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Hot Surface
Igniters

FC Shock Mount
FF, FT, and RC
FY Igniter
RA and RS
FD, FR, FS, & FW

FD, FR,
FS & FW
Hot Surface
Igniters

Shown clockwise from upper left are FD, FR, FS and FW igniters.

The Surface IgniterTM  family of hot surface igniters is the latest refinement of the product originally produced in 1969. Many improvements have been made since then and the result is, we believe, an igniter with a combination of... - longer useable life (reduced aging), - greater physical strength, - lower power consumption, - superior gas lighting ability, ...than any other igniter on the market today.

Increased life and strength result from our unique reaction bonding process which produces a higher density silicon carbide. This higher density reduces internal oxidation (a cause of aging) and increases structural integrity. Surface IgnitersTM  draw less current and light gas at lower temperatures than competitive products due to the efficient double helix design.

The FD, FR, FS and FW families of reaction-bonded silicon carbide igniters employ conventional ceramic bushings. These will fit directly into most existing burner designs and HVAC applications. The FR igniter can be provided with or without a high-temperature shield.


Specifications

Igniter Material:Reaction Bonded Silicon Carbide
Bushing Material:Steatite
Shield Material:Inconel(R) 61/RA 330
Temperatures:
@ 98 Volts2100º F minimum
@ 115 Volts2450º F nominal
@ 132 Volts2800º F maximum
Steady State Current:
@ 98 Volts2.75 Amps minimum
@ 115 Volts3.00-3.60 Amps
@ 132 Volts4.00 Amps maximum
Time to Reach Temperature
1800º F
6-60 seconds.
Customer can specify maximum
time response from between
17 seconds and 60 seconds
@ 115 Volts.
Lead Wires (length per
customer requests)
UL3122 200º C
UL5167 250º C
UL5128 450º C
TerminationsIndustry standard types avail.
Major ApplicationsHVAC
Sealed combustion units
Agency CertificationsAmerican Gas Association
Canadian Gas Association

Townline HVAC
6094 Townline Rd.
Lockport, New York 14094
Telephone: (716) 628-1973
Fax: (716) 731-4129
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