This pool has three AUTOMATED FIRE SYSTEMS which works from an indoor Pentair Control System
Experience the Difference with Our (AWEIS)
Introduction
Currently all the electronic ignition systems that are being offered for
outdoor use by various vendors are actually electronic ignition systems that
were designed for use inside appliances such as furnaces, heater, boilers and
such. What these vendors have done is house these systems inside weatherproof
enclosures and have advertised them for "outdoor use".
The inherent problems with all these systemsis that the controller
(microprocessors) that are used to control these systems were not designed
to counter the adverse effects of wind and rain. Consequently when these
systems are used in the outdoors and there is wind or light rain, they do not
perform well at all. In addition, the pilot burners used with these system were
also designed for use indoors or inside appliances as well. Consequently they
are being clogged by dirt, debris or water. Once the pilot burner is clogged, the
system does not work at all and requires the pilot burner be cleaned of any
obstructions prior to working correctly again.
Component Description
The All Weather Electronic Ignition System (AWEIS) we have developed was specifically designed and built Exclusively for outdoor
fire features. Following is a description of the major components of the
AWEIS.
Controller (Circuit Board with Microprocessor ) the " Brains " behind the system, our controller was designed and programmed to compensate for the effects of Wind and Rain. On windy days all other systems on the market today tend to ' Cycle' on and off due to the fact they are easily confused
by the wind. Our controller however has no problems with Cycling due to the
fact it was programmed to operate under windy conditions.
Solenoid Valves with Coils due to the fact we have a controller
that switches valves on and off as the operation dictates we are able to use any
gas valve. We choose to use direct acting solenoid valves with waterproof coils
due to the fact our system is always used in the outdoors. Even though our
valves are contained inside a weatherproof enclosure, due to the fact it is not a
waterproof enclosure the possibility exists for water to enter the enclosure.
By using Valves with Waterproof Coils we further protect the Entire
System from water damage. All other systems on the market today advertised
for outdoor use Encompass standard HVAC diaphragm valves, none of
which come in a waterproof version due to the fact they are designed to be used
indoors.
Thermopile "Heat" Sensing the safety mechanism inherent in all electronic ignition systems is a device that Senses the Presence of a Flame. In all other systems on the market today Flame Rectification is the
means by which the sensing occurs. The problem with flame sensing through
flame rectification is the fact that the Pilot flame has to be directy impinging on the flame sesing ROD at all times in order for the system
to continue to operate. In windy conditions however, the pilot flame continuously being moved around by the wind often times moving the Flame
off the sesing rod. When this occurs, the controller inside these systems interprets that movement of the flame to mean the flame went out and consequently it shuts itself down and restarts. Thisis what is referred to above as "Cycling". Our system hoeever uses a Thermopile that generates an
electrical current when it gets heated. When our controller receives this electrical current from the thermopile it knows that a flame is present and thus will continue to Operate normally. Even when the wind moves the pilot flame
around, heat is still present in the Immediate area so the thermopile continues to generate that current which our controller needs to know that a flame is still
present.
Pilot Burner Assembly the pilot burner assembly is Typically
the Weak Link in all electronic systems used in the outdoors. As mentioned
previously if the pilot burner gets clogged, the system no longer functions.
Our Pilot burner assembly was Specifically designed to prevent water and debris from clogging it thereby ensuring the system
operates after being exposed to any Rain or Water Splashing.
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