Mercury flame sensor systems are being replaced by appliance manufacturers due to limited availability of the mercury switch and strict U.S. environmental standards. To meet this demand, Fenwal Controls, a leading manufacturer of automatic gas ignition and temperature controls, now offers a unique, one-piece 120 VAC microprocessor based pilot ignition control that is mercury-free.

The Fenwal 35-72P ignites the pilot flame on LP or natural gas heating equipment, providing high energy sparking, dependable flame sensing and automatic control of the main gas valve. A custom control sequence within the system opens the main gas valve only after the pilot flame is sensed. This allows the 35-72P to replace both the pilot re-igniter and the mercury flame switch previously used in many commercial cooking appliances.

“A number of our customers are phasing out pilot relighter and mercury flame switch combinations to meet environmental and recycling regulations,” said Jerry Harting, Director of Sales and Marketing for Fenwal Controls. “We’re pleased to offer a gas ignition control that meets green considerations as well as the strict product performance and reliability requirements of OEMs.”

The 35-72P is also suited for use in specialty applications not requiring gas valve control – the V1 output can be used to indicate presence of the flame. The 120VAC output level interfaces easily to diagnostic panels or other control systems. The 35-72P is design certified by CSA International to CAN C22.2 #199-M89 and ANSI Z21.20 for Automatic Ignition Systems.

Features:
• Two mounting configurations (Open Board with Stand-Offs for space and cost savings, or Potted for washdown and high vibration applications)
• Multi-pin connector enables fast assembly
• Continuous spark ignition whenever the pilot flame is not sensed
• Single spark and flame sense design
• Control of main gas valve whenever flame is sensed

For more information or to download a data sheet, or contact Jerry Harting, Sales Director at 508.881.2000 ext. 2207 / e-mail at gerald.harting@kidde-fenwal.com.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Ut ante purus, tristique eu, facilisis sed, tempor eu,ipsum. Aenean pulvinar eleifend dolor cum sociis natoque penati Aenean pulvinar eleifend dolor cum sociis natoque penati.