mounted high velocity exhaust slot reduces the amount of exhausted CFM by 45% compared to traditional CFM rates. This translates into an annual electric and gas savings of up to 40%. Now that’s maximizing your energy and cost savings! High Velocity Exhaust Slot Locating the high velocity exhaust slot as close to the top of the hood as possible allows the arched top to easily direct the contaminated heated air directly into the exhaust plenum. The slot is designed to create a rate of speed faster than the updraft velocities developing from the cooking process. This higher rate of speed, in conjunction with the arch, is the key to successfully capturing contaminated air at very low exhaust requirements. INSIDE FRONT OF HOOD: High velocity exhaust slot allows contaminated air to flow directly into the filter medium Environmental & Safety Solutions At Unified Brands, we believe that utility conservation and energy efficiency are paramount to protecting our environment and ensuring the safety of food supplies for future generations. That’s why select products, like the Avtec EcoArch Energy Efficient Ventilation System, bear the ENVIROSAFE Standard mark of distinction. They’ve been rigorously tested and proven to meet and exceed the criteria demanded by select certifications for environmental and food safety excellence. We are committed to the responsible conservation of our planet’s natural resources. This product has been designed to reduce HVAC energy and costs less to operate than other products in the same category – without sacrificing performance or food safety. Exclusive Aerodynamic Arch During the cooking process, contaminated heated air rises at various rates of speed up into the hood reservoir. A traditional exhaust hood allows up to 60% of the heated air to hit the perpendicular surface at the top of the hood creating an enormous amount of turbulence within the reservoir. Our exclusive arch top dramatically reduces the turbulence created EcoArch Ventilation System Contaminated air is directed to the exhaust slot through the arch top, minimizing turbulence by the heated updraft from the cooking process. The arch dramatically reduces the amount of turbulence by directing contaminated heated air into the front location exhaust plenum. In contrast to traditional exhaust hoods, testing indicates that about 70% of the heated air is immediately exhausted out of the reservoir area. The remaining air is directed back by the arch towards the rear of the hood with little or no turbulence until it can be exhausted. Traditional Ventilation System Contaminated air is trapped within the hood and creates turbulence until it can be exhausted. Options • PBB ceiling mounted perforated make-up air plenum box (shown above) • Fire System end mounted enclosure cabinet • Ceiling enclosure panels • Hanging Rods • Pre-piped wet chemical fire extinguishing system • Wall flashing • Hood mount fan on/off buttons SAMPLE ENERGY SAVINGS 150 cfm/ft (EcoArch) vs. 250 cfm/ft (traditional unit) 12’ Hood, 400°F, Gas & Electric, Based on 2006 Utility Rates Location cfm/ft Annual Gas Annual Electric Total Energy Annually Savings % New York, NY 250 $5425 $1364 $6789 New York, NY 150 $3255 $828 $4083 Total Savings $2170 $536 $2706 40% Atlanta, GA 250 $3728 $943 $4671 Atlanta, GA 150 $2237 $571 $2808 Total Savings $1491 $371 $1863 40% VENTILATION SYSTEMS CONVEYOR SYSTEMS UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS VENTILATION SYSTEMS CONVEYOR SYSTEMS UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS 888-994-7636 • avtecind.com FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS Information contained in this document is known to be current and accurate at the time of printing. Unified Brands recommends referencing our product line websites for the most updated product information and specifications. EA 04/07 (3m) ...